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For the fashion forward Lady Gaga, every day could be Halloween – but the star told Access Hollywood's Billy Bush in an interview for "The Billy Bush Show" that she's hoping to dress down on the holiday.
"I'm excited for this year because I found out that some people will be dressing like me, so I'm hoping I can just not dress up and go out unnoticed," Gaga said. "I'm just going to go as myself and no one will notice it's me and I'll just get really drunk with all my friends."
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The singer, who has exploded this year on the strength of singles such as "Just Dance" and "Paparazzi," has extended her songwriting talents to other artists, including "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert.
"He's really very sweet," Gaga said of the singer, who recorded a song she wrote earlier this month. "I wrote a song a long time ago that I thought would be really great for him. I think it's fabulous."
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Gaga herself was set for a collaborative tour with rapper Kanye West, which fell apart in the wake of his infamous interruption of Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards – a decision she said they made together.
"We're real friends," she said of Kanye, adding that she wouldn't speak to the embattled rapper's emotional state due to his privacy. "I really respect him."
Instead, the singer will be hitting the road solo in support of her new release, "The Fame Monster," which will couple "The Fame" with a second disc of new material.
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"It's not quite a re-release," Gaga explained. "I wrote an entirely new album. This should be considered to be a separate entity entirely. I traveled around the world and I didn't write about fame, I didn't write about money, I wrote about my fears and all the monsters I encountered along the way. I'm releasing it along with 'The Fame' as a ying and yang experience for those who have not heard my first album."
She added her new music has been inspired by more personal matters, despite her own rising success.
"I haven't really been around Hollywood or celebrities very much, I've been working," Gaga said. "I was married to my solitude."
"Speechless," a future single from the new album, was a song she wrote for her father.
"I wrote that song to convince my dad to have heart surgery," she said.
It worked – as Gaga previously Tweeted, he did, and the singer told Billy that he's now on the mend.
"I was with him all seven days that he was there, I slept at the hospital," she said. "He's feeling much better, he's already looking like a million bucks."
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Give And Go: LeBron James
LeBron James' year included an NBA title and an Olympic gold medal. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
By Ben Golliver andRob Mahoney
Give And Go is a recurring feature in which The Point Forward's Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney bat an NBA topic du jour back and forth. Today's focus is LeBron James, who on Monday was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.
1. LeBron James impressed in innumerable ways in 2012. Aside from the most obvious -- winning his first NBA title -- what was his standout moment or personal quality?
Ben Golliver: His consistency of excellence in the playoffs. Consistency is one of those holy skills in the NBA, one of the easiest things to critique an average player, or even an above-average player, for lacking. James drew heat in 2010-11 not only for shrinking from the biggest moments but also for laying eggs in key games, the most memorable coming when he scored just eight points in a Game 4 loss to the Mavericks in the 2011 Finals.
James was a man on a mission during the 2012 postseason, especially after Chris Bosh was lost early in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers, famously forsaking Twitter in favor of reading books to help keep his focus. The Heat went 11-4 in their final 15 games, from May 20 to June 21. During that stretch, James averaged 31.7 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals and shot 51.5 percent from the field. He never scored fewer than 26 points and he never grabbed fewer than six rebounds. The only game in which he shot worse than 42 percent, a Game 2 victory against the Celtics in the East finals, James made up for it with 24 free-throw attempts. His Game 6 against the Celtics -- 45 points, 15 rebounds, five assists,19-for-26 shooting -- represented the peak of an extraordinary postseason run, but it was only the largest diamond in a string of them.
Rob Mahoney: His willingness to finally erase the arbitrary boundaries of positional basketball. James is the broadest talent in league history, but before last season he had been oddly protective of traditional positional designations. LeBron was, since his arrival in the league, a "small forward" -- and he balked at the notion of being classified as anything else. As such, James refused to take full advantage of his extraordinary physical gifts by playing out of position on a more regular basis, thus locking himself and his team into a limited range of lineup options.
All of that changed in the 2011-2012 season, as James and the Heat escaped such antiquated notions of position by going "small" more often than ever, and eventually settling into a default set that featured James, Shane Battier and Chris Bosh as an odd, high-functioning frontcourt. James was a post-up option, a playmaker, a perimeter stopper, a roving help defender and just about everything in between. He took on roles associated with each of the five traditional positions, and though coach Erik Spoelstra's willingness to disregard positional orthodoxy played a part in James' enlightenment, this was a process long overdue and one that demanded LeBron's approval. In 2011, referring to James as a power forward would cause him to bristle. Today, the reference invites a lesson from a player whose talents have allowed the Heat on the whole to transcend position (via Tom Haberstroh of Heat Index):
James cracked a smile at the notion of playing power forward.
"What's that?" James deadpanned. "I don't have a position."
That's not just a good gag on the Miami media corps, but the simple truth behind James' latest evolution. LeBron has made a vibrant career out of singularity, and once free of the restraints that he imposed on his own game, he dominated in ways we could have never imagined.
2. Has James lived up to the hype, given that he was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in February 2002 when he was still a junior in high school?
RM: Absolutely, and that was true long before James accessorized with some gaudy new jewelry. Championship or not, we're talking about an all-world scorer, an elite passer, a top-three defender and a physical wonder. His NBA career isn't without its blemishes, but the occasional playoff slip can't discount the incredible production (and heavy burden that James has carried). He entered the league as a ready-made pro, and since then has vaulted to the top of his profession. That alone is enough to satisfy the weight of expectation, even if he weren't also a worthy champion. Titles are the ultimate pursuit in any sport, but there's room for distinction between that kind of lofty goal and an independent evaluative criteria. James produced more than one could reasonably expect of any star in his pursuit of a championship, as evidenced by the six consecutive years in which he has led the league in Player Efficiency Rating, as well as his defensive growth. That he now has the ultimate team accomplishment to add to an already lengthy résumé is great, but it's hardly a definitive point of validation for a career already so amazingly well played.
BG: I think so, if only because we as a society do "hype" on such a grander scale in 2013 than in 2002. Imagine what would happen if he were coming up through the high school ranks today. Imagine an 18-year-old with millions of Twitter followers being forced to play in the NCAA for a year or go overseas even though he could start on at least 20 NBA teams. The debate over his future would rage nonstop with every 40-point explosion against random high schools in Ohio; highlight reels from every high school game would circulate instantly online to millions of hits; photos of the yellow Hummer would be shared on Instagram and Facebook endlessly; entire websites would be devoted to his college decision; professional teams in four or five countries would be courting his services. It would be even more dizzying than his already legendary hype was a decade ago.
Winning his first title did a lot to help him fulfill expectations on the hype front, as it has for Michael Jordan and other mega-stars before him. He was dubbed "The Chosen One" because ultimate greatness seemed predestined; meeting that standard, as he did in 2012, justifies the early attention. He also benefits from what has been nine full years of sparking statistics and accomplishments: two Olympic gold medals, three MVPs, eight All-Star Games, six All-NBA first-teams, a global empire, a massive shoe deal, countless endorsement deals, an ownership stake in Liverpool. In some ways, he's exceeded the wildest dreams set out for him in 2002.
LeBron James delivered in big moments against the Thunder in the NBA Finals. (John W. McDonough/SI)
3. How close is James to his peak, or is he at the summit already?
BG: He's getting close to topping out, at least from a strictly numbers perspective, even though he's only 27 (James turns 28 on Dec. 30). With more than 28,000 regular-season minutes and nearly 5,000 postseason minutes logged already, he's likely headed for a second chapter of his career that includes a somewhat lighter load, especially during the regular season. There's just no need to ride him as heavily night in and night out. James has seemed, at times, indefatigable, and his ability to avoid any serious injury over the course of a decade despite playing such heavy minutes is remarkable. James' minutes have come down, slightly, for three consecutive seasons. Where once he played 40 minutes, now he plays roughly 37. James hasn't averaged at least 30 points since 2007-08, and he hasn't attempted 20 shots per game since 2009-2010. The raw output is less, even if he is better and more efficient today than he was two years ago.
Jordan's PER topped out at age 27. He did continue to produce at an ultra-elite level until he was 32, although he spent roughly two years away from the game during that time period. James could follow a similar path over the next few seasons on a Miami team that should be a no-brainer top seed under almost any scenario for the duration of his current contract, even if his minutes or shots are scaled back. As he continues through the next five seasons, James, like Jordan, will get savvier and more intimidating to opponents. That will help build out his reputation and the Heat's title chances at the same time age and/or mileage start to affect his stats.
In sum, it's practically a given that the consensus opinion of James will be even loftier in three years than it is today, even if his stats -- especially his raw numbers, but also his advanced numbers -- don't ascend at the same rate. The more Miami wins with him as the clear-cut No. 1 guy, the greater his legend will grow.
RM: There's an inevitability to James' decline, but it's tough to use any previous player -- even Jordan -- as an analogue in terms of career trajectory. This isn't just the latest of the greatest, after all, but an unprecedented bundle of size and skills. He may not have the complete technical mastery of a late-career MJ, but James has a massive size advantage that won't ever fade and a pass-first game that should age brilliantly. That doesn't mean he'll be able to produce at this level forever, but it wouldn't be at all shocking to see LeBron extend his prime in ways that weren't necessarily available to Jordan or previous hoops legends.
The summit is near, but still ahead -- James is somehow still an improving player, capable of building out his game through those bits of nuance and savvy that only veterans can amass. That he has already peaked in raw output is another matter entirely; James' best statistical days may be behind him, but the best player alive can still use his significant physical advantages to get better.
4. If he is to raise his game, what's left to improve?
RM: It says plenty about James that this may be the most difficult question to answer about his game these days. He's filled virtually every void in his skill set over the last few seasons, with several of those weaknesses -- defense and post play, in particular -- now repurposed into dependable strengths. That leaves a lack of obvious areas for improvement, though there are still some slighter facets of James' play with room for growth. If we're going to pin down one, I'll take the calibration of his help defense. For a player so quick and athletic, it can be tempting to over-help -- to double-team when it isn't prudent, pressure too aggressively against floundering opponents or abandon a strict defensive assignment for the sake of contributing to the strong side's defensive success. James generally does a good job of sticking to his assigned defensive duties rather than chase the ball, but there's nonetheless a prime balance for which he'll always be striving.
BG: The fine-tuning James has done to his game in recent years has been a treat for basketball nerds. Improving his shot selection, by cutting way down on threes and homing in on his hot spots, has been music to the ears of the hoops intelligentsia. Upping his rebounding averages, as he ushers in a "position-less" style in Miami, was another great development. His insistence on making the "right play" as opposed to the "hero play" in late-game situations led him to losing a number of battles over the years; now that Miami has a title, vindication is largely his and he might just win the war on this issue. These were some of the most obvious areas he could have improved and, by and large, he has done so noticeably.
James is damn near a perfect player for someone with his size and strength. Should he block more shots? Maybe? Should he shoot better at the free-throw line? For sure, as he's never surpassed 80 percent in a season. He turns the ball over a lot, but is that a problem? Not really, given how every game revolves around him and he has the ball, usually against the opponent's best defender, for most of the game.
Other than improving at the free-throw line, yelling less at poor Mario Chalmers and increasing his Gatorade/Powerade intake so that he doesn't cramp up like he did during the 2012 Finals, I'm not sure there's much else left for him to do, other than continuing to play at this level for longer than we've seen others be capable of doing it.
LeBron James has missed only 33 games in nine-plus seasons. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
5. When all is said and done, where will he rank among the greatest players in NBA history?
BG: The scariest thing about James is that he has proved, especially over the last 18 months, that his basketball intelligence matches his physical attributes; he's so smart and talented that he could play into his 40s if he desires. If Kurt Thomas and Jerry Stackhouse can still contribute, to varying degrees, there's absolutely nothing preventing James from being a rotation player 15 years from now. He could be an effective floor-stretching, rebound-hauling power forward at 42, no problem. The only things stopping him are heretofore unseen injuries or a desire to pursue outside interests. A 25-year career for James is mind-boggling, sure, and it would require a total rewriting of the record books.
James is already widely regarded as a top-20 player in history. He should move into the top 10 within the next three years, assuming he adds at least one more title and continues to pile up statistics at or near his current levels. Assuming he plays another seven seasons, until he's 35, it would seem far more likely than not that he would cleanly pass Larry Bird, entering into the top-five discussion. From there, battling the likes of Jordan and Bill Russell, it gets significantly more difficult. The fairest way to put this: Every spot, even No. 1, is still on the table for James. If he hopes to unseat Jordan, though, he'll need the NBA's scoring record and more than six titles.
RM: We've debated LeBron vs. Melo, LeBron vs. Kobe and LeBron vs. Durant, but LeBron vs. Jordan may well last a lifetime. James should ultimately wind up as the easy choice for the No. 2 player of all time, with a perfectly reasonable case as the best ever. So get ready to argue over the merits of both players' supporting casts, the significance of their championship totals/statistical achievements and their stylistic differences.
Much of that conversation will come down to matters of preference and taste, though I suspect Jordan will still have enough of an edge to keep his current rank and all the accoutrements that come with it. As great as James is, he would need an astounding finish to his career to supplant Jordan atop the NBA pantheon; there's just too much quantified greatness and too robust a legacy for any player -- even one as talented as James -- to get by Jordan outright at this point. Instead, he'll have to settle for merely having a seat at the same table, and besting the likes of Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Bird and Magic Johnson by career's end. Invoking those names as inferiors may seem like blasphemy, but James is so natural a fit in the high NBA order that we can tentatively begin to slide those legends out of the way to make room for his eventual enshrinement.

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13.2 The Comparator/MUX Example
As an example we borrow the model from Section 12.2, "A Comparator/MUX,"
module comp_mux(a, b, outp); input [2:0] a, b; output [2:0] outp;
function [2:0] compare; input [2:0] ina, inb;
begin if (ina <= inb) compare = ina; else compare = inb; end
We can use the following testbench to generate a sequence of input values (we call these input vectors ) that test or exercise the behavioral model, comp_mux.v :
reg [2:0] x, y, smaller; wire [2:0] z;
always @(x) ("t x y actual calculated");
initial ("%4g",,,x,,y,,z,,,,,,,smaller);
for (i = 0; i <= 7; i = i + 1)
for (j = 0; j <= 7; j = j + 1)
x = i; y = j; smaller = (x <= y) ? x : y;
#1 if (z != smaller) ("error");
The results from the behavioral simulation are as follows:
We included a delay of one Verilog time unit in line 15 of the testbench model (allowing time to progress), but we did not specify the units—they could be nanoseconds or days. Thus, behavioral simulation can only tell us if our design does not work; it cannot tell us that real hardware will work.
13.2.1 Structural Simulation
We use logic synthesis to produce a structural model from a behavioral model. The following comparator/MUX model is adapted from the example in Section 12.11 , " Performance-Driven Synthesis " (optimized for a 0.6 m m standard-cell library):
`timescale 1ns / 10ps // comp_mux_o2.v
module comp_mux_o (a, b, outp);
mx21d1 b1_i1 (.i0(a[0]), .i1(b[0]), .s(b1_i6_zn), .z(outp[0]));
oa03d1 b1_i2 (.a1(b1_i9_zn), .a2(a[2]), .b1(a[0]), .b2(a[1]),
nd02d0 b1_i3 (.a1(a[1]), .a2(a[0]), .zn(b1_i3_zn));
nd02d0 b1_i4 (.a1(b[1]), .a2(b1_i3_zn), .zn(b1_i4_zn));
mx21d1 b1_i5 (.i0(a[1]), .i1(b[1]), .s(b1_i6_zn), .z(outp[1]));
oa04d1 b1_i6 (.a1(b[2]), .a2(b1_i7_zn), .b(b1_i2_zn),
in01d0 b1_i7 (.i(a[2]), .zn(b1_i7_zn));
an02d1 b1_i8 (.a1(b[2]), .a2(a[2]), .z(outp[2]));
in01d0 b1_i9 (.i(b[2]), .zn(b1_i9_zn));
Logic simulation requires Verilog models for the following six logic cells: mx21d1 (2:1 MUX), oa03d1 (OAI221), nd02d0 (two-input NAND), oa04d1 (OAI21), in01d0 (inverter), and an02d1 (two-input AND). These models are part of an ASIC library (often encoded so that they cannot be seen) and thus, from this point on, the designer is dependent on a particular ASIC library company. As an example of this dependence, notice that some of the names in the preceding code have changed from uppercase (in Figure 12.8 on p. 624) to lowercase. Verilog is case sensitive and we are using a cell library that uses lowercase. Most unfortunately, there are no standards for names, cell functions, or the use of case in ASIC libraries.
The following code (a simplified model from a 0.8 m m standard-cell library) models a 2:1 MUX and uses fixed delays:
module mx21d1 (z, i0, i1, s); input i0, i1, s; output z;
and G4(N4, i0, N3), G5(N5, s, i1), G6(N6, i0, i1);
(i0*>z) = (0.279:0.504:0.900, 0.276:0.498:0.890);
(i1*>z) = (0.248:0.448:0.800, 0.264:0.476:0.850);
(s*>z) = (0.285:0.515:0.920, 0.298:0.538:0.960);
This code uses Verilog primitive models ( not , and , or ) to describe the behavior of a MUX, but this is not how the logic cell is implemented.
To simulate the optimized structural model, module comp_mux_o2.v , we use the library cell models (module mx21d1 and the other five that are not shown here) together with the following new testbench model:
`timescale 1 ps / 1 ps // comp_mux_testbench2.v
reg [2:0] x, y, smaller; wire [2:0] z, ref;
always @(x) ("t x y derived reference");
// initial ("%8.2f",/1e3,,x,,y,,z,,,,,,,,ref);
error = 0; #1e6 ("%4g", error, " errors");
for (i = 0; i <= 7; i = i + 1) begin
for (j = 0; j <= 7; j = j + 1) begin
begin ("error"); error = error + 1; end
comp_mux_o v_1 (x, y, z); // comp_mux_o2.v
input [2:0] a, b; output [2:0] outp;
assign outp = (a <= b) ? a : b; // different from comp_mux
In this testbench we have instantiated two models: a reference model (module reference ) and a derived model (module comp_mux_o , the optimized structural model). The high-level behavioral model that represents the initial system specification (module reference ) may be different from the model that we use as input to the logic-synthesis tool (module comp_mux ). Which is the real reference model? We postpone this question until we discuss formal verification in Section 13.8 . For the moment, we shall simply perform simulations to check the reference model against the derived model. The simulation results are as follows:
(A summary is printed at the end of the simulation to catch any errors.) The next step is to examine the timing of the structural model (by switching the leading '//' from line 6 to 16 in module comp_mux_testbench2 ). It is important to simulate using the worst-case delays by using a command-line switch as follows: verilog +maxdelays . We can then find the longest path delay by searching through the simulator output, part of which follows:
At time 280 ns, the input vectors, x and y , switch from ( x = 3 , y = 3 ) to ( x = 3 , y = 4 ). The output of the derived model (which should be equal to the smaller of x and y ) is the same for both of these input vectors and should remain unchanged. In fact there is a glitch at the output of the derived model, as it changes from 3 to 0 and back to 3 again, taking 3.17 ns to settle to its final value (this is the longest delay that occurs using this testbench). The glitch occurs because one of the input vectors (input y ) changes from '011' (3 in decimal) to '100' (decimal 4). Changing several input bits simultaneously causes the output to vacillate.
Notice that the nominal and worst-case simulations will not necessarily give the same longest path delay. In addition the longest path delay found using this testbench is not necessarily the critical path delay. For example, the longest, and therefore critical, path delay might result from a transition from x = 3 , y = 4 to x = 4 , y = 3 (to choose a random but possible candidate set of input vectors). This testbench does not include tests with such transitions. To find the critical path using logic simulation requires simulating all possible input transitions (64 ¥ 64 = 4096) and then sifting through the output to find the critical path.
Vector-based simulation (or dynamic simulation ) can show us that our design functions correctly—hence the name functional simulation. However, functional simulation does not work well if we wish to find the critical path. For this we turn to a different type of simulation—static simulation or static timing analysis.
TABLE 13.1 Timing analysis of the comparator/MUX structural model, comp_mux_o2.v , from Figure 12.8 .
Timing analyzer/logic synthesizer output 1 1
inPin --> outPin incr arrival trs rampDel cap cell
a[0] .00 .00 R .00 .12 comp_m...
A2 --> ZN .31 .31 F .23 .08 nd02d0
A2 --> ZN .41 .72 R .26 .07 nd02d0
C --> ZN 1.36 2.08 F .13 .07 oa03d1
B --> ZN .94 3.01 R .24 .14 oa04d1
S --> Z 1.04 4.06 F .08 .04 mx21d1
13.2.2 Static Timing Analysis
A timing analyzer answers the question: "What is the longest delay in my circuit?" Table 13.1 shows the timing analysis of the comparator/MUX structural model, module comp_mux_o2.v . The longest or critical path delay is 4.06 ns under the following worst-case operating conditions: worst-case process, V DD = 4.75 V, and T = 70 ∞ C (the same conditions as used for the library data book delay values). The timing analyzer gives us only the critical path and its delay. A timing analyzer does not give us the input vectors that will activate the critical path. In fact input vectors may not exist to activate the critical path. For example, it may be that the decimal values of the input vectors to the comparator/MUX may never differ by more than four, but the timing-analysis tool cannot use this information. Future timing-analysis tools may consider such factors, called Boolean relations , but at present they do not.
Section 13.2.1 explained why dynamic functional simulation does not necessarily find the critical path delay. Nevertheless, the difference between the longest path delay found using functional simulation, 3.17 ns, and the critical path delay reported by the static timing-analysis tool, 4.06 ns, is surprising. This difference occurs because the timing analysis accounts for the loading of each logic cell by the input capacitance of the logic cells that follow, but the simplified Verilog models used for functional simulation in Section 13.2.1 did not include the effects of capacitive loading. For example, in the model for the logic cell mx21d1 , the (rising) delay from the i0 input to the output z , was fixed at 0.900 ns worst case (the maximum delay value is the third number in the first triplet in line 7 of module mx21d1 ). Normally library models include another portion that adjusts the timing of each logic cell—this portion was removed to simplify the model mx21d1 shown in Section 13.2.1 .
Most timing analyzers do not consider the function of the logic when they search for the critical path. Thus, for example, the following code models z = NAND(a, NOT(a)) , which means that the output, z , is always '1' .
module check_critical_path_1 (a, z);
input a; output z; supply1 VDD; supply0 VSS;
nd02d0 b1_i3 (.a1(a), .a2(b), .zn(z)); // 2-input NAND
in01d0 b1_i7 (.i(a), .zn(b)); // inverter
A timing-analyzer report for this model might show the following critical path:
inPin --> outPin incr arrival trs rampDel cap cell
I --> ZN .38 .38 F .30 .07 in01d0
A2 --> ZN .28 .66 R .13 .04 nd02d0
Paths such as this, which are impossible to activate, are known as false paths . Timing analysis is essential to ASIC design but has limitations. A timing-analysis tool is more logic calculator than logic simulator.
13.2.3 Gate-Level Simulation
To illustrate the differences between functional simulation, timing analysis, and gate-level simulation, we shall simulate the comparator/MUX critical path (the path is shown in Table 13.1 ). We start by trying to find vectors that activate this critical path by working forward from the beginning of the critical path, the input a[0] , toward the end of the critical path, output outp[0] , as follows:
- Input a[0] to the two-input NAND, nd02d0 , cell instance b1_i3 , changes from a '0' to a '1' . We know this because there is an 'R' (for rising) under the trs (for transition) heading on the first line of the critical path timing analysis report in Table 13.1 .
- Input a[1] to the two-input NAND, nd02d0 , cell instance b1_i3 , must be a '1' . This allows the change on a[0] to propagate toward the output, outp[0] .
- Similarly, input b[1] to the two-input NAND, cell instance b1_i4 , must be a '1' .
- We skip over the required inputs to cells b1_i2 and b1_i6 for the moment.
- From the last line of Table 13.1 we know the output of MUX, mx21d1 , cell instance b1_i5 , changes from '1' to a '0' . From the previous line in Table 13.1 we know that the select input of this MUX changes from '0' to a '1' . This means that the final value of input b[0] (the i1 input, selected when the select input is '1' ) must be '0' (since this is the final value that must appear at the MUX output). Similarly, the initial value of a[0] must be a '1' .
We have now contradicted ourselves. In step 1 we saw that the initial value of a[0] must be a '0' . The critical path is thus a false path. Nevertheless we shall proceed. We set the initial input vector to ( a = '110' , b = '111') and then to ( a = '111' , b = '110' ). These vectors allow the change on a[0] to propagate to the select signal of the MUX, mx21d1 , cell instance b1_i5 . In decimal we are changing a from 6 to 7, and b from 7 to 6; the output should remain unchanged at 6. The simulation results from the gate-level simulator we shall use ( CompassSim) can be displayed graphically or in the text form that follows:
# The calibration was done at Vdd=4.65V, Vss=0.1V, T=70 degrees C
outp = 'Buuu ('Du) [0] (display)
The code 'Buuu denotes that the output is initially, at t = 0 ns, a binary vector of three unknown or unsettled signals. The output bits become valid as follows: outp[2] at 0.47 ns, outp[1] at 0.97 ns, and outp[0] at 4.08 ns. The output is stable at 'D6 (decimal 6) or '110' at t = 10 ns when the input vectors are changed in an attempt to activate the critical path. The output glitches from 'D6 ( '110' ) to 'D7 ( '111' ) at t = 10.97 ns and back to 'D6 again at t = 14.15 ns. Thus, the output bit, outp[0] , takes a total of 4.15 ns to settle.
Can we explain this behavior? The data book entry for the mx21d1 logic cell gives the following equation for the rising delay as a function of Cld (the load capacitance, excluding the output capacitance of the logic cell itself, expressed in picofarads):
tI0Z (IO->Z) = 0.90 + 0.07 + (1.76 ¥ Cld) ns (13.1)
The capacitance, Cld , at the output of each MUX is zero (because nothing is connected to the outputs). From Eq. 13.1 , the path delay from the input, a[0] , to the output, outp[0] , is thus 0.97 ns. This explains why the output, outp[0] , changes from '0' to '1' at t = 10.97 ns, 0.97 ns after a change occurs on a[0] .
The gate-level simulation predicts that the input, a[0] , to the MUX will change before the changes on the inputs have time to propagate to the MUX select. Finally, at t = 14.15 ns, the MUX select will change and switch the output, outp[0] , back to '0' again. The total delay for this input vector stimulus is thus 4.15 ns. Even though this path is a false path (as far as timing analysis is concerned), it is a critical path. It is indeed necessary to wait for 4.15 ns before using the output signal of this circuit. A timing analyzer can only offer us a guarantee that there is no other path that is slower than the critical path.
13.2.4 Net Capacitance
The timing analyzer predicted a critical path delay of 4.06 ns compared to the gate-level simulation prediction of 4.15 ns. We can check our results by using another gate-level simulator ( QSim) which uses a slightly different algorithm. Here is the output (with the same input vectors as before):
outp R10 W1; outp[2] outp[1] outp[0]
### END OF SIMULATION TIME = 20 ns
The output is similar but gives yet another value, 4.43 ns, for the path delay. Can this be explained? The simulator prints the following messages as a clue:
incCapacitance = .1E-01 pF/pin
The simulator is adding capacitance to the outputs of each of the logic cells to model the parasitic net capacitance ( interconnect capacitance or wire capacitance) that will be present in the physical layout. The simulator adds 0.01 pF ( defCapacitance ) on each node and another 0.01 pF ( incCapacitance ) for each pin (logic cell input) attached to a node. The model that predicts these values is known as a wire-load model , wire-delay model , or interconnect model . Changing the wire-load model parameters to zero and repeating the simulation changes the critical-path delay to 4.06 ns, which agrees exactly with the logic-synthesizer timing analysis. This emphasizes that the net capacitance may contribute a significant delay.
The library data book (VLSI Technology, vsc450) lists the cell input and output capacitances. For example, the values for the nd02d0 logic cell are as follows:
Cin (inputs, a1 and a2) = 0.042 pF Cout (output, zn) = 0.038 pF
Cin (inputs, a1 and a2) = 0.042 pF Cout (output, zn) = 0.038 pF
Armed with this information, let us return to the timing analysis report of Table 13.1 (the part of this table we shall focus on follows) and examine how a timing analyzer handles net capacitance.
inPin --> outPin incr arrival trs rampDel cap cell
a[0] .00 .00 R .00 .12 comp_m...
A2 --> ZN .31 .31 F .23 .08 nd02d0
The total capacitance at the output node of logic cell instance b1_i3 is 0.08 pF. This figure is the sum of the logic cell ( nd02d0 ) output capacitance of cell instance b1_i3 (equal to 0.038 pF) and Cld , the input capacitance of the next cell, b1_i2 (also an nd02d0 ), equal to 0.042 pF.
The capacitance at the input node, a[0] , is equal to the sum of the input capacitances of the logic cells connected to that node. These capacitances (and their sources) are as follows:
- 0.042 pF (the a2 input of the two-input NAND, instance b1_i3 , cell nd02d0)
- 0.038 pF (the i0 input of the 2:1 MUX, instance b1_i1 , cell mx21d1 )
- 0.038 pF (the b1 input of the OAI221, instance b1_i2 , cell oa03d1 )
The sum of these capacitances is the 0.12 pF shown in the timing-analysis report.
Having explained the capacitance figures in the timing-analysis report, let us turn to the delay figures. The fall-time delay equation for a nd02d0 logic cell (again from the vsc450 library data book) is as follows:
tD (AX->ZN) = 0.08 + 0.11 + (2.89 ¥ Cld) ns (13.3)
Notice 0.11 ns = 2.89 nspF–1 ¥ 0.038 pF, and this figure in Eq. 13.3 is the part of the cell delay attributed to the cell output capacitance. The ramp delay in the timing analysis (under the heading rampDel in Table 13.1 ) is the sum of the last two terms in Eq. 13.3 . Thus, the ramp delay is 0.11 + (2.89 ¥ 0.042 ) = 0.231 ns (since Cld is 0.042 pF). The total delay (under incr in Table 13.1 ) is 0.08 + 0.231 = 0.31 ns.
There are thus the following four figures for the critical path delay:
- 4.06 ns from a static timing analysis using the logic-synthesizer timing engine (worst-case process, V DD = 4.50 V, and T = 70 ∞ C). No wire capacitance.
- 4.15 ns from a gate-level functional simulation (worst-case process, V SS = 0.1 V, V DD = 4.65 V, and T = 70 ∞ C). No wire capacitance.
- 4.43 ns from a gate-level functional simulation. Default wire-capacitance model (0.01 pF + 0.01 pF / pin).
- 4.06 ns from a gate-level functional simulation. No wire capacitance.
Normally we do not check our simulation results this thoroughly. However, we can only trust the tools if we understand what they are doing, how they work, their limitations, and we are able to check that the results are reasonable.
1. 1Using a 0.8 m m standard-cell library, VLSI Technology vsc450. Worst-case environment: worst-case process, V DD = 4.75 V, and T = 70 °C. No wire capacitance, no input or output capacitance, prop–ramp timing model. The structural model was synthesized and optimized using a 0.6 m m library, but this timing analysis was performed using the 0.8 m m library. This is because the library models are simpler for the 0.8 m m library and thus easier to explain in the text.
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Attorney General John Ashcroft issued a new statement of policy encouraging federal agencies to resist Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests whenever they have legal grounds to do so, according to an article from the FAS Project on Government Secrecy.
This statement rejects the standard of "foreseeable harm" set by Attorney General Janet Reno in a 1993 memorandum, which promoted disclosure of government information through the FOIA unless it was "reasonably foreseeable that disclosure would be harmful." Ashcroft, instead, is encouraging Justice Department agencies to withhold information whenever there is a "sound legal basis" to do so.
The Attorney General advised, "When you carefully consider FOIA requests and decide to withhold the records, in whole or in part, you can be assured that the Department of Justice will defend your decisions unless they lack a sound legal basis "
This follows on the heels of the dismantlement of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) risk management program website, which informed communities of dangers from 15,000 chemical plants and other industrial facilities nationwide. This move was made along side several other government agencies in removing "sensitive information" from their website. Pages removed include information on pesticides, chlorine and gasoline. Although community activists have lobbied for years for more open access to records, agencies now say terrorist access to these documents puts the public in danger.
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This fantastic double 10 sided is blue clear with a white dice inside. A great way to roll a number from 1-100 without using more than one die. A real cool novelty item,
These are just plain cool dice. There is a large 10 sided dice on the outside and a small 10 sided dice on the inside. IN this way you can roll one dice and select the inner or the out to be 10's. Then just out the 10's and the 1's together to get a random number between 1-100. Really cool.
One Giant Clear Blue 10 Sided Dice With An Inner White 10 Sided Dice
Dice Size
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What games can be played with a 10 sided dice?
These are great RPG dice. They really help the game take on more character.
So, if you need D&D dice or just role playing dice, look no further.
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Druids belong to several organizations in Azeroth.
Following Cenarius' death in the Third War and Malfurion Stormrage's disappearance into the Emerald Dream, the Druids are lead by three main figures, all of whom are part of the Cenarion Circle, though they often have conflicts between themselves:
- Keeper Remulos, the son of Cenarius, who resides just outside of Nighthaven
- Archdruid Fandral Staghelm,formerly the Night Elf Archdruid in Darnassus, now leader of the Druids of the Flame
- Archdruid Hamuul Runetotem, the Tauren Archdruid in Thunder Bluff
Cenarion Druids are also druids found in the Talon Den at Stonetalon Peak.
Some druids belonged to the Might of Kalimdor during the Ahn'Qiraj War Effort.
List of druid organizations
- Cenarion Circle, Cenarion druids.
- Cenarion Expedition
- Druids for the Ethical and Humane Treatment of Animals
- Druids of the Nightmare[citation needed]
- Farstriders
- Plagueshifters
Totemic druid organizations
- Druids of the Antler
- Druids of the Claw[citation needed]
- Druids of the Fang
- Druids of the Flame [1]
- Druids of the Grove[citation needed]
- Druids of the Saber [2]
- Druids of the Scythe
- Druids of the Talon
- Druids of the Wild[citation needed]
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Drunk Cyclist
Of course there had to be a blog titled "Drunk Cyclist." And of course I'd have to find it. And of course they have posted a video of women's (or is it a woman's?) butt while riding a bike.
I'll let you check out their blog. Incidentally, it was the below image showing up on facebook that lead me to this particular piece of webness.


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Flaming Cupcakes
I have a Tiefling Warlock that I play in a D&D campaign. In our plans to get together and game today, I agreed to bring the snacks, keeping in theme with my character, who deals a lot of flame-based damage. I'm hoping that my chili chocolate flaming cupcakes actually taste decent!


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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Mouphtaou Yarou scored 16 points and JayVaughn Pinkston had 15 as Villanova beat South Florida 61-53 on Wednesday night.
Daniel Ochefu added 12 points for Villanova (11-4, 2-0 Big East), which has won seven in a row.
South Florida (9-5, 0-2) got 12 points from Victor Rudd. The Bulls had won the four previous games between the programs, including all three last season.
Ryan Arcidiacono, the Big East Rookie of the Week, gave Villanova a 46-32 lead on his first basket of the game, a 3-pointer, midway through the second half. The freshman, averaging 13 points, finished with five points.
Pinkston's layup made it 48-32 one minute after Arcidiacono's basket.
Rudd connected on a 3 to cut the South Florida deficit to 49-41 with 7 minutes remaining. Villanova quickly responded on baskets by Yarou and Ochefu to make it 53-41
After trailing by 18 early in the second half, South Florida got within 42-30 on a pair of free throws by Rudd with 13 minutes to play. It was the first bucket of the game for Rudd, who entered averaging a team-best 11.5 points.
South Florida point guard Anthony Collins had 11 points.
Ochefu had 10 points as Villanova grabbed a 34-20 halftime lead.
The Wildcats took a 29-14 advantage 2 minutes before intermission on a long-range jumper by Achraf Yacoubou. Two free throws by Yarou extended the Villanova lead to 34-17.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - MA-ESL in your region..... Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in MA-ESL in your region..... Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Russia & C.I.S. View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message KingBenJoined: 06 Oct 2012Posts: 11 Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:21 am Post subject: MA-ESL in your region..... I am graduating next month with my MA-ESL/Applied Linguistics (on campus) from a U.S. university. I currently teach Adult ESL at the university ELI-Intensive Program, and have over 4 years total ESL experience, at home and abroad. I'm interested in Kazakstan and Central Asia but have never been. I've read up on these boards and would like to ask for advice/ suggestions on good uni or contractor jobs in the region. I know it's never a completely smooth ride, but am looking for some of the more dependable, lucrative and professional postings now that I've made the sacrifice of doing this MA. I'm ready to go as of late December. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! Back to top coledavisJoined: 21 Jun 2003Posts: 1838 Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:45 am Post subject: Well if Central Asia is anything like the Russian Federation, then university work will be anything but lucrative. However, I can tell you what another linguistically inclined gentleman did. He got a contract with a local university (in Siberia): they gave him about 6 or maybe 8 hours work a week in exchange for the usual pitiful local rate of pay but also for his employment visa. As long as he fulfilled his university work successfully, nothing stopped him doing other things on top. Most people go in for private work with individuals, although there is nothing to stop you approaching companies in the area and training their employees (for international communication). Alternatively you could try to get direct employment with a company. They would have to offer you a proper employment visa, not a business visa. Personally, I would go for the university route as you would become well-known quicker and a variety of gigs would be available. I don't know, though; if the offer from the individual company was good enough.. In either case, do spend some time preparing your resume and, if going the company route, do some research. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Russia & C.I.S. All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Monday, November 14, 2011
The Great Gate of...Wimbledon?
Last winter I took a very snowy trip to Paris to see the world premiere of pianist Mikhail Rudy's astonishing venture into musical animation. Having unearthed Kandinsky's original designs for a 1928 theatrical staging of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition - they were quietly awaiting attention deep within Paris's Pompidou Centre - Micha conceived a way to update this ever-musical artist's work for a modern context. Joining forces with an expert animation company, he set about breathing life into Kandinsky.
The result? Micha plays - necessarily in perfect coordination with the film - while Kandinsky dances. The animations don't overload the music with extraneous effect. Different images assemble, deconstruct, kaleidoscope; they're often playful, sometimes ironic, always cool and light in touch. Now Micha is on a world tour with the project: given the blessing of the Pompidou, which is putting out a DVD, he has just taken it to the US and Russia for the first time. And this week you can catch the UK premiere in the Turner Sims Hall in Southampton on Thursday night (17 Nov) and at the Wimbledon Festival on Saturday (19 Nov).
It's a new slant on Mussorgsky. But intriguingly enough, it is far from being the first time a pianist has done his own thing with this music.
Since Horowitz, who coined the term 'pianostrate', many performers have taken as read carte blanche to make their own additions to Mussorgsky's already dazzling score. Partly this is down to the popularity of Ravel's orchestration, which appeared to make people think there was more to the piece than its original composer had put into it himself. So pianists are divided, roughly, into those who stick to the text and those who...don't.
When I wrote a 'Building a Library' piece for BBC Music Magazine a few months ago looking at different interpretations of Pictures, it became clear that Sviatoslav Richter's legendary live recording from Sofia has its revered status for a good reason: sticking faithfully to the text, Richter put in all the colour, magnificence and orchestral effects the piece could hope for through his playing alone. Of the 'pianostrated' ones, Horowitz was incomparable, though Leif Ove Andsnes's Pictures Reframed proved fascinating in its own way. Mikhail Pletnev's, while evoking astonishing, multifaceted, eleventh-dimension sounds that you wouldn't imagine a piano could produce, was cold as ice. Vladimir Ovchinnikov's recording was a sure sign that this excellent former Leeds winner remains seriously underestimated today, and among historical recordings Lazar Berman's remains a personal favourite of mine. I listened to loads of good ones, a few less good, and a monstrous heap of CDs that were well-played, faithful renditions of the score without a hint of interest or originality about them.
Anyhow, that is by-the-by. If you're within batting distance of Wimbledon or Southampton, don't miss Micha's audio-visual treat this week.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A helicopter crashed during takeoff from Kandahar airfield in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing 16 people, NATO said.
U.S. Marines participate in operation Saturday to push Taliban out of Herati, Afghanistan.
The aircraft was a "civilian contracted" helicopter, not a military one, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said in a statement.
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DescriptionThis is the scrolling beat 'em up by Technos which started the Kunio / Nekketsu High series. The original takes takes place in a Japanese city, whereas its western version named Renegade is set on the mean streets of Brooklyn. This conversion later produced unofficial sequels Target: Renegade and Renegade III: The Final Chapter. You must venture through to meet your girlfriend, and then rescue her from her kidnappers. This is split into five levels, taking you through the subway and the docks as well as some inhospitable streets. A wide range of aggressive moves are on offer, including headbutts, kicks, punches and flying kicks. Much of the game's violence is depicted in a fairly tongue-in-cheek style, with an element of attempted humour along the way.
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- "熱血硬派くにおくん" -- Japanese spelling
- "アーケードアーカイブス 熱血硬派くにおくん" -- Japanese Switch / PS4 spelling
- "热血硬派" -- Simplified Chinese spelling
- "Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun" -- Japanese title
- "Ghetto" -- Italian title
- "Arcade Archives: Renegade" -- Nintendo Switch / PS4 title
Part of the Following Groups
- Arcade Archives series
- BPjS / BPjM indexed games
- Games with original fan translations into English
- Kunio / Nekketsu High games
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German indexOn February 27, 1988, Renegade was put on the infamous German index by the BPjS. For more information about what this means and to see a list of games sharing the same fate, take a look here: BPjS/BPjM indexed games.
Japanese releaseThe original Japanese version (Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun) was the first title in the Nekketsu / Kunio-Kun" series which always revolve around the Nekketsu highschool and it's gangs. As such the Japanese Renegade has all characters dressed in school uniforms, and the backgrounds include schoolyards and other recognizably Japanese locations. The graphics were all re-drawn to fit into the "street fighting gangs" theme that was so popular at the time for the foreign releases however.
ZX Spectrum versionsThere are two versions of the game: 48K and 128K. The latter is an enhanced edition that contains an additional level, in-game music and a shoulder throw manoeuvre.
- October 1988 (issue #13) - Included in the Top-100 list of 1987/1988 (editorial staff selection)
- Commodore Format
- July 1993 (Issue 34) - Modern Classics: Beat-'em-ups
- Computer and Video Games
- May 1988 (Issue #79) - Golden Joystick 1988 Award: Third in category Game of the Year
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It started with math; it ends with math. It started with something yellow; it ends with someone yellow.
I guess it would be appropriate to commence this project with math, a topic that I can say represents me very well. I participated in a math competition today, the focus of my mind for the past few days. The excitement that had been brewing culminated in the events of today, only to be transformed into pure disappointment and regret when faced with defeat. Disappointment for losing and regret for failing to study properly. Still, despite the unwanted results, there was free lemonade. It wasn't very tasty.
– Parallelogram, 365,000 Words, May 27, 2009
The only difference would be the fact that I'm now ending this project and that I didn't have lemonade this time.
I'm definitely proud of the fact that I was able to see the consummation of this project. In the beginning, I was almost certain there would be a day that I forget to take a picture, and there were a few close calls.
I feel like this project couldn't have come at a better time. It was the year of many changes in my life in the ways I deal with people to the ways I think. They haven't all been good, but that's not a reason to forget them. With these pictures, I've been able to "document" these transitions in my life.
Now, I'm really thinking of pursuing this further. Let's see how far I'll get.
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HOPKINTON – Machiko was ready to go the second she jumped out of the car.
"Ready to go to work? Ready to go to work?" Russ Doucette asked his 5-year-old Shepherd-Lab mix early Tuesday night.
Then stridently, he gave the order: "Find her."
The dog's mission: find a woman, "lost" in Hopkinton State Park during a mock rescue.
Doucette, 65, who lives in Framingham, has been a member of Massachusetts Canine Response Team, Inc., a statewide volunteer canine search and rescue organization since 2009. Machiko became a certified search dog in December 2011.
The dogs and their handlers look for children, hikers and hunters as well as Alzheimer's/dementia patients and despondent people. The teams work with state and local police and the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, which oversees state parks and reservations.
The number of times his organization goes out on searches has dropped due to the proliferation of cellphones, which authorities use to track down lost people.
Tuesday night's search was expected to be her last. Three weeks ago, she was diagnosed with an aggressive bone cancer. Her prognosis is not good – maybe six to nine months to live after a leg amputation and going through chemotherapy.
Doucette made the difficult decision to put down his canine pal.
"It is going to be the best thing for her," said Doucette, a retired real estate developer. "It will be hard for her not going to work everyday … quality of life is important and she wouldn't have had that."
Despite her limp, Machiko searched a snow-covered field Tuesday night and about 20 minutes later found Lyn Moraghan in some woods.
"Did you find someone?" Doucette asked. "Good job."
About 25 people turned out to watch her last mission and rewarded her with applause. Some of those folks gave her doggie treats after her fine work.
"She likes to work," Doucette said. "She gets super excited when I put my work clothes on and even more excited once her vest gets put on."
Machiko is an air-scenting dog, which means she sniffs for a generic human scent in the wind. These trained dogs use their noses to find the victim, then return to their handlers barking with the discovery, Doucette said.
Training the dogs takes hundreds of hours.
The dog's training includes agility and obedience, exposure to unfamiliar surroundings, and many mock search problems. Handlers develop map and compass, GPS and radio skills, according to the organization.
Machiko has taken part in many highly publicized searches, including a search for Leo Couto in Dracut in 2012. He was later found dead in the woods by another team.
In October, they were dispatched to North Conway, N.H., to help search for Abigail Hernandez, a 15-year-old who was last seen on Oct. 9. Machiko did not take part in the actual search, but was ready to help.
"We all form a bond to one another and the dogs," said Anson Demars, a team member from Charlton. He said he was thankful he could walk alongside Doucette during the search.
"Even though Mishi was in pain, she was very determined," Demars said.
Cheryl Oetting, one of the founding members of the group, was also on hand.
"It is really hard to lose a dog you've developed such a partnership with," she said. "The depth of the bond is hard to describe."
Three weeks ago, Machiko was taken to the veterinarian after she started limping during a training session.
"I thought it might be a pulled muscle and I took her to the vet," he said. "They took an X-ray and gave me a call saying it looked liked cancer. It turned out to be the most aggressive kind."
Doucette will say goodbye to Machiko at 11 this morning when she is euthanized. He teared up as he thanked everyone who helped organize the last search.
"I just wanted her to have her last hurrah," he said. "I know how much she loves working and I wanted to give her that chance."
Search dog's last mission completed at Hopkinton State Park
HOPKINTON – Machiko was ready to go the second she jumped out of the car.


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Until jobs can be posted, you are kindly requested to refer to the Career Opportunities section and apply immediately.


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hello ,
i am college student doing my final year project..
we are developing two/four player Online Carrom Game.
our website is ready, but we developed game but using applet.
in that we have to first start SERVER.java file and then we run two times the Carrom.java file.
(Server.java and carrom.java both are applet)
turn changing and parameter passing is managed by server.
my problem is,
now i want to make server.java as servlet so that when client request , it will run single time for the first request and wait for two applet to join it.. then game start..?


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National teaching honour for Grenfell prof
A chemistry professor at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College has been honoured with a major national award. Dr. Geoffrey Rayner-Canham, professor of chemistry in Grenfell's environmental science program, has been named as one the 2007 honorees of the 3M National Teaching Fellowships.
Over the past 30 years, Dr. Rayner-Canham has promoted science to countless students in Newfoundland and Labrador. He has become one of the most sought-after experts at Grenfell.
Through his Chemistry is Everywhere! show, he has reached thousands of students and teachers, including those in isolated communities in Labrador that can be reached only by plane or coastal boat.
Most recently, he received a federal government grant of $54,000 for his Chemistry is Everywhere! Show. The grant is from the National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) as part of their PromoScience Program. The funds will enable Dr. Rayner-Canham to continue with and expand his outreach activities to schools in remote communities for the next three years.
"Part of the new grant," said Dr. Rayner-Canham, "is to enable me to charter a small plane for my student assistant and myself to do the shows at schools we have been unable to visit before. This way, we can do the show at one school in the morning and then fly to another community and do a show there in the afternoon, and so on. It was impossible to do that sort of scheduling using the regular airlines."
Dr. Rayner-Canham has also worked extensively on communicating chemistry through high school curriculum development, school textbooks and courses for non-scientists.
The 3M National Teaching Fellowships are co-ordinated by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
They're considered Canada's most prestigious teaching award. The fellowships are open to Canadian university teachers from all disciplines and have been awarded since 1986.
Up to 10 fellowships are presented each year to recognize both teaching excellence and educational leadership. Dr. Rayner-Canham is the second Grenfell recipient of the prestigious award. Dr. Georg Gunther, professor of mathematics, also received the 3M award in 2005.
This is the seventh time that faculty of Memorial University have been honoured with this award; the other recipients were Dr. Georg Gunther in 2005, Dr. Andrea Rose in 2004, Dr. Alex Faseruk in 2003, Professor Shane O'Dea in 2002, Dr. Michael Collins in 1998 and Dr. Penny Hansen in 1990.


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I am a 60+ Yorkshireman living in Leeds, England. I am retired, married to Jayne and have two grown up children and three granddaughters and one grandson.
My interests include reading, listening to music (especially Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band), going to see live music and doing family history research. I am also an armchair sports fan and support my local football (soccer) team – Leeds United (the best team never to have won the European Cup).
My Blog
I decided to write a blog to record details of my family history and my efforts to trace my ancestors. I know not everyone is interested in family history and that includes members of my own family. For some people life is about now and where you are going. I agree with that but for me knowing how I got here and what came before is fascinating.
I don't expect to find that I am related to money, to royalty or that my family made (and lost) a fortune. I have however found some interesting facts and stories about some of the people in my family tree. I want to use my blog to tell 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century stories in a 21st century way.
If you find my blog interesting or even if you don't I welcome your comments and stories about your own family history research. If by some remote chance that you think we might be related you need to know that I am not rich, I am not famous and there are no family heirlooms with your name on.


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Talk:Desktop Dungeons
Removed the almost 4 year old discussion here (still accessible by editing), but ok my main point: I tried to update the DD image, see http://www.qcfdesign.com/wiki/DesktopDungeons/index.php?title=File:Gameplay.png , but the thumbnail is broken. Does somebody know how to fix this? Gakato 15:48, 31 January 2014 (UTC)
That happens often and is not a real game stopper. Try uploading the file again, and if it doesn't work, just let it be. -- Zaratustra 16:47, 31 January 2014 (UTC)
Well seems like it happens everytime, guess the thumbnail module is broken on the server. And this is actually a problem as this breaks the really nice feature to use smaller images in the pages, while still having the original size if somebody wants to have a closer look. Created a workaround on the front page for now though. Gakato 11:32, 1 February 2014 (UTC)


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I want to whether there is a vector generating function (/matrix) such that it can generate a m-dimensional vector which will always be linearly independent of the set of m-dimensional vectors the function has already generated.
My problem can be written in pseudocode format as follow. I therefore expect that any m randomly picked vectors from the pool of the N vectors will generate a full-rank matrix.
For (n=1; n<N; n++) { //N>m
S = Span (v1, v2, ..., vn-1)
//i.e. vn is linearly independent of the set of vectors already generated.
Generate vector vn, such that vn is not an element of S;
S = Span (v1, v2, ..., vn)
Vandermonde matrix is one possible option, but it requires the use of exponentially large field size. So I am looking for vectors generated over smaller field size. Any help in this direction will be greatly appreciated.
If this is an open research problem, then please do advice me.
Thanks in advance.


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River's mom: I had to let Bitey go today. We had a wonderful time in the sun with me holding him close. This one hurt a lot.
He came into the world with his brother Beau on Labor Day 1999. From the beginning he was an alpha puppy. He would bite a lot. I thought, I could name him Mighty Bitey--then I thought, no, can't name a dog that. But it stuck. He was mostly Bitey but he also Biteboy and Bitebite.
Here he is at 6 months running like crazy. I love those flying beagle ears.
He would jump up on any horizontal surface--a flying leaper. His brother Beau used to walk the railing and give me heart cramps. No other beagle before or since has done these things like these two brothers.
Keeping the computer seat warm for me.
My most vivid memory of Bitey:
One day leaving for work I hesitated at the door and Bitey flew out and down the driveway.
We live at the end of a dead end so I wasn't afraid he would get run over. We live in the country so I was afraid he would get SHOT.
I took off after him in my heels (low heels). The woods around my house are dense and I knew that probably my voice wouldn't carry very far. Nevertheless, I called and called and slogged through the underbrush and mud. After about a half an hour I heard Bitey howling. So I called. He howled. He was afraid. That initial rush of flying freedom was fun at first but now he was scared. He realized he was not in any familiar place. We kept calling until we found each other. I picked him up and carried him home, holding him close. I never wanted to hear that howl of fear again...and it never happened again.
His last day, sleeping in an awkward way in the sun.
Run and leap with the wind, Biteboy. Say hello to our beautiful Beau.


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JIS C 3410: This cable conforms to the Japanese industrial specifications and is the most common in Korea and Japan. IEC SHF1: This is a thermoplastic halogen-free cable that conforms to the IEC. This environmentally friendly product does not contain acid gas that are harmful to human body. DIN 89158-89160: This is a high-strength EPR-insulated cable that conforms to the DIN specification. This product is categorized as highly flexible CR sheath cables and as cables that do not contain harmful acid. IEEE 1580 E/X: This is a cable for ships, which conforms to the IEEE, the U.S. standard. The insulation of the TYPE E cables is ERP and that of the TYPE X cables is XLPE. Off-shore Cables Off-shore cables are used for power, control, instrumentation, and communications in various special ships such as LNG and in maritime devices such as FPSO. These cables have been approved by such class society as LR (United Kingdom), BV (France), ABS (USA), DNV (Norway), and GL (Germany). LS Cable has obtained such certification as UL, ETL, and GOST (Russia) for these cables. AS 4193: This cable conforms to the Australian standard and is a representative product manufactured in a gas-tight construction. Since a thermo-set halogen-free sheath is applied for the ERP insulation, this product is appropriate for FPSO. JIS HF: This thermo-set, halogen-free cable conforms to the basic IEC. Since the product name is similar to the name of cables for JIS ships, it can be easily identified. This product is appropriate for LNG. NEK 606: This cable conforms to the Norwegian specification and is MUD-proof. BS 6883/7917: This cable conforms to the British standard and is sheathed by using chemicals and oil-resistant materials. IEEE 1580 P: This cable conforms to the IEEE, which is the U.S. standard. Flexible conductors are used for the TYPE P cable. Since the XLPO insulation is sheathed by using very flexible PCP materials, this cable is very soft, easily installed, and flexible. IEEE 1580 LSE/LSX: This halogen-free cable conforms to the IEEE standard.
Cables for Military Vessels Cables for military vessels are used for power, control, instrumentation, and communications within warships such as transport ships, battleships, and submarines. These cables have been recognized by the shipping bureau of Korea, which is KR. LS Cable has obtained KETI certification and has been approved by the Korean Navy. It has applied for the U.S. NAVSEA certification.
MIL-DTL-24643B: This cable conforms to the standard of the U.S. Navy and is categorized as water-proof cables and non-waterproof cables. This product is highly abrasion-proof. MIL-DTL-24640B: This cable conforms to the standard of the U.S. Navy and is much lighter than 24643B. This product is categorized as water-proof and non-waterproof cables and is easy to installed since it is light and flexible. VG 95218: This cable is highly flame-retardant, halogen-free, and oil-proof. Rolling Stock Cables Cables for vehicles are non-toxic, halogen-free, and conform to the NFF, which is the standard of France. This product is used for power, control, instrumentation, and communications inside of various vehicles such as trains, subways, and high-speed electric express train. It is available for signal transmission among railroads and for the insides of station buildings. Also, LS Cable has obtained the British WALLINGTON certification for these cables and has delivered the cables to KTX, the Korean high-speed electric express train. The performance and quality of these LS Cable products have been recognized internationally. Nuclear Power Plant CablesNuclear power plant Cables are used inside of nuclear power plant. These cables are classified as Class 1E cables (for electric facilities and systems required for preventing radioactivity from being leaked by stopping the atomic pile, separating the pressurized vessels, cooling down the firepot, and by removing heat from the pressurized vessel when an emergency accident occurs at an atomic pile) and NON CLASS 1E cables (typically used for turbine buildings and switchyards in the non-safety fields). LS's nuclear power plant cables represent the history of Korea's nuclear power plants.


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"[a] vitriolic and bitter collection of unwarranted nastiness about a silly and harmless comic."
Welcome. This is a website called XKCD SUCKS which is about the webcomic xkcd and why we think it sucks. My name is Carl and I used to write about it all the time, then I stopped because I went insane, and now other people write about it all the time. I forget their names. The posts still seem to be coming regularly, but many of the structural elements - like all the stuff in this lefthand pane - are a bit outdated. What can I say? Insane, etc.
I started this site because it had been clear to me for a while that xkcd is no longer a great webcomic (though it once was). Alas, many of its fans are too caught up in the faux-nerd culture that xkcd is a part of, and can't bring themselves to admit that the comic, at this point, is terrible. While I still like a new comic on occasion, I feel that more and more of them need the Iron Finger of Mockery knowingly pointed at them. This used to be called "XKCD: Overrated", but then it fell from just being overrated to being just horrible. Thus, xkcd sucks.
Here is a comic about me that Ann made. It is my favorite thing in the world.


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ActionContextAddon Module
The Action Context uses a mechanism called Addons to provide functionality that lives both on the server and/or client. Each Addon provides additional functions through a namespace that is attached directly to the ac argument available in every controller function.
This module provides the following classes:
This module is a rollup of the following modules:
Access point: ac.data.* and ac.pageData.* Addon that provides access to the data and pageData models. See also https://developer.yahoo.com/cocktails/mojito/docs/topics/mojito_data.html#sharing-data


text: Hewlett-Packard has announced it will install a 1-megawatt solar array in its San Diego facility. The installation will be made up of 5,000 panels on seven buildings. It's a large solar array, but smaller than Google's 1.6-megawatt solar array, which is thought to be the largest corporate installation to date in the United States.


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Jan 27, 2011 – Changing a mindset is easier said than done.
In Indonesia, public awareness of the importance of hygiene remains low. About 30 percent of the total population of about 240 million, for example, still practice open defecation, according to government figures.
Experts point out that insufficient sanitation management and poor awareness of hygiene practices have led to preventable diseases, and children are among those affected most.
About 18.6 percent of children in Indonesia suffer from malnutrition and diseases such as respiratory infections and diarrhea, according to MercyCorps, a nongovernmental organization working to reduce urban poverty.


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Yassss Queen! You guys are amazing! Love the final result! Smarties! IKEA meatballs, hehe, feel ya.
For those of you that don't know, The Hubs and I live in an apartment. We've been here for 8 years, and while we have a decent sized eat-in kitchen (10 1/2 x 10 1/2 feet), the counter space is minimal at best. I've spent 8 years working on a 30″ square piece of countertop to make the delicious recipes I show you here. Well, after 8 years of finagling my ingredients into piles of semi-functional chaos, I'd had enough.
We've had this really cool Ikea Bjursta Extendable Table since we moved in. It has 2 leaves that pull out to make the table larger. The problem is, we never used it for anything. Okay, that's not true, we stored our garbage and recycling bins under it and I had my light box on top of it for a while. But recently I moved my lightbox out of the kitchen and into the dining area, and The Hubs had a brilliant idea.
Now, The Hubs is the ideas guy, and I'm the make it work girl, so between the two of us we're pretty proud of the results. A rolling cart of this size, bought fully assembled, as sturdy as ours, would be about $400, and we'd still have to get rid of the table. Now our table has seen better days, but it's still fully functional, so instead of throwing it away (or donating it, relax), and buying something new, we decided to save some money and make exactly what we wanted.
What I really wanted was a rolling cart that was close to counter height so I could use it for extra counter space that would still be comfortable for chopping things (I'm 5'10+ so anything much lower is very hard on my back) and that could also store some of my larger small appliances like my KitchenAid stand mixer and food processor. The stand mixer is 18″ high, so the shelf needed to be low on the legs. This works out in terms of stability, also. After a couple of days of off and on discussion, we came up with the final design.
We'd have 1x3s attached to the front and back lengths of the table with the shelf (of yet unknown material) laying on top of the 1x3s and attached via corner braces. We'd leave the top of the table alone so we didn't damage the mechanism that extends the table, but we'd use rubberized shelf liners and a piece of butcher block or a large cutting board as the top surface.
Our first stop was, of course, Ikea. We knew we wanted the top to be used as a work surface, and Ikea sells countertops. Plus we got the table itself at Ikea years ago (they still sell it btw). Okay, and, admittedly, we both wanted Swedish meatballs for lunch. Sue me. Anyway, after much perusing, we decided on two LÄMPLIG chopping boards.
These chopping boards have a lip on one side so they hang over the edge of whatever you put them on. This works out great for our design because the lip will act as a front edge to the cart and make it look like it has a much thicker piece of wood on top. We had to get two to cover the top, but the two together fit the top with just the tiniest bit of overhang.
Next we went to Lowe's to hunt for the rest of the supplies. We started with looking for casters, and I loved these bronze ones so much we spent a little extra on them.
Next we grabbed the 1×3 and a piece of stain-ready laminated pine that was so close to the right size we couldn't help but grab it.
We grabbed a hacksaw, since the cutting would be minimal, and then headed to the hardware section to find the corner braces and screws we needed. Here's what we got:
Lastly we grabbed a roll of the rubberized shelf liner at Walmart. It's a really pretty blue, which is a shame because you can't see it in the finished product.
We also used the following tools from our tool chest:
That's it!
The very first step is MEASURING EVERYTHING PERFECTLY. I'm serious. You've heard the old adage "measure twice, cut once"? IT'S TRUE. DO IT. DOUBLE. CHECK. EVERYTHING. Or else you will end up sad. Friends don't let friends be sad, mmmkay? I measured the table and, with a pencil, marked the lengths I'd need for the 1×3 and drew out the notches I'd need to cut in each corner of the laminated pine board.
Then I got cutting. I used what I had on hand as leverage for the boards: the table itself and my body weight! Cutting through the 1×3 was much easier than cutting through the laminate board, but it was still pretty easy across the board. If you were really worried about it you could sand the cuts but I wasn't worried about it because they weren't going to be visible. Then I dry-fitted the piece to see how I did on the cuts.
Next up was installing the casters. As you can see from the above photo, the table has little plastic feet. These pop out and reveal a hole drilled directly down the leg. This is PERFECT because it provides guidance for the hole you'll need for the casters. The casters we got were longer than the pre-drilled holes, so we just had to drill down another inch or two to get it long enough. I had to wiggle the drill bit around a bit because the largest bit I had was 1/4″ and we probably needed a 5/8″ bit, but that's okay. I forgot to get a picture of this, but it's not a difficult concept.
We drilled the holes and then hammered in the casters, using a piece of wood I cut off the shelf as a pressure point. NOTE: It's actually better to drill the holes a teensy bit too big than too small, because hammering the caster in will cause the leg to split a little if it's too small. Being slightly too big will be okay because gravity will hold them into the holes.
Next up was assembling the shelf. I recommend assembling the shelf and then attaching it to the legs, because you won't have to worry as much about lining everything up. Using the corner braces, I attached the 1×3 to the bottom of the shelf, making sure it was centered. You don't want to put a corner brace right where the leg will be, because you'll need that space open to attach it to the leg itself.
I repeated this on the other side and once again gave it a dry fit.
The next step was to attach it to the legs. I used the 1 1/2″ screws to attach the 1x3s to the legs, making sure to measure how low I wanted the shelf to be. My KitchenAid stand mixer is 18″ tall, so I made sure the top of my shelf was a full 20″ from the bottom edge of the tabletop. I used two screws on each leg to make sure the shelf was secure.
By then it was time to stand this baby up!
At this point, technically the cart is done, but if you recall, I wanted to top it with a cutting surface, as the table's actual surface is laminate and it bubbles when it gets wet, plus a little extra height helps for comfortable cutting. So I put a layer of shelf liner on top.
Then I set the cutting boards on top of that, making sure the lips hang over on the same side.
And it's done! Nothing left to do now but to put my appliances on it and put it to work!
I'm so excited about my new cart!
I can't wait to try it out and show you. Maybe I'll even do a VIDEO! *gasp*
We'll see. 😉
Look at how much counter space I have now! (You can see what I had to work with. The space where the fruit bowl is was also holding a food processor AND the stand mixer. I cooked every meal in the tiny 30″ x 30″ space to the left of the stove.)
Have you made anything like this that you're super proud of? Toot your own horn in the comments!
Yassss Queen! You guys are amazing! Love the final result! Smarties! IKEA meatballs, hehe, feel ya.
Fantastic! Adding to your storage space and doubling your counter space is genius. Looks good to.
Excellent!! Just brilliant!!
Awesome job Andrea & Paulo !! love it !!
WOW…VERY impressive..I am telling you you are ready for your own tv show!!!


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T-SQL Tuesday #009: Beach Time
I hope you enjoyed your time in the sun with your toes in the sand. We are wrapping up this vacation with a little recap on what we learned. There were some similarities and some differences amongst our vacationers.
I enjoyed reading the comments made this month and the methods employed by each person that came along for the party.
Without further ado, in order of submission, here is what people had to say.
Pinal Dave (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
Pinal teaches us that we need to stop thinking about the job when on vacation and that we don't need to be a superhero. He also tells us that we should keep the phone on, but use restraint.
Rob Farley (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
Rob states that "Just because you're necessary doesn't mean you're important." He has a very good point with that. Nobody should horde all of the information about his/her job, project or process. Learn to share your knowledge and you will learn more in the process!!
Robert Davis (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
SQLSoldier has let it slip that he is working on some top secret project at work away from work. What I like about this is that he is getting beach time by doing this other project. It is not necessarily vacation but it is a change and there is a change in project focus for the week long stints that he will be doing this.
Benjamin Nevarez (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
Ben just returned from vacation in time to participate this month. Ben takes us on vacation with him by sharing some of his pictures. I think a good way to get ready for vacation is to busy one's self looking at vacation spots. 🙂
Jeremy Carter (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
Jeremy brings up some solid points. One of the best points is the change management piece. Jeremy also touches on the hero mentality a bit. I really like his closing sentence: "The real hero of the day will be missed because they are a true asset, not because the world stopped in their absence."
Bob Pusateri (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
Bob teaches us in his entry this month that he spends a lot of time in a science museum. When he is out at the museum he will Delegate a team member to fill in for certain projects or aspects of work. Bob keeps it pretty simple – Documentation and Delegation are his keys to a successful vacation.
Steve Jones (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
Steve, with his heavy packing and all, makes sure he communicates a lot before he leaves the office. It is fair to be available for a true emergency. The person to whom you delegated your responsibilities should be the one to escalate to you. Trust them to understand what a true emergency is (and hopefully you won't have to train them further on the topic when you return).
Andy Lohn (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
There are a few things that are new in this blog from SQLQuill. One, I like his avatar – pretty cool. His blog theme looks good – the theme works well for his site. Anyway, back to the topic. When Andy leaves for vacation he sends a meeting request to the team. No reminder is set, just a meeting request that shows the time as available. Then he blocks it out on his calendar as out of the office with an out of office rule set. Then he goes through his lists and checks off everything that needs to be done (knowledge transfer, tasks, etc).
Stef Bauer (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
Stef was also on vacation as the announcement went out for this months meme. Stef works in a small shop and is available to the manager should an emergency arise. Stef recommends a technology silence in order to enjoy vacation – thus twitter goes bye-bye. Stef also double-checks processes prior to leaving to make sure everything is in tip-top shape.
Josh Feierman (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
This is the first ever TSQLTuesday post by Josh. Welcome to the party Josh! Josh believes in project visibility (that's a good thing). With everything up to date in sharepoint, he feels a lot more comfortable taking off for vacation. He also makes certain that he is unreachable via email. He will turn off email synchronization to the Blackberry when on vacation. I am strongly considering doing the same.
John Racer (Blog | Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
John believes that a system that requires constant hand-holding by the dba are incorrectly designed. There are tools available for making your life easier – use them. Systems should be built with ease of maintenance in mind. This is a valuable asset. Just because it took you 5000 lines of TSQL to accomplish what somebody could do in 10 lines, does not make your code any better or valuable to the company.
My Entry (Twitter | TSQLTuesday9)
I talk about some recent experiences around trying to get away from work for an extended weekend. I had a funeral to attend that interfered with deadlines for work that I needed to meet. I also talk about Beach Time as a state of mind rather than a destination or even being vacation.
That's a Wrap
I hope you enjoyed this vacation filled week. Let us all wrap things up with a feast in honor of a good vacation and a toast to many great accomplishments.
I hope to see you all next month for another round of TSQL Tuesday!