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Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophical writings include a great deal of contentious claims and propositions. Is it possible to imagine someone disagreeing with at least a few of them? Of course. It is similarly possible for people to agree with a great many of his assertions. What is more difficult is identifying a decision procedure that will let us know whether or not we agree with Nietzsche. At one extreme, all of his propositions could aspire to be absolute objective truths, with universal validity, that anyone with sufficiently clear rationality and access to facts would agree with. At the opposite extreme, everything Nietzsche says could be a wholly idiosyncratic opinion, entirely rooted in his individual history and psychology, and agreement or disagreement is a matter of coincidence. Between these extremes lie several alternate epistemological schema, and perhaps it is one of those that will best allow us to determine whether or not Nietzsche should be considered. Over the course of exploring these frameworks, and whether or not they are compatible with Nietzsche's propositions themselves, we will explore several possible "outs" that allow one to easily disregard Nietzsche's writings without feeling that either Nietzsche or the reader is at fault for a misunderstanding.
First, it would be appropriate to identify some of the claims Nietzsche makes that one might find particularly disagreeable. Many of his most objectionable propositions result from his criticisms of modernity. He derides religion, contemporary and classical, for being life-denying and deleterious. Nietzsche is generally harsh toward major nationalities and ethnicities, most notable the English, the Germans, and the Jews. He routinely attacks the English and Germans for being participants in the modern attempts to find grounding for philosophical or moral beliefs, for being culturally decadent, for subscribing to life-denying values, for losing their nobility, and so forth. Nietzsche's anti-Semitic remarks can be even more severe, as in On the Genealogy of Morality in particular where he details their millennia-long campaign to destroy all that is noble in humanity. Many of his comments seem to indicate affirmation of racist ideologies, such as his apparent endorsement in Twilight of the Idols of eugenics and a caste-like system for wholly excluding inferior members of society. Several of these remarks have acquired a new level of repulsiveness in light of the Nazi regime and the Holocaust. Since many of Nietzsche's claims were reiterated by fascists, their historical connection to atrocities makes them difficult to accept.
In addition to his criticisms of modern people and political inclinations, Nietzsche makes philosophical claims that can be difficult to accept. One of the fundamental propositions of Nietzsche seems to be perspectivism, though what exactly he means by it is not entirely clear, since he rarely elaborates the exact meaning of his definitions and inferences. It is clear that Nietzsche has little interest in finding any objective or universal truth, or anything which could be agreed upon by any possible observer. We may be inspired to reject this claim, on the grounds that it renders philosophical or scientific discourse (and much communication in general) banal.
The bulk of his principal project, the transvaluation of all values, is predicated upon a controversial historical account of morality. Instead of seeking a justification of morality in terms of rationality, divine command, or any other grounding, Nietzsche provides a mundane historical description of morality's origins. Morality in its original, superior form came from the self-affirmation of the nobles and their consequent condemnation of their inferiors. It was only in negative reaction to this noble morality that the nobles' inferiors, the slaves, constructed their own system of values. After convincing the nobles that they possessed free will and responsibility, the slaves were able to instill guilt and their own values in the noble class, thus gaining some respite from their oppression. Aside from the actual historical accuracy of Nietzsche's genealogy, his assertion that the noble form of morality is superior because it is proactive and life-affirming rather than life-denying can be objected to on egalitarian grounds.
One of Nietzsche's other principal ideas, the eternal recurrence of the same, is difficult enough to grasp before one affirms or denies it. Our best understanding of it is use as a hypothetical scenario to measure the quality of one's life. If one can contemplate the possibility of every event being repeated, endlessly, identically, and still affirm one's life, then one has achieved something. There are other possibilities of the idea. It could be taken as a literal physical or metaphysical property of the universe, that the same sequence of events literally repeats infinitely. This possibility has been explored in ancient philosophy by Lucretius, though in the context of space rather than time, and in contemporary physics under the name of the ergodic principle. If Nietzsche were making a metaphysical claim about the universe, he would not be making one entirely antithetical to current understandings of the universe. A still distinct way of viewing the eternal recurrence of the same is as a "sour grapes" story. The recurrent version of events is sometimes expressed with the distinction between "it was" and "thus I willed it", such as in Thus Spoke Zarathustra. In this interpretation, the eternal recurrence is a fact of the universe, but our reaction to it constitutes a "sour grapes" story that allows us to reconcile our powerlessness with our pride. We are always powerless over the events of the world, but we can tell ourselves that we have power and chose the course of events that actually unfolded.
Of the three versions of the eternal recurrence here paraphrased, the first is the least easily dismissed. The latter two are far more vulnerable to the possibility of a factual dismissal, along the lines of "Actually, the universe does not work that way," or "Actually, people do not react to the universe that way." Such dismissals may not trouble Nietzsche, but they would trouble a reader who is concerned about whether or not Nietzsche is accurate. The first one, then, provides an interesting possible tool to judge our lives. As far as hypotheticals go, it can be a powerful one. It is straightforward enough upon first glance to be appraised readily, but the true implications of a recurrencenot just of past events, but events yet to come!are more subtle. It is possible that the implications are too subtle to ever be grasped, and so we may be unable to truly know how we would respond if the demon described in The Gay Science came to us and told us that everything would come to pass in infinite repetition. Nevertheless, the eternal recurrence of the same is an intriguing hypothetical, but still difficult enough to extract from Nietzsche's text that an affirmation or denial of the idea itself is difficult.
In general, though, most of Nietzsche's propositions and affirmations are difficult to accept or reject. At the very basic level, Nietzsche unequivocally rejects the possibility of truths that are definitive, objective, final, or universal. He is not interested in a morality that works for everyone, he is not interested in advancing the causes of everyone, and so any attempt to judge Nietzsche by how well he conforms to the actual reality of the universe he describes will be futile (at least according to Nietzsche). If we disagree with Nietzsche on this very fundamental level, then virtually everything he says can be safely rejected. His basic epistemology is wrong, and therefore his attempts to develop his arguments are entirely wrong-footed. By not grounding his propositions in factual or logical arguments, even in his more philosophically conventional works like Beyond Good and Evil and On the Genealogy of Morality, Nietzsche fails to approach the baseline standards of acceptable demonstration. It is a mark of definite failure that he makes truth-claims that can be refuted, without even attempting to provide a defense for them. If, as readers, we believe in something approaching an objective epistemology, then Nietzsche holds virtually nothing for us. He makes some potentially true indictments of modern society, admittedly, but so do many other nineteenth- and twentieth-century authors. Certainly, there seems to be nothing about his ideas (especially when they have been paraphrased) that would necessitate being expressed without proper logical backing. Are there any claims he makes that could not have also been made in more tempered language, with a stronger grounding in the fundamentals of philosophical discourse? Since Nietzsche does not even attempt to do so, if we judge him with an objective epistemology, he will come up fairly short.
If we attempt to go to the opposite extreme, and decide that the truth or falsity of a claim can only be determined internally by a conscious observer, and that opinion or personal preference is all that matters, we avoid definitive rejection but run into the quagmire of arbitrariness and banality. In this opposite extreme, where everything is just, like, our opinion, man, the question of whether we agree or disagree with Nietzsche's contentious claims becomes so idiosyncratic as to be incommunicable and trivial. Our decision of whether or not we agree with Nietzsche has no bearing whatsoever on how anyone else might choose to feel, and in fact would be virtually uninfluenced by the actual content of Nietzsche's writings themselves. There would be no point in discussing or critiquing Nietzsche's writings, since any author's opinion would surely be irrelevant to anyone but that author. It can be tempting to read Nietzsche this way, as it can be tempting to view any conversation that features a dispute of opinions, since such a stance removes any stigma attached to disagreement. Such a read may be more consistent with Nietzsche himself than an objective, universal analysis, since Nietzsche is explicitly opposed to those who seek objective truths and is more interested in personally-created conclusions and values.
But such a read is not entirely consistent with Nietzsche's own views, since he certainly does not seem to be ambivalent about whether or not anyone accepts his propositions. Using metatextual reasoning, on the grounds of his personal devotion to writing and rejection of the academic establishment, it seems that he was seriously concerned with his project and resentful of his works' poor reception. Nietzsche writes that his audience does not yet exist, but he still seeks an audience who will be capable of receiving and acting upon his ideas. While Zarathustra may speak from the overflowing within him, rather than out of a desire to effect change in the people he loves, it seems that Nietzsche is at least attempting to be persuasive. To read Nietzsche as someone only concerned with wholly private opinions is to react too strongly against universal epistemologies. We personally disregard that view of things, since it renders the entire enterprise of communication and analysis moot. If only our private thoughts matter, then pages of examination and evaluation are definitely wasted. For the sake of our own ego, we believe that it is ineffective to read Nietzsche from such an insular, independent perspective.
In between extreme subjectivism and objective universal thinking, there exist a range of possible intersubjective values. They may not be universally valid regardless of observer, and they may not even be valid for all human observers and thinkers, but they are held in common by groups of people. Perhaps it is upon these shared but not universal values that Nietzsche can make his case, relying on shared aesthetic and moral values to develop his points. That would certainly explain his pessimistic view of contemporary audiences as incapable of understanding his works; without the appropriate values shared by Nietzsche and his audience, no persuasion can be possible. Instead, Nietzsche must write philosophies for the future, which anticipate shifts in valuation that will result in greater common ground. Which values might Nietzsche be hoping to capitalize on? There are some that he states as explicitly as he states anything. Certainly Nietzsche writes of the affirmation of life as one of the highest ideals, and so the standard of life as good can be taken to be fundamental to understanding and assessing Nietzsche. With somewhat less clarity, Nietzsche asserts the value of noble life in particular, preferring the elite of humanity to its general population. The difficulty of determining what is and is not noble seems difficult, if not circular. Could it be that the noble is merely he who creates the value of nobility and himself? In some passages, it seems that Nietzsche takes this stance, and writes of the noble as the value-creator and the self-affirmer. Nietzsche also values aesthetics, and good taste, so any common ground should include some refined and discerning palette. He expresses this expectation in the preface to The Antichrist, writing that the book belongs to only those who are dedicated, above the majority of humanity, appreciative of new music, and self-reverential. There seems to be enough in Nietzsche to suggest that, on his texts' own terms, it would be most appropriate to judge them on intersubjective standards.
Even here, we run into problems. It is possible for readers to glean a set of intersubjective standards that Nietzsche is relying on. It is less apparent that Nietzsche himself has been able to develop his arguments in a way that actually relies on them. Intersubjective standards may be more difficult to express than objective or universal standards, but it is still possible to explain one's definitions and standards and to clearly develop propositions from those standards. Nietzsche's consistency actually makes it more difficult for us to judge him, even with standards that can be derived from the text; his disdain for the academic establishment and philosophical style lead him to reject it in his own writings.
A more fundamental barrier to adequate judgment comes from the fact that Nietzsche himself is questioning the value of all values. He explicitly states that he is questioning and destroying the value of concepts like truth, morality, and equality. His program is a transvaluation of values, a replacement of all contemporary values with ones that are better. The problem is that "better" is still defined in terms of some values, whose own value Nietzsche is unable to examine. Why should anyone agree with the value of nobility in favor of the value of equality? A variety of responses exist, perhaps most persuasively the idea that nobles positively affirm themselves, but that merely raises the question of why we should value those who affirm themselves. It seems that Nietzsche's earth-razing critique of all values leaves him with little to stand on, unless he is writing only for an audience that, essentially coincidentally, happens to hold the same values that he does. This is less implausible than the reading of his works as wholly idiosyncratic, but it does mean that agreement or disagreement with Nietzsche can be ascribed to the coincidental divergence of values.
There exist several reasons and excuses that one might have to disagree with Nietzsche, and all of these can be brought to bear in any of the examined judgmental frameworks. One common way to disregard the works of Nietzsche is to assert that he was insane, and such an unreliable thinker that anything he says cannot be taken seriously. Admittedly, perhaps some of ideas are valid, but presumably those will be reiterated in clearer, more compelling form by sane authors. We can therefore bypass the entire issue of critically assessing Nietzsche by saying that his psychological state precludes the possibility of his correctness. This may not be too opposed to what Nietzsche himself may have recognized, since he explores the constraints which physiological and psychological composition place on authors. Nevertheless, it is unfair to bypass a serious interpretation of the text by employing metatextual arguments.
A similar argument that works outside the text is the recognition that Nietzsche had a very narrow vision of who his readership could be. Since the vast majority of readers are not appropriate readers for Nietzsche, how can we blame ourselves or him if we do not agree with him? We reject his claims because we are incompatible readers, not because he is wrong or because he is right and we misunderstand him. This line of thinking allows us to guiltlessly disagree without condemning, to amicably disregard the text and walk away with a "let's agree to disagree." There are simply too many fundamental differences in worldview between the author and the reader, by no fault of either, for any understanding, communication, or persuasion to take place. If we think this way, then we are at least broadly working within the framework of Nietzsche's text and an intersubjective standard of judgment, since we are recognizing Nietzsche's derogation of most readers and the possibility that he relies on distinct but shared values.
A final possibility to render agreement or disagreement with Nietzsche a trivial matter is to entertain the notion that he was ironic, at least wherever it suits us. We can do away with his unpalatable claims regarding racial purity and the poisonous nature of the Jews by saying that they were an ironic expression of a critique of modernity, not a genuine expression of belief. His defense of eugenics is a satire of Enlightenment optimism, not an actual call for standardized breeding programs. Zarathustra is an inversion of the prophet archetype, a preacher who seeks no followers and expresses few ideas, who condemns those whom Christ beatified. The assumption of irony can allow us to selectively denature Nietzsche's texts, removing any particularly objectionable elements by revealing their double-edged and insincere nature. Modifications of this technique can work for other clearly non-ironic aspects; the assertion of non-politicality and extreme metaphorical nature allows a judicious reader to render much of Nietzsche harmlessly in line with the status quo. The will to power is not a political statement about how a certain group of exceptional people must actually dominate everyone else. Nietzsche certainly did not write Objectivist pieces. Instead, the will to power is a metaphorical explanation of the fundamental natural drives in people, and a call to personal integrity and value-creation. Nietzsche does not literally mean that the Jews are conspiring against all that is good and noble, he is merely using them as a metaphor for the general subconscious subversion of noble values. Disagreeable aspects of Nietzsche wither under the revelation that they are not meant to be taken as veridical, and we can happily look at his works as relatively harmless. This particular method of appraising Nietzsche is at least somewhat supported by the text, since there are clearly places, particularly in Zarathustra, where he is being extremely non-literal. With several passages that are explicitly non-literal, and some that are critical in a way that suggests ironic intentions, it is not entirely unmotivated to read Nietzsche as an ironic figure whose most contentious assertions are not what they appear to be at all.
Ultimately, none of these identified methods of reading and assessing imply a definite falsity to Nietzsche's claims. He is rarely internally inconsistent in ways that cannot be justified as playing with words and manipulating expectations, and even if he were his texts would indicate that he is not concerned with strict consistency. If we attempt to assess Nietzsche with his own standards, we will rarely find reasons to wholly and emphatically reject him. Perhaps more significant, though, is that we can easily find convenient ways to avoid affirming him. Whether we write his entire body of works off as failures of formal style, as the products of a deranged mind, or as so idiosyncratic that agreement or disagreement is based more on coincidence than justification, we can easily come up with reasons to refrain from embracing Nietzsche's claims. By interpreting him as a sufficiently ironic figure, we can transform the texts into ones we agree with without unduly distorting their contours. Admittedly, there are some people for whom Nietzsche can be evaluated in terms of his arguments set out. If someone actually is in Nietzsche's ideal readership, and holds the same values that Nietzsche does, then he or she can assess whether Nietzsche's propositions are defensible by those values. For most, however, the question of whether to praise Nietzsche or condemn him is made moot. Whether we disagree with him in a way that casts no aspersions on him or those who agree with him, or agree with him in an idiosyncratically incommunicable way, assessing Nietzsche leads to a non-committal place.


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Rockstar Games' open-world action game Grand Theft Auto V was the biggest winner at this year's European Game Awards. The latest game in the GTA series picked up awards for Best Sound, Best Action Game, and Best Game. Ubisoft was named Best Publisher, while Goodgame Studios won awards for Best Studio and Best Browser game for Empire: Four Kingdoms. Other notable winners included World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, Beyond: Two Souls and Battlefield 4 – which was honored for Best Art Direction and Best Multiplayer Game.
A full list of this year's winners can be found below:
Best European Action Game – Grand Theft Auto V
Best Art Direction – Battlefield 4
Best European Publisher – Ubisoft
Best European Adventure Game – Beyond: Two Souls
Best European Sound – Grand Theft Auto V
Best European Studio – Goodgame Studios
Best European Strategy Game – Total War: Rome 2
Best Game Design – Crysis 3
Personality Award – Victor Kislyi (Wargaming)
Best European Mobile Game – Empire: Four Kingdoms
Best European Console Game – World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition
Best European Browser Game – Goodgame Empire
Best European Multiplayer Game – Battlefield 4
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The Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Pakistan-Islamabad is the research oriented department. The Cultural Heritage of the Sub-Continent started receiving attention in the second half of the 19th Century with the establishment of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1861. After Partition of India in 1947, Archaeological Survey of India, reorganized in Pakistan and titled as Department of Archaeology and Museums Government of Pakistan. It is a custodian of the nation's cultural heritage and in this capacity is almost the sole agency to protect and preserve its master pieces in the shape of immovable sites and monuments and the movable antiquities and works of art. In this context, the main functions and the objectives of the department are as follows:
Implementation of UNESCO conventions;
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The Rams wrapped up this year's NFL Draft taking Miami cornerback Brandon McGee and Vanderbilt running back Zac Stacy. McGee started all 12 games at defensive back for the Canes, tying for sixth on the team with 54 tackles. Stacy was third in the SEC with over 11-hundred yards rushing as a senior with 10 touchdowns.
Several former Missouri Tigers got picked up in the 2013 draft. Sheldon Richardson went 13th to the Jets and Zaviar Gooden was picked up 97th overall by Tennessee. As far as undrafted free agents, The Patriots took T.J. Moe and Kendial Lawrence went to the Cowboys. Elvis Fisher heads to the Pats, Brad Madison to the Chiefs, Kenronte Walker the Browns, Kip Edwards to the Bills and Jared McGriff-Culver gets a tryout with Oakland.


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Dr. Seltzer's thoughtful and well-documented review of "Smoking and Coronary Heart Disease" (203:193, 1968) makes no reference to personality factors. Perhaps there are no research data about personality differences of the cigarette smoker in contrast to the pipe or cigar smoker, but popular attitudes generally suggest that the pipe or cigar smoker is more phlegmatic and less likely to suffer from tension states. A striking difference in the incidence of coronary disease is found between the two groups. Apparently the Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health (quoted by Dr. Seltzer) in its list of predisposing factors mentioned only "occupations involving—stress" and ignored individual personality factors basic to psychomatic disturbances, which may predispose to coronary heart disease.
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Review of Standard Network Configuration
During the installation of FC3, the built-in wired adapter is configured as device eth0 with either a static ip address or an ip address automatically obtained from a DHCP server. After the first boot, the Network Configuration tool (NEAT) can be used to make additional settings such as 'allow all users to enable and disable the device' and 'automatically obtain DNS information from provider.' These settings are saved in the configuration file
Now assume that the ipw2200 wireless driver is downloaded and installed as explained in another article. During the reboot after installation, the new wireless hardware should be detected and configured as device eth1. In any event, configuration can be done after boot using NEAT. This configuration can include specification of a wireless SSID and WEP key. Note that hex WEP keys must begin with '0x' when using this tool. These settings are saved in two files
/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth1 /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/keys-eth1
A traditional approach to network management is to set one of the interfaces to start at boot and then to manually activate the other as needed. A second, more flexible approach is to use NEAT to define network profiles that can be selected at the grub boot screen as explained in yet another article. In either case, the Network Device Control tool can be used to activate and deactivate the wired and wireless interfaces or to switch profiles.
When NEAT or the Network Device Control tool are used to activate an interface, the script
is called. The ifup script tests to see that the interface is available, configures it, and then uses dhclient to obtain an ip address if necessary. In the case of a wireless interface, ifup calls
to do the configuration. The ifup-wireless script uses iwconfig and the settings in ifcfg-eth1 and keys-eth1 to configure the wireless interface.
Non-traditional Methods of Network Interface Activation
In the remainder of this article, we assume that no network devices are activated during boot by either of the methods discussed above. In this case, the network service can be removed from level 5 using the Services tool. We will discuss several methods for activating and deactivating network devices manually and automatically.
Here is the hardware and OS information for this discussion.
Windows XP SP2 Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Windows XP driver 126.96.36.19900 Intel Pro/1000 MT Mobile Connection, Windows XP driver 188.8.131.52 Fedora Core 3, kernel 2.6.9.-1.681 Wireless driver ipw2200 version 0.15 Ethernet driver e1000
Most of my connection time is spend at home or at Clemson University. At home, I use a SMC Barricade 7004 AWBR, router/switch/access point (AP). The Barricade is set up to use a static 128 bit WEP key and it broadcasts the SSID 'cuairnet.' Many of the commons areas and classrooms at Clemson are covered by Cisco access points, all configured with the SSID 'cuairnet' and a static 128 bit WEP key. The Clemson wireless network does not broadcast its SSID. The SSID is said to be hidden. There is plenty to read on the internet about the minimal security provided by static WEP and the questionalbe worth of hidden SSIDs, but this article is not about those topics.
Windows XP and Wireless Zero Configuration
By default, Windows XP comes with a service called Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC). This service can be used to manage wireless connections to AP's which broadcast their SSIDs. Unfortunately, this utility will not reliably connect to AP's whose SSIDs are hidden. If you monitor your laptop's system events, you will see the wireless connection randomly dropped and then picked up again a several minutes later. There is no way to configure around this behavior. It is a design feature. Students and faculty with relatively recent IBM Thinkpads have an alternative, called the IBM Access Connections Utility.
Windows XP and the IBM Access Connections Utility
In my opinion, IBM has set the standard with this utility. Here are its main features.
- All types of connections can be managed including wired network adapter (Ethernet or Token Ring), DSL, cable modem, ISDN, wireless network adapter, wireless WAN (cellular), modem, Bluetooth, and VPN.
- Connections can be established to AP's that broadcast their SSIDs and ones that do not.
- Using preconfigured profiles, location can be changed without having to manually reconfigure the default profile, and connections can be made to AP's that do not broadcast their SSIDs.
- On-demand, a search can be conducted for AP's that broadcast their SSIDs. When a new AP is found, a dialog box pops up which facilitates the creation of a profile for the new location.
- Profile switching on loss of connection can be done automatically based on a prioritized list of defined profiles. Profile switching can also be done manually.
- A profile can define a default printer.
- A profile can be configured to shut down network devices that are not in use.
If I remove the Ethernet cable from my laptop in the office, the IBM Access Connection Utility automatically switches from my Clemson Wired profile to my Clemson Wireless profile. It turns off the wired adapter, turns on the wireless adapter, configures it, and obtains an ip address. If I plug the Ethernet cable back in, the process is reversed and a connection is re-established using my Clemson Wired profile. A search for wireless AP's on campus will come up empty because the campus AP's do not broadcast their SSIDs. The IBM Access Connection Utility can connect to these AP's because my Clemson Wireless profile contains the SSID and WEP key.
FC3 Commandline Configuration, Activation, and Deactivation
The commands
/sbin/ifup eth0 /sbin/ifdown eth0
will activate and deactivate the wired interface. The commands
/sbin/iwconfig eth1 key xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx /sbin/iwconfig eth1 essid cuairnet /sbin/dhclient -1 -q -lf /var/lib/dhcp/dhclient-eth1.leases -pf /var/run/dhclient-eth1.pid eth1 /sbin/iwconfig eth1 key off /sbin/iwconfig eth1 essid any /sbin/ifdown eth1
will activate and deactivate the wireless interface.
wpa_supplicant can be downloaded from its home Web site using the URL
http://hostap.epitest.fi/wpa_supplicant/ wpa_supplicant-0.2.5.tar.gz
In the installation directory, I created the file .config containing the lines
CONFIG_DRIVER_WEXT=y CONFIG_WIRELESS_EXTENSION=y
In the installation directory, I issued the make command and then copied the executables to /usr/local/bin. I created the file /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf containing the lines
ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant ctrl_interface_group=0 eapol_version=1 ap_scan=1 network={ ssid="cuairnet" key_mgmt=NONE wep_key0=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wep_tx_keyidx=0 priority=0 }
I removed the key from keys-eth1, removed most of the wireless configuration from ifcfg-eth1, and added the line WPA=yes.
IPV6INIT=no ONBOOT=no USERCTL=yes PEERDNS=yes TYPE=Wireless DEVICE=eth1 HWADDR=00:0e:35:14:60:d0 BOOTPROTO=dhcp MODE=Managed WPA=yes
I added to the end of ifup-wireless, the lines
if [ "$WPA" = "yes" -a -x /usr/local/bin/wpa_supplicant ]; then /usr/local/bin/wpa_supplicant -Bw -c/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf -i$DEVICE fi
To the file ifdown, I added the lines
# is the device wireless? is_wireless_device ${DEVICE} && . ./ifdown-wireless
just before the line
I created the file ifdown-wireless containing the lines
#!/bin/bash if [ "$WPA" = "yes" -a -x /usr/local/bin/wpa_supplicant ]; then killall wpa_supplicant rm -r /var/run/wpa_supplicant fi
and I set executible permissions for this file.
The Network Device Control can be used to activate eth1. The script ifup will call ifup-wireless, which will run wpa_supplicant in the background. The utility wpa_supplicant will scan for AP's which are broadcasting their SSID. Once wpa_supplicant has associated with an AP, control will be returned to ifup-wireless and then to ifup, which will finish by calling dhclient to acquire an ip address. If the Network Device Control is used to deactivate eth1, this process is reversed. If you move to a different location, eth1 must be deactivated and then activated to force wpa_supplicant to connect to a different AP.
This setup is a variant of the traditional setup. The wpa_supplicant provides for the automatic connection to an available, preconfigured network when the wireless interface is activated. When WPA support is added to the ipw2200 driver, this setup could be modified to handle WPA. wpa_supplicant would have to be recompiled with a different .config file and a different wpa_supplicant.conf would be needed.
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Compared to yesterday's list of the best male performances of the 2000s, I had much more trouble narrowing down this female counterpart. While people - myself included - continually bitch about lack of meaty roles for women, there sure were some doozies over the past ten years anyway. Just take a look at the roles I didn't end up finding room for:
Gillian Anderson in "The House of Mirth," Anne Hathaway and Rosemarie DeWitt in "Rachel Getting Married," Meryl Streep in both "Adaptation" and "Julie & Julia," Holly Hunter in "Thirteen," Frances McDormand in "Almost Famous," Juliette Binoche in "The Flight of the Red Balloon," Tilda Swinton in "Michael Clayton," Laura Dern in "INLAND EMPIRE," Patricia Clarkson in both "The Station Agent" and "Far From Heaven," Charlize Theron in "Monster," Jeon do-Yeon in "Secret Sunshine," Catherine Denevue in both "Dancer in the Dark" and "A Christmas Tale," Scarlett Johannson in both "Ghost World" and "Lost in Translation," Diane Lane in "Unfaithful," Catherine O'Hara in "A Mighty Wind," Vera Farmiga in "Up In The Air," Helen Mirren in "The Queen," Jennifer Connelly in "Requiem For A Dream," Emmanuelle Devos in "Kings & Queen," Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Chicago," Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Secretary," Catalina Sandino Moreno in "Maria Full of Grace," Keira Knightley in "Pride & Prejudice," Marion Cotillard in "La Vie En Rose," Nicole Kidman in "Dogville," "The Others" and "Margot at the Wedding," Melissa Leo in "Frozen River," hell, even Julia Roberts in "Erin Brokovich."
Those are some damn fine performances, and I could have easily expanded this to 50 or 100. But a) I don't gots that kinda time and b) it wouldn't quite be fair to the men (though who am I kidding). So here lies my endlessly tinkered with choices for the 33 best female performances of the 2000s (with videos found for almost all of them - even if they aren't always optimal), starting off with a bit of a cheat. A few now, the rest after the jump:
33. The entire cast of "8 Women"
32. Anna Faris in "Smiley Face"
31. Melanie Laurent in "Inglourious Basterds"
30. Michelle Williams in "Wendy & Lucy"
29-->1 after the jump
29. Amy Adams in "Junebug"
28. Charlotte Gainsbourg in "Antichrist"
27. Kristin Scott Thomas in "I've Loved You So Long"
26. Samantha Morton in "Morvern Callar"
25. Hope Davis in "American Splendor"
24. Shareeka Epps in "Half Nelson"
23. Julie Christie in "Away From Her"
22. Mo'Nique in "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire"
21. Nicole Kidman in "Birth"
20. Anamaria Marinca in "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days"
19. Imelda Staunton in "Vera Drake"
18. Penelope Cruz in "Volver"
17. Maggie Cheung in "In The Mood For Love"
16. Maria Bello in "A History of Violence"
15. Cate Blanchett in "I'm Not There"
14. Nicole Kidman in "Moulin Rouge!"
13. Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada"
12. Penelope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
11. Tilda Swinton in "Julia"
10. Uma Thurman in "Kill Bill"
9. Sally Hawkins in "Happy-Go-Lucky"
8. Naomi Watts in "Mulholland Drive"
7. Isabelle Huppert in "The Piano Teacher"
6. Ellen Burstyn in "Requiem For a Dream"
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5. Bjork in "Dancer in the Dark" (spoiler alert with clip)
4. Julie Delpy in "Before Sunset"
3. Laura Linney in "You Can Count On Me"
2. Kate Winslet in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
1. Julianne Moore in "Far From Heaven" (sorry, the trailer was all she wrote)
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Sexiest Performances of the 2000s
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Songs of 2000s #1-25
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The Lonely Island's new album to feature Lady Gaga, Adam Levine, more
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The comedy music trio responsible for "J**z in My Pants," "I Just Had Sex" and "I'm On A Boat" are getting ready to unleash their third full-length album on the music and comedy worlds.
"The Wack Album," dropping on June 11, will feature a slew of guest artists including Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Maroon 5's Adam Levine, Solange, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Kendrick Lamar and T-Pain. Check out the Devo-inspired album artwork below:
In addition, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone — the group's members — will be releasing new tracks every Wednesday, starting today (May 8) for what the group is calling "Wack Wednesdays," perhaps a riff on Kanye West's Good Fridays.
The first single off the album has already been released. "YOLO" featuring Kendrick Lamar and Adam Levine has already scored more than 40 million views on YouTube, which bodes well for "The Wack Album," the follow-up to 2011's "Turtleneck & Chain", which reached #3 on the Billboard 200. You can listen to "YOLO" below, yo.


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Brooke Mueller in Rich & Skinny
Charlie Sheen's ex girlfriend, Brooke Mueller, took their twins Max and Bob shopping at The Grove in Los Angeles, California a few days ago. Brooke was wearing a pair of Rich & Skinny Legacy Leggings in Rinse wash with boots, a printed tee and a jacket. I can't say I am a big fan of this look but I do love the Rich & Skinny leggings.
Rich & Skinny make such amazing jeans! I find the brand fits me really well and they have some very unique styles that I adore. My favourite has to be the skinny denim cargos, I've been wearing those everywhere and I can't get enough of them. You can read my review on them here and you can buy Rich & Skinny jeans on their website here.
Paris Hilton in AG Adriano Goldschmied
Paris Hilton and Brooke Mueller were filming scenes for Brooke's new reality TV show at Bleu Clothing Store in Hollywood, California yesterday. I've always thought, it must be pretty annoying to go shopping with a camera crew, you would have to keep repeating scenes all the time and it would make an annoying shopping trip in my opinion. I like to just get my clothes, try them and buy them.
Paris was wearing a pair of AG Adriano Goldschmied skinny jeans and Brooke was wearing a pair of Rich & Skinny jeans for the day. I find Paris is really bringing out a lot more denim from her closet lately, she's always being spotting in jeans which is nice. I don't really know much about Brooke but I think the Rich & Skinny jeans suit her figure very well. Each time I see AG Jeans, it reminds me how I need more pairs in my wardrobe! I love their washes! They always have such authentic looking vintage pairs.
Paris Hilton in Siwy
It looks like Paris Hilton came back from her vacation to Hawaii and went straight to work. She was busy filming her new reality show with Brooke Mueller. The two were seen filming in LA with Paris' Pink Bentley. What do you think? Are you planning on watching it?
In signature Paris style, she was dressed to the nines. She wore a black fur vest, over-sized sunglasses and a pair of skinny jeans. She's wearing a pair by Siwy Denim. You can buy Siwy jeans at Singer22.com.


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Story by Spc. Shantelle Campbell
NINAWA, Iraq — Since the start of the war in Iraq until now, the role and mission of the U.S. forces has effectively changed.
The one thing that hasn't changed however is the assurance of safety and security for the Iraqi people and U.S. forces working side by side with its Iraqi counterparts to obtain the country's vision of a better and stronger Iraq.
A major asset in obtaining that goal relies on the security of the border between Iraq and Syria.
Day and night, Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley, Kan., patrol the Iraq-Syrian border and work with their Iraqi counterparts to ensure illegal activity doesn't occur.
"There are legitimate ways to earn a living and there are illegitimate ways," said Capt. Matthew McCarty, of Houston, commander of Troop B, 1-4 Cav. "Smuggling across the border is an illegal activity that is not in line with the Government of Iraq and the vision that the country has."
McCarty added that the "Raiders" Squadron is working with its Iraqi counterparts in creating jobs for the residents in their area "so they can start working and earn money legitimately instead of smuggling products and risking their lives by going across the border."
Along with patrolling the border, Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew McDowell, the top noncommissioned officer of the "Raiders" Squadron says his Soldiers also work unilaterally with other U.S., Iraqi and Pesh-Merga forces providing security at checkpoints.
"The long lasting impression we want to give our Iraqi counterparts is that no matter how big the mission is you can still overcome it," said McDowell. "This is a pure cavalry mission ... and every day I am in awe of what these troopers do."
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By Will LeBlanc 2010-08-20 09:32:00 comments
Were all pretty psyched for todays release of Piranha 3D. Someone who is less excited however is Joe Francis, infamous founder of the Girls Gone Wild series and possible frat boy genius. Its not that he doesnt think the movie is going to be awesome in its campiness, hes more worried that a character mimicking him in the film will sully his good name.
Not only is this funny because his name really isnt all that good to begin with, but as the character in the movie (played by Jerry OConnell, who deserves a comeback for sure) seems only to be doing pretty much exactly what Francis does in real life: party and get girls to take their tops off. So whats the big deal?
Well, according to THR, a letter was issued from Francis lawyer spouting off about not maligning Mr. Francis in promoting the film or otherwise. The big issue is that Francis is upset at OConnell for outright telling news sources that he is playing Joe Francis, rather than his character Derrick Jones. Francis says:
"I appreciate a good parody as much as the next guy, but to associate me with drugs and the filming of underage girls crosses a definite line. Jerry O'Connell has repeatedly and emphatically stated on the public record that he is playing Joe Francis, NOT a fictional character based on me. Mr. OConnell has done this despite having been warned by his own lawyers not to admit this."
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Former Shelby County Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
|U.S. Attorney's Office September 29, 2011
MEMPHIS, TN—Johnathan Jackson, age 26, a former corrections officer at the Shelby County Correctional Center, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee to possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute announced United States Attorney Edward L. Stanton, III.. Jackson was charged in a one-count indictment alleging that he possessed with the intent to distribute approximately 159 grams of marijuana.
The investigation utilized an undercover officer, who posed as an associate of an inmate who had previously arranged for Jackson to bring marijuana into the Shelby County Correctional Facility. During recorded conversations, Jackson agreed to smuggle marijuana into the correctional facility in exchange for $500.00. Jackson arranged for the undercover officer to meet him at a local gas station. Officers on the scene recovered marked currency from Jackson, a handgun, and two packages containing the 159 grams of marijuana, as well as tobacco and rolling papers wrapped in black tape. Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced on December 21, 2011. He is facing up to five years in prison.
"Every correctional officer has a duty to ensure public safety, and this officer used and exploited his position of trust for his own illegal gains," said United States Attorney Edward L. Stanton, III, "The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee will aggressively prosecute any officer that violates the public trust and fails to uphold their oath to protect the community."
This investigation was conducted by members of the FBI Tarnished Badge Task Force and the Shelby County Narcotics Unit. Assistant United States Attorney Brian Coleman represented the government.


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Published 20/02/2011 | 05:00
WATCHING Gerry Adams discuss the day-to-day politics of the Irish Republic brings to mind Dr Johnson's famous quip about a woman preaching being like a dog walking on its hind legs: "It's not done well, but you are surprised to find it done at all."
After decades when all he needed was a few stock phrases about "the reality of the situation" and "the politics of condemnation", the Sinn Fein president suddenly faces trickier questions about child benefit and VAT rates. There are times that he's looked less well-briefed than a streaker. Then again, Enda Kenny probably doesn't know one end of a Kalashnikov from another.
Not that Gerry would know about such stuff either, of course. As he keeps repeating, the Sinn Fein leader was never a member of the IRA.
Adams accuses his opponents of throwing up the past because they're scared of the Sinn Fein surge; but to be honest, it's a bit rich to be told to move on by a man who still seems a tad upset about the outcome of the Battle of the Boyne...
He's not exactly helping us forget with some of his more colourful rhetoric either.
On Newstalk last week, he actually referred to the Universal Social Charge as "an act of gross terrorism", prompting some wags to wonder why he wasn't making excuses for it then.
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Research Article
Two Adaptive Weighting Methods to Test for Rare Variant Associations in Family-Based Designs
Version of Record online: 1 JUN 2012
DOI: 10.1002/gepi.21646
© 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Genetic Epidemiology
Volume 36, Issue 5, pages 499–507, July 2012
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How to Cite
Fang, S., Sha, Q. and Zhang, S. (2012), Two Adaptive Weighting Methods to Test for Rare Variant Associations in Family-Based Designs. Genet. Epidemiol., 36: 499–507. doi: 10.1002/gepi.21646
Publication History
- Issue online: 12 JUN 2012
- Version of Record online: 1 JUN 2012
- Manuscript Revised: 26 APR 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: 26 APR 2012
- Manuscript Received: 17 NOV 2011
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- NIH. Grant Numbers: R01 GM031575, R01 MH059490
- family-based design;
- rare variants;
- adaptive weights;
- quantitative traits
Although next-generation DNA sequencing technologies have made rare variant association studies feasible and affordable, the development of powerful statistical methods for rare variant association studies is still under way. Most of the existing methods for rare variant association studies compare the number of rare mutations in a group of rare variants (in a gene or a pathway) between cases and controls. However, these methods assume that all causal variants are risk to diseases. Recently, several methods that are robust to the direction and magnitude of effects of causal variants have been proposed. However, they are applicable to unrelated individuals only, whereas family data have been shown to improve power to detect rare variants. In this article, we propose two adaptive weighting methods for rare variant association studies based on family data for quantitative traits. Using extensive simulation studies, we evaluate and compare our proposed methods with two methods based on the weights proposed by Madsen and Browning. Our results show that both proposed methods are robust to population stratification, robust to the direction and magnitude of the effects of causal variants, and more powerful than the methods using weights suggested by Madsen and Browning, especially when both risk and protective variants are present. Genet. Epidemiol. 36:499-507, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.


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http://www.mlgoodell.webs.com So basically what happened is this. Iran's new president, the supposedly moderate Hasan Rouhani, watched Russia and Syria play our President, his Secretary of State and the entire American National Security apparatus for the spineless, egotistical fools that they are, and he said, "Hey, I got to get me some of that." And so the slow dance of ignominy began. First, friendly words, in | Read More »


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Big Brother 15 Spoilers: Julie Chen Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photo
We're all gearing up for the Season 15 finale of CBS's hit summer reality show Big Brother, and while we know that Spencer, GinaMarie, and Andy are the Final 3, we have no clue who will win! But one thing we know for sure: host Julie Chen promises that tonight's finale will be "SO good."
Check out this behind-the-scenes photo that Julie shared from Tuesday night's rehearsal. "1 more day til the #BB15 finale! In rehearsal and tomorrow's show is going to be SO good," she captioned the photo. Keep in mind that the finale is actually tonight since Julie shared this photo late on Sept. 17.
MORE: Big Brother 15's Nick Uhas Reveals His True Feelings About GinaMarie Zimmerman — Exclusive
OK, time for spoilers. GinaMarie won the first part of the final HOH competition and Andy won the second part. That means that those two will face off in the final part tonight and the winner will then choose which of the other two houseguests he or she would like to bring to the Final 2. Then the jury comes in and votes and someone wins a cool $500K. Not too shabby, eh?
Who do you want to win Big Brother 15? GinaMarie? Andy? Spencer? Hit the comments and let us know!
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Because God's Word says they are, that's why!
"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct [my prayer] unto thee, and will look up." (Psalm 5:3)
"But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee." (Psalm 88:13)
In both of these verses from the Psalms, we see the psalmist declaring his intention, and his follow through, to seek God early. The Scripture here makes the specific point that this takes place in the morning.
Now, certainly we ought to pray and seek God's face at other times. We ought to have evening, family devotions. The scriptures tell us to "pray without ceasing." Nevertheless, there is something special about communing with God in the morning. It sets a tone for the whole day. Before we have a thousand and one other things cluttering our minds, we have that time with God that can really and truly be devoted to Him, without worrying about the kids or the job or anything else. Our minds are ready to receive, our hearts are tender and ready to be prepared for the day.
The Lord Jesus sets the example for us in this,
"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." (Mark 1:35)
Jesus, if we will recall, "doeth all things well." It would do us well to emulate Him, then. Indeed, that is what being a "Christian" – a little Christ – is all about. Becoming more Christlike. I would daresay that to the extent that we do NOT devote time to fellowship with the Lord in our mornings, we are failing that much in our efforts to be like Him.
Mark says that Jesus rose up a great while before day, i.e. daybreak. He was getting up when it was still dark. This example, perhaps, knocks the foundation out from underneath one of the more convenient excuses we use to justify why we can't have morning devotions, or give them short shrift. You know the excuse of our modern era – "I just don't have time." Jesus MADE time. I mean, look at the context in Mark. Just a few verses before, the Scripture tells us that even after the sun set, people were coming to Jesus for healing. He was busy too. He had a lot of demands on HIS time while here in His earthly ministry. It's not like He had the luxury of a lot of time on HIS hands either. Yet, He made the time to be in fellowship with His heavenly Father.
We ought to as well, and when we don't we both cheat ourselves of the blessings of a closer walk with God, and we fail to imitate the Lord Jesus Christ.


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You can travel to the medieval times in Europe just by driving on U.S. 60.
The 21st Arizona Renaissance Festival will provide two months of entertainment, feasting, games and more beginning Feb. 7.
Nearly 260,000 visitors are expected to visit Festival's village to enjoy nearly 1,000 characters and a mix of shows, shopping and food.
Jessica Willard, the festival's entertainment director, said that the fair will hold something for everyone.
"I have been told many times that patrons who would never have chosen to come out here, then got pulled out by a family member or a friend, end up loving it because there is a little bit of everything," Willard said.
Some of the new attractions include:
��Mediaeval Baebes: Six singers from England perform in a variety of languages, including French, Spanish, English, Italian, Gaelic and Swedish. The themes of their material include such universal topics as nature, love, longing and the cycle of life. They will perform four sets daily on Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 21-22.
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��Pablo Garbanzo: Garbanzo is a jester who will perform a variety act. Garbanzo was the only American to win the International Jester Competition in England in 2007. His act includes juggling, jokes, fire tricks and more.
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Johnny Depp shocks Sir Christopher Lee to present him with BFI Fellowship
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Johnny Depp surprised his friend Sir Christopher Lee when turned up last night to present the 91-year-old actor with his fellowship from the British Film Institute.
BFI London Film Festival Awards Winners
• Best Film: Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
• Best British Newcomer: Jonathan Asser, screenwriter of Starred Up.
• The Sutherland Award for First Feature: Anthony Chen, director of Ilo Ilo.
• The Grierson Award for Best Documentary: My Fathers, My Mother And Me, directed by Paul-Julien Robert.
• BFI Fellowship: Sir Christopher Lee.
Lee, known for his appearances as Dracula and a string of other villains such as Bond baddie Scaramanga in The Man With The Golden Gun and Saruman in Lord Of The Rings, was honoured for his long and illustrious film career at the London Film Festival Awards at Banqueting House.
Depp, who has worked with Sir Christopher on several Tim Burton projects including Sleepy Hollow, sneaked into the awards ceremony to surprise his friend.
Presenting the award, Depp said: "It is my great honour to bestow this award to a very great man. He's inspired me like he has so many, he's fascinated me like he has so many.
"He's been a wonderful individual and over the years I've had the pleasure of working with him and it has been a childhood dream come true.
"But as great as it is to work with him, that pleasure doesn't compare with getting to know him and being able to count him as a true friend.
"A national treasure and a genuine artist."
Sir Christopher was visibly moved and had a tear in his eye as he took to the stage.
His voice was shaking he said to Depp: "I don't know what to say. I didn't know you were going be here and it's a very emotional moment for me as you can probably hear. I must try and pull myself together."
He went on: "When I take a look back, and its a long one, 67 years, at the characters I've played I get a truly strange feeling they were all played by somebody else, and not by me.
"And there are a few occasions when it has been the case I wish it had!"
The giant of British cinema spoke of how Depp was a "joy to work with".
"Somebody told me Johnny wouldn't be able to come tonight as he was somewhere else in Europe," he said.
"I can't thank you enough.
"He means an enormous amount to me. He is one of very few young actors on screen today who's truly a star. I don't think he likes that expression very much but I'm sure he knows what I mean.
"Everything he does has a meaning. He's a joy to work with, an actor's dream and certainly a director's dream."


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A Father-Daughter Brainstorm
Ever drive around with the family and score points for light display according to where you're sitting in the car, that is, driver and left rear passenger get points for lights on the left side of the street, and all right passengers get points for lights on the right side of the street? Never mind this one point each. My daughter Brittany and I devised this spiffy little scoring system:
- If the lights are all white, 1 point
- If the lights are colored, or if there are colored lights mixed in, 2 points
- If the lights are the old style fat bulbs, 4 points
- And here's the biggie: If it has Jesus, the Holy Family, a complete Nativity scene, anything with a good sense of the sacred, 6 points (in excelsis! in the highest! to the MAX!)
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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Cute idea. How many points are those inflatable Homer Santas worth... or anything inflatable for that?
- 16/12/06 21:49
- Brian Michael Page said...
Inflatables are scored according to the colors of the lights in the rest of the yard. No extra value. An inflatable Jesus, however, scores the automatic maximum of six points, regardless of His immediate surroundings. :)
- 16/12/06 21:56
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- An Illinois Senate committee has advanced two somewhat similar proposals to address Illinois' worst-in-nation pension problem.
One plan sponsored by Sen. Daniel Biss replicates part of another plan and delays cost-of-living increases, pushes back the retirement age for some and calls for higher employee contributions. The Senate Executive Committee approved it Wednesday 11-4.
The other sponsored by Senate President John Cullerton echoes some of the same ideas. But it contains a backup plan if the first is deemed unconstitutional. His plan offers employees a choice on whether they want retirement health care or reduced annual cost-of-living increases. The committee approved it 11-3.
Both are headed to the full Senate. Several committee members say they don't agree with either plan but gave tentative approval for more debate on the Senate floor.


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Students make it to the Final Four Round of the Business Plan Competition.
Xylemed took the $10,000 second place prize and GroBox won $2,500 for the Best Consumer Product Idea. Read about the TMMBA teams that entered the competition and hear from Xylemed participants about their experience.
We admitted our 13th class into the TMMBA Program.
The newest class is made up of 72 students representing 44 organizations from 13 countries averaging 12 years of work experience. They kicked off their journey in a packed 7-day Immersion Week in December. The immersion courses covered teamwork, negotiation, communications, and ethics. Students also got to practice their business etiquette at our annual Etiquette Dinner.
TMMBA joined the WTIA.
Through the Washington Technology Industry Association membership, students and alums now have access to a wide array of benefits. This is just one more opportunity for them to expand their network and get access to a great mix of events and continuing education opportunities.
Alums hit the fields on second annual TMMBA Ultimate Frisbee team.
We played against teams from Microsoft, Google, Tableau, Boeing, and many other local companies in the DiscNW summer league. There were 24 players representing the Classes of '03, '09, '10, '11, and '12. Read highlights from season.
TMMBA held its first local company visit in the fall.
Students visited Boeing in Everett for a VIP tour of the factory floor. They got to see first-hand how one big company puts into practice the operations and supply chain strategies they were learning about in the classroom.
Students visited Singapore and Beijing on the International Study Tour.
From hot and humid to cold and snowy, Class of 2012 students ventured out to explore these cities, the local culture, and visit a mix of companies spanning healthcare, energy, telecom, luxury goods and many other industries. Students shared their takeaways in these blog posts.
TMMBA added two new courses into the curriculum.
In Social Media for Managers, students were introduced to successful social media programs and took a broad look at social media – from tactics and tools to how to use social in their business strategy. The new Venture Capital Investment Practicum is a two-day course that synthesizes the TMMBA curricula with a refresher of marketing, finance, and management through the lens of venture capital investing. The output is an all-day competition where teams analyze two businesses and present their analysis and investment decision to a panel of entrepreneur judges.
"TMMBA Contributes" turns five.
Once a year for the past five years, TMMBA has invited students, alumni, and staff to take a break from their hectic lives and lend a helping hand in the community at our TMMBA Contributes event. Whether packing food at Food Lifeline, helping out at the Treehouse store, or pulling invasive weeds at the Seattle Youth Garden, we come together for a few hours of service. View photos from this year's volunteer event at Food Lifeline.
Tag Archives: Admissions
Monday Myths: Part III
It's the Monday you've all been waiting for- our final Mythbuster post of this series. Our first Monday Mythbuster post covered GMAT Scores and when to submit your application, while last Monday's post tackled misconceptions about managerial experience and letters of recommendation. To wrap it all up, I've got three more TMMBA Myths for you- right in time for our September 1 final application deadline. If you're still thinking about applying, we look forward to reviewing your application. Waiting for next year? That's fine too- hopefully these myths help you get to the bottom of the application process.
TMMBA Admissions is a science guided by formulas:
" [ (GMAT x 3) + (50 – Work Experience) + (Recommendations/2 + GPA) ] / 3.333"
Truth: That equation above is not our formula – and you won't find one here at TMMBA. We don't believe in complicated ranking scales and unintelligible formulas to choose an incoming class. Admission is not a science. There are too many obscure, qualitative, immeasurable aspects to arrive at a simple number. Besides, if we could do that, wouldn't the Admissions team just be replaced by automated computing systems?
Bottom Line: Prospective students aren't reduced to simple stats during the application process. Every application is different, and has different strengths and weakness which are not explained by numbers and formulaic criteria. The TMMBA selection process is holistic, and based on a variety of factors.
English Majors need not apply
Truth: Who is going to write the papers if we don't admit English majors? We've had students who have studied English, History, Communications, Archaeology, Theatre & Film and over 15 other major fields of study. Varied educational backgrounds enrich the class as a whole, and we strive for diversity with every class we admit.
Bottom Line: One certain major won't prevent you from getting into the program. Rather, it is your performance while obtaining that major, and what you've done with your degree, that will truly influence your admissions decision.
Admissions interviews don't really count- they already know enough about me from my file.
Truth: Not so- there's a large interpersonal component that doesn't come through in your paper application. We spend time to meet with prospective students for a reason! Your interviewer is paying close attention to your interpersonal skills, the answers to your questions, your ability to explain your achievements, and much more. TMMBA is a very personal MBA program- and the interview is a critical, personalized aspect to compliment your application.
Bottom Line: Put your best foot forward in your interview. It's an essential component to a strong application and admittance into the program.
And with that, it's time to put the myth-busting to rest for a while. I hope these past few Mondays have given you some insight into the "truth" about TMMBA admissions. Don't forget: if you ever have a question about the Admission process- or anything TMMBA for that matter- feel free to send us an email (email@example.com) or give us a call (206.221.6914). We're always here to straighten out the truth.
Monday Myths: Part II
Happy Monday Mythbusters! Today we tackle two more common TMMBA Myths- one regarding leadership experience, and the other about the letters of recommendation. Take a look at last week's Myth #s 1 and 2 for even more myth de-bunking. As always, leave us a comment or e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com) if you have any myths you need solving.
Masters of Business Administration? I won't be admitted unless I have managerial experience!
Truth: While it may seem contradictory, formal management experience is not required for admission into TMMBA. To us, applying for your MBA signals a desire to gain the tools necessary for effective leadership. We do strongly encourage showing examples of leadership in your application; whether it is in your career, in a volunteer capacity or in other areas. As criteria for admission, we look at leadership potential and the motivation to develop these skills.
Bottom Line: You may not have the title or the legions of direct reports, but that's not a problem for your TMMBA application. Getting your MBA means you're working towards becoming a leader- show us your potential in the TMMBA application.
Getting a CEO to write my letter of recommendation means a lot more than a lower level manager.
Truth: There's no checkbox that we mark for "esteemed status" when we see your recommender's name and title. We only require a recommendation from your current supervisor and a professional reference. To the admissions team, status and title don't matter as much as quality of the recommendation. It's not who you know- but who really knows YOU. We'd rather have Joe Smith- your colleague for seven years- write a thorough and detailed recommendation than a short, vague statement by Jeff Bezos.
Bottom Line: Don't get hung up on the name and title of your recommender. Select someone who will give the most comprehensive insight about you as an applicant.
Still have questions about the application process? Take a look at the Application Requirements for more information. See you next week when we straighten out two more common admissions myths!
Monday Myths: Part I
Who doesn't love to start their Monday with a little myth de-bunking? At TMMBA, we want to help applicants get beyond the rumors and misconceptions to help them submit their best application. Over the next few Mondays, I will be posting some of the most frequent myths that we hear from applicants and prospective students, and in response- the TMMBA truth.
A perfect GMAT score guarantees I'm in.
Truth: Achieving the "holy grail" of an 800 (or even a 750-790) GMAT score doesn't guarantee you anything, besides maybe bragging rights around your cubicle. While the GMAT is a required portion of the application, the admissions team uses that number in conjunction with many other factors to determine if a student should be admitted. For TMMBA, we're looking for more than just numbers and off-the-charts intellectual ability. It's also important that you are well rounded both professionally and personally- showing the ability to interact with others, contribute to your class, and handle the rigors of the program.
Bottom Line: The GMAT is one component of the holistic selection process for TMMBA. A perfect score doesn't give us any information about your interpersonal skills, leadership ability, or professional experience.
I have to wait until my entire application is completed online before hitting "submit".
Truth: You can submit your application anytime that you have filled out your online profile, uploaded your resume and essays, and designated your recommenders. In fact, by submitting with an incomplete application, it helps us to keep in touch with you and get your application processed faster, once complete.
Bottom Line: If you're waiting on your GMAT, recommendations, or an English proficiency test, click submit anyway! That way, we can get your file in order so it's ready to be evaluated as soon as your final component is in.
Stay with us Mythbusters- next Monday we'll tackle two more myths on our road to the TMMBA truth. In the meantime, let us know what questions you may have regarding TMMBA misconceptions. We'll do our best to get the truth out there!
GMAT: The Next Generation
While it may sound like the next installment in the Star Wars trilogy, the "Next Generation GMAT" actually refers to the changes coming for the Graduate Management Admissions Test, more fondly known as the GMAT. Before you start to worry about "Revenge of the GMAT" and "The GMAT Strikes Back", keep in mind that the new test version is actually not the complete overhaul it sounds like it is. Much of the original test is remaining the same, with only a (somewhat minor) addition of a new section.
June 2nd, 2012 will be the last day for exam-takers to test using the "old" format GMAT. But starting June 5th, all GMAT exams will be featuring a new Integrated Reasoning Portion. The Integrated Reasoning (IR) section is designed to measure test-takers' abilities to synthesize, convert, and manipulate data from multiple sources.
In honor of all the graphs, tables, and multi-tabbed pages that you'll be seeing on the new IR section, I've synthesized and combined some helpful information about the Next Generation GMAT below:
A few more resources that you may find useful:
The official overview of "The Next Generation GMAT" from mba.com
For examples and practice questions- take a look at the Questions Format page on MBA.com
Manhattan Guide Blog post: What You Need To Know About Integrated Reasoning, Part 1
What does the new IR section mean for your score?: Veritas Blog Post
So get your light sabers- uh- I mean pencils- ready folks. Start prepping for the Next Generation GMAT with the Integrated Reasoning section now, and you'll be ready come June 5th!
May the force be with you!


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Senior wing Janique Kautsky accepts her award from Northern Arizona University Senior Woman Adiministrator Beth Vichinski after being named MVP of the Hilton Garden Inn Thanksgiving Tournament.
Nov. 26, 2012
Senior wing Janique Kautsky and the Tulane University women's basketball team went to Flagstaff, Ariz., last week 3-0 on the year and came back 5-0 with a pair of victories to win the Hilton Garden Inn Thanksgiving Tournament. While Kautsky was named tournament MVP after averaging 8.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds during the Green Wave's victories over Bradley and Western Michigan.
While Tulane enjoyed success on the court, the Green Wave also got to enjoy some time away from the hardwood as the team visited the Grand Canyon and helped Kautsky celebrate her birthday in the hotel after the championship-game victory over the Broncos. Below is Kautsky's recap of the trip.
G'Day Green Wave Fans,
Our trip to Flagstaff, Ariz., was nothing short of amazing. We began with a long day of traveling on Wednesday, followed by touring one of the seven wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. Before arriving at the Canyon on Thursday afternoon, we made a short stop at Flintstones Bedrock City where we took our first of many team pictures. Further along the way we were given the history behind the national park before finally arriving there.
The Canyon was a breath-taking site for the whole team, many confirming that pictures could not do it justice. We spent the next 30 minutes admiring the view and taking hundreds of pictures to capture the moment. We then moved on to another site, showing a different and even more beautiful angle of the Canyon. After all of that, we were ready to head home and prepare for the Hilton Garden Inn Thanksgiving Tournament.
This Thanksgiving trip was by far my most memorable during my time at Tulane for numerous reasons. After an amazing effort by the team, we were crowned the tournament champions - which is something we had not done since I've been here - and I was named the MVP. I just took the honor for the team. It's just as much theirs as it is mine. It was also great to have teammate Olivia Grayson join me on the all-tournament team.
As if that wasn't enough, i was also celebrating my 22nd birthday on Saturday! To finish off an amazing weekend, my teammates along with their parents, and coaches threw me a surprise birthday party ending with a plate of cake and icing in my face - definitely one i will not forget. This amazing weekend couldn't have been possible without my teammates and coaches, creating everlasting memories.


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Just got to page 4 in a Klon thread on Gear Page before I even realized what was happening. I would love to say it was just to make fun of everyone posting, but in reality, I think that every time I see the word 'Klon', I hold on to some gasping hope that I will find this:
…and then sell it. I mean, use it constantly for the magic tonal dust and not make $1400 profit and buy a Matchless Spitfire. 😉
P.S. The real magic in the Klon is Bill Finnegan's insight into the nature of guitarists and subsequent vision of turning $25 of circuitry into $1500 of demand.


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Wake Forest Routs Davidson 4-0
Oct. 22, 2013
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By Steven Wright, Wake Forest Athletic Communications (@WakeMSoccer)
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest attack was in full force against Davidson, as the Demon Deacons outshot the Wildcats 25-4 and earned the 4-0 shutout victory on Tuesday night at Spry Stadium.
The Deacs, who were playing their final regular season game against a non-conference opponent, improve to 8-3-4 on the season, while the Wildcats drop to 6-8-1. In addition, the win was the 16th consecutive for Wake Forest over Davidson.
Andy Lubahn came off the bench and scored twice for Wake Forest, while Sean Okoli and Shane Powell each scored a goal. Lubahn now has five goals on the year, and Okoli is leading the way with six goals. For Powell, it was his first action as a Demon Deacon and he was able to score his first-career goal less than two minute after entering the game.
Lubahn's two goals also give him 27 for his career and move him into ninth place on Wake Forest's all-time goal scoring list. His 65 career points are currently tied for 11th all-time with Austin da Luz and Justin Moose.
The passing was crisp all night, leading to double assists on all four goals. Philip Parker turned in a career-best three assists, all in the second half, and Ross Tomaselli collected a pair. Ian Harkes, Ricky Greensfelder and Rafael Fagundo each had an assist, as well. The assists for Greensfelder and Fagundo were also the first of their careers.
Needing to make just one save on the night, Andrew Harris earned his third shutout of the season and the fifth one for the Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest started the attack early and got on the board in the ninth minute on Okoli's goal. Harkes played the ball to Tomaselli on at the top left of the box, and Tomaselli played Okoli through. His shot ricocheted off the keeper and went in at the far post. The Deacs continued to keep the ball in the attacking third, outshooting the Wildcats 11-3 in the first half, but the score stayed at 1-0 into the break.
Lubahn scored his first goal of the night exactly two minutes after the second half whistle had started play. Tomaselli played a long through ball down to near the left end line, and Parker crossed it to Lubahn at the face of the goal for a tap in.
He then made the score 3-0 in the 78th minute on a similar play. Parker's throw in led Greensfelder into the box on the left side, and Greensfelder again found Lubahn inside the six for another easy finish.
Powell capped off the scoring in the 84th minute. This time Parker served the ball from the right side of the field and found the head of Fagundo, who put the ball at the far post where Powell was there to knock it into the net.
Wake Forest has three ACC games remaining in the regular season, beginning with a road battle at Duke on Friday night at 7 p.m.


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December 26, 2011
Christmas 2011 {Part 1}
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He looks so peaceful when he is sleeping.ReplyDelete
It looks like you guys had a great time! I had the exact same problem with blog press last night. I'm so sad that I can't seem to find it anymore, I really loved it. I did download blogsy but it's not as good. :(ReplyDelete
Luke still sleeps like that a lot, so the pic with Manny and his arms behind his head is especially sweet. :)ReplyDelete
precious. merry CHRISTmas! <3ReplyDelete
Love Manny's new bike. It's precious with the little streamers! Is it warm enough by you for him to ride it outside now??? In Michigan, we give bikes for Christmas too, but the poor kids can't ride them until Spring because of the snow on the ground. :)ReplyDelete
Loving the trike!! Merry ChristmasReplyDelete
Cute photos. Love that last one! Sooo adorable!ReplyDelete
It looks such a success basted on the last one, haha!! Merry Christmas!ReplyDelete
He's so cute! Love the new ride. If you find a good app please let me know. I hate not being able to add pics from my phone throughout the post.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas to you! You got come great pictures with your phone! Instagram is awesome! I need to find you on there!!! :)ReplyDelete
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The striker and the keeper were named to the squad ahead of tomorrow's Cup clash with Athletic
Guardiola will take the whole team to Madrid with the exception of Abidal: 16 first-team players, 4 injured players and 4 Barça B players
The squad
Valdés, Piqué, Cesc, Xavi, Iniesta, Alexis, Messi, Thiago, Pinto, Mascherano, Keita, Busquets, Pedro, Afellay, Adriano, Cuenca, Montoya, Bartra, Dos Santos and Tello.
Alves, Puyol, Villa and Fontàs, all of whom are injured, will also travel with the team to Madrid.
On day before the Copa del Rey Final between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona, the Azulgrana managers unveiled the list of players named to the squad. Just as expected, Alexis Sánchez and José Manuel Pinto, both of whom have been working with the first team this week, were given medical clearance to play and were named to the team. There are also four Barça B players in the squad: Montoya, Bartra, Dos Santos and Tello. Alves, Puyol, Abidal, Fontàs and Villa will not feature in tomorrow's match.
Pep Guardiola will take the whole team to Madrid, with the exception of Éric Abidal.
Last training session at the Camp Nou
Barça completed their final training session ahead of tomorrow's Cup Final this Thursday afternoon. The technical staff decided to hold the closed-door session at the Camp Nou instead of at the Ciutat Esportiva. Planas and Oriol Rosell, both Barça B players, trained apart from the group.