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The Adidas® Telstar® soccer ball is the official ball of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, and the Nike® Ordem V soccer ball is used in the seven largest national leagues in Europe, including the top three: the Spanish La Liga, the English Premier League, and the Italian Serie A. Previously, we discussed an experimental setup for measuring the terminal velocity of these two soccer balls to see if there's a difference that could affect player performance. Here's what we found…Read More
Ed Fontes June 1, 2018
Every four years, people interested in association football/soccer (a few billion people) talk about the FIFA World Cup™. We at COMSOL are no exception. During coffee breaks and lunches, we are discussing the different teams, players, preparations, and the tiny details that might impact the teams. The ball is an important protagonist of the games. The subject of the ball combines our passion for soccer and physics into one discussion!Read More
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Finding a scientific explanation for why ice is slippery seems simple enough, but it has actually been a subject of debate and confusion for centuries. As part of the world begins to bundle up for a blustery winter, let's explore the science behind how the slipperiness of ice enables us to ski, skate, and even fall down in the parking lot.Read More
Caty Fairclough November 11, 2016
In the highly competitive world of professional cricket, every swing is important. To deliver powerful shots, a batsman needs a well-designed bat and knowledge of how to best use it. One way to improve a player's batting skills, and perhaps design better bats, is to locate their so-called "sweet spots". A research team from the University of the West Indies achieved this by performing a structural analysis with the COMSOL Multiphysics® software.Read More
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Pole vaulting is one of the most difficult events to master in track and field. Athletes must be able to run fast, be strong enough to elevate their body by holding the pole, and have excellent body control in order to change position while airborne. Analyzing the science behind this sport offers greater insight into the mechanisms that ensure success.Read More
Phil Kinnane November 5, 2015
Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, but it's also considered an art. This is seen in the technical abilities required by the batsman to protect his wicket and go on to score runs. It's also due to the type of bowling used to get the batsman out, which depends on a myriad of physical factors. Here, we investigate one of these techniques — the art of swing bowling.Read More
Fabio Bocchi August 27, 2015
Each year, tennis players from around the world compete at the U.S. Open, one of the oldest and largest tennis tournaments. With the 2015 tournament approaching, I found myself reflecting on my own experiences playing tennis, particularly how the feeling you get after hitting the ball is never quite the same. Is this simply a figment of the imagination or is there a physical answer? As I will explain here, so-called "sweet spots" can account for this feeling.Read More
Andrew Griesmer July 17, 2014
Professional baseball pitchers are able to make a baseball move left, right, down, and even up (sort of) to get it by the opposing batter. The physics behind this can be explained by the Magnus effect.Read More
Ed Fontes June 12, 2014
The Beckham and Maradona curl obtained with the inside of the soccer cleat (football boot), and the curl by Eder, Nelinho, and Roberto Carlos with the outside of the cleat, is due to the Magnus effect. The effect is named after the scientist who first observed it in a laboratory in the 1850s. The Magnus effect explains the side-force on a sphere that is both rotating and moving forward. We'll use it to analyze the FIFA World Cup™ match ball.Read More
Pawan Soami June 6, 2014
How well you can strike a golf ball is not only determined by your muscle strength, but more importantly — it is influenced by several other factors involved in the mechanics of your golf swing. Let's see how a multibody analysis of a golf swing can be used to improve the outcome of your stroke.Read More


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Four days after Ronda Rousey's shocking 16-second TKO victory over Alexis Davis at UFC 175, her coach confirmed the UFC women's bantamweight champion suffered a fractured thumb during the fight, but the injury would not require surgery
Edmond Tarverdyan, in an interview Wednesday at his Glendale Fighting Club gym, offered more specifics after Yahoo reported Tuesday night that UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta said Rousey suffered a broken hand.
"The hand's not shattered. No surgery needed. Just that the thumb has a fracture," Tarverdyan said. "It'll heal. Nothing, no cast needed, nothing so huge but … she can't move it and she has to stay away from punching, so that's about it."
Tarverdyan did not say how long Rousey (10-0) would be out of action.
A photo posted Monday on Twitter showed Rousey getting her hair done while wearing a black brace on her right hand and thumb.
Rousey threw a total of 14 punches Saturday night, with the biggest being an overhand right that appeared to stun Davis. Rousey followed with a knee to the body and a judo toss. After landing on Davis, she delivered nine consecutive rights to Davis' face before the fight was stopped for the second-quickest title fight in UFC history. Andre Arlovski knocked out Paul Buentello in 15 seconds in a heavyweight championship bout at UFC 55 in 2005.
Rousey broke open a cyst under the second knuckle on that hand, which required nine stitches. She also revealed after the fight that she was planning on having arthroscopic knee surgery soon to take care of "some things floating around in there," but added that the ligaments were fine.
It was the second consecutive first-round knockout victory for Rousey after starting her pro career with eight straight armbar submission wins — all but one coming in the first round.

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The victim, who was not identified, was expected to recover. No one else was injured, police said.
Police responded to Sycamore Drive, between Somersville Road and L Street, around 12:55 a.m. Saturday and found the victim suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound, according to Sgt. Trevor Schnitzius. The victim was transported to a hospital.
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Fall 2003
In this course, students will learn about plasmas, the fourth state of matter. The plasma state dominates the visible universe, and is of increasing economic importance. Plasmas behave in lots of interesting and sometimes unexpected ways.
The course is intended only as a first plasma physics course, but includes critical concepts needed for a foundation for further study. A solid undergraduate background in classical physics, electromagnetic theory including Maxwell's equations, and mathematical familiarity with partial differential equations and complex analysis are prerequisites.
The course introduces plasma phenomena relevant to energy generation by controlled thermonuclear fusion and to astrophysics, coulomb collisions and transport processes, motion of charged particles in magnetic fields, plasma confinement schemes, MHD models, simple equilibrium and stability analysis. It also covers two-fluid hydrodynamic plasma models, wave propagation in a magnetic field, kinetic theory, Vlasov plasma model, electron plasma waves and Landau damping, ion-acoustic waves, and streaming instabilities. A subject description tailored to fit the background and interests of the attending students is distributed shortly before and at the beginning of the subject.
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This potato salad is probably not what many of us would think of when a potato salad makes its appearance on the dinner table. Often we envision Mom's famous potato salad with eggs, mayonnaise and paprika, perhaps, and some green onion. Don't get me wrong — I loved my Mom's classic potato salad and it was always a favorite of mine. Potato salads can however be dressed up further and this one might even be considered a sort of sweet potato and white potato hash with peas and spices. Tangy, spicy and slightly sweet, this dish is a welcome surprise with a variety of textures in each bite — I am quite content to grace it with a salad label. It's vegan friendly too.
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Colorful, tangy and zesty fried potato and sweet potato salad with peas, tamarind, chat masala and Indian spices
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Dr. Celia Nyamweru (Professor Emerita, Ph.D. Cambridge) is a former Academic Dean at Kenyatta University in Kenya, where she worked for 25 years. She has an international reputation for her work in physical geography.
She has taught a range of courses dealing with women in East Africa and the Third World, development issues, and indigenous perceptions of the environment. Her five books include Rifts and Volcanoes and Kenya and Three Continents. Her current work involves social and cultural issues surrounding the kaya (sacred) forests of the Kenya Coast. In Fall of 2002 she directed the Kenya Semester Program.


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Do you have a new or gently used quilt lying around that you aren't sure what to do with? Or maybe you're looking for an excuse to make another quilt? Well, we've got one for you! Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Pat Sloan, and the Moda Bake Shop are on a mission to gather 400 quilts for Basics Charity in New York City. You can read all about the Basics Charity details here and visit their flickr page for quilt donation images. We would be thrilled if you have a quilt or two to donate (any size is great).
Go see which quilts Pat and Victoria think would make great charity quilts from the Bake Shop!
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There is something irresistible and sensual about a woman with genital piercing. The jewelry looks great and the best thing is that you can use it to intensify the experience during sex. It will rub against your skin, making you extra aroused and it will also provide additional stimulation for your lover.
Before choosing the best type of genital piercing for you and the jewelry you wish to use, it's important to consider your anatomy. It often influences the way the piercing looks and feels. The good news is that there is something for everyone so it's possible to find the best piecing that will suit you. A great piercing can help you a lot during sex and it can truly make your clit, labia and vulva more sensitive.
The Way it Looks
Don't forget about the way your piercing will look. You want your lover to be amazed when they see it and you also want to look great for yourself. Nothing feels better than having your shiny hood or labia piercing exposed.
Simple rings are probably the most popular type of genital piercing jewelry. They look very effective despite their simple design. Barbells are another popular type. Personally, I love the look and feel of curved barbells. They look very classy and they feel so good when they rub against your skin.
It Makes You More Sensitive
Genital piercing is not for aesthetics only. It can be used to increase sensitivity and help you enjoy masturbation and sex more. Once the healing time has passed you will be able to experience different sensations. It's truly worth it: your genital jewelry will add to the sensation, making you more aroused. It will also provide more arousal for both you and your partner.
Perhaps the best thing about intimate piercing is that the sensation often depends on the jewelry itself. I've found out that rings provide different types of pinching sensations that I love, while more complex jewelry can be used for massaging a wide area. It's definitely something you can experiment with. I recommend having at least two or three types of jewelry for all your genital piercings. It will allow you to experience many different sensations.
One great and very functional piercing is the horizontal hood piercing. What I love about it is that it looks very beautiful and you can find gorgeous jewelry for it. It can help a lot when it comes to sensitivity. You can have your lover pinching your piercing or moving the tongue around the jewelry. I prefer simple rings because they are small and comfortable and they help a lot during sex. They are simply irreplaceable during oral sex.
How to Wear It
Here are some tips on how to wear your genital piercing with pride and to the maximum effect.
To receive maximum stimulation, make sure that the bead of the jewelry rests on the clitoris itself, not the hood. If your hood covers your clit the horizontal piercing will likely rest on the hood. It will feel ok, but not as great as direct clitoral stimulation. If you want to receive a more intense stimulation, choose vertical piercing. In this case, the bead of the jewelry will touch your clitoris, which gives you maximum stimulation. What I love about vertical piercing is that the jewelry presses against the tip of your clitoris and it gives you so much stimulation during sex.
For maximum stimulation, choose triangular piercing. This is the number one piercing for women who need intense massage to achieve arousal or those who like strong pressure on their clitoris. If you have any problems with your orgasms or if you like to apply strong pressure to your clit during masturbation and sex, this is the piercing for you.
Sensitivity issues mostly depend on the piercer and the after-care. Some women report decreased sensitivity after piercing, which generally should not be happening. We are all individual and what suits me might not be the right for you, but genital piercing should not make you less sensitive.
After the piercing, chances are that you'll have to learn how to touch your body. Learning how to masturbate again and learning what you like is an exciting experience, especially if have your lover explore you and arouse you.
Hood piercings tend to increase sensitivity more than labia piercings. Labia piercings are largely decorative so don't expect a sudden change in sensitivity. However, what I find great about labia piercings is that the jewelry will provide some extra weight and may even expose your clit a little, which can be very hot and arousing.
For extra adventurous ladies, I recommend the Princess Albertina piercing. It is great for urethral stimulation and it can be used for intense and deep sensations you can't feel with any other piercing. Keep in mind this is an advanced piercing, though. It's important to find a very experienced piercer. This is a great piercing for women who enjoy urethral stimulation.
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April 21, 2008
In a substitute role for President White, Dean of the College Gary Phillips and his wife Alice visited Fort Wayne on Wednesday, April 16 for dinner with area alumni, parents and friends. Chappell's Seafood restaurant provided an ideal space and delicious food for the nearly forty in attendance.
After a welcome and introduction by event organizer Ron Blum '92, Dean Phillips addressed the crowd to provide the audience with a campus report of sorts that provided details on the many great things happening for the men of Wabash. Then, following dinner, Dean Phillips answered a number of questions from the assembled crowd.
Thanks to everyone who attended and to Ron for taking the lead organizing the event. We hope the success of the dinner and the momentum generated will carry over to the upcoming golf outing being organized for sometime in the middle of June. Watch your mail boxes and e-mail for details.
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A single molecule of DNA consists of a long chain composed of two strands. Each strand is composed of smaller chemical units called nucleotides, which each include a sugar molecule (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and one of four different nitrogen-containing compounds called bases. The bases are comprised of adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T). Each base is capable of forming hydrogen bonds with only one other base; adenine bonds only with thymine and cytosine will only bond with guanine. The nucleotides are held together by covalent bonds between the sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate of another, while the hydrogen bonds formed between complementary bases are what hold the two strands of a DNA molecule together. This complementarity is also what enables the replication of DNA, ensuring that identical copies of the molecule can be readily reproduced.
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A popular barbecue restaurant is expanding its local footprint to Downtown Memphis.
Central BBQ has filed a $150,000 building permit application with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for the renovation of a commercial kitchen to a restaurant at 147 E. Butler Ave. in the South Main Historic Arts District.
The permit lists The Cockerham Co. as the contractor.
This will mark Central's third location in Memphis, behind its original location at 2249 Central Ave. and second location at 4375 Summer Ave. The restaurant celebrated its 10th year in business Sunday, April 1.
"We hope to have a funky barbecue joint like Midtown, but it's going to be in the South Main area," said Roger Sapp, co-owner of Central BBQ, along with Craig and Elizabeth Blondis. "We'll have a lunch business and a night business, and we'll occasionally have a little music on the weekends like we do on Central on the deck. We'll have friendly to-go stuff that will go out quick if you want it and I'll try not to have any lines like we have on Central."
Sapp has owned the warehouse at the southeast corner of Butler Avenue and St. Martin Street behind the National Civil Rights Museum since January 2003, when he purchased it for $175,000 from the Candace Alise McHand and Caprice Arianna McHand Trust, according to the Shelby County Register of Deeds.
In 2006, Clayton transferred the property in a quitclaim deed to CBBQ Properties LLC.
Built in 1938, the Class E warehouse spans 13,216 square feet, according to the Shelby County Assessor of Property. The 2011 appraisal was $179,900.
"Because of the fact that we own the warehouse, the cost is already fixed into our budget, so it's not increasing our budget any for rental because we're paying a note on it and it's already figured into our total," Sapp said. "All we've got to do is build the building out to suit us and make sure we make all of the codes happy, etc."
Sapp said the warehouse is divided into two buildings, one of which is about 8,000 square feet and the other measuring slightly more than 3,000 square feet. The restaurant will take up the 8,000-square-foot space, and the remaining space will be used for storage.
"It should be about the same size and the same capacity that we're in on Summer – around, say, 190 seats," he said.
It's not the only activity the South Main district has seen in recent months. Newly opened businesses in the G.E. Patterson Avenue/South Main area include Grawmeyer's, Double J Smokehouse & Saloon and Rizzo's Diner.
Central hopes to capitalize on the South Main momentum and increasing foot traffic. The concept is different from Double J, which opened in March.
"I know the people and they're more like a honky tonk – they do have some barbecue, but they're more like a bar," Sapp said. "We're going to be strictly a barbecue restaurant and you come in for good barbecue, ribs, nachos, the whole works."
Parking is yet to be determined, but Central plans to try and work out a plan with the neighboring National Civil Rights Museum parking lot.
"We're going to try to be friendly neighbors," Sapp said. "It definitely would be a compliment to us if we could, if we could help them and they could use us. We're just going to have to go with whatever is available in the South Main area, like other restaurants."
Central BBQ is shooting for an opening within the next two months, if all goes well. In the meantime, the restaurant will debut its tie-dyed food truck this Saturday, April 7, at the Memphis Farmers Market at Central Station.
"It's going to be the first main gig that we're doing with it," Sapp said. "We're going to use it at the South Main farmers market every Saturday, serving local food and stuff. We're involved with some of the vendors like Newman Farm, etc."
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Jenn Jenn needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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our potential clients will be consultants and small to mid-size for-profit and not-for-profit employers in need of administrative and creative services (everything from daily tasks to special projects) that they will not staff internally.
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Meg Keenan needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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I want a logo that reflects Jazzems! This is the collar that every "cool" dog must have! I want this to be fresh and reflect the awesome designs we have on our collars. Ones that you do not see everyday on the store shelves! They are more unique in design, more colorful and jazzy, therefore calling them Jazzems! Be funky, be creative. The more hip the logo is the more it reflects our dog collars and future dog accessories, the dog collar with personality! I would not be opposed to a dog in the logo. My collars have design to them and are not just one color, so make sure if you use a collar that it has a design on it or make it colorful, not just a red or blue collar. I will not be happy with just a basic, plain logo. I myself am creative and I am looking for something catchy that I can use on everything dealing with our company.
Pet lovers are the target audience, who want to dress their dog in style. I know that these collars are going to be eye catching when hanging on racks in stores. I also am trying to attract Adopt and Rescue dog owners. I will be giving partial proceeds to pet rescue foundations with every collar sold. Will eventually be moving into leashes, poop bags, etc.
Basically just be as creative as possible. Like I said, think Cool! Think Jazzems!
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As Barnard stands poised to expand its global presence, it is only fitting that its students have received prestigious Fulbright grants at an impressive rate. Last year 16 Barnard students applied for these distinguished post-graduate awards, which provide funding either for independent research/study projects or English teaching assistantships. Seven students received grants, representing an acceptance rate of 44 percent.
With this percentage, Barnard was accorded inclusion in an October 19, 2009, article in The Chronicle of Higher Education documenting the country's top producers of Fulbright scholars. As a point of comparison, this online and print newspaper for college and university faculty and administrators reported that in the same 2008-2009 period, 36 Wellesley students applied for Fulbrights, with grants going to nine of them. At Columbia's undergraduate divisions, 48 students applied and 14 received grants, reflecting a 29 percent acceptance rate. This year 27 Barnard students applied for these grants. And with President Barack Obama's request to Congress for more funding for the Fulbright program, there's the expectation that Barnard will have even more students receiving these awards.
What accounts for Barnard's strong showing? Aaron Schneider, senior associate dean of studies and responsible for helping students through the process, explains, "Barnard tends to attract students who are intellectually ambitious and self-reliant. These are students who come to college in New York City. Our students' alignments tend to be good with the Fulbrights." Schneider also suggests that Barnard attracts adventurous, independent young women undaunted by the prospect of moving to another country after graduation.
The Fulbright program, launched in 1946 and sponsored by the State Department, is available for research and teaching in 155 countries, with the mission of promoting "cross-cultural interaction and mutual understanding through engagement in the community and on a person-to-person basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom," according to the program materials. This year's Barnard Fulbright scholars are currently studying and working in the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Nepal, and Spain. Two are English teaching assistants; others are exploring topics ranging from scientific research in immune diseases to esthetics and identity.
There are other factors contributing to Barnard's success, adds Schneider, "At a small liberal arts college like Barnard, students have more opportunity for independent research with faculty members," he says, which, in turn, means that students are often "seeking to develop those ideas further" through a Fulbright- supported project after graduation. Barnard candidates also receive significant faculty support throughout the process, from application suggestions to feedback on their essays to providing recommendations.
What also helps, suggests the dean, is the increase in the numbers of students Barnard has been sending on junior-year abroad study programs. "This increases our international profile," says Schneider, adding that "some of our best Fulbright candidates have laid some groundwork while abroad during their junior year. There is strong institutional support for an increased international outlook at Barnard, which is part and parcel of the Fulbright [program]."
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While quantum mechanical (QM) methods allow for highly accurate atomistic scale simulations, their high computational expense limits applications to fairly small systems (generally smaller than 100 atoms) and mostly to statical, rather than dynamical, approaches. Force field (FF) methods are magnitudes faster than QM-methods, and as such can be applied to perform nanosecond-dynamics simulations on large (>>1000 atoms) systems. However, these FF-methods can usually only describe a material close to its equilibrium state and as such can not properly simulate bond dissociation and formation.
This lecture will describe how the traditional, non-reactive FF-concept can be extended for application including reactive events by introducing bond order/bond distance concepts. Furthermore, it will address how these reactive force fields can be trained against QM-data, thus greatly enhancing their reliability and transferability. Finally, this lecture will describe recent applications of the ReaxFF reactive force fields to a wide range of different materials and applications. These will specifically include applications to combustion, catalysis and material failure.
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Hey kite mind collective, what's the most flexible TT size for the usual non-alameda East Bay conditions, for a ~180 pound intermediate kiter?
By flexible, I mean the sweet spot size for getting out in most conditions, but short enough to be jumping/spinning/etc. Big enough to save a session but small enough to have fun with.
Now, I anticipate that some comments here will be that I should just get a surfboard (strapless, bien sur). And I couldn't agree more. But, it's just gonna have to wait till 2014. So for now this question is only about ideal TT size for a kiter my weight, for common East bay wind conditions.
I'll be checking WindAlert too for historical data.
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2. I'm getting a custom board made, want to choose the best size...!
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Wabash College invites you to hear Stephen Buckley give a talk at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in Lovell Lecture Room in Baxter Hall. The title of Buckley's talk is "Sex, Lies, and Video: Public Discourse in the Age of the Internet."
Buckley is the managing editor of the St. Petersburg Times. Prior to joining the St. Petersburg Times in 2001, Buckley worked for more than a decade at the Washington Post, first as a metro reporter covering various beats and then as a foreign correspondent for five-and-a-half years, based in Nairobi, Kenya, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
At the St. Petersburg Times, he has served as a national reporter, world editor, and since January 2005, managing editor. Buckley has won numerous journalism awards, including the Paul Hansell Distinguished Journalism Award from the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors, the National Association of Black Journalists first place award in international reporting, and the InterAction award for humanitarian reporting. He is a graduate of Duke University.
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IFC to Host 1st Fraternity Day at Wabashby Jim Amidon • April 3, 2013 Share:
The Inter-Fraternity Council and the Wabash Fraternity Advisors will celebrate the inaugural Wabash Fraternity Day on Sunday, April 7 at Knowling Fieldhouse on the campus of Wabash College.
Dubbed as a Celebration of Greek Life, the Wabash Fraternity Day will bring together young men representing all nine national fraternities, their alumni advisors, and faculty, and staff.
The coalition of fraternity alumni advisors began in 2009 and since that time, alumni representing the College's fraternities have met frequently.
"We believe that no other college has a group of alumni advisors meeting regularly and working together to deal with any issue involving fraternity life," said Wabash Fraternity Day organizer Jon Pactor '71. "That includes academics, risk management, governance, relationships with professors and coaches, housing arrangements, and anything else."
More than 150 students and about 20 alumni advisors are expected to take part in the event, which begins with lunch at noon. Wabash sophomore Sky King, president of the Inter-Fraternity Council, has helped shape the first event.
"This celebration of Greek life is extremely important for our campus," said King. "In one aspect it sets Wabash College apart nationally, but more important, it is a great way to solve our on campus problems. We often struggle to get brothers out of their houses to spend time with other members of other fraternities. This is one example of how the IFC is working to create a more united campus, one that will provide a great experience for all Wabash men."
Each fraternity will have one member make a brief presentation about an issue that particular fraternity is working to solve or successful community service or scholarship initiative. For example, one Wabash fraternity has hosted a state Special Olympics basketball tournament annually, and it may discuss how it pulls together the staff and logistics to execute such a large event.
Chapter presentations will be made by Zach Mahone '15 (Beta Theta Pi), Julian Cernuda '13 (Kappa Sigma), Wes Zimmerman '14 (Lambda Chi Alpha), J.J. Peller '13 (Phi Delta Theta), Kevin Downey '14 (Phi Gamma Delta), Tyler Andrews '15 (Phi Kappa Psi), Matthew Page '13 (Sigma Chi), Evan McFarland '14 (Tau Kappa Epsilon), and Ian Baumgardner '14 (Theta Delta Chi).
In addition to the fraternity presentations, Wabash President Patrick White, King, and Pactor will make comments about fraternity life and its future at the College.
A panel of faculty judges will also make award presentations for Best Senior Class, Best Freshman Class, and Best Philanthropy Project or Overall Program. The judges are professors Sara Drury, Jeremy Hartnett, Elizabeth Morton, Wally Novak, and Laura Wysocki. Guidelines for the awards were circulated to all Greek letter chapters.
The Inter-Fraternity Council will also make a gift to the Wabash Annual Fund, which will come from each chapter's treasury. "We think this is a good way to help our students understand the importance of philanthropy and for giving back to Wabash," Pactor said.
Planning committee members include alumni Rick Cavanaugh '76 (Phi Gamma Delta), Herm Haffner '77?(Sigma Chi), Jon Pactor '71 and Aaron Cook '06 (Tau Kappa Epsilon), Sam Hildebrand '61 and John Roberts '83 (Beta Theta Pi), Tony Unfried '03 (Lambda Chi Alpha), and Derek Nutty '04 (Phi Delta Theta).
"This event would not work without student support, and the students on the committee, in particular Sky King, have been enthusiastic and productive," added Pactor. "There is also strong alumni support for Wabash Fraternity Day. With everyone physically together, no one has to feel that it is 'just my fraternity' having problems. We can feel each others' victories and defeats and together move forward to increase the victories of fraternity life and to reduce the defeats."
Wabash faculty, staff, and administrators taking part include Jim Amidon, Greg Dallinger, Na Chen, Jamie Douglas, Scott Douglas, Ethan Hollander, Tobey Herzog, Steve Klein, Joe Klen, Derek Nelson, Mike Raters, John Roberts, and Pat White.


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WAIT!If u take the preview literally--UNDER THE BUS...could it be teams get thrown under buses for some reason???like fixing it, or find a clue somewhere under the bus...of course this is a speculation......and i think i spot a cluebox on the left of the screen where vic was(sitting) eating the delicacies, and tammy was standing on the left??
However it is said that M/L and C/J were seen racing in Hawaii alongside each other.
@ Neobie, could there be any place like a nearby 4 - 5 star known brand or branch of hotel/s near the proposed pit stop (Wenchang Ge/ Summer Palace???) that could serve us a production base (Like Sheraton in Guilin?), further intensifying out that the summer palace is indeed the pit stop?
I'm not ready to bet on the Summer Palace just yet - there are still a few discrepancies between the vidcaps and the architecture there. First, most antithetical couplets are framed in gold at the Palace, but not in our vidcaps. Second, there's a round door in our vidcaps, and I haven't seen any similar ones at the Palace.Is this chain of conclusions valid?1. According to the Tokyo spoiler, Tammy/Victor are either first or last in Beijing.4. Because Tammy/Victor are clean, the Opera is a Detour, and Tammy/Victor were not U-Turned.Also,8. Will Victor take 3h to eat a starfish, having already passed the Detour and the U-Turn?So, the question is: are Tammy and Victor first or last? Make a pick!
Quote from: Mooyou on April 27, 2009, 11:14:44 PM@ Neobie, could there be any place like a nearby 4 - 5 star known brand or branch of hotel/s near the proposed pit stop (Wenchang Ge/ Summer Palace???) that could serve us a production base (Like Sheraton in Guilin?), further intensifying out that the summer palace is indeed the pit stop?Yes, there is a Sheraton Hotel in Beijing (5 star) and it is 4 km away from the Summer Palace which holds the Wenchang Ge. So is it the pitstop??
Found the U-Turn clue!Shana/Jennifer U-Turning TK/Rachel. (Oh God, I had to look up the winners' names.)
Found the U-Turn clue!
And the color pattern of Beihai Park matches more to the pictures that we have with Margie and Luke and Jaime and Cara's...
slayton and David Junior, How many Amazing Race eating challenges have you seen? I can think of only two that I considered to be "fun". That was AR10 in Morocco where there were lamb kabobs and ARA1 in India where it was a Bengali feast. All other eating challenges are "nasty", some worse than others. Now, Peking duck is one of the most delicious meals you could ever have (that's why that name is famous and instantly recognizable around the world). The odds of having a "fun" meal for an eating challenge are quite low. In fact, the previews have shown that starfish is on the menu. Sounds yummy, doesn't it?Where is Andrew Zimmern when we need him as an eating instructor?
Did you guys see this? thanks CBS
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In the mid 1990s, the National Institutes of Health-Department of Energy (NIH-DOE) Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Working Group and the National Action Plan on Breast Cancer (NAPBC) cosponsored workshops on genetic discrimination in health insurance and the workplace.
The findings and recommendations of the workshops were published in Science. They have served as the foundation for policy-making in the Executive branch and for legislation (including legislation enacted into law) at both the state and federal level.
Genetic Discrimination and Health Insurance Workshop Report
Hudson, Kathy, et al, Genetic Discrimination and Health Insurance: An Urgent Need for Reform. Science, Vol. 270, 391-93. 1995 [PubMed]
Rothenberg, Karen, et al, Genetic Information and the Workplace: Legislative Approaches and Policy Challenges. Science, 275:1755-57. 1997. [PubMed]
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fxmarketinginc needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 75 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
We need a banner design created using our logo for an upcoming seminar. We do not want our logo changed but any types of background and full color is permitted. The use of business/wealth quotes is good. We do not want the dates of the seminar on the banner but it can say "3 Day Event"
Our logo can be found here: http://www.keithwellman.com/gateway…y_text.jpg
The 2 people putting on the event are Keith Wellman and Gary Ambrose. The image must be scaled up to fit on a banner that is 83.35" high x 31.5" wide
Gateway To Wealth
The design is being done for a professional look at a live 3 day seminar where a mariot of speakers will speak on methods used to make a full time income online. Professionals will speak on topics such as: Search engine optimization, web 2.0, traffic generation, product creation, business building, high ticket selling, joint ventures, and more.
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http://www.keithwellman.com/gateway…y_text.jpg but scaled up to match the size of the banner
- The vertical banner must be 83.35" high x 31.5" wide in 300 dpi
- Any type of good business quotes to fill space is fine
- Must be delivered in fully layered PSD file with font names used
- Nothing too busy
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PardonMyFrench necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 22 diseños de 6 diseñadores freelance.
We are a small startup and the idea behind the company is simple. We are a group of SEM experts who want to help hyper local retailers get online quickly and cheaply.
Instead of the hyper local retailer paying big fees for SEO we'll use Google's Local Business Listing to promote their business. This gets them high listing on the local Google results and allows them to provide coupons and events notification. Plus, we can use this listing for Yelp and Facebook too. Finally, the LBL will be used by Google for AdWords and Mobile marketing.
Yes we understand that any retailer can customize their listing. We are betting that they want someone to do it for them.
Our idea is simple. We provide the service. We stay up to date on Google's changes. We pass this on to our customers so they don't have to stay up to date. We give them cheap, a la carte pricing - ex: $50 to customize their Google Local Business listing, $25 to customize Yelp, $50 setup for an AdWords account. etc. Cheap, yet an effective service.
We provide the hyper local retailers with expertise so they don't have to stay up to date.
We are an Ad Agency!
Hyper Local Business - you know your local laundromat, your local lawyer, your local restaurant. Owners that are too busy running their business and want a quick, cheap solution. These folks also don't understand that spending $1000s per month for a website that doesn't get more than 100 visits a month is a bad business decisions.
We already have someone on the team that can code the site.
We need a layered PSD file for the general design.
I'd like a Web 2.0 look and feel.
If you actually visit atmainst.com that's the wrong concept, but we kind of like the street lamp logo. However, don't be constrained by the logo and if you have another one you come up with then, go for it. Happy to use something else. Again, Finally, please don't use the original concept at atmainst.com
Should include screen shots of Google Local Business Listings (you know the map) as well as the expanded pages view (when you hit more information) on the websites. Screen shots of Yelp listing and Facebook pages would be good too.
Obviously a footer.
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Don't really like dark backgrounds.
Top level navigation should be standard stuff - Products, Why It Works, About Us, Buy Now, Contact Us.
Think very simple. The target audience is very busy running their business. We want to make the process very simple and very easy to buy. The checkout process will be very simple - add in the service you want, pay with credit card and off we go.
Also - web 2.0 look would be preferable.
this looks fine:
http://www.nextdoorsearch.com/ (a little too busy, and dont like the stick figures)
Simple. Straight forward. The website will really be used to process orders.


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By Cody Willard
Subscribers to my Revolution Investing Portfolio have heard me say this a dozen times but the stock market doesn't work on your schedule. Check out this chart from Alpha Trends via my friend Barry Ritholtz.
With the country falling apart and things as bleak as they've ever been, stocks rallied more than 15% eight times and even doubled twice. And look at the first couple lines of this Time article from 1973 if you need more convincing that stocks can go against the sagest of opinions:
The first definitive year-end report card on the economy—the stock market average on the final day of trading —was cause for solid optimism on the part of investors. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 1020 —up 130 points for the year, a remarkable gain of 15%.
Most Wall Street analysts are convinced that the market will continue to climb smartly in 1973. Brokers looking for a marked increase in trading volume see signs that small investors are beginning to overcome fears instilled by the Wall Street slide of 1970 and return to the market.
Here's how the Dow ended up doing in 1973:
Go out another year and the surefire rally became a 48% drop in the blink of an eye.
Don't listen to analysts telling you to sell because some German politician has an ancient beef with a neighboring province. And don't buy a stock because everyone else is getting rich on a certain trade. Use the macro picture to inform your rationale but not as a litmus test. The stock market and economic indicators don't have to always be in sync. If you're in America reading this you almost certainly know people out of a job. And the yet the Dow is almost at its all-time high. So here are examples of five stocks that have boomed in the past year despite negative sentiment.
1. D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) +105%
D.R. Horton /quotes/zigman/224125 /quotes/nls/dhi DHI is a home-builder that got destroyed during the financial crisis. For years I hated on real estate as an investment, but I've been saying that prices have fallen so much it's time to start buying. As the listed foreclosure supply is getting soaked up, TARP banks like Wells Fargo /quotes/zigman/239557 /quotes/nls/wfc WFC are itching to start loaning to homebuilders again. Let's be clear, there is a shadow inventory of millions of homes stuck in foreclosure limbo because of legal settlements between the banks and the Feds and the robosigning mess thanks to the likes of Lender Processing Services /quotes/zigman/516176 /quotes/nls/lps LPS . But the speculators and hedge funds can't wait, they need fresh blood now. Donald Mullen, the Goldman Sachs /quotes/zigman/188479 /quotes/nls/gs GS partner who steered the bank's mortgage derivatives business, has launched a $1 billion fund to buy single family homes. Which is all bully for DHI, which has even started buying land in places like Phoenix again.
2. Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) +100%
This is one I thought had died with that 90s trend of rattan and wicker in every room. This stock has a crazy history, having teetered on bankruptcy half-a-dozen times. Pier 1 /quotes/zigman/238377 /quotes/nls/pir PIR crashed after September 11th just like everything else and then went on to triple in the next eight months. Maybe that nascent housing recovery is why Pier 1 PIR is up so much, but this company seems to be more of a speculative vehicle for traders than anything else. But I actually do like their ecommerce initiatives, management seems to get that consumers want to to shop online and have stuff shipped to the store, and have both those experiences work in concert. Comp sales are up 7.2% and margins look healthy. Not a revolutionary company and not one I'm looking to invest in, but impressive numbers in a tough environment.
3. Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) + 99.8%
Yeah that's right, a paint company has outdone most all of tech. Sherwin-Williams /quotes/zigman/240736 /quotes/nls/shw SHW is a hedge fund favorite at the moment, a levered bet on the housing recovery. Gross margins are at 45% and the physical stores have been seeing great foot traffic. Looking pricey at 28x earnings, kudos to those of you who picked it up much lower. I'd be looking to trim right here or spread my bet into a smaller competitor. SHW is now a $14 billion company, so if you believe the paint-industrial-complex is going to keep growing, sell a little and invest it in the $4.5 billion Valspar VAL, they have similar prospects and more room to run.
4. Eagle Materials, Inc. (NYSE:EXP) +131.3%
Another beneficiary of the housing boomlet, Eagle Materials /quotes/zigman/338149 /quotes/nls/exp EXP makes sheet rock. Revenues are up 28.5% y-o-y as the company was able to pass on raw materials cost increases to contractors. Arch-rival USG Corporation /quotes/zigman/128874 /quotes/nls/usg USG is up 164% on the year and I wouldn't be surprised if the two merged within the year.
5. Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) +92.8%
I've been hearing grumblings that Zappos's management is a little unhappy they sold to Amazon /quotes/zigman/63011 /quotes/nls/amzn AMZN . While I think it was a smart move, it certainly seems the market would have loved a Zappos IPO since Foot Locker's /quotes/zigman/293726 /quotes/nls/fl FL stock has been booming. And somehow gross margins are at 31.3%, pretty impressive for a retailer. The company racked up 10 consecutive quarters of sales and earnings growth. What everyone who didn't invest in FL missed was that demand for Nike NKE and Under Armor UA products have been absolutely booming and even though retail is moving online, people still want to try on Air Jordans before they buy. And that so called show rooming effect where people browse in the store and then buy the product online for less? I think it's not as bad for Foot Locker because you have to interface with another human being to get the shoe from the back, then lace it up, then help you try it on. After all that non-social-media interaction that I'm guessing lots of people are way less likely to walk out the door and order on Amazon. Foot Locker has a couple of key analyst upgrades and looks like they can keep up the momentum. Plus all those impulse sock purchases really add up.
For more investing insights like this, I invite you to check out my new book, Everything You Need to Know About Investing, where I explain how the whole markets work in easy-to-understand language.
Cody Willard writes Revolution Investing for MarketWatch and posts the trades from his personal account at TradingWithCody.com. At time of publication, Cody was net long Amazon and net short LPS. Follow Cody on twitter at twitter.com/codywillard. Cody's new book, Everything You Need to Know About Investing, is available in digital and in paperback.


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Consultants will shape plan to protect NFARS from defense cuts
by Christian W. Peck
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Niagara County leaders intent on protecting the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and its 3,000 jobs are set to hire a consulting firm specializing in protecting military installations from defense cuts as the Obama administration gears up to potentially launch a new round of base closures.
The Principi Group, headed by former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi, who also chaired the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission, is being hired by the county as part of an effort - funded largely through a $300,000 state military base retention grant awarded earlier this year.
Under the county's pending contract with the Principi Group, the Arlington, Va.-based consulting firm will draft a "Future Mission Study" for the Niagara Falls air base.
"This is a very serious effort on our part to protect our base and our local workers," said Legislator Kathryn Lance, R-Wheatfield, whose district includes a significant portion of the base. "When we lose missions at our base, when we lose aircraft, we also lose jobs - jobs that result in an estimated $200 million local economic impact. By bringing in top consultants, we are hoping to protect as many of those jobs as possible."
Lance, a second-year lawmaker who chairs the county's economic development committee, has been actively involved in efforts to protect the base since being sworn in last January.
"This is an economic issue, but it's really about protecting families - the families of 3,000 of our neighbors," Lance said. "The air base is our top employer - a fact that has to guide this process moving forward."
The decision to contract with Principi came after the county solicited bids for the contract work and brought local stakeholders together to devise a strategy to protect the base. County officials were joined in reviewing bids for the contract work and interviewing finalists by representatives of the Niagara Military Affairs Council, the Niagara USA Chamber, and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.
The cost of the retention efforts is being covered by a state-provided grant, rather than through local taxes - and Niagara County's top state representative said he was pleased to see the county being proactive on base retention.
"The Niagara Falls Air Base is Niagara County's largest employer and its success is vital to our community," said Sen. George D. Maziarz, R-Newfane. "I'm pleased that numerous community stakeholders came together to carefully select the new consultant, ensuring that everyone is working towards the continued survival of the air base. I look forward to working with The Principi Group and assisting them in any way that I can to make sure the Niagara Falls air base is running for many years to come."
Legislator Dave Godfrey, R-Wilson, the Niagara County Legislature's liaison to NIMAC, agreed with Maziarz, noting that county lawmakers had endorsed a process that included various community stakeholders to ensure a well-rounded approach to preserving the base.
"This has really been a team effort by stakeholders, and the county is pleased with the contributions these other groups - the NFTA, NIMAC, and the chamber - have made," Godfrey said. "When you consider the impact this base has on our community, not just in the number of jobs, as Kathryn (Lance) noted, but through the joint use agreement between the Niagara Falls Airport and the base, you appreciate how critical a piece of infrastructure this is."
Godfrey, a veteran, also was critical of defense cuts that he sees as harming the nation's interests.
"I don't like it that we're even contemplating further force reductions in this world we live in, with rogue regimes making threats and the danger from terrorism still very real, but if the Department of Defense is set on making cuts, we're going to be proactive and do everything we can to protect our asset," he said.
Godfrey was joined in that sentiment by Legislature Chairman William L. Ross, C-Wheatfield, whose district also contains part of the base - and who worked against previous BRACs that had targeted the base.
"We want to see C-130 airframes stay at that base - as many as possible," Ross said. "In fact, we'd like to see more. But we also believe new missions, like the C-130 simulator, could be valuable to our efforts to protect jobs and protect a key piece of our national defense."
Ross also thanked the other groups involved in the process.
"We had good representation from the chamber, and from the NFTA, and our partners at NIMAC," he said. "I think everyone is on the same page about protecting our top employer from precipitous budget cuts, and I think we all agree we're lucky to have Anthony Principi - someone who has actually been in charge of a BRAC process - helping us defend our base."


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Nearing End-of-season Championships
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – After no racing last weekend due to adverse weather, the No. 1 Yale women's sailing team looks forward to getting back on the race course this weekend at the Stu Nelson Trophy, hosted by Connecticut College in New London, Conn. In a continuation of last weekend's gale conditions, the Bulldogs are forecasted to have exceptionally windy practices until the end of the week. However, winds are supposed to taper off come Friday and supposedly will range from six to 12 knots out of the west during the weekend.
Sailing in A division for the Bulldogs will be junior skipper Claire Dennis along with senior crew and team captain Margot Benedict. Both Dennis and Benedict were members of the coed team that traveled to Annapolis last weekend where they won the Navy Fall intersectional. Dennis took second in the laser radial C division.
Racing in B division will be the sophomore duo of skipper Marlena Fauer and crew Eugenia Custo Greig. Fauer and Custo Greig were members of the team that got blown out at the Yale Women's intersectional last weekend.
This weekend essentially marks the final regular season regatta of the fall for the Bulldogs. Next weekend is the Victorian Urn Trophy, to be hosted by Harvard, at which the team will compete to qualify for the Women's Atlantic Coast Championships. The ACC's are scheduled for the second weekend of November, after which the women's sailing team will officially enter its winter offseason.
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Holocaust Era in Croatia: Jasenovac
DateNovember 2001
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This site chronicles crimes committed during the Holocaust era in Croatia, memorializes the victims, and archives artifacts from the Jasenovac Memorial Area Collection.
After Germany and its Axis allies invaded Yugoslavia in April 1941, the Nazis permitted the fascist and terrorist Ustaša organization to found the Independent State of Croatia. The Ustaša regime established numerous concentration camps in Croatia between 1941 and 1945. The largest was the Jasenovac camp complex. In collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, this site provides historical context for the collection of camp artifacts and the victims it memorializes. The Memorial section is a moving audiovisual collage of images and oral histories from Jasenovac detainees. The Collection section displays never-before-seen artifacts, including documents, photographs, maps, film, transcripts, testimony, and personal objects. The History section educates visitors about the origins of the independent state of Croatia, its targeted populations and concentration camps, and the research being done today. The site is a triptych that uses three distinct modes of interactivity: the Memorial uses sounds, words, and images to create a poetic experience; the Collection provides unmediated access to the archives; and the History section educates visitors about the broader story of the Holocaust in Croatia. These three interactive experiences were designed to reflect the mission of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: remembrance, education, and conscience.
Press & AwardsThe 81st Art Directors Annual, 2003Museums and the Web Conference, Best Online Exhibition, Virginia Pifko, Princeton University Art Museum, 2002
Beautifully designed with multimedia, text, graphics, animation, and images delicately interlaced. This online exhibition interprets collection objects simultaneously through both world history and individuals. Overall it is an excellent use of the Web's capabilities.Art Directors Awards, Merit Award, 2002The Scout Report, December 7, 2001"Croatia: Nazi-Era Camp Artifacts Returned" The New York Times, Reuters, December 6, 2001"Pieces of Croatia's Holocaust Now Online," The Washington Post, Jacqueline Trescott, November 14, 2001
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missourifarmer needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 176 designs submitted by 65 freelance designers.
I am John Wood, founding member of http://www.uswellnessmeats.com that commenced marketing grass-fed meats in 2000. Since conception, our company has risen to the number one company in the USA for direct shipping of grass-fed meats to American consumers. This has lead to a strong network of super health conscious consumers who are on the cutting edge of nutrition and general wellness in all walks of life.
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1. Introduction
2. XMPP Core Server 2009
3. XMPP Advanced Server 2009
4. Implementation Notes
5. Security Considerations
6. IANA Considerations
7. XMPP Registrar Considerations
A: Document Information
B: Author Information
C: Legal Notices
D: Relation to XMPP
E: Discussion Venue
F: Requirements Conformance
G: Notes
H: Revision History
The XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) [1] defines protocol suites for the purpose of compliance testing and software certification. This document specifies the 2009 compliance levels for XMPP servers. Support for the listed specifications is REQUIRED for compliance purposes.
The XMPP Core Server 2009 certification level is defined below. Support for these specifications is REQUIRED for compliance purposes.
The XMPP Advanced Server 2009 certification level is defined as follows:
Some of the protocol specifications referenced herein have their own dependencies; developers must refer to the relevant specifications for further information.
Developers are advised to refer to Best Practices for Use of SASL EXTERNAL (XEP-0178) [12] regarding proper implementation of the SASL EXTERNAL mechanism in XMPP.
This document introduces no additional security considerations above and beyond those defined in the documents on which it depends.
This document requires no interaction with the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) [13].
This document requires no interaction with the XMPP Registrar [14].
Series: XEP
Number: 0243
Publisher: XMPP Standards Foundation
Status: Obsolete
Type: Standards Track
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: 2008-09-08
Approving Body: XMPP Council
Dependencies: XMPP Core, XMPP IM, XEP-0016, XEP-0030, XEP-0045, XEP-0054, XEP-0124, XEP-0163, XEP-0191, XEP-0206
Supersedes: XEP-0212, XEP-0216
Superseded By: XEP-0270
Short Name: N/A
Source Control: HTML
This document in other formats: XML PDF
JabberID: email@example.com
URI: http://stpeter.im/
The Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) is defined in the XMPP Core (RFC 6120) and XMPP IM (RFC 6121) specifications contributed by the XMPP Standards Foundation to the Internet Standards Process, which is managed by the Internet Engineering Task Force in accordance with RFC 2026. Any protocol defined in this document has been developed outside the Internet Standards Process and is to be understood as an extension to XMPP rather than as an evolution, development, or modification of XMPP itself.
The primary venue for discussion of XMPP Extension Protocols is the <firstname.lastname@example.com> discussion list.
Discussion on other xmpp.org discussion lists might also be appropriate; see <http://xmpp.org/about/discuss.shtml> for a complete list.
Errata can be sent to <firstname.lastname@example.com>.
The following requirements keywords as used in this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119: "MUST", "SHALL", "REQUIRED"; "MUST NOT", "SHALL NOT"; "SHOULD", "RECOMMENDED"; "SHOULD NOT", "NOT RECOMMENDED"; "MAY", "OPTIONAL".
1. The XMPP Standards Foundation (XSF) is an independent, non-profit membership organization that develops open extensions to the IETF's Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP). For further information, see <https://xmpp.org/about/xmpp-standards-foundation>.
2. RFC 3920: Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP): Core <http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3920>.
3. RFC 3921: Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP): Instant Messaging and Presence <http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3921>.
4. XEP-0030: Service Discovery <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0030.html>.
5. XEP-0016: Privacy Lists <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0016.html>.
6. XEP-0191: Blocking Command <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0191.html>.
7. XEP-0045: Multi-User Chat <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0045.html>.
8. XEP-0054: vcard-temp <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0054.html>.
9. XEP-0124: Bidirectional-streams Over Synchronous HTTP <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0124.html>.
10. XEP-0206: XMPP Over BOSH <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0206.html>.
11. XEP-0163: Personal Eventing Protocol <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0163.html>.
12. XEP-0178: Best Practices for Use of SASL EXTERNAL <https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0178.html>.
13. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is the central coordinator for the assignment of unique parameter values for Internet protocols, such as port numbers and URI schemes. For further information, see <http://www.iana.org/>.
14. The XMPP Registrar maintains a list of reserved protocol namespaces as well as registries of parameters used in the context of XMPP extension protocols approved by the XMPP Standards Foundation. For further information, see <https://xmpp.org/registrar/>.
Note: Older versions of this specification might be available at http://xmpp.org/extensions/attic/
Per a vote of the XMPP Council, advanced specification to Draft.(psa)
Added PEP as required for Advanced level per Council discussion.(psa)
Changed compliance level names, updated required support per Council discussion.(psa)
Initial published version, incorporating Council feedback.(psa)
First draft, copied and modified from XEP-0212.(psa)


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Monday, March 22, 2010
Still Sugar-Free and Insanely Happy
What started out as a test of my willpower became much, much more. At first I missed and craved sugar in all it's sweet and fattening forms. Oreos became the object of my lust, as did giant mochas and whipped cream, brownies and Ben & Jerry's. Thing is, when I began feeling wonderful and going through my day without any sugar crashes, I realized that I was happier than a taste in my mouth could ever make me. The taste was so temporary but the feeling of being energized lasted and built up my confidence. I don't question whether I have willpower anymore. I've proven to myself that I can do anything since I did what I set out believing was impossible.
People ask me all the time whether I miss things like cookies and donuts. Sure I do. Sometimes. But most of the time I'm not obsessing over food anymore. I don't fantasize about getting my sugar fix. The cravings have hugely subsided and when I do get a hankering for something sweet, the slightest sweet in my mouth satisfies me.
Overcoming such a difficult behavior to control (my former sugar addiction) is the best. Nothing I've ever put in my mouth compares to feeling in control and happy and healthy. I used to think all this was impossible. I read books and heard stories about people who had given up sugar and I kind of didn't believe them. Surely they had hidden stashes of donut holes or midnight runs to Mickey D's for chocolate shakes. No one can really go without sugar, I used to think. Now, it's a way of life for me and lots of others who have dared to test the limits of their willpower.
With the growing rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other medical issues, I don't care to go back to sugar. I love a little drop of honey in my tea, and my date- and molasses-sweetened cookies or my rich and creamy peanut butter cups. All in moderation, which is now something I can do. Hooked on the white stuff, I could never understand the concept of moderation.
Instead of saying I've "given up" sugar, I need to start saying that I've streamlined my eating habits to reduce needless calories. Giving something up is what people do for lent. It no longer makes sense for me to use this phrase. It's quite a treat being satisfied with a juicy piece of fruit. I no longer worry about extra calories, which before always came in the form of something sweet.
I don't know if this is at all inspiring in any way. I hope it is. I just wanted to give a personal update and reiterate that being sugar-free is one of the greatest gifts I have ever given to myself. It's not only doable, it's packed with rewards.
(Thank you Marc and Angel for posting my article, "9 Timeless Nutrition Tips for Any Age" on their blog, Marc and Angel Hack Life.)
18 comments:
- Samantha Angela said...
congratulations on "streamlining your eating". you are definitely inspirational.
- March 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM
- Andrea Cherie said...
Hi! I just want to tell you how much your blog encourages me! My husband and I did "100 days with no sugar" - well that ended mid February- and I've eaten sugar here and there a bit since then, nothing crazy. We've come to the conclusion though, we are just going to continue NO SUGAR AT ALL. Like you've said, there is no moderation. Oh and the crashes midday have been awful. That right there has been the most noticeable thing, and frankly, being SHARP all day every day is far more wonderful than any girl scout cookie! Thanks so much for all your recipes too, your blog is a fantastic resource!
- March 22, 2010 at 1:39 PM
- Carbzilla said...
Thanks for being such an inspiration - I'm keeping all sugars to 15 grams a day no matter what their source, and it can be done. Yes, the freedom is so worth it!
- March 22, 2010 at 1:46 PM
- Amber Shea said...
This was DEFINITELY inspiring! You should absolutely be proud of yourself.
- March 22, 2010 at 2:24 PM
- Sizzle said...
I'm a year into being sugar free and your blog has definitely helped me. Thank you! Whenever I have fallen off the wagon, I've instantly regretted it and have felt the negative repercussions of it almost instantly.
- March 22, 2010 at 7:07 PM
- Ariana Anderson said...
Thanks so much! I still don't know how you do it. I have been sugar-free for a few years and have been using honey etc instead of "white stuff" for a while but find I still gouge and binge myself on those sweet foods and anything that breaks down into sugar----even whole wheat bread. Does that happen to you (or anyone else who reads this?) Any suggestions? Thanks! Ari
- March 22, 2010 at 10:24 PM
- Alisa said...
Congratulations! That is an awesome accomplishment.
I think the hardest part for me is eating out and my husband's white sugar cravings. I just haven't been able to switch him over. Oh and all of those Go Dairy Free review requests, oi! It is hard because I know viewers want to know about certain products, but they aren't ones I should be eating myself!
- March 23, 2010 at 12:52 PM
- Farty Girl said...
Great news that you are still feeling tops eating no sugar. You give so many excellent reasons for why it's important to give it up. My favorite is the freedom from counting calories. You know you NEED what you are putting into your body. There's no excess to trim. Smarty!!! Your story helps remind me why it's important to keep sugar out of my diet. It also helps me feel less alone, considering I'm the ONLY person in my real, non-online life, who eats so healthy. Thanks!
- March 25, 2010 at 4:25 AM
- Iris said...
Congratulations! I know that you still eat treats with natural sugars in moderation. Did you find that it took time for you to be able to eat them in moderation? I find that whether it's white sugar, dates, molasses, agave nectar, etc. I still go overboard. I'm wondering if that would subside over time or if I would just have to cut it ALL out.
- March 25, 2010 at 5:11 AM
- cathryn said...
Question for ya: How long were you off sugar before you started feeling better/different/healthier? It's been about 36 days for me so far and, honestly, it's difficult for me to tell a difference in sleep behavior, energy, digestion, etc.
It could be that the changes are so gradual that I'm just not noticing them, or maybe I just ate SO much sugar before that my body will take longer to "heal" and feel the benefits of no sugar.
Either way, just wondering what your experience was. And I have no intention of resorting to the massive amounts of sugar I used to eat even if I NEVER feel any significant changes.
- March 25, 2010 at 8:40 AM
- My Year Without said...
Andrea-That's fantastic that you guys decided to continue the no sugar thing. I agree that the midday crash is so NOT worth it!
Carbzilla-Wow! 15 grams is about 9 grams LESS than the AHA recommends....which is 6 teaspoons (24 grams). I think that limiting sugars, no matter their source, is the best case scenario, esp. considering how easy it is to overindulge in naturally sweetened goodies. Good for you!
Sizzle-It's comments like this that keep me "on" the wagon. I fear that regret, especially now that I've taken it this far for so long. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your year!
Ariana-When I first went sugar-free, I still overindulged. Actually, it wasn't until somewhat recently that I realized that I was probably not much better off just because I switched the kind of sugar to overindulge on. What has helped me the most: drinking tea in place of eating (esp. when I'm not hungry but want to put something in my mouth), keeping busy (idle hands....), drinking more water, keeping delicious fruit accessible and ready to eat. Hope this helps some.
Alisa-My husband is a chocolate front-runner. Somehow, though, I seem to enjoy living vicariously through his sugar indulgences and enjoy baking for him using all sorts of refined sugars. He is NOT interested in being sugar-free, either!
Farty-I, too, love that I have online support with nutritional issues. Most of my family thinks I'm crazy for giving up sugar, and want me to eat it again. Watching everybody else enjoy birthday cake and ice cream, for example, is tough. I wish I could describe how great I feel in a way that was tangible to those people who are not even considering giving up sugar. To many, the mere concept is preposterous.
Iris-Like I was saying to Ariana, it did subside over time. I'm not immune to it every happening again, but I really only feel good about eating when I'm hungry and I absolutely HATE feeling overstuffed. I'm trying to respect my body and I think over-stuffing myself is just as bad as eating terrible junk food. I see all goodies as temptations, and usually I have to decide ahead of time what will happen. I'm getting better at eating only 1 or 2 or 3 cookies, rather than half the box, but it takes so much discipline. "Mindless Eating" and "The End of Overeating" are fantastic reads that address this issue and provide guidance.
- March 26, 2010 at 8:23 AM
- My Year Without said...
Cathryn-First of all, congratulations on 36 days (more by now!) without the white stuff!
To answer your questions, when I gave up sugar, much of how I felt was both psychological AND physical. Psychologically speaking, I felt more confident in myself, proud of myself for keeping my commitment, and I realized I have more willpower than I thought, originally.
Physically, I didn't experience the sugar crashes or midday downers that accompanied almost each and every day. My endurance increased and I didn't (and don't) get fatigued as easily. I'm awake and sharp and then my body actually stopped craving sugar. I still have a sweet tooth, but fruits can now satisfy that, whereas before, hooked on sugar, I had to have the pure white stuff to satisfy. I also don't get that stuffed/bloated feeling that I always got after eating brownies and ice cream or the like. I'm sure there are many more physical symptoms to speak of but they are not coming to me right now.
Strange that you don't detect a difference. I wonder how much sugar you were eating on a daily basis? Are you still consuming a lot of "natural" sugars? Hmmmm...
- March 26, 2010 at 8:31 AM
- pastore5 said...
I just came across your blog while Googling some information on brown rice syrup - I wanted to congratulate you on making the decision to give up sugar, and for staying committed to it! I stopped eating all sweeteners when I was 20 - I'm 46 now - time flies! I remember how difficult it was, but so worth it. Over the years I found that I could tolerate some natural sweeteners in moderation. It's very nice to be able to celebrate holidays and special occasions with a little something sweet and still feel clear-headed, stable and energetic. Again - Congratulations!
- March 28, 2010 at 10:00 PM
- Amy said...
I'm on day two of no sugar..your blog inspires me. I am determined to give it up..it is so hard these first few days..weeks. Addiction sucks! lol
- March 30, 2010 at 7:28 PM
- Kathleen said...
Congrats on your 2 years, 22 days. I went off in Oct. 2007 -- and it's been great.
- April 8, 2010 at 9:55 PM
- Lynn said...
You are definitely an inspiration! (And so are all the other commentators who are sugar-free.)
I am in the middle of a "I want to poke my eyes out or at least take a long nappy" crash right now actually. The more I read, the more I realize how addicted I must really be. And yes, I'm worried I will get bored. I'm also worried I won't be able to do it. I keep postponing a start date. Any advice?
- April 9, 2010 at 11:47 AM
- My Year Without said...
pastore5-Thanks! Wow, how fabulous to hear from someone who has been sugar-free for over 20 years! Now that is proof that it can be done long-term.
Amy-It's been a little over a week, now since you gave up sugar. How goes it--are you hanging in there?
Kathleen-Hey-you gave up sugar 3 months before I did! What a fun coincidence! Glad to hear it's great for you, too.
Lynn-First of all, thanks for sharing. I totally know that crash feeling after loading up on sugars. It's the worst, but it will pass. One of the greatest benefits of giving up sugar is not berating myself anymore. No more Oreo binges or entire pints of Ben & Jerry's n one sitting, and I'm telling you, witnessing my own willpower is way more satisfying than eating an Oreo. But, it takes the first step.
For me, it was all about stocking up on foods that I COULD eat and enjoy in place of sugary goodies. I did not give myself a budget. Those too-expensive teas? I treated myself to them.
Perhaps you could give yourself a start AND end date for no-sugar. This could achieve two things: giving up sugar for a time being (so that you know you can do it) and giving yourself the opportunity to stick with it past that end date. Just a suggestion. My end date was a year later, but when the time came, I found I was so much happier without sugar, that I decided to keep it out of my diet.
Please let me know what you decide to do. Maybe I'll interview you for all the other folks out there who also fear that start date.....
- April 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM
- Dims Throw said...
I am impressed. Dignified, well-written, informative, and soulful blog that makes cyberspace a better place...and the Earthlings who travel here are more equipped with knowledge and therefore, wiser. Thank-you.
- April 13, 2010 at 4:05 AM


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