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Out With A Bang
As I'm sure you have heard by now – it's November. We have only two months left in the year. Hard to believe, huh? At least October went out with a bang! Are you ready to read about a stellar new workout and get an overload of cuteness?
I kicked off my last day of October with a frightfully good workout. Since I knew we had plans for the afternoon ahead, I hauled my booty to the gym to spend some quality time with the treadmill again. But first – a new workout!
wall squat w/ resistance band chest press (like in video but hold a wall squat while pressing the band) | 45 seconds |
reverse lunge w/ resistance band back row | 15 reps / leg |
kettlebell swings | 15 reps |
squat on Bosu ball w/ overhead press & bicep curl | 15 reps |
half burpee with tricep kickbacks (do the first half of a burpee but instead of jumping up, pause and bend over to do a tricep kickback before repeating) | 15 reps |
spiderman plank | 15 reps / side |
Complete each move, moving from one to the next in a circuit fashion, with little to no rest in between moves. Rest for 2 minutes, then go through the circuit again. Rest another 2 minutes, then repeat the circuit for a third (and final) time through.
The compound moves in a continuous fashion really had me sweating. I loved the use of the resistance band in this workout too. Always fun to mix things up!
Since I had such a sweat going from the circuit (and a little ole thing called a half marathon this weekend), I kept things light when I hit the treadmill. I didn't mess around with speed work to entertain myself on the treadmill. I just set the speed at 6.2 and kept on running until I hit four miles.
I'm happy to report that my foot finally feels completely normal again. You may recall the top of my foot feeling sore after a long run a little over a week ago. It would still feel a little tender at times, which had me worried. I looked into it and found numerous suggestions to tie my shoes differently.
I followed this guide on Runner's World and laced my shoes up in a parallel fashion.
No more pain! Who knew such a simple change could work such wonders? I guess trading in my old shoes for the new pair I had waiting for me helped too.
Most of the rest of the day proceeded normally – laundry, play time with the kids, getting work done during nap times, and so on. Then came the night and the excitement picked up considerably.
You thought I was going to dive right into the cuteness, didn't you? Well, sorry to burst your bubble but excitement for me meant starting the night with a heaping bowl of chili.
I made Kelly's recipe for chili (because I know she does a good one) and loved every Frito and cheese topped bite. Some things just need the old-school toppings.
Now that you have waited ever so patiently, time for trick-or-treating…
…and the corresponding explosion of adorable.
This season is easily my favorite time of year because I simply cannot get enough of the many family activities.
You can't help but have some of the kid excitement rub off on you.
Makenzie had an absolute blast trick-or-treating since this was the first year she fully understood the process. Which also meant Peter and I had to be a little sneakier about nabbing a few pieces from her stash. You know you would do it, too!
Butterfinger, Reeses, and Twix make good race fuel, right?
She obviously has plenty. Today I will be sorting through it all, pulling out a small stockpile of her favorites (Dum Dums) and our favorites (above) for special treats, then donating the rest to Makenzie's preschool. They are taking donations to send to the troops to have for treats and also to pass out to kids where they are stationed. Isn't that cool? And friendly to the whole holiday maintenance balance thing. Win win situation for all!
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One of NASA's scientists, Dr. Stephanie Uz, has been working closely with the GLOBE ENSO Campaign throughout its beginning. She is an oceanographer who studies the response of ocean biology to physical forcing through remotely sensed satellite data, in situ measurements, model output and statistical reconstructions using proxies. Her research focuses on variability in global ocean color or chlorophyll concentrations, the pigment in microscopic phytoplankton, and the physical mechanisms causing those changes. Dr. Uz coordinates communication for the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Project – an ocean color satellite being designed and built at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and planned for launch in 2022. She also works closely with NASA, NOAA and university scientists to translate important, complex climate science concepts into clear, engaging ClimateBits – short narrated visualizations that play on YouTube and Science On a Spheres installed at museums around the world. And, she is going to be working closely with us for the next few months as she embarks on a research cruise!
This Schmidt Ocean Institute cruise is called the "Sea to Sky Particle Investigation Cruise" and is being led by Chief Scientist, Dr. Ivona Cetinic, of NASA/GSFC. The Sea to Sky Particle Investigation Cruise will aim to improve the accuracy of particle size distribution products gathered from satellite and remote-sensing data records. These records contain critical information that can improve our understanding of how Earth's living marine resources and carbon sequestration are responding to rising carbon dioxide levels as well as climate changes. The hope is that the application of instruments developed in conjunction with this expedition will allow an unprecedented view into the biological, geological, and chemical mechanics of the ocean – both in a local and global manner.
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As you read over this, what are some things you would like to know about this research? Anything you would like us to try to do to include you and your students in this opportunity? How can we assist you in helping your students better understand how NASA scientists conduct their research and report their results to others? We so value your feedback and participation!


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It's been a while since I've sat down to write a Blog – so hopefully I remember how this works.
When I last wrote, I lamented that I was desperately searching for something worthwhile to write about - something important enough for me to sit down and spend a few hours each week thinking about and dissecting. Foolishly, I was looking for this in the world of television – assuming that only a TV show could provide me with enough source material to spend hours thinking about something, over-analyzing something, and eventually putting those thoughts down as words for the world to see.
I was wrong.
At some point in history, people decided that there were three critical components to fulfillment in life – three things that equate to "living the American dream". In order, they are getting married, buying a house, and having kids. Since this Blog started, I knocked out the first two. Now it's time to work on the third. That's right Internet friends… Kate and I are expecting a baby!
Note: back in 2007, when I proposed to Kate on the Blog (wait, you all know that wasn't for real, right?), FOB heliopath requested "please add a clause in the marriage contract that there shall be no baby making till after May 2010 so parenting shall not be an excuse for sloppy blog posting." You are welcome heliopath, you are welcome.
I don't want to be one of those annoying people who do nothing but talk about their baby – because let's face it, life (TV) goes on – so I'm not going to cannibalize this Blog with my thoughts about becoming a parent, babies, and life. Instead, this Blog will remain dedicated to TV (although it's admittedly been pretty lame lately thanks to the lack of Blogworthy TV on the air), with sporadic posts as I feel necessary. I've created a new Blog – http://man-vs-baby.blogspot.com that will be used to track the baby endeavor. If you're interested in reading along – awesome. If not, no big deal either. I'm the guy who fakes interests when friends and family show me pictures of their babies. My feelings will not be hurt. But if you know nothing else about me, you should know that the Blog will not be the typical touchy-feely baby blog full of pictures of exposed stomachs and ultrasound pictures. It's going to be a blog from a man's perspective. A logical man's perspective. We'll see how it goes.
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Using HTML5 sensibly and Multimedia on the web – speaking at the London Ajax Meetup
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Yesterday night I spoke at the London Ajax Meetup about Multimedia on the web (a repeat of my MIT talk as I wanted a video of it) and "Using HTML5" sensibly.
Especially the second talk was close to my heart as I think it is high time us developers take back HTML5 from the marketing people. HTML5 is the evolution of our web technologies, not another flashy add-on to already badly used outdated practices.
You can find the Slides of the talk on Slideshare:
The audio recording of the talk is also available on archive.org.
The organisers promised that the video of the talks is available soon.
I am also going to write a detailed post on Mozilla once the video is available.


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MISSISSIPPI STATE – Mississippi State University Extension Service is connecting law enforcement agencies with trainers on a mission to protect innocent citizens from active shooters.
Ryan Akers, assistant professor of community preparation and disaster management with the MSU Extension Service, said people do not want to think tragic shooting incidents could happen in their peaceful communities. Unfortunately, crimes involving active shooters occur almost daily somewhere in the United States, challenging local law enforcement to respond aggressively, rapidly and effectively.
"We can't prevent 100 percent of these crimes, but law enforcement can prepare and hopefully minimize injuries and loss of life by learning how to respond," Akers said.
MSU's Extension Service coordinated a three-day, active-shooter response course developed and facilitated by the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, one of the leading training agencies for U.S. Department of Homeland Security initiatives. The course, "Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response," was conducted March 13-15 on campus.
"This course to train responders and future trainers benefits more than 30 law enforcement officers from Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama," Akers said. "They will be able to return to their agencies and strengthen their active shooter training programs."
Akers said train-the-trainer classes are taught by some of the most experienced people in the country. Kit Cessna, a combat-tested veteran of the U.S. Army's Delta Force and a SWAT officer, served as the lead instructor for the MSU class.
"Our goal is to provide the knowledge and skills to rapidly neutralize violent offenders during an active shooter incident to prevent loss of innocent lives," Cessna said. "The class is about rapid deployment and ruthless pursuit."
Cessna said the class covers past shooting incidents and reviews critical lessons learned in those cases.
"For example, Columbine taught us a priority for our actions. First, stop the active shooter; second, rescue victims; third, provide medical assistance; and fourth, preserve the crime scene," he said.
"The Virginia Tech campus shooting is what really got this course going. One thing we learned from that is that any violent act, such as the double homicide at the dormitory, could be followed by more violence somewhere else," he said.
Cessna commended MSU for hosting the training, which was held during spring break.
During the sessions, participants learned methods of breaking down doors and clearing hallways, stairways and rooms, as well as dangers to be aware of and avoid.
Mark Ballard is the SWAT supervisor for the Starkville Police Department and has been in law enforcement since 1994. He said similar courses in the past also emphasized a rapid response.
"Unlike other courses, this one provided recommendations for a two-person response and allowed that even one person can stop a shooter. Other active-shooter classes have recommended more than two officers before responding. The two-person response is much more realistic due to the need for an immediate response," he said.
Ballard said the quality of the trainers for a class so close to home was exceptional, and they were able to reinforce lessons learned in other classes and give additional recommendations as well.
"Other classes have provided similar experiences with soap bullets that have a different sound when fired, but the active-shooter exercises they put us through on campus with more realistic-sounding gunfire really got our adrenaline going," he said. "This class was more intense than normal training classes."
Ballard said an added benefit was working with officers from other nearby agencies. One goal for participants is to teach the material to members of their agencies who did not attend this class.
"SWAT members are not the only ones who need to know how to address an active shooter," he said. "All first responders must be prepared."


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The Democratic National Convention has gone to great lengths this week to posture the party as one of inclusion, but the focus on minorities and women highlights a challenge that could hurt Hillary Clinton on Election Day: her white-male problem.
"Her most serious relationship problem is with white men, on a policy issue front but also stylistically," Peter Hart, a veteran democratic pollster, told the New York Times.
Some recent polls show Clinton trailing Donald Trump nationally by about a point and that likely can be attributed to weak support by white non-college-educated men. Polls show Trump leads Clinton 58 percent to 30 percent among white voters without a college degree.
During Clinton's 2008 campaign against Barack Obama, she had a different emphasis. In that race, she attempted to appeal to white voters as a contrast to Obama's popularity among minorities. She emphasized her rural roots, hawkish views on national security and even told stories about when she learned to shoot a gun.
The white-male problem is not only a Clinton issue, though. Democrats have struggled on that front for decades. The last Democratic nominee to carry white males was Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and the party has only won about 35 percent to 40 percent of white men in almost every presidential election since 1988.
"This is one of the oldest stories in American politics. Mitt Romney got over 60 percent of voters in that category, that has been the weakest demographic for Democrats in decades," said Bill Galston, former policy adviser to Bill Clinton. "So the fact that you are running as the first woman who is not exactly running as a populist, the fact that you are [supposed] to do better with that demographic is a joke. I always assumed that would be her weakest demographic."
While not out of the ordinary for the party overall, some experts say the party's problem with white males could still mean danger ahead for Clinton. White males make up about a third of the typical presidential electorate and will be an important demographic to tap or maintain in swing states that have witnessed a declining middle class.
"It hasn't been one of Democrats' best demographics for years. But the combination of Hillary Clinton's unpopularity and Donald Trump's message could make some traditionally Democratic states, such as Pennsylvania, competitive," said Nathan Gonzales, editor of the Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report and an independent political analyst.
What that means for Election Day largely comes down to Trump's own tactics to win over voters that have in recent years largely abandoned the Republican Party, such as Latinos, and he clearly has his work cut out for him in that regard. Following the Republican National Convention, a survey conducted by the Latino Victory Project found that 80 percent of registered Latinos polled held an unfavorable view of Trump.
"Clinton's gap with white voters may not matter if minority voters vote against Trump at historical levels," Gonzales said. "But, over the long term, Democrats can't count on Trump to help them in every election."
Democratic Party bigwigs don't seem worried. Many of them say they have faced similar opposition by white voters in their own House and Senate races.
"The white males just don't dig us," Sen. Dick Durbin told DecodeDC. "Better minds than mine can analyze why white males push back against us. I can think of a few reasons. But you know by and large when you look at how you win an election, there are enough in the other categories to become an enduring majority if that's all we lose in the process."
Nancy Pelosi echoed similar thoughts Tuesday on PBS NewsHour. "So many times, white -- non-college-educated -- white males have voted Republican. They voted against their own economic interests because of guns, because of gays, and because of God, the three G's — God being the woman's right to choose."
Pelosi said continuing to focus on the economy is the best way to get through to them.
Clinton's recent pick for a running mate also might give her a boost among white males. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine seems like an obvious choice to help appeal to them.
"She started by rejecting advice to appoint a woman or a minority as her VP and instead selected a certified white male," Galston said of Kaine. "He has many other virtues, but if the ticket had left that demographic completely shut out that would have sent the signal that she really doesn't care. And that was the most important decision she had to make."
Former President Bill Clinton also will likely be a key player here. He mentioned in his DNC speech Tuesday that he is headed to West Virginia soon to pave the way for Hillary.
If Clinton can't shore up support among white males or make up the difference with minority support, it could spell trouble for her in November.
"Life will become interesting if Trump does well enough in western Pennsylvania and southeastern Ohio to make a real race of it in those two states," Galston said. "I don't think [Clinton's] writing off anybody. But at that point, minimizing Trump's margin in that demographic will become very important."


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Roseville, California, Luna employs a talented group of physical therapists who specialize in treating patients who are recovering from meniscal repair surgery. Our PTs will work to help you safely and efficaciously restore mobility to the knee, in order to help ensure the success of your operation.
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One of the most common knee injuries, a torn meniscus can sometimes be resolved with just rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications. But when this doesn't do the trick, patients often need surgical repair.
Each knee contains two menisci, which are C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act as a cushion between the shin and thigh. When a meniscus is torn, it causes immense pain, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty extending the knee.
Meniscal repairs should help relieve these symptoms — and fortunately, these procedures are much less invasive than they used to be. In the past, the entire meniscus was removed; now surgeons can remove just the torn segment of the meniscus, especially if the tear is relatively small.
That said, 20 to 40 percent of meniscal repair surgeries fail, meaning that the repaired meniscus does not heal properly. If this occurs, the patient will have to undergo the procedure a second time. There's a strong correlation between postoperative rehabilitation compliance and the procedure's success.
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Rehabilitation is intensive after meniscal repair surgery, as it's vital for ensuring the surgery's success. Typically, patients are placed in a knee immobilizer or brace immediately after surgery. One of the first things they'll do with their physical therapist is learn how to walk with crutches and a brace in order to avoid further injury.
After a few weeks, it should be safe to remove the brace for rehabilitation sessions. A physical therapist can help the patient practice bending the knee carefully, though it's still not safe to place weight on the knee at this point. After the first few months of surgery, the patient will be able to practice walking while placing weight on the knee, while three to four months is generally sufficient to return to full activities.
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This 5-day long immersive youth blacksmith program is for the young aspiring blacksmith ages 12 -17. Students will gain strong fundamentals in blacksmithing with traditional forging techniques, and learning to forge with confidence, while completing projects with hands on instruction. The course will also cover safety in a metal workshop, basic metallurgy, and proper hammer-technique. The skills learned our students will taper, scroll, punch and twist hot metal into functional and decorative shapes. Each student will have the opportunity to complete multiple projects. No experience is necessary! June 10-14, Monday to Friday 9 AM to 12 noon Hours in the program: 15 Cost: $499/student Our workshops and day-camp groups have always been intentionally small! Our new policy reduced the number of participants even lower which allows for more space and even more personal attention to each student!Please note students learn to work safely with and around open flames and power tools during this camp. Non-flammable clothing (No nylon or Polyester) and closed toed shoes are an essential requirement! (Jeans & Cotton t-shirts are suitable)
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Please read and understand! As a small organization we must abide by the following policies in order to be here to serve you and future generations. Our classes, workshops, courses and camps (programs) are available to anyone. No membership is required. For intermediate and advanced programs please check for the published prerequisites. Registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE! If you cancel at least 7 days prior to your scheduled program you will receive a full CREDIT for a future program. Cancellations within 7 days will receive a 50% CREDIT for a future program. We offer a one time reschedule as long as it's requested at least 72 hours prior to starting of the program you originally registered for. Additional reschedule requests (regardless of the timing) or cancellations within the 72 hour window will count as a last minute cancellation and NO credit will be issued. If you have multiple students registered in the same booking (same class/same date/shared booking) It's your responsibility to advise us on the details for each student involved. Last-minute cancellations present a financial hardship for The Guild, so we ask that you please communicate with as much notice as possible if your plans are disrupted. Please call or e-mail us for assistance if you need to cancel or reschedule. Thank you for your understanding! MISSED CLASSES The Guild staff always does its best to accommodate all students. The Guild is NOT responsible for providing students with make-up classes when a student has missed a class for any reason not the fault of the faculty or the Guild. There are no refunds or make-ups for missed classes. THERE IS NO PRORATING COURSE CHANGES/CANCELLED COURSES The Guild reserves the right to substitute instructors for any of its classes at any point in any term and to change its calendar, withdraw or modify a course at any time. Programs canceled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled according to teacher & studio availability. Students enrolled in courses which are cancelled by the Guild will receive a full refund. In the event that a program is canceled, every effort will be made to notify students as quickly as possible. If we do not have minimum participation, we will notify registered students by phone and e-mail within 48 hours of start of workshop. SAFETY & LIABILITY While the student can be assured that every reasonable safety precaution will be followed, the Guild, Urban Craft and Folk Art School and our parent company Dark Angel Armory & Forge will not assume liability for injuries that occur within the scope of the subject area for which the student is enrolled. By completing registration online or in person for any course, the student agrees to assume all reasonable liability from injuries related to the scope of the work being taught and releases the organization from any liability claims related to any injuries and/or accidents that may occur. PHOTOGRAPHY Please be aware that you may be photographed or filmed for publicity and marketing purposes. If there is a privacy request, please contact the Director prior to your program starting. WAIVERS Upon entering our premises each student (or parent/guardian in case of a minor student) will be required to read and sign our waiver and release document. This document is also available on our website for your review and it contains the following: - Waiver of Liability and Release - COVID-19 Disclosure and Health Declaration - Photo and Video Release YOUTH DAY-CAMP POLICIES • Please note that NO supervision of children is provided before 8:30 am • Out of consideration of safety of your child, curbside drop-off or pick-up is NOT allowed. A parent or caregiver must sign them in and out. • On day-one of a Camp, parents must be present during the 15 minutes safety briefing. Parents are welcome to stay longer and take pictures of their child during activities if preferred. • We ask that you arrive promptly in the Studio for pick-up. • Morning programs ends at 12:00 Noon. • Afternoon programs ends at 4:00 PM • During the summer programs, we provide staff supervised breaks between programs if your children are enrolled in consecutive (AM+PM) programs. • Sack lunches, snacks, must be provided from home. A refrigerator and a microwave is available for students to use. • The Guild provides a daily sign-in and sign-out form in the classroom. Please leave the best number to reach a parent or caregiver directly each day when signing in. If your child will be dropped off or picked up by someone other than yourself, please notify us in writing (email preferred) and also write their name and phone number on the sign-in sheet in the notes section. THANK YOU !
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- Using 3-4 solid coats to achieve desired coverage. Wait for coat to dry between applications
- Colors are not intermixable
- Firing range between Cone 4 (1,186°C) – Cone 8 (1,263°C)
High Fire Exotic – Blue Mottle
Our "High Fire Exotics" are variegated glazes for the use on middle fire bisque are suitable to covering large areas. They may be used on functional ware. The effect obtained will depend on the thickness of the glaze and on the surface that has been decorated.
Chrysanthos High Fire Exotics are a range of glaze varieties aimed more at the sophisticated user. The glazes produce more striking results due to their compositions. Within the range are the following groups of products:
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The mass burial took place in Makurdi, in the central state of Benue, where thousands of mourners took to the streets to watch the funeral procession. The killings occurred in remote parts of Benue, the state worst hit by clashes that have killed at least 83 people since Dec. 31.
Thousands of herdsmen mainly from the Fulani ethnic group have moved southwards in the last few years to flee spreading desertification in the north, putting pressure on dwindling fertile land amid rapid population growth.
The spike in violence has become increasingly political ahead of elections in February 2019 with critics of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is Fulani, accusing him of failing to get tough with the herdsmen.
Feelings ran high on the streets of Makurdi where thousands of people, many clad in black, waved wreaths as coffins on lorries passed by carrying the dead who were mainly from rural communities of Benue.
Some mourners held banners featuring pictures of victims and the words: "President act now: your people are killing us".
"Something that is disturbing that I have heard about is linking those developments to the fact that a Fulani man is president and so, he is brooking such kind of evil acts," said the president's spokesman, Femi Adesina, this week, adding that such violence predated Buhari's administration.
The herdsmen are mostly Muslim and the settled farmers are often Christian.
Despite the recent outbreaks of violence, Nigerians, split roughly equally between Christians and Muslims from around 250 different ethnic groups, mostly live peacefully together.
Clashes in the last few months have occurred in parts of the northwest and southeast, but the middle belt - where differing religious, ancestral and cultural differences frequently ignite conflict - has been worst hit in the latest flashpoints.
Peter Zion,31, a member of a state government task force set up to defend farms, was recuperating in hospital after being shot and cut across his face and torso by herdsmen wielding guns and cutlasses on Jan. 2 in the state's Guma district.
"They killed some of my colleagues and the neighbors that were there all died," said the father-of-two whose face had been cut and whose hands and legs were heavily bandaged. He described attackers going door-to-door shooting people.
The executive secretary of the Benue emergency agency, Emmanuel Shior, on Thursday said around 80,000 people who had fled herdsmen attacks were living in four camps located across the state.
Herdsmen traditionally roam freely across West Africa, entering and leaving Nigeria through porous borders with Benin, Niger and Cameroon. They have also accused Nigerian farmers of violent attacks in the last few years.
Improving security was a key promise in Buhari's successful 2015 presidential election campaign. The 75-year-old has not yet said whether he will seek re-election next year.
"Security of life and property continues to be top of our agenda, in line with our election pledge and promises," said Buhari in a tweet on Thursday, which linked to a list of ways in which the government has responded to the killings.
He bolstered the police presence in Benue on Monday and ordered the head of police to relocate to the state.
The violence is likely to further stretch security forces already contending with Boko Haram's Islamist insurgency in the northeast and the threat of attacks on oil facilities in the southern Niger Delta of the type that in 2016 helped to push Africa's largest economy into recession.


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Over on my own blog I'm chugging through the Slowest Box Break Ever, a Bowman Heritage break that so far has taken 3 weeks. Just to show I can do things speedy-like if I want to, I'm going to live blog a UD Masterpieces blaster box break tonight at about 10:00pm eastern. It's been a little slow here lately so it's time to liven things up a bit. Here's what I'm a gonna do:
- At or around 10:00pm, I will update the post announcing the box break is on, noting the time.
- I will rip open each pack, list the cards out, scan the best one, and post it, again noting the time.
- I will rinse and repeat seven more times for each of the packs.
- At the same time I am doing this, I will place each card in plastic sheets along with the rest of my set.
- Dupes will be segregated and listed out at the end of the box break.
- All dupes from the box will be immediately up for trade, first come, first served.
- To make a trade: e-mail me at dayf13 -at- gmail -dot- com. Just tell me which ones you want and we'll work out what's coming back in return later.
- If the Collation Gods smile upon me and there are zero dupes in the box (I have 42 cards out of 90 so far, so it's possible, but unlikely) sorry, you're out of luck. No trades this time.
- BONUS: if I can't break this box and post it in fifteen minutes from the first rip to the last pack, everyone* who comments on this post within 24 hours of the break gets a free Masterpieces card even if I have to buy another box to fulfill the offer.
- BONUS BONUS: if this box nets a 'hit' of either an auto, gamer, or framed parallel, everyone who comments while I'm breaking the box gets a free prize. I'll be checking the comments as soon as the box is done, so don't try waiting and sneaking in a comment late.
- BONUS BONUS BONUS: No SASEs! You win a prize, I'll put the stamp on the package!
UPDATE: ok, it's ten o'clock, let's do this thing. I have before me the unopened box. How do you know it's unopened? You don't. You'll have to trust me on this one. When I give the signal, I'm ripping. I'll post all 8 packs within 15 minutes or you get a free card. On my mark...
10:05pm - RIP!!!!
Pack 1: 10:06pm
4 Bill Mazeroski
65 Alex Gordon RC
1 Babe Ruth
79 Chipper Jones
All doubles except the Gordon, not a good start.
Pack 2: 10:08pm
82 Tim Lincecum RC
30 Derek Jeter
66 Howie Kendrick
86 Boston Red Sox
More dupes, get your trades in..
Pack 3: 10:10pm
39 Frank Thomas
52 Johan Santana
21 Walter Johnson
8 Lou Gehrig
Big train & Lou!
Pack 4: 10:13pm
26 Sandy Koufax
11 Bucky Dent
73 Justin Morneau
47 John F. Kennedy
Sandy and da Prez!
Pack 5: 10:15pm
37 Miguel Cabrera
24 Jackie Robinson
60 Bruce Sutter
34 Troy Tulowitzki RC
Pack 6: 10:16pm
89 Reggie Jackson
63 Stephen Drew
28 Kei Igawa RC
59 Bobby Doerr
Gotta hurry...
Pack 7: 10:17pm
76 Bill Clinton
50 Carlos Beltran
35 Joe Mauer
46 Michael Jordan
90's special, Bill & Mike
Pack 8: 10:20pm
36 Travis Hafner
44 Hideki Matsui
22 Babe Ruth
85 Mets
Post! No scans!
Final: - 10:23. The posts got in on time but the scans got all jacked up. Stupid scanner. I'm typing up the dupes now, Everybody who gets a comment in before I post a comment myself, gets a free card. I said fastest box break, not fastest scanner.
10:33 - Here's the list of dupes, claim yours now in the comments section or by e-mailing me. First come first served! Cards in bold are still available for trade, the rest have been claimed.
1 Babe Ruth - Claimed by nmboxer
4 Bill Mazeroski - Claimed by Thorzul
8 Lou Gehrig - Claimed by Kevin
24 Jackie Robinson - Claimed by shanediaz82
30 Derek Jeter - Claimed by mmosley
39 Frank Thomas
66 Howie Kendrick (2)
73 Justin Morneau
79 Chipper Jones - Claimed by Brian
86 Red Sox (2)
89 Reggie Jackson - Claimed by tc
Update: These cards are available too, I just found my stash of doubles. If you've already claimed a card, feel free to change your mind.
51 Delmon Young RC
70 David Wright - Trades pending
83 Billy Butler RC - one claimed by darkship, one left
10:53 - Post-Mortem.
All in all a pretty good break. No big hits, but I got 21 cards to fill out my set and a few to trade. I really wanted that Ruth Red Sox card too. If you are eligible for a card, claim the one you want in the comments and send me an e-mail telling me where I can send it to. I'll try to have them sent by Friday. This break went fantastic, look for another one in December. Next time maybe I'll give you more than a few hours notice!
*THE FINE PRINT: Free Masterpieces offer limited to the first 32 commenters. I'll buy a blaster and a book of stamps to fulfill my bet, but I'm not risking this getting posted on Digg or Fark and ending up with 800 comments.
The 'hit' offer is unlimited, but if we somehow get 50 unique comments in 10 minutes, it may take a while to send them all out.


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Arduino has just released an official ethernet shield. It's based on the same WizNet W5100 chip that was used in the tiny ethernet board we covered earlier. The W5100 handles the full IP stack and can do TCP or UDP with four simultaneous sockets. The board has a power indicator plus six LEDs to debug the connection. It works with the standard ethernet library. The reset button resets the shield and the Arduino. The SD adapter is not currently supported by the Arduino software.
16 thoughts on "Official Arduino Ethernet Shield"
So Maybe I am slow but why would they put an unsupported SD card slot on there. I am all for it but I don't see it doing anything so it makes me confused.
The hardware is there for the card slot, just the software library hasn't been completed yet.
It will be great for storing web pages and content for the ethernet server without having to use up the limited amount of onboard storage provided by the Arduino.
but for now..it's available?because i wanted to but ethernet shield with sd slot…
If you don't mind me asking:
What is an Arduino?I hear about them a lot on HAD (hack a day) but never figured out what they are from context clues.
It's a small mammal that is typically found in south america. Lots of people are building hardware and sticking into the backs of these poor creatures causing them pain and forcing them to run their experiments.
You can learn more about them on this secret website that has information about everything on the planet, dont tell anyone, it's very secret…
elegantly done fartface
so where do you buy this 'official' board? Ladyada has something similar:
but it looks pricey. $15 for the shield, $25 for the wiznet module.
So, how long before someone stacks two together and makes a firewall?
A firewall that supports four simultaneous sockets…
wow, what a way to be an epic douche fartface. i hate the internet becuse of people like you :D onos, i have to actually help someone learn something? nah i'll just ridicule them and make myself gain internet badass points.
He was a bit too harsh. I suggest people abandon anonymity and start be having in a way that they would want their future employers to find on Google. But in fairness, you should always preface a question like yours with, "I've done some research on Google, but I'm still a little unsure of…" The hostility is the result of the overwhelming number of people who think they deserve a personalized answer to a common question because Googling is below them. That may not be you, but you want there to be no question. -
i have found you can buy it
Does anyone know if it would be possible to use this for data logging? Writing a CSV in FAT would be amazingly helpful. Even if you were to interface with the card in raw mode and write to specific locations. I've looked around and I'm stumped.
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Ouch – it costs more than the Arduino itself! And here I thought I'd try and hack on into my thermostat to web-enable it…
Gotta love how they nonchalantly put an SD card slot in there while being all "I'll just leave this here…" about it.
Where i can buy an Ethernet shield for Arduino 168.
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Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Fabian Kruse of The Friendly Anarchist
It's weird how, when I'm asked about how I am able to travel the world while getting my work done on the road, I have to think of something as ordinary as apple trees.
You see, I like apple trees. Here in Austria (where I'm currently living for a couple of weeks), there are myriads of them, both commercial ones and the old, mossy trees in forests, parks and private gardens.
Apple trees are beautiful: Some look elegant, some knobby, and they can grow hundreds of fruits, effortlessly. Sometimes, they are carrying so many, they can barely hold the weight. It's such a simple thing: Nature, giving us something – for free, no questions asked.
When the apple season arrives, everybody is eager to give the fresh fruits a try. It's an interesting time to observe: Some trees are fenced, most of them aren't. Some owners will hate the neighbor children for "stealing" from their trees. But if they've got ripe fruits, the kids will come anyway – and they will find their way, like it or not.
Of course, most children will get the low-hanging fruits first. (This is so obvious, it has even become a metaphor in economics, describing gains that are easily obtained.)
The problem with low-hanging fruits is that they are easy to get, but there's a lot of competition: If even a six-year old kid can reach them, they'll be gone sooner rather than later. What's more, they are often not very sweet, because they don't get as much sun as the ones higher up in the tree.
There are other children who wait for the apples to fall down. Sounds like an idler's strategy. But the problem is that the birds will probably get them faster – once the sweetest apples fall off the tree, they might already have been bitten into.
Thus, the more proactive kids will get a long stick and try to shake the best apples off. But, as so often, nothing is perfect: Hitting the fruits with a stick, letting them fall onto the floor will often make them bruised.
Apples and Freedom
I see you scratching your head now, as Illuminated Mind isn't normally about horticultural anecdotes. But it is about living on your own terms and finding your personal freedom.
My point is that there is more metaphorical potential in apple trees than just the low-hanging fruits.
If you think about it, freedom is a lot like apples: There are people who think they can control access to it, who want to sell it to you, or who want to prevent you from getting it. But if the time is ripe, you will find a way to get it anyway.
If you think about it, freedom, just like apples, is free – but it's not: You often can't just take what's right in front of you and expect it to be sweet and tasty. Much to the opposite, it might often be quite sour.
But if all you do is to look at that bright red apple high up in the tree, and wait for it to fall down, it might get mealy and stale before you get it. Or someone else might eat it. If, on the other hand, you try to shake it off violently, you well might get it, but your freedom might have that foul taste just like a bruised apple.
That's the thing with freedom: You don't just have to want it. You don't just have to look at it. You don't just have to choose it, either.
If you want to get your personal freedom, you have to decide to climb.
You have to climb up that tree and get it.
You have to be willing to put in the effort and take it.
And if you decide to do that, you might be the one that gets bruised. You might be the one who has to struggle; to fight to get up there, only to be able to reach it. You might be the one that gets attacked by the people who think they are entitled to control access to it. Worst of all, you might be the one that gets rejected by all the other kids in town who just stand at the bottom, fighting about the low-hanging fruits or waiting for the others to fall down.
Success, Failure and Getting Perspective
There's one more truth the climber must be aware of. Even if you make it all the way up to your favorite apple, you might still get an unpleasant surprise: A worm might be sitting right in the middle. You might want to give it a bite, but it just isn't what you expected.
But then, do you know the difference between you and the other kids that are waiting at the bottom, unwilling to put the effort in?
You'll already be up there.
You'll know the way. You'll trust in your own abilities. You'll have the right perspective on the harvest. Yes, you'll have plenty of other red apples right around you! If the one you wanted to get in the first place isn't what you expected, you'll still have plenty of options.
The Freedom to Go
So how the heck am I able to travel around the world all the time? How am I able to get my work done while on the road?
All I can tell the people who ask me these questions is: I decided to do it. I decided to take this freedom. Why don't you do it?
No time? We've all got the same 24 hours in a day.
No money? I earn a lot less than what many of my friends earn. World travel must not be expensive.
Fear of failure? We're all entitled to it, but we're also entitled to move beyond it. (Remember: There will always be another apple!)
Of course you have the freedom to go.
Just don't expect it to always be as easy as grabbing the low-hanging fruits. Don't expect someone else to give it to you. Don't wait until it falls into your lap. And don't expect it to be sweet and tasty all the time.
Instead, decide to climb.
Just like any kind of freedom, climbing will come with some strings attached: You'll get bruised here and there. You'll have to learn new things, like managing your time and setting up your office on the road. You'll have to find ways to earn some money here and there. You'll have to learn to be productive anywhere.
But if you decide to do it, these challenges won't stop you.
The real question isn't if you can pull this off.
The real question is: Where do you decide to climb?
About the Author: Fabian Kruse is a writer, thinker and photographer living a mobile lifestyle between Latin America and Europe. His new e-guide, Productive Anywhere, helps people to become organized and get their stuff done while traveling the world.


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Cleanses: What Are They and Do They Work?
By Molly Hembree, RD, LD, Kroger Customer Connect
In our instant-gratification, fast-results and low-patience society (we're guilty too), quick fixes sound awfully appealing. Between trying to keep up with life and the hassles sometimes involved with it, we may spread ourselves too thin. We know what we should and should not be eating (for the most part), that we need to be exercising and that we must always pay attention to our health. When faced with another time crunch or the allure of a "jump-start" to our health, an easy nutrition solution feels like the answer…welcome, "cleanses." What are they all about? Are they as life changing as the ads and media suggest? Find out here.
Companies and nutrition enthusiasts weigh in on the idea of cleanses by marketing juices and powders, or encouraging fasts. Whole-food-based juices receive high ranks because they are a simple way to change bulky fruits and vegetables into a neat and tidy eight-ounce glass that you can drink while on the go. Often, these juices are "raw," meaning they haven't been exposed to heat above 118˚F, as high temperatures can degrade the bioavailability of some nutrients. Cold-pressed juice is also popular; juice is extracted through a cold press, or masticator, at slow speeds without exposure to oxygen or heat. On the other hand, juices or cleanses that have main ingredients like "raspberry ketones," "slippery elm," "senna" or "bentonite clay" don't have much evidence in research to support their health claims. Another concern about cleanses is the high concentration of natural ingredients like cayenne pepper, peppermint leaf, lemon and maple syrup, which may induce an unnecessary laxative effect or give rise to other issues.
The concept of cleanses stems from the idea that our bodies build up toxins, pollutants and general "gunk" if we don't regularly purify ourselves of this "body burden." A purification regimen sounds legitimate; we're bound to have too much foreign material lying around in our bodies somewhere that hasn't been used properly, and may even be hindering our weight loss efforts. "Exogenous toxins" are disease-inducing substances of external origin such as chemicals and pollutants in the air or water, food additives or drugs. Exogenous toxins can come from our diet, medication, the environment around us or even topical products we put on our skin. "Endogenous toxins" are these same types of toxic substances but are end products of the metabolism that is constantly happening inside our bodies. These toxins are produced at a molecular level from hormones, enzymes, bacteria and other microorganisms, and many complex molecules.
Let's talk detox. We know that there may be some truth to a buildup of toxins in our bodies, but don't our bodily systems know what to do in these situations? The actual definition of detoxification is the biochemical process that changes non-water-soluble toxins and metabolites into water-soluble compounds to be excreted in urine, sweat, bile or stool. These processes greatly rely on good nutrition in the form of natural disease-fighting materials in plants known as phytonutrients, as well as minerals, amino acids and vitamin B.
When it comes to weight loss, reducing calories will decrease your weight. There are approximately 3,500 calories in a pound of body fat, and to eliminate this you must have a deficit of 3,500 calories — whether that be from decreased intake, more physical activity or a combination of both. Many times cleanses will be low-calorie, however, cleanses should not be a substitute for a well-planned, balanced diet on a regular basis. Keep in mind that if a cleanse involves juicing and getting rid of any pulp from the original food, this grossly limits the amount of fiber and several vitamins normally obtained from the whole food. Additionally, if you're having problems with your colon, instead of turning to a "colon cleanse," right away, ensure you're getting the proper testing to rule out other conditions first.
We propose that instead of approaching cleansing and detoxifying as a way to play "catch-up" with or "fix" our natural body processes, let's just focus a well-balanced diet. Start bridging the gap by adding wholesome foods below to your day, all of which are known to help increase detoxification pathways:
- Simple Truth Organic™ Green Jasmine Tea
- Simple Truth™ Electrolyte Water
- Simple Truth Organic™ Vanilla Yogurt
- Simple Truth Organic™ Baby Kale
- Simple Truth Organic™ Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Simple Truth Organic™ Berry Medley or Mango


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We understand that the personal property you store in your storage unit is valuable and important to you. However, our storage facility is not responsible for property stored at our facility. This is the reason our lease requires each tenant to maintain insurance coverage on their stored property.
Some, but not all, homeowners' and renters' insurance policies cover property stored in self-storage facilities. You should contact your insurance agent to confirm whether your insurance policy will cover the property you store at our facility, and also ask your agent about applicable policy deductibles and exclusions. Employees of our storage facility are not qualified or authorized to evaluate the adequacy of insurance provided by your homeowners' or renter's policy.
As a convenience, we make available to our tenants a Self Storage Tenant Insurance Program administered by Xercor Insurance Services LLC. This insurance coverage satisfies your lease obligations, and premiums are collected monthly when you pay the rent for your storage unit.
The Self Storage Tenant Insurance Program is underwritten by Old Republic Insurance Company, one of the most reputable carriers in the marketplace. Note that the operator may receive remuneration for its administrative services, such as assisting in enrolling the tenant in the Program and collecting the monthly premium, and affiliates of some owners or operators of certain facilities enrolled in the Program may own a de minimis (less than 4%) interest in the program administrator, Xercor, and in a reinsurance company that reinsures the risk assumed by the underwriter, Old Republic.
Again, you are not required to purchase insurance through the Xercor Program, but you are required to maintain insurance. Please see below for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Xercor's Self Storage Tenant Insurance Program.
FAQs: Self Storage Tenant Insurance Program
Q: What coverage is available under the Self Storage Tenant Insurance Program?
A: Three levels of coverage limits are offered under the Program: $3,000, $4,000, or $5,000. Monthly premiums are $12, $14, or $16, depending on the policy limit you choose.
Q: What losses does the Self Storage Tenant Insurance Program cover?
A: The Program protects your stored property against damage or loss from over thirty perils, including fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, tornados, hurricanes, and other perils, like burglary and vandalism, all subject to a $100 deductible for each claim. For a complete list of covered causes of loss, see the sample certificate of insurance at one of our facilities. You can also obtain a copy of the insurance certificate by contacting the Program administrator, Xercor Insurance Services LLC, at 1-844-769-2904.
Q: What types of property does the Self Storage Tenant Insurance Program cover?
A: Most types of personal property are covered under the Program. However, there are some exclusions, such as firearms, photographic equipment, currency, contracts, securities, lottery tickets, precious metals, jewelry, watches, fur, food, alcohol, and other specifically identified exclusions. To see a complete list of the property excluded, see the sample certificate at one of our facilities or call the Program administrator, Xercor Insurance Services LLC at 1-844-769-2904.
Q: Does the Program cover losses from flood, mold, rodents, and vermin?
A: Yes, subject to the $100 deductible for each claim, the Program protects against all of these perils, but with the following sub-limits:
- $1,000 for loss or damage from flood
- $500 for mold, mildew, fungus, wet or dry rot damage
- $500 for vermin, rodents, moths, or insect damage
Q: When does my coverage start? When does coverage expire?
A: Coverage begins when you complete and sign the Enrollment Form and pay the first month's premium. Coverage ends when your rental agreement terminates or on the date specified in any notice you may receive for failure to pay your monthly premium.
Q: If I'm insured under the Program, how do I file a claim if I suffer a covered loss?
A: All claims for losses should be directed to the Program administrator, Xercor Insurance Services LLC, by calling 1-844-769-2904. You also may submit a claim through Xercor's website, www.xercor.com.