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We are generally very lucky in NZ (and probably Australia too) with the quality of our sports camerawork - they really know their jobs and make it so much easier to enjoy matches, whatever the sport. As you point out, knowing the grounds well must be a factor.
There will be no Danny Morrison.
Swings & roundabouts, then.
No "maxiums"? How will we cope?
Are they trying to appeal to lowest common denominator with graphics and layout designed for low-end 4:3 tvs?
Russell Brown, in reply to
Are they trying to appeal to lowest common denominator with graphics and layout designed for low-end 4:3 tvs?
It looks that way, doesn't it? At the same time they're bragging about providing 4K coverage.
That just looks appalling. My immediate reaction - other than how inept and garish it is - is that having the batting and bowling figures prominently displayed is a clunky attempt to match the excellent ball-by-ball stats / commentary on cricinfo - and failing miserably.
It is believed the ICC's document on safety for broadcast crew is three pages long; its document concerning the protection of image and ICC branding rights is 60 pages long.
Without trying to judge whether this whole thing is good or not, or comment on the appropriateness of the contents of these documents, "number of pages" seems a very poor metric to compare them. Safety briefings have different goals than legal mumbo-jumbo about intellectual property. Could you imagine trying to reliably digest a safety document that's spread over 60 pages if it only needs 3?
When I saw it yesterday I just thought
"oh this is one of those warm ups where the broadcaster plays with a whole bunch of stupid ideas to see what they look like"
I was half expecting to hear the batsmen and bowlers wired up with mics for their "on-field impressions"But now you're telling me this is what the next month will be like? Honestly I can cope with the advertising, I get that this is a business. But the stupid bobble heads aren't about advertising, that's just something some marketing wonk dreamed up at the end of a four hour "lunch meeting".
And it pretty clearly has been designed for a weird aspect ratio, maybe designed for phones?
I've never wanted adblock on my tv so much. They've managed an odd balance of making the graphics incredibly intrusive, and also very difficult to read. After ten minutes of trying to read that big fat font they've got the score in, on a red and blue background, I had to give up before it triggered a migraine.
What I had been worried about previously was the way the Aussie commentators, all through the tri series, spent half their time flogging stuff that wasn't even vaguely related to cricket. That seems rather charming now.
The commentary was pretty crap as well. Listening to them bang on about having to use a different type of headset was painful. Warne and whatshisface were so preoccupied in their own bullshit they didn't even realise the power play had been taken early. I bet India wish they hadn't though!
Bart Janssen, in reply to
They've managed an odd balance of making the graphics incredibly intrusive, and also very difficult to read.
It took me ages to figure out even where to look for the score, I originally thought it was some weird advertising logo.
I suspect having Cricbuzz open on the iPad is going to be required.
Thanks for the review Russell. I was thinking of tying myself up to a year-long Sky subscription to get live coverage but now I think the pictures will be better on the radio.
Good to see that Andrew Little has picked up some of this story
Sounds/looks incredibly underwhelming. Will we be shot of this meglomaniac and his totty ideas sometime soon? Or is this truly the way of the future (no don't answer that, can't bear to hear)
I've never watched Indian TV but 'bobble heads' (thanks, I wasn't really aware of the term) are really common here in Japan. Perhaps this is par for the course in India and as such the main audience(s) are conditioned to them. They're usually connected to little animated bodies on Japanese TV (and rarely stop moving) so at least we can be thankful for small mercies eh?
I haven't watched a Cricket World Cup for a few years. What's the deal with Danny Morrison?
Dylan Reeve, in reply to
Are they trying to appeal to lowest common denominator with graphics and layout designed for low-end 4:3 tvs?
For better or worse it's still pretty common internationally to protect for 4:3 - basically in many countries analogue broadcast always means 4:3 (unlike NZ where 16:9 analogue was common for a while) - also many set-top boxes are configured for 4:3 center-cut on older TVs (or, invariably even, incorrectly, on just about every hotel TV I've ever seen).
The NZ cricket broadcasting teams are bloody good, and clearly have been sidelined. 'Star' bringing in most of the crew (and gear) leaves NZ freelancers in the lurch. There was a time when NZ (and Nzers) wouldn't have allowed it. I'm wondering if the 'Hobbit Laws' have any bearing on this?
Blair Rogers, in reply to
I also was thinking about signing up for Sky to be able to watch the CWC - but I now think I will skip that idea. After viewing that clip the placement of graphics is extremely distracting to pleasurable viewing. I'll follow on CricInfo and what ever is put on free to air.
No subtly in colour choice at all.
Grant McDougall, in reply to
What's the deal with Danny Morrison?
How many days do you have ?
But seriously, he's usually a commentator on Sky coverage - unfortunately he is also utterly tedious in doing so. Which is a pity, as he was a superb bowler and always came across as an ok bloke in interviews.
I have Sky being hooked up specifically for this tomorrow. What sold me in a weak moment was general super excitement for this tournament and cricket in general plus only a six month contract. I think that is what I signed anyhow. Previous experiences have left me with a bad, empty taste in my mouth. In letting this company into my home I had a sinking feeling - like signing up with a ham fisted leech salesman. I also dread having a bad day in the quarter finals - the let down public will rise up and castigate with impunity. One day cricket is great and our team looks strong all over but bad days can happen. Does not suddenly make this team useless.Test cricket is still a more reliable guide to who is best. Just please lord give us a little luck this one time. I will allow gaudy graphics and stupid histrionics as long as we win.
Russell Brown, in reply to
For better or worse it's still pretty common internationally to protect for 4:3
And there's no way of delivering separate feeds? Like I said, it seems weird when they're bragging about how they're going to do 4K coverage.
I agree the garish graphics require the use of sunglasses, but if we don't have to listen the usual lineup of ultra partisan commentators and poor old Danny, I can live with that.
If the viewers are fortunate, the warm-up games will allow the directors to test and weed out poor options from the broadcast service as well as performing a similar function for the coaches and selectors of the teams in the competition.
It won't fix the disservice being done to the discarded local broadcasting expertise though :-(
hamishm, in reply to
"The Hobbit laws" Rob? Why they only work for the betterment of all mankind and couldn't be linked to something as crass as commercialised sport.
Rob Stowell, in reply to
they only work for the betterment of all mankind
And all for the minimum wage without any footware allowance :(
Obscured by clods…
What on earth is Murdoch thinking of?
There is clearly room for a constantly updating 'news ticker strip' for stock updates and news at the bottom of that screen layout – which could then be bookended by stroboscopically changing ad lugs…
…what an amateur!I also wonder if the advertisers who have their anamorphic ads on the pitch have been compensated for their loss of impact and presence due to their being largely obscured by Star Sports' 'screen info furniture'…
…and why couldn't on-screen players be replaced by CG animations on the fly – imagine the NZ team all replaced by Hobbit-related avatars – fun times….
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Manuel Lettenbichler: "I can't believe it – this feels so good! The pressure was definitely on this morning, I was so nervous before the start. When they changed the track a little bit, I think that occupied my mind a little and I was able to focus. I got a great start and was leading and managed to make a bit of a gap, but then after about an hour I was already starting to get tired and there was still a long way to go. Everyone was riding so well, but I knew it was Mario behind me and he kept the pressure on right to the finish. I'm so happy to get the job done, and it's even better to do it with a win here in Spain, especially in front of this sick crowd. They've given so much support to everyone the whole weekend, it's been amazing."
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Trystan Hart: "That was one frustrating race. In America I can ride at my best but when I come to Europe I'm just not on the same level. I really need to figure that out as I was making mistakes today that I just shouldn't be making. Riding like that made me use up a lot of energy and then it becomes way harder. It's something I really need to work on for the future but overall, it's been a good season and a huge learning experience for me."
Fabio Farioli – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager: "This title is down to the all the hard work Mani has put in this year. After missing the first round due to injury, he came back and still won five of the seven rounds he contested. They included his incredible debut win at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, as well as coming out on top in Canada, where he was pushed all the way by Trystan (Hart). It wasn't an easy year at all, the results were great, but Mani had to deal with several issues that weren't resolved until just before the races here in Spain. But despite the pressure he was under, Mani came through to win this final race and claim the title. It's been a fantastic year for Mani and the whole team are really proud of him and what he's achieved."
Results: Round 8 - 2022 Hixpania Hard Enduro
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 2:39:59.459
2. Mario Roman (ESP), Sherco, 2:44:40.404
3. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), GASGAS, 2:52:01.206
4. Trystan Hart (CAN), KTM, 2:56:15.121
5. Graham Jarvis (GBR), Husqvarna, 2:56:21.395
Other KTM
9. Matthew Green (RSA), KTM, 2:33:40.557 +2 laps
Final Championship Standings (After round 8)
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 127pts
2. Mario Roman (ESP), Sherco, 120pts
3. Graham Jarvis (GBR), Husqvarna, 93pts
4. Teodor Kabakchiev (BUL), KTM, 72pts
5. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), GASGAS, 72pts
6. Michael Walkner (AUT), GASGAS, 66pts
7. Trystan Hart (CAN), KTM, 63pts
8. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 62pts
9. David Cyprian (CZE), KTM, 61pts
10. Wade Young (RSA), Sherco, 56pts


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This is the second installment of TechSupport's answers to questions that people asked him when I implored folks to ask him some questions for his 13th birthday. If you'd like to read the first part of his interview, please click HERE. Most importantly, please be sure to click on the links of all these bloggers. Especially if you don't recognize someone's name. There are a lot of talented people here today!
Hi everyone. I'm back. Let's just jump into it this time.
The Good Greatsby asked:
How would you rate your bar mitzvah? My kids aren't Jewish, but they do like parties and getting gifts. Is the party worth converting?
TS: 99.9/100. The only reason it isn't 100% is because in my mind, nothing is perfect. Like we have to sit in temple for High Holidays and we have a bunch of fasting holidays, which are exhausting. But have you have ever had matzah ball soup? Or real potato latkes made by a Jewish grandma? If not, you've got to try these things. If they are made right, you'll want to convert. Or at least, it would be worth a conversation.
Lisha @ The Lucky Mom asked:
Who's your favorite video game character and why?
TS: My favorite video game character is Steve from Minecraft. I am currently in love with this game.
Hibs asked:
What are you curious about????
TS: I am curious as to why you ended your question with four question marks. Seems like you only needed one.
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EllieAnn asked:
This is one of the hardest riddles I know. And for the record, I was not able to figure it out on my own.
Riddle: Paul is 20 years old in 1980, but only 15 years old in 1985. How is this possible?
TS: Paul was born in 2000 B.C.E. {sarcasm on} I totally figured that one out by myself. I did not have to Google it or anything. {sarcasm off}
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Heather Marsten asked:
What items would you place in a time capsule to represent your life and the times you live in?
TS: A computer, a Smartphone, and a (broken) CD. Also the book Goodnight, iPad! If you haven't read Goodnight iPad!, it is a great book for anyone who loves Goodnight, Moon! And likes parodies.
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Leanne Shirtliffe of Ironic Mom asked:
Besides dancing, what's something goofy that your mom does that drives you a bit insane? What's your favourite book? If you could visit any country in the world for one week (for free), where would you go and why?
TS: It drives me crazy when my mom won't get off of the computer because she says she is "working" when she is really just blogging. I mean, I need to play my video games! I don't have a favorite book but one that I just read and really liked was the Gone Series. If I could visit any country I would go somewhere in Africa because I've never been to that continent before, and it seems like a cool place to go.
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pegoleg asked:
How do you envision the next 13 years will differ from the first 13?
TS: I think that in the next 13 years not much will be different except that technology will continue to develop faster and people will use it differently. We may even get A.I. (Artificial Intelligence). Who knows?!
[Mom jumps in] Tech, I believe Pegoleg is asking on a more personal level. How do you think your life will be different in the next 13 years. You know like… where do you think you'll be between now and the time you are 26?
TS: Ohhhh! I will continue leaning in school and hopefully learn more about math and science. Hopefully, I'll go to college somewhere. Don't know where. Not worried about it yet. But I imagine it's in the plan. Maybe land a job in sciencey-computery stuff. I imagine I'll have a few roommates and live like the guys on Big Bang Theory. I'll be the coolest one. Whichever one you think that one is.
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lexiesnana asked:
If I want to impress my 13-year old nephew and also look really cool in the adult world what should I focus on in music and video games? Also what is your favorite Olympic sport and why.
TS: If you want to impress your nephew, you need to understand Minecraft and the importance of collecting diamonds and red stone while avoiding creepers. Some adults like Minecraft, too. But most adults will think you are a dork. To impress those adults, I'd recommend getting some kind of Apple product and learn how to do little fixes like when your iPad freezes. Adults are very appreciative when you can help them with any kind of technical support. They will think you are a wizard or something.
My favorite Olympic sport is fencing because I fence!
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skippingstones asked:
Is the alternate drive on your computer (D drive on my crashed computer) something that can be taken out and put into a different computer? Or does it have to be accessed and copied?
TS: I'm a Mac.
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August McLaughlin asked:
If you could dedicate a song to your mom and one to your dad, what would you choose and who would sing it? And what song best depicts your childhood?
TS: The song that best depicts my life is "Bangarang."
[NOTE from RASJ: Listen at your own risk. And turn the volume on your speakers down.]
I wouldn't dedicate a song to my parents.
I would just buy my mom a steak and my dad some golf clubs.
I know what they like. Trust me on this.
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Galit Breen from These Little Waves asked:
How do you feel about your mama's blog?
TS: I think it's cool, but she spends wayyyyy (that's 5 bold y's) too much time on it.
Stay tuned for the last installment of Tech's scintillating answers to your questions.
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Location: Glass Hall tube, between the wall toward assembly hall and press room (Kinderbetreuung) in the corridor. Map: [1]
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- Bring the weird stuff. Bring your favourite stuff. Don't be boring ;)
- You do not need to bring whisky to attend and you should not bring shitty whisky just to bring something.
- Don't forget to bring a drinking device of your choice and some water! SERIOUSLY.
This event is not for you if...
- you spread a bad mood or are in any way not excellent to anyone, present or not.
- you are reluctant to share whisky you brought with someone who came without whisky.
- you are not of legal drinking age.
- you behave badly when consuming alcohol.
Suggestions or talks about whisky are welcome! (contact blackspear)
What happend last time... ...and the time before ...and the time before ...and the time before ...and the time before ...and the first time
Tell people you're coming! Also, if you want to help with something or be creative, feel free and add it after your name :)
- blackspear (coordination)
- Keroth
- mnzl
- larsh404
- doc_coffee
- DocSnyder
- luc
- braindump
- Hawkril
- MrTux
- Fonan
- Cookiekobold
- Hans
- MatJoe
- Rapscallion
- buckets
- User:Binh
Help wanted (please add your name). This event will only take place if we have at least three helpers for cleaning up the room afterwards. Please volunteer :)
- Cleanup help 1: cookiekobold
- Cleanup help 2: Hans
- Cleanup help 3: doc_coffee
- Cleanup help 4: DocSnyder
- virtual chimney fire on projector (Trailer-> [2])
- room preparation
- category table signs
- reserve drinking devices
- reserve water
- huge trash bag
- At least two tables!
What to drink
What would you like to bring? Please add identifier (project, person or fancy group name you just made up) and include this information: Whisky name, categories (could be BEGINNER, SMOKEY, PEATY, EXPERIMENTAL, ADVANCED, SMOOTH). Bonus points for links to whisky description.
- lenni+2 - Fettercairn Fior
- Keroth - Royal Lochnagar (BEGINNER, SMOOTH)
- blackspear - Nikka Coffey Grain (EXPERIMENTAL)
- mnzl - Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish
- larsh404 - Bowmore 15 Years
- cookiekobold & Hans: Lagavulin 16 Jahre + Talisker Port Ruighe
- psh0r: Blair Athol Distillery Only Edition
- luc: Talisker Dark Storm
- braindump: Talisker Skye
- Fonan: Bulleit Bourbon
- MatJoe: Glengoyne 10
- DocSnyder: Singleton, Slyrs (Bavarian Single Malt)
- Rapscallion: Fränkischer Whisky (smoky)
- buckets+1: Hibiki Harmony (smooth)
- kyor: Connemara Turf Mor (quite smoky)
- Binh: Taketsuru (Japanese Single Malt)
- Tau: The Deveron 12 Years (Scotch WHISKY Single Malt)
- Malf: IPA Experiment (Glenfiddich Singel Malt)
- nachtmaar/lampep/sterz: Cardhu 12


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There will be a new option in gcc 4.9 named "-fstack-protector-strong
", which offers an improved version of "-fstack-protector
" without going all the way to "-fstack-protector-all
". The stack protector feature itself adds a known canary to the stack during function preamble, and checks it when the function returns. If it changed, there was a stack overflow, and the program aborts. This is fine, but figuring out when to include it is the reason behind the various options.
Since traditionally stack overflows happen with string-based manipulations, the default (-fstack-protector
), only includes the canary code when a function defines an 8 (--param=ssp-buffer-size=N
, N=8 by default) or more byte local character array. This means just a few functions get the checking, but they're probably the most likely to need it, so it's an okay balance. Various distributions ended up lowering their default --param=ssp-buffer-size
option down to 4, since there were still cases of functions that should have been protected but the conservative gcc upstream default of 8 wasn't covering them.
However, even with the increased function coverage, there are rare cases when a stack overflow happens on other kinds of stack variables. To handle this more paranoid concern, -fstack-protector-all
was defined to add the canary to all functions. This results in substantial use of stack space for saving the canary on deep stack users, and measurable (though surprisingly still relatively low) performance hit due to all the saving/checking. For a long time, Chrome OS used this, since we're paranoid. :)
In the interest of gaining back some of the lost performance and not hitting our Chrome OS build images with such a giant stack-protector hammer, Han Shen from the Chrome OS compiler team created the new option -fstack-protector-strong
, which enables the canary in many more conditions:
- local variable's address used as part of the right hand side of an assignment or function argument
- local variable is an array (or union containing an array), regardless of array type or length
- uses register local variables
This meant we were covering all the more paranoid conditions that might lead to a stack overflow. Chrome OS has been using this option instead of -fstack-protector-all
for about 10 months now.
As a quick demonstration of the options, you can see this example program under various conditions. It tries to show off an example of shoving serialized data into a non-character variable, like might happen in some network address manipulations or streaming data parsing. Since I'm using memcpy
here for clarity, the builds will need to turn off FORTIFY_SOURCE, which would also notice the overflow.
#include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <string.h> struct no_chars { unsigned int len; unsigned int data; }; int main(int argc, char * argv[]) { struct no_chars info = { }; if (argc < 3) { fprintf(stderr, "Usage: %s LENGTH DATA...\n", argv[0]); return 1; } info.len = atoi(argv[1]); memcpy(&info.data, argv[2], info.len); return 0; }
Built with everything disabled, this faults trying to return to an invalid VMA:
$ gcc -Wall -O2 -U_FORTIFY_SOURCE -fno-stack-protector /tmp/boom.c -o /tmp/boom $ /tmp/boom 64 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Segmentation fault (core dumped)
Built with FORTIFY_SOURCE enabled, we see the expected catch of the overflow in memcpy
$ gcc -Wall -O2 -D_FORTIFY_SOURCE=2 -fno-stack-protector /tmp/boom.c -o /tmp/boom $ /tmp/boom 64 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *** buffer overflow detected ***: /tmp/boom terminated ...
So, we'll leave FORTIFY_SOURCE disabled for our comparisons. With pre-4.9 gcc, we can see that -fstack-protector
does not get triggered to protect this function:
$ gcc -Wall -O2 -U_FORTIFY_SOURCE -fstack-protector /tmp/boom.c -o /tmp/boom $ /tmp/boom 64 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Segmentation fault (core dumped)
However, using -fstack-protector-all
does trigger the protection, as expected:
$ gcc -Wall -O2 -U_FORTIFY_SOURCE -fstack-protector-all /tmp/boom.c -o /tmp/boom $ /tmp/boom 64 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *** stack smashing detected ***: /tmp/boom terminated Aborted (core dumped)
And finally, using the gcc snapshot of 4.9, here is -fstack-protector-strong
doing its job:
$ /usr/lib/gcc-snapshot/bin/gcc -Wall -O2 -U_FORTIFY_SOURCE -fstack-protector-strong /tmp/boom.c -o /tmp/boom $ /tmp/boom 64 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *** stack smashing detected ***: /tmp/boom terminated Aborted (core dumped)
For Linux 3.14, I've added support for -fstack-protector-strong
via the new CONFIG_CC_STACKPROTECTOR_STRONG
option. The old CONFIG_CC_STACKPROTECTOR
will be available as CONFIG_CC_STACKPROTECTOR_REGULAR
. When comparing the results on builds via size
and objdump -d
analysis, here's what I found with gcc 4.9:
A normal x86_64 "defconfig" build, without stack protector had a kernel text size of 11430641 bytes with 36110 function bodies. Adding CONFIG_CC_STACKPROTECTOR_REGULAR
increased the kernel text size to 11468490 (a +0.33% change), with 1015 of 36110 functions stack-protected (2.81%). Using CONFIG_CC_STACKPROTECTOR_STRONG
increased the kernel text size to 11692790 (+2.24%), with 7401 of 36110 functions stack-protected (20.5%). And 20% is a far-cry from 100% if support for -fstack-protector-all
was added back to the kernel.
The next bit of work will be figuring out the best way to detect the version of gcc in use when doing Debian package builds, and using -fstack-protector-strong
instead of -fstack-protector
. For Ubuntu, it's much simpler because it'll just be the compiler default.
© 2014 – 2017, Kees Cook. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License.


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Urine stone risk profile
This test checks your urine for chemicals that might cause your body to form kidney stones. The test also looks for blood in your urine, which can be a symptom of kidney stones.
Kidney stones are hard masses of minerals and salts that can form in your kidneys. They can be as small as a grain of sand or more than an inch in diameter. These stones or crystals usually pass through your body when you urinate. But sometimes they can get stuck in your urinary tract and cause pain.
You may need this test if your healthcare provider suspects that you have kidney stones. Symptoms of kidney stones include:
Pain in your lower belly, side, or lower back (flank)
Nausea and vomiting
Sudden, strong urge to urinate
Pain when urinating
Blood in your urine
You may also have this test if you had a kidney stone or you are being treated for kidney stones. If you have had a kidney stone or any treatments for a kidney stone, you should wait 1 to 2 months, or until you have completely recovered, before having this test.
You will need to repeat the test at least twice so your healthcare provider can compare the results.
Your healthcare provider may also order imaging tests. These include an ultrasound, CT scan and, a special type of X-ray (pyelogram) that uses a dye to look for kidney stones.
Your provider is also likely to order blood tests, to look for calcium, phosphate, uric acid, oxalate, and citrate. These are some of the chemicals that are most likely to cause your body to form kidney stones.
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, and other things. Your test results may be different depending on the lab used. They may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.
The results will show whether your urine has high or low levels of the chemicals that are most likely to cause stones to form. These chemicals are calcium, phosphate, uric acid, oxalate, and citrate.
If your levels are not normal, it may mean that you have a kidney stone or stones.
Abnormal levels may also mean that you have another kidney disorder, such as a urinary tract infection.
This test is done with a 24-hour urine sample. For this sample, you must collect all of your urine for 24 hours. Empty your bladder completely first in the morning without collecting it. Note the time. Then collect your urine every time you go to the bathroom over the next 24 hours.
This test does not pose any known risks.
Having this test too soon after treatment for a previous kidney stone can affect your results. You should wait several months after treatment before having this test.
You don't need to prepare for this test. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking. This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illegal drugs you may use.


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About Gael
BITE: My Journal
Brooklyn Diner
Wolf in High Heels
My Life Eating
A Year of Eating
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October 1, 2005 |
Travel Feature
Eating On Their Feet
Venetians stand. Americans sit. Americans scramble for a seat on the bus, hog a table for hours at
, hop onto the stool to explore a hot restaurant's bar menu. But we — me and my guy are walking, sipping, and snacking now in the footsteps of Venetians. Perhaps their willingness to stand has nothing to do with living in a walking city. It's faster to walk in the city built on water. Venetians stand up in the
– the shallow skiffs that cross the Grand Canal at strategic points. When it pours or grows icy, they may jump on and off the
(the floating bus), where they often huddle on deck or stand inside, leaving the seats on the prow for the tourists exercising their cameras. When the
shift into late night mode, waits loom long and everyone walks. Does that somehow illuminate stand-up eating?
In winter, the grande dames of the bourgeoisie emerge muffled in fat, tiered furs. Crossing paths with a friend, they punctuate the morning shopping at the food stalls of the Rialto, socializing pelt to pelt. And as they rush home to supervise lunch, joining the streams of pedestrians vying with tourists, shopkeepers, and workmen for the narrow passages between piazzas, they may stop for a stand-up glass of wine, more gossip, and
(bar snacks). A crisp fried sardine or a cod croquette, or a sliver of proscuitto and shaved artichoke
or a gooey tuna and mayonnaise sandwich on soft white bread. Eaten standing.
It's our fourth winter in Venice, and we find ourselves taking the long way through the maze of alleys and small
to avoid the
press of foot traffic detouring for a wake-up espresso. At
Caffe del Doge
, on a side alley near the Rialto, we find a vertical cluster of affluent Venetians en route to the office or shop and a duo of smartly dressed cops, the day's first wave of Doge habitués. Here you can order the blend you prefer, with or without cream, in a cup coated with dark melted chocolate (that's a Giacometta). Pastries come savory or sweet and in minature – tiny croissants, pain au chocolate, small puffs stuffed with apple, and cookies sold by the piece. Doge, a brand with global aspirations, only recently expanded from selling coffee and coffee products (coffee flavored cookies and chocolate bars) and added
snacks and tables. Midmorning, mothers arrive with strollers. At the counter, a gondolier flirts with a pretty young
. Two short fur-wrapped dowagers stand tall, spooning whipped cream from demitasses of hot chocolate. It would never occur to us as voyeurs not to sit. I sip a tall glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
Calle dei Cinque San Polo 609. (011) 39.041.522.7787.
fans know that deep fried fish and battered meat fritters are best fresh from the hot oil, so they hit their neighborhood
(wine bar) before noon. Construction workers, tradesmen, fishmongers, and old men who have nothing to do but drink and smoke and talk sports or politics overflow, glass in hand, onto the streets outside many little wine bars that stud the maze around the Rialto. Just before noon and again at five or six, it's time for an
(a glass of wine). It can be plonk in a tiny glass or a longer pour from a labeled bottle, or possibly a beer – and in cases of serious need, a grappa or two.
The landmark
Do Mori
should be seen for its historic interior, even though it charges ridiculous prices for lackluster tidbits. I tossed a rubbery square of omelet into the garbage. Better by far are the
(crustless white bread sandwiches cut on the diagonal with all sorts of fillings: every possible cured meat, tuna, shrimp, and beaten cod (the classic
). Ask for a
(literally, postage stamp), half of a half, so you can taste more. The tourist flow doesn't seem to discourage die-hard locals who know they own the place and don't mind us subsidizing their discounts.
Calle dei Do Mori San Polo 429, (011) 39.04.171.6170.
I Rusteghi
, a favorite of ours in the warren behind Camp Bortolomio, has moved around the corner into a small, secluded
, adding outside tables. Regulars troop in for small crusty panini stuffed with different fillings. Today I count 21. A rushed youth sips Fanta with his lardo and rosemary panini. We claim a table to savor jazz on the sound system and half a dozen rolls: Sicilian tuna salad, chopped sausage and eggplant, porchetta (ask for senape if you want mustard), speck with pickle, salsiccia piccante (spicy sausage).
Corte del Tentor San Marco 5513. (011) 39.041.523.2205.
Regulars from the neighborhood hang out at
Cantinone Gia Schiavi in Dorsoduro
, a minute away from the Accademia bridge. There the walls are paved with bottles for sale and the vitrine displays platters of snacks and a vast range of delicious crostini at 1 euro each. Sitting is not an option. Our friends travel form the opposite end of Venice to join us on Friday, ex-pat night, for a red from Friuli, richly mayo'd tuna under leek strings and exceptional
on slices of crusty baguette. Visitors from New York, leaning on the bar, happily put away 30
one day at lunch. I arrived late to eat everything they recommended, creamy tuna with slivered onions, pistachio on pistachio cream, tuna mash sandwiched between red and yellow bell peppers, radicchio with Taleggio cheese, and sliced figs with Parmesan. Mamma Sandra and a trio of sons count the toothpicks to calculate the toll.
Ponte San Trovaso Dorsduro 922. (011) 39.041.523.0034.
Early one evening the two of us joined Michela Scibilia on a
crawl. Scibalia, a tall vibrant brunette with a thick veil of dark hair, was updating her
Guide to the Eateries of Venice
(due in Italian and English this fall). We met under the porticos of the 16th century Fabbriche Vecchie near the San Giacometto church at
, a stylish newish wine bar with winemaker Brandino Brandolini as a partner (guaranteeing an emphasis on wine), fabulous Brazilian music tapes, and sushi snacks. Proof, Scibalia noted, of a new adventurousness among Venetians, though I noticed that giggling young Japanese women on tall stools outnumbered the locals.
Campo San Giacometto San Polo 130. (011) 39.041.724.1035.
"No, no," I cried, but too late. A server had painted my sushi rolls with teriyaki sauce. When Scibalia explained, the offending plate was snatched away, and a slightly too cold second batch appeared with slivers of pickled ginger. The sweetness of fresh raw shrimp made up for the unremarkable tuna.
It was a bitterly cold night, and all of us were layered against the chill. That did not discourage the youngish crowd standing in front of
, our next stop – a bar in what added up to an armoire with two stools and a small park bench. Lawyers from the courts come by day, youngish Venetians on their way home or out to dinner in the early evening. They sip wine or
, the Venetian aperitif of white wine with
– bitter select, or Aperol – and soda. I like mine bitter. A slice of warm strudel – leek or artichoke and radicchio – was easily shared, better than mealy tuna croquettes.
Campo Cesare Battisti gia' Bella Vienna San Polo 213. No phone.
Scibilia had mapped out our favorite
bars and
in Cannaregio on another evening. Three old men and dogs stood at the bar of Da Luca e Fred, where we had a glass of ordinary red and a delicious slice of eggplant rolled around ham and cheese from Scibilia's cicchetti selection – warmed up, but not sufficiently. Sitting at a table doubled the price, but I wanted to sample the
– boiled veal cartilage with onion, parsley oil, and vinegar. Not bad at all if you have a weakness for cartilage. Dark bread
and kindly service won us over at Do Colonne, just past the Palazzo Ducale, where we discovered that a little bit of the very greasy but luscious
– a soft sausage like
Alas, we made a special detour for a dark bread sandwich encore a week later. There were no
of any color, and the service was infinitely less kindly. (Still, it doesn't hurt to check inside if you're passing by.)
The most varied and reliable stand-up eating was piled into and balanced atop the glass showcase at
Ca d'Oro
, mostly known as
Alla Vedova
. We started with fried meatballs served on a napkin—soft and delicious, and had seconds when a hot batch came out. Then a small plate of stewed
(baby octopus), tender as can be. How do Venetians do this, I wondered, trying to juggle a saucer of glazed onions and a teeny glass of cheap but drinkable wine – red or white, poured from ceramic pitchers. Four of us claimed a counter corner for a dish of mussels with tomato, crumbed and baked, and fabulous grilled cuttlefish. We voted to stay for pasta at a table when the waiter forecast a 20 minute wait but then a crowd shuffled in, people with reservations, and we were exiled into the night.
Ramo Ca'dOro Cannaregio 3912. (011) 39.041.528.5324.
Scibilia warned us: Only tourists sit for dinner at
– a standout stand-up for good wine and first-rate
. I sipped a fine Chianti in a real wineglass and lost control when I tatsed the sensational chicken liver mousse – a giveaway in a bowl on the counter that I couldn't stop eating. Then hot out of the overn came
as advertised, the best in Venice, crunchy-thin, with a fine tomato sauce wearing an anchovy like a necktie.
Campo SS Filippo e Giacomo Castello 4357. (011) 39.041.522.4292.
Except for New York City, where overscheduled workaholics and laborers line up for gyros, hot dogs, pulled pork, and a few boutique snacks from curbside carts, I don't see stand-up eating as a trend. Not for couch plants or commuters. But it's a lark to play the game in Venice.


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Zimbabwe turns to drought-resistant crops
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:10 GMT
Source: Alertnet // Madalitso Mwando
By Madalitso Mwando
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AlertNet) – As planting season approaches amid concerns about successive poor harvests, research into drought-resistant seeds is gaining momentum in an indication that the Zimbabwean government is waking up to the reality of climate change.
Earlier this month, the country's Meteorological Services Department announced that another drought is likely during what should be the rainy season.
Zimbabwean farmers have suffered a succession of poor harvests with yields far below what the country needs, forcing the agriculture ministry repeatedly to revise its projections for harvests.
Farmers and their unions blame the cyclical uncertainties of their sector not only on a lack of up-to-date farming technology, but also on their inability to obtain seed varieties that can survive the low rainfall caused by climatic shifts.
Despite erratic rainfall, farmers have continued to follow traditional planting seasons. This has increased their frustration as crops wilt from lack of rain.
But this could soon change, thanks to progress by government scientists researching faster-maturing and drought-tolerant seed varieties, holding out the hope of much-needed relief for thousands of farmers across the country.
The Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC), in partnership with the University of Zimbabwe and Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI) has developed a drought-resistant variety of maize seed called Sirdamaize 113.
Farmers have had to wait between 150 and 180 days before harvesting their traditional maize crop, but the centre says the new seed takes only 136 days to mature.
Thomas Ndlovu, a smallholder farmer in Nyamandlovu, some 60 km (38 miles) from Bulawayo, said the new seed was welcome news, as he has lost his crop because of successive poor rains.
"This is what we have always asked for," Ndlovu said. "My only hope is that this seed variety is affordable to us. We have for some time now been buying seed maize outside the country because the locally produced type is expensive."
SIRDC says research into drought-resistant maize began more than a decade ago and has cost around $200,000. The centre's current research forms part of a policy on food and nutrition security adopted by government early this year.
Already, more maize hybrids are being tested across the country as farmers prepare for the planting season.
This fresh commitment to scientific research could just a significant help in a country where smallholder farmers, who produce up to 70 percent of the country's food, continue to face severe challenges from lack of farming inputs, absence of irrigation schemes and poor weather-forecasting techniques.
The research comes against the backdrop of announcements by the agriculture ministry that farmers will not meet the country's grain needs again this year. Zimbabwe's Vulnerability Assessment Committee Survey for 2012 estimates that close to 2 million people currently need food assistance.
Dexter Savadye, director of BRI, describes Sirdamaize 113 as a response to threats to the country's food security.
"Zimbabwe has been experiencing a cycle of droughts and this has spurred the need for research in new maize varieties," Savadye said.
Gugulethu Ndlovu of the Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union welcomed the possibility of improved crop yields.
"We have always said that the country needs fresh approaches to respond to low rainfall and food insecurity," he said
"If the country does not invest in research and development, we are likely to complain about the same things each planting season," added Ndlovu (who is not related to farmer Thomas Ndlovu).
"What must be done now is to make this (new maize seed variety) available to the most remote parts of the country, not (only to) benefit famers who already can afford expensive irrigation schemes."
SIRDC is also carrying out research into mushroom farming as Zimbabwe ups its efforts to restore its position as one of southern Africa's major food producers.
According to SIRDC, the mushroom project aims to develop high-quality oyster mushroom spawn for sale to growers, as well as spawn from indigenous edible mushrooms.
Meanwhile, the agriculture ministry's Cotton Research Institute (CRI) is testing a new cotton seed which it says is expected to boost farmers' yields.
Cotton, Zimbabwe's second largest cash crop after tobacco, has also taken a knock in the past few years due to low rainfall, hurting farmers who abandoned maize production for it as cotton became the favoured cash crop.
Madalitso Mwando is a journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.


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When homebuyers are looking at homes for sale, they're often checking things like the number of bedrooms or even the school district where the home is located. But some homebuyers (and their agents) are looking at less obvious things, too, such as the number of days a home has been on the market, known as "days on market". Right now we're in a seller's market and homes have been selling faster than usual. That's why some buyers may be hesitant to look at a home that's been on the market for longer than others. Let's take a look at why the number of days your home has been on the market can ultimately affect your sale.
"Days on market" defined
Let's start by being clear about what "days on market" actually means. The days on market is the number of days that a home has been listed for sale before its status changes to pending. The more recently a home has been listed, the lower its days on market will be.
How long is too long?
Homes that just hit the market tend to get the most attention from buyers. But at what point does a home go from being considered "just listed" to being on the market for too long? According to a recent report from Realtor.com, the national average for days on market in May 2022 was 31 days. That's six days faster than May 2021 and nine days faster than May 2020. In a nutshell, any home that has been listed for more than a month is going to raise suspicions in buyers and their agents. Of course, this also depends on your market and the price of your home. Luxury homes often sit on the market for a year or more until the right wealthy buyer comes along.
What to do if your days on market is high
If you're selling your home and it's been sitting on the market for longer than other homes in your area, then you're no doubt wondering what to do. Is all lost at this point? Fortunately, it does not spell doom – as long as you adjust your strategy. In some cases, your agent may temporarily withdraw your listing from the market. They will then relist it, which resets your days on market and helps to get your listing in front of new buyers.
Other strategies for a languishing home
While relisting your home can work in some instances, your languishing home may need a different strategy to appeal to potential buyers. One thing to try is making improvements to your home. This could include cosmetic changes such as new paint, updated fixtures, or refurbished landscaping. Make sure to take new photos that reflect the changes you've made. You may also consider lowering your home's listing price. In many cases, your home hasn't sold because the asking price was too high. Real estate markets can change from week to week, and adjusting the price may be all it takes to entice potential buyers.
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