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Hearing about golf these past couple of years has turned into some sort of dual universe. On the one hand there is the real world, like: "Smith and Jones Tied for Lead in Cat Food Open."
But then, in more detail, the larger shadow story reads: "Tiger's Putter Falters, Trails By 12 Strokes."
Golf has become like fantasy football or Rotisserie Baseball. Only, imagine if everybody has the same guy — Tiger Woods — on his team. No other golfers seem to exist, except possibly The Ghost of Jack Nicklaus.
This is what I call "The Dreaded Mike Tyson Syndrome," which is what happened to boxing when Tyson couldn't win anymore but yet continued to dominate news of boxing.
Before Tiger, The Dreaded Mike Tyson Syndrome was most visible in IndyCar racing, when nobody cared about who was winning the races — only about where Danica Patrick was back in the pack.
By contrast, now, men's tennis is the ideal. All you hear about are the actual winners — Djokovic, Nadal and Federer — who not only win but are all distinct personalities. Perfect.
Golf first experienced The Dreaded Mike Tyson Syndrome years ago, when fans kept rooting for Arnold Palmer even though he couldn't win a major championship anymore. But while Arnie's Army kept up hope, Palmer had a genuine superstar replacement in Jack Nicklaus — so the loser couldn't continue to absolutely dominate the golf news the way Tiger does today, when no single younger challenger has assumed his stardom.
Of course, the other thing about Tiger vis-a-vis the beloved Palmer is that many fans don't care for Mr. Woods. So the sport's attention is not only diverted to an also-ran but also to someone who is unloved.
Now, as the Masters begins Thursday, Tiger is playing better than he has since the spectacular eruption of his personal life. With his tournament win two weeks ago, he has certainly rebounded to a point where I think we can upgrade him to be the male Maria Sharapova, who continues to get inordinate publicity without ever quite getting another Grand Slam victory.
In this context, it's worth noting that while Palmer took his last major at the age of 34, he won a very impressive 17 more PGA tournaments over the next nine years, teasing his fans and success, but never took another of the four big ones.
Yes, maybe Tiger can actually get back on top of the actual golf universe again. He's 36 now, and Nicklaus won four majors after he reached that age.
As long as Tiger doesn't win, though, but remains the focus of his sport, golf suffers. An individual sport thrives when its meal ticket is triumph and celebrity joined as one.
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Why are some people ill more often than others? Why are some accident-prone? And is there a reason others live their lives on an emotional seesaw, doing well one day and badly the next?
There is an explanation, and it has nothing to do with the gods, fate or the position of the stars. In fact, the actual reason behind these phenomena—and their resolution—has been explained in Scientology.
L. Ron Hubbard was able to see through the complexities of human behavior and discover the underlying factors which explain the phenomenon of suppression in people—for it is suppression by others that causes these seemingly haphazard events. In the excerpts from his writings in this course, you will find out how to recognize people who wish you ill and those who should be your friends. You'll discover why some people do poorly in life and how you can help them regain their well-being. You'll learn about the mechanics behind this destructive yet commonplace situation and ways to counteract it. It is data that could actually change your life tangibly and instantly, just as it has changed the lives of others.
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Ease of Study
This course is laid out in a step-by-step manner, with a sequence of reading assignments and questions to check your understanding.
Before you begin, you create your own personal logon on the Scientology website. Once logged in, the online program will guide you through each step of the course to full completion, with all course materials provided from within the Scientology website.
Length of Course
8 to 10 hours. You may, however, do the course at your own pace. In other words, it is not timed. The course is our service to you, free of charge.
Booklet: Cause of Suppression
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Your course materials are also integrated within the online course. In other words, once logged on, you may read the materials from within the online course program as you do each step. We do, however, recommend that you download for free or purchase the booklet, to review and refer to when you are not logged into the course program.
Through the length of your course, you will receive supervision from your personal online course supervisor, who will help to ensure you understand and achieve the maximum benefit from the course materials. The end result is that you are fully able to apply the data contained therein. If you have any further questions, contact us here.
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Upon completion of The Cause of Suppression Course, you will
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The services of our online courses are always available to you. If at any time you need assistance with your course assignments, do not hesitate to contact your online course supervisor, whom you can reach using the 'Need help?' button in your online course program.
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"On this course, I got very important data about how to make decisions about who I work with, who should be my friends and most importantly how to handle those who are trying to suppress others.
"I realized how such a disastrous situation in someone's life could be bettered so much with this knowledge. After I did a handling from the booklet on my sister, I witnessed her life changing overnight. It is amazing! My gratitude to my course supervisor and to L. Ron Hubbard."
"When I first started this course, I knew absolutely nothing about suppression, its causes, or its sources. I was quite surprised that it all made perfect sense to me almost immediately!
"I studied The Cause of Suppression booklet carefully. When I was finished, I was able to identify the causes of suppression in my life with ease. I noticed the benefits within days, even hours! I no longer felt weighed down or held back. I felt better physically and mentally, and felt that I had learned something that would be of great use to me for the rest of my life.
"But it didn't stop there. This course not only helped me to help myself, but also helped me to help others. In order to complete the practical assignments, I had to study other people in my environment, to identify different types of personalities and acts of suppression.
"However, rather than let it continue, I could now help them to put a stop to it or move away from it, or move on. This was particularly true in the case of a friend of mine who was being suppressed for years. She always felt unwell or uneasy. She often suffered bouts of depression and suffered from colds and the flu regularly. Upon learning that she was being suppressed, she began to understand and felt better almost immediately. And she got even better as time went by! She could hardly believe it, it was incredible!
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It was a record-setting voyage, but not one that Royal Caribbean's public relations team is likely to be bragging about: The cruise line's MS Explorer of the Seas now has the distinction of more sick passengers (630) and crew (54) than any cruise ship since the CDC starting keep stats 20 years ago.
The scenes aboard ship were of a fantasy cruise gone awry. Passengers who were supposed to be spending their days lounging on deck instead suffered bouts of vomiting and were confined to their cabins. On Sunday, a team from the Centers for Disease Control boarded the vessel to investigate during a U.S. Virgin Islands port call. The 10-day voyage that departed New Jersey last week was forced to return from the Caribbean two days early.
Kim Waite of London told The Associated Press that she thought she was the only person who'd taken ill, only to be wheeled into the ship's infirmary packed with sick passengers.
"I started crying, I couldn't believe it," Waite said. "I was in shock."
Royal Caribbean says the ship will be sanitized and no one will be allowed aboard for a period of more than 24 hours as an extra precaution. It is scheduled to sail again on Friday for a nine-day trip to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
As the AP reports, health inspectors suspect a norovirus (it's actually a whole family of unpleasant bugs) as the cause of the outbreak. But confirmation awaits lab results. It's the same virus that was blamed for sickening 679 people on a Carnival Lines ship in 2006.
Noroviruses have been the culprit on the vast majority of the cruise-ship outbreaks monitored by the Centers for Disease Control under its Vessel Sanitation Program. They are highly contagious gastrointestinal illnesses that cause inflammation of the stomach and large intestines. There are a number of unpleasant symptoms.
WebMD says noroviruses "have become notorious for sending hundreds of cruise ship passengers at a time running for their respective bathrooms and for steering entire ships back to port early." It adds:
"Back on dry land, noroviruses also have a big impact on people's health. The CDC estimates that noroviruses are responsible for more than half of all food-borne disease outbreaks each year. And noroviruses are the most common cause of diarrhea in adults and the second most common cause in children."
"Once an infected person gets onboard a ship, the virus can be spread quickly, mainly through hand contact with ship railings, bathroom doors, and especially buffet food, said [Michael] Zimring, [the director of the Center for Wilderness and Travel Medicine at Mercy Center in Baltimore, Md.]
"The industrial-size servings of food on a cruise ship with hundreds of passengers can be particularly worrisome, since once the virus enters the food it can spread rapidly. Food can also get more easily contaminated with the virus if it sits out for several hours, as is often the case with buffet-style meals."
The CDC says there have been 56 gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships in the past five years. That might sound like a lot, but in fact, Nat Geo says, it's not any more than in the 1990s or 2000s.
As we've reported before, this is hardly the first problem aboard a cruise ship in recent memory — the industry has had a streak of high-profile problems in the past few years.
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Windows Phone 7 is shaping up to be more memorable for the features that it lacks rather than what new functionality that it brings to the table. The latest feature to be dropped from Windows Phone 7's spec sheet is tethering.
Some sites were reporting earlier in the week that the mobile operating system would support tethering due to comments made by Brandon Watson, Director of Windows Phone 7. However, a Microsoft spokesman contacted Boy Genius Report today to state that Watson was mistaken and that "Windows Phone 7 does not support tethering."
Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, which recently went RTM, also lacks copy/paste and third-party multitasking. Both were features that Apple was long criticized for when the original iPhone launched in 2007. It wasn't until 2009 that the iPhone received copy/paste functionality, while full multitasking and tethering (in the U.S.) didn't show up until this year.
Microsoft's first iteration of Windows Phone 7 appears to be seriously lacking when it comes to basic smartphone functionality, but Microsoft still has time to add features at a later time. Microsoft has stated in the past that it wanted to make sure that the initial release of Windows Phone 7 was near perfect, and that things like copy/paste and multitasking could wait until a later date (possibly v7.5).
However, Microsoft has stiff competition in the smartphone market given dominate players like RIM, Apple and Google. Apple's iPhone has taken a nice chunk out of smartphone sales globally, and Google's Android operating system is dominating the sales charts in the United States -- Microsoft can't afford to be conservative this time around.
Despite Windows Phone 7's shortcomings and the presence of stiff competition, Microsoft has still boldly predicted that its latest mobile OS will crush the competition. The boys from Redmond held a mock funeral for the iPhone and BlackBerry earlier this month complete with caskets.
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Why should I order with Santa Fe Ranch?
Santa Fe Ranch is committed to giving you the very best value for your money - through competitive prices, products, & exceptional service. Today, consumers have no shortage of options where to buy furniture online. Unfortunately, many online furniture stores come and go, and it is therefore essential to deal with a reputable company that has experience selling furniture online and has the resources to safely deliver throughout the United States. Santa Fe Ranch is credited with pioneering the concept of selling furniture on the internet since 1999, in store for over 25 years, and today is one of the largest western online furniture stores.
How safe is shopping on SantaFeRanch.com?
It is vitally important to Santa Fe Ranch that you can give us your personal and payment details over the internet in complete confidence. That's why we have invested in the most advanced site security available through Norton and Sucuri. It provides all the protection and assurance you need to make any transactions or give personal information privately and securely.
How do I place an order?
Once you have selected your furniture, add the items to your shopping basket. Each item is individually priced. You will be invited to choose our standard delivery, white glove delivery, or you may opt to collect your order from your local store or distribution center (aka collection point or warehouse). Then simply follow the prompts on screen for your billing and delivery details, finally select your payment method and, when you are ready, submit your order. If you have any special instructions or important information, about access to your property for example, please tell us in the 'Delivery Instructions' box. If you miss any details, an error page will ask you to check and complete them before you move on. Once you complete your order, a screen will appear confirming the information you have given us. At this stage you will have the chance to make any changes to your selected furniture, delivery address and payment details. When you're sure the order is correct, click the 'submit' button. You'll automatically receive a 'Thank you' page. Please print it out for your records. An automatic acknowledgement email will be sent to you with brief details of what happens next. You will also your Santa Fe Ranch order number and delivery details, including any contact numbers you may need.
Do you charge sales tax?
There are currently no taxes charged, except for Florida residents. We do not collect sales tax for states outside of FL; however, you may be responsible for reporting your purchase and paying sales tax directly to your state.
Will I receive an order confirmation?
Your official Santa Fe Ranch order confirmation will be sent to you in your email as part of a customer welcome message. If purchased it will also include your 5 year structural guarantee and, if appropriate, your guardsman leaflet.
Can I make changes to my order?
If you want to make any changes to your order, e-mail usor telephone us for free on 800-651-2747 for further assistance. We will do our best to help. Early alterations within a few days aren't usually a problem. However, once the goods are in production with the manufacturer we are bound to accept them, so we may have to charge you a cancellation fee to cover our costs. Please note that when merchandise is ordered at different times we cannot guarantee colour matching due to variations between batches. Changing an order may cause a delay with your delivery time and may alter the price you have been quoted.
How do I measure properly?
It is important to check that your furniture will go into your room before placing your order. To avoid disappointment, please refer to our Online Measuring Guidefor assistance.
Can you tell me the availability of a specific item?
Before you select a product to buy online an indication of the current lead time for delivery will have been given on the product page. Please be aware that this information changes daily. Santa Fe Ranch cannot be held responsible for delays beyond our control. We will inform you as soon as we become aware of any changes in the time original given when you placed your order. For more information, contact us by e-mailor call free on 800-651-2747 for further assistance.
Where is my order?
If you wish to check the delivery of your order, please e-mail usor call us for free on 800-651-2747 for further assistance.
Do you price match?
Santa Fe Ranch believes in offering the very best value. In the unlikely event that you find the exact same item for sale elsewhere at a lower price (including offers) before your furniture is delivered, we will gladly match that price and refund the difference.
What if my order is late?
You should have been given an estimated delivery time. If it changes, we will let you know as soon as possible. While Santa Fe Ranch cannot be held liable for any delays which are beyond our control, we will make every effort to keep you informed. If you have any delivery problems, please e-mail usor call us for free on 800-651-2747 for further assistance.
Where do you deliver?
Online we currently offer our delivery services including the upgraded White Glove Delivery Service to customers in the Continental U.S. If, however, you live somewhere which is outside of the Continental U.S, we cannot guarantee that we will always deliver within the time quoted. For customers who live in Hawaii or Alaska, or outside the U.S. additional delivery charges will apply and will not be included in our Free Shipping special. Please contact the online office on 800-651-2747 for more details. You may complete your order via the website in the normal way. At the end of the process, however, you can choose to submit your details for a quotation by choosing the pay by phone option, and we will call you back within 24 hours; or you may phone us direct on 800-651-2747 for further assistance. We can also process your order over the phone.
Will you assemble my furniture?
For most items delivered from the Santa Fe Ranch they come fully assembled. However there are a few exceptions. Some of the items where customer self-assembly and/or installation is required include:
This list is not all encompassing, and will vary from time to time as our ranges and products change. To help you we try to indicate in the product text where self-assessment is required. If you wish to engage an independent fitting service we may be able to assist you. Any suggestions we make, however, are not for companies directly linked to Santa Fe Ranch. You may wish to employ a tradesman of your own choice. In all cases additional local charges will apply. Most of the assembly is very light and assistance can be offered by calling one of our staff.
What happens on the day of delivery?
You will be contacted in advance by a member of our Premier Delivery Service team, who will advise the schedule day your furniture should arrive. Please make sure all access points are clear of obstacles. You should also ensure there is someone in your property to receive and sign for the furniture. Click here for our Online Measuring Guides.
What happens if I am out when you deliver?
As all deliveries need to be signed for, we will be unable to leave your furniture and it will be returned to the distribution centre. Someone will contact you to arrange a further delivery date. There will be an additional extra delivery charge.
Can I nominate a day or time for delivery?
For many of our shipments we do have the ability to keep items in storage with the shipping provider. We would appreciate you letting us know of any foreseen delays while placing your order so we can verify this. When you order your furniture, we will give you an estimated delivery date. When your goods have been received at our local distribution centre, our Premier Delivery Service team will contact you to confirm the scheduled delivery date and time.
Can you take my old furniture away?
Unfortunately we cannot at this time. In our years of business what we have found is there are many families who would love your second hand furniture items in your local area. We recommend the Salvation Army as well as Faith Farm. If you do not have these companies in your area we would be happy to help you find another charitable organization local to you to help. If you have any further questions on this subject you are welcome to contact us at any time. E-mail us or telephone us for free on 800-651-2747 for further assistance.
Can Santa Fe Ranch store my furniture?
This all depends on what items you are ordering and what length of time they would need to be stored. Many times we can coordinate your order so that we can meet your desired dates without any issues. This is on a case by case basis so please let one of our knowledgeable staff help you by calling 800-651-2747.
What if my furniture does not fit?
When ordering furniture it is important to check that it will fit into your house and your room. Please check all doors, stairways and the space it has to go into carefully. Click here for our Online Measuring Guide. If the worst happens and it really won't fit in, we will do our utmost to help you come up with an alternative. E-mail usor phone us for free on 800-651-2747 for further assistance.
Can I order on Santa Fe Ranch Online and collect from a store?
Yes, the selected distribution centre (aka collection point or warehouse) will contact you on receipt of your order and advise collection times. Details and contact numbers for the relevant distribution centre will be sent to you in an e-mail acknowledgement of your order. Please note we do not stock every single item on the website so the delivery times quoted on the site may be similar to pick up options.
Do you deliver overseas?
We have a list of approved countries we will deliver to at this time. Payment must be made via certified check or bank check and payment must clear before order is released. You may nominate to use your own shipping company and if necessary palletizing company. Any applicable taxes or tariffs in your home country will be your full responsibility. Many warranties and extended warranty options do not extend to goods which are taken out of the US.
How do I pay for my Goods?
When ordering online, after choosing your furniture you will be asked to select your preferred method of payment from card payments. Once you have made your choice, simply follow the instructions on screen until the process is complete. We accept all major credit and debit cards including MasterCard, Visa, Mastercard American Express. We also accept Paypal and check payments online via Intuit. Upon our receipt of your payment, and the successful processing of your order, we will send you by email an order confirmation. This also serves as a receipt.
Can I just pay a deposit?
If any item in your shopping basket has a lead time of 4 weeks or more and you have chosen to pay by debit or credit card, you may opt initially to pay a deposit of 50% of your order value, with the final balance to be settled prior to delivery. (For certain ranges which are delivered direct to you from our suppliers, final payment may be required up to 14 days before delivery, so as not to delay shipment.) If you have any problems making your final payment, please contact us directly at the Online office for free on 800-651-2747 and we will do our best to assist you.
How do I pay my balance?
Generally payment is made within 1 week before we deliver. However on a selection of furniture, which are delivered direct to you from our suppliers, the balance may be required up to 14 days before delivery, so as not to delay shipment. Having chosen to pay a deposit, in the first instance we will assume that you will be happy for us to automatically request, via our Secure Payment Provider (SSP), the balance outstanding against your order without prior need to notify you of this transaction. If this should not be the case please let us know anytime by email or phone and we will be happy to either email or contact you by telephone to confirm when the final payment is to be debited from the card originally used for the deposit. If you have any problems making your final payment, please contact us directly at the Online office for free on 800-651-2747 and we will do our best to assist you.
Will I get a receipt for the final payment?
Whichever way you chose to give us authority to take final payment from your card, paypal, or check we will then submit a request via our Secure Payment Provider (SPP) for the amount outstanding. Following the successful completion of this transaction, a receipt will be sent to your billing address by email. Final payment unless we are noted otherwise will be made using your initial payment method. Please remember, delivery cannot be made unless cleared funds have been received by us. We will always aim, where possible, to deliver all items ordered together. If you have any problems making your final payment, please contact us directly at the Online office for free on 800-651-2747 and we will do our best to assist you.
What if I wish to cancel my order before delivery?
If, after having placed your stock order, you have a change of heart for whatever reason, you may cancel your order as long as it has not shipped out. All you need to do is call us or by e-mailing us. Once we acknowledge receipt of your cancellation, you will receive a full refund using the same method as your original payment. A cancellation notice, together with your receipt, will be posted to your nominated address.
Custom Items or Special Orders
If the items ordered are custom or special order, we will have commissioned a supplier to make them specifically for you. The only way these can be cancelled is if the supplier has not started on your order. In special circumstances a supplier will issue us a cancellation fee which would could be paid by the customer to cancel the order.
What is the difference between stock and custom/special orders?
Stock items are items that are in stock either in store or with our supplier. Custom/special orders items are made to order or ordered in for you specifically. Delivery times are clearly stated on all product pages near the 'Add to Cart' button.
What if I don't like it after it's been delivered?
If your order has been conducted only through our website, you have 30 calendar days from receipt of your furniture in which to advise us in writing that you do not want to keep the goods. Notification can be sent via email or by phoning in for the necessary forms. After we have acknowledged your request, we ask that you do the following to assist with uplift of the goods:
Once the goods are back at our local warehouse and have been inspected, we will confirm the refund amount due by e-mail and make the repayment within 30 days. A final cancellation notice together with your receipt will be posted to your nominated address.Please note for card refunds it can take up to 7 working days from the date that we process the repayment for your account provider to re-credit you with the amount due.
Custom/Special Order Items
We regret we are unable to accept the return of these goods as they have been specially made at your request.
What do I do if my furniture arrives damaged?
Naturally we try our best to deliver all our furniture in good condition. At Santa Fe Ranch we have spent many hours talking to our suppliers about packing and shipping our products so they arrive safely. We are constantly looking for ways to improve these standards. Our stores also pride themselves on having the best delivery teams in the business.
It is disappointing for you and us when occasionally things go wrong. When your order has been unwrapped in your home and there are signs of transit damage, please follow these guidelines:
What if I discover a fault with my furniture after delivery?
Faults that develop after 30 days of Delivery: In the unlikely event that one of our items is to develop a fault, please call our Product After Care Team: 800-651-2747 or via our On-line store to discuss the options. Your options may vary depending on the individual circumstances including the length of time that you have had the item and the nature of the fault.
What do I do if I have a complaint with an online order?
Our continued success depends entirely on our customers' satisfaction with our service, and on the quality and reliability of the products we sell.Whatever assistance you need, please do not hesitate to e-mail us or call for free on 800-651-2747. Address Details: Santa Fe Ranch 12399 NE 224th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
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Cube Root of 387
In this article we will look at the cube root of the number 387 and show you how to calculate it and determine if it is a perfect cube or not.
What is a cube root?
The cube root of 387 is another number that when multiplied by itself twice, would be exactly equal to 387.
We would normally express this problem in mathematical form by using the cube root symbol with the number alongside it:
You might notice that this symbol is very similar to the square root symbol. The only difference is the number, called the index, above the symbol, which lets us know this a cube root calculation.
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symbol itself is called the radical symbol, the number above it is called the index, and the actual number, 387, is called the radicand.
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When we use ∛387
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We calculated the cubic root of 387 for this article using a scientific calculator. If you have one yourself, you can confirm the results by typing the following into the calculator:
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- Press the
You should now be able to confirm that the cube root of 387 is:
Is 387 a perfect cube number?
Whenever the cube root of a given number is a whole number without any fractional or decimal part, we call this a perfect cube.
These are important for a lot of different math functions and can be used in simpler settings like carpenty and room design all the way through to more advanced calculations in physics and astronomy.
For the number 387 we have already calculated the answer of 7.2873616311218
using a scientific calculator and since this is not a whole number, we also know that 387 is not a perfect cube number.
We have a list of perfect cubes article which covers the first 500 perfect cube numbers for you.
Is the cube root of 387 a rational or irrational number?
This is a commonly asked question and the answer to whether the cube root of 387 is rational or irrational is always the same as if it is a perfect cube.
Remember that a rational number can be written as a fraction, while irrational numbers can't.
So, if a number is a perfect cube, then it's a rational number, but if it is not a perfect cube then it is an irrational number.
We just confirmed that 387 is not a rational number then, because we know it is not a perfect cube number.
Rounding the cube root of 387
There might be occasions when you need to round the result of a cube root calculation down to a specific number of decimal places. Below, we show an example of a few of these to specific decimal places that show up in exam questions:
10th: ∛387 = 7.3
100th: ∛387 = 7.29
1000th: ∛387 = 7.287
Simplifying the cube root of 387
Sometimes, the radicand can be simplified and made smaller. If that is possible, we call it the cube root of 387 in its simplest form.
The cube root of 387 cannot be simplified down any further in this example, so there are no further calculations to be made.
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Take a look at the random calculations in the sidebar on the right hand side of this page and click through to some of the cube root calculations.
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Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Golden Raisins
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Ina Garten was the inspiration for this recipe. I came across the sprout preparation in her book "Barefoot in Paris" and have talked about making them for the past five years. Yesterday, with some urging from my husband, I made them part of out Thanksgiving meal, and, to my great surprise, they were the vegetable hit of the day. This is a straightforward recipe. I opted to cook the spouts in two stages. I assembled and browned them in the morning and braised them just before serving. It worked well; the sprouts retained their glorious color and added a vibrant green to our table. I had no pancetta in the house so I used bacon and it worked wonderfully well. I really liked this recipe. I hope you'll try it.
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Golden Raisins...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite, courtesy of Ina Garten
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces bacon or pancetta, cut in 1/4-inch dice
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
1 (14.5-oz.) can reduced sodium chicken broth
1) Heat olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet. Add bacon and saute until fat is rendered and bacon is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper toweling to drain.
2) Add Brussels sprouts, salt, and pepper to skillet and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add raisins and chicken stock. Lower heat and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Return bacon to pan and heat through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Yield: 8 servings.
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36 comments :
- Angie's Recipes said...
I never prepared brussels sprouts at home. Plenty of them in the supermarkets here but I don't know how to cook them...yours look fabulous! One perfect side dish!
- November 27, 2009 at 12:49 AM
- Abatevintage said...
Oh the bacon sounds yummy with this. The picture looks good enough to eat.
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- Federica Simoni said...
un bel piatto ricco e gustoso! ciao!
- November 27, 2009 at 1:08 AM
- Coleens Recipes said...
This looks delicious!!! What a perfect holiday side dish. I think I am going to try this for Christmas, thank you for sharing.
- November 27, 2009 at 3:40 AM
- Schnitzel and the Trout said...
I'd love this. Brussel sprouts..the unused vegetable.
- November 27, 2009 at 5:18 AM
- Hootin Anni said...
I can imagine they WERE the hit for the day. They're very good and tasty, just being steamed....I can taste your recipe right now. Mmmmm, the sweet tenderness of the small ones, I love.
Delicious looking Mary. I do hope your Thanksgiving was blessed with love and peace. - November 27, 2009 at 6:14 AM
- Beverly said...
Good morning, Mary.
You've got me with this one. I love brussels sprouts, and these look and sound delicious. I usually put pancetta and toasted pecans in mine with a bit of balsamic vinegar. The raisins must be a wonderful addition, and I will definitely try them next time. - November 27, 2009 at 7:31 AM
- Lea Ann said...
I've made brussel sprouts once and wasn't thrilled. This looks great and will give them another try.
- November 27, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- The Blonde Duck said...
I don't think I've ever had brussel sprouts, but I'd happily eat these.
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm sure the feast was amazing! - November 27, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- pigpigscorner said...
I like the addition of raisins, gives it an extra sweetness to the counter the bitterness of sprouts!
- November 27, 2009 at 8:29 AM
- D said...
Good morning Mary, and we hope you had as wonderful a Thanksgiving as we.
The sprouts sound simple and delicious and we clearly will try them. They'll not be from our vegetable garden however; curious for us was that once they reached a large pea size they never matured beyond that. - November 27, 2009 at 8:45 AM
- George Gaston said...
Mary, Brussels Sprouts have been my favorite vegetable since I was a child. I think it was because my dear grandfather referred to them as "educated cabbage". I love the addition of bacon & the sweetness of the golden raisins.
Sounds like you had a terrific Thanksgiving, also. - November 27, 2009 at 9:03 AM
- NKP said...
I have used bacon with the sprouts but not the raisins/cranberries. What a great idea. Gotta love Ina! I want to be her when I grow up. :)
- November 27, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- noble pig said...
Love the idea of golen raisins in there as a little sweetness.
- November 27, 2009 at 10:55 AM
- Barbara said...
Super combination! We love brussel sprouts- but never thought to use bacon and raisins with them. Can't wait to try this.
- November 27, 2009 at 11:16 AM
- Unknown said...
I love so much brussel sprouts, I have to try your recipe, with raisins, hum !!!
- November 27, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
Ahhh Mary, you have had an incredible number of recipes that I have loved recently. I have tried two of yours in the last week, served one for my Thanksgiving dinner, and have many more saved that I want to make...
But at the end of the day, no matter how much bacon you add... these will still be Brussels sprouts
Looking forward to tomorrows post - November 27, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- Karen said...
Oh, I love sprouts! I'm going to put some dried cranberries with them next time I cook them!
- November 27, 2009 at 11:41 AM
- Lyndas recipe box said...
I will make these, Mary, just as soon as I am alone for a meal. My family would loudly complain if I cooked these in their presence!
- November 27, 2009 at 1:15 PM
- Lori E said...
I could have sworn I commented on these already.
I love Brussel sprouts. Steamed, roasted, sauteed. Bring 'em on. Now add some bacon and what could be better, except the raisins. Yummy. - November 27, 2009 at 3:40 PM
- food with style said...
sounds wonderful! hope you had a terrific holiday
- November 27, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- Laura said...
I've made that before and it is very good. I wish MIL had used THAT recipe instead of the odd one she found for her sprouts....
Anyway, we love brussel sprouts any old way and eat them often. - November 27, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- Claudia said...
Adore these. And we still can get them fresh at farmer's market. Love the addition of the salty pancetta with the sweet raisins. A must-do.
- November 27, 2009 at 5:15 PM
- annies home said...
my mother loves brussel sprouts I will share this recipe with her
- November 27, 2009 at 5:20 PM
- bj said...
ummm...this sounds delicious. I love brussel sprouts any way they are served.
Have a wonderful evening.. - November 27, 2009 at 5:37 PM
- My Slice of Heaven said...
These look delicious! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Anita
- November 27, 2009 at 7:45 PM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
This is such a great recipe--Ina knows how to make everything good. Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.
- November 27, 2009 at 9:34 PM
- dtbrents said...
I love Brussels Sprouts but have never braised them. I will have to try this. Thanks, Doylene
- November 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM
- Mimi said...
Great combinaton, sweet, salty and a bit bitter.
Mimi - November 27, 2009 at 11:15 PM
- Lori said...
I love brussel sprouts. My brussel sprouts with balsamic reduction on my site have the most hits out of all my pages. Go figure.
- November 27, 2009 at 11:29 PM
- Sarah said...
Mary, thank you for sharing this recipe. Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite foods. This looks delicious! ~ Sarah
- November 28, 2009 at 12:30 AM
- Unknown said...
I love this, but I use dried cranberries instead of the raisins. Hubby is just not a raisin fan. I wanted to make this for Thanksgiving as well but daughter was a little leary. (She grew up eating brussel sprouts, so .....???) Anyway, I love roasted sprouts and am glad to know there are other fans as well. Hope your Thanksgiving was delightful.
- November 28, 2009 at 8:18 AM
- Katy ~ said...
Gosh this looks so good! I'm going to have to try this.
- November 29, 2009 at 7:10 AM
- Unknown said...
Mary, I just found your blog and I love it! So much food! You write really well.
Come by and visit! I have several holiday posts'.
www.bcpmylife.com - November 29, 2009 at 1:06 PM
- My Little Space said...
I love brussels sprouts and these look amazingly juicy delicious. I believe the raisins work well with the sprouts too!
- November 30, 2009 at 3:56 AM
- Chef E said...
I am discovering a great adoration for sweet and savory ingredients sharing the pan and plate...oh I feel a food poem coming on here!
Thank you for visiting my site, glad I came over here too... - November 30, 2009 at 9:21 PM


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You might have grown up calling it something else, but penis (say: PEE-niss) is the official word for this part of a boy's body. The scrotum (say: SKRO-tum) is the sac that hangs below and holds two small organs called testicles (say: TESS-tih-kulz).
The bones of your ribcage protect your heart and lungs. Muscles protect other internal organs, like your liver and kidneys. But unless you count your underwear, there's no protection for a boy's penis or scrotum. This area also has a lot of nerve endings — which make it extra-sensitive — so if a soccer ball accidentally whams into a boy in that spot, it really hurts.
Unfortunately, there are lots of ways for a boy to hurt his penis or scrotum. It can happen while he's riding his bike or playing sports. It can happen if someone bumps or kicks a boy there. Some sports require boys to wear special underwear with a shield, called an athletic cup, to protect the penis and scrotum, but most of the time boys don't wear this kind of protection.
The good news is that these injuries are not usually serious, though a boy will usually feel pain and could even feel nauseated for a while. The testicles are loosely attached to the body and are made of a spongy material, so they're able to absorb most collisions without permanent damage. Minor injuries don't usually cause long-term problems. But it's a good idea to tell a parent if you get this kind of injury, just in case.
If it's a minor injury, the pain should slowly go away in less than an hour. Meanwhile, your mom or dad could give you an ice pack to apply and some pain relievers to take. You also could lie down and take it easy for a while.
Sometimes, the injury might be more serious. Make sure you tell a parent so you can see a doctor if:
- the pain is really bad
- the pain doesn't go away in an hour
- the scrotum is bruised, swollen (puffy), or punctured (has a hole in it)
- you keep feeling like you are going to throw up or you keep vomiting
- you get a fever
These are signs of a more serious injury, so seeing a doctor is a must.
Other Trouble Down There
It's also possible a boy might have pain in his scrotum or testicles, even if he didn't get injured or bumped. In that case, it could be an infection or other problem, so it's important that the boy tell his mom or dad.
Another kind of problem — a urinary tract infection (UTI) — can cause burning when a boy pees. Rashes and other infections can make a boy feel itchy or cause pain in the private zone. The bottom line is that a parent needs to know so the boy can get medical care.
What if a Boy Is Too Embarrassed?
Lots of boys don't like the idea of telling anyone about a problem with their penis, testicles, or scrotum. The good news is that a boy doesn't have to tell everyone — like his whole class! He just needs to tell his mom, dad, or another adult who can get him to the doctor, if needed.
It might be a little embarrassing, but if the problem isn't treated, it could get much worse and be really uncomfortable. We know one boy who found a tick on his scrotum. Good thing he told his mom and she could remove it. That was one rude tick!


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President Obama will on Monday name former Sen. Chuck Hagel to be his next defense secretary, an administration official confirmed to NPR.
The former Republican senator from Nebraska is a Vietnam veteran. He would succeed Leon Panetta, who is retiring.
Our original post follows:
Republican senators say former Sen. Chuck Hagel can expect a tough nominating process if President Obama names him to be the next defense secretary.
"I'm going to take a look at all the things that Chuck has said over the years and review that," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday on ABC's This Week.
As NPR's Tom Bowman reported last week, Hagel would be the first former enlisted soldier to run the Pentagon. He would succeed Leon Panetta.
According to The Washington Post and other news organizations, Obama will nominate Hagel on Monday. The former Republican senator's past comments on Iran, Israel and gays have come under scrutiny.
Here's more from The Associated Press:
"Hagel has criticized discussion of a military strike by either the U.S. or Israel against Iran. He also has backed efforts to bring Iran to the table for talks on future peace in Afghanistan. Some lawmakers have been troubled by his comments and actions on Israel, including his reference to the 'Jewish lobby' in the United States."
McConnell said any defense nominee must have "a full understanding of our close relationship with our Israeli allies, the Iranian threat, and the importance of having a robust military."
The comments were echoed by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
"This is an in-your-face nomination by the president to all of us who are supportive of Israel," Graham said on CNN's State of the Union. "I don't know what his management experience is regarding the Pentagon — little, if any, so I think it's an incredibly controversial choice."
But speaking on the same program, Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, called Hagel "a serious candidate if the president chooses to name him."
Obama himself has defended Hagel from the criticism on NBC's Meet the Press last week, calling him "a patriot."
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Ubuntu Intrepid Installation Guide
Installation Guide for Ubuntu Intrepid (v 8.10)
The alternatives
ATI has had a poor track-record when it comes to Linux support. There are too many stories about black screens, hours of configuring X, installing drivers, angrily (and ineffectively) editing configuration files, and sitting dumbfounded in front of the computer.
AMD has traditionally been a bit more Linux-friendly, so after AMD bought ATI, a slight hope has arisen that in the future there might be better drivers for ATI-cards on Linux.
However, creating better drivers takes some time, so while the people at AMD are doing their thing, people with ATI cards basically have these options:
- Use the open source drivers. These are stable and nice, but currently they have poor 3D-performance, if any. If that's not a problem, they are the Right Choice™.
- Use the restricted-driver management system that comes with Ubuntu to install the drivers (envy/jockey/"restricted" packages).
- Install the proprietary drivers as made available by AMD.
- Install the drivers manually. This should be your last resort, and may not even work.
The open source drivers
By default, one of the open source drivers are used. If this works for you, you don't need to change anything.
These come with the X.org X server:
- vesa
- ati
- radeon
- radeonhd
The "ati" driver will automatically choose the best driver for your video card. There is no need to change it from "ati" or even create an xorg.conf file in most cases. The xorg.conf file is being deprecated.
Installing the restricted drivers "the Ubuntu way"
Restricted Drivers Manager
For most users it won't be necessary to go into installation and configuration details of the driver. Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid) provides a notification saying that there are restricted drivers available. You just have to go there (Restricted Drivers Manager) and enable the "ATI accelerated graphics driver". Ubuntu will then install and configure the driver for you.
Post-Installation Tweaks
To enable hardware accelerated video on pre-R500 cards, edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf to include the following lines without [...]
Section "Device" [...] Driver "fglrx" Option "VideoOverlay" "on" Option "OpenGLOverlay" "off" [...] EndSection
Note that when Visual Effects (Compiz) are active, flickering and artifacts may occur in OpenGL applications and hardware accelerated video windows (particularly with R300 chipset). To prevent this, disable Visual Effects.
Installing the proprietary drivers "the ATI way"
Download the Cataylst 15.12 AMD driver file and run the installer. People that have not had luck with the first two choices have had success with this.
Note: A number of cards, some of which were marketed quite recently, are currently in ATI's legacy pipeline. Download the final version of the drivers (9.3) for these cards here [1].
Installing the restricted drivers manually
I recommend using copy and paste. However, you can Ctrl + C in your browser but you cannot Ctrl + V in the terminal. When you have copied something simply use Shift + Insert to paste into the terminal or go to the terminals menu, select edit and click paste. This method will ensure there are no typing mistakes and will greatly speed up the install process.
If you are using the x86_64 architecture (64 bit), be sure to install "ia32-libs" before proceeding!
Make sure universe and multiverse are enabled in your repository sources.
Before you start
Install the necessary programs
Terminal Command |
sudo apt-get install build-essential cdbs fakeroot dh-make debhelper debconf libstdc++5 dkms |
1. Download the latest Catalyst package.
Download page: Catalyst 15.12 (This package contains both the 32-bit and 64-bit driver.)
Open a terminal window and switch to the directory you downloaded the installer to. (Example: $ cd Desktop)
Make sure your directory path does not contain spaces
2. Create .deb packages.
Terminal Command |
sh radeon-crimson-15.12-15.302-151217a-297685e.zip --buildpkg Ubuntu/intrepid |
3. Install .debs.
For 32-bit systems
Terminal Command |
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.602-0ubuntu1_i386.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.602-0ubuntu1_i386.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.602-0ubuntu1_i386.deb |
(This may fail due to a missing dpmk. If so install this first)
or for 64-bit systems
Terminal Command |
sudo dpkg -i xorg-driver-fglrx_8.602-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.602-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.602-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb |
Using tab completion can make this command easier.
Additional 64-bit instructions
If you have a 64 bit install, the above dpkg command may complain that "Errors were encountered while processing: fglrx-amdcccle". This is because of a dependency of the amdccle package on 32 bit libraries. If you receive this error, issue the following command after the above dpkg command, which will force the installation of all of the 32 bit dependencies, and then the amdcccle package:
Terminal Command |
sudo apt-get install -f |
Catalyst 15.12 on 64-bit systems requires the --force-overwrite command in the above dpkg command:
Terminal Command |
sudo dpkg -i --force-overwrite xorg-driver-fglrx_8.602-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb fglrx-kernel-source_8.602-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb fglrx-amdcccle_8.602-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb |
Using tab completion can make this command easier.
Finishing the Install: Configuration
If you've used fglrx previously, you will not need to do this.
Now you'll have to edit your xorg.conf
For Ubuntu:
Terminal Command |
sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf |
For Kubuntu:
Terminal Command |
sudo kate /etc/X11/xorg.conf |
and add the following line to the Device section (if it does not already exist). Include the following lines without [...]:
Section "Device" [...] Driver "fglrx" [...] EndSection
Save and exit, then run
Terminal Command |
sudo aticonfig --initial -f |
in a terminal. If it doesn't give an error you should be good.
Some people find that changes to xorg.conf don't get used by the driver. To force the ati driver to adopt changes made to xorg.conf, type the following command:
Terminal Command |
sudo aticonfig --input=/etc/X11/xorg.conf --tls=1 |
Finally, reboot the computer and type
Terminal Command |
fglrxinfo |
into the terminal. If the vendor string contains ATI, you have installed the driver successfully. Release 9.4 looks like:
display: :0.0 screen: 0 OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc. OpenGL renderer string: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series (This line may be different depending on what graphics card you are using.) OpenGL version string: 2.1.8591
Please note: Depending on the particular ATI card that you own, you may or may not automatically have all of the relevant driver features enabled. R500 and R600 cards (X1xxx, HD series, and newer) in particular will need TexturedVideo enabled in Xorg.conf (rather than the traditional VideoOverlay) in order to support Xv accelerated video playback.
HOW TO UPDATE DRIVER: To update your driver to a new version (say 9.3 to 9.4) first disable the current driver through Ubuntu's Hardware Manager, then go to synaptic and search for "xorg-driver-fglrx" without the quotes and mark it for "Complete removal" and hit "Apply" then restart. Now simply repeat steps #1, 2, 3 and finally run these commends in a terminal:
Terminal Command |
sudo aticonfig --initial -f |
Terminal Command |
sudo aticonfig --input=/etc/X11/xorg.conf --tls=1 |
then reboot.
It is very important that you COMPLETELY remove the old driver which includes the config files because when upgrading without uninstalling the old driver I noticed even though the new driver installed and worked there were some annoying problems that I experienced but after I completely uninstalled the driver then reinstalled it, it worked perfectly.
- Add tweaks as needed: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=849422
- Restart X, if it doesn't work, you can use the "vesa", "radeon" or "radeonhd" driver in the mean time, until you make it work.
- If you downgraded X to make fglrx work: enter synaptic, make sure all packages with "xorg" and "x11" are locked so that you can update and upgrade without worries.
Done! Now run amdcccle, glxgears, nexuiz, warsow etc :)
Mesa drivers
If fglrxinfo reports that Indirect rendering by Mesa is in place, even though you have installed ATI driver, you might want to remove Mesa:
- Remove the package xserver-xgl.
sudo apt-get remove xserver-xgl
- Explanation: If you installed this previously in order to make compiz work, it will not allow direct rendering on your display. You can check out if this is what it causing the problem by running
DISPLAY=:0 glxinfo | grep render
- If it returns an ATI renderer, it means that xgl is being displayed indirectly on the display 1. (Taken from [2])
- Warning: This might make your compiz stop working as it is configured to use XGL. A solution might be to run the Envy script in order to configure compiz. Or, if Compiz stopped working due to "Composite" problem, check that the following is set in the /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Section "Extensions" Option "Composite" "Enable" EndSection
- Check for AGP and DRI errors in /var/log/Xorg.0.log like these are:
- (EE) fglrx(0): [agp] unable to acquire AGP, error -1023
- (EE) fglrx(0): cannot init AGP
- (EE) fglrx(0): atiddxDriScreenInit failed, GPS not been initialized.
- (WW) fglrx(0): * DRI initialization failed! *
- If you have Intel 8285P and E7205 chipsets and AGP not detected then you have to remove the i82875p_edac module and restart a some others:
rmmod i82875p_edac rmmod fglrx rmmod intel-agp rmmod agpgart modprobe agpgart modprobe intel-agp modprobe fglrx
- Blacklist the modules e7xxx_edac so it doesn't start up again when booting - add the following line at the beginning of /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist:
blacklist i82875p_edac
- This has been known to fix issues with -Mesa -AGP -DRI -Google earth and -suspend to RAM (s2ram).
- Explanation: http://openwetware.org/wiki/Computing/Linux/Ubuntu
- Check you are running the correct kernel.
- Explanation: If you're upgrading from Gutsy to Hardy in some instances the Grub bootloader does not get updated and the new kernel is not loaded.
- Run in a terminal:
uname -r
- If the output starts with 2.6.22 or below you are not using the current kernel and the Ati drivers will not load properly.
If this doesn't help, try Ubuntu Gutsy Installation Guide#Verifying, or other links: [3], [4], [5].
Hang at logout
If you experience hangs when logging out (of X) it is probably due to the /etc/ati/authatieventsd.sh script looking for X authorisation files in the wrong place when it starts up. You can kill the hanging authatieventsd.sh processes from a console tty to allow the shutdown of the X server. This can be fixed permanently with:
sudo mkdir -p /var/lib/xdm/authdir sudo ln -s /var/run/xauth /var/lib/xdm/authdir/authfiles
If that doesn't work then you can disable atieventsd with this command:
sudo /usr/sbin/update-rc.d -f atieventsd remove
Before the above commands verify that /etc/ati/authatieventsd.sh exists after build and install, if not just do :
(assuming that the installer is in your home directory)
sh ati-driver-installer-8-12-x86.x86_64.run --extract driver
sudo cp ~/driver/packages/Ubuntu/dists/intrepid/replacements/authatieventsd.sh /etc/ati/authatieventsd.sh
(intrepid is to be replaced by the name used at the building stage (hardy,8.10,8.04,etc...)
sudo chmod +x /etc/ati/authatieventsd.sh
just reboot login and ctrl+alt+backspace to try
Suspend hibernation works with the latest driver.
For ATI X1400, to get the laptop to wake up from suspend, I had to change the following in /etc/default/acpi-support:
SAVE_VBE_STATE=false POST_VIDEO=false ENABLE_LAPTOP_MODE=false
Comment: This is a little surprising, since the comments at the beginning of /etc/default/acpi-support seem to make it quite clear that those settings are ignored unless you add "acpi-support" to SUSPEND_METHODS. --Bewst 23:22, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
For Radeon 3200, to wake up from suspend, I had to add the following lines to /etc/X11/xorg.conf: (This settings is not good option, if you are using compiz-fusion or any other transparency-based thingie. Not working for HD 3850)
Section "Extensions" Option "Composite" "Disable" EndSection Section "ServerFlags" Option "AIGLX" "off" EndSection
A second Radeon 3200 suspend/wake issue seems to be related to the mouse/keyboard itself. Adding a reset to the kernel line of your grub configuration seems to solve this. In other words, update /boot/grub/menu.lst and add an i8042.reset:
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.27-11-generic root=UUID=73293ec3-5ee4-418c-914 4-1457914fb284 ro quiet splash i8042.reset
Can't remove fglrx with dpkg
If dpkg really-really refuses to remove an older fglrx-package, it might be needed to edit /var/lib/dpkg/diversions and remove a few lines. This is a hack and should be avoided.
This module/version combo is already installed
If you get this error-message, simply uninstall the previous version before installing the new one with:
Terminal Command |
sudo dkms remove -m fglrx -v 8.522 --all |
New kernel installed?
I found out that when getting a new kernel the fglrx kernel-module is not installed for your new kernel. You can do that by these simple steps:
Terminal Command |
sudo dkms build -m fglrx -v 8.552 -k `uname -r` |
AMD Control Center
You can start the AMD Control Center by typing:
Terminal Command |
amdcccle |
If amdcccle doesn't work and says Identifier is not a valid word, this may be caused by some of the reasons below:
- Use lower case letter in xorg.conf.
- Make sure lines have no hard returns in them causing some parameters without their corresponding keywords are misinterpreted
- If amdcccle complains about some keyword in your xorg.conf and quits with a segmentation fault, you may just be working with a different xorg.conf than your system uses. I had a copy of some generic xorg.conf in my home directory, and amdcccle complained about stuff it couldn't cope with. You need to start amdcccle in your /etc/X11 directory.


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"I think we're gonna clash pretty nicely, and it's either going to be a fast fight or an absolute war." - Mike Swick
After all the words written about and spoken by Mike Swick in the lead-up to his August comeback to the Octagon after nearly 18 months on the sidelines, I asked the longtime welterweight standout for just one to describe what it was like to not only return, but to win a Knockout of the Night bout against DaMarques Johnson on a UFC on FOX card.
"Unbelievable," said Swick. That pretty much covers it, simply because it's not easy to walk right back into the welterweight division of the UFC after a year and a half away, shake off the rust, and get right back in the thick of things with a highlight reel knockout win. And on network television no less.
"For two and a half years prior, before I even knew I was fighting DaMarques, from what doctors said and what I was going through, it was hard to believe that I was even going to be in the Octagon fighting, let alone with my hand raised after a knockout on FOX," said Swick. "That was what was unbelievable."
What was believable was the support Swick got from the mixed martial arts community once his return from injuries and an esophageal issue was announced. In a world with a short attention span, it seemed like no one forgot "Quick" Swick, the lightning-handed knockout artist who is also one of the game's good guys. That didn't go unnoticed by the appreciative 33-year-old.
"I got a lot more support than I expected," he said. "In this sport you never can really tell when the critics are gonna show up and where they're gonna show up, and they've shown up at times when I was surprised because I was doing really well with my career and things were going really well. And I would have critics say 'well, that was good, but you're not gonna beat that guy,' or 'that was good, but you're never gonna do this.' So I didn't know what to expect and I definitely expected more critics going into the fight and more people doubting me being able to fight and win. But I had people hoping that I won and I really felt it. It felt really good to have that support and feel that it's true. The emails and the letters and the social media messages that I got were just incredible. I felt like everyone was really pulling for me and really excited and inspired for me to go out there and get that win."
It wasn't just a fight thing either, even though having Swick back in the 170-pound mix is a welcome bit of news. What likely got people behind him and hoping for him to succeed was his struggle to get back. Everyone loves a comeback story, and Swick had a doozy, with his esophageal problems not just affecting his fight career, but his quality of life. So once that was under control, he got back to the business of having the best fighters in the world taking shots at him, and while most would call that a daunting task, he couldn't have been happier, even if he had to relay the story of his darkest days repeatedly in the weeks leading up to the fight. But as he describes it, that's a small price to pay for being an inspiration for those feeling that the mountains they have to climb in their own lives are too steep.
"I think a lot of people don't know everything that happens in your life and everything you went through, but in my case, they must have a better sense of that," said Swick. "It has been a really tough road and really hard, and oftentimes you go through those hard times and those hard roads and people don't really understand, so you don't get that level of appreciation of what you do to push through. I don't know what really made it click for that fight and why people understood my journey more than the next guy's. A lot of guys have hard roads. But people really picked it up and noticed that it wasn't an easy road for me, but I pushed through and came back and fought to win.
"I've had to tell the story of my illness so many times and it's good and I don't complain because each person that hears it can take something from it," he continues. "I've gotten a lot of feedback from people that have been in similar situations and a lot of feedback from people who have very different situations, but they were inspired nonetheless because they wanted to succeed in something or do something that maybe they thought they couldn't, and so it helped them chase after their dreams a little bit more. I think inspiration is the true meaning of success, and the more people that you inspire and impact in the world is where you judge how successful you are, versus how much money you have."
Yet what was an emotional and inspiring night wasn't without its hiccups. Johnson had a strong first round against Swick before being dispatched in the second, and the San Jose resident admits, "Up until the knockout, I wasn't super impressed with my performance." It was also a different world for Swick since he had last fought against Paulo Thiago in February of 2010, and he was well aware of that from the time he made it to Los Angeles for fight week.
"It's tough coming back after so long and being away from it. I don't know if you'd call it ring rust, but there's definitely a lot going through your head when you don't fight for two and a half years," he said. "The sport's changed, the production level, especially on a FOX show, has changed, so you know what to expect, but then again you don't because the game has completely changed since you last fought. So there was a lot going through my mind, but now that I went through it all and fought, it's just like another day. It was a lot smoother than I expected, and once I got into the rhythm of walking out and fighting, it was like another day at the office. So now I'm more excited and I know what to expect and I'm excited to get back in there and do my job, which is what I need to do on a regular basis."
He's not exaggerating either, because as soon as his phone rang offering him a quick turnaround for this Saturday's UFC on FOX card in Seattle against Matt Brown, Swick was all in, making this his shortest break between fights since the four month span between his middleweight fights against Joe Riggs and David Loiseau back in 2006.
"I knew I had the time," said Swick. "It was a push, because ideally I would have taken a little bit more time to heal up after the surgery (on his knee and elbow) before I jumped right into a fight camp, but I knew if I jumped right in I would definitely be in shape and I'd be ready to go. I couldn't pass up an opportunity to be on FOX, and luckily it worked out and I'm healthy. I feel great and I'm gonna be able to do a lot more in this fight than I was in the last fight, so that's gonna be nice. This fight's all about showing where my skills are. I want to showcase where I'm at versus making mistakes like last time."
The hard-charging Brown is the kind of fighter that will not only make you pay for mistakes, but he'll test where you're at physically and mentally. In other words, it's a fight Mike Swick can't wait for. Then again, after what he's been through, any fight is a welcome one.
"I'm excited," he said. "Stylistically I like the matchup. I'm sure he (Brown) does too, and we mesh well together. I like the fact that he pushes forward and he's aggressive, and aggressive fighters have always been good for me. I'd rather have an aggressive fighter than someone who's just gonna sit back and wait for me to make the move. I think we're gonna clash pretty nicely, and it's either going to be a fast fight or an absolute war."