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Stand-By UPS systems provides basic battery backup and surge protection.
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On-Line UPS systems use a double power conversion system to produce a pure sine wave output and zero transfer time to battery to provide the highest level of power protection.
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Output Volt-Amps (VA)
Output Volt-Amps (VA) is a measurement of electrical power and is used to size a UPS system for the equipment that will be connected to it.
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Rack Height (U Spaces) is a measure of vertical space or the height of equipment mounted in a rack enclosure. 1U is equal to 1.75 inches, 2U is equal to 3.5 inches and so on.
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Active cooling uses energy to transfer or remove heat from one area and pass it onto another. Passive cooling does not use energy to cool an area; rather, it employs natural cooling design guidelines, or the addition of thermal barriers, panels or insulation to prevent heat from entering an area.
Phase is used to describe the two main types of alternating current (AC) electric power produced by a utility, generator or UPS system. Single-phase power includes a single AC waveform, making single-phase equipment ideal for lower power density applications with per-rack power consumption levels up to approximately 2.8kVA (120V), 5kVA (208V) or 7.4kVA (230V). Three-phase power includes 3 AC waveforms, making 3-phase equipment better suited for intermediate and high-capacity applications with per-rack power consumption levels that surpass the practical energy limits of single-phase equipment.
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GFCI Plug is a type of safety outlet that protects against a common type of electrical shock hazard, the ground fault. It contains a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device, which quickly disconnects a connected device from the power source in the event of a ground fault.
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Seismic Rack is a type of enclosure featuring a rugged welded construction that has been tested to Seismic Zone 4 standards. Seismic Racks provide additional security for locations situated in earthquake-prone areas or are subject to regular vibrations at locations such as airports or industrial environments.
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Individual Outlet Switching is a capability of a PDU where individual outlets can be turned on or off remotely to reboot unresponsive equipment, lock out unused PDU outlets to prevent unauthorized use, or enable customized power up/down programming sequences to ensure proper startup of equipment.
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NIAP-Certified Secure identifies a KVM that meets the strict requirements set by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) regarding the security of KVMs to safeguard data from accidental transfer or unauthorized access.
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Pure Sine Wave Output is virtually identical to the smooth arc typically associated with a utility-produced sine waveform. It allows equipment to run cooler, last longer and operate without malfunctions and reduced performance. It also ensures maximum compatibility with sensitive electronics.
Multi-User is a capability of a KVM switch that permits more than one user to control different network devices simultaneously but not concurrently.
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Dual Input Cords provide connection to separate primary and secondary power sources for PDUs with Automatic Transfer Switching (ATS) functionality. If there is a loss of the primary power source, the ATS will switch to the secondary power source to maintain power to the connected equipment until the primary power source returns.
Digital Load Meter
Digital Load Meter is a local display on metered, monitored, switched and ATS power distribution units (PDUs) that reports output power consumption in amps in order to facilitate load balancing and avoid overloads.
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Cat5 KVM Switch is a device designed to enable users to control multiple computers or network equipment connected via Cat5 cabling.
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Basic PDUs
All PDUs including Basic PDUs provide reliable rack-mount power distribution for data centers, server rooms, and network wiring closets.
Metered PDUs
Metered PDUs monitor load levels to avoid potential overloads via a LCD display.
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Monitored PDUs remotely monitor voltage, frequency, and load levels via a built-in network connection.
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Switched PDUs can securely control individual outlets remotely to enable the rebooting of unresponsive equipment to minimize downtime.
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ATS PDUs provide redundant power to connected equipment with separate primary and secondary power sources.
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Hot-Swap PDUs have dual input power cables to enable live-replacement of select UPS systems with no power interruption to connected equipment.
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The total power draw (in Watts) of all equipment connected to the UPS.
You can usually find information about your equipment's wattage requirements from the manufacturer's documentation or the equipment nameplate. (If the power requirements are listed in amps, multiply by the input voltage to find the wattage.) For assistance with UPS sizing, contact our application specialists at email@example.com or +1 (888) 447-6227.
The number of minutes (expressed as a range) the UPS will be required to power your equipment in the event of a power outage. If you have generator power, this will be the amount of time necessary to switch to generator power. If you don't have a generator, the UPS should be capable of powering devices for the duration of the outage.
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Ensure power is available and is quickly restored to critical equipment.
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WoW Lost 600k Subscribers, down to 11.4M
Activision Blizzard's earning call was today and we learned, among other things, that the WoW playerbase is down to 11.4M players. That's 5% less than before the expansion and it seems that players went through the Cataclysm content faster than expected.
Blizzard also promised faster release of new content and expansions during the call.
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During today's Activision Blizzard earnings call, World of Warcraft and its expansion Cataclysm were two very hot topics. Listeners asked a number of questions related to the game, more than any other title or franchise in the publisher's stable.
Of note, World of Warcraft's subscriber base has reached pre-Cataclysm levels, according to Mike Morhaime, CEO of Blizzard Entertainment. He then later stated an actual number, with subscriptions at the end of March clocking in at right around 11.4 million.
That's down by about 5% from the announced 12 million mark late last year. Interestingly enough, that was right before Cataclysm released. In fact, it's actually lower than the milestone reached in 2008 with the release of Wrath of the Lich King.
But one important thing to point out, and Mr. Morhaime touched on this as well, is that World of Warcraft's subscriber base does not change linearly. It fluctuates based on content consumption, which players seem to be doing a whole lot of -- at a more rapid pace -- with Cataclysm. "Subscriber levels have decreased faster than previous expansions," he said.
Surprising? Not really. We have to remember that when these numbers were pulled, Cataclysm was in a bit of a lull. The expansion had been out for close to four months, and most of its content had been consumed by a large percentage of the player base -- aside from heroic raids.
Diablo 3 Public Beta in Q3 2011
The 2nd big interesting thing from the earning call was the announcement of Diablo 3's public beta in Q3 2011, it looks like the summer will be busy between Patch 4.2 and Diablo 3 ... For more Diablo related news, head to Diablofans.com.
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I've gone crazy attempting this puzzle. My wife has left me. I've lost my business. My kids have taken the dog and moved in with my brother, with whom I haven't spoken in fourteen years! Please help me get my life back together by fiving me the answer to putting the nine simple squares together. LOL.
Hours of concentrated fun!
After six hours I solved the Lighthouse Scramble Squares puzzle! I'm off to buy some more. Thanks for such a great brain teaser.
Thanks for the hint that helped me solve this Scramble Squares puzzle. The only problem I have now is figuring out which one to buy next!
I've been working on the Bear Scramble Square puzzle for a couple days now. My boyfriend figured it out before me and he has been torturing me! Can I get just a little hint?
We received your Lighthouse puzzle as a Christmas gift and enjoyed trying to solve it. However, we strongly recommend safety goggles and gloves be included, as coming to the solution made us a little dangerous!
My son-in-law is an electronics engineer and he can't solve this puzzle!
Someone gave us the Wolves Scramble Squares puzzle as a gift and we have reached our limits of sanity trying to match the pieces. I plan on buying many of these to tax the dispositions of our friends and relatives. A million Thanks!


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If you have any interest to buy New Frontier Presents (NFP), you will be required to have either Bitcoin abbreviated as (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) for trading purposes. I have reviewed the major cryptocurrency exchange Binance in this post to help you determine the best sites to buy cryptocurrency using a credit card or bank account. Take a read and get tips on the best cryptocurrency trading.
Step 1: How to create a Binance account:
1.1 Visit Binance's Website (https://www.binance.com/en)
There have been several phishing cases reported over the past years that are imitations to the original site, it is essential to scrutinize the URL to the website keenly. First, be on the lookout for the 'Secure' certificate that should pop up in your address bar and that acts as a confirmation of the site's genuineness. Second, to be extra safe while trading on the platform, ensure to bookmark the authentic site to evade any confusion in future searches.
1.2 Fill in your trading details
You have to fill in your details by going to the ''Register" tab found in the right-hand corner of the website's page and fill in your trading details. For instance, you will need to fill in your mobile number or you choose to use your email address. For the email address, it is necessary to use your main email that you can access easily and the most secure one since you will need it to sign in to your Binance account always.
You also need to choose a strong password for your email; a strong password should comprise a mix of numbers, symbols, upper and lower-case letters. You will receive a 6-digit code via the email you provided as your account's verification code and for completing the registration process.
1.3 Allow 2FA-Two-factor authentication (Optional)
To make your account more secure you need to allow use of a two-factor authentication after your first log in. Trust me; it is vital to set up the 2FA because it makes your account more secure from any hacking activity!
Every time you log in with the two-factor authentication, you will need to provide a unique code once your type in your email and password. To get your unique code, use the Google authenticator app downloaded into your smartphone.
Step 2: Buying your first Bitcoin (BTC)
To send money to your Crypto wallet account on Binance either directly via your bank account through SWIFT money transfer or you can opt to use your debit/credit card. For this part, I will guide you on how to use your credit card.
Binance previously didn't allow the use of credit or debit cards on its platform, but the same has been introduced. Binance partnered with Simplex to allow its users to use their credit and debit cards to buy Bitcoin or Ethereum. This has led to faster Crypto transaction speeds, low transaction charges, and more transaction flexibility.
I highly recommend buying Bitcoin first and then trading it for the right amount of New Frontier Presents (NFP).
It is easy to purchase Bitcoins via your credit card but I will elaborate on best ways you can do it step-by-step to make sure you understand all the trading nitty-gritty.
- Move your mouse's cursor to 'Buy Crypto' tab found on the top bar and activate the dropdown menu. Then choose the currency, For instance, US Dollars, and click the 'Credit/Debit Card' to lead you to the next step.
- You be led to the next page; in this page you will see options to choose the desired Bitcoin (Select BTC), and the amount you need to spend to buy your choice Bitcoin amount. The total amount you need to spend will be displayed according to the Bitcoin amount you request and the matching market price at that time (inclusive of all fees). However, you can choose to first set the total charge then the system will automatically calculate the order amount for you.
- Next, click "Buy BTC. A window that contains all the details of your order will pop up. However, before you confirm your order you need to read the disclaimer and Terms of Use. Once satisfied, confirm your order by ticking the tab and head to "Go to payment''; click.
- Fill in your credit card details and personal information too. Once done, you need to click "Pay now" and give it a moment to verify your details.
- You will be required to verify your email and phone number if it happens to be your first simplex payment via a code send through your email or an SMS. Complete the verification process by opening the link in your email and type in the code you receive via SMS. Once you do all the above, you can click "Continue".
- Verification of identity follows next via the use of an official document. Basically upload your identification document photo accompanied by your personal details and click the "Upload Document" tab.
Lastly, your personal document will be approved once verified by the system and an email send to show the confirmation of order purchase. Subsequently, your Binance account is credited with the purchased BTC or Ethereum.
Step 3: Creating a Metamask Account
Search for https://metamask.io website or for "Metamask extension" in default browser's search bar (then, after you have found the results you can also install Metamask for Chrome, Firefox and Opera browsers).
Let me now explain to you how to go about installing MetaMask extension for Chrome.
Once you have found it, just click "Install Metamask for Chrome" to install MetaMask as one of your Google Chrome extensions.
Next, you need to click "Add to Chrome".
Once you do the above you will have successfully installed MetaMask extension. So easy to do on your own, right? Now, it is time to add your existing cryptocurrency wallet.
You may not have a cryptocurrency wallet created at this point yet, just create it since it is not difficult to do so in a few minutes.
Once you have installed your MetaMask Extension, make sure to click on the icon found in the upper right hand-side corner to open the MetaMask. Also, you have to read and accept the terms stated.
To make your wallet account secure you need to create a strong password, to do this click "Create a Wallet".
After clicking, you will see a 12 words seed phrase. You need to save your seed words as a file or you can choose to copy them to a safe place and click "I've copied it somewhere safe".
Congratulations! At this point you have successfully created an account in MetaMask with a new wallet address!
This gives you the chance to view your address on Etherscan (Ethereum blockchain explorer), do this by checking the QR code, copying your wallet's address to a clipboard or export your wallet's private key.
Step 4: Depositing ETHereum into your MetaMask wallet
Move your mouse's cursor over the account name found at the top of the window, which will show"Copy to clipboard"
Next, you have to click on the account name to be able to copy your address.
Then, paste your address in the "recipient" area in the App where you are moving your ETH or tokens from.
Choose the amount you want to move, also do all necessary steps to complete and submit the transaction and make sure to choose transfer network "Ethereum (ETH) ERC20".
It is important to note: Please ask for guidelines from the organization of the App you are using for Instructions on how to move your ETH/tokens.
Step: 5 How to do your First Trading on Uniswap
You need to go to the Uniswap V2 exchange platform first.
If you look on the top right, you will see the 'Connect to a wallet' button, click it, and log in with the wallet you wish to trade with.
For this case, let us log in with a MetaMask wallet.
After you have successfully logged in, the trading window will appear on your screen.
In the top part, you have to select the token you need to exchange for the token you want. Let us choose ETH. In the bottom part, look for the token you wish to buy, or choose it from the drop-down menu, in this case choose (NFP).
Once you have done all the above, now you're ready to place your order. By either choosing how much you want to spend by typing a number in the top part, or just choose how much to buy by typing the amount number in the bottom one.
If you look at the bottom of the order menu, you'll then see how much you can expect to get.
If you're satisfied with the amount, then click the 'Swap' button.
Next, you need to confirm the trade, and potentially adjust the fees to the appropriate figure that works best for you.
Just take your time and once you're ready, confirm the transaction and it will then be processed. After you have finished doing all that, your tokens will appear in your ERC20 wallet.
As simple as that!
Other Exchanges to Buy Cryptos
The following are other sites you can buy from these exchanges:
HotBit (Which permits US investors)
MXC (This exchange allows US investors)
On top of the above-listed exchanges, there are some more common crypto exchanges where daily trading volumes and a huge user base is available. This helps to ensure that you can sell your coins any time you want and the charges for the trading are not high. It is recommended that you should also register on these exchanges because whenever New Frontier Presents gets listed there it give the traders who have already registered a large amount of trading volumes, that means you will be provided with some great trading opportunities!
Final Step: How to Store New Frontier Presents securely in hardware wallets
1. Ledger Nano S
- Easy to set up and has a friendly trading interface.
- Allows use on desktops and laptops
- Lightweight and Portable too
- Has been designed to Support most blockchains and a wide range of (ERC-20) tokens
- Has many trading languages.
- Designed by a well-established company found in 2014 with great chip security
- It is not expensive but can be acquired at affordable price
2. Ledger Nano X
- It made with a more advanced and secure element chip (ST33) than Ledger Nano S
- Has an easy design that allows the use on desktop or laptop, or even smartphone and tablet through Bluetooth connection.
- Also Lightweight and Portable and has a built-in rechargeable battery
- Has a Larger screen
- Comes with more storage space compared toLedger Nano S
- It supports most blockchains and wide range of (ERC-20) tokens
- Provides several languages for every customer
- It was designed by a famous company found in 2014 with great chip security
- Can be obtained at an affordable price
If you still have plans to stay at hodl" as some people call it, basically misspelt "hold" (which become famous as time passes) your New Frontier Presents for some long time, you need to find ways to ensure it stays safe safe,
However Binance is the most safe cryptocurrency exchange, in the past few years there have been hacking incidents and funds were lost. Because of the design of the wallets in exchanges, they will be accessible always via the internet ("Hot Wallets" as they are called), therefore exposing certain aspects of weaknesses.
Thus safeguard your cryptos by putting them in "Cold Wallets", where the wallet will only have access to the blockchain(or simply "go online") when you send out funds,. This reduces the chances of being hacked. For example, use a paper wallet which is a type of free cold wallet. It can also be defined as an offline-produced pair of public and private address and that you write on a paper for keeping safely with you. But, it is not permanent and may be faced by certain risk.
Thus, Hardware wallet is therefore the best compared to cold wallets. Since they are usually USB-enabled devices that can hold the key information of your wallet in the safest manner. Also they are designed using military-level security and their firmware's are continuously upgraded by their manufacturers and this makes them extra safe to use. For example, Ledger Nano S and Ledger Nano X and are most common hardware wallets, you can buy one at $50 to $100 depending on the specifications they have. I highly recommend these for holding your assets because these wallets are a worthy every penny according to my experience and opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to buy New Frontier Presents with cash?
The answer is No. Because there is no way you can directly buy New Frontier Presents with cash. But, using marketplaces such as LocalBitcoins to first buy Bitcoin, and completethe rest of the steps by transferring your bitcoin to respective AltCoin exchanges.
How do I Buy Bitcoin from local sellers?
You can go to LocalBitcoins that is a peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange. It is more of a marketplace where users can buy and sell Bitcoins to and from each other. Users, known as traders, make advertisements to show their price and the payment method they want used. Then buyers buy from the traders to buy from sellers in a particular nearby region on the platform. LocalBitcoins is after all a good place to go to buy Bitcoins when it is impossible for you to find your favorite payment methods somewhere else. The site's prices are high and you have you have to be extra careful to avoid conmen.
What are the quickest ways I can buy New Frontier Presents while living in Europe?
While in Europe you have the advantage of buying cryptos in an easy and quick way. Because Europe has even online banks which help buyers to simply open an account and transfer money to exchanges such as Coinbase and Coinmama. Such banks which are common as online banks in Europe are Bunq, N26 and Revolut.
Can I use alternative platforms to purchase New Frontier Presents or Bitcoin with credit cards?
Yes you can, you just need to visit Changelly which an easy to trade in site especially when it comes to buying Bitcoin with credit cards. It provides an automatic cryptocurrency exchange that gives a buyer the opportunity to exchange crypto fast and buy them using credit card. It has been designed to allow users to have easy crypto buying since it has a simple user interface and provides instructions that are easy to follow too.
About New Frontier Presents (NFP)
Bridging the gap between the real world and the digital world, New Frontier Presents offers the ability to create entertainment experiences within the metaverse. Those that own a brand, platform, business, or even just land can now easily monetize within the metaverse by leveraging the New Frontier Presents technology. Everyone will have the ability to provide experiences and assets based on their own creations that are available for use in multiple metaverse platforms. These metaverse-based economies can then be used to drive community growth and engagement inside and outside the metaverse.


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You are the CEO of your own personal enterprise. In addition to whatever business you might be running or might be in, your personal corporation consists of the value you generate during your time on Earth.
Some persons such as government officials make choices and take actions that obviously affect the lives of many others. For most of us it may seem that we have less scope and reduced impact, but that is not necessarily so. Our choices and actions affect those people closest to us – our family, friends, and colleagues – and their choices and actions affect persons closest to them. An ever-widening series of ripples continues to flow, affecting more and more people, all stemming from the actions we take and the choices we make today. If we haven't recognized this potential and this power, all that's required is raising our gaze to the horizon and widening our field of view.
In order for a corporation – a personal corporation – to be effective it needs to have a sound balance sheet. If there's a lot of red ink it's going to be difficult to be able to provide goods and services. Depletion of resources leads to depletion of energy. We need to provide a steady stream of raw materials so we're able to create new products that are desired in the marketplace.
Our personal corporations require specific raw materials 1,2,3
- Healthful, nutritious food
- Regular vigorous exercise
- Sufficient rest
- A positive mental attitude
If we're not receiving sufficient amounts of any of these inputs, the debit side of our balance sheet increases. We don't have enough energy to accomplish our daily tasks, let alone do the things that will make our corporation profitable. With sufficient inputs we have energy to spare and our corporation thrives.
What are some outputs of a healthy personal corporation? A healthy, happy family. A creative work environment. Ongoing engagement in rewarding social activities. An ongoing experience of accomplishment. Self-expression. Peace. Joy.
In order for our personal corporation to continue to grow and prosper, it's basic needs must be met. In addition, it's always a good idea to make sure all the parts are working properly. That's where chiropractic care comes in. Just as an accountant reviews the financial health of a corporation, your chiropractor reviews its physical health. She makes "adjustments" wherever and whenever necessary, enabling your personal corporation to continue to evolve.
1Fitzbiggon ML, Beech BM: The role of culture in the context of school-based BMI screening. Pediatrics 124(Suppl 1):S50-S62, 2009
2Maizes V, et al: Integrative medicine and patient-centered care. Explore (NY) 5(5):277-289, 2009
3O'Donnell MP: Definition of health promotion 2.0: embracing passion, enhancing motivation, recognizing dynamic balance, and creating opportunities. Am J Health Promot 24(1):4, 2009


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NOTE: We are in the process of modifying the configuration for many Bitnami stacks. On account of these changes, the file paths and commands stated in this guide may change depending on whether your Bitnami stack uses MySQL or MariaDB. To identify which database server is used in your stack, run the command below:
$ test -d /opt/bitnami/mariadb && echo "MariaDB" || echo "MySQL"
The output of the command indicates which database server (MySQL or MariaDB) is used by the installation, and will allow you to identify which guides to follow in our documentation for common database-related operations.
Once you have created a new database and user for your application, connect to your MariaDB server and follow these recommendations:
Remove anonymous users:
MariaDB> DELETE FROM mysql.user WHERE User='';
Remove the test database and access to it:
MariaDB> DROP DATABASE test; MariaDB> DELETE FROM mysql.db WHERE Db='test' OR Db='test\\_%';
Disallow root login remotely:
IMPORTANT: Please ensure the mysql.user table includes a 'root'@'localhost' entry. Otherwise, you will lose admin access to the database when running the next command
MariaDB> DELETE FROM mysql.user WHERE User='root' AND Host NOT IN ('localhost', '127.0.0.1', '::1');
Don't forget to reload the privileges tables to apply the changes:
MariaDB> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
It is strongly recommended that you do not have empty passwords for any user accounts when using the server for any production work.
If you don't need remote access, uncomment the line
in the MariaDB configuration file to only listen for connections on the local machine. Restart the server once done.


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The Preaching of John the Baptist.* a 1In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea* 2[and] saying, "Repent,* for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"b 3* It was of him that the prophet Isaiahc had spoken when he said:
"A voice of one crying out in the desert,
'Prepare the way of the Lord,
make straight his paths.'"
4* d John wore clothing made of camel's hair and had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5At that time Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan were going out to him 6and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins.*
7When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees* coming to his baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?e 8Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance. 9And do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you, God can raise up children to Abraham from these stones.f 10Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. 11g I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.* 12* h His winnowing fan is in his hand. He will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."
The Baptism of Jesus.* 13i Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14* John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?" 15Jesus said to him in reply, "Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him. 16* j After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened [for him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him. 17And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son,* with whom I am well pleased."k
* [3:1–12] Here Matthew takes up the order of Jesus' ministry found in the gospel of Mark, beginning with the preparatory preaching of John the Baptist.
* [3:1] Unlike Luke, Matthew says nothing of the Baptist's origins and does not make him a relative of Jesus. The desert of Judea: the barren region west of the Dead Sea extending up the Jordan valley.
* [3:2] Repent: the Baptist calls for a change of heart and conduct, a turning of one's life from rebellion to obedience towards God. The kingdom of heaven is at hand: "heaven" (lit., "the heavens") is a substitute for the name "God" that was avoided by devout Jews of the time out of reverence. The expression "the kingdom of heaven" occurs only in the gospel of Matthew. It means the effective rule of God over his people. In its fullness it includes not only human obedience to God's word, but the triumph of God over physical evils, supremely over death. In the expectation found in Jewish apocalyptic, the kingdom was to be ushered in by a judgment in which sinners would be condemned and perish, an expectation shared by the Baptist. This was modified in Christian understanding where the kingdom was seen as being established in stages, culminating with the parousia of Jesus.
* [3:4] The clothing of John recalls the austere dress of the prophet Elijah (2 Kgs 1:8). The expectation of the return of Elijah from heaven to prepare Israel for the final manifestation of God's kingdom was widespread, and according to Matthew this expectation was fulfilled in the Baptist's ministry (Mt 11:14; 17:11–13).
* [3:6] Ritual washing was practiced by various groups in Palestine between 150 B.C. and A.D. 250. John's baptism may have been related to the purificatory washings of the Essenes at Qumran.
* [3:7] Pharisees and Sadducees: the former were marked by devotion to the law, written and oral, and the scribes, experts in the law, belonged predominantly to this group. The Sadducees were the priestly aristocratic party, centered in Jerusalem. They accepted as scripture only the first five books of the Old Testament, followed only the letter of the law, rejected the oral legal traditions, and were opposed to teachings not found in the Pentateuch, such as the resurrection of the dead. Matthew links both of these groups together as enemies of Jesus (Mt 16:1, 6, 11, 12; cf. Mk 8:11–13, 15). The threatening words that follow are addressed to them rather than to "the crowds" as in Lk 3:7. The coming wrath: the judgment that will bring about the destruction of unrepentant sinners.
* [3:11] Baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire: the water baptism of John will be followed by an "immersion" of the repentant in the cleansing power of the Spirit of God, and of the unrepentant in the destroying power of God's judgment. However, some see the holy Spirit and fire as synonymous, and the effect of this "baptism" as either purification or destruction. See note on Lk 3:16.
* [3:12] The discrimination between the good and the bad is compared to the procedure by which a farmer separates wheat and chaff. The winnowing fan was a forklike shovel with which the threshed wheat was thrown into the air. The kernels fell to the ground; the light chaff, blown off by the wind, was gathered and burned up.
* [3:13–17] The baptism of Jesus is the occasion on which he is equipped for his ministry by the holy Spirit and proclaimed to be the Son of God.
* [3:14–15] This dialogue, peculiar to Matthew, reveals John's awareness of Jesus' superiority to him as the mightier one who is coming and who will baptize with the holy Spirit (Mt 3:11). His reluctance to admit Jesus among the sinners whom he is baptizing with water is overcome by Jesus' response. To fulfill all righteousness: in this gospel to fulfill usually refers to fulfillment of prophecy, and righteousness to moral conduct in conformity with God's will. Here, however, as in Mt 5:6; 6:33, righteousness seems to mean the saving activity of God. To fulfill all righteousness is to submit to the plan of God for the salvation of the human race. This involves Jesus' identification with sinners; hence the propriety of his accepting John's baptism.
* [3:16] The Spirit…coming upon him: cf. Is 42:1.
* [3:17] This is my beloved Son: the Marcan address to Jesus (Mk 1:11) is changed into a proclamation. The Father's voice speaks in terms that reflect Is 42:1; Ps 2:7; Gn 22:2.
a. [3:1–12] Mk 1:2–8; Lk 3:2–17.
d. [3:4] 11:7–8; 2 Kgs 1:8; Zec 13:4.
e. [3:7] 12:34; 23:33; Is 59:5.
f. [3:9] Jn 8:33, 39; Rom 9:7–8; Gal 4:21–31.
g. [3:11] Jn 1:26–27, 33; Acts 1:5.
h. [3:12] 13:30; Is 41:16; Jer 15:7.
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Elijah Ends the Drought.* 1Long afterward, in the third year, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: Go, present yourself to Ahab, that I may send rain upon the earth. 2So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab.
Now the famine in Samaria was severe, 3and Ahab had summoned Obadiah, master of his palace, who greatly revered the LORD. 4When Jezebel was slaughtering the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah took a hundred prophets, hid them away by fifties in caves, and supplied them with food and water. 5Ahab said to Obadiah, "Go through the land to all sources of water and to all the wadies. We may find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, so that we shall not have to slaughter any of the beasts." 6Dividing the land to explore between them, Ahab went one way by himself, Obadiah another way by himself. 7As Obadiah was on his way, Elijah met him. Recognizing him, Obadiah fell prostrate and asked, "Is it you, my lord Elijah?" 8He said to him, "Yes. Go tell your lord, 'Elijah is here!'"* 9But Obadiah said, "What sin has your servant committed, that you are handing me over to Ahab to be killed? 10As the LORD, your God, lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent in search of you. When they replied, 'He is not here,' he made each kingdom and nation swear they could not find you. 11And now you say, 'Go tell your lord: Elijah is here!' 12After I leave you, the spirit of the LORD will carry you to some place I do not know, and when I go to inform Ahab and he does not find you, he will kill me—though your servant has revered the LORD from his youth! 13Have you not been told, my lord, what I did when Jezebel was murdering the prophets of the LORD—that I hid a hundred of the prophets of the LORD, fifty each in caves, and supplied them with food and water? 14And now you say, 'Go tell your lord: Elijah is here!' He will kill me!" 15Elijah answered, "As the LORD of hosts lives, whom I serve, I will present myself to him today."
16So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and informed him, and Ahab came to meet Elijah. 17When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, "Is it you, you disturber of Israel?" 18He answered, "It is not I who disturb Israel, but you and your father's house, by forsaking the commands of the LORD and you by following the Baals. 19Now summon all Israel to me on Mount Carmel, as well as the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel's table." 20So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and had the prophets gather on Mount Carmel.
21Elijah approached all the people and said, "How long will you straddle the issue? If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him." But the people did not answer him. 22So Elijah said to the people, "I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, and there are four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal. 23Give us two young bulls. Let them choose one, cut it into pieces, and place it on the wood, but start no fire. I shall prepare the other and place it on the wood, but shall start no fire. 24You shall call upon the name of your gods, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. The God who answers with fire is God." All the people answered, "We agree!"
25Elijah then said to the prophets of Baal, "Choose one young bull and prepare it first, for there are more of you. Call upon your gods, but do not start the fire." 26Taking the young bull that was turned over to them, they prepared it and called upon Baal from morning to noon, saying, "Baal, answer us!" But there was no sound, and no one answering. And they hopped around the altar they had prepared. 27When it was noon, Elijah taunted them: "Call louder, for he is a god; he may be busy doing his business, or may be on a journey. Perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened." 28They called out louder and slashed themselves with swords and spears according to their ritual until blood gushed over them. 29Noon passed and they remained in a prophetic state until the time for offering sacrifice. But there was no sound, no one answering, no one listening.
30Then Elijah said to all the people, "Come here to me." When they drew near to him, he repaired the altar of the LORD which had been destroyed. 31He took twelve stones, for the number of tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the LORD had said: Israel shall be your name. 32He built the stones into an altar to the name of the LORD, and made a trench around the altar large enough for two measures of grain. 33When he had arranged the wood, he cut up the young bull and laid it on the wood. 34He said, "Fill four jars with water and pour it over the burnt offering and over the wood." "Do it again," he said, and they did it again. "Do it a third time," he said, and they did it a third time. 35The water flowed around the altar; even the trench was filled with the water. 36At the time for offering sacrifice, Elijah the prophet came forward and said, "LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. 37a Answer me, LORD! Answer me, that this people may know that you, LORD, are God and that you have turned their hearts back to you." 38The LORD's fire came down and devoured the burnt offering, wood, stones, and dust, and lapped up the water in the trench. 39Seeing this, all the people fell prostrate and said, "The LORD is God! The LORD is God!" 40b Then Elijah said to them, "Seize the prophets of Baal. Let none of them escape!" They seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Wadi Kishon and there he slaughtered them. 41Elijah then said to Ahab, "Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain." 42So Ahab went up to eat and drink, while Elijah went up to the top of Carmel, crouched down to the earth, and put his head between his knees. 43He said to his servant, "Go up and look out to sea." He went up and looked, but reported, "There is nothing." Seven times he said, "Go look again!" 44And the seventh time the youth reported, "There is a cloud as small as a man's hand rising from the sea." Elijah said, "Go and say to Ahab, 'Harness up and go down the mountain before the rain stops you.'" 45All at once the sky grew dark with clouds and wind, and a heavy rain fell. Ahab mounted his chariot and headed for Jezreel. 46But the hand of the LORD was on Elijah. He girded up his clothing and ran before Ahab as far as the approaches to Jezreel.
* [18:1–45] The story of the conflict with the prophets of Baal (vv. 21–40) is embedded in the story of the drought and its ending (vv. 1–20, 41–45). The connection between the two stories is found in Canaanite theology, in whose pantheon Baal, "the Cloud Rider," the god of rain and storm, was recognized as the one who brings fertility. Worship of many gods was virtually universal in the ancient world; the Israelite requirement of exclusive worship of the Lord (Ex 20:3) was unique. The people of Israel had apparently become comfortable worshiping both Baal and the Lord, perhaps assigning mutually exclusive spheres of influence to each. By claiming authority over the rain (17:1; 18:1), the Lord was challenging Baal's power in Baal's own domain. The entire drought story in chaps. 17–18 implies what becomes explicit in 18:21–40: this is a struggle between the Lord and Baal for the loyalties of the people of Israel.
* [18:8] Elijah is here: the Hebrew hinneh 'eliyahu involves a pun. The sentence means both "Elijah is here," informing Ahab that the prophet has been found, and "Behold, Yhwh is my God" (the meaning of the name "Elijah").
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First, in a humorously titled post, "All Our N-gram are Belong to You", folks at Google Research announced that they "processed 1,011,582,453,213 words of running text and are publishing the counts for all 1,146,580,664 five-word sequences that appear at least 40 times." Very cool.
The massive Googly data set is available on six DVDs -- probably about 30G of compressed data -- but not as a download.
Second, the new AOL Research site has posted a list of APIs and data collections from AOL.
Of most interest to me is data set of "500k User Queries Sampled Over 3 Months" that apparently includes {UserID, Query, QueryTime, ClickedRank, DestinationDomainUrl} for each of 20M queries. Drool, drool!
You know, just the other day, I was watching a Google Tech Talk where a researcher was lamenting the difficulty of getting access to big data. It is exciting to see two of the giants, Google and AOL, making this kind of data available.
Update: Sadly, AOL has now taken the 500k data set offline. This is a loss to academic research community which, until now, has had no access to this kind of data.
The move seems to be a response to a bunch of inflammatory blog posts ([1] [2] [3] [4] [5]) that make outlandish claims like:
AOL has released very private data about its users without their permission ... The ability to analyze all searches by a single user will often lead people to easily determine who the user is, and what they are up to. The data includes personal names, addresses, social security numbers and everything else someone might type into a search box.Nevermind that no one actually has come up with an example where someone could be identified. Just the theoretical possibility is enough to create a privacy firestorm in some people's minds.
So much for the privacy of AOL's users ... This is identity theft just waiting to happen, that's what this is.
I expect it's a matter of time before a major national newspaper prints an interview with somebody identified and embarrassed in this manner.
I am as concerned about privacy as any tech geek, but most of my concern is focused on things like millions of credit cards being leaked and millions of social security numbers being lost.
If someone comes up with a clear example of a privacy violation from this AOL data, I would be convinced. Until then, this looks to me like the mob of the blogosphere getting distracted in the shadows and missing the big privacy picture.
Unfortunately, the research community now will be denied a tool that could have helped push forward the state of information retrieval. Research that could have been accelerated will now be stalled. We all will suffer from the loss.
Update: I have brief quotes in articles in the New York Times and the Red Herring on this topic.
Update: This morning, in a front page article, New York Times reporters track down a specific AOL user using the released data set and ask her about her AOL searches.
Update: It now appears the entire AOL Research site has been taken offline, including access to their publications, other data sets, and APIs. That is disappointing.
Update: The NYT reports that AOL's CTO, a senior researcher, and a senior manager have been dismissed. It appears AOL Research is being shut down.
Some may cheer AOL getting a firm spanking over this privacy issue, but I think the long-term costs are grave. I suspect this pretty much eliminates any future access for the academic research community to large scale data sets. After this, the only work on big data will be at the search giants.
Hindering academic research will slow progress on building the next generation of search. It is hard to measure the cost of difficulty finding the information you need -- the productivity loss of a few minutes a day over millions of people is difficult to measure -- but it is a cost we will all be paying.
Update: Annalee Newitz at Wired Magazine adds some perceptive with a list of severe privacy violations from the past and present. [via Bruce Schneier]
Update: A couple days later, Katie Hafner at the NYT writes that "Researchers Yearn to Use AOL Logs, but They Hesitate".
Update Seven weeks later, the NYT also adds perceptive by writing about recent examples of severe privacy violations including "2.6 million current and former Circuit City credit card account holders", "names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth on roughly 28 million veterans", "names, addresses and credit and debit card numbers of some 243,000 customers of Hotels.com", "names and Social Security numbers — and in some instances medical histories — of some 51,000 current and former patients of PSA HealthCare", ChoicePoint's leak of 145,000 accounts, and CardSystems' leak of 40M credit card numbers. Read more at the "Chronology of Data Breaches".
Update: Seven months later, Henry Blodget writes:
ISPs happily sell clickstream data ... It's a big business.
They don't sell your name--just your clicks -- but the clicks are tied to you as a specific user (User 1, User 2, etc.).
How much are your clicks worth? According to [Compete CTO] David [Cancel], about 40 cents a month per user (per customer) .. .and he estimates that there are 10-12 big buyers of this data. In other words, your ISP is probably making about $5 a month ($60 a year) off your clickstreams.
Someone [in the audience] points out that this is just as bad as the AOL search thing. It's much more! David says -- his excited eyes indicating that he's a happy customer. Someone else observes that the benefits/drawbacks of this are in the eye of the beholder: for the ISPs it's awesome.


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Beach Sampling Results, June 6th
The County of Santa Barbara's Environmental Health Services conducts water quality sampling during the summer. A WARNING beach status is issued when one or more of the bacterial health standards are exceeded.
Butterfly Beach
Carpinteria City Beach
Carpinteria State Beach
East Beach @ Sycamore Creek
El Capitan State Beach
Gaviota State Beach
Goleta Beach
Guadalupe Dunes Beach
Hammonds Beach
Haskell's Beach
Refugio State Beach
Rincon Beach @ Rincon Point
Sands Beach @ Coal Oil Point
Summerland Beach
Arroyo Burro Beach
East Beach @ Mission Creek
Hope Ranch Beach
Jalama Beach
Leadbetter Beach
OPEN = Sampling results indicate that water quality meets state health standards.
WARNING = Sampling results indicate bacterial levels exceed one or more state health standards at this location. Contact with ocean water may increase risk of illness. Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water a minimum of 50 yards away from both sides of creek mouths or storm drains.


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Rolling Pin DUTCH Bricks
Textured Rolling Pins capable of pressing a continuous repeated pattern on clay and putties. Made of clear PMMA plastic with amazing non-stick properties. Non-toxic. They come in several different textures that you can purchase based on your specific needs.
Length: 14'50 cm (5'5 inches)
Diameter: 2'5cm (1 inch)
Pattern Size range from 4x3 to 10x3mm (variable with multiple bricks types, all of them different)
Recommended Scales: 1/22 - 1/32 - 1/35 - 1/43 - 1/48
1st - Properly mix the putty/clay until ready according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
2nd - Extend the putty/clay on a surface to be textured. For optimal results, make sure you have got a smooth and even surface before impressing with the Rolling Pins. *** We recommend using a plain Rolling Pin for this.
3rd - Depending on the type of putty/clay, it is advisable to wet the Rolling Pin to prevent any sticking.
4th - Slowly move the Rolling Pin applying equal pressure at all points for an even texture.
5th - Trim any excess putty/clay with a sharp knife. It is recommended to do this once it has dried to avoid any deformations in the putty/clay.
There are plenty of different putties and clays on the market and all of them can be textured using the proper technique.
Usually polymer clay (Fimo or Sculpey type) are quite simple to work with these Rolling Pins as they allow for an easy correction of mistakes before they are baked. If the aim is to make textured bases, we recommend using MDF bases, because you can texture the polymer clay directly onto an MDF base, and then put it all in the oven, including the base. The cooking time of these clays are around 15 minutes at 150ºC. MDF Wood may leave a slight scent similar to that of toasted bread, but don't worry it won't burn!
In the case of epoxy putties, there are a variety of techniques which achieve similar results. Good thing is. you do not need to bake them, so they may be applied directly onto plastic bases.
For Green Stuff putty, which is particularly sticky, it is required to slightly wet either the putty or the Rolling Pin with some water before texturing. You may also reduce the stickiness by applying talcum powder, or using Sculptor Vaseline (LINK).
Other epoxy putties like the Milliput putty, for example, are also suitable, but we wouldn't recommend to wet them much since it will hinder your work. Furthermore, if the mixture is too sticky, it is better to continue kneading until the stickiness is gone.
*** For this type of epoxy putties, it is very important to clean the rolling pins properly after use.
After working with the Rolling Pins, use a Scratch Brush (LINK) and plenty of water to clean off any residue on the Rolling Pins if required.
To ensure safety, children should be closely monitored by a responsible adult.