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Whether it is the political fodder of columnists and book writers, or a newly hatched idea from the walls and halls of the White House and State Department, one of the interesting wrinkles of the 2012 Campaign is only barely being talked about at the start of this election year. So with ALL this coverage of the Republican primary season, I want to float this trial balloon with you before it may become one of the big stories of the fall campaign.
President Obama is pondering whether to switch Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. He would be named Secretary of State in an Obama 2nd term, if he and Hillary can win as the 1 & 2 on this year's Democratic ticket.
Clinton brings a virtual airplane load of baggage with her into the Vice-Presidential spot. But there were so many voters who supported her last time, an Obama-Clinton ticket might be the only way the President could lay claim to the White House for another four years.
Hillary Clinton is simply worn out, globe hopping on jets and being away from Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea for long stretches at a time. And Joseph Biden has, shall I say, a world more experience in foreign policy than Ms. Clinton in his Foreign Relations Committee work in the Senate before he was tapped to run for VP.
Critics say Clinton joining the ticket would sink it, driving Obama even further away from the voters who love him and can't stand her. Others say a ticket shift shows desperation from a President quickly losing confidence that he can win, despite his enormous gifts as a political fundraiser. And some are quick to point out putting Obama and Clinton together would virtually hand the Presidency over to the Republicans.
What say you?
I'd love to read your thoughts on whether you think bringing Hillary in as a possible Vice-President is a stroke of genius, or could be a final stroke of bad luck for Barack Obama. rh


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I am trying to set up multiple domains on my server running nginx + thin. For example, I would like www.domain1.com and www.domain2.com to go to different apps with different root paths to their respective apps.
If you are familiar with nginx, I have posted my nginx.conf file at the bottom of this post.
I was thinking I could just try having multiple server blocks, but then I ran into a problem where the server would default to choosing a random thin port and both domains went to the same app. *The main reason being that all ports for both apps where inside of the thin_cluster block.*
I guess my main concern is that there is the thin_cluster which has no association with a particular server. And then there is the server block which has the server_name, etc. However, the thin_cluster can't be nested inside of the server block.
Any ideas on how to serve multiple hosts?
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user nginx;
worker_processes 5;
error_log /var/log/nginx.error.log;
pid /var/run/nginx.pid;
events {
worker_connections 1024;
http {
include mime.types;
default_type application/octet-stream;
log_format main '$remote_addr - $remote_user [$time_local] $request '
'"$status" $body_bytes_sent "$http_referer" '
'"$http_user_agent" "$http_x_forwarded_for"';
access_log /var/log/nginx.access.log main;
sendfile on;
keepalive_timeout 65;
upstream thin_cluster {
server 0.0.0.0:3000;
server 0.0.0.0:3001;
server 0.0.0.0:3002;
server 0.0.0.0:3003;
server 0.0.0.0:3004;
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listen 80;
server_name www.domain1.com;
root /home/ec2-user/helloCloud/public;
location / {
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header Host $http_host;
proxy_redirect off;
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rewrite (.*) $1/index.html break;
if (-f $request_filename.html) {
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yes Prince Saud meets with Clinton Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal held bilateral talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton in Washington today.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal held bilateral talks with U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton at the State Department in Washington today. Speaking at a joint press briefing afterwards, Prince Saud emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to moving forward with the Middle East peace process. "A bold and historic step is required to end this conflict and divert the resources of the region from war and destruction to peace and development," he said, adding that "incrementalism and a step-by-step approach" will not lead to peace.
Instead, Prince Saud called for a "comprehensive approach" that lays out concrete goals from the beginning and addresses final status issues during the negotiating phase. "The whole world knows what a settlement should look like – withdrawal from all the occupied territories, including Jerusalem, a just settlement for the refugees, and an equitable settlement of issues such as water and security," he said.
The Arab world demonstrated that it was ready for peace with Israel, Prince Saud remarked, when it embraced the Arab Peace Initiative, which was proposed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz during a 2002 summit in Beirut. The plan offers full normalization of relations in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from all Arab Territories occupied during the 1967 War, including Jerusalem.
Prince Saud stressed the necessity of Israel doing its fair share as well, by agreeing to a complete settlement freeze and providing necessities for Palestinians. Unfortunately, he noted, "Israel is trying to distract by shifting attention from the core issue – an end to the occupation that began in 1967 and the establishment of a Palestinian state – to incidental issues, such as academic conferences and civil aviation matters . . . Israel must decide if it wants real peace, which is at hand, or if wants to continue obfuscating and, as a result, lead the region into a maelstrom of instability and violence."
During her remarks, Secretary Clinton reiterated the need for the Kingdom to take a leadership role facilitating peace negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis. Saudi leadership is "absolutely vital to achieving . . . lasting peace," she said.
The two officials also praised the strong relationship between Saudi Arabia and the U.S., saying that they looked forward to a continued partnership on key issues, such as Iran's nuclear program, counter-terrorism and anti-extremism efforts, and the global economic crisis.
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I'm using the list category posts plugin, and can't get the thumbnail_size parameter to work with a given pixel size. The parameter can be a word, but also a size in X- and Y-dimension, as I understand it. Can someone give me an example of how to write this? Thanks.
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Let $X \subset \mathbb{R}$ and give $X$ its order topology. (When) is it true that $X$ is homeomorphic to some subspace of $Y \subset \mathbb{R}$?
Example: Let $X = [0,1) \cup \{2\} \cup (3,4]$, then $X$ is order isomorphic to $Y=[0,2]$ in a fairly obvious way, hence the order topologies on $X$ and $Y$ are homeomorphic. But, the order topology on $Y$ agrees with the subspace topology on $Y$, so this particular $X$ is indeed homeomorphic to a subspace of $\mathbb{R}$.
Example: Let $X$ equal the set of endpoints of the Cantor set. The order on $X$ is a bit strange (it's order isomorphic to $\mathbb{Q} \times \{0,1\}$ in the dictionary order with a largest and smallest element adjoined), so one might expect the order topology on $X$ to be strange, but... $X$ is clearly 2nd countable under the order topology (there are countably many points, hence countably many intervals) and any order topology is regular, so $X$ is metrizeable by Urysohn. It is also easy to see the order topology on $X$ has no isolated points so, by a theorem of Sierpinski (any countable metric space without isolated points is homeomorphic to $\mathbb{Q}$), the order topology on $X$ is homeomorphic to the subspace $Y = \mathbb{Q}$ of $\mathbb{R}$.
For any countable $X$, the argument above shows the order topology on $X$ is metrizeable. In fact, I think the order topology on any $X \subset \mathbb{R}$ is metrizeable by this theorem of Lusin (an order topology $X$ is metrizeable if and only if the diagonal in $X \times X$ is a $G_\delta$ set). But this doesn't preclude the possiblity of $X$ weird enough to not be homeomorphic to any subspace of $\mathbb{R}$. I'm not sure how one would arrange this though. If it can be arranged with $X$ countable there would need to be many isolated points to avoid Sierpinski's result for instance...
Advertisement: Brian's positive answer below actually proves something even better. Namely:
Theorem: Let $X \subset \mathbb{R}$. Then there is an order isomorphism (hence homeomorphism of order topologies) $\varphi$ from $X$ to a new set $Y \subset \mathbb{R}$ whose order topology and subspace topology coincide.
Roughly, approach is to take countable set $D \subset X$ such that each point in $X \setminus D$ is a 2-sided limit (topologically) of points in $D$. Using countability of $D$, one can find an order embedding $\varphi$ of $D$ into $\mathbb{Q}$ such that $\varphi(D)$ has no "topological gaps" that are not also "order gaps" (this is the property which makes the subspace and order topologies coincide). The final step is to extend $\varphi$ to the rest of $X$ and check nothing goes awry in doing so.


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Lymphadenitis is a condition in which your lymph nodes — tissues that help your body fight off illness — become inflamed. Mesenteric lymphadenitis (mez-un-TER-ik lim-fad-uh-NIE-tis) is an inflammation of the lymph nodes in the membrane that attaches your intestine (bowel) to your abdominal wall (mesentery). Mesenteric lymphadenitis usually results from an intestinal infection.
The mesentery connects the bowel to the abdominal cavity. It also limits the movement of the intestines in the abdominal cavity. If not for the mesentery, the bowel likely would more frequently twist upon itself, causing obstruction.
Mesenteric lymphadenitis often mimics the signs and symptoms of appendicitis. Unlike appendicitis, however, mesenteric lymphadenitis is seldom serious and clears on its own.
Signs and symptoms of mesenteric lymphadenitis may include:
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In some cases, swollen lymph nodes are found on imaging tests for another problem. Mesenteric lymphadenitis that doesn't cause symptoms may need further evaluation.
Abdominal pain is common in children and teens, and it can be hard to know when it's a problem that needs medical attention.
In general, call your doctor right away if your child has episodes of:
In addition, call your doctor if your child has episodes of the following signs and symptoms that don't get better over a short time:
Your lymph nodes play a vital role in your body's ability to fight off illness. They're scattered throughout your body to trap and destroy viruses, bacteria and other harmful organisms. In the process, the nodes closest to the infection can become sore and swollen — for instance, the lymph nodes in your neck may swell when you have a sore throat. Other nodes that commonly swell are located under your chin and in your armpits and groin.
Although less well known, you also have lymph nodes in the mesentery — the thin tissue that attaches your intestine to the back of your abdominal wall. The most common cause of swollen mesenteric nodes is a viral infection, such as gastroenteritis — commonly but incorrectly known as stomach flu.
Some children develop an upper respiratory infection before or during a bout of mesenteric lymphadenitis, and experts speculate that there may be a link between the two.
Mesenteric lymphadenitis usually goes away on its own and rarely causes complications. But if swollen lymph nodes are caused by a serious bacterial infection that isn't treated, the bacteria could spread to your bloodstream, causing a potentially life-threatening infection (sepsis).
If your child has signs and symptoms common to mesenteric lymphadenitis, make an appointment with your family doctor or a pediatrician. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
For possible mesenteric lymphadenitis, some basic questions to ask include:
To help in diagnosing your child's condition, your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, such as:
To diagnosis your child's condition, your doctor is likely to:
Mild, uncomplicated cases of mesenteric lymphadenitis and those caused by a virus usually go away on their own.
Medications used to treat mesenteric lymphadenitis may include:
For the pain and fever of mesenteric lymphadenitis, have your child:
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The Cockpit Cover 2 covers the void around the R1200GS instruments. In addition, it features a BMW socket aux. outlet! For example, mobile phones or GPS units can thus be plugged into the cockpit directly without having to run annoying cables around the motorbike.
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118,000 Jobs Added To Payrolls Last Month, Report Signals
There were 118,000 jobs added to private employers' payrolls in November, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report.
That's slower growth than in October, when ADP's employment measure grew by 157,000 jobs.
In its report, ADP quotes Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics, as saying that "Superstorm Sandy [which struck in late October] wreaked havoc on the job market in November, slicing an estimated 86,000 jobs from payrolls."
In coming months, watch to see if the rebuilding in New York, New Jersey and other places where Sandy hit hard gives a boost to employment.
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Following on from a previous question in which I asked:
How can I use a regular expression to match text that is between two strings, where those two strings are themselves enclosed two other strings, with any amount of text between the inner and outer enclosing strings?
I got this answer:
I would now like to know how to exclude certain strings from the text between the outer enclosing strings and the inner enclosing strings.
For example, if I have this text:
outer-start some text inner-start text-that-i-want inner-end some more text outer-end
I would like 'some text' and 'some more text' not to contain the word 'unwanted'.
In other words, this is OK:
outer-start some wanted text inner-start text-that-i-want inner-end some more wanted text outer-end
But this is not OK:
outer-start some unwanted text inner-start text-that-i-want inner-end some more unwanted text outer-end
Or to explain further, the expression between outer and inner delimiters in the previous answer above should exclude the word 'unwanted'.
Is this easy to match using regexes?


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Security Guard Shot at Tampa Apartment Complex
Published: Monday, November 25, 2013 at 9:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 12:43 a.m.
A security guard was shot late Sunday night as he was making his rounds at the Royal Oaks Apartments.
Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies said the guard saw two suspicious men and told them they were trespassing.
One of the suspects fired a gun at the guard, striking him twice, and the suspects fled.
The guard was taken to the hospital, where deputies were able to interview him.
Bay News 9 reported that Ammar Alnueimy, 49, was a refugee from Iraq who came to the U.S. with his wife in 2013 seeking to start a new life.
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Often referred to as a gift from the sea, pearl's origin has been an object of folklore throughout history. Early Chinese myths told of pearls falling from the sky when dragons fought. Ancient Persian legend said that pearls were tears of the gods. In classical times, it was believed that pearls were formed when moonbeams lit upon shellfish, while Indian mythology suggested pearls were formed when dewdrops fell from the heavens into the sea.
In truth, pearls are lustrous gems with an organic origin. They are formed inside mollusks such as oysters, clams and mussels when an irritant such as a tiny stone, grain of sand or small parasite enters the mollusk's shell. To protect its soft inner body, the mollusk secretes a smooth, lustrous substance called nacre around the foreign object. Layer upon layer of nacre coats the irritant and hardens, ultimately forming a pearl.
This process of building a solid pearl can take up to seven or eight years. Generally, the thicker the nacre becomes, the richer the "glow" of the pearl and greater its value. While pearls that have formed on the inside of the shell (called blister pearls) are usually irregular in shape and have little commercial value, those that are formed within the tissue of the mollusk are either spherical or pear-shaped and are highly sought-after for jewelry. Most pearls on the market measure 7.0-7.5mm in diameter, but can be found as small as 1mm or as large as 20mm.
Although some pearls are found naturally in mollusks (considered the most valuable), the vast majority of pearls are grown, or cultured, on pearl farms. To instigate this culturing process, a small shell bead, or nucleus, is surgically inserted into the mantle of an oyster. Despite the fact that pearls are harvested in great quantities on pearl farms, producing a quality pearl is an extremely rare event. It is estimated that half of all nucleated oysters do not survive and, from those that do, only 20 percent create marketable pearls.
Cultured and natural pearls can be distinguished from imitation pearls by rubbing them gently against the edge of a tooth. Cultured and natural pearls will feel slightly rough, like fine sandpaper, because of the texture of natural nacre. Imitations will feel quite smooth because their surfaces are merely molded or painted on smooth beads. Since nacre is organic, pearls are quite "soft" and rank only a 2.5-4.5 on the Mohs Scale. The gems are very sensitive and special care should be taken when wearing and storing them.
The value of a pearl is judged by several factors, and high-quality pearl strands should feature pearls well-matched in these factors: "orient," the lustrous iridescence that's produced when light is reflected from the nacre, should glow with a soft brilliance; the nacre's texture should be clean and smooth, absent of spots, bumps or cracks; the shape of a pearl should be symmetrical and generally the rounder a pearl is, the higher its value; and although pearls come in many different colors (depending on the environment and species of mollusk), the most favored are those that have a rose-tinted hue.
Pearls are cultured in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Akoya pearls are the classic round pearls found in most pearl jewelry. They are mainly grown in the waters off Japan and are found in a range of hues, including white, cream, pink and peach. Mabe pearls are grown in Japan, Indonesia, French Polynesia and Australia. They are usually flat-backed and often called blister pearls because they form against the inside shells of oysters rather than within oysters' bodies. Tahitian pearls are grown in French Polynesia and come in a range of colors, including gray and black with green, purple or rose overtones. Because of their large size and unique dark colors, they command very high prices. Also prized for their large size, white South Sea pearls are grown in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and other areas of the South Pacific.
Freshwater pearls come in various colors and are grown in bays, lakes and rivers primarily in Japan, China, Europe and the United States (Mississippi River). They are often irregularly shaped and less lustrous than saltwater cultured pearls, making them substantially less expensive.
Pearls have been treasured throughout ancient folklore and history. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, considered pearls to be sacred. The Greeks prized the gems for their beauty and believed that wearing pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent newlywed women from crying. In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the ultimate symbol of wealth and status. The ancient Egyptians were buried with them and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra favored pearls immensely. It is said that while dining with Mark Anthony, she purposely dropped a pearl into her drink to demonstrate the wealth of her rule.
As early as 2000 B.C., pearls have been used as medicine in China, where it was believed to represent wealth, power and longevity. Even today, low-grade pearls are ground for use as medicine in the Orient. Arabs and Persians also believed it was a cure for various kinds of diseases, as well as insanity.
Long ago, when pearls were not cultured and thousands of oysters had to be searched for only one pearl, the gems were important financial assets, comparable in price to real estate. Some European countries even banned all but nobility from the right to wear them. Medieval knights wore them in battle as a talisman against injury, while warriors in India encrusted pearls into their sword handles to symbolize the tears that swords can bring.
Today, the pearl is a universal symbol of innocence and purity. It is the birthstone for June and is considered the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 3rd and 30th wedding anniversaries. Many believe the gem gives wisdom through experience, quickens the laws of karma and cements engagements and love relationships. It is also considered to offer the powers of wealth, protection and luck.
The largest pearl in the world is approximately 3" long and 2" wide, weighing one-third of a pound. Called the Pearl of Asia, it was a gift from India's Shah Jahan to his favorite wife, for whom he also built the Taj Mahal. Another famous pearl is called "La Peregrina," or "the Wanderer," and is considered by experts to be the most beautiful pearl in the world. Pear-shaped and measuring 1-1/2" in length, it is said that 400 years ago the pearl was found by a slave in Panama, who gave it up in return for his freedom. In 1570, the conquistadors sent the pearl to King Philip II of Spain. The pearl was passed to Mary I of England, who gave it to Prince Louis Napoleon of France, who sold it to the British Marquis of Abercon. After disappearing for a century, the pearl turned up once again in 1969 at a New York auction house. It was purchased by actor Richard Burton for his wife, Elizabeth Taylor.
Created or simulated gemstones:
How are created or simulated gemstones different from natural gemstones? Natural gems are created by the forces of nature and must be discovered, usually by digging in the ground or sifting through a riverbed. When these stones are created in a laboratory, they are called created, simulated or synthetic gemstones.
The purpose of creating gemstones in a laboratory isn't necessarily to reduce the cost, but also to produce larger, more perfectly consistent stones. Created or simulated gems can be made of any material. Synthetic gems, however, share virtually all chemical, optical and physical characteristics of their natural mineral counterparts.
Austrian crystals: These are known for their excellent reflective quality and prismatic brilliance. This man-made crystal is created using natural minerals and quartz sand, which are then heated and slowly cooled using a process similar to that of creating hand-blown glass. This process creates an end product that can be fashioned into a beautiful crystal.
A special machine is used to create a highly faceted crystal. The crystals are cut in various directions, which allows for excellent light refraction, exceptional brilliance and unsurpassed color quality at an affordable price.
Today Swarovski® is one of the largest suppliers of high-end crystals. In the late 1800s, Daniel Swarovski invented a machine to cut crystal with extreme precision. He patented his technique and to this day, only select Swarovski family members and employees have unrestricted access to the production facility that creates these crystals. They are used to decorate everything from stilettos and sculptures, to chandeliers, jewelry and clothing.
Earring Back Types
Butterfly Back: A double looped piece resembling a butterfly that fits over a post. Variations on this design are called push back clasps. The basic post and butterfly back are usually used for stud earrings and lighter weight drop earrings.
Hinged Snap Backs: This clasp features a hinged post that snaps into a groove on the back of the earring. It is commonly found on hoops. Sometimes the hinged post is curved to provide more room to fit around the ear, sometimes called a saddleback.
Hook Backs: This earring backing is simply a long, bent post that fits through the piercing. Hooks have several variations, most notably the shepherd's hook and the French hook. While thin wire hooks reduce the weight of long earrings, making them more comfortable, they aren't as secure as other clasp styles.
Lever Back: A hinged lever snaps shut against the curved post to form a closed loop around the ear lobe. This clasp is very secure and good for large or medium sized styles that drop just below the ear.
Omega: Also called French clips, this clasp has a straight post and a looped lever. The hinged lever closes around the post and is held against the ear with pressure. The omega clasp is the most secure clasp, especially for the larger, heavier earrings.
Screw back: This backing is a slight variation of the standard post and butterfly nut back. Instead of pushing on the back, the nut twists onto the threaded post. A screw back post design is often preferred for expensive diamond stud earrings that require increased security.


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It is now official.
After weeks of rumors surrounding whether or not Nicki Minaj would be joining American Idol's 12th Season, Ryan Seacrest has officially confirmed her involvement as a judge alongside Mariah Carey, country singer Keith Urban and Randy Jackson. He tweeted earlier today:
It's official, your new #IdolJudges are @MariahCarey, @NickiMinaj, @KeithUrban & @Yo_RandyJackson! http://instagr.am/p/Po5T3JFWf1/
Prior to the announcement, rumored issues with Nicki joining the show included the show being sponsored by Coke and Nicki having an endorsement already in place with Pepsi as well as rumors of beef with Mariah Carey who allegedly didn't want her on the show (probably all lies..).
According to reports, she's looking at banking $8 million as a judge, which is more than Keith who comes in at almost $4 million, but it's nowhere near Mariah's $18 million. She will also get additional allowances for hair, make up and wardrobe. The show's rating have been falling over the last few seasons, but although it may look like they're dropping major dollars on the new judges, it doesn't compare to the fact that Simon Cowell made more than all three of them combined ($35 million) his last season on AI.
Joining the show was probably a smart move for Nicki. It sounds like easy money because the show films in one place, which will allow her to stay in Los Angeles (where she lives) over a period of time and work on music when she's not sitting in the judges seat. The one thing that Jennifer Lopez consistently said she loved about the gig is that it allowed her to be in one place and made it easier for her to be with her children. Nowadays, when you are a newer artist with less than five years under your belt, you have to hustle and bustle while traveling from state to state and country to country touring to make that kind of money.
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Used these to transport two 13.5 foot tandem rec kayaks over 1000 miles doing 80 mph. Used bow and stern straps that come with them and had no issues. The design makes it easy to slide the kayaks in place and secures them when tightened.
Yakima Mako Aero Saddles
The Mako Aero saddle clamps on to most kinds of bars, and the installation is easy. They are sold in a pair, but two pairs are needed to carry one kayak. One for the front bar, and one for the back.
There are also some nice extras included in the box. There is a tie-down strap with rubber covering the cam buckle, which protects both your boat and the roof of your car. Also included is a bow or stern tie-down which hooks the end of your boat to the car's tow hitch. And each saddle comes with optional felt padding, to protect the boat. I found that with the included straps, nothing additional was needed to secure a kayak.
I've tried both the Mako saddle and the Mako Aero saddle. The main difference is the Mako Aero is compatible with more kinds of bars, such as the Whispbar. Also, the Mako Aero is compatible with a locking core, which isn't available for the regular Mako.
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The Mako saddles work like a charm on my Jeep Cherokee's factory rack. They secured my 14 foot yak with no problem and held it in place even when I was zipping along at 70- I forgot I had the yak up topside! You will need to purchase two sets; one set consist of a pair of saddles. They come with all the straps you'll need. The only downside is security. Buy the optional locks or some bum could rip you off. Glad I went with the Makos. Cheers
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I have a dagger nomad 8.5 creeker and i usually just carry it in my truck bed but also have a ford explorer and it has factory crossbar and was wondering what should go on those bars?
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I have a high end flatwater k1 kayak. Are the mako aero saddles the best way to transport it?
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How easy is it to take these saddles off and add a different mount, say for a bike or snowboard? I've been told to watch out for mounts that you have to basically uninstall the entire set up to switch for a different mount. I have the Whispbar on a Mazda 3s.
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will these fit on trac rac bars?
I just mounted two pair of Yakima Mako Saddles on my TracONE by TracRac system rack. I did it by going to the hardware store and replacing the factory carriage bolts that are 2.5" long with 5/16" by 1" long carriage bolts and large, 5/16" flat washers.
Place the head of the 1" carriage bolt in the track on the TracRac and place the bolt up through the Mako Saddle (opposite of the instructions), use the large washer and then the wingnut to tighten it in place. Works like a charm and doesn't look ghetto in the process.
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Does ordering 1 set come with all 4 saddles or just a pair? Some places are selling them as a pair but this picture makes it look like you get all 4. Does anyone know?
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I have a bachelor and masters degree from a local university. I work in a bank.
As time is going by, I am becoming more and more demotivated about my job.
Here I see that university-degree holders are giving services to bank customers and clients. I don't know whether it is because of the neighborhood or not, wealthy people are mostly uneducated and they treat the bank-officers, including myself, as nothing. Also, from our top management, it is being instructed that, employees have to get used to with any kind of misbehavior from the customers and clients whether it is acceptable or not. Our MD told us in seminar that, employees have to digest even a slap from a customer!
After all this, I am confused. At this point in my life I am just flabbergasted. The question that is coming in my mind, "Why do people get educated? Why don't they just engage their entire life to earn money? What is the need for education in this world from a person's point of view?"
Suppose you are a PhD holder from Harvard University. A billionaire, who has a very little or no education but established a business empire, calls you to work as a researcher for his company and he believes in give and take.
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STEUBENVILLE - The annual Polish Christmas carol song fest is set for Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Mark Michalik is the organizer of the event that will bring Tom Zielinsky back to play the concerto accordion for the hour-long event.
Michalik has brought former and current residents of the Polish Hill neighborhood together every summer for a reunion.
"We started the Polish carol singing a few years ago. We grew up singing and listening to the traditional Polish Christmas carols, and we thought it would be a great idea to come together during the Christmas season to sing and hear the old traditional carols sung in Polish," explained Michalik.
The Polish Christmas carol program is set to begin at 3 p.m. at the church.
Zielinsky grew up in New Cumberland, "where the family would gather around the table and sing the traditional Polish Christmas carols. I didn't always understand all the words but it was a great tradition," said Zielinsky.
"There were a number of people who would sing the songs in Polish when I was a child. Now I belong to Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, which is the traditional Polish parish in Weirton. We organize a polka Mass twice a year at the church, usually the Sunday before the Lenten season starts and at our parish picnic and it is received very well. Performing at Holy Family Catholic Church reminds me of Christmas Eve as a child," said Zielinski.
"I play an electronic accordion to provide the music and enjoy hearing the traditional songs sung by the congregation. "I have been playing the accordion since I was 9 years old. It is fun to be a part of this and to remember growing up with these songs," remarked Zielinski.
"I play a Midi accordion that allows me to add different instruments to the music. And I will be accompanied by the church organist who also plays and sings Polish songs, so it will be a fun and moving event. This is a tradition of the Catholic church as well as a Polish tradition. We will be singing the old fashioned Polish Christmas carols as well as a few traditional American carols. And I do take a few requests," stated Zielinsky.
"The number of people who are familiar with the Polish songs is getting smaller. But it is fun to come together to hear the songs the way we heard them when we were kids. I can only remember the Polish words to about three or four of the carols but I enjoy hearing the songs again," noted Michalik.
The Polish Christmas carol event is open to the public.
"I also enjoy watching the people who remember all of the words maintaining the Polish tradition. This is important to our heritage and our religion," said Michalik.
"Anyone who enjoys the traditional Polish carols or who wants to learn more about the Polish tradition should come to Holy Family Church. I have 14 Polish carols I will be playing," noted Zielinsky.


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In 1935 the Supreme Court finally got a building of its own. Prior to this, the court sat in what is now called the "Old Senate Chamber." The current building stands due to the efforts of William Howard Taft, chief justice of the Supreme Court and former president of the United States, who persuaded Congress to create a permanent home for the Supreme Court in 1929.
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It seems that commutative diagrams appeared sometime in the late 1940s -- for example, Eilenberg-McLane (1943) group cohomology paper does not have any, while the 1953 Hochschild-Serre paper does. Does anyone know who started using them (and how they convinced the printers to do this)?
An excerpt from MacLane's "Categories for the working mathematician" (29-30)
This last mentioned paper is the one referred to in KConrad's answer.
Commutative diagrams really show their significance when dealing with categories, so I would guess they first appeared in that context. Look at the paper which first introduced categories: Eilenberg and Mac Lane's "General Theory of Natural Equivalences" (Trans. AMS) 58 (1945), 231--294. You can find that paper through JSTOR, but if you don't have access to JSTOR then get it at killingbuddha.altervista.org/FILOSOFIA/GToNe.pdf. In this paper, commutative diagrams are used only a few times and the authors don't say the diagrams commute. Instead they use more elaborate descriptions like "the two paths around the diagram are equivalent". Even if this is not the first place a commutative diagram appeared, that they are used sparingly (considering the context) and described in an awkward way suggests it was one of the earliest times this concept jumped off the blackboard into print.
Weibel's paper on the history of homological algebra, which is available at his website, may provide some earlier sources if you track down references he gives.
EDIT: Perhaps the first book which made extensive use of commutative diagrams is Eilenberg and Steenrod's "Foundations of Algebraic Topology" (1952). On page xi, under the heading of a section they call New Methods, they introduce the term commutativity for certain diagrams of groups and homomorphisms.
There's Russell's example from 1919, see here where conjugacy between relations is expressed diagrammatically.


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Heart Failure (cont.)
In this Article
- What Is Heart Failure?
- What Causes Heart Failure?
- What Are the Symptoms of Heart Failure?
- What Are the Types of Heart Failure?
- How Is Heart Failure Diagnosed?
- How Is Heart Failure Treated?
- Stages of Heart Failure
- How Can I Prevent Heart Failure From Worsening?
- How Can I Prevent Further Heart Damage?
- What Medications Should I Avoid?
- How Can I Improve My Quality of Life?
- What Surgical Procedures Are Used to Treat Heart Failure?
- Treatment Is a Team Effort
- What Is the Outlook for People With Heart Failure?
- Find a local Cardiologist in your town
Treatment Is a Team Effort
Heart failure management is a team effort, and you are the key player on the team. Your heart doctor will prescribe your medications and manage other medical problems. Other team members, including nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, exercise specialists and social workers, will help you achieve success. But it is up to YOU to take your medications, make dietary changes, live a healthy lifestyle, keep your follow-up appointments, and be an active member of the team.
What Is the Outlook for People With Heart Failure?
With the right care, heart failure will not stop you from doing the things you enjoy. Your prognosis or outlook for the future will depend on how well your heart muscle is functioning, your symptoms, and how well you respond to and follow your treatment plan.
Everyone with a long-term illness, such as heart failure, should discuss their desires for extended medical care with their doctor and family. An "advance directive" or "living will" is one way to let everyone know your wishes. A living will expresses your desires about the use of medical treatments to prolong your life. This document is prepared while you are fully competent in case you are unable to make these decisions at a later time.
Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute (2006).
Edited by Cynthia Haines, MD, October 1, 2005, WebMD.
Last Editorial Review: 12/14/2007
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The Warren County Sheriff's Office says a Bowling Green woman was robbed at gunpoint in her home last night.
Makaylee Robbins was alone in the house she shares with her fiancé when deputies say two masked men entered her home.
"They barged through my front door took me into the bathroom pointed a gun to my head, told me not to move, they went into the bedroom and stole a gun and two X-Boxes," Robbins says.
Makaylee Robbins, 20, never second-guessed her safety in this quiet neighborhood until last night.
When her friend left her house, that's when deputies say just after 6:30 two masked men entered her home.
She says she knows who they were.
"They called me by my name so that's how I knew I could identify who it was, they called me 'Kay', so I knew who it was," she says, "Honestly I thought that I was going to die. It's a shock. I never in a million years thought that they would do that."
Robbins says the men were there about ten minutes and fled with their stuff.
She recalls when she thought her life was over.
"The guy that was masked up, and a gun to my head that's all I could see. At that point I was starting to go into seizures so it was kind of blurry, but I remember that," she says.
Since she is epileptic, Robbins says she suffered several seizures.
"I didn't even know about it until i got off work and she calls me because she went into the emergency room because of her seizures, and I show up at the emergency room and she says we got robbed tonight," Robbin's fiance, Clifton Reece, "I just couldn't believe it. I was in shock."
Reese says he isn't so sure this neighborhood is as safe as he thought.
Robbins says ammunition and some cash were also stolen.
If you have any information about this crime call the Warren County Sheriff's Office at 842-1633.


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Bring it over and we'll show you some simple things on making it better. The idea is we'll show you very basic maintenance that you can do at home on a monthly bases for the cheap which'll make your bike ride better and not sound horrible (screeeech). This is more of a watch and learn and a little less hands on, but you will still have a chance to work on your bike if there's time. Limit of 8 people for this class due to space.
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200811171930, Monday November 17th 7:30PM sharp. Noisebridge 83c Wiese St San Francisco CA.
What you might learn
- Replacing a tube/tire
- Cleaning chain and cogs
- Light derailleur tweaking
- Touching base on truing wheels
What you wont get
- Someone else fixing your bicycle for you
- How to ride a bike like an extreme pro
- Free parts and tools to take home
What to bring
- Yourself (required)
- Your bike (required)
- Clean rag
- Toothbrush you don't use on your teeth anymore
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Contributed Welcome back, Master Sgt. Ubben
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Ubben returned to Middlebury from the Middle East after the Blizzard of 2013 and found 26 inches of snow on the sidewalks to his apartment. Thanks to the boys from Middlebury Boy Scout Troop 444, Master Sgt. Ubben had clean sidewalks Feb. 21. Show from left are: front row: Anthony Martinez, Christian Kjeldsen, Michael Trager, Jamieson Pape, Robert Holmes, Ryan DeAngelis, Master Sgt. Ubben and Scoutmaster Louis Salerno; back row: Scott Gao, Assistant Scoutmaster John Holmes, James Holmes, Dustin Hine, Thomas O'Donnell, Christopher DeAngelis and Mitchell Maknis. Troop 444 meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in Room 5 of Shepardson Center. For information on troop activities and membership, call Chris O'Donnell, (203) 758-9433.
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There seems to be a late trend where firms are beginning to hire fresh graduates for security related jobs. This is counter to what I've heard from experienced security professionals (as well as the many other forum community members that say it's usually Help Desk --> Network Administrator --> Security Job). This seems to make sense, since I find that it'd be very difficult to have a deep understanding of computer networks unless you have practical experience in working with them.
But for those who have secured pen testing or security-related jobs before having extensive IT experience, what do you believe that you did that enabled you to get that job? Here are my guesses:
- Good professional networking
- Certificates (OSCP, CCNA, A+, Security+, Network+, Systems+, etc.)
- Personal experience with at-home pen testing lab
- Published papers
Specific insights as to what you did in any of these four categories, as well as any miscellaneous stuff would be thanked.


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When Gov. Sam Brownback proposed the "tax transparency bill" it got the attention of local officials.The proposal would change the way cities, counties and school boards collect taxes.Currently if the assessed valuation of property goes up, the amount of taxes collected also goes up. As a result cities or counties can keep the mill levy the same, get more money, and say to the community that they have not raised taxes. Even so, the tax payer is paying more in taxes.The governor's proposal would change the mill levy in that scenario, so the taxes paid would not go up. In that case a person's property taxes would not go up if their valuation went up.The local entities would then have to vote to raise the mill levy - or the tax rate - if they wanted to get that extra money they had realized through growth.Newton city finance director Lunda Asmani said it would affect the cities and counties. "It would also affect the library and airport, and any other entity that receives property taxes."New improvements, or new buildings, would be exempt from this requirement.County assistant manager for finance Anthony Swartzendruber said the county would be taking a "wait and see" approach. He said the county already has to let people know if that increase reaches a certain level through an official publication notice."It depends on what ends up being in the bill. We will wait until something is written and see," he said.One local official is not opposed to the idea.Newton City Council member Jim Nickel has said before that the current system hides the fact that property taxes go up."Maybe we should be clearer on how we do our business," he said. "The mill levy system is complicated."He said he was "not really opposed" to the idea.He said he was, however, opposed to the idea of the state putting a cap on how much cities or counties could raise property tax rates."I'm not saying I want to raise taxes, but if a city wants to do that, I'm not sure the state should be interfering," he said.Asmani noted that the city has to vote twice on the budget each year. One is on the budget and one is on the mill levy, so essentially the city does this already.Another complication, Asmani said, is that the city itself does not set the mill levy. The city comes up with a budget and gives that budget to the county, and the county actually sets the mill levy, so if the proposal passes, there could be complications. Timing could also be a problem because the budget is passed in August as per state law, and the final valuation is not determined until November.Even if cities and counties have not been completely transparent, they were not hiding the money either. The additional money has been included in general fund budgets and can be seen there.The assessed valuation in Harvey County has risen, but it has also gone down.With the economic downturn in 2009, the county received $225,000 less than it had the year before, but kept the mill levy the same.Usually it goes up. In 2006 the assessed valuation went up 2.29 percent, and the city netted about $56,000 more. Since 2006 the biggest increase was in 2007 when the county received $158,477 in additional funds even as it lowered the mill levy.Those figures are minus property in the "new improvement" category.Swartzendrubber said the extra money has helped the county keep up with inflation."Even if growth is flat, the cost of commodities like gas and other things keeps going up," he said.In the city of Newton the assessed valuation has gone from $96,026,085 for the 2006 tax year, to $115,191,488 for the 2012 tax year.
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I am new to linux and i just installed ubuntu 12.10 with gnome 3.6. Now I am trying to setup my accounts. I have a problem because I want to use ICQ with the in GNOME integrated IM system, i.e. message popup automatically and you can answer them from the bottomt status bar.
So how can I add ICQ support to the system? I already installed "telepathy-haze" from the ubuntu software but there is no ICQ option in the settings->accounts window. also, there are two account (german language: "Online-Konten") in the system->personal window. Did I install gnome wrong? or is that normal?
I really like the look and feel of ubuntu + gnome3.6 but right now I feel that it is not working they way it is supposed to. any help?


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Recipes from the November/December 2012 Issue of EatingWell (Slide 2)
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Recipe: Butternut Squash & Tomato Posole
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Quick Chicken Parmesan
Ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty of sauce are the hallmarks of any good chicken Parm…View slide
Butternut Squash & Tomato P…
Posole is a traditional Mexican stew most often made with pork and hominy (dried corn kernels that h…View slide
Manhattan Clam Chowder
There's long been a feud between Manhattan's tomato-based clam chowder and the cream-based New E…View slide
Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice …
This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. I…View slide
Quick Pickled Turnips
Perk up your cheese plate or crudites platter with these crunchy, zesty pickled turnips or try them …View slide
Creamy Turnip Soup
In this recipe, the humble turnip is transformed into a rich turnip soup made creamy with just 1 tab…View slide
Miso-Butter Braised Turnips
Slowly braising turnips in savory miso-spiked broth and butter gives them a sweet flavor and velvety…View slide
Roasted Turnips & Butternut…
In this delicious side dish recipe, turnips and butternut squash are glazed with a mixture of molass…View slide
Citrus Salad with Olives & …
This tangy winter salad recipe combines oranges and grapefruit with flavorful bitter greens. Green o…View slide
Grape & Fennel Salad
Crunchy fennel and celery are combined with grapes in this delicious salad recipe.…View slide
Wild Rice Stuffing with App…
This amazing wild-rice stuffing recipe is bursting with rustic fall flavors, including rye bread, sa…View slide
Cranberry Sauce with Star A…
This cranberry sauce recipe is scented with star anise, which has a dynamic flavor—earthy, spicy a…View slide
Two-Toned Mashed Potatoes
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Sweet & Sour Green Beans
This slightly sweet, slightly sour green bean recipe takes just a few minutes to make and is great s…View slide
Sage-Rubbed Roast Turkey wi…
This roast turkey recipe is flavored with sage and served with gravy made extra-tasty with the lemon…View slide
Cranberry Cornbread
Cornbread gets a festive makeover in this recipe with the addition of fresh and dried cranberries. I…View slide
Twice-Baked Potatoes with H…
Twice-baked potatoes get an elegant treatment when spiked with horseradish and topped with a bit of …View slide
Savory Corn Pudding
This corn pudding recipe gets a flavorful twist from the addition of vanilla bean. Though you may th…View slide
Braised Endive
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Roasted Vegetable Antipasto
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Quinoa Cakes with Smoked Sa…
These crisp quinoa cakes spiked with smoked salmon and topped with lemony sour cream make a lovely a…View slide
Salmon with Toasted Israeli…
You need only one skillet for this meal of wild salmon fillets and Israeli couscous pilaf. For added…View slide
Oregano, Rosemary & Marjora…
Try this oregano-, rosemary-and marjoram-infused vinegar drizzled over tomatoes and fresh mozzarella…View slide
Chile, Cilantro & Garlic Vi…
Stir this chile-, cilantro- and garlic-infused vinegar into a mixture of chopped fresh tomatoes, oni…View slide
Raspberry-Thyme Vinegar
This beautiful raspberry- and thyme_infused vinegar works well in vinaigrettes. Combine with walnut …View slide
Shallot, Tarragon & Lemon V…
Stir a little of this shallot-, tarragon- and lemon-infused vinegar and some fresh chopped tarragon …View slide
Pearl Onion, Celery & Pickl…
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Fennel, Orange & Star Anise…
Try this vinegar infused with fennel, orange and star anise in Asian-inspired dishes. Combine with s…View slide
Seared Steak with Pan-Roast…
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Seared Steak with Mustard-M…
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Seared Steak with Carameliz…
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Lamb Chops with Mashed Peas…
Peas and lamb are a natural pairing. Here pan-roasted lamb chops are served with mashed peas seasone…View slide
Caramelized Pear Custard Pie
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Sweet Potato Pie with Cream…
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Pumpkin-Chocolate Torte wit…
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Cranberry Meringue Pie
If you're a fan of lemon meringue pie, you'll love this festive cranberry meringue pie recipe. F…View slide
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate cream pie isn't just a diner special—it's the perfect dessert for any celebration. W…View slide
Mini Apple Pies with Cheddar
Here's a healthy—and adorable—twist on deep-dish apple pie. This mini apple pie recipe will gi…View slide
Lemon & Polenta Tart with Figs
For this celebratory tart recipe, a smooth, creamy, lemon-scented Greek yogurt filling, adorned with…View slide
Wild Rice Pilaf with Sweet …
Wild rice is intensely aromatic so it's a great match for the bold flavors of saffron and Madeira …View slide
Chile-Lime Veggie Noodles
We love the bright flavor that lime and chile-garlic sauce give to this quick and easy veggie-and-no…View slide
Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp w…
This recipe for jumbo shrimp wrapped in thin strips of prosciutto and served on a lemony bed of arug…View slide
Ancho-Honey Pork Tenderloin…
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Seared Steak with Roasted G…
Seared steak topped with a dollop of garlicky aïoli makes a simple and satisfying supper. Experimen…View slide
Quinoa Salad with Oranges, …
Roasted beets and sweet dates, tangy oranges and juicy pomegranate seeds make this quinoa salad reci…View slide


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|Marissa Iaiennaro and Jason Morehouse, engagement
Juliann Iaiennaro of Cheshire and Joseph A. Iaiennaro of Southbury announce the engagement of their daughter, Marissa Ann Iaiennaro to Jason John Morehouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Morehouse of Prospect.
A Sept. 27, 2013, wedding is planned.
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I am thinking of remodeling my home. I have a bunch of 14 gauge THHN wire. A friend told me I can't use 14 gauge wire in a residential receptacle application. Has there a code change that would not allow 14 gauge wire to be used in residential receptacles?
To my knowledge the only recent changes dealing with residential receptacles, says that they must now be tamper resistant, and that ALL garage receptacles must be GFCI protected. There were also some changes dealing with Arc Fault breakers in NEC 2011, but I haven't read through it all yet.
Code compliance can be a fickle bitch, and the minimum code applicable for your area will depend on what your local government has chosen to follow. To my knowledge, there have been no changes that say you cannot use #14 for 15Amp receptacles. But even if there were changes, say for example in NEC 2011. Your area may still follow NEC 2008, or even NEC 2005, in which case those are the minimum standards you must follow.
The best way to know for sure, is to contact your local government to determine which standard they follow. Then do some research into that standard. Or contact a local licensed electrician, and ask.
So if I were you I would ask my friend to site some section numbers (then look them up if he actually can), or call a local master electrician.