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Why Humanity Can't Get Past The 7 Deadly Sins
Ever since the Bible invented them, humanity has had just the damndest time kicking the seven vices known as deadly sins. Until now.
After months spent firming up our moral center and strengthening our resolve, we created a really boring training montage and, more importantly for our purposes here, the following game plan for fighting each of humanity's most common vices. Let's begin with one that we're all familiar with ...
#7. Lust
Excessive desires of a sexual nature.
You crave sex so much that you can't stop chasing women, wasting hours on Internet porn and dry-humping anything that's even slightly warm. All of your energy is devoted to getting as much ass as you can as often as you can get it.
The Cure!
Lose that energy! Your problem is that all of your attention and abilities are focused on sex, so you just need to purge yourself of all that deviant endurance. Remove all of your motivation and reduce yourself to an unmoving lump of apathy. Problem solved.
Oh, wait ... dammit! It looks like all of that lust-purging has rendered you guilty of ...
#6. Sloth
Laziness, indifference and the failure to utilize your gifts.
You sit around all day, wallowing in your own filth and sometimes you go for days without moving. You are just a pile of worthlessness.
The Cure!
What you need is a goal. Nothing motivates someone to get out of a slump like a goal. Find something that you want and go for it! Take your neighbor for instance. Look at his fancy car, and that fancy, smokin' hot wife of his. Sure, they're nice, but wouldn't they be nicer if they were yours? (Yes.) So pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get some of your own!
Well, I didn't mean literally take his wife, it was a metaphor for wanting a similar-
Hang on a second. Don't stare too hard at her, I know you want the wife but if you're not careful you'll be guilty of ...
#5. Envy
An insatiable desire, usually accompanied by a resentfulness of anyone who has the object you desire.
Well, here you are. You want her so bad that you've gone and committed another sin. You've got all of your own physical needs met, but you STILL want to take something that belongs to your neighbor, and that's no good.
The Cure!
Sure, your neighbor's wife is hot, but you've got plenty of good things going for you, why not build on that? Instead of focusing on your neighbor's stuff, just work on your own. Take your house and polish it up real nice, make it the nicest house on the block! Fix your car up, make it run like a dream, so you'll be the envy of the neighborhood! Go out and have a paradoxical amount of perfect children.
Pretty soon, your neighbor's wife and car will look like sacks of wet garbage next to all of your trophies! But, hey, there's no reason for you to go and actually buy trophies for yourself ... sort of looks like you might run into the sin of ...
#4. Greed
An excess of wealth, status and/or power.
You just had to have everything, didn't you? You had to go out and buy the biggest TV, the loudest toys, the fanciest clothes, didn't you? Had to make sure everyone in town knew that you had the biggest dick, huh? Well, way to go, Smart Guy, because you've committed another deadly sin.
The Cure!
Get rid of those material possessions, you don't need them. All you need in order to have a fulfilling life is yourself. You don't need a bunch of expensive gadgets to keep you happy, the secret to happiness lives within you.
Oh, oh crap, I know where this is going.


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2 Apr 2012 9:15 PM #1
How to Embed Interactive CSS3 Animations in an iBook - BLOG question
"Take a screenshot of the stage area to create a "cover" for the animation, and rename it "Default.png". This cover image will be used to show the animation in the page when inactive. Make sure it's the same size as the stage."
Whats the reason this default image cannot be a different size? I need to make my full screen animation launch from a small section of a different image on the iauthor page. But when ever I do this the animation launches in to a small window the size of the default image, which cuts off most of my animation, and its also not full screen.
Really need a work around for this
3 Apr 2012 7:03 AM #2
As far as I know it is per Apple specification.
Try the icon work around suggested here

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What do people think of this method for excavating a crawl space:
I read the article you linked to. Looks like it would work if you have the right soil conditions, a lot of time, a lot of help and the patience of Jobe. One concern I would have is if you ran into large rocks or wet soils. We have excavated several buildings over the years using the railroad ties and jacking method followed by a mini excavator. Here in the glacial soils of the northeast, we often run into large boulders that would be impossible to remove without heavy equipment. The other caution would be to pour concrete or an other stable footings for the new post supports. This would be tricky if they are done one at a time as you excavate deeper under the building, especially if building has already settled and is not level at the start. Some level reference would have to be maintained throughout the process. This is not as easy as it may sound, and would require some jacking, sistering of floor joists, or a new set of carrier beams etc. along the way. This vacuum method may be OK for small buildings, but could be troublesome or dangerous for larger buildings or for inexperienced builders. Be careful.


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WHEELING - The top three hitters in Steubenville Catholic Central's lineup helped take Wheeling Central to the woodshed Tuesday night at the J.B. Chambers Youth Sports Complex.
B.J. Grandinetti, Steve Mihalyo and Brenton Colabella combined to go 8-for-9, including three extra base hits and seven RBIs, as the Crusaders rolled to a 13-1 victory in a game halted after five innings by the mercy rule.
Grandinetti was the only Steubenville Catholic player in the top three spots to record an official out as he was retired on a ground ball to the shortstop in the second inning.
During his other three plate appearances, Grandinetti was hit by a pitch, doubled in two runs and singled. He scored all three times he reached base.
Mihalyo, who limited the Maroon Knights (10-11) to four hits before being replaced on the mound in the bottom of the fifth, singled three times and tripled, driving in two runs.
Colabella doubled to knock home the game's first run, singled in the third frame and finished his perfect day at the plate with back-to-back sacrifice flies in the fourth and fifth frames, helping the Crusaders elevate their overall record to 18-5.
''We hit the ball a little better," said Steubenville Catholic coach Don Young, referring to last Friday's loss to Linsly in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference championship game. The top of the order had a real nice game. Our leadoff guy (Grandinetti) is the key for us. When he gets on, good things happen.''
Wheeling Central coach Jimbo Wodusky's never happy to lose a game by any score, but he offered some favorable comments to offer about the Crusaders.
''Fundamentally they do things right,'' Wodusky said. ''They run the bases better than any team I have seen this year. They put the ball in play and make all the routine plays in the field. I'm upset about the loss, but I can't be mad at these guys because the other team outright beat us.''
The Maroon Knights' southpaw starter Nick Naumann plunked Grandinetti with the third pitch of the game to help the Crusaders get out of the gate. Mihalyo singled him to second and Colabella followed with a line drive that bounced out of the glove of a reaching John McFarland in right field. Grandinetti scored on the double and Jimmy Panella then walked loading the bases. Dave Bertoia picked up an RBI on a bounce out and a throwing error allowed the third run of the inning to cross the plate.
An excellent throw from Wheeling Central's Ian Yahnke to Patrick Biega cut down a runner trying to advance from first to third on Colabella's single to left field in the top of the third, snuffing out another potential rally.
However, Steubenville Catholic then put together back-to-back five-run innings to put the game away. Alex Porecca walked to start the top of the fourth, followed by two Central errors, resulting in a run.
With Joe Irvin at first, the Crusaders then erupted with three straight extra base hits, the first two being doubles from Chris Murphy and Grandinetti, followed by Mihalyo's triple up the alley in left-center field. Colabella's sacrifice fly to center extended the lead to 8-0.
In the fifth inning, Irvin and Murphy drove in one run each with singles, a two-base error let in another run while Mihaylo then singled across a tally ahead of another sacrifice fly to center by Colabella.
Mihaylo was replaced on the mound by Adam Lyons in the bottom of the fifth. Lyons walked one but escaped unscathed when Colabella reached up and speared Tighe's base hit bid for the final out.
Steubenville Catholic 13, Wheeling Central Catholic 1
Steubenville Catholic 300 55 - 13 12 0
Wheeling Central 000 10 - 1 3 5
STEUBENVILLE CENTRAL: Mihalyo (WP, 1K, 0BB), Lyons (5, 0K, 1BB) and Laukert; Grandinetti D, S, 2rbi; Mihalyo T, 3S, 2rbi; Colabella D, S, 2SF, 3rbi; Bertoia rbi; Irvin S, 2rbi; Murphy D, S, rbi.
WHEELING CENTRAL: Naumann (LP, 3K, 2BB), Phair (4, 0K, 1BB) and Yocke; Keane D, Keys D, Yocke D, rbi.


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STEUBENVILLE - Visitors to downtown Steubenville on Dec. 8 can expect to have a "grand" time on two fronts - not only at Steubenville's Christmas Parade, which is set to begin at noon, but also by being able to see the restored lobby of the Grand Theater from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"This will be the first time since we started the project that we'll have the theater open to the public for an actual event," said Scott Dressel, president of the Grand Theater Restoration Project.
The lobby open house is free of charge and is sponsored by the board members of the theater project, which roughly three years ago launched the effort to rejuvenate the theater located at 121 S. Fourth St.
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COME ON IN — The restored lobby of the Grand Theater in downtown Steubenville on 121 S. Fourth St. will be open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, the day of Steubenville's Christmas parade at noon, according to Scott Dressel, president of the Grand Theater Restoration Project. While the lobby open house is free, there is a $5 per person charge for individuals interested in a tour down to the stage on the main theater floor to check out what's been accomplished since the restoration movement began three years ago. - Janice Kiaski
But those interested in seeing more of the theater's renovation status can take the tour opportunity an additional step.
"We will also offer tours for $5 per person down to the stage on the main theater floor, so you can see all the work that has been done and how much remains to be completed," Dressel said.
The open house marks a first in many years.
"The last time anyone set foot in the lobby was 1979, the last year it was actually open for a film," Dressel said.
"Three years ago, roughly, the lobby was filled from floor to ceiling with essentially antiques and collectibles and used furniture for the used furniture store that was here, and I mean floor to ceiling," Dressel said. "You actually couldn't get through it. For the first year, we actually went up the stairs, through the ballroom and back down from the mezzanine to get in the theater because we couldn't go through this space," he said, "so we cleaned that out on our first volunteer weekend. We had four weekends that year with about 120 volunteers, and we hauled many, many, many tons of rubbish out of here."
Work in the lobby combined painting, carpeting and cleaning of the six poster frames all lined with new velvet and anticipated to have new lighting. The lobby has heating but no bathrooms, which is a project hoped to be completed by next fall.
"We have a variety of things donated in the poster frames now," Dressel added.
The lobby also sports a festive holiday touch with a large Christmas tree and poinsettias donated by the women's group at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
Dressel is excited about the open house.
"It's cool because I think this will help people visualize what we've done and where we can go and especially if you take a look at what's been done in so many other communities with their historic theaters, this is easily doable and can be done in a reasonable amount of time with the right support, so this is our way of getting people involved and giving them a chance to see up close and personal what exactly has happened and what still needs to take place," Dressel said.
"In celebration of our first open house we are having a photo contest to win a $100 Visa gift card," Dressel said. People wanting to enter the drawing are to have a photo of themselves taken in front of the lobby doors with the lobby Christmas tree lights on in the background and post it on the Grand's Facebook Fan Page.
The Christmas tree lights are on daily from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The contest is under way through midnight on Dec. 7. There is a limit of one entry per person or family. The winning photo will be drawn at the open house. The winner need not be present.
The open house also will be occasion for people to take free photos of themselves with cutouts of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Visitors also will have a chance to become a "Friend of the Grand" with annual memberships available and providing a free tour. They are $25 for an individual; $50 for a family; $100 for a business with fewer than 50 employees; and $1,000 for a corporate level membership for more than 50 employees.
Memberships are tax-deductible with 20 percent going to the Grand Endowment Fund and 80 percent to the current restoration phase of the project.
Also on sale are Grand Theater pins that double as a Christmas ornament. They are $10.
At the board's Dec. 6 meeting, an announcement will be made concerning a new board member who will specifically work on the museum part of the theater project in the room next door, from fundraisers to collecting items for it, according to Dressel.
For information, call (740) 632-2899.


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The boys from Bangakang take a treasure chest full of chocolate gold coins to Venice Beach and bury it in the sand under cover of darkness.
The next day, in full view of beach-goers (including, apparently, "Internet entrepreneur and star of Millionaire Matchmaker, Dave 'Sex Toy Dave' Levine"), they pretend to stumble upon the same treasure chest (skip to 2:45).
Watch a bunch of strangers go from camaraderie to elation to avarice to disillusion to chocolate in a very short amount of time.


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The US government recently finalized standards that will
increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars
and light-duty trucks by model year 2025. When combined with
previous standards, this move will nearly double the fuel
efficiency of those vehicles compared to new vehicles currently
on the road. In total, the program to improve fuel economy is
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The standards issued by the US Department of Transportation
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Valero has decided to further reduce operations and
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terminal, the company said. The terminal will feature both
deepwater berths and smaller berths, and will have the
flexibility to load the very largest crude ships. Terminal
activities will, however, require a considerably smaller
workforce, according to the company. The reorganization and
reduction in workforce is expected to be complete before the
end of 2012. Valero will continue to supply jet fuel, gasoline,
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third-party terminal services. In the terminal operations mode,
Valero will continue to invest in Aruba with facility
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In the near-term, the refinery will continue to be maintained
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US investment group Carlyle has agreed to buy the
performance coatings business of DuPont for $4.9 billion
in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first
quarter of 2013, subject to customary closing conditions and
regulatory approvals. DuPont Performance Coatings is a global
supplier of vehicle and industrial coating systems, with 2012
expected sales of more than $4 billion and more than 11,000
employees. As part of the transaction, Carlyle will assume $250
million of DuPonts unfunded pension liabilities.
Carlyles industrial and automotive investments include
Allison Transmission, Hertz and PQ Corp., as well as recent
commitments to invest in Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial and
regional rail freight operator Genesee & Wyoming.
Enterprise Products recently began an open commitment period
to determine additional shipper demand for capacity on its
Appalachia-to-Texas (ATEX Express) ethane pipeline. The
1,230-mile system will deliver growing ethane production from
the Marcellus/Utica Shale areas of Pennsylvania, West Virginia
and Ohio to Mont Belvieu, Texas. The open commitment period
will be used to determine market interest in executing
additional 15-year binding transportation agreements. The ATEX
Express is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of
Cosmo Oil will permanently close its 140,000-bpd Sakaide
refinery in western Japan by July 2013 to meet a government
regulation that encourages refining capacity cuts amid falling
local demand. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry set rules in July 2010 requiring refiners to raise
residual cracking capacity to a designated percentage of crude
refining capacity, as calculated by a formula, by March 2014.
By closing the refinery, Cosmo expects to save Y10
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Technip has completed the acquisition of the Stone &
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consideration of around 225 million from existing cash
resources, which will be subject to customary price
Air Liquide has officially opened its first public hydrogen
filling station for passenger cars in Düsseldorf,
This station will be followed by 10 new hydrogen filling
stations that will be designed, built and rolled out in the
next three years under the auspices of the German
governments major demonstration project. By 2015, Germany will have
a supply network of at least 50 public hydrogen filling
stations. Driven by the same dynamic, two other stations have
been installed recently by Air Liquide in Oslo, Norway, and in
Brugg, Switzerland. In Japan, the government sees hydrogen as a
promising major energy source for cars and expects to install
about 100 hydrogen distribution stations for fuel cell vehicles
by 2015. In response to this government policy, Air Liquide Japan has
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Western Refining and Glencore International
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Scotchman Industries Inc., Philip, S.D., is celebrating its 45th year in business with an open house on Sept. 18, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MDT. The company will offer tours of its 120,000-sq.-ft. factory, live machine demonstrations, and a meet-and-greet with customer service representatives.
Founded in 1967, Scotchman Industries reports it is North America's oldest and largest ironworker manufacturer.


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Liam Neeson is an Irish actor who sports an impressive filmography. Neeson has appeared in franchises like Star Wars and Batman, and also played the lead in Schindler's List and Taken.
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Rising majestically on the western slopes of Mount Agung, and referred to as the Mother Temple of Hindu Bali, is Pura Besakih, or the Besakih temple, covering a vast area that offers breathtaking mountain scenery surrounding this beautiful and artistic temple complex.
Facing Mt. Agung's highest peak, believed to be the abode of the gods, and located at an altitude of 900 meters, Pura Besakih is built in the village of Besakih, in the eastern part of Bali. The name Besakih comes from the word "Basuki", derived from the word "Wasuki" which means Salvation in the classical Sanskrit language. Whereas, in the Samudramanthana mythology, the same name "Besuki" in fact refers to the Dragon-God "Naga Besukian", who inhabited Gunung Agung, the main volcano in Bali.
This grand temple complex has been revered as a holy place since ancient times. The first recorded mention of its existence comes from an inscription dating back to 1007 AD. It is known that since the 15th century Besakih was regarded as the central temple of Hinduism in Bali.
Pura Penataran Agung, or the "Great Temple of State" is the center of the temple complex and is is Bali's main place of worship, a complex comprising twenty-two temples on six rising terraces set on parallel ridges.
This complex expresses the essential belief of the Balinese known as Tri Hita Kirana, meaning that life on earth must be lived and kept in balance and harmony between man and God, man and society and his fellow human beings, and man and his natural environment.
During a full moon, Balinese and pilgrims throng to the temple. During the festival of Odalan, the temple is most elaborately decorated. Odalan is celebrated on every 210th day.
Away from the loud parties of Kuta Beach, leaving the thrilling waves of Uluwatu behind and the modern facilities of Nusa Dua, then traveling beyond enchanting Ubud, a visit to Pura Besakih is truly a spiritual experience into the heart of Balinese religious and cultural life.
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Besakih is easily reached from all parts of Bali. You can stay anywhere on the island and visit the temple. All over Bali there is a range of accommodation options, from super deluxe hotels to the more affordable home stays. It is also possible to stay with the locals.
To reach the temple complex, you have to stroll up a footpath for about 200 meters. On both sides of the path you will find beautiful views, and feel the breeze on your way to the temples. Otherwise, you may prefer to rent a motorbike offered by the locals.
This temple is very easy to find, as most people know it as one of the best tourist destinations in Bali. There are several starting points that you may choose to take:
From Kuta, it takes about 2 hours to get here. Simply head east towards Sanur, then follow the fast coastal route, which is connected to the Kusamba Bypass at Tohpati. Then go north until you find the road sign to Besakih, and after a few kilometers from this point turn north.
If you are staying around Klungkung, then Besakih is about 20 kilometers north of the town center. Take the Bemo – the small public buses– that will take you to Besakih from Klungkung. Bemos are most frequent in the morning, and it is recommended to change bemos at Rendang, halfway between Klungkung and Besakih.
If you come from the north of Denpasar, it is about 25 kilometers to reach Besakih by car. However, if you stay in the eastern part of Bali such as at Tirta Gangga, Candidasa, or Amed, you can reach Besakih by taking a smaller inland road from Karangasem. This will lead you to the crossroad between Besakih and Klungkung at Rendang, and then turn right to reach Besakih Temple.
During your hour-long drive, you will enjoy beautiful views traveling through forests, villages, and rice fields. If you are willing to make a short stop in one of the villages, you will see how the locals live, and learn a bit about their unique houses.


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WEIRTON - Area residents had the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates in some of this year's biggest political races during a candidate forum held in Weirton Monday.
The event, sponsored by the Weirton Woman's Club, was held at the Serbian American Cultural Center and included candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, West Virginia Secretary of State, state Supreme Court of Appeals, state Senate, House of Delegates and many local offices.
It was moderated by Bray Cary, president and chief executive officer of West Virginia Media.
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U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-Wheeling, discussed his continuing concerns with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as the need to strengthen Social Security and Medicare.
He also stressed the need for job creation, citing the stalled Keystone Pipeline project as something that could create up to 20,000 jobs if the government would allow it to move forward.
McKinley said he is listening to the needs of his constituents, holding town hall meetings and other events throughout the district.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES — Bray Cary, president and chief executive officer of West Virginia Media, served as the moderator of Monday's forum, introducing and questioning each of the candidates on the stage. The event was sponsored by the Weirton Woman's Club and included candidates for national, state and local offices. -- Craig Howell
"I'm not there to represent my party," McKinley said, noting every bill he has proposed has been a bipartisan effort.
McKinley's challenger, Democrat Sue Thorn, said she wants to focus on job creation, saving Social Security and Medicare and helping the nation's veterans.
"We need to get people back to work," Thorn said, encouraging the use of American-made products in the nation's manufacturing. "The middle class is the economic engine for this country and we have to strengthen it."
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Other candidates in attendance at Monday's forum included:
Jeff Davis, Democrat, Hancock County Commission.
Mark Tetrault, Republican, Hancock County Commission.
Ralph Fletcher, Democrat, Hancock County Sheriff.
Ronald Haggerty Sr., Republican, Hancock County Sheriff.
Scott Hicks, Democrat, Hancock County Magistrate.
Mike Powell, Democrat, Hancock County Magistrate.
Betty Bauer, Democrat, Hancock County Magistrate.
Robin Snyder, Democrat, Brooke County Magistrate.
Thorn also proposed increasing taxes on the nation's wealthiest 2 percent, cutting defense spending through the elimination of no-bid contracts for the military.
Sharon Maloney, wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Maloney, appeared on her husband's behalf, saying he wants to find ways to create jobs, control government spending, clean up government corruption and improve the state's education system.
Letitia "Tish" Chafin, who grew up in Weirton, is a Democrat running for the state Supreme Court of Appeals. She said she knows residents of the Northern Panhandle often feel disconnected from Charleston and wants to make sure all residents of the state feel equal when appearing before the state's highest court.
Chafin also promoted her Balanced Court Initiative and discussed the state's efforts to deal with juvenile crime and drug problems.
Brian Savilla, a Republican from Putnam County who is running for West Virginia Secretary of State, said he is the polar opposite of his opponent, current Secretary of State Natalie Tennant.
He said he is against initiatives such as Internet voting and same-day registration, and has favored the Voter ID program, which would require a government-recognized form of identification in order to cast a vote.
"We should be doing everything we can to secure our election process," Savilla said.
Savilla also encouraged residents to do their research on each of the candidates and addressed incidents of election corruption in many of the state's counties.
Democratic incumbent Jack Yost and Republican candidate Pat McGeehan also appeared, speaking on their platforms for the state Senate race to represent the 1st District.
Yost, who has served in the Legislature since 2002, first as a member of the House of Delegates and then as state senator, said he feels West Virginia is moving forward with the growth of the natural gas industry.
He also promoted the work to eliminate some of the state's taxes, such as the food tax and said he believes all business taxes will be eliminated by 2015.
McGeehan, who served on term in the House of Delegates representing Hancock County, said he feels the Constitution is "being trampled." He noted a bill passed by the state Legislature that he said is a form of cap and trade, and would cause increased difficulty for the state's coal industry.
"We're the Saudi Arabia of coal," McGeehan said. "To pass that in West Virginia is beyond me."
McGeehan also said the state needs to reverse course when it comes to the increasing size of government
Three candidates for House of Delegates in Hancock County were in attendance, with incumbent Democrats Randy Swartzmiller and Ronnie Jones, and Republican challenger Carl Thompson speaking.
Swartzmiller vowed to continue working for the people of the area, saying he wants to see the ArcelorMittal property freed up to help with economic development.
"We have to have our own vision," Swartzmiller said. "We can't keep living in the past."
Jones said he has enjoyed his first term in the House, noting he is not in favor of single-representative districts as they would decrease the amount of state funds able to return to the area.
Thompson said he would work for fewer regulations and keep the lines of communication open with his constituents, if elected, adding he is tired of seeing West Virginia on the bottom of the ranks in the categories that matter.
"I'd like to see a future here for me and my kids," he said.
Lynn Davis, a Republican, was the sole candidate appearing for the House of Delegates seat to represent Brooke County. She promoted a need to improve the state's education system, said she is in favor of single-member legislative districts and feels reform is needed in the state's business regulations, tax code and tort system.
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MI Homeless Coalition Head Discusses Solutions
A fact-based examination of homelessness in Michigan will be presented at Albion College by Eric Hufnagel, director of the Michigan Homelessness Coalition. Hufnagel's presentation takes place Wednesday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Bobbitt Visual Arts Center.
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The American Cancer Society, the nation's leading voluntary health
organization, will hold it's 19th annual Relay For Life event at Memorial Stadium beginning with a free will donations hamburger feed at 5:30pm and opening ceremony to start at 7pm. The event will go all night and end at 7am on Saturday. The theme for this year's event is Super Heroes in the Fight Against Cancer. There will be local entertainment from about 8-10pm. Parking will be on the south side of Memorial Stadium, as the north entrance will be closed.
"We have 18 teams this year and we hope to raise over $72,000," said event Co-Chair Corry Israel.
Relay For Life is a 24-hour event that brings together teams from local businesses, schools, churches and families for fun, food, music, entertainment and a night under the stars, while team members take turns walking or running on a track. Relay For Life begins with a Cancer Survivors Lap followed by a reception to celebrate life. The monies raised from this event will go toward the American Cancer Society's research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.
One of the highlights of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony, which begins at 10:00pm. During the event, people may purchase a luminaria in memory or in honor of someone who has been touched by cancer. The luminaria bags are placed around the track and lit during a memorial ceremony while names of loved ones who have battled cancer and those who have lost their battle with cancer are scrolled on the JumboTron.
"I encourage everyone to come out to the event to cheer on cancer survivors during the Opening Ceremony and to remember everyone touched by cancer during the Luminaria Ceremony at dusk," said Israel. "We invite all local cancer survivors, family and friends to attend. There is something for everyone! Teams will have onsite fundraisers selling food and sno cones, there will be a chance drawing for gift certificates, a bounce house and much more!"
For information about Relay For Life or about cancer, call toll-free anytime 1-800-227-2345 or visit the American Cancer Society Web site at www.cancer.org.
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A world of imaginative play awaits your child in this roomy indoor firehouse. The big, wide station door lets little firefighters, trucks and friends move in and out easily.
- 46" wide x 30" deep x 47.5" high
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- Playhouse: 46" wide x 30" deep x 47.5" high
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Cape Point – A Cape Town Tourism Flickr photo essay
I spent six months last year living in Cape Town, during which I did all the usual touristy things – some over and over again.
On a very hot day in November, I went to Cape Point – the most southerly point within the Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park.
This spectacular, narrow finger of land is covered in endemic fynbos (as in the above photo). The Cape Floral Kingdom is one of the richest areas for plants in the world – it is home to nearly 20% of Africa's flora.
There are several picturesque bays and beaches along Cape Point (like the one in the above photo), although the extent of their beauty is difficult to capture with the simple "point-and-shoot" camera I was using.
The spectacular view out over the point and sea includes the most powerful lighthouse on the South African coast (just visible in the above picture). The lighthouse steers ships through a perilous passage around the point which over the centuries has been the cause of many shipwrecks.
Chacma baboons are common here, especially at the point itself. Don't be tempted to feed the baboons and stay well away from them. I watched the baboon in the above picture grab a Fanta from a girl's hands. Apparently they have also learned how to open car doors – so make sure that you keep yours locked.
Cape Point is open daily and is a must-see.
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Fix a prime $p$ and consider everything mod $p$. Steenrod operations arise somehow from the loss of information passing from the singular complex of a space to its cohomology ring. Are they exactly this gap, i.e. can I get the singular complex back from the cohomology ring of a space and its structure as a module over the Steenrod algebra?
No. For instance, Massey products on the cohomology are extra information that neither the ring structure nor the Steenrod operations see. The complement of the Borromean rings, for example, and the complement of three unlinked circles in $R^3$ have the same cohomology ring and Steenrod operations, but cannot be chain equivalent because of nonzero Massey products in the former.
This is answering a slightly different question, but here goes:
If the question is "does knowing the singular (co)chains up to quasi-isomorphism determine the space up to weak equivalence?" then of course the answer is no. To some extent the answer can be turned into a yes by altering the question, considering the (co)multiplication on (co)chains as part of the structure that a quasi-isomorphism must preserve. Mike Mandell has made this idea precise (using operads) and proved powerful theorems along these lines, but I'm not an expert.
Of course, the operad structure on chains of course determines the cup product, the Steenrod operations, and more (e.g. differentials in Adams spectral sequence). EDIT: And Massey products.
It depends of what structure you want to consider on the complex of singular cochains. If you want to look at it just as a complex, then the cohomology groups are enough. If you want it as a differential graded algebra, then you would need the cohomology groups with an A-infinity algebra structure, etc. Steenrod operations are something which come from the E-infinity structure on cochains, but they are weaker.
I think the answer is no, due to this answer to this question. There are Moore spaces with the same cohomology rings and module structure over the mod $p$ Steenrod algebra, which nevertheless have different homology groups and so their singular complexes cannot be weakly equivalent.


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Herb Dip
Type: Appetizers and Snacks
This garlic herb dip has a fresh summery taste that is perfect for serving with crisp crudites and is equally delicious as a snack on toasted brown bread.
Prep Time: 5M
Serves: serves 4
Egg, gluten, & nut free
- 1 scant cup plain Greek-style yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 small garlic clove, skinned and crushed
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chervil
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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- Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well blended. Season the dip to taste.
- Serve chilled with crudités, tortilla chips, or potato chips. This dip also makes a delicious filling for tortilla wraps.
- This dip can be stored, covered, in a refrigerator for up to a day.
- This recipe makes enough to top 20 baked new potatoes or cherry tomato halves.
Dairy free also egg, gluten, & nut free: Follow the recipe for Egg, gluten, & nut free, but substitute soy-based yogurt for the yogurt or sour cream and replace the cream cheese with soy-based cream cheese alternative (tofutti) or silken tofu. Reduce the olive oil to 1 tablespoon, since the dairy-free version needs less liquid.
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12 Sep 2011 4:50 AM #1
Format datepickerfield result.
Hi guys,
I'd like to know how to format the result of a datepickerfield, to leave the text as mmm dd, yyyy (ie September 12, 2011).
I've tried different approaches found in the web, but without luck.
Here is my current code, and after a date is picked (also at start because I'm setting today as default), the date text field shows in mm/dd/yyyy format.
{ id: 'id_dateField', xtype: 'datepickerfield', dateformat: 'F j, Y', type: 'date', value: { day: Date.today().getDate(), month: Date.today().getMonth() + 1, year: Date.today().getFullYear() }, picker: { doneButton: 'Search', slotOrder: ['month', 'day', 'year'], useClearIcon: true, hideOnMaskTap: true, }, name : 'date', label: 'Date', inputCls: 'inputRightAligned' }
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21 Sep 2011 3:10 AM #2
Unanswered Format datepickerfield result.
Hi guys, any one that can help me on that ?
21 Sep 2011 10:01 AM #3
[Solved] Format datepickerfield result
Well, sadly I've not found an answer in the forum, and nobody answer my question, so, doing more researches and mixing between Ext.js, sencha and others resources found in internet, plus some creativity, I've a very simple solution. Just add listeners to the datepickerfield for change and afterrender events (last one for initial date) and set the dom element value with the picker value parsed.
At the end, the form item must looks like the following:
{ xtype: 'datepickerfield', name: 'date', label: 'Date', inputCls: 'inputRightAligned', value: { day: Date.today().getDate(), month: Date.today().getMonth() + 1, year: Date.today().getFullYear() }, picker: { slotOrder: ['month', 'day', 'year'], useClearIcon: true, hideOnMaskTap: true, doneButton: 'Search' }, listeners: { afterrender: function() { this.fieldEl.dom.value = this.getValue().toString("MMMM d, yyyy"); }, change: function() { this.fieldEl.dom.value = this.getValue().toString("MMMM d, yyyy"); } } }
28 May 2012 1:05 PM #4
Nice solution. But I am a bit surprised fo find that Sencha does not have a dateformat property?
23 Sep 2012 11:44 PM #5
Hi, this is another simple solution to format datepickerfield result as provided here http://docs.sencha.com/touch/2-0/#!/api/Ext.Date
var formValues = form.getValues();
var dt = new Date(formValues.birthday); //birthday is the datepickerfield result
dt = Ext.Date.format(dt,'F d, Y') ;
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Or is there a particularly canonical homeomorphism between $S^n\subset \mathbb{R} ^{n+1}$ and $SS^{n-1}$ (the reduced suspension)? Right now the only thing that comes to mind is to think of the sets $\{t\}\times S^{n-1}, 0 \leq t \leq 1$ in $SS^{n-1}$ as corresponding to the sets $p^{-1}(K)$ where K is a hyperplane in $\mathbb{R}^n$ and $p$ is stereographic projection $S^n\rightarrow \mathbb{R}^n$ from the north pole of $S^n$ (as the $t$ parameter moves from $0$ to $1$ the $K$ sweep out $R^n$ through parallel hyperplanes).
To get an explicit homeomorphism from this to $S^{n},$ you need not use stereographic projection; instead, just divide every point of $S S^{n-1}$ (each of which is a vector) by its norm.
EDIT: Since you're thinking about the reduced suspension, which I'll call $\Sigma S^{n-1},$ then your identification is probably the best one. You'll end up with a parabolic pencil of $(n-1)$-spheres about the north pole.
It is convenient to think of this in terms of the smash product $X \# Y$ of two spaces with base point. This is the space $X\times Y$ with $X \vee Y= X \times * \cup * \times Y$ shrunk to a point. Then the reduced suspension of $X$ is really $X \# S^1$. The general result is that
$$S^m \# S^n \cong S^ {m+n}.$$
One way of seeing this is to say that if $S^m$ has the cell structure $e^0 \cup e^m$, and similarly $S^n$, then $S^m \times S^n$ has the cell structure
$$e^0 \cup e^m \cup e^n \cup e^{m+n}, $$ and the first three cells determine $S^m \vee S^n$. So when you form the smash product $\ldots$
Here is a figure illustrating $S^1 \# S^1$ from Topology and Groupoids.
It is not hard to see that the unreduced suspension is homeomorphic to sphere, so you have to show that the result of collapsing a (standardly embedded) segment in a sphere is still a sphere.
Can you see what the result of collapsing one of the edges of a cube is?
I think there is a very nice way to see this. But it requires to redefine what the n-sphere should be. So in what follows let $S^n$ denote the one-point compactification of $\mathbb{R}^n$, which is linked to the usual definition via the stereographic projeciton (for example when working in symmetric spectra this approach is very useful since the $\Sigma_n$ just acts by permuting coordinates of $\mathbb{R}^n$ and fixing the point at infinity).
But in this description you can compute explicitely that the identification $\mathbb{R}\times \mathbb{R}^{n-1} \cong \mathbb{R}^n$ induces a homeomorphism $S^1 \wedge S^{n-1} \to S^n$ on the one-point compactifications.


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I have just received my NN4 and I am a little uncertain where the washers should be placed. My NN4 package contains some metal and some plastic washers. At first I thought them to be spare parts.
While inspecting the NN I noticed, on the knob connecting the upper and the lower arm there is a metal washer followed imediatley by a plastic washer. Both washers are next to the plastic part of the knob and below the lower arm. A rubber ring on the thread prevents the knob from falling off.
The knob holding the CP-2 plate has just a little rubber ring attached. There are no washers on this knob. Since turning it feels a little "crunshy" I was wondering if some washers should be added there.
The exploded view from the manual is no help here since it looks quite different from my NN4. According to this view every knob has a metal washer and there are no plastic washers at all. Even the knob for the upper rotator (the one with the fixed 15 degree steps) got a metal washer. In my NN4 package there is no washer that would fit this knob. Is it OK to operate this knob without a washer or are there parts missing?
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Roasting Oven Environment
Marinate for 24 hours prior to cooking:
- 2 lbs. wild boar cut into 2" pieces
- 2 small red onion, quartered
- 2 stalks celery, large dice
- 3 carrots, large dice
- 3 sprigs parsley, left whole
- 1 lemon
Combine meat, onion, celery, carrot and parsley in a large bowl and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture. Add cold water to cover meat and vegetables completely. Place bowl in refrigerator for 24 hours.
To Cook:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh sage
- 2 cups meat broth – chicken, veal or beef
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 can tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves
Remove bowl with meat and vegetables from refrigerator and pour contents into a colander to drain. Remove vegetables, rinse with cold water, drain and set onto cutting board and chop into small dice. Set aside. Remove wild boar pieces, rinse with cold water and drain.
Set roasting pan in oven and heat. Do not add olive oil as the liquid in the meat will need to evaporate. Add wild boar pieces and cook until it has evaporated the excess liquid. Add salt, pepper and olive oil and turn meat until it is well browned. Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, parsley, garlic, rosemary and sage and continue to cook until vegetables are lightly browned and softened. Add 1/2 of the broth and cook for about 30 minutes. Add wine and heat through, add tomato paste, remainder of broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook until meat is fork tender, about 2 hours.
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Like most women, I found engagement to be a journey. Unlike most women, I decided to share that journey with the readers of the Forward. Over the latter part of my six-month engagement to Jeremy, I blogged for the Sisterhood (using my maiden name, Lampert) in a series called "Feminist, Orthodox and Engaged." I wrote about going on birth control in advance of my wedding, getting genetic tests with Jeremy to ensure that our future children weren't at risk for disease and my excitement at getting to live with Jeremy for the first time after our wedding.
For the most part, I loved being engaged. I loved the excitement my readers seemed to share over my impending nuptials. I loved being able to use the word "nuptials."
But it was also stressful. I knew I wanted to spend forever with my fiancé, but because of practicalities like wedding rings and marriage documents, forever couldn't start just yet. It was like waiting in line outside to get into a concert you've paid for: It's thrilling, and the anticipation is building, but the fun hasn't really begun. I guess what I'm saying is, marriage is like seeing Nicki Minaj live, every day. Minus the loud crowds. (My guilty pleasure music secret had to come out sooner or later.)
Then again, I've only been married for a month now. I'm only just starting out on a path that I hope will end up like my grandparents' marriages — five or more decades together, learning and living and growing and loving. This first year, that so-called honeymoon phase, will be its own journey, one that I'm excited to again have the opportunity to share here in the Forward's new blog, Just Married. It's a journey that had its birth way back when Jeremy and I met, and that truly began on the day of our wedding.


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As we've demonstrated many times before, sometimes the truth is stranger than Photoshop. For those of you still unconvinced, we present the latest installment in our ongoing quest to show you every picture that has ever looked ridiculously fake, but isn't.
In case you missed them, here's Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, the gritty reboot that doesn't acknowledge the previous editions and Part Six. And now ...
#17. To Join This Fraternity, You Must Swallow a Goldfish Whole...
This goldfish looks like it's a crappy rubber movie prop. It's alive, however, and was caught by a French fisherman who apparently has a complete love affair with carp. The only problem with his spectacular catch is finding a toilet big enough to flush it down when it dies.
#16. Sideways Tornado! Shit!
These weird clouds are called rolling clouds and sometimes precede thunderstorms and a lot of soiled pants from anyone on the ground who's never seen one before. This particular one was photographed in Australia.
If wacky conspiracy nuts go crazy over airplane contrails, we can't wait to see them talk about the weather-control technology cloud highways that the government is using to send messages into space.
#15. Oh, No, Now Our Dicks Look Even Smaller
While this picture of model Amazon Eve may technically be photoshopped in the sense that no actual unretouched photograph of a woman has appeared in a magazine since their invention, they haven't altered her size in any way. She stands at 6-feet 8-inches (over 7-feet in heels), meaning that not only can she excite men the world over with her looks, she's also able to dunk on three-quarters of the NBA.
Who says models portray an unattainable standard for women?
#14. It's Called Shared Dreaming *BAAAAWWWWMMMMM*
It looks like a still from Inception, but it's actually a photograph by French artist Philippe Ramette and instead of spending $150 million, he just turned his camera sideways. We could've really chosen any of his pictures, because they're all beautifully surreal.
"We have to go deeper!"
#13. Honey, Don't Stare at the Man Who's Been Painted Into Reality
This painted dude is the work of artist Alexa Meade. You may think it would take a person with a pretty skewed view of reality to be able to paint someone so that he looks like he's cut from an oil painting, even if you're standing right in front of him. Judging by her artist's statement, you'd be right: "I paint representational portraits directly on top of the people I am representing. The models are transformed into embodiments of the artist's interpretation of their essence."
We're pretty sure that's just an artsy way to say "I like to freak people out on the subway."
#12. OK, This is Not Remotely Possible
This unaltered mugshot appeared on the website from a Miami newspaper and immediately drew a torrent of comments screaming, "FAKE!" Not only is it not fake, but the guy in them appears to lead a normal life (he was arrested for soliciting a prostitute, and has some other minor offenses in the past). Commenters there claimed to know him and said he seemed like a nice guy when they conversed with him.
So ... the 80 percent or so of the brain that guy appears to be missing, what does it actually do?
#11. Mooooom, Coco Won't Share the Video Games ...
Yes, that's a Nintendo DS, and no, it's not a badly photoshopped magazine ad.
A boy at the San Francisco Zoo dropped his DS into an enclosure which led to immediate amusement of the gorillas. It's fun to imagine this one loading up Donkey Kong and cackling maniacally as Mario dies over and over.
"Ha-ha! Fuck you!"
At first glance, this picture of a diver in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin looks like the whole hotel is submerged. The reality is almost more amazing, though, given that it's actually a million-liter water column in the atrium. They'd better keep an awfully close eye on it, or the latter will become the former.
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What looks like a half-done attempt to edit a utility pole out of a landscape is in fact the aftermath of a brushfire in Russia. How exactly they managed to stop the fire right before it burnt out the lines, we're not sure, but we're certainly glad it didn't shut down the market for international brides.


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noun: a totally sexy kid who is so fine that all the girls want him and he is sweet at sports. Hes the kind of kid that your mom would want you to date.
verb: to "tommy" means to have the best sex ever with a girl
verb: to "tommy" means to have the best sex ever with a girl
"That Ryan kid wishes he was more of a tommy"
"Dude, i totally tommyed that girl last night"
"Dude, i totally tommyed that girl last night"
by MJ Ballor May 09, 2008
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Sweet, charming guy, with a nice personality. Sometimes says the wrong things on acceident but will do just about anything to make you smile. He's just an amazing guy and loverr.:DD
Im so lucky to have my Tommy.:)
by H*s43v3r October 21, 2009
person with undeniable sexual skills able to get poon daily.
"dude that kids almost a tommy because he gets poon like its his day job."
"damn straight nigga."
"damn straight nigga."
by Chet Johnson November 02, 2007
Funny guy who has sudden outbursts of the most annoying catch phrases. His impersonations are amazing. Could entertain you for hours with them
He might be the coolest person you could know..............
He might be the coolest person you could know..............
"dayumm that tommy be ballin'",
by Mariela K May 08, 2008
The one that makes great eye contact. Usually has nice set of eyes. Always looks clean and wears really attractive cologne. His looks can grab a girls attention in an instant. He is a bad boy in bed with a soft heart. Not the type to cheat unless cheated on or not been giving attention. He loves to communicate and can be really touchy when in love.
Dang did you see that fine ass Tommy over there?!
That Tommy smells really good today.
Tommy is really freakin hot!
That Tommy smells really good today.
Tommy is really freakin hot!
by Craig Delos reyes November 03, 2009
Your best friend and the most amazing guy you will ever meet. Often has an incredible set of eyes and a giant heart. He will make you believe in love at first sight. So chill, he can calm you down in any situation. Laughs at all your stupid jokes and looks mad sexy in a ski uniform ;) He smells insanely good. Puts up with all of your shit. You know he will be with you forever. Goes to the gym all the time and focuses wayy to much on his body image. He has the cutest ass <3 The only problem is... he doesn't know that you like him as more than a friend.
I've only known him for a few months, but I know he's a Tommy!
by CrazySoftballGirl June 13, 2010
A sexual position in which a girl gets down and whispers into the male's ear about how good he is at call of duty while she gives him a hand job in which ranch is used as the lube of choice. To fully complete the position a picture of the male's father must be present and pointing awkwardly at the couple.
-Damnit how is this bitch gonna be able to Tommy me later, we're out of ranch dressing.
-Dude where's that picture of my dad, this skank from the bowling alley is going to come over and give me a tommy later.
-Dude where's that picture of my dad, this skank from the bowling alley is going to come over and give me a tommy later.
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I also posted this on Ubuntu Forums and apart from a guy who tried to help nothing came of it. So i though i'd try posting here...
So, after a restart yesterday, my computer doesn't boot correctly... After GRUB, it prints
mount: mounting /dev on /root/dev failed: No such file or directory
mount: mounting /sys on /root/sys failed: No such file or directory
mount: mounting /proc on /root/proc failed: No such file or directory
Target Filesystem doesn't have /sbin/init.
No init found. Try passing init=bootarg.
BusyBox v1.10.2 (Ubuntu 1:1.10.2-2ubuntu7) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.
and falls to the busybox prompt...
I booted a 10.10 live cd.
Here is the output of fdisk -l for /dev/sda
Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 60801 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x000e45d1
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 1 8924 71681998+ 83 Linux
/dev/sda2 8925 9179 2048287+ 82 Linux swap / Solaris
/dev/sda3 * 9180 46149 296961525 7 HPFS/NTFS
/dev/sda4 46150 60801 117692190 7 HPFS/NTFS
sda1 is the root filesystem (Ubuntu 10.04)
sda2 is the swap
sda3 is a Win7 NTFS partition
sda4 is an NTFS partition with media files.
I can normally access sda2-4.
The problem is when i try
sudo e2fsck /dev/sda1
with any switch it prints:
ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo e2fsck /dev/sda1
e2fsck 1.41.12 (17-May-2010)
e2fsck: Device or resource busy while trying to open /dev/sda1
Filesystem mounted or opened exclusively by another program?
When i try to mount the disk, the console just hangs.(it doesn't become unresponsive, the cursor just goes to the next line and doesn't do anything else) I tried leaving it for about 15 minutes in case it was checking the disk but nothing happened.
I don't care about restoring the system (i was gonna reformat anyway), all I want is access the data so i can backup.


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Bloated, pretentious and ultimately vacuous vehicle for special effects and product placement.
I just saw the Matrix. Now I'm 2 and a half hours older.
by dirtyarse November 13, 2003
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Unfortunately, no one can be told what the matrix really is. You have to see it for yourself.
Morpheus: "Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix really is. You have to see it for yourself."
Neo: "Woah!"
Neo: "Woah!"
by Shay42 February 12, 2005
The Matrix is real. In the movies, The Matrix was symbolized as a computer simulation that is hooked into our brains with wires and computer code. The real Matrix consists of the program that we follow every day when we live our lives. The real Matrix is created throuth the media, and through our programmed interactions with our jobs and with each other. To break free of the real Matrix, one must operate not on logic, but on will. Do what you will, because the only things that stand in your way are only in your way because you believe they are. Do, believe, and feel as you want to. NOT as you are told.
Neo broke free from the rules of the matrix.
by El Caro March 11, 2004
A groundbreaking film released in 1999. Facing hard competition from Star Wars: Episode I, which opened the same season, it was a surprise hit, and a perfect combination of story and action/visual effects. The original film was somewhat devalued by the sub-par sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Recently, all three films were released in a 10-disc box set.
Warner Home Video has just announced that, in addition to the 10-disc "Ultimate Matrix Collection", they will soon be releasing a "SuperDeluxe Ultimate Matrix Collection, consisting of 128 DVDs, which dissect every frame of all three films. Each film has 32 commentary tracks, from writers/directors Wachowski Brothers to James Mager, the catering assistant for the films. In addition, each disc will be hand-signed by Keanu Reeves and the Wachowski Brothers. The set will also include a life-sized Sentinel figure.
by Orpheus December 10, 2004
A sequence of moves executed to dodge something with exagerrated body movements.
I had three dodgeballs flying towards me at the same time. I did The Matrix on the first two, but got hit in the nuts by the third
by Warren November 14, 2003
n. A trio of movies that managed to glorify existentialism, promote free-thinking, stimulate the atrophied intellects of the masses, modernize science fiction, lionize computer programmers and revive Keanu Reeves' career all in one go. In short, a triumph.
The Matrix has (pwns?) you.
by redgyul September 21, 2004
Hit movie of 1999 about a computer hacker who learns that the world as he, and everyone else knows it is accually a computer simulation connecting all human minds together. Your accual body is in a closed in water bag cacoon type thing, being used for energy by machines. The hacker is pulled out of 'The Matrix' then goes back in for different purposes...all the time trying to reilize that it is not real and that he is destined to save all of the people hooked into it from the machines.
All you have to do is reilize that it's not real, it is in your imagination, your mind is capable of doing anything.
by Roger_Alvey_ June 24, 2005
1. The computer-generated artificial reality in which everyone except Keanu Reeves and a handful of other actors reside, oblivious to the pain, suffering, and general crappiness of the real world.
2. A series of movies starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Ann Moss that is practically the definition of awesomeness, so entirely, ultimately holy in its awesomeness is it.
2. A series of movies starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Ann Moss that is practically the definition of awesomeness, so entirely, ultimately holy in its awesomeness is it.
1. L0L! t3h m4tr1x h45 j00! pwnt!!!!!1!
2. Dude, I like, don't understand those movies, because I'm a bumbling idiot who can't be bothered to think for more than 30 seconds about anything, dude...
2. Dude, I like, don't understand those movies, because I'm a bumbling idiot who can't be bothered to think for more than 30 seconds about anything, dude...
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A Thibodaux man died after he tried to pass a truck on a highway in Vacherie and struck an 18-wheeler head-on, police said.
Jerry Erwin, 61, died at a Baton Rouge hospital after the crash, which happened about 2 p.m. on La. 3127, State Police said. Erwin was driving a 2010 Pontiac Vibe north when he tried to pass a tractor-trailer.
The 18-wheeler's driver, Arthur Wilson III, 61, of Plaquemine, was heading south on the highway when Erwin's car headed into his path, State Police said.
Wilson traveled onto the shoulder in an attempt to avoid the crash just as Erwin also drove onto the shoulder, where they struck head-on, police said. Wilson was not injured.
Routine toxicology tests are pending for Erwin, police said. Wilson submitted to a breath test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement. The crash remains under investigation.
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Roughly how much of a performance hit will https take compared to http for the same page? Suppose I can handle 1000 requests/s for abc.php, how much will it decrease by when accessed through https? I know this might be dependent on hardware, config, OS etc etc but I am just looking for a general rule of thumb/estimate.
For a quick&dirty test (i.e. no optimization whatsoever!) I enabled the simple Ubuntu apache2 default website (which just says "It works!") with both http and https (self-signed certificate) on a local Ubuntu 9.04 VM and ran the apache benchmark "
Results for http ("
Results for https ("
If you take a closer look (e.g. with tcpdump or wireshark) at the tcp/ip communication of a single request you'll see that the http case requires 10 packets between client and server whereas https requires 16: Latency is much higher with https. (More about the importance of latency here)
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On modern servers, I'd say your bottleneck would be the network and your application, not the encryption. The TLS/SSL in apache will be written in fairly optimised C, so will be dwarfed by your PHP code, especially if you're going to be doing things like database access. Serving static files will probably have a bigger impact, as the encryption will become a bigger part of the whole process. I can't give you any concrete figures, but I'd be surprised if it was more than 5% and probably nearer a couple of percent.
I find that on modern hardware, I am more likely to be I/O bound for a particular transaction than I am processor (compute) bound. This is particularly true when talking about compression and encryption. 128-bit encryption is trivial these days - I am generally getting hit much harder building and delivering the outgoing pages than I am using SSL, and have not noticed a significant difference in performance between http and https traffic in a a few years.
Of course if the SSL processing does hit hard, you can always move it off-server to a dedicate box. There is a nice write up of doing this with nginx over here. This is something we've done on highly loaded layer 7 load balanced servers.
I can confirm that the added load for encryption is very small compared to every other element included (scripting, network, ...)
I second the recommendation for nginx. In my own tests, it has held up well as a dedicated SSL offloader.
From my experience the general rule is directly related to how large your public key is (eg. 2048, vs 4096, vs 8192) all take significantly longer. However I can hardly notice a difference in a Desktop environment, but mobile is where you see a difference since it takes computing power.
In general it is unfortunate but SSL has always and will likely always take a huge performance penalty.


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I am to travel around some Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and others. Will I have trouble speaking only English, or should I learn some phrases in Hindi?
I have backpacked around a fair bit in India - I grew up there, by the way - and yet I still mostly had to use English to get myself understood when I was visiting other states.There are at least 22 languages in use in India. The curious thing is even for Indians it is often English that is the binding thread - the one language that I could communicate in any part of the country I was travelling.
Hindi is useful primarily in the north and western regions of India. People will be lot more friendly to you even if you can speak basic Hindi phrases and less inclined to rip you off. Having said that, correct pronunciation in Hindi can be tough to master. It's sort of like learning Chinese - when you don't get the tones right, they won't understand what your 'Chinese' means. While Hindi is not a tonal language per se, it does have elements where tone and stress play a part unlike they do in English.
If you plan to go off the beaten track and into rural areas, then I would very much suggest you to learn Hindi phrases and try to get pronunciation right. People in cities can often compensate for wrong pronunciations because they are used to it, but people in smaller towns often cannot. In most situations, they will try to help you though by getting hold of someone who does understand English.
Now, for southern parts of India - Bangalore, for instance, as you mention in your itinerary - you will find less people capable of speaking and understanding Hindi, and in addition to the regional language of the state English is the de facto second language. In fact, speaking in Hindi can sometimes be taken as insult in the southern states because it is seen as 'north India' imposing an alien language upon them.
English works everywhere with people buying and selling things and in the hospitality and tourism business.
Hindi does not work everywhere and seems to not even be respected in the parts of the country (ie most of India) where it is not the primary language. I found very few people helpful in trying to teach me basic Hindi phrases, the opposite that I found everywhere else I've travelled. I put this down to all the areas I was in having a different primary language so a bit like asking somebody in Slovenia or Romania to teach me some Russian.
Having said that I did learn and use the numbers from one to ten and how to order a cup of tea and those seemed to work well (-: (I think it was "mujhe ek kop chai dijiye".
If you only learn one word for India, make it "namaste" - it worked in every part of the country I went to and for me it was the key for to turning the locals from rudely elbowing in front of me at the train booking window to kindly helping me to fill out my forms! This single word seems to show the local people that you are not just another ignorant outsider.
If you are planning on travelling to only places such as Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad - essentially the metros - English will not be a problem. There is no one language that really works in India. But in most urban areas such as the ones listed above, English will work without any problem. At most "touristy" places too, you are very likely to find someone who speaks in English. For instance, in Rajasthan the guides actually speak a lot of European languages such as French and Spanish.
If you plan to visit the country side (where mostly the vernacular language is spoken) or taking an off beat path, English may not always work. In such cases, it might just help to learn some stock phrases in the local language. But people are generally friendly; if you stop one person for help, a bunch of them will gather together. Someone in the group will definitely understand what you need.
I traveled around Maharashtra (including Mumbai) and Andhra Pradesh and I had no problem getting by with just English. I did try and learn a few phrases in Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu, however, I hardly used any of them. In the few instances where I did try and speak in the native language (e.g., when trying to bargain), I was often met with a blank stare. This was either due to
English works, better than Hindi in the southern states. If you are planning to visit cities, English will not cause any problems. Most people on the streets definitely will understand the gist of your question.
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Has anyone had an experience warrentying products from Columbia Sports Wear?
I had a two or three year old fleece's zipper break, so I called them. I had to pay the initial shipping but they fix it or (as in my case) replace the entire item for all outer wear, lifetime. Anyone else have any experience with this?
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I have never purchased from them, but it sounds like they have super CS.
My husband had a winter coat from Columbia. The zipper broke when it was probably 5-6 years old. He called the company and asked if they would fix it. They said to send it to them and it would be taken care of. In a week or two a brand new coat similar to the old one arrived. Great customer service.


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I can not know how pledge it to move part of name to the next line automatically.
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Given that the /similar method can be sorted by relevance there must be a numeric rank for each question. Would it be possible to have access to the value? Off by default, but can be enabled by using a filter?
There actually isn't much sensible that we could return as a "relevance rank", what we essentially get out of Lucene is just the order of posts to return.
Internally, relevance ordering doesn't make sense to compare across separate invocations of the same query much less across different queries or even sites.
Our search infrastructure is also subject to essentially constant tweaks, so we couldn't even guarantee the semblance of stability in such "relevance ranks".
So, I'm status-declined-ing this as implementing it would be more or less the same as returning


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