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I'm a newbie to the NN forums...sorry if this is posted to the wrong area, but hope the experts here can help!
I just got my NN3 MKII a week or so ago. I stumbled upon the "Camera and Lens Settings" page on the NN website and set up my gear (Nikon D300 with an 18-70mm DX lens), everything seemed to be great.
I did several pano shots inside a room in my house. When I stitched 3-4 of individual images together, it looked like I wanted it to. However, when I tried to create a pano out of more than about 4 individual images, I got a weird effect - the horizontal lines (like where the wall meets the ceiling or the floor) had a bowed effect to them. The lines bow "outward" - towards the top of the image for the wall/ceiling line, and towards the bottom for the wall/floor line. I hope this all makes sense...if it helps, I can recreate the images and post examples.
Anyway - I'm totally new to panos, but this isn't the way I expected it to work at all. Do I have incorrect expectations, or am I just doing something wrong in stitching the images together? I'm using Photoshop CS5, I selected the "Auto" option, and took all the defaults.
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Kentucky State Police are still not releasing any information in the death investigation following last week's shooting in Bowling Green involving Brandon Bradshaw and Warren County court security officer Tommy Brown.
This leaves many questions still unanswered, and a former Bowling Green Police chief explains why investigations of this type can take time.
"You've got to take time to get it right, and you never want to short credit an investigation for any reason, no matter how much pressure there is because you want the outcome to be the best, most detailed you could possibly have with the fullest amount of credibility," said Former Bowling Green Police Chief Jerry Wells.
Wells says if he were conducting a death investigation, he would not release any information until it had been turned over to the Commonwealth Attorney and the grand jury, who would then make a decision on an indictment.


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Home for the holidays means a lot to me. My family has made some pretty amazing Christmas memories and traditions over the years.
One of my favorite parts about Christmas dinner was dessert (I know I'm not alone here). My Mom always had a tray of delicious homemade cookies and of course some Candy Cane Ice Cream stashed in the freezer!
I knew it would be such a treat to make Candy Cane Ice Cream for my kids so they could enjoy it too. And now the tradition continues because this was a hit with all of my taste-testers!
Candy Cane Ice Cream (with optional chocolate chunks)
2 cans of chilled full fat coconut milk (we use Thai Kitchen)
½ cup maple syrup or agave
1 tsp mint extract (we use Simply Organic)
1 cup crushed candy canes (we use Tru Sweets)
½ cup Enjoy Life chocolate chunks (optional but highly recommended)
1. Chill your coconut milk for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Add the chilled coconut milk, agave, and mint extract to the bowl of your food processor. Process until well combined and smooth.
3. Pour into a large bowl and add crushed candy canes and chocolate chunks if using. Chill this mixture if time permits.
4. Pour into ice cream maker and follow your ice cream maker's instructions.
Dairy-free ice cream is best served shortly after making it. It gets quite hard upon freezing. Once thawed it's still yummy though!
Yield: 4 and a 1/2 cups of delicious and dairy-free Candy Cane Ice Cream, just like your Momma served!
Here's a great tip for keeping your dairy-free ice cream scoopable: use an ice cream scoop to portion ice cream and store in an air-tight freezer-friendly container. Take scoops out as needed and allow to thaw for a few minutes on the counter before serving.
Here's the ice cream maker I use, and it's oh so easy. Not too late to add one to your Christmas list!


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4 Key Steps to Keep Your Hubby Healthyby Erin Dower
Let's face it — between working long hours and being a seemingly invincible superdad, the man in your life could use some help staying healthy. Whether your husband seems like the picture of good health or the poster child for unhealthy habits, check out these simple tips and recommended screenings. Getting him on the right track now will help bolster his health in his later years.
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Does your guy love meat and potatoes? That's okay — just make sure he chooses the right versions. Processed meats, such as hotdogs and deli cold cuts, and fried and fatty potatoes, such as French fries and chips, are bad for his waistline and his heart health. Instead, he should opt for:
- Lean meats, such as white meat chicken and turkey, and pork tenderloin, and oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and trout
- Lean red meats (only once or twice a week), such as flank steak, skirt steak, and beef tenderloin, and 90 percent "extra lean" ground beef
- Baked potatoes with the skin left on for extra fiber
- Fiber-rich whole-grain pasta and bread, and brown rice
Round out his plate or lunch bag by filling half of it with fruits and vegetables — fresh ones are best. That will help him meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture's new "My Plate" food guidelines. Print out the "My Plate" graphic to keep on your fridge as a reminder to eat well.
Also, remind him to put down the salt shaker, avoid sugary snacks and soda, and steer clear of heart-clogging partially hydrogenated oils found in many packaged foods. Visit our Food channel for healthy recipes and family nutrition tips.
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Since the federal government's seat belt awareness campaign began in 1985, seat belt usage has increased from 14% to 75%, saving an estimated 85,000 lives. One of the best ways you can make sure your children develop a lifelong habit of buckling up is to set a good example and always wear your safety belt. Unfortunately, standard safety belts aren't designed for small children, which means that to achieve the same safety benefits for your kids, you need to install car or booster seats.
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine, May 6, 1999 Vol. 340 No. 18 p. 1383
Of women with cervical cancer in this study, 52% were treated with surgery and radiotherapy (external beam, brachytherapy or both), and 36% were treated with surgery alone.
Analysis by treatment received for cervical cancer revealed that surgery was associated with vaginal shortening, insufficient vaginal lubrication, and reduced vaginal elasticity. When compared to surgery alone, the addition of external beam, intracavity radiotherapy or both did not affect the frequency of sexual dysfunction.


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Law students don't have to wait until graduation to begin applying the knowledge and skills they acquire in the classroom. At Michigan State Law, students are connected to a vast network of hundreds of employers who partner with the Law College to offer real-world training through its externship program.
"At MSU Law, we believe strongly that externships are an important part of developing the necessary skill set to succeed in the legal profession," said Elliot Spoon, assistant dean for career development. "In summer 2012, we helped place 237 students at 133 sites in 23 states and abroad."
Externships offered through MSU Law's Career Services Office help students enhance their legal analysis, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills as they perform legal work at hundreds of sites throughout the United States and abroad. Students directly interact with clients, constituent groups, attorneys, legislators, members of the judiciary, and others in the field of law.
"Beyond gaining practical experience and earning academic credit, externships help students explore career options and develop a network of professionals who will help prepare them for a smooth transition into their first legal positions," said Spoon.
Among the most recent additions to the list of externship opportunities are placements through the newly established Lori E. Talsky Center for Human Rights of Women and Children. The Center provides funding for student externs to work at organizations that focus on international human rights and humanitarian law, including the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute, and organizations in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Switzerland, and elsewhere.
"My externship was very fulfilling on both a professional and personal level, and helped me tailor my interests in the human rights field," said 3L Namira Islam, who was a Summer 2012 extern at the ICTY at The Hague in the Netherlands. "I gained a much deeper understanding of human rights law, experience with the workings of a judicial chamber, and I now understand the progression of a case and what is needed at each step more fully."
The Washington, DC, Semester Program is another centerpiece of MSU Law's externship program. Law students are placed at a host of federal agencies and related organizations such as the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, to name a few.
"MSU Law has a great reputation with federal agencies, thanks to the network of Law College faculty involved in the Washington, DC, Semester Program and the fellow alumni who were hired following their externships," says Rachel Dowell, '11. "This exposure gives MSU Law grads an edge in a town that can be hard to break into." Externships also provide students with an understanding of the practice of law "in the trenches" and an opportunity to more significantly appreciate what it means to work in the legal profession.
"Externships give you real experiences that employers want to hear about. Employers don't need to hear about your classes; they want to hear about the motions you drafted, the research you did, the cases you handled, and the people you interacted with," said 2L Daniel Eyer. "When I interviewed with firms, my stories of real courtroom experience were far more impressive than a story about a classroom experience."
Externships can also help MSU Law students to better position themselves as more marketable candidates for potential employment. Employers are looking for graduates who possess both theoretical and practical knowledge and experience.
Although externships are not required, all MSU Law students are strongly encouraged to consider one or more placements during their time at the Law College. The Career Services Office holds informational meetings each semester about the Externship Program. More information can be found at www.law.msu.edu/career.
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Whoever said being a stay-at-home mom was the easiest job in the world probably never had children. The constant demands of parenting along with the isolation from other adults can make it tough. But a new support group is forming to help ease the stress and give moms sympathetic shoulders to lean on.
Lisa carter is a stay-at- home mom looking for support. She recently moved to Bowling Green from Pennsylvania where she was involved in a "moms club." There she was able to network with other moms dealing with the same issues she does.
"Not everyone knows what stay at home moms go through; even my sister and family say, you don't do anything; you can do this and you can do that; you have no stress."
So Lisa, who has three sons, ages two to 14, decided to start a chapter in Bowling Green. One of the first goals of the group is to organize a babysitting co-op.
"I would take turns watching a child; if mom wanted to go to a movie, the grocery store, or read a book.
Seventeen-month-old Jake is among the many children welcome at the meetings. Jake's mom Kara grew up in Bowling Green but has realized how different it is to move back as a parent.
"I wanted to find him some playmates; the co-op sounded interesting, socializing for him and for me.
Even though the group is just getting off the ground, these moms are hoping the networking and support will be a plus for them and their children.
The moms club of Bowling Green meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at Saint James United Methodist Church in Bowling Green. For more information, log onto www.momsclub.org or call 842-7895.


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I do development on one box and use a second for production. Right now I just dump the database and then do a find a replace for the URL changes; then copy over the files and import the new SQL.
Are there better ways of doing this?
I do development on one box and use a second for production. Right now I just dump the database and then do a find a replace for the URL changes; then copy over the files and import the new SQL.
Are there better ways of doing this?
@Insanity5902: Deployment of a WordPress site from one box to another has been a PITA since day one I started working with WordPress. (Truth-be-told it was a PITA with Drupal for 2 years before I started with WordPress so the problem is certainly not exclusively with WordPress.)
It bothered me that every time I needed to move a site I'd have to spend so much often duplicated effort and it kept me from deploying to test as frequently as I would have preferred. So about 4-6 months ago I started working on a plugin to solve the webhost migration problem and I mentioned my ideas on the WP Tavern forum.
Well fast forward to today and I've pretty much got it working and I'm conveniently calling it "WP Migrate Webhosts." Even though the plugin is still very much beta (probably even alpha) given your question I think I'm ready to let people start banging on it.
The envisioned use-case is that 1.) first the developer handles uploading all the changed theme and plugin files via FTP, 2.) then uploads the development MySQL database to the testing server in its entirety and finally 3.) then runs the plugin to migrate any references from the prior domain to the new one. (My plugin does not attempt to solve the merging of new database fields or tables with live data; THAT is a much bigger problem that I'm not sure how to solve.)
You can download the plugin from my website and unzip into your plugins directory (if you don't know how to do this then this plugin is not for you because it requires someone who knows what they are doing to use it.) I'll keep this plugin online until I release it to WordPress.org after which you should look for it there.
To use it you take a different approach in your
Hopefully this is (mostly) self explanatory. I attempted to make the code as clean as I could but unfortunately it requires those two cryptic
Once you have updated your
The above will take you to an admin screen like the following which has a fair bit of description text and allows you to migrate FROM any of the other webhost domains with a single click after selecting the domains to migrate from (NOTE: this example shows going DOWN from test/stage/live servers to local development but rest assured it can migrate TO any domain where it happens to be located. This also means the plugin will be great for taking an existing live site and quickly getting a local development environment working!):
If it's not clear "migration" in this context means to update all the references in the current database to be appropriate for the currently defined webhost (and "current" is sniffed by inspecting
What's cool about the plugin is that it implements some basic migrations but anyone can hook it and perform their own migrations. For example, if you add a gallery plugin that stored full paths to images in the database you could hook the
You may also find my migrations fail in edge cases I've not tested and maybe you can help me improve the plugin? Anyone who wants to can email me via my gmail account (my alias is "mikeschinkel.")
Also, the plugin was designed to accept user-define webhost metadata in addition to the ones it recognizes like
Well that's about it. I'm launching this plugin here on WordPress Answer's Exchange because @Insanity5902's question triggered it. Let me know if it's helpful, here if appropriate or via email if not.
P.S. If you do decide to use this remember it is alpha/beta and that means it will change so be prepared for some minor surgery if you want to use it now and then use the released version once its been beaten on by many hands.
P.P.S. What are my goals with this? I've love to see this migrate into WordPress core so that everybody would have access to it. But before that can even be considered lots of people have to be interested in using it to ensure it actually solves more problems then it potentially could create. So if you like the idea then by all means use it and help me gain momentum with it for eventual hopeful inclusion into WordPress core.
When possible, I set
My favourite hack; add a setting to your
The risks of this strategy are clear; you might confuse your development environment with your production environment.
It still an easy fix though.
I wanted something similar when I migrated to WP a few months back, so I wrote a pretty simple shell script that uses rsync and mysqldump over ssh:
It's not sophisticated or web based, but I'm happy with it.
WP Engine is a new service that offers "One-Click Staging":
Looks like a very easy way to quickly move from development to production, especially with an already live site.
You might take a look at a product from iThemes, called BackUpBuddy. I've only used it twice, each time had a hitch or two, but overall it looks promising.
Duplicator Plugin: Here is a plugin that I have been working on. It's currently in beta but it gets the job done for most sites. Right now it is targeted at smaller WordPress installs. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/duplicator/
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I am personally addressing this issue with my project on Github, called Autopress. I don't have a perfect solution yet, but I'm getting closer, especially with the wpstage plugin from the wpengine folks.
This looks promising. We are working on some scripts to handle migrating some of the data, wp-options for example, changing paths in the db, a copying over media.
The issue I have is that the live site continues to grow while the other is in development. One site we work on has 20 posts a day and over 3,000 comments per day. That is too much data to move over with phpmyadmin or via the command line. Also, moving the data around always causes UTF issues for some reason.
Also, now that it looks like menu options are stored in the DB, I have even more to deal with.
I check all my code into SVN and deploy the code via FTP from the server (Beanstalk). This does not make the changes to the DB for me though or activate new plugins.
My plan right now is to create a manifest file while I am developing to do all my changes to the live site.
For example the file would have human readable lines
It would include plugins to activate, wp-options to move over, images to move, pages to move. Then my plugin, would detect the manifest file and make all the changes to the staging site.
Once I tested that and was sure I got everything, I could be sure it would work on production.
This plugin is still just an idea, but I have some code written for it.
Also, if you want to make changes to just the URL in you DB, you can use the following SQL.
just replace
Two Google Summer of Code projects that have a similar goal:
I use subversion's export command to install the WordPress files (http://core.svn.wordpress.org/tags//) as well as all plugins in the repository (http://plugins.svn.wordpress.org//tags//), then just zip the theme and custom plugins and install them normally. Once all of that is up and running without content, I export the test DB and do a search/replace for the URL AND the filepath (stored for media) and import into an empty database, then just switch the database info in wp-config.php. Generally takes me about 10 - 20 minutes.
Normally I login to phpMyadmin upload the database and edit the contents of wp_options>siteurl and wp_options>home to the expected domain. If you need to update URLs within your posts and pages content you can do a search/replace for the URL and the media/uploads path on the .SQL file prior to uploading. It's a quick job.
While there's no shortage of good solutions here, in the spirit of sharing I thought I would add my bash deploy script to the pile: https://github.com/jplew/SyncDB
This script works well with Mark Jaquith's WP-Skeleton, and harnesses
I've been using http://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-clone-by-wp-academy/. It works nicely!
Just 3 steps:
It adjusts all the URLs automatically - including serialized string replacements - so no risk of losing widget configurations, etc.
The only issues I've had are with some websites with larger databases (~300MB), which caused PHP script execution timeouts during import of the site backup.
since I run my sites in IIS (I also run asp.net, so I need windows) I use WebPI from Msft to install a new instance, then I copy the template and use the import/export to transfer the data.
It's not perfect but the whole thing takes less than an hour.
Obviously it would be nice to have a one-click solution, but this is what I found to be easiest for me.
Another paying solution: the Xtreme One theme framework released version 1.2 with Xtreme Backup which allows you to "export or import the settings of your Childthemes, Layouts or Widgets with all their settings/content as XML file."
A coworker found this. Interesting concept, though it doesn't work cross server it looks like. I'm still exploring it, but looks like it could work great for a staging instance
This may not have been around when you asked the question, but I've been using a service called Blogvault for a couple months and it has done this flawlessly. I've probably done over 50 migrations (crossing domains, sub-domains, and web hosts), not a hitch and takes no time at all.
It's a paid service (per domain/month), but not that much.
RAMP is a new content deployment plugin from Crowd Favorite, and it looks really slick. It's $250, though, so I haven't tried it out yet. Might just pay for itself in the amount of time saved, though, so I'm considering it.
The big benefit that it has over most of the other methods mentioned, is that it can intelligently merge posts, comments, etc. It's not just importing a mysqldump, it's more like source control for the database. For example, when deploying a post, it'll also deploy the tags for that post, if they don't already exist in production.
I have been using the backupbuddy plugin for a while now. It lets you make a backup of database and all files, download it as a zip or send it directly to another server via FTP. It also does the URL find and replace for you. It usually takes me about 5 minutes to go through the entire process. And because all files are zipped the uploading/downloading process is much faster. And no, I do not work for them, but this plugin has really made this whole process much easier.
If you are trying to achieve continuous synchronization, I suggest using rsync along with a custom cron job to rewrite any url or site-specific data.
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...and then you work your way from there. DB_NAME, DB_USER... table_prefix. Personally I switch on ALTERNATE_WP_CRON on local (to avoid some annoying warnings), WP_DEBUG of on both (if you're not a developer) or on live-only (if you are), another
That pretty much all, nothing left above the classic WordPress 'That's all, stop editing!' line...
The 192.168. part allows you to do some local testing (i.e. from pads or phones) within your local network)
The $GLOBALS['is_local'] can come in handy in your theme development, too, for some extra debug output, etc...
After having followed this answer for a while I've created my own small plugin - Pitta Migration. The reasons being:
Another useful tool for handling server migrations for sites is the WordPress CLI, this article has a good overview of what it can do but specifically the section for "Search and Replace" is useful for finding all of the references to the old / dev site url:
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If you consider verbage in a question rude, is it best to point it out the user so they don't keep committing the same mistakes, or is it best to just silently edit the question? I've run into this question and mistakenly created some "wars" a couple times, but this wasn't my intent. I just don't like to keep seeing the same things over and over.
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You'll have to make a judgement call based on the context. If it appears to be a one-time lapse in judgment — as best as we can predict these things — I would probably just edit it silently as a way to improve the content overall.
But two other scenarios come to mind — A well-meaning user might simply be accustomed to bad habits they picked up on other forums where rudeness is more prevalent. It might be beneficial to point out the behavior to help them realize the norms of the site. But, for a "first offense," your goal is to inform, not to accuse or confront.
Second situation where a comment may be beneficial — If you're seeing a common, bad behavior which is becoming increasingly common on the site, you can use the occasion to leave a public comment for the purpose of pointing out the issue. People will imitate what they see and sometimes it is beneficial to bring the issue to light rather than letting the problem grow under its own momentum.
If it's an on-going situation that continues unabated, flag for moderator attention.
If you feel the language is clearly meant to be offensive, edit it out, and flag it appropriately. If you do this consistently, over time you will see your flag weight go up - it means you are doing a good job. If over time you see it go down, it means you should use more caution when flagging and your flags will have less priority to the moderators who process them. The more your flags are deemed worthy, the louder your voice gets.
If it it's something debatable, or hard to tell if OP is intentionally being offensive, such as "URGENT PLZ HLP NAO!!!", you are probably going to be wasting moderators' time by flagging it. Just edit it out. Usually rude posts are pretty bad to begin with, so exercise your downvoting right while you're at it if the question sucks.
If you do see a pattern of rude or abusive behavior, over and over, it can be a good idea to make a note of it while flagging so that it doesn't persist. If you simply find that most Stack Overflow users are rude, I wouldn't let it get to you. Use the site for it's information and don't get caught up in the semantics.
Edit the post to be less offensive, but fill in the Edit Summary with a gentle note:
No need to post a comment, and not always a need to flag.
(As you can tell, I was never much good at easing conflicts, {censored}s!)
First, you should make sure the language in question is actually rude before going on a comment spree. Second, if it is extraneous text go and edit it out. If it is actually rude, edit it out and flag the question.
Being an English language pedant is not constructive on StackOverflow, especially when the phrase you're haggling over is demonstrably neutral at worst. StackOverflow is not English Language and Usage.
If you would like to haggle over English Language and Usage then please focus your commenting efforts on that community, where your comments have the potential to be constructive.
Otherwise, please contribute to the StackOverflow community with questions, answers, and comments that seek to improve the experience for professional and enthusiast programmers.
If the language is obscene, flag it for moderator attention. If it is not worthwhile to flag it, then it is likely too subjective a language choice to really matter what you say, and editing a post for subjective rudeness is in itself rude in my opinion.
I would politely mention it to the poster, and let it be, unless it is so bad that it must be flagged. Anything else is too likely to get turned into a flame war on someones' part.


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Thursday was National Carousel Day, and the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, 320 S. Esplanade St. in Leavenworth, celebrated by offering two-for-one rides on the carousel at the facility.
Pictured is Curt, Kizzie, Jenna and Becky White of Olathe, Kan., riding the 1913 Parker Carousel No. 118, which turned 100 years old earlier this year.
The museum will host a Family Fun Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the museum in which visitors will be able to get free carousel rides with a hot dog dinner for $6, play carnival games and help break a pinata at 7 p.m.
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Day 262 - "Just Another Day at Work"
Grissom Pane sat behind his desk pondering his next big sales pitch. Its something he would often do when faced with a tight deadline. Hed sit down in his top floor office, behind the sleek black marble desk and think for hours. The thing is that in the end he would always come up with an idea and it wouldnt be adequate, or good his ideas were always inexplicably close to perfection. The man simply had a gift. Without it, he never would have got that sleek black desk. His reputation as the best Marketing Manager of Magnat Interplanetarys Lianna branch was well deserved.
He sat there for three hours now, doing nothing but thinking. Pane turned around to enjoy the breathtaking look on Liannas corporate district as he often would when seeking inspiration. This small portion of the planet-wide city with its towering skyscrapers and busy traffic served as food to Grissoms ambition.
Even though Lianna was an Outer Rim world, Grissom enjoyed his life here, for the most part at least. The reason he enjoyed this planet so much was because to him it served as a preview, a hint of what the capital would be like when he one day gets enough reputation and earns that post on Coruscant.
Thinking about his own ambition, the idea hit Grissom like a brick in the forehead.
Hell use ambition, the very desire of a person to be better than the rest, to have something that nobody else has. Yes, thats how hell sell that product. The simplest and most obvious solutions are most often the best ones. For Grissom this one line of thought was worth gold. He had a few others that he firmly stood by, but this is the one he stood by the most and it never failed him so far.
He wished Aria, his friend from Finances, was there. Pane loved bragging about his latest idea to her and she was a good listener and a true friend. Hell, he even lost count of the ideas he thought up with in the middle of a conversation with Aria. She was one of the few people he liked in this company and one of the few he socialized with outside of work. But Aria was on leave for the next two weeks. Visiting family back on Ryloth, she said. Grissom thought it was a shame she wasnt there to hear all about an idea so great it would revolutionize advertising, but then again he would have more time to work out all the details, including the presentation on the board meeting he had tomorrow.
Mister Pane... It was Tally, his secretary, who interrupted his self-gloating. He raised his head so as to show that he noticed her enter the office. He mumbled something that probably meant Yes? What is it? in galactic basic.
Well, sir, Im heading off home and I was just wondering if youll be staying longer again, or should I wait a few minutes for you to leave so I can lock everything up? She asked.
You go ahead, Tally. Dont worry, Ill lock up today. Pane gave her the same answer as yesterday and the day before. He even said it with the same calm tone of voice.
She nodded in acknowledgement and as she was walking away he couldnt help but wonder how in all the credits of the Republic could she combine all those colors and think she looks good in them. This particular time it was a pink Sullust leather jacket over a green cotton shirt and a purple skirt. Its good that she didnt decide to dye her hair orange. Now that would have been a sight to die from.
Grissom had a habit of working late when he was facing a deadline, but in recent months that habit grew into one of working late almost every day. When he wasnt at the office, he was in the streets, just walking around the city. He hasnt been home for months. He couldnt bring himself to return to that penthouse of his. He knew she would be there, if he did. Standing, watching, waiting. Shes always waiting.
Day 78 - "Happier Times"
It didnt bother Grissom much in the beginning, not going home. He thought it a challenge, an opportunity to demonstrate that he can be the best in the galaxy even under the hardest of circumstances. He even enjoyed the long night walks around the city. The atmosphere was somehow different at night. The city was alive, but in another, exciting kind of way.
When Grissom first started working for Magnat Interplanetary he disliked everything that wasnt related to his work. He considered most of his colleagues annoying, lunch breaks for Grissom Pane were just a way to get bored and waste time. Until he met his best friend, that is.
Aria Obata was a young, cheerful TwiLek who had an aspiring career in the Finance department of the company. She started as a simple clerk and got to being assisstant manager in record time. In a way she reminded Pane of himself, which is probably the reason she intrigued him so much. Theyd meet regularly at lunch breaks and discuss subjects that varied from Grissoms latest breakthrough to the political situation on the planet and to casual conversations and even a few dirty jokes.
Pane was finishing his pre-lunch tasks. He was very meticulous in that regard. His workday had to be perfectly planned and everything on the list had to be finished that day. However, Grissom was also very punctual, at least before lunch, so he made sure everything that needed to be done was done, locked up the office and headed one floor down to the executives cafeteria.
He waited at the usual table for Aria to arrive. Not two minutes after Pane sat down he spotted Aria. He stood up and waved to her, just as every other time. She waved back and gestured for him to sit back and that shell bring the food. He obeyed and waited.
Whats up, Gris? She cheerfully asked when she came with the sandwitches and two shots of Juma juice.
The usual, you know. He replied smugly, They gave me a product thats impossible to sell and I found a way to sell it.
I see. The usual. Aria said, as if uninterested. It was their regular internal joke. In truth, Grissoms bragging entertained her very much. This was just a way to provoke him to do it in detail. To some the two of them seemed like a couple, but there was no romance between them, just plain old friendship and they were both satisfied with it.
Oh, yes! Youve heard of those new speeder engine inductors we were developing, right? He was warming up. Aria nodded as she took another bite of her sandwitch. Well, the development was finished months ago, but the thing is those inductors just spend too much energy.
Yeah, I remember hearing something very vague from one of the R&D guys last month. Aria mumbled between bites.
To put it simply... Grissom said, Theyre crap. Youd have to be mad to buy them for the money the companys intending to sell them for.
Yet, youve found a way. Aria stated, as if it were a widely known fact. The smug expression on Panes face was saying more than words could. Been working late to find it, did you? She added.
Why do you say that? Grissom asked in wonder. He was expecting a pat on the back, a Youre the man type of sentence.
You look a little pale. How long have you gone without sleep for this one, Gris?
Just this last week. He lied. In truth he hasnt slept in more than two months, but it hasnt reflected on his performance at work so far and one additional cup of coffee was enough to keep him awake.
Well, you look like hell. She added, You know, if I believed those stories you humans have, pale as you are and with that neatly combed hair of yours, Id say you were a vampire.
Sorry to disappoint you, but its just plain old me. He said with a smile.
Go home, Gris. Get some sleep. The work can wait. She finished her Juma juice and left.
Her words rang in Panes head. Go home. Get some sleep. But he couldnt. He couldnt go home and he couldnt sleep, regardless of how much he wanted to. She was still there. He could feel it. Waiting for him.
Day 369 - "From Bad to Worse"
Nights grew longer for Grissom Pane. Its been a long time since his entire ordeal started, since he last slept. No number of additional cups of coffee could keep him awake anymore. He switched to neural stimuli almost three months ago, but even that was slowly failing.
He had to up the dosage this week so he could simply keep his eyes open. Pane couldnt allow himself to go to sleep. He was too afraid. Afraid that she wasnt just an apparition, a trick his mind decided to play on him. Afraid of what would happen, if he fell asleep.
Grissom sat on a bench overlooking Eden Park. He would often go there when he needed to clear his head. The park radiated with various colors that mesmerized Grissoms mind each and every time. A true masterpiece of botany. Red grass that was littered with blue flowers and black crusted trees with white leaves and at the center a giant fountain, water glittering in its pool. It calmed Grissoms mind and yet kept him fully awake. It was, in Grissoms opinion, the most beautiful place on Lianna. And just a few hundred meters away was the local Jedi Academy. A tall, needle shaped tower that somehow seemed too small to hold an academy, the private Jedi spaceport and living quarters for all those students and their teachers.
Grissom didnt care much for the Force, or the Jedi. At least not until she appeared. Some time ago he actually considered going to the Jedi for help, but he concluded that it would be a waste of time, that they would probably send him to a psychiatrist, that they wouldnt believe him. Even he wouldnt have believed it, if it hadnt happened to him.
Dawn was looming on the horizon and he would soon have to go back to work. Unfortunately, even work stopped being a pleasure for Grissom Pane. He was still determined to get that promotion and move to Coruscant, but it was becoming harder and harder over time. He had to spend every second in deep concentration, making sure he doesnt slip up somewhere and blow the entire deal. After a year of not sleeping it was a huge strain on both his body and his mind.
He was just about to head off, when Aria suddenly appeared. Enjoying the view? She asked.
What are you doing here? Pane was caught off guard.
Some nights ago I was passing through with some friends and I noticed you sitting on this very bench. Then I noticed you again on the way back. She explained. And then again two nights later and, most recently, I saw you last night. Sitting alone on the same bench.
So you decided to drop in? He joked. Or at least he tried to. He felt so tired he was barely aware of anyone around him.
Yep. The TwiLek answered. I thought, there must be something special about this place for you to come here every single night.
I see. Grissom acknowledged with no apparent interest.
Well, that, or you just needed to talk to someone, but werent aware of it yet. She added humorously. So, Gris, whats up?
Nothing. Like you said, Im enjoying the view. His lie was so apparent a deaf man would have been able to hear it.
Come on, Gris! Aria was disappointed. Were friends. You know you can talk to me, if you have problems.
I dont have problems. Im fine. He answered mechanically.
Well, your appearance says otherwise. You look like you havent slept in months. Your skin is as white as synthmilk, your hairdue looks like you made it by sticking your head in an electrical output and youve been wearing the same clothes for ten days. Aria insisted. Talk, Gris. Whats going on?
He was definitely thinking about it. Aria was his best friend, she might understand, she might believe him, or at least refer him to a discrete therapist. No! Are you completely insane? He then thought. She wont believe me. Shell think Im a complete psycho and Ill lose my best friend. Shell probably even call the authorities and theyll send me to a mental institution for the rest of my life. Aria grabbed him by the shoulders, shook him and ordered: Talk! Right now!
Fine! Kark it! He snapped. I havent slept in a year! You satisfied? I cant go to sleep! I cant go home! All because of her. Shes always there and I cant get rid of her. Those eyes... theyre...
Aria was a bit confused, but she was determined to get to the bottom of this. She was going to help her friend. Calm down. Start from the beginning, Gris. Tell me everything.
Day 1 - "Things that Chill Your Heart"
Grissom Pane felt pretty good about himself today. Not a full hour ago he received feedback on his latest marketing campaign. It was another success. The local executives tasked him with inventing a way to sell Magant Interplanetarys new and improved datapads. In Grissoms opinion this product was completely useless, since its only innovation when compared to the commonly used datapad is a three-dimensional holographic display and a slightly larger memory capacity. Compared to the money it cost to make it, the new and improved datapad was a piece of fancy junk that would have to cost twice its production price, just to make a basic annual profit. So Grissom decided to target the rich and clueless, people who worry only about appearances and luckily Lianna had more than enough of those as did almost every other developed world in the Republic.
Lock up, Tally, Im heading off. He said cheerfully to his secretary. She stared at him cluelessly for about thirty seconds before she nodded in acknowledgement, of course by that time Grissom was already at the elevator. Shed never seen her boss leave early until today.
Pane decided that after so much time spent working and a hundred percent success rate at his job, he deserved some relaxation. He strolled calmly through the company garage until he got to his luxurious metallic red TaggeCo airspeeder.
It was a calm ride home. The Ilan Residences were a peaceful middle-class neighborhood. Nice, clean, crime-free and moderate in everything, just as its residents. Another reason why Grissom lived here was that a lot of Sienar Technologies employees, among who were even some executives, lived in this particular complex, which allowed Pane to occasionally feel the situation in Magnat Interplanetarys biggest rival on Lianna.
Grissom was looking forward to spending the remainder of the day in bed. He had been working overtime for the last two weeks, so he desperately needed some rest. He entered his penthouse lobby, took off his coat and continued to the living room, intending to relax with a glass of Corellian ale.
He managed to pour himself a drink before noticing that he was not as alone as he thought. Standing at the huge window overlooking the residential complex was a person in black robes. The hooded figure appeared to be inspecting the view from Grissoms penthouse. Only when he dropped his glass in shock did the figure calmly turn around.
It was an old woman, her hood covering the upper half of her face, everything from the nose above. Her appearance sent chills through Grissoms spine. A braid of hair emerged from the hood on each side of her face. The old womans hair was as white as snow and the two braids were held by several black bands. Her face was terrifying. Crumpled, ancient and pale as a corpse. Her lips were strangely black, contrasting the rest of her face.
Grissom approached slowly and cautiously, all the while inspecting his intruder. The old woman was calmly standing there in silence. She made no gestures, but Grissom had the distinct impression that she was watching him as closely as he was watching her.
Who are you? He managed to ask. The old woman just stood in silence. There was no answer. Grissom continued to stare at her in confusion. There was something about her that gave him more pause than ten heavily armed thugs.
What do you want? What are you doing here?! Grissom shouted at her in panic.
The old woman finally spoke, her voice was calm and serious, as horrifying as death itself. Im waiting for you to fall asleep.
What do you mean by that? Grissom shouted, What happens when I fall asleep? His heart was racing so fast its a wonder he didnt get a heart attack. The old woman gave no more answers. She just raised her head a bit to reveal the eyes her hood was hiding. Her eyes appeared atrophied, but instead of white, they were as black as the farthest reaches of space. She seemed as she was looking straight at Pane and then she produced an ominous smile.
Pane slowly backed away and then panickingly rushed out of the penthouse. He spent the next five hours on a bench overlooking Eden Park, trying to calm himself. Its all in your head. He told himself. But the chill was still there. Gripping his heart like a predators claw. He tried breathing deep, he tried thinking about something completely unrelated to anything in his life, in the end he simply looked at the marvelous garden of Eden Park. Youre overworked. You need rest. It was all just a trick of the mind. He thought. Youre acting stupid. Theres nothing to be afraid. Go home and get some sleep.
In the end Grissom decided to take his own advice and return home. When he arrived at his door he felt relief. He entered. The place seemed empty. He entered the living room and approached the spot the old woman was standing five hours ago. Grissom looked through the window and sighed in relief. I was just imagining it. I need to rest before I completely go nuts. As he turned around, prepared to forget the whole thing, he jumped back in terror as he saw the old woman standing in silence not half a meter away from him.
He cautiously circled around her as her head turned to follow his movements. She then turned around calmly to face him. Youre just an apparition! Grissom shrieked, Get out of my head! But the old woman was simply standing there in silence. Watching.
What do you want? What are you still doing here?! Grissom shrieked again in panic.
Im waiting for you to fall asleep. The old woman answered ominously as before.
Day 369 Continued - "The End, The Beginning"
After that I just ran. Pane added, There was no way I could have remained there after an event like that.
Aria was pretty shocked by Grissoms story. She thought it over in her head and finally said: Look, Gris, as terrifying as it must have been, I think you were on the right track when you told yourself that its all in your head. You said it yourself, you were overworked, desperately needing sleep that you just started seeing things.
Then why was she still there when I returned home? Grissom demanded.
Well, Im no psychiatrist, but you know better than anyone how important your career is to you. Is it possible that on some subconscious level youre driving yourself to put your job in front of all other needs? Aria posed a valid question.
I can see that happening. Grissom admitted, But not to this extent. You dont understand Aria, every time I so much as blink I see that crumpled pale face.
That might just be the fatigue thats getting to you. She tried to offer a more reasonable explanation. Have you tried sleeping at all? In a hotel, or in the office when you stay to work overtime?
I did almost doze off in the office. Once. And she was still there. Pane said with apparent terror in his voice. I snapped right out of it and drank another cup of coffee.
It seems theres only one way to make sure youre not hallucinating, Gris. Aria stated, You need to go home. Now. Ill go with you, if you want. If shes not there anymore, then you have no reason to deprive yourself of sleep any further.
And if she is still there? Grissom already anticipated the worst.
Then well have to think of something else. Aria said, Im your friend Gris, Ill help you anyway I can. She added.
They sat on that bench a few minutes more and then went to Panes penthouse together. Pane took out his keycard, but as his hand approached the slot, it started to shake. He was still to afraid to do it, so Aria grabbed the keycard from him and unlocked the door.
Aria went in first and then gestured with her hand for Pane to follow her in. He obeyed, though reluctantly. As they entered the living room the pair noticed that it was not only dusty from a yearlong lack of cleaning, but it was also empty. The two of them were the only persons there. Neither Aria nor Grissom saw any hint of the pale old woman in black robes that terrified Grissom Pane so much. They proceeded to cautiously inspect the rest of the penthouse and have noticed that it was in the same state as the living room dusty and empty.
It was all in my head after all. Grissom thought to himself with relief. They both called the company Aria to inform them shell be late and Grissom to take the day off. They proceeded to clean the place up a bit, so as to make it habitable again. As they were saying goodbye Grissom thanked his blue skinned friend deeply for everything she did today, for setting him straight. He proceeded to the bedroom where he tucked himself in, turned off the light and fell asleep for the first time after one year.
In the dream everything seemed so peaceful and Grissom Pane felt almost like a child, but then, suddenly, everything changed. Suddenly there was nothing but darkness and in the middle of it was that crone, that terrifying old woman with pale skin, snow white hair and pitch black eyes. Her black lips produced a smile that showed satisfaction. Grissom wanted to scream, but he couldnt find the strength. His eyes begged the old woman for release, or at least an explanation and she decided to grant him the latter.
Why do you think you were so successful? Always being able to produce the perfect solution? The old woman asked rhetorically, It wasnt luck or talent in the market. It was the gift of foresight granted by the Force. Im surprised the Jedi never sensed the potential in you, but I have and Ive decided to use it. A moment later she disappeared and there was nothing but darkness.
What awoke the next morning was not Grissom Pane. It may have looked like a caucasian human male with black hair and in his early thirties, but it was not him. Not anymore. It was something dark and ancient, something that waited a long time for a chance like this. Grissom Pane would never awaken from his slumber again.


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Sound Juicer "Bonnie and Clyde" 2.26.1
Sound Juicer "Bonnie and Clyde" 2.26.1 has been released. Tarballs are available on burtonini.com, or from the GNOME FTP servers. Some crashes have been fixes:
- Read the track artist instead of album artist in Musicbrain3
- Don't crash if the release date is unknown
- Read tracks when falling back to gvfs
Finally, a call for someone with deep LAME knowledge. The GStreamer LAME element is, well, lame because it sets a number of properties to default values that make it very difficult for LAME to work well. Someone who understands how all of the LAME settings operate needs to sit down, vet the settings and remove the pointless ones, unset most of the rest, leaving the 'preset' setting as the only one which has a default value. At the moment there are many contradictory default settings which mean LAME produces rather badly encoded files. Any takers?


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Chocolate Truffles
Categories: Allergy-Free, Entertaining, Sweet
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Type: Desserts and Baked Goods
This is more one for the grown ups with its slightly sophisticated dark chocolate taste. Truffles are a delightful way to finish a meal.
Prep Time: 15M-20M
Cooking Time: 5M
Serves: makes 20 truffles
Egg, gluten, & nut free
- 2 cups (8oz) semisweet chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa solids, nut-free and/or gluten-free, if necessary
- generous 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp liqueur of choice such as Grand Marnier or brandy (optional)
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, nut-free and/or gluten-free, if necessary
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- Chop the chocolate into 1/4 inch pieces. Place the pieces in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan to just below boiling point and pour onto the chocolate pieces. Leave for 5 minutes.
- Use an electric whisk to whisk the chocolate and cream together until there are no lumps. Whisk in the liqueur, if using, and the confectioners' sugar. Let the mixture cool then chill until it is beginning to firm.
- Use a soup spoon to scoop out the truffle mixture. Roll the mixture in the palm of your hands into 3/4 inch balls. Roll each one carefully in cocoa powder. Place on a plate or in petit four paper liners. Chill until firm.
- Use clear liqueurs because they have a more intense flavor than creamy ones.
- Watch out for liqueurs that contain ingredients to be avoided. Avoid amaretto and nut-containing liquors for the nut-free version; grain-based liqueurs, such as whisky and vodka, if making gluten-free truffles; cream-based concoctions such as Baileys if making dairy-free truffles; and in the unlikely event you are going to put Advocaat into your chocolate truffles, please don't serve them to egg-allergics.
Dairy free also egg, gluten, & nut free: Follow the recipe for egg, gluten & nut free; Chocolate truffles, but make sure that the chocolate is dairy free. Use a soy cream alternative for the heavy cream and if you are using a liqueur make sure it is dairy free.
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2015, when calling the Help Desk,
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ITS provides Wireless Internet ("WiFi") for students and staff. CCSF Wireless delivers fast connectivity, and accommodates a larger number of users and portable devices. You only need to register one time for Wireless Internet access for all of your devices (i.e., laptop, smartphone, etc.). Completed applications for Wireless accounts are automatically processed every hour Monday through Friday. Once you registered successfully, there is no need to register again.
Sign Up Procedure:
1. Locate a CCSF computer on campus
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2. Submit the WiFi Sign Up Form
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If you experience problems connecting to WiFi, just request the Help Desk to reset your password.
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JULY 30, 2008 La Mirada, CA – Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, is proud to announce the release of its new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Angle Drill Kit (model BDA350). The new cordless angle drill adds to Makita's already extensive LXT Series of cordless tools featuring 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery Technology, a breakthrough in cordless that delivers more power, less weight and better engineering. With up to 1,800 RPM's, the BDA350 ideal for a wide range of drilling and driving tasks into wood or steel.
"The new BDA350 is the fastest in its class," said Ethan Haughawout, associate product manager – cordless products. "The Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers the speed and power, but it's also more compact, giving this tool an excellent power-to-weight ratio."
The tool is built with durable aluminum gear housing, yet it weighs just 3.5 lbs. The BDA350 has a Makita-built 4-pole Max-Torque compact variable speed motor that delivers 0-1,800 RPMs and 121 in.lbs. of torque in a compact size. The tool has a 3/8" keyed metal chuck for improved bit gripping power. In addition, the keyed chuck allowed engineers to reduce the size of the angle drill head to a very compact height of 2-5/8", making it ideal for use in close quarters applications. The easy-to-handle paddle switch and the ergonomic rubberized grip are designed for user comfort and easy control. The L.E.D. light illuminates the work area, and the compact design with short overall length provides more control and maneuverability.
The BDA350 is powered by Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Technology, a breakthrough in cordless that produces 430% total lifetime work with two-and-a-half times more battery cycles. The compact, angled design makes the BDA350 perfect for assembly, garage door installation, steel framing, woodworking, electrical, and any other job that requires a best-in-class engineered cordless angle drill in close-quarters applications.
Model BDA350 is a kit that includes two 18 volt LXT Lithium-Ion (3.0Ah) batteries, Rapid Optimum Charger, contractor bag, and battery cover.
Since its introduction on October 3, 2005, Makita's LXT Series featuring 18V Lithium-Ion Battery Technology has been providing the professional end-user with more work solutions. Nearly three years later, with 30 single tool solutions in the LXT Series, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery is a breakthrough in cordless with more power, less weight and better engineering, and Makita is proud to be the first to bring it to jobsites across America.
"Makita did not just design a longer run time battery; we designed a complete tool solution to redefine the way pro users work," said Ken Hefley, senior vice president marketing, Makita USA. "The LXT solution is all muscle and no fat, with 18 volt power at 12 volt weight. LXT allows the pro user to work longer with a better engineered tool solution.
Makita\'s new LXT Series has been designed specifically for Lithium-Ion battery technology with less weight in a more compact size. LXT is 40% less weight and more compact. The ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure while adding more control. The LXT Series is also equipped with built-in L.E.D. lights that operate independently from the tool to illuminate the work area.
Makita LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries and Optimum Charging System produce 430% total lifetime work with two-and-a-half times more battery cycles when compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries. The Optimum Charging System is ENERGY STAR rated for its efficient charging process. Makita\'s LXT Lithium-Ion batteries provide the pro user with many benefits, including 1,400 battery life cycles, longer run time, 40% less weight, five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use any time, a built-in memory chip to communicate with the Optimum Charger for more work, built-in shock absorbing features to protect the battery, and sixteen firm-holding contact terminals for constant high power. The battery works in conjunction with the Optimum Charger during the charging process for a more efficient charge and maximum battery life.
The new Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the LXT battery throughout the charge cycle using the built-in memory chip in the battery and the built-in CPU chip in the charger to recognize the history and battery condition to select the optimal charging method. The optimal charging method uses Active 3 Controls for current control, thermal control and voltage control. The charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work.
Makita has better technology with a new smart Battery Diagnostic System (sold separately) that enables users to understand the battery condition to maximize battery life. This new system is ideal for large pro and industrial users with many batteries. This system is able to indicate how the battery was used and can optimally refresh each cell for more lifetime work, determine the battery life expectancy based on how many times the battery has been charged or gone through a cycle and can log each battery to keep a permanent record.
Makita has also added compact cordless power tools to its line of Lithium-Ion products, and they are unique in both appearance and performance: The 18V Compact Lithium-Ion (1.5Ah) battery weighs just .85 lbs. and reaches a full charge in only 15 minutes, four times faster than the competition. The compact battery combined with the compact design of the tools delivers a superior power-to-weight ratio. These compact tools – including the ½" Compact Driver Drill (BDF452HW) – feature a new black and white exterior design, distinguishing these compact cordless models from Makita's familiar teal-colored top-of-the-line cordless product in the LXT Series.
Makita's newest compact products are powered by a 10.8V Lithium-Ion battery. These lower-voltage products clearly have a place in Makita's series of Lithium-Ion cordless tools.
"Makita's Lithium-Ion platform is not solely focused on 18V power, as evidenced by the recent launch of our 10.8V Lithium-Ion ultra-compact tools," said Brad Wheeler, product manager – cordless products. "Makita applies power, precision and compact design to every tool it makes, and these same qualities have been built into the new 10.8V Lithium-Ion 2-speed driver-drill and impact driver. These ultra-compact tools have been engineered for trades that require professional power and quality in a convenient size."
The new 10.8V products fill a need for Lithium-Ion battery power in an ultra-compact size. They are positioned as a first step into the Lithium-Ion battery platform from older battery technologies.
"For those pros using 9.6 and 12 volt tools every day - and there are many of them - Makita's new ultra-compact 10.8V Lithium-Ion line of tools is a great way to step into Makita and into the superior advantages of Makita Lithium-Ion power." said Wheeler. "These tools come in handy for so many lighter duty jobs out there. Every tool box should have one."
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I have heard that the PHP function mysql_escape_string has security vulnerabilities related to mult-byte characters. Are there any vulnerabilities if all tables are using Latin1 encoding?
The issue is that
In such a case, the attacker could append additional SQL commands to gain access to data or functions not intended. This is why the function is deprecated and the use of
Also note that
I believe it is ASCII, however I am unable to confirm this. Regardless it makes no difference to the result which is; using Latin1 for database encoding could result in a security vulnerability if not properly encoded.
Also note that this is not just vulnerability with the database. Within the application/server-side script you must be careful when handling input to be aware of how strings are passed from function to function and ensure that correct encoding is preserved. Ideally using UTF-8 end-to-end would be good but not always an option.
Personally, I think you are asking the wrong question. If you want to avoid SQL injection vulnerabilities -- as well you should -- the answer is not to use
The fundamental problem is that
Personally, I take away a different lesson. The lesson I draw is that, if security is the job,
Among the security world, it is pretty widely accepted that the most robust way to avoid SQL injection is to use prepared statements. Don't try to escape/encode your data and then build up a SQL query using string concatenation; that approach is fragile and can easily break if, e.g., the database interprets your query differently than you expected. So my advice is: don't try to get clever -- just use prepared statements and be happy.
Per @BernieWhite's answer,
Therefore, it attempts to escape
But even if one uses
Because of these practical difficulties in ensuring that embedded string literals are handled safely, it is generally recommended that one not even attempt it! Instead, one can send literal values to the database connection in packets that are entirely separate from the SQL; consequently, the server will not even attempt to parse those values for anything else: this is known as "query parameterisation", is what @D.W.'s answer suggests, and is nicely explained in How can I prevent SQL injection in PHP?


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The Apocalypse Will Be Televised
On any given day, the stuff they show on cable TV can seem like a sign of the apocalypse. Friday they're doing it on purpose. Misinterpreted Mayan legend says the world will end on Dec. 21, and for TV programmers that's like an extra holiday to build programming around.
FX is keeping it simple with "Armageddon" and "2012." The Syfy channel has a day full of cheesy doomsday flicks like "The 12 Disasters of Christmas"—which drew 2.1 million viewers in its premiere earlier this month. Turner Classic Movies is airing a block of vintage films about plague and nuclear Armageddon. Then it switches to a more life-affirming Ernst Lubitsch picture ("The Merry Widow," 1934). A viewers' guide (all times are Eastern Doomsday Time):
7 a.m.
1.) 'The Lost Missile,' TCM. Space missile from "outer hell" endangers Earthlings.
8:30 a.m.
2.) 'The Satan Bug,' TCM. Germ that could kill everyone is on the loose.
10 a.m.
3.) 'Supernova,' Syfy. Directed by Walter Hill ("The Warriors," "48 Hours"), using a pseudonym.
'Marabunta,' Chiller. Also known as "Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!"
'Livin' for the Apocalypse,' TLC. Regular series on apocalypse planners.
10:30 a.m.
'Last Man on Earth,'
TCM. Based on the same short story as "I Am Legend," with Vincent Price as Will Smith.
12 p.m.
'The Bed Sitting Room,' TCM. Richard Lester directs Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in a post-apocalypse U.K.
'2012: Ice Age,' Syfy. Not the version with Denis Leary as a saber-tooth lion.
2 p.m.
'Five,' TCM. Five people survive a nuclear holocaust, including a pregnant woman (phew) and a bigoted neo-Nazi (what are the odds?).
'Stonehenge Apocalypse,' Syfy. Those rocks were up to no good from the start.
'After Armageddon,' History. Survival tips.
3:55 p.m.
'Futurama,'Comedy Central. Non-"Simpsons" cartoon sitcom character saves Earth from devastation by all-knowing brains.
4 p.m.
'Panic in Year Zero,' TCM. Antisocial behavior near post-mushroom-cloud Los Angeles.
'The Host,' Chiller. Pollution monster attacks Korea, girl goes missing.
'How Will the World End?' Discovery. Samuel L. Jackson lays odds on top five endgames.
'Doomsday 2012,' History. Ancient oracles, today's scientists compared, contrasted.
'Doomsday Prophecy,' Syfy. Archaeologist and book editor battle Earth-cracking rogue star.
5 p.m.
4.) 'Armageddon,' FX. Texas-size asteroid threatens Liv Tyler.
6 p.m.
5.) 'The World, the Flesh and the Devil,' TCM. Harry Belafonte confronts racism in desolate post-atomic world with only three people.
6.) 'The 12 Disasters of Christmas,' Syfy. A star twinkling in the sky heralds earthquakes, other bad tidings.
'Apocalypse Island,' History. An island monument may be a mystical Mayan relic (or natural formation).
'Zombie Apocalypse,' Discovery. What would it be like, really?
6:30 p.m.
'The Core,' Showtime 2. Life- or-death race to bore the world's biggest hole.
8 p.m.
'Evacuate Earth,' NatGeo. How we'd leave, if we had to.
'Apocalypse 2012,' CNBC. Who wins, who loses?
7.) '2012,' FX. Climate change is worse than expected.


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It is well known that working in the frame of $\text{ZF}$, the Generalized Continuum Hypothesis ($\text{GCH}$) implies the Axiom of Choice ($\text{AC}$), i.e. $\text{ZF}+\text{GCH}\vdash \text{AC}$.
But if we consider $\text{GCH}$ as a theory with ordinal many statements like $\text{GCH}=\{\text{CH}_{\alpha}~|~\alpha\in \text{Ord}\}$ such that $\text{CH}_{\alpha}$ is the statement $2^{\aleph_{\alpha}}=\aleph_{\alpha +1}$, then there is a natural question as follows:
Is assuming all of these strong statements really necessary to prove a weak proposition like Axiom of Choice?
Question (1): Is there a class $\text{C}\subsetneq \text{Ord}$ such that:
(a) The assumption $\{\text{CH}_{\alpha}~|~\alpha\in \text{C}\}$ is strictly weaker than the assumption $\{\text{CH}_{\alpha}~|~\alpha\in \text{Ord}\}$, i.e.
$\text{ZF}+\forall \alpha\in \text{C}~~~\text{CH}_{\alpha}\nvdash \forall \alpha\in \text{Ord}~~~\text{CH}_{\alpha}$
(b) The assumption $\{\text{CH}_{\alpha}~|~\alpha\in \text{C}\}$ is sufficient to prove $\text{AC}$, i.e.
$\text{ZF}+\forall \alpha\in \text{C}~~~\text{CH}_{\alpha}\vdash \text{AC}$
Question (2): If the answer of the question (1) is positive, can we choose $\text{C}$ to be a set not a proper class?
Question (3): What are the minimal classes (by inclusion order) like $\text{C}$ in the question (1)?


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$T(1) = 1 , T(n) = 2T(n/2) + n^3$? Divide and conquer, need help, I dont know how to solve it?
Hmm, possibly another way of heuristics is instructive.
$$\begin{array} & & a(2^k) &= & 2^k*\frac{4^{k+1}-1}{4-1} \\\ & &= & 2^k*\frac{4*(2^{k})^2-1}{3} \\\ \text{assuming }& k&=& \frac{\log(n)}{\log(2)} \\\ & a(n) &=& n*\frac{4*n^2-1}{3} \\\ & &=& n^3 + \frac{(n-1)n(n+1)}{3!} \\\ & &=& n^3 + 2*\binom{n+1}{3} \\\ \end{array} $$ where the expression in the fourth line is the same as Fabian's result.
The homogeneous part of the equation $T(n) =2 T(n/2)$ has the general solution $$T_0(n) = C n.$$ So all what we have to do is find a particular solution of the inhomogeneous equation $$T(n) = 2 T(n/2) + n^{3} .$$ Quite often it is good to try an ansatz which has the same form as the inhomogeneous term. Therefore, we try $T_p(n) = c n^3$ which yields $$c n^3 = \frac{c}{4} n^3 + n^3.$$ Solving for $c$, we get the particular solution $T_p(n)= \frac{4}{3} n^3$.
The general solution therefore has the form $T(n) =T_0(n) + T_p(n)$. With the initial condition $T(1)=1$, we obtain $C= - \frac{1}{3}$. So the solution is given by $$ T(n) = \frac{n}{3} (4 n^2 -1). $$
Use Akra-Bazzi which is more useful than the Master Theorem.
Using Akra-Bazzi, I believe you get $$T(x) = \theta(x^3)$$
You can also use the Case 3 of Master theorem in the wiki link above. (Note: That also gives $\theta(x^3)$.)
There is another closely related recurrence that admits an exact solution. Suppose we have $T(0)=0$ and for $n\ge 1$ (this gives $T(1)=1$) $$T(n) = 2 T(\lfloor n/2 \rfloor) + n^3.$$
Furthermore let the base two representation of $n$ be $$n = \sum_{k=0}^{\lfloor \log_3 n \rfloor} d_k 2^k.$$
Then we can unroll the recurrence to obtain the following exact formula for $n\ge 1$ $$T(n) = \sum_{j=0}^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} 2^j \left( \sum_{k=j}^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} d_k 2^{k-j} \right)^3.$$
Now to get an upper bound consider a string of one digits which yields $$T(n) \le \sum_{j=0}^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} 2^j \left( \sum_{k=j}^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} 2^{k-j} \right)^3.$$
Note that this bound is attained and cannot be improved. It simplifies to $$\frac{32}{3} 8^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} - 24 \times 4^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} + \left(6 \lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor + \frac{40}{3}\right) \times 2^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} + 1.$$
The lower bound is for the case of a one digit followed by a string of zeros and yields $$T(n) \ge \sum_{j=0}^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} 2^j \left( 2^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor-j} \right)^3.$$ It simplifies to $$\frac{4}{3} 8^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} - \frac{1}{3} 2^{\lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor}$$ and this matches the results posted by the other contributors.
Joining the dominant terms of the upper and the lower bound we obtain the asymptotics $$2^{3 \lfloor \log_2 n \rfloor} \in \Theta\left(2^{3 \log_2 n}\right) = \Theta\left(n^3\right).$$
These are both in agreement with what the Master theorem would produce.
This MSE link has a series of similar calculations.


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Federation Uniform Code of Justice
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The Federation Uniform Code of Justice was the legal basis of Starfleet court martial proceedings.
When under trial by Admiral Norah Satie in 2367, Captain Jean-Luc Picard cited Chapter Four, Article Twelve of the Uniform Code of Justice which granted him the right to make a statement before questioning began. (TNG: "The Drumhead")
In 2370, a group of Maquis prisoners were scheduled to be tried under the Federation Code of Justice. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part II")
Although referred to as the Federation Uniform Code of Justice in the script, the word "Federation" was dropped on screen in "The Drumhead" and the word "uniform" was dropped in "The Maquis".


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Marvel Assembles an Official Title for Third "Avengers" Movie
Comic Books, Film
Publishing | DC Comics joins the Kia Soul, Goldfish, My Little Pony and several others on Advertising Age's annual list of America's Hottest Brands: "With decades of stories under their capes and utility belts, Superman — and other DC characters, including Aquaman and the Flash — had ossified. Though relaunching its entire cast and making their adventures available to print and electronic audiences might alienate some hard-core DC fans, it might also gain plenty of new ones. Making DC characters more popular is crucial for its parent company. While the comic-book business is way down from its heyday, its characters fuel big-ticket Hollywood movies that can generate millions of dollars in revenue and licensing. The pressure may be on DC because rival Marvel, now owned by Disney, has churned out superhero film properties on a regular basis for years." [Advertising Age]
Broadway | Producers of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark have changed their tune on the $75 million musical; previously they predicted they wouldn't make back the money invested in the show without franchising it in other cities and countries, but now they predict they'll make it back entirely from the Broadway run. They also are considering adding in new scenes and a new musical number to the production every year, "making it akin to a new comic book edition, and then urging the show's fans to buy tickets again." [The New York Times]