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Djokovic Outlasts Del Potro at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England—Scheduled as the warm-up act for an Andy Murray semifinal at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro delivered the tennis match of the year. Djokovic won, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-7(6), 6-3, in four hours and 43 minutes to advance to his second Wimbledon final.
After del Potro saved two match points in the fourth-set tiebreaker to extend the match to a fifth set, Djokovic showed why he is ranked No. 1 in the world. He shrugged off a break point in the fifth game with a winner at net, breaking del Potro in the eighth game and then saving another break point while serving out the match, finishing it with a backhand winner down the line.
"It was a very high-quality tennis from the first to the last point," Djokovic said in his postmatch news conference.
"I played really good tennis during four hours and a half, and he plays better," del Potro said postmatch, adding, "I really enjoyed the match."
Djokovic has won his last three matches against Murray, including the Australian Open final. Djokovic will have almost 48 hours to recover from this grueling match. The last five times he's won a five-set match to advance to another match at the same event, he's won the next match each time.
"I was in worse situations actually before" after five-set matches, Djokovic said, "where I managed to recover."
Djokovic pumped his fist repeatedly in celebration after winning. Then, as the crowd stood to cheer them both, Djokovic hugged del Potro, who had beaten him at this venue in the Olympic bronze-medal match last year.
"I wish all the best to Nole," del Potro said, referring to Djokovic by his nickname. "He's a good guy, a good friend of mine."
"I'm just thinking about this victory," Djokovic, looking tired, told the BBC afterward. "I'll think about the final tomorrow."
Murray will play Poland's Jerzy Janowicz in the second semifinal. Muray reached the semis by winning his quarterfinal after trailing by two sets to Fernando Verdasco, in what was the most exciting match of the tournament until today. Murray is the heavy favorite to beat the 22-year-old, 22nd ranked Janowicz and advance to the final. If he does, he'd reach his second consecutive Wimbledon final and fourth straight final at majors he's entered—the third in a row against Djokovic.
The previous consensus match of the year came a month ago at the French Open. That time, Djokovic lost, in a semifinal against Rafael Nadal, after leading by a break in the fifth set.
That sequence threatened to repeat itself in the final game Friday but Djokovic saved the break point in the final game with a drop-shot winner, then hit a service winner and that final backhand winner to seal the match.
That restored order to what had been a wild and unpredictable match. Normally it is Djokovic, not his opponent, saving match points, nailing backhands down the line and winning cat-and-mouse points around the net. And fans would expect del Potro,with his big serve and powerful forehand, to hit more winners and unreturned serves than his opponent. Djokoic was broken just twice, making it six times broken in six matches at the tournament.
A packed Centre Court crowd cheered on del Potro: for his underdog status, for what a del Potro win could have meant for Murray's title chances and because del Potro proved a charming, amiable presence on court. He sat down or hung his head in comical frustration after tough rallies or disappointing results on line-call challenges. He often looked weary between points but ran as well as he ever has on grass despite struggling with a knee injury. He struck his backhand with authority, volleyed capably and almost reached his second career Grand Slam final. In the end, Djokovic was better.


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After looking at the current discovery of Higgs Boson and the next long term plans of NASA and ESA(European Space Agency), I can't stop myself asking about the possibilities in near future.
According to my little knowledge, time travel is possible if we can bend the space-time fabric. The bending or curving of space-time fabric is possible only by black hole or worm hole(Although I don't know the specific difference between these two). Now to think about black hole which is a gravitational sink of the universe which has infinite mass where masses sink and on the other side the black hole there is white hole which is big bang. So this seems the game of gravity.
But to really get any clue any information about gravity of cosmic objects, the so called gravitational waves are the medium. To get all the information about presence of black-hole NASA and ESA are planning for the project LISA which will detect the gravitational waves from distant cosmic objects.
I would happy to know from theoretical physicists that how far the project LISA can help in this direction. If anybody can share their view about this and can throw some light on possibility of time travel, I would be grateful.

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This could well be too general a question, but I'd be interested in solutions to special cases too. Say you have some finite set of positive real numbers $x_i$, when is it the case that $\sum_i x_i > \prod_i x_i$? And when are they equal?
The special case that prompted this was an argument about whether any number is equal to the sum of its prime factors.
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Firstly, I will fight to protect Moseley and Kings Heath from the current cuts to our public services and voluntary groups. I have been disappointed to see that many cuts have been targeted at vulnerable people who really need our support - like those older and disabled people who rely on social care. I will do my best to lobby Birmingham City Council to reduce the impact of cuts on those who can least afford them.
Secondly, I want to build a caring community in which those who need support can find it. Moseley and Kings Heath is a strong, creative, diverse and friendly community - that is why so many of us have been proud to make our homes here. Financial pressures must not be allowed to undermine this.
Finally, I want to get Birmingham City Council to involve the people of Moseley and Kings Heath in decision-making on things which affect us. We need more decision-making to occur closer to local people - so that they can play a real part in making choices about their area and their services. That is why I am embarking on a rolling, year-round programme of street surgeries - so I can try and meet with as many people as possible to ensure their concerns are listened to.
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Rocksmith: PS3 and XBox for $29.99 + free shipping
FYI: If you're interested in the Guitar and Bass edition, it's available for 59.99.
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Introducing the next stage in the evolution of the music game. Rocksmith, the first and only game where you can plug into any real guitar. Featuring gameplay that automatically adjusts to your personal ability and innovative game design that makes playing music visually intuitive, Rocksmith will engage experienced musicians as well as those who have never picked up a guitar in their life. You'll unlock mini games to hone specific skills. Every copy of Rocksmith will include a revolutionary 1/4 inch USB cable that turns the guitar's signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be played through video game consoles. By plugging into your console, you'll develop real skills and real styles while playing absolutely real music.
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Don't think of this as a game, think of it as a guitar tutor with game elements. And make sure you have a REAL guitar already or you won't be able to "play" this. But it works, and it's fun!
Considering that the cable itself runs for $27 on amazon, this is probably gonna be as cheap as it gets.


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So I go a little overboard on Valentine's Day. I can't help it. I'm an incurable romantic married to another incurable romantic and I love chocolate. It's the perfect day for me. And since I've always tried to make the most of Valentine's Day, my husband and kids have come to expect the heart-shaped food and special treats.
It's an all-day event, starting with breakfast. So this year, I came up with a Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. I meant it for breakfast, but you could serve it as a dessert, too. It's a combination cake and cheesecake with just the right amount of raspberry and chocolate. I think you'll like it.
Here's what you need:
For the cheesecake:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
For the cake:
1 1/2 c self-rising flour
1/2 stick of butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Start by mixing together the cheesecake ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
I baked mine in a heart-shaped pie dish, but this should work well in a square 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan. Grease or spray the pan and then spread the cake batter into the bottom.
Lastly, top with the berries and chocolate chips...
Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes or until center is done. Serve it warm with coffee or hot chocolate, and your family will love it!
Most coffee cakes do have a crumble topping, but I left that off to prevent it from being too rich for breakfast. But if you prefer a topping, I'm sure the recipe will adapt!
For more raspberry cream cheese deliciousness, you might like to try my Cream Cheese-Stuffed Raspberries...
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PREVIEWS: "Daredevil," "Uncanny X-Men," & More Marvel Comics On Sale August 3, 2016
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Joe Hill spoke about his work on IDW's "Locke & Key" and "The Cape" at WonderCon during a spotlight panel and also shared details about his two upcoming novels.
IDW Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall spoke to this weekend's WonderCon announcements including a new "Rocketeer" miniseries by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee, a new "Judge Dredd" ongoing title and more of "The Crow."
During an interview with CBR TV, Joe Hill spoke about his plans post-"Clockworks" and teases the events to come in "Locke & Key: Omega," with updates on a follow-up to his critically acclaimed "The Cape."
IDW's Chris Ryall and Dirk Wood announce a new "Rocketeer" series written by Mark Waid, a new prequel to "The Cape," and licensed comics featuring "Judge Dredd," as well as discussing current projects.
Courtesy of IDW, CBR presents an exclusive look at the fourth installment of Chris Roberson's "Memorial." Featuring a cover by the legendary Michael Kaluta, the issue lands in stores March 21.
IDW's next Artist's Editions, reprinting original artwork at full size, will be "Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer" and "Jack Davis' EC Stories." We spoke with editor Scott Dunbier exclusively about the projects.
IDW Publishing has provided CBR with an exclusive review of "Locke & Key: Clockworks" #5 by the Eisner-winning team of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. The issue hits March 14.
Courtesy of IDW, CBR presents an exclusive preview of Joshua Hale Fialkov and Matthew Dow Smith's "Doctor Who: Season 2" #15, in stores March 14.
CBR spoke with writers Scott & David Tipton about "Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2," the first crossover between the Doctor and the Enterprise.
Building on its successful "Dungeons and Dragons" license, IDW launches an ongoing "Forgotten Realms" series in April, written by Realms campaign creator Ed Greenwood. We spoke with Greenwood about the project.
Golden Age artist Sheldon Moldoff passes away. Comic-Con badges sell out within an hour and a half! What set Wally Wood apart? IDW's "KISS" plans! Becky Cloonan on "Wolves" and "Conan"! Plus more!
Courtesy of iDW Publishing, CBR presents exclusive advance looks at Chuck Dixon's "G.I. Joe" vol. 2 #11 and Larry Hama's "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #176, both in stores March 7!
IDW has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro-Series - Donatello" #3 written by Brian Lynch and Tom Waltz with art by Valerio Schiti. Donatello's solo outing begins February 29.
Following three successful miniseries, IDW launches an ongoing "True Blood" series in May. CBR spoke with co-writers Ann Nocenti and Michael McMillian about the undying series.
IDW has released images and solicitation information for new comics on sale in May 2012 including "Ghostbusters," "Transformers," "G.I. Joe," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and more.
IDW has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "Infestation 2: Dungeons & Dragons" #2 written by Paul Crilley with art by Valerio Schiti. The infestation continues February 22.
Ryan K. Lindsay gives Joe Hill, Stephen King and Chris Ryall's "Road Rage" #1 4 stars, calling the short story adaptation "a nasty book reveling in the fun to be had with such gore."
"Green Arrow" scribe Ann Nocenti and "True Blood" star Michael McMillian have been confirmed to write IDW's "True Blood" ongoing series with Michael Gaydos on art. The series premieres in May.
Tristan Jones, who wrote two previous incarnations of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," adds a third with "Infestation 2: TMNT." CBR News spoke with Jones about the title, plus exclusive art.
Courtesy of IDW, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye" #2. The battle for robot supremacy rages on Wednesday, February 15!
"Stuff of Legend" writer Mike Raicht returns to G.I. Joe for a two-issue "Infestation 2" tie-in miniseries, shipping biweekly in March from IDW. CBR spoke with him about setting Cobra against Lovecraftian gods.
Courtesy of IDW Publishing, CBR presents an exclusive preview of John Byrne's "Next Men: Aftermath" #40! The issue hits stores Wednesday, February 8.
Augie opens up the new "John Romita's The Amazing Spider-Man" and talks of is newfound appreciation for the art at large size. Also, Alan Moore did a funny "Spawn" spin-off once that's worth a second look
James Hunt gives IDW's latest "Transformers" title, "Robots in Disguise" #1, 4 stars, saying that between "RiD" and its sister title, "TF: More than Meets the Eye," "Transformers fans are spoiled for choice."
Last week, Apple's iBook Author got comics creators thinking about making their own digital graphic novels, manga publishers continue to work on improving digital distribution and Marvel promised big digital comics news.
Courtesy of IDW, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Magic: The Gathering" #1, the first comic series based on Wizards of the Coast's popular card game in over a decade! The series debuts February 1.
On FCBD, writer Simon Furman returns to the original "Transformers" comic universe at IDW, 20 years after the Marvel series' finale. CBR spoke with the fan-favorite writer about the book. Plus, exclusive art!
IDW Publishing has provided CBR with an exclusive teaser image hinting at the hopes and dreams of Bumblebee's Cybertron in the pages of "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" by John Barber and Andrew Griffith
Tom Waltz, co-writer of IDW's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" with franchise co-creator Kevin Eastman, spoke with CBR about revitalizing the popular heroes and what's coming in the series' next arc.
Courtesy of IDW Publishing, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Infes2ation" #1, the Duane Swierczynski scripted publisher-wide Lovecraftian crossover debuting January 25.
Blizzard's Chris Metzen and "Transformers" G1 cartoon alum Flint Dille team with artist Livio Ramnodelli for IDW's 12-part digital series, "Transformers: Autocracy" and gave CBR all the info.
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What is the underlying reason that the same pairs of conjugate variables (e.g. energy & time, momentum & position) are related in Noether's theorem (e.g. time symmetry implies energy conservation) and likewise in QM (e.g. $\Delta E \Delta t \ge \hbar$)?
Good observation.
The pairs of variables in Noether's theorem are conjugate momenta. Basically they are generalized version of mechanical momentum. Interesting note is that even without relativity, energy is recognized as the momentum of time. Generalized momenta are extensively used in the Hamiltonian formulation of classical physics. In quantization, basically the Hamiltonian and most related structures are unchanged, so the conjugate pairs remain the same.
Both commutation and conservation work in the context of geometry, specifically the generation of transformations. It is important to understand that conjugate pairs like position and momentum relate as generators of translations. If these translations leave the system unchanged, i.e. you have a symmetry generated by the conjugate momentum, then the conjugate momentum must be conserved.
In quantum theory the conjugate pairs are not independent. This is because on a hilbert space the generators of translations and the coordinate they act on relate like the derivative and the coordinate, which don't commute.
So it really comes down to the geometry of the phase space of a system. In classical physics the phase space is just a normal manifold with the usual geometric structure. But in quantum theory the construction using translations on the hilbert space result in a non-commutative geometry. There is no way to avoid this.


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23 Feb 2012 12:24 AM #11
When you create new style declarations add !important after each css property:
.custom {
font-size: 12px !important;
Then in in your ext component add 'custom' to your 'cls' config property.
then the .custom class will be appended to the rest of the component css classes.. !important is needed because the css property font-size is most likely defined in the other css declaration (x-button in your example) and this tells the browser that this is what you want to take over any other declarations. In other words it increases the weight of your declaration.
23 Feb 2012 8:25 AM #12
Thanks for the suggestion!
I don't want to keep asking questions, but what's the point of creating a custom UI class if you can't use it without removing existing ST styles?
In theory I should be able to use:
ui: 'confirm', ui: 'decline' or a custom ui: 'myOwnCreation'
I'm fine with using a general css class, but I guess I want to use it the way (I'm assuming) it's meant to be used. 'Best practices' and all.
23 Feb 2012 10:27 AM #13
try putting your custom class in the 'cls' proeperty not in the ui.
it will look something like this
PHP Code:
Ext.define('myApp.view.ui.MapButton', {
extend: 'Ext.Button',
config: {
cls: 'custom',
itemId: 'map',
ui: 'round',
text: 'Map'
23 Feb 2012 11:37 AM #14
Yeah that's no problem getting it to work using cls: 'whateverClass' but I was just wondering why be able to make a custom UI when it doesn't override the default styles?
23 Feb 2012 11:46 AM #15
I lost you dude... sorry.
23 Feb 2012 11:52 AM #16
Haha! It's cool. The curiosity has just been killing me :/
Thanks for helping out though
29 Feb 2012 6:36 AM #17
I have the same problem, I want to change the font-size, the background and the line-height for a specified titlebar. I set a baseCls for the titlebar, the background color works but the line-height and font-size are override by x-title class. So how can I do this? I don't want to change the x-title class...
22 Nov 2012 11:14 PM #18
Harder than it looks
I too am having trouble changing e.g. the font colour, background, padding etc. of a button. The built in sencha css usually takes precedence. I am using the cls property. Not having much luck with adding !important.
Short of creating a new theme, are there any proper tutorials and tips on how to apply custom styles to e.g. buttons without constantly colliding with sencha styles and never quite knowing what is going to work?
Also I am getting effects where Sencha Architect might display some css changes correctly but an actual browser doesn't.


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I know they're both polite ways to use a verb, but my materials never taught me what unique traits each one has. Is it just the tone, or is there more to it?
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お…になる sounds more respectful than …れる to me. In particular, when used to ask for the listener to do something in speech (for example at a restaurant), こちらでお待ちになってください is fine, but こちらで待たれてください sounds impolite (not respectful enough) to me. I do not know whether this difference is counted as "just the tone" or not.


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A high security environment requires trust in the integrity of the employees. I am talking about administrators, developers and everyone else who could compromise the security easily. One way to reduce the risk is the application of the four-eyes principle, centralized logging and other ways of surveillance.
In addition to that I noticed the trend that new employees have to undergo background checks before they are allowed to work on high security projects. I wonder what can be considered state-of-the-art concerning the screening of employees. Where are the legal boundaries and what is usually excepted by new employees?


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Given that the kervaire invariant one problem has been solved in (almost) all dimensions....my question is whether there exists an exotic sphere in all sufficently lagre dimensions? Given the Kervaire-Milnor theory this "quasireduces" to determining whether coker J has nontrivial stable homotopy in all large dimensions. Has anyone looked at this? I've glanced at the work of Ravenel, etc. which doesn't seem to be sufficent.
As Ryan Budney indicated, Mark Behrens gave a talk about joint work with Mike Hill, Mike Hopkins, and Mark Mahowald at the Milnor conference a few days ago. Here's a link to the video.
The "reader's digest" version of this is that, by using periodic families of elements in the stable homotopy groups of spheres, they've established a large number of congruences where exotic spheres are always forced to exist, but it's not yet exhaustive. In addition, they've done enough low-dimensional computations to know that in dimensions less than or equal to (at least) 63, there are exotic spheres in all dimensions except 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, and 61. The first of these were known from work of Kervaire-Milnor in 1963 (as part of their enumeration of the number of exotic spheres that's indicated by the Wikipedia entry), but the nonexistence of exotic spheres in dimension 61 is a new result.
Yes. For some progressions mod 4 this follows easily.
A more general question I could ask is for any fixed prime p and any large n there is a nontrivial p-element in the stable homotopy group of dimension n and/or the group of exotic spheres of dimension n?
I could say more here about Kervaire, Milnor, Bernoulli and others but I'll desist(for now:::grin:::).


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Let $S$ be a linearly ordered set. A pair $(X,Y)$ of subsets $X$, $Y$ of $S$ is called a pre-cut if $x < y$ (strict inequality) for all $x \in X$ and $y \in Y$. Pre-cuts are naturally ordered: $(X,Y) \le (U,V)$ if $X \subseteq U$ and $Y \subseteq V$.
The following property easily follows from the Zorn Lemma:
(*) Every pre-cut is contained in a maximal pre-cut.
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Litte Dragon on 6 Music
Swedish outfit Little Dragon take their show to The Great Escape this weekend.
The three-day festival kicked off in Brighton last night (Thursday) with performances from DJ Shadow, Warpaint and Holy Ghost.
Friday night will see a headline show from Friendly Fires at the Dome, while Little Dragon take the stage at Digital.
The four piece started out as high school friends in Gothenburg, but have since collaborated with Damon Albarn on Gorillaz album Plastic Beach and TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek.
6 Music's Adrian Larkin went to meet the band and you can listen to what they had to say below.


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April 17, 2013
Jump – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a man jumping down the dunes at Hout Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Gabriela Slegrova.
Says Gabriela: "I took this photo at the sand dunes in Hout Bay with a stunning view of Sandy Bay beach. My friend, who is a model, thought we were having our usual training session (I am his personal trainer), but did not know about this impromptu photo shoot.
"I love Cape Town; it's the best city. I am originally from the Czech Republic, but I chose to live here and consider Cape Town my home. I'm proud of my great choice!"
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Barnes & Noble NOOK WiFi eReader (pre-owned), starting for $24.99 + plus shipping
- Fully functional
- May show limited signs of use
- May be missing parts or accessories
- May have dents or scratches
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Couldn't find free shipping anywhere!
Great price!! I'm in for one! Already have a few ebook readers. Been wanting to play around with the original Nook. The price is certainly right for this one. Thanks!
Shipping wasn't free, though. Even with the $5.24 shipping, it's still a good deal.
@xhopkinsx: oops.
I am a veracious book reader, and read 99% on eBook. I had this Nook and it was great, but do yourself a huge favor and put the money towards the Simple Touch. No comparison IMO, and for some reason I just don't trust Cowboom,
This is a great price. However, the 1st Gen with 3G is better. WiFi is great, but being able to download books anywhere cell service (no contract required) is available is better!
@daninboulder: Cowboom is a subsidiary of Best Buy. No need to mistrust them unless you also mistrust Best Buy...
@sweetness: does anyone actually trust Best Buy? The whole MLK day fiasco comes to mind, along with the idiot squad....
Pretty good deal for the first gen Nook and I still have and use mine (along with a Nook HD). However, be warned that the e-reader software for navigation, bookmarks, word lookup etc. is old and a bit clunky and not close when compared to the Simple Touch and others. So are the options and other functions as well and the battery charge doesn't last near as long. Once you have a book loaded and reading it works OK and as I mentioned, I still use mine for that and don't worry about it getting knocked around or dirty. For $25 it's worth playing with but I would really recommend getting the Simple Touch ($79 and there was a deal on here for a $30 BN card when using a Mastercard.) I definitely loved it when it first came out.
Hard to pass up, for $30 its worth a shot
@sweetness: I didn't phrase it well, I don't mind a refurb as one assumes it has been tested etc., but Cowboom is strictly returns correct? As far as BB I just bought a $600 laptop from them with my BB credit card so am def. a loyal customer
@daninboulder: Cowboom allows a 30-day no hassle return. This should alleviate most worries. You simply click RMA, choose reason (including "changed my mind"), and a pre-paid return label is printed. It is by far the easiest return system going. No need to even contact anyone.
This is a great deal. I got one a few years ago and used it to read free ebooks from the library. Text and grayscale images look great on it. Had a lot of fun making some grayscale photos to use as screensavers and the wallpaper.
I received a Kindle Fire for my birthday last year so I gave the Nook to my guy who uses it to read a lot of ebooks and pdfs he finds online. Though I enjoy the features of the Kindle, I kinda miss straight-up reading on the Nook. It was pretty easy on the eyes, not that the Kindle isn't, but it was just more pleasant in a geeky way.
I like my 1st gen better than the touch. Being smaller and all touch screen isn't useful enough to get rid of chess and sudoku. You could say if you want games to get the tablet versions, but I do use it for reading 90% of the time and I love the e-ink. I just like getting to knock out a quick puzzle or get destroyed in chess even on easy when I can't decide what to read or I want to take a small break.
Price is hard to beat, but the hassle of not having the power adapter and cable are annoying.
@artshowhero: FYI, when it was posted there were ones with all of the accessories. Those sell 1st and this has been up all day.
I had one of these before I got the Simple Touch. It's definitely not as good for reading as The Simple Touch, which has a better screen, better word lookup, easier navigation, a lot longer battery life, etc. The original Nook is still a pretty solid ereader though, and like some mentioned, it has chess and sudoku games, can surf the internet (although it's slow and hardly worth doing, but can be handy in a pinch), and can also play audio/mp3 and has a speaker and a headphone jack. All of which you don't get on the newer model.
Yes Nook ST is much better and worth the extra money IMO, if anything for the battery life. Having to charge the original Nook every 3 or 4 days kinda stinks. Also, the display is much better on the Nook ST.
No free shipping, but price was too good to pass on!
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When I buy a robot (buying gear at character creation), does it come with a basic AI that knows how to operate the 'bot, or do I have to purchase the AI separately?
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I would say it comes with a basic type of AI that will give the robot the ability to perform normal tasks. Anything more complex will require teaching from your part. If you wanted a veteran AI in your robot, then yes, I would say that it require a cost.
Of course, you could always fork yourself and have the fork work/teach the robot then merge with your fork. Or have a crippled fork that just stays inside the robot and does things for you -- no need for an AI then.
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Suppose I look at a parallel plate capacitor in its rest frame and calculate the electrostatic energy, $E$.
Next, I look at the same capacitor in a primed frame boosted in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the plates. In this frame, the $E$-field is the same strength, there is no magnetic field, and the volume over which the $E$-field extends is less by a factor $1/\gamma$. This suggests $E' = \frac{1}{\gamma} E$, but relativity states that energy transforms as $E' = \gamma E$.
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I am searching for a (free) software to plan lab experiments. These experiments can stretch over several days but only need attention on some of them. So the feature I am searching for is to define groups of events that can be moved together in a calendar. For example, I would like to enter Mo:Planting, Wed:Harvesting, and Thur:Analysis. If I move planting to Tuesday, the other two should move as well. Ideally this would be a plugin for thunderbird lightning, but I couldn't find anything. Does anybody have an idea?
Almost any project-planning software or plug-in should be able to do more-or-less what you want.
Enter Planting(Monday) as your first project task.
Harvesting would then be constrained to start two days after, either by making Planting duration two days, or if the software is flexible enough, by a simple constraint. Microsoft Project can do this, I suspect that other similar systems can, but have no direct experience.
Do keep in mind the weekend, and what behavior you actually want. If you were to move Planting to Thursday in your example, does Harvest begin at T+2 calendar days, i.e. Saturday, or on Monday? Again to use Project as the example, you set that up by determining the "working" days, which can indeed be set to seven days a week. By making it five days per work-week, it would push to Monday instead of the simple time-based Saturday.
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Week 18 proved to be a tough one for some of the top teams, including DC United. DC United lost Bill Hamid and Perry Kitchen to the Gold Cup that started last week, and it definitely showed. The Seattle Sounders were able to close off their three-game losing streak when they beat DC United 1-0. This not only pushed the Sounders back to the top of the Western Conference, but it dropped DC United a notch. The top team in the Eastern Conference has some big games ahead of them, including their upcoming game against FC Dallas on Saturday, July 18. Tickets are still available for the game held in Dallas and start at $14 and go up to $186. Don't miss your chance to see one of the best MLS teams live this summer.
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6/9/15 - DC United is on fire once again this year, leading the eastern conference with flying colors. Being one of the first established Major League Soccer teams, DC United has not only some spectacular players, but an outstanding fan base making each game chock full of entertainment. With powerhouses like Bill Hamid, Chris Pontius and Perry Kitchen, DC United has been hard to stop regardless of who they play. Watch them take on the New England Revolution on June 21 at the RFK Stadium. You can still purchase tickets for that game starting at an affordable $25. If you prefer a Saturday game, get your tickets for August 1, when the United plays against Real Salt Lake. Tickets are still available and start at $24 a piece.
4/6/15 - D.C. United be3came the first Eastern Conference team in Major League Soccer to notch three wins this season, getting a second-half stoppage time goal from Luis Silva en route to a 1-0 win over newcomers Orlando City S.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid was kept busy by Orlando, but was up to the task in recording the clean sheet over Kaka and his mates.
3/30/15 - It's been six years since D.C. United have been able to beat the L.A. Galaxy – but they finally did so this past Saturday, with Nick DeLeon and Chris Pontius combining in second-half injury time to give United a 1-0 win at a nippy RFK Stadium in Washington. Bill Hamid collected a clean sheet, making sure the Galaxy were unsuccessful on each of their scoring opportunities.
3/23/15 - After knocking off Montreal in their season opener, D.C. United dropped their second game of the season, losing 2-0 to longtime Eastern rival New York Red Bulls. United had clear opportunities to score in both halves, but Chris Rolfe was stopped twice by the Red Bulls goalkeeper, and the normally reliable Chris Pontius failed to convert a penalty kick awarded late in the game.
3/9/15 - After falling out of the current CONCACAF Champions League competition last week, D.C. United opened their 2015 MLS campaign with a 1-0 home win with MLS's remaining CCL side, Montreal. United, who got their game winner from offseason acquisition Jairo Arrieta, were one of only two Eastern Conference sides (Toronto F.C., the other) to earn a full three points on the weekend.
3/5/15 - For D.C. United, the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals were a case of winning the battle but losing the war. D.C. were victorious over Costa Rican side L.D. Alajuelense on Wednesday night, 2-1, but that result gave Alajuelense a 6-4 aggregate victory and a semifinal berth against surprise side Montreal – who, ironically, is United's opponent this weekend in their MLS league opener.
2/25/15 - Major League Soccer has been trumpeting its upcoming First Kick set for early next month; but for D.C. United, a meaningful game is on the calendar this month – Thursday night, in fact. DCU are in Alajuela, Costa Rica, outside the capital of San Jose to resume CONCACAF Champions League play, in the first leg of the quarterfinals, against Costa Rican club power L.D. Alajuelense.
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11/4/14 - They were the top side in the Eastern Conference, but D.C. United finds themselves in a 2-0 hole in their battle with New York to advance to the MLS conference finals. DCU will have to not only put the ball in the back of the net when the two teams meet for the return leg at RFK Stadium, but also take care not to allow the Red Bulls to score, as away goals are being used as a tiebreaker this year.
10/28/14 - The final week of the regular season was a good one for D.C. United – both in and out of Major League Soccer. DCU claimed the top seed in the final eight of the CONCACAF Champions League, and clinched the top seed in MLS's Eastern Conference as well.
10/23/14 - Is it a sign of improvement for Major League Soccer overall? When D.C. United traveled down to Panama for a CONCACAF Champions League tilt against Tauro F.C., a group of mostly reserves emerged victorious, 1-0.
9/25/14 - D.C. United continued their strong form in CONCACAF Champions League, knocking Panamanian side Tauro F.C. out of the competition with a 2-0 victory, which also guaranteed their advancement to next spring's quarterfinals along with fellow MLS side Montreal, as well as clubs from Mexico (C.F. Pachuca) and Costa Rica (Club Sport Herediano). United welcomed Chris Pontius back to the lineup; he had been out since late in 2013 with a hamstring issue, and early in the second half, he headed home a cross from teammate Samuel Inkoom. Eddie Johnson, who started the second half as a substitute, doubled the lead for DCU in the 53rd minute with his second goal in as many CCL games. This weekend the Red-and-Black return to MLS action, as nearby Philadelphia comes to town.
9/18/14 - It was back to CONCACAF Champions League action for D.C. United last week, as the Red-and-Black headed to Kingston, Jamaica to square off in the return match with Waterhouse F.C. Even though the scoreline was slightly different, the result was the same as the first time the two sides met in Washington, as D.C. emerged victorious 2-1 through the strength of a pair of goals by Fabian Espindola. The Argentinian international opened the scoring late in the first half, and put away an insurance goal a few minutes into the second – a goal that would be needed later, when a D.C. defender was red-carded for pulling down a Waterhouse midfielder in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty kick which was converted successfully. This weekend United will head to Chicago to take on the Fire in MLS action, before hosting Panamanian side Tauro F.C. at RFK Stadium in more CCL action.
9/10/14 - Winning on the road is never particularly easy in soccer – unless you're a supersquad. Still, to get a point on the road is a good thing, and D.C. United got one from Vancouver this past weekend, in a 0-0 draw with Whitecaps F.C. The point from the draw increased DCU's lead in the Eastern Conference over Sporting Kansas City to five points, with United having a game in hand over SKC. Both teams had opportunities in the first half, with D.C.'s Fabian Espindola having a pair of looks, one of which was tipped over the goal, the other going over on the fly. The second half failed to produce many opportunities for either team, though United netminder Bill Hamid was forced to tip a Vancouver shot over his goal late in the half. DCU will be busy in the weeks to come, with a midweek trip to New Jersey to take on the New York Red Bulls, after which the squad heads to Jamaica for the return match against Waterhouse F.C. in the Jamaican capital of Kingston early next week.
9/4/14 - The last time D.C. United won MLS Cup was 10 years ago, in 2004, and on a day when the club honored that team on the 10th anniversary of that win, this year's edition of the Red and Black sent the faithful home happy in every way, shutting out their rivals from New Jer…err, York 2-0 this past weekend, to move four points clear of second-place Kansas City in the ongoing story of the United turnaround from the disaster that was most of 2013. The first goal featured a rarity – an assist for the goalkeeper, Bill Hamid, who was credited with the secondary assist on Luis Silva's 52nd-minute goal. The other DCU goal was scored by Eddie Johnson, who came on in the 66th minute, and then ran onto a long pass from Perry Kitchen to chip it just past the Red Bulls' goalkeeper. United will soon embark on their most congested part of the schedule, first with a cross-country visit to Vancouver.
8/28/14 - It's becoming one of the great turnarounds in Major League Soccer history. A year after D.C. United were becoming equated with futility – a U.S. Open Cup win the highlight of the 2013 season – the Red and Black have returned to the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings after a weekend 3-0 crushing of Sporting Kansas City in Kansas. Playing just days after their first appearance in CONCACAF's Champions League in five years, DCU got their three tallies in an eight minute stretch in the first half, starting with Fabian Espindola's goal, his ninth of the year, in the 24th minute. Chris Rolfe found the back of the net minutes later, like Espindola assisted by Luis Silva; then Rolfe set up teammate Perry Kitchen for the final goal of the half and the game. This weekend DCU hosts their top Eastern rivals, the New York Red Bulls.
8/21/14 - It's been a busy time for D.C. United this week. After dispatching Colorado 4-2 over the weekend, the Red and Black hosted Jamaican side Waterhouse F.C. in their first CONCACAF Champions League match since October 20, 2009, when United drew Deportivo Toluca of Mexico 1-1. DCU rode an early goal from Eddie Johnson, and then held off Waterhouse's offensive pressure in the second half to get their first CCL win since a 5-1 home win over Trinidad and Tobago club side San Juan Jabloteh in that same 2009 Champions League campaign. United will not play another CCL match until next month, but head to Kansas City this weekend where they will attempt to close the two-point gap between themselves and Sporting Kansas City.
8/15/14 - After several positive outings, D.C. United fin themselves on a temporary downswing, dropping their second straight match in a 3-0 loss at Real Salt Lake last weekend, a match that gave RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando – the third netminder on this year's U.S. World Cup squad – the Major League Soccer record for shutouts in a career. United, normally a team that creates plenty of chances, never really challenged Rimando, a former member of the Red-and-Black; who made his first save against DCU in the 70th minute; a second opportunity for DCU was saved 16 minutes later. Still, United remains just two points behind Eastern Conference leaders Sporting Kansas City, with a game in hand. Next week, United begins their first CONCACAF Champions League campaign since the 2009-10 edition when they host Waterhouse F.C., from Kingston, Jamaica on August 20; followed just three days later with a league visit to Sporting KC.
7/31/14 - Keeping up the pressure on Sporting Kansas City, just one point ahead, D.C. United put even more clearance between themselves and third place Toronto F.C., themselves trying to write their own comeback story from a disastrous 2013. DCU got goals in each half, plus an own goal by TFC to claim a 3-0 victory in a midweek game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. United forward Eddie Johnson headed home the first goal for the Red and Black in just the eighth minute of the game, being in perfect position just at the edge of the six-yard box to redirect a cross from teammate Perry Kitchen. Chris Rolfe put away the second DCU goal at the hour mark, playing the advantage given by the referee on a foul in the box that could have resulted in a penalty kick. Just a few minutes later, some assertive attacking play forced TFC into a mistake which resulted in an own goal. D.C. heads to Houston for their first match of August this weekend.
7/24/14 - Three players, three goals, one win. That's the formula D.C. United, one of the hottest sides in Major League Soccer at the moment, used to cool off an equally hot side in C.D. Chivas USA last weekend, by a scoreline of 3-1. The DCU goals were scored by Eddie Johnson, who opened the scoring by converting a penalty kick around the quarter-hour mark of the game; Perry Kitchen, who drove a low, hard shot past the Goats' keeper at the hour mark; and finally Luis Silva, who added the insurance goal just 10 minutes later at the end of a string of possession which saw DCU complete 14 passes. United, who currently sit just one point behind Sporting Kansas City for top of the Eastern Conference table, head to EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. this weekend for a friendly against English Premier League side Fulham F.C.; United's next league match falls in the middle of next week, when Toronto F.C. come to RFK Stadium.
7/10/14 - Eastern Conference leaders D.C. United bounced back from a loss to West leaders Seattle with goals from Nick DeLeon and Perry Kitchen in the second half to defeat Toronto FC 2-1 at the host's home ground of BMO Field. While the first half of the match was mostly uneventful for both sides (TFC had U.S. national teamer Michael Bradley back in their lineup), it was the second half which had the more significant action. DeLeon opened the scoring for DCU in the 55th minute, forcing a turnover and sliding a shot past the Toronto netminder. However, after Toronto leveled the score shortly thereafter, D.C.'s Kitchen headed in a cross from the wing to give the Black and Red the lead and ultimately the win. DCU are back on the road this weekend, headed cross-country to play San Jose.
6/19/14 - In the middle of a dark and dismal 2013 season for D.C. United stands a clear point of light: the franchise's third U.S. Open Cup victory, a shocking 1-0 upset of Real Salt Lake in Utah, giving United entry into the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League. This year, however, DCU are one and done in Cup play, losing 1-0 to third division USL Pro side Rochester Rhinos in New York. United fielded a squad consisting mostly of reserves against Rochester, who made the current Cup holders pay in the 13th minute when the Rhinos' forward, Colin Rolfe, managed to put a foot on a cross from the left flank and send the ball past DCU keeper Andrew Dykstra. Things went from bad to worse in the second half for D.C. when Steve Birnbaum, a center defender, was shown his second yellow card of the game, resulting in his ejection. The game was also delayed twice by torrential rain. While Rochester continues in the Cup, the Red and Black will host Seattle back at RFK Stadium on June 28th.
6/16/14 - Top of the charts. That's where D.C. United finds itself these days, as the league breaks for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Two points clear of now-second place New England, DCU collected a point when they faced off last weekend with Eastern Conference rivals Columbus, as part of a doubleheader with an international friendly featuring Spain and El Salvador at suburban FedEx Field. While Spain, winners of the last World Cup in 2010, would win the opening match 2-0 over the overmatched Salvadorians, the follwing match between United and the Crew would end in a 0-0 tie, with DCU frontman Fabian Espindola failing to convert a late penalty-kick opportunity, awarded when a Crew defender committed a handball foul in the penalty area. Espindola's PK was the single best scoring opportunity taken by either team in the match, though United outshot the Crew 14-10, with a 3-2 advantage in shots on goal. DCU will take to the road for their U.S. Open Cup fourth-round match, heading to Rochester, N.Y. to take on the Rhinos of third-division USL PRO on June 17. The Rhinos are the only non-MLS side to ever win an Open Cup in the MLS era which started with the league's inception in 1996, doing so in 1999 as a second-division side (the former A-League) at the time. United's next league match is June 28 at R.F.K. Stadium against Seattle Sounders FC.
6/4/14 - After traveling to New England and taking a tough 2-1 loss to surprise Eastern Conference leaders New England, D.C. United came roaring back the following weekend and claimed a much-needed three points from Sporting Kansas City, as Fabian Espindola scored the game's lone goal in a 1-0 win at venerable RFK Stadium. Even though Sporting were without three of their key players, out on national-team duty, they still presented a formidable challenge, yet in the 28th minute, Espindola sent in what appeared to be a cross that the SKC goalkeeper misjudged badly as it curled its way into the goal netting. The DCU defense kept Kansas City from getting very many good looks at goal, and those that carried any danger were handled by Black and Red netminder Bill Hamid. D.C. are back at the home of the bouncing stands again this weekend, as they take on visiting Columbus Crew.
5/23/14 - In two matches last week, the Red and black of D.C. United grabbed four points to move up to second place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, just two points behind leaders New England Revolution after 11 games. DCU earned a point with a 1-1 draw against Montreal Impact on May 17, then followed that with a solid 2-0 win over Houston Dynamo on May 21. Forward Eddie Johnson, somewhat controversially left off the U.S. national team's preliminary World Cup roster, slotted home the equalizer against the Impact in the 85th minute, neatly redirecting a cross from teammate Fabian Espindola to tally his first goal of the season. It would be Espindola and Chris Rolfe working together to defeat the Dynamo four days later, as each assisted on the other's goal, while Bill Hamid registered a clean sheet for DCU. D.C. heads north this weekend for an important Eastern Conference showdown with New England.
5/16/14 - At 14 points through nine games played, DC United are well ahead of the woeful pace the Black-and-Red were setting in last year's campaign; they're just three points (with a game in hand) behind Eastern Conference co-leaders Sporting Kansas City, and the surprising New England Revolution. DCU have been rallying around a disappointed Eddie Johnson, who was recently passed over by national-team coach Jurgen Klinsmann for the U.S.'s preliminary 30-man World Cup roster. Johnson, who has yet to score for DCU, provided significant efforts during the final Hexagonal qualifying in CONCACAF play, including the goal that put the U.S. permanently in front during a September match with archrival Mexico. DCU takes on Montreal Impact at RFK Stadium this weekend.
5/9/14 - After finishing April unbeaten (three wins, one draw), D.C. United headed across country to Portland last weekend and allowed the Timbers their first three points of the season, falling 3-2 on a stoppage time goal by Portland's Maximiliano Urruti. United's Davy Arnaud tallied his second goal of the season in the first half, and Portland defender Futty Danso was given an own-goal in the second half which brought DCU back level. Forward Fabian Espindola leads the Black-and-Red with four goals and three assists in eight games; four others – defenders Bobby Boswell and Sean Franklin, midfielder Perry Kitchen, and forward Chris Rolfe – have each found the back of the net once this season. Boswell has also assisted twice, and midfielder Nick DeLeon joins Espindola with three assists also.
It's been a few seasons since the stands at venerable
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in Washington, D.C. bounced with the fervor of the Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles supporters groups of D.C. United... but folks have reason to be optimistic in 2013, after a 2012 Major League Soccer campaign that saw United make its first playoff appearance since 2007. Leading the charge for the Black and Red — for many years the most decorated side in MLS (four MLS Cups; four MLS Supporters Shields for the league's best record; two U.S. Open Cup wins; plus one CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1998, and one win of the former Copa Interamericana, also in 1998), until the
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How far the mighty have fallen in Washington, D.C. Once Major League Soccer's lone four-time champion, D.C. United have fallen on hard times of late, winning just three matches in 2013 after having the league's third best record in 2012. Still, fan favorite Ben Olsen remains DCU's head coach; and despite the lowlights through most of last season, United claimed its third U.S. Open Cup, and a spot in the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League. The face of the team continues to be forward Chris Pontius; he will be joined up top by Argentine forward Fabian Espindola, last with New York but best known for his time with Salt Lake.
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GENESEO, N.Y. -- Consummate cabaret artist Nathan Lee Graham of stage, film, and television will be in residence in SUNY Geneseo's Department of Theatre and Dance Oct. 8 - 10.
During his residency, Graham will collaborate with Mark Broomfield, assistant professor of dance studies at Geneseo, in creating a new dance for the Geneseo Dance Ensemble's Spring 2014 faculty and guest artist concert "46Live: New Voices, Bold Moves" Feb. 27 - March 2.
Graham will work with 10 dancers to explore fear and how it contributes to a climate of oppression, prejudice, and hate.
"Where there is awareness, there can be no fear!" said Graham. "I am a truth seeker. Not for my truth but the truth."
Graham's New York credits include the Broadway productions of "Priscilla Queen of The Desert" and "The Wild Party." Recent Off-Broadway performances include "Hit The Wall" and "Wig Out!" (Drama League nomination). National and regional theatre credits include tours of "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Showboat," "The Wild Party" (LADCC Award, Ovation nomination), "Once on This Island," and "Henry IV: Part I."
Graham's television roles include HBO's "The Comeback," and guest appearances on "Absolutely Fabulous," "It's All Relative," "Scrubs," "Quintuplets" and "Law & Order SVU." Film performances include "Zoolander," "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Hitch."
Graham will make history as the first African American playing the role of Emcee in the St. Louis Repertory Theatre/Cincinnati Playhouse new production of "Cabaret" in its current run through Oct. 6. The show has garnered tremendous reviews and has singled out Graham for his "transfixing" performance in the production.
The new choreographic work will be performed during the Dance Department's annual Spring 2014 faculty and guest Artist concert. Performances are Feb. 27 and 28 and March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m.
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I am working with web-test in visual studio test system, without writing a code test, is there a way to invoke a click on a link/button/submit item? I am thinking of doing this by adding a request in the gui editor but can't for the life of me figure out if it's possible or how to go about it.
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The click I was simulating had a js onclick event to change the page, obviously vsts doesn't support javascript. So to get round this I removed the request to click and then added a get request which mimic'd what the onclick event was trying to achieve.


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I'm under the impression that if all the ISPs were required to filter on the source IP address of all outbound packets, that spoofing would be reduced considerably.
- Are any ISPs implementing this practice?
- Should they?
I'm under the impression that if all the ISPs were required to filter on the source IP address of all outbound packets, that spoofing would be reduced considerably.
One of the main issues is with fast switching at the core routing level. A long time ago when I was a Cisco Engineer, the cisco core routers could fast switch very effectively and provide minimal latency, but if you wanted to source filter then this would turn off fast switching and add hugely to the latency - No ISP is going to be willing to have multiple seconds of latency when they like small numbers in the millisecond region.
One of the other issues can be around encapsulation - For example,if you are using an MPLS routed networks then you were unable to see inside of the packet to conduct source filtering.
Hope this helps.
Some ISP's are starting to come to the conclusion that preventing spoofing will save them money in the long term. We find them now starting to lump anti spoofing along with anti DDoS in terms of things which will cost them money in the short term, but will lighten their network load and be able to be sold as value add in the longer term.
The infrastructure and team required to configure this is where the main cost lies. There would have to be analysis as to which addresses might be required for valid spoofing (although this could be much less of an issue in reality) and the effort required to configure and maintain every router (or at least those at the edge) is pretty high.
It potentially becomes more of a challenge (just in terms of scale) with IPv6, as IPv4 will also be around for a long time.
Probably makes more sens for them to ignore IPv4 anti-spoofing, and start to build it into their v6 edge rollout.
Basic answer: cost. Doing so does nothing to protect their own network but does add additional cost in the form of maintenance overhead, and routing overhead. Because spoofed addresses outgoing won't really affect them, there is
IP traceback is a name given to any method for reliably determining the origin of a packet on the Internet. Since the source IP address of a packet is not authenticated. The problem of finding the source of a packet is called the IP traceback problem. IP Traceback is a critical ability for identifying sources of attacks and instituting protection measures for the Internet. There are number of techniques proposed most popular are


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Why the wait? Only one question comes to the fore as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to eliminate Saturday service: Why did it take so long? The USPS has been losing money and market share to the Internet and competing package-delivery services for many years, but especially since the middle of the last decade. On top of that, Congress has been requiring the USPS to pay $5.5 billion a year since 2007 to fund future retiree health benefits — a demand postal aficionados view as unfair, but on the other hand, the USPS may be the only government agency at any level that is actually being forced to confront its long-term obligations. The post office figures eliminating Saturday delivery of letters and magazines will save $2 billion a year. How much healthier would the USPS be if it had responded to the perfect storm of 2007 — retiree costs plus declining revenue — by eliminating Saturday delivery in advance of the crisis?
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If you enjoyed the Jell-o Poke Cake then you are really going to enjoy this recipe. I have found that this cake is a hit with everyone. Especially the menfolk and the little ones. What isn't to love? Pudding and cake all together in harmony. World peace through cake...one can dream. This is an absolutely perfect weeknight dessert for the family and it is just so ridiculously easy to make that you can easily remember all the recipe ingredients when you go to the grocery store to pick up what you need.
Don't you hate when you do that? You get to the store, realize you forgot the recipe, and can only remember half the things that were in it? Drives me nuts because it's not like that is the only thing I gotta get when I go to the store. I'm usually a pretty good list-maker...usually. I'm sure most of you who have smartphones don't encounter that problem but I'm still living in the dark ages here so, ya know, it's an issue for me.
1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix
Ingredients needed to make cake (usually eggs, oil and water)
2 (4 oz.)packages of Instant Oreo pudding
4 cups milk (2% or higher)
Crushed Oreo Cookies (optional)
Make cake mix according to directions and bake in a well-greased 9x13 pan (I use the nonstick spray that has flour in it). Just before cake is done, start making pudding. In a medium bowl, add milk to pudding mixture and continue to whisk until most of the lumps are removed. Let pudding mixture sit for about 2 minutes. You want it to thicken slightly so it isn't overly runny but not fully thickened into pudding.
When cake is finished, while still warm, poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch) intervals using a wooden spoon handle or a straw.Pour pudding mixture over warm cake, making sure to aim for the holes.
(Um, not easy to take a picture while you're pouring)
Spread it out with a spoon and gently push down on the pudding to help get it into the holes.
Then put the cake in the refrigerator to allow it to cool completely. About an hour.
Once it is set, top with crushed Oreo cookies. Keep cake refrigerated
Cook's Note: Also, feel free to add whipped topping (Cool Whip) onto the top of the pudding later once the cake has cooled. Then top with crushed cookies.
Printable Recipe Here
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SALADO (October 24, 2012)--Skydive Temple is holding a "Duckie Drop" to raise money for the Salado Fire Department.
On Saturday, 1,000 rubber ducks will be dropped from 500 feet above the airport and participants whose duck lands in the target swimming pool will win a free tandem skydive.
There is no limit on the number of winners.
Participants will not need to be present to win and all proceeds will benefit the fire department.
The drop will take place at 4 p.m. at Skydive Temple in Salado and the Salado Winery will host a wine tasting.
Skydive Temple is also offering discounted tandems for $180 and free beer for anyone who provides any size donation to the fire department.
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The Powerball Jackpot has reached record numbers of $550 million, and the country is in a frenzy to buy tickets for tonight's drawing.
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While your more likely to be struck by lightning than winning the lottery this time around, it's still fun to think about what could buy with $550 million.
"For a mere $150,000 they can have everything on this display. It's a combination of pearls, diamonds, rose gold and white gold with diamonds, really precious jewelry. If you're spending that kind of money you'd want to invest in fine jewelry," Michael Barron, with Morris Jewelry, says.
If that price tag isn't big enough for your $550 million taste, Morris Jewelry can custom order any size diamond you can imagine from Belgium.
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This house has the most expensive price tag on the market in Warren County right now.
If you were to win the jackpot, you would be able to purchase this same house more than 180 times over.
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Ask Amanda: Why is my bind-off so tight?
Binding off in knitting can be one of the most exciting steps of the project, since every stitch takes you closer to finishing. While the actual motion of binding off (alternatively called casting off) is very similar to knitting, there is an important difference.
A standard bind-off row naturally has less elasticity than your typical knitted row, so it's important to keep the tension nice and loose. Otherwise, you'll end up with a very tight edge, possibly even causing the fabric to ruffle or pucker.
If you notice that your bind-off is too tight, try using a larger needle just for the bind-off row. Usually going up one or two sizes will be enough to make a difference. Avoid making your bind-off TOO loose however, since that could also cause ruffling. Experiment with a small swatch until you find the right solution, then you can return to your project and work a beautiful bind-off!
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That's what I learned when i began knitting decades ago but there are far better ways to ensure an effective and neater bind off than going up a needle size or two. Look up Jenny's stretchy bind off or a sewn bind off. This isn't your grandma's knitting anymore thanks to inventive thinking knitters.December 18, 2012
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Merna, your comment seems a little harsh. surely you could have made the suggestion in a kinder way.December 18, 2012
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I find my cast on stiches seem to be tighter than my bind off stiches. I use a bigger needle to cast on. Sort of a reverse problem…lol.January 13, 2013


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I have outstanding orders with dailysteals, and am unable to contact them. I cannot get a status on a 11-19-12 order. I wonder if they are still viable.
@kovarlane: I've never had an order not-arrive from them, and I've been using them for awhile. Their order system is pretty screwy though, I've had something shown as pending for two months now, even though it arrived two months ago, lol
Try in the afternoon EST range, I believe that's when their live chat usually has people on it.
In case some other people out there are leery of dailysteals.com or are not certain of AC Delco's AA batteries. Check out this similar deal over at MidnightBox.com for 40 Duracell AAs for just under $15 shipped --> http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/2ab24688-8ec5-4d9f-8800-2ff51c62d5ef/duracell-aa-batteries-40-pack#0
Well, I must be tired or blind, I just noticed this deal is actually for 48 AAs and 24 AAAs (72 total batteries) which is a much better deal. But in case you are like I said above and by chance only need AAs... either way, they are both great deals in their own right.
Good luck dealing with Dailysteals,had a few problems with them in the past.Last order they never shipped,they knew they screwed up but never contacted me that I would not get my order. I emailed them 6-7 times,they replied a few times and finally I got a credit after 10 weeks. Very small money involved but I will never order from them again. If you buy this,I hope it works out for you but I'm done with them.
"kovarlane" keep after them don't let them take your money.
I once had a daily steals order take 5 full weeks to arrive, but everything I've ordered has arrived eventually. I'm going to order these batteries but I'm not holding my breath waiting for them. If I needed the batteries in the next week, I'd order them from someone else.
Dont buy with Daily steals!! Takes a very long time to ship! I had a hard time contacting them until I used google maps and searched them there in Brooklyn NY and there is a number posted there.
I've only ordered from them once, and it took a month for the item to arrive. Give it some time before you go calling them up, and don't buy anything you aren't willing to wait a LONG time for.
A wise man once said "Timing is everything". I received the 11-19-12 order referenced above today. Plus one other order. I guess as said above, you just have to wait.
I've only ordered once and it was a long while ago, but got an unbelievable amazing pair of earphones for dirt cheap (like the quality is orgasmic), just took like a month and a half to get here...Patience is key... for everything else...that's why there's Paypal. There's always a shortage of batteries in my household (to the point that it is infuriating) so I'm jumping on this. Hopefully no issues
Would rather buy them from Woot(KIDS) for $15 and pay for shipping than go through the nightmare of dealing with Dailysteals. If a friend or family member wants some maybe split the shipping cost,with Woot you know you're going to get them and it won't take three -four weeks.
@tcayer: Weird, they had a live chat at one point some many months back as I had used it (and it was about the issue noted in my first post, item was still showing as pending but it did ship), but honestly haven't had another issue since so I've not had the need to contact again :/
They can take upwards of a week to two to ship stuff though, which I believe even they make clear, I've always got the feeling they were a pretty new deal-site so I imagine they still have time to iron out a lot of the slow-ness. Not everyone can be as cool as woot :P


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Hi Guys
I have several scene setup, the last scene has a video, if I press Autoplay, the video will play from the start of the scene!!!! is that normal?
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This happens because html/assets for all scenes are currently loaded up front. We'll look into doing this in a better way. For know I suggest you use some js to start the video when the video scene starts.
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Yes , its a good path that you have provided to me and i have to follow it so that have get the best things.


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Hiawathas Advisory Council is always looking for new members. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday evening of every month to talk about programs, policies, and financial issues. Citizen direction and participation are vital to our continued success. Hiawatha Advisory Council members also create scholarship opportunities through grant writing and other fundraising activities. If youd like to get involved, please contact our staff at 206-684-7441.
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While looking through a hole in the drywall, I saw this...
Is this asbestos?
While it looks like fiberglass, you probably don't want to be wrong if you are going to be doing any work on that area. The easiest thing to do is get the material professionally tested. When I was looking into scraping the nasty acousitcal gunk from our ceiling, I sent a small sample to a local testing company (http://www.asbestos.org/sampling/samples.html) and got a pretty quick response (it was asbestos). It's worth the money to be completely sure. It's your (and your family's) health after all.
If you are not going to be dong work on that area, just leave it undisturbed. If asbestos stays where it is, it isn't normally a problem.
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Why do we use flashes in photography, instead of simple light bulbs etc. to illuminate the scene? Why are specially made flashes used?
The use of flash actually pre-dates electric lighting, the first flashes being entirely chemical.
Nowadays the main reason for using flash is that a flash can be considerably brighter than continuous lighting because it only has to be on for a very short time (while the photo is being taken).
A continuous light source that was the same brightness as a flash would consume a huge amount of energy (and get exceedingly hot during the process). Fluorescent lighting has come on a long way and produces much less heat but at high power output can still cook your subject. As it stands a simple hotshoe flash can produce many many times the light intensity of a mains powered bulb, despite running on AA batteries because it is only on for one thousandth of a second. The flash works by charging a capacitor slowly and releasing all the energy in a single burst.
Other than the greater quantity of light (which enables you to use a lower ISO, and to light a larger area) there are other advantages to flashes:
We don't, necessarily. As Matt pointed out, there are some significant advantages to flash, particularly when it is being mixed with existing lighting. But whereas flash used to be the only sane way to light in a studio setting (since tungsten lights are extremely hot, HMI lights are ridiculously expensive, and films with decent grain and early digital camera usable ISO ranges required boatloads of light), other lights can be a reasonable alternative for many purposes these days.
Daylight-balanced fluorescents with good colour rendering and high-frequency ballasts, paired with digital cameras having excellent noise/grain characteristics at higher ISOs make constant light a reasonable alternative. It would have been nearly unthinkable to use a 400-speed colour film for portraiture on a small-format (35mm) camera, and a bit risky on medium format (since it would have really limited the enlargement). ISO 400 is just another setting on any reasonably modern DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Most produce eaasily cleaned-up images at ISO 1600 (in 35mm film terms, that's gritty "mean streets" black-and white photojournalism), and some high-end cameras are perfectly happy at ISO 3200 or 6400 (surveillance quality at best in the old days).
You can do professional-quality work with some CFL lamps, either on a tight budget using DIY light modifiers or by purchasing lights aimed at professionals (like the Westcott Spiderlite or the Lowel Rifa). The characteristic green cast and flicker of fluorescents is largely restricted to the typical 40-watt tubes and industrial lighting; most daylight-balanced CFLs have electronic (rather than magnetic) ballasts and decent, correctable colour. Bulbs made for photography tend to have very good spectra, high output, and flicker frequencies that make shutter speeds in the 1/250th second region or longer practical.
Long-tube lights are also available, but it's harder to find fixtures with high-frequency ballasts (to avoid flicker) without spending serious money (like on a Kino Flo setup, which has the advantage of being nearly infinitely adjustable for brightness). The main drawback is that they're not really dimmable unless the ballast frequency is very high, since dimming a fluorescent (or an LED) is really a matter of adjusting the amount of time they're on and off, so turning bulbs on or off in a multi-bulb fixture or moving the lights are the only adjustments you get at the cheap end. (Tungsten bulbs are dimmable, but they change colour when you dim them.)
LEDs are pretty good as well these days, but they're horrendously expensive at the moment unless you're shooting still lives (where slow shutter speeds don't matter). In fact, the "flash" on camera phones is just a high-powered LED that would suck the battery dry in no time if it stayed on.
Constant lighting has the advantage of letting you see the light exactly as it is before you take the picture. Your eyes might fib a little about the contrast, but you'll be able to see exactly where the light and shadow are. With portable flash, you have to guess, and even with studio strobes having modelling lights, it's just an approximation—even with the frosted covers on units like the Paul C. Buff Einstein, Profoto and the Elinchrom Style series, the modelling light isn't identical to the flash.
It's the usable high ISOs that make these continuous lights practical. As long as you don't want to freeze action, you can keep the light level down to something tolerable (even if it seems really, really bright by typical home or office lighting standards). If you were shooting in the range of ISO 25-100, the light would have to be blindingly bright, and you'd still need to use relatively low shutter speeds. An 85-watt CFL in a softbox two feet from your subject's face might seem like a lot, but imagine the experience with a 2000-watt hot halogen light at the same distance. (We would have probably used a 10-12KW HMI further back in the old days to solve the heat problem, but then you lose the fall-off. And that still wouldn't make it feel any less like somebody stuck a 2000-watt light bulb in your face.) We can use less light from much cooler sources and get high-quality results. Flash is still irreplaceable for a lot of applications, but it's not the only solution.
At the speeds that a camera works, "simple light bulbs" don't work well at all. If its a traditional tungsten bulb (in use for 100+ years) then the lamp generates far more heat than light, and the light is red/yellow in color. As @matt said, to get the same amount of light would take a huge lamp that would draw huge amounts of power (think multiple toasters).
If its a new compact fluorescent bulb, the light is not only green, but it flickers, going off and on at a frequency of 120 hz. Which means that if you try to shoot faster than 1/125, you can't be sure whether the lamp will be on or off.
We use flash because we take photographs with light. If there is not enough light, we need something to add more light. Strobes work well for their engineering requirements.
Well, i speak now only as a naturephotographer. I dont ever use flash. Well, i did try that and worked with it, but came up with the solution that no matter what it is, its all about the nature light, sun and such. I know you have to use flash in several situations, but as far as it goes with me - i gave up using it years ago. Best lights are early in the morning and late in the evening.
One time we were at one national park, taking photos and it was getting pretty dark. Most of shooters said that "ok, time to leave", but then - many started to take photos. With eyes you didnt see much of light, but still, then we were taking those photos. And wow, the light was just perfect when saw the images via computer.
So, the point of this is, that it really depends. And when it comes to taking photos in wild, dont believe your eyes when it comes to light and such....
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