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I understand why primes are useful numbers and also why the product of large primes are useful such as for application in public key cryptography, but I am wondering why it is useful to continue the search for larger and larger prime numbers such as in the GIMPS project. It would seem to me since that since it already proven that there are an infinite number of primes, I am not quite sure why working to finding bigger and bigger really matters!? Is this a "Climbing Mt Everest because it is there" kind of thing, or is the search and finding bigger results somehow furthering mathematics in some kind of way?
Well the M in GIMPS stands for Mersenne, and it hasn't been proven that there are infinitely many Mersenne primes. But it's widely believed to be true--in fact there is a conjectural estimate of their frequency. I think the search for Mersenne primes is mostly a "because it is there" thing, but it could provide numerical evidence for or against this conjecture.
GIMPS is probably more interesting as an experiment in massively distributed computation.
There was a significant real-life effect to the effort to discover primes: it was how the infamous Pentium bug was discovered.
The question is answered to some extent in The Prime Pages FAQ.
There are actually many reasons why the search for ever larger prime numbers continues even after 2300 years. Foremost it is applied number theory, secondly you can win prize money to further your research! There are also ancillary benefits such as advances in distributed computing algorithms, much like CERN (pursuing particle physics) created HTML, HTTP the first web server and the first web browser from the practical need to share information. Sure, there is a Mount Everest appeal to finding the biggest prime, but is actually about the development of ever efficient algorithms to find them. This yields greater insight to time and space complexity in computer science and computing known primes (or unknown for that matter...) can be a good benchmark for new hardware.
I used to do very large computations of pi, and even wrote several programs to do it. I see this as analogous to computing (a) the primality of large numbers, and (b) finding very large primes. I computed pi because, well, it was fun! There was no practical reason to do so. Sure, I could do some statistical tests on the digits or search for my phone number and date of birth in the string of digits, but otherwise it was just an endeavor in pushing my hardware to its "computational limits" and combining what I know about programming and mathematics to make some integrated product (no pun intended).
So, while I can't speak for the prime number crunchers, I believe it is just done "just because". It also gives an avenue to try new and more efficient numerical algorithms for multiplication and related operations, since the programs that compute large primes use these algorithms extensively.
Edit: In response to the part about there being an infinite number of primes, while there certainly are an infinite number, generating the *N*th prime isn't a trivial task (while, for example, computing pi to a million decimal places is a trivial task). There are "prime number formulas" that can give one the *N*th prime directly and deterministically, but these algorithms/formulas are incredibly inefficient, usually derived from Wilson's theorem. Mill's theorem provides another prime number formula, but requires the value of a certain constant called "Mill's constant". But to find that constant, you must find primes beforehand (this doesn't make Mill's theorem irrelevant, just not useful for the computation of primes).
While it is true that primes are useful such as for application in public key cryptography, you won't be using the largest known primes for such tasks -- that is much too impractical.
I have discovered some large primes in the past (see my prime search profile: http://primes.utm.edu/bios/page.php?id=776), which made a cute little addition to my CV.
It's probably also a popular pursuit because it's so easy to understand the concept of primality, that there's always a larger prime, etc. Lots of people can understand "I found the X-th largest known prime!"


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I have always been at my most productive in the morning. However I have recently had a child which has required that I rearrange my schedule somewhat. I still wake as early as possible and get work done during the morning but now the only other time that I have is the block of time in the evening between when he and I go to bed.
I am having trouble making this time productive. Whenever I try to work during this time I find that I am unfocused and very unproductive.
Are there techniques or strategies that will help me refocus and make this time in the evening more productive?

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Discriminating against someone based on their sexual orientation and laws that attempt to prevent same sex marriage are NOT conscience rights. Any argument to equate them as such is fraudulent, deceptive and just a passive aggressive form of bigotry.
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This discussion should be over by now but it all comes down to whether or not you run a business that operates in the "public square". If you do than you are subject to the laws governing those business. You can't discriminate and should not be allowed to discriminate in a business that caters to the general public. Hopefully we figured that out in the last 100 + years in America.
- 6:19 a.m. Nov. 14, 2013
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"Defending individual conscience rights has often been divisive,..."
"Today, the battleground is the legalization of same-sex marriage, which is
testing the limits of exemptions to balance personal religious freedom and equal
rights for gays and lesbians."
--- Specifically, how does serving a gay customer violate one's "conscience"? How does marriage for GLBT couples violate one's "conscience"? If you don't marry a same-sex person yourself, you haven't done anything against your religion, right?
This whole nonsense about "religious freedom" is nothing but another attack on the rights of LGBT couples. Your religious freedoms are guaranteed but you can't use "religious freedom" as an excuse for bigotry.
"Justice Antonin Scalia wrote in that opinion that letting individual conscience become a law unto itself contradicted common sense and could lead to anarchy."
This is one case where I agree with Scalia.
"But no one has been able to sell an individual exemption to a legislature."
--- Because it's wrong to allow someone to use religion as an excuse of bigotry.
- 7:00 a.m. Nov. 14, 2013
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Years ago I was active in diversity issues at the UofU. There was this one gay
rights activist who had these really right wing views about Christians. He
thought that their should be a quota on how many Mormons who could be admitted
to the UofU. At one point he said that Jews and Christians have a collective
guilt because the Old Testament condemns same gender relations. Then he added,
but he didn't hold a grudge against Jews because of the Holocaust they had
sort of paid off their guilt.
A couple of years ago in this forum I pointed out that there are people with some scary right wing views on the margins who would use same sex marriage as a tool to persecute.
Freedom of religion is the Human Rights issue of our time.
- 7:17 a.m. Nov. 14, 2013
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There is a pending decision in a legal dispute in upstate NY between a lesbian
couple who wanted to get married at a farm. The owners of the farm are Catholic
and refused to accommodate same-sex wedding. The plaintiffs called the owners
"mean and vindictive, and discriminatory"
Interestingly, the farm employs openly gay staff members and has hosted a birthday party for a boy with "two moms".
Because of the anti-discrimination laws, the owners of the farm are forced to make a decision between going against their beliefs, or accommodating weddings at all.
The lesbian couple has since been married in another venue.
- 7:37 a.m. Nov. 14, 2013
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I'm interested in people's opinion on this: what is going to stop
people from starting "religions" so that they can do things they want to
do under the banner of "religious freedom". If you want to smoke
cannabis, start a religion. Want to discriminate against black people, tell
people God is commanding you to do so. Isn't religious freedom a slippery
Since when did believing in religion give you the ability to act anyway that you want to?
- 7:46 a.m. Nov. 14, 2013
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I hope this is hammered out in the legislatures, and not the courtrooms. I trust the elected officials who have to be accountable to their constituents every few years to be the best judges of what the law should be, rather than the unaccountable judges, sometimes only one or two, to make permanent law. Making law is not what judges were supposed to do in the first place, but is seems the judiciary has acquired that power these days at the expense of legislatures, who are elected to do so. Legislative made laws can be changed much more easily than judicial ruling laws, which set precident.
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Legalizing same-sex marriage forces nothing onto anyone. Keeping it illegal does.
- 8:00 a.m. Nov. 14, 2013
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It is the judicial branch's RESPONSIBILITY to determine the Constitutionality of laws passed by the legislative branch. Just because you don't like their rulings doesn't mean they're being "activist" and making laws.
"Freedom of religion is the Human Rights issue of our time."
--- Nonsense. The human rights issue of our time is how religious people are treating others in a negative manner (i.e., look at what Orthodox Christians are doing to LGBT people in Russia these days).
You left out critical details in your story. Was the "farm" offering their location as a marriage venue? No? Yes? If so, then they should accomodate all forms of marriage. If not, the lesbian couple had no cause to complain. (I find it hard to believe your story w/o the requisite details).
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Bigotry in the name of freedom of religion is still bigotry. And the attempt to apply conscientious objection to bigotry doesn't change it either.
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I usually don't comment on these topics but the level of ignorance dispalyed here in these comments is both hypocritical and biased. I will agree first with part of Craig Clarks comment only so far as I don't believe the government should have any say in who you mary. However there are 2 problems with this. That is not how the supreme court or the law was set up. All marriages performed by religion or government representative are technicaly civil unions on the books and the states under the constitution were given the power to decide through the voice of the peoplewhat forms of marriage are accepted and not this is why New York can legalize gay marriage.However, that being said Gay community members cannot use the law when it is in their favor and cry discrimination when it is not. If New york can vote yea for gay marriage then according to law California can say nay to gay marriage. Other wise you have discrimination in favor of homosexuality and the law is biased.
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To Craig Clark, in the case of the farm couple mentioned above it appears that is not true.
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Continued from previous post-...If however the LGBT community wants to say marriage is an inalianable right then you have a problem because the supreme court has already said on 2 sperate occasions that marriage is not a right. See DOMA and edmund tucker acts. Other individual cases exist as well. Since this has already been ruled on then you must propose an amendment to the constitution which must be voted on by the voice of the people and ratified by 2/3 of the states.IF you want to do it non oppressively and justly. But forcing adoption through judicial litigation is only another form of opression.However I disagree whole heartedly with TA1 & bob bohey. I would agree with you on publicly traded companies but in regards to sole proprietorship or property rights where the business or property is not distuinguished seperately from the private individualbut is an extension of themselves tax wise or legally then you cannnot force these people to check their beliefs at the door.I might as well ask you because I have a right to worship you must recognize and support my church even if your atheist otherwise you are discriminating.
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@Church member:
you can worry about slipping down that slope if you want, but it appears to me we are slipping down the opposite side of the slope.
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Yes, they were offering their location as a marriage venue, which is why I said they are now forced to decide between going against their beliefs, or ceasing marriage accommodation all together.
I'm not sure what more detail you needed.
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EDM just because your morrality standards are different doesn't make them bigoted you not. To say that your definition of morality is superior just because you say so only shows that you suffer fromthe same symptom you accuse them of. At least religious people claim external authority for their morals. If you take an atheist stand point then you have no leg to stand on because morality is all relative and yours is no better than mine.Gay activity may be okay morally to you whilepedophilia is okay with other peoples and cultures or arrange marriages
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google "Liberty Ridge Farm NY" and you'll find more info.
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Justice Scalia writing for the majority in Employment Division v Smith seemingly
settled this issue. According to Scalia, religious exemptions to otherwise valid
laws made those laws entirely unenforceable.
Moreover, smearing butter-cream on sponge cake isn't exactly God's work. Some of these people need to get over themselves. We must remember that the real victims of discrimination are not the business owners who discriminate. Rather, it is the people who are told "we don't serve your kind here."
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When courts rule on law, that IS making law. Look at Roe/Wade. And it is activist when courts rule politically. There is a reason that the most liberal federal court, the 9th circuit, based in San Francisco, is the most overturned court by the Supreme Court. Courts and judges today have taken on themselves the mantle of creating law where none exists, or changing law to suit a political agenda. When Justice Suter was asked about that in his confirmation hearings he admitted that the courts will fill the void if a legislature has not made a law pertaining to a particular issue.
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Refusing to rent your public accommodation out for a same-sex wedding is not an article of faith. It's a statement as a defender of the faith and an act of martyrdom. These are self-manufactured "victims." Are they asking prospective customers if they have been divorced? Can they turn away a Hindu or Jewish wedding? How about an atheist wedding? After all, those are at least equally insulting to their faith. Suppose the owners belong to the Christian Identity Church. Can they legally turn away Blacks and Jews?
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The Cremaster Cycle
"The most important American artist of his generation."—Michael Kimmelman, The New York Times
An epic five-part masterwork, The Cremaster Cycle is a celebrated evocation of the creative process by noted sculptor and performance artist Matthew Barney. The series is not now, nor will it ever be, available on DVD. The only place it can be seen is on screen in theaters. It was last shown in Columbus in 2003, when it screened it in five sold-out shows at the Wexner Center.
The five films span genres, locales, and obsessions, encompassing (among much else) a musical revue in a football stadium, a lyric opera in Budapest, a gothic Western, a motor cycle race, and the Masonic secrets of the Chrysler Building. Although numbered 1 to 5, the films were not completed in that chronological order, and each is a completely realized, independent work. Seeing them together and in numerical order reveals that they trace a path from west to east and a metaphorical journey toward a fully developed form.
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In Cremaster 1 (1996), a platinum starlet with twin hovering Goodyear blimps builds geometric patterns from red and green grapes, mirrored by Busby Berkeley-style showgirls on the blue Astroturf field below. Cremaster 2 (1999), a hallucinatory work featuring writer/director Barney as Western outlaw Gary Gilmore and Norman Mailer as Harry Houdini, is an eclectic mix of gender-bending sexuality and athleticism, obscure historical references, high fashion, remote locations, lush music, and a range of category-defying myth-making imagery. (119 mins., 35mm)
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An epic journey that infuses Celtic mysticism with 20th-century modernism and blockbuster bombast with hermetic aesthetics, Cremaster 3 (2002) was shot at two architectural landmarks in New York City—the iconic skyscraper of the Chrysler Building and Frank Lloyd Wright's circular Guggenheim Museum—along with locales in Ireland, Scotland, and upstate New York. The film follows "The Entered Apprentice" (Barney) as he endures torture and travails in order to ascend each building. Peopled by ogres and gangsters, chorus girls and freemasons, Barney's bizarre universe is never less than stunning. Sculptor Richard Serra, hardcore bands Agnostic Front and Murphy's Law, and athlete Aimee Mullins also make appearances. (182 mins., with a 5 minute intermission, 35mm)
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I am trying to show that if $$\left( 1+x\right) ^{n}=p_{0}+p_{1}x+p_{2}x^{2}+\ldots $$ and n being a positive integer, then $$p_{0}-p_{2}+p_{4}+\ldots = 2^{\frac {n} {2} }\cos \dfrac {n\pi } {4}$$ and $$p_{1}-p_{3}+p_{5}+\ldots = 2^{\frac {n} {2} }\sin \dfrac {n\pi } {4}$$.
Solution Attempt
First i thought of using $$ (1 + x)^n = \sum_{r=0}^{n} \binom{n}{r} x^r$$ as in getting the values of the coefficient so $$p_{0}-p_{2}+p_{4}+\ldots = 1-\dfrac {n!} {2!\left( n-2\right) !}+\dfrac {n!} {4!\left( n-4\right) !}-\dfrac {n!} {6!\left( n-6\right) !}$$
I do n't know how to deal with the n! and n related factorial terms in the denominator,The two algebraic manipulations which come to mind both seem fruitless.
Any help with a solution or proof strategy would be much appreciated.
PS : If i was to assume all the p coefficients are complex numbers and wanted to write them using the cos and sin version is there any mathematical relationship between consecutive p's theta values ?
so if $p_{0} =\cos\theta_{0} + i\sin\theta_{0}$ and $p_{1} =\cos\theta_{1} + i\sin\theta_{1}$ is there a relationship between $\theta_{0}$ and $\theta_{1}$ ?


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In the Brushed Nickel finish, the Minka Lavery ML 1184 semi-flush fixture has Pearl Mist glass. In the Iron Oxide finish, it has a light amber Venetian Scavo glass.
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Well, it will be interesting to read people's reactions. Anyone planning to see it?
No, but I hope it comes to ABT.
Any casting suggestions for ABT? I am thinking that Diana Vishneva (in a long blonde wig) has the edgy desperation for the part and the dramatic range. How about Marcelo Gomes as her paparazzo boyfriend? Angel or Ethan Stiefel as K-Fed? Ethan could do the slacker/stoner thing very well. The mind boggles... Perhaps Kevin McKenzie could come back to the stage in the mime role of Dr. Phil?


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NEW MANCHESTER - The Crusaders stole the ball and the game.
The Catholic Central girls' basketball team rallied to sore the final 11 points of regulation to send its game against Oak Glen into overtime. In overtime, the Crusaders doubled up the Golden Bears, 10-5, to pull out a 46-41 victory Monday night on Senior Night at the Oak Glen Fieldhouse.
Oak Glen drops to 8-7, but will finish in fourth place in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Class 4A standings. The Golden Bears will visit No. 1 Steubenville Big Red next week in the OVAC semifinals.
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PRESSURE — Steubenville Catholic Central's Miranda Parkinson dribbles against the defensive pressure of Oak Glen's Alex Arnott during Monday's 46-41 overtime victory by the Crusaders.
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"We threw it away, or you could say they took it away," Oak Glen head coach Scott Wiley said. "They are very good defensively. They pressure you with their defense. You have got to take care of the ball, and we didn't against their defense.
"We had some turnovers. We missed a couple shots. We missed some foul shots. We missed some layups. Turnovers killed us."
A few minutes into the fourth quarter, Vanessa Hissam scored to put the Golden Bears up 36-25. The lead was Oak Glen's biggest of the game, but the basket was the last time the hosts scored until after the visitors took the lead early into overtime.
"The girls never quit," Catholic Central head coach Tommy Winland said after his club raised its record to 6-13. "They play hard all the time. They just have to get a little smarter, and you saw a little bit of that tonight.
"The other night we were in this same position. We were down by 11 points, and we battled back. In the end, it just didn't work out for us. Tonight, we were down by 11 points, and we fought back. I think the experience from the other night paid off tonight.
"I am proud of the girls. I love them to death. They play hard. They never quit no matter what the record is."
Hissam and Karly Wiley each tallied 10 points to lead the way for the Golden Bears.
Rachel Rigaud recorded a game-high 11 points, while Micca Mirabella tallied 10 points for the Crusaders.
Mirrabella and Lauren Hunt, who netted eight points, each scored four points to help lead the way during the Crusaders' late charge.
Hunt opened overtime with a bucket to put Catholic Central up 38-36 to complete the 13-0 run. Hissam scored to tie the game at 38, but Rigaud scored putting the Crusaders out in front 40-38. Catholic Central was able to hang on for the win from that point.
Arnott hit 1-of-2 from the charity stripe making the score 40-39, but baskets by Hunt and Rigaud made the score 44-39 with 48 seconds left. Oak Glen pulled to within 44-41 on a basket by Stivason with 29.3 seconds showing on the clock, but the Golden Bears did not score the rest of the way.
Two foul shots by Mirrabella with 25.5 seconds left put the game away.
"They play good-pressure defense, and we are not old enough to handle it," coach Wiley said. "I don't want to say 15 games into the season that we are still young, but we are a young team. We are getting better. I don't know what it is, but we can't put it in the hole."
Like in the first game, the Crusaders struggled shooting the ball, but this time around Catholic Central was able to come through in the clutch.
"We couldn't knock down shots that game," Winland said. "If I recall, they packed it in and played zone against us. I think we shot in the mid-teens or the low teens in that game, but the girls keep working.
"The come in and they work on their shooting. They play really, really hard on defense. They keep learning. They are learning how to go from defense to offense.
"Coach Wiley does an excellent job. His kids play hard. They killed us on the boards."
After the Crusaders scored the first four points of the third quarter, the Golden Bears scored the next eight to build a 30-21 advantage. Irvin sank a shot as time expired in the stanza making the score 30-25 entering the fourth quarter.
The Golden Bears scored the first six points of the fourth quarter to build an 11-point lead.
Patterson, Oak Glen's lone senior, was honored before the game.
"Casey has a really done a nice job for us," Wiley said. "She has been a starter for three years. She keeps the girls loose. She keeps them going. She is always there. She has really been a strong influence on the other girls. I'm going to hate to see her go."
Oak Glen's next game is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at home against Edison. Catholic Central's next game will be in pool play Monday.
Catholic Central 46, Oak Glen 41
Catholic Central 8 9 8 11 10 - 46
Oak Glen 8 14 8 6 5 - 41
CATHOLIC CENTRAL: Knight 1 0-0 3, Irvin 2 1-3 5, Rigaud 4 3-10 11, Mirabella 3 4-4 10, Parkinson 1 1-5 3, Dziewatoski 2 0-0 4, Ondos 1 0-0 2. Hunt 3 2-4 8. Totals: 17 11-25 46. 3-pointers: Knight.
OAK GLEN: Arnott 2 1-3 5, Snow 0 0-0 0, Patterson 1 0-1 2, Evans 2 0-0 4, Andrews 0 0-0 0, Feicht 3 0-0 6, Hissam 4 2-8 10, Wiley 5 0-0 10, Stivason 2 0-1 4. Totals: 19 3-13 41.


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Friday, July 17, 2009
Four Consecutive Day of Consistent Strength: What Has The Next Day Brought?
Going back to 2000, we have had 39 such four-day periods of consistent strength. Interestingly, the next day in SPY has averaged a gain of .21% (22 up, 17 down). By contrast, the average next day change in SPY for the remainder of the sample has been -.01% (1174 up, 1177 down). While this is not a barnstorming edge to the upside, it certainly suggests that, over this time, there has been no bearish edge to selling into consistent strength.
I've noticed among traders a tendency to try to sell this rising market. Sometimes it's because the traders are locked into a negative longer-term market view; sometimes it's because they've missed the upside and now are looking to make up for it by calling the next turn. I find historical analyses such as the above a nice mental caution light that allows me to check my assumptions and expectations.
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- ex_wirehouse said...
Fantastic post, thanks. Seems like my worst days have been the occasions when I have fought this run up and sold strength. Lovey your posts, Jammed with info and right to the point.
Keep up the great work
- MicroView said...
Given the size of the data sample (getting smaller and smaller), each case warrants careful examination IMHO. This week is OPEX week which is typical for MMs to run up the tapes following strong selling pressure during the past week. At the moment there is no strong flow pushing the market either way, so the MMs will do their best to cause the max pain in the market.
- eagle said...
Get money by investing value stocks
Whether or not you can get money from the stock market depends on what methods you are using. You may read the financial articles and buy stocks from others' recommendation or rumor. You may use charting methods to find top or bottom, support or resistant to buy or sell a stock. Technical analysis method is very direct and easy to use, but they are not always correct.
The best way is buying value stocks and hold them until you get money. The reason is very simple:This method is already proved very effective and repeatable by Peter lynch and Warren Buffett. Some guys got money by technical analysis methods or rumor or news, but those are not repeatable and very occasional.
How do you know a stock is a value stock and is undervalued ?
1. The best way to search a value stock is to research its past , present and future.
1). A Stock's past: if a stock has very strong profitability in the past 3 years, 5 years, this stock has very reliable past. Warren Buffet always likes this kind of stocks with past 5 -10 years average ROE >15%.ROE is the best financial data for a stock's past profitability appreciation.
2). The present: No debt, profit margin is high, big free cash, PE is low, sector leader, big insider holder.
3). The future: Growth, growth and growth. The profit growth should be strong. This quarter and next quarter EPS growth should be strong. Next year and next 5 years EPS growth should be strong. It is said the Wall Street 80% EPS growth estimation is correct.
2. The best way to know if a stock is undervalued is comparing its PE with its EPS growth.
It is Peter Lynch's method. "The P/E ratio of any company that's fairly priced will equal its growth rate ... But if the P/E ratio is less than the growth rate, you may have found yourself a bargain. A company, say, with a growth rate of 12 percent a year ... and a P/E ratio of 6 is a very attractive prospect……."
The software from Trade4Rich.com has basic functions to check if a stock is undervalued and check its past, present and future. It is a really very useful tool to a stock investor.
- procol said...
Yep. I find that when I'm fishing for places to get SHORT into a rising market, I'd be better off BUYING dips, oh, about 99 times out of 100.
Slow learner
- . said...
From 13th July to 18th July Nifty Index was rising with full strength. But due to fear of falling i used to escape the trade with small profit. Again I enterd position and exited with small profit. This happened 3-4 times. The way i stuck to bear trap made me resist the rally (Bull run). Is it trader's ego?


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The Town of High River is a Cool Little Town. An easy 30 minute drive south of Calgary on Highway 2 it's a perfect day tripping destination. The community is the official home of the popular television show Heartland which is now in its 6th season of filming at locations throughout the community. In addition to being Home of Heartland, High River is a popular location for the film and television industry and has been featured in several other productions that are highlighted on the new "Famous People Famous Places" Map of High River.
High River is birthplace of the Right Honourable Joe Clark, 16th Prime Minister of Canada.
High River is home of:
- the original "Mantracker" Terry Grant,
- up and coming singer-songwriter-musician Calum Graham, (2011 Winner of the "Song for Canada" Contest, 2012 Winner of the Canadian Guitar Competition, 2009 Winner Canadian Youth Talent Competition and 2009 Winner of the Calgary Stampede Talent Search), and
High River is the final resting place of:
- Calgary Stampede founder Guy Weadick and his wife Grace Bensell (aka Forence LaDue),
- George Lane, one of the Calgary Stampede's Big Four, original financiers
- Famous Canadian author W.O. Mitchell, who wrote Who Has Seen the Wind and Jake & The Kid,
- Heartland's iconic "Maggie's Diner" film set is located on 3rd Avenue in Downtown High River. Although the facility is closed to the public, visitors can look through the windows and into the fictitious world of the popular TV show.
- High River's Museum of the Highwood on Centre Street in Downtown High River has appeared in numerous film and television productions, including Superman III (1978), starring Christopher Reeve and Richard Pryor.
- The Historic Wales Movie Theatre, on Centre Street in Downtown High River was Clint Eastwood's centre of production from 1991-92, when he was filming Unforgiven across southern Alberta. At the end of each filming day, he would retreat to the Wales Theatre to watch the dailies.
- Famous Canadian Author W.O. Mitchell, often sought inspiration for his writing while sitting on the banks of the Highwood River, running through High River.
Downtown High River offers a fun and diverse year-round shopping and entertainment experience featuring art galleries, unique gift shops, fashion boutiques, gourmet coffee shops, famous diners and restaurants, live music night spots and more! Lots of free parking.
MUSEUM OF THE HIGHWOOD and the WHISTLESTOP CAFE
The museum, newly re-opened in 2012, is open year-round, and housed in a beautifully restored historic CP Railway station, museum staff will take you down an exciting journey through High River's history with all new exhibits and a hands-on Discovery Room. The Whistlestop Café is located in an authentic dining car right beside the Museum of the Highwood, open for breakfast and lunch daily, closed on Mondays.
Sheppard Family Park is a historical park that celebrates High River's history from the 1880s to the 1920s. Located at the corner of 12th Avenue and 5th St. SE, enjoy the picnic area and playground. Open daily from May 1 to October 31.
Built in 1927, the theatre was built to accommodate both live theatre and movies. Through the years, the Wales Theatre has seen it all, from the primitive "storeroom theatres" and early films, through the silent movies and to the talkies and technicolor, cinemascope to widescreens and now digital with a dolby surround sound system. Today the Wales Theatre retains many of its original design charms and features one of the last free-standing balconies in Canada.
A semi-private 27 hole golf course that is a favourite for golfers from across southern Alberta. Established in 1958, the course has gone through several upgrades over the years and in 2009 was proud to host the Alberta Senior Men's Amateur Championship. The $4.5 Million club house officially opened in 2010. Amenities include practice facilities, driving range, putting green, fully stocked Pro Shop and complete food & beverage services.
Frank Lake is listed by Duck's Unlimited as one of 597 Important Bird Areas in Canada, and is one of the best birding venues in the Calgary area. The lake is a shallow slough, typical of the prairie grasslands in Southern Alberta. It is a productive wetland that encompasses three basins totaling nearly 3,100 acres of flooded area with an additional 1,700 acres of managed upland habitat. The uplands are both native and seeded grasslands that benefit wildlife and waterfowl nesting. To date, 190 plant species, 194 bird species and over 16 mammal species have been recorded at the lake, inclu7ding many that are regionally or provincially rare in status.
George Lane Park is nestled among hundreds of mature trees beside the Highwood River, within a short walking distance from Downtown High River's entertainment, shopping and restaurants. The park is equipped with many amenities including a stage for plays and small concerts, a gazebo bandstand, a playground, baseball diamond, bocce ball and horse shoe pits, picnic tables, public washrooms and a fully serviced overnight campground. Considered the Jewel of High River, George Lane Park is a favourite destination for visitors and residents alike.
High River features numerous parks and green spaces including a children's splash park, a skateboard park, an off-leash dog park, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a culture centre and lots of playgrounds and picnic areas, along with 23 km of paved pathways winding along the Highwood River and through High River's many parks
located on 12th Avenue SE, consists of a 25 metre indoor swimming pool, 2 ice rinks, and the Highwood Curling Club.


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Parking Meters
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Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker and a Democratic candidate for mayor, wants meters shut off during the hours when drivers are not required to pay for parking.
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Standing before rows of bikes at Queens Borough Hall, Councilman Peter F. Vallone Jr. detailed a bill to make motorcycle parking free in the city.
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The city says it is trying to turn over spaces more quickly, but critics see an effort to squeeze more money out of the meters.
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5 Kids Who Kick Ass at Stuff They Shouldn't Be Allowed to Do
#2. Laura Dekker -- The 16-Year-Old Who Circled the Globe, Alone
If you ask most people, they'll tell you that Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to ever successfully circumnavigate the globe. This is technically true, as his fleet did complete the journey, but Magellan himself died in the process. That is because traveling around the entire globe is a punishingly difficult task, much like defeating Mega Man 2. Apparently undaunted by past failures (including one that involved another 16-year-old who needed to be rescued at sea), 16-year-old Laura Dekker attempted to circumnavigate the globe in her 38-foot yacht named Guppy.
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Luckily, Guppy rolls deep.
While it seemed like a dangerous task for someone so young (indeed, a dangerous task for anyone), Laura had a lot of sea experience. She was born on a ship and first sailed solo at the age of 6, and it was her dream to sail around the world. However, real life usually doesn't play out like a Mighty Ducks movie, so many people didn't want her to go.
Originally, Laura wanted to go on this journey at the age of 14. However, responsible adults got in her way. Child services recognized the danger and tried to take her away from her parents, school officials stated that the months of studies Laura would miss was unacceptable and Dutch authorities tried to keep Laura from leaving.
She went ahead and embarked on her trip anyway.
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Sailing around the world should at least earn you a P.E. credit.
And 518 days later (which clever readers may notice is over a goddamn year), Laura completed her journey and safely docked at St. Maarten, making her the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe. Probably. The Guinness Book of Records stopped keeping track of that record because they didn't want to encourage kids to endanger themselves (unless they want to eat a shitload of hotdogs).
#1. Arkady Kamanin -- The 14-Year-Old Fighter Pilot
In 1942, when he was just 12 years old, Arkady Kamanin begged his dad, a commander and decorated war hero in the USSR Air Force, to pull some strings and let him enlist. Most people would've just given their kids a G.I. Joe and some model airplanes or something, but you don't get to be a commander in the Soviet air force by not being a drunken maniac. So, Arkady's father let him join up as a mechanic. And that eventually led to this:
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One person in this photograph still believes in Santa Claus.
How? Well, after mastering the ins and outs of Soviet planes, Arkady got promoted to flight mechanic and navigating officer. That's the guy who's just supposed to sit in the back seat of the plane and fix anything that goes haywire or gets shot up, kind of like a Bolshevik R2-D2.
But while on a mission in 1944, Arkady's pilot was hit by a bullet and blinded. Arkady mustered up all the courage of his 14 sexless years on the planet and kept his cool, and with some guidance from the crew on the ground, he landed the plane perfectly. This understandably impressed Arkady's dad, who then allowed his son to go into flight training. Two months later (at age 14, we remind you), Arkady became the youngest fighter pilot in World War II.
The "recklessly young pilot" gap was closed by American Captain Bucky O'Baby (1951-1952) during the Korean War.
He didn't just guard airfields or take cushy deployments, either -- Arkady was just as badass as his father, and proved it on several occasions. Once, while returning from a patrol flight, Arkady spotted the smoking wreck of a Soviet U-2 plane, just like the one he flew. Arkady landed his own craft while enduring heavy German fire and rescued the pilot, along with the sensitive information he was carrying. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star, the Soviet version of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Another time, when his headquarters were under attack by the Nazis, Arkady climbed into his plane and took off under heavy fire, throwing goddamned hand grenades at the enemy while he called for reinforcements, because for whatever reason, the guns on his aircraft weren't an option.
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"Well, bullets don't explode, you see."
By war's end, Arkady had racked up a list of commendations so impressive that it almost seems like other soldiers just started giving him their medals to hold on to. Seriously. He received "two combat Orders of the Red Star, the Order of the Red Banner, the Medal for the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945, the Medal for the Capture of Budapest and the Medal for the Capture of Vienna." That's two medals for capturing a city and one medal for defeating the entire country of Germany. All this at an age when he wouldn't have been allowed to drive a car.
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From dregs to delicious, the artistry of economy
|Spring vegetables in Parmesan broth with goat cheese ravioli. (Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
Sure, it's wonderful to be able to just pick up a sack of Ojai Pixie mandarins and a box of medjool dates and call it dessert. But you've really got to admire someone who can take a couple of wilted zucchinis, a sprouting onion and some canned tomatoes and turn that into something delicious — the real-life equivalent of the proverbial stone soup.
I've got my own version, and, in fact, it does start with something hard as a rock. In a battered plastic bag in the deepest recesses of my refrigerator, I've got a hidden stash of gold: rinds from used chunks of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Whenever my wife finds them, she pulls them out and asks disbelievingly: "You're saving these?" And probably 98 percent of people would have the same reaction.
But those rock-hard rinds are flavor bombs, packed with umami. Simmer them in a pot of beans, in a soup, even in a tomato sauce, and you probably won't actually taste Parmesan, but you'll certainly taste the difference.
Those rinds can also take on a more starring role. One of the trending preparations in restaurants right now is Parmesan broth - at its essence, simmered Parmesan rinds. It makes a wonderful light sauce with a subtle nutty, buttery flavor that serves as a complementary backdrop to all kinds of spring dishes.
There's a little more to it than simply boiling rinds, of course. I start mine with a combination of chicken broth and water - half and half is a good starting point. Most canned stocks and broths are better appreciated for the flavors they imply rather than the ones they actually possess. And in this case, even a good homemade stock would be too strong by itself. You want to taste the cheese, not the chicken.
With that I simmer some sliced garlic and a handful of whatever herb trimmings I have from prepping the other ingredients. Again, this is an Italian-style broth, meant to be subtle.
It's not quite something from nothing, but it comes pretty close.
The best thing I've made with Parmesan broth recently was a kind of cross between a stew and a pasta that paired goat cheese ravioli and spring vegetables.
I used asparagus tips and sugar snap peas for this recipe, but I've also made similar dishes with English peas, fava beans, shaved radishes and even bolted lettuce from the garden.
The only part that's even a little tricky is making the ravioli. If that intimidates you (and it shouldn't ... it takes less than an hour of work and it's actually really fun), you could substitute quadrati - little fresh pasta squares; make them beautiful by including leaves of fresh herbs on the last turn of the dough.
Gnocchi would work too, but if you insist on dried pasta, use tiny orzo or stelline. This dish emphasizes delicacy; any of the chewier shapes would be out of sync. Cook them separately so they don't cloud the broth.
Most everything can be prepared in advance, so only a few minutes of cooking are needed just before serving. Make the Parmesan broth and the goat cheese ravioli. Prepare and blanch the vegetables.
Then at the last minute reheat the broth and bring a wide pot of water to a boil. Cook the ravioli and divide it among warm pasta bowls. Reheat the blanched vegetables in the same water and arrange them over the ravioli. Ladle over some broth and sprinkle with chopped chives and a little grated Parmesan to finish.
50 minutes, plus relaxing time for the dough. Serves 6
1 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs, plus more if needed
12 ounces fresh goat cheese
5 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 egg yolk
6 tablespoons minced chives
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt to taste
1 beaten egg white
1. In a food processor, mix the flour and 2 eggs until it just comes together to form a rough dough. If that doesn't happen, add a little more beaten egg, a teaspoon or so at a time. Remove the dough to a floured work surface and knead until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the fresh goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, egg yolk, chives and parsley. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
3. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Work with one one piece at a time, keeping the remainder covered in plastic. Flatten the dough with your hand and then pass it through the widest setting of a pasta machine, folding the dough into thirds after the first time, and repeating until you make a thick sheet approximately 5 inches wide. Continue putting the dough through each setting, finishing with the second-to-thinnest setting; the sheet should be 61/2 to 7 inches wide. Lightly dust the machine or dough with flour if it sticks. The pasta will be very thin and almost translucent. Lay the pasta sheet on a floured surface.
4. To fill the pasta, place a small (2-teaspoon) mound of filling at 3-inch intervals, 1 inch from the edge, along the length of the pasta. Use a pastry brush or your finger to paint lightly around each mound with beaten egg white.
5. Fold the pasta over the filling lengthwise, making sure there's at least one-half inch from the edge of the fold to the beginning of the filling. Press down along the back edge with the side of your thumb to seal. Press between each mound of filling to seal the sides, then press along the front to make the final seal.
6. With a ravioli cutter, cut around the pasta to form a decorative edge, then cut between the filling, always front to back, to form the ravioli. Place the pasta on a baking sheet lined with a cotton dish towel sprinkled with flour. Repeat with the remaining pasta. If you make these early in the day, turn them over from time to time so they dry evenly.
Calories 318; Protein 17 grams; Carbohydrates 25 grams; Fiber 1 gram; Fat 16 grams; Saturated fat 10 grams; Cholesterol 122 mg; Sugar 1 gram; Sodium 271 mg
2 hours. Serves 6
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 1/2 to 2 ounces rinds from Parmigiano-Reggiano
Herb trimmings
2 dozen asparagus tips
1/2 pound sugar snap peas
Goat cheese ravioli or fresh pasta squares
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 ounce freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1. In a soup pot, simmer the chicken broth, water, garlic, Parmesan rinds and herb trimmings until aromatic and flavorful, about 90 minutes. Strain and return to the soup pot.
2. In a wide pot, blanch the asparagus tips in plenty of rapidly boiling, generously salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Use a wire skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3. Cut the sugar snaps in half on a bias, then blanch them in the same way, stopping the cooking with the ice water bath and holding in a separate bowl. (The recipe can be prepared to this point up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.)
4. When ready to serve, warm 6 shallow pasta bowls. Bring the Parmesan broth to a simmer, taste and correct seasoning with salt to taste.
5. Bring a large, wide pot of water to a boil. Cook the goat cheese ravioli or fresh pasta squares until the pasta is tender, 3 or 4 minutes. Divide the ravioli among the serving bowls. Warm the asparagus tips in the same pot of water and divide them among the pasta bowls. Warm the sugar snaps in the same pot of water and divide them among the pasta bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with chives and then ladle over roughly one-third cup of hot Parmesan broth. Sprinkle with a little grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and pass the remainder at the table.
Calories 41; Protein 2 grams; Carbohydrates 4 grams; Fiber 1 gram; Fat 2 grams; Saturated fat 1 gram; Cholesterol 4 mg; Sugar 2 grams; Sodium 319 mg
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Per Food in bathroom it is forbidden to eat in the bathroom. Can a lady nurse in the bathroom or is it considered like eating in the bathroom? (sources)
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Rav Aharon Yehuda HaLevi Grossman (V'Darashta VChakarta 4:42:7) permitted nursing in a bathroom particularly in a case where doing so would allow for proper modest behavior.
So far, the only source I have seen for not eating in the bathroom is the B'er Heitev (OC 3:2). He extends this law as a kol shekein ("even more so") from talking. I am assuming they are forbidden for the same reason- it is improper. In line with that reasoning is why women did speak in a bathroom- otherwise there could be a breach in modesty.
I would think an infant has a different standard than an adult (do you stop feeding your child if he is expelling waste?), especially considering the following regarding talking (from R' Sheinberg):
While actually expelling waste (nifne): forbidden except for a great need
While on the toilet: permitted for a need (l'tzurach)
Finished expelling waste: permitted
While we cannot apply that directly to eating since that is worse (the kol shekain), it can certainly be used as a snif l'hakel (element to consider toward ruling leniently).


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A Faces & Places Roadie Blog
The Faces and Places tour is winding down and looking at all of our trips through Kansas, I can say the US 36 Highway Treasure Hunt destination was perfect for me and my husband. We made a date of this tour trip and traveled from the eastern to the western borders of the state, making several U-turns, getting in and out of the car repeatedly, negotiating deals, waving to local Kansans and seeing even more of the state than we had bargained for. What better way to spend a mini vacation with my hubby?


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I have a Devinci Caribou I and I was trying to adjust the front derailleur. I got the top and bottom stops adjusted right, but it seems that it doesn't downshift correctly from the biggest cog to the intermediate cog. From reading on the internet, I've seen recommendations to adjust the barrel adjustment to fine tune the derailer. Only problem is I can't find the barrel adjustment. The shifter cables come right out the side of the brifters, and there's no adjustment there. They go through the frame, and come out near the bottom bracket. On the cable housing there's something that can be turned that seems like it could be a barrel adjuster, but turning it creates no changes in derailleur position. This turnable part of the cable housing is present on both shifter cable. There is functioning barrel adjuster for my rear brakes, but this is quite different then the possible barrel adjustment for the shifter cables (and it actually works). Can anybody help me out finding my barrel adjuster? Here is a picture of the model that I have, although it's hard to see any of the cabling in this picture.
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It is the black piece about 2 inches from where it enters the down tube.
That is the barrel adjuster, but in line adjusters can be difficult get started adjusting, as often they come from the factory with the 2 halves of the barrel adjuster turned tightly against each other.
That makes it appear to do nothing, when in fact the reason it is doing nothing is because it is rotating around the cable housing, rather than activating the adjustment.
Try to hold one half still, while rotating the barrel. Once it is broken free it should work normally. If not, then take it back to your LBS, and ask them to do it, as you will likely have to remove it from the bike to get it free.
Looks like there's an adjuster in-line, right before the cable enters the down tube.
You shouldn't need too much adjustment in your FD via barrel adjustments. If your cable is stretched or your not getting clean shifting just readjust your FD, it doesn't take that long and there are a lot of tutorials out there:


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Full TitleMometasone Furoate 0.1% Versus Eucerin on Moderate to Severe Skin Toxicities in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Postmastectomy Radiation:A Randomized Trial, Double Blind Trial
Irritation of the skin is a common side effect of radiation therapy. Eucerin is an over-the-counter lotion often recommended for women who are receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer, to prevent the treated skin from becoming dry or peeling. In this study, researchers want to compare the effectiveness of a prescription steroid cream called mometasone furoate with Eucerin for the treatment of skin irritation in women receiving radiation therapy after mastectomy. Mometasone furoate is used to treat skin redness and irritation by reducing skin inflammation.
Women in this study will be randomly assigned to receive Eucerin or mometasone furoate cream, but not both, and researchers will compare the two groups.
This study includes adult women who are receiving radiation therapy after having a mastectomy for stage I-III breast cancer.
For more information about this study, please contact Molly Olm-Shipman, RN, at 212-639-6773.


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Is it important for the domain of a website to be chosen so that it is simple to type?
For example, consider delicious-dot-ly (
Would it be fair to say that the difficulty of typing this domain name leads to a bad user experience?
Is it important for the domain of a website to be chosen so that it is simple to type?
For example, consider delicious-dot-ly (
Yes, there are a few considerations for domain names:
Most of these concerns are strictly branding related issues, and if your service is that good, like bit.ly or del.icio.us, people will forgive quite a bit -- as long as you get the rest right!
Domains are important for getting users to your site, not so much once they are there, that's the time for your interface, design and service to shine.
A few points on marketing;
If you are planning to promote it via word of mouth / radio / TV / telephone the domain should be;
If you are planning driving traffic via SEO, if you can get a keyword in there, it helps.
Be very wary of domain hacks. Domains like "make.it", "dance.in", "lun.ch" may sound cool, but unless your markets are Italy, India or Switzerland respectively, you'll have to work twice as hard in SEO to rank in your local Google.
Users often perceive as less trustworthy:
Geographic relevance
Specific TLDs can be a strong indicator to a user that the service applies to them e.g. "widgets.com" will usually be assumed to be a US site, whereas French visitors will be more like to use "widgets.fr" as they know it's a service they can access. Also the point about TLDs and local domains apply.


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I have read that getting your site listed in the open directory (DMOZ) can significantly help boost your site's ranking in major search engines. Is this an 'old webmaster's tale' or does it really help?
We did this (listed in DMOZ) for Stack Overflow, Server Fault and Super User.
Since then, I have noticed that the DMOZ text for Stack Overflow appears in a bunch of places.
And I specifically note that our Google result summary is that exact text
So I'd vote "yes", it is picked up by a bunch of directories still -- and Google.
It's a good idea, but be prepared for a frustrating process.
From the perspective of a web site submitter, once a site has been submitted, it goes into a mysterious black hole. The only way to know that anything has happened with the submission is if it shows up in the DMOZ index, and that can take years. The submitter agonizes over this during the months after the submission. He wonders: Did I submit the site properly? Was there a technical issue with the submission form? Did some technical glitch occur after that? Did some human error occur in the process? Did it get lost in the shuffle? Did the topic editor die? Is he just sitting on a backlog of submissions? Was it rejected for some specific reason? If so, what was that reason? I know I could fix it if only I knew what the problem was! Was the site approved but somehow after that it got lost in the shuffle? Was there some other kind of technical glitch that caused it to get lost even after approval? And so on. The point is that if the site never appears in DMOZ, anyone who submits a site can only see a future of daily checking DMOZ and then sadly realizing that the site still isn't there. But maybe, just maybe, it will be there tomorrow.
I got into a long conversation with DMOZ editors in the DMOZ forums recently, and was surprised at their lack of interest in improving process. For them, it's just a hobby, and that's all it will ever be, until it finally (and mercifully) dies from irrelevance.
Yes - DMOZ is a powerful link.
The thing about DMOZ is, the submission process is very easy, and free. A very high ROI for your time.
The more you agonize about getting approved, the worse the ratio of time spent vs. link value gets.
Submit it and forget it.
The DMOZ home page has a page rank of 8/10, and even sub-sub-sub-sub-categories still have decent page rank.
So getting a DMOZ link is definitely a good idea. One link on its own will only make a small difference, but like Jeff said, it is still used by many other sites too.
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This One's on Trent Reznor
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May 6, 2008, Tuesday
Nine Inch Nails Album Is Free Online
In a nod to the popularity of free music online, the rock act is offering its new album, "The Slip," through its Web site — for nothing.
May 6, 2008, Tuesday
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Experience Hendrix, the Seattle-based company that manages Jimi Hendrix's music and merchandise, disputes the authenticity of a sex video purporting to feature him.
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In a twist on the recent string of sex tapes of Hollywood's young stars, Vivid Entertainment plans to release what it says is a film from the vaults of classic rock: a sex film supposedly of Jimi Hendrix.
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In a shake-up that reflects the end of an era, Sony BMG Music said Thursday that the longtime industry executive Clive Davis would relinquish daily control of his label, the RCA Music Group.
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Is there any non-trivial many-body system for which the exact solution to Schrödinger's equation is known? (By non-trivial, I mean a system with particle-particle interactions.) Perhaps something like positronium, or two electrons in a box.
One of my favorite non-trivial, exact many-body ground states is the solution of a very specific spin-1 magnetic insulator in 1D, with a hamiltonian
$$H_{AKLT}=\sum_{\langle ij\rangle}\vec{S}_i \cdot \vec{S}_j + \frac{1}{3}(\vec{S}_i \cdot \vec{S}_j)^2$$
It turns out that you can construct the ground state by looking at the spin-1 operators as a projection onto the triplet subspace of two spin-1/2 operators, where the spin-1/2 objects form nearest-neighbor singlet bonds in a very special way. (More details can be found http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKLT_Model)
This exact ground state informs our understanding of the spin-1 Heisenberg model (i.e., without the biquadratic interaction), and the "fractionalized" spin-1/2 "edge states" that this state predicts for a magnet with open boundary conditions have been observed in experiments (see again the wiki article and its references)
For a Hamiltonian, for which Laughlins wavefunction is the exact ground state, see F. D. M. Haldane , Fractional Quantization of the Hall Effect: A Hierarchy of Incompressible Quantum Fluid States, Phys. Rev. Lett. 51, 605–608 (1983), http://prl.aps.org/abstract/PRL/v51/i7/p605_1 .
Like the Hamiltonian in the answer of wsc, this Hamiltonian is a sum of projections, which represent the interactions. And in both cases, the ground state is the state, which is annihilated by all these projections.
The exact ground state for N structureless bosons interacting with contact interactions $V(x_1-x_2) = g \delta(x_1-x_2)$ is known. In free space (also with infinite width periodic boundary conditions) for $g<0$ this is
$$ \psi_{\rm ground} \propto \exp\left(\frac{m g}{2 \hbar^2} \sum_{1 \le j < k \le N} |x_j-x_k| \right)$$
Which is a state that is localised with pair correlations but has a center-of-mass which is free (described by a plane wave).
See Bethe Ansatz for more detail.
The most elegant example I have found is Hooke's atom, also called harmonium. It consists of two electrons that are trapped in a harmonic well:
$$ H=-\nabla^2_1-\nabla^2_2+\frac{1}{\left|\mathbf{r}_1-\mathbf{r}_2\right|}+\frac{1}{2}k\left(\mathbf{r}_1^2+\mathbf{r}_2^2\right) $$
For certain values of the spring constant k, this Hamiltonian can be solved exactly. For example, when k = ¼, the ground state is: $$ \Psi\left(\mathbf{r}_1,\mathbf{r}_2\right)=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{8\pi^{5/2}+5\pi^3}}\left(1+\frac{1}{2}\left|\mathbf{r}_1-\mathbf{r}_2\right|\right)\textrm{exp}\left(-\frac{1}{4}\left(r_1^2+r_2^2\right)\right) $$
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Gifted with tropical rainforests, romantic towns, magical beaches and colourful cities brimming with culture, Colombia could just be South America's best-kept secret! Whether you're seeking adventure sports, flamboyant fiestas, architectural wonders or wildlife encounters - charismatic Colombia is calling.
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We had an awesome time on the Colonial Colombia trip - saw beautiful, interesting places, made great friends with our group and fantastic guide! Would really recommend Intrepid for an authentic experience exploring somewhere new.
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Colombia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Hiking through the coffee district was the highlight of the trip- the wax palms and the views! My trip was small (only 5 travelers) and I loved having the time and space to get to know each member and our tour leader. This trip was a good mixture of both city life and country-side views. One thing I didn't realize when booking is that the tour is broken into 2 separate 2 week trips. It was neat meeting new group members part way through, and sad to say good bye. I would definitely recommend this trip!
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Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there. Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun!
Depending on which trip you're on while in Colombia, you may find yourself travelling by:
Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.
When travelling with us in Colombia you may find yourself staying in a:
About Colombia
At a glance
|Capital city:
|Bogota (population 7.2 million)
|44.7 million
|Time zone:
|(GMT-05:00) Bogota, Lima, Quito, Rio Branco
|Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin) Type B (American 3-pin)
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Best time to visit Colombia
There is always a good time to visit Colombia, as the seasons vary throughout the country. While the climate generally remains constant throughout the year, the temperature can change depending on where you are. In the far north, the climate is usually tropical, warm and humid; while central Colombia can get quite cool - Bogota is known for its mild temperatures, particularly at night.
The wet season is roughly from March to May and September to November, although this varies around the country. December to March is the peak travel period due to the dry conditions and holidays and festivals that proliferate across the country. During this time, expect more sunshine, but also more people competing for space in the cities and tourist regions.
Culture and customs
The hallmarks and customs of daily life vary from region to region, with Bogota's upwardly mobile citizens enjoying bars, driving cars and having access to a wide range of technology, cuisine and media. Colombia's rural-dwellers (subsistence farmers, plantation workers and tribal groups) live a more simple existence in rustic housing and without traffic or the stresses of modern life. What unifies most Colombians though, regardless of living conditions or class, is a fierce love of Colombia, respect for God and loyalty to the family unit.
Eating and drinking
Intrepid believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating! Whether you're sampling street food, savouring a cheap eat or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from wherever you are in the world.
Colombia has rich culinary traditions, quality fresh produce and loads of cosmopolitan bars, cafes, food stands and restaurants to visit.
Things to try in Colombia
1. Arepas
These popular thick corn tortillas can be found almost everywhere in Colombia. Baked or fried, with beef, cheese, pork, chicken or beans, they make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack.
2. Bandeja Paisa
Originating from the Andean region of Colombia, this dish is a staple of most Colombian diets. Consisting of a plate of rice, beans, avocado, fried egg, chorizo and other meats, it's a filling feast fit for a king!
3. Ajiaco Bogotano
This hearty chicken stew is a Bogota specialty. Packed with succulent chicken meat, corn, potatoes and herbs, it's a tasty and satisfying budget meal.
4. Tropical Fruit
Colombia is known for having some of the best fresh produce in the world. Bananas and plantains are among the best, and you'll be able to find street vendors selling them fresh, fried and grilled. Fruit shakes are also widely available and offer travellers a chance to sample some exotic fruits that they may not have tried before.
Geography and environment
History and government
Early History
The area now known as Colombia was inhabited by Caribbean and Andean groups who lived in small communities based on organised agriculture. Spanish explorers were drawn to the land and fascinated by the proliferation of gold. The myth of El Dorado soon abounded, and the search for this land of gold soon became an obsession. From the creation of Santa Marta in 1525, colonisation spread rapidly throughout the rest of the country, leading to interest from neighbouring countries that were also keen to exploit Colombia's natural resources. Many Africans soon started to arrive as a part of the slave trade, and provided a much-needed labour force for the colonisers. Life was tough for the slaves; however, African song, dance and other afro-traditions helped to shape Colombian culture well into the future.
Recent History
Independence from Spain rose to the top of Colombia's agenda after years of resentment. Simon Bolivar soon became a local hero, fighting for independence from the Spaniards. It took many years but in 1819, Colombia was granted its freedom – Bolivar had fought his way into the minds and hearts of Colombia, where he is still revered. However, this spirit of freedom was short lived as Colombia descended into confrontation and civil war in the following years. Colombia seemed to be at the mercy of political opponents and guerrilla groups, weaving between periods of peace and extreme violence. By the 1970s, Colombia had a new wave of criminal activity stemming from the lucrative cocaine trade. Pablo Escobar became one of the world's most notorious (and wealthy) criminals by controlling most of the world's drug trade. Colombia became a dangerous place to live (and travel in) during this period, yet has recently emerged victorious from these dark days. With vastly improved national security and a growing economy based on agriculture, textiles and mineral mining, Colombia is welcoming back tourists with open arms.
Top Picks
Top 10 Must-See Cities of Colombia
1. Medellin
What makes Medellin so magnificent? Once considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world, Medellin's temperate weather, hospitable locals, gorgeous gardens and artistic enclaves have prevailed and this cultured city has emerged full of spirit, passion and optimism.
2. Popayan
This vibrant town may have been founded centuries ago, but nowadays Popayan has a youthful spirit due to the local university that attracts thousands of young Colombians to the region. Home to many of Colombia's most celebrated poets, composers and painters, Popayan also has some of the most stirring Easter celebrations in the world.
3. Cali
Known locally at the 'Capital of Heaven', Cali's museums and public art may dazzle you, but it's the up and coming food and party scene that's getting loads of attention. With modern restaurants serving international cuisine, local eateries offering traditional fare, lively salsa bars open until dawn and a fair worth travelling for in late December, Cali shouldn't be missed!
4. Barichara
Less of a city and more of a colonial town, the faded charm of rustic Barichara has been endearing travellers for centuries. Coloured, whitewashed buildings with carved wooden doors and red roofs, quaint little churches and hilly streets make Barichara the perfect place to linger for a few days of quiet downtime.
5. Bogota
Colombia's sprawling capital is a frenetic fusion of old and new, with skyscrapers towering over colonial buildings, wild traffic giving way to peaceful parks and cobblestone streets leading to bohemian night spots. With so much going on, you'll be exhausted trying keep up with Bogota's pace.
6. Tunja
Lofty Tunja's historic architecture, spiritual sites and lively festivals make it an interesting destination for travellers from all walks of life. Whether you're interested in magnificent art, colonial-era architecture or cultural enlightenment, Tunja delivers on all accounts.
7. Cartagena
Surrounded by walls built to guard against pirates, Cartagena captivates travellers with colonial mansions, cobbled streets, Spanish-style houses and brightly coloured buildings. History seems to drip from every street corner, especially when Cartagena takes on a golden glow by night.
8. Pamplona
Although one of Colombia's less-visited spots, cultured Pamplona is well worth checking out. With a wealth of museums, galleries and churches nestled within its narrow streets and rousing Holy Week celebrations, Pamplona offers a peak into Colombian traditions and daily life.
9. Santa Marta
Seaside Santa Marta attracts flocks of tourists chasing sunshine, scuba diving and seafood. With beautiful beaches, atmospheric bars, chilled-out open-air cafes and heritage sites, Santa Marta should feature on every travellers list.
10. San Gil
This small city is emerging as one of Colombia's hottest new destinations, mainly due to the plethora of adventure sports on offer in the surrounding areas. Test your limits with paragliding, caving, rafting and kayaking, and then relax in the pleasant botanical gardens and cafes of sunny San Gil.
Travellers might visit Colombia for the adrenalin sports, nature reserves and beaches, however retail therapy should also be included in that list, as Colombia's shopping is surprisingly sensational.
It's a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand generally have strict quarantine laws.
Things to buy in Colombia
1. Jewellery, Art & Handicrafts
Some of the best artisans in South America live in Colombia. Choose from handcrafted gold jewellery, bright textile bags and scarves, and vibrant contemporary art available in galleries, markets and boutiques all over the country.
2. Fashion & Accessories
Colombia's more cosmopolitan cities have enough fashion-forward boutiques and malls to keep most clothes-hounds happy. Medellin in particular is well known for being Colombia's fashion capital, and is a true hotspot in the Latin American fashion world.
3. Coffee Beans
As one of the world's largest producers of coffee beans, Colombia is a great place to pick up top quality beans at lower prices than back at home. Buying straight from the coffee regions ensures quality and freshness.
Festivals and Events in Colombia
Carnival of Barranquilla
With a slogan like "Who lives it, is who enjoys it", Barranquilla's Carnival is not one for the shrinking violets! One of the biggest and boldest carnivals in the world, travellers should relish the chance to get involved in this rich cultural celebration full of absurd costumes, frenetic dance, masked entertainers, deafening music and intense partying.
Cali Fair
Colombia's capital of salsa springs to life late in the year with this happy celebration. Although salsa dance and music are the hallmarks of this fair, there's also horseback riding, parades, concerts and feasts of traditional food to be enjoyed during this joyful celebration.
Medellin Flower Fair
See magical Medellin in full bloom every August, when this enchanting city's balconies, gardens, terraces and courtyards burst into a symphony of floral wonders. With live music, classic cars, beauty pageants, dog shows, afro-inspired dance and flower exhibitions all competing for attention during this traditional festival, this is Medellin at its very best.
FAQs on Colombia
Australia: Not required
Belgium: Not required
Canada: Not required
Germany: Not required
Ireland: Not required
Netherlands: Not required
New Zealand: Not required
South Africa: Not required
Switzerland: Not required
United Kingdom: Not required
United States: Not required
Beer = 2,000 COP
Simple meal in a local restaurant = 6,000 COP
Meal in an international restaurant = 15,000-20,000 COP
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Jan 6 Epiphany
Mar 25 St Joseph's Day
Mar 28 Maundy Thursday
Nar 29 Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day
May 9 Ascension
May 30 Corpus Christi
Jun 10 Sagrado Corazon
Jul 1 St Peter & St Paul
Jul 20 Independence Day
Aug 7 Battle of Boyaca
Aug 15 Assumption
Oct 12 Columbus Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day
Nov 11 Independence of Cartagena City
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Please note these dates are for 2013. Some of these holidays are celebrated regionally only. Where a holiday falls on the weekend, the following Monday is granted as a public holiday.
For a current list of public holidays go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/Colombia/public-holidays
Health and Safety
Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:
From Australia?
From New Zealand?
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/
Responsible Travel
Colombia Travel Tips
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
Top responsible travel tips for Colombia
1. Be considerate of Colombia's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
2. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
3. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
4. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
5. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
6. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
7. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
8. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
9. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
Further reading
Recommended reading
|One Hundred Years of Solitude
|Gabriel Garcia Marquez
|Beyond Bogota: Diary of a Drug War Journalist in Colombia
|Garry Leech
|The Armies
|Evelio Rosero
|The Dispossessed: Chronicles of the Desterrados of Colombia
|Alfredo Molano and Aviva Chomsky
|Twice Colombia: Adventure, Friendship and Adoption in the Andes Mountains
|Patricia L Woodard


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KNOXVILLE - The Knoxville Grange was the setting for the Nov. 5 wedding that united Cristin Marie Sweeney and Mark Lee Dunlap in marriage. The 4:30 p.m. ceremony was celebrated by the Rev. Robert Wood.
The bride is the daughter of Cornelius Sweeney of Columbus and Carolyn and Lawrence DeAtley of Toronto.
The groom is the son of Butch and Donna Dunlap of Weirton.
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Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dunlap
The bride was escorted to the altar by her father and given in marriage by her parents.
Mandy Perrin served as maid of honor, and Sarah Keenan served as matron of honor. Cari Richardson and Samantha Sciance, sisters of the bride, and Lindy Dunlap, sister-in-law of the groom, served as bridesmaids. Abigayle Bodo, daughter of the bride, served as junior bridesmaid.
Scott Dunlap, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Kenny Henwood; Michael Burdine; Rich Rujak; Devin Grimm, cousin of the groom; Grayson Richardson, nephew of the bride; and Gavin Dunlap, nephew of the groom.
Ashlyn Collier, daughter of the bride, was the flower girl, and Jayden Sciance, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer.
A reception followed in the lower level of the grange. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas.
The bride is a 2001 graduate of Edison High School and a 2002 graduate of Jefferson Community College. She is employed by Benefit Coordinators Corp. in Pittsburgh.
The groom is a 2002 graduate of Weir High school and is employed by Wal-Mart in Weirton.
The couple reside in Weirton.


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