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Spark Plug Gap - How's Your Gap?Written on May 29, 2009 Don't leave horsepower on the table with poorly gapped spark plugs
In racing, spark plugs are practically a disposable commodity. Use them for a while and throw them away. If the engine starts acting funny, replace the plugs just in case. It's cheap insurance and really not a bad idea at all.
But with all those sets of plugs going in and out, how often do you check the plug gap? After all, if a set of plugs are new, they should be good, right? Well, usually, but not always.
A spark plug a relatively simple piece of equipment, but it must perform its job in incredibly tough conditions--especially in a race car. As long as the plug can produce a strong enough spark to light the air/fuel combustion mixture, then we are happy, but did you realize that a difference in just a few thousandths of an inch between the spark plug's electrode and the ground strap can cause a plug to misfire? And while plug manufacturers try to produce every plug the same, doing that is just about impossible in a mass-production environment. Plus, there is no accounting how that plug is handled on all the steps along the path from the factory to your hands. That is why checking the gap between the electrode and ground strap on every spark plug you use is important. It won't exactly create new horsepower, but it will keep you from leaving some in the pits.
The critical distance between the spark plug's electrode and the ground strap (that piece of steel that curves out over the end of the plug) is called the "plug gap." The act of setting this distance correctly is commonly referred to as "gapping" your plugs. If the gap is too small, there isn't enough room for enough of the air/fuel mixture to get between the electrode and ground strap, so when the plug does fire there is a chance nothing will ignite. On the other hand, if the gap is too large the spark that does appear will be weak and may not be strong enough to ignite the charge.
When you throw in the fact that you are asking a spark plug to operate in a racing environment, that makes it even harder. More engine compression means a denser air/fuel charge that is harder to ignite. High flow intake ports and--once again--high compression means lots of swirl and movement of the charge inside the combustion chamber which makes ignition harder. And high-rpm engines allow the distributor little dwell time to build up a strong spark, which--you guessed it--makes firing the charge harder.
For most racing applications, you usually want the plug gap to be between 0.020 and 0.040 of an inch. Most engine builders seem to settle around 0.035 of an inch. Factors such as the type of ignition you run, cylinder heads, fuel and even timing can affect how much gap will work best for you. Generally, you want as much gap as you can get by with to ensure ignition each time the plug fires. For more specific recommendations, talk to your engine builder and even call the tech help line for your preferred plug manufacturer.
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All those thousands of dollars of high-end engine parts depend on relatively cheap spark plugs to work. Give your plugs the best chance possible by gapping every one before installation.The most dependable way to gap a set of plugs is with a dedicated gapping tool. It usually is a disk arrayed with several steps or pieces of wire in marked thicknesses. Without having to force it, find the thickest piece of wire that will fit between the spark plug electrode and the ground strap. This is your current gap.If your plug gap needs to be adjusted, don't go the "old school" route of opening up the gap by prying on the end of the ground strap with a screw driver. You are just as likely to chip something as achieving the proper gap. Instead, use the notch in the gap tool to gently open up the gap at the ground strap.Likewise, by sliding the notch farther back and applying pressure in the opposite direction, you can close down the gap. It's much more accurate than tapping the end of the plug on a table.While you are at it, take a moment to inspect the quality of the ground strap. These are welded onto the plug, and the weld isn't always strong. If a weld seems flimsy, it's better to discard a questionable new plug than have the strap fall off inside the engine.


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Rian Hughes is arguably one of the most multi-talented men currently working in communication design. His comic books are just the tip of the iceberg, with his current redesign of the Valiant logo making comic shop shelves a little sleeker, and his recent work organizing the Image Duplicator exhibition displaying his passion for original comic book art. When I was in London, I was lucky enough to a get a glimpse at the projects currently cluttering Rian Hughes' desk and it proved an enlightening afternoon.
A lot of the time, people who work in comic books and design are self-employed, working alone in our offices and communicating with our teams via email, phone, chat, and skype. As a result of this, the camaraderie of colleagues and peers can become a distant, virtual experience. Outside of conventions once or twice a year, we rarely actually manage to see each other in meat space, making do instead with sending files back and forth. That's why, when I went to London last month I had to make sure to meet up with comic book author and groundbreaking graphic designer; Rian Hughes. Hughes is one of the most interesting and engaging graphic designers working with comic books today and I am always inspired and excited by his take on things. When he invited me to visit him at his studio in Kew Gardens, I leapt at the chance to get a sneak peek at where the design magic happens. Hughes shares his bright and sunny studio with a group of freelance designers and a small graphic design company, which combines to create a quietly bustling creative atmosphere. Initially, my intention was to conduct some sort of interview, but instead we jumped right in to chatting about all of the interesting things lying about on his desk, and it proved to be quite the treasure trove… Continue Reading »
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This week I review the 20th anniversary of Rage Against the Machine's groundbreaking, self-titled debut album, re-released this week by Sony/Legacy with lots of extra goodies.
"Rage Against the Machine - 20th Anniversary Edition"
During the years I lived in Portland, Ore., I was pretty much plugged into the Northwest music scene.
It was the age of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Everclear and a thousand other less well-known bands. I used to see the members of these bands walking down the street or hanging out at a local club. It was the age of the anti-rock star, and it was pretty cool.
The music was pretty good, too - everything had a dark sheen over it, matching the gloomy Portland weather, and it seemed everyone was in a rock band. There was a thriving local indie scene, and you had musicians doing their thing in the evening at the local indie clubs and waiting tables, hustling or even stripping in the seedy nightclubs on the city's Northern District to make ends meet. "Anything Goes" was pretty much the mantra for this generation, and it was quite an eye-opening experience to witness artistry done in such a "do-it-yourself" fashion.
As good as the music was in the Northwest at the time, it was really a band from Los Angeles that really caught my ear.
Rage Against the Machine's debut album was striking for many things, but it was the cover photo of a Vietnamese Buddhist monk lighting himself on fire to protest oppression of his faith by the then-current regime that really caught my eye and signaled that this was going to be something totally different.
The uncompromising music titles were a declaration of war on the establishment - "Bombtrack," "Killing in the Name Of," "Take the Power Back," Bullet in the Head," "Know Your Enemy" and "Fistful of Steel." I was already hooked.
I bought the CD the first day it came out - Nov. 3, 1992, and although I thought the cover was provocative, it was nothing compared to the music inside. Incendiary, revolutionary, angry, desperate and completely rocking were the first thoughts that came to mind. The music was a stunning mix of Led Zeppelinesque riffs and hip- hop-inspired guitar work courtesy of guitarist Tom Morello. Rapper and lead antagonist Zach de la Rocha peppered his machine gun-delivery like shrapnel, delivering his progressive and revolutionary manifestos of social injustices with the zeal of a true rebel with a cause. Bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk were the best modern rock rhythm section since John Bonham and John Paul Jones.
Morello - a true shredder who is capable of jaw-dropping solos - based his approach instead on the tools of modern rappers such as the Bomb Squad from Public Enemy, scratching and using effects to get unheard-of sounds from his ax. The result is pure ear candy.
La Rocha would spit his declarations with a venom that was extraordinary, piercing the veil of conformity that mocked the silly, bombastic big-haired bands of the late 1980s as well as the slacker mentality Northwest rockers championed. His approach combined the explosive political rap of N.W.A. and Public Enemy with one ear cocked toward fellow revolutionary rockers such as the MC5 and even John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This wasn't just another angry young man of rock - la Rocha was on a mission, even if it was only him furthering the cause.
The music itself was another wonder - one-part James Brown, one-part Black Sabbath, as the band would craft one irresistibly funky, heavy groove after another. It's safe to say Rage Against the Machine was one of the most innovative and, I might add, aptly named bands of the past 20 years.
From classic metal to thrash to hip-hop, Rage had all the bases covered, and this was one of the smartest bands and most powerful debut albums I've ever experienced. The band's sonic attack propelled it to fame quickly with the mosh pit crowd, as well as attracting listeners who could have cared less about the band's political message but dug the heavy riffs.
The 20th anniversary edition comes in several formats, including one package of the original CD with three extra bonus cuts; one package with two CDs, including the original mix tape the band used to sell at early shows along with a DVD of the band live at various venues; and a package including both of those CDs along with an extra DVD of the band live in concert in 2010 along with a 180-gram vinyl copy of the band's first album.
Rage has never officially broken up, but they get together occasionally for political events or happenings. It all started here with one of the greatest modern rock records ever made. Highly recommended.


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Do any of the major search engines support a filter to indicate the comprehension level of the user and thus to filter out content beyond their scope? So for example, if someone wanted to find results on "astronomy", but to only show content appropriate for someone in junior-high or lower.
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I found this paper, which seems to indicate folks have looked at this, just don't know if there is a real world tool to do this.


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POINT PLEASANT - First-year Brooke football coach Sean Blummette was playing the same song over and over to his young squad this past week.
Come the second half Friday night at Point Pleasant, it sunk in.
On fourth down with 1:24 left in the game, Alec Buchmelter scored on a 1-yard run to lift Brooke to victory at Point Pleasant.
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Brooke, which trailed 27-14 at halftime, faced a 33-28 deficit in the game's final minutes and had a first-and-goal at the Point Pleasant 1. The Bruins (1-5), however, needed four tries to score, giving them their first victory of the season.
"I think we might finally get back on the ground by the time we get to Wellsburg," Blumette said. "We got the monkey off our backs. This is a huge win for team and huge for the program. It was great to see the guys stay with it, believe in the system and execute and get the job done.
"Point Pleasant is a good football team. You can't help good teams and we did that in the first half. We didn't do that in the second half.
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Brooke 34, Point Pleasant 33
Brooke 7 7 7 13 - 34
Point Pleasant 13 14 0 6 - 33
PP: Campbell 5 run (Peal kick)
PP: Griffin 40 run (kick failed)
B: Cole 51 pass from Buchmelter (Schwertfeger kick)
B: Buchmelter 5 run (Schwertfeger kick)
PP: Campbell 20 pass from Aden Yates (Peal kick)
PP: Reynolds 29 pass from Yates (Peal kick)
B: Buchmelter 28 run (Schwertfeger kick)
B: Buchmelter 2 run (Schwertfeger kick)
PP: Yates 1 run (run failed)
B: Buchmelter 1 run (kick failed)
"This was a complete team effort in every aspect of the game. We gave them short fields in the first half and you can't expect your defense to be on the field that long. Our defense played their butts off. We started creating turnovers. We ran to the ball and tackled a lot better.
"We thought we matched up pretty well with these guys and we took advantage of it, especially in the second half."
The Bruins had struggled in the previous three weeks, after an opening 35-34 loss to Parkersburg. And, struggled in the first half Friday night. Point Pleasant (4-1), which started the night ranked No. 4 in Class AAA, took a quick 13-0 lead on Tylun Campbell's 5-yard run and Marquez Griffin's 40-yarder.
"We came out in the second half and did the same things we did in the first half, we just executed a lot better and eliminated the mistakes," said Blumette. "We looked at them after the game and said, 'what did we change?' We didn't put in a new offense or defense, we just executed the plays we knew we would work. The line started to come together. We ran the ball between the tackles. If we ran the ball 30 times tonight, we ran between the tackles on 22 of them. We ran right at them.
"There was a lot of fullback, tailback, quarterback power game. When you get your quarterback four rushing touchdowns, you are doing something right."
Blumette also said there was a discussion with senior three-year starter Alec Buchmelter at halftime.
"He got the message and came out in the second half and played like the quarterback we know that he is," said the coach. "We did not have a dropped pass in the second half and we had three or four in the first half. We had one penalty in the second half.
"We did it tonight as a team, as a program and we did it the right way. We went back to what Brooke football is. We pulled one out in the fourth quarter and that is something that's always been a trademark of Brooke.
"There is no secret here. What we are doing isn't brain surgery. The scheme is there. We just have to go out and execute and we did that tonight in the second half."
Buchmelter scored three times on runs of 28, 2 and 1 yard and completed a 51-yard pass to Thomas Cole.


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Jeff Benedict: Sports Illustrated to profile football odyssey of BYU's 'Ziggy' Ansah
Destiny seemed to point 'Ziggy' Ansah toward BYU — and maybe an NFL career
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Jabari and Ziggy.
Two great names. You might think they are reggae singers or hip-hop performers. But if you are a BYU sports fan, you know better.
Jabari Parker is considered the best high school basketball player since LeBron James. He made a recruiting visit to BYU last week.
Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah is a BYU football star from Africa, and he's projected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
I've gotten to know Jabari and Ziggy pretty well. Six months ago, I wrote the Sports Illustrated cover story on Jabari. This week in Sports Illustrated, I've written a feature on Ziggy.
Both guys are real-life characters. This past Halloween, Jabari dressed up as the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and wore one Shaquille O'Neal-size sneaker to school. Ziggy routinely wears glasses — just rims, no lenses — to appear more intellectual. The NBA and the NFL need a couple guys like this.
Before profiling Jabari, I did a lot of background research on him. Then I approached his parents and obtained permission to spend time with Jabari at home, at school and on the road with his team.
The profile on Ziggy was more accidental. Three months ago, I had never heard of him. Here's the backstory that led to the magazine profile.
I'm currently writing a book on college football called "The System." Doubleday will publish it in September 2013. My co-writer is Armen Keteyian from CBS News/60 Minutes. Back in the summer, we chose a handful of teams to follow through the season.
One of them is BYU. So I was in Provo for BYU's season opener against Washington State on Aug. 30. The guy I was really there to watch was linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
About an hour before kickoff, I was on the field. With time to kill, I scanned BYU's roster, checking for players from states other than Utah. My index finger stopped on No. 47, Ezekiel Ansah, from Accra, Ghana.
I just couldn't picture Bronco Mendenhall recruiting in Ghana. It is a small country on the west coast of Africa, between Liberia and Nigeria. Accra is its capital. I've spent time there as a journalist. So I knew firsthand that Ghanaians don't play American football. They don't even know what it is. They play soccer.
Naturally, I figured Ezekiel must be a kicker. But he was listed at 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds. Not exactly the build of a soccer player.
None of this made sense.
As the Cougars took the field to warm up, I looked for No. 47. He was easy to spot. Turns out he's 270 pounds, not 250. And sculpted. I saw no one built like him during my travels to Ghana. There wasn't even anyone built like him on the football field.
When the game started, I observed that Ezekiel was not a starter. But he saw some action and made three tackles. He also terrorized the quarterback.
Plus, he had the appearance of a player who could have been on the Green Bay Packers in the Lombardi era — high-top cleats, socks pulled up to his knees, a clump of grass imbedded in his facemask. I couldn't help wondering when, where and how this guy learned to play America's most violent team sport. That night I learned his nickname is "Ziggy."
As the season progressed, I went on the road with BYU, and Ziggy eventually cracked the starting lineup in the fifth week of the season. Here's the crazy part. By the time BYU played Georgia Tech in Atlanta in late October, Ziggy had soared to the top of NFL draft boards. By then I was talking to NFL personnel and my editor at the magazine.
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Grilling season is officially here and instead of the usual burger and hot dogs, try this simple grilling recipe for grilled baby back ribs with homemade barbeque sauce.
This Chunky BBQ Recipe we used to serve with our ribs is from our Grills Gone Wild-Meats and Mains cookbook and makes about 4 ½ cups of sauce. This cookbook is full of different sauces, marinades and main dishes that are perfect for any summer barbecue.
Chunky BBQ Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 Spanish onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 2 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 (14.2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cider vinegar
- ¼ cups honey
- ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil.
- Add onion and jalapeno pepper to the oil and sauté until soft.
- Add fresh and canned tomatoes with juices, vinegar, honey, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook until sugar dissolves and sauce is reduced and slightly thickened and then season with salt.
How to prepare and grill baby back ribs (Note these ribs require at least 6 hours of prep time.)
1. Cut the ribs into the serving sizes of your choice.
2. Then sprinkle with your favorite seasoned salt or dry rub and place in a pan. (We chose the disposable aluminum option.)
3. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
Now you are ready to start grilling.
4. Light the coals on the grill and add about an inch of water to the pan the ribs are in.
5. Re-cover the pan with aluminum foil.
6. Place the pan on the grill grate and cover the grill.
7. Allow the ribs to cook while checking the ribs every 45 minutes to an hour – replace water as needed. If you do not replace the water, the ribs will dry out.
8. The ribs should be done in about 2 1/2 to 3 hours depending on charcoal heat.
Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and replace lid a grill for 5 minutes longer. Do not add BBQ sauce until the end of the cooking process because burn easily due to the high sugar content in the sauce.
Serve with additional barbecue sauce as desired and enjoy your delicious Baby Back Ribs! The Rada Cutlery spatula works great for serving the ribs out of the pan.
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Sporting KC Drafts 19-Year-Old MF Mikey Lopez In MLS SuperDraft
Posted: 5:08 PM Jan 17, 2013
Reporter: Sporting KC PR (Posted By J.B. Bauersfeld)
(January 17, 2013) - Sporting Kansas City selected 19-year-old midfielder Mikey Lopez out of the University of North Carolina with the 14thoverall selection in the first round of Thursday's 2013 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas in Indianapolis, Ind.
"He fits our ideal situation at the moment," Sporting Kansas City Manager Peter Vermes said. "We have time that we can bring him along, which is a great thing. I think he has a place where he can grow and develop. We're excited about the pick."
A Generation adidas signing, Lopez has been added to Sporting Kansas City's roster and will occupy an off-budget roster spot. Generation adidas is a joint program between MLS and adidas that identifies top domestic underclassmen and youth national team players, while providing educational stipends for its professional players.
"It's a great team. I'm glad to be going to Sporting Kansas City," Lopez said. "I feel like I can do well with this team and fit in, and hopefully break into the lineup quickly. So I'm glad that I got chosen by them and that they feel the same way about me. It's a match made in heaven."
Lopez is an active member of the United States Under-20 Men's National Team and will join Sporting KC teammate Jon Kempin with the U.S. U-20 squad in Puebla, Mexico tonight for their training camp. Among the 20 players selected by head coach Tab Ramos for the camp, Lopez leads the roster with 17 caps at the U-20 level. He has appeared in international competitions including the 2012 Northern Ireland Milk Cup in July and the 2012 Marbella Cup in Spain in October.
In his two-year collegiate career at North Carolina, Lopez appeared in 46 games with five goals and five assists. He was named ACC Freshman of the Year in 2011 after helping the Tar Heels secure their second-ever NCAA national championship, and was named an NSCAA All-American this season.
MLSSoccer.com rated Lopez the top holding midfielder in this year's draft class in the midst of a strong showing at the MLS Combine last week. Lopez becomes the third North Carolina player drafted by Sporting KC in club history, along with current assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin and former defender Michael Harrington.
Following Thursday's SuperDraft, Sporting Kansas City will next participate in the four-round 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft via conference call on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Sporting Kansas City will hold their first training session of the 2013 season on Friday at the Kansas City Chiefs Indoor Practice Facility, located west of Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex. All media are encouraged to attend for video, interview and photo opportunities and will be allowed to enter the facility at 10:45 a.m. CT. Media members are asked to please park in the extended portion of the player lot on the west side of the practice facility and enter through the doors on the side of the practice field.
Mikey Lopez - 14th Overall (1st Round)
Position: Midfielder
Born: 2/20/93
Height: 5-9
Weight: 158
College: University of North Carolina
Hometown: Mission, Texas
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Citizenship: USA
Twitter: @mlopez5tarheel
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2013 MLS SuperDraft
Sporting Kansas City Manager Peter Vermes
On the approach to today's pick...
For one, he's Generation adidas. Being as young as he is at 19, we have time that we can bring him along, which is a great thing. It's not like we're forced to try to make it all happen right away.Being that he's Generation adidas, it doesn't hit our books right away so that is always attractive. He fits our ideal situation at the moment.
On the youthfulness of Lopez...
He's a lot more mature than 19 years old. What's great when you see with guys like this, is that when they come out, especially a guy like, he really wants to do this. This is his passion. It fits into the way that we play. Because I think our team is very passionate on the field and we have a lot of guys that love the game. So he kind of fits into that world.
On how he fits into the system at Sporting KC...
He plays anywhere in the middle of midfield, box-to-box. He's got leather lungs. So from that perspective, he's going to be a good fit for us for sure. Being the fact that he's as young as he is, I think it's going to be a good place. I think the culture is set where we are, so I think from that perspective he's going to have a lot of guys he can learn under. And at the same time, I think he has a place where he can grow and develop.
On the opportunity to select Lopez at No. 14...
We were looking at a myriad of things that we wanted to do. But at the end, interesting how a guy like him falls to where we are. It was actually very fortunate. So we're excited about the pick.
First Round SuperDraft Selection Mikey Lopez
On becoming a professional player...
I'm very excited. It's a blessing for me that I get to play with the team I really wanted to play for. I thanked them for choosing me and for believing in me that I can improve the team and help them better the team this season.
On competing with the talent at Sporting Kansas City...
It's a good thing. There's a lot of experience there. It's a great team. It can only help me. It can only benefit me. Hopefully I can come in and break into the lineup as soon as possible and help them become a better team this upcoming season.
On where he thought he would land...
I had heard from my agent that they liked how I played. I didn't get much feedback from any team. And I think they didn't think I was going to be available this late in the first round. And honestly, I don't care about how late it is, I'm just glad that I'm with a good team and a team I want to be with.
On what he knows about his new club...
It's a great team. I'm glad to be going to Sporting Kansas City. I feel like I can do well with this team and fit in, and hopefully break into the lineup quickly. So I'm glad that I got chosen by them and that they feel the same way about me. It's a match made in heaven.
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aldojags - That's pretty harsh, hopefully the takeover comes out with bonuses for you, and you still make the promotion. Also makes you remember for future to make sure your African starlets have ample back-up in African Cup year, not as likely, but remember to do the same with Oceanian ones.
I am having an issue in my game, Bumbera spent 6 months injured from November to April, his contract expires in July, he wouldn't agree to one before his injury, so I was waiting to try again in early December and then sell him, of course with a major injury he wouldn't sell. Now he has returned from injury, but still won't sign a contract so it looks like I am about to lose a player on a free that could've been sold for about 1 million euros. Also I desperately need to get promotion, this season has been hell on my finances, the Stadium loan + transfers + wages are all really set-up for Liga BBVA levels and as such the income is not enough to sustain us.
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There are some theorems in harmonic function theory that resemble results in complex analysis, like:
- Holomorphic functions and complex functions are analytic;
- Cauchy's integral formula in complex analysis and the mean value theorem in harmonic function theory;
- The principle of maximum and minimum that works for harmonic and holomophic functions.
- The real and imaginary parts of a holomorphic function are harmonic;
These results suggest that there are connections between these two areas and I would like to ask: how can each of these theories be used to develop the other?
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I have been active user on stackoverflow for about 1.5 years now. I have helped many users solve their problems and I always try to help everyone I can. However everytime I ask a question it either gets downvotes and then gets closed(like this one) or hardly gets any activity at all(like this one and several others I already deleted). I tried adding bounties but all I got was one fake answer trying to get the bounty in the last day. I find this extremely demotivating. Of course while answering questions I learn new things and it is definitely useful for me, but I would also like to believe that should someday I need help someone will help me in return.
Why asking about a library that can do the job I need "not constructive". I have seen many similar questions and usually the best source you can trust for such things is the experience other users have with similar things?
What am I doing wrong? I believe out of 40 questions I asked maybe only 5-6 got me an answer that was really helpful to me. Of course one could say that I am asking the questions in a wrong manner. Well, if I see a user that did not ask the right question or did not put it in the best way I give feedback and I try to improve the question so that he/she gets the best help possible.
Please before voting to close this question take a minute and try to explaing what is wrong here. Somehow I wish this community could be useful to everyone.


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Do we "exit" an application, do we "quit" an application, do we "close" an application?
This is in relation to a desktop app. What is the most meaningful term to use?
Do we "exit" an application, do we "quit" an application, do we "close" an application?
This is in relation to a desktop app. What is the most meaningful term to use?
If you are developing a Windows application, the correct term to use is "Exit". This is spelt out in Microsoft's Design apps for the Windows desktop guide, under the "Standard Menu Bars" section.
If you are developing a Mac application, the correct term to use is "Quit". (Your menu item must read "Quit AppName".) This is spelt out in Apple's OS X Human Interface Guidelines, under "The App Menu" section.
In general, you should follow the platform's user-interface guidelines when you are developing apps so that your app is consistent with all other apps in the same platform, so as to reduce your app's complexity and learning curve for your customers.
The Terms
The following table summarises the conventional terms, which are platform dependent.
On Windows, you run an application, then exit it. Ditto for Unix command line tools. However, both old documentation and pretty much all windows 8 documentation uses Open/Close.
On a Mac (which deep inside is Unix-based) you open an application, but then quit it.
You close a window or a tab (both you can also open).
Sources: Mac Basic, OS X User Experience Guidelines, Windows 7 Using Programs, Windows 8 Getting Around your PC Guide.
The Argument
Consider the following when deciding on a term to use:
I don't know if your user base is international but I guess it is of varying levels of English and varying levels of IT skills. Exit is universal for leave, quit and go away (remember not everyone thinks like us geeks!)
Take these users:
The grandma who has just got her first laptop
I want this to go away ... quit [negative connotations, implies it is final, sometimes forever]
I want this to go away ... exit [can be related to in real life]
The person who speaks enough English to get by
I want this to go away ... leave [localised terminology, can also mean "to leave something in a room" - confusing to those not fluent in the context]
I want this to go away ... exit [globally recognised terminology, doesn't need context - can stand alone strongly]
I am sure there are more examples I could bore you with but I guess you get the gist. Just think about it this way, what sign did you see driving down the highway?
Also this is a screenshot of a random selection of windows I have open - don't reinvent the wheel :)
Update for Mac Users: I would say firstly go with what is right for the platform, but if it is a web app where that is not an option say I would also apply this example
Since nobody has mentioned it:
Depending on your application you might have need for two terms. For example in chrome I can close the whole window, but I can also close just a tab. Same with Photoshop, my code editor, and a bunch of other UIs. Having the same term for two different things is confusing (imagine if there was just one word for open and close). For this reason there can be a valid use case for having two terms.
That could have been "Close tab" and "Close chrome", but better to keep distinct actions distinctive.
Aside from this above note to consider I recommend going with system defaults - it's a backbone principle of UI design as covered in Neilsen's Heuristics: Consistency and standards as others answers note. However: if possible have 'matching terms', e.g. enter matches exit, open matches close.
Personally I think exit is wrong for referring to an action you - the user - start.
In my opinion, the 'Quit' action sounds more forceful, so it can be used to close an application which has failed to load or complete an action. It suggests the user wants the application to stop immediately. (For example, "Force Quit" on Mac OSX.) In contrast, the 'Exit' action sounds more gentle, so it can be used to stop an application after it has fully loaded. 'Exit' may prompt the user to save data, whereas 'Quit' will lose unsaved data.
However, as the accepted answer says, you should follow the UI guidelines for the relevant OS, to give the user a consistent experience.
For an application, I would say that
I can't think off the top of my head what use-case
This is all from personal experience, but I would like to see it reinforced by a study.
Here's a posting from a mailing list, which I'm glad to see reiterates very closely what I've said above. https://mail.gnome.org/archives/usability/2004-April/msg00092.html
'Close' is the best answer since we open an application
We do not enter an application or start a process when we refer to working on an application, where we could have used exit or quit respectively
It depends on the impression you like a user to have when using your application.
If you want people to think someting like they are in a game or on the Internet then you should let them exit those places.
If people should simply use your application, you should let them quit using it.
Although exit is frequently used I do think that Close is a better choice.
Most applications are created to make procedures easier and faster to perform. Lets say I have to write a paper. Instead of a notepad and a pen I will use MS Word.
Normally I would open my notepad and get a clean page but now I open a new document. When Im done writing I close my notepad, now I close my document.
The word you use really depends on how you describe other functionality of your application. if you have a MDI (Multiple Document Interface) application Exit would be the correct word since you already open many other windows in your application which are closed
With a SDI (Single Document Interface)application, such as Word I think Close would be a better choice, I can hear you say it, But you can open several documents at once. True.. However each document is opened in a seperate window.
Then the third option, Quit.. I think that really depends on what kind of application youre making. If its a game I think this will be a logical choice, other than that I dont see reason to use it.
Just my two cents on how I imagine the differences:
Exit - To press the x, alt+f4/ctrl q, or use the menu drop down to choose exit Close - To use taskmanager/similar program to terminate the application Quit - To leave the computer in frustration and never open the application again/uninstall it.
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Is there a significant difference between different combinations of spells in Fable 3? I've found Shock + Vortex to be satisfyingly destructive. But are there better combinations? Do some combinations get bonuses, or is it a matter of taste?
I think you want spells that both stun and hurt the enemies, so:
I'm not sure, but from experience, one from each category works the best, and after that it's just personal preference.
Vortex fits with everything, really.
Fireball and Blades give the most damage.
Snow Storm is also a very good spell to combine with Vortex: the combination makes the spell duration four times longer and is very effective for both targeted and area casting.
The best combinations for me are:
Never combine Snow Storm with Shock, Fireball or Force Push though; these combinations suck.
Fireball + Shock is what I always used. It looks neat and it pretty much destroys anything when fully charged. Use it when you are surrounded by a lot of enemies. Not only does it cause considerable damage, but also stuns them for 4 seconds or so, allowing you the time to safely charge up another finishing blow.
Vortex + Blades got me through a large portion of the game. Vortex throws the enemies around, while the blades auto-hit for a good amount of damage. It isn't as impressive when throwing the spells in a particular direction, but it really shines when doing the area attack.
I found Shock + Vortex and Fire + Blades to be the 2 greatest combinations. Personally, I use one that "fits me", which is Vortex + Snow, though I don't know if you would like it, so I won't say it's the "best".
Either way there is no such thing as the "best" combination of spells. It depends on what you like most. Damage? Fire + Blade. Duration? Vortex + Snow. Both? Vortex + Shock. Try them all and see which one fits you best.
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Virtual Colonoscopy: What is it and should everyone get one?
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Julia Draznin Maltzman, MD
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Last Modified: February 29, 2004
Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is both a common and serious disease. The risk of developing colon cancer is influenced by many factors including genetics, environment, and previous medical history. Approximately 148,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed each year in the US. About 40% will die of the disease; accounting for about 10% of all cancer deaths. In fact, in the US, colon cancer is only second to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death. Despite these unfavorable statistics, this disease can be completely prevented if polyps that grow into tumors are caught early enough and are removed so that the tumor never develops. The National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society urge people over the age of 50 to be screened for polyps every year.
There are four standard screening exams: fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, a double contrast barium enema, and a conventional colonoscopy. There is little consensus among oncologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care specialists as which modality to use and at what frequency. In general, the fecal occult blood test only has about 10% sensitivity. Furthermore, it is a test which finds blood in the stool caused by an existing cancer and not used for detecting precancerous lesions such as polyps that may potentially turn into cancer. A flexible sigmoidoscopy has 50% sensitivity, as it is only able to examine part of the colon. Critics have compared this to getting a mammogram done of only one breast. A double contrast barium enema, has limited sensitivity – 50%, and has little interest among patients and physicians alike. It is an uncomfortable, time consuming test. Colonoscopy, although has high specificity (90%) and is an excellent test for evaluating symptomatic patients, it is not very practical as a screening tool for large populations. It is expensive, requires sedation, and many patients refuse screening with this procedure.
Virtual colonoscopy is a new technique using CT scan technology that is non-invasive, is preformed world-wide, and is just as accurate in its ability to detect "significant" polyps (over 1 cm), as is a conventional colonoscopy. Furthermore, it can image the entire colon despite possible, strictures, spasms, or anatomical switchbacks.
How does it work? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages?
Virtual colonoscopy is a rapidly developing technique that holds much promise and may soon be available for prime time use. It is safer, more economical, and less intrusive than conventional diagnostic tests for colon cancer. This procedure allows the physician to look inside the body without having to insert a long tube into the colon as in conventional colonoscopy. Also, this procedure does not require the discomfort of filling the colon with liquid barium as with a barium enema.
Virtual colonoscopy combines the techniques of a helical CT Scan with sophisticated image processing computers along with skilled radiologists to recreate and evaluate the inner surface of the colon. The CT scan provides the x-ray images and the image processing computers create the 3-dimentional, also called volumetric, image for final interpretation. This test, like a colonoscopy looks for small polyps, which can be pre-cancerous lesions. To enable the radiologist to find small polyps in the colonic labyrinth, the colon must be free of all fecal material. Colon cleansing, also called a colon-prep, is achieved in the same way one prepares for a conventional colonoscopy.
On the day of the exam, the patient lies on the CT scan table and a thin tube about the size of a rectal thermometer is placed into the patient's rectum. This tube delivers either air or carbon dioxide into the colon that is necessary to distend the bowel and allow the polyps to stand out from the normal bowel surface. CT scan images are collected once as the patient lies down on his/her back and once on the stomach. The entire procedure takes about ten minutes. Because the colon is filled with air, some patients may experience mild bloating and cramping; most patients, however, find the examination to be quick and not painful.
Virtual colonoscopy takes much less time than does a conventional colonoscopy and does not require sedation. It does still require laxatives and the insertion of a probe to push air into the rectum to allow for better visualization. Virtual colonoscopy does have some distinct advantages. The ability to reconstruct a 2- and a 3-dimentional picture of the inside surface of the colon using CT scans and high powered computers, allows for image manipulation and better viewing angles and re-viewing even after the procedure is complete. Physicians can return and review images days, weeks, months or even years after the completion of the test. During a conventional colonoscopy, the physician must spot cancers or pre-malignant lesions during the procedure itself. Opponents may argue that smaller polyps (less than five millimeters wide) are too tiny and maybe missed by virtual colonoscopy where as they would be picked up by a direct visualization enabled by a conventional colonoscopy. However, new multi-detector technology has greatly improved resolution and detection ability. As technology evolves, the ability to increase CT scan resolution and lower the limits of detection will improve.
The colon can be tortuous and can bend onto itself a number of times. This anatomy makes finding a small polyp or a cancerous lesion in the colon very difficult by both colonoscopy techniques. Sophisticated software is being developed that could smooth these switchbacks and straighten the image of the colon making the hunt for polyps easier and more accurate.
Proponents of the conventional colonoscopy method argue that it offers the physician the opportunity to remove the suspicious polyp while he/she inspects the colon thus obviating the need for another procedure and another colon prep. A recent proposal has been to create a multi-disciplinary approach to colon cancer diagnosis. In this model a patient who has pathology found on a virtual colonoscopy would be directed to the gastroenterology suite immediately for a conventional colonoscopy with biopsy. If the two tests are done the same day, a second colon prep is not required. One of the strongest arguments against virtual colonoscopy is that flat lesions are more likely to be missed by this technique. Although, this is true, these lesions are less common and pose the same challenge of diagnosis in conventional colonoscopy.
Current indications
Currently there are only two indications for a virtual colonoscopy – a failed conventional one due to an occlusion that does not allow the colonoscope to pass through, or a frail and elderly patient who is unable to withstand a conventional colonoscopy.
Objective data
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine directly compared a conventional colonoscopy with a virtual one. Participants included over one thousand people with no symptoms or previous colon cancer history. The mean age of the participants was 58 years. The vast majority of the participants were at average risk for colon cancer with only 32 patients having a significant family history. Following a bowel prep with laxatives and a 24-hour fast, everyone underwent both a virtual colonoscopy that produced both 2- and 3-dimentional images, and a conventional colonoscopy by experienced gastroenterologists. The gastroenterologists did not know the results of the virtual colonoscopy done earlier in the day. At the end of both procedures, the participants were asked to fill out a one-page questionnaire commenting on comfort, convenience, and preference of procedure.
A total of 1,310 polyps were found in 622 patients. Most polyps were 5 mm or less and were thought not to have much clinical significance. A smaller portion, 344 polyps, were 6 mm or larger, and 210 of these were adenomas with 2 malignancies.
Overall, the sensitivity of virtual colonoscopy for adenomatous polyps was 93.8% for polyps at least 10 mm in diameter and 88.7% for those at least 6 mm. The sensitivity for conventional colonoscopy was 87.5% and 92.3% for the two polyp sizes respectively. The difference between the two modes of colonoscopy was not deemed statistically significant. Two cancerous polyps were found and both were identified by the virtual method. Traditional colonoscopy detected only one of the two malignant polyps. The second cancerous polyp was seen only after its location was revealed by virtual colonoscopy.
Analyzing the participant questionnaires, 54.3% said that virtual colonoscopy was more uncomfortable, where as 38.1% noted that the conventional technique was less comfortable. (7.6% were undecided). By contrast, 68.3% found virtual colonoscopy to be more convenient versus only 24.1% thought the conventional method was more convenient.
As an interesting sideline, virtual colonoscopy also resulted in cancer findings outside of the colon that were potentially significant. Unsuspected extracolonic cancers were found in five patients: two lung cancers, one kidney cancer, one lymphoma, and one ovarian cancer.
In an editorial that accompanied the paper, note was made that the participants in this study were asymptomatic individuals. A more powerful comparison of these two techniques may include a comparison of the symptomatic patients.
There is currently no billing code category under which insurance providers will reimburse for a virtual colonoscopy. This procedure could cost the consumer several hundreds of dollars. A colonoscopy costs about $1,500 and is usually covered by third party insurers for indications such as bleeding.
Is it ready for prime time?
Despite these promising results, virtual colonoscopy faces a number of challenges. Hardware and software that can perform the necessary 2- and 3-dimentional analysis must be more readily available. Furthermore, radiologists need to be trained in using the new methods and interpret them properly. Additionally, radiologists need to work closely with gastroenterologists to facilitate polyp biopsy and removal on the same day for patients who are found to have lesions by the virtual technique. This would obviate the need for an additional colon prep and therefore be much more pleasant to the patient. Finally, third party insurers must offer reimbursement for the procedure to make it accessible for the general public.


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I am exploring apacite for APA style citations and bibliographies in my documents.
I have gotten
apacite to read a
.bib without issue, but when I inspect the references list for accuracy, I noticed that
apacite inserts the month of the publication into the full citation which isn't APA style for a journal article. An example follows:
Fulton, A. S., Gorsuch, R. L., & Maynard, E. A. (1999, March). Religious orientation, antihomosexual sentiment, and fundamentalism among christians. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 38(1), 14–35.
.bib entry for this particular example is as follows:
title = {Religious orientation, antihomosexual sentiment, and fundamentalism among Christians},
volume = {38},
issn = {0021-8294},
doi = {10.2307/1387580},
number = {1},
journal = {Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion},
author = {Fulton, Aubyn S. and Gorsuch, Richard L. and Maynard, Elizabeth A.},
month = mar,
year = {1999},
keywords = {Homosexuality {(Attitudes} Toward), Religious Beliefs, Religious Fundamentalism, religious orientation \& Fundamentalism \& antihomosexual sentiment, 18–24 yr olds},
pages = {14--35},
I would really like the ability to suppress components of entries to fit my needs. I do know that I could alter the
.bib file but I fear losing information that could prove valuable later.


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TOPEKA -- Scores of volunteers for the Topeka Police Department will be honored at the annual volunteer appreciation event on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:00 pm at Coyote Canyon on Wanamaker.
Volunteers in Police Service or VIPS at the Topeka Police Department are an integral part of the organization and have proven to be a valuable asset to the Department's many units. Under the general title of VIPS are specific and specialized citizen involvement opportunities, including a highly trained and uniformed patrol unit, administrative support volunteers, the Explorers Post 721 (Cadets), Chaplains, college and university students completing required educational internships, and the Ambassadors, a non-profit corporation composed of alumni of the Citizens Police Academies.
In 2010, the VIPS contributed 21,049 volunteer hours, which translates to a dollar value of $437,819.20 (using the Points of Light Foundation formula). This year the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Shirley Swartz, who has volunteered at the Topeka Police Department since 1996. There will be three recipients of Presidential Gold Pins: Stephen Imming for most volunteer hours (1375) and Mimi Leonard and Eldon Eisenhour for exemplary service and leadership. Forty-one volunteers will receive Silver Service Pins; forty volunteers will be awarded Bronze Appreciation Pins.
Volunteers are recruited on a continuous basis. They come to the law enforcement arena with different agendas and various backgrounds. What they all have in common is a high regard for law enforcement and community involvement. With thorough and on-going training, a friendly and productive work environment and a strong sense of belonging, the VIPS at the Topeka Police Department are extremely loyal and provide immeasurable help and support toward achieving the Department's goals and objectives.
Topekans who would like to be a part of the Volunteers in Police Service should call Ben Clay at 368-9237. Thank you!


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7 Ways to Curb Kids' Exposure to Violence
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Encourage Non-Violent Hobbies and Quality Family Time
Studies have shown that regular exercise can reduce the risk for depression and stress. A 2008 Columbia University study found that physical activity may help decrease violent behavior in some teens. So try to get kids involved in a non-violent hobby or minimal-contact sport, such as baseball, softball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, or track and field. Try these 8 fun (and cheap!) family fitness activities at home and organize neighborhood games that get kids together outdoors.
Spending time together as a family can boost kids' self-esteem and help you stay in tune with your child's mental health. Try to have media-free family meals at least a few times a week, and ask questions that will get kids talking.
Encourage both girls and boys to express their emotions in a healthy way from a young age. Talk with your children about their exposure to violence — whether they have witnessed bullying in school or seen firearms or violent TV shows at friends' homes — and their questions or thoughts about it. You may be surprised to learn that some children (even ones with minimal exposure to violence at home) think the solution to being bullied is to fight back physically, or think that violence in the media is "cool."


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How can I fix a 404 Error using a PPA?
I get the following error message when I try to check for updates:
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W:Failed to fetch http://ppa.launchpad.net/dists/https/ppa/ubuntu/main/source/Sources 404 Not Found
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Brainteaser Thursday: Guess the Game Returns for February 20thWritten by: / / 12 Comments
The game about games has returned!
It's been a long time since I challenged all you clever gamers out there, and with the release of the latest live-action PS Plus trailer (which you could have used to try and guess the games), I decided to bring back the fun of Guess the Game.
Here are this week's brainteasers. Can you guess what the games are?
Game 1:
I had a discussion with my dad about some old RTS games and this one came out:
Game 2:
I just recently acquired this game. The whole idea behind the gameplay was really interesting to me:
Game 3:
This game is really fun. I didn't do too well in a versus match against Smuroh, but we still had some fun:
Game 4:
With me moving into a new house recently, I discovered this classic reboot. I'll be playing it on the weekend:
Bonus Round:
This has to be the first ever co-operative game I played until my thumbs couldn't take it anymore (adjust that volume!):
So do you know any of these games? Have you played any of them before? Let us know and good luck!
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Age span would be 18-35, but I can see a mature high-school pulling this off. It starts off really harsh and mediocre but after the first 15-30 mins. it dries down and it smells beautiful with a little spiciness, sweetness and creaminess to it, very well blended (cinnamon, vanilla and fruits are sublime) Definitely a steal for 15-25 buck only. You'll find yourself taking a sniff every 30 seconds ;)
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Perry Ellis M after shave gel is straight up late 80s barber shop. Like dad just got back with a fresh haircut and shave with some Jeris tonic in his hair and the lingering scent of Barbasol shaving cream on his face. So, I think he will be getting this tube of gel for xmas... Reviews say its a panty dropper & smells like Chanel Allure or Allure Homme Sport. I cant remember what those smell like, but its probably better than this alcohol diluted, hairspray smellin face melting cream. I do like the calming cinnamon and sage smell after its been on for a bit though..
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Guys this stuff smells amazing.. Smell just like Chanel Allure a with the amazing dry down of Le Male Gautier.. Trust me if u like vanilla honey cinnamon.. U will keep smelling your wrist. Can where anytime.. Great to stuff!
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"Grabbing the reader from the start . . . Dunn moves through the answer to these and other questions with a sure use of language, scientific research, and humor-all of which combined keep the reader highly engaged. . . . Mr. Dunn is a thorough and talented writer." (New York Journal of Books)
"An extraordinary book about a previously little explored subject. With clarity and charm the author takes the reader into the overlap of medicine, ecology, and evolutionary biology to reveal an important domain of the human condition." (Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University)
"[Dunn is] a master at applying the principle of administering a spoonful of sugar (i.e., humor) to make the "medicine" of complicated scientific information not merely interesting but gripping. Nothing less than an every-person's handbook for understanding life, great and small, on planet Earth." (Booklist (starred review))
"Adding touches of humor along the way, Dunn deftly explains complex biological systems for the general reader. […] Highly recommended for nature aficionados, this book should inspire many lively discussions." (Library Journal)
From the Back Cover
A biologist shows the influence of wild species on our well-being and the world and how nature still clings to us—and always will.
We evolved in a wilderness of parasites, mutualists, and pathogens, but we no longer see ourselves as being part of nature and the broader community of life. In the name of progress and clean living, we scrub much of nature off our bodies and try to remove whole kinds of life—parasites, bacteria, mutualists, and predators—to allow ourselves to live free of wild danger. Nature, in this new world, is the landscape outside, a kind of living painting that is pleasant to contemplate but nice to have escaped.
The truth, though, according to biologist Rob Dunn, is that while "clean living" has benefited us in some ways, it has also made us sicker in others. We are trapped in bodies that evolved to deal with the dependable presence of hundreds of other species. As Dunn reveals, our modern disconnect from the web of life has resulted in unprecedented effects that immunologists, evolutionary biologists, psychologists, and other scientists are only beginning to understand. Diabetes, autism, allergies, many anxiety disorders, autoimmune diseases, and even tooth, jaw, and vision problems are increasingly plaguing bodies that have been removed from the ecological context in which they existed for millennia.
In this eye-opening, thoroughly researched, and well-reasoned book, Dunn considers the crossroads at which we find ourselves. Through the stories of visionaries, Dunn argues that we can create a richer nature, one in which we choose to surround ourselves with species that benefit us, not just those that, despite us, survive.


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8 May 2012 4:33 AM #1
Ext.picker.Date to default to current date and yearFrom, yearTo to be dynamic
Hey, I'm trying to create a Date of Birth Ext.picker.Date instance in Architect and I'm not entirely sure that it's possible to make it be a little clever (inside of Architect).
In this documentation: http://docs.sencha.com/touch/2-0/#!/api/Ext.picker.Date
It says that you can populate the current date usingCode:
new Date()
To register on the mobile application I'm using you need to be 18, so I would also like to dynamically create the yearTo value so that it's exactly 18 years ago.
Something like this in psuedo:
var d = new Date(), lastPossibleYear = d.getFullYear() - 18; picker: { yearTo: lastPossibleYear }
Edit: Not even sure how to do the above ;D Ext.navigation.View containing multiple Ext.form.Panel with the first panel linked inside the Ext.navigation.View. It doesn't seem to fire any sortof initialise, painted, show event upon starting with it as my initalView. How am I meant to be listening to this Form Panel being displayed so I can change the datePicker?
Thanks, Dom
12 Aug 2012 9:37 PM #2
Hi Dom,
Did you get this sorted out... I'm trying to do the same thing at the moment...
I tried doing it in code, which "works", but it also has the effect of displaying the picker..
I've been using the code:
medicareExpiryField.getPicker().setYearTo(new Date().getFullYear() + 8);
I'm now looking for a better way so that I don't have it display the picker..
13 Aug 2012 12:10 AM #3
I'm doing it exactly as you are, upon init I'm getting the current date and setting it to that :P
4 Sep 2012 12:21 AM #4
Just for anyone coming in after the latest version. I believe it's now possible to just specify the date as new Date()
Edit: My bad... right now you can only set an object for DatePicker but not the Picker -.-
So this is the solution I was using before anyway:
onInit: function (component, options) { var currentTime = new Date(); component.setValue({ year: currentTime.getFullYear() - 18, // Month is 0-11 in JS so do a +1 month: (currentTime.getMonth() + 1), day: currentTime.getDate() }); component.setYearTo(currentTime.getFullYear() - 18); }
14 Nov 2012 3:37 AM #5
Can I just bump this for the devs?
You added the ability to specify 'value' as a Date or Object on Ext.picker.Date but not Ext.picker.Picker
So with the above I'm still having to use the above 'init' method to set the default value to 18 years ago upon tapping it.
I'm guessing this is a really easy fix to just enable that particular property to allow it.


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A Death to Celebrate?
During the Middle Ages—the historical context for the rise of what would come to be known as the "just war" tradition—violence under any circumstance was deemed a great evil by the church. In official Catholic teaching, combat was accepted as legitimate only when it prevented still greater evils and led to an otherwise unobtainable peace. The common ecclesiastical opinion, though, was that virtually all wars by the feudal nobility were waged from libido dominandi, lacked just cause, and resulted in far greater harm than good.
The rules of "just war" were not developed in courts by religious advisers keen to justify war. Rather, the tradition took shape largely in the setting of the confessional. It was codified in canon law by priests who wanted to limit the brutality of war and who were responding to a very practical question: Should knights returning from the battlefield be allowed to partake of the Eucharist? "Just war" precepts were applied to determine what sorts of penance soldiers should be made to perform before being fully readmitted to the Body of Christ.
There was no place, then, for triumphal displays in the aftermath of wars or violence, even when a conflict was seen as a tragic necessity or manifestation of God's providential punishment of the wicked by the sword of the magistrate. The authorities who served as the agents of God's wrath might themselves reap the violence they sowed. The moral legitimacy of taking any human life made in the imago Dei was always at best a regrettable concession to the violent realities of the "city of man" still in defiance of the City of God. In all cases, the attitude of believers toward wars and killing was to be one of somber soul-searching and even mourning for their enemies.
These ideas originated largely with St. Augustine, whose "just war" teachings fused Roman legal and Old Testament sources and proved decisive for Catholic political thought over the next millennium. Tragically, Augustine provided the doctrinal framework not only for limited wars of just cause but also for the brutal persecution of "heretics" in the name of corrective love. His ideas would later help inspire the largely unrestrained holy war tradition of the crusades.
Nevertheless, Augustine and later medieval thinkers provide at least some resources for Christians seeking to understand and resist the violence of imperium in any age. Their insistence that wars be waged with purity of heart or right intention, if taken seriously, is in fact deeply subversive of violence of any kind. As the Augustine scholar Michael Hanby observes, "The very qualities that make Christians just warriors also make them unfit to fight." Christian hope, Hanby continues, refuses "to situate human horror within the teleology of empire...and it refuses the consoling rhetoric that trivializes suffering and forestalls any reflection beyond that designed to congratulate ourselves."
These widely forgotten requirements of the just-war tradition—the duties of loving intention even in the midst of combat, and somber reflection and mourning in the moment of victory—came to mind as I listened to President Barack Obama's May 1 speech announcing that U.S. special forces had killed Osama bin Laden.
One cannot but empathize with the family members of the victims of September 11 who have expressed relief and satisfaction at the knowledge that the man who helped to mastermind the attack is now himself dead. Anyone possessing any moral sensitivity at all will agree that bin Laden reaped the fruit of violence he had sown. By all accounts the operation was conducted with great courage and skill. No American lives were lost. Bin Laden's body was quickly disposed of in keeping with Muslim custom. The burial at sea included the reading of religious rites in Arabic. All these facts of the operation as reported by U.S. officials are in keeping with the demands of the just-war tradition.
Yet there was much in Obama's speech—and in the scenes of spontaneous chanting, patriotic singing, and jubilant flag-waving across the country that followed—that ought to give Christians, and not only pacifists such as myself, great pause. The archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has pointed out that serious questions must be asked any time an unarmed man who is not returning fire is killed—before the eyes of his wife and twelve-year-old daughter, we now learn—rather than apprehended and forced to stand trial. Even accepting the highly implausible official account that bin Laden would have been captured rather than killed had he not in some way resisted, troubling questions remain.
In his speech, the president declared, "After nearly ten years of service, struggle, and sacrifice, we"—referring exclusively to Americans—"know well the costs of war." But the people who have borne the greatest costs of the "war on terror" are the people of Iraq, including the millions of refugees and the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis killed as a result of America's unjust policy of "preemptive" war. Not once in his speech did Obama refer to the people of Iraq, only to "our sacrifices." America's tragic losses during the past decade are real and must be remembered. They cannot be understood and so cannot be properly remembered, however, apart from the staggering losses of Iraqis as a consequence of U.S. actions. The just-war tradition requires that we think and speak not only about the sacrifices of our own nation or tribe but about the global common good and the sufferings of the Other whom we bear responsibility for.
"We will be relentless in defense of our citizens and our friends and allies," the president continued. "We will be true to the values that make us who we are.... Justice has been done." It has been suggested, however, that the intelligence that led to bin Laden's whereabouts may have been gathered, at least in part, through "enhanced interrogation techniques" authorized by the Bush administration. Whether or not this proves true, the final lesson Americans might well take from Obama's words—"Justice has been done"—is that the ends justify the means, that all of the crimes of state committed during the past ten years were somehow worth it because this one man is finally dead.
But the just-war requirement of mourning even for our enemies means that we must see bin Laden's death with a clear sense of proportionality. It is hard in this light to maintain that his killing signifies that justice has been done. A narrowly legitimate or justifiable use of force might still be part of a fundamentally unjust pattern of violence. And the language of justice can itself be a great injustice when it is used in ways that induce or perpetuate historical amnesia.
Reinhold Niebuhr, reflecting the long Christian tradition of deep ambivalence about "just war" (even as he vigorously defended it), declared that "our own sin is always partly the cause of the sins against which we must contend." There was, unfortunately, no acknowledgment in Obama's speech of America's role as a contributing agent in the evils against which we must now contend. This should come as no surprise, for in the final analysis U.S. foreign policy is not based on the Christian vision of the causes of violence and injustice. Christianity has powerfully shaped American political life and the grammars of just war and human rights in liberal societies. But the relationship of the American story to the Christian euangelion is in many ways one of violent parody.
This was also evident in Obama's speech. The president appealed to the nation to unite around the killing of bin Laden as "a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people." We "are once again reminded," he said, "that America can do whatever we set our mind to." We "can do these things not just because of wealth or power"—as political realists tell us—"but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." From the perspective of the Hebrew prophetic tradition and the witness of the New Testament writers that Christ has overcome the "principalities and powers" through his nonviolent suffering and death at the hands of the empire, what are we to make of these stark assertions of America's might and American exceptionalism?
In plain terms, on May 1 Obama declared that the death of one man—Osama bin Laden—is a new "testament" not to the goodness but to the greatness of America. Through the shedding of this guilty man's blood, mingled with the innocent blood of America's sons and daughters, we may now once more experience a "sense of unity," since the unity of the demos after the deaths of September 11 has grown perilously "frayed." None of this is ultimately a matter of reason or realism ("wealth or power"), the president said. It can only be grasped in terms of sacral and ontological categories, that is, in terms of who we are: the one nation under God whose violent "sacrifices" bring peace to the world ("make the world a safer place").
Was the killing of bin Laden a legitimate action? Most Americans have already concluded that it was. For those Christians who subscribe to just-war precepts, however, perhaps the most difficult requirement of the tradition is the demand that we mourn rather than celebrate the deaths of our foes, and that the occasion of killing be one of moral introspection rather than of unbridled enthusiasm or unexamined joy among those who claim justice for their side. Martin Luther King Jr. was speaking in the spirit of both authentic just-war thinking and Christian militant nonviolence when he reminded Americans of the "courageous maladjustment" of Jesus in commanding his followers to love their enemies.
I feel no love for Osama bin Laden. But Christian mourning for bin Laden requires not a feeling of grief at his passing, nor simply refraining from cheering in the streets. What it demands now is that we refuse to script his death into any myth of redemptive violence, into any nationalistic narrative of the regenerative power of blood sacrifice, whether of fallen soldiers or of those who would do us harm.
Related: A Kind of Justice, by the Editors
About the Author
Ronald E. Osborn is an adjunct professor of international relations at the University of Southern California. He is the author of Anarchy and Apocalypse: Essays on Faith, Violence and Theodicy (Cascade Books), and Death Before the Fall: Biblical Literalism and the Problem of Animal Suffering (IVP Academic).
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Three points: First, the current Catholic conception of the Just War Doctrine is found in the Catechism and further elaborated for further debate in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. I could find no "requirement for mourning" within the Doctrine. Nor was "right intention" specified (perhaps mistakenly left off or implied throughout the context of the Catechism). Rather, this is an interpretation of the author, perhaps in the pursuance of further debate, to contribute to the Catholic conception of the Doctrine.
Second, while there are certainly moral concerns regarding the jus ad bellum justification for war as well as the conduct jus in bello, there are also pragmatic considerations in the Muslim - Christianity context. For over 20 years, beginning with the Second Persian Gulf War (expelling Iraq from Kuwait) through the Iraq War and the "War on Terror", the Vatican has provided a critical assessment of the just war standards in order to not inflame hostilities against Christian communities in the conflict zones. This is an understandable and pragmatic reaction. But we must be able to discern between moral assessments from geopolitical considerations.
Third, it is wrong to interpret the reaction to news of the death of OBL primarily as one of triumphalism. Rather, I interpret the celebration, especially among so many young people, as the prospect of peace after a decade of terror. OBL was the embodiment of global terror. To be sure, America is war-weary. The news media captured three types of reaction: the celebration of hope; satisfaction stemming from revenge; and sadness of the way the world is.
What of Libya, and the uncomfortably transparent moral fig-leaf over repeated attempts to assasinate Quadaffi? What of the assasination of Isoroku Yamamoto?
Killing another human is a formidable issue in regards to what is can be construed as a "just war". I for one do not know all of the ramifications of Canon Law in regards to such matters but know I follow my heart with a sense of compassion. Hearing that OBL was found and killed did not bring to me a sense of relief that the Islam extremists would end their "Holy War" against non-Muslims. For in my mind...there are many like him that have been groomed to take his place. When the son's of Abraham embrace each other with brotherly love...then I will feel justice is finally done. Terrorists are not in my eyes sons of Abraham through Ishmael but rather mutants of that once proud people. Is war between these brothers always going to exist? As long as there is discord over who is truly the "real" descendents of God the answer will always be yes.
With a sad heart, I as a Roman Catholic do not "celebrate" the taking of ONE enemy of world peace but pray for "true justice" when Jesus Christ returns and puts and end to this age of conflict regarding who are the people of God.
I am grateful for Mr. Osborn's reminder to us of the prime motivation for the development of Christian "just war theory". Further, as the writer so tellingly states, "Their (Augustine's and later scholars') insistence that wars be waged with purity of heart or right intention, if taken seriously, is in fact deeply subversive of violence of any kind. As the Augustine scholar Michael Hanby observes, 'The very qualities that make Christians just warriors also make them unfit to fight.'"
A millennium and a half prior to Augustine's formulations, another moral philosopher said,
"Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a wise man's tools. He uses them only when he has no choice. Peace and quiet are dear to his heart, and victory no cause for rejoicing ... This means that war is conducted like a funeral. When many people are being killed, they should be mourned in heartfelt sorrow. That is why a victory must be observed like a funeral." (From Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 32.)
I am very much in accord with Mr. Osborn's attitudes on the apparent exultation in the fruits of violence that has been clearly expressed by tens of millions of our countrymen, and am also with him in his expression of compassion for those of us who have felt most poignantly the pain of loss caused by this bad man and the death cult he created.
But I would also like to make a few points. America today is manifestly not a Christian nation, nor a Christian culture. Tens ... no ... hundreds of millions of Americans nominally, or even self-identified as Christians, are not true followers of Christ. Some tens of millions are fervent adherents of self-interested, self-justifying "interpreters" of translated, edited and re-translated versions of the words and story of Jesus. Within this context has arisen a leader of the American people -- the actual American people, not the ones many of us would like to see ourselves to be. He is clearly trying to be a true leader, a unifier, as much as can be, of his people. To lead, to unify, he must speak to the hearts, as well as the minds, of as many of us as he is reasonably able to reach. And he must act, within parameters of conscience and "a reasonable respect for the opinions of mankind", to protect and to benefit the nation he leads, while doing the least harm as may be possible under present circumstances. Within this framework, I believe that Barak Obama deserves the understanding, respect and compassion of anyone who is a reader of Commonweal in this day and age.
For decades the truism, "A nation gets the leaders it deserves", had haunted me, and many other people whom I know. When I contemplate the qualities brought to the governance of our nation courtesy of the "Party of Lincoln", the "Party of Life"; I cast my gaze from those "honorable men" to Barak Obama and stand in wonderment and gratitude that the country that clearly deserves the first group, might also be deserving of that man.
Thank you for your comments Allen. On the question of mourning and moral introspection being a central part of the "just war" tradition as it developed in the medieval period (and there is no such thing as a single and exhaustive Catholic "just war" doctrine as such), I would refer you to the following lines (to cite from a single source) from the U.S. War College Guide to National Security Policy and Strategy (2006): "Even in cases where Augustine considered war to be the lesser of evils, he regarded all killing as ultimately tragic, always requiring an attitude of mourning and regret on the part of Christians. Partly due to his influence, throughout most of the medieval period, killing in war was considered a very serious sin. If a Christian soldier killed an enemy soldier, even in a war that was considered just, he would have to do penance for the killing, often by fasting and prayer for a year or more." See also Michael Hanby's work on Augustine's politics which I referred to in my article.
For the medieval thinkers, the most important question when evaluating the legitimacy of a soldier's actions on the battlefield or a ruler's choice to wage war was their innermost dispositions and motives. If contemporary "just war" theorists no longer care about these questions it is perhaps some indication of how far they have departed from the tradition's roots. "Just war" in an earlier age was primarily a way of limiting violence rather than justifying or valorizing it as a positive good. We forget this fact at great peril to our ability to think and respond to violence as disciples whose allegiance is ultimately to the Kingdom of God rather than to any nation-state concerned with advancing its own geopolitical interests rather than the global common weal.
Thank you for your comment, Mr. Osborn. There is a difference between the the Just War theory, which exists in many religious traditions and philosophical schools, and the Catholic conception of the Just War doctrine which returned from hibernation to find a place once again in the theology of the Church in the Apostolic Constitution "Fidei Depositum" on the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992), para. 2309. This is further elaborated in the inter-dicasterial document "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" (2004), para. 500. Of course, your commentary speaks of a Christian tradition of the Just War theory and does not address Catholic doctrine specifically. The Church had expunged the Just War theory from its Canon Law because the elements served more often than not as a prescriptive roadmap to war as opposed to safeguarding peace, the Council Fathers included its elements in couched language in Gaudium et Spes. While using the term "just defense", it did not use the phrase "just war". (GS, Sect.I) In 1983, the U.S. Catholic Bishops issued their Letter "A Challenge for Peace", which set out anew "The Just War Criteria" (Sect. 3) based on Catholic tradition and condensing Catholic thought into . Some argue that the inclusion of the Just War doctrine as part of the Catechism was a criticism of the Bishops' Letter, which was deemed too prescriptive and, perhaps, too tangible, and returned to an introspective exercise in the examination of conscience by those responsible for the common good (contrast that to the elaborate discussion in the Bishops' Letter regarding what constitutes "competent authority").
The point in my first paragraph above is that there is a Catholic Just War doctrine, existing as part of an Apostolic Constitution, that has re-emerged over the last two decades. The body of that doctrine is purposefully vague and its meaning is colored by debates among Catholic thinkers. The Compendium, which as an inter-dicasterial document, has limited teaching authority, makes the suggesting that humanitarian intervention exists as legitimate defense. And in your commentary, I suggest that you are attempting to inform the doctrinal debate by advocating a Christian "tradition of mourning."
I don't think that millions of Americans exulted over Bin Laden's death as some media outlets would have us believe. I am relieved that Bin Laden is dead, not happy.
Bin Laden admitted to the murders of 9/11. He was guilty and dangerous. I don't believe the state has the right to routinely take human life as a matter of policy but these circumstances were exceptional.
I am not happy that Bin Laden is dead, I am relieved! He admitted boastfully to being responsible for the murders of 9/11/01. The U.S. had a right and a duty to avenge those deaths. This was an exceptional case.
The just war theory does not apply here unless you accept the notion that we are "at war" with the world's terrorists. And it still doesn't apply because "just" and "war are oxymorons.
The notion of a "just war" in our day and age is ridiculous. Nothing justifies the use today's weapons in battle. As a Jewish friend of mine once said about the Church many years ago, "Jesus must be turning in his grave".
No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
by: John Donne, poet
I celebrate the death of no one! I celebrate the well lived life of a person.
Although some may celebrate the life of OBL, I do not. Nor will I judge him as to his place in the afterlife... That's WAY above my pay grade/level...
Peace & blessings,
I wrote the following on May 5th, 2011 as a Facebook Note: "Black and White...Or Shades of Gray?""The Vatican said the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, a man who sowed division and hatred and who caused "innumerable" deaths, should prompt serious reflection about one's responsibility before God, not rejoicing." [1]
Yesterday I listened to a replay of David Letterman's first TV segment following 9/11/2001. Letterman is by trade a humorist. He makes us laugh. He was dead serious. He spoke at length and from the heart of "courage", the courage of so many. I thought of those in New York, those on United Flight 93, at the Pentagon. I listened to him speak of Mayor Giuliani. Letterman said: "Courage, as you might know, defines all other human behavior…" Courage is certainly a word that springs to mind when I think of the action taken by the Navy SEAL team and our President. So very much was at stake.
While I welcome the cautionary words from Rome, if those in the Vatican at every level had shown similar courage and engaged in serious reflection about their own responsibility before God we would not be in the mess we are in now. Perhaps their failure to act is more serious than the rejoicing of young people who have sisters/brothers/friends who have had several tours of duty or are still in harm's way or who have been lost. Do not misunderstand me. I am not tempted to jump up and down. I am making a comparison. Emotion is in fact morally neutral. We feel what we feel. Emotion is a powerful force and difficult to reign in. Emotion can be so powerful that it mitigates culpability. On the other hand, those choices made in the cold light of rationality and reflection speak much more powerfully regarding one's character or its absence.
[1] http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1101730.htm


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I'd like to transfer files located on the harddrive of my laptop
Acer Travelmate 4002 WLMi to my smartphone via bluetooth.
My system is
Ubuntu 12.04.
I tried so far.
$ sudo service bluetooth start
bluetooth start/running, process 3315
$ sudo hcitool inq
Inquiring ...
Inquiry failed.: No such device
$ sudo rfkill list
0: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: yes
When I press the switch on the picture it won't turn on (yellow color). It's still turned off. In
Windows OS it was possible to turn it on.
Here, I have stuck. Do you know how to succeed in transferring files?