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How can we have the half wooden door in Minecraft? I've tried with the data value ID and nothing's working? Could Notch have removed it from the game?
I believe as part of the door duplication and door bug problems, the lower half bug has been fixed...
In 1.7.3, the door duplication bug with Pistons is most likely to have been fixed.
Thus, the ability for the lower half door to be able to exist alone in the world could be gone...
There used to be a bug that resulted in doors being incorrectly destroyed, and leaving half a door remaining. I believe this has been fixed, as per Tom Wijsman's answer. However, if you would like to make half-doors, gates etc., consider the Multi-use Doors Mod, which adds this functionality to the game, as well as other door-related happiness and excitement:
What you're looking for is basically a fence gate. Craft one with two planks vertically stacked and two sticks on each side.
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YES YOU CAN! Place your door in minecraft then save and exit the game. Go into MC Edit and replace the top half of the door with air, Save and exit. Reload your world and there you go. a working half door.
Just be sure not to place anything where the top half of the door should be, as the door will simply pop off the wall.


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Right now, we're working to migrate our company sites for international markets to this scheme
www.company.com/[2 letter country codes]
www.company.com/uk #for United Kingdom
www.company.com/au #for Australia
www.company.com/jp #for Japan
www.comapny.com/ #for united states, and non identifiable.
However, in google webmaster tools, we can geo-target each directory, but not the root. If we geo-target the root with US, all the other markets will inherit.
Is it better to move the US market to /us/ or leave it where it is?

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Rep. Paul Ryan has long enjoyed a reputation as a wonk's wonk. Here was a Republican politician happy to engage in substantive conversation about tax policy, debt, and the future of entitlement programs. The press, accustomed to elected officials far less interested in the nitty-gritty of policy-making, believed it had discovered a serious man on Capitol Hill. Others were impressed that Ryan, a practicing Catholic, didn't shy away from discussing how his faith has helped shape his policies.
Yet, as Ryan's national stature has increased, so has scrutiny of his record. He has been well served by media coverage contrasting his allegedly Catholic-infused policies with Vice President Joe Biden's strained attempts to reconcile his prochoice politics with church teaching. But before long, the same press corps that had portrayed Ryan as a no-nonsense deficit hawk began reporting his long-standing avowal of the works of Ayn Rand as the touchstone for his political life. In 2005, Ryan told a crowd of Rand devotees that he looks to Rand's writing to make sure his policies "square with the key principles of individualism." And in a 2009 video he praised her for upholding "the morality of individualism" as "what matters most." One might detect the influence of Rand's individualism in Ryan's 2011 description of the social safety net as a "hammock" that fosters "dependency."
Rand, an atheist, considered charity a sign of weakness. Ryan's Randian views—notably his budget plan's drastic cuts to food stamps, which now aid 46 million—did not sit well with many Catholics. That includes the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which repeatedly criticized Ryan's budget last spring, days after Ryan claimed that it is informed by Catholic social teaching. "The preferential option for the poor," Ryan said, "means...don't make people dependent on government."
Not so. The preferential option means the needs of the poor ought to come first, even if that means giving them food as well as job training. As Ryan continued taking heat for his Randian views, he pivoted, dismissing reports of his devotion to Rand and naming Thomas Aquinas as his real inspiration. In April he identified the "exploding federal debt" as our greatest threat. Defending that position, he cited fiscal conservatives' favorite papal utterance, "We are living at the expense of future generations," which appears in Benedict XVI's book-length interview Light of the World.
Ryan did not mention Benedict's Caritas in veritate (2009), which affirms the government's role in establishing "systems of protection and welfare," and laments "cuts in social spending." Indeed, Ryan doesn't explain how his policies reflect the church's traditional support for government's role in securing the common good. Instead, he passes off laissez-faire economics as Catholic teaching.
Despite all this, Ryan has been rewarded with the public support—but not, we are assured, the political endorsement—of a few bishops, including the president of the USCCB, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. These bishops, some of whom rightly rebuked Joe Biden for his prochoice views, have vouched for Ryan's Catholic bona fides.
Last month, a group of Catholic scholars published "On All of Our Shoulders," a critique of the libertarian streak running through American conservatism and now given unprecedented influence by Ryan's nomination. Ryan's ascendency is the culmination of a forty-year effort to delegitimize government and undermine the very idea of a common good. This development poses a mortal danger to democracy. "America is at a tipping point," the authors write, and "libertarian views of government" are now part of the mainstream. "We live at a time when the social indifference of libertarian thought is achieving broad cultural legitimacy and political power."
One of the few resources we have to repair this damage, to provide a vocabulary and a philosophy about public goods and the very idea of "society" as something more than the sum of individual choices, is the Catholic understanding of the person. That's why "On All of Our Shoulders" is right to denounce a political philosophy that celebrates some people as "makers" and dismisses the rest as "takers."
No one denies that capitalism has been a great engine of progress and prosperity or that self-interested economic activity can be moral. But the market by itself will not secure the common good—as a century's worth of papal encyclicals remind us. "On All of Our Shoulders" calls us to remember the responsibility of government to protect the most vulnerable. It is a call that Catholic Americans—indeed all Americans—cannot afford to ignore.
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Rather than an atheist, Ayn Rand might be better considered a metheist---with her being God Mother Rand who first sent into her imagined world her created version of John the Baptists, known in the Fountainhead as Howard Roark who in the novel should have said of God Mother Rand's only begotten son of Atlas Shrugged, John Galt, he who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.
This is what passed through my mind years ago when I forced myself to read both of Rand's novels and thought then and do today that though Jesus the Christ and his cousin John were sent by God the Father to tread the Earth, there never has been and never will be two of the nature of God Mother Rand's Roark or Galt.
The Randroid philosophy is not about mature independence. It is rather an inhumane attempt to justify a desperate, aggressive sense of superiority that easily devolves into a nasty solipsism. It appeals to the mythology of the "rugged individualist," who supposedly makes his own way in the world, strong and successful, and who despises the weak, the failures, the poor, as little more than human garbage. Inferiors who have proven they deserve nothing.
Of course the Rands and Ryans never consider the advantages of well-to-do families who have connections to the best schools and employment opportunities. Regardless of personal abilities, being born to the economic purple must imply genetic superiority. Nor do they ever consider the legacies of the common good. Do they benefit from public roads, 911, the military? Did they write all their own college texts? Reinvent all scientific knowledge back to the discovery of fire? Do they do their own surgery, fix their own cars,grow and prepare all of their own food? If not, then they are beholden to the largesse of the culture around them.
There is a strong movement toward individualism among Gen Y and the Millennials. It arises from a suspicion that all large organizations are dysfunctional. Not too difficult to find evidence for that. They also tend to have a sense of spirituality as a deep connection to all life and to the cosmos. Along with the realization that this planet is finite, that people are suffering, and that current institutions seem incapable of handling these critical problems. Which seems to leave little more than personal spiritual evolution as a possible answer.
But notice how different this sense of individualism is from the grossly selfish orientation of Rand's galling Gault and the econopathic elitism of Ryan's neocon agenda. Which fits so neatly with the behind the curtain revelation of Romney's true feelings. The young realize that they have to care about each other and the earth itself, free of the prejudices of their elders. Which is one of the reasons why Obama was elected president.
Why is this "no government support" only valid for the least among us? Why subsidies for big agra? Why R & D paid for at public expense at universities, then privatized profits? Why Wall Street and the S & L bailouts? Why insider military contracts? Where is their sense of outrage at socialism for the rich and powerful? Could it be their real god is power and money?
We know that Rand was a total atheist. But that doesn't sell well in the US. So the neocon politicians claim to be religious and argue that it's best to let the churches take care of all social problems. Okay, let them demonstrate their commitment to Christian values. Show us inferior peasants how it's done. How about iby mplementing Acts 4:34-35 "There was not a needy person among them, for as many as had lands and houses sold them, laying the proceeds at the feet of the apostles. Who gave to each as any had need."
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Allow me to offer a few critical points:
Firstly, in fariness to Ryan and all Americans, I caution everyone to not reduce Congressman Ryan to the "manufactured media created" Paul Ryan but to take the time, with an open mind, to learn the real Paul Ryan.
It took me a while to find this, but having been a Ryan fan for years, I remembered this old interview he did on the World Over (well before he had any idea he would be on the ticket as a VP) where Raymond Arroyo directly questions him about his Ayn Rand connection and Catholic Faith. I suggest starting at the 10 minuute mark to best understand why Ryan is who he is and does what he does, however if time is a major factor, the Ayn Rand questioning starts at 13:40.
Next, we all, regardless of our politics, "pick fish from the bones" in various things of life, whenever it serves and is compatible with our cause. I consider myself a serious Catholic, and I too, find some of Ayn Rand's teachings on free enterprise and human dignity, in addition to much of Austrian Economics, both useful and compatible with the Catholic Faith while at the ssame time, loathing the philisophy of Objectivism and selfishness (as does Ryan). For all that Ayn Rand might have gotten right regarding free enterprise and human dignity, she essentially fell way short by getting the "God Part" seriously and dangerously wrong.
As for the Bishops, Catholic teaching teaches that only when the US Bishops are in 100% agreement, or over trumped by the Pope, do we owe the obedience to the "opinion" (not to be confused with dogmatic church teaching). On the other hand, as individuals, we DO owe obedience to our local Bishop. In Ryan's case, it's Bishop Moleno in Madison WI, who very much approves of Ryan's plan. In essence as far as his Catholicsm, that is all that matters. Who are any of us to dispute his own Bishop approval?
It's alwo worth pointing out that in addition to proving to you, in his own words (per above video), that Ryan is not an Objectivist, many on the left certainly are, including Alan Greenspan. I can also only wonder how many Objectivists exists in the democratic congress and all who contributed to the massive increase in job stunting government regulations. Perhaps it would be far more useful to correctly looks at the real "Welsley Mouch" than the falsely accused "John Galt." In the interest of the left's beloved "equality", why isn't Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic, getting the Welsely treatment? Does it really make a difference what one ID's as if in fact they are 'acting the part?"
Here are two more short clips, one from Clarence Thomas (who also, while for sure not being an Objectivist), find use for Ayn Rand. The othe is William F. Buckley, who was a friend of Ayns, and also agreed with her in the extent of being anti communist and anti socialist..:
Who knew that Rand and Ryan could attract so many apologists. Their diatribes are a frontal attack on any form of charity and continues to blame the victims for all their misfortunes. Is it any wonder so many GOP senate candidates have such warped views of rape? And of course in their view, all poverty is self-inflicted, even desired by lazy and worthless folk who they characterize as parasites. None of these reactionary redneck positions could be farther from the truths of Christian teaching or the words of the gospel. No excuses should be tolerated for such cruel and evil exhortations against helping those who are unfortunate victims.
Patricia tells us about ". . . Bishop Moleno in Madison WI, who very much approves of Ryan's plan."
From the Diocese of Madison Catholic Herald, Aug. 16, 2012, Bishop's Column:
"As one looks at issues . . . and seeks to apply the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Catholics . . . can arrive at different conclusions. These are conclusions about the best means to promote the preferential option for the poor, or the best means to reach a lower percentage of unemployment throughout our country.
"Thus, it is not up to me or any bishop or priest to approve of Congressman Ryan's specific budget prescription to address the best means we spoke of . . . But, as I've said, Vice Presidential Candidate Ryan is aware of Catholic Social Teaching and is very careful to fashion and form his conclusions in accord with the principles mentioned above. Of that I have no doubt. (I mention this matter in obedience to Church Law regarding one's right to a good reputation.)"
The Bishop's statement is not approval of Ryan's plan but rather a defense of his reputation.
Ryan's interview is not "old" -- he refers to Blessed John Paul II the Great. JP II was beatified only last year.
And of course he speaks of "a majority of takers versus makers". Asked about slicing programs for the poor he says a debt crisis will help them more and that those programs are the drivers of our debt...
Bishops defending Ryan's reputation might ask themselves about their own attitude to the reputations of Obama and numerous other Democrats.


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Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 includes several puzzle games.
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Ext JS 3.4 Sencha Docs formatting problem
In Ext JS 3.4 Sencha Docs (http://docs.sencha.com/ext-js/3-4/), the formatting for numerous items under "Ext" > "Form" are messed up after the "Config" section.
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How can I prevent laptop theft? What are the possible ways to secure the laptop itself and any data on the laptop?
I have seen anti-theft cables in malls. Can I use these in my home?
Will laptop tracker software be helpful if the laptop is stolen?
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I think everyone starts with the standard USS (universal security slot) on most laptops -- also known as the Kensington Slot or K-Slot:
First, don't leave the laptop near windows (physical sort, not software) or anywhere that someone may think it is an easy target to steal.
If you do not need it and are going away for a while, consider hiding it.
Be careful if you take it out the house, do not use an obvious laptop bag - a good quality Targus or another brand looks a lot better than walking around with a big
As Jeff said, consider using the Kensington socket (if your laptop has it) to secure it to a non-movable object. I can't tell you how many people I see tie this to chairs or table legs where it would take seconds to simply lift and take. I would advise going for a combination lock one.
Now if the worst comes to the worse, use full drive encryption to make the data useless.
If you have the right version of Windows Vista or Windows 7, use Bitlocker.
If you have any other version of Windows, Mac or Linux, consider using True Crypt
If your laptop has a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chip, it is possible using special software to actually make the laptop useless to a thief.
Have a look at the open-source Prey Project.
Free and Pro versions, the free version does everything you need and is lightweight to run.
Note: I'm not affiliated with this product in any way, shape, or form.
A software solution is by using a free tracking software on the laptop.
See, for example, Adeona :
As previously mentioned, I would equip the laptop with Adeona. Yes it might be dead but it still works, and until something better comes out then this is the best way to track the laptop. What I like about Adeona is that if the laptop has a webcam, when the thief uses the laptop, it will take a photo of them without them knowing. You can then access the photo and give it to the police along with a rough location. It's a shame that this program has basically stalled and no one really knows about it. If I were Dell or Lenovo, I would be installing this (or something similar) to my laptops.
To protect the data, use TrueCrypt. Depending on the OS, you can encrypt the whole hard drive. This will then prompt the user to enter a password before the OS is even loaded. I don't know if this works with Mac, but it definitely works with Windows. Also with TrueCrypt, you can encrypt part of your drive. So if you have private/sensitive data you can just stick it in the encrypted partition. When the thief gains access to the laptop, they won't be able to access the encrypted partition but can access the entire drive.
Another thing to consider is the operating system that you are using. If you are using Windows, try and upgrade it to the 64-bit edition instead of the normal 32-bit. As far as I'm aware, it's incredibly difficult (near impossible) to remove the password from the SAM database on the 64-bit versions compared to the 32-bit version. I personally use Fedora Linux on my laptop. It encrypts the hard drive (on request) and I use a 16 character password. This would deter any thief from at least using my laptop, but they could obviously reinstall any OS they want on the hard drive.
I don't trust the Kensington lock. If they are in your house, and they really want your laptop, they will break it free. In the student areas of Birmingham the police and universities were offering students laptop safes, so when they were out the laptop would be kept under lock and key inside a safe. I would suggest this as a better alternative to storing your laptop in your house when your not around. Safes are usually harder to break open compared to steel cables.
Adeona has not worked for over a year, read their website. I use MacTrak on my Mac, it works really well, gets location of the device and captures a photo of whoever is using my system, best of all you can actually test it out to see it working.
I use Undercover for Mac. They have an iPhone client now too. I've never needed to use it so have no first hand evidence as to how effective it is, but thirty party reports indicate that it works.
A free software solution:
You can also try Pombo if you are running Linux.
How does it work ?
Pombo works silentely in the background, hidden, and sends tracking information to a webserver of your choice.
If your computer is stolen, just log into your webserver to get the lastest file uploaded by Pombo, decrypt and hand it to the police. They will have all they need to catch the thief: IP address, date/time, nearby routers, screenshot, and even a photo of his/her face if you have a webcam !
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Much like New York City, London is divided up into different neighborhoods or villages, each with their own unique assets that add the overall experience of London. These villages essentially represent the eclectic population that is brought together to make such a great city. They range from the classy, exclusive neighbors, to the overpopulated tourist attractions, or the quaint little neighborhoods to the new "up and coming" locations.
As a student at NYU London, you will be residing in the Islington area, just steps away from the King's Cross and Euston train stations that can bring you to a plethora of fantastic eye-opening locations. Yet, even as you walk towards class you will begin to recognize a slight change as you now enter into Bloomsbury. Bloomsbury is primarily known as the literary capital and walking around you will be overwhelmed by the number of book shops. Blocks away from the Academic Center are the British Museum, as well as Oxford Street, clad with innumerous shops and even more tourists! Angel Islington serves as the former home of Tony Blair. Take a stroll down the main stretch of Upper Street to find some great restaurants, pubs and shops. Camden is a bustling village, known primarily for the Camden Market, and is located just above the King's Cross Area.
The weather in London is very unpredictable, so be prepared for all kinds of weather. The two main recommendations Londoners will offer are:(1) always carry a waterproof jacket or an umbrella ("brolly" as the English call it) and (2) dress in layers so you can be comfortable if the weather changes.
London experiences a relatively moderate change in temperature throughout the seasons. Winter lows rarely drop below freezing and tend to hover around the mid to low 40s. The warmer months, are not particularly warm either, with the average summer temperature being around 70, though temperatures do rise into the 90s on occasion.
London has an extensive public transportation system with the Tube and the bus. When you arrive in London it is highly recommended that you get an Oyster Card because the fares are cheaper with an Oyster Card. You pay a £3.00 deposit (which you get back when you return the card), and bus rides will cost you £1.00. Tube rides may vary depending on which "zone" you travel to and when you travel; however, most journeys will be within Central London, or "Zone 1," and that costs £1.60 with an Oyster Card (as opposed to £4.00 without one).


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Insects prey for spring returns
|An eastern phoebe. Credit: contributed
Yet we've reached the time of the year when two birds highly dependent on flying insects for prey have begun to return to Connecticut.
Tree swallows have been showing up sporadically since early this month, and on Monday on a drive through rural Watertown, near the Morris line, I came across a newly arrived eastern phoebe, flitting around and bobbing its tail in typical phoebe fashion.
These are the hardiest of the swallows and flycatchers, respectively. Some of them defy the unpredictable March weather in order to get first pick of the best nesting spots. This certainly isn't a conscious decision, but rather one dictated by genes passed on by forebears with a tendency to start migration early.
This is risky business, because arrival ahead of brutal weather can prove fatal. That's why the bulk of both species show somewhat later.
Since risk often brings rewards, the phoebes and tree swallows that survive at the extreme front end of migration, no doubt do well in the breeding season. At least some of their young will carry a tendency to push the season.
It remains to be seen if the phoebe I ran across enjoys a lucky role of the dice.
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The MY Arctic Sunrise on a climate research trip to Greenland in 2005, is pictured here surrounded by ice debris from the collapsed glacier in the background. Just before 2005 the Fjord was filled with a huge glacier, which retreated 5km before breaking up, as a result of climate change.
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Temperature change 1765-2100: Graph excerpted from the IPCC's Third Assessment Report showing past and predicted changes to global temperature.
While the end of the 20th century may not necessarily be the warmest time in Earth's history, what is unique is that the warmth is global and cannot be explained by the natural mechanisms that explain previous warm periods. There is a broad scientific consensus that humanity is in large part responsible for this change, and that choices we make today will decide the climate of the future.
For more than a century, people have relied on fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas for their energy needs. Burning these fossil fuels releases the greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Other, even more potent greenhouse gases are also playing a role, as well as massive deforestation.
The scientific understanding of climate change is now sufficiently clear to justify nations taking prompt action.
Joint statement by 11 national science academies to world leaders (full text)
While there are still uncertainties, particularly related to the timing, extent and regional variations of climate change, there is mainstream scientific agreement on the key facts:
Certain gasses in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, create a "greenhouse effect", trapping heat and keeping the Earth warm enough to sustain life as we know it.
Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, etc.) releases more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Although not the most potent greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is the most significant in terms of human effects because of the large quantities emitted.
Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are now the highest in 150,000 years.
The 1990's was most likely the warmest decade in history, and 1998 the warmest year.
A certain amount of additional warming - about 1.3 degrees Celsius (2.3 degrees Fahrenheit) compared to pre-industrial levels - is probably inevitable because of emissions so far. Limiting warming to under 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) is considered vital to preventing the worst effects of climate change.
If our greenhouse gas emissions are not brought under control, the speed of climate change over the next hundred years will be faster than anything known since before the dawn of civilization.
There is a very real possibility that climate feedback mechanisms will result in a sudden and irreversible climate shift. No one knows how much global warming it would take to trigger such a "doomsday scenario."
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The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the past 10,000 years.
The Alexis Museum houses numerous fascinating displays that depict the early days of the community.
Public park-like setting dedicated to the Veterans and Heroes of our nation.
This is a memorial for troops lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom.
This museum's fascinating collection of memorabilia includes scale model locomotives and stationary industrial engines. Take a trip on the miniature train that travels through the surrounding orchards.
Used today as a theater for live music and dance performances, as well as fine art exhibits, this 1912 church gives you a taste of "old-time religion" with its luminous stained-glass windows, curved oak pews and great acoustics.
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
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Alto Clay Work is the studio home of Stephen Grimmer. The pottery showroom is open Friday-Sunday, Noon to 5PM during Spring, Summer, and Autumn, and other times by appointment and by chance. Also offers ceramics classes for adults and children, resident artist studios, and a gallery for occasional exhibitions.
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Located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, this museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Mississippi River, from its colorful history to its modern-day role as a major transportation corridor. The museum features kid-friendly, interactive and computer animated exhibits. Steer a towboat through the locks and dam via simulator, measure your water consumption or come face-to-face with river fish in the aquarium. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit this working studio to shop for hand-crafted works of art - lamps, window panes, ornaments, sun catchers, glass beads and more. From decorative items to window panes, make a purchase from the floor or have Lynne custom design a piece for you and your home. Classes are also available. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. or by appointment.
Piasa Bird Mural at Piasa Park
Located on the edge of Alton, Piasa Park is an attractive stop for motorists, picnickers and bicyclists. The park is set at the base of the giant Piasa Bird mural that is painted on the side of a huge bluff. A large granite arrowhead tells the story of the Piasa Bird, which, according to legend, Chief Ouatoga and his 20 warriors killed with poison darts.
Alton Museum of History and Art
Winged monsters, explorers, riverboats and a gentle giant. The Alton Museum of History & Art shows the crossroads of American history in Alton. The museum is located in the historic Loomis Hall across from the Wadlow statue. Loomis Hall is the oldest building in the state of Illinois continuously utilized for education. One of the most popular rooms, the Wadlow Room, pays tribute to Alton's "Gentle Giant" and the World's Tallest Man. The Pioneer Room explores the history of Alton from the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Civil War with exhibits on Elijah Lovejoy, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the "Alton Route" on the Underground Railroad. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
Beall Mansion - An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn
Indulge yourself at the Beall Mansion, a sumptuous Bed and Breakfast Inn located 12 blocks from the Mississippi River. Designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this elegant mansion features 18 ionic columns, eleven and a half foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers and marble and bronze statuary throughout. Let us pamper you with sumptuous feather beds, whirlpools for two, 24 hour "all you can eat" chocolate buffet, and optional gourmet breakfast in bed. Free Wi-fi. In room massage, spa, golf and corporate packages available.
Tour the mansion built as a wedding present by railroad baron and riverboat magnate Z.B. Job for his son and bride Mary Drummond, heiress to the Drummond tobacco fortune. Today this three-story mansion serves as a bed and breakfast.
Entertaining audiences since 1934, the Alton Little Theater offers a season of great live theatrical performances from dramas to comedies to everyone's favorite musicals. The Alton Little Theater is one of the oldest community theaters in the state of Illinois.
Jacoby Arts Center is dedicated to creating opportunities for individual artists in their pursuit of artistic excellence and economic success. The stunning gallery presents works of regional and national artists and the retail shop, known as The Artist Shop, showcases items in a variety of media while providing artists a retail outlet to their audiences.
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater
The 4,000 seat Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater hosts a variety of events from community festivals to live concerts throughout the summer months. With the Mighty Mississippi River as a backdrop, bring your blanket and spread out for an evening under the stars. Check out our website for a list of upcoming events.
Live music venue and pub with full bar. Two stages and an extensive sound system accommodates a variety of live music and entertainment ranging from original songwriters, local talent and regional acts. Open F & S 4 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Miles Davis was born on in Alton, IL on May 26, 1926 and is noted as one of the most influential jazz muscians of the 20th century. Over his lifetime, Davis won nine Grammy awards and recorded more than 100 albums. In 2006 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Created by sculptor Preston Jackson, the bronze statue stands in the middle of the Miles Davis Memorial Plaza.
Built in 1876, this 19-room museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the division headquarters for Illinois Central Railroad. The museum showcases local artifacts from Amboy and the surrounding area.
Andover Historical Museum & Grounds
This former home of August Rehnstrom was a temporary haven for Swedish immigrants in the 1860s. The lawn features the bell from the area's first two-story school and millstones from the historic Edwards River Mill.
Presbyterian church in continuous operation since 1850 and the site of a winter encampment during the Trail of Tears. Only site certified by state of Illinois and Cherokee Nation.
PM&L Theatre is a non-profit, community-based volunteer organization located in downtown Antioch. Each annual season contains six shows, ranging in style from musicals to comedy and drama.
Arcola Historic Train Depot & Information Center
This 1885 train depot displays Illinois Central Railroad memorabilia, the largest Louis Klein collection of antique brooms and brushes in the United States, and interesting Arcola relics and keepsakes. Because Arcola is the birthplace of Raggedy Ann creator Johnny Gruelle, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls and collectibles are also on display.
The World's One and Only Hippie Memorial
Created by the late Bob Moomaw. Bob worked as a railroad clerk and tax assessor, but did not like either job. As an eccentric, independent artist with strong beliefs, he was able to give voice to his feelings, passions, and opinions through his art and the writing on the sides of buildings. He created the 62-foot-long artwork starting in 1992 to say something about his life and the era during which he lived. A nearby marker gives an interpretation of his work.
Arcola is a pristine showcase of small-town America that still retains many examples of more than a century of architectural changes in the American home. Two tours daily from April through October.
Here at Olde Brick Wall we carry a wonderful collection of upholstered and early American reproduction wood painted furniture. There are several styles and colors to choose from. To complete your whole room, we carry paint, curtains, shower curtains, pillows, rugs, chandeliers, shelves and pictures. Established in 1994 in a charming, old hotel building in the heart of Illinois Amish country, Arcola, the Olde Brick Wall features a wonderful gathering of tinware, light fixtures, candles, redware, folk art and primitives. We offer everything you could ever want to give your home that special look, feel and smell of country that we all love so much.
Locally hand crafted goodness, baked goods, fun decor for the home, children's section & more, soaps, blankets, antiques, sock monkey & designer fabrics, amish souvenirs, hand woven rugs, teapots and more.
A variety of arts events are staged at this location in Argonne.
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
More than 40 productions and 360 performances each year ranging from musical theatre, plays, live music, dance, family shows, The Second City Comedy and professional regional children's theatre.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment from May through September or find a full calendar of race dates and events at arlingtonpark.com.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
CITY:Arlington Heights
The town of Arthur is located in the heart of Amish country, home to more than 2,000 Amish residents and hundreds of charming countryside businesses, Illinois' Amish Country offers shopping, dining, special events and guided educational tours (some of which feature meals in actual Amish homes).
Arthur Amish Country Information Center
This visitor's center offers maps and information on the entire Amish area, including the 150 Amish craft shops that dot the countryside surrounding the village of Arthur.
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Fine art located in the heart of the Illinois Amish country. The Villa Galleries has dedicated its gallery to local artists who have ties to the central Illinois area either through living situation or artwork subject. Photography, watercolors, colored pencil, oil and acrylic, stained glass, and pottery are just a few of the mediums featured in the gallery.
Amish Country Tours with ACM Tours
ACM Tours is a full service, receptive tour guide company with many special services available at no additional cost. We literally open the door to fabulous Illinois Amish Country! We are ready to assist you with meals, attractions, lodging and step on guide service. We have available trained, professional, local step-on guides who are well versed in the history, customs and folklore of this most unique part of Illinois.
Seasonal retail store offers heirloom quilts & homespun accessories. Occasionally the Mennonite shop owner may be seen working on her quilts.
Amish Adventures & Stellar Tours, Inc
Amish Adventures will give you an up close and personal tour of the Illinois Amish culture and religion as you travel back in time along our quaint country roads with our professional and informed tour guide. To help our visitors learn more about the Amish culture, we offer a variety of tours that are customized to fit your itinerary. Tours of Amish homes, Amish farms, Amish woodworker's shop, a meal in an Amish home and a Step-on Guided Tour of the Amish countryside!
Assumption Historical Society/Museum
This museum displays old school pictures and artifacts from the town of Assumption. Open by appointment.
Atkinson Historical Society Museum
This historical society museum has diplays and entertaining stories about the people and history of Atkinson, the Hennepin Canal, Rolle Bolle and Henry County.
Standing 19 feet tall and clutching a giant hot dog, this Paul Bunyon statue, not "bunyan" purposely spelled with an "o", is one of Route 66's mythic Muffler Man Statues. A few of these giants still proudly grace the roadsides of historic Route 66. This one is located in Atlanta, just across the street from the Palms Grill Café, which features fine fare from The Mother Road's golden age.
Located at the Atlanta Museum, these three exhibits and 20 other prints depict a variety of Lincoln and Logan County events. It is located at the site of an early political rally during Abraham Lincoln's campaign for President.
Built in 1908, this National Register Property is one of Illinois' few octagonal-shaped public libraries. Its gilded rotunda and interior rooms, filled with solid-oak woodwork, reflect its classic architecture. Local volunteers who comprise the "Keepers of the Clock" take turns on a weekly basis hand-winding the 1909 Seth Thomas clock housed in the library's clock tower.
The museum houses an agricultural display that includes antique tractors (1922-1937), engines, a 1919 grain/dump truck, a replica of a 1920s farmstead kitchen, and more.
Beautiful flowers, gifts, candy and cards. While away a few minutes in this treasure trove.
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
This temple is one of only three Sri Venkateswara Hindu temples in the United States, constructed by Native American artisans.
The Aurora area features diverse architectural styles, including designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Bruce Goff and George Grant Elmslie. The area is also home to one of the largest collections of Sears mail order homes.
This local history research archives houses historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to the present. Open by appointment only.
Come inside the intimate Riverfront Playhouse and discover a treasure. Since 1978, Riverfront Playhouse has been a destination in downtown Aurora. Located along the pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall, Riverfront Playhouse continues to draw unique talent and appreciative crowds. This popular local theater group performs original plays, musicals, murder mysteries, comedies and thrillers in an intimate setting. See their web site for indoor and outdoor performances.
This kinetic water sculpture, created by Christian Tobin, combines art with the law of physics to enable giant stones to rock, spin and swivel on a cushion of water.
This theatre offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and family shows. Group discounts/theatre rentals; perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
The museum features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families, and firefighters. Visitors can pass a leather fire bucket. Marvel at a strange looking firemen's smoke mask. Explore the differences in fire hose nozzles. See and hear how fire engines clear the streets with sirens, horns, and devices that control traffic lights. Watch vintage firefighting films on five video touch-screens. All this, in addition to 5 pieces of fire apparatus on display in a fully restored fire station built in 1894. Suggested donation $5 adult and $3 child.
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Recently named one of the Top Ten Theatres in Chicago by the League of Chicago Theatres, the Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment—including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theatre, and children's programming—for an annual audience of 150,000 patrons from over 250 communities. The Paramount also hosts free community events and its opulent interiors provide a spectacular backdrop for private functions such as wedding receptions or corporate galas. (Photography: Liz Lauren & Charles Osgood)
Whether you're here to watch improv or stand-up, you're in for a great time! Come early and enjoy a drink and the thousands of pieces of comedy memorabilia that puts the "shrine" in The Comedy Shrine. Interested in classes? We have those too! You are never too old or too young to try your hand at comedy. Check out our website for upcoming class dates and prices.
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
New York Street Memorial Bridge
Spanning the entire Fox River, features include the circa 1930 "Memory" and "Victory" statues in honor of fallen soldiers from World War I. In 1930, Chicago sculptor Emory P. Seidel designed the original plans for the bridge. As a period publication stated, using an artist made the bridge "remarkable in its beauty and unique in its design."
If These Walls Could Talk in Downtown Aurora not only provides 100% archival quality framing services their shop acts as an art gallery for visitors to enjoy, buy, and sell their art. A regular venue for Downtown Aurora's First Friday event.
Culture Stock is a social venture that operates as a hub for cultural activities and community programs while serving as a used book and media re-seller. Culture Stock, located in the heart of Downtown Aurora, offers up-and-coming musicians, poets and other artists a place to display their talents. Stop in for a taste of Aurora's culture, read a good book in a cozy corner, listen to a new performer or join a language circle. Kids have events at Culture Stock too. Check their Facebook page for a Downtown Aurora cultural experience update today!
Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium
This much-lauded and beautiful auditorium hosts classical and popular musical events as well as popular lectures and recitals. It is located in Aurora University's Institute for Collaboration building.
Enjoy the fusion of traditional Indian architecture with modern technology; Explore the various facets of Hindu rites & rituals, as well as the core philosophical precepts of the religion; Experience peace & serenity. All are welcome.
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
The mission of the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of Fermilab by actively fostering an appreciation of science and the performing arts in neighboring communities. Most of the Arts and Lecture Series performances and lectures take place in Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium.
The Goodrich Randall theater complex includes the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley area.
This local theater troupe is located in the "attic" of Batavia's Government Center.
This cozy, professional theater presents year round productions, including comedies, dramas and musicals.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
Fermilab's Lederman Science Center
The Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center houses hands-on exhibits for ages 10+, technology and science labs, a store and the K-12 Teacher Resource Center. Science Adventures classes for all ages take place at the Lederman Science Center. The Center also has a unique collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits introducing students to the world of particle physics. Open to the public Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. The Center can accommodate groups of five or fewer on a walk-in basis. Larger groups must book a visit. Call 630-840-8258 for more information. A guided tour for families is available the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to noon.
Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District
The Lincoln courtroom in Beardstown was the site of the famous Duff Armstrong case, and now features a museum with daily tours.
This mural honors the late Fey Orr, a prominent local businessman and philanthropist. The mural is painted on the Chebanse Grain & Lumber Co. building, and depicts the people and lifestyle of Beaverville.
Civic Center Authority Visitor Center
The Bedford Park Heritage Corridor Visitor Center is full of information and literature of exciting things to do and see throughout the Heritage Corridor. The Visitor Center provides National Heritage Corridor promotional literature and I&M Canal related resources to the public. It is operated by the Civic Center Authority in partnership with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Village of Willow Springs. The Center is staffed by volunteers recruited and managed by the Civic Center Authority. Open Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
CITY:Bedford Park
This Renaissance Gothic architectural masterpiece has a 222 ft. tall bell tower. Tours avalaible.
Join the group at this small intimate club featuring performers from St. Louis and the local area.
The Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Belleville is full of beautiful works by Thomas Kinkade.
Visitors are invited to walk through this home, considered to be the oldest Greek Revival-style home in Illinois.
The Labor & Industry Museum is the only public institution devoted to the history of the labor and industry of Belleville and southwestern Illinois. The centerpiece is Jumbo, a 19th-century steam engine along with coal mining, carpentry, and stove-making exhibits.
St. Clair County Historical Society Museum
This Victorian adaptation of a Greek Revival home was built in the early 1800s. In addition to period furniture and vintage clothing, artifacts, and quilts, the museum contains an extensive research library and gift shop.
The Schmidt Art Center and Gallery
Over 350 permanent works, including a beautifully landscaped and sculptured garden, are on display.
Belleville Philharmonic Society
The nation's second oldest continuously performing symphony orchestra (1867-2005) gives concerts throughout the year.
Groups regularly perform at the "Black Box" Main Stage theatre.
The historic theatre features first-run movies, organ concerts, puppet shows, and other special events. Tours are available by appointment.
Open from April to October, this theatre shows first-run movies, and is one of only 200 drive-inns left in the United States.
The Lemming Armada Theatre Co.
Performances throughout the year include music, drama, and comedy.
This talented troupe can be found at a variety of venues from dinner theater at Fischer's Restaurant to stage shows at Southwestern Illinois College.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
The Shrine has 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens and devotional areas, including the Outdoor Amphitheatre, Shrine Church, Lourdes Grotto, Stations of the Cross, Millennium Spire, the Visitors Center with a restaurant and gift shop, and the Shrine Hotel.
The Apollo is an all-purpose activity center, featuring a renovated historic 1912 theater.
Belvidere Cemetery and Pettit Memorial Chapel
Established in 1847, this is the burial ground for Belvidere's illustrious pioneers. Want to go right to a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark? Visit the Pettit Memorial Chapel.
Boone County Historical Museum
Explore this varied collection of local memorabilia. The museum includes a log home, Civil War artifacts, a natural history room, historic dolls, clothes, tools and transportation ranging from a 1906 Eldredge Runabout to Belvidere's first Chrysler.
Exclusively Yours Leiza-George
A shopping experience like no other, this store has floor-to-ceiling gifts from around the would. Its specialties include handmade oak and Amish furniture, jewelry, linens, cards, Christmas items and more.


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Every year, there are a handful of costumes (usually something topical) that dominate Halloween. This is especially true in college, where the resources you have to throw together a decent costume are usually pretty limited. Last year, if you overlook the typical pirates and Marios and other costumes that never go out of fashion, you got around 25% Mitt Romney, 25% Barack Obama, and 50% Bane from The Dark Knight Rises.
Here's our list of ten costumes you're basically guaranteed to see walking around this year, ranked on the Heath Ledger as Joker Terrifying Scale.
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Don Syme: Introduction to F#, Part 2
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ChadK: Which part is confusing? Let's break it down!
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ChadK: Which part is confusing? Let's break it down!
Berre wrote:Does the .net CLR support proper tail calls?
I believe that was a problem for som developers, who were working on a ML compiler for the Java VM.
let rec hanoi n x y z =
match n with
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[(1, 3); (1, 2); (3, 2)]
Ie. for 2 bricks move brick from pin 1 to pin 3, from pin 1 to pin 2 and finally from pin 3 to pin 2.
Ion Todirel wrote:why language is named F#, i mean why not just F or other name?
Chadk wrote:What is the language aimed for? Scripting? Or is is supposed to be an anlternative to C#?
Hi PPL... for those who can't download the video by the link above you can use this instead... enjoy... ZEE!!!
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5 Creepy Coincidences You Won't Believe Actually Happened
The rational part of our brain tells us that there is nothing weird about coincidences; when you have all of human history to work with, you're going to find some spooky "What are the odds?" situations. But as we've mentioned before, it doesn't change the fact that some of these are truly and deeply weird. Like ...
#5. The Curse of the Dragon
Martial-arts legend and enemy-to-shirts-everywhere Bruce Lee might now be as famous for his "cursed" family as he was for punching people while screaming. We've written before about how his final movie coincidentally predicted the freak accident that would kill his own son Brandon two decades later. To recap: Lee's character in the movie is killed when a real gun is substituted for a prop gun, causing him to get shot for real. Lee's son would later be killed when a prop gun misfired on the set of The Crow -- not exactly a common cause of death in the modern world. But the more you learn about the Lee "curse," the freakier it gets.
His constant mirror-breaking wasn't doing his family any favors either.
First, Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 during the Year and the Hour of the Dragon. This might explain why Bruce's full Chinese name translates to "Lee's Little Dragon"; however, his parents always insisted on calling him Sai Fon (Small Phoenix), which is technically a girl's name. What seems at first like a dick move on the part of his parents to emasculate baby Bruce was actually a common defensive technique against demons in Chinese culture. Bruce's wife Linda wrote in her biography, The Bruce Lee Story: "Mr. and Mrs. Lee had lost their first son, and according to Chinese tradition when future sons are born, they are often addressed by a girl's name in order to confuse the spirits who might steal away their souls." Why do we bring all of this up? Well ...
Where it Gets Really Weird:
Linda Lee approved the making of a movie about Bruce Lee's life entitled Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. Throughout the movie, Bruce battles a metaphorical demon that haunts his family, but during a final confrontation, the monster loses interest in fighting Bruce and instead goes after his son Brandon.
OK, you say, it's kind of tasteless that they would actually make a movie that included Brandon's real-life tragic death (and to blame it on a demon, no less), but what's so spooky about it? Well, that's the thing: Brandon was still alive and well when they shot the movie. The whole "Lee family demon is coming for Brandon next" was written and shot before he had his freak accident.
In fact, Brandon's death happened less than two months before the release of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. The filmmakers dedicated the movie to him, and when asked about the bizarre coincidence director Rob Cohen commented: "I believe in some forms of higher power, like Fate and sometimes, I'm embarrassed to say it, God." Yes, it's so much more comforting to believe in a god who carries out elaborate murder vendettas against random families.
"Guess I'll just go after Bill Hicks now."
#4. The Vast, Left-Handed Conspiracy
By now we've cycled through enough American presidents that we've got a big enough sample-set to start pulling out patterns. For instance, it turns out we really like blue- and green-eyed leaders, since we've only elected 5 presidents with brown eyes ever, in the history of the United States. To be fair though, blue or hazel eyes among white men aren't that uncommon, and we've historically been pretty gung-ho about electing white men. They're not nearly as rare as, say, being left-handed.
While only 10 percent of the U.S. population is left-handed, you'd never know it just by looking at American presidents. It turns out that over half of the last 14 presidents were all lefties, and recently, five of the last seven presidents were left-handed. Keep in mind that up until the 1970s, kids were still forced to become right-handed in school, so it took a special kind of stubbornness to remain a southpaw into adulthood.
The scissors situation is enough to break most children.
Where it Gets Really Weird:
In fact, in most recent elections you really didn't have a choice, since over the past two decades, nearly every presidential candidate has been left-handed. In 2008, both Barack Obama and John McCain were left-handed. In 1992, all three candidates for president were lefties: Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, and dear old Ross Perot.
We have some more pictures of Clinton using his left hand, but none of them are work-safe.
What are the odds? They're so long that the nation would never see something like that again until ... the very next election. As you may remember, 1996 Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole was left-handed, running against the incumbent, Ole' Leftie Bill. What the hell? It's not like there's some cultural bias toward left-handers -- we bet most of you had no idea any of these people were even left-handed at all, until we told you.
So what's the only other answer if not bizarre coincidence? That left-handers are secretly a superior race who are naturally born to rule the other 90 percent of society?
#3. John F. Kennedy's Eerily Accurate Assassination Theory
The JFK assassination has made Encyclopedia Browns and Nancy Drews out of more conspiracy theorists than you can shake a second rifle at. That said, if you are expecting some big conspiracy-salad of government agencies and secret societies here, then you will be sorely disappointed. This coincidence comes from the lips of John F. Kennedy himself, just hours before his assassination.
According to "Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye," by White House aides Kenneth P. O'Donnell and David F. Powers, when the Kennedys arrived in Dallas in 1963, they opened up the local Dallas Morning News and found a full-page anti-Kennedy advertisement "bordered in black, like a funeral notice."
P.S. That was an ironic "welcome."
Sounds like pretty poor taste for any occasion, never mind for the arrival of a president, right? Well, it turns out nobody knew what kind of hostile territory they were entering better than the president himself.
Where it Gets Really Weird:
The ad rattled Jacqueline Kennedy more than the president. In fact, he tried to calmly reassure the First Lady that everything would be fine with these ominously prophetic words: "We're entering nut country today. But, Jackie, if somebody wants to shoot me from a window with a rifle, nobody can stop it, so why worry about it?" Apparently, he was a Mad fan.
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That exchange took place on the morning of November 22, 1963. As you probably know, Kennedy was assassinated that afternoon by a rifle fired from the window of the Texas School Book Depository. And if you're thinking, "Well, duh, how else would you assassinate a world leader?" The answer is, "basically any other way but that." Seriously, here's a huge list of prominent assassination attempts over the centuries. It's always a nut charging the guy with a pistol or knife (see: Lincoln) or some convoluted plot involving a bomb that never works (see: Hitler).
As far as we can tell, the number of prominent human beings who have been shot "from a window with a rifle" can be counted on one hand. It's simply not done that way. And if he simply meant, "We have protection against every possible assassination method except if some nuts shoots me from a window with a rifle, in which case we're utterly screwed!" then it seems like that's the sort of thing he should have shared with his Secret Service detail.
"Thanks for making us look bad."


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Spartanburg man charged with stabbing nephew on arm
Published: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 9:06 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 9:06 p.m.
A Spartanburg man is accused of stabbing his nephew on the arm during a fight on Sunday morning, investigators say.
Clifford Cordell Lee, 36, of 126 Harmony Drive, Spartanburg, has been charged with first-degree assault and battery, according to online jail records.
An incident report states that the 19-year-old victim, Lee's nephew, told deputies that he awoke about 9 a.m. Sunday to the sound of Lee arguing with his girlfriend. Master Deputy Kevin Bobo said when the victim called 911, Lee became more angry and stabbed the teen on the left arm. The victim was taken to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury.
Lee remained at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility on Sunday on a $20,000 bond.
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I can never get myself to start things. When I do, however, and there's an unsolvable problem that needs solving, if I pick up even a little momentum in trying to solve it, I will stay on the task/project like Gorilla Glue on rye. Literally, I will forgo meals and sleep till I can get the problem solved.
I think this mindset is largely why it's hard to get started -- Projects and tasks feel overwhelming, where I unconsciously feel like I'll have to finish it all in one go, even if it takes hours on end. It's hard have momentum and then stop and switch to something else.
How do I better shift "gears" by switching to other tasks/projects that need doing/solving? How do you feel OK about leaving something unfinished for the time being and switching to something else?


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We are following scrum in our project. I see most of the times the scrum master allocates the tasks for us. However, I read from many scrum books that scrum works the other way around (the 'pull' approach) and team members pick up tasks or features. Is scrum master assigning tasks the correct approach or does it go against the agile ideology?
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According to the Wikipedia Article on Scrum, Sprint tasks are not assigned by the ScrumMaster:
Furthermore, the definition of a ScrumMaster is that he/she is the person responsible for making sure people follow the rules of the Scrum process.
The ScrumMaster does not assign tasks, plain and simple. The team is self-organizing, and decisions of who works on what is decided by the team.
This is true Scrum. Many organizations may of course use variations of this, however.
That's the way it's supposed to work, but as with all things that work great in theory...it doesn't always actually work.
There's dependencies, customer wants, and drivers from the outside. Some things just have to get done before you can work on that fancy widget everyone wants to work on.
There's basic developer abilities driving from the inside. Some things are just hard and some people are just better. Sure, when working within an infinite timeline I can just let you figure it out; but when something's got to get done then assigning to the person best placed to get it done fastest and best is the one that's getting the job.
And then there's personality issues like over-controlling Scrum Master and/or developers who can't tie their own shoes without being told to. My team, for example, has both. Simply works better for everyone to ignore this little fact about Scrum in such cases.
In other words, don't just do it because the process says to. Do what works. Screw the rest.
Of course, then there's also the other basic fact of human existence....maybe you don't even know who the Scrum Master actually is. Maybe it's not the person with that title. Maybe you don't even have one.
Scrum is totally clear on this. The Development Team, as a group, is responsible for completing the items in the Sprint backlog. They are also completely in control of how they go about getting the development done and nobody is allowed to tell them how to do it.
As a coach, the Scrum Master does have a role in pointing it out when he sees the Team is in danger of missing Sprint objectives for whatever reason. But then he needs to ask them to figure out how they are going to deal with it, and then get out of their way.
Another approach could be to let the Team complete the Sprint, hold them responsible for the lack of results and then let it get discussed in the Sprint Retrospective.
Like any ideology, there are times when the rule book needs to be thrown away, or carefully ignored.
Use some judgement as to what seems appropriate. Just be careful about somebody becoming a de-facto project manager - or worse, bullying people into doing certain things.
There's a big difference between task allocation by dictate (you SHALL do X) and allocation by discussion and agreement. Sometimes the agreement might be lukewarm.
Then again, maybe the team needs directing... its hard to know.
However, I'd be concerned about any process at all that insists you must follow the process to the letter with no room for wiggle or judgement. Such a process is a substitute for thinking.
In my opinion the scummaster shouldn't do that, team members should themselves pick up tasks. If the scrummaster is only doing the administration as is the case in our team is see no problem. Our scrum master makes sure the paper scrum board stays in sync with the excel file. The role of scrum master should be a facilitating one we're he/she makes sure you can do your work unhindered. This is the way we work. Do you know why your scrummaster does this? Is he a project manager afraid to become obsolete? Is he afraid the team will not pick up tasks themselves? It might be a good idea to discuss this during a retrospective.
I've been a scrum master in both types of environments (where I pushed tasks to individuals and where individuals pulls tasks).
O the Push team, the development resources were not interchangeable. The Windows Client work had to go to the windows developer and the web work to the web developer. So I was able to push tasks to resources during planning sessions. I was also able to do individual capacity planning to know when to stop pushing.
The pull method worked well on a team where any task could be picked up by any resources. But, I couldn't do individual capacity planning during the planning session, instead I had to depend on average velocity to know when enough was enough. (It took ~3-4 sprints before we had a good idea on velocity).
I came across an interesting article outlining pros/cons of Push vs. Pull.


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Recently I had a very strong thought about preventing myself from using the Internet. I found that I knew too many things - from daily news to facebook, twitter, and all kinds of garbage information that made my emotions unstable and made me unable to focus my attention. I like to read them, but they are too much and I don't think they are really useful.
Here are some examples of other individuals who don't use the Internet (or are even anti-social in the real world):
Donald Knuth, a computer scientist and winner of the Turing Award. He was one of the first people who used the Email system in 1980s. But he announced to disable his email address in 1990s. He is one of the most successful computer scientist in this world.
Shu Wang, a Chinese architecture, the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. He never used the Internet - or a computer. He simply designed blueprints in pencil and paid his students to digitize them.
I am a very young computer & robotics scientist. My job is to read papers, to think, to test, and to write papers. I love my job and I want to focus on it. More and more I realize that I don't need as much information as the Internet supplies me with each day. But my friends told me that if I don't use the Internet, I will fall behind the age and the world.
What's your opinion? Do you think it's useful to get that much information? Thank you in advance.


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Aww. He's gonna look SO cute, standing there tapping his foot and pointing at his watch while you're on the phone.
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Any boy under age 10 will be thrilled with this.
Problem with the website. Cannot check out, "Error on Page"!! Too bad, sale lost.
The only thing that makes this "lego" are the two little nubs on either side of watch face. Maybe my thought was too high but I expected more lego-like.
Just ordered one without any problems. $1.99 for shipping
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upvoting even though I don't plan on getting one. I have too many 4-8-16GB usb drives laying around unused from all the other deals over the last year.
+ $2.99 budget shipping.
Hmm. not sure why that didn't post correctly but $8.99 plus $2.49 for budget shipping. Too bad there is a limit of one.
These are really nice, small USB drives, just be careful you don't wash it...
Its a plastic shell though, if anyone was wondering.
Best plice? Veddy goood plice. You buy.
16GB for $12 not that great a deal.
Paverbart is right...what's with the post?
Should read price is $8.99 plus $2.49 shipping:
Total $11.48.
Caught my attention 'till I did the sums.
i can't get one....... your website is not helpful....
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An arrest warrant for Michael Saffioti had been issued after he missed a court date. But after one night in jail, he was dead.
Now Snohomish County could face a lawsuit over a food allergy that may have been ignored.
Michael Saffioti knew dairy could kill him. He grew up reading labels and carrying medication, and still suffered severe reactions whenever he was merely near dairy protein. The stress made him anxious to the point of needing medication.
"Ultimately, he found and thought he was better functioning using marijuana," said his mother.
Michael did not have a medical marijuana prescription, and his use put him in and out of the legal system. In the most recent incident, he and his mother went to police, armed with his medical history after he had missed a court date.
"I wanted Michael held accountable for his legal issues and I insisted on it. But I didn't want him to die," said Rose.
After eating oatmeal in jail, Michael couldn't breathe. Other inmates say Michael begged for help and was accused of faking it. The autopsy found his severe reaction to milk products contributed to his death.
"You can't get help. You can't call 911. You're at their complete mercy," said Anne Bremner, an attorney representing the Saffioti family. "When the jail's the one that gives you something that's going to kill you -- that they know is going to kill you -- they, at a minimum, have to rescue you. And they didn't."
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said it would not comment on what happened or on the potential lawsuit until its investigation is complete.
In the meantime, Michael's mother is wearing his ring as a symbol of her quest for answers.
"This reminds me every day what I have to do for Michael," she said. "I know there's a period where he knew he was going to die. And he trusted me. Everything was supposed to be set up, that he'd be taken care of."
Rose said she will sue the county, but her first goal is to hold someone criminally responsible.
She and her attorney will encourage the prosecutor's office to file involuntary manslaughter charges against jail workers whom they believe should have prevented Michael's death.


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Is decoherence even possible in anti de Sitter space? The spatial conformal boundary acts as a repulsive wall, thus turning anti de Sitter space into an eternally closed quantum system. Superpositions remain superpositions and can never decohere. A closed system eventually thermalizes and undergoes Poincare recurrences. Whatever the dual is to an interacting conformal field theory, is it really a theory of quantum gravity, or does it only look like one superficially?
Your question is not about AdS at all, it is about a closed quantum system with a finite number of degrees of freedom.
If you examine the space-time near a finite area quantum black hole, you will see an approximate AdS space. For this reason, my original answer included AdS spaces in the list of finite systems, although this is completely false for what people would call a normal classical AdS space. Thse spaces are unbounded and make open systems. The near horizon extremal black hole is presumably sitting in an infinite spacetime, so it is also an open quantum system. So it is best to reformulate the question for the domain you intended:
How can you have irreversible decoherence in a closed quantum system with a finite number of degrees of freedom?
The same question can be formulated to a certain extent in a closed classical system, where Poincare recurrences still occur. How can you reconcile poincare recurrence with irreversible information gain by an observer?
I think the many-worlds point of view is most useful for understanding this. If you have a closed quantum system that contains an observer, it is the observer's gain in information that determines which relative branch of the wavefunction becomes the real one for this observer, a branch selection from the decohered branches which occurs outside the theory. The branches are still effectively dechered so long as the arrow of time is still forward, because the wavefunction is spreading out into new regions of the enormous phase space. It is reasonable to think that the system will need to thermalize and destroy all the observers long before the recurrence makes the entropy decrease to the initial value.
This observer can only exist while there is an arrow of time, so there is no real paradox. You can have effective decoherence and measurements for the thermodynamic arrow-of-time stage. The same is true in classical closed system, the observer will have to dissociate and reform in order for the system to have a poincare recurrence.
But perhaps you meant this as a counterexample to the claim that irreversible decoherence can occur in pure closed-system quantum mechanics. In this case, I agree that it is obvious that the closed system cannot really decohere irreversibly, since it will eventually recohere to close to its initial state.
This depends on whether your space includes the observer. In presence of the observer there will be decoherence. Without the observer there will be unitary evolution.
I am ready to answer any additional questions that can arise from my answer.
Decoherence is more than anything a matter of what you define to be the "environment". The environment is supposed to be external to the system of interest and entangling interaction with it produces decoherence. If the environment in question is a part of the adS space then the subsystem can certainly decohere. If what you are asking is whether the space as a whole can decohere when it's isolated from its environment then the answer must by definition be no.


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