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Is it possible to make InnoDB to use indexes same as MyISAM instead of clustered index due to limitation of RAM while getting benefit of its concurrency performance?
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The gen_clust_index (clustered index) under the hood of InnoDB houses entries of primary keys along with rowids. What is interesting about the use of the gen_clust_index is the fact that any non-unique indexes you create will always have a corresponding rowid for the gen_clust_index of a table. Thus, there are always double index lookups, one for the secondary index and one for the gen_clust_index.
Any attempts to improve the layout of a table or primary key gets nullified because of the gen_clust_index, or at least marginal results at best.
Some people attempt to sort a MyISAM in PRIMARY KEY order. According to MySQL Database Design and Tuning, Page 236 Paragraph 7, under the subheading "Storing a Table in Index Order":
Granted, this works and works effectively FOR MyISAM. You could perform ALTER TABLE ... ORDER BY col1,col2,...,coln against InnoDB where the columns may or may not be that of the PRIMARY KEY. This will not produce faster results for InnoDB because ... that's right ... you must consult the gen_clust_index each time.
Some people can make the table's row format FIXED using
You could perform the following on an InnoDB table named mydb.mytb:
This will put the table in rowid order in the gen_clust_index. This may produce marginal results for InnoDB at best because ... that's right ... you must consult the gen_clust_index each time.
Now, let's get a little ridiculous. There is a NoSQL interface to query (SELECT only) MyISAM and InnoDB called the HandlerSocket (formerly called HANLDER) interface. This gives you access to data which lets you bypass all SQL, ACID, and MVCC protocols. Although it is possible, IMHO WAY TOO COMPLICATED TO CODE AND MAINTAIN. AFAIK there is nothing in print stating whether the HandlerSocket interface interacts with the gen_clust_index or not.
In summary, there are many ways to skin a cat. In this case, you cannot get a hold of the cat (the gen_clust_index). I guess this is why MyISAM continues to exist for its read performance, its pliability in table ordering, table row format, and the tools in support of it. InnoDB is will remain designed around its ACID-compliant nature until some brave soul takes the InnoDB source code and transforms it into something that has the best of both MyISAM and InnoDB.
The clustered index is perhaps the reason for InnoDB's concurrency performance on traditional spin drives.
Disk I/O is expensive. So reducing that is a huge benefit to improve concurrency.
If disk I/O starts becoming cheaper and less of a bottleneck (eg, as SSD technology becomes more stable), Oracle might decide to change how InnoDB indexes work. More likely it will stay the same, because the same technology will make 'the limitation of RAM' less of an issue.
Short answer: No.
InnoDB clusters via the primary key, and in the absence of a primary key, it picks the first unique index. In the absence of a unique index, it creates a hidden 6 byte key for clustering.
When you have the hidden 6 byte key, any secondary indexes refer to this key, rather than exact pointers to row locations (as in MyISAM), so you end up with a secondary key traversal, and then a primary key traversal to find your records.
To extrapolate a little from your question, I am assuming you are worried about memory fit with a tree, because to efficiently search, all root nodes should be in memory, since you always have to walk this path to find your leaf pages?
This is true, but one consolation is that commercial databases try and make their trees as fat as possible, rather than deep. Try running xtrabackup --stats on your data to see. For example:
There were 497839 leaf pages (~8GB), but only 416 pages above (6.5MB). I've ran this command a few times on production data, and it always surprises me when I have millions-billions of records, and only level 1-3 pages + leaf pages.


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By using a plugin called "Custom Content Type Manager", I have implemented in my blog a simple Custom Post Type called "game review" which is simple a post, plus some extra fields which represents the rating of the game for graphics, sound, etc...
However, I could not find a plugin which helps in rendering/displaying this custom type. I understand, that I can create a page called
single-game-review.php and this will be used to render it, but I found this not very convenient. The problem is that whenever I change theme, I have to recreate the file. Also the logic of the theme is duplicated in the new file.
An idea would be to redefine the function
the_content() so that when it's used on "game review" post, the output is actually the content of the post itself plus the extra fields rendered for example as unordered lists. In this way I can change these without breaking the rendering of the custom post type.
There are plugins which can do that? Or I have to do it by hand in a completely unsupported way that breaks ad the first update?

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I am developing a WordPress plugin that allows a user to insert image maps on the image from the WordPress default image editor. I want some JavaScript for it so that when user selects some area on the image it returns the coordinates of the selected area to use within the area tag.
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This question is related to a previous question of mine:
Determinacy interchanging the roles of both players
Given any set A of sequences of natural numbers, every strategy (no matter for which player) is either winning (W), or losing (L), or neither(N) for A.
So depending on A, the set of all strategies available for any of both players can be, a priori, of any of the seven kinds: W (all winning), L (all losing), N (all neither), WL (some winning and the rest losing), WN (some winning and the rest neither), LN (some losing and the rest neither) and WLN (some winning, some losing, and the rest neither).
This makes a total of 49 situations (now taking into account both players). Of course, not all of them are possible because we have the following restrictions:
a. If one player has a winning (losing) strategy, the other one cannot have a winning (losing) strategy. b. If one player has only winning (losing) strategies, the other one only has losing (winning) strategies.
I don't know of any other restrictions (not derivable from them, for example it follows that if one player is WL for A, the other one can only be N).
This leaves us with the following possible situations:
(I'd draw a table here, but unfortunately I don't know how to edit it; I tried html without sucess)
- W for I and L for II
- L for I and W for II
- N for I and N for II
- N for I and WL for II
- N for I and WN for II
- N for I and LN for II
- N for I and WLN for II
- WL for I and N for II
- WN for I and N for II
- WN for I and LN for II
- LN for I and N for II
- LN for I and WN for II
- WLN for I and N for II
My question is, could one find examples (prove the existence of subsets of sequences of naturals) for each situation only assuming ZFC?
Some are obvious, like the empty set for 2 or the set of all sequences for 1, or like the set of all sequences with a 1 in the odd positions for 8, but others may be not.


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Join Brandon Watson as he interviews the people behind the next release of Windows Phone, Mango. In this installment he chats with Steve Cosman- one of the people behind the new Bing Audio.
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Sweet, this is always an amazing demo especially when you see it work for the first time ..great addition to the platform (OK but I do feel a little sorry for the Shazam guys)
It seems to be very fast. It must be great to have such a huge amount of data to work with as the entire Zune library.
Can't wait!
Cool story involving this very subject: A youtube video is using a song I wanted to identify. I'd tried using my iPhone 3GS with Shazam and Soundhound - no luck. But I downloaded the Windows Phone 7 SDK and used the Bing Audio search in the phone emulator, and it nailed it first try! I think I may have to get one of these windows phones when a Mango LTE phone comes out.
Really enjoyed the development story behind this feature. The mentality of the group to get the basics, get it into users hands, then add features users want is spot on.
Will the Bing audio search enable users to search audio held on third party servers?
Can we get Bing to "fingerprint" audiobook MP3s on our server and have them show up in Bing Audio Search results?
Sad to realize that this is yet another feature that only works in the US. Don't understand why...
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While some have expressed frustration over the lack of clear reproducibility of linkage and association findings in schizophrenia, the importance of the chromosome 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) as a real and significant genetic risk factor for schizophrenia has often been overlooked. While the deletion syndrome is present in a minority of individuals with schizophrenia (estimates of approximately 1 percent), presence of the deletion increases risk of developing schizophrenia some 30-fold, making this one of the clearest known genetic risk factors for a psychiatric illness. As multiple genes are deleted in 22q11DS, it can be a challenge to determine which gene or genes are involved in specific phenotypic elements of this syndrome.
The May 11, 2008, paper by Stark et al. highlights the utility of engineered animals for dissecting the individual effects of multiple genes within a deletion region and provides an important clue into the mechanism likely responsible for at least some of the behavioral aspects of the phenotype. While some may argue about the full validity of animal models of complex human behavior disorders, these systems do have an advantage in manipulability that cannot be achieved in work with human subjects. A key feature of this paper is the comparison of the phenotype of mice engineered to contain a 1.3 Mb deletion of 27 genes with mice engineered to contain a disruption of only one gene in the region, DGCR8. The ability to place both of these alterations on the same genetic background and then do head-to-head comparisons on a number of behavioral, neuropathological, and gene expression assays allows a clear assessment of which components of the mouse phenotype may be attributed specifically to DGCR8 haploinsufficiency. Perhaps not surprisingly, DGCR8 seems to play a role in some, but not all, of the behavioral and neuropathological changes seen in the animals with the 1.3 Mb deletion. The fact that the DGCR8 disruption was able to recapitulate certain elements of the full deletion in the mice does raise its profile as an important candidate gene for some of the neurocognitive elements of 22q11DS, and makes it a potential candidate gene for contributing to schizophrenia risk in individuals without 22q11DS.
Also of great interest is the known function of DGCR8. While the gene name simply stands for DiGeorge syndrome Critical Region gene 8, it is now known that this gene plays an important role in the biogenesis of microRNAs, small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression by targeting mRNAs for translational repression or degradation. As miRNAs have been predicted to regulate over 90 percent of genes in the human genome (Miranda et al., 2006), a disruption in a key miRNA processing step could have profound regulatory impacts. Indeed, as reported in the Stark et al. paper and elsewhere (Wang et al., 2007), homozygous deletion of DGCR8 function is lethal in mice. What perhaps seems to be the most surprising result is that haploinsufficiency of DGCR8 function does not induce a more profound phenotype, given the large number of genes that would be expected to be affected if miRNA processing were globally impaired. The Stark et al. paper determined that while the pre-processed form of miRNAs may be elevated in haploinsufficient mice, perhaps only 10-20 percent of all mature miRNAs show altered levels, suggesting that some type of compensatory mechanism may be involved in regulating the final levels of the other miRNAs. Still, the 20-70 percent decrease in the abundance of these altered miRNAs could have a profound effect on multiple cellular processes, given the regulatory nature of miRNAs. In the context of the recent evidence for altered levels of some miRNA in postmortem samples from individuals with schizophrenia (Perkins et al., 2007), the Stark et al. paper adds further support for studying miRNAs as potential candidate genes in all individuals with schizophrenia, not just those with 22q11DS. This paper should serve as an important reminder of how careful analysis of a biological subtype of a disorder can reveal important insights that will be relevant to a much broader set of affected individuals.
1. Stark KL, Xu B, Bagchi A, Lai WS, Liu H, Hsu R, Wan X, Pavlidis P, Mills AA, Karayiorgou M, Gogos JA. Altered brain microRNA biogenesis contributes to phenotypic deficits in a 22q11-deletion mouse model. Nat Genet. 2008 May 11; Abstract
2. Miranda KC, Huynh T, Tay Y, Ang YS, Tam WL, Thomson AM, Lim B, Rigoutsos I. A pattern-based method for the identification of MicroRNA binding sites and their corresponding heteroduplexes. Cell. 2006 Sep 22;126(6):1203-17. Abstract
3. Wang Y, Medvid R, Melton C, Jaenisch R, Blelloch R. DGCR8 is essential for microRNA biogenesis and silencing of embryonic stem cell self-renewal. Nat Genet. 2007 Mar 1;39(3):380-5. Abstract
4. Perkins DO, Jeffries CD, Jarskog LF, Thomson JM, Woods K, Newman MA, Parker JS, Jin J, Hammond SM. microRNA expression in the prefrontal cortex of individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Genome Biol. 2007 Jan 1;8(2):R27. Abstract
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We should pass a law like they have in Sweden. Every person over 18 years of age and not a felon or nutcase has to own a rifle or shotgun. Pistols optional.
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Singing pirates, sword-fighting puppets, belly-dancing cowgirls – when Thomas Gibbs moved in the Center of Hope last year, no one had a clue his stay there was the beginning of an unusual adventure for The Salvation Army's Tulsa Area Command. Yet that's what happened this summer when the Tulsa Command became involved with "Invisible People," a dance, theater and music production about homelessness created by Thomas's mother Shadia Dahlal.
Like most people, Shadia had not thought about homelessness until it hit someone in her family. Thomas had lost his job and needed a place to stay. "He has Asperger's and some other issues, and I was just so grateful that there was a place he could go and stay. I was very impressed with the people in charge of the Center of Hope and the care they showed everyone there," she said.
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Simple: because it can't. There is no system call to change the uid of another process. If you don't want to leave the parent shell around waiting for
As has been pointed out, there is no way to do it. Of course, if there is a will, there is a way: that there is no such syscall is no reason why it couldn't be done. That said, as @mtk touched on, imagine the havoc it could create having a syscall to change the security context of an unrelated process. If nothing else, I see a race condition erupting in three... two... one... (and let's not even get started on what changing the security context of
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Sony // 2007 // 95 Minutes // Unrated
Reviewed by Judge Dennis Prince (Retired) // October 24th, 2007
In some places, the real value of human life is decided by the highest bidder.
Is it exploitative or explanative? Does it repel or reveal? Is the new horror sub-genre of "torture-porn" an outrage or an avenue to insight? The lines have been drawn between those who oppose and those who appreciate the experience that grueling and vicious terror films deliver to audiences. Some have castigated this type of "entertainment" as a slap in the face to good taste and social responsibility while others have wondered aloud whether this is actually a mirror, of sorts, that has been held up to expose what might lay deep within us. As Director Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) has dared to suppose, is it the bad people we should be most afraid of...or the "good" ones?
Beth (Lauren German, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 2003), Whitney (Bijou Philips, Almost Famous), and Lorna (Heather Matarazzo, Scream 3) are traveling to Prague in hopes of seeing the more tranquil aspects of Europe, what with Italy proven to have been an excursion into battling back lecherous advances from the locals. By chance they meet up with the sensual and practically seductive Axelle (Vera Jordanova), a figure model who takes a liking to Beth's artwork -- and maybe a bit more. Upon arriving at Prague, the girls check in to a familiar hostel, greeted by the recognizable desk clerk Jedi (Milda Havlas). He assigns them their rooms then secretly scans their passport photos. Within minutes, the three girls' images are being transmitted around the world, the latest offerings in a grim auction. The outwardly aggressive Todd (Richard Burgi, Desperate Housewives) has prevailed and quickly notifies his more reserved friend, Stuart (Roger Bart, American Gangster) that they have a trip to Prague in their immediate future. And while these two Americans are en route to "collect" on their auction winnings, the three girls are unaware that they are being entertained by the various factions of the subversive Elite Hunters club, they who are pervasive throughout the Prague community and who are rarely deterred in bringing the sort of fine goods that will please their high-paying clients.
While many had accused Roth of a simple retread of his first foray into the realm of pay for slay, it's arguably apparent that the director committed no such offense. In fact, while the setup is the same -- that is, the notion that unsuspecting young people are being kidnapped as fodder for the depraved death factory -- the perspective this time around is new. Whereas Hostel achieved its horrific impact by the apparent baseless motivation for the human slaughterhouse, here we are confronted by the icy terror of the business of mortgaging mutilation and death.
And although we already expect what will transpire in the film's third act -- the dreaded eventuality that we will enter the abattoir to witness the hopeless wailing and pleading of the terrified victims -- this is what makes the first two acts all the more unsettling: we know what awaits these soon-to-be victims. With that knowledge of the unspeakable violence to come, we are severely uneasy with every event and interaction surrounding the three unsuspecting girls. In a move that leverages from the mighty Hitchcock, Roth has delivered a lurid tale where the audience knows the despicable outcome -- mostly -- yet are helpless to intervene on the characters' behalf. All the while, we look suspiciously at every individual that makes contact with the girls and we desperately search for clues that will tell us who is good and who isn't. That is largely what separates this sequel from its predecessor: Hostel shocked us with unexpected carnage, the sort that spilled in front of our shocked eyes without immediate cause or reason. Hostel: Part II, on the other hand, is perfectly self-assured of its evil intentions and its deliberate method is what leaves viewers helpless to do anything about it -- except, of course, to watch.
As the film reaches its apex of human destruction, then, it becomes curious why such a franchise can gain such popularity with audiences, they who come from every corner of our social fabric. The graphic violence is repulsive in its viciousness and vividness, the team at KNB Effects having practically perfected the art of mock carnage. And while it should cause us to recoil and shield our eyes -- and consciousness -- from such depravity, it seemingly attracts our lingering gaze very much like a horrible traffic accident, the sort that is difficult to tear your eyes away from despite the finality represented by twisted remains that lay strewn about. This is the conundrum that has been probed and picked at by psychologists and psychoanalysts for over a century, they who also pondered the attraction of the original graphic horrors presented in the Parisian Le Theatre du Grand Guignol as far back as 1897 and continued their research through the 1950's monster craze and into the 1980's "splatter film" fascination. There's yet to be a definitive answer provided although the situation remains the same: stark horror of this sort always gains an audience.
But, it's only a movie, right, or is it more? Hostel: Part II provides a better opportunity to ponder the potential answer here.
Granted, the film is far from a masterpiece of meat-laden macabre yet it does precisely what it sets out to do -- it confuses its audience (arguably largely intended to be Americans) with geographies and cultures most don't understand. While Roth has taken heat for presenting a twisted depiction of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, he insists he's not aiming to offend the European people but, rather, to point the damning finger at American ignorance and self-indulgence. In his commentary track, he explains that this is his sort of railing against the current Administration and its willingness to trade human lives for oil profits. That said, we gain a greater insight into his decision to focus this sequel on the unblinking business end of the death merchants. Whether you agree with his political perspective or not, he nonetheless is effective in giving us reason to pause, further heightening the horror of the transactions that take place with a contract, a cash amount, and a cart of human remains. And so, by this point, it's rather pointless to vilify a filmmaker like Eli Roth or James Wan or Alexandre Aja or others who cater to the unusual curiosities of audiences to indulge in their sanguinary style of entertainment. The fact is, as with the businesspeople in Hostel: Part II, these showmen are merely supplying what their viewers demand; perhaps that is what's most disturbing of all.
As for this new Blu-ray release of Hostel: Part II, there's plenty on hand to lure us to look or purchase, but there's also an element of disappointment that needlessly mars the whole package. Without delay, the 1080p / VC-1 transfer here is remarkably dark to the point that it appears digitally defective. From the very beginning, as the recognizable Lionsgate gear-works grind away, the logo is darker than I've ever seen (especially after having seen it just a week prior while screening The Saw Trilogy). And, as the opening titles commence, the darkness lingers to afflict the picture with inky dark patches that obscure any and all shadow detail. The overt darkness is exacerbated by an unstable color saturation that's sometimes very accurate only to become extreme in the next camera shot, shifting back again with the subsequent setup. This is a truly confounding situation and is the first I've seen of its sort on a high-definition transfer. This is sad since the detail is quite crisp in lighter scenes and since it heralds trouble for the film's signature gore sequences, those that take place in the darkened dungeons of the slaughterhouse. This said, the film is not entirely unwatchable in this transfer and a large portion of the key details are discernible including excellent skin textures in some close-ups and even some great grime on the dungeon walls yet, even so, the poor black level management nags at us as we know there is so much more detail that has been hopelessly obscured.
(And, in case you're wondering, I screened this on two different plasma displays and even managed to check two different copies of this Blu-ray disc; no improvements).
As for the audio, the PCM 5.1 Uncompressed track is as full-bodied as they get. The low end is particularly omnipresent throughout, providing a constant thud of dread. The ambient effects are well managed and flow naturally around the soundstage. All the while, the dialog is easy to discern. Even the standard Dolby Digital 5.1 track is more robust than most but, alas, the wavering image quality steals some of the aural thunder.
As for extras, this disc is absolutely packed beginning with three audio commentaries. Eli Roth heads up the first, solo, and he speaks consistently from beginning to end, touching on elements of filmmaking, his motivations for the script, and his tips to other budding filmmakers who might be listening. Next is a group commentary in which Roth is joined by his brother, Gabe, and co-producer Quentin Tarantino, the group yakking and yocking it up for the duration. Lastly, there is group discussion in which Roth is joined by actors Richard Burgi, Lauren German, and Vera Jordanova for probably the quietest of the three. Next up are two excellent featurettes, one giving great insight to the film's effects (The Art of KNB Effects) while the other delivers a more promotional-feeling look at the production (Hostel: Part II: The Next Level). An intriguing international television special (Hostel: Part II: A Legacy of Torture) provides a look at actual torture devices and their means of extracting prisoners' confessions from a darker time. A collection of ten deleted scenes follow, each with a textual comment from Roth regarding their reason for having been excised (most slow the pace of the film). "The Treatment" is a radio interview with Eli Roth that is presented aurally only with a static (and uninteresting) still screen. The Blood and Guts Gag Reel offers three minutes of outtakes while the Blu-ray exclusive content is a rather meaningless bank of surveillance camera views -- eight in total -- that allow you to zoom in to each to see what is going on (and, sadly, it's not much to look at yet runs a seemingly interminable 7 minutes). Oddly, there aren't any trailers for the feature film to be found, only a few for other Sony releases.
Without question, Hostel: Part II is not a film for all tastes and will likely sicken the more sensitive among us. Roth shows absolutely no compunction in transgressing the tenets of good judgment, even within the genre of horror. Much like a couple of sequences in this year's Planet Terror, the sacred elements that are typically spared exploitation -- flagrant harm to children or animals -- are considered fair game. However, unlike Robert Rodriguez's foray into the land of the forbidden, the extreme nature of his film allowed such transgressions to be passed off in comedic fashion; not so with Roth's film and, as such, this might be seen as severely reprehensible to some.
And, with that said, isn't this the sort of furor that causes a film like Hostel: Part II to grow its audience, many of the uncontrollably curious sort?
Hostel: Part II is not the rip-off sequel that some alleged and, in its underlying theme of blood for profit, it is a far more disturbing experience than was its predecessor. Roth has made his politically motivated statement but the real test will be to see what he can whip up in a third installment. If he elects to offer more of the same, we'll wonder if he's a one-trick pony. If, however, he can mature his thinking in a way that provides even more subtext to the business of death dealers, we're likely to be in for another uncomfortable excursion into the deepest and darkest regions of the animal called human.
Eli Roth is found not guilty of the outwardly repugnant images that serve to cast light on the dark spots of the human psyche. Sony, however, is found guilty and in contempt of this court for a needlessly blackened transfer.
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Scales of Justice
Video: 85
Audio: 95
Extras: 97
Acting: 89
Story: 91
Judgment: 89
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Studio: Sony
Video Formats:
* 2.35:1 Non-Anamorphic (Widescreen)
Audio Formats:
* Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (English)
* Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (French)
* PCM 5.1 Surround (English)
* English
* Chinese
* French
* Korean
* Portuguese
* Spanish
* Thai
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Release Year: 2007
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Distinguishing Marks
* Director's Commentary
* Director and Producers' Commentary
* Actors' Commentary
* Featurette: Hostel Part II: The Next Level
* Featurette: The Art of KNB Effects
* International Television Special: Hostel Part II: A Legacy of Torture
* Deleted scenes
* Interactive surveillance cameras
* Gag reel
* "The Treatment" radio interview
* IMDb
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Day 10
November 10, 2011
My ankle hurts a lot and I'm still lying around all day resting it, going crazy from boredom. I'm actually waiting for a call back from my doctor's office. My ankle seems to have gotten worse and more painful over the weekend and I'm wondering if that's normal. Basically I can't put any weight on it unless I'm taking the pain meds. When I first wake up in the morning and try to stand on it, it's so sore and painful. Torture. I hope this is normal for it being Day 10 after surgery. I really don't want to have to go into the clinic until my scheduled two-week appointment next Tuesday. But really, I'm just worried that something is wrong. I can't remember it hurting this much last time, five years ago. However I probably blocked a lot of that out of my memory. I hope my doctor's assistant calls me back soon. HYPOCHONDRIA!
In other news, it was my birthday on Monday. It was a pretty nice day despite being an invalid. My sister took me to a movie during the afternoon – The Rum Diary. Then I went out to eat with the family. It was also my dad's birthday on Monday so we were celebrating with him as well. My good friend Kenneth in Dublin sent me a really nice birthday gift that arrived yesterday. He gave me this cool graphic-design kitchen towel thing from The Cake Cafe in Dublin. He also sent me a bunch of really awesome postcards of Berlin during the Cold War era. I love that kind of thing and I spent the day messing around taking some photos of the postcards. Oh yeah, and he also gave me these delicious mint chocolate biscuit things. Embarrassingly, I admit that I ate them all in one sitting. Well hey, what else am I supposed to do? They were really good.
If you want to see more photos of the postcards and other random stuff I posted recently, check out my Flickr page – http://www.flickr.com/photos/meinherz
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November 10, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Well, happy belated birthday to you! I hope your ankle starts to improve but having chocolate mint biscuits should help some :-) Feel better soon!


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6 Evil Henchmen Who Sucked at Their Job
Henchmen are an essential part of every plot to take over the world. Unfortunately, even the best henchmen let us down. Is it something inherent in the henchman archetype? Or is it just that we expect too much from grown men in form-fitting body armor? Honestly, we don't know. But we do know that it hurts every time, and nowhere more so than in the six cases below.
#6. Imperial Stormtroopers
Who Are They?
Soldiers of the Galactic Empire, as featured in the Star Wars franchise.
Why Were They Feared?
Stormtroopers started out strong. The way they stormed that Rebel blockade runner in Star Wars was pretty sweet. And the way they overran that Rebel base in The Empire Strikes Back was the epitome of cool (OK, so they let most of the rebels escape from Cloud City, but the rebels had inside help from known scoundrel Lando Calrissian, so we could let it slide). By that point, it seemed like Stormtroopers could do no wrong. But then something happened, something... awful.
Pictured: something awful.
What Went Wrong?
After convincing us that they were the baddest asses in henchmen history, Stormtroopers suddenly went all France on us. Somehow, a frigging army of Stormtroopers was outwitted, outmaneuvered and just plain outfought by a bunch of overgrown merkins whose most advanced weaponry was flint-tipped arrows. But that's not even the worst part. The worst part is that these weren't just any Stormtroopers. No, these were, in the Emperor's own words, his best troops, for fuck's sake.
Who were his worst troops.
Of course, no one wanted the Stormtroopers to win. Yes, we loved them the way only impressionable adolescents can love something, but we knew they were evil, and we wanted them to get their comeuppance in the end. But not like this. Losing as ignominiously as they did on Endor didn't just diminish the villains, it also diminished the heroic men and women who defeated them.
A Typical Stormtrooper's Last Thought:
"I can't see a thing in this helmet!"
#5. Cylon Centurions
Who Are They?
Robotic soldiers of the genocidal Cylon Empire, as seen in the original Battlestar Galactica and its spin-off, Galactica 1980.
Why Were They Feared?
Battlestar Galactica had its share of problems, including a monkey playing a dog, epic re-use of special effects footage and subversive Mormon overtones. The clear highlight of the whole enterprise was the Cylons, especially the Centurions, the cycloptic rank and file of the mighty Cylon Empire. And yet, the Centurions had their own share of problems. They were slow, they were clumsy, they were terrible shots, they were even worse pilots (and that's with three of them piloting each Cylon Raider) and, for some inexplicable reason, they were armed with swords. Swords, for fuck's sake.
"I'm not steering until he apologizes."
"You know we're crashing, right?"
But Centurions did have one thing going for them: they were unapologetically robotic. Up until then, most film and TV robots were little more than human surrogates, with personalities or character traits to which actual humans could relate, but there was nothing human about Centurions, no hint of humanity in that monotone voice. They were programmed to kill humans, and so they killed humans and that was that. And so what if they were slow and plodding? In a human, being slow and plodding makes you boring. But in a robot, being slow and plodding makes you a relentless mechanical menace. Plus, they were real shiny.
What Went Wrong?
But then, in the very last episode, Centurions went soft on us. In that episode, Starbuck and a Raider full of Centurions both crash land on a desolate planet. Bored, Starbuck rebuilds one of the Centurions for company. At first, the Centurion tries to kill Starbuck (yay!), but then Starbuck gives it a name (Cy, of course) and teaches it to play cards, whereupon its cold mechanical heart thaws and man and robot become the best of friends! Later, when more Centurions arrive, Cy sacrifices itself to save the life of Starbuck's son (don't ask), thereby ending its days as just another robotic Uncle Tom.
A Typical Centurion's Last Thought
"A sword? Seriously, a sword?! How did robot technology beat out weapon technology in the race to the finish line?"
#4. SPECTRE Henchmen
Who Are They?
Agents of the Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion (SPECTRE), an international crime syndicate, as seen in the early James Bond films.
Why Were They Feared?
SPECTRE henchmen are different: they don't wear masks or armor or colorful thematic costumes. Instead, their menace comes from their characterization, as with Dr. No (Dr. No), an evil genius with bionic hands; Red Grant (From Russia With Love), an Aryan superman whose only weakness is wine appreciation; and Emilio Largo (Thunderball), a swarthy dude with an eyepatch and an honest-to-goodness shark pool in his backyard. Admittedly, Bond killed them all in the end, but Bond was the epitome of 60s cool, so it wasn't so bad.
If he was any cooler, just looking at him would make your scrotum shrivel.
What Went Wrong?
But then the unthinkable happened: Sean Connery quit, and the producers hired George Lazenby to take his place. And in his one and only outing as Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Lazenby thoroughly demolished the Bond mystique. First, he chucked Bond's swinging über-bachelor lifestyle in order to settle down and get married; later, on the hunt for his wife's killer (*spoiler alert*), he slipped into a sporran and went undercover as a genealogist, of all things; and, finally, he caught up with his foe just in time for what one Wikipedia editor implausibly describes as "...a furious bobsled chase down Piz Gloria." Now, there's dignity in being killed by a suave super-spy, but there's no dignity whatsoever in being killed by this guy:
The producers tried to undo the damage--they even rehired Sean Connery to reprise the role--but it was too late, SPECTRE's once-sterling reputation was ruined. Clearly, no henchman worth his salt wanted anything to do with SPECTRE anymore.
A Typical SPECTRE Henchman's Last Thought
"Red wine with fish? What the Hell was I thinking? Dammit, I deserve to die."


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What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker. Ergonomics examines a worker's relationship to work, work tools and the work environment. The goal is to achieve maximum efficiency of the human body while minimizing the risk of injury. When there is a mismatch between the worker, the task and the work environment, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) can result. If work is performed in awkward postures or with excessive effort, fatigue and discomfort may be the result. Ergonomics reduces the risk of injury by adapting the work to fit the person instead of forcing the person to adapt to the work. Improving the "fit" is the goal of the UTSA Ergonomics Program.
Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
WMSDs can be prevented by inexpensive changes in the workplace. Early action is important when addressing WMSDs. It is always best to take action as soon as you become aware of early warning signs such as fatigue or discomfort.
Ergonomic Evaluations
The office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management offers individualized assistance looking at the relationship of the worker to the work station. Recommendations for reducing musculoskeletal risk factors will be given and assistance in choosing and obtaining proper ergonomic equipment can be arranged. Evaluations usually take 15-30 minutes. Please contact us if you would like to schedule an evaluation.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Lou Gehrig disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 1
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How might amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) be treated?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug treatment for the disease—riluzole (Rilutek). Riluzole is believed to reduce damage to motor neurons by decreasing the release of glutamate. Clinical trials with ALS patients showed that riluzole prolongs survival by several months, mainly in those with difficulty swallowing. The drug also extends the time before a patient needs ventilation support. Riluzole does not reverse the damage already done to motor neurons, and patients taking the drug must be monitored for liver damage and other possible side effects.
Other treatments for ALS are designed to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients (palliative care). This supportive care is typically provided by multidisciplinary teams of health care professionals such as physicians; pharmacists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; nutritionists; social workers; and home care and hospice nurses. Working with patients and caregivers, these teams can design an individualized plan of medical and physical therapy and provide special equipment aimed at keeping patients as mobile and comfortable as possible.
Physicians can prescribe medications to help reduce fatigue, ease muscle cramps, control spasticity, and reduce excess saliva and phlegm. Drugs also are available to help patients with pain, depression, sleep disturbances, and constipation. Pharmacists can give advice on the proper use of medications and monitor a patient's prescriptions to avoid risks of drug interactions. Physical therapy and special equipment can enhance patients' independence and safety throughout the course of ALS. Occupational therapists can suggest devices such as ramps, braces, walkers, and wheelchairs that help patients conserve energy and remain mobile. People with ALS who have difficulty speaking may benefit from working with a speech therapist. Patients and caregivers can learn from speech therapists and nutritionists how to plan and prepare numerous small meals throughout the day that provide enough calories, fiber, and fluid and how to avoid foods that are difficult to swallow.
Social workers and home care and hospice nurses help patients, families, and caregivers with the medical, emotional, and financial challenges of coping with ALS, particularly during the final stages of the disease. Respiratory therapists can help caregivers with tasks such as operating and maintaining respirators, and home care nurses are available not only to provide medical care but also to teach caregivers about giving tube feedings and moving patients to avoid painful skin problems and contractures. Home hospice nurses work in consultation with physicians to ensure proper medication, pain control, and other care affecting the quality of life of patients who wish to remain at home.[1]
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet: How is ALS treated?. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. September 19, 2014; http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis/detail_ALS.htm#267704842. Accessed 2/17/2015.
Management Guidelines
- GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions.
- Orphanet Emergency Guidelines is an article which is expert-authored and peer-reviewed that is intended to guide health care professionals in emergency situations involving this condition.
Clinical Trials & Research for this Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are studying or have studied Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.
- The Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORT) provides access to reports, data, and analyses of research activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH-supported research. Although these projects may not conduct studies on humans, you may want to contact the investigators to learn more. To search for studies, enter the disease name in the "Text Search" box. Then click "Submit Query".
Medical ProductsThe medication(s) listed in the table(s) below have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of this condition. The FDA Office of Orphan Products Development designates "orphan products" for those that treat rare diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans. The table(s) below may not be an exhaustive list of drugs or products used to treat this condition. There may be other products available that are not considered orphan products. To search for all FDA approved drugs, visit Drugs@FDA. You can find orphan products used to treat other conditions by searching the Orphan Drug Product Designation database.
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As indicated by multiple questions all over the intertubes and also on our site it is difficult to keep the loyalty of both Miranda and Jack. Given my chaotic good play style I've accepted that my paragon level will not reach a sufficient value to regain Miranda's loyalty. Since the rest of my team is loyal is there a way to ensure a disloyal Miranda survives the suicide mission?
I used the below survival flowchart to determine the best strategy to ensure my entire squad survived the suicide mission at the end of Mass Effect 2:
In the end it comes down to holding the line. Which will randomly kill your team if you lack loyality among them. As all of your team is loyal except Miranda just don't have her hold the line.
As pointed out in Shinrai's comment non loyal members will die before loyal ones when holding the line. So as she is the only crew member not loyal she will be first to die if something goes wrong.
Having strong members holding the line is a good thing. Grunt, Zaeed and Garrus to name a few. As Miranda is not loyal, She will need to hold the line (taking her to battle will lead to her death), this will keep your average holding the line above 2. So you should have everyone survive.
I also suggest sending Mordin or Jack as the escort for your crew. As they are loyal they will survive, and you can save stronger team members for holding the line.
This shouldn't be a problem, and indeed as a rule any single disloyal squad member is not a problem, assuming a few other factors.
A: You need all the upgrades for the Normandy heading into the mission. For every one that you're missing, a squadmate dies. (Note that Miranda specifically cannot die as a result of the events that happen in the approach, so you have no worries here.)
B: The choices you make once in the base. As long as you're sending people on jobs for which they're qualified, and they're loyal, nobody should die at all. Apparently there's a special exception for Miranda not dying when leading the second fire team, even if she's disloyal, but I wouldn't risk it myself.
C: The party setup for the final battle. Do not take Miranda with you - she'll die because she's not loyal. You want to leave behind strong squadmates for the hold the line sequence; Miranda will die if your team isn't strong enough. I'd recommend taking some combination of Jack/Mordin/Tali/Kasumi to the final battle, because they're the worst at holding the line. (Also make one of those four do the escort run.)


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by slucich, January 2, 2014
I do not ordinarily write opinions or respond to surveys however in this case the exception is warranted. I purchased a leather handbag for my wife's birthday, IMAN leather bag, which she loved (so far so good) until the handle fell off in her Read full review...
I would not shop here again
awesome service hsn host and details of products and customer service .
by caangel1, December 16, 2013
Purchased the new No! NO! Pro 3 Deluxe. So far 4 stars . Took all my fine hair on face and arms off first 2times . Had me sold from there. Working on legs now. Doesn't hurt, burn, irritate my skin . Love the lotion comes with it. Can't say enough about product. Flex pay of course. Called for rebate to b mailed to me . Customer service awesome service . Thanks for this affordable product . Will keep using like I'm suppose to . Soon hairless ! Gotta love that !! Late 40s finally found this product that will help control my hair on face . Early birthday to me this month. Some reviews I've read says it doesn't work .like hosts and guests say u have to keep at it like a diet or exercising. Don't get frustrated after a couple days to couple weeks may take longer for some people to see results but if u stay with it will work. Pro 3 deluxe I think better than 8800. Thanks again HSN and No! No! Company.
I would shop here again
Cancelled account for returning too many items. Customer Service and communication poor.
by cyn5254, September 17, 2013
I am very unhappy with HSN overall. I have bought many many items over the years. The quality on the DG2 clothing and on Jay King Mine Find jewelry has gone down dramatically. Despite many reviews on the HSN website stating poor consistantcy on Read full review...
I would not shop here again
very bad business and you did not refund my hard earned money
by memae24, September 1, 2013
hoover vac went bad and i still had to pay for it. Bad business hsn. will not buy from you again.
I would not shop here again
The brush off approach if you have an issue
by graceone, June 25, 2013
I used to think HSN was great, but after my recent experiences, not so crazy about them. After using a eye make up product to extend lashes I bought from them, I got a severe eye infection that required 4 months of intense treatment to cure. After talking to them and writing them and trying to warn them about this product, I just got the brush off.
Then today I called because my last return somehow didn't get scanned in at the post office when I dropped it off (the post office doesn't scan when you drop off that's done when its picked up and you aren't there to see it) and I'm just told by HSN I'm out of luck and will have to take it up with the post office. This to a client who has bought over a thousand dollars of items from them that I have kept. When I had something similar happen with a QVC product, they put out a lost package alert and still helped me with my return.
I have had much better customer service at QVC and they seem to stand by their products and be more careful that what they sell won't harm you.
I would not shop here again
Sold us an obsolete product and would not take it back
by john661947, June 24, 2013
My wife purchased a tablet fom HSN to give me for Fathers Day. When I rec'd the gift I realized that it was an obsolete model, and my wife had paid HSN $50 more that the new model list price. Because my wife waited for Fathers Day we missed the 30 day return window. I emailed asking them for an exception, but was told there was nothing they could do for me. Clearly there was nothing they wanted to do for me. We have had far better service from QVC.
I would not shop here again
Deceitful practic of claiming 'sold out' and upping price next day
by ladyesq, June 11, 2013
HSN had weekend "showstopper" Wolfgang Puck oven. Tried to purchase on Sunday afternoon - site says 'sold out' so couldn't purchase. Two days later, same oven offered up for $50 more plus shipping so NOT 'sold out.' Deceitful practice. Emailed HSN reps who apologized but offered no explanation other than 'some orders cancelled before midnight Sunday' so became available. Why not offer at original sale price then?
I would not shop here again
good product awful service!
by hthateshsn, April 27, 2013
They told me I was getting an extended warranty for a gateway laptop, when the lap top messed up I call and they tell me I didn't pay 100$ for an extended warranty I paid for viper...WTF viper is 20$ at most retail stores!!! Plus it hasn't even been a year so they are not standing by the initial 1yr warrenty that came with it! I'm so disapointed in HSN, if you get something from them DON'T bother with the warranties and extra crap cause this is the SECOND time they BSd on what they would do if the product messed up. Also when calling the manufacturer they couldn't find my order number, in fact I became so frustrated I gave my mother the phone and she is still on the phone with them...it's been over an hour!!!!BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU'RE GETTING!!!! record your conversation even but don't let them squeeze you like a lemon for every drop they can
I would not shop here again
no realible company!
by dada14, December 28, 2012
worst company ever! slow shipping and plenty complications to place an order NO RELIABLE company! I bought two Lulu Guinness clutches which I need for new year party on x-mas eve very soon i realize it will be better place a two days shipping Read full review...
I would not shop here again
Complicated return policy - way over priced
by lildribbler, December 21, 2012
I ordered a Samsung home theatre system (HT-4500) and received it yesterday. I went to Best Buy today to pick up some accessories and noticed that the same model number that I had purchased from HSN looks completely different from the model at Best Buy. I decided to look at the Samsung website and it was the same scenario there as well. Not only did I receive last years model... but I also paid $299 for the old model when the new model is selling for $269 from the retailer itself! Typically it would be more on the Samsung website. Then I looked at my other options from HSN and realized that they are selling last year models for more than the current model is selling for in stores for most of the products. I do NOT reccomend shopping here unless you do your research!
I would not shop here again
Overcharged late shipping
by bostonjudy, November 18, 2012
I ordered two mattress pads and was charged almost 13.00 for "shipping". 7 days later UPS still does not have the package and I will not receive the items in time. UPS would charge about $5.00 for shiopping and HSN pockets the rest. I will need to go out and buy some and return the HSN ones. HSN says I will have to wait 21 days to receive the return shipping label. Stay away from them- overcharged for shipping, under produced , surly customer service. It is a racket- second time this happened to me.
I would not shop here again
I feel HSN is misleading in the information.
by s81672g, November 13, 2012
Based on the repeated message given for buyers on HSN regarding easy returns, I purchased a ProForm Ellipitical for my husband, who is disabled and needs to used this type of exercise equipment. When it was delivered and he looked at the picture on Read full review...
I would not shop here again
I've never experienced such bad customer service as hsn in my LIFE!!
by qvcqueen, November 4, 2012
HSN has got to be the most horrible shopping experience EVER!!!!!!! I could go ON and ON but mostly I just never want to deal with those people EVER AGAIN. Now I'm working on closing out my account(s) and that is another giant FRUSTRATION! HSN - go to QVC to learn how to treat your current customers or they will become your former customers just like ME.
I would not shop here again
Customer service is rude and trained to lie about promotions
by kemahkid, November 1, 2012
To whom it may concern, On 10-25-12 I ordered a product called the (Spin Mop) being promoted on the Home Shopping Network. During the televised promotion the announcer made clear that if the order was placed today they would also included a FREE extra Read full review...
I would not shop here again
horrible shopping experience
by shopnomore, October 8, 2012
I just ordered a Bissell Steam Shot cleaner from HSN on TV. I tried to cancel it the next day after I went online and saw one with more attachments at Amazon and Bissell's own website. The one at HSN only had 2 brushes and a hose. And it was a different Read full review...
I would not shop here again
by princess0910, September 5, 2012
HSN is wonderful. I buy alot and they are friendly, courteous and they are customer service people. I read the reviews about a product before I buy it so I'm not in for any surprises. The items I buy are quality and I love them all.
I would shop here again
There's no place like HSN, the best!!!
by lililac, September 3, 2012
I shop at HSN regularly, and I am extremely happy with their service and the unique items & fashions are like no other. Fabulous, well-known designers creating special fashions for HSN customers that you will not find elsewhere. Errors Read full review...
I would shop here again
by olshopper00, July 30, 2012
Never again will i shop on HSN. I had two items i had ordered on auto-ship.
What a racket that is! I went online and canceled the two items. well somehow only one got canceled and i received one of the item again. Well i didn't have time to return it, in the amount of time they allow and they won't take it back. So they tell me it's my fault that i didn't return it in the amount of time they allow. It's not their fault that their system only took one item off and not both and i didn't to react to their mistake in a timely fashion.
The customer service was not very good either, not helpful, didn't try to make this right. It was my fault.
I told them to take my account down also. I see another reviewer had them do the same thing but it wasn't done. Surprise, Surprise!
I would not shop here again
terrible customer handling of situation
by bbeyes, July 28, 2012
ordered an item ... hsn was delivering it to an old address. called to let them know ... they could not stop the delivery . told me to wait to see if item was going to be returned to hsn.. i could not order another one because item was sold out so i was out of luck... rep was apologetic but still could not do anything about it... i cancelled my hsn account with her immediately.. i forgot about the hsn poor customer service since my last order was about 3 years ago & i never received the item i ordered & then when another one was shipped had to return it because it was damaged, and of course now they were out of stock.. frustrating, aggravating, and time consuming..... so i was giving hsn another chance after all this time but again it was frustrating, aggravating, time consuming , so adios hsn will try qvc next time !!!
I would not shop here again
Never do business with HSN
by truth2013, July 11, 2012
I will NEVER deal with HSN again. I purchased a laptop and tablet from them with no problem. Thinking I was one of the lucky ones, this past Friday, I ordered a Tracfone, with Tripple minutes and wifi. I checked every day, thinking I would see shipped Read full review...
I would not shop here again
Never will do business with HSN again
by sixladies, May 12, 2012
HSN doesn't live up to it's word when they tell you, if you don't like it, you can return it. I bought some items from HSN, and one of the items they told me i return it. if i cant return it, then why say if we dont like it, then return it. dont say to return something and later say we cant send it back. it's like they want to keep your money. i waited forever for my package to arrive. I will surely never do business with them again. they're a scammer. im not pleased with some of their items, some of their items doesn't look like it does on tv..they are very dishonest and very rude. it's a nightmare.
I would not shop here again
by samanthaz44, May 7, 2012
I WILL NEVER buy another thing from HSN!!!!!! I bough a mattress on HSN on April 25, 2012 with a 2-5 day delivery time frame. I knew I was moving on May with so I figured I had it covered. On May 3rd I get a phone call stating that my mattress can't be Read full review...
I would not shop here again
Never Ever Again!
by linddag80, April 27, 2012
OMG, HSN should be taking off of television, they are one of the worst legal scammer out there. I have never order anything from them before (first and last time). I made a order and was not please with the item, that did nothing like it did on Read full review...
I would not shop here again
Don't Trust HSN -- Prices can be a Rip-Off
by consumerpro123, March 28, 2012
We bought a sewing machine. Was supposed to be a real special deal on a hard to get item. Then our local fabric store advertises the same item for $30 less. We asked HSN about it and was told, basically too bad. They certainly imply they have the best prices, but don't be fooled. We are never shopping there again. Apparently, the value of keeping us as a lifetime loyal customer was not worth them dong a price match. Very short sighted but that is their decision. Our decision is to never watch their show or buy anything.
I would not shop here again
by aav143, March 24, 2012
Ordered product could not get customer service rep to slow down and listen to what I was telling her about the name on the card and how it has to appear to be billed correctly. She finally said it went through and gave me my confirmation. The product never came so I called only to be told they canceled and it is sold out. When I asked the name on the billing once agian the customer service rep was rude talked over me and still would not listen to how the name needs to be written. I asked her to read it back and she stated it doesn't matter , it how we do it here. I have had way to many problems with HSN and will never order from them. They do not care about there customer. VERY UNHAPPY
I would not shop here again
Naver Again
by thegoodbubba, February 4, 2012
Of the last three orders with HSN two were back ordered. They even promised on air to do what was necessary to fill orders for larger size container.
I would not shop here again
HSN Terrible Customer Service
by sup25, January 23, 2012
HSN has great products at wonderful prices. However, their customer service is the worst. I had a problem with my address not being valid
in their system when trying to order a bed. Even though I've ordered with them before and received my package, my same address still came up as invalid. I emailed customer service 4 times and kept getting the run around. They wouldn't hold the bed I wanted and kept wanting me to call them instead of them calling me. Maybe they are not allowed to make outbound calls. Even the supervisor said I would need to call them even though they had all my account information. I guess being a supervisor of call center myself, I had a hard time accepting this information. I expect good customer service all the time and a customer should never have to follow up by calling customer service after already contacting them via email. Email is a form of contact! There is no difference between email and the phone! Well, the difference is I'm not waiting on hold when I email. Again, this is the worst service I've ever experienced.
I would not shop here again
Left high and dry without even a substitue offer.
by lindamarion, November 28, 2011
How disappointing to see that on Nov 18 HSN "sold" around 50,000 units of Flipster Cars they cannot deliver. My order went in at around the 12,000th sale number. I won't use HSN for a holiday again. I probably won't use them at Read full review...
I would not shop here again
stupid shipping structure
by suejaymostest, November 16, 2011
The most ridiculous shipping structure I have ever come across. First, UPS gets your package, and you get a tracking number. Great! Then, suddenly, your package seems to have been delivered. But not to you. After several phone calls, you discover that HSN has UPS deliver your package to a nearby USPS office, where it now undergoes a whole new rash of sorting, selecting, etc. I ship and get shipments from all over the USA, and I am not four days from anywhere! But apparently, I am two weeks away from Texas, according to HSN, and I live in the midwest!! I would never order from this company again, and only older seniors or tech virgins would not know that this is the crappiest shipping time known to man. There are so many other online vendors, why bother with this crap. (And I still haven't gotten my package, which I expected three days ago....)
I would not shop here again
Never again in this lifetime...
by lboston6, October 5, 2011
Return policy is not to be believed. They state items under 5 lbs. can be returned for $6.95 and those over 5 lbs for $8.95. This only works if the item you ordered comes directly from them. The majority come from outside vendors. In order to ship back a tapestry I bought it will cost me $32. Nowhere did it say this was coming from an outside vendor. Customer Services response was that I should have called before ordering to see where the item was shipping from. Save yourself the headache and the big bucks. These people are crooks!
I would not shop here again
by grace7315, May 26, 2011
This place is absolutely ridiculous... I placed my first order with HSN, for a laptop, last Saturday 5/21/11. I used the flex pay option. And, my credit card was billed immediately.Today, Thursday 5/26/11, I received a Read full review...
I would not shop here again
I purchased a Today's Special Value (GE E1680W Digital Camera) on May 11th to take with me on a trip on May 21st. After checking for a tracking number for a few days, the order showed up as cancelled. I called them to find out that they needed Read full review...
I would not shop here again
I will never buy anything from them again, all they want is the money!
by golfnut921, May 17, 2011
Between the company NextBook and HSN, they are both full if it. The nextbook is a piece of crap that dous not hold a charge, download any books fast-or even slow- and customer service from both sucks. Next book has about 2 people in customer service who first should find out their job description...they know nothing. Once HSN has your money......well "Bye". Thios will be the last order I ever get from them......Tim Seegel
I would shop here again
by janfitz, March 29, 2011
I ordered an item which cost $268 and upon its arrival, it did not live up to the description by the sales pitch diva. She also stated during her "live performance" there were hundreds of positive reviews for the product. So when I received it, I went online and there were NONE! Not a one! I contacted via live chat and they said "sorry"....
Yeah, like that helps! SOOO, today I try to leave feedback and cannot. You know why? Because the item is not listed at the moment...so I can't leave feedback! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Now you know there has to be a reason for that....and I am sure it is not for the consumer's benefit. SHOP ONLINE BUT NOT HERE. THE FEEBACK POLICY FOR A BUSINESS OF THIS SIZE IS LUDICROUS.
I would not shop here again
by brat0817, March 7, 2011
DO NOT SHOP HERE. I orderd a Dyson, it was sent to someone else. I never recieved it, they returned my deposit because I was right and they have now turned me over to collection for the balence of something they know I didn't get.
You can't even talk to there Accounts dept. Can't talk to anyone that matters... I requested a copy of all of the conversations that they had on record, since they would verify it was right in front of them on the computer screen but since they are no one that can help they won't send it and there is no one I can Call ..... BEWARE!!!!
Customer Service is VERY MUCH lacking with this Company. I want a company that offers me a Person I can contact to resolve an issue if there should be one however this company makes you feel you are not there concern once the payment was sent.
I would not shop here again
Think Twice Before Buying at HSN I had a bad experience with them.
by hoac22, February 11, 2011
I bought a NEXTPAD, when in 3 or 4 days after I get a phonecall saying that my order was going to arrive in no less than 30 days, I bought it for my 10 year old niece for her birthday, and need it in less than 15 days. When I called they said that it was true i was not going to get it on time due to so many people ordering it. I was disappointed since it was the first time I ever bought something from HSN, for me to get a CSR it took like 15 mins. I dont think I am ever buying anything from them again. I would not tell people to buy from HSN.
I would not shop here again
Horrible Shopping Network -
by llamaman11, February 7, 2011
Terrible! Just awful! I had to place the order for my cell phone 3 seperate times, and each time it was cancelled due to "vendor issues" yet they kept saying every single time I called "We have them in stock, or they would not be offered on the website". They lie, flat out lie. I took it up from representitive to manager (who hung up on me when I asked questions) to their 'leadership team' What a farce that is. They take orders for items they have no intention on shipping and then customer 'service' claims they can't do anything about it. Last I heard SERVICE means that you CAN do something about it.
I will never buy from them again and never recomend them to anyone.
I would not shop here again
HSN Does Not Hold True To Their Promises, Misrepresents Themselves As Trustworthy
by tmears, January 28, 2011
This is a review of HSN, the Home Shopping Network. HSN holds a unique place among retail outlets. I would compare HSN to the traveling door-to-door salesperson that, after a moment of character assesment, you've judged trustworthy and Read full review...
I would not shop here again
Awful. Very User unfriendly shopping experience on line and on phone
by sbherewecome, November 15, 2010
Tried to buy 20 Hangers on line. It's taken a day and a half so far. Now I remember why it's been 3 years since shopping with HSN. First of all, I couldn't update my address on line. I Had to call CS. That was a Big Read full review...
I would not shop here again
Great Store
by ladyhenry, November 13, 2010
I have shopped a lot at HSN. Never had a problem with any item I have purchased. When I did return something that I just didn't like (product was ok just personal preference)it was very easy and I received my money back in a timely manner. Would definately recommend.
I would shop here again


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Vicki Alger: The Short Story on Common Core
The Independent Women's Forum has released a new policy brief on national testing and curriculum mandates called Common Core. Joining the podcast to discuss that report is its author, Vicki Alger. Vicki is director of the Women for School Choice project at IWF and a research fellow at the Independent Institute in Oakland, California, where she is completing a book examining the history of the U.S. Department of Education. Vicki discusses the failure of decades of attempts to improve U.S. education using national efforts, how Common Core is a better fit for the industrial age than our own age of diversity and customization, and what is a more promising alternative to one-size-fits-all mandates.


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Hamburg city officials cast reluctant votes Friday afternoon to end their campaign to save the levee that kept the city dry during the Missouri River flood of 2011.
City Councilman Willie Thorp said the Corps' decision to protect Hamburg by raising the levee from 11 feet to 19 feet kept Hamburg dry, but cost $8 million.
He said it does not make sense to Hamburg residents to put that much money into building the levee just to turn around and spend up to $2 million to take it back down.
To keep the levee, Hamburg would have to bring it back down to its original height of 11 feet and then construct the extra eight feet according to regulations and engineering studies.
He said the city council appealed to government at all levels to let the levee stand as is.
"We didn't want to take it down. It held water for three months. The flood water was right at its top and it held. What better test could you give it?" Thorp said.
The city's share of removing the dirt is $300,000.
See Hamburg Reporter for follow up story.
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3G, GPRS or other mobile-based connection. Because it seems like it's easier to intercept, than, say, land-based connection or encrypted WiFi. If it matters, the transaction I want to perform is Android Market/Google Checkout transaction. How do I know if it protect my data?
The security of a the air interface on a 3G connection is significantly different to that on a 2G connection. The main advances in 3G over 2G is the higher data rate and the security features. But much of the security depends on the Mobile Operator issuing the customer with a USIM rather than a 2G SIM.
If you have a USIM in a 3G phone connected to a 3G network, then the phone will perform the Authentication and Key Agreement (AKA) protocol that verifies the network as well as the SIM.
When using a 2G network or using a 3G network with a 2G SIM then the authentication falls back to the old 2G process, this verifies the SIM but does not verify the network. This means that these connections are vulnerable to a False Basestation Attack, where an attacker can pretend to be the network to the phone and thus intercept all the data traffic.
When using a 2G network, then the data will most often be encrypted using the GEA1 or GEA2 algorithms, this is similar to the A5/1 and A5/2 algorithms that has been compromised. But at the moment tools to compromise GEA1 have not been made public, whereas tools to compromise A5/1 are available. There is the newer A5/3 and GEA3 algorithms using KASUMI for encryption instead, but note that these still uses KASUMI with 64-bit keys (3G variants uses 128-bit keys which are much stronger).
The GSM air interface was designed to offer equivalent security to a wired connection, and the connection will be carried over wired networks. The security of the data being carried should be treated with the same level of protection as for a wired connection. This means use of https (TLS) should be used for any sensitive data.
There are some extra considerations though.
If I am correct, normally you use an SSL connection when doing money transfers. SSL encrypts the data before you send it over the network. In this way, even if your connection is being eavesdropped upon, they will not be able to see anything.
It does a lot more than only encrypting, also authentication and message integrity is provided.
To learn more : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_Layer_Security
My point is that with this layer you shouldn't be worrying about your connection.


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Klipsch Image S3 In-Ear Headphones for $19.99 + shipping
Durable, tangle resistant cables to avoid unwanted tangling
Noise-isolating headphones deliver dynamic sound and unequaled comfort
Employs a customized 5.8mm moving-coil micro speaker with controlled damping in each piece, allowing the product to deliver smooth, full-bodied sound that's similar to a more expensive balanced armature design
Unlike circular-shaped ear tips that put stress on the pressure points inside the ear, Klipsch's patented oval ear tips naturally fit the contours of your ear canals, providing comfortable long-term wear
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I own these. They're terrible. They have rich sound for that split second that the speaker crosses over your ear canal before it uncomfortably smooshes up against the side or pops out.
I have the s4's and the s3's are practically the same thing.
They come with 4 different sizes ( large medium small and extra small ) so they will fit anyone's ears! Once you get the right size buds, they wont fall out of your ear easily. I use mine when i workout at the gym, or am mowing the lawn.
Not only is the sound also phenomenal on these, but as is the noise reduction. When i use these, i can barley hear my 30 year old push mower.
I highly recomend them for this price. For 20$, and a 2 year warranty, you won't find a better bud deal for the buck.
These are hands down the best in-ear headphone you are going to find in this price range. I bought a pair a month or so ago the last time they were offered.
I got some of these at Fry's on Friday for $17.77. I couldn't resist the deal, even though I had just bought some from the last wootoff (still waiting for them). They sound pretty clear, but don't have much bass at all. I use them for watching TV and movies on my computer at night and I really want that big, home theater sound. Unfortunately, the Memorex EB50 earphones that I bought from Shnoop for $5.99 or $6.99 for TWO pair (and can be found on eBay for $4.44 w/free shipping) outperform the Klipsch S3s by a mile. I switched them back and forth, hoping I could convince myself that the Klipsch would provide a better viewing experience, but it wasn't even close. Those cheap Memorex just have a much bigger, fuller sound. Now, I feel stupid for buying two S3s, without having heard them. I just figured the Klipsch had to be way better than a $3 set of earphones, but they not and I'm still using the $3 headphones, rather than the Klipsch.
...ran out of space.
So, does anybody know if the bass will improve on these, after a lot of use? I see all over the net that people say that after doing a "burn in" (like 25 to 50 hours of constant playing), headphones usually improve.
I can't speak to burn-in, but I have problems with earbuds not generally fitting into my ear canals (tiny ears, I guess). Klipsch make the best-fitting buds I've owned, and the sound / noise cancelling is really good.
I picked these up at Black Friday at Fry's for 15 bucks. They sound.... meh. You have to position the buds in your ear correctly for a good sound, but how they naturally fall the lows and mids seem to fall out. Strange, I just got them, so I'll keep playing around with them. Right now I can't 100% advise them, even at the price well below MSRP.
I just received my Pure Sound PR-800 earphones from Tanga. I've been listening to them side by side (back and forth, really) with the Klipsch S3 and the cheap Memorex EB50 earphones. Of the 3, the Pure Sound PR-800 are the winners. They provide the highs and mids of the Klipsch w/ the bass and presence of the Memorex. For watching TV (which includes a lot of music), I'd rank the Memorex (less than $5 on ebay!) above the Klipsch S3. It's really amazing you can get that kind of sound for almost nothing. For a little bit more than these Klipsch S3s, you can get the Pure Sound headset and have a much better listening experience. I use them watching TV, so I'm not moving around. The reviews of the Pure Sound are all quite excellent, but several of the reviewers mentioned the cloth cord makes noise while running/moving. I don't use them for that, so it is a non-issue for me. I saw one reviewer say he was surprised they sounded better than his Beats by Dr. Dre.


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Nelson Mandela: 1 Thing You Didn't Know About Him
Here's something you may not know about Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela Was A Hopeless Romantic
Besides being a freedom fighter and visionary leader, Madiba (Nelson Mandela's tribal name) was also a starry eyed Lover – with a capital L.
Married 3 times, his love for his 2nd wife, Winnie, got him through 27 years in prison.
From his prison cell on Robben Island he wrote regularly to Winnie. In one letter he wrote:
"Your beautiful photo still stands about two feet above my left shoulder as I write this note. I dust it carefully every morning, for to do so gives me the pleasant feeling that I'm caressing you as in the old days. I even touch your nose with mine to recapture the electric current that used to flush through my blood whenever I did so." – Nelson Mandela – April 15, 1976.
Electric current flushing through his blood? These are the poetic words of a man deeply in love.


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the man who's second-in-command at the bowling green fire department will keep his job.....but faces a 2-week suspension.
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Deputy Fire Chief Oscar Cherry admits he misused a city credit card to buy alcohol, gas, groceries, and bee-keeping equipment, but he says it was an accident.
Cherry says he accidentally used the city card when he meant to use his own personal card.
Fire Chief Gerry Brown also charged Cherry with insubordination because he says Cherry discussed the credit card investigation with other firefighters, despite being told not to.
Cherry says he was never told to keep quiet, and maintains he is being singled out.
"What I suggest is that we have a process or a system. We should address any problems with that system and not simply ignore the system and come down to put the hammer on the individual employees," Cherry said at his disciplinary hearing today.
City Commissioners found Cherry guilty of negligence and unauthorized personal use of a city card, but not guilty of insubordination.
Cherry will be suspended for 2 weeks without pay, he must reimburse the city for the money spent, and will no longer be allowed to use a city credit card.


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Ugh I love/hate coming to this thread. Knowing there's so many hot guys in the world that I'll never get to touch, but the fact that they're out there makes me wanna try!
^ His beauty goes WAY beyond his dick........fuck he's hot.......
The one guy made me think "he has a big bay window with wood blinds over hardwood floors and he put a weight machine in it?!?"
Indeed! I hate the shaved look though, but I'd suck him past the itchy stage and beyond! lol
Source: funnakedguys.tumblr.com
Not strictly a college dude, but a lad I know:
Such a hot thread. I need to start working out again so I have a body like these guys.
This guy has the most beautiful cock.
I love his long thick cock !
Almost makes a guy wanna go back to college don't it? lol
What a hot thread...why can't I find guys like these at my school? haha
Face perfect...or what!?
That first one's head is about 10 years too young for his body. Not a good combo.
^ He does seem a bit mismatched.......but what a fucking body it IS.......
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^I'd take any of these guys. Even the one sitting down in the chair that you can't see his body! lol


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Who can use a locker?
MUSC students.
When and how can I check out a locker?
Lockers are available to students on the first day of classes each semester. Come to the 4th floor information desk and you will be given a locker number and combination after signing the locker agreement.
Lockers are available on a first-come first-served basis; only one locker per person.
Can I use my own lock?
No, only library locks can be used. Non-library issued locks will be cut and contents of the locker removed and brought to the 4th floor service desk. Library staff will try to contact the contents owner.
How long can I keep the locker?
Lockers are available for students until the end of each semester.
What happens at the end of the check out period?
Please remove everything from your locker. An email will be sent to your MUSC email address before, during and after Finals Exams about your locker. Materials left in lockers after finals will be available at the 4th floor service desk for one week into the new semester. After one week, they will be disposed of.
Are there any rules about what I can put in my locker?
Library materials must be checked out before placing materials in lockers.
Please do not store food or beverages in the lockers. Weapons, hazardous materials, or illegal substances are prohibited in the lockers. Lockers are subject to inspection by authorized library staff at any time.
If I am lucky enough to get a carrel, can I keep my locker?
As carrels are usually made available one week after classes begin, we encourage all students who study in the library on a regular basis to get a locker. If you are lucky enough to get a carrel and there is a waiting list for lockers, you will need to decide whether you want a carrel or a locker. If there is no waiting list for lockers you can keep both.
Please come by the 4th floor service desk or call us at 792-2381 if you have any questions.


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MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) -- Some big announcements are coming out of the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan as the local attraction gets ready to celebrate its one year anniversary.
A media event was held at the center Wednesday, showcasing a new prairie photo exhibit from world-renowned National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg. The exhibit runs through May 26th.
The city of Manhattan also named a new Flint Hills Discovery Center director this week. Fred Goss was selected from an initial pool of more than 45 applicants identified through a national search and was chosen from four finalists that went through an extensive interview and selection process. Goss starts on May 1st. He currently serves as Assistant Superintended for the Missouri State Parks. He replaces Bob Workman who resigned from the position to become the new director of the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University.
Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr said Goss has great experience and was the right fit for the job.
"We want somebody to continue the work that Bob and the staff have done and expand that within the region because we truly want the Discovery Center to be a portal to the region that folks can get out and explore some of the great amenities that are out in the Flint Hills," he said.
Officials also announced that the center received a LEED green building certification for their environmental design and energy efficiency, including their lighting and geothermal heating/cooling system.
"It's all part of the message to be in tune with your environment, to not waste your environment and we also wanted to provide an example of the things that can be incorporated in your design process that typically cost a little bit more upfront but you get long term operational reductions because of it," Ron Fehr told WIBW.
In its first year, the Flint Hills Discovery Center surpassed expectations with more than 72,000 visitors, more than 3,500 members and 150 special events.
On April 13th, the center will mark its first birthday with free admission, concessions, games, prizes and family activities with a "go green" theme.