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The Malaysians in Singapore...
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You can take T nychat out of jiu hu, but you can't take the jiu hu kia out of Tonychat
This is very much of a Malaysia internal political issue, and I don't think it is relevant for them to bring this protest to Singapore. I'm sure if there is a gathering of UMNO dogs here, the permit will not be approved too.
Anyway before the last GE, Anwar came to Singapore and gave a big interview to the media, nobody stoppped him!!
I hope that SDPpies and Dr Chee Bye's dogs are not too quick to condemn PAP for every damn thing!
You can take T nychat out of jiu hu, but you can't take the jiu hu kia out of Tonychat
I am just wondering why Spore cannot hold protests while Malaysia can. All the MY police did is to disburse the protesters using water guns, if in Spore, the police will probably lock up all those protesting in double quick time.
I supposed it is about courage. Malaysia started theirs with the now defunct HINDRAF movement which showed all Malaysians that if you unite together, you need not fear the government. People saw that Malaysians can protest maturely and that police can be heavy handed with many evidence strewn across the world. This was superceded with Bersih 1.0 which the legal fraternity marched to the palace of justice in putrajaya and that was one of the cleanest as the police wasn't planning to hurt any lawyers, perhaps they do not know how to charge them or having their prosecutors charge people they know so well, so many at once. The biggest change came in the last 8th March election. The malaysians came out in force and knew a change was necessary. Can you believe that the following day instead of a celebration by the masses, the biggest question was actually, "will there be trouble like May 13th?" The truth which was known shortly was that it will not be. And then they came out in full force to celebrate the victory and quite a number of older generations who thought that BN will be in government for the next 3 generations begin to change their personal believe. Bersih 2.0 was shown as a government inability to decide how much freedom they want to give the people. To be fair to BN, they do want to hand "some" power back to the people. I am a little bit on the fence sitting here though sympathetically leaning towards the cause of Bersih. The reason is simple. The simple was task to prevent any massive problem. If you look at all other Bersih 3.0 gathering outside KL, they were done with the police watching nicely by and then the crowd dispersing like they should. It was a victory for all outside KL. But the KL incident somehow was marred by confusion and lack of cordination by the top level planners. Perhaps the overzealous bottom didn't have a chance to ask their boss for a reaction order. I believe if they had let the people have their very own constituition rights to protest on the grounds our forefathers saw independence, then nothing of that sort would have happened. The crowd would just sit for 2 hours and maybe sing the national anthem with some leaders giving some speeches yadda yadda and the end. Perhaps if BN wanted to win some hearts they could even join in the rally and say that they are into changing Malaysia and give speech, that could swing quite a few percentage points over.
Truth be told, the Malaysians truly have guts and believe in their cause.
The event is probably more for creating awareness than achieving any real tangible outcome, in preparation for the coming election.
All ruling parties are smart enough to control the army hence the possibility of overthrowing the ruling party is NIL.
The few countries that did manage to overthrow the government, from my knowledge, is still in tatters.
Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia.. or look further at Iraq, Afganistan, Egypt, Libya.
Unfortunately the only way to tackle electoral irregularities is through gradual increase in representation.
By the way Indonesia under SBY has received high marks from the business community. They are forecasting a positive growth for the Indo economy.
Indonesian Economy Grows at Top Clip Since '90s
By FARIDA HUSNA and ANDREAS ISMAR
JAKARTAIndonesia's economy grew last year at its fastest pace since the 1997-98 Asian crisis, with the country's large domestic market helping to shield it from the global economic turmoil battering its more export-oriented neighbors.
Indonesia is shining as one of Asia's strongest emerging markets given a healthy boost in GDP growth. The WSJ's Deborah Kan speaks to Alex Frangos.
Gross domestic product expanded 6.5% in 2011, affirming Indonesia's position as one of Asia's fastest-growing economies and highlighting its appeal to investors.
In recent years, some companies and investors have touted Indonesia as the next India or China, as strong growth and relative political stability boost confidence in its fortunes, although its growth has lagged well behind those regional giants.
Foreign direct investment in Indonesia grew 20% to a record $20 billion last year as companies invested in areas such as coal mines and car factories to tap the country's vast natural resources and 240 million-strong consumer market.
Executives and investors complain that Indonesia lacks the legal protections and infrastructure needed to bump growth into double digits. Yet its GDP has grown more than 5% in seven out of the past eight years, and even in 2009when many countries slumped into recession on the heels of Lehman Brothers' collapseSoutheast Asia's largest economy managed to squeeze out 4.5% growth.
The Central Statistics Agency announced Monday that the economy expanded 6.5% from a year earlier in the October-December quarter, driven by strong household consumption and capital investment. That matched the previous quarter's growth and was in line with market expectations.
Economists generally are optimistic that the economy will remain resilient this year, especially with the central bank keeping monetary policy easy. Bank Indonesia is expected to keep its policy rate at 6%, a record low, when it meets Thursday, but has tinkered recently with deposit rates to boost market liquidity.
"Indonesia's GDP growth has been remarkably stable and robust in 2011, in line with our view that Indonesia will remain a beacon of growth in a world where growth is scarce," Credit Suisse economist Kun Lung Wu said. "We expect real GDP growth to remain strong at around 6% in 2012, but we think there is a risk that policy could remain too loose for too long."
The median forecast of 11 economists polled by Dow Jones Newswires was for 6.48% year-to-year growth. Eight of the economists forecast an quarter-to-quarter contraction of 1.52%.
In sequential terms, the economy contracted 1.3% in October-December from the third quarter, when it expanded a revised 3.4%. That decline was attributed to slower economic activity during the year-end holiday season and the hit to exports from economic struggles in the West.
All sectors except mining grew last year, said Suryamin, the statistics agency's acting head, who like many Indonesians goes by a single name. Telecommunications, hotel and restaurant and financial companies showed the biggest growth.
Net profits of companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange may rise an average of 27% last year and 18% this year, said Ferry Wong, head of Indonesian equity research at Citigroup.
Indonesia's stable growth also stands out in comparison to more volatile and disappointing results from export-dependent neighbors such as the Philippines and Singapore, highlighting the resilience of its domestic market.
Exports hit a record of $203.6 billion last year yet their share of Indonesian GDP rose only marginallyto 26.3% in 2011, from 24.6% in 2010. Consumption still accounts for more than half of GDP, at 55.5% in 2011 and 56.6% in 2010.
Bambang Brodjonegoro, head of the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Board, said exports will likely contribute less to economic growth this year. "Therefore, boosting private and public investment will be our focus to maintain growth momentum," he said.
Companies profiting from the increasingly confident and affluent Indonesian consumer say times have been good despite the economic turmoil abroad.
Airline Garuda Indonesia saw the number of passengers it carries jump 37% last year and expects similar growth this year. The airline is opening new routes and buying new planes to capture the expected growth.
"The strong middle-class economy really has really been supporting the Indonesian aviation industry," said Pudjobroto, a spokesman for Garuda who uses only one name. "We are optimistic that even with the country's limited infrastructure, the future of the aviation industry is bright here."
Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo said he expected total investments made by private sector and the government to grow as much as 10% this year, after rising more than 8% in 2011.
Foreign direct investment is likely to remain robust over the medium term after Moody's Investors Services and Fitch Ratings recently upgraded Indonesia's credit ratings to investment grade.
The passage of a bill in December that aims to expedite land purchases for infrastructure projects bodes well for investment over the long term.
"We're laggards in terms of infrastructure. The land bill could spur growth of the construction sector by around 30% annually," said M. Choliq, chief executive of unlisted state-owned construction firm PT Waskita Karya.
Gatot Suwondo, CEO of PT Bank Negara Indonesia, the fourth biggest bank by assets, said the government can improve the investment climate by revising the country's rigid labor law, among others. Mr. Suwondo remains optimistic for this year, forecasting the bank's net profit to grow by "at least 30%" this year, following an estimated 30% rise in 2011.
"No matter what, we remain of the view that this year's slower growth is likely to be temporary in nature," OCBC economist Gundy Cahyadi said. "We remain fundamentally positive on our medium-term assessment of the Indonesian economy."
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Mereka bukan Melayu, Cina mahupun India.. tetapi mereka adalah RAKYAT MALAYSIA.. Mereka selama ini dipisahkan antara 3 kaum untuk saling prejudis antara satu sama lain bagi memudahkan sesuatu isu perkauman dibangkitkan oleh penguasa sekarang.. "SALUTE" Bersih 3.0 yang benar-benar membuatkan airmata ADMIN mengalir tanpa disedari... ♥ you all !!!
They are not Malay, Chinese and India .. but they are CITIZENS OF MALAYSIA .. They are separated for between 3 races for the mutual prejudice of each other to facilitate a racial issue raised by the authorities now .. "Salute" Net 3.0 that really makes the tears flow unnoticed ADMIN ... ♥ you all!
Good one
Now there is a group by student copy USA occupy here and there. Very soon number will be reach 10k.
Save the Earth
got this version from ...
BBC and Astro ... lol ... astro liar..
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<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.liveleak.com/ll_embed?f=b14f1822162a" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>.............
Please do not believe anything about racial harmony in Malaysia. Not sure why people are so gullible. The chief organiser of the whole event is Keling. The main drivers of the event are supporters of PKR. It is a big mistake for DAP to align itself with PKR... yet again.
The only thing i agree is the entire police force deserves to be shot.
using longkang water for water canon ?
This video is sincerely dedicated to those friends who did not join the Bersih rally and who misunderstand our peaceful intention.
BERSIH Worldwide...
wow...singapore also got ?
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Other Proposed Uses
Methionine is an essential amino acid—one of the building blocks of proteins and peptides that your body cannot manufacture from other chemicals. The body uses methionine to manufacture creatine and uses the sulfur in methionine for normal metabolism and growth.
One preliminary study suggests that methionine can prevent bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells, 1 which may make it useful for preventing bladder infections. ( Cranberry juice is thought to help reduce the incidence of bladder infections in a similar fashion.)
Depending on your body weight, you need between 800 and 1,000 mg of methionine daily for normal health. Deficiency is unlikely because enough methionine is generally available from the diet.
Meat, fish, dairy products, and other high-protein foods are good sources of methionine.
Therapeutic Dosages
A proper therapeutic dosage of methionine has not been determined. One study relating to urinary tract infections used a dosage of 500 mg 3 times daily. A study enrolling people with HIV used a dose of 800 mg three times daily.
Therapeutic Uses
Because it seems to discourage bacteria from sticking to the wall of the bladder, methionine has been suggested as a treatment for recurrent bladder infections . 2 However, the evidence that it works is limited to one small trial without a placebo control. (For information on why placebo-controlled trials are essential to prove a treatment effective, see Why Does This Database Depend on Double-Blind Studies? )
One double-blind study found equiviocal evidence that methionine supplements taken at a dose of 2.4 g per day might improve immune function in people with HIV . 8
One study on rats suggests that methionine might protect the liver against the damaging effects of acetaminophen poisoning. 3 On this slim basis, methionine has been proposed as a general liver protectant . However, in this particular study, the action of methionine was more to fight acetaminophen specifically than to protect the liver in general.
Very preliminary evidence suggests methionine might be helpful in treating Parkinson's disease . 4,5 However, this should not be attempted except under physician supervision; see Safety Issues.
Safety Issues
Methionine is thought to be generally safe. However, the maximum safe dosages for young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with serious liver or kidney disease have not been established.
Like other amino acids, methionine may interfere with the absorption or action of the drug levodopa, which is used for Parkinson's disease . 6
Interactions You Should Know About
If you are taking:
- Methionine: Be sure to get enough folate , vitamin B 6 , and vitamin B 12 . 7
- Levodopa : Methionine might interfere with its action.
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The 2013 World Judo Day, the third edition of the International Judo Federations (IJF) annual judo celebration, will focus on the theme of PERSEVERANCE on Monday 28 October.
Previous themes were JUDO FOR ALL (2012) and RESPECT (2011) for the day which is dedicated to coaches, fans, judoka and everyone with a passion for one of the worlds most widely practiced sports.The World Judo Day takes place on the same date every year as 28 October is the birthday of Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo.Today, more than 20 million people practice judo around the world on a daily basis. The IJF has 200 national member federations and five continental unions.
The World Judo Day is our showcase of the sports values and our spirit as judo is more than a sport. Judo is an educational tool that can help people to live together and to respect one another. Our objective is to increase the number of judo players around the world and to help change peoples lives with the power of judo.
Mr. Marius Vizer, IJF President, said: Dear judoka and judo lovers, with the occasion of the World Judo Day I ask all judoka and judo communities in the world to follow, defend and promote the Olympic spirit and values which are also the values of our sport. I ask for unity and solidarity and through the energy and spirit of judo we can increase our community and build a better world.
Following on the success of the first edition, the 2012 World Judo Day was a worldwide movement as the judo family showed their unparalleled passion for the sport and its values.
The World Judo Day is an opportunity for judo lovers to share experiences and promote the sport in their region with activities such as demonstrations, competitions, inter-club training sessions and taster sessions. A communications tool kit (press releases, posters, banners, flyers) will soon be available on the official website (www.worldjudoday.com) that you will be able to use freely to promote your own event.
This website is the main communication tool that we will use to promote all the activities throughout the world. Please send us your pictures and comments about your own event and we will share it with the whole judo community. (email@example.com)
Share your stories and pictures with the hashtag #WorldJudoDay on
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Distribution of the 2012 World Judo Day Projects
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- I've heard that ACI may soon be offering a certification program for competency in concrete design. Does this have anything to do with NRMCA's P2P and the move toward performance specifications? And what can you tell me about the certification program?
Plans are well under way at ACI for just such a program, and if everything falls into place, the first exam could be given as early as April 2006. To get more specific information on this we contacted Alfred L. Kaufman, P.E., FACI, who is heading the effort within the ACI certification subcommittee.
Kaufman says the development of a certification program for concrete design professionals has been a goal of his for the last 25 years. And two things that are happening these days are giving him hope that there is now an opportunity for the successful launch of such a program.
First, the NRMCA is making a push for the acceptance of performance specifications as an alternative to traditional, prescriptive specifications. Concurrently, many state and federal agencies are having contractors provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on construction projects.
And to quote Kaufman's certification program proposal, "A critical component of the movement to performance specifications and contractor QA/QC will require the administration of quality control and mix proportions be under the supervision of a Competent Professional (CP)." The CP certification program would serve to identify individuals who are knowledgeable in concrete technology as well as having the judgment required to perform QA/QC administration and do mix proportioning.
The very first certification program developed by ACI is serving as a model for the current initiative. In the late 1970s ACI joined forces with ASME to development the nuclear level III certification program (N3), which certified the technical competence of professional-level personnel in charge of concrete quality for nuclear reactors. Other certification programs have been developed since then, but they have been for junior and senior technicians at the "hands on" level, focusing on such things as finishing, inspection, and testing.
The proposed CP program would be at the Professional Concrete Technologist level and cover professionals in charge of material selection, mix proportioning, production, use, and inspection of concrete. And because the design, production, and placement of concrete involve multiple players, Kaufman says it's important to have people involved throughout the process who are "certifiably qualified."
"We need to have people with owners and with contractors who can do this," says Kaufman. And on the production side, this would give even small producers a way to boost their credibility by retaining the services of CP-certified consultants.
Realistically, Kaufman says, the program is designed to be tough for individuals to qualify for, which follows naturally from basing it on the N3 model. But that is precisely what will be needed to establish and maintain its credibility.
The exam will tentatively have two parts. The technical portion will be based on ASTM 4.01, Cement, and 4.02, Concrete and Aggregates, and the ACI Manual of Concrete Practice. Its sections would cover field inspection and knowledge; mix proportions and design analysis; and general knowledge. A second portion of the exam would cover codes and specifications and probably would be tied to particular jurisdictions.
Where does the program development stand today? Kaufman says the ACI Certification Program Committee's "CP" subcommittee at its October meeting tentatively accepted the proposed program, pending completion of a market survey. As a part of that investigation, readers of this magazine who are interested in learning more about the Competent Person certification program are urged to contact him as soon as possible by sending e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I am in the process of trying to get Backtrack 5 r2 run on my Hp dv6000, I can get it to run but when it loads up i see 3 screens. I need to know how I can install the driver on the usb stick so my screen will work correctly. I can get it to work on other computers without needing other drivers.
My laptop is a Hp dv6000, video card is nvidea Geforce 7150m/ nforce 630m.
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A new documentary about pop star Britney Spears is coming to television.
The E! channel is set to air a 90-minute special called "I Am Britney Jean," promising to deliver some of the star's "most candid and revealing interviews ever."
The documentary, titled after Britney's upcoming album, will air on Sunday, December 22nd - five days before she makes her residency debut at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
The film will pick up at Britney's life as she starts a grueling rehearsal schedule to prepare for the two-year residency. It will also go behind the scenes as she juggles her latest comeback with being a mom.
The new album Britney Jean drops on December 3rd.
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I recently took a JS test.. obviously I didn't get all questions (and not only that, but the ones with code in them, the code is very hard to read.... it's a terribly-designed test... the code is an image, not plain text.. the b*stards....;-)
I made a screenshot of questions I couldn't answer...
was just wondering if I could get some help.. I already took the test, this is obviously so I can learn (but also for future reference....;-)
(the one about testing for equality, the answer is "c" right? unless you're testing a string (but in theory you can also use '==' for testing strings, right?)
q's are here...
thank you...
That looks like it is a really antiquated test. A lot of the code there is written the old way that JavaScript used to be written back before the DOM was created.
Don't use new Array() to create an array - use [] instead.
Never use == or != except where you are comparing a value with a version of itself (eg. x == +x to test if the value is numeric) otherwise you end up with things being considered to be equal that are not (eg. '' == 0 is true but an empty string is not the same as zero). Instead you should use === and !== which will correctly detect if they are the same. Only === compares for equality, == only tests for equal value and not for same type.
Only use alert() for debugging - they should always be stripped out before a script goes live or some of your visitors can use it to turn off scripts for your page.
onclick() is all lowercase - there is no capital C in it - also specify the JavaScript in the .js file not in the .html one.
You should declare all of your variables at the very top of each function as that's where JavaScript will declare them anyway regardless of where in the function you put the declaration. The only statement to put above the declaration is "use strict"; to force an error if any variables are not declared.
So with just about all of those questions either the code in the question is garbage or none of the answers are correct. Anyone able to complete that test will simply prove that they do not in fact properly understand JavaScript as they will have answered questions where none of the answers are correct.
Yes, not only is the code hard to read, but some parts of it are incorrect. Such as using "1 < snowTires.length" which should be an i instead.
With that first question though, I might code it like this instead:
var availableSnowTires = [true, true, true, true, true],
for (i = 0; 1 < availableSnowTires.length; i += 1) {
isAvailable = availableSnowTires[i] ? 'is' : 'is not';
window.alert("snowTires " + isAvailable + " available.");
Or maybe even if backwards compatibility is less of an issue, like this:
var availableSnowTires = [true, true, true, true, true];
availableSnowTires.forEach(function (available) {
var isAvailable = available ? 'is' : 'is not';
window.alert("snowTires " + isAvailable + " available.");
But regardless, you can answer that first question by ruling out the answers which don't apply to the situation.
All the best with your test.
It may well be be a test that also checks how much attention is being paid. This being the one (1) in question:
I would answer E, with an answer that goes in to detail about the situation there, because the code as presented is none of the above. Well - arguably it's A, but it doesn't behave in the way that you would expect to normally use.
I hope that you test it on a web browser that you can break out of when the alerts can't be stopped from occurring.
oh brother.. this is not very encouraging... thank you everyone for their response......
I mean when you think that in some instances people who don't pass these tests that were designed like a decade ago are denied a job? based on this stone-age test?
I've also taken their HTML test.. guess what?? it's HTML 4!!!! every time I take their HTML4 test I write to them afterwards telling them they need to "get with the times".. the first time I wrote to them about this was about two or three years ago.. of course their HTML test is still HTML 4 (last time I took it, about a year ago, maybe...)
It is important though to know all about HTML4 though, because many people are using web browsers that don't know how to do HTML5 things.
If you were coming across HTML 3.2 code though, then that would give me cause for pause.


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Kubuntu Precise Installation
Installing Kubuntu
Warning: During installation from the LiveCD, there is an option to install the boot loader to /dev/sda, which really installs the Grub2 boot loader to both the MBR (Master Boot Record) as well as the partition into which (K)Ubuntu will be installed. Pay careful attention during this step if your system uses a boot partition, uses multiple OS (more than 2), or chainloads bootloaders. For systems with such a boot partition, it is best NOT to overwrite the MBR. In this case, the boot loader should only be installed to the partition in which the (K)Ubuntu OS itself will be installed. (For example, if (K)Ubuntu will be installed to /dev/sda6, then only install the boot loader to /dev/sda6, not to /dev/sda. The text based installer used in the Server and Alternate versions asks whether to install the bootloader into the MBR. Answer "no" to this question, and then proceed to install the bootloader to /dev/sda6 only.)
Hardware requirements
Kubuntu Precise Pangolin runs with as little as 384 Mb RAM. (The GUI installer requires a minimum of 256 Mb RAM, while the alternative text-based installer can run using only 192 Mb RAM.)
The installation takes between 3-4 Gb hard drive space, and 8-10 Gb will be needed to run comfortably. (However, at least 25-30 Gb will likely be needed for routine usage.)
Netbooks will run Kubuntu Precise Pangolin, which has been optimised for speed, efficiency, and quick bootup. An interface optimised for Netbooks is available as an option.
If you have an older computer with less memory than this, consider Lubuntu (if 160 Mb RAM or greater), PuppyLinux (if 256 Mb or greater), or DSL (if minimal RAM, limited hard drive space, running from a USBdrive, or running from within another OS).
Fresh Installation
Kubuntu Precise Pangolin contains the KDE 4 desktop by default. The desktop has been improved and many bugs fixed since earlier versions of KDE 4. In addition, the incorporated Linux kernel is more efficient and more hardware is recognized by default. Especially on a smaller system with limited hard drive space, a new installation is recommended to prevent software bloat that can accumulate when updating older versions.
- Download the latest ISO image from Kubuntu 12.04 LTS.
- See this guide for burning the ISO image to a CD ("LiveCD").
- Use the LiveCD for installation.
The Alternate CD version also allows the use of the same fast text-based installer used in the Server version (requiring less RAM), and there are more installation options than on the Desktop CD ("Regular Download").
- Another method involves installing the Server version first and then installing the Kubuntu desktop.
- A LiveCD can also be transferred to a USB flashdrive (using Startup Disk Creator) and the USB flashdrive then used to install Kubuntu on systems without CD drives. (Also see the Ubuntu Official documentation or the Ubuntu Community documentation.) Installing from USB is generally much faster than from a CD.
- If your computer, device, or hardware uses UEFI instead of a BIOS bootup system, then see this page.
- If your computer, device, or hardware uses Coreboot instead of a BIOS bootup system, then see this page.
Kubuntu Netbook Edition
The KDE Plasma Netbook desktop is optimised for netbooks with screens less than 10". It is now installed as an option from the regular Kubuntu LiveCD, which can be installed as a USB flashdrive LiveCD.
Trinity Desktop (KDE 3 Remix)
Kubuntu Hardy Heron LTS used a simpler but well-respected stable desktop, KDE 3.5. This desktop environment has been renamed the Trinity Desktop Environment and is available for all versions of Kubuntu. Installation is accomplished using the Trinity PPA repositories.
Kubuntu Active
Kubuntu Active is a modification of the KDE desktop for use on tablets (and other mobile devices with touchscreens), based on the KDE Plasma Active tablet interface. It is in rapid development and not yet mature, but a preview version is available for testing on i386 devices (not ARMv7 devices yet). The preview version LiveCD can be booted as a demo from a USB flashdrive, for example. See this May 2012 YouTube demo video for an example of the Kubuntu Active interface.
- Daily builds of Kubuntu-active are available for download here.
- A package installation is also available from the Ubuntu repositories:
sudo apt-get install kubuntu-active
Dual-Booting Windows and Kubuntu
A user may experience problems dual-booting (K)Ubuntu and Windows. In general, a Windows OS should be installed first, because its bootloader is very particular. A default Windows installation usually occupies the entire hard drive, so the main Windows partition needs to be shrunk, creating free space for the (K)Ubuntu partitions. (You should clean up unnecessary files and defragment the drive before resizing.) See changing the Windows partition size.
After shrinking a Windows partition, you should reboot once into Windows prior to installing (K)Ubuntu or further manipulating the partitions. This allows the Windows system to automatically rescan the newly-resized partition (using chkdsk in XP or other utilities in more recent versions of Windows) and write changes to its own bootup files. (If you forget to do this, you may later have to repair the Windows partition bootup files manually using the Windows Recovery Console.)
Newer installations of Windows use two primary partitions (a small Windows boot partition and a large Windows OS partition). A (K)Ubuntu Linux installation also requires two partitions -- a linux-swap partition and the OS partition. The Linux partitions can either be two primary partitions or can be two logical partitions within an extended partition. Some computer retailers use all four partitions on a hard drive. Unless there are two free partitions available (either primary or logical) in which to install (K)Ubuntu, however, it will appear as if there is no available free space. If only one partition on a hard drive can be made available, it must be used as an extended partition (in which multiple logical partitions can then be created). Partition management can be done using the using the GParted utility or KDE Partition Manager.
If there are only two existing primary partitions on a hard drive (and plenty of free space on it) then there will be no problem installing (K)Ubuntu as the second operating system and it is done automatically from the (K)Ubuntu LiveCD. Allow the (K)Ubuntu LiveCD to install to "largest available free space." Alternatively, if there is an extended partition with plenty of free space within it, the (K)Ubuntu LiveCD will install to this "largest available free space" as well.
The main Windows partition should be at least 20 Gb (recommended 30 Gb for Vista/Windows 7), and a (K)Ubuntu partition at least 10 Gb (recommended 20 Gb). Obviously, if you have plenty of disk space, make the partition for whichever will be your favoured operating system larger. For a recommended partitioning scheme, see this section.
Alternatives include:
- Wubi (Windows-based Ubuntu Installer), an officially supported dual-boot installer that allows (K)Ubuntu to be run mounted in a virtual-disk within the Windows environment (which can cause a slight degradation in performance). Because the installation requires an intact functioning Windows system, it is recommended to install (K)Ubuntu in this manner for short-term evaluation purposes only. A permanent (K)Ubuntu installation should be installed in its own partition, with its own filesystem, and should not rely on Windows.
- EasyBCD, a free Windows-based program that allows you to dual-boot Windows 7/Vista and Ubuntu (as well as other operating systems) by configuring the Windows 7/Vista bootloader.
Step-by-step examples
- Installing Kubuntu on an HP 2000-2619WM (64-bit AMD CPU) laptop with Windows 8. See here.
- Installing Kubuntu on an Acer Aspire One (64-bit AMD CPU) laptop with Windows 8. See here.
Adjust Windows clock
When the Linux bootloader is installed, the Windows 8 bootloader / OS no longer correctly identifies the time from the BIOS clock. (The clock appears to perpetually revert to UTC time.) To repair this problem (in Windows 8), see this solution.
- In Windows, bring up a command-line terminal and start regedit (or from the Start menu type regedit.exe in the search box). Navigate to
- Right click anywhere in the right pane and hit
New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
- Name it
- then double click on it and give it a value of 1.
- Reboot into (K)Ubuntu Linux, then reboot back into Windows. The clock should now display the correct time.
Installing multiple OS on a single computer
Warning: During installation from the LiveCD, there is an option to install the boot loader to /dev/sda, which really installs the Grub2 boot loader to both the MBR (Master Boot Record) as well as the partition into which (K)Ubuntu will be installed. Pay careful attention during this step if your system uses a boot partition, uses multiple OS (more than 2), or chainloads bootloaders. For systems with such a boot partition, it is best NOT to overwrite the MBR. In this case, the boot loader should only be installed to the partition in which the (K)Ubuntu OS itself will be installed. (For example, if (K)Ubuntu will be installed to /dev/sda6, then only install the boot loader to /dev/sda6, not to /dev/sda. The text based installer used in the Server and Alternate versions asks whether to install the bootloader into the MBR. Answer "no" to this question, and then proceed to install the bootloader to /dev/sda6 only.)
If you want to install more than 2 operating systems on a single computer, check out these tips. Also see these tips regarding manipulating partitions.
Upgrading from older versions
- Also see the Ubuntu desktop upgrade documentation and Precise upgrade documentation (specific to Ubuntu).
There are several methods for upgrades from the command-line interface (Konsole) (which can be used for both the desktop and server editions of Kubuntu/Ubuntu).
- This is the preferred method:
sudo apt-get install update-manager-core sudo do-release-upgrade
- You can also use the update-manager (all editions):
sudo apt-get install update-manager sudo update-manager -d
- You can also use:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
- (Note: the first two lines simply make sure your current distribution is current before upgrading the entire distribution, and are optional.
Always backup your system. Upgrades do not generally work for me, because I often make customizations to my older installations (to make my hardware work with them) but these customizations are often not required in the newest version. When the system then attempts to migrate my customizations (during an attempted upgrade), it often crashes my new system. (Fortunately, I always back up my important files, and reinstalling them on a fresh OS installation is therefore usually accomplished relatively quickly.) Here are some of the steps I have sometimes needed to take when performing upgrades.
- In general, upgrades must be done serially from one version to the next in order.
Upgrade from KDE 4.8 to 4.10
Kubuntu Precise Pangolin comes with KDE 4.8. However, many new packages require the capabilities of the KDE 4.10 desktop or greater.
- Add the Kubuntu backports repository (from Launchpad), either using the Muon Package Manager:
- System -> Muon Package Manager -> Settings -> Configure Software Sources -> Other Software -> Add...
- -> http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-ppa/backports/ubuntu precise main
- or manually from a command-line terminal:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/backports -y sudo apt-get update
Then upgrade either the entire distribution from the backports:
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
- or just the KDE desktop without Kubuntu's customizations:
sudo apt-get install kde-standard
- or the KDE desktop with Kubuntu's customizations:
sudo apt-get kde-standard kubuntu-desktop


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RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Protests are continuing against the building of a cell tower on the property of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Parents gathered after school on Friday in front of the church, just west of where Foothill Boulevard meets the 15 Freeway. Cars and commercial trucks beeped their horns while children played around their parents who held signs that read "Stop Cell Tower" and "Protect our kids."
The parents said they are concerned over radiation from the tower posing a health risk to children who will spend hours, and even years, on the property attending school. A petition is being circulated against the cell tower.
"I will remove my daughter if it goes up," said Yesenia Olague, an opponent of the project and a parent at the school.
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Diocese of San Bernardino officials maintain the cell tower would not harm anyone.
Diocese spokesman John Andrews said the tower would emit radiation far below levels permitted by the government, and a recent decision to move the tower from an approved location next to a meeting hall at the school was in part an effort to defuse community opposition to the project.
Plans now call for the tower to be located on the southwest corner of the church property, which is just east of where Foothill Boulevard meets the 15 Freeway.
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Morton, who earlier this month ran the fastest race of his life (48.79) to become the first Stanford hurdler to win that race at the NCAA championships, has made his decision on which path he'll take in an attempt to qualify for the London Olympics.
Instead of competing at the U.S. Trials in Eugene, Ore., Morton will take advantage of his dual citizenship and compete at the 66th Cross River state/AFN All Nigeria Open Athletics Championships that begin Monday in Calabar, Nigeria.
"It''s an opportunity that you don't want to give up," Morton told David Rutz of Atlanta-based NeighborNewspapers.com. "I don't know what's going to be happening four years from now."
Morton is not listed among the entrants for the U.S. Trials and wasn't projected among the top 10 finishers in the 400 IH by Track and Field News Magazine.
Morton's mother, Nkem Sabena Obiekwe, was born in Nigeria while Morton was born in the U.S., thus giving him dual citizenship. He competed for Nigeria at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Berlin in 2009, failing to help Nigeria's 4x400 relay team advance to the finals.
Earlier this season, Morton was mum on which country he'd represent this summer. Morton, however, ran 48.95 to win the Pac-12 Championships and earn an Olympic 'A' standard. He then clocked his lifetime best of 48.79 for the NCAA title, ranking him No. 6 in the world.
Despite that lofty ranking, Morton would have been only the third-fastest American at the U.S. Trials behind Olympians Bershawn Jackson (48.20) and Angelo Taylor (48.71). The risk of having to finish among the top three in order evidently was too great for Morton.
Morton graduated on Sunday after earning a double major (one in science, technology and society and the other in Iberian and Latin-American literature) and departed for Nigeria on Monday to begin his quest for an Olympic berth.
In addition to running the 400 hurdles, Morton likely will compete for a berth on the 4x400 relay squad where his 46.12 in the flat 400 ranks him No. 2 behind Biola Onakoya's 46.08 among Nigerian runners.
Fellow Stanford grad Arantxa King, meanwhile, has been named to the Bermuda Olympic Team by the International Association of Athletics Federations. King will compete in the long jump at the 2012 Games in London.
"At my core I relate with Bermuda," King said. "Since I was 14 I have been competing internationally for them. From those opportunities I've come to where I am."
King graduated in 2011, but competed this season as a fifth-year senior and graduate student for the Cardinal.
She was a first team All-American indoors in the long jump and competed in both the long jump and triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
King was also an Olympian for Bermuda in 2008 in Beijing and was once again named to the team of the Caribbean Island nation of about 65,000 people.
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Enjoy!Wayne Murrie vs. Arni Isaksson
Cage Contender XV, October 29th. Kings Hall, Belfast
Both Wayne Murrie (17-4) and Arni Isaksson (11-4) have taken on some of the toughest competition on the European MMA circuit. They're known for being well-rounded scrappers with a penchant for swinging bombs. This tees this up as arguably the most exciting battle of the weekend.
"The Ice Viking" has been fighting professionally since 2005, taking scalps such as Dennis Siver and Greg Loughran in his early Cage Warriors days. He returned from a three-year hiatus to put on the fight of the year against Luis Dutre Jr in 2009, and since then he has consistently taken on stern tests with every outing.
Murrie currently rides a five-fight win streak into this one, with the notable names of Seydina Seck and Ross Pointon coming within that string of victories. He has KO power and a strong submission game that has made him a tricky man to beat - even UFC star John Maguire struggled when they fought to a split decision for the OMMAC title.
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I have begun deleting threads that are only created as advertisements for Gi Manufactures.
I do not want the CageWarriors BJJ Forum to become like other forums that are used like internet sales markets.
If someone asks a direct question about a particular manufactures Gi then i am happy for that manufacturer to answer questions.
I am also happy for sponsored fighters to talk about their Gi's on these threads
where Gi's are the subject of conversation.
What i will not allow is threads to be started to generate sales.
All the manufacurers have been told although some have started asking their sponsored fighters to post for them.
I respect all sponsored fighters and as i say they are welcome to post on Gi threads but this forum is for intelligent BJJ discussion.
I feel the forum is a breath of fresh air,reasonably free of trolling and spamming and i intend to keep it like this.
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You know you have some tough addiction genes to battle through when you are the child of Tatum O'Neal. Kevin McEnroe, the son of John McEnroe and Tatum O'Neal was arrested in NYC this week after he was spotted buying drugs by police. The same kind of thing happened to his mother. McEnroe was buying drugs even though it sounds like he already had his own personal pharmacy. He was carrying six envelopes of cocaine, "along with an unidentified blue pill, 20 white loose pills and 10 orange pills, all unidentified substances."
Apparently in NYC, even when you are arrested for a felony, you don't need to post bail if it is drug related because McEnroe was released yesterday after his arraignment. Tatum lost custody of Kevin and her other two children to John McEnroe when she was battling her heroin addiction. I think the last time Tatum was arrested for drugs was probably back in 2008.


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The combined talents of Kellen Paik and Līhau Hannahs Paik embody the name they've chosen for their musical presence — Kūpaoa, meaning suffused with fragrance, or heady with scent. Their talents are many, for they infuse musical ability and charm into two sweet, rich voices to offer up an inviting blend, like a perfume that can be spicy, soothing, and alluring all at once.
While the sound of the music will entice the ear, the content of their selections will engage heart and mind. Kellen and Līhau are both haku mele, lyric weavers who are skilled in the art of Hawaiian poetry and inspired by their island world. With the help of a number of hoa haku mele, fellow composers, they have assembled a garden of delights, ten of which are new and fragrant blossoms in the flourishing field of Hawaiian music.
It's an unfolding dawn for this young duo and their unique style, and the light that comes with it reveals a fresh repertoire of Hawaiian songs set into a beautiful landscape of sound. The flowers that bloom in this dawning are definitely Kūpaoa.


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"When the CEO of one of the biggest and most successful affiliates resigns, I hope Nancy Brinker takes note," Ellis said.
More stops expected are Ellis Island in New York City and then north to the first primary state of New Hampshire.
Schrader and Ellis pull it off by making their vapidness unsettling.
Where Palestinian refugees once lived in large concentrations in Syria, now there are "ghost camps," Ellis said.
The congressman was able to ride those credentials to a comfortable 57 percent to 43 percent victory over Ellis.
Ellis stood by listening calmly, but not unmoved, to this cutting speech.
At Mrs. Ellis' invitation, the three girls trooped into Mrs. Bragley's room.
Jim gulped down more wine, and Ellis ordered a second bottle.
"I am not asking for charity, Uncle Timothy," said Ellis quietly.
Then he explained how the fire-escape only paid Miss Ellis fifty dollars a day, whereas he was making hundreds.
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British psychologist and writer known for his pioneering works on sexuality, such as Studies in the Psychology of Sex (seven volumes, 1897-1928).


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| 2002N-0278 - Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002; Reopening of Comment Period
|FDA Comment Number :
|Submitter :
|Mr. JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ
|Date & Time:
|05/17/2004 06:05:15
|Organization :
|Private Industry
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|Issue Areas/Comments
| The Prior Notice requirements of the Bioterrorism Act are not working on the FDA side nor on the side of filers nationwide. FDA is currently unable to notify filers when there are data erros that will result in penalties once FDA begins implementation of Phase Four on August 14, 2004. The lack of information available to filers regarding the nature and scope of erros does not bode well for the flow of legitimate trade in the near future. According to FDA records, over 50% of current Prior Notice transmissions are inaccurate or inadequate.
Because the system is clearly not working, we request that Phase Four implementation scheduled for August 13, 2004, be moved back at least 6 months to enable both FDA and entry filers to receive proper training.
The Act was made into law to protect our food supply. As it stands now, it will not protect our food supply but will surely result in the refusal of a large amount of legitimate importations and in the unfair assessment of penalties against law abiding importers and entry filers.
We request that Phase Four implementations of FDA Prior Notice requirement be postponed for six months. Thank you.


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How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Vermont
Citations or traffic tickets are issued in the State of Vermont for various violations of traffic law. You must respond to a citation, usually by paying a fine or appearing in court, or else a warrant may be issued for your arrest and your driving license may be suspended.
If you wish to dispute the citation, you must appear in court personally on the scheduled date, and enter a "not guilty" plea. Appearing in court gives you an opportunity to fight the traffic ticket in front of a judge or jury, and most people prefer to hire a traffic ticket lawyer to defend them in court. For more information on how to dispute a traffic ticket in Vermont, see our general section on Traffic Tickets and Violations.
When you pay a ticket, you are essentially pleading guilty to a traffic offense. Motorists should be aware that receiving and paying a traffic citation could result in higher car insurance rates and points on your driving record. Your license may be suspended if you accumulate too many points on your driving record.
If you decide to plead guilty to a traffic violation, there are several ways to pay the ticket. Generally, the back of the citation will clearly indicate the deadlines and options for answering the ticket. Usually, you must act within 20 days of receiving a traffic ticket to avoid additional fines and possible suspension of your license.
- Pay online. Most Vermont traffic tickets can be answered and paid online using a credit or debit card. Visit the Vermont Court Payments site to pay online.
- Pay by mail. Read the instructions on the back of the ticket carefully, then check the "Guilty" box and sign the ticket. Enclose a check or money order for the amount indicated on the ticket, made payable to the Vermont Judicial Bureau. Mail to:
Vermont Judicial Bureau P.O. Box 607 White River Junction, VT 05001.
Be sure to retain a copy of the citation for your personal records.
- Pay in person. You can pay your traffic tickets at the Vermont Judicial Bureau (You will find address and phone numbers on the back of the ticket). Bring the citation with you, along with the payment. Cash, check, money orders or credit cards are usually accepted.
You may pay by installments or request the court for an extension if you cannot pay by due date. For more information visit Vermont Traffic Tickets FAQ.
If you decide to plead not guilty and dispute the ticket, read the instructions on the back of the ticket carefully. The instructions will generally indicate when and how to plead not guilty, and information about appearing in court to dispute your ticket. See our general section on Traffic Tickets and Violations for more information about how to dispute a traffic ticket in Vermont State.
Remember that you cannot be found guilty of committing a traffic offense unless there is clear, accurate and convincing evidence that you committed the violation. Charges may be dismissed in court if the citation includes vague or incorrect information. For instance, vehicle information, time, location and circumstances must all be indicated correctly on the ticket. Many motorists choose to consult with a traffic ticket attorney to help them evaluate the validity of the ticket, and whether or not it is likely to be dismissed in court.
If you lose a traffic ticket after receiving it, you must contact the police department that issued the ticket and get a copy.
- For more information on how to handle your traffic tickets consult our Traffic Tickets and Violations and Traffic Ticket Attorneys pages.


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Hello all,
I have Ubuntu installed on my hard drive, and added Backtrack to another partition. I went back to Ubuntu and ran update-grub. Backtrack was added to GRUB menu as Ubuntu 8.10 or whatever.
When I choose it, however, it says zImage does not support 32 bit..try 'linux16'....anyway to get this to boot from grub2?


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Let Charlie Sheen Take You on a Tour of His New Show, Anger Management
You know what? We're good from back here!
Beware your tour guide: Apparently, he bites.
You know what? We're good from back here!
Beware your tour guide: Apparently, he bites.
In Conversation: Trent Reznor
The Most Twisted Things 'A' Has Ever Done on Pretty Little Liars
Stephen Colbert on Transgender Military Ban: Trump Went From Crazy to Cruel
Game of Thrones' Nathalie Emmanuel on Missandei and Grey Worm's Sex Scene: 'It Was So Much More Than Just Two People Making Love'
Larry David Explains Why Curb Your Enthusiasm Is Back For Another Season
Younger Recap: The H.E.A.
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As the Bordelon family splinters, who will fight for Charley?Larry David Explains Why Curb Your Enthusiasm Is Back For Another Season
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Drivetime Monday 29 April 2013
Mary Wilson presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
IIvana Bacik, Labour Senator and constitutional lawyer, and Caroline Simons, legal consultant for the pro-life campaign discuss the legal implications of this Supreme Court judgement.
Vox pop from Drivetime's Brian Lally. Discussion with Cllr John Mulvihill of Cobh Town Council and Cllr Veronica Neville of Cork County Council.
RTÉ's Economic Editor Sean Whelan.
Philip Boucher-Hayes assesses the obstacles to finding out what happened on September 30th 2008.
Presenter Mary Wilson came indoors to the Drivetime studio in 2006 after ten years as RTÉ's Legal Affairs Editor. Before that, she worked as a reporter across all areas of RTE news and current affairs programming on radio and television. Mary first worked with the RTÉ 89FM radio station on Union Quay in Cork and moved to Donnybrook in 1990. She was Journalist of the Year in 2000 and a winner in the Law Society Media Awards for news broadcasts and documentaries. Drivetime has also won several PPI National Radio Awards. Mary is a native of Drangan, Co. Tipperary, the mother of a teenage daughter and enjoys travel, music, hill walking and relaxing at home with good TV boxed sets.
John Cooke brings us this three part series looking at homelessness, and moving those in hotels to hubs.
Exclusive reports from Drivetime's John Cooke who to some of the 160 Syrian Refugees adjusting to life in County Roscommon.
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But of course no such "prophetic sight" or "spiritual glance," as Villard also imagined it, carried that far from the scaffold.
After Villard's solemn declaration there followed a long pause.
Jeanne was spending Margot's birthday at the Villard apartment.
Villard has often been blamed and severely criticised, but he was not the only one to blame.
Why, Mr. Villard—why would you have done this, when at that time your zeal was at its height?
Mr. Villard says: "April was for Brown another month of active solicitation of funds."
"I shall esteem it a high privilege to visit you, often," replied Villard.
Villard, abstracted, had not even looked up from the desk where his eyes searched a document.
Was he now loyal to all hands in the organization, and to Villard himself?
Therefore, it appears that Mr. Villard has been imposed upon.


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cant believe i have only just seen this thread! how many has he done so far?
cant believe i have only just seen this thread! how many has he done so far?
Amazing challenge. Props to the guy. I wish him the best of luck.
Great post i like it very much
Been following this closely. Karl has just completed his 30th marathon. Massive achievement! He has raised over £7k so far through his justgiving page http://www.justgiving.com/Karl-Hinett on top of the thousands donated offline by various clubs/organisations.
how many has he done now? hope it's going well. maybe he'd get a spike of sponsorship if he necked a bit of raw sewage like David Walliams, folk seem to like seeing that.
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'Go read a fucking book, you piece of shit.'
As far as I know its all going well. Ive got to call him tonight. Ill update this post.
Just checking in on this thread after going to a talk held by Simon Weston hearing about all his good work made me think about this.
Got to thinking its almost over for the fella to see that he has added ANOTHER 48 marathons to make it a nice even 100!
Guys an inspiration, getting more cash from me on the basis he is still moving let alone adding more.


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Which pet hair vacuum is best? This is among the many questions that leave many people without a definite answer since there are many pet hair vacuum cleaners. A pet vacuum is a cleaner that is equipped with a brush bar that enables it to pull follicles from the carpet.
The vacuum cleaner is provided with enough suction that enables it to suck pet hairs from hard surfaces. Many of the top vacuum cleaners for pet hair come with special attachments like hand tools with brush bars that aids in removing pet hair from the carpet. The following are the vacuum cleaners for pet hairs which I consider to be among the best.
1. The Miele Cat and Dog (model S7260)
It is a well built vacuum cleaner that has received most of the ratings from the customers who have purchased the equipment. The vacuum cleaner is manufactured in Germany and uses a 2- fan motor to perform its function. The equipment comes with a seven- year warranty. It is more expensive compared to the other type of pet vacuum cleaners.
- The automatic height adjustment helps to keep the brush bar at an optimal cleaning distance from the floor.
- The equipment has also a turbo brush that makes it easy to vacuum up hairs from stairs and vehicles.
- It has an LED headlight.
- lt has activated charcoal on the on board filters that helps to remove pet odors.
- It has a rotary dial control with four power settings that enables you to adjust suction to the level you want depending on the type of floor.
- It has a SwivelNeck technology that enables you to clean under the chairs with ease.
2. Dyson DC 25 Animal
It's also considered to be among the best pet hair vacuum cleaners, but not as effective as the Miele Cat and Dog. It comes with a five year warranty and therefore in case of any faults that may result from the machine without your concern you are freely allowed to take it to their company but within the specified period of time.
- It uses the root cyclone technology. This involves spinning on air at a very high speed in order to throw dirt
and dust into the collection bin.
- It makes use of the HEPA filters. These filters are washable and designed to last for a very long period of
- It contains a telescope reach wands that enables reaching of stairs up to 16 feet.
- It also contains a plastic container that has a capacity of 0.31 gallons and empties from the bottom in order
to minimize the contact of dust and dirt.
- The Dyson soft dusting brush is used in cleaning delicate surfaces.
3. Hoover UH30600
It is quite economical and can be bought in many stores. It is quite effective on pet hair and is loved by many people. It comes with a two year warranty.
- lt contains a brush bar that has on and off capabilities.
- lt also has HEPA filters to filter dust particles.
- lt has several height settings that can be used for any height.
- The clean drop bag system that allows one to remove and dispose vacuum bags without getting hold of


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download and install rcconf tool which enables you to turn on and off fan control:
when finished run:Code:apt-get install rcconf
here you will find a line saying "fancontrol", use arrow keys to move onto that line andCode:rcconf
add an asterisk using [SPACE] button on your keyboard (asterisk means that future is enabled).
you should find that option since we are using same kernel version.
additionally use rcconf utility to control start up programs.


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Katy Sullivan, who was born without legs, has reached her dream of competing in the 100-meter dash in the Paralympics in London in September.
But she almost didn't make it.
Katy, who receives treatment at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, overcame a disastrous start to win the 100-meter race in her classification at the Paralympic Trials held in Indianapolis.
But the win didn't guarantee her a place on the U.S. Paralympic track and field team. There are only 54 spots on the U.S. Paralympic track team, and only 19 of those are being filled by women.
"There were more than 100 athletes hoping to make the team," Katy said. "They take into account many elements and pick athletes with the best chance to win. I knew I was on the bubble."
The women team members were announced first in alphabetical order last week.
"When they got to the 15th girl, I looked at my hands and they were shaking," she said. "Finally, the 18th girl was announced, and it was me! I burst into tears. I had accomplished my dream of qualifying for the Paralympic Games."
But that dream almost vanished when Katy slipped as she pushed off the starting blocks.
"One of my prosthetic legs went sideways as I took off," she said.
Katy races in the above-the- knee amputee category, and all of her competitors have only one leg amputated. Katy was born with legs that end far above the knee.
In slipping at the start, Katy fell 10 meters behind the five other competitors in the race, a very difficult margin to make up.
"I was digging into the track as hard as I could," she said. "At 20 meters, I was still trailing."
She caught up with the pack at 50 meters but still trailed leader Ping Liu by several strides.
Katy pulled away from Ping Liu and won the race by a full stride in 18.04 seconds, slower than Katy's personal best of 17.59 seconds, the American record.
But to Katy, the win was unbelievable.
"To have that bad start and still be able to come in first is phenomenal," she said.
Just as happy for her, if not more so, was Katy's husband, Jay Cramer, a paraplegic who broke his neck rock climbing in Malibu and is confined to a wheelchair. I wrote about Katy and Jay and their love story in a column in March.
"Jay is so great," Katy said. "My training has not been easy, and it's been stressful at times, sometimes making me neurotic. Jay has been so patient with me. He's my biggest fan. He's so proud of me. I just love him."
What makes Katy's running story even more magical is that she didn't start running until age 25. Now 32, her seven years of hard work have paid off. She said she couldn't have done it without Rancho Los Amigos' physical therapist Julie Kasayama and Hanger Prosthetics.
A native of Texas, Katy came to Southern California in 2004 to continue an acting career. She started running as an outlet for exercise and better health.
Now, Katy's training moves into high gear for the Paralympics. She works out every day, spending at least two times a week on the track at Santa Monica College. She leaves for London Aug. 14 and will race in the preliminaries Sept. 4.
Katy also will be helping to raise money for the Paralympics. She has set up a fund within Wheelchair and Ambulatory Sports USA, a nonprofit organization set up to support disabled athletes in the U.S.
Katy said all you have to do is go to wasusa.org and select her name from the Athlete Development listing. All donations go to Katy's training and travel expenses and are tax deductible.
Ever supportive, her husband, Jay, said Katy is "the embodiment of the human spirit. I get to see it all, the highs and the lows, and even after that start, she accomplished the impossible."
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Definition of eczema in babies
Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin rash that usually appears before age 5. In babies it tends to show up on the cheeks and scalp, but it may spread to the arms, legs, chest, or other parts of the body. After a child's first year, it's most likely to show up on the insides of the elbows, the backs of the knees, the wrists, and the ankles, but it can also appear elsewhere.
Symptoms of eczema
About 20 percent of babies and young children have eczema. It usually starts in infancy, with 65 percent of patients developing symptoms in the first year of life and 90 percent developing symptoms before age 5.
The rash might look like dry, thickened, scaly skin, or it might be made up of tiny red bumps that ooze or become infected if scratched. Scratching can also cause thickened, darkened, or scarred skin over time.
Eczema typically comes and goes. It isn't contagious, but because it's intensely itchy, it can be very uncomfortable, and scratching can be a problem. If untreated, the rash can be unsightly, so it may present a social challenge for a child, too.
Your doctor can diagnose eczema by examining your child's skin. He may send you to a dermatologist for confirmation and treatment.
There's no way to know ahead of time whether a child will outgrow eczema, but fortunately the condition usually becomes less severe with age. Many children outgrow eczema by age 2, and many others outgrow it by adulthood.
Causes of eczema
No one knows for sure what causes it, but the tendency to have eczema is often inherited. So your child is more likely to have it if you or a close family member has had eczema, asthma, or allergies.
Eczema is not an allergic reaction to a substance, but allergens or irritants in the environment (such as pollen or cigarette smoke) can trigger it. Less frequently, it can be triggered by allergens in your child's diet – or in your diet if your child is breastfeeding.
The rash can also be aggravated by heat, irritants that come in contact with the skin (like wool or the chemicals in some soaps, fragrances, lotions, and detergents), changes in temperature, and dry skin. Stress can also trigger a flare-up of eczema.
Treatments for eczema
Taking good care of your child's skin and avoiding triggers can help treat and prevent flare-ups.
Skin-care tips
Bathing and moisturizing
Talk with the doctor about how often to bathe your child. Many experts now believe that daily bathing can be helpful for children with eczema. Just don't make the water too warm, because very warm water dries out the skin faster than lukewarm water.
Use a mild soap or non-soap cleanser, and wash and shampoo your child at the end of the bath so he isn't sitting in soapy water. As soon as you get your child out of the tub, pat (don't rub) excess water from his skin with a soft towel or washcloth.
Then, while the skin is still damp, promptly apply a liberal amount of moisturizer or emollient – an ointment, cream, or lotion that "seals in" the body's own moisture – to your child's skin. Ointments and creams contain more emollient and less water than lotions and are usually best for children with eczema.
"I recommend emollients for children of all ages," says Michael Smith, an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics in the division of dermatology at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He suggests testing the emollient for a short time to make sure it doesn't irritate your child's skin.
The most effective approach, according to Smith, is to hydrate and lubricate the skin at the same time by applying emollient to damp skin. The emollient won't improve the red, inflamed, itchy areas, but it will help restore the skin's invisible protective barrier. (This barrier makes up part of the normal outer layer of the skin and is impaired in kids with eczema.)
Allowing skin to breathe and stay cool
Dress your child in smooth natural fabrics, like cotton. Avoid wool and other scratchy materials, which can irritate very sensitive skin. Don't overheat your child by bundling him up more than necessary.
Soaps and cleansers
Switch to mild, fragrance-free soaps or non-soap cleansers and shampoos, or those made for sensitive skin. Use mild, fragrance-free detergent for washing clothes and bedding. Don't use fabric softeners.
Prevent scratching
Your child may try to get relief by scratching with his hands or by rubbing his face against the sheet during sleep. But scratching and rubbing can further irritate or inflame the skin and make matters much worse.
Use the softest sheets possible in the crib or bed, and keep your child's nails short. Put him to bed with cotton mittens or socks on his hands if he'll tolerate them.
If your child has a lot of trouble sleeping because of the itching, consult your doctor. He may suggest an antihistamine to help your child rest better.
Soothe flare-ups
During a flare-up, you can try applying cool compresses to the area several times a day, followed by a moisturizer.
Using bleach to treat eczema
A study published in the May 2009 issue of Pediatrics tested treatments on children with severe eczema. The kids ranged in age from 6 months to 17 years.
Researchers found that soaking for five to ten minutes twice a week in a diluted bleach bath was five times more effective at treating eczema than plain water (used by the placebo group). The improvement was so dramatic that the researchers stopped the study early to allow children in the placebo group to benefit from the method.
Amy Paller, senior author of the study and the Walter J. Hamlin professor and chair of the department of dermatology and professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, says that – with their doctor's approval – parents of children with moderate to severe eczema might want to try this method, especially if their child gets skin infections.
Paller recommends a scant two teaspoons of bleach per gallon of bathwater (or 1/2 cup per full tub) at least twice a week, taking these precautions: 1) Make sure your child doesn't drink the water. 2) Disperse the bleach in the water before putting your child in the tub (you don't want undiluted bleach to get on her skin).
Nashville pediatrician Smith agrees with Paller's approach. "It's safe and easy to do," he says. "It's basically like a freshly chlorinated swimming pool, which serves to kill germs in the pool. It is very useful for kids with recurrent skin infections related to eczema, but it has also been shown effective just to eliminate bacteria, making the eczema easier to treat."
Smith tells parents to use 1/3 to 1/2 cup for a full tub or 1 teaspoon per gallon. He also suggests rinsing off briefly afterward, to get rid of the bleach smell.
To avoid getting the bleach water in your child's eyes or mouth, Smith cautions not to use bleach on the face. Instead, he recommends a good barrier ointment such as petrolatum to protect the skin on the face from irritants such as saliva, food, and beverages.
For open, oozing areas on the face, he suggests over-the-counter antibiotic ointments such as bacitracin or a polymyxin/bacitracin combination. If these remedies don't work, it's time to get in touch with your child's doctor.
Avoiding triggers
- Rapid changes in temperature can make eczema worse, so try not to let your child get too hot and then cool quickly, or vice versa.
- If eczema seems to be triggered by environmental allergens, such as seasonal allergies, you might want to consult an allergist for tips on how to deal with these allergies.
- Keep your child away from cigarette smoke.
- Try to identify and minimize any stressors that may be triggering the eczema. Do what you can to help your child deal with stress (such as providing your little one with more quiet time or helping your grade-schooler prepare for a test).