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Reaction time is in the driver, not which type of transmission used. The question was about which CAR can stop quicker, and the truth is that the interface between the tires and the road determines ultimate stopping ability. Your reaction time scenario is so variable that a bad driver in a Porsche 911 could stop slower than a good driver in a Corolla, but that doesn't mean the Corolla itself stops better than the Porsche.
With properly operating brakes, engine braking will never stop faster than applying pressure to the brake pedal. If applying pressure to the brake pedal can lock up the tires (or engage the ABS system in cars so equipped), then no amount of additional braking force (such a engine braking OR additional pedal pressure) will stop a car any shorter.
your doing it again your bad for my blood presure.
and i still think puting the car in rever will stop the car quicker.
why dont we fit retro rokets and parachute. or just drive it into a wall that will stop a car quicker than any brakes.
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With properly operating brakes, engine braking will never stop faster than applying pressure to the brake pedal. If applying pressure to the brake pedal can lock up the tires (or engage the ABS system in cars so equipped), then no amount of additional braking force (such a engine braking OR additional pedal pressure) will stop a car any shorter.
Ok I am back for some more punishment.
You mention ABS equipped cars, which are certainly touted as being able to stop a car faster.
However the great advantage with ABS is they do not lock the wheels, allowing the car to stop under full control. Locking the wheels at 80 mph can be detrimental to ones health resulting in total loss of control of the car. That coupled with the fact that most car braking systems are biased 65-70% to the front and only 35-30% to the rear, means that rear brakes arent applied with the same force as the front. The front brakes always lock first, and continue that way until the car slows enough for the rear brakes to lock. Any external force applied under these conditions, (such as engine braking) has to help in stopping the vehicle.
Now I hadnt thought this out as far as FWD vs RWD, but it seems to me that weight distribution of the car is a factor also. RWD is just heavier to the back wheels, which would increase friction of the tires on the road. Many times I have brought FWD cars to a hard stop and feel the rear end bouncing, which certainly doesnt help stopping power. I can see no advantage in a FWD car. Brakes on the front of a fwd are generally larger to overcome residual Hp produced by the engine. We all try to stop our car in an efficient and safe manner. That usually does not include locking up the wheels. I have watched test drivers while testing braking distances on new cars and never once did they lock up the wheels. They all came to full controlled stops.
I make this post not to be facetious but to try to understand why this idea is so prevalent in some of our drivers. Myself being one. I grew up in east Tennessee, at a time when there were very few or no automatics. When the shine haulers first tried automatics their biggest complaint was. You cant stop the damn things. Maybe that just stuck.
I try to approach a problem like this in milliseconds. There has to be a starting point in order to compare the two so lets use the first half second starting at the word STOP.
Automatic rwd
.1sec. The brain hears the signal and moves the leg toward the brake. The engine is running 3500 rpm deprived of fuel starts to return to idle, but for most cars this takes from .5 to 1.5 full seconds.
.2 sec. The leg applies pressure to the brake peddle. Engine rpm is now 2500rpm and still propelling the car forward.
.3 sec. The foot forces the peddle to the floor and the brake fluid pressure builds on the pistons at the wheels. The engine rpm is now 2000 rpm and forward propulsion is still being applied.
.4 sec. The front brakes apply full on. The rear brakes cant apply enough pressure to overcome the momentum of the car and the power of the engine which is at 1500rpm and is still driving the wheels forward.
.5sec. The brakes are fully applied wheels are locked. Engine rpm is 1000 and pressure drops in the transmission and torque convertor.
Manual rwd
.1 sec. The brain hears the signal and moves both legs one toward the brake and one toward the clutch. The right hand grabs the gearshift. The engine is running 3500
.2sec. The feet, in one smooth motion apply pressure to the brake peddle and clutch disengaging the engine stopping forward driving power to the rear wheels. The car starts slowing even before the brakes are applied.
.3sec. The gearshift is pulled to a lower gear and the clutch is released, and the rear wheels are now controlled by engine braking. The pressure is being applied to the pistons at the wheels. The car is slowing down bigtime.
.4 sec. The front brakes apply full on the rear brakes apply because the engine is helping to overcome momentum of the car. The car has already lost 50% speed. The brakes are probably locked full on at this point.
Yes I made all of this up, but it explains how I was trained to approach a problem in college in the 60's. If you have a better way, please tell me. There will be those of you who say, but the engine is not producing power. This power is produced by to the dynamic Hp stored in the hydraulic fluid of the torque convertor. mass of the crankshaft, pistons, and rods . It only takes 25-40 Hp to move a car at 60mph. It takes +300Hp to get there in 6 seconds. Any modern engine producing less then 40 Hp isnt running.
As we can see above, the engine can continue to drive the car forward even though the foot has been removed from the gas, at 60mph, this could account for 50 to 80 feet of extra travel. Now if you factor in ABS for this little scenario, a system designed not to lock the wheels, then engine braking becomes a greater advantage. Also factor in the fact that some automatics provide a small amount of engine braking and the problem compounds again.
Where does the practical begin, and the theory stop? I had dozens of experiences in my life where practical won out over theory. But I believe a good theory can always be proven, we just dont understand how to explain them yet. Logic has been a guiding force in my life, but sometimes logic cant be explained easily. Dont bet any money on this, I have been wrong before, and I will probably be wrong again. Its the learning process that counts. I would love to see a real test performed on the subject. Pushing the envelope of thought on the board, should be a good thing. If I am proven wrong then a good theory will come forth and we will all benefit. We could all beat ourselves to death on this and get no further toward the truth. Maybe we should call the Myth Busters
Robert Benchley (1889-1945) noted, "no matter how well-intended, any reply to a dumba$$ question will inevitably appear smarta$$ed"
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No I am not losing my mind, I am losing weight (WooHoo)!
For those that don't know me, I never really struggled with weight until I had my boys, so this has been quite the challenge for me. Maybe because I thought it would come off in just a few months, boy was I wrong because here we are 14 months later and I am still not to my pre-preggo weight.
So before I get into what I weigh now, let us take a little trip down memory lane shall we?
This is me in Summer 2008. A little less than a year before I got pregnant weighing around 115.
This is me at 10 weeks. At my first doctor appt. I weighed 120. This is me at 10 weeks and I weighed 119. Since I spent everyday over a toilet throwing up I lost a pound but still managed to grow a little pooch.
Me and my grandpa comparing bellies. I am 23 weeks here. I had just found out I was having twins a couple weeks before this.
This was at one of my showers. I was 25 weeks. Look how high my belly was!!!
This was on my birthday which was also Thanksgiving Day. I even cooked dinner (looks like I ate the whole turkey). I was 32 weeks pregnant.
At 34 weeks, I had went into labor once and they stopped it. I got put on modified bed rest and my mom came over to help me put the finishing touches on the nursery. Notice the belly hanging out? I loved to wear my old t-shirts to sleep in even if they were way small.
I didn't know it at the time but I would deliver the boys just hours later. I was 36 weeks and my belly measured 52 weeks. So for those of you that haven't had twins just imagine having to go 12 more weeks after you were full term. For the record, even with a stomach this big I had no stretch marks on it. Now before you want to slap me, I did get stretch marks on my calves of all places from all the swelling that occurred 3 days before I delivered. Thankfully even those are very faint now. When I got to the hospital, they weighed me even though I was in pretty intense labor. I weighed 178. At the doctors office the week before I weighed 169, so either I ate a lot of Christmas dinner or it was the swelling. I am going with the latter.
Leaving the hospital, I was 3 days postpartum. What I wasn't prepared for was all the swelling in my legs and feet that I would still have 2 weeks postpartum. I weighed around 160 when I checked out of the hospital. My boys weighed 5lbs 10oz and 5lbs 15 oz.
By two months postpartum I weighed 145. I was nursing and then my supply gradually dropped no matter what I tried so I had to stop nursing because pumping 2 oz every four hours is nothing when your babies combined are eating 12 oz every three hours and it was taking time away from snuggling with my loves. When the nursing stopped the pounds stopped coming off too.
So fast forward to 14 months post partum and I now weigh...
( posted a picture cause it is kinda hard to lie about your weight when you have a picture of you on the scale...not that I would EVER lie about my weight or anything haha)
So as far as diets go I am not that good at them. I LOVE food way too much. So I.....
-eat smaller portions (most of the time)
- eat bigger breakfast and lunch
-if I eat dinner, I try to eat before 5ish
- drink lots of crystal light and water when I am home (hate the water at restaurants)
I try to get some form of exercising in each day. Whether it be....
- going on jogs around the neighborhood when the weather is nice. We jog for 2 miles.
- doing the Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred workout video.
-Or Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones workout video (this one is my fave).
- And the one that will for sure get you into shape if nothing else will....
Insanity was my last resort and you have to want it bad to get through 60 days of this.
- And the one that will for sure get you into shape if nothing else will....
Insanity was my last resort and you have to want it bad to get through 60 days of this.
-And the best workout of all....chasing after two toddlers. What's that? You don't have two toddlers? No fear, I will let you borrow mine for an hour ;)
Here I am now, 10 lbs from pre-pregnancy weight.
(sorry for the bad quality pic)
So now I want to know how are you losing it?
I still have 10 lbs to go but honestly I don't care if I lose all 10 as long as I have a flatter stomach.

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Where the Greeks go
Cycladic Islands
For the Greeks, different islands are fashionable each year but the Cyclades, headed up by the perma-favourite Mykonos, tend to be where most Athenians flock in the high summer, not least because they are close to the mainland. Avoid the well-known islands, such as Paros, Santorini and Ios and instead head to the lesser-known outposts - Kea and Sifnos are particularly undiscovered by the British market, and it's possible to spend a whole week on one of these islands without hearing another British voice.
Both islands are scattered with holiday homes, meaning that much of the accommodation tends to be self-catering cottages rather than hotels. On Sifnos, there are stone cottages to rent near the stunning beach of Platy Yialos, and on Kea there are traditional houses next to the pretty, horseshoe-shaped beach at Otzias as well as two excellent hotels in the main port of Korissia; the upmarket Porto Kea Suites and the simpler Keos Hotel, which has fabulous sunset views.
One of the best things about holidaying on a lesser-known Greek island is the food; tavernas in mainstream destinations tend to offer a pale imitation of real Greek cooking. Sifnos is renowned for having some of the best restaurants in the whole of Greece; try Manolis in Vathy - if you're lucky they may be roasting a whole lamb - or Kambourakis in Kamares, renowned for its fish. On Kea, Anna's in Otzias Bay is a firm favourite; crisp vegetable fritters, melt-in-the-mouth lamb and a cheese and ham pie to die for. On these islands, it's also possible to find traditional ouzerias, the Greek answer to a tapas bar, where small plates of fried shrimp, squid, cheeses and salads accompany glasses of ouzo. Thalia in Voukaria on Kea and Kamari, in Kamares on Sifnos are both excellent.
Unlike many of their Mediterranean counterparts, the Greeks love a day on the beach - but to become a Greek beach bum, you can't pack light. Bring windbreaks, large amounts of food, several packets of cigarettes, bat and ball, lilos, umbrellas and beach mats. Few self-respecting Greek beachgoers will pay for a sunlounger when there is free sand. Retire to the beachfront cafe for sundowners, but avoid alcohol - iced coffee is this summer's drink of choice.
Getting there: Sunisle (08000 911601; sunisle.co.uk) offers a week at the Porto Kea Suites from £658 per person, and the Keos Hotel from £507 per person, both on on a B&B basis. A week's rental of Alonaki cottage on Sifnos costs from £1,148, sleeping up to four. Prices exclude flights.
Where the French go
The Vendee Coast
Thanks to Ryanair, La Rochelle may have become a popular weekend break destination for us Brits, but head just a few miles north and you leave them all behind, entering the Vendée - a departement beloved by the French for its forest-clad, rocky coastline and small, atmospheric towns. The smartest resort is Les Sables d'Olonne, which has a fantastic stretch of sandy beach, but smaller villages such as Jard sur Mer are equally delightful, dotted with fish restaurants (try La Coquille or Vers l'Ocean, both on Rue de l'Ocean) that make the most of the oyster and mussel beds that stretch along this part of the French coast.
The Vendée is ideal family territory, dotted with the small, quirky theme parks that France does so well. Puy du Fou (puydufou.com) is historically themed, with nine different areas encompassing medieval times, gladiators, Vikings and all manner of spectacular battles, with everyone in full costume. Futuroscope (futuroscope.com) is dedicated to the moving image, and has a variety of iMax and surround screens and simulator rides.
But much of the charm of the Vendée is simply exploring the unspoilt villages, castles and tiny islands that dot the coastline. One of the most memorable places to stay is on the picturesque Ile de Noirmoutier, connected to the island by a toll bridge that leads to a 12th-century castle. The Hotel Fleur de Sel (00 33 2 5139 0907; fleurdesel.fr) is comfortable, with a good-sized pool and doubles from €100 per night, room only.
But if you want to holiday a la française, then you need to take a tent. The French love to camp and the Vendée coast is littered with campsites - most with far better facilities, in terms of restaurants, pools, even kids' clubs - than their British equivalents. Le Clarys Plage, close to St Jean de Monts, is one of the best, with a pool complex with waterchutes and sun terraces, evening entertainment, tennis courts, and just 10 minutes' walk from the beach. Book through Direct Camping (0871 222 3320; directcamping.com).
Getting there: Ryanair (ryanair.com) has flights to La Rochelle and Nantes from London Stansted and regional airports.
Where the Italians go
Gargano Peninsula, Puglia
Inland Puglia may have become increasingly familiar to Italophile Brits, lured in by the unique trulli and gastronomic hotels, but head up to the Gargano Peninsula in the very north of the region and the sound of British voices soon melts away.
Just south of Molise, the Gargano could rival the Amalfi coast for scenery, with forested hillsides dropping down to unspoilt sandy beaches, and picturesque towns mercifully free of the inflated prices and self-satisfied air that characterises Positano and Amalfi.
The two main towns on the Gargano Peninsula are Peschici and Vieste; both perched above the coast. Peschici is a picturesque jumble of steep alleys, steps and courtyards with small shops and private houses crammed in on the tiny streets that rise up from the beach. Strolling around takes time and quite a lot of puff, but the orecchiette pasta at Fra Stefano (via Forno 8) will revive your energies or, for a more unusual location, head out to the Grotta delle Rondini (00 39 884 964 007), a restaurant situated in a natural cave near the old port.
Vieste has a beautiful old town, built on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, edged on either side with sandy beaches that are great for families. If you're self-catering, head to the port where there are stalls selling fish caught that morning.
Inland from the two towns lies the Gargano National Park, perfect for hiking, mountain-biking or simply strolling along the wildlife trails, spotting orchids and other wildflowers for which the region is famous.
If you're holidaying in an Italians-only location, you need to adjust to their rhythm. Breakfast is often little more than an espresso, taken on the run, but on holiday many Italians return to the tradition of lunch being the main meal of the day. Settle in for the long haul; kick off with pure di fava (a kind of fava-bean humous) followed by orecchiette and fresh fish, washed down with plenty of Primitivo di Manduria, the region's most famous red wine (perfect with some aged ricotta). Drinking at lunchtime is still de rigueur in Italy, mostly because they then disappear for a long snooze before primping up for the evening passeggiata
Getting there: Long Travel (01694 722193; long-travel.co.uk) has a week at the Due Palme in Peschici from £368, including flights, B&B accommodation and car hire, or a week at the Hotel Sul Mare in Vieste from £558, including half-board accommodation, flights and car hire.
Where the Turks go
Ayvalik, Northern Aegean Coast
An unspoilt beach resort in Turkey? It may sound like the Holy Grail, but if you head to the northern Aegean coastline, north of Izmir, there are several charming resort towns. The town of Ayvalik is hugely popular with holidaying Turks from Izmir (three hours away) and Istanbul (six); in a country the size of Turkey these are considered short-hop journeys and many city Turks have holiday homes in the town itself or the nearby resort of Foca.
Ayvalik's chequered history gives it a very particular feel; before the collapse of the Ottoman Empire many Greeks lived in the town, and many old Ottoman Greek houses still remain. The old town is dotted with some 2,000 neo-classical buildings and at times it feels as if life hasn't changed that much. Fruit and vegetables are still delivered to restaurants and pensions by horse and cart, and the bi-monthly antiques market is a great place to pick up traditional Ottoman ceramics, artwork and furniture.
The lack of international tourism means that many of the beaches lie undisturbed; the best is Cataltepe, but the small bay at Paterica is also very pretty, backed by olive groves - the source of the region's biggest industry, olive oil. The area is also renowned for having some of the best dive sites in Turkey, along with spectacular snorkelling (particularly at Paterica). The town itself is dotted with simple pensions; try the Kelebek (00 30 266 312 3908; kelebek-pension.com), which has comfortable doubles with a sea view from £35 per night.
For the Turks, a holiday tends to be more about eating, drinking and talking than lying in the sun. Breakfast tends to be several cups of cay (Turkish tea) and cigarettes taken behind the pages of the newspaper Cumhuriyet if you're a man, while women tend to organise the children for trips to the beach.
It's really all about the evenings; meals are taken late, about nine-ish, with children in attendance - if they get tired, friendly waiters will pull a couple of chairs together to make a bed and cover them up with a tablecloth. There are plenty of excellent fish restaurants on the harbourfront, but for real Turkish food try a lokanta - where big tureens and trays hold ready-prepared corba (soups), guvec (casserole) and roasted meats, and you just point at what you want.
Getting there: British Airways (0870 870 9870; ba.com) flies from London Gatwick to Izmir. From there car hire is your best option.
Where the Spanish go
Almunecar, Costa Tropical
Sandwiched between the Costa del Sol to the west with the well-known resorts of Malaga and Marbella and the Almerian coast to the east, the Costa Tropical is known to few holidaymakers besides the Spanish. The main resort is Almuñecar, and together with the neighbouring village of La Herradura, it offers that rare thing: a Spanish beach holiday that actually feels like Spain.
Never mind that popular British expat towns such as Nerja are just a short drive away, Almuñecar remains resolutely Spanish. Two large bays - both eminently swimmable - are divided by a headland, behind which sits the atmospheric old town.
Dominated by the Moorish Castillo de San Miguel, the cobbled Arabic streets that run between the whitewashed houses are packed with bodegas and tapas bars - most of which still adhere to the tradition of offering a free tapa with each drink. Forget sitting down for an evening meal, do as the Spanish do - simply stroll between bars and take a tapa or two at each as the evening progresses; try El Mesón (Plaza de la Constitucion), El Choco (Plaza de la Rosa 5) and Bodega Francisco (calle Real 15), a traditional old-style bar stacked with fino barrels and corrida posters.
The one problem with Almuñecar is that the seafront is lined with high-rise blocks, and although they tend to belong to Spanish holidaymakers rather than English, it does mean Almuñecar is more of a place to visit for beach days and tapas-themed evenings, rather than stay. A short drive into the hills lies the delightful Cortijo Luna (00 34 958 880931; cortijoluna.com), an elegant converted manor house overlooking the sea with a fantastic pool; it has just four rooms and two small cottages to rent (doubles from €70 per night). It's a safe bet none of the other guests will be British.
Handily located for exploring Andalucia's famed white towns, Cortijo Luna is also just a short drive from La Herradura, Almuñecar's quieter neighbour. There is a small British expat community here, but it is well off the main tourism trail and tourist development has been restricted, so there are none of the high-rises that dwarf Almuñecar. The whitewashed streets tumble down to a long stretch of beach lined with chiringuitos - beach bars and restaurants. Take a dip before settling in for a lazy lunch at La Sardina (00 34 958 640111), right on the beach.
Getting there: Ryanair (ryanair.com) flies to Granada, the closest airport, from Stansted, Liverpool and Luton.
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1. Banns
These took the form of a proclamation in the parish churches of the groom and the bride who were going to be married. This was in order that anybody could object. They were read out (in church) on three successive Sundays, and recorded in a special register. When Oliver Cromwell was in power, and so marriages became civil contracts, the banns could be read out either in church or in the marketplace. Unfortunately, only a few banns registers survive.
2. Allegations
An allegation was the oath that had to be sworn in order to acquire a licence to wed (see #3)
3. Licence
Sometimes, on a wedding certificate, you will see that your ancestors married 'by licence'. There were several reasons for this:
- some felt it was undignified for everyone to know their private business;
- Dissenters disliked (and in some cases, refused) to have their banns read out in a church in which they actively did not believe;
- perhaps the bride was already pregnant, and the couple wanted to marry straight away;
- maybe they were telling fibs about their ages (an older woman marrying a younger man!);
- perhaps they did not have parental consent.
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So, I have no internet today. I have tried everything I can think of to fix it and nothing. I guess my computer savvy husband will have to fix it when he gets home on his lunch break.
So until then, I am blogging the ghetto rigged way…. Writing in word and then copy and paste, lol.
Girls night out last night was a huge success! We went to see 4 Christmases at The Studio Movie Grill. It was hilarious! It also had a heartwarming ending just like Christmas movies should. Reese Witherspoon played such a great role! And since I was At the SMG, I ordered a fantastic spinach artichoke dip! It was so good, but I ate too much of it and my belly started hurting. It was so nice to get out of the house with some of my girl friends and just be a woman, not a mother, not a wife, just do something for me. Above is a pic of Jen and me from last night
That's all that is floating around in my brain at the moment, ttya'll later!


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Only a week left now of the 30 days wild project and today was a really cloudy day, threatening to rain all the time. So we have stayed close to home and mainly been on caterpillar watch. I did catch my youngest daughter wandering around the garden with a bucket of rat tailed maggots that she had fished out of the wildlife pond to get a closer look at.
These are the cinnabar caterpillars, they are 6 days old now and starting to go a slightly yellower colour and have lots of black spots. No stripes yet!
This is one of the rat tailed maggots my daughter was looking at, it is the larva of a drone fly.


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Everyone wants to have that perfect glow and yearn to receive compliments for that natural pink blush. Read on to know how to get that natural glowing skin in five easy ways.
-Egg white and honey face mask work wonders. All you have to do is mix one egg white with 1 tbsp of honey and apply it evenly over your face extending it to the neck. All you get to see is a glowing bright skin.
-Milk and honey mask is one of the best formulas to get that instant glow. Take a spoonful of honey and mix at least half cup of fresh milk in it. Now, apply this wonder mask on your face and see the amazing results.
– Mix or mash together an avocado and add say one teaspoon of honey to it. Applying this mask leaves you with a natural glow.
-Try applying mango peels mixed with 1 spoon of milk on your face and notice that healthy glow on your face.


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A new worm called "Morto" infecting machines via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) has begun making the rounds on the Internet in the last couple of days.
The worm is generating a large amount of outbound RDP traffic on networks that have infected machines, and Morto is capable of compromising both servers and workstations running Windows, reports threat post.
On Sunday, the SANS Internet Storm Center reported a huge spike in RDP scans in the last few days, as infected systems have been scanning networks and remote machines for open RDP services. One of the actions that the Morto worm takes once it's on a new machine is that it scans the local network for other PCs and servers to infect.
Researchers at F-Secure said that Morto is the forst Internet worm to use RDP as an infection vector. Once it's on a new machine and has successfully found another PC to infect, it starts trying a long list of possible passwords for the RDP service.
"Once a machine gets infected, the Morto worm starts scanning the local network for machines that have Remote Desktop Connection enabled. This creates a lot of traffic for port 3389/TCP, which is the RDP port," F-Secure Chief Research Officer Mikko Hypponen said in a blog post.
"Once you are connected to a remote system, you can access the drives of that server via Windows shares like \\tsclient\c and \\tsclient\d for drives C: and D:, respectively. Monto uses this feature to copy itself to the target machine. It does this by creating a temporary drive under letter A: and copying a file called a.dll to it. The infection will create several new files on the system including \windows\system32\sens32.dll and \windows\offline web pages\cache.txt. Morto can be controlled remotely. This is done via several alternative servers, including jaifr.com and qfsl.net."
Microsoft acknowledged and in a MMPC blog post Microsoft said that the worm is detected as Worm:Win32/Morto.A and you can see a detailed description of it at Worm:Win32/Morto.A.
"This particular worm highlights the importance of setting strong system passwords. Using strong passwords can go a long way towards protecting your environment — and the ability of attackers to exploit weak passwords shouldn't be underestimated," MMPC said.
For more advice on creating (and remembering) strong passwords, visit Safety and Security Center.


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Big cities are bad for blacks. The good news for Democrats is they have made the lives of blacks so enticing, most blacks are trapped in these urban ghettos.
If you want your child to have a crappy education or to go to prison, then city living in a "black neighborhood" is for you.
And if you are a true thrill seeker, then running the gauntlet of your "black neighborhood" will be like a safari in Tanzania. But there is a new report out, and it showcases where blacks suffer the most. The cities selected will surprise you.
As Huffington Post reported:
For decades, black Americans have faced higher poverty rates, lower incomes and higher incarceration rates than white Americans. While African Americans in every U.S. city face such problems, racial inequality is much worse in some parts of the country. By examining the disparities between white and black Americans in several economic and social measures, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 worst cities for black Americans.
Four of the cities with the worst racial inequality are in Illinois, two are in Iowa, and all are in the Midwest. 24/7 Wall St. interviewed Valerie Wilson, director of the program on race, ethnicity, and the economy at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a progressive think tank. Wilson associated the geographical clustering of these cities to the Great Migration – the relocation of millions of African Americans from the South to cities in the North and Midwest between 1916 and 1970.
Over that period, African Americans fled from the oppressive Jim Crow policies of the South, among other forms of racism, to cities such as Chicago and New York. These areas – the Midwest in particular – were undergoing a manufacturing boom at the time, and black and other Americans sought economic opportunities there. However, the industrial Midwestern economies have declined dramatically since 1970, and the region today is a part of what is commonly known as the Rust Belt.
In addition to income inequality between black and white Americans, wealth inequality helps perpetuate racial inequalities. Wealth – the value of property and financial assets – frequently passes from one generation to the next. African Americans, who have historically been prohibited from home and land ownership, are therefore at a considerable disadvantage when it comes to inherited wealth. For black families, "each generation essentially starts from zero and so as that happens across generations, that gap continues to persist," Wilson said.


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Does Neato Robotics Carry Parts To Repair Their Vacuums? Here's A New Replacement Vacuum Instead
When David's Neato robotic vacuum cleaner stopped working after more than a year, he flipped it over and tried to figure out what was wrong. It was out of warranty, but maybe it was something simple that he could fix himself. Yes, a tension spring was missing, and the vac wouldn't be able to maneuver properly. So he called up Neato Robotics and asked if parts were available, since this was something he might be able to fix himself. Nah, forget that: Neato Robotics just sent him an entire new vacuum, no questions asked.
I always see a lot of stories of people having problems (myself included), but I wanted to write about a good experience I had:
Last year, my wife and I purchased a Neato XV-11 robotic vacuum cleaner. It worked pretty well for about a year. Once day this past March I noticed that one of the wheels no longer had spring tension, and the robot seemed to have a hard time moving around. I flipped it over, and unscrewed the panel holding the damaged wheel. The wheel assembly had a protruding tip where a tension spring is supposed to connect to it. The tip was broken and the spring was nowhere to be found.
It was about 13 months after the purchase, and I figured it was out of warranty. So I called Neato Robotics up and asked if they sold individual parts (the entire vacuum is well-engineered and each component of the vacuum comes right out). There was no extensive automated menu to work through, someone just answered the phone! The woman on the other end simply asked what the problem was, and then asked for the serial number on the bottom of the vacuum. That was it – they sent a new one in the mail free of charge. No hassle, no suspicion that I abused it – nothing. The only thing I had to do was provide a credit card number to ensure that I sent the damaged vacuum back in the same box as the new one within 30 days. They even provided me with a return shipping label. The new unit works well, and we are very happy customers.
This kind of service is what keeps me coming back to certain businesses. It's so simple, and I'm continually amazed that many other companies don't act like this.
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Planning a baby shower can put a lot of pressure on the hosts– this is a party for someone you love who's about to experience a transformative life event, and the thought of failing or disappointing her doesn't feel good at all. Fortunately for you, I recently found myself at the center of a miniature baby boom as multiple women in my social circle began starting families, and going by the baby showers I've attended and helped to plan, the keys to a successful baby shower where the mom-to-be feels special and everyone has a good time aren't so mysterious.
A Personalized Theme
A baby shower doesn't necessarily need an extra gimmick to make it a success– one could argue that a baby shower already is essentially a theme party– but if the expectant mother has a favorite movie, place, time period, or other interest that gets a lot of her attention, she'll probably love to have elements of it present for her celebration. Baby shower themes can also be related to children and parenting, with decorations and activities drawing from favorite children's characters, book authors, and toymakers.
Shower games are a traditional activity to break the ice and keep everyone entertained, particularly the mom-to-be who might be experiencing some anxiety about becoming a mother or feeling burned out on all the serious planning. Good activities that make her smile and get everyone chatting are a must! There are always the standard baby-themed word searches and memory games to print online, but here are some of my favorites from showers I've attended:
- A "Guess Who" contest featuring guest's baby pictures is a clever themed game that lets everyone practice their best "awwwww". When sending out the shower invitations, ask each guest to bring a picture of herself as a baby. Arrange them at random on a corkboard and challenge everyone to identify each baby, with a small prize like candy or a gift card for the winner. Don't forget to get a photo from the guest of honor!
- A onesie-decorating station is a fun creative activity that encourages guests who don't know each other to socialize and leaves the expecting mother a stack of brand-new, one-of-a-kind baby garments for her to take home as both a keepsake of the day and a practical resource. Just set up a table with plain white or pastel cotton onesies in assorted sizes and materials for decorating them like fabric paint, laundry markers, and applique shapes and let guests go to work! This is especially great for keeping folks occupied if Mama needs a little break from the excitement to just relax with a snack and mocktail for a few minutes.
- A diaper raffle is more of a one-off activity, but is immensely helpful to the new parents. When inviting guests, let them know that a really special prize is going to be raffled off after the guest of honor opens her gifts, and the cost of a raffle ticket is one package of diapers. This is a brilliant game because on average, a new baby goes through about 70 diapers per week which can be an incredible financial burden on a young family just starting out, and I have seen diapers stacked halfway to the ceiling when there's a good raffle prize up for grabs.
A lot of baby-themed games like word searches
Every good baby shower should have a selection of delicious, fun snacks on hand, but have you thought about how the mother-to-be and guest will wash them down? As pregnant women aren't supposed to drink alcohol, your friend has probably really missed enjoying fruity mixed drinks with the girls for the past few months. Enter the mocktail. A portmanteau of "mock", meaning "false" or "substitute", and "cocktail", mocktails are thoughtfully crafted mixed drinks that mimic the flavor and festive appearance of alcoholic beverages. A special mocktail menu with fruit garnishes, fun details like umbrellas and novelty glasses, and elegant touches like edible flowers will make the expectant mother feel celebratory and flattered instead of left out.
A Comfortable Venue
Around the halfway point of a woman's pregnancy, she can start to experience effects of the changes in her body that make her more susceptible to fatigue and discomfort, so providing a very comfortable, clean space for her baby shower is crucial to her enjoyment and ability to participate in the celebration. The De Luxe Lounge, a cozy event space designed to accommodate about fifty guests is a popular baby shower venue because its ideal size, comfortable booth and table seating, and no-fuss bar and restroom access make it the perfect choice for a mother-to-be's unique party needs.
We love our friends and want to do our best for them, especially on such a memorable milestone occasion, and the responsibility and fear of disappointing them can make an inexperienced host nervous. Don't worry! It's just a party, and while your friend is going through a lot of changes that make her less predicatable, she will ultimately be grateful for your effort. As long as you provide the elements listed above with a lot of enthusiasm and good will, everyone will have fun and be a good sport. You've got this!
De Luxe Banquet Hall is a family-owned event venue in southern California catering to social, cultural, and business functions of all sizes. To reserve the De Luxe Lounge for a baby shower or schedule a venue viewing, contact us today!


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The Armen Living Dylan contemporary barstool is an excellent choice for the modern household. The Dylan's original sleek appearance is made possible by the combination of durable Black Powder Coat metal finish and stylish Vintage Black faux leather upholstery. Featuring a low upholstered back design and arms for added support, the Dylan offers an exceptional degree of comfort without compromising on its contemporary aesthetic. The Dylan's square upholstered seat features a 360 degree swivel mechanism, allowing for enhanced user mobility. The straight legs are accented by the inclusion of a convenient footrest and tipped with floor protectors, assuring that the Dylan will not damage hardwood or tile floors when moved. The Dylan barstool is available in two industry standard sizes; 26 inch counter and 30 inch bar height.
- Includes 360 degree swivel function for enhanced user mobility
- Upholstered low back design provides excellent lumbar support
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DJ Khaled SLAMMED Online For Refusing To Go Down On His Wife
While rapper DJ Khaled is known for shouting random things like "We the best" all the time during his songs, we reckon that his wife might just disagree with that statement in regards to her husband's, um, performance in the bedroom.
An old interview of DJ Khaled on a US radio show, The Breakfast Club, from 2015 has resurfaced and has since gone viral after the 'I'm The One' rapper opened up about his thoughts on oral sex.
And it turns out, he's pretty darn selfish in the bedroom because apparently as "the king" he provides enough for his wife without have to put in the "work", uh, down there. The poor woman…
"A woman should praise the man - the king", said Khaled. "If you holding it down for your woman I feel like the woman should praise. And a man should praise the queen.
"But you know, my way of praising is called, 'How was dinner?', 'You like the house you living in? You like all them clothes you getting? I'm taking care of your family, I'm taking care of my family…' You know, I'm putting in the work."
Of course, that may sound like a whole bunch of unnecessary gibberish, much like every time he shouts "DJ KAHLED" in his songs, the interviewer clarified his meaning by asking, "So you're saying you don't go down?"
To which Khaled responded, "Nah! Never! I don't do that. It's different rules for men. You gotta understand, we the king. There's some things that y'all might not wanna do, but it go to get done. I just can't do what you want me to do. I just can't."
Excuse us while we just stretch our eyes with the biggest eye roll in history for one sec…
Now of course, since this interview has gone viral, people all over twitter, including celebrities have absolutely ROASTED the rapper for his statement. And TBH, it's absolutely hilarious.
Ahem.. *clears throat*— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 6, 2018
as a man, I take great pride in mastering ALL performances. This is probably a little TMI.. I will now quietly excuse myself from this fun thread 👀
Our favourite has got to be this piece of gold from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, who says that he likes to master ALL of his performances…But we've also compiled a comprehensive list of all of the other amazing burns for your enjoyment.
Double standard. A code containing different provisions for one group of people than for another, especially an unwritten code of sexual behavior permitting men more freedom than women.— Dictionary.com (@Dictionarycom) May 4, 2018
See also: DJ Khaled👇 👇 https://t.co/OISC53qTde https://t.co/AeAg5pl84T
You're seriously missing out man. Take it from someone who has pride and thoroughly enjoys pleasuring women. 😋— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) May 4, 2018
You should grow up. https://t.co/hllmvQ8mSS
DJ Khaled clarifies that he has other, more talented guys go down on his wife while he stands around and yells stuff like "DJ KHALED" and "WE THE BEST"— Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) May 4, 2018
DJ Khaled would be a much better rapper if his tongue were stronger— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) May 5, 2018
JERY: how are things with u and DJ Khaled— Seinfeld Current Day (@Seinfeld2000) May 4, 2018
ELANE: pic.twitter.com/Gf8WleKH8Z
Now while we can laugh at all of this, we seriously have to stop and take a moment to feel sorry for DJ Kahled's poor wife… No wonder she's out there exercising all the time. Gotta take that frustration out on something…
DJ Khaled's wife had enough! 😂 pic.twitter.com/dP9BM7KE7o— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 3, 2018


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Formerly owned by John Tayloe, III considered the wealthiest man of his day, Petworth was a vast country estate later sold by Tayloe's heirs to developers in 1887.
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"Among Us Hide…" picks up things after the interlude of the previous episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., with a whole lot going on. The machinations of Hydra, the mysterious Inhuman Lash, the ongoing sparring between S.H.I.E.L.D. and the ATCU all form the backdrop for this episode, which brings back a familiar face from The Avengers and gives the audience some answers on where things will be going next. <continue reading>
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I had the pleasure to take some senior portraits of a great young man this afternoon, Xavier.
As is the case with a lot of young men, there was some pretty heavy persuasion by his mother to get some photographs taken! As the session progressed, he relaxed and we were able to get some great shots.
One of my favorite shots at the park.
Here is the gallery of the others from today. Let me know what you think in the comments below 🙂


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Just linking to Widsith's article on abuse and TCKs. You can find it at http://widsith.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/all-gods-children-writing-and-watching/.
It should be stressed that this is not what happened to all children at all boarding schools. Perhaps not even to the majority. My understanding is that it is difficult to collect statistics on this. But it did happen to many.
Bottom line: it cannot be 'swept under the carpet'.
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text: Hello Fellow Poppers, I wanted to write a follow-up story to the post I wrote six months ago. (If you didn't read it, please go back before you read this post so it makes sense.) I invited a dear friend of mine to join me and my family on the camp-out I wrote about, which was planned over Father's Day week. I've known Larry for almost 40 years as he was one of my deceased husband's best buddies. Gary and Larry met in kindergarten over 60 years ago. Through Gary, I was introduced to Larry. In fact, when I decided to relocate to Florida, Larry was responsible for moving me across the United States. Since then, we all kept in close touch, road motorcycles together, traveled, and even camped together. Sadly, Larry lost his wife to cancer eight years ago. And when my husband Gary passed, Larry was one of the first to find out. Fast forward one year- When Larry planned to camp with us in June, neither he or I knew what God had in store for either of us. There's nothing like a campfire to bring out laughter, tears, and lots of reminiscing. We looked into the flickering flames each night and talked about our hopes, dreams, and goals, learning they were exactly the same. And then it hit us both like cord of wood... we were meant to finish out this season of our lives together, turning an old friendship into a golden relationship. Six months have passed since then and I'm happy to report we were married last Sunday. In fact, I write this from my honeymoon lounge chair. Larry is a gift from God to me. He loves to camp, builds a jammin' fire, and has an exhilarating spirit of adventure. We're both astounded at what God has done. I never thought life would ever be the same since Gary passed, yet God saw fit to knock my Keen's off. Together, we celebrate our deceased spouses lives by living what we have left to the fullest, popping any chance we get. For me, this is truly a love story with a fairytale ending. I never thought I would see the silver lining in my camping clouds. But I've been reminded our best days are just ahead. If you're holding out for a hope or a dream, watch and wait. If you've given up on what's good, stand fast and don't waiver. Because when you least expect it, He'll set up camp right in the middle of your site! Larry and I hope we run into you somewhere off-road, sharing s'mores. Until then, God Bless each and everyone of you Chrissy Larson Leonhardt


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Durham, NC – January 2, 2014. Posted by Shelley Hare.
INTRO: During the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO) Fall Conference, the organization celebrated the accomplishments of tax professionals who have gone above and beyond to represent the goals of the property tax assessment administration. Farragut interviewed each of the 2013 award recipients to get their take on the recognition of their outstanding achievements:
Winner: Linda Brown, Buncombe County Real Estate/Land Records Manager
Linda Brown has been an integral part of the Buncombe County Tax office for the past twenty-six years. Speaking with Linda, you will quickly learn that she is a riveting history buff who takes interest and pride in gathering information from those who have come before us and sharing her knowledge with those around her.
"One thing that helps in our line of work is to always be willing to listen and learn from other people," shared Linda. "You have to think ahead. Always be open and ready to adjust and learn new things. Don't be afraid to be innovative and to look at things in a different way."
Linda says that the most rewarding aspect of her job is being able to do research and solve problems, so that when someone comes to her with an issue she can provide them with the answers they need.
When asked how it felt to be recognized by her peers and awarded the 2013 Appraiser of the Year Award, she told us, "Receiving this award came as a huge shock, and I was completely surprised. It's a big deal and quite an honor, very humbling.. And, it really meant a lot to me that my staff came all the way to see me get the award."
"I am really thankful for my staff and for the people that have helped me along the way," says Linda. "The best leaders recognize that it's not about us, it's about them. It's really my crew that makes me look good. I cannot succeed without the help of those around me."
Winner: Carl Tilghman, Carteret County Tax Administrator
Carl Tilghman has served as the Tax Administrator in Carteret County for over ten years. Prior to that he practiced law and even held a position as a Superior Court Judge for twenty years prior. Carl enjoys getting to know everyone in the county, being able to contact and associate with taxpayers, and helping citizens through any property tax issues they may have.
Earlier this year, Carteret County became the first and only county in NC to receive IAAO's Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration. This certification is only awarded to those taxing jurisdictions willing to undertake a year-long process of challenging themselves to meet and exceed the high standards and best practices as defined by IAAO.
Carl runs an innovative office that rose to the opportunity to enter the challenging program aimed at identifying areas for growth and advancement within their own department. "The whole process was a great learning and training tool," Carl explained. "It gave us the opportunity to share knowledge and existing practices with each other and discover and expand on new ways of doing things."
Of receiving the Assessor of the Year award, Carl said, "It was a big surprise and certainly a great honor to receive this kind of recognition," Carl told us. "I accept the award with the understanding that the staff I have does such great work to make this happen, and I want to recognize their efforts as well. My staff all knew about the award way before I did, so they are good at keeping secrets too!"
Winner: David Baker, Director of the Local Government Division, NCDOR
David Baker is a well-known figure in North Carolina local government and has played a key role in advancing the art of property tax assessment during his twenty-six-year career.
Two of the most noted accomplishments under David's leadership have been the successful implementation of the state-wide Tax & Tag Together program and the formation of the Local Government division, which grouped all of the services provided by the NCDOR under one centralized location to streamline communications with local governments across NC.
"It is very rewarding to both work with all of the local tax professionals and be able to provide services to local units who can then provide better service to the citizens of North Carolina," shared David. "There was a lot of teamwork between all of the parties, stakeholders, and local units involved to come up with an agreement and build consensus to make these things happen. Communication is the key."
When asked his about his feelings upon receiving the 2013 Henry W. Lewis Award, David said, "It was very much an honor and a humbling experience, especially when you look at the people who have won this award in the past, who I have a lot of respect for," said David. "I have had great mentors who came before me and I am very appreciative of their guidance throughout the years."
"I am just glad to be a part of a lot of different parties working together," David told us. "And any success I have is all contributed to the staff here that does a great job and stays involved on a day-to-day basis."
Congratulations to all of this year's award winners who dedicate their talents, knowledge, and time to serving North Carolina taxpayers and are instrumental in advancing the property tax industry as a whole!


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Richard Hamilton
Richard Hamilton was one of the most influential British artists of the late 20th century. He worked in a variety of mediums, including painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, typography and collage. He went on teaching at the London Central School of Arts and Crafts and University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Hamilton was a key member of the Independent Group, a collective of artists, writers and architects at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London that formed in the 1950s. Throughout his long career, Hamilton's work combined art and design and revealed his lifelong interest in technology. After concentrating on experimenting with printmaking processes in the late 1970s, he began working with computers in the 1980s, a practice he continued until his death in 2011. At the same time his work became more political, taking on topics such as the Gulf War and the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Hamilton represented Britain at the 1993 Venice Biennale. His work is held in major collections around the world.


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The Maine have announced plans to release a deluxe reissue of their 2013 album, Forever Halloween. Five new tracks will be featured on the upcoming full-length, which is due out on June 17. It will be available through digital retailers. Physical copies will be sold exclusively at the Vans Warped Tour this summer. A new single titled, "Ugly On The Inside," is set to premiere on May 21.
Previews of the new songs are featured in a new teaser video for the record. Check out the footage below. Let us know what you think!
The Maine will be out on the VWT all summer long. Tickets are on sale now. The dates are as follows:
June 13 Houston, TX Reliant Center Parking Lot
June 14 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
June 15 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
June 17 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
June 18 Mesa, AZ Quail Run Park
June 19 Las Vegas, NV UNLV Intramural Field
June 20 Pomona, CA Pomona Fairplex
June 21 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
June 22 Ventura, CA Seaside Park
June 25 Chula Vista, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
June 26 Wheatland, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
June 28 Southeast Auburn, WA White River Amphitheater
June 29 Portland, OR Portland Expo Center Parking Lot
July 02 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 03 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
July 04 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
July 05 Montreal, QC Parc Jean Drapeau
July 06 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Concert Center
July 08 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
July 09 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
July 10 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center (formerly Comcast Center)
July 11 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
July 12 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheater
July 13 Hartford, CT Xfinity Theatre (Formerly Comcast Theatre)
July 15 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
July 16 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
July 17 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
July 18 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 19 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 20 Shakopee, MN Canterbury Park
July 22 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 23 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach
July 24 Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
July 25 St. Petersburg, FL Vinoy Park
July 26 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
July 27 Orlando, FL Central Florida Fairgrounds
July 28 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte
July 29 Nashville, TN Tennessee State Fairgrounds
July 30 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheatre
July 31 Bonner Springs, KS Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
August 02 Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fairpark
August 03 Denver, CO Sports Authority Field at Mile High


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Teen Success on Skype
From ADHD to Amazed
Background: 10 year old CA (initials) was going to a school for "gifted children" but wasn't happy there. He was labeled ADHD. The parents refused to put him on the recommended drugs. The school counselor was constantly pointing out CA's faults and giving him lots of advice as to what he should do about it. CA was being given large amounts of homework daily. He would get very upset and "act up" while doing his homework. This was stressful on the family. The parents found out about what we do here at the Life Integrity Center. The dad flew here with CA to take advantage of our program. Over a 3 day period I spent 6 hours 20 minutes of session time with CA. At the end of the sessions, I asked him to tell me "what he got out of it." Here is what he thoughtfully said as I dictated word for word: "I liked it because it was mostly fun to do. At some points you helped me find myself–myself that got lost inside the little unhappy lies that were inside my head that you helped get rid of most of them. It got even better with the tasty muffins that you made."
Here is what the mom said, after he got home: Our son looks great! It is so good to have him home and so happy! I can certainly see a difference in him. I am thrilled with his gains and I love his 'testimonial.' I did hear a lot about the muffins, too. Thank you for want you do!"
After the first day back at school, mom said: "CA had a great day at school today. His teacher gives him daily marks as to how he does in different areas. He got all good marks today. During homework tonight, where he usually 'acts up big time,' he did all of it with no 'acting up.' He was being a 'solver,' which I have never seen him do. We are sort of in 'pleasant shock.'"
A few days later, Dad says: "I asked CA if he wants to go back for more sessions and he was very excited about it. He really seems to be more stable and more interested in life. His communications have been more emphatic and clear. His manners have even gotten better. I guess he seems more sure of himself. Right now, the 'acting up' is limited to his homework. I believe that is just a habit pattern which my wife and I now have the ability to stop."
Update from Dad: "Our son got his third straight day of perfect marks. This has never happened before. He has completely stopped getting upset during homework. My wife and I have been reading the book you recommended, applying it, and it is working. She read the part about allowing kids to contribute. She let our son bake muffins and pass them out to everyone. I asked him yesterday if he wants to come down again for more sessions. He said, 'Yes.' His sister wants to come, too. CA's teacher said she noticed a remarkable change in him. She said he has been much better and believes he is on the right track. This is the same teacher who wanted him out of the program. She said he does not 'melt down' anymore. When he starts to struggle he catches himself and works through it now. I am amazed."
Success Story 4/2/12
I have had a great time here. The sessions were very challenging, but that's what I like. Remember this for the "Perception Drills!" Don't give up. I broke down in tears three or four times, and I'm 13 years old! Trust me, reader, you will get it like I did. Don't doubt yourself. It may take hours, even days of sessioning, but everything represents something in life. Good luck with your counseling and remember that everything comes in time, but you must work for it. (Hmmmm…why do I sound like I've achieved total enlightenment?) CA
Study technology
I had many problems about study. The symptoms that you learn about in 'Study Technology' I realized are the signs of disaster. Until I studied such an interesting course I now realize that the power or learning is nowhere but inside ME! — KP
My sweet little boy was back
When my oldest child was 4 years old, I had noticed that he was changing. He seemed to be angry with me more and more often, and sometimes he had quite a temper! I couldn't identify what had caused this change in behavior, so I wasn't able to address the source of the problem. We took him in for some light counseling, and I was blown away by the changes in him! My sweet little boy was back! All the anger he had for me had completely dissipated. He was full of love and his communication to me really opened up. I was so happy! And it took less than 10 hours in session! The counseling was so light and affirming to him. He wasn't made wrong for his earlier troublesome behavior. Instead, the counselor addressed him as a spiritual being, and the results were truly remarkable! He loved his sessions so much that after his 3rd session he told me that he wanted to be a counselor himself when he grew up. After his 4th session, he said he wanted to teach others to be counselors, so that 'all the bad guys can be good.' I sensed a feeling of great relief in him. He was no longer at the effect of these negative impulses. My son is now a wonderful 9 year old boy. He is very loving to his entire family and he is one of my best friends. I have to say that this was one of the very best decisions I have ever made as a parent. — JJ
Mom of 14-year-old girl
My daughter has gone through an extreme amount of abuse from living with her father. When she arrived back home she had no trust for anyone. She was always angry in her actions and voice. After a couple of intensive sessions with Anita, we have seen a remarkable change. My daughter, who NEVER went to sleep without her bedroom door locked, now finds it not always necessary to lock her door. She has also recognized the process of fair exchange. Her bedroom–previously a total disaster–now she feels she needs to clean. Most important the anger she had (as her total personality) is now diminishing. She is laughing again. Even the cat thinks this is a strange sound coming from this girl! People she couldn't stand to look at, she is now willing to communicate with. I am so thankful for this counseling. This is really the first experience I've had. These sessions are giving me back my beautiful daughter. — BC
Mom, Dad, Daughter
From the mom, then the dad, and then the 8 year old girl
Mom says, "Thank you so much. This is so fantastic. We see such a difference with our daughter at home. She seems so much more peaceful and happier. Her communication to us is great and her sense of responsibility has risen. She is doing beautifully and we're all very happy. Thank you!!" LG
Dad says, "I have observed a change in her confidence to be herself when around her friends and she is more tolerant of her sister." BG
Daughter draws on paper: "DEFINITELY BEFORE (draws sad face) DEFINITELY NOW (draws radiating happy face)." Then she writes, "I really feel like I have completed my counseling because now I feel much better about things than when I used to, when I didn't know a lot about counseling." RG
Happy & Serene
From the mom of a 14 year old:
Each day when I pick up my daughter after her session she has a smile on her face and seems very happy and serene. I used to have to tell her to do her school work several times before she would do it. Now when she gets home after session she gets right to her school work without any effort from me having to repeat myself. This is fantastic.
Big Happy Face
An 8 year old girl:
The counseling that I'm getting here is so fun and I feel so so good and so much better and things are happening so fast in session. I am having so much WINS in it. I REALLY LOVE IT.
(draws big happy face) — MS
Another 15-year-old Girl
The summer of 2005 I came to visit my dad for a week. During that time I had 2 sessions with Anita, about 4 hours each. I realized so many things about myself, and I am so glad I took advantage of this opportunity. I realized how it is really important to believe in yourself and how each person is unique in their own way. I came out of both sessions with an unbelievable feeling. I felt like I could accomplish anything and no one could bring me down. It really made me feel good about myself. This counseling also showed me not to talk 'down' about myself. I used to criticize myself and wish I was thinner or prettier all the time. I was never satisfied with the way I was. I would compare myself to other girls, too. But through these sessions, it has shown me to be happy with the way you are because you are so special. With each 'win' in session I realized more and more of what I was capable of achieving. Anita was a great counselor and made me feel really comfortable and welcome. It was a great experience, and I really enjoyed the process. — SB


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A long way from home...
Dutch Sunset
Originally uploaded by emilykhadams.
I got to walk down to the beach after dinner & watched the sun set. It's been a reall long time since I devoted myself to watching a sunset. It was so calming. I have to sort out kit issues in the morning & start teaching tomorrow night - fun! Well, I better knock off...it's almost 11 here & my crocs are full of sand.


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Implementing a System call in Linux Kernel 2.6.35
Posted by appusajeev on November 13, 2010
As we know, System calls are a set of services/functions provided to the programmer by the OS. These functions can be invoked in any language that provide some interface to the System call mechanism of the OS. Some common linux system calls are open,read,write etc.
While executing a system call, the calling process moves from user space to kernel space and back to user space when its completes executing the call.
There are around 338 system calls in linux kernel 22.214.171.124 by default. Presented here a howto on adding a new one into the kernel, a 339th one so that it will be available globally for any program. As example, we will implement the strcpy function as a system call so that it can be used without including string.h.
Obviously, you need the kernel source tree since some kernel modification is involved. Get it from kernel.org (any kernel version higher than 188.8.131.52 would work fine )and untar it to get linux-126.96.36.199. The paths used below all will be relative to this path.
We need to edit 4 files and 2 files need to be created.
The Code
First, lets start off writing the code for strcpy. We need to include the file linux/linkage.h because it contains the macro asmlinkage which means that the system call expects the arguments on the stack and not in registers. Printk is the kernel alternative of printf, but with certain peculiar properties.
"<1>" tells printk that we are giving that message the highest priority.
Create a folder named 'test' in the root of linux source directory and save this file as strcpy.c in that directory. Create a Makefile in that directory containing only the line.
Thus, now the strcpy.c file and Makefile are present in
The Edits
The following files need to be edited.
1. linux-188.8.131.52/arch/x86/kernel/syscall_table_32.S
Append to the file the following line
.long sys_strcpy
2. linux-126.96.36.199/arch/x86/include/asm/unistd_32.h
This file contains the unique number associated with each system call. We can see the names of all the system calls and the number associated with each. After the last system call-number pair (around line 345), add a line
#define __NR_strcpy 338
(if 337 was the number associated with the last system call).
Then replace NR_syscalls directive denoting the total number of system calls by the previous number incremented by 1 ie the new value is
#define NR_syscalls 339
Note down the number 338, we need it later.
3. linux-126.96.36.199/include/linux/syscalls.h
This file contains the prototype of all the system calls. Here we append to the file the prototype of our function.
ie. We add the line
asmlinkage long sys_strcpy(char *dest,char *src);
4. Makefile
Open Makefile present in the root of source directory and find the area where core-y is defined and add the folder test to the end of that line as shown below
Next compile the kernel. Assuming you are familiar with kernel compilation, execute
make bzImage –j4
The last argument is optional and is intended to speed up compilation on dual core CPUS
Once compilation is complete, install the kernel by executing the following command with root permission
make install
Once the kernel image is installed to /boot, reboot the system.
Now we need to check the newly done system call. Run the code below and feel the satisfaction 🙂
The kernel has performed the strcpy for us. Cool ! isn't it
Execute the command dmesg now, you can see done printed in the last. Printk by default doesnt print to the terminal. It writes to the kernel ring buffer which is printed by the dmesg
Try putting an infinite loop inside a system call, the system just drops dead. As it goes, the linux kernel does not preempt itself.
26 Responses to "Implementing a System call in Linux Kernel 2.6.35"
November 13, 2010 at 12:41 am
kewll one dude…u are gifted bro… waitin for ur new projects n articles…
November 13, 2010 at 3:56 am
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November 13, 2010 at 7:08 am
Good work
November 13, 2010 at 8:54 am
Nicely done.
November 13, 2010 at 9:44 am
Really informative post.
November 14, 2010 at 12:16 am
As every body say u ve done a great job as usual,
🙂 neat diagrams, good language..
waiting to see more from you dear..
really informative.. 🙂
March 29, 2011 at 2:29 pm
i am doing mini project adding a new system call in linux kernel.your example was helpful and superb.but i dont know how can i open and edit that file linux-184.108.40.206/arch/x86/kernel/syscall_table_32.S.please help me………..
April 28, 2011 at 10:46 am
how to prevent….an rpmbuild from rewriting all the source code changes, by applying all the update patches?
thnaks! 🙂
October 15, 2011 at 10:53 am
I done the same things on my kernel. But when I compile I got this error
":1523: warning: #warning syscall strcpy not implemented"
and new system call not working recompiled kernel
October 25, 2011 at 7:28 am
Thank you–this is amazing! I spent hours trying to find the right source file to modify before coming across this!
April 14, 2012 at 9:48 pm
really appreciate the post had to add some system calls to the kernel for an OS project and the TA had no idea what was going on everyone is completely rebuilding the entire kernel not using bzimage you saved me a ton of time again thanks. Would it be possible to get a tutorial on creating/accessing structs within the kernel space?
June 20, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Useful dude. nice presentation.
September 20, 2012 at 8:41 pm
How to TEST the system call? Teach me please I don't know what to do in the TESTING part! Thanks
P.S. Newbie here :))
October 10, 2012 at 12:19 pm
If i directly start compiling kernel using make bzImage , it says that you have not yet configured your kernel, use some configerator e.g. make menuconfig.
when i use 'make menuconfig' it says that unable to find uncurses libraries or header files. 'make menuconfig' requires ncurses libraries. Install ncurses(ncurses-devel) and try again.
What should i do..? please help!
November 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm
cool dude!! keep it up


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SAP seeks to bolster the appeal of its NetWeaver platform to C-level executives with its acquisition of strategic and performance management application producer Pilot Software.Seeking to bolster the performance management analytics capabilities of its NetWeaver platform, SAP AG on Feb. 20 announced that it has acquired privately held Pilot Software of Mountain View, Calif.
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A couple of months ago I started bible journaling so I have a ton of new journaling supplies. It has been a great way for me to study God's word, but to also discover a side in me that I didn't even realize I had — a creative side.
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For 2 to 4 Players
Pitfall Harry is your guide to adventure as you move around the gameboard in search of a priceless treasure...the Lost Star of the Congo. You'll encounter many hazards as you travel deeper and deeper into the jungle. You'll come face-to-face with deadly cobras, crocodiles, scorpions, raging brushfires, pit traps and other obstacles but don't worry. If you have the right card to play you're safe. Find three different treasures then race toward the biggest diamond in the world...the Lost Star of the Congo. Be the first player to reach the diamond and you'll win the game!
Collect three different treasures and reach the diamond.
1. Open the gameboard and place it on a flat surface so it's accessible to all players.
2. Punch out the four Pitfall Harry pawns from the cardboard parts sheet. Insert each pawn into a pawn stand that matches its background color. For example, insert the Pitfall Harry pawn with the red background into the red pawn stand. Each player chooses a Pitfall Harry pawn to move and places it on the riverboat as shown in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1--The Gameboard
3. Punch out the scorpion pawn from the cardboard parts sheet and insert it into the remaining plastic pawn stand. Place the scorpion pawn on its starting space on the underground path as shown in Figure 1.
4. Punch out the 15 treasure tokens from the cardboard parts sheet and place them next to the gameboard. Turn them facedown and mix them up. Punch out the diamond token and place it faceup on the diamond space.
5. Shuffle the deck and deal seven cards facedown to each player. Place the remaining cards facedown on one of the two card spaces in the middle of the gameboard for a draw pile. Use the other card space on the board for the discard pile. See Figure 1 for locations.
1. Each player rolls the dice. Whoever rolls the highest number plays first, followed to the left by the other players.
2. BASIC TURN: on your turn, do one of the following, either A or B.
A. Roll the die and move your Pitfall Harry pawn the number of spaces shown on the die. You can move your pawn either forward or backward along the path but you cannot change direction on the same turn. If you play any cards to pass obstacles or collect treasure during your turn, be sure to draw cards from the draw pile to replenish your hand after your move is finished. When your turn is over, you must have seven cards in your hand.
B. Or exchange four cards from your hand. You can exchange cards in two different ways. You can either take four cards from your hand and place them faceup on the discard pile, then draw four cards from the draw pile to replace them, or you can take four cards from your hand and pass them facedown to any opponent and draw four cards from that opponent's hand. Then your opponent must take the four cards you just passed and place them in his or her hand.
Please Note: if you roll the die you must move your pawn. You cannot roll the die then decide to exchange cards.
3. THE GAMEBOARD AND THE OBSTACLE SPACES: you must travel all the way around the gameboard in a clockwise direction from the riverboat to the diamond space at the end of the gamepath. The gameboard has an aboveground gamepath and an underground gamepath. The underground path is purple and it's positioned directly below the aboveground path all around the board. The four stone walls are permanent obstacles and the scorpion is a movable obstacle on the underground path which Pitfall Harry pawns cannot land on or pass through. On the aboveground path, the obstacles are four pit traps with ladders, four crocodiles, five pit traps without ladders, three logs two fires, two cobras and one swamp space. Refer to Figure 1 for locations of these spaces. You must always play the correct card to land on and pass an obstacle space. If you do not have the correct card in your hand you cannot pass an obstacle, so you must stop on the space before the obstacle and your turn is over, even if you have more moves left on your die roll. Then, on your next turn, exchange cards to try to get the correct card to pass the obstacle. Exception: if you do not have a rope card to pass over a pit trap and your die roll moves your pawn onto a pit trap with a ladder, you must go down the ladder and continue your move on the underground path. Moving down the ladder from aboveground to underground counts as one on your die roll. If you do not have a rope card to pass over a pit trap and your die roll moves your pawn onto a pit trap without a ladder, you immediately fall through the pit trap to the space below on the underground path and your turn is over, even if you have more moves left on your die roll. Refer to Rule 4 for more information about the cards and how to play them to pass obstacles.
4. THE CARDS: there are seven different types of cards that allow you to either pass obstacles on the path or collect treasure tokens. The obstacles a card allows you to pass are listed on the top of the card. To pass an obstacle, move your pawn onto the the obstacle space then play the correct card faceup on the discard pile and continue your move according to your die count. To collect a treasure token, just land on a cobra space or a fire space and play the matching treasure card, then collect a treasure token and continue your move. Refer to Figure 2 to see how to play cards and pass obstacles or collect a treasure on a typical turn. Remember, at the end of your turn you must draw cards from the draw pile to replace the cards you played during your turn.
FIGURE 2--A Typical Move
This is an example of playing cards from your hand to collect a treasure token and pass an obstacle on a die cont of 5.
FIGURE 3--The Playing Cards
Here are the cards:
A. Crocodile Card: refer to Figure 3A. Play it to pass a crocodile space on the board. (Qty: 10)
B. Rope Card: refer to Figure 3B. Play it to pass any of the pit trap spaces and the swamp space. (Qty: 15)
C. Jump Card: refer to Figure 3C. Play it to pass log spaces, fire spaces and cobra spaces. (Qty: 14)
D. Ladder Card: refer to figure 3D. Play it to climb up through a pit trap that has no ladder from the underground path to the aboveground path. Moving from underground to aboveground counts as one on your die count. (Qty: 8)
E. Cobra Card: refer to Figure 3E. Play it to collect a treasure token when you land on a cobra space as explained in Rule 5. (Qty: 5)
F. Fire Card: refer to Figure 3F. Play it to collect a treasure token when you land on a fire space as explained in Rule 5. (Qty: 5)
G. Scorpion Card: refer to Figure 3G. Play it to pass the scorpion pawn if it's in your way or play it to move the scorpion to block an opponent's path as explained in Rule 6. (Qty: 3)
5. HOW TO COLLECT A TREASURE TOKEN: you must find three treasure tokens, including 1 gold bar token, 1 silver bar token and 1 money bag token before you can collect the diamond treasure token to win the game. To collect a treasure token you must either land on a cobra space and play a cobra treasure card or land on a fire space and play a fire treasure card. Remember, you can move backwards along the path if you need to do so to collect a treasure token. When you collect a treasure token just choose one of the facedown tokens from the token pile, then place it in front of you and turn it treasure-side up. If you do not have that treasure token, you can keep it. If you already have that treasure token you must give it to an opponent who does not have that treasure token. Exception: if you collect a treasure token that you and all of your opponents already have, you must keep it but it does not count as one of the three tokens you need. Remember, you must collect one token for each treasure before you reach the diamond space and collect the diamond token.
FIGURE 4--The Treasure Tokens
6. HOW TO MOVE THE SCORPION PAWN: you can move the scorpion to any space on the underground path to block an opponent's pawn if you have a scorpion card. On your turn, before you roll the die or exchange cards, play a scorpion card faceup on the discard pile and move the scorpion pawn to a space in front of or behind your opponent's pawn on the underground path. Your opponent cannot pass the scorpion and must move in the opposite direction (unless he or she has a scorpion card, too). If you move the scorpion to the same space your opponent's pawn is on, immediately move your opponent's pawn backward on the underground path to the space directly below the nearest pit trap.
7. HOW TO COLLECT THE DIAMOND TREASURE TOKEN: when you collect the three different treasure tokens (1 gold bar, 1 silver bar and 1 money bag) that you need, race toward the diamond space on the board to collect the diamond treasure. When you land on the diamond space you can collect the diamond token. You do not have to land on the diamond space by exact count or play a card to collect the diamond token.
8. If the draw pile is used up, shuffle the discard pile and place it facedown on one of the card spaces in the middle of the gameboard to form a new draw pile.
Be the first player to collect 1 gold bar, 1 silver bar and 1 money bag token then collect the diamond token and you'll win the game.
©1983 by Milton Bradley Co. under Berne & Universal Copyright Conventions.
Made in U.S.A.


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