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Introduction: Easy Made Bar Clamp
Hi everyone! I wanted to have some good bar clamps. So i watched a lot of videos and DIY tutorials to built my own. A lot of them are great but in my opinion you have to do too much detail work for each one of them...
So I decided to create my own an mill them with my cnc.
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Step 1: Gather Materials and Tools
Materials you need :
-18mm thick Plywood - for one Clamp you need 3 pieces:
~ 100x200mm
- 1x M10 x150mm threaded screw
- 2x M10 Nuts
- 1x M10 thread screw connector
- 2x M6x40 screw,nut and washer
- 1x M5/M6 screw 20mm
- 1x Square tube 1m long 20x20mm
- some screws about 40mm long
Tools you need you can see in the picture. Nothing special...except the CNC
Step 2: Milling All Pieces
The real first step is to mill out all pieces. I added my depths for you as a reference.
Unfortunatelly something went wrong during milling the last part but i kept it anyway because it didnt matter
Step 3: Cleaning Up All Parts and Testing
After milling I had to remove all the fuzz and i tested if the parts fit properly. I put the M10x150mm screw in position. Then I checked if I was able to turn the screw when the parts are put together.
After that I checked if the milled slots had the right size for the square tube. Luckily all parts did well.
Step 4: Screwing and Glueing All Parts
Now i marked all holes free hand with a square and drilled them with a 1mm smaller drill than the screws. Then I countersinked the holes, put some wood glue on the parts and assembled them together with the M10 rod and the connector
Step 5: Machining the Square Tube
On one end i drilled a 6mm hole and assembled a 6mm screw and nut to avoid the movable part from slipping of. After that i drilled a 4 mm hole like you see in the picture in the movable part. Through this i had the first postion for the holes on the tube. After that I made a mark each 45mm on the tube, drilled them with a drill with the same size as the head as the M5x20mm screw. I used a 10mm thick drill bit.
Step 6: Assembling Last Parts....
I assembled the last two parts and marked the holes for the last two screws on the tube. Then I removed the wooden parts not to damage them will drilling. Finally I assembled them to give it a try. At the end of the M10 screw I screwed on a Nut, a wodden part from a previous project, an another nut. It works pretty good.
Step 7: Disassembling
I took all parts apart to give them a final polish and coat: my favourite coulor blue.
Step 8: Done!
After again assembling the work is done! Enjoy!
I will appreciate every comment about the clamps. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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Really nice. Just wondering - do you remember how you paid for that big bolt? Thanks.
Hi not exactly. I paid less than 3 Euro for the screws for 2 clamps together
*How much.
Wow. I paid a little over $5 for the 3/8" screw that I used for my wooden bench vise. I knew that I was getting ripped off, but I had no other choice...
Nice! This would let you make a bar clamp as long as you want. You could clamp a whole table.
Thanks for the tip. Maybe i make a connector for another square tube to extend it.


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It has been so long since I posted! I would love to say that I have been too busy, which I have been, but I have also been a bit uninspired. But thankfully, the inspiration has been coming back to me in waves so here I am! Since we last spoke I applied to go back to school, I got a new part time job, actually two of them! Oh and we got a second kitten! Her name is Winnifred, Winnie for short. Or sometimes Freddie due to her awesome Freddie Mercury-esque 'stache!
On to the recipes. I have been trying to lose some weight. So, a lot of my recipes to come will probably be more calorie and nutrient conscious than in the past. Which is great! I have been adding more protein and good fat to my diet. I think that I was definitely getting enough but I wanted more and I have had great results. So, naturally I have been trying to perfect my tofu dishes. I came up with this pasta salad and I am obsessed with it. Matthew and I are in love with it and it makes for a great lunch at work!
Avocado Pasta Salad with Chipotle Tofu
- 1/2 Avocado
- juice and zest of one lime
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- s & p to taste
Chipotle Tofu
- 1/2 package of tofu rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp Braggs liquid Aminos
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp agave nectar
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 a bell pepper
- 1 small can blackbeans
- 1/2 an onion
- 1/2 bunch of kale
Prepare 2 cups worth of any whole wheat pasta that you like. I used whole wheat elbows and loved it. Chop up onions and bell pepper. Remove stems from kale and rinse. Rinse the black beans. Set aside.
After pressing the tofu, cut into cbes. Whisk all ingredients for the marinade and combine in tupperware. Place inteh fridge for 30 minutes up to over night. When ready fry the tofu in your favorite cast-iron skillet with 1 tsp of your favorite oil. Making sure to brown all sides. About 1-2 minutes each side.
Combine all ingredinets for the dressing in your food prcoessor and combine until nice and creamy. You want it to be the consistency of a spread, it is okay if there are a few chunks of avocado.
Combine all ingredients but for the tofu in a lage bowl. Add chunks of tofu and cut up avocado to the top as you please. I suggest sprinkling more chipotle powder on top of the pasta salad too.
This was enough for dinner and lunch the next day for Matthew and I. Multiply to fit your needs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Info:
1 cup serving of pasta with 1/4 the tofu
Calories: 258
Fat: 8g
Sat Fat: 0.2g
Cholesterol: -0.5mg
Carb: 32.9g
Fiber: 8.2g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 14.3 grams

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The rise of optogenetics as a standard technique to non-invasively probe and monitor biological function created an immense interest in the molecular function of photosensory proteins. These photoreceptors are usually protein/pigment complexes that translate light into biological information and have become essential tools in cell biology and neurobiology as their function is genetically encoded and can be conveniently delivered into a given cell. Like for fluorescent proteins that quickly became invaluable as genetically encodable reporters in microscopy and imaging, variants of photosensory proteins with customized sensitivity and functionality are nowadays in high demand. In this ebook we feature reviews and original research on molecular approaches from synthetic biology and molecular spectroscopy to computational molecular modelling that all aspire to elucidate the molecular prerequisites for the photosensory function of the given proteins. The principle property of changing activity of biological function simply by application of light is not only very attractive for cell biology, it also offers unique opportunities for molecular studies as excitation can be controlled with high time precision. Especially in spectroscopy the usually fully reversible photoactivation of photosensory proteins allows researchers to to perform time resolved studies with up to femtosecond resolution. In addition, functional variants can be investigated and quickly screened in common biochemical experiments. The insights that are obtained by the here presented various yet complementary methods will ultimately allow us write the script for a molecular movie from excitation of the protein by a photon to activation of its biological function. Such deep understanding does not only provide unique insights into the dynamics of protein function, it will also ultimately enable us to rationally design novel optogenetic tools to be used in cell biology and therapy.
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DNA stores and passes the genetic information of almost all living organisms. Its molecular structure and their intramolecular interactions are particularly suitable to maximize stability against oxidative stress and UV-light absorption. Yet the protection and repair strategies are still error-prone: DNA lesions are produced, including the most complex and highly mutagenic ones. An important threat to DNA stability comes from photosensitization, i.e. from the dramatic multiplication of radiation-induced defects mediated by the presence of organic or organometallic dyes compared to the direct exposure to UVA radiation. Moreover, the photo-induced production of singlet oxygen generates an extremely high oxidative stress on DNA that, in vivo, normally results in extended cellular apoptosis. Elucidating the processes leading to DNA damages, from the production of a simple radical entity to deleterious lesions, as well as the opportunities of repair by devoted enzymes, is a cornerstone towards the development of more efficient protection strategies. Sensitization and selective production of DNA lesions can also be exploited to induce the selective apoptosis of cancer cells upon exposition to radiation or to oxidative stress, for instance in the field of photodynamic therapy. The importance and relevance of the field is witnessed by the impressive amount of high-level papers dealing with this complex subject, and notably tackling the structural elucidation of DNA and DNA-drug adducts, the mechanisms of formation of DNA lesions (including the precise detection of the final lesion products), as well as the influence of the lesions on the DNA stability and dynamics and the consequences on the ease of repair. Due to the complexity of the field lying at the frontiers between chemistry, physics and biology, multidisciplinary strategies allying modeling and experience are needed. This topic aims at giving an extended overview of the current research in the domain, with fundamental contribution from the leading groups in the field of DNA reactivity, structural characterization, photo-chemistry and photo-physics, as well as repair mechanism. It will therefore be a fundamental guide for scientists wanting to address the field of DNA lesion and repair, but also more generally for researchers working in rational drug design or in the development of biomarkers and medical imaging techniques.
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by Nick Hopkins and Matthew Taylor, The Guardian, 12/3/13
Editor tells parliamentary committee that stories revealing mass surveillance by UK and US have prompted global debate
The Guardian has come under concerted pressure and intimidation designed to stop it from publishing stories of huge public interest that have revealed the "staggering" scale of Britain's and America's secret surveillance programmes, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper has said.
Giving evidence to a parliamentary committee about stories based on the National Security Agency leaks from the whistleblower Edward Snowden, Alan Rusbridger said the Guardian "would not be put off by intimidation, but nor are we going to behave recklessly".
He told MPs that disclosures from the files had generated a global debate about the powers of state agencies, and the weaknesses of the laws and oversight regimes they worked within.
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When most of us think of The Wizard of Oz, we generally think about Victor Fleming's iconic 1939 film. Or maybe we think of L. Frank Baum's original book, or, if we're theater buffs, we might think of Tim Kelly's popular stage adaptation. That last one was the one the Festival Playhouse in Arvada was working with, in a children's theater workshop the playhouse was doing, when Charlie Ault thought up a way to adapt the familiar story yet once again -- with a bit of a twist.
"My wife, Donna, she was kind of the sole adult in the play, and she always played the Wicked Witch. And she really liked playing the Wicked Witch," says Ault. "So one day, one of my actors just inadvertently picked up an accordion and started playing it. And I thought, how cool, you know, that we have these actors who have all these other talents that people don't necessarily get to see."
So Ault had the idea to do a play that would showcase those side talents -- and idea that provided the germination for In Search of the Wizard of Oz. "The actual Wizard of Oz play doesn't really accommodate that," noted Ault, and so, along with his family, which runs the playhouse, Ault went back to the source, Baum's book, and made a way to accommodate it.
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Aside from that, the Tin Man is a guitarist, the Cowardly Lion can sing, and the Wizard himself, well, it turns out he can do magic tricks. "It's a little campy," he admits. "But it's also a great deal of fun. And that's what we're all about."
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Beans On Toast & Skinny Lister embark on the Double Trouble TourPosted by Gig Junkies on Thursday Nov 16, 2017 Under Music News, Tour Announcements
This coming winter Beans on Toast and Skinny Lister will head out on a co-headline tour of the UK.
Label mates, touring buddies and drinking companions they make a perfect match. Both bands are hardworking, fun Loving, heavy touring acts that bring a unique and modern take on the age-old tradition of English folk music. Together they are given the opportunity to play on bigger stages and bring their shows to larger audiences. Both bands will be playing full sets. It's going to be one hell of a party. So without further ado we're proud to announce….
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For Skinny Lister, this tour will wrap up the worldwide campaign of their third and critically acclaimed album 'The Devil, The Heart & The Fight'. Following up on a fully Sold Out UK tour in May after another in October '16, extensive tours of Europe and The USA and a Summer ram packed with festivals including a prestigious slot on Glastonbury's Avalon stage on Sunday night.
This tour will also act as the UK album tour for Beans on Toast's 9th album, released slap bang in the middle of the tour on 1st December. He'll be bringing a full live band with him with fiddle, accordion and honky-tonk piano playing a mix of brand new tunes from the forthcoming album and old classics from his huge back catalogue.
Both acts release music on Xtra Mile Recordings, home to Frank Turner, Against Me! and Will Varley to name just a few. The label prides itself on community and family values as well as punk rock attitude and incredibly good music. All of these aspects will shine through in this awesome collaboration of a tour.
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I don't know how I haven't shared swatches of Supermoon Lacquer Triangulum until now, I truly don't. This was an exclusive polish for Black Friday 2016, so almost 2 years ago. If I remember correctly, it was a gift with purchase to the first 20 people to buy above a certain amount during the sale. I was lucky to get it back then and I've always liked it – but for some reason it took me ages to properly swatch it, and once I did, I didn't get around to posting my swatches for even longer. That turns out to be convenient, since Triangulum is available again right now! This is likely the only time you'll ever be able to purchase it, since it is a part of Supermoon's 2nd birthday celebration and is now available on their site. All the details on the sale along with some discount codes are listed in the Facebook fan group.
If you're a regular reader here, you'll know by now that I love purple polish, so this one was a huge winner for me. It's a gorgeous cool purple with blue shifts, and a strong holographic effect.
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In this episode, AKC Director of Agility Carrie DeYoung stops by to talk about the AKC's newest marquee event–the AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM.
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Imagine a community where everyone matters and is treated equally; where long-term friendships are developed and nurtured, where your community supports you in good times and not-so-good times. Imagine celebrating your simchas in the warm embrace of a dynamic and vibrant community. Imagine your children growing up with rich Jewish traditions and culture along with a deep understanding of their place in the world. Beit Rayim is such a community.
Beit Rayim Hebrew School is devoted to engaging children in hands-on, experiential learning; inspiring them to embrace the knowledge and faith of their Jewish heritage .Using a 21st century approach to education, we teach boys and girls to become committed, involved and engaged members of the Jewish community.
Our Hebrew School runs two days per week, meeting Sunday mornings and Thursday afternoons for grades 2 - 7 and once a week on Sundays for JK, SK and Grade 1. Our program is affiliated with the Jewish Board of Education and meets the requirements of the USCJ (United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism). A Jewish student who has completed his or her education at Beit Rayim Hebrew School qualifies to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at any Conservative Synagogue.
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The Shulhan Arukh (Hoshen Mishpat 427:8), a classic code of Jewish law, teaches, "Wherever there is a potentially life-endangering pitfall or obstacle, it is a positive commandment to remove it… as the Torah says: 'Guard yourself and guard your soul.'" (Deut. 4:9).
Modern science has given us the knowledge and ability to safeguard ourselves from fatal diseases. Jewish tradition obligates us to take these precautions.
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Some people cannot be vaccinated due to their age, serious health concerns, and certain medical conditions; thus, they rely on "herd immunity" for their safety. Disregarding their safety and exposing them to danger – even potential danger – is against the values of Judaism. Vaccinations are proven to be safe and effective. Claims to the contrary are junk science.
Judaism believes in responsibility and obligation. As we are responsible for each other's safety, we are obligated to take the necessary precautions to ensure everyone's health and well-being.
Joining the vast majority of rabbis from across the denominational spectrum who emphatically and overwhelmingly support vaccination, we, the Toronto Board of Rabbis, implore all those who are able to be vaccinated to do so according to medical guidelines and thereby safeguard the public's health as well as their own.
Further, we call on all Toronto area Jewish organizations, especially schools and summer camps, to require vaccination according to medical guidelines for anyone involved in their organization.
our curriculum features:
Multigenerational Studies
Opportunities for children together with parents and grandparents to share in hands-on workshops and informative, topical seminars offering tips and tools for ways to incorporate at home in day-to-day life
Festive Holiday Events
Including celebrations for Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu B'Shevat, Purim and Yom Haatzmaut
Tikkum Olam
Outreach to seniors, community food drives and other chesed initiatives reinforce Jewish values introduced in class
Sunday Tefilah
Students have a weekly opportunity to apply the knowledge of prayer and synagogue skills acquired in the classroom
Shabbat Family Services
A monthly service specifically geared to students and their families; including active participation opportunities
Our program features ongoing involvement with our Israeli youth emissaries; further reinforcing our connection to modern Israel
Bible Contest
Beit Rayim students have won the Merit award, attended national competition and consistently placed in the top 5
Students in grades 4 through 7 participate in this annual Israeli Dance Festival
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Dec 3, 2015
I wanted to write a post about my decision to leave Facebook (again). It was in danger of turning into a treatise on how I see the future of the web. So, instead, I've decided to summarise my thoughts, and post this up as a "Work-in-progress".
If this feels a bit like déjà vu, you're right. I have posted before about my decision to leave Facebook. In fact, that was almost exactly 2 years ago.
I tried to leave. It didn't work. Six months later I returned.
The main reason for my return was that Facebook had become the single place where my friends organised social events. I was locked in.
NB: I use the phrase "locked-in" here as a hat tip to Jaron Lanier and as a reminder to my future self to fully explain the influence his book, You are not a Gadget, has had on my "digital awakening".
I deleted my Facebook account on 10th November 2015. This time there's no going back.
###Why will it be different this time?
First, the community (friendship group) that prompted my return to Facebook last year has since gone way past Dunbar's number and people around me are also starting to change the way they use Facebook. So hopefully I wont be alone in this. But, I will have to make a real concerted effort to keep up with friends, which I hope will lead to more meaningful relationships.
Secondly, I'm building a replacement. No, I'm not building a new Facebook. Let me explain…
One response I've had from people who disagree with my decision is that they could never live without Facebook. In particular, this tends to come from people who have family and friends scattered around the world.
But, the truth is, Facebook doesn't allow you to do anything you couldn't do before you got "locked in" to Facebook.
Facebook is not innovative. At least not for users. All Facebook did was popularise one single methodology for using the web. It created a template into which you put yourself.
You might have 1000 friends on Facebook. But, only if you reduce your definition of what a friend is.
You define yourself using a discrete set of options, you conform to Facebook's "schema", so you can be more easily packaged and sold to advertisers. I noticed Firefox put out a video on the hidden business of data yesterday. Kind of relevant.
Facebook is a monoculture and that is damaging the web. It's built by middle class white males in their 20s and 30s. This leads to things like Inadvertent Algorithmic Cruelty.
The world is diverse, and the web should reflect that.
I'm getting distracted.
I was talking about building a replacement…
Earlier this year I attended the Indie Web Camp in Brighton.
The IndieWeb is a people-focused alternative to the 'corporate web'.
-- IndieWeb
Here, I found a community of people building the web that they want, Selfdogfood style.
The IndieWeb is about having your own website. I've pretty much always had my own website, since I started using the web in the 90s.
I wrote a post in 2013 about the importance of owning your own personal domain name.
###Web 1.0
Back in the early days of the web everyone created their own little space on the web.
You "surfed" the web. Browsed from one site to another. Each site different, each site an individual expression of creativity, each site opinionated and varied. But now we don't have variety. (and we're in danger of not having opinion either - if we take all our info from Wikipedia).
And, as the internet opens up to more of the world, we should be getting more diversity, not less. It should be getting more interesting, more opinionated, more personal.
###Web 2.0
After the original dot-com bubble and collapse, into 2000, things look different on the web. The "hype" of the web was over.
But, Web 2.0 rose from the ashes, and offered new opportunities, slick new designs and new business models.
The legacy of Web 2.0 is that we're left with corporate silos and monoculture.
###Future web
The current accepted definition of Web 3.0 is related to the "Semantic Web". It brings together ubiquitous computing, open data, and machine learning to a point where the network becomes "intelligent".
But, any "intelligent" behaviour by the network requires us as humans to reduce what we think intelligence is.
I'd rather take an optimistic view about human potential, and then think about how the web can be used to benefit humanity.
I've always felt that the human-centered approach to computer science leads to more interesting, more exotic, more wild, and more heroic adventures than the machine-supremacy approach, where information is the highest goal.
-- Jaron Lanier
##Next Steps
So, my next steps, are to continue to eat my own dog food. That is, to keep building my own tools, that will hopefully eventually be useful to others.
Let's move away from the "lock in" of the current dominant corporate silos, and work to offer new ways to "unlock" the benefits technology can offer society.
That means tools for communities to cocreate. Tools for collaboration. And tools where individual creativity is the default option, not conforming to a standardised template.
You can no longer follow me on Facebook, but, if you're still interested in hearing about what I'm up to, join my "tinyletter" personal newsletter.


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Attractions of Markha Valley
The trekking routes
The place is a hot destination for trekkers, while the mighty valleys and passes are also covered in the itinerary of these trekkers. Starting from Zhingchan Valley, moving on to many villages and to the mountain pass of Kanda La, the trip will be an exciting trek. Many other major sites like Nyimaling Plains, Gongmaru La, form the major tourist destinations in these valleys. While roaming around on an adventurous trek here, you will come across many Tibetan monasteries, every now and then.
The Villages
A trip to Markha valley is incomplete, if you do not cross the various small but authentic villages of the area. A throng of villages are here, where you can also enjoy the cultural ethnicity of the people. The trip will cover villages like, Zhingchan Village, Rumbak Village, Yurutse Village, Shngo Village, Skyu Yokma, Skyu Gongma Villages, three villages situated close by, which are Nakdi, Sara and Chalak villages, and many other pleasant villages. Also interact with the local people here, and witness their hospitality.
The Campsites
The valley, being a major tourist trek route, provides various areas for campsites, where amazing locations and convenient accessibility can be seen. These campsites are nice places to relax with clear and amazing views to enjoy as well. While on a trek in Markha, you will come across many campsites, like Lartsa campsite near Rumbak, Pentse campsite, then Lhatho campsite and Da amo campsite. Some other good camp areas are Tsigu and Nyimaling. Enjoy the serenity of these sites and adventure of the trek on a Markha trip.
Adventurous Activities in Markha Valley
An adventure trip to the Markha valley, will lead you from many mountain ranges, plateaus, exciting passes, rivers, tributaries and settlements, and you can have a time of your life in these places. Trekking through these wild and wacky places, meeting the tribal nomads in their villages, exploring an unexplored wilderness, would be some ideal things to do in Markha.
Also make sure to visit the Tibetan monasteries here, where butter lamps are lit by the elderly nuns, giving an aura of a unique culture. You get to have a rafting and camping experience also near the Markha river.
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In Markha valley, an adventure trip not only includes fun and thrill, but you can also try the Kashmiri, Tibetan Cuisine, handicrafts and cultural authenticity. The people, show you such a unique style of living and eating, that it becomes interesting on an Indian trip to explore these. You must also shop for their local outfits, antique jewelery and crafts from the village markets, and keep something for memories.
So enjoy this top adventure spot in India, and get surprised with the marvelous and adventurous places.
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Pacific Palms and Tuncurry Forster Tigers to play in Football Mid North Coast men's over 35s decider
The Football Mid North Coast men's over 35s grand final on Friday will be contested between Pacific Palms Panthers and Tuncurry Forster Tigers.
The sides finished second and third on the competition ladder and both made the grand final by toppling undefeated premiers Great Lakes Raiders.
They met in week one of the finals with the Panthers coming away with a 1-0 victory at Pacific Palms.
During the regular season, they faced each other three times.
Round 16 went the way of the Panthers with a 1-0 win at Boronia Park, the Tigers won 2-1 at Boronia Park in round 9 and the sides played out a nil-all draw at Pacific Palms in round 2.
The match will kick off at 6.45pm at South Street in Tuncurry.


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The Savannah Tribune Remembers Robert Espinoza, owner of Fleet Feet Savannah SSU Announces 2015 Home Football Games Times & Themes
The Savannah State University Department of Athletics has announced its game times and themes for their four home games for the 2015 football season at Theodore Wright Stadium. For the home opener against Florida A&M on October 3, SSU plans to hold its annual "Pink Game" in conjunction with "Parents Weekend". The game will start at 7 p.m. The Tigers … Continue reading "The Savannah Tribune Remembers Robert Espinoza, owner of Fleet Feet Savannah SSU Announces 2015 Home Football Games Times & Themes"
Man on the Street Interviews: How Do You Feel About Same Sex Marriage?
The Savannah Tribune went to the streets of Savannah to find out your thoughts on The Supreme Court's ruling on Same Sex Marriage. Here's what they had to say:
Savannah State University Football Coaching Staff Volunteers With Habitat for Humanity
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity is bringing Women Build to the gridiron as the Savannah State University Football Tigers join to help finish the building of the Women Build house in the Summerside neighborhood. "We are thrilled to have the Tiger Football Coaches & team out with us—sharing their commitment to making a difference in the local community," stated Michael … Continue reading "Savannah State University Football Coaching Staff Volunteers With Habitat for Humanity"
Hungry Club Forum Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline
The next Signature Roundtable and Open Forum of the Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS) will be held on Saturday July 11, 2015, at 9:30 AM, at the WSB YMCA, located at 1110 May Street. The forum will focus on Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline. The school-to-prison pipeline refers to the policies and practices that push our nation's school children, … Continue reading "Hungry Club Forum Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline"
Savannah's Chapter of The Links, Inc. Inducts New Members
The Savannah, Ga Chapter of The Links, Inc. inducted ten dynamic, community minded women on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Cohen's Retreat in Savannah, Ga. The chapter's new members are: Ms. Karen Bogans, Training Manager and Communications Oversight-International Paper Company; Dr. Mary B. Chatman, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer- Memorial University Medical Center; Ms. Tanya Chisholm, Assistant Manager, … Continue reading "Savannah's Chapter of The Links, Inc. Inducts New Members"
"Double Dipping": When Injured Employees Recover For Workers' Compensation And Personal Injury
In most cases, employees cannot sue (in personal injury) their employers for injuries they received at work. However, in some cases, an employee injured at work may sue a person or business whose carelessness caused the employee's injuries. When this happens, the injured employee can also recover workers' compensation benefits. This scenario is what this article calls as "double-dipping" (or … Continue reading ""Double Dipping": When Injured Employees Recover For Workers' Compensation And Personal Injury"
Mayor Jackson Sworn In As GMA 1st Vice President
Mayor Edna Jackson was sworn in as 1st Vice President of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) on Sunday, June 28 during the Association's 2015 Annual Convention in Savannah. The convention is being held at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, Hutchinson Island through tomorrow. Following Sunday's swearing in, Mayor Jackson is on-track to become GMA President in 2016. Created … Continue reading "Mayor Jackson Sworn In As GMA 1st Vice President"
Antwan T. Lang Announces Candidacy For Alderman-At-Large Post 2
Savannah native , Antwan Lang announced his candidacy for Alderman At-Large Post 2 on Savannah City Council, last Monday, June 29 at the fountain in Forsyth Park. As a member of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, 100 Black men of Savannah Inc., and subscribing silver lifetime member of the Savannah Branch NAACP, Antwan engages in the community and plays a … Continue reading "Antwan T. Lang Announces Candidacy For Alderman-At-Large Post 2"
The New Brock Elementary School Facility
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Sculptor Selected For Capitol's MLK Statue
Gov. Nathan Deal and Rep. Calvin Smyre (Columbus) announced last Monday that the state has selected Henry County based sculptor Andy Davis to create the statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. that will stand on Georgia's Capitol grounds. The sculpture will be placed on the northeast quadrant of the Capitol grounds overlooking Liberty Plaza. Deal tasked Smyre, Dean of the … Continue reading "Sculptor Selected For Capitol's MLK Statue"


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I've not slept well for a couple of nights and yesterday morning I was awake with a headache around 4.30am. After laying there for a while, I got up and turned on the TV news to find breaking news about the Chilean miners with one already free of captivity. It has been a stunning technical feat to find them and then attempt a rescue.
I watched the 2nd man, Mario Sepulveda come to the surface and had a tear in my eye when he was reunited with his family. When Jimmy Sanchez (the 5th miner) came to the surface, I had another small tear. Despite being a father, at 19 he is just a kid really and had been going through some mental struggles and anxiety, especially during the first 17 days when the 33 miners faced a long a slow death until the exploritary drill found them and gave them a chance.
Some reports have focused on Chile's poor safety record and I hope that this episode will improve conditions for thousands of workers.
When I really consider the mental anguish they have gone through, I cant help but think that the problems we all have most days are pathetic in comparison. I hope I will remember that the next time I complain about something trivial.


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The nature of the Western Major Baseball League is unforgiving.
Truly a summer league, the 12-team loop features some of the top collegiate talent in North America for nearly three months from June to August before players head back to their respective colleges and universities, or — potentially — professional or semi-professional baseball.
That has been a problem for the Okotoks Dawgs in recent years, having last won a WMBL championship in 2009, which was the tail end of a three-year reign as champions. Last season, they had a WMBL-best 35-13 record during the regular season and lost in five games to the Edmonton Prospects in the first round of the playoffs.
It's been cyclical — they kick off the season with a roster of eager players and a bullpen full of skilled pitchers and end the year scratching and clawing after sending their stars away.
"Guys are here through the regular season and that's what the downfall is," said new head coach Mitch Schmidt who joins the team this season from the Bellevue Bruins of the NAIA national championship program. "They create a team atmosphere and a winning tradition. But, at the end of the year and during the playoffs — that's where you get the trophy — there were guys that were leaving and had to go back to school. What we did (this off-season) is went after kids that were going to be here all year long. When we offered them the opportunity, we flat-out told them, 'We're going to be there June 1 and we're going to be there through the playoffs, through Aug. 18.' A couple of the kids said, 'No, we'll be here until Aug. 15 — because we're going to sweep the final series.'"
The motivation is high for the Dawgs, who open their season Friday in Edmonton against the Prospects before returning to Seaman Stadium for their home opener on Saturday against the Medicine Hat Mavericks.
Schmidt, with the help of longtime hitting and bench coach Dave Robb, recruited a handful of exciting players. That group includes Calgarian JT Patterson, who played for Schmidt at Bellevue and hit 16 home runs last season, while first baseman Riley Baasch of Grand Island, Neb., also added 17 dingers. Then there's returning infielders Matt Lloyd, last year's top Canadian rookie who had a 24-game hitting streak, and Kody Funderburk — who are receiving major interest from Major League Baseball teams prior to this weekend's draft — as well as fan favourite third baseman Eddie Sanchez who hit well over .300 last season.
They also picked up catcher Marcus Skundrich, a Phoenix, Ariz., native who plays for Mesa Junior College and has a cannon for an arm and an eye for picking off baserunners.
Right-handed pitchers Nolan Ruff, Dustin Schorie and Carter Robinson also hail from Mesa Junior College while Saturday's starting pitcher Cody Ebert of Columbia College can throw in the 90-miles-per-hour range.
Now, it's just about putting the pieces together on the field.
"It's summer baseball, an they want to have fun," Schmidt said. "But during the last few intersquad games, they got after it. The intensity was there. The sharpness was there. Guys make very good baseball decisions when they're out there…it's going to be a lot of fun."


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If Google has it their way, mobile websites will be going away real soon. The idea is to eliminate the many different versions of a website and just boil it down to seamless usage across all devices. One website to rule them all, so to speak.
This afternoon during the Google I/O keynote, Sundar Pichai and Linus Upson showed off a couple websites that work the same whether they are viewed on desktop or mobile. That means eventually there will be no more pesky URLs starting with the letter "m."
On stage, they demoed two different sites one for The Hobbit, and the other was a racing game that had played the same on a tablet and smartphone. Of course, this is all possible thanks to Google Chrome, which is currently available on a plethora of devices and platforms.
Google chocks it all up to a unique idea called "responsive design." Basically, the web developer builds a single site, and the website and browser will revamp the output design based on the user's device. So, if they're browsing on a mobile device the website and browser are pre-configured to display a suitable version. It eliminates the need to open a different URL completely. Of course, it will take time before websites are updated with the new design techniques. I mean come on, it seems like some businesses are still using an old school website design that looks like it's from the late 90's. Clearly, this is not going to happen overnight.
Naturally, some companies will be reluctant about updating their websites which means that mobile sites are still going to be around for some time, but at least this is a step in the right direction. Can you imagine a seamless web experience across multiple devices? Forget dealing with the pesky switch between desktop and mobile versions of a site just to unlock various features. This brings us one step closer to seeing full, unabridged websites on our mobile devices. If the demos that Google showed off earlier today are any indication, the future of the web looks fantastic.
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A new playground approach
The five senses are our first instrument for perceiving and interacting with the world that surrounds us, play and games are a form of integration above all for both normal children and for children with learning and physical disabilities.
The adventure begins here, in the stirring and exciting perceptions of the outside world, emotions we perceive every day.
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Sep 09, 2019
I love the course. It goes deep into the foundations, and then finishes up with an actual lab where you learn by practice. I greatly benefited from it and feel I have achieved a milestone in big data.
Jul 14, 2017
First of all i would like to take this opportunity to thanks the instructors the course is well structured and explained the foundations with real world problems with easy to understand the concepts.
교육 기관: Herath M P S M•
May 12, 2020
Excellent Course !!! Big Data is a leading area of Data Science which will take major role in future . A beginner to Big Data Science must understand the basic concepts of Big Data Analysis and How to identify Big Data problem and work with it . Anyone who doesn't know any thing about Big Data , but have curious about what is this Big Data is ? Best place to stats with Big Data is this Course.
교육 기관: Do H L•
Jun 29, 2016
This is much better than the previous version! 6 weeks with much more spread out and comprehensive contents about big data with a nice balance between theory and hands-on assignments.
Technical software taught are Hadoop, following the MapReduce framework, to which the introduction was very gentle and progressive. Thus, it makes it manageable to take in the and learn the rope by small baby steps.
교육 기관: Savitha R•
Jul 30, 2018
The course is very informative. I was a layman in BigData. Now, I know what are the kinds of data, origin of data, how it impacts and plays roles in our lives.
Fundamentals of Hadoop has been explained very well and the assignments play a vital role in the learning because to clear the assignment, we go through the courses at least twice to make the concepts clear.
Thanks for all the effort.
교육 기관: Jose A R N•
Feb 12, 2018
My name is Jose Antonio. I am looking for a new Data Scientist career (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseantonio11)
I did this specialization to get new knowledge about Big Data and better understand the technology and your practical applications.
The course was excellent and the classes well taught by teachers.
Congratulations to Coursera team and Instructors.
Jose Antonio.
교육 기관: patrick f•
Dec 20, 2017
For the price this is an excellent introduction, the course is a good foundation for working with big data. It is up to the student to go forth from this course and take on their own project. I previously submitted a Spark Streaming application prototype to my client prior to the start of this course. I wish I had this course prior to starting my job but it is what it
교육 기관: Jiang Q•
May 19, 2019
It's a entire introduction to Big Data.I get a lot of fundamental knowledge about this filed and full of interests to dig into this course.
But there is still a little shortage.As a course close to CS,maybe should practice us to build own development environment instead of using pre-set environment.Or make an optional module for this with universal consideration.
교육 기관: Peeyush J•
Jan 01, 2018
Very good course for an introduction of Big Data- why, where and how it is useful in the real world. Thanks Instructors for making things so easy. It would be great if peer review quiz doesn't stop us from starting capstone project. It wastes a lot of time to complete the specialisation as passing all others courses is mandatory for enrolling in the project.
교육 기관: Onyeabor, P O•
Feb 23, 2018
The course offers a very detailed introduction to Big Data. The teachers and the teaching method employed enhances understanding. I am now confident in my understanding of Big Data management and Big Data systems. I also have a basic understanding of Hadoop and MapReduce. I'm eagerly looking forward to the rest of the courses in the specialisation.
교육 기관: Syed M Z H K•
Jul 21, 2017
I once did internship related to Hadoop, and I can say that I didn't learned much there. However, after taking this course I believe that my foundations have been built for more advanced courses. Thank you coursera for considering my request for fee waiver, as without your help I would have improved or gained new knowledge. Thanks again Coursera!
교육 기관: Keerthi C S•
Aug 14, 2016
Really good course. But, I was unable to complete the final week as I had a lot of trouble installing the Cloudera platform for Hadoop. So, I would recommend others to get that installed well in advance or else if you wait till the last week you might not be able to finish it in time and 6 weeks of effort would go to waste like it did for me.
교육 기관: Ahmed H•
Dec 08, 2019
the course is great except for the peer graded assignments it should be done by instructors for more trust , in addition if i finished my course earlier than the deadline why i should wait , all that time to get my certificate , which is really a very bad point in a great course , this course is awesome in total except for that bad point
교육 기관: Manuel H•
Dec 05, 2016
It is a fantastic course for beginners. The modules and the teachers are very clear, and the content is so good.
After this course, I can say I know something about Big Data, no idea before do this course. The examples and the Virtual Machine was so helpful to understand how hadoop works.
Thanks a lot... a fantastic course... thanks true.
교육 기관: Vishnu V R A•
Apr 23, 2017
I have got very useful information about Big Data and the need for mapreduce programming model and Hadoop Distribution Framework. I had also got very clear understanding of how to run a mapreduce framework using open source cloudera virtual machine. The entire course is easy to read and understand and fun. Thanks for the instructors.
교육 기관: Balaji N•
Jun 25, 2017
The course was very useful especially foundation materials and the way in which concepts were presented in a simplified manner with examples, key points, slide text and additional study materials. With respect to my background in IT, project Management in HRIT and technical skills, the course fulfilled my expectations almost 80%
교육 기관: Allen J M A•
Aug 23, 2017
Very comprehensive introductory course for big data. The course contains a number of materials which are very sufficient to allow students to know more about the topic being discussed. The quizzes are nicely structured to ensure that students study and understand all materials and video presentations. Kudos, UC San Diego!
교육 기관: Caio S•
Apr 26, 2017
I have appreciated the course as it explains the main concepts of Big Data drilling through until several tools which can be used to implement important operations for Big Data analytics, for example, how does a search engine basically works. It has very interersting topics and will help me up in my daily job routines.
교육 기관: Biman D•
Aug 28, 2016
I wish to thank you for such a fantastic course to introduce to the exciting world of Big Data. The concepts were explained beautifully with relevant examples. A special thank you note for Prof Altintas and Prof Gupta for making this so simple.
Looking forward to the next set of courses to explore Big Data in detail.
교육 기관: Naveen S•
Aug 19, 2016
The course was in he sense truly introduction to Big data Domain and discusses the origin and reason Big Data technologies are required.
The only improvement, I would like to suggest is raise the difficulty level of quiz,so that they motivate student to review and understand the key points discussed during tutorial.
교육 기관: Jordi C•
Jul 12, 2016
Much better than the previous version (2015) with all concepts very well explained, using examples to clarify them when necessary.
I would have liked to go deeper with Hadoop (in last version of the specialization, Hadoop was a separate course), but anyway, as an Introduction to Big Data, this is an excellent course.
교육 기관: Prospero-Martin R•
Jan 31, 2018
I really liked this course! It take you from the ground up and smoothly ramps up little bit into more detail. Big Data is a vast area and I am aware that there's lots to learn, but now I have a better understanding of what Big Data is. Definitely I am taking the other 5 courses in the "Big Data Specialization".
교육 기관: Ananthakrishnan T M•
Apr 08, 2018
It was a great introduction. The slides are packed with a lot of information, so do take copious notes if you are like me :). This does not delve too much into programming, but do remember you need a computer with 8 GB RAM, quad core processor, etc for the introductions to Hadoop implementation in Cloudera.
교육 기관: Swetha M K•
Jun 25, 2018
Very detailed explanation of concepts, which though might be common but in the context of Big Data is good to go over. The course naturally transits over tops and finally leads you into the main Hadoop , MadReduce concepts which becomes very easy to understand thanks to all the explanation provided earlier
교육 기관: roman b•
Nov 15, 2019
Great introduction to Big Data concept - just right pace, course design, and most importantly, very clear explanation of the ideas, with relevant examples. It appears that both instructors really love this field and doing their best to induce an interest in learners (they succeeded in my case, for sure:)
교육 기관: Sukanta M•
Oct 25, 2017
I was looking for this type of course of BigData. I have spent hours to read through different blogs and articles. But couldn't get better idea/direction how to start or where to start. This is ideal course for getting started on Big Data. I enjoyed all the slides and hands on very much. Thank you.
교육 기관: Steve S•
Apr 13, 2018
Based on a previous course I took, I didn't think that this course would be as informative and practical. As it turned out, this was a great introduction to big data along with a practical exercise using hadoop. Very well organized and professionally done. I will take other courses from UC San


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ReplyHeart Failure and Comorbidities
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- Published online December 1, 2015.
Author Information
- Khalil Murad, MD∗ (murad008{at}umn.edu) and
- Dalane W. Kitzman, MD
- ↵∗University of Minnesota, Section of Cardiovascular Diseases, 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC508, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
We thank Dr. RuDusky for his interest in our recent report describing the burden of comorbidities and functional and cognitive impairments in elderly patients with incident heart failure (HF) and their impact on outcomes in the Cardiovascular Health Study (1). Our purpose was to use this established, National Institutes of Health–funded population database to provide a detailed, comprehensive examination of the impact of patient characteristics in these key domains that have not been traditionally accounted for in HF research. Our data confirmed and significantly extended other emerging data indicating that these patient characteristics may affect outcomes as strongly as or even stronger than (at least in elderly patients) traditional measures such as cardiac anatomy and function.
We appreciate the writer's comments reiterate evidence in other reports suggesting a relationship between antihypertensive medications and cognitive impairment, mainly rapid recall. However, to our knowledge, this hypothesis has not been tested in patients with HF, in whom, as we showed in our study, cognitive impairment is highly prevalent. We might expect that any potential burden created by antihypertensive medications would be mitigated by their benefit for patients with HF. This hypothesis could be a focus of future studies. The large, multicenter National Institutes of Health–funded SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial), which recently released its preliminary overall results, has an ongoing component (SPRINT-MIND) that is likely to provide the most definitive test to date of the effect of hypertension and its treatment on cognitive function (2).
Dr. RuDusky's letter seems to misinterpret some findings from our study. We did not find an association between hypertension and mortality in either direction (both unadjusted and adjusted hazard ratios were neutral or not statistically significant). Our study showed that cognitive impairment was associated with increased mortality in both unadjusted and adjusted analysis. The lack of association in analyses adjusting for hypertension or use of antihypertensive drugs would generally exclude hypertension as a confounding factor. We did not test specifically for an association between hypertension or the use of antihypertensive medications and cognitive impairment because this was not pertinent to the study question. We defined hypertension as elevated systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure or active use of blood pressure–lowering medication.
Please note: The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.
- American College of Cardiology Foundation
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- Murad K.,
- Goff D.C. Jr..,
- Morgan T.M.,
- et al.
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- Ambrosius W.T.,
- Sink K.M.,
- Foy C.G.,
- et al.


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I've been in education for 14 years. I've had a summer job since I was 16…including all those years of teaching and tech coaching. Even when I moved to an 11 month position 6 years ago, I had a summer job. I taught summer school, tutored, nannied, worked for a gym, worked on summer curriculum, worked tech support for these same projects, managed summer building use and more. Many summers I did more than one of these jobs!!
This summer I did not. For the very first time in my teenage and adult life, I didn't have a second, third or even fourth job this summer.
I've struggled with balance and made it my one word of 2016. This was in my mind when the opportunity came up to take this summer to myself.
I spent the last week of work at ISTE 2016 in Denver. I learned so very much – then I began my summer of adventure. I joined my parents in Billings, MT. They had been on the road in their RV for 10 days. After I joined, we spent a little over 2 weeks traveling around 12 states. We stopped and visited National Parks, Historic Places, National Battlefields, tourist traps and more! Perhaps just as important as our route and choice of stops was the fact that we had very little wifi and mobile data access for the entire trip! There were times when we could connect, but not continuously!
(click the map to see the Google My Map I created to show off our path and stops!)
My parents are both retired teachers, so you can imagine how much the three of us learned this summer! When we saw a sign for a museum, historical marker or national park we quickly checked the map and made a stop! We saw wildlife galore (pronghorns, mule deer, white tail deer, elk, a bear, buffalo, trumpet swans, thousands of prairie dogs and more!) and more beautiful scenic views than I thought possible.
And here I am – I go back to work in less than a week and I feel rested, relaxed, and ready to work. We have a huge new program starting at my school. I am ready to take on the challenge!
I am lucky to be in a place now where I did not require the extra income – early in my teaching career that was not the case. I know that this is not always possible to take a whole month off from work and spend it "gallivanting" around the country, but what I do think is possible is finding ways to unplug and relax. Here are the things I think made the difference for me:
- Learn something new – out of your normal area of learning and teaching
- Unplug – I love being connected, but we all need a time to disconnect and listen to the quiet
- Find your quiet space – this might be in front of huge mountains, at the pool, in your garden or someplace different. Find that space you can just spend time in the quiet…and do it!
- Spend time with people you love – family, friends, kids, etc. These are the people that will recharge you!
- Spend time alone – I know this seems contradictory…but it's important to find time to think and learn to help yourself unwind and relax.
- Figure out how to say no – Do what is necessary and cut out some of the extra things. You will be asked to do more (present here, develop this or that, collaborate, help someone with a project, etc) and there are times you need to do those things. Learning when you need to step back and find time for you is something I've worked on for the last 35+ years and I'm still learning! (I said no to something I really wanted to do this past week because I really don't have the time to commit to something else)
I'm hoping these lessons, and the time I've spent practicing them this summer, will help me as we take on this new project and workload this school year!
What do you do to recharge and relax?
(here are a few of my favorite pictures from my trip!)
Beartooth Pass, MT
Coming down from Beartooth Pass, MT into Yellowstone
4th of July & Cody Stampede Parade, Cody, WY
Bighorn County Museum, MT
Pony Express Museum, St Joseph, MO
Mount Rushmore, SD
Badlands National Park, SD
The Corn Palace, Mitchell, SD
Devils Tower, SD
New River Gorge Bridge, WV
St Louis Arch – Jefferson National Expansion Memorial


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Rules of optimization:1 - Design for performance from day 12 - Profile often3 - Be vigilant on performance regressions4 - Understand the data5 - Understand the HW6 - Help the compiler7 - Verify your assumptions8 - Performance is everyone's responsibility...What you need is a performance culture. Understand that performance is a core feature of your product. Poor performance is poor user experience, or in the case of games, possibly unplayable and unshippable. When you design new systems, you need to think about performance from the start. Yes, you can hack away at prototypes and proof of concept implementations without being overly concerned about micro-optimizations. You can run with it for a while and get a feel for how things hold up. It's fine, you don't have all the answers at this point. But put some thought into what sort of workload it should be able to handle once it goes into production. Does it run fine with 100 items? How about 1,000? A million? Is it conceivable that there will be a million items? Don't just integrate a prototype into mainline without first having thought about the scale it will run at eventually. The idea isn't that you should optimize everything down to the last SIMD instruction and last byte of memory in the first pass. But you should prepare your solution to be able to operate at the intended scale. If the code will only ever need a handful of objects, don't obsess over performance. Will there be hundreds? See if you can simplify your math. Maybe group things sensibly. Will there be thousands? You should probably make sure it operates in batches, think about memory consumption, access pattern and bandwidth, perhaps separate active and inactive sets, or hierarchical subdivision. Tens of thousands? Time to think about threading perhaps? Millions? Start counting cycles and you can essentially not have cache misses anymore.


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Shane Fugazy, VP of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, Innovative
This years' Channel Partners Expo stood out from other CP Expos I've attended for a few reasons. Innovative's newest messaging made way for a unique presence that had people coming over, specifically looking for our services. Overall, there was a lot I learned from this trade show – whether from interactions with people or observations I could see about the industry's needs.
Check out my key takeaways here and where I see the channel going:
Cable Finder is an identified need in the industry.
When it comes to cable serviceability, partners feel that there's a lack of information surrounding this service. Instead, what they want is simplification in not only the qualifying of cable services but their quoting and contracting of cable services.
Multi-site customers are moving to SD-WAN solutions which requires them to have broadband to make that transition. Finding who can provide that underlay broadband across multiple cable companies is something no one was prepared for until Cable Finder.
Cable Finder solves all complex processes, with no need to format any spreadsheets and can qualify the top cable companies in the U.S. – simply and easily in a matter of minutes for both coax and fiber.
Partners want technology that works and is easy to use.
Partners want accuracy. In fact, it's everything. They want technology that works and is easy to use. A database that's designed without a direct login or API into the company's own systems is simply that – a database system. The problem is that databases get old and become inactive rapidly. Therefore, partners want technology they can use efficiently and easily.
Specialization and focus are preferred by sub-agents and partners. An expert generalist is not what they want out of a master.
Just like people seek out specialists when they are diagnosed with a deadly disease, technology partners and customers are turning their attention to master agents who specialize in the technologies they need so they can rest assured knowing they're getting the best possible experience out there.
In contrast to generalists, partners have begun to realize that with specialists they'll get the customer and partner experience and the true ease of use in specific verticals they're looking for. For example, Innovative is a specialist in cable that develops technology specifically to solve the challenges of cable. Innovative is also a specialist in the SMB space and vertical, solving the challenges of the SMB. Partners like that focus and specialization. The days of 100 spiff emails and 1000 carriers are dying.
Automation versus communication was desired in transactional business.
For partners, when it comes to interacting with their master agents or vendor partners, system access is desired over emails and human interaction. In fact, email is also dying. What partners want, instead, is to interface directly with the system and the vendor in order to get the information they need. Partners want automation, not 15 emails back and forth to get the small amount of information they desire.
Partners wanted to understand specific business outcomes (for them and their customers) by using our technology or partnering with us.
As more technologies emerge and the industry continues to grow, partners have become fatigued over carrier agendas and vendor partner agendas that translate into master agent agendas. Now, more so than promoting the agenda of a specific carrier just because it's a technology, partners want to understand the business outcomes and what the drivers are, not only for their customers but for themselves as well. Questions they want answered include:
- How does it change my experience?
- What do I get out of it?
- How will it help grow my business?
- What problem does this technology solve for my customer?
Partners simply want to understand the benefits to them and the business outcomes of using our tools, technology, talent, and staff.
Let's Evolve Together
At Channel Expo, there was a great deal I learned about partners and what it is that they're looking for. I came to the conclusion that it's really all about quality automation, focus, and specialization. Rather than it becoming a comparison of back-offices, it will become about which tools are more accurate, more easy to use, and produce better-desired business outcomes for you and your customers. Realistically, master agents of the future will become more focused and more specialized. It will become less of a technology distribution warehouse and more about a specialized organization.
If you'd like to learn more about Innovative and how we can help drive your sales, reach out to us anytime.


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Rail Shots - September 2008
Some shots occur repeatedly to cause problems for the novice while it seems that experienced players handle them consistently with precision and confidence. Such expertise with commonly recurring shots can come from playing the same shot thousands of times in thousands of games over many years. Great players however do not wait years to master common shots but will practice any shots that arise repeatedly and present a challenge.
This month we will work with a shot that recurs often in all pool games and can appear several times in a row in the same rack—cutting a ball along a rail with precise cue-ball control. Place an object ball about an inch from the rail and a half ball width past the first diamond from the side pocket as shown with the solid ball in the diagram. Begin with the cue ball at point A to master the first important technique associated with this shot.
Place an object ball at point X on the opposite rail for your next shot, the ball for which you will play position. First, with no concern for position, practice pocketing the object ball to get a feel for the shot itself. Remember to shoot the object ball for the pocket facing on the short rail rather than for the pocket. When the shot is played properly the solid ball does not touch the long rail on its way to the corner pocket.
Now you can add cue-ball control with your first position objective, moving the cue ball straight across the table on a track perpendicular to the long rail for a shot on the ball at point X. The potential side-pocket scratch nicely illuminates the importance of precise control. Your ability to move the cue ball straight across or straight up and down the table is critically important in many situations, a skill that must be mastered. Note that a cue ball that's tracking exactly perpendicular to a cushion cannot scratch or veer off of a clear path to hit another ball. For now play the shot with a slightly snappy stroke and no english. Experiment near the center of the cue ball to find the spot that matches the required speed for one trip across the table to a good shot on the ball at point X.
After you are hitting your target consistently place your next ball at point Y and play the cue ball twice across the table on the perpendicular track to get a good shot for your next ball. With the extra speed you can employ the same stroke and hit the cue ball slightly higher than before, again with no english. With two side pockets in play, the importance of keeping the cue ball on the perpendicular track now becomes more critical. Note that with the cue ball traveling twice as far as it did on the previous shot, any deviations from the perpendicular track are magnified by the time it reaches its destination.
When you are hitting the shot confidently from point A, repeat the exercise from points B and C. Still using no english, note how the spot you need to hit on the cue ball changes for the different shots. You will find that from point B where you are cutting the ball less, slighter variations in where you hit the cue ball will produce greater changes in its path. Conversely, when you are cutting the ball thinner from point C, you have a wider margin for error in your hit on the cue ball. You may also find from point C that you can execute the shot more easily with a rolling cue ball. You can experiment with english from all three cue-ball points. Try a higher hit with a little right-hand english and note whether this technique is easier or more difficult to control. For the double trip across the table I find it difficult to keep the cue ball on track with english.
After you are moving the cue ball on the perpendicular track across the table with consistency you can begin moving it up and down the table in the same fashion. Place a striped ball one diamond from the corner on the foot rail at point 1 with a second striped ball, your next shot, one diamond away from the opposite corner on the same rail at point 2. Place the cue ball on the foot spot (F) and cut the first ball into the upper-right corner while moving the cue ball straight up and down the table to return to point 1 for a shot on the ball at point 2. This is an eighteen-foot trip for the cue ball, so the slightest deviation from the perpendicular track can send it far enough out of position for a scratch or no shot at all on your next ball. Does this shot look familiar? You will see shots like this one fairly often in games, so practice it until you are hitting the perpendicular track with ease. When you can move the cue ball up and down the table on that track consistently you will begin to greet rail shots with the same calm confidence that we see in the very best players.


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These days, advice to "be in the moment" is served up more often than bean burritos at a Taco Bell. The phrase is meant to refresh our awareness and return us to the here and now. But the lesson – uttered by every spiritual guru with functional vocal chords – has lost its intended punch.
The problem is that the idea of awareness has been confused with awareness itself. The concept has been analyzed, studied, and examined ad absurdum. Defining this state of mind, however, misses the point entirely. In fact, most of life defies description.
"We suffer from the delusion that the entire Universe is held in order by the categories of human thought," wrote philosopher Alan Watts, "fearing that if we do not hold onto them with the utmost tenacity, everything will vanish into chaos."
We trim down our experience to a handful of sounds we call words. This is, no doubt, useful for living in modern society. But it's all too easy to lose touch with the reality these grunts aim to describe.
I'm not trying to play philosophical games. From birth, our thoughts are programmed with language. We learn to associate dynamic events with a few letters and a certain noise. The colossal expanse above our heads is simply the sky, and – with our minds caught in this concept – we grow oblivious to its changing colors, clouds, and tones. Raw experience, in this way, is filtered down to a single syllable.
Enlightenment – the goal of many spiritual practices – is a noise that causes particular trouble. It puts undue pressure on those who seek it. The confused devotee might sit for hours, wondering when this glorious state will come. This is not a mental pattern we want to cultivate.
We label emotions too. We quest after something called happiness, thinking there must be a readable formula for joy. But at the core, don't we simply crave pleasant feelings? These moods, of course, can't be talked about with any accuracy – only felt. Happiness is merely a word that's useful for selling books.
The words "I" and "me" –powerful terms that fragment our present experience – deserve a mention here. Reality is, at base, impersonal. From moment to moment, thoughts, feelings, and sensations arise in consciousness. Then we tack on "I" or "me". A strong itch might develop on your left ear. My itch. You grow irritated that your neighbor has revved up the leaf blower at 8AM. I'm pissed. When everything is linked to "I" or "me", we blow our problems out of proportion.
Let me reiterate: I'm not suggesting we abandon words. Language has allowed humans to collaborate and build civilization. It's also handy when we want to get someone's attention without making loud guttural noises. But if we never step away from the conceptual matrix, we're neglecting a seething mass of instinctual wisdom.
There's an ancient Buddhist parable that seems apt here. A man is shot with a poisoned arrow, and, as he bleeds out, a doctor rushes to his side. But before the doctor can remove the arrow, the wounded man wants to know the name of the fletcher*. Then he's curious about his assailant's height. Then the type of feathers that adorn the shaft. The lesson is simple and direct – we are so absorbed in petty details that we can miss our life slipping away.
I get snared in this trap at least as much as the average über-novice meditator. The other day, for instance, I noticed an odd tendency: I like to plan my next meal while I eat my current one. I'll contemplate, mid-chew, a spice profile that might go well with tonight's chicken skewer. Then, if I'm dining with a friend, I'll raise the topic for discussion –effectively torpedoing their eating experience. A Zen master would not approve.
"Instead of having some particular object in mind," counsels Zen legend Shunryu Suzuki, "you should limit your activity. When your mind is wandering about elsewhere you have no chance to express yourself."
Limit your activity. Suzuki would have us concentrate on the current meal, not on the marinade for the next cut of meat. The mind is most effective – and in a calm, "flow" state – when focused on a single activity. This practice also subdues our tendency to label everything with the proper noise.
We think too much, and these thoughts are constrained by language. We even think about thinking. (Like now.) If we don't notice this tendency, we'll spend our lives distracted and confused. And a distracted mind, studies have shown, is not a happy mind.
But if we let go of words for a moment, we might just taste reality… whatever that is.
Suzuki, Shunryu, and Trudy Dixon. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. New York: Walker/Weatherhill, 1970. Print.
Watts, Alan. The Wisdom of Insecurity. New York: Pantheon, 1951. Print.
*A maker of arrows
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