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What to Buy in February
Knowing when to purchase what can mean big savings throughout the year. Savvy shoppers take advantage of two major, and related, trends: seasonal shifts and post-holiday sales.
As you consider...
Knowing when to purchase what can mean big savings throughout the year. Savvy shoppers take advantage of two major, and related, trends: seasonal shifts and post-holiday sales.
As you consider...
Game on! Grab some deals before kickoff this sunday! Here are our favorite Super Bowl deals and sales.
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Did you spend too much on Christmas presents? Are Christmas gift cards burning a hole in your pocket? Regardless which side of the fence you fall on, frugal shoppers will find plenty to buy in January.
The epicenter of the holiday whirlwind, December is an excellent time to find outstanding deals. Look for good buys on small kitchen appliances, like a bread machine, and on holiday cards. Also, check...
Holiday shopping is in full swing and it seems as though Black Friday deals will never end. Smart consumers know, however, that just because everything appears to be on sale this month doesn't mean...
All week we've been making lists of the best Black Friday deals and checking them twice, updating as new ads come in. Now the day is upon us, and shoppers have swarmed the stores. If youre just coming...
Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Roundup.
Black Friday is just hours away and Cyber Monday is fast approaching. Be sure you are prepared and check out our helpful Black Friday and...
With all those nifty and alluring devices out there for the plucking, its getting harder and harder to separate electronics from entertainment. Early come-hither holiday shopping ads are pouring forth,
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To buy or not to buy in November? Thats the big question as the official kickoff to the biggest shopping season of the year begins. This is the month when seemingly everything is on sale, from electronics...
Halloween is just around the corner and the deals are on! Here are our favorite halloween sales and deals.
If you are in search of a cheap Halloween event on the 31st, be sure to read...
You're about to spend hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars on a new TV, appliance, or computer. When you reach the checkout counter the all-too-familiar question is popped: "Would you like to purchase...
September brings Labor Day sales and the first hints of fall chill. And with seasonal changes come questions about whats worth buying this month, whether to opt for that extended warranty, keeping...
Frugal shoppers take note: Back-to-school ads and deals may be aimed at parents and students, but anyone can take advantage of all the discounts. Heres how to make back-to-school sales work for you...
Moving sales are touted as tried-and-true places for bargain hunters to score deals on hard-to-find treasures and cheap household items. For sellers, however, moving sales are typically less about benefitting...
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This week at Cheapism we recommended the best cheap bras and published money-saving tips on buying cables for your gadgets, planning summer travel, and getting the most out of garage sales.
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This week at Cheapism, we're focused on getting you ready for the colder months. We revamped our cheap snow blowers buying guide, bringing you more information on what to look for, what to avoid,
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You know part of being cheap is buying store brand over name brand for many goods. But some cheap things are also cheaply-made and won't work as well as the real deal. With this in mind, DealNews.com Read more on Dealnews.com »
You may have wondered if "refurbished" is a dirty word and asked yourself, "Should I get used electronics?" The answer is...it depends. A story on Wallet Pop says buying from sites like eBay... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Just in time for your tax refund, IRS willing, a cheap Vizio 3D TV is set to become available in April. The lowest-price offering looks to be around $349.99 for a 32-inch TV, reports Engadget. Read more on Engadget »
LCD TVs are getting cheaper by the minute -- well, almost. Dealnews.comreports that the cost of big-screen, brand-name, high-end models is about half what it was last year, and some LCD TVs are... Read more on Dealnews.com »
So, you say to yourself, when is the best time to buy a TV? The self probably doesn't have an answer, but CNET does. Just in case you're wondering, we'll give you a preview: Maybe now, maybe later... Read more on CNET »
just in time for the Super Bowl, we have updated our cheap LCD TVs article with new recommended models for under $600. We even have one 42" model in our cheap price range. To arrive at his decisions... Read more on Cheapism »
Cheap point-and-shoots for the tech-unsavvy among us? You betcha. Gizmodo reports on new cameras from Canon that do what's important without much fuss and bother. Read more on Gizmodo »
If you really want a tablet but just can't afford to shell $500-$900 on an Apple iPad, read our cheap tablet review. Since iPad clones are not widely reviewed yet, we departed from our usual practice... Read more on Cheapism »
Market forces -- how sweet when they work in consumers' favor. This time it's the price of flat screen TVs, which all247news.com reports will fall significantly in time for the holiday season. Too... Read more on all247news.com »
Yet another Chinese knock-off of the iPad. And this one, reports Shanzai.com, will retail for the remarkable price of $74. How low can these clone prices actually go? Read more on shanzai.com »
Electric guitars are historically expensive and the most sought after models are often out of the reach of most amateur players. Many guitar manufacturers have made cheap electric guitars Read more on Cheapism »
The market for knock-off iPads sure is getting crowded. PC Magazine reviews the latest entry and tells you what to expect for $200. Read more on PC Magazine »
Say you want to buy a super cheap HDTV and you know, even ahead of time, that the speakers are awful. CNET has a solution for you: plug in a set of external speakers, using the USB port, and presto... Read more on CNET »
Cheap headphones are a bane in many peoples lives. While many users dont want to spend a lot on headphones because they probably just dropped plenty on an MP3 player, quality listening devices... Read more on Cheapism »
If you're looking for a cheap deal as well as a wide selection of digital cameras, there's no need to leave home. PC World compared big-box stores and websites, and guess which category comes out... Read more on PC World »
Even if you don't need a new LED HDTV, you might not want to miss out on this bargain. Gearlog is reporting that Sceptre, a little-known brand, is coming out with a small (as in 24-inch) model that... Read more on Gearlog »
How many remote controls do you have in your home? And do you know where they're all lurking? Big Picture Big Sound reports that Logitech has just made your life a whole lot simpler with its new... Read more on Big Picture Big Sound »
No surprise here, but the Chinese counterfeit clone of the iPad is ready for its debut, according to GadgetsDNA. So if you're dying for the status but can't afford it, here's your chance -- but... Read more on GadgetsDNA »
Here's another money-shaving idea for you media freaks -- bid your cable service goodbye and plug in your PC to your TV. CNBC suggests several cheap PCs that can light up that big screen with movies, Read more on CNBC »
Look out Apple -- here comes the competition. Good E-Reader reports that computer giants like HP, Dell, and Acer have a smart touch-screen tablet in the works. And that's great news for consumers, Read more on Good E-Reader »
You can always bet on prices going down in the consumer electronics market. So now, notes Fudzilla, you can get a Blu-ray player for less than $70. And of course, the more prices fall, the more... Read more on Fudzilla »
Turntables are back. With a cheap belt-drive USB turntable, you can enjoy the warmth of vinyl in stereo playback and also digitize your favorite tunes for portable listening pleasure. We researched... Read more on Cheapism »
The cost of assembling a home theater system can mount up quickly. But CrunchGear.com has a money-saving tip: two new receivers from Pioneer that are cheap (less than $300) and do a more than admirable... Read more on CrunchGear.com »
Like that volume cranked up way high when grooving to the sounds in your home theater? Bet you don't like the complaints from neighbors (or family members). So CNET suggests some ways to minimize... Read more on Cnet »
Is your desk drawer filling up with used cell phones, video games, and other gadgets? Well, Amazon has a deal for you. Techflash.com is reporting that the giant online retailer is setting up a trade-in... Read more on Techflash.com »
Geeks have all the fun. And just to remind us how much, eweek.com offers up this carefully-chosen list of cheap gadgets that will do as holiday gifts and no doubt keep the geeks in your life happy... Read more on eweek.com »
Protect your iPhone now! You've got two cheap choices, according to The Consumerist: buy a cardboard case or make one from a recycled juice box. We kid you not. Read more on The Consumerist »
Competition for digital book readers is heating up. I4U.com reports that Asus is about to release an e-reader that feels more like a book: you actually turn a page. All that for a budget price of... Read more on I4U.com »
Get ready, get set, click 'buy.' GearLog.com reports that Kmart and Sears are about to begin selling a low-cost PlayStation 3. Stand by for the upcoming release. Read more on GearLog.com »
For all you tech-, gadget-, and network-addicts, there's a new fix on the market. Cultofmac.com reports on something called MiFi, your very own WiFi hotspot that can be yours from Verizon for a... Read more on cultofmac.com »
Smartphone technology is now accessible to the masses. A new phone from Samsung, says Brighthand.com, with those all-important touch-screen features, costs $100 plus a monthly service contract with... Read more on Brighthand.com »
Tired of listening to music on your PC that sounds kind of one directional? Crunchgear.com reports on several new high-tech, low-budget options that provide a full circle of sound. Read more on CrunchGear.com »
Get them while you can...maybe. Word has it, according to CNET, that Wal-mart is sharply cutting the price on a Magnavox Blu-Ray player. Check it out before you miss out. Read more on cnet »
That perfect digital photo you snapped last week is crying out for the perfect digital frame. But which product to choose? The San Francisco Chronicle compiles some reviews that should help you decide. Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »
Want to add some music to that digital picture? For less than $100 you can buy a digital photo frames with lots of functionality; read this review from cnet. Read more on cnet »
Does the battery on your iPhone or iPod give out at just the wrong moment -- like when you don't have your charger handy or there's no outlet nearby? iPhone Footprint suggests a solution to your dilemma: Read more on iPhone Footprint »
OK, so your friends are all showing off their newest electronic toys. Just how do you keep up with that and not spend a fortune?? ABC news has some money-saving ideas for you. Read more on ABC News »


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Flying Fisherman® Mirage Polarized Sunglasses
- Rhinolens Polarized Polycarbonate Lens Features:
- AcuTint Polarized Sunlens System eliminates glare
- Virtually indestructible and 35 times stronger than CR-39®
- Lightweight and optically correct
- Impact- and scratch-resistant
- 100% UVA and UVB protection
Wraparound styling for ultimate comfort and performance, plus recessed nose pads and non-slip, grip tip temple pads. Weight: 0.8 oz. Microfiber case and cleaning cloth included.
How to Choose Your Flying Fisherman Lenses: Heighten your visual acuity with a lens color that fits your needs!
Smoke - Best for bright, sunny conditions such as deep water, lakes, or offshore fishing. Blue mirror coating.
Amber - Excellent for shallow water fishing, cloudy or rainy days, or other high contrast conditions. Green mirror coating.
Manufacturer style #: 7395.
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1
Rated 5 out of 5 by AKay Satisfied Overall
The product purchased delivered as promised.
Strong, lightweight frame. Lenses are effective in bright sun light and they fit well. You get what you pay for and this case you get a little more considering the blue reflective lenses and the fact that with many other brands the price is 100.00 to 200.00. Quality product at a reasonable price.
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Sarah Faircloth, 86
ROSEBORO — Ms. Sarah Beatrice Faircloth, 86, of Roseboro, died on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Highland House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Visitation and funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro, with the Rev. Allen West and Rev. Paul Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery.
Ms. Faircloth was born June 20, 1926 in Sampson County to the late Cosby T. and Alma Warren Faircloth. Her entire life was spent as a homemaker and caring for her family. She was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Salemburg.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Virginia Pinkston, Eloise Faircloth; two brothers, Cosby Tifton Faircloth, Willie Street Faircloth and Edison Faircloth.
Ms. Faircloth is survived by her sister, Annie Lou Bullard of Fayetteville. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church; 395 Vander Road; Salemburg, NC 28385.


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Lillekula Budget Hotel
Luha 18 B, 10131 Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia Overview: Lillekula Hotel is situated in the quiet place in the center of Tallinn. It was built in year 2003. In hotel we have 28 double/twin rooms and 3 triple rooms. We offer accommodation for groups under 65 persons. Rooms are provided with shower, WC, cable-TV, direct-dial phone and internet connection. Additional beds possible. The bar-restaurant serves breakfast (included in price), as well as a variety of delicious meals. In front of the hotel there is guarded parking lot. Friendly staff, working in Lillekula Hotel is always ready to help you. Property Offers: Transfers City Cards Rooms And Rates (EUR):
Rates include buffet breakfast in our restoran, taxes and parking. No charge for children under 6 sharing parents room. Facilities:
Special Notes: Check In: 24 hours Check-Out: 12.00-12.30 Accommodation cancellation without penalty 24 hours (1 day) before arrival. |
Directions: By plane - from Airport You may take bus N.2, which leaves every 20 - 30 minutes from in front of the arrivals hall to the center of town, i.e. the A.Laikmaa stop, next to the Viru Keskus shopping mall. From center of town to hotel You may use tram N.4 (from Viru 3th stop)or buses 18, 36, 5. Our stop is Vineeri. A taxi should cost roughly 100 EEK. By ship - From Passenger Port to the Old Town You can go on foot. Near Old Town there is stop for tram N.4 which takes You here to our hotel (Vineeri stop). A taxi should cost roughly 70 EEK. By bus - Tram N.4 runs from nearby Tartu maantee to Viru (4th stop) and also to our hotel (7th stop - Vineeri). A taxi should cost roughly 80 EEK. |


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Hello Sherman, it was fantastic to chat up on the happenings surrounding the Asian scenes in L.A. You're very bright and really appreciate in giving me a lift to catch a ride home on the subway in Ktown. Take good care out there.
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Cathy Jackson
September 27, 2002 |
Dear Board Members:
Literally thousands of blind individuals travel safely and confidently to and from their destinations every day. Proper orientation and mobility training in the use and technique of a white cane will result in the ability to travel freely and independently. This is the best safeguard the blind can take to ensure our safety. Because we are capable travelers we believe the need for audible pedestrian signals and detectable warnings have been greatly exaggerated.
This is a controversial issue. Everyone has an opinion, or at least everyone in the blind community has one. It is my firm belief that the vast majority of accidents involving blind persons crossing streets are caused by careless drivers. Those same careless drivers who aren't paying attention to the color of the traffic signals, or pedestrian walk lights that are already installed. I fail to see how these devices will stop these reckless drivers. The opposition is using a statistic that in one year twenty-six blind persons were killed while crossing streets. This is indeed a tragedy. It is just as tragic for the sighted people who lost their lives at the hands of negligent automobile operators.
I heard a gentleman expressing a view that audible signals could actually be helpful to drivers who have difficulty seeing traffic signals when driving toward the sun. His next statement was how newer technology has made these signals quieter and more environmentally friendly. Now tell me, just how loud would such a device have to be for someone in a car, with the windows rolled up, the radio on, and the kids fighting in the back seat have to be in order for it to be heard?
In addition to audible pedestrian signals at every intersection the draft guidelines require locator tones so that the APS can be found. This would mean that there would be 8 beeping points of sound at every intersection. The effect that all of this noise might have on our ability to travel safely has never been addressed. Good travelers rely on all sorts of audible clues from our surroundings. However, I believe to clutter the environment with unnecessary noise would impede the blind traveler. These signals would block the sound of traffic, which is the most reliable and important one.
To install detectable warnings at every crosswalk is absurd. Any surface with a slope of greater than 1-15 can be readily detected. To use a truncated dome surface at crosswalks and intersections is also ludicrous, not to mention dangerous. Such a surface will only give way to a variety of injuries to all of us.
The installation of audible pedestrian signals, audible locators, and detectable warning devices at every intersection and crosswalk throughout this nation would be cost prohibitive. The money could be better spent providing adequate orientation and mobility for every blind and visually impaired person in the United States.
Please consider these and other comments made by my NFB Colleagues and friends. We believe our views and opinions take a more rational and practical approach to this volatile issue. The approach taken by those who support such environmentally evasive and useless gadgets strikes fear in the hearts of the blind traveler, and Mr. John Q. Public who sees us on the street.
Cathy Jackson, President
National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind


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House Hunt: Open Houses for February 23 and 24
Each week, Coventry Patch lists Open Houses in our town and the surrounding area. Check out what's on the market.
13 Raven Blvd., MLS# 1028984, open Sunday, Feb. 24, 1-3 p.m. Exceptional 2,100'+ Colonial w/Farmers porch; 3 beds; 2.5 baths; open kitchen/family room; hardwoods; crown moldings; air; deck; nice 1+ acre yard; 2 car. $359,900. Weichert, Realtors - Cress & Company, Jeff Read, 885-2990 ext. 65
8 Nottingham Pl., MLS# 1025590, open Saturday, Feb. 23, 12-2 p.m. Beautiful open floor plan, central air, master bedroom fits California king, 3 season room, extra long carport, newer furnace, excellent private lot, wooded area, $59,900. Call Madonna Giordano, Century 21 Access America, 529-9967
15 Nancy St., MLS# 1031796, open Saturday, Feb. 23, 12-2 p.m. Nice home w/recent addition added, master bedroom w/bath, dining area & family room. Kitchen updated along w/updated windows, water heater, heating system, roof & vinyl sided..maintenance free...Also, handicap accessible. Possible inlaw. Come see! $159,900. Call Tracey Colucci, Century 21 Access America, 828-2100
30 Old Flat River Rd., MLS# 1010447, open Sunday, Feb. 24, 12-2 p.m., Fabulous 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath new home. Features oversized 2 car garage, hardwoods, central air, all granite kitchen & baths, walk to Johnson's Pond. $279,900, Prudential Gammons Realty, Allen Gammons, 401-886-6100
50 Old Flat River Rd., MLS# 1010482, open Sunday, Feb. 24, 12-2 p.m., Fabulous new Colonial with partial water views of Peckham Pond. Just steps from Johnson's Pond. Hardwoods, central air, all granite kitchen & baths. 1.33 Acres, easy highway access. Pick your colors now. $292,400, Prudential Gammons Realty, Allen Gammons, 401-886-6100


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mathematics education
Plus celebrates its tenth birthday this year. Former editor and present executive editor of Plus, Robert Hunt, explores how maths popularisation in general, and Plus in particular, have changed over the last ten years.
Plus magazine is celebrating its 10th birthday. To mark the occasion, the founding editors of Plus look back on the beginnings, see what has changed in maths and public understanding of maths and pick out some of the articles they liked best.
The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics has been launched
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SWEPCO fired up and ready to go for 2010 winter storm season
By: Nancy Cook
Updated: December 8, 2010
The 10th anniversary of the severe winter 2000 ice storms of December 13 and December 25 is almost here. These storms had an impact on about 80 percent of AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company�s (SWEPCO�) service area.
Some 329,300 SWEPCO customers lost power at some point during the 23-day recovery process. More than 90 percent of those customers had electricity restored in six days, however.
The two storms were the worst in SWEPCO�s 98-year history, and total recovery cost was $35.4 million dollars. More than 4,900 SWEPCO and contract personnel were dedicated to storm recovery work. The second worst storms in the company�s history came from damage after Hurricanes Rita (2005) and Ike (2008), when some 187,000 customers lost power following their landfall.
SWEPCO has an emergency preparedness team at the Shreveport, La.-based Distribution Dispatch Center that continuously monitors winter storm conditions in the company�s Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas service areas.
SWEPCO work crews are on standby alert for power restoration efforts.
�Winter storms can do extensive damage to our electrical system,� said Malcolm Smoak, SWEPCO�s vice president of distribution region operations in Shreveport. �The combination of ice build-up, snow, high winds and heavy rains can often lead to uprooted trees or broken limbs on power lines.�
SWEPCO anticipates the increased workload and mobilizes crews to potential affected areas. �The distribution and transmission dispatch area tracks all restoration efforts in order to provide updated information for the public with three daily reports through the local news media,� said David Milford, manager of transmission dispatch operations.
�The company�s Customer Solutions Center (CSC) is staffed around the clock to take power outage calls from concerned customers,� according to Linda Cosby, CSC manager for SWEPCO.
Tree crews across the area are prepared to respond to adverse weather conditions. �Our contract tree crews are available for immediate access when needed in winter storms,� stated Danny Salter, SWEPCO forestry manager.
�SWEPCO has a comprehensive storm manual that addresses tree trimming issues, and the removal and trimming of many trees annually helps prevent some potential power outage situations.�
SWEPCO�s primary objective in its Emergency Restoration Plan is to restore electric service to all customers as safely and quickly as possible, and provide timely and accurate updated information to customers affected by service interruptions.
Anthony Zeno, SWEPCO emergency restoration director, said �An orderly, well-coordinated approach to service restoration is needed, since SWEPCO�s territory is hit on average by some 60 storm days a year, including ice storms and other extreme weather conditions that can cause widespread damage.�
In major power outages, SWEPCO�s first priorities are damage assessment and restoration of power to critical customers, such as hospitals, emergency services, major communications facilities and customers on life support equipment. �Our crews must repair major electric lines which serve hundreds or thousands of customers before they can repair scattered outages,� says Smoak. �We begin working as soon as possible in an efficient manner to identify and repair these problems in the field.�
SWEPCO�s primary concern during storm restoration is safety for the public and its employees. If customers should see a hazardous condition such as a fallen power line or broken equipment, or if safety in general is in doubt, stay away, keep others back, and call SWEPCO�s customer service number at 1-888-216-3523, or the local police immediately to report the situation. SWEPCO�s power outage report number is 1-888-218-3919, available 24 hours a day.
SWEPCO serves 114,000 customers in western Arkansas, 210,000 in northwestern Louisiana and 180,000 customers in East and North Texas.


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BS in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Option The complexity of modern mechanical engineering can be seen in the design of an automobile, which entails not only the design of the engine but also of all components such as the steering, braking and lighting systems, transmission, controls and body, including details like the door latches and dashboard display. This option includes an introduction to automotive design and manufacturing followed by courses such as vehicle dynamics, internal combustion engines, and fuel cell technology. All students complete a 2-quarter multi-disciplinary design project during their last year on campus. For automotive option students, we insure that their design project is in the automotive field. Many other courses, such as design for manufacturing, system dynamics, solid modeling (CAD), advanced computational techniques all directly contribute to their career in automotive systems engineering. Our students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, including the SAE Formula Racing Team, and are eligible to join the team in their first quarter on campus. If you are interested in off-road vehicles, check out the RIT Mini Baja competition team. Students in our automotive program have opportunities to work all over the
world, both for the co-operative education and full-time employment. The list
below represents a few of the automotive industry companies that have hired
students from our department here at RIT.
Our faculty members are involved in this industry as well. For example, Professor Steve Boedo has many years of automotive experience, and has a close working relationship with Borg Werner. Professor Alan Nye, the Formula Team Advisor, is active in the local and national section of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the professional society for engineers in this industry. Auto Option Requirements All Auto Option students must complete the free elective: · (4 cr) 0304-540 Intro to Auto Design and Manufacturing, AND All Auto Option Students must select at least 3 courses from the list of Auto Option Technical Electives: · (4 cr) 0304-622 High Performance Vehicle Engineering, · (4 cr) 0304-623 Powertrain Systems and Design, · (4 cr) 0304-624 Vehicle Dynamics, · (4 cr)
0304-638 Design of Machine Systems, · (4 cr) 0304-640 IC Engines, · (4 cr) 0304-643 Control Systems, · (4 cr) 0304-710 Fuel Cell Technology, · (4 cr) 0304-752 Fundamentals of Tribology and Lubrication, · (4 cr) 0303-801 Design for Manufacturing, AND An approved Senior Design Project.


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Ofer's Words of Wisdom
- On Stretching
- On Changing
- On Resting
- On Speed of Movement
- On Effort
- On Forcing
- On Ease of Movement
- On Maintaining Health
- On Movement Skills
- On Improvement
- On Philosophy
- On Time
- On Aging
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Stretching is not in the language of muscles. Muscles know two things: tighten up and relax.
The opposite of stretching is to get rid of tensions that are in the way.
Stop before you reach your limit. You can continue expanding if you keep your limit fluid.
Move in a safe range and speed. Do not threaten your muscles by stretching them to the point of injury.
If you think of stretching, you will always get stuck. If you think of movement, you will get unstuck.
The movement is not as important as the changes that are occurring.
The important thing is the changes that happen, and not whether you achieve the full distance.
Do more than just exercise. Notice what changes, or you will miss the chance of keeping
the changes.
It doesn't matter if you change the whole way today. A little step is enough.
Reduce your effort and increase the results.
Take breaks when you are practicing a movement. Give your brain time to build new synaptic
The body changes while you rest. It knows what you're asking it to do, and needs a moment to figure
it out.
Practice a few new moves, then rest on your back and let your brain do its work.
When it's difficult, take a break. Changes will happen sooner if you take a break than if you make
an effort
Speed of Movement
Move slowly and pay attention to how you are moving. Later, you will be able to move faster.
When you know what you are doing, then you can move faster or slower as you wish.
There is a big distinction between moving fast and rushing. Rushing leads to mistakes and diminished
Let things happen without forcing. Follow the speed of nature.
Effort is the sensation you feel with unskilled action.
Replace your effort with skill, so you can do it with ease because you've done it in the past.
Things are difficult only because you don't know how to do them easily. So focus on making things easier.
Make it easier, and you can do it better. When you get better at it, you can try a more challenging way.
Reduce your effort and increase the results.
Don't force a posture or movement. Gently ask your body to move in the direction you want.
If you push yourself to the point of pain, you will be learning only to endure suffering.
No need to harass, hassle and harm yourself in order to improve.
One of the biggest obstacles to improvement is stubbornness – insisting on doing the same old thing.
Ease of Movement
As you repeat a movement it becomes easier because it becomes more familiar.
Adjust everything so it becomes easier to do, so that you feel nothing special.
Feel where you get stuck and back off. Make slight changes until you manage it more and more easily.
Use each opportunity to improve the ease. It is better to do only half the movement and have it be easier.
Make a habit of doing it easier. Even if it takes 10 or 15 years, it's better than having the trouble for life.
Pursue ease on purpose
Maintaining Health
If you can do something more easily, it means you are more healthy.
Those who are healthy can afford to move more vigorously than those who are not.
Health, like life, is not a "once and for all" activity. Take action frequently in the direction of your goals.
Caring for your body is important – at all ages and in all walks of life.
Be kind to your body and it will be kind to you.
Movement Skills
Move only in a range that is comfortable.
Do a few movements and then rest until your body is relaxed and ready to go again.
Postures that you gain through relaxation, which is a skill, can stick with you for life.
You can do any movement art in such a way to ruin your body or in such a way to get great benefits.
Move in such a way that your body will know you are treating it with respect.
Movement is a skill. You can get better at it with experience.
The important thing is not how large the movement is, but how sophisticated it is. Coordinate yourself
internally to achieve a specific movement.
Gradually a movement will increase by itself, and this is the best way to bring you closer to achieving
the full distance.
Sugi levels of movement in yoga or a fitness routine:
- Status quo: Do the same amount of action with half the effort
- To avoid aggravating pain: Do half the amount of action with one-fourth the effort
- To challenge yourself: Do a greater amount of action with the same effort
Success is not necessary for improvement, but improvement is necessary for success.
We get good at what we practice. Practice doing things with greater ease.
Replace effort with skill, and you will continue to improve for the rest of your life.
You can enjoy yourself and improve at the same time.
You know you are improving when the easy becomes natural, the difficult becomes easy, the impossible
becomes possible and the unimaginable becomes imaginable.
The essence of progress rests in the ability to accomplish increasingly more complex and demanding
tasks with greater ease.
Do postures so the body remains mobile, because as soon as you get stuck you can't improve anymore.
"Beneficial action" is the happy medium between "use it or lose it" and "abuse it and lose it."
"Impossible" is a temporary situation. If you can't do it, that only means you can't do it "yet."
Knowing where you're going is good, but jumping ahead of yourself is not.
Make choices today that leave you with the most options open for the future.
It is easier to improve your life if you feel good about yourself.
Resisting change takes a lot of energy and causes pain.
It is better to stay in half the posture for twice the time than in twice the posture for half the time.
If you focus on just one result, you can miss 100 benefits. With curiosity, you will gain many benefits.
Chronic problems require chronic solutions. Allow beneficial changes to build up.
Take your time and let things happen.
Give yourself 10-20 minutes a day for beneficial exercise.
You can get older without getting better, but you can't get better without getting older.
Time passes and we get older. We might as well use this "aging" time to generate experience and
improvement that we can use to our benefit.
The rate at which the body 'slows down' due to age, can be less than the rate at which we get smarter
in using ourselves.
We increasingly tolerate more discomfort in life and ignore it. This escalates the aging process.


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Gun Owner 'Open Carries' On the Rise in Easton
Man with rifle in bank parking lot leads to police response, but his actions were legal.
There's no law against carrying a legal gun in the open in Pennsylvania.
It's referred to as an "open carry," and it's something Easton police say is on the rise in the city.
But what if your open carry takes you past a bank's drive-thru window? Well, that's when the police show up.
This isn't a hypothetical situation. It's what happened to West Ward resident Andy Novick Wednesday when he purchased an old .22 rifle in downtown Easton and then walked it back to his car, which just happened to be parked in the Sovereign Bank lot on N. Third Street.
Novick -- who occasionally blogs for this publication -- admits that he hadn't thought things through.
"All of the sudden I realized, 'We're in a bank parking lot. This is definitely not cool,'" Novick said.
Novick said he figured a panicked U-turn might be more alarming than acting casually, so he put the rifle -- which he said doesn't even fire -- in his trunk and went to run other errands. When he got back, the police were waiting.
"I told them 'It's a .22, and it doesn't work,' and they all relaxed," said Novick, who plans to restore the rifle.
Easton police Capt. Scott Casterline said Novick acted lawfully,
But he also noted that the situation isn't that unusual.
"We are seeing more and more of it," Casterline said.
He couldn't give an exact number, but said it's something his officers have been noticing on patrol and have been reviewing as part of their training. Casterline did say he saw a man wearing a gun last year at the Easton Farmers' Market.
And he said he doesn't think the increase is in response to either mass shootings like Sandy Hook or any local gun murders. Rather, Casterline speculated that it's just a matter of people becoming more aware of the law.
Is he comfortable with more residents having guns in public?
"It's something we have to be comfortable with to a point," Casterline said, which is why he said his officers train so that their actions don't violate people's right to carry.
Novick had been stopped by police once before, Casterline said, when officers spotted him near the 13th Street Dunkin Donuts wearing a BB gun on his waist. Novick says it's for protection against "knuckleheads" in his neighborhood.
Pennsylvania is one of 43 states where open carries are allowed. Only six states -- Texas, Arkansas, South Carolina, Illionois, New York and Florida -- allow no sort of open carrying.
OpenCarry.org, which tracks the laws around the country, rates Pennsyvlania as "open carry friendly." The state would get a "gold star," the website says, if not for Philadelphia's stricter take on the open carry law, and a law requiring permits to perform an open carry in a vehicle.
Open carries are not allowed in schools, courthouses, federal buildings, state parks or prisons, according to the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
Andy Novick
7:19 pm on Thursday, February 14, 2013
for more info listen to my radio show on Gun Control...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theaudioblog/2013/01/16/what-can-easton-do-for-gun-control-laws
Ronnie DelBacco
7:39 am on Friday, February 15, 2013
I too exercise my right to "open carry" occasionally. Those occasions are usually when I'm in like minded company or if I happen to be wearing an outfit that doesn't allow for concealment. The only other occasions when I "open carry" are events such as Heritage Day and other community day type events for the purpose of "educational conversation" on that very issue.
I've never been stopped or even questioned by police during these times, and my experience when carrying openly has always been very positive. Some people ask me questions, but most people don't even flinch.
Those of us who choose to open carry do use common sense. For example, I "cover up" most of the time especially in places like the bank and other such areas of higher security awareness just so I don't cause unnecessary alarm to others.
If responsible gun owners exercised their legal right to carry open on a regular basis more people would start to understand as they see peaceable armed citizens conducting everyday business that it isn't the gun which causes crimes, it's the criminally minded who cause the crimes.
It's time we phrase the conversation on these term, "Criminal violence", and "Crime control". It's a misnomer to use phrases like "Gun violence", and "Gun control" when what is really meant is by those terms is simply a deliberate agenda driven phraseology crafted solely to take away our "gun rights".
Adam Fairchild
6:04 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2013
Does "open carry" require a permit? If you are open carrying and decide to cover up, is it considered a concealed weapon and do you need a permit for that?
Siobhra Aradia
8:13 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Open carry does not require a permit. However before you try it remember that laws are tricky. Once you get into your car the gun is not visible and without a concealed carry permit you could get in trouble. And in first class cities like Philly you do need a concealed carry permit to carry openly. And yes if you cover it in any way it is considered a concealed weapon.
7:40 am on Friday, February 15, 2013
Glad everything turned out good. PA is one of the more friendly states for legal gun owners. I open carry in my neighborhood, but normally cover up when I go some place. Some people are not aware of the laws in their state. A lot of local police aren't aware either, or they just don't understand. A lot of people call a "license to carry firearms" a concealed carry permit, which it is not. It just means you may conceal, or have a loaded firearm (not a long gun)in your vehicle. We are far better than our neighboring states. Thank You
Andy Novick
12:34 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
anyone know where I can buy .22 long ammo...all of USA is out because of the gun craze!
Ronnie DelBacco
5:40 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Yes. To cover up requires a concealed carry permit. Getting in the car with it on requires a concealed carry permit. Go to opencarry.org for more info.
10:38 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Be honest gun folks, are you just doing this to create attention to the gun issue? Because if you open carry in my town, you would run out of bullets before enough concerned parents and people had you cuffed, bloody and jailed. Think about how much fuel you are throwing onto the fire??
Ken Fichtner
9:44 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Are you saying law people in your town are so ill-informed of the law and lacking self control that they would use violence on an individual for undertaking the lawful exercise of their rights?
If this is what you think of your neighbors I would move before they feel that your lawful exercise of your rights is not to their liking.
Joe Ruiz
11:44 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
I am happy to hear that Easton is following state law. To often LEO;S wan't to enforce opinion and not the Laws.
Jerry Corliss
1:09 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
@ Josh, do you live in PA? I've OCed all over the eastern half of PA and have never been cuffed, bloody, or jailed. I even <gasp> OC into banks and and do not have a problem. My reasons for OC are that it is more comfortable, more accessible, and I believe it acts as a deterrent. Contrary to your statement, it is not for attention and doesn't throw fuel on any fires. Mostly it is totally unworthy of note.
Jerry Corliss
1:21 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
To clarify some of the material in the article and the comments PA does not have an open carry law. Under our system of law we enact laws to prohibit or restrict, not to allow. So the absence of a law prhibiting open carry mean it is legal.
Pennsylvania issues a License to Carry Firearms (LTCF). It allows carry in a vehicle, carry in a city of the first class (currently only Philadelphia), carry during a declared state of emergency, carry within 1000 feet of a school in this state, being loaned a firearm, and carrying concealed. It does not mandate concealment and you will not find the word "concealed" on it.
First class status is based on having a population of 1 million of more, and the requirement for a License to Carry in a city of the first class is part of state law. Philly (and other municipalities) have no authority to enact any laws on the ownership or carry of firearms. Only the state legislature can do that.
Most open carriers get a LTCF due to the vehicle and state of emergency requirements. You can carry openly on foot without a license, but most of us like to drive places and want to be able to carry during a state of emergency.
Tom Coombe
9:07 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
Thank you for that clarification, Jerry. You're correct. I've edited the story so that it doesn't read as if there's a specific law legalizing open carries.
Andy Novick
4:16 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
new radio show..tonight at 9 pm http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theaudioblog/2013/02/19/the-bonnie-and-clyde-show
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12:21 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
i am a business owner in Easton and yes i open carry there. i also welcome ALL legal carrier in my place of business. it is a given right and not a privilege. i get asked all the time "why do i need to carry a gun? am i looking to shoot someone with it?" all i have to respond to that is "why do you need a fire alarm at your house? are you looking to light it on fire?" i carry because it is a lot easier to explain to the cops why the idiot with a weapon on my floor is full of holes then for my wife to explain to my kids why daddy is not gonna be around anymore..
Ronnie DelBacco
8:05 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Perfect answer! Thanks for that.
I use a similar response with fire extinguishers.
Logic and critical thinking are becoming extinct in our society and it is such a pleasure when I hear them deployed so responsibly.


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My very first kickstarter reward arrived not long ago. Zombicide, the boardgame, with extra figures and more zombies. I did order a few more female playable characters, but have been told those aren't going to be available until next year, which is in fact the original ship date. Yup, the awesome folks over at Guillotine Games sent out the base sets early. Super awesome.
Above is the box and the bonus Zombies and figures that were sent to me as part of the Abomination Kickstarter pack. Though I'm not keeping the plastic zombie trays (it doesn't all fit into the box), they are very classy traveling arrangements for the delicate zombie mini figurines.
Since we received the entire base game, we were able to try the game out in all its cooperative zombie smashing glory. There were three of us on the human side, which meant we each controlled two human character. I of course picked the two ladies, which both turned out to be quite good.
Wanda, the rollerskating waitress ended up winning us the game. Her double move capability made her the obvious choice for the final dash to the exit, as only one character had to reach the end for us to win.
Though I have only really played it once, it was incredibly fun and I look forward to many more Zombie mashing nights with possible expansions in our future. =)
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Don't get me wrong. I'm not talking about all Directioners. I've been an active participant of that fandom last year. I've seen how passionate some are about their beliefs. I saw great praise being given by them. I also saw how they toss death threats to every single girl linked to a member of One Direction. Sometimes, they even turn on each other. A particular issue I became appalled by was when they were calling Australian directioners sluts and.. I won't go into that.
On the last few moments of 2012, Taylor Swift got linked to Harry Styles. While I was never one of those who rooted to them, I just shrugged, said "I don't like it", and let them be. Why can't some Directioners do just that? They started on bashing Taylor Swift. Calling her names that are just uncalled for. Every single tweet Taylor made since they became an item received more than 50+ replies from Directioners that are basically threatening her. There are the usual "Don't hurt Harry" and I understand that. It's the "You little slut, get away from him. I'll kill you."s that just got me so disgusted.
Sooner or later, all your attitude will make the other shoe drop. The boys may stop being open about anything at all or girls will be wary because of the harassment they'll be receiving if they even hang out with the boys.
I get the "not liking" part. Everyone's entitled to that. I just wish they'll stop at saying "I don't like that girl at all." and won't go into such extreme comments that are very hurtful and basically death threats.
This post is a product of seeing Tay's tweet about 2013 and reading all of those nasty replies at it. It's a new year and how would Tay feel when she reads that? How would you feel when you'll be receiving hate replies from a post that is supposed to be celebratory? Think about it.
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A Stripper's Guide to Fitness
How to go from love-handled vacationite to Barbie megababe in ten easy steps. Why? Because your stripper job depends on it.
Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Iris Greene and I am a stripper.
I dance.
For large (and occasionally insultingly modest) sums of money.
I took up this vocation over a year ago and have since graced the laps of men (and the occasional woman) in several cities across the Oceanic and North American continents.
Let me tell you something about us strippers: we need vacations. Long ones. I've been on one for the past six weeks, taking a break from callused palms, absurd sleeping patterns and earning mad scrilla. It is now time to accelerate to vixen velocity and get back on that pole. This requires a rigorous program I've haphazardly put together to get me from scraggly, twenty-something wayward daughter to bleached-out cyborg megababe in ten days. The main tasks of this program are to get my hair and nails did, lose those vacation-inspired love handles and remind myself what it means to appeal to the male demographic who love porn and hate their finance jobs.
In essence, I've spent the majority of the past week and a half watching Ellen in my mom's suburban basement whilst dragging my elephant feet ever so swiftly along a treadmill.
Of course, I've also done some squats, eaten kale, and strutted around my apartment in six-inch plastic platforms.
Day 1: Haggard, I arrive at my mother's suburban sanctuary. Greeted by the canine security system, our darling family pup, Nala – although hardly a pup anymore – remembers my essence and high-pitched squeals of enthusiasm, but shows few signs of excitement. She rolls over, demanding a belly rub as she does with all welcome and unwelcome guests. I find some running shoes in my Mom's closet. They are a size too big for me. I make for the basement, turn on the TV, and find some .5 lb weights on a shelf. I set the timer for thirty minutes and get strutting on the noisiest exercise machine to grace the planet. I crank the volume of the television to ensure I don't miss a beat of Ellen's opening monologue. I hate running. I'd rather be doing anything else – cycling, dance classes, swimming laps – and if I hadn't spent all my cash on plane tickets and expensive cheese maybe I'd have some scrilla to blow on Zumba classes. But I don't. I remind myself that I'm dragging my ass on this machine so I can start spending money on cheese and plane tickets again soon. It's been five minutes. My shoulders are slouching. I'm wheezing. Nala shows up at the front of the machine, barking. I assume she senses my weakness and, just like in the animal-hero movies, is barking at me to encourage me to pull through the burn and keep on truckin'. Like Lassie. Nala proves that this is not the case by vomiting on one of my sneakers.
The stench is too great and my breath is too short to power through the 21 minutes remaining on my work out. I step off, legs like jelly, and clean up pooch's rancid mess.
Days 2 / 3 / 4: Nala is locked upstairs and I successfully complete my designated thirty-minute workout, being so bold to crank it to forty minutes on Day 4.
Mom: "I'm so happy you're taking an interest in your health, honey. It inspires me to eat healthier, too." Mother Dearest is not privy to my chosen profession – she thinks I am a penny-wise waitress. Mothers are worriers and I'd rather not give her reason to lose any more sleep at night. So instead of answering we cook from her South Beach Recipe Book, leave the wine in the cellar, and watch Bridesmaids and Moonstruck.
Day 5: Did I mention that my vacation included a visit to Burning Man, where I was inspired by hallucinatory drugs to grow forests in my armpits? Not everyone is impressed by such things; in fact, when I punched the air for maximum effect during one of the funnier parts of Bridesmaids, Mother Dearest looked over at my pits with a kind disappointment, and later placed her moustache waxing kit on the kitchen counter for me. Today is the day I would bid farewell to my Ani DiFranco sartorial senses. Adieu, chères catacombes.
Day 6: Today, all day, I am in the hair salon. I'm saying goodbye to my naturally sandy-blonde locks with their grown-out highlights and HELLO to Barbie Platinum. The stylists often refer my preferred shade as "Stripper White," so there you go. Strip clubs are dark, you see. If you want to stand out, you need your hair to glow under the black light.
"Then what do the brunettes wear" you ask? Well, my dear disciple, they wear neon green, pink, white and orange g-strings. My fair complexion, combined with my adamant refusal to spray-tan, could never support such a palette, and so I must resort to looking somewhat like Billy Idol.
Day 7 / 8: Thanks to Groupon and free-first-class promotions found on the information superhighway, Days 7 and 8 are spent taking free spin classes at different health clubs in the sprawl surrounding Suburban Sanctuary! The thighs are firming up and the tuckus is lifting. In addition, no more wiggling round my middle while driving when I hit a gravely patch of highway.
Day 9: Today I flee the nest. Mother Dearest sends me back to New York City with a care package of health-conscious snacks like oven-roasted almonds and pears. I plan on attending a by-donation yoga class in the evening, but by the time I arrive in my new digs I just want to pass out. I may or may not have sleep-eaten the almonds.
Day 10: Clearing a space in my living room, I put on my stripper shoes and remind myself of what it feels like to have my center of gravity increased by six inches. Fortunately, I don't fall. NIGHTFALL: I have to show up, look hot and in two songs get naked and WOW the manager with my outstanding abilities to sway, bump and grind.
The stage is my favourite place in the universe, but I'd be lying if I didn't tell you that every time before I go on I kind of want to shit my pants. Wish me luck.
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I never really take the time to reread any of my posts. My dream is to compile this entire blog into my own personal journal/book one day. One for each of my daughters. A documentation of much of their life. When I do sit down and read posts from years gone by, I am overwhelmingly grateful. There are so many forgotten moments written about and described. I experience them again.
So today, I will make a hot chocolate and sit down and read about our last year. And remember. Thank YOU sweet readers for commenting, "liking" and being there with warm comments. They are special to me.
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Villa Onira Villa Onira has been furnished and tailor-designed to a level you could only ever expect from 5 star accommodation. Every effort has been made to insure your stay here is both memorable, yet comfortable and we would hope that the extra items available to you within the property will enhance and compliment your stay.Your holiday home has been furnished and tailor-designed to a level you could only ever expect from any 5 stars accommodations. The Property Boasts an exterior with a Large Private Swimming Pool and Separate Jacuzzi with temperature control, set in Oriental Designed Landscaped garden with romantic lighting, Shaded terrace with cushioned seating and Outdoor Dining. The interior has 3 Double Bedrooms, Master Bedroom has a Super King size Bed & En-suite, Room 2 has a Super Double Size Bed and Bedroom 3 has x2 single beds. The Master Bedroom and Bedroom 2 share a balcony with sea views.All the comforts of home are supplied with beautiful Italian Designed Fitted Kitchen, Fully Equipped and a Temperature Controlled Water Dispenser. You will also enjoy from full WIFI Internet Access and Access to a Laptop, DVD's, Books & Games.The villa is located in the quite village of Emba a 7min drive from Paphos and the nearest super market. Emba is very nicely located in the mid point between Paphos and Coral Bay so your nearest beach is only a 10 minute drive awayLocal amenities include 3 golf courses; driving range, go karting, paintballing, Water Park, municipal beaches, pubs, night clubs and many restaurants. Every effort has been made to insure your stay here is both memorable, yet comfortable and we would hope that the extra items available to you within the property will enhance and compliment your stay.
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I am having a problem displaying random numbers, I'm trying to make a dice game where you play against the computer and the first one to 100 wins. However, my random number is never random, it always comes out as the same number.
From what I understand to simply display a random number in the console is,
#include <iostream> #include <cstdlib> using namespace std; int main() { int i; i = rand(); cout << i; return 0; }
The problem is that I ALWAYS get the number 41 from this program, no matter how many times i run it.
I've changed it to work like a die;
#include <iostream> #include <cstdlib> using namespace std; int main() { int i; i = (rand()%6)+1; cout << i; return 0; }
And from that, I always get the number 6. Basically its not coming out as a random number and I can't figure out why. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
You need to use srand() to seed rand before you use it. For a game like yours i would use srand((unsigned)time(0)); . You will need to use #include <ctime> in your code to do this.
#include <ctime>
Thanks for the reply Nathan, but could you perhaps give me a simple example of that? I've never used that command and it would really help if I could see it in use
Doen't your book explain it? Or your tutorial site? What about Google?
Alright, I think I got it,
#include <cstdlib> #include <ctime> #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { srand((unsigned)time(0)); int i; i = (rand()%6)+1; cout << i << "\n"; }
Thanks for the help!
To solve the problem you can use "ctime" library and the function srand().
#include <iostream> #include <cstdlib> #include <ctime> using namespace std;
int main() { int i, r;
for(i = 0; r <= 20000; i++) r = rand();
cout << "Number is " << r << ". It was generated on try number " << i << ".\n";
return 0; }
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i am making hangman game and i want the program to pick up random wrds... how can i do it???
I haven't done anything similar to it, but you'd need database which contains words. And you'll need some "Input/Output with files" skills to get words from database ( for example some *.txt file which contains words, unless you are going to make a huge code by writing all words in a code...within some struct... sounds bad idea ).


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Comment posted Revised plans announced for new Kintyre creamery by kintyre1.
If the number of producers is unimportant , why do the Scottish Government and First Milk put such emphasis on the number ? Could it be that they realise without a critical number of producers there is no infrastructure to support farmers eg vets ,feed merchants , dairy engineers etc
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- I am interested to see John in Kintyre talk of a £2million pound investment by the Scottish Gov and First Milk . My understanding and no doubt john will correct me if I am mistaken , is that up to 2 million pounds of European grant funding to be delivered by the Scottish Government is available for this project which begs the question , how much are First Milk contributing ?
My position on the Creamery is that I have serious doubts about it's long term sustainability , with or without this investment and that I would prefer to see government take a more rounded view of development in Kintyre and agriculture in particular given that the present strategy is based on the Creamery and dairying only with grant funding poured into the milk sector and other farmers and their projects left with a few crumbs of support or none at all in many cases. In summary don't put all your eggs in one shaky basket . - Hughie can you explain why milk is being tankered in to Campbeltown Creamery at huge cost ?
- Unfortunately you have chosen to misrepresent the facts and instead turn to character assasination , how very sad .
- Producers can be "committed and dedicated" one day and dead the next . It is clear from recent farm sales that no one is willing to come to Kintyre and take on a dairy farm , little wonder when producers here receive one of the poorest milk prices in Europe and have some of the highest costs .
- Morag can you explain why milk is being tankered into Kintyre everyday if as you claim there is as much milk as there was when there were 100 producers ?
Can you further tell us how many dairy cows there are in Kintyre now compared to a few years ago ,
and while you are about it tell us why Campbeltown cheese is being sold in Lidl supermarkets at a knock down price when it is claimed to be a premium product .
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A very bitter response by you to some very sensible comments by Jamie McGrigor MSP .Grid connection is a real problem in Kintyre where more locally produced power would be very welcome . - HIAL May 2013 overall passenger numbers up 7.2% on 2012 but with some substantial falls
27% down – a shocking reduction , in large part down to the SNP's heath service cuts , which mean more Kintyre patients are being put "round the road " rather than the more acceptable air journey . Disgraceful . - Russell to make parliamentary statement on rural schools today
I doubt it very much too , however I don't need any lectures on the working of small rural schools , having attended one for seven years .
While it is quite possible to have friends and work together happily with older and younger pupils , what happens when the child goes to Secondary School ? He/she goes alone not knowing anyone , is amongst people who have their friends of seven years and will forever be an outsider , is likely to be poor at team sports having never experienced a proper same aged team .
The parents opting to send their children to larger schools are doing so for the best of reasons and should not be judged for so doing . - Russell to make parliamentary statement on rural schools today
Anne , I thought that living in Southend , you'd be more in touch with the goings on at the primary school .To talk of one parent and her child is either deliberately misleading or you are unaware of the children who will be absent from the school when it resumes after the summer .
Can you tell us out of interest , how many people are employed at the school and how many pupils there are at present ? I am told there are ten employees . - Russell to make parliamentary statement on rural schools today
What's the situation regards Southend Primary School ? see post above
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text: The Happy Wars wiki last edited by Nes on 05/12/13 10:12PM View full history OverviewSIEGE THE CASTLE!!!Happy Wars is a free-to-play multiplayer action game developed by Toylogic and published by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 (via Xbox Live Arcade) on October 12, 2012. In a war between the light and dark kingdoms (caused by no good reason), each battle has two teams of fifteen knights trying to siege each other's castle by capturing spawn points and using special class-based powers (including special powers requiring multiple players).By fighting in battles, players can earn new gear, granting them better weapons, shields, and armor (most of which can have unique buffs). Players also earn Happy Stars, which can also be used to upgrade the player's gear, modify buffs to the player's gear, or gamble in a wheel (to earn new gear). Players can also earn experience points and level up their overall stats, increasing their gear weight limit and allowing them to play new single-player campaign missions.As a free-to-play game, the game also supports microtransactions in the form of Happy Tickets. Generally 10 msp ($0.125) per Ticket (and can only be purchased in 80 msp, 400 msp, and 1200 msp increments), players can use Tickets to buy special gear, special player customization options, and gear modifications (as an alternative to Happy Stars). While respawning, players can use a large amount of Happy Stars or Happy Tickets to add a major temporary buff (such as removing cooldowns on Skills).The beta of the game was originally released alongside the beta to the Xbox 360 dashboard update for Fall 2012. The game has received a variety of special events and updates after release, adding new gear (including a collaboration with Castle Crashers) and game modes.GameplayTower construction point (left) being fought over.In Happy Wars, two teams of fifteen players (either humans or AI bots), face off with the goal of breaching each other's castle and taking down each other's "Big Tower". Players earn advantages by taking down each opponent, performing support actions, and capturing "Towers" as respawn points. Each player has the choice of playing as one of three classes:Warrior - Specialized in close-ranged combat, the Warrior has a powerful sword and shield (which can be held in defense while attacking, unlike the Cleric's shield). The Warrior has a variety of special attacks.Cleric - Specialized in support functions, the Cleric has basic close-ranged gear (including a mace and a shield). The Cleric provides various defensive magic to its allies (which includes healing, resurrecting, armor buffing, and speed buffing) and can provide materials to build special offensive and defensive objects (such as ballistas, ladders and battering rams).Mage - Specialized in ranged magic, the Mage is the only class that has ranged magic attacks. The Mage can also add elemental powers to its allies' weapons and can set elemental traps around the battlefield.Players move their knight with the left stick and move the camera (around the knight) with the right stick. Continuously pressing the X button performs a melee attack and holding down the Right Trigger either deploys its shield (Warrior and Cleric) or peforms a ranged magic attack (Mage). Ranged magic attacks take up a certain part of the player's AP bar (which charged up over time).SkillsEach class has a variety of Skills, each split up into three categories (based on the buttons that activate them): A Skill, B Skill, and Y Skill. The Y Skill is reserved for special Team Skills, which require other players to join in a specific formation. The effectiveness of the Team Skill is determined by how many players join. Players start with two-to-three random skills at Skill Level 1 and earn new skills by earning experience points. Up to five extra skills (chosen at random) can be earned (by leveling up to Skill Level 5). Each Skill has a cooldown timer and take up a certain part of the AP bar (which charges up over time).For the Heal, Resurrect, Dash, Sacred Armor, Wind Enchant, Ice Enchant, Fire Enchant, and Lightning Enchant skills, pressing the specified skill button once activates the Toggle Mode. In Toggle Mode, the player is stationary and defenseless, and uses the left stick to choose which teammate (including him/herself) gets the receiving end of the Skill. Pressing the button again activates it. Pressing the X button in Toggle Mode cancels it.WarriorA SkillSmash - Knocks any unshielded enemies in front of the user away.Spinning Blade -Charged Attack -Rush -B SkillStone Throw - Throws a stone at the enemy. A weak long-ranged attack that stuns enemies (when hit from the back).Roar -Super Guard - Boosts the user's shield, allowing them to block more powerful attacks while blocking those behind them.Rocket Man -Y SkillCheer - Temporarily boosts the attacking power of all participating players.Group Rush - Automatically performs the Rush skill to all participating players.Iron Phalanx - Deploys shields to all participating players, granting them the Warrior's ability to attack while shielding. A circle appears around the user, boosting defense to all teammates inside the circle.ClericA SkillHeal - Heals the selected player.Sanctuary - Casts a circle around the user that speeds up HP recovery of all players inside. Over time, the circle gets smaller and disappears.Resurrect - Revives the selected dead teammate.Dispel - Negates negative effects of all nearby players, disables enemy enchantments, and negates the effects of certain other enemy skills (such as Sanctuary and Sacred Armor).B SkillSummon Materials - Summons materials (when used at certain points throughout the map) for certain objects. These include ballistas, cannons, ladders, and battering rams. If materials are left untouched after a certain amount of time, they disappear. Finished objects can be destroyed by attacking them.Sacred Armor - Grants a temporary armor buff to the selected player (which resembles a drink carton). All damage is negated until a certain amount of hits on the player.Dash - Grants a temporary speed boost to the selected player.Wall - Casts a long temporary stone wall to block access (which can be destroyed by attacks).Y SkillSacred Song - Temporarily increases the maximum HP, AP, and defense of all participating players.Happy Miracle - Resurrects all nearby dead teammates and temporarily transforms all nearby enemies into flowers (which cannot attack, block, or use skills, and is killed after one hit).Transport - Teleports all participants to an allied tower or castle of the user's choosing.MageA SkillWind Enchant - Grants a temporary wind enchantment to the weapon of the selected player. Normal melee attack staggers enemies backwards.Ice Enchant - Grants a temporary ice enchantment to the weapon of the selected player. Normal melee attack freezes enemies in place.Fire Enchant - Grants a temporary fire enchantment to the weapon of the selected player. Normal melee attack deals more damage.Lightning Enchant - Grants a temporary lightning enchantment to the weapon of the selected player. Normal melee attack slows enemies down.B SkillLightning Strike -Blizzard -Wind Trap -Magic Napalm -Y SkillLightning Arrows - All participating players launch a hail of magical arrows across a long distance. Each participating player controls the general direction of their arrows by their current direction. They are also immobile and defenseless while the hail is active.Meteor Storm - Drops meteors around the user for a short time, dealing massive damage to nearby enemies.Tornado - Creates a large, slow, controllable tornado that picks up nearby enemies and throws them around for an instant kill. All participating players are immobile and defenseless while the tornado is active (or until they get knocked back by an attack). The tornado's direction is determined by the direction the main user is facing (with little effect by the direction the participating teammates are facing).