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Copyright 1992 Filmirage
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The Characters:
Joshua - Freaky little kid who wears a constant look of constipation, plus his face is always sweating in an unpleasant manner.
Seth - Joshua's grandfather that recently passed away. A guardian angel trying to save his family from the evil Goblins.
Holly - Joshua's sister, she is one of the annoying girls that hates her boyfriend having any social life outside of their relationship. I certainly hope she took two classes after this film: acting and dancing.
Elliot - Holly's boyfriend, one of the few teenagers you will ever see driving an RV.
Michael and Diane - Joshua's parents, they spend the first half of the film wondering how the kid they raised turned out so screwed up. Diane turns into a vegetable casserole.
Arnold, Drew, and Brent - Elliot's friends. Killed by a variety of goofy means, including being smothered in popcorn.
Creedence - Witch of some sort, I'm guessing the goofy kind. Her mastery of a mystical stone, supposedly from Stonehenge, provides the Goblins with their power.
The Goblins - Evil vegetarian shapechangers.
The Plot:
We pick up the story with a happy family preparing to go on a trip. Happy might be stretching the facts a little, there are a few minor issues. Joshua is having long talks with his dead grandfather about evil creatures called Goblins, while Holly and Elliot play out dramatic scenes reminiscent of "Romeo and Juliet." Problem is, this writer was hardly Shakespeare and these two boobs would get thrown out of most high school casting calls. Especially monotone girl.
So what is a Goblin? Well, a goblin is either a midget or young child wearing "yea olde peasant garb" (with pillows stuffed underneath) and a Halloween mask. Don't get me wrong, a few are fairly impressive, but they are still static masks.
The family travels to a town called Nilbog (Look at that, isn't that clever? Boy that's clever.) to trade places with another family. Nothing like living in an old farmhouse while the rude and unwashed farmers roll around in your bed. Elliot and friends set up camp on a back road near the town.
Soon things are going wrong and Joshua can not convince his parents that the townsfolk are really Goblins! Drinking or consuming even the slightest bit of food from them will convert your flesh into messy plant matter! Everyone except Joshua is about to partake of the feast, things look quite hopeless.
Grandfather Seth saves the day again when he shows up, for a dead guy he sure gets around. Despite having a good ax and Molotov cocktail on hand we notice one other special weapon. Can you guess what it is? I will give you a few hints: it is red, it is cylindrical, and it is full of carbon dioxide.
Mom and dad barricade the doors after seeing what the townsfolk really are, but for some reason our little bowel-retaining hero disappears during an impromptu seance. He awakens in the Goblins' lair, with gramps (in attendance again) providing incomplete instructions on defeating the creatures. Meanwhile everyone else runs through the house while midgets jump out of dark corners, finally ending up at the Goblins' lair too.
"Troll II" starts off fine, I even found portions quite entertaining. After twenty minutes it settles into a mind numbing journey. I imagine many rental clerks wonder why this movie is returned not rewound, probably abandoned around the same mysterious point like some cinematic Mary Celeste. Fear not my stalwart viewers, if you can suffer through it, the movie does end. 'Tis a silly twist ending, but a blessed, blessed ending none the less.
Last Note: If I had been forced to watch Holly dance or recite (and I do mean recite) her lines once more then this film might have remained upon my reference shelf, stopped at some mysterious point in the middle, until the end of time.
Things I Learned From This Movie:
Most fairy tales include bubblegum 80's music.
Watergate salad will turn you into vegetable matter.
Fathers cut off and then dine upon the genitalia of immature males, often the ones dating their daughter.
The only way to keep people from eating food is by urinating on it.
Sometimes scenes added to pad the film are not just useless, sometimes they are annoying.
Sour milk is not the best thing to quench your thirst.
Vegetarians never develop hemorrhoids.
Few things are more erotic than a woman with an ear of corn.
Vegetarians will flee from a baloney sandwich just like Dracula must avoid a brandished crucifix.
Stuff To Watch For:
8 mins - Yeah, but your imaginary friend wasn't your dead grandfather.
13 mins - Stop traumatizing your son by making him sing and turn on the radio.
20 mins - Now there is a neat housewarming present, have to remember that for the next time I move.
39 mins - Since when do young heterosexual males sleep in the same bed? Especially one that small.
51 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A BAD ACTOR!
62 mins - What sort of diabetic's nightmare is this? After not eating for a few days I'd want a hamburger, steak, or something other than all those pastries.
66 mins - Grandpa went to Hell?
72 mins - Due to her brandishing an ear of corn and that flashy music playing I had brief doubts about the PG-13 rating.
84 mins - Objects in this mirror may be uglier than they appear.
Audio clips in wav format
Starving actors speak out
Seth: "Goblins still exist! Your grandpa Seth is telling you."
Michael: "When I was a kid, I had an imaginary playmate too."
Diane: "But it wasn't your dead grandfather."
Elliot: "Are you nuts? You trying to turn me into a homo?"
Holly: "Wouldn't be too hard, if my father discovers you here he'd cut off your little nuts and eat them. He can't stand you!"
Joshua: "Don't you see, only the power of goodness can destroy these monsters!"
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It is bad enough that these vegetarian creatures feed you a potion that turns flesh into cabbage (or something), but they also eat with their hands. How did you like his acting talent by the way, think he had many offers for leading roles after this movie?
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Reply #33.
Posted on November 25, 2002, 10:27:45 PM by Troll 3
It is on DVD, its in PAL format but its out there if you really want it, try ebay or amazon.co.uk, youd be able to play it on a computer of PAL compatible dvd player.
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Reply #34.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Jellyroll
holy s**t! i have found this movie...i came across this masterpiece from a 30 year old burnout living with my friend's family about 4 years ago. never have i experienced such laughter. we were left wondering if this was the worst movie of all time or the stroke of pure comedic genius. the dead grandpa is too much! oh my GOD!!!! i'd love to do that girl though ;)
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Reply #35.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Noel
I have only seen this film recently but think it is the best worst film of all time. It is unbelievably bad! I haven't stopped laughing at it since. It is just mind bogglingly bad! The acting is the worst i've ever seen, the plot is just dumb. The funniest part for me is when the dead grandad stops time for 30 seconds but you can see that the actors are still moving!
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Reply #36.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM by DLR
Well... It's all been said in posts before this one but I just HAD to add my thoughts.
Troll 2... I absolutely adore this film. It's the "best" worst movie I've ever seen and that includes Battlfield Earth, Ghost Dog, Femme fatal & anything by David Lynch.
I recommend watching Troll 2 while on the toilet because you'll laugh so hard that you may s**t yourself.
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Reply #37.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM by Geoffrey
I first saw this film when I was in grade school. I definitely enjoyed it, but as I moved into my teen years, I ended up forgetting about it. I went vegan when I was 14 years old and remembered a movie I had seen long ago that was about vegan creatures that killed and ate meat eaters. I was very amused at the concept of seeing this again, but I had completely forgotten the title.
After about a year of half assed searching, I found it again and have been in love ever since.
(Im really not a hardass... I just find it to be amusing)
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Reply #38.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM by JOSH
My mom picked this up for me about ten years ago from the local video store. The only reason she rented it was because she saw on the box that the kid's name was "Joshua" just like mine. I was only eight or nine at the time, too young to relize what a horrible movie this was or appreciate it's cheese factor. I didn't see it again for years until a few months ago I saw it listed on the IMDB's 100 Worst List. I rented it, watched, laughed, screamed, and now I worship it! I just have one question: "where are all the beautiful, liberated, horny girls?!"
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Reply #39.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by Jeremy
I'm shocked! I saw this movie agaes ago when i was like 12 or 13, but i forgot about it until i saw it for sale as a double-sided disc with the original Troll. When i viewed it at a younger age I thought it was funny. Now that I'm older, I think it's hilarious! They don't get much better (worse) than that.
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Reply #40.
Posted on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM by James Perry
Rejoice my fellow Troll lovers! Troll/Troll2 DVD double feature to be (or already has been) unleached upon us in August of 2003!! Widescreen and all...it appears! Check your favorite DVD store to preorder!
I remember wanting Troll 2 to be good. This was when I took Troll seriously too. Now I'm much older, 13 years of Mystery Science Theater 3000 behind me...and I know what to do with films like this! I may save them for my yearly Halloween movie month where I watch at least 3 films a day during October. Fun! fun! fun!!
Great clip from the film. I sincerely don't remember it being quite that cheezy!
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Posted 08/27/13
Georgetown, 78626: The Flower Box
We are looking for an experienced floral designer with a minimum of 3 years retail experience. Applicant must be self-motivated. We are looking for someone who an create unique designs as well as traditional vase work. Corsage work and experience with sympathy sprays preferred. Good communication skills, positive attitude, and attention to detail are a must. Flexible work schedule required including some weekend and holiday availability. peak business periods may require extended workdays and weeks. Applicants should have the ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds. Interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume along with references to firstname.lastname@example.com
Contact Deniese O'Neill at 512 863-2023
Posted 04/18/13
Austin, 78756: King Florist
Sales Professional:
We are seeking a full time sales professional with previous sales and customer service experience in retail or hospitality. We provide unique opportunities for enthusiastic and creative individuals to work in a studio setting with world class product, providing exceptional service to our clientele. Experience in the floral or horticultural industry is a plus -- confidence, an outgoing personality and a passion for great customer service are essential!
Job Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service and contribute to sales volume growth; resolve customer questions and concerns with ease and confidence.
Assist clients with product selection based on season, occasion and the clients needs.
Take an active role in maintaining and developing existing and new client relationships, including following up as needed to ensure complete satisfaction.
Responsible for accurate product pricing and loss prevention for perishable product
Assist with walk in clients and create wrapped bouquets when needed.
Help manage holiday sales teams.
Keep the store clean, tidy and assist with any miscellaneous projects
Candidate Attributes
Previous sales experience in luxury hospitality, design and/or retail industries
Professional or personal experience in floriculture and horticulture is preferred
Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Flexible work schedule required including some weekend and holiday availability
Peak business periods may require extended work days and work weeks
Ability to lift and move product weighing up to 30 pounds
Interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume to email@example.com for consideration.
Contact Lynsey Reece at 512 453-6633
Posted 02/21/13
Austin, TX: Freytag's Florist
We currently have positions open for an experienced floral designer. We are seeking self-motivated, high-energy candidates. We are looking for someone who can do outside of the box designs, traditional vase work as well as large sympathy work. We offer a benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid vacation, employee discounts and 401-k. Please send pictures of your work with your resume and references. Please apply at http://www.freytagsflorist.com/jobs
Contact Chad Freytag at 512-345-4142
Posted 02/19/13


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A. For security, Windows 2000 sets the remote procedure call (RPC) replication port dynamically. However, you might want to manually set the port (e.g., to monitor data).
- Start regedit.
- Go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NTDS\Parameters registry entry.
- From the Edit menu, select New, DWORD Value.
- Enter
TCP/IP Port
and press Enter.
- Double-click the new entry, and enter the port you want to use. (Make sure the port isn't already in use.) Click OK.
- Close the registry editor.
- Reboot the machine.
After monitoring finishes, you need to remove the registry entry you created. Removing this entry reinstates the security that dynamic RPC port allocation provides.
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Social media star Jayda Amour, who is mostly popular as a hair and cosmetics retailer with over a million followers on social media got exposed on Twitter.
Jayda says the man responsible used her old cell phone and MacBook to hack her Twitter and post photos of the 20 year old entrepreneur. Some of the pictures include Jayda's bandaged buttocks after an alleged butt shot procedure and pictures of severe acne on her forehead. Jayda was able to gain back access of her Twitter, but not before blogs screenshotted the pics.
See them below:
Perfect example of why you shouldn't compare yourself to these IG models lol they exposed tf out of AmourJayda???? pic.twitter.com/qYlcwOCFJ5
— Mikayla (@mickeyalieno) November 28, 2017
Jayda's fans and followers backed her on Twitter, saying they'll continue to support, despite this being at least the 6th time someone has hacked one of her social media accounts. Others called her out for secretly getting a rumored butt enhancement when she previously told fans she'd be open with her journey of cosmetic procedures.
She reportedly discussed a previous breast augmentation publicly with her followers before. Jayda has since replied to the hate and the hacker.
See her thoughts below:
The gag is I ain't explaining shit ? but I will let y'all know a fuck nigga got my old iPhone and won't give It back
— AmourJayda (@JaydaAyanna) November 28, 2017
That iPhone he using is mine and so is that MacBook he using so he got all my shit? but that's the worse of the worse. So congrats you guys you all got the mfin TEAAAAA
— AmourJayda (@JaydaAyanna) November 28, 2017
— AmourJayda (@JaydaAyanna) November 28, 2017
Since moving to Atlanta from Savannah, GA, Jayda has reportedly been involved a few public feuds, including a rumored beef with Lil Wayne's daughter and Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta star, Reginae Carter. Jayda has also been romantically linked to rapper Kodak Black, and is currently dating rapper Lil Baby.


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Following on from my recent post on using public transport in Astana I thought it might be useful to write about our experience of buying a car in Astana.
Unlike the expatriates that come to Astana with the large international companies we do not benefit from a car and driver. We decided very early on in our time here that we needed to rent or buy a vehicle to make travel in the city as safe as possible for the children. Rental costs are prohibitive long term so we decided to buy. This was easier said than done, we spent our first weekend in Astana (in August) at a car mart but did not actually manage to buy a car until June the following year.
The car mart is on the city ring road and a kind friend took us out to take a look round. Leaving the city behind gave us our first view of the steppe, Astana sits on the middle of the plain and as soon as you leave the city limits it stretches flat as far as the eye can see. A token fee gives entrance to purchasers and vendors alike. Cars for sale have a price, in Dollars, and basic details in the windscreen. Prospective purchasers wander up and down the lines looking for a suitable vehicle and enjoying a snack from the many food stalls. A quick look told us that our budget, calculated on what it would cost to buy a basic 8 year old Japanese 4x4 in the UK, would buy us nothing at all, the cars we were looking at were on sale for $15,000. We tried to negotiate on the price by picking up on defects but, unlike any other market I have ever been in, there was no movement.
We found a car that we liked, at the upper end of our budget and 5 years older than we had hoped for. We asked our friend how we could arrange a test drive only to be told that this was not possible. Purchasers do not drive the car before they buy it, rather it is taken to a garage (of the purchaser's choice) and they check for defects. We decided not to buy that particular car when we found out that the computer port had been disabled and there was no way for the garage to obtain a readout on the engine.
We carried on the search online, http://kolesa.kz/ (wheels) lists second hand cars for sale. We had a couple of false starts (cars of a different model from the advertisement) before we found a suitable vehicle, a 15 year old Nissan that we bought for the cost of a 4 year old model in the UK. The car is no match for the beautiful new Lexus/Toyota behemoths that parade around the city but it is comfortable, practical and large enough to protect us in a smash. The 4x4 means that we can drive it anywhere, even hunting on the steppe should we choose to go. The prices are high because of the steep import charge. Diplomatic cars (with distinctive red plates) are cheap because they are not charged the import fee but the ordinary Kazakhs and expats buying local cars are stung by this. That said cars do not depreciate as rapidly here, they are seen as a long term investment, so we do not expect to loose too much on resale.
Buying the car proved to be only the first hurdle as we had to get it through the technical check and register it to our name. Registration plates do not pass with the car as they do in the UK but rather with the individual, as in Switzerland. I was away when the car was registered so it was put in my husband's name. When driving we must carry all the registration and insurance details together with an International Driving Licence. A few weeks ago we were told that my husband's informal permission is not enough to allow me to drive the car and I need a separate, notarised authority. This paperwork is time-consuming to arrange but once it is in place there are no hurdles to driving the car and exploring the nooks and crannies of the city or enjoying a picnic out on the steppe.
Click on the picture for more posts on life in Kazakhstan.
Click on the picture for more posts on life in Kazakhstan.


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By Handy ManWell, it's that time again to close the old place up for the long New England winter. I try to hold off as long as I can. This being "New Hampsha", one can never tell when it'll hit 70 degrees in October. Anyways, I'll usually tackle my list either the first or second weekend in November (weather permitting).
The "list" usually only takes about a half a day to complete and ensures that we stay toasty and warm in our little cocoon.
First, and most importantly, I give the pellet stove a thorough cleaning… not just cleaning out the ashes, mind you, but cleaning the whole unit. This includes dismantling the auger motor housing and cleaning out the sawdust and cleaning the exhaust pipe. A clean stove is an efficient (and reliable) stove.
(Note: we'll have other posts about our pellet stove. Whatever heating system you have, its a good idea to get it cleaned and ready for use. This may involve work that you do yourself, or calling in someone to clean your heating system.)
Then, I move to the windows and doors. I go around the house, closing and locking all the windows to ensure a tight seal. And then, I replace the screens with the glass in the storm doors.
I also drain the garden hoses and bring them inside. If we have any deck furniture outside, I bring it into the garage for storage.
I also drain the garden hoses and bring them inside. If we have any deck furniture outside, I bring it into the garage for storage.
Once the house is buttoned up, I spend a couple of hours tidying up the yard by cutting down the spent flowers, using the weed whacker, and performing the final mow of the season. After that, I put my lawn machines "to bed" for the winter and get my garage ready for use as a garage.
What sort of things do you do to get your home ready for winter?


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Download a Free and Mellow New Blitzen Trapper Song, 'Heaven and Earth'
The Portland-based folk rockers announce their newest album with a giveaway.
The Portland-based folk rockers' newest album, called Destroyer of the Void, comes out June 8, but you can enjoy its sixth track now for free. (Right click on the MP3 link to download.)
Update: There's three more Blitzen Trapper tracks available at Brooklyn Vegan.


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Conversion feature
Our Fixed Term Annuity includes a conversion feature. If exercised this means that the conversion value of the Plan can be used to purchase another retirement income product at the time, subject to eligibility and receiving appropriate financial advice.
The feature is automatically included when Plan Protection has been selected at the outset. Plan Protection returns a lump sum to your client's beneficiaries should your client die during the Plan term (tax treatment depends on individual circumstances).
How does the conversion feature work?
The conversion feature allows clients to convert their existing Fixed Term Annuity to another retirement income product.
Common reasons for exercising the conversion feature are:
- Death of a spouse, civil partner or financial dependant
- Divorce or the ending of a civil partnership
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Redundancy (for those drawing a retirement income while continuing to work)
- Change in financial circumstances leading to a new income need.
Risks of the conversion feature
Future income: The plan is designed to be held until the end of the term. If the conversion feature is exercised, the level of income from another retirement income product may be higher or lower than their current FTA income.
Conversion value: The conversion value may be less than the Guaranteed Maturity Amount and the original pension fund transferred to us.
For full details of the benefits and risks of our Fixed Term Annuity, please refer to our Key Features Document.


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So, we show up to get our ultrasound done today. I had to take a half day from work to make my 2:30 appointment. When we got to the office they told us they were already an hour behind, so we got comfortable in the waiting room. After an hour and a half they finally call me back to another waiting room to change into the oh-so-fashionable backless gown where I waited another 30 minutes.
A nurse then called me into the hallway where she told me that b/c I am only 16 weeks pregnant, they couldn't see me today, b/c they only do ultrasounds on women who are 18+ weeks. After having waited 2 hours, and taken off work, I was not pleased. Being the hormonal, pregnant woman I am, I started crying (sounds crazy, but I am sure you mommies understand) and told her no, I WAS getting an ultrasound today. The school year just started and I feel bad already having to take off work, plus the DOCTOR had told me that I was getting this done at 16 weeks. The poor nurse wasn't sure what to do with me so she said she would call my doctors nurse and talk to her, but that they do not do ultrasounds before 18 weeks. I told her that was fine and when she was done talking to her, I would like to have a word with her as well.
So, she got the nurse on the phone with me and through more tears (yes, I am a crazy pregnant lady) I told her again that the doctor had said 16 weeks, I took off work, waited 2 hours, and was standing in my underwear and backless gown waiting to be seen. She told me that there was nothing she could do, that they would not do the ultrasound today, but if I liked I could go upstairs and give a piece of my mind to my doctor. I told her I was getting dressed now, and going up to see the doctor.
Poor Brian freaked out when I walked into the waiting room nearly hysterical, thinking something was wrong with the baby, when really his preggo wife was just overreacting a little. So we go upstairs and see my doctor. She is so sweet and understanding, and really felt bad for all of the confusion and me being so upset that she said she would use her ultrasound equipment so that we could confirm the sex and see the baby. I still have to go back in 2 weeks for the extensive ultrasound but was happy to not have wasted the day and got to leave with more pictures of the baby!
We DID confirm that it is a boy (well, the doctor said she was 80% sure, so that's good enough for me), AND we decided on a name!
So without further ado, I present to you our newly named little boy...Deacon Kyle Scott:
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This class is for Beginners or Active Older Adults. It is really for anyone who enjoys Zumba. It's not as advanced as a regular class. The moves are simpler and there is no bouncing. But there is the same high intensity, fun, lively Latin music to enjoy dancing to.
This class is FREE all the time! No experience necessary. We have a great time and so will you. Join our Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/Burleson-Zumba-Cowgirls/ We also do Zumba Toning during this hour, so bring hand weights.


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MIT students Robert R. Morris and Dan McDuff have developed a device designed to help them curb what they estimate to be a 50 hour a week Facebook habit. The "Pavlov Poke" monitors computer usage and can deliver a shock to your wrist through the keyboard rest if it finds you've been online too much.
In a promo video, McDuff said the device "monitors application usage and if you spend too much time on a particular website or application it will give you a shock" that is "unpleasant but not dangerous."
The MIT duo failed once before to cure themselves of their Facebook addiction when they hired strangers to call and berate them if they spent too much time online.


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Mega Millions frenzy is sweeping the nation as hopeful lottery players line up for tickets for their shot at a historic $640 million jackpot. Everyone wants a piece of this pie. And why not? It's fun to imagine quitting your job and living the high life, hypothetically planning all the things you'd do with the money.
Not to burst your bubble, but those plans will likely stay hypothetical — your chances of winning the jackpot are 1 in 176 million (soooo... you're telling me there's a chance!)
Still, at least one person out there will purchase a winning ticket. They'll be able to claim their prize in 26 annual payments or opt for a lump sum of $462 million. So if you win big and you happen to browsing Metro just as you realize you are at the world's newest millionaire, we hope this guide on how to spend your jackpot will help (gratuity accepted). Turns out, not many things out there cost exactly $640 million dollars, but you'll have the budget to buy a wide variety of big-ticket purchases. Here's a start:
1. Lisbon Island, Portugal. Obviously, you'll want to invest in a summer home, but why not a summer island? This 3,000 acre island is worth about $310 million, leaving you with plenty of money left over to build your mansion(s). You might as well throw in Bird Cay island in the Bahamas — it's only another $28 million.
2. You'll need to drive around in style when you're back on the mainland, so for the chump change price of just under $2.5 million, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sports, the world's most expensive car, can be yours. But that's not, you can also afford the Aston Martin One-77, which can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 220 mph. In fact, you could afford dozens of them.
3. Michael Jackson's former home. This would be a modest purchase for you at just $23.9 million, but you'd probably find it quite cozy. Jackson was renting this home in Bel Aire when in died in 2009, but it's up for sale now and waiting for someone with cash to move on it — someone like you!
4. Have you always wanted to say "I'm on a boat"? The M/Y Eclipse is the world's most expensive yacht at $590 million, but you can afford it! With this 536 foot floating estate, you'll have little need for anything else, so don't worry about blowing most of your budget. It has 24 cabins, two pools and its own nightclub. What more could a millionaire need?
5. Justin Bieber. That's right, with a networth of about $105 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth, you could buy six of these shaggy-haired teens! We're kidding of course, Justin Bieber is not actually for sale.


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One thing that always and again gets my attention is date handling in ETL jobs, especially in Talend and when using file input. It seems to me that sometimes there is no clarity about the concept of date fields and formatting. This post tries to clear things up.
Why meta data is one of the single most important topics in Business Intelligence
Have you ever been working with an internal or external customer who said he just needs this simple Excel into a report? When investigating the process, you find out that there are many undiscovered steps in this process? And you told them that this implementation might take a few days which in turn didn't make them happy. Could this be avoided?
Using the Eric 6 IDE for Python development – on Windows
It could have been so easy. I have been using Eclipse for a long time when I was still developing Java application. Now I wanted to setup an IDE for Python and to challenge me, I would try a different one – namely Eric. Oh boy, this was a bit more complicated. Took me actually a few hours to find out.
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Accessing the Open Data Portal Hamburg with Python
In a few tutorials which I tried was a very specific dataset being used – the NYC 311 calls dataset. 311 calls in NYC are some sort of support calls to easen the caller rate on the emergency number 911.
There are a lot of people calling this number over the time. The city of New York provides this anonymized caller data via its web page. I tried some stuff with it and liked the idea to work with "real" data. Also, this dataset from 2010 to 2017 is about 9.5 GB in size – enough to play around with. In fact, I had to take a smaller one, representing only the year 2015 – still about 1.5 GB in size. This all is being provided in csv files.
So I wanted to find out if the city I currently live in, Hamburg, has some kind of data to play around with as well.
The Hamburg Open Data Portal
The city of Hamburg provides an open data portal, reachable over the address http://transparenz.hamburg.de/. At first I tried to find information only via the web page.
This turned out to be not very easy. The web page is not easily sortable and I couldn't find an answer to my question:
Which is the biggest dataset in Hamburgs open data portal?
Naturally, I contacted the people behind the web page. They were very helpful and responded fast. Turns out, the portal is using a software called CKAN, which is an open source data portal software. Also, there is an API.
Building the Python job
I haven't been creating a lot of Python but did Java a few years back. I installed Jupyter Notebook, Python (Anaconda in my case because I wanted to learn about DataFrames) and went ahead. I stored the (very messy, I played around quite a bit) Jupyter Notebook in git.
First, I tried to read all data from the repository and then sort after file size. Loading all the data took about 2 hours. Somehow I managed to ignore csv files completely. Anyway, I implemented an incremental loader because the backend couldn't provide me with a response in time when I was asking for all data.
(outside while loop)
# Use the json module to dump a dictionary to a string for posting.
data_string = urllib.parse.quote(json.dumps({'id': 'data-explorer',
'limit': offset_step, 'offset': my_offset}))
data_string = data_string.encode('ascii')
response = urlopen(
So I tried a different approach: using the search function.
Unfortunately, the search result is limited.
Also, CKAN cannot search descending – this is why there is a comment in the code below.
And CKAN cannot use OR in its search queries.
# Use the json module to dump a dictionary to a string for posting.
data_string = urllib.parse.quote(json.dumps({'id': 'data-explorer',
'query': 'format:csv'}))#, 'order_by': 'size', 'limit': 50}))
As a result I tried to load as much data as I could.
And I got a result!
"Big data" in Hamburg
The biggest data set is called Bodenrichtwerte, 2010 (CSV), which translates as standard land value. It is about 510 MB in size and tells us about the standard land value in different districts in Hamburg. This is actually being used in an interactive application called BORIS.HH.
I bet that there are bigger datasets flying around in Hamburg. The Hamburg Open Data initiative is just starting. The result of this search might differ in a few months. Also, it could be that my search was not very efficient and there are actually bigger datasets to play around within the portal right now.
But for now this helped me exploring Python (Anaconda), DataFrames and the data of my hometown a bit.
This API can be used to access all kinds of CKAN data portals. Just to let you know: the European Union also uses CKAN. Unfortunately this portal version is so old that no file size is being stored. My search script didn't work there at the time of writing…
MySQL for Data Vault 2.0 – End Dating Satellites and Performance Measurement
A while ago I wrote about using MySQL as a database for Data Vault 2.0. Now, after some time passed and the dataset grew, it is time for a new evaluation.
Is Data Warehousing Declining? Yes, But!
Technologies and definitions inside of the Business Intelligence trade are changing. Data Warehouses are traditionally the way to generate data for evaluations and reports. But is this changing – and how?
Why SQL Is a Horrible Language (When Analyzing It)
I like patterns. One of the first patterns I learned about was MVC, or Model-View-Controller. For those who don't know, very roughly: it separates storage logic from presentation logic. When you use it, you have inevitably separate storage and business logic.
SQL does all at once. Oh, boy.
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5 Safe Ways How To Guaranteed Sabotage Your Business Intelligence Project
You thought it would be hard to go through a Business Intelligence project in an organization. Maybe it is easier than thought… when you change focus!
Why Talend ETL is not the same as Tableau
In the current past I see a lot of questions about Talend ETL and how to use it to map to dimensions and fact tables. Is that really feasible?Continue reading
Data Vault 2.0 and MySQL – Is MySQL enough?
To implement Data Vault and its modelling technique, a database is required. Can MySQL cut it? What are important settings?Continue reading
Is Data Modelling still important?
One question I read and talk a lot about is if it is neccessary at all to use a schema with data. So, is it important to model?Continue reading
What is Business Intelligence?
Ever wondered what Business Intelligence is? Is it important for your company? Find out here.Continue reading


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Hello Everyone,
I am currently in the market for a new scanner. The reviews at online shops haven't really been helping me much because I am not really sure where my standards should be set. Ultimately I want to be able to scan photos, patterns and textures for design projects as well as font sketches for typeface development.
I was interested in the Microtek s400, but then I read some reviews that called it slow and one even said that it doesn't work with Mac OSX.
Does anyone out there have any advice on what I should be looking for? What do you use? How do you like it? How much should I expect to spend? Do certain brands work better with Macs and Adobe CS?
I really appreciate any advice or guidance you may have,
Duncan Robertson


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Map - Dudley Chesham Sportsground
Getting There
Heading along Burragorang Road from Camden, about 800 metres past The Oaks roundabout, you will see the Rural Fire Service on the left. Turn left and the main gate to the Sports Ground will be directly ahead, to the right of the image below.
When you drive through the main gate for our public night, turn an immediate right or left and park in the available spaces. You will find us at the far end of the main sports field.


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DOUBLE your donation with Board Bucks!
Our Hearts with Haiti board members know first-hand how critical your donations are toward sustaining the transformative ministries of the St. Joseph Family. They believe so strongly in the mission of the SJF that they – board members past and present – pooled their funds to form a $60,000 matching grant.
Thanks to your generous that goal was not only met, it was exceeded! We thank you so much, mèsi anpil!
But wait…that's not all. Later the board members presented a challenge. They would match up to $10,000 for all NEW donors or donors who haven't given since November 2015. That goal was not only met but exceeded! We thank you so much, mèsi anpil!
It is because of your constant support that we are able to help sustain the transformative ministries of the St. Joseph Family. Jesus calls us in John to go and bear fruit, with your donations we are able to continue to pour into the lives of vulnerable children in Haiti and bear fruit within the St. Joseph Family communities.


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Modern First Aid Kit
• 30 June 2010
This would be perfect in our household...it's simple, colorful, easy-to-spot and brings back memories for my husband who lived in Switzerland for stint. I need some extra encouragement to organize my first-aid supplies, which are truly all over the cupboard and house. Little red box, I'll be thinkin' about you.
You can find store locations here or find it online here.
p.s. although not listed as a shop that carries its products, I did notice 2 of these boxes at Zinc on Fillmore in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago.
5 comments:
- Sarah said...
I think this is a really great idea. My Dad had an awesome first aid box and growing up it was the best when he would pull it out, because you knew you were going to be okay. We all knew where it was and it was always stocked. After he passed away it was a coveted item! Good plan.
- June 30, 2010 at 6:22 AM
- a pina colada said...
I love this box! My supplies could use some good organizing too, and I love how this box is vintage-ish, yet very functional.
So fun spending time with you at EVO! Hope to see you soon. xoxo
- July 1, 2010 at 12:31 AM
- jancrowley said...
this is adorable. we have a similar one that i picked up at paperchase in london. it's not quite as hot pink as the photo shows and it's a little smaller, but the price is PERFECT. :)
thanks for always being such a source of inspiration! :)
- July 1, 2010 at 1:41 AM
- Nicola said...
Cute, I NEARLY bought one of these the other day at a gift store in town. Now you've made me want to go back and get it.
- July 10, 2010 at 12:50 PM
I have seen those first aid kits at a great price at www.fruitsaladretro.co.uk
- March 22, 2011 at 1:39 AM


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One of the most popular free hosting services, 000WebHost, a free web hosting provider based in Lithuania, has been hacked, and the details of over 13.5 million user accounts have been stolen.
The hack was discovered by Australian security researcher Troy Hunt. Hunt announced on the 28th October that he had found over 13.5 million sets of details, which included plain text passwords, usernames, IP addresses and email addresses. What is even more worrying is that the hack dates back to a breach at 000WebHost w back in March this year.
By the time Hunt became aware of the breach via an anonymous source the database was selling for over $2000. Hunt tried to contact 000WebHost for four days to inform them of the breach but was unsuccessful, and eventually got Thomas Fox-Brewster at Forbes to assist.
Fox-Brewster also did not have much success contacting the company. He did some digging and discovered that 000Webhost and 24hosting.com are both owned by the parent company Hostinger. Despite trying to contact someone in authority via 24hosting.com, he was ultimately unsuccessful.
The attempts to contact 000Webhost make for a story in its own right and you can read all the detail about the lengths they took to get in touch here (Hunt) and here (Fox-Brewster). It is quite worrying just how difficult it was to speak to someone in authority at the hosting provider.
How did the 000WebHost Hack Happen?
000WebHost confirmed in a post on Facebook that the breach was due to the hackers exploiting an old PHP version that they were using on their website. That being said Fox-Brewster noticed some security weaknesses at the company during his investigations. The main issue was around how the login details were entered and stored:
- The usernames and passwords were stored in plain text
- The signup page was not encrypted meaning any hacker could intercept communications between the user and server
- When signing up for a new account the username and password were shown in plain text. This means anyone with access to website logs would have access.
Not only that, but the forum 000WebHost used was running off vBulletin Version 3.8.2. The latest version is 5.1.9. As a result, there is likely to be many vulnerabilities there.
What do you need to do?
One of the most common ways for hackers to compromise an account you own is to brute force the password. If a hacker has obtained millions of user \ password combinations it can check thousands of combinations a minute, and in many cases eventually successful.
If you couple the fact that hackers have been trading 13.5 million of these user \ password combinations and that many people will use the same credentials for multiple websites you can see the problem.
Therefore, if you have ever had a 000WebHost account and used the same password elsewhere, then it is highly recommended you change the password everywhere it is used.
Also, we recommend you never use the same password twice. We would recommend using something like LastPass to create and store some very complex passwords.
000WebHost Announcement
We already mentioned the announcement made on Facebook, but 000WebHost also sent an email to all users of their service. We made a free account some 5 or 6 years ago just to take a look. We, therefore, know that they have been very comprehensive in sending it to all current and past users.
We have included the announcement below, as it contains some useful information and an apology:
What happened?
A hacker used an exploit in an old PHP version that we were using on our website, to gain access to our systems. Data that has been stolen includes usernames, passwords, email addresses, IP addresses and names.
Although the whole database has been compromised, we are mostly concerned about the leaked client information.
What did we do about it?
We have been aware of this issue since 27th of October, and our team started to troubleshoot and resolve this issue the same day, immediately after becoming aware of this issue.
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DELRAY BEACH -- As Idell Boyer contemplated her future, she couldn`t help thinking about the past.
Boyer has lived on or near Southwest First Street ``all my years.`` And now the prospect of giving up her home to accommodate the south county courthouse disturbs her.
``I was here when there was no other road except Atlantic Avenue,`` said Boyer, who lives in a home owned by her son on the 300 block of Southwest First Street. ``I`ve been living around here all my years. And it`s hard to think about having to move.``
As county officials edge closer to accepting the city`s offer of land for a downtown courthouse, their eyes have strayed from the city`s 6.4-acre gift toward surrounding parcels that could enlarge the courthouse site.
But the eventual expansion of the courthouse could mean the displacement of several homes and businesses on or near Atlantic Avenue. Two parcels under consideration to enlarge the county`s holdings have been settled by residents or have businesses on them. The other belongs to the city.
The three parcels county officials are eyeing are:
-- The Delray Beach Tennis Center, a four-acre parcel on the north side of West Atlantic Avenue. It has been the site of the city`s tennis complex for about 40 years.
-- The 300 block of Southwest First Street. Officials are looking at the north half of the block, west of the city`s old police station. The property contains about 10 single-family homes.
-- The 100 block of West Atlantic Avenue. The three-acre block is a mixture of commercial and residential buildings. A convenience store, a coin laundry and an auto parts store face Atlantic. And the First & First Plaza, the home of several Haitian businesses, is on the southeast corner of the block. There also are about 25 apartments on the block.


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A FUCKING BAD ASS MOTHER FUCKER AKA THE BOSS.....all the girls want to fuck the living shit out of his 10 foot long dick and all the guys hate because he can steal there fucking chicks and they know it.him and his best friend aj go around and run there fucking town with a iron fist just like Hitler did with Switzerland fucking Jews...his basketball playing buddy Keenan is pretty fucking annoying sometimes but is a good friend so that's all i will say about that. people say there's no such thing as lesbians just girls that haven't met Jake courage.
did you see that dude fucking the two blond exchange students at the party last night?
yeah that dude isnt half as cool as jake courage
yeah dumb bitch...
yeah that dude isnt half as cool as jake courage
yeah dumb bitch...
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Dirk Manning return to the Pirate Podcast to give us tales of The Long Hard Road Out of Hell and Bad Romance.
The Outhouse Pirate Podcast had the special privilege of Image/Shadowline Comics creator Dirk Manning joining crew for our special Halloween episode. Halloween was a week ago, the lateness of this article is my fault, but is in part due my being in therapy thanks to Dirk.
Donning his signature top hat and scarf, Dirk enlightened the crew with tales from his series Nightmare World: 13 Tales Of Terror Volume 1, Nightmare World Volume 2: Leave The Light On and Nightmare World, Vol. 3: Demon Days. The Chronicler of Cthulhu read his prose stories 'The Long Hard Road Out of Hell' and 'Bad Romance' to those with the strong constitution to listen. Still, these tales of terror left the crew heaving in disgust only to wipe the vomit aside and sit down craving another tale of horror from Mr. Manning.
No, it was not these stories that put me over the edge, forcing me to seek professional help in curing my fractured psyche. It was not the Tales of Mr. Rhee that proved if you need help from that man-- there will not be a happy ending.
It was not Guest 9's brief appearance only to see him abandon all hope and leave the crew in a quest to find a Bible chat to cleanse his soul.
The terror that had me cowering like a child under my bunk, hoping that the sounds and imagery would go away... the terror that unknowingly haunts us is no longer a mystery to me. I now know that my life could be taken at a moment's notice by the information Dirk had passed surreptitiously on to his faithful listener. The desire to extract this knowledge from my brain is unbound. I must unlearn and go back to the ignorance that I was so blissfully proud of.
I had to unlearn.
I had to cleanse my own soul as Guest 9 so rightful desired.
I had to disremember the two hours, thirty minutes and twenty-two seconds of Dirk's time with the Pirate Podcast Crew.
I had to find a way to let slip from my memory the horror.
A week and a half has gone by since Mr. Manning's tales and life aboard the ship has returned to normal. After seeing therapy, I no longer have the desire to put a drill bit to my temple to excise the horror. Though there are times if one listens very closely to the interaction between the crew members there is a hint of trepidation in their voice wondering if one of them could be a part of the Cthulhu Wiggles.
All of this and more on Episode #76 of the Outhouse Pirate Podcast so go give it a listen.
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Honors Convocation Wrap Up
Don Sumner Outstanding Senior Athlete
Stephen Cummins | Men's Soccer, Golf
Sierra Gallego | Softball
Devon Frazier | Softball
Fr. Paul Zahler Character/Service Award
John Clark | Men's Basketball, Golf,
Kalie Lucas | Women's Basketball
Fr. Victor Roberts Scholar Athlete Award
Brock Vorwald | Men's Basketball, Golf, Soccer
Morgan Garman | Softball
Caitlin O'Hagan | Softball
Choose To Be Extraordinary Award
Gustavo Escobar | Men's Cross Country, Track & Field
Capital One Academic All-District
Luke Taylor | Baseball
Caitlin O'Hagan | Softball
Daktronics - NAIA Scholar Athletes
Greg Keogh | Men's Soccer
Brock Vorwald | Men's Soccer, Basketball
Daniella Rivera | Volleyball
John Clark | Men's Basketball
ACADEMIC AWARDS Department of Business Outstanding Business Student
Adja Sarah Bamba
Outstanding Business Senior
Lauren Melhouse
Outstanding Thesis
Michaela Roe
Outstanding Business Plan - Epsilon, LLC
Lauren Melhouse
Davis Murphy
Alexandria Renteria
Department of Education Outstanding Education Student
Rae Anne Klement
Outstanding Education Senior
Jessica Becker
Outstanding Senior Project
John Clark
Department of Humanities
Outstanding Humanities Student
Michael Kietzman
Department of Life Science & Kinesiology
Outstanding Life Science & Kinesiology Student
Alex Gregg
Outstanding Life Science & Kinesiology Senior
Morgan Garman
Department of Social and Behavioral Science
Outstanding Social and Behavioral Science Student
David Nunes
Outstanding Social and Behavioral Science Senior
Alexandria Freed
Outstanding Social and Behavioral Science Thesis
Catalina Melo
Department of Theology and Philosophy
Outstanding Theology and Philosophy Student
Elizabeth Grim
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Outstanding Visual and Performing Arts Student
Sarah Morris
Outstanding Visual and Performing Arts Senior
Macy Conley
Delta Epsilon Sigma Stoles
Ashley Anderson
Chanel Edwards
Alexandria Freed
Devon Frazier
Morgan Garman
Kelly Hogan
Frances Perry
Erin Phillips
Monika Ringbloom
Brock Vorwald
Gabriela Weigel
Gold Key
Jonathan Mayfield
Margaret Kungu
Masters Programs
College of Continuing Studies (CCS) – Shawnee Outstanding Student
Frank Volpe
College of Continuing Studies (CCS) – Tulsa Outstanding Student
Jeffrey Beltran
Joseph M. Dowd Award
Michael Groff
The Gregorian
Gabriela Weigel
Student Government Association
Most Inspirational Staff Member Elizabeth Nematpour
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Watch the following commercial. Can you tell which icon is the star of this advertisement? Is it M&M's Ms. Brown or the Geico gecko or the Geico camel? Do you think the advertisement benefits M&M's or Geico and who do you think paid for the advertisement?
Read more about the campaign in this Advertising Age article. Do you think shared advertising is an effective strategy?


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December 2011
Juxtaposing science, art, and technology
Mariano Rodriguez is a science planner, where he designs master plans for pharmaceutical, vaccine, and industrial companies and government institutions. » more
Editorial viewpoint: Cheers to the end of a rocky year
Confirm UL approval on gensets
Generator sets should be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2200 listed. Confirmation of this approval before installation and commissioning is crucial. » more
The state of engineering education
Get ready for the next wave of engineers—they may be a bit different than what you're used to. » more
Measures of efficiency
Building systems data can be used to manage equipment operations and determine how to run the building more efficiently. » more
Achieving optimal fan performance
Improper fan design can waste energy, produce excessive noise, and lead to increased system downtime. Design correctly–the first time around. » more
Shopping malls, retail store design
Shopping malls, retail stores, and strip malls pose many challenges to fire protection, lighting, mechanical, and electrical engineers. » more
Unleash communications from their e-mail chains
Communicating is key to an engineer's job, and it is our professional responsibility to do it well—and correctly. » more
Interconnection standards for the Smart Grid
The codes and standards defining the Smart Grid and renewable energy sources are maturing. » more
Harnessing the renewable powers that be
Understanding the pros and cons of generating and selling green power enables engineers to make better renewable energy choices. » more
Understanding standby power system grounding
Knowing how to apply proper grounding and bonding to electrical systems and transfer switches for common standby power system configurations can minimize power outages, equipment damage, and injuries. » more
Diagnosing, resolving ATS timing issues
Generator load transfer timing is critical during power disruptions. » more
Design approaches for integrated systems
Successful design and specification of integrated systems requires knowing the goals, selecting the correct approach, creating a defined design and specification, and working with experienced contractors who can implement the... » more


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Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone hopes to see Capital One Cup action tonight against Newcastle United.
Johnstone is eager to step in with David De Gea and Anders Lindegaard likely to be rested.
"We are all working hard every day to try and get in the team but I think League Cup week is a chance to prove yourself if you get picked," 19-year-old keeper Johnstone told the Manchester Evening News.
"At a club like this they want to win as many trophies as possible so it just depends. It is a fine balance between making sure you win the game and possibly giving some young lads a chance. It is well known the manager here will give you a chance if you are good enough and then it is up to you to take it.
"Look at Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley, they have had their chances. They went on loan to get experience but have returned and made the most of their opportunities.
"These are lads who are just a few years older than us so they are a recent incentive for us.
"It is a big season for me. I am third choice now so the chance could come quickly, so you always have to be ready."


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On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 3:36 PM, aaron morton <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > What's your use case ? There are people out there having good times with counters, see > > http://www.slideshare.net/kevinweil/rainbird-realtime-analytics-at-twitter-strata-2011 > http://www.scribd.com/doc/59830692/Cassandra-at-Twitter It's actually pretty similar to Twitter's click counting, but apparently we have different requirements for accuracy. It's possible Rainbird does something on the front end to solve for this issue- I'm honestly not sure since they haven't released the code yet. Anyways, when you're building network aggregate graphs and fail to add the +100G of traffic from one switch to your site or metro aggregate, people around here notice. And people quickly start distrusting graphs which don't look "real" and either ignore them completely or complain. Obviously, one should manage their Cassandra cluster to limit the occurrence of Timeouts, but frankly I don't want to be paged at 2am to "fix" these kind of problems. If I knew "timeout" meant "failed to increment counter", I could spool my changes on the client and try again later, but that's not what timeout means. Without any means to recover I've actually lost a lot of reliability that I currently have with my single PostgreSQL server backed data store. Right now I'm trying to come up with a way that my distributed snmp pollers can build aggregates efficiently without counters, but that's going to add a lot of complexity. :( -- Aaron Turner http://synfin.net/ Twitter: @synfinatic http://tcpreplay.synfin.net/ - Pcap editing and replay tools for Unix & Windows Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. -- Benjamin Franklin "carpe diem quam minimum credula postero"
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An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China
Forever Lily
An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China
When Beth Nonte Russell travels to China to help her friend Alex adopt a baby girl from an orphanage there, she thinks it will be an adventure, a chance to see the world. But her friend, who had prepared for the adoption for many months, panics soon after being presented with the frail baby, and the situation develops into one of the greatest challenges of Russell's life.
Russell, watching in disbelief as Alex distances herself from the child, cares for the baby -- clothing, bathing, and feeding her -- and makes her feel secure in the unfamiliar surroundings. Russell is overwhelmed and disoriented by the unfolding drama and all that she sees in China, and yet amid the emotional turmoil finds herself deeply bonding with the child. She begins to have dreams of an ancient past -- dreams of a young woman who is plucked from the countryside and chosen to be empress, and of the child who is ultimately taken from her. As it becomes clear that her friend -- whose indecisiveness about the adoption has become a torment -- won't be bringing the baby home, Russell is amazed to realize that she cannot leave the baby behind and that her dreams have been telling her something significant, giving her the courage to open her heart and bring the child home against all odds.
Steeped in Chinese culture, Forever Lily is an extraordinary account of a life-changing, wholly unexpected love.
- Touchstone |
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- March 2007
Reading Group Guide
1. What does the author reveal about her personal life and character in the first chapter by telling her story in the first person? What do we know about her that she does not tell us explicitly? Why do you think the author chose to use the present tense to tell this story?
2. Considering they weren't the closest of friends, why do you think Beth agreed to accompany Alex to China? Why do you think Alex asked Beth to come with her to China?
3. When the adoption agency brings the baby to Alex, she is markedly disappointed. What is your opinion of Alex at this moment? What are your feelings toward Alex by the end of the book?
4. What would you do if you were an adoptive mother and you did not bond with your prospective child? If the author had not accompanied Alex to China, what do you think would have happened to the baby?
5. Do you think the author was destined to go to China and adopt Lily? If what happened was destiny, and events were meant to unfold as they did, how does this affect your feelings about Alex? What role does choice play in destiny?
6. When the author confesses her need to adopt Lily to her husband, are you surprised by his response? What does this tell you about their relationship? How would such a situation have been handled in your own marriage or primary relationship?
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Today's technology makes paying your bill easier than ever. Sioux Valley Energy offers several convenient ways to pay your monthly bill including E-Bill, bank draft, debit or credit card, electronic check payments, budget billing, automated payment system, and check by mail/drop box.
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Sunday, January 6, 2013
Halo 4: A Non Shooter Fan's Initial Impressions
However, there are those times (usually herbally ameliorated) that I find myself playing a shooter. Usually one of the COD games with friends. Or, in the case of the last few days, some Halo 4 co-op campaign. These sessions are usually fairly fun but inevitably result in a rapid onset of absolute boredom.
Not last night.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Halo: Combat Evolved Remake In The Works
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/04/halo-combat-evolved-hd/) over at Joystiq is saying that an HD Remake of Halo 1 is in the works for this year.
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Often the most difficult part about registering is narrowing down your requests. Do you want a bubblegum pink mixer or a practical white one? What throw pillows would work best with your sofa? Do those candlesticks look like something the two of you would use for a romantic date night in?
Crate and Barrel has decided to help with this problem by developing a handy product match quiz. Answer a few simple questions and be connected to recommended products to fit your home and your preferences.
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Haydon Values
Background to the Haydon Values
Contributed by the Junior Leadership Team
The Haydon Values were introduced in 2012 as a result of a whole school student, staff and parent survey that highlighted the values and ideas that were found to be most important. They are seen as the core ethos for students at Haydon and are goals to which we wish to achieve and flourish in. They set clear ideals for students with each value representing a fundamental belief that has become an integral part of student life.
Consultation with Student Voice helped to further develop the Haydon Value message by introducing Good News Notes based around the five core values. These enable students to set personal targets of achievement in and out of lessons.
The Haydon Values continue to become a valued part of Haydon life with every year we expect it to become a far more integrated part of the key structure for both staff and students. This year we hope to further develop and involve the Values in the curriculum and continue to promote student success and celebrate the 'Values in action'.
What is it?
Respect is understanding everyone's situation and helping them in whatever way you can. It is developing empathy and your own opinion whilst valuing the rights of every individual and their personal views. Respect involves you recognising the people around you and being considerate.
Why is it important in Haydon?
We wish to promote positive relationships between all members of the Haydon community, students, staff, parents, neighbours and local businesses. This Value prepares you for the future and encourages the need to respect people and the things around you in order to be successful in life. If you are kind and considerate towards others then you can expect to be treated fairly by people. You are more likely to be well regarded by friends and by future employers if you demonstrate a kind and caring attitude.
What is it?
Community is involving and including everyone at Haydon School. We aim to continue to support each other when we are faced with challenging tasks, provide a caring and inclusive system that all can use in order to succeed. We have been able to provide Sixth Formers with an environment they feel is the best stimulus for their learning and will help nurture and stretch their curiosity and interest in education and help them succeed in their goals.
Furthermore, this also involves communicating and working with our neighbours and local businesses in order to strengthen their bond and connection with the school.
Why is it important in Haydon?
At Haydon we have a very strong community where we support each other so that we can succeed together. We value the skill of working together and learning from each other's strengths to help everyone succeed together. It is also important to us that our neighbours and local businesses are happy as every individual from Haydon is a representative of our school. We feel that our local community is a rich and valuable place and by working together we can capture the unique skills available to strengthen the Haydon culture of educational and personal success.
What is it?
Excellence is when you try your best to create an outstanding atmosphere around you. Excellence is when you create a piece of work thoughtfully, with dedication and to the absolute best of your ability that it inspires others. It is having a growth mindset, the belief and application that hard work, learning from mistakes and maintaining high expectations produce astonishing results and the only limitation you face is that which you place on yourself. Excellence goes beyond the academic classroom too. It can mean being part of a winning sports team, performing in the school play or playing a solo in an orchestra.
Why is it important in Haydon?
Being excellent doesn't just happen overnight. It takes a lot of hard work to perfect the things you do. At Haydon School, the teachers and students will help you be the best you can be and then push you further to make sure you are exceeding expectations and passing your wildest dreams.
What is it?
Perseverance involves you bringing together a whole host of skills. It is easy to give up at the first hurdle or to take the easy option. It is a lot more challenging and makes life a lot more interesting if you stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone and you are able to prove to yourself and those around you that you can achieve excellence. Success is a choice and if you are determined, look at what mistakes you have made, learn from them and stay positive you will reach your goal. Success is a choice, challenge yourself and you will succeed.
Why is it important in Haydon?
If you show commitment towards reaching a goal, you will be more likely to succeed. At Haydon School we believe that success is worth working for, and that it won't be easy to get there. Making a mistake is not a sign a failure, if you learn from it you are on your way to achieving your goals. In the future, the things worth having will not come easily - you have to put the work in to get them. Making mistakes is part of a process to improve and be a success.
What is it?
Co-operation involves working together as part of a team and this may involve working with people you are not familiar with or would not normally work with. If you listen to one another and take on advice from teachers and other students the end result will be astounding. Sometimes co-operation requires great leadership and sometimes it requires you to support others.
Why is it important in Haydon?
Co-operation is important because if you can't get along with your peers or teachers you won't be able to achieve success; this is not only an essential part of life at Haydon School but is fantastic training for life after education. We must be able to compromise, listen and work with other people. We all have different strengths and working as a team allows us to contribute equally as well as learn from each other for a shared outcome. Also we must be able to co-operate and work with our teachers so we can have confidence to be creative and take risks with our learning, this will give us the confidence to be bold and step into the limelight.


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Limerick Twenty Thirty will prioritise a number of strategic, attractive sites with vast inward investment potential, planning and redevelopment on some of which is already progressing at pace. These sites include:
The 3.7 acre Opera Site is located at the northern edge of the City's core commercial area. It comprises part of an existing urban block, bounded by Rutland Street and Patrick Street to the west, Ellen Street to the south, Michael Street to the east and Bank Place to the North.
The 0.6 acre Gardens site is located at the former GPO complex and Roche's Hanging Gardens Building, Lower Henry Street, Limerick. The site was acquired by Limerick City and County Council together with the adjacent No. 19 Henry Street property in 2014.
Troy Studios, located in the former Dell Factory on the outskirts of Limerick city, is a film hub with 340,000 sq. ft. under one roof, including 70,000 sq. ft. of sound stages with a 50ft. working height.
The 8 acre former Cleeves factory site is located on the northern bank of the River Shannon. The site, measuring 8 acres approx is divided into 2 sections, which straddle both sides of the North Circular Road / O'Callaghan Strand.