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West Timor/ Roti island« on: December 08 2005 17:12:00 »
Hi guys!
I've plan to go to Roti island in May next year. I've try to track some info about this island but apparently nobody knows a lot about it... I've seen so far a couple of pictures and read somes very light waves descriptions...
Have you ever been there? Is it expencive?
How much is it to reach this island form Bali or Jakarta?
thx for any infos.
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #1 on: December 10 2005 12:12:00 »
hi, the same i project to go to west Timor next year for a couple of months.Can you send me an email if you find some other information?
thanks, see ya
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #2 on: January 19 2006 05:01:00 »
Et Karlos!!!
Me too....t enorme!
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #3 on: January 19 2006 05:01:00 »
Et Karlos!!!
Me too....t enorme!
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #4 on: January 31 2006 06:01:00 »
dude dont bother roti is no good and the locals will shoot you most likley
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #5 on: March 15 2006 16:03:00 »
I am in the same situation. I travel this summer to sumba, timor roti ,savu...
The price for fly from bali is 1500000rp i/v.
And in know nembrala for surf and another spots in islands near here.
in sumba i know diferents spots . and i saw phtos from savu but i don,t know the spots.
Please if you know give me some information
thanks you
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #6 on: March 20 2006 09:03:00 »
I go to Bali next Summer and i wanted to find a cool place to stay a few time with less people than the bukit ... I heard about Roti too, but are you sure it's only 1 500 000 rp ! it's very cheap ? where do you see that ? what company ? Thanks for infos
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #7 on: May 01 2006 11:05:00 »
it is very bad
RE: West Timor/ Roti island« Reply #9 on: May 25 2006 09:05:00 »
I went there on a boat trip some years back and got some very big surf 2-4x overhead (a couple of days to big) with good shape but dangerous so good idea for travel insurance in case of accident. Real fun wave @ head high to dbl over head.

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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HBASE-7145?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ] Ted Yu resolved HBASE-7145. --------------------------- Resolution: Fixed Hadoop Flags: Reviewed > ReusableStreamGzipCodec NPE upon reset with IBM JDK > --------------------------------------------------- > > Key: HBASE-7145 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HBASE-7145 > Project: HBase > Issue Type: Sub-task > Affects Versions: 0.94.0 > Reporter: Yu Li > Assignee: Renata Ghisloti Duarte de Souza > Labels: gzip, ibm-jdk > Fix For: 0.96.0 > > Attachments: 7145-trunk-v3.txt, 7145-trunk-v4.txt, 7145-trunk-v5.txt, HBASE-7145.1.patch.txt, HBASE-7145.2_trunk.patch.txt > > > This is the same issue as described in HADOOP-8419, repeat the issue description here: > The ReusableStreamGzipCodec will NPE upon reset after finish when the native zlib codec is not loaded. When the native zlib is loaded the codec creates a CompressorOutputStream that doesn't have the problem, otherwise, the ReusableStreamGzipCodec uses GZIPOutputStream which is extended to provide the resetState method. Since IBM JDK 6 SR9 FP2 including the current JDK 6 SR10, GZIPOutputStream#finish will release the underlying deflater(calls the deflater's end method), which causes NPE upon reset. This seems to be an IBM JDK quirk as Sun JDK and OpenJDK doesn't have this issue. > Since in HBASE-5387 HBase source has refactor its code not to use hadoop's GzipCodec during real compress/decompress, it's necessary to make a separate patch for HBase on the same issue -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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A Spoon for Every Bite is a Southwestern folktale written by Joe Hayes. It is about a poor man and woman who invite their rich compadre over for dinner. During the meal, the poor couple mention a neighbor who has a different spoon for every bite of food they have. The vain rich man is so obsessed that there's someone richer than him that he wastes his whole fortune buying spoons, only to find out that the spoon the poor couple referred to was a tortilla.
The Southwestern theme of the story is by far the best thing of the story. The illustrations by Rebecca Leer are wonderfully distinctive, full of beautiful brown adobe huts, missions and mountains in the background.
The story is okay. That the story revolves using a piece tortilla as the "spoon" that is eaten up with every bit is bit clever, but an obvious deception. Since the rich man didn't do anything particularly mean to the poor couple, agreed to be their child's godfather and was referred to their compadre, I don't understand why they felt the need to be duplicitous in order to teach him a lesson. Sure, it was the rich man's greed that ultimately did him in, but it was their dishonesty that started it all and so therefore their fortune they got at the end was unethically earned.


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"The public may worship a particular actor, but a film is the result of team effort, so it doesn't worry me that people call it Varun's vehicle," she said.
Varun, who made his debut with Karan Johar's Student of the Year, said he was "more nervous" acting in his father's film.
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For Nargis, "being funny" in real life, as opposed to reel life, was a completely different ballgame. "Comedy is a difficult genre at best, and for someone like me, who still struggles with Hindi, there were times I did not even understand the jokes in the film," she said.
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Python, Perl: Sort Matrix, Object, Math of Sorting
This page shows you how to sort a list in Python and Perl and also discuss some important math of ordering, and a optimization technique.
Sorting in Python
To sort a list in Python, use the "sort" method. For example:
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*- # python li = [1,9,2,3] li.sort() print li # [1, 2, 3, 9]
Note that sort is a method, and the variable is changed in-place.
Sorting a Matrix
Here's a example of sorting a matrix by second column:
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*- # python # sort a matrix li = [[2,6],[1,3],[5,4]] li.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(x[1],y[1])) print li; # [[1, 3], [5, 4], [2, 6]]
The argument to sort is a function of two arguments, that returns -1, 0, 1. This function is a decision function that tells sort() how to decide the order of any two elements in your list. If the first argument is "less" then second argument, the function should return -1. If equal, then 0. Else, 1.
If you want to sort without modifying the variable, use "sorted()" (Python 2.4).
Sort by Custom Order
Here's a more complex example. Suppose you have a list of strings.
'my283.jpg' 'my23i.jpg' 'web7-s.jpg' 'fris88large.jpg' …
You want to sort them by the number embedded in them.
You need to define a ordering function, and pass it to sort. The function should takes two strings, and compare the integer inside the string. Here's the solution:
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*- # python # sort by custom order import re li = [ 'my283.jpg', 'my23i.jpg', 'web7-s.jpg', 'fris88large.jpg', ] # compare number inside string def myComp (x,y): def getNum(str): return float(re.findall(r'\d+',str)[0]) return cmp(getNum(x),getNum(y)) li.sort(myComp) print li # returns ['web7-s.jpg', 'my23i.jpg', 'fris88large.jpg', 'my283.jpg']
Here, we defined a function "myComp" to tell sort about the ordering.
Math of Ordering
In general, the function f used to determine the order of any two element must satisfy some constraints:
- f(a,a)==0
- if f(a,b)==0 then f(b,a)==0
- if f(a,b)==0 and f(b,c)==0, then f(a,c)==0.
- if f(a,b)==-1 and f(b,c)==-1, then f(a,c)==-1.
- if f(a,b)==-1, then f(b,a)==1.
If the comparison function does not behave as the above, then it is not consistent. It means that the result ordered list may actually be different depending the order of the original list or how the language happens to implement sort.
The significance of all this is that in real software you may want to sort a list of complex object by a specialized ordering. For example, you may want to sort a list of triangles in 3D space by their orientation. Or, you need to sort graphical user interface window objects in a Word Processor by their width. Or, sorting image selections in a photo-editing program. It is in advanced cases like these, understanding the basic math about ordering is important. Otherwise, you might have a bewildering result yet unable to locate any flaws in your code.
The order-deciding function given by the user is called a "predicate" in computer science. (A predicate function is any function that returns either true or false) And, it is usually defined inline using a pure function construct called "lambda".
Python's "sort" method's optional parameters: "key" and "reverse"
Most of the time, sorting is done for a list of atomic element such as [3,2,4]. This is simply done by myList.sort() without any argument. Other than simple list, sort is frequently used on matrixes (For example, [[2,6],[1,3],[5,4]]). For matrixes, almost always a particular column is used for the basis of ordering. For example, if we want to sort by second column, we do:
li.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(x[1],y[1])). Since this is frequently used, Python provides a somewhat shorter syntax for it, by specifying the column used as the ordering "key". For example:
li=[[2,6],[1,3],[5,4]] li.sort(key=lambda x:x[1] ) # is equivalent to the following #li.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(x[1],y[1])) print li; # prints [[1, 3], [5, 4], [2, 6]]
Because the Python compiler is not very refined, this specialized syntax is algorithmically a order of magnitude faster than the general form
lambda x, y: cmp(x[1],y[1]).
That is to say, the programer must now learn 2 syntaxes for the ordering function, one general and one specialized, and he must choose the right one otherwise he will be penalized by a magnitude of slow down. This also means that, in order to make the right choice of the syntax, the programer must known in advance of the nature of the list to be sorted.
Another idiosyncratic provision is the optional "reverse" argument. This
parameter is necessary when using the "key" parameter. Normally, when using the
order comparison function
lambda(x,y), the ascending/descending
nature can be changed by simply switching the parameters x and y. But now a
key=lambda(x) can't provide that, thus another optional
parameter "reverse" is provided. Example:
The following are equivalent:
li.sort(key=lambda x:x[1], reverse=True ) li.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(x[1],y[1]), reverse=True) li.sort(lambda x, y: cmp(y[1],x[1]))
Of course, one can reverse a list by the
reverse() method for lists. But
li.sort(…).reverse() is algorithmically another order of magnitude slower since Python compiler is not smart.
The official doc on Python's sort method is at (bottom):
Thanks to Lasse Vågsæther Karlsen for informing me the existence of the
sorted() function in Python 2.4.
Sorting in Perl
here's a example of sort (Perl 5.8):
#-*- coding: utf-8 -*- # perl @li = (1,9,2,3); @li2 = sort {$a <=> $b} @li; # original list is not changed print join(' ', @li2); # 1 2 3 9
In Perl, sort is a function. It returns the sorted result as another list. This is very simple and nice.
It works like this: sort takes the form
sort {…} @myList. Inside the enclosing braces is the body of the ordering function, where variables $a and $b inside are predefined by the language to represent two elements in the list. The operator
<=> returns -1 if left operand is less than the right operand. If equal, it returns 0, else 1. It is equivalent to Python's "cmp" function.
Perl provides another comparison operator "cmp", which treats its operands as strings. So, for example:
print "3" <=> "20"; # prints -1 print "3" cmp "20"; # prints 1
In Perl, numbers and strings are mutually automatically converted if needed.
Another form of sort is
sort orderFunctionName @list, which uses a function name in place of the comparison block
Just for completeness, let's do a Perl equivalent of a Python example above.
#-*- coding: utf-8 -*- # perl @li = ( 'my283.jpg', 'my23i.jpg', 'web7-s.jpg', 'fris88large.jpg', ); # sorts a list of strings by their embedded number @li2 = sort { ($a=~m/(\d+)/)[0] <=> ($b=~m/(\d+)/)[0];} @li; print join(' ', @li2); # prints web7-s.jpg my23i.jpg fris88large.jpg my283.jpg
Side Note: Perl also has pure function construct. In Perl, a pure function is simply written as
sub {…}, and applied to argument by the form
pureFunction->(arg). For example, a function that squares a number and applied to 3 is written as:
sub {$_^2} -> (3).
Unlike Python, Perl has no limitation in its pure function construct. Because of this, Perl supports better functional programing than Python (albeit still limited). Here's a simple example:
$result = sub($) {$_[0]+1}->(3); print $result; # prints 4 # a value obtained by applying a pure function to 3. # the pure function returns its argument+1
Perl, like Python, whose compiler is not very smart. In sorting, the ordering function is called unnecessarily repetitiously. Like Python, Perlers have sought means to avoid this penalty. If the programer knew in advance that his matrix is huge or knew in advance his ordering function, then he can code his sort by writing it using a workaround.
Here's how this work around works: Suppose you want to sort a huge list with a expensive ordering function.
If you simply do
sort orderingFunction @myList, then Perl is going to call your orderingFunction wantonly, and you lose. To beat Perl, you first generate a copy newList, whose elements are pairs (x,y), where x is from the original list, and y is the sorting key extracted from x. Then, you call Perl's sort function on this newList and using a ordering function based on the second list element (the y). Once this newList is sorted, you construct your original list by extracting the first element from this sorted newList. Here's the code example:
@li=('my283.jpg','my23i.jpg','web7-s.jpg','fris88large.jpg'); # the following two lines are equivalent @li2 = sort { ($a=~m/(\d+)/)[0] <=> ($b=~m/(\d+)/)[0];} @li; @li2 = map { $_->[0] } sort { $a->[1] <=> $b->[1] } map { [ $_, ($_=~m/(\d+)/)[0] ] } @li;
In the above Perl code, the part
map { [ $_, ($_=~m/(\d+)/)[0] ] } @li; generates the intermediate newList. Then, sort is applied to it, then, another map
map { $_->[0] } gets the original list sorted.
In this way, the cost of the internals of the ordering function is avoided. (it runs on each list element once) However, your huge list is copied 1 extra time. So, there are pros and cons. Because this work around is inordinately unusual among imperative languages, in both its semantics and syntax, it has acquired a coolness factor among monkey coders, and is given the name Schwartzian Transform.
It is interesting to note what compiler flaws can do to imperative languages and its people. In Python, the language syntax is tainted. In Perl, a complex construct is invented. In both camps, the basic mathematics of sorting and its implementation aspects are completely belied.
Language and Sort Optimization: decorate-sort-dedecorate
There are many algorithms for sorting. Each language can chose which to use. See wikipedia for a detailed list and explanation: Sorting algorithm.
However, does not matter which algorithm is used, ultimately it will need the order-deciding function on the items to be sorted. Suppose your items are (a,b,c,d,…), and your order-deciding function is F. Various algorithms will try to minimize the number of times F is called, but nevertheless, F will be applied to a particular element in the list multiple times. For example, F(a,b) may be called to see which of "a" or "b" comes first. Then, later the algorithm might need to call F(m,a), or F(a,z). The point here is that, F will be called many times on arbitrary two items in your list, even if one of the element has been compared to others before.
Now suppose, you are sorting some polygons in 3D space, or personal records by the person's address's distance from a location, or sorting matrixes by their eigen-values in some math application, or ordering files by number of occurrences of some text in the file.
In general, when you define your decision function F(x,y), you will need to extract some property from the elements to be sorted. For example, when sorting points in space by a criterion of distance, one will need to compute the distance for the point. When sorting personal records from database by the person's location, the decision function will need to retrieve the person's address from the database, then find the coordinate of that address, that compute the distance from there to a given coordinate. In sorting matrixes in math by eigen-values, the order-decision will first compute the eigen-value of the matrix. A common theme from all of the above is that they all need to do some non-trivial computation on each element.
As we can see, the order-decision function F may need to do some expensive computation on each element first, and this is almost always the case when sorting elements other than simple numbers. Also, we know that a sorting algorithm will need to call F(x,y) many times, even if one of x or y has been compared to others before. So, this may result high inefficiency. For example, you need to order people by their location to your home. So when F(Mary,Jane) is called, Mary's address is first retrieved from a database across a network, the coordinate of her address is looked up in another database. Then the distance to your home are computed using spherical geometry. The exact same thing is done for Jane. But later on, it may call F(Mary,Chrissy), F(Mary,Jonesy), F(Mary,Pansy) and so on, and the entire record retrieval for Mary is repeated many times.
One solution, is to do the expensive extraction one time for each element,
then associate that with the corresponding elements. Suppose this expensive
extraction function is called "gist()". So, you create a new list
([Mary,gist(Mary)], [Jane,gist(Jane)], [John,gist(John)], [Jenny,gist(Jenny)],
and sort this list instead, when done, remove associated gist. This
technique is sometimes called decorate-sort-dedecorate.
In Perl programing, this decorate-sort-dedecorate technique is sillily known as Schwartzian Transform as we have demonstrated previously. In Python, they tried to incorporate this technique into the language, by adding the "key" optional parameter, which is our "gist()" function.
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Africa's 'forgotten' death row inmate
The wife of Raif Badawi, the Saudi blogger sentenced to ten years in jail and 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam, has launched a campaign to free an African writer – Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir, above – who is on death row in Mauritania for criticising the 'prophet' Mohammed.
Ensaf Haider said that while "millions of people around the world" had campaigned for her husband's release, the case of Mkhaitir risked being forgotten by the international community.
The 30-year-old journalist was arrested in January last year after publishing an article on the website of the newspaper Aqlame. In it, he criticised the Mauritanian caste system and said that certain social groups were being marginalised because of their religion.
Mkhaitir later "repented" during a pre-trial hearing at a military police station and again during his trial in December last year, telling a court in the city of Nouadhibou he had not meant to insult Islam but intended to denounce those who used religion to belittle others.
Despite Mauritanian law stating that leniency must be shown if a defendant repents, the judge convicted him of having "lack of respect for the prophet" and handed down a death sentence – the first imposed in Mauritania for apostasy since the country gained independence in 1960.
Haider, who has led the international campaign for her husband's release, said Mr Mkhaitir "could be executed at any time" if pressure was not placed on the Mauritanian government to reconsider his sentence.
Millions of people around the world rallied to the support of Raif Badawi; who will care for a poor young man in Mauritania?. He will be executed for blasphemy – by those who insist that Isis does not represent Islam.
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Gaetan Mootoo, Amnesty International's West Africa researcher, said:
The use of the death penalty is always abhorrent, but it raises additional concerns in cases like that of Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir where a dubious law is being used to stifle free speech.
Mohamed Cheikh's trial was blatantly flawed and his repentance – which should have entitled him to leniency – was twice ignored by the authorities. We continue to call for his immediate and unconditional release.
The writer's case has numerous parallels with that of Raif Badawi, who was arrested in June 2012 over material published on his Saudi Arabian Liberals website.
While he has been in prison, the 31-year-old activist has received a number of awards for promoting freedom of expression and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Badawi has so far only received one round of 50 lashes, which are supposed to be carried out weekly. Earlier this month his family learned that the kingdom's Supreme Court is reviewing his case, raising the possibility that his draconian sentence may be reduced – but Haider says "the flogging could still happen at any time".
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And our beloved leaders still insist that islam is a religion of peace. First death sentence since 1960. This is for what? Murder? Rape? Child abuse? Corruption? No, "criticizing" a death cult. Mauritania certainly has earned its independence.
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How can it not hit these people full in the face, that if their "prophet" needs such over-the-top protection from the merest hint of criticism, they're simply demonstrating what a pathetic little bitch he is?
Mauritania is a progressive nation. Mauritania abolished slavery in 1981 and in 2007 passed a law allowing some slave holders to be punished for owning slaves. Islam condones slavery and rewards slave holders.
Here is a link to an op-ed from today's MailOnline. I post it for what it's worth:
The writer is a well-known broadcaster in Norway. A Muslim commenter has actually said: "This has got nothing to do with religion"!
Here is the Islamic faith in action. To protest against slavery is to offend Islam. Thus three men will go to prison because they opposed slavery and therefore Islam.


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A Fan's Take: Forwards Up The Number Line (A Phish Projection)
Some may well interpret Phish's return to the stage in 2002 as a lame attempt by a confused group of musicians to breathe the proverbial wind into the sails of a ship that was sinking rather quickly. Others may suggest it was a cunning ruse. Was it actually a coincidence that Trey announced Phish's break-up a mere 22 days after announcing the release of Undermind the last album Phish was contractually obligated to make for Elektra Records?
Looking back, Phish's return in 2002 was a smudge of "at best," with a little of "at worst." With Phish's return to the stage impending, yet again, we are now faced with the thousand dollar question: Which band are we going to see when the lights go down on March 6, 2009? Are we going to see a highly motivated, well-rehearsed, group of musicians giving it their all? Perhaps we'll see another half-hearted attempt at greatness. Or maybe it will land somewhere in the middle. The fact of the matter is that none of us really know. What do I think? I'll tell you. I think we are going to see the untapped potential of a band that, once upon a time, was the greatest live act ever to grace the stage. That's right; we are in for a real big fucking treat! Here is why:
I would be willing to bet large sums of money that very few of you have considered this point I am about to make. It will probably shock you. And, at first, you will probably be inclined to disagree. Nevertheless, here it is:
Not one single, solitary Phish fan has seen the band when Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon were simultaneously at or near peak mastery of their respective instruments.
I do not think any of you will dispute that Mike Gordon is absolutely at the top of his game. Truth be told, he was probably the strongest member of Phish when the band called it quits in 2004. Thus, the only part of this equation/hypothesis truly up for interpretation is the playing of Trey Anastasio.
Has Trey peaked? Maybe. Is it possible that he hasn't? Absolutely. As was the case with the first return, Trey truly is the wild card. His sobriety certainly puts a positive spin on the situation. Will he return to Jedi-form a la 1994-1997? At this point, it is hard to say. But what I can say with a strong degree of certainty is that he is going to be worlds better than he was in 2003 and 2004. He might not reach or exceed peak form again, but I am confident that he will push that boundary. To drive my point home I am going to rely on some simple mathematics.
The only other time in Phish history where I believe that Trey and Mike were at or near peak mastery was in 1997. (Some of you are going to croak at this suggestion. Sorry, and I hate to break it to you, but Mike did not really hit his stride until the end of 1996, or the beginning of 1997). While 97 Trey and 97 Mike were certainly a lethal combination, most fans would agree that Mike has improved leaps and bounds from that time period. His skill, his style and his tone have all improved drastically. So, let us say for the sake of argument that '97 Trey was an eight and a half of ten, while '97 Mike was an eight out of ten. That would put them at a combined total of 16.5 out of 20.
Most fans would also agree that as 1998, 1999 and 2000 rolled on Trey's performances declined, while Mike's did the opposite. By the end of Phish Part One, I would put Trey at six out of ten, and Mike at eight out of ten a combined total of 14 out of 20. At the peak of Phish Part Two, Trey was, at best, still at six out of ten, with Mike moving up to eight and a half out of ten a combined total of 14.5 out of 20. By the time COVENTRY ended, Trey was around four and a half out of ten, with Mike maintaining his solid eight and a half score. Let's make a chart
Trey and Mike Mastery Scores 1997 through 2004
As already discussed, Mike Gordon is killing it right now – the dude is peaking. Any score lower than nine and a half out of ten would not only be comical, it would be insulting. Looking forward, it is easy to see that Trey must return to, or exceed, six and a half out of ten in order for my hypothesis to take form. Guess what? I'll guarantee it. I'll rubber stamp it. Here is my final prediction for early 2009 (i.e., Hampton and Summer Tour), with the chart completed:
Trey and Mike Mastery Scores 1997 through 2004 (including an early 2009 forecast)
As you can plainly see from the charts, the closest Trey and Mike ever came to being at peak mastery, simultaneously that is, was in 1997. The problem is that in 1997 Trey had started to decline a tad (down from nine and a half back in 1994/1995), and Mike was really just starting to take off. Otherwise stated, Trey was certainly at or near peak mastery in 1997, but Mike was still lagging behind a little bit. Fast forward to the projected 2009 statistics and you will see that Mike is assumed to be at nine and half, while Trey is at seven and a half. It does not take a genius to see the potential. If (and I recognize this is a big "if"); but if Trey can return to near peak mastery (i.e., an eight and a half or higher), we will see a combination more lethal than we have ever seen before.
So, while my numbers are certainly up for debate and interpretation, I do believe I have made my point clear: If Trey Anastasio comes close to returning to formlook out! (But, you already knew that, right?)
That brings me to my next point_Trey Anastasio will return to form!_
Those of you who have battled addiction, or supported a friend or family member battling addiction, should be familiar with the most common approach to recovery the twelve step program. I have no idea what Trey's drug court program entailed, but I am sure it involved some form of the twelve steps. Regardless, one of the key components to almost any recovery program is making amends to people the addict may have harmed throughout his or her addiction.
Typically, I fall into the camp of people who firmly believe that Phish owe nothing to their fans. Despite some clear ups and downs throughout the first 21 years, they still gave us a lifetime of memories. In the end, that is all I was asking for. I am confident, however, that Ernest Guiseppie Anastasio III feels quite differently about this issue. I think that he thinks he owes it to us. He knows that people were emotionally distraught after the disaster that was COVENTRY. If nothing else, he will try to make amends to the fans for that awful weekend, and the troubled times that preceded it.
Aside from us, it is quite possible that Trey believes he owes it to his three brothers. While it remains a mystery to this day as to what addiction problems other members of the band might have been experiencing as the state of Phish declined, if any, Trey's addiction issues were by far the most open and obvious. It should go without saying that it must have been incredibly difficult for Mike, Page and Fish to watch their friend and leader hit rock bottom. It must have been equally as frustrating, from a musical standpoint. To that extent, Trey may well feel he owes it to them too.
Most importantly, however, Trey owes it to himself. As hard as it may seem to admit, Trey corrupted the purest thing in his life. Returning Phish to glory is his mission. He will succeed. He must succeed.
In addition to what I call the "making amends factor," there is also the "proof is in the pudding factor." Mostly everyone who saw Trey at the acoustic shows over the summer, or at his Northern Exposure tour this fall, agree that he is already a changed man. Not only his guitar playing markedly more focused, but his singing is the best any of us have heard in about a decade. Now, I am not a party to the crowd exclaiming that Trey is the best he is ever been (although you do hear those sorts of rumblings on the internet message boards). But, I will defend to the grave that he is the best he's been since the very beginning of the 21st century. Is there room for improvement? Sure. Was he playing with musicians who have trouble matching his levels of intensity and musicianship? Abso-fucking-lutely. (For what it's worth, the last observation is not meant to be a knock on Russ, Ray or Tony, I just think it is only fair to judge Trey after seeing what he is capable of again with Phish). When you add the "making amends factor" with the "proof is in the pudding factor," and mix in the fact that Trey is legitimately sober for the first time in a long time, all signs point to a reinvigorated Trey Anastasio and, as a result, a rejuvenated Phish.
Despite the above, some of you still might need further convincing. If you are one of those people look no further than the fact that Phish is in great hands with Red Light Management and Coran Capshaw, that they are major record label free for the first time in 17 years, and that Trey accepted with open arms an important and generous gift from his fans. All the proof is there. It's right in front of you.
Like a lot of hardcore Phish fans, I have walked into almost every show for the past decade expecting very little (including NYE '02). You see, the band had done such a good job of setting the bar so high that if one came to expect 1994/95-like Phish, say in the late 90's, you were destined for disappointment. That's not to say that the band didn't kill it in the late 90's. At times they most certainly did. However by the time the first set to January 3, 2003 had concluded, I sensed that Phish Part Two was destined for failure.
Notwithstanding the seemingly pessimistic attitude that has shadowed my feelings about Phish for almost a decade; I will be walking into the Hampton Coliseum on March 6, 2009 as confident as I have ever been that Phish is going to deliver. Why? Because in the end I truly believe that they accomplished everything they had hoped to accomplish when they walked off the stage on October 7, 2000 albeit nine years later. They cleaned up and they cleaned house. They're not "done." They are just getting started.
So let's get down to the nitty gritty. Let's get this show on the road. I'll show you mine, if you show me yours. I'm breathing hard open the door.
Keith Forman (aka JimmyTheGoose) is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is currently practicing in Baltimore, Maryland where he also lives with his magnificent wife Stacy, and his dog, Lucy. In addition to Phish, he is mildly (read: madly) obsessed with the Orioles, Ravens and Maryland Terrapins.


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As a museum educator, one of my most important goals is to engage in dialogue with visitors about works of art. Along with each of my colleagues in the Museum Education department, I work toward this goal each day through gallery talks, seminars, and other programming.
Whenever you come to the museum, you'll find a gallery talk led by myself or another member of our dedicated staff. We talk about topics ranging from the museum's architecture to Japanese Prints to Surreal Spaniards. In fact, talks on all of those topics happen this month.
There are a number of points we consider when choosing talk topics, but after an energizing experience at the National Art Education Association convention this year, I'm inspired to look to all of you for feedback. Visitor-driven tours were one of the major threads throughout the conference, and they're something I've always felt strongly about. Visitors on my gallery talks often make specific requests, and each time this happens I schedule a future talk on just that topic. For example, I received multiple requests for the Cornell Boxes earlier this year, and I promptly scheduled a gallery talk on that collection.
So, I'm putting this question out there: What do you want from a gallery talk? (Within reason, of course.)
What themes or artists or eras or cultures are you interested in learning more about? Which historical or contemporary issues would you like to explore through our collection and exhibitions?
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Wagamama's new Japanese-Inspired Breakfast
Published 21 May 2015
There is an increasing trend in London for eateries to go beyond their comfort zones. The most high profile recently has been Pret-a-Manger trailing dinner at their lunch shops. Even dessert places like Patisserie Valerie, who have already branched out to lunch and afternoon dining, is poised to enter the breakfast market. Wagamama, known for its tasty, good value, and quick Japanese meals is now looking to follow this trend by offering a breakfast menu.
At their newly opened flagship restaurant on Marlborough Street, I was recently invited to try their new Japanese-British breakfast menu. Fusion dishes like breakfast ramen with sausage and bacon and kedgeree with katsu curry sauce feature on their new experimental breakfast menu.
The menu is definitely on-trend in the London food scene, jumping on two hot dishes the moment: hirata buns and ramen noodles. Wagamama's fusion hirata steamed buns with mixed mushrooms, nori omelette, and Sriracha sauce was one of the standouts. The breakfast ramen noodles was unique, taking what is a traditionally lunch or dinner dish and transforming it for breakfast. The use of grilled sausages and bacon gives it a traditional English twist, and the combo of noodles and savoury meats goes really well.
Spicy Sriracha sauce featured subtly in both dishes, which I liked, but some might not like it so early in the day, so be sure to request Sriracha-free if you lean that way. Here too, Wagamama is catching on to a trend. A few years ago, it would have been difficult to find a bottle of Sriracha sauce in London, as outside Thailand it had only really caught on in the US.
Okonomiyaki, a traditional Japanese egg pancake, is offered in the menu as well. Traditionally with lots of ingredients and a generous serving of sauces, at Wagamama's it has been toned down for breakfast and is more akin to a western style omelette. Still, it was a tasty vegetarian combination of shiitake mushrooms, red cabbage, and leeks, and has given me inspiration to try to replicate it at home one weekend.
Overall, I really liked Wagamama's inventive fusion breakfast menu. It is currently in only a few trial locations, but given the interesting menu, I would be surprised if it didn't get a good response and rolled out nationally very soon. In the meantime, you can try it during this pilot trial period at their new Marlborough Street flagship restaurant!


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It is also possible to group this worksheet data so that you can hide columns B and C in addition to the grouped rows. So, with the outline already in place, manually add the grouping to columns B and C by selecting these columns and group them by choosing Data tab > Group > Group.
Outlines and Views
Now let's change the outlining display to your version #2. Look for the worksheet data by expanding or compressing the grouped items.
Save this layout as a second view with a different name. Then, when youre done you can then select the Custom Views button, click a View by name and click Show to display it.
The worksheet will change to show the outline as it was when you created the view. You can switch between views from the Custom Views menu with two clicks instead of having to reset the outline manually each time.
So, next time you need to summarize the data in your worksheet and reduce it to more manageable levels the outline tool can help you group Excel data in an intelligent way.
Helen Bradley is an international journalist writing regularly for small business and computer publications in the USA, Canada, South Africa, UK and Australia. She blogs at http://www.projectwoman.com/blogger.html.
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Prostate cancer in black SA men – Dr Chantal Babb
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Project title
Prostate cancer in black South African men, extending replication of genome wide association study findings.
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in South African (SA) men. Worldwide there are big differences in the frequency of prostate cancer between men from different ethnic groups. Globally the incidence of prostate cancer is increasing with longer lifespan, westernized lifestyle and fewer deaths due to communicable disease worsening cancer risk. International and interethnic variations in prostate cancer incidence suggest that lifestyle and genetic factors play a role in its development. Older age, African ancestry and a family history of prostate cancer have long been recognized as important risk factors. Numerous genome wide association studies (GWAS) have identified genetic variations that are associated with increased or decreased risk of developing prostate cancer in white men, while to a lesser extent these associations have been reported in black men living in Europe and North America. Few of these findings have been studied in black men residing in Africa. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate these previous findings in South African black men. In addition good quality environmental and lifestyle data available (eg smoking and alcohol use) was collected and will allow an analysis of the possible interactions between environmental and genetic factors. Genes that are strongly suspected to be connected to risk of prostate cancer, over various populations will be looked at in black South African men and non-prostate cancer controls to see if the same is seen here. Subsequently, the aim is to collaborate in a consortium of African studies, increasing the power of the study.
The results generated by the consortium will provide valuable insight into the disparity of prostate cancer incidence seen between populations of African versus non-African ancestry. As African-American men are believed to have more aggressive disease it is important to understand if we see the same in South Africa and if there are strategies that need to be put in place to better control and manage the disease. A better understanding of the possible course of prostate cancer across all populations can potentially improve the care of all prostate cancer patients everywhere; and could have implications for selective screening, prevention and treatment options. The results from the study are currently being statistically analysed.
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As soon as I heard this a few years ago I knew it was my motto. I want my life to speak more for me than I need to speak in words. I wasn't always a Christian and I remember being slightly offended by some that came across as pushy.
I was in my 20's before anyone explained Gods plan of salvation through Jesus Christ to me. That doesn't mean that I had never heard the name Jesus Christ…but it was not spoken in reverence when I heard it, if you know what I mean.
In fact I was in my 20's before anyone ever explained to me about sin and the role that Jesus Christ played in dying as a sacrifice to make me acceptable. Acceptable? Yep, pure enough, clean enough…
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Fans´ favourite Shearer wants to help revive his boyhood idols in any way he can and is willing to work with whoever is appointed as Sam Allardyce´s successor, but the club have made it clear they are seeking an seasoned campaigner.
Shearer told the Sun: "A couple of days after Sam Allardyce got the sack, I got a call from the club to say they were looking for an experienced manager, which ruled me out."
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Jul 26, 2013
War. Often we're asked what it's good for and a common response is "nothing". In fact, some have even gone as far to say "absolutely nothing".
That none-too-subtle Edwin Starr reference is a heads up that Jungle Heat is a game all about war. A war which takes place in a jungle that happens to be full of oil and gold. The game places you in control over an ever-expanding base that you launch attacks from. You can think of Jungle Heat as a Farmville style game where instead of harvesting crops your training soldiers to go and do battle. It's the training and the battles that make up the two main parts of the game.
When developing your base you place buildings where you want and you can upgrade them. All of this takes time, with the more advanced buildings and upgrades taking hours rather than minutes. It's also important to note that building a base isn't just about getting as much oil or gold per hour as possible. You've got to ensure your base is secure from attackers.
Everyone who plays Jungle Heat can attack each other. Aside from the campaign missions, it's the ability to attack other people's bases for more resources that launches you into a fight. It's important to do so, as these fights can get you a lot of gold and oil. In a smart move on the developers part, each time you lose a battle you're given 'protection'. This basically means you can't be attacked for the next 12 hours which stops the game kicking you whilst you're already down.
When you're happy with your base and you've got enough soldiers to mount an attack of your own, it's off to battle you go. The fights aren't particularly strategic, often meaning sheer numbers will give you victory, but you do have to think a little when in battle.
Tapping the screen will place your soldiers in the desired location, but your army can consist of a number of troop types. There are spies, riflemen, nurses, Rambo types and so on. There's currently 10 unit types and they all act rather differently which does mean you'll need to think twice about where you're placing your troops.
The game can be a little confusing at times as it insists on having three different currencies. Why there's both a gold and oil resource, I'm not too sure and on top of that there's the obligatroy 'premium' resource that unlocks the really useful items for your base. It's hard to complain too much when you consider the game's free, but like all games of this nature, it will ensure that those willing to pay the most will end up doing the best.
That criticism aside, Jungle Heat is a great game of its type. A much more involving version of the Farmville style of game we've seen a dozen times over.
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Introduction to American Democracy GVT 110
An introduction to the American political system and constitutional framework. Focus will be on the interplay of various institutions (the Presidency, Congress and the Judiciary) in creating public policies. Contemporary public issues will be discussed, as will the role of political theory in shaping American democracy. Attention will be given to the role of the news media, public opinion, political ideology, political parties and interest groups in the American system. 4 credits
Evolution of the Global System GVT 115
The goal of this course is to introduce the student to the main actors, social facts and processes that shaped the international system in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. By analyzing the spread of industrialization, the race for colonies, the thrust of imperialism, and the rapid growth of nationalism, among other factors, this course explains the contradictory and simultaneous trends of unprecedented levels of prosperity and violence in Europe and beyond. While the course examines the role of the United States in the international system, particularly in light of its dominant role since the early twentieth century, it also emphasizes the developments taking place in other regions such as Asia, Africa and Latin America. This will allow students to understand the global arena as a space of complex interconnections involving varieties of forms of production, national political cultures and idiosyncratic traditions. This course sets the foundations for other courses in International Relations and Regional Studies. 4 credits
Research Methods GVT 120
Students will learn how to read and analyze political science research. Focus will be on the use of the scientific method for research on politics and government. Students will learn how to effectively access information for research in political science and learn the steps in writing a research paper, including developing the research question, writing a literature review, selecting a research design, and how to properly cite sources. Students will develop an understanding of approaches to researching and measuring political phenomena. 4 credits
Theory & Practice of International Relations GVT 261
Review of major approaches to the study of international relations. Definition of concepts such as power, nationalism, imperialism, and dependency. Special attention to the use of force and conflict resolution. Special class project. 4 credits
Introduction to Comparative Politics GVT 281
This course examines various methods of comparing political systems. Institutions such as executive departments, legislatures, court systems and local governmental systems are examined comparatively. It includes analysis of the impact of different economic systems on political/governmental institutions, and on economic circumstances that impact government. It also looks at political socialization both in terms of process and comparative content. An effort is made to include countries from all regions of the world. 4 credits
International Security GVT 308
This course examines the dynamic evolution of the debates on International Security as well as the transformations in the main global and regional security institutions such as UN and NATO. Based upon International Relations perspectives, it analyzes the traditional definitions of security at the national, regional and international levels of analysis since 1945. Likewise, it studies how states and international institutions have revisited the concepts, policies and strategies of security since the end of the Cold War and after the September 11 events, from realist perspectives to the Copenhagen School of security studies. Pre-requisites: GVT 261 and GVT 281. 4 credits
Politics of Spain GVT 367
This course provides students with a basic grounding in political institutions and processes in contemporary Spain. Political developments are presented in their socioeconomic context, with special emphasis on the Spanish transition from a dictatorship to a democracy. Attention is also given to the issue of Basque and Catalan nationalism. 4 credits
Crisis & Integration in Europe GVT 382
Why did 17 European countries surrender the sovereign control of their currency and create the Euro? Will Turkey become a member of the European Union? Will Europeans continue free riding the security protection of the United States? Is the integration process another layer of bureaucracy or an institutional instrument to dean with the permanent crises in Europe? There are some of the questions guiding the discussions in the class. 4 credits
Global Environmental Threats in the 21st C GVT 439
In the 20th century the general public became aware of the need for following a sustainable lifestyle. Non-governmental organizations, governmental institutions and individuals began to study environmental problems and issues to enhance the concept of conservation of nature and the protection of the planet's biodiversity among other important concepts. However, as we enter the 21st century, we are finding ourselves involved in new environmental threats such as increasingly disturbing natural disasters, eco-terrorism and endless extreme poverty. This course is aimed at learning the basic environmental aspects that affect society and nature as a whole, along with the new issues that are arising and leading scientists to continue new lines of research in the field of environmental conservation and awareness, knowing also that the key to hope lies in the field of environmental education. 4 credits
Politics of the Middle East GVT 485
Interlocking themes making the contemporary Middle East an area of chronic conflict: Big Power rivalries; social and political change within individual countries; unity and rivalry involved in Arab nationalism; the Palestinian-Israeli-Arab dispute. 4 credits


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Steer Easy Cruise One around the Caribbean ports by using the cursor keys. Sail her carefully into the dock to complete the level. Each level is a little more difficult as the ports get a little busier and the wind speed increases. Use the A and S keys toHow to play:
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The Nassau Community College Spring 2009 Cultural Program Presents "Hate Crimes Against Latinos"—Christina Iturralde of Latino Justice PRLDEF, April 27
Garden City, NY The Nassau Community College Spring 2009 Cultural Program is proud to present "Hate Crimes Against Latinos" with Christina Iturralde, which will take place on Monday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. in the College Center Building.
Christina Iturralde is the Legal Fellow at Latino Justice PRLDEF (LJ PRLDEF), formerly the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund. LJ PRLDEF, one of the leading Latino civil rights organizations in the country, has been involved in the aftermath of the Lucero murder in Suffolk County. While at LJ PRLDEF, Iturralde has worked on cases of critical importance in the ongoing immigration debate. In her studies at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Iturralde focused on immigration and international human rights law. She also interned at the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, Human Rights First's Asylum Project and the Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review.
For more information about "Hate Crimes Against Latinos", which is free and open to the public, call 516.572.7153.
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Paralegal Schools in Alabama
Guide to Alabama Paralegal Degree Programs
Do you want to work around the law, but you aren't sure where to go? Why not check out one of the paralegal schools offered in Alabama then? There are only two physical schools to choose from. You can go to Herzing University in Birmingham, or you could go to South University in Montgomery. If neither of those options seem like they could work for you, there is a third opportunity for you to go to school online. To do that, all you need is a computer and internet access for your education to begin. Some of the best online paralegal programs in the country can be found at Colorado Tech University Online, Kaplan University, and South University.
There are a couple of different ways to become a paralegal. The most traditional option involves the pursuit of an associate's or bachelor's degree. However, some people with legal backgrounds in high school or who have another college degree can opt for a certificate program, at which time only a few months of training would be needed. In the college program, courses fall in line with the common tasks of a paralegal, wherein students learn about laws, filing practices and organization techniques. The basics of math, science, and English are maintained along the way.
Alabama Paralegal Job Outlook and Salary
With the economy being as it is, you might expect to see a decline in the amount of paralegal jobs available. The reality is quite the contrary. In an effort to reduce costs, many firms and companies are beginning to assign tasks to paralegals that were once only done by lawyers. Paralegals are obviously less expensive to pay and thus they make the more ideal employees. Most job opportunities will be found in private law firms, but there are other organizations offering employment. Competition is steep in some firms, so heed well to the education that you are given.
The earnings of a paralegal may vary based on experience and the firm that a person works with. Location and training will also be factors in determining one's earnings. For a range, you can find paralegals making anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000 on an annual basis, with the upper end consisting of members of the governmental firms. Starting pay may vary as well, but bonuses are available in most places of work. Paralegals often have to work long hours, so many employers try to offer incentives to keep them around. Take up any opportunities you are given.
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First, you will need a styrofoam wreath. I did both medium and large sizes, and got mine at Hobby Lobby for about $4. You will also need drink umbrellas. I found these at Hobby Lobby for $7, and used almost the entire bucket on the large wreath.
Lastly, I took some hot pink ribbon and hot glued it to the back of the wreath to make a loop hook for my wreath hanger. And here is the finished project. Cute right?!?!


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National Disability Forum: July 2015
A Forum for All Interested Disability Stakeholders
SSA designed the National Disability Forum meetings to give all interested stakeholders an opportunity to share their unique insights on topics of particular interest to SSA early in the process and directly with policy makers. Further, it provides an opportunity for stakeholders to hear from one another. Open to anyone interested, the National Disability Forum is not intended to be a means for reaching agreement on an issue, and SSA's participation is only for the purpose of gaining insight through listening. Please see our July 2015 topic below.
"Successfully Transitioning Child Beneficiaries and Families to Functional Adulthood"
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Acadiana Patriots Meeting
September 14 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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- 1919 Eraste Landry Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506 United States
Additional Information
Guest speaker is Autry J. Pruitt who will talk about the benefits of the Fair Tax plan and getting rid of the IRS. Also speaking is Lenar Whitney, former La. Rep. from District 53, and RNC Committeewoman from La., who is candidate for Public Service Commissioner. Be informed, bring a friend and get involved. For more info, call 337-654-2805, or go to www.AcadianaPatriots.com.


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In 2009, the Center for Digital Education created a survey to evaluate the presence of online education in various U.S. states. New Hampshire ranked No. 18 out of the 25 states participating. While New Hampshire didn't rank as high as some of the other states in 2009, it has made some additional efforts in more recent years to improve online schools in New Hampshire as well as the higher education system as a whole by launching initiatives at the secondary level.
Higher Learning Initiatives
Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Reduction
Like the name implies, the Advanced Placement Test Fee initiative was created in May 2012 to help eligible low-income students cover the full costs of AP exams. In the past, low-income students were only eligible to get assistance for a maximum of three exams. There will no longer be a cap. This means more students will be able to take AP exams and get the opportunity to pass lower-level college coursework, whether it's online or traditional, and have a better chance of graduating on time. Passing the tests also cuts back on the cost of college, because it decreases the number of courses students must take and pay for, and in turn can reduce the time to completion.
Comprehensive Assessment Systems Grant
In September 2010, the U.S. Secretary of Education awarded several states special grants intended to help school boards assess the way students read text, construct research, and work with technology and other digital media over a course of four years . As a recipient of the grant, New Hampshire must use their assessment research to implement innovative programs to correct weak areas starting in 2014. These new programs can potentially help better prepare students for higher education and online coursework as well as make them suited for the workforce.
E-Learning for Educators
The E-Learning for Educators program is designed exclusively for educators of all grade levels. It helps instructors learn the latest technology to use in the classroom as well as how to create hybrid and online classes so that students can reach their full potential. The Open NH Program is an ongoing five-year initiative.


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Lyrics Depot is your source of lyrics to One Step Closer by Doobie Brothers. Please check back for more Doobie Brothers lyrics.
One Step Closer Lyrics
Artist: Doobie Brothers
Album: Best of the Doobies, Vol. 2
Keith Knudsen/John McFee/Carlene Carter
Baby, there's a chance you ought to take
Chance of a mistake you gotta make
Maybe I'm mistaken too
To take my chance with you
I need you like a shadow needs a light
I'll follow you like morning follows night
When nothin's left ahead of you
I'll be right behind you
Shadows disappear at night
We both know it's a shame if you should lose one
Why is it so hard to find
Tell me that you're right there too
One step baby
Two steps maybe
One step closer
I'll be next to you
Baby, it's a secret I can't keep
Trouble comes and suddenly you're weak
I don't believe you got the strength
To fight this kind of love
I know it's risky now and then
What with all the what ifs and the whens
Who is there to say we're wrong - to tell us it can't be
Come on, baby, please don't go
I'm no heart of stone and you know
Why is it so hard to do
Tell me that you're right there too, baby
Baby, can't you see we're runnin' late
Can't you see we ain't got time to wait
Might be that you're scared of me
Of something you might feel
Hold on to me, baby, hold on tight
I can take us through the night all right
Maybe I will stay here too
Take my chance with you
Shadows disappear at night
We both know it's a shame if you should lose one
Why is it so hard to find
Tell me that you're right there too
One step baby
Two steps maybe
One step closer
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Doobie Brothers - Tell Me What You Want (And I'll Give You What You Need) Lyrics
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Nobody Cares About Your Internet Speed Test. Here's What to do Instead.
Fix your decaying relationship with a baby. Microwave your pet for a quick after-bath dry off. Start smoking for more break time.
Bad advice is everywhere.
Usually spotting it is easy, but sometimes bad advice disguises itself as good advice. Internet speed tests are an excellent example.
Speed tests are often recommended when people have connection problems. Which is sad because the information they provide doesn't get anyone any closer to solving the problem. Better tests exist. We'll get to those in a minute. First let's take a closer look at speed tests.
What are Speed Tests?
Speed tests measure internet speed by connecting to a test server, downloading some files and measuring what happens. The results include information about response time between your computer and the server (latency or ping), upload speed, and download speed. Several options are also available. Ookla and Fast.com are both popular choices.
How They're Supposed to Help
After you run a speed test, comparing the results to your internet plan is the next step. If your results are less than what your internet provider said they would deliver, conventional wisdom says you have grounds to contact the provider and ask them to fix something.
What Actually Happens
Your ISP is pretty well guarded against cases based on speed tests. They'll brush your away with points like:
- Our network is fine. The problem must be on your end.
- You're only testing between your computer and their test server. Speed between you and other sites is probably faster.
- You're test represents a single point in time. Your internet speed is probably faster most of the time.
Hearing tech support refute your case hurts. When it happens, vilifying their company is tempting, but think from their perspective.
Why Your ISP Says Those Hurtful Things
Internet providers employ network engineering's best and brightest. You are more likely to misconfigure the network than your internet provider. On top of that, nothing has ever been proven by a single test containing one data point. From where they're standing, your speed test is probably a statistical anomaly.
Your internet provider isn't evil. They're being logical, but that's good news. Logical thinking adjusts when it encounters new information, and you can use that to your advantage.
What to Do Instead
If you want an internet provider to pay attention when you think they have a problem, you need a more compelling case.
How to Address your ISP's Arguments
Your case should show which part of the network is failing. It should also include information about multiple network routes and how the network performs over time. Collecting this information requires a new tool.
Compelling cases address the arguments internet providers use to discredit speed test results. Your case should show:
- Which part of the network is failing.
- Information from more than 1 route.
- How the network performs over time.
Collecting this information requires a new tool. Many are available. You even have a decent one built into your computer. It's called traceroute.
Traceroute is Almost Everything You Need
The tool measures latency like a speed test. It also measures how much data reaches the intended destination (packet loss). Compared to a speed test traceroute's main advantages are measuring every point in the route (hop) and the the ability to target any destination.
Speed tests are fixed to a specific server, but trace route lets you measure network performance between your computer and anything connected to the internet. Measuring performance for every hop is also an advantage because the information helps find if problems relate to your network, an ISP's network, or the server delivering content.
Traceroute gets information about which part of the network is failing. It can also test more than one route, but the tool leaves something to be desired when it comes to looking at performance over time.
Like all command line tools, traceroute runs with a text interface. Running several trace routes over a period of time is totally possible, but keeping track of everything is probably more work than you want to do.
Try a Visual Network Testing Tool
If you' prefer tracking network performance with software, you are in luck. Several tools can do this for you. Many of them even graph the information to make understanding it easier.
My favorite visual network testing tool is PingPlotter. I'm also biased because I work for the company that makes it. PingPlotter is easy to use and lets you run in free mode as long as you want. Many people have successfully "inspired" internet provider action with the tool's graphs too.
If you're interested in alternatives, SmokePing and VisualRoute are both options. Both graph network performance and some people prefer them over PingPlotter. If you're one of those people, go for it. The most important part of all of this is restoring your internet connection to its original glory.
Visual network testing tools deliver everything you need to get your internet provider's attention. If you're interested in more tips on how to persuade internet providers a problem exists on their end, check out this network troubleshooting guide. That's all I've got for now. Happy troubleshooting!


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Application help
How do I apply for a Young Carer Bursary?
Young carers will need to submit a new online application each year. Applications are accepted for 6 weeks and usually open in late July. If you need help completing the application form, we suggest you ask your family, school, support worker or the Young Carer Worker in your state or territory.
Take your time to complete the form and answer all of the questions. It is very important to pay attention to the free text boxes at the end of the application, where you can tell us about your caring experiences and what difference it would make if you were to receive a bursary.
Only submit one application form – there is no advantage in submitting more because only one will be assessed.
Shortlisted applicants will need to prove their eligibility once the assessment process is complete. This eligibility evidence includes personal information about you and the person you care for. This information will be treated as confidential and your privacy will be protected.
Your application is considered on an individual basis each year. We encourage everyone to apply.
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October 27, 2012
The Cook's Books set curated by Juniper Books are essential cookbook titles. This is a perfect gift for someone who is a beginner in the kitchen. The set is available in a variety of colors and has the option of being customized. The five titles included are the following:
- The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century by Amanda Hesser
- James Beard's American Cookery
- Joy of Cooking, 75th Anniversary Edition
- Gourmet Today by Ruth Reichl
- Cook's Illustrated Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen
The Cook's Books can be purchased online starting at $295. What are five cookbooks you can't live without? Let us know in the comment section below.
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May 27, 2015
Time to catch some ghosts. We've managed to chase them into this building. But one of them took a hostage. A poor kid was passing by and it took him by suprise. He must be so scared. We have to hurry and free him. You need to be cautious, this creature is extremly powerful. It managed to manipulate the whole building. It's structure turned into a maze. It's trying to trap us. In order to catch it, you need to play its games.This time success can only be achieved by solving the puzzles it gives us. Don't worry, they can't be so hard. Good luck!