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In programming assignments 3-6, you will be implementing a simple DBMS. For an overview of how you will construct the DBMS, read this page. For this assignment you will implement a simplified version of the Buffer Manager layer, without support for concurrency control or recovery. You will be given the code for the lower layer, the Disk Space Manager.
You will carry out this assignment, and subsequent ones, in teams of three. The teams will be selected by the instructor, you can find your team assignment here. You should begin by reading the chapter on Disks and Files, to get an overview of buffer management. This material will also be covered in class. Your Buffer manager code will provide an interface between the Disk Space manager and the upper levels of code. The Disk Space manager, implemented with the class DB, provides basic routines for allocating and deallocating file pages. We will not be implementing this class directly because this aspect of a system tends to be very system specific (also, we will be using a very simple model of pages). The Buffer Manager provides a simple set of routines for obtaining, pinning, and unpinning pages that are associated with a file (in later layers of the DBMS we will be adding layers that organize pages into files). You should familiarize yourself with what routines are available for low level processes by reading db.h carefully.
To make a local copy of the code you need to implement you should download the file bm.tar.Z. This is a tared archive file. To unpack this file you should do the following:
% uncompress bm.tar % tar xvf bm.tar
This will create a directory BufMgr that contains the code provided to you as well as skeletons for the code you need to write. This code comes with a provided make file makefile. It is unlikely you will need to modify this file (the only files you should need to change are buf.h and buf.C). The code comes with two testing programs, db_tester and bm_tester. These test programs are automatically constructed by the makefile by simply typing "make" (you can remake each one by typing "make db_tester" and "make bm_tester"). db_tester focuses primarily on testing the Disk Space manager code (though it needs the Buffer Manager code to be working) and bm_tester primarily tests the Buffer Manager code. To recompile all of the code you first type "make clean" which will eliminate all current .o and executable files and then type "make" again to recompile.
The simplified Buffer Manager interface that you will implement in this assignment allows a client (a higher level program that calls the Buffer Manager) to allocate/de-allocate pages on disk, to bring a disk page into the buffer pool and pin it, and to unpin a page in the buffer pool.
The methods that you have to implement are described below (the skeletons for this class can be found in buf.h and buf.C):
class BufMgr { public: // Allocate pages (frames) for the pool in main memory. BufMgr(int numbuf); // Should flush all dirty pages in the pool to // disk before shutting down and deallocate the // buffer pool in main memory. ~BufMgr(); // Check if this page is in buffer pool. If it is, increment the pin_count // and return a pointer to this page. If the pin_count was 0 before the // call, the page was a replacement candidate, but is no longer a candidate; // be sure to remove this from the CLOCK list of candidates. // If the page is not in the pool, choose a frame (from the set of // replacement candidates) to hold this page, read the page (using // the appropriate DB class method) and pin it. // Also, must write out the old page in chosen frame if it is dirty // before reading new page. (You can assume that emptyPage == 0 for // this assignment.) Status pinPage(PageId PageId_in_a_DB, Page*& page,int emptyPage=0); // Should be called with dirty==TRUE if the client has modified the page. // If so, this call should set the dirty bit for this frame. Further, // if pin_count > 0 should decrement it, and if it becomes zero, should // update the CLOCK list by adding an entry for this frame. // If pin_count == 0 before this call, return error. Status unpinPage(PageId globalPageId_in_a_DB, int dirty=FALSE); // Call DB object to allocate a run of new pages and // find a frame in the buffer pool for the first page // and pin it. (This call allows a client of the Buffer Manager // to allocate pages on disk.) If buffer is full, i.e., you // can't find a frame for the first page, ask DB to deallocate // all these pages, and return error. Status newPage(PageId& firstPageId, Page*& firstpage,int howmany=1); // This method should be called to delete a page that is on disk. // This routine must call the DB class to deallocate the page. Status freePage(PageId globalPageId); // Used to flush a particular page of the buffer pool to disk // Should call the write_page method of the DB class Status flushPage(int pageId); // Flushes all pages of the buffer pool to disk Status flushAllPages(); // Total number of Buffers unsigned int getNumBuffers(); // Count of the number of unpinned Buffers unsigned int getNumUnpinnedBuffers(); };
The buffer pool is a collection of frames (page-sized sequence of main memory bytes) that is managed by the Buffer Manager. It should be stored as an array bufPool[numbuf] of Page objects.
In addition, you should maintain an array of buffer descriptors, one per frame. Each descriptor is a record with the following fields:
The pin_count field is an integer, page number is a PageId object, and dirtybit is a boolean. This describes the page that is stored in the corresponding frame. A page is identified by a page number that is generated by the DB class when the page is allocated, and is unique over all pages in the database. The PageId type is defined as an integer type in minidb.h.
A simple hash table should be used to figure out what frame a given disk page occupies. The hash table should be implemented (entirely in main memory) by using an array of pointers to lists of <page number, frame number> pairs. The array is called the directory and each list of pairs is called a bucket. Given a page number, you should apply a hash function to find the directory entry pointing to the bucket that contains the frame number for this page, if the page is in the buffer pool. If you search the bucket and don't find a pair containing this page number, the page is not in the pool. If you find such a pair, it will tell you the frame in which the page resides.
The hash function must distribute values in the domain of the search field uniformly over the collection of buckets. If we have HTSIZE buckets, numbered 0 through HTSIZE-1, a hash function h of the form h(value) = (a*value+b) mod HTSIZE works well in practice. HTSIZE should be chosen to be a prime number.
When a page is requested the buffer manager should do the following:
To implement the CLOCK replacement policy, you should maintain a counter in the system that updates whenever a page is brought into memory. The counter value should be associated with that page (indicating when that page was brought into memory). When a frame is to be chosen for replacement, you should pick the frame containing the page that was brought in first according to its clock value (the oldest page read into a frame).
Be sure to follow the error protocol described in new_error.h. Note that you will likely want to add new error codes and new error messages to the tables provided for you.
The make file compiles the code using the -g flag. This means that you can debug the executables produced using gdb. I have also set up the code with a command line debugging system. When running either of the test programs you can add command line arguments of db, bm, or gory. These turn on debugging flags in the Disk Space module (db), Buffer Manager module (bm) and some extended (gory details) flags (gory). Note that you may want to add debugging commands in your Buffer Manager code following this protocol.
Print out your versions of buf.h and buf.C. You should test your code using the test routines bm_tester and db_tester and print out the results. Next, write up a team report of how your code is implemented. This report should give an overview of how you completed the BufMgr class and any new classes you created. It should also discuss the algorithms you used to solve the problem. This report should be at least two pages long but no longer than four pages. Each team member should also write up an individual report (at least half a page but no more than a page) discussing their contributions to the coding process and how the overall team interaction went.
You must also submit your code electronically (but only once for each team). To do this go to the link https://webapps.d.umn.edu/service/webdrop/rmaclin/cs4611-1-s2003/uploa d.cgi and follow the directions for uploading a file.
To make your code easier to check and grade please use the following procedure for collecting the code before uploading it:
rmaclin/prog03Note that the suffix of all C++ code files (not .h files) should be ".cc". Only code files (only .cc and .h files) should be stored in this directory.
tar cf prog03.tar login/prog03


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HI!, Its confirmed that there is now ( since we updated utorrent to ver 3.0 ) a greater delay before vsmon.exe starts using unusually high CPU consumption and that utorrent becomes unresponsive. I just received an email from tech support reporting the same findings.
Depending on the development team findings, they may just opt to include the fix in there next release.
Quote from tech: "If you don't hear from me, the issue should be resolved in the next release.
So for now the issue has been reported and acknowledged by tech support and I will post any update if and when I receive one from tech support and if it comes before the next release.
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New 'Bondsy' App Aims to Create Trade Marketplace / Social Network Hybrid
Growing up, many people had hobbies focused on collecting, whether it was stickers, sports cards, pogs, or even Beanie Babies. But arguably the most important aspect of a hobby was the ability swing trades with friends. The objective, of course, was to acquire a coveted collectible– the thrill was in the hunt.
The new app Bondsy is the grown-up version of this. The iPhone app is a unique, user-friendly marketplace-meets-social -network that enables users to list unwanted items (e.g. a pair of pink headphones) to a trusted environment of interested people.
There doesn't appear to be much competition either. Craigslist, the internet's reigning place to quickly (and cheaply) pawn off unwanted goods, is often too seedy for even the most genuine transaction. And while Facebook's "Marketplace" is certainly a more friendly online community, any "available items" status would inevitably get lost in the mix with the incessant influx of Buzz Feed links, funny cat videos, and ex-girlfriends' tropical vacation photo albums.
The app itself is simple to use. To get started, a user just needs to snap a photo, write a caption, and add one or more price tags. Price tags are completely free form, allowing users to ask for whatever they might want (not just money). In addition, users can also set different price tags for friends, and even friends of friends.
But perhaps the most interesting feature of Bondsy is its "trade" option. While people can use Bondsy to sell items, the app encourages users to make a trade. To help facilitate this, users can create a list of "wanted" items as a potential return. This truly brings everyone's childhood full circle in the mobile age.
Bondsy's origin only adds to the genuine nature of the transaction-based social network. Diego Zambrano, the co-founder of Bondsy, accidentally came up with the app idea out of personal necessity.
"In 2007, I was moving from Brazil to New York and I didn't want to bring anything with me. So when I decided to get rid of all my stuff, I had an insight. There were a lot of marketplaces out there, but I wanted to offer my things to my friends first. So, I came up with a hack."
Zambrano used Flickr to upload photos of his unwanted items, and then emailed all his friends a link to it. However, instead of responding to his email, Zambrano noticed that people were directly commenting on the photos. At that moment, he knew he had created a new social experience.
The proud co-founder believes that Bondsy will be a success since users are naturally more comfortable transacting with friends, but also because there are more layers to the app than people think.
"You stumble upon things you might need and want, but didn't know it. You can get to know more about your friends and their taste. It sparks conversations."


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SCQTT (still haven't figured out the Q or your locationary confusion) - I'm not saying the GS can't perform, but the seating position isn't the same and the feel is very different. The GS and RT are much more similar from and ergo standpoint. I prefer my feet a bit farther back and my hands farther forward. As for the bring a bike of my choosing, my selection is limited... I only have one bike to ride (unlike your stable) and it is the R1100RS. I also know full well that the bike is 20% and the rider is 80%. There are a lot of guys (and gals) who could probably drop me on a fun foad on a F650GS, nevermind a R1200GS. Nonetheless, for a street bike, I don't want a GS or RT or S. I'd take an ST, but my knees would hurt a bit more.
Regardless, if you are up for a long day, I've got a 450+ mile route mapped out starting in Lodi and heading to the Ohio river for lunch. Some of the roads are better suited to a GS than an RS, but I think it will be a fun loop


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Those affected live in the following areas: Liberty Road north of Hwy 27, Bethel Road, Nebo Road, including Mount Nebo, Hwy 22 West, and all side roads and subdivisions. These cutomers are asked to boil any water used for consumption, such as drinking or cooking, for at least five minutes before use. This will continue until water samples are cleared through the Arkansas Department of Health, approximately three to five days.
For more information customers may call the office at 229-2800, or after hours customers may call the pager at (479) 964-3421.
Moreland Voluntary FD board to meet
The Moreland Voluntary Fire Department will conduct its annual board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the fire station located at the intersections of State Highways 124 and 164.
Topics for discussion will be a membership dues increase and goals to achieve lower fire insurance premiums. All dues paying members are invited and welcome to attend.
Gateway PCG revival coming up
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Discussion in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' started by LeadHead, Feb 27, 2013.
HAFTEL: Where is Lal now?
[Ten Forward]
HAFTEL: This is your idea of appropriate guidance?
DATA: It is an opportunity for her to observe human behaviour and more importantly, for her to interact with her crewmates.
HAFTEL: She is capable of running over sixty trillion calculations per second, and you have her working as a cocktail waitress.
PICARD: Admiral, she is under the strict guidance of a woman in whom I have absolute trust. Ten Forward is the centre of the ship's social activity. Everyone on board comes here.
HAFTEL: I'm not convinced the sort of behaviour she observes here will be a positive influence.
GUINAN: Most people when they come here behave themselves. If they don't, I ask them to leave.
PICARD: Admiral Haftel, Guinan. She runs Ten Forward. How is Lal doing?
GUINAN: She spills a few drinks every now and then, but she's learning.
HAFTEL: I want the android out of here.
GUINAN: Now, Admiral, you've been in one or two bars in your time.
HAFTEL: Have her report to me immediately for an interview.
[Observation lounge]
HAFTEL: Well, Lal, I've been looking forward to meeting you.
LAL: Why?
HAFTEL: You're very important to us at Starfleet Research. We have got quite a facility at Galor Four. I want like to show it to you.
PICARD: In fact, the Admiral is fact suggesting you be moved to Galor Four, Lal.
LAL: Have I done something wrong?
HAFTEL: Oh, no, of course not. We just want to broaden your experience. There's only so much you can learn on a starship. I'm sure you'll agree to that.
Lal: Yes, I'll agree.
HAFTEL: Good.
LAL: Thus, the natural conclusion would be when I have learned all there is to learn aboard the starship, I would relocate to Galor Four.
HAFTEL: That is not the natural conclusion here.
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The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center's anniversary gala brought out the stars Saturday for the 42nd Annual Vanguard Awards, honoring individuals and organizations at the forefront of the local, national, and international movements for LGBT equality.
After cocktails and a silent auction, the star-studded event at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles welcomed guests with a dinner and entertainment program, concluding the night with a live auction. The evening's honorees included out NBA center Jason Collins' Xiaogang Wei, the founder of China's first AIDS Walk' and instant streaming giant Netflix, which commissioned the critically acclaimed and groundbreaking drama Orange Is the New Black.
Peruse photos of the stars and advocates who came out to support the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center Saturday on the following pages.
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In the past, customers have complained that an Amazon bill was little better than the utility bill they received at home -- one lump sum without any way of figuring out who within the organization was responsible for increases or the lion's share of the charges.
Now Amazon is making it possible to receive an hourly report on each server, giving customers an unprecedented amount of detail in the billing information delivered directly to them.
Jeff Barr, Amazon Web Services evangelist, in a blog directed to customers Dec. 13, said Amazon had received many customer complaints about the lack of detail in bills and was responding with "a new hourly grain view of your AWS usage and charges." The hourly view was detailed down to individual servers and the services of a particular availability zone in which they were running.
[ Want to learn how one user ran up a bill of $23,000 when he expected to use $2,300 worth of service? See Cloud's Big Caveat: Runaway Costs. ]
Customers receiving consolidated bills covering many accounts, for example, an IT manager supervising employee use of cloud services, will get hourly details with "unblended rates," separating out on-demand instances from reserved instances. That gives a customer a view of how much of their needs were being met by Amazon's lowest-cost option -- reserved instances -- versus the more expensive on-demand instances.
Earlier this year, Amazon made the detailed information available to customers in wholesale form, leaving it to customers to select data out of an undifferentiated stream that contained 25 fields of information on each server. Customers could programmatically select out the data they wanted with which to build reports.
With the new detailed billing reports, AWS gives customers a view of how much time services were used per server. The reports are sent to a bucket in their S3 storage account, adding eventually to the monthly storage bill if they're not periodically downloaded or cleaned out.
"We've had a number of requests for better access to more detailed billing information," Barr acknowledged. "We do our best to listen and to learn and to make sure that our plans line up with what we are hearing," Barr wrote.
Amazon also estimates what a bill is expected to be and stores Amazon CloudWatch monitoring statistics on actual usage. Customers can set up thresholds for email alerts to be sent to them when usage goes above averages or the estimates.


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Hawkins eager to flip script on MLB arrival
Five-tool prospect motivated to speed through White Sox system
By Scott Merkin / MLB.com
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The following scene opens with Courtney Hawkins as a starting outfielder for the Chicago White Sox.
Now, remember this is just an artist's rendering. The highly touted prospect's Major League reality looks more like 2015 or possibly even late 2014.
Hawkins steps to the plate, in his first big league at-bat, and launches a 420-foot drive into the left-center field seats at U.S. Cellular. Hey, if it's a hypothetical situation, it might as well be a good one.
As Hawkins rounds the bases with a smile on his face, he crosses home plate, celebrates with his teammates and now has a decision to make.
To backflip or not to backflip?
That question was posed recently to the team's top pick from the 2012 First-Year Player Draft (13th overall) after a day of workouts at the White Sox Minor League mini-camp. Hawkins flashed a $2.475 million smile, representing the slotted bonus he received, probably thought briefly about his perfectly executed backflip before being interviewed on Draft night in June, and then showed the wisdom of a seasoned veteran with his response.
"You have to ask Kenny Williams, Buddy Bell and Rick Hahn. That's up to them," said Hawkins, MLB.com's top-ranked White Sox prospect. "I'm not doing anything without their permission."
This 6-foot-3, 220-pound physical specimen, built like an outside linebacker or hard-hitting defensive back, doesn't need permission from Hahn, Bell and Williams to move quickly through the White Sox system. His five-tool talent should be convincing enough.
In 59 games across 2012 stops at Advanced Rookie Bristol, Class A Kannapolis and Class A Winston-Salem, the 19-year-old batted .284, with eight homers, 33 RBIs, 15 doubles, 11 stolen bases and three triples. Bell describes Hawkins as possessing a big league aura, with people gravitating to his engaging personality. In talking with him for just seven or eight minutes, it's clear Hawkins gets it at a very young age.
It, as in the work needed to succeed. It, as in the respect for his teammates. It, as in the respect for the game. And let's include the fans in this same grouping.
His Twitter account, @CHawkins10, has close to 6,000 followers. Some fans tweet him words of encouragement. Others make promises to be in attendance when Hawkins makes his Major League debut.
Then there are a few who make slightly stranger requests.
"I've got some people who asked to come to the house to do interviews," said Hawkins with a laugh. "That's a little out there, but at the same time, I enjoy reading people's comments and opinions on stuff and seeing what their mindsets are.
"One thing I did with the way I was raised, I see guys get drafted or in the bigs, they kind of space themselves out from everybody. For me, everybody I talked to when I was in high school or I did have a relationship with or anything like that, I'm still talking to them now. It's not like I ignore people.
"So, when people hit me up on Twitter, I talk right back to them if I'm not busy. Might as well say, 'Thank you, I appreciate it,' or 'Nice to meet you too.'"
While driving in the offseason with his older brother and mentor, Tim, Hawkins spotted a little girl in a wheelchair going down the street alone. He immediately went to Twitter to solicit suggestions on helping the less fortunate, and through responses from his followers, Hawkins donated money to four different causes.
Hawkins' greatest source of advice is his older brother. During the interview, Courtney pointed back to his locker and mentioned that he had missed calls and messages from Tim, a football player who will be graduating from Texas State and is 3 1/2 years older, just checking in on his day.
Tim was the one who forcefully pushed a 280-pound sixth-grader to join him at football practice, work alongside him and help him get down to 190 pounds, where he became a Division I football and baseball prospect. But Courtney offers up another smile when asked if his brother's help simply was about better conditioning.
"Way more than just getting in shape. There's a lot more to it," Hawkins said. "If he wasn't helping me in high school and middle school to get through what I got through and put me in line to help me face adversity on the times that were hard, I wouldn't be here at all."
"I couldn't imagine Courtney being that big," said White Sox director of player development Nick Capra, who lauded Hawkins' family, including his father, Tim Sr., and mother, Larissa, for their positive influence. "He's a beast right now. Just from seeing him last year and this year, you can tell he's done a lot this winter to improve what his body looked like last year."
An early 2013 plan for Hawkins is to start the season at Winston-Salem, but he already has his eyes fixed on the South Side of Chicago. Amid the 100 mph big league rush comes some important advice from friend and fellow White Sox outfield prospect Jared Mitchell.
Take stuff day by day and just enjoy where he's at presently.
Mitchell speaks from experience. The 23rd overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft lost the 2010 season to injury and wasn't fully healthy in 2011. This Spring Training, he's starting to show signs of the player the White Sox always imagined.
That journey is just beginning for Hawkins, who has the White Sox ready to flip with excitement.
"Whatever I got to do to get to the Majors, I'm going to do it," Hawkins said. "I like the pressure. It just means I have to go out and play ball.
"Everyone tells me not to read stuff, not to get caught up in the media. I actually do like reading some of the stuff to see where guys project me to be. I read 2015 to 2016 [in the Majors], and I mean any time somebody says something, I try to push it earlier. I try to beat that goal."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Discussion in 'General Pro Player Discussion' started by Tabash, Apr 25, 2012.
Djokovic not playing Belgrade due to personal reasons.
good decision, he probably needs that after the loss of his grandad... :-|
hope he'll come back fresh at madrid and be focused as before !
Good for him.
Excellent decision. Save energy for later Nole.
Wow, I'm surprised Nole even got to the final with that hanging over him so heavy. What a warrior. Once he heals, watch out ATP tour, it's lights out.
Then Belgrade will be a tragedy.
Wise move to reduce the number of tournaments he is playing.
Yea, expected.
Im not much of a djokovic fan, but this is devastating for anyone and you never wish it upon them. God bless the djokovic family and may they find peace in a trying time. Good decision to take some personal time off. Hope to see him back soon.
That little tournament can not depend on Djokovic. He has nothing to gain there. Good decision. Why would world #1 play a 250 tournament, even if it's in his home town? Also, he needs some time off to properly grieve over his grandpa death. I don't think he should have played MC either.
Technically, it's not his home town anymore.
Agree. You definitely need some time off after a loss of someone close.
I thought he was gonna tank,what happened?
well, I know he lives in Monte Carlo but he was born in Belgrade. He can not live in Belgrade because he wouldn't be even able to walk on the street, he simply wouldn't have any privacy. From what I'm getting from different articles he is God in Serbia. When I saw that '60 minutes' show I couldn't believe how popular he is there.
now, again, that tournament needs to find a way to attract better players. They can not depend on Djokovic.
Good decision. A challenger level tournament or worse doesn't deserve the world number one player's participation.
I would've agreed if it wasn't his home tournament. The only reason why it's acceptable is -
A) Personal loss
B) Packed schedule which could jeopardise bigger tournaments.
But my intuition is that you were alluding to a packed schedule and his personal loss.
Ah great, that gives Nadal a chance to win another tournament !! *naughty grin*
Djokovic definitely gets a break for this. It's not like it's something trivial like parents splitting when you are already an adult.
You're using Djokovic's grandfather's death to score points over Nadal. Mods, ban this guy.
lol, well maybe Rafa will decide to play the SO this year ...
Agreed. May his grandpa rest in peace.
Wise decision. Djoker should take advantage of the extra time, and concentrate + try to calm his mental mind.
Score points? WTH you talking about? You have a screw loose or something fella.
How dare you call Federer a Neanderthal sir. Have you no shame?
Why of course, with his classical style of play, and the prehistoric grips, he certainly does merit that description.
The only one that has a loose screw is people who think a divorce is "trivial" and thinks it doesn't affect a family. Have some respect, you might not like Nadal, but don't say something as ignorant as "a divorce is trivial".
Relative to death, divorce is pretty trivial. Especially by the time you're an adult. Hell look at the divorce rate in the world today, approaching 50%, everyone does it at the drop of a hat. Marriage has pretty much lost all meaning in today's world and it will only get worse with future generations. Death will always be a constant.
Will Federer be taking his place in the draw?
Not sure why he's so upset over a grandfather. Mine passed and the family barely noticed.
He would need to win the qualifying matches first.
Apparently they were very close.
Bit of a rough patch for Noley. Hope he recovers fast!
If you are sending flowers, I suggest using registered mail, because the postal service is still undergoing reform in Yugoslavia.
Thanks for the heads up. :lol:
What's his family's address?I want to send flowers,too.
The beautiful fresh Narcissus flowers are in full bloom this time of year.
Djokovic just won the French Open with that decision. Rafa likes Barcelona too much to make the same decision.
Murray is the 21st century version of the slamless Gilbert, just saying...
I'm more of a Djokovic fan now. I still like Murray but he has disappointed me. I like winners.
No point, pointless event, zero prestige. Though it would have bigger crowds if Nadal played there.
Have you ever been on the topless beaches of Barcelona?
Trust me you would visit every year if you could too!
HUUHAHAHAHA good points.
well, the problem is that NDS is still a virgin, I think ... lol, the poor fellow lives in some third world country, never even seen a pic of a naked girl (or boys, he seems to like Rafa's *** too much, but it's all good, I'm not judging) ... you see some people shouldn't be allowed to use the internet
to be real Serbia open is not in Jokers class.. he plays there because its his family tournament and to give a chance for Belgrade crowd to see him once in a year...
Too bad, because i thought that it will receive ATP500 status, but i can see now that even 250 status will be hart to maintain.
The hate is at an all-time great level I see. I must be doing something right.
you dont understand forum rules do you?
If you replace NDS (actually you meant NSK, i think) with Sentinel, then all your stereotypes check out fine (except the part of liking Rafa's azz, lol).
I believe you are forgetting about non consensual sex. I have seen you 'stick it' to many a **** on this forum , so technically you have lost your V card.
Don't give up on the UK so easily...
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It's been 150 years since the 4th Great Ninja War and the 5 great nations rebuild that which was destroyed by the Uchiha nightmare. The Sound Village has risen to power and has taken it's place among the other *5 great villages. It is led by the Otokage(Sound Shadow) and has opened up its very own ninja academy. A fragile peace ushers in a new era of prosperity. But it is not to last.
Trouble is brewing in the snowy north in the samurai village of Sanro.Rumors have spread throughout the ninja world that the Samurai general has been slain by a criminal organization calling themselves the Iron Dawn. The next appointed General has gone into hiding, and rumors state that the Iron Dawn are amassing an army of Samurai in order to conquer the ninja world.
This is an open world RP so go where you like, do what you like. After a certain amount of posts (and I put some events together) Samurai will begin to attack suddenly so train, form alliances, and stay alert!
Organizations you can join are as follows:
Shinobi Allied Forces- this is the brunt of the ninja world army that fight against the samurai of Iron Dawn.
ANBU- Operating in the shadows these ninja are sent deep behind enemy lines to preform covert operations at the behest of the Kage.
Iron Dawn-These are the main antagonists of this RP. 7 Iron Dawn Generals are very powerful and command all of the Land of Iron.
Neo Akatsuki- With alligences to no one other, The Akatsuki are a group of criminal S-Class ninja who are rivals of the Iron Dawn.
You can be ninja or samurai.
You start at chunin and will rank up as you train, go on missions and battle. This also applies to samurai bios.
Ninja get their missions from a Kage, Samurai get their missions from Iron Dawn Generals.
After 3 successful missions, you rank up.
If you die you are sent back to the hospital for 5 posts.
Samurai can only use Taijutsu, Kenjutsu, and 8 Inner Gates
you can open the first 3 gates at chunin, 4 gates at S-Jonin, 5 at Jonin, 6 at S-Class, 7 at Sannin, and all 8 at Kage and Senin
If you open the 8th gate, you die and are sent back to the hospital.
Beating bosses (Iron Dawn Generals) is an automatic rank up for all parties involved.
Iron Dawn Samurai can take on multiple people at once so don't fight them alone if you are below S-Class(I'm serious. you will be killed and sent back to the hospital)
A samurai using Kenjutsu and Taijutsu is stronger than a ninja using the same
If you are an Uchiha, you have to start with 3 tomei and have to train or battle to earn Mangenkyo Sharingan
Samurai cannot be kage.
No Rinnegan, No Eternal Mangenkyo Sharingan at all!
Traveling from one village to the next takes 3 posts.
Ninja missions are given out by a Kage. If a Kage isn't present you can grab one from the bulliten board at the Kage mansion(you can make up the mission)
If a Kage is currently RPing seek them for missions
2 moves per post
1 post per turn
No over power jutsu!
No Trolling
Be respectful.
Have fun
Can Do's
You can have 2 elements of your choosing to start and add another one to your arsenal as your rank increases.
You can possess only 1 kekkai genkai
Summonings can be done at the Chunin Level
Custom Weapons/Jutsu/Summonings/Clans are allowed(don't overpower them. they should have an weakness or they will be declined.)
Village of Birth:
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For the past many months I have been google-hunting various names, objects, quotes from the harry potter world to aid my story. MNFF forums give you right about access to any resource you may need, but something one just needs that extra reading, when a writer's block is sure around the corner. So...
I was wondering if there could be a thread where members could post address or names not necessarily links to interesting harry potter websites. Like on the suggestion of the_weird_one I was just looking for online harry potter crossword puzzles, and I came across the Daily Prophet!?! It's by-lined Wizarding Britain's Newspaper of Record. It's a pretty funny and well-done piece of work. I still havent checked it all out, but I bet it'd really give someone who's looking to include nice little canon references in their script a cauldron full of ideas.
Yes, anyone looking for the extra bit of information could simply google it themselves, but the thing is google doesn't necessarily give me the same search results as they give to someone in the US. Would this somehow be against MNFF policy??


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DALLAS -- Monta Ellis turned in a solid performance Friday night to help the Dallas Mavericks to a 107-103 win over the Sacramento Kings at American Airlines Center.
Ellis tallied 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and also finished with no turnovers for the first time in a game this season as the Mavs padded their record to 27-21. In the two previous games Ellis had 17 points and 12 turnovers while looking shakey at best.
The Mavs desperately needed a game like this from Ellis, who had just four points in the first half against the Kings, but finished the night 6-of-10 from the field.
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Gonzalo Segares Yellow Cards
As I was going through my post-game audit of stats (yes I think every Sr. Content Producer does this), I found that Gonzalo Segares is coming up on another career milestone.
About this time last year, Sega had appeared in his 200th competitive match for the Men in Red and a month ago, it was his 200th MLS regular season match but this statistic wasn't of the appearance variety but rather of the disciplinary.
Segares was shown a 61st minute caution in Saturday's 3-2 win over New England, getting him to 50 all-time yellow cards in his Fire career (MLS Regular Season) and leaving him just one away of equaling the club's record holder, C.J. Brown who racked up 51 yellows in 296 MLS appearances.
I of course tweeted about this and never too shy, @SuperSega13 sent this response:
@JefeCrandall what an honor. It has cost me a lot of money. Anything for the team.— Gonzalo Segares (@supersega13) September 17, 2013
UPDATE! Upon further review, an inconsistency existed in Elias and Opta's stats. Elias listed Segares with six yellow cards in 2013 but as I looked at the MLS Disciplinary Report this morning, I saw him with seven. After some quick deduction, I realized Elias (and hence myself) failed to count Segares' 86th minute yellow card in the July 3 match vs. San Jose.
This means Segares actually tied Brown's club record on Saturday. Perhaps this tweet from @WhereisHawkins in response to the one above from Gonzalo is even more fitting now...
@whereishawkins @JefeCrandall better get it ready soon. Still 6 games left.— Gonzalo Segares (@supersega13) September 17, 2013
Important to note that Gonzalo is on Caution Watch, so breaking the record this season isn't a necessity...
Austin Berry has played every game...
...since his memorable debut in the team's comeback win at Chivas USA on May 4, 2012. You remember that one -- Berry, was plugged into the lineup next to Arne Friedrich after Jalil Anibaba earned a one-game suspension in the previous match.
Berry conceded a penalty kick to Alejandro Moreno in the 23rd minute only to pull it back on his own two minutes later before Marco Pappa's late strike sealed the three points for the Fire in LA.
Well, maybe you already knew this but Austin Berry hasn't missed a competitive game since, playing 62 consecutive matches as of Saturday night. That number includes all five of the team's Open Cup games as well as last year's playoff match vs. Houston.
The only games he has missed? Friendlies against Santos Laguna in 2012 and Club America this past July.
#Fitness #Longevity #NoCardTrouble
Baky and Sean to 100 Appearances?
Maybe its a bit premature but thought this would be interesting as well. Sean Johnson hit 100 competitive appearances for the Fire in his return from Gold Cup duty in the team's 2-1 win at Philadelphia on August 3.
Should they play in the remainder of the Fire's Regular Season matches this season, he and teammate Bakary Soumare will hit another century milestone.
- PERUSE: TrueCar Player Registry
For Johnson, the season finale at New York would be his 100th MLS appearance for the Fire while Soumare, who spent three and a half seasons away from the club, would hit his 100th competitive appearance in the match.
Yellow Card Watch and U.S. National Team callups be damned!
The Centerback: Fire find themselves in playoff place ahead of Crew clash


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Group 2 - Seismology
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Could you explain the Sudoku bit some? I'm having a hard time visualizing it, but it sounds cool.
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When I tried this before, I gave students the numbers 1, 5 ("avg"), and 8 blindly, then told them to get together and tell me the sums of the "rows" and "columns" of desks in the room. I was able to figure out where the 1's and 8's were based on the sums, and could map out the anomalies similar to the way (really basic) tomography would work. Depending on the group, you may get close to the right answer but in slightly the wrong location, or you might come up with a couple of possibilities but no unique solution.
I'm not exactly sure how this would work on a larger scale, but thought putting the idea out there might spur other ideas/strategies. I like it because it's a hands-on approach that might give students some insight before setting them up with a USArray style tomography exercise. I'm happy to work with others to try to develop this a bit further if people are interested (or feel free to run with it on your own if you have ideas on how it could be set up!).
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We are developing it in three pieces, which can be used together or separately. The first level is like the quick in-class activity I used Friday. The second level incorporates the fact that the UW-Milwaukee seismograph is 5.8 km north of the Hoan Bridge, so the record did not result from a simple down-and-back straight-line geometry. The third level may have the students work with the digital data.
My goal is to get the first level done for Wednesday morning, and to start on the second level. Keith has to track down the digital file for the event, so the third level will be something that we develop in the coming weeks.
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Two other items I plan to develop for this set in the coming weeks are as follows:
[1] A revision of my "compute the travel times assuming Earth is the same density throughout" homework sheet ( bearspace.baylor.edu/Vince_Cronin/www/EarthInterior/EarthIntHomework1.pdf )
[2] A "How do the predicted travel times compare with the observed travel times" project that would give students an experience using data from seismic data repositories like the IRIS DMC. This could complement a seismic tomography project by potentially having students find anomalies (i.e., differences between predicted and actual arrival times) in the data from a single earthquake.
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I can't do the call-in tomorrow - have class...but I'll keep on chugging along on my activity
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Vets Home must try to close $$ gap
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BENNINGTON -- The state's finance commissioner says the Vermont Veterans Home must make internal adjustments before seeking additional state funding to address what the state believes is a $1.7 million budget deficit.
Home Administrator Melissa Jackson and Board of Trustees President Joseph L. Krawczyk Jr. said on Thursday that the home was taking steps to reduce spending and increase revenue. They said the budget gap for the current fiscal year ending in June was over $1 million and would likely require additional funding from the state to balance the books.
On Friday, Department of Finance and Management Commissioner James Reardon said he received more detailed financial information from officials at the home on Thursday. "I was aware that they were continuing to operate at a loss over the last several months but I didn't really have a concrete discussion until just recently," he said. "It appears that the budget gap may be closer to $1.7 million at this time."
Additional state funds will not be forthcoming at this point, Reardon said. Reardon, on behalf of Gov. Peter Shumlin, has already presented the annual budget adjustment recommendation to lawmakers. It does not include any relief for the home, he said.
"I think it's premature at this point in time to recommend any budget adjustment for the veterans home. In fact, in our budget instructions that we send out every year regarding the budget adjustment, we always put in bold that the first recourse is to redirect resources within your existing funding. I think we need to look at the veterans home and see what they can do to close that gap," Reardon said.
The home purposely kept the 150-bed facility's census low following a near-loss in September of its provider agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The federal funding from CMS, which accounts for the majority of the home's $19 million annual budget, was in jeopardy unless several deficiencies identified by state inspectors were corrected. The home passed a last-chance inspection in September but is now under closer scrutiny.
The census has dropped to 118 residents as the home focused on correcting the deficiencies and training staff. Reardon said efforts will now be made to bring the census closer to capacity. "We need to kind of think about trying to increase that census to generate more revenue," he said.
Expenses must also be reduced, though. Reardon said variable costs, including food, should have decreased with the census. Other efforts will be made to ensure the home is receiving payment from federal insurance programs for residents as warranted.
"I think we need to first of all look at ways to close that gap internally at the Vermont Veterans Home before we start a discussion about providing any further relief," he said. "I don't think we've done all of our homework that is necessary."
Reardon said it is likely the home will close the fiscal year at the end of June with a loss on the books, which is allowed under state law.
"I think it will be very difficult to close that gap between now and the end of the fiscal year," he said. "We're taking this seriously. It is a concern to myself and other members of the administration. We're going to look at ways to close that gap and put the home on a financially sustainable path and we're going to be doing that in the near term. As a result of that, we will then determine what are the next appropriate steps. We're just not there yet."
The administration could still seek additional funding for the home in next year's state budget, according to Reardon, if work on the budget adjustment for the current fiscal year is completed before a review of the home's finances is complete. Reardon said such a move is not unprecedented. Any language in next year's budget would be retroactive to this fiscal year, he said.
Meanwhile, Reardon said he maintains full confidence in the leadership team in place at the home.
"I'm absolutely confident with the management down there. Melissa and Joe, the new incoming board president, have some pretty significant challenges that, quite frankly, aren't always within their control," Reardon said. "I have confidence in Joe as the president of the board and Melissa Jackson as the administrator."
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Knicks starting point guard Raymond Felton was arrested Tuesday morning on weapons charges after turning himself in for having an illegal gun that his wife handed over to police through her lawyer, according to the NYPD.
Felton turned himself in at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, not long after the Knicks lost to the Dallas Mavericks in a buzzer-beater at home, police said.
But before the Monday night game, an attorney for Ariane Raymondo-Felton arrived at a Manhattan police precinct with a loaded Belgian-made FN Herstal pistol, police spokesman Sgt. Lee Jones said. Raymondo-Felton later went to the precinct that night and made a statement to detectives, police said.
Investigators then contacted the director of security at Madison Square Garden in an attempt to reach Felton, police said.
Felton was arraigned Tuesday on two charges of criminal possession of a weapon and released on $25,000 bail. He made no statement as he left Manhattan Criminal Court. Police said the charges don't stem from Felton using the firearm in a menacing manner but from possessing an unregistered gun.
A Knicks spokesman said the team had no immediate comment. A lawyer for the former University of North Carolina star would not comment as he and his client left court, and an attorney for Raymondo-Felton didn't respond to messages.
Raymondo-Felton is a student at the Fordham University School of Law, a spokeswoman confirmed. Court records show she filed for divorce from Felton last week.
The Knicks had no game scheduled Tuesday. Felton had eight points and seven assists Monday in the Knicks' 110-108 loss to Dallas. The Knicks brought the point guard back for a second stint in New York in July 2012, opting to let Jeremy Lin leave, and Felton helped the Knicks win the Atlantic Division last year.
But he has had a disappointing season, averaging 10.4 points and shooting 40 percent while missing 16 games with a series of injuries. He has been frequently criticized by fans as the Knicks have fallen to 21-36.
NBA spokesman Tim Frank said the league was monitoring the case. It could fine or suspend Felton but typically waits until legal cases have been resolved.
The league did break from that policy to suspend Gilbert Arenas for the remainder of the season after he brought guns to the Washington Wizards' locker room during the 2009-10 season. He was eventually sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house.
Felton is not the first pro athlete to run afoul of New York's gun laws. Plaxico Burress was a New York Giants wide receiver when he was arrested in 2008 after accidentally shooting himself in a Manhattan nightclub. He served two years in prison.
At a New York City event Tuesday, Burress called Felton's arrest "an unfortunate event."
"I feel that this great city is going to support him," he said of Felton. "I'm a supporter of his and I think everyone will come together to help him through this time."
Fighter Robert Guerrero was arrested at Kennedy Airport last year after he presented a locked gun box containing an unloaded handgun during check-in. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay a $250 fine and complete 50 hours of community service.
Felton is set to earn $3.8 million next season and has a player option that would pay him $4 million in 2015-16. The Knicks could attempt to void the contract, but that would likely be challenged by the players' association.


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Gigantic Brewing
During the Oregon Brewfest weekend we visited one of Portland's newest breweries, Gigantic Brewing, which has become the darling of the Portland beer scene (since even before they opened officially in April) for their fantastic IPA and the big personalities of the two principals, Ben Love and Van Havig. Interestingly, unlike many other Portland brewing establishments of late, Gigantic isn't a brewpub—they are a production brewery with a tap room, no restaurant, located in southeast Portland's industrial sector.
And they are tremendously successful.
We stopped in between the OBF and dinner to sample some beer and check out the tap room, at which they also serve up champagne (hence "Tap Room and Champagne Lounge"). I will say the image I had in my head of what to expect didn't quite match the reality, but that's okay because the reality was much better anyway.
Gigantic has an industrial feel all the way, being built to spec in a repurposed corrugated steel-sided building on SE 26th Avenue, solidly in the heart of an industrial zone not far from the railroad tracks. And because they are a production brewery they've played into this industrial feel for the tap room, with concrete floors, open ceiling with exposed rafters, and garage bay door open to the sunlight with unfinished picnic tables and umbrellas set up out front. Inside the tap room is sparsely decorated with artwork (some of which is being used on the labels) and some unusual accoutrements like a semi-creepy mannequin, a rifle, and hanging lampshades made out of brown glass bottles.
The corner we took over is outfitted with retro-funky furniture: a (faux?) leather couch and lounger and several chairs that look straight out of a kitchen from the '70s. It works well.
I ordered up an imperial pint of their latest beer, Axes of Evil, and English-style pale ale that was brewed in collaboration with Indiana's Three Floyds Brewing. I'll have a more complete review coming (I picked up a couple of bottles to bring back from Belmont Station), but my notes at the time read:
Bright with a touch of dank, wet/earthy character in the hops… catty but not quite catty. Drinkable and a nice hot-weather beer as hoppy as it is.
My wife ordered a split bottle of champagne, and our friends Paul and Sandi had beer as well (though I don't remember what they had).
I also got a taster of the Dyn-O-Mite! Imperial IPA that was also pouring at the OBF (though I missed out on it while there) and found it to be "Really nice, hoppy and sweetly malty and it pops—it has the "hop syrup" quality of a good, big IIPA."
In addition to their own beers (there were five Gigantic brews on during our visit: their year-round IPA, The City Never Sleeps Imperial Black Saison, Rauchweizen and the Bandit, Axes of Evil, and Dyn-O-Mite!) and champagne they have a rotating taplist of guest brews, mostly local. There is no food available.
Overall I really liked it, it seemed like a great summertime hangout to relax and have a beer or three—even if the ambiance is industrial! And judging by the crowd that was there enjoying beer while we were there, Portlanders definitely agree.
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Scott, I believe that one of your friends is also a friend of mine so I've had plenty of time to think about this issue.I think that part of the problem here is that IR output isn't directly proportional to temperature. For instance, 800 deg. doesn't pump out twice as much IR as 400. The way I understand it, you basically have a temp where a material almost glows and that's some IR, but once you hit glowing, the IR goes through the roof.
Scott, something at 800F would emit more than twice as much Longwave IR (LWIR) compared to something at 400F (more IR period for that matter). It's Planck's law. Also, the IR radiated is a function of temperature, not a function of color. As something starts to glow, it is radiating more and more energy at shorter wavelengths - hence the visible light. Radiance at the IR wavelengths is also increasing, but there is not a step function at the LWIR (heat) wavelengths when something starts to glow.
Because I make them 18" with a 18" door, lol. Getting the peel in and around the corner so to speak would be a real pain. Straight in the door with the fire at the back is much easier, and with a 4 minute bake seeing the side of the pie exposed to the fire is not as critical as with a 60 second bake. I have also always been of the belief fire at the back is more thermally efficient , but this isn't even a secondary consideration in putting the fire at the back.
Thanks, I did not explain that well. What I'm trying to say is that, according to Stefan's Law, as temperature increases, energy emission isn't linear- that it increases exponentially, so that IR emission doesn't scale down linearly for NY style temps. This, imo, is one of the major reasons why the hearth isn't replenishing properly. Also, since NY style pizzas are generally larger, you have greater coverage/more blockage, but I think that's secondary.
I guess his neapolitan oven doesnt have that much. It makes sense because the battle with those 1 minute pies is the opposite, so they probably dont want that much stored heat,
Once I push the fire to the back and let the open fire die out, all the oxygen is fed to the coals. This leads to visibly intense combustion which pumps a huge amount of heat into the floor via conduction. The temperature of the hearth skyrockets. It isn't until the fuel begins to run out that the temperature drops.
Jeff, are you saying that each brick is a fairly uniform temp, but, as you cross the joint to the next brick, that's where the drop occurs?


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The Phils hang on to defeat the Braves, gain a game in the standings.
The Phillies hang on last night to defeat the Braves, 5-4, in the first game of their three games series. The Braves would get on the board first as they score three runs in the first inning off of Phils' starter, Kyle Kendrick. The Braves' first run would come on a RBI single by Chipper Jones, scoring Yunel Escobar, who has started the game off with a single. Later, with two outs, Jeff Francoeur would single in Mark Kotsay, who has earlier walked, and Jones, making it a 3-0 Atlanta lead. That would be all the runs that the Braves would score until the ninth inning, as Kendrick would keep Atlanta off the scoreball while he was on the mound. Meanwhile, the Phils would come back against Braves' starter Jo-Jo Reyes. In the fourth inning, with one out, Jayson Werth would knock in two Phillies' runs, scoring Chase Utley, who has got on base with a single, and Ryan Howard, who has doubled, making the score 3-2 Braves. The Phils would tie the game in the fifth, as Howard singles in Shane Victorino, who has earlier singled, stole second and reached third on a ground out. Werth would then give the Phils the lead with a RBI single, knocking in Howard, making the score 4-3 Phils. The Phils would then add an insurance run in the seventh, as Werth knocks in his fourth RBI of the night with a RBI single off of Jorge Compillo, who has just replaced Reyes, scoring Eric Bruntlett, who was pinch running for Pat Burrell, who has doubled, giving the Phillies a 5-3 lead. After J.C. Romero and Tom Gordon have both kept the Braves off of the scoreboard as they each pitched an inning in relief, Brad Lidge came in to pitched the ninth. With a runner on second and after getting out Jones, for the second out of the inning, Lidge gives up a RBI double to Brian McCann, on a ball misplaced by Werth, which scores Kotsay, who has gotten on base earlier on a walk and has moved to second on defensive indifference, making it a 5-4 Phillies' lead. But, that would be how the game would end, as Lidge, with two runners on and still two out, would get Francoeur to fly out, ending the game and thus getting the save.
Kyle Kendrick would be the winning pitcher for the Phils, as he pitched six innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits, giving up no runs after a shaky first inning. His record is now 3-2, with a 4.87 ERA. J.C. Romero would pitch one inning, giving up no runs on one hit, as he recovers from his Sunday outing, although having to stop a Braves' rally in the seventh with two outs. Tom Gordon would also pitch an inning, giving up no runs on one hit. Brad Lidge would pitch the ninth, giving up an earned run, his first of the year, on one hit, as he records his ten save of the year. Jo-Jo Reyes would take the lost, as he pitched six and two-thirds inning, giving up five earned runs on eleven hits. His record drops to 1-1, as his ERA rises to 4.30. Jorge Campillo would pitch a third of an inning, giving up no runs on one hit. Manny Acosta would pitch an inning for the Braves, giving up no runs on one hit.
The second place Phils, with the win, are now a game and a half behind the Marlins, as they gain a game on them as the fish lose their second game in a row to the Reds. The Phils remain a half game ahead of the Mets, who won their game against the Nationals. The fourth place Braves are now two games behind the Phils because of their lost.
The Phillies offense had thirteen hits against Braves' pitching, with eleven of them coming off of leftie Reyes, proving, at least for last night's game, that a left hander will not keep them down. Ryan Howard would get two hits in the game, with a double and a single, as he knocks in a run and scores two, while Jayson Werth would knock in four of the Phillies' runs as he goes three for four, all singles. The Phillies would hit four doubles in the game, all of them coming off of losing pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes.
The Philles (22-18) and the Braves (19-19) continue their three games series at Citizens Bank Park with tonight's game starting at 7:05 pm Eastern. The Phils will send in Brett Myers (2-3, 5.33), who is coming off his worst outing of the year as he was rocked by the Diamondbacks on May 8 for seven runs, six of which were earned, on nine hits as he pitched only five innings as he took the lost in the Phils' 8-3 lost to Arizona. In fact, he has lost two of his last four outings, with two no-decisions. His opponent will be future hall of famer Tom Glavine (0-1, 4.03), who is not having a good year himself, pitching wise. His last start, the latest of three no-decisions, saw him go seven innings as he gave up two earned runs on five hits in the Braves' 3-2 lost to the Pirates on May 9. He will be looking for his first win of the year while trying to keep the Phils' bats quiet.


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One woman died and nearly two dozen people were hurt after a SEPTA bus and a car collided in the Ogontz section of the city Monday evening.
It happened around 6 p.m. at Old York Road and W Sparks Street. Police say the 31-year-old driver of a black Acura somehow lost control and went into oncoming traffic, colliding with a SEPTA Route 55 bus.
The car's passenger, Yvonne Scott, 58, of the 6500 block of N Gratz Street died in the crash. The car's driver, Scott's 31-year-old niece, was seriously injured, police said
The driver -- her name wasn't released as of late Tuesday morning -- suffered multiple broken bones and was in extremely critical condition, according to authorities.
In total, 21 of the 55 passengers on board the bus at the time of the crash suffered minor injuries that required hospitalization, police said.
Stephanie Mason heard the crash and tried to help the two women inside the car.
"I put my arm on the door and told the driver, 'just be still, somebody's coming to help," said Mason. "She just nodded her head a little bit."
"How she ended up in the opposite lane is a mystery to us all," said Warren Young who also says he heard the crash.
Investigators believe the Acura was driving the wrong way down the street. They also say they found evidence inside the car that leads them to believe the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
"There was a strong odor of alcohol coming from the Acura," said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small. "It also had open containers of alcohol inside."
SEPTA officials reviewed surveillance cameras on the bus with plans to turn the video over to police investigators.
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Database branch to Team branch to Game # branch to Player brach to Each individual statistic. I want to be able to search for a player and bring up his total stats, I want to be able to bring up stats for a certain team on a certain game, and I want to be able to sort stats and see what player's lead in certain categories. Any thoughts or ideas on how to begin to construct this? I was thinking of doing it with all array, but if I wanted to make a player array, how can I associate a team name, position name, and stats in one array?


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State All-Sports Museum now offers a virtual tour through Google Maps. Through the virtual tour, visitors can catch a glimpse at each of the museum's exhibits from their smart phone or computer.
The virtual tour can be accessed through Google Maps or via the All-Sports Museum page at www.gopsusports.com/museum.
The All-Sports Museum also has an upcoming slate of Beaver Stadium tours this fall. The first set of stadium tours will take place on Parents and Family Weekend from Oct. 4-6. Tickets for the October tours will go on sale Sept. 19 for Museum Friends and Sept. 24 for the public.
There will be a series of tours offered for the weekend of Nov. 9-10 as well. Museum Friends can purchase tickets starting on Oct. 25 and tickets for the public will go on sale Oct. 30. All stadium tour tickets can be purchased through 1-800-NITTANY.
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text: What do you want to see in the next Star Trek TV Series? I would like to see a rogue Prometheus Class Starship equipped with a Pegasus cloaking devise commandeered by rag tag band of buccanneers, headed by a jovial Klingon Captain with no ties nor loyalty to anyone but themselves but yet have an air of cowboy diplomacy and even an occasional act of good samaritans when the occasion presents itself. They like to explore lost civilizations to look for treasures and even mine other planets for valuable resources like gold, diamonds, and others, but yes, they "stole" that starship before it was even commissioned, right out of the Shipyard at Utopia Planetia because the Klingon Captain believed Starfleet owed them one for the loss of their former ship called "The Golgotha" due to an accident which was Starfleet's fault. On the run from Starfleet, this rag tag band of buccanneers had "abducted" a few Starfleet personnel in the process only because they did not know there was a skeletal crew onboard the ship when they had "stolen" it. As time goes on, some of the skeletal crew will try to escape, some will sacrifice their freedom to help others escape, and some will just fail to escape throughout the series while eventually, due to the myriad of adventures, a few of the remaining skeletal crewmembers will develop an affinity for their captors ( Stockholm's Syndrome ) and slowly become loyal members of the crew. But Starfleet was bound and determined to rescue them as one Starship Captain hope to reunite with his beloved fiancee, a Vulcan/Betazoid Counselor, whom was visiting the ship at the time to track down a "patient" that refused to meet with her for counselling whom she will eventually discover that he happens to be her long lost brother. Anyway: that is the gist of it. It would be different, and I think kinda fun to see, but that is just me, I guess. What do you all want to see in the next Star Trek TV series?


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Few teams in the NHL can say they have two No. 1 goaltenders who could start elsewhere. That's exactly what the Ducks have in former Conn Smythe Trophy winner and Stanley Cup-champion netminder Jean-Sebastien Giguere and talented Jonas Hiller, who took the job late last season and starred in the playoffs.
Neither did anything in the preseason to damage their case for the net Saturday night in the season opener against reigning Pacific Division champion San Jose. Hiller, 27, did put up better numbers, going 1-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average and .926 save percentage in three games while Giguere, 32, was 2-1 with a 3.20 GAA and a .895 save percentage.
Factor this in as well: Giguere has a no-trade clause in his contract and is still owed $13 million over the next two seasons. Hiller is making $1.3 million in 2009-10 and stands to be an unrestricted free agent next summer, where another strong season could net him a huge payday.
There's one thing that we do know. Ducks coach Randy Carlyle won't tell us who will start in goal. Ever. So we'll leave it for you to decide.


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One21music covers Christian music artists competing on American Idol. Now that Michael Lynche, the last of the Christian music artists on Season 9, it looks like our job is over. But before we bow out of American Idol Season 9 we would like to offer our final thoughts.
This season had the lowest number of Christian music artists in recent memory and they certainly did not experience the success of Season 8 Christian music artists. Michael Lynche, Tim Urban, Didi Benami and Lacey Brown made it to the American Idol Season 9 Top 12. Lacey Brown was eliminated at 12 and Didi Benami was gone at 10. In one of the best stories of Season 9, Tim Urban used his joyful determination to win the hearts of America and the respect of the judges to reach the number seven spot.
Now to Michael Lynche. The behemoth of a man has been one of our favorites from the beginning. He never had an off key moment and he had the best performance of American Idol Season 9. Surprisingly, Michael Lynche was voted off at number nine only to be justifiably saved by the judges. The problem with Michael's game this season was that there was virtually no variety in his performances. He quickly settled into the role of R&B balladeer and never showed his soul/funk shouter and R&B sides.
American Idol Season 9 is now left with three barroom acoustic rockers to claim the title. Casey James, Crystal Bowersox or Lee Dewyze will win American Idol Season 9. They are all essentially different flavors of the same style. Crystal Bowersox is the most versatile and developed of the three, but we don't believe she will win. Her image is a little rough for American Idol voters. Lee Dewyze and Crystal Bowersox will be in the final and Lee Dewyze will win American Idol Season 9. Lee will be third male, acoustic pop rock winner of American Idol in a row.
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General Manager Craig Noble said the issue of nitrate levels has arisen recently as the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) began setting nitrate limits in 2010, and the utility's pollution control works (PCW) facility was not built to address nitrate levels.
Noble said the regulations have been put in place to address a problem further from home — an off-shore "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico. The zone is roughly the size of Connecticut and does not contain enough oxygen to support aquatic life.
Thursday's workshop included a presentation by CDM Engineers of Little Rock, who proposed a solution to equip the PCW with the ability to address nitrates as well as phosphate levels, which Noble said is anticipated to be a new permit requirement in coming years.
"They've looked at historical data from PCW and analyzed that data, and basically what today was, was a presentation of the analytical work and a potential solution, which calls for the construction of an anoxic basin, an anaerobic process and additional aerobic basic capacity," Noble said, adding a third final clarifier was also included in the presentation, which would match the two clarifiers already in use.
Noble said City Corp. will have further workshops and discussions before making a decision about CDM's proposal, which carried an "early engineering estimate" price tag of more than $8.5 million.
The process would allow the utility to address requirements in its ADEQ permit as well as a consent administrative order the utility has entered into with ADEQ.


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Fed-up residents are urging council chiefs to use a new funding package to repair dozens of potholes on a nightmare road 'described as one of the worst in Doncaster.'
Residents in Morley Place, Conisbrough, are desperate for Doncaster Council to repair their crumbling road, which is strewn with divots and deep holes.
The authority has just been awarded £660, 881 from the Government to fix 12,000 potholes across the borough.
But Conisbrough residents were faced with more disappointment this week as it was revealed the road is unadopted land and the council said it is not responsible for maintaining it.
Mum-of-two Sue Bright, 57, a retired science lap technician, said: "The council should use some of this money to fix the road. It is surely one of the worst in Doncaster."
"The council should consider adopting it or at least giving over some of the money to repair it. We pay full rates and road tax. It is disgraceful."
Following similar complaints earlier this year, a council spokesman confirmed the road is "up to residents to keep it maintained."
This latest funding is part of a £168 million Pothole Repair Fund kitty which is being divided out across the country to fix crumbling roads - with work expected to cover a total of three million potholes.
As a condition of receiving the money local authorities are required to publish monthly progress updates on how many potholes have been repaired. The cash boost follows £521,974 which was awarded from the Government in March from the Weather Repair Fund.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: "Potholes are the bane of all our lives and the funding is an important step in ridding our roads of this menace."
Peter Dale, the council's director of regeneration and environment, said: "The Government grant has been allocated to Doncaster Council to mend our highways. However, as Morley Place is an unadopted road, we are not able to use this funding to address the issues raised by local residents, as the responsibility for the maintenance of the road lies with the residents or third parties."


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Major League Baseball stars who profited from Allen Stanford's suspected Ponzi scheme can kiss their millions goodbye if one lawyer gets his way.
Ralph Janvey, the receiver responsible for gathering money to repay Stanford's 50,000 alleged victims, wants Bernie Williams, Johnny Damon and five other ball players to throw $9.5 million of their money into the repayment pot, according to the Washington Times.
That the players had no clue they might be part of an international Ponzi scheme that stole $7 billion from unknowing clients matters little to Janvey.
"The fact that the [ballplayers] are innocent investors and committed no wrongdoing does not entitle them to retain proceeds received from the fraudulent" scheme, lawyers for Mr. Janvey wrote in a filing.
Retired stars Greg Maddox and Bernie Williams, as well as Johnny Damon of the Yankees, J.D.Drew of the Red Sox, Andruw Jones of the Rangers, Carlos Pena of the Rays and former player Jay Bell, are being represented by lawyer Gene Besen, who did not comment on the filing.
Janvey has been busy tracking down Ponzi profits and making plans to sell off Stanford's assets in an attempt to refund duped investors. He's asking for a range of $3.7 million from Maddux down to $400,070 from Damon.
When all is done, the players might get some of their money back if the pot is divided evenly. White-collar defense lawyer Barry Pollack told the Times that, "while they might be putting in $1.25 now, they may be getting 75 cents down the road."
The CEO of Stanford Financial Group pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges in a 21-count indictment accusing him of running a Ponzi scheme.


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is the pair still available?
On 2/27/12, Auburn, Maine wrote:
> Congo African Grey breeders sitting on one fertile egg
> laid February 11th. Complete set up. Not pets. Not in the
> greatest feathers, especially hen, but they are not
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> Day one babies must be handfed and placed in brooder.
> Included is cage, nest, Brinsea brooder, candler, formula,
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