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we are having an "EXC_BAD_ACCESS" crash when using the function FMOD_Sound_Release on a streamed sound with .ogg files.
Our program is playing multiple ogg files sequentially as a music stream. Each transition is made using a crossfade between two files. We also have multpiple 3d sounds (.wav files) playing simultaneously.
Here is the stack trace for the crash:
0 0x000bd674 in vorbis_synthesis
1 0x000bdf08 in _fetch_and_process_packet
2 0x000c01b0 in ov_read
3 0x00070004 in FMOD::CodecOggVorbis::readInternal
4 0x0005398c in FMOD::Codec::read
5 0x000a6110 in FMOD::SoundI::readData
6 0x000a7218 in FMOD::SoundI::read
7 0x000a4268 in FMOD::Stream::fill
8 0x0004d7c4 in FMOD::ChannelStream::updateStream
9 0x000a996c in FMOD::SystemI::updateStreams
10 0x000b1674 in FMOD::Thread::callback
11 0x31d705a8 in _pthread_body
The stack trace is not always the same but it's always related to the OggVorbis functions…
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The Young at Heart has fundraising events during the year to help us fund the Hot Soup Program. We have activities in which the seniors enjoy Valentines' Day, Easter, Mother's/Father's Day celebrations with a raffle basket. We have two Trunk Events, Ice Cream Social/Bingo, Monthly Bingo, Holiday Craft Fair, support Big Mama's Show and Shine for Meals on Wheels, Holiday Gift Bags for our Home Bound Seniors (165) and a free Holiday lunch for all Young at Heart Members.
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What could be the reason for government's refusal of a visa to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama? NUMSA General Secretary Irvin Jim didn't stray too far from attributing this to China-South Africa economic relations, calling in to Overnight Live with Sebenzile Nkambule, saying:
If this man was here when Madiba was here, are we kicking him out now because suddenly, we were taught by the Chinese that socialism isn't poverty and poverty is not socialism? I'm very suspicious on this - if I go through the African continent, what I simply see is railway lines, patch-up jobs; they (the Chinese) take over. I think that the Imperialism of America is not different to the Imperialism of China.
Meanwhile, US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has teamed up with South African Airways (SAA) to develop jet fuel from a tobacco plant as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions and promote green energy in South Africa. Speaking to 702's John Robbie, the head of SAA's Group Environmental Affairs Ian Cruickshank also highlighted widespread job creation opportunties the endeavour will realise, stating they hope the first set of planes to start using the fuel by the end of 2017:
National Secretary of the South African National Defence Union (SANDU), Advocate PikkieGreeff has meanwhile defended reports stating that nearly 500 SANDF soldiers have been charged with crimes ranging frommurder, fraud and dealing in narcotics. These are crimes charged over the last three financial years, as revealed by Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Parliament.
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Henry White, 1st Baron Annaly
Henry White, 1st Baron Annaly (1791 – 3 September 1873) was an Irish British Army soldier and politician.
Annaly was the son of Luke White, who had made a large fortune as a bookseller and lottery operator in Dublin. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of Peter de la Mazière.
He purchased a Cornetcy in the 14th Light Dragoons in 1811 and served in the Peninsular War, fighting at the Siege of Badajoz and at the Battle of Salamanca. He purchased a Lieutenantcy in 1812. In 1823 he was elected to the House of Commons for County Dublin, a seat he held until 1832, and also represented County Longford from 1837 to 1847 and again from 1857 to 1861. Between 1841 and 1873 Annaly served as Lord Lieutenant of County Longford. In 1863 he was raised to the peerage as Baron Annaly, of Annaly and Rathcline in the County of Longford.
Lord Annaly married Ellen (d. 12 May 1868), daughter of William Soper Dempster, on 3 October 1828. They had eight children:
- Luke White, 2nd Baron Annaly
- Capt. Henry White (4 September 1830 – 1860)
- Hon. Eleanor Eliza White (d. 29 April 1907), married on 10 June 1854 Lt-Col. Henry Holden and had issue
- George Frederick White (1 October 1831 – 1846)
- Francis Samuel White (17 March 1836 – April 1855)
- Hon. Charles William White (1838–1890)
- Hon. Emily Beaujolais White (4 January 1844 – 18 December 1923), married on 20 July 1867 Robert Grosvenor, 2nd Baron Ebury and had issue
- Hon. Robert White (8 December 1844 – 3 March 1866)
Lord Annaly survived his wife by five years and died in September 1873 at (demolished) Sunbury Park House, Sunbury on Thames.[1][2] He was succeeded in the barony by his eldest son Luke.
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- ^ Detail of place of death Thepeerage.com
- ^ Independent corroboration: General Register Office Deaths registered in 1873: Henry White. Death took place in the Staines registration district, certificate index: Vol 3a p5
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,[page needed]
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages [self-published source][better source needed]
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- Lundy, Darryl. "FAQ". The Peerage.[unreliable source]
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- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Henry White
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If anything new has influenced the online platforms for the past two years it is the ai chatbot. 2016 was the year when chatbots were killing it in the online industry be it eCommerce or Social Media. It's possible that we could see actors looking as young in movies as they did when they first debuted on the big screen. Recently, Hollywood has taken a liking to advanced CGI techniques that allow even deceased actors to be resurrected from the dead-the most notable example being Peter Cushing's Grand Moff Tarkin CGI resurrection in Rogue One: a Star Wars Story. In the same 2016 movie, Carrie Fisher also appeared as the 21-year-old Princess Leia from the 1977 Star Wars film. It's possible that if both studios and audiences embrace the CGI resurrection technology, there will be fewer jobs for new potential movie stars in the future as the same beloved stars of today (and yesterday) could keep staring and acting" in big blockbusters for decades to come. Matter of fact, the use of CGI to bring actors to the big screen was recently the subject of an excellent sci-fi flick called The Congress, starring Robin Wright as herself.
Robots will also take over the more repetitive tasks in professions such as law, with paralegals and legal assistants facing a 94% probability of having their jobs computerized. According to a recent report by Deloitte, more than 100,000 jobs in the legal sector have a high chance of being automated in the next 20 years.
Such technological advancements tend to go hand-in-hand with talk about people losing their jobs to machines and advanced algorithms. Yet in a future where repeatable tasks are performed by automated technology, people skills like empathy, analysis, and human-centric design will be more important than ever. In this near future, instead of a shortage of jobs, we will see a shift towards more meaningful careers for people: number crunchers in finance will have more time to analyze and act on data, and instead of factory workers mindlessly taking a box from point A to point B, they will be in charge of ensuring that systems run smoothly while adding human common sense to the process.
Asimov: For that matter, you will be able to reach someone at the moon colonies, concerning which General Motors puts on a display of impressive vehicles (in model form) with large soft tires intended to negotiate the uneven terrain that may exist on our natural satellite.
These forms of compensation don't currently give workers an ownership stake sufficient to ensure that the benefits of robotization will flow widely. But there is a menu of public and private policies that can: tax incentives for firms that give workers ownership shares, for example, and changes in corporate governance that increase workers' say in the way new technologies are implemented. Last summer, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton proposed a modest tax break for firms that introduce profit-sharing for workers, which could signal the beginning of a post-robotization economic policy.
GE plans to use 3D printing to produce up to 100,000 parts by 2020. This can potentially reduce the aeroplane weight by 1,000 pounds. To put this in context - in 2013, American Airline removed all paper flight manuals and put them onto IPads in digital format. That saved 35 pounds per plane. That result saved $12 million in annual fuel costs.
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objective functions? ===================== Most neural networks involve combination, activation, error, and objective functions. Combination functions +++++++++++++++++++++ Each non-input unit in a neural network combines values that are fed into it via synaptic connections from other units, producing a single value called the "net input". There is no standard term in the NN literature for the function that combines values. In this FAQ, it will be called the "combination function". The combination function is a vector-to scalar function. Most NNs use either a linear combination function (as in MLPs) or a Euclidean distance combination function (as in RBF networks). There is a detailed discussion of networks using these two kinds of combination function under "How do MLPs compare with RBFs?" Activation functions ++++++++++++++++++++ Most units in neural networks transform their net input by using a scalar-to-scalar function called an "activation function", yielding a value called the unit's "activation". Except possibly for output units, the activation value is fed via synaptic connections to one or more other units. The activation function is sometimes called a "transfer", and activation functions with a bounded range are often called "squashing" functions, such as the commonly used tanh (hyperbolic tangent) and logistic (1/(1+exp(-x)))) functions. If a unit does not transform its net input, it is said to have an "identity" or "linear" activation function. The reason for using non-identity activation functions is explained under "Why use activation functions?" Error functions +++++++++++++++ Most methods for training supervised networks require a measure of the discrepancy between the networks output value and the target (desired output) value (even unsupervised networks may require such a measure of discrepancy--see "What does unsupervised learning learn?"). Let: o j be an index for cases o X or X_j be an input vector o W be a collection (vector, matrix, or some more complicated structure) of weights and possibly other parameter estimates o y or y_j be a target scalar o M(X,W) be the output function computed by the network (the letter M is used to suggest "mean", "median", or "mode") o p or p_j = M(X_j,W) be an output (the letter p is used to suggest "predicted value" or "posterior probability") o r or r_j = y_j - p_j be a residual o Q(y,X,W) be the case-wise error function written to show the dependence on the weights explicitly o L(y,p) be the case-wise error function in simpler form where the weights are implicit (the letter L is used to suggest "loss" function) o D be a list of indices designating a data set, including inputs and target values o DL designate the training (learning) set o DV designate the validation set o DT designate the test set o #(D) be the number of elements (cases) in D o NL be the number of cases in the training (learning) set o NV be the number of cases in the validation set o NT be the number of cases in the test set o TQ(D,W) be the total error function o AQ(D,W) be the average error function The difference between the target and output values for case j, r_j = y_j - p_j, is called the "residual" or "error". This is NOT the "error function"! Note that the residual can be either positive or negative, and negative residuals with large absolute values are typically considered just as bad as large positive residuals. Error functions, on the other hand, are defined so that bigger is worse. Usually, an error function Q(y,X,W) is applied to each case and is defined in terms of the target and output values Q(y,X,W) = L(y,M(X,W)) = L(y,p). Error functions are also called "loss" functions, especially when the two usages of the term "error" would sound silly when used together. For example, instead of the awkward phrase "squared-error error", you would typically use "squared-error loss" to mean an error function equal to the squared residual, L(y,p) = (y - p)^2. Another common error function is the classification loss for a binary target y in {0, 1}: L(y,p) = 0 if |y-p| < 0.5 1 otherwise The error function for an entire data set is usually defined as the sum of the case-wise error functions for all the cases in a data set: TQ(D,W) = sum Q(y_j,X_j,W) j in D Thus, for squared-error loss, the total error is the sum of squared errors (i.e., residuals), abbreviated SSE. For classification loss, the total error is the number of misclassified cases. It is often more convenient to work with the average (i.e, arithmetic mean) error: AQ(D,W) = TQ(D,W)/#(D) For squared-error loss, the average error is the mean or average of squared errors (i.e., residuals), abbreviated MSE or ASE (statisticians have a slightly different meaning for MSE in linear models, TQ(D,W)/[#(D)-#(W)] ). For classification loss, the average error is the proportion of misclassified cases. The average error is also called the "empirical risk." Using the average error instead of the total error is especially convenient when using batch backprop-type training methods where the user must supply a learning rate to multiply by the negative gradient to compute the change in the weights. If you use the gradient of the average error, the choice of learning rate will be relatively insensitive to the number of training cases. But if you use the gradient of the total error, you must use smaller learning rates for larger training sets. For example, consider any training set DL_1 and a second training set DL_2 created by duplicating every case in DL_1. For any set of weights, DL_1 and DL_2 have the same average error, but the total error of DL_2 is twice that of DL_1. Hence the gradient of the total error of DL_2 is twice the gradient for DL_1. So if you use the gradient of the total error, the learning rate for DL_2 should be half the learning rate for DL_1. But if you use the gradient of the average error, you can use the same learning rate for both training sets, and you will get exactly the same results from batch training. The term "error function" is commonly used to mean any of the functions, Q(y,X,W), L(y,p), TQ(D,W), or AQ(D,W). You can usually tell from the context which function is the intended meaning. The term "error surface" refers to TQ(D,W) or AQ(D,W) as a function of W. Objective functions +++++++++++++++++++ The objective function is what you directly try to minimize during training. Neural network training is often performed by trying to minimize the total error TQ(DL,W) or, equivalently, the average error AQ(DL,W) for the training set, as a function of the weights W. However, as discussed in Part 3 of the FAQ, minimizing training error can lead to overfitting and poor generalization if the number of training cases is small relative to the complexity of the network. A common approach to improving generalization error is regularization, i.e., trying to minimize an objective function that is the sum of the total error function and a regularization function. The regularization function is a function of the weights W or of the output function M(X,W). For example, in weight decay, the regularization function is the sum of squared weights. A crude form of Bayesian learning can be done using a regularization function that is the log of the prior density of the weights (weight decay is a special case of this). For more information on regularization, see Part 3 of the FAQ. If no regularization function is used, the objective function is equal to the total or average error function (or perhaps some other monotone function thereof).
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I can see the gist of what is being said. But I will quote from the guy that wrote Acid 3 and the status of the current specs.
"If one were to try to write such a test suite for HTML4 and DOM2 HTML, one would find that there isn't even one browser that fully implements those specifications, let alone two. We want to have such a high bar with HTML5 to avoid falling into the trap of saying "ok the specification is done" before we can actually prove that it is possible to implement HTML5 as written. There are things in HTML4 and DOM2 HTML that simply will never be implemented as written by browsers, for example, because implementing the feature as written would mean not rendering existing Web pages as the authors expected. If we find such problems in HTML5, we'll change the specification — but to find such problems, we have to write big test suites and that's going to take a long time. That's what the last 10 years of the timetable are about."
so if Ian Hickson is saying that there isn't one browser fully implementing Dom level 2 or for that matter HTML 4.x (which is impossible because to fully implement the spec as it is currently written would contradict aspects of the same spec. other areas are not fully defined, and for that matter How a browser is expect to handle errors is not even remotely defined.
Dom level 2 is even worse in that regards.
BTW the link for the interview that come from in full context is http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/programming-and-development/?p=71...
So from that interview it will 2022 before we start to get full parity between the browsers. as the SPECS have to be fixed first.


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It's an amazing thought.
The idea that you can avoid medications, avoid therapy, and cure your anxiety with something as simple as a daily vitamin is something that every anxiety sufferer dreams about. It sounds too good to be true.
Because it usually is.
Trust in Your Body
Your body is an amazing machine. It's a machine that is designed specifically to keep you alive and healthy as best it can. Your body is so efficient, in fact, that it can actually create vitamins out foods that do not have the vitamin. That means that even if you're not eating the vitamin, your body will create it practically out of thin air.
Most people today do not get enough vitamins and minerals in their diets. And yet very few people suffer from any type of vitamin deficiency, because the body adapts.
Yes, you still need to eat healthy - eating poorly is bad for your health - but if you get "some" vitamins and you eat "good enough," it's very hard to be deficient in any vitamin unless you're older, taking some type of medication, or are so extremely low in vitamin intake that you never eat any healthy or vitamin rich foods at all.
Vitamin Deficiencies Lead to Anxiety
When people recommend natural anxiety treatments, they often say that taking vitamin supplements will help. That's because vitamin deficiencies, which is when your body is so low in a specific vitamin that it isn't working properly, ARE linked to severe anxiety.
Without these important vitamins, your brain and body experience severe stress, and that stress is then translated into anxiety.
But vitamin deficiencies are VERY rare, and require very specific conditions in order to occur, such as food deprivation (starvation) or medications that block specific vitamins from being absorbed into the body.
They're also accompanied by severe fatigue, vomiting/nausea, fainting, fever, and a host of other health issues that are often so severe that anxiety is usually the least of your concerns, almost like you have a disease. Doctors can also test for them fairly easily with a blood test, so if you have been to the doctor for a blood test in the past few years and they have not found any vitamin deficiency, chances are you are not deficient.
And if you're not deficient, it becomes very unlikely that you'll suffer from deficiency symptoms, and that means that your anxiety is unlikely to be reduced simply by adding a vitamin to your diet. For most vitamins, only a true vitamin deficiency will cause anxiety.
Your Kidney Works Too
In addition, despite what vitamin manufacturers will tell you, very few vitamins have any secret powers (like relaxation). Most are just necessary to keep your body healthy, and then your kidneys or liver take all of the vitamins that aren't needed and filter them out.
In other words, adding extra vitamins to your diet can't really do anything, because your kidney will simply turn it into waste.
Vitamins Are An Unlikely Cure
So with all of that information in mind, the likelihood that vitamins can help you cure your anxiety is pretty small. Sure, there's a chance that you're deficient, and certainly ensuring that you have the right nutrition in your diet is important, but you shouldn't expect that most vitamins that people claim will cure your anxiety will actually affect you.
The one exception to this rule may be magnesium.
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals on earth. While the exact number is unknown, it also plays a role in over 300 crucial enzymes in the body, it affects nerve conduction, and it plays a role in high blood pressure. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to such conditions as:
- Heart disease.
- Diabetes.
- Osteoporosis
- Migraines
Very low magnesium levels are also linked to severe anxiety.
But the symptoms above are related to a true magnesium deficiency, and as mentioned above, all vitamin deficiencies - including magnesium deficiency - are fairly rare.
Yet there is more to it than that. While most people do not qualify for acute deficiency (severely low magnesium that could be deadly), an incredible 40% to 80% of the population shows signs of CHRONIC magnesium deficiency, which is when the levels of magnesium aren't severely low, but are lower than optimal for an extended period of time.
The reason for this is that modern food production and processing have completely stripped most magnesium from modern diets. Despite how abundant the mineral is, there are millions upon millions of people - especially in developed countries, like the United States - that are consistently deficient in this important mineral.
But That's Not All
In addition to being deficient in magnesium from diet, there are other modern day behaviors that actually use up your stored magnesium as well. For example, consuming alcohol seems to reduce the amount of stored magneisum in the body, which in turn means less magnesium and greater deficiency.
In perhaps an ironic twist, stress is actually known to use up magnesium as well. That means if you already have some stress and anxiety, you may be using up some of the magnesium your body saved.
Hyperventilation, which is also caused by stress and anxiety, also appears to cause lower magnesium levels. There is even the possibility that those that take calcium supplements may become lower in magnesium as well, because calcium and magnesium are opposites, and compete for space in the body.
When you combine low dietary magnesium with behaviors and experiences that can reduce the magnesium you do have, there's reason to believe that today's population has significantly less magnesium than at any point in modern day history.
What This Means For Your Anxiety and Panic Attacks
So we have a scenario that supports the idea that magnesium levels are chronically low in today's society. The next question is whether or not it is believable that these low (but not clinically deficient) levels of magnesium could be affecting your anxiety.
It seems that this is absolutely possible.
How Magnesium Affects Anxiety Symptoms
Confirming this theory with the research can be difficult, because vitamin supplements are rarely studied by educational institutions or pharmacies. But what studies have been published appear to support the idea that magnesium is important. Consider the following:
A study in Japan attempted to confirm magnesium's effect on norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in anxiety. They found that magnesium does in fact reduce norepinephrine release by blocking calcium channels.
A study in the 1950's found that nerves were less excitable when they received a healthy amount of magnesium and calcium, rather than calcium alone.
A study in several universities found that magnesium and depression had an inverse relationship, where the higher magnesium intake in a given community, the lower the depression levels. Depression and anxiety are different conditions, but are linked in a variety of ways.
A study at the University of North Carolina looked that the effects of stress and imbalances in dietary intake and found that those that were low in magnesium (or consumed too much calcium) seemed to experience problematic stress responses.
All of these are a small sample of examples of anxiety symptoms that appear to show a link between magneisum and anxiety, where those with low levels of magnesium have more anxiety than those with the recommended levels of magnesium.
Now, the theory here is not that magnesium causes anxiety directly. Most likely, if you developed anxiety, it was through your experiences, your genes, stress, and more. Anxiety is believed to develop on its own, unless of course you are extremely deficient.
But what does appear to be true is that:
- Low magnesium levels seem to be related to an increase in anxiety symptoms.
- Greater levels of magesium in the diet appear to be related to fewer anxiety symptoms, and possibly more manageable anxiety.
Anyone that has experienced anxiety and panic attacks is familiar with some of the physical sensations that can cause significant increases in anxiety. These include:
- Strange nerve feelings and general unease.
- Headaches, light headedness, and memory issues.
- Mild aches and pains in various areas of the body.
- Rapid heartbeat and fast breathing.
There is reason to believe these symptoms are somehow linked to magnesium. It may be that low magnesium makes the symptoms worse, or that higher magnesium seems to calm these symptoms. So while it's not clear if low magnesium is a cause of anxiety, research appears to confirm that getting the right amount of magnesium in your diet should have an effect on your anxiety symptoms.
Research Supports Magnesium's Anti-Anxiety Effect
It's not just the link between anxiety symptoms and magnesium that's important. Research also seems to locate anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects in magnesium as well. One study found that magnesium affects the same receptors as benzodiazepines, a common and powerful anti-anxiety drug.
That means that magnesium may be one of the few real anti-anxiety supplements.
We already know that magnesium may decrease norepinephrine release, and there is reason to believe that the enzymes that affect serotonin may also be affected by low magnesium levels. All of this is supported by the research.
Once again, it's well known that excess magnesium is filtered out by the kidneys. They are incredibly efficient at ensuring you only get as much magnesium as you need. But getting this magnesium may be more important than previously believed. Thus even if you're not deficient, if you have severe anxiety there is reason to believe it may be more important to get proper dietary levels of magnesium, through supplements or food.
Not a Cure, But A Support System
Magnesium shouldn't be looked at as a cure for anxiety, since it's unlikely that low magnesium caused your anxiety to develop. What is more likely is that magnesium is related to anxiety severity, and higher levels of magneisum may have an effect on how severe or manageable your anxiety is.
But unlike many other anxiety vitamins and supplements, there is actual, genuine research that appears to support the idea that magnesium really can act as an anti-anxiety agent - often providing symptomatic relief that can help you cope with your anxiety symptoms better, and possibly provide anti-anxiety benefits.
If you also consider combining any magnesium supplement with some type of coping treatment, you may be vastly increasing the likelihood of fighting your anxiety and panic attacks.
Shimosawa, Tatsuo, et al. "Magnesium inhibits norepinephrine release by blocking N-type calcium channels at peripheral sympathetic nerve endings." Hypertension 44.6 (2004): 897-902.
Adelman, William J. "The effect of external calcium and magnesium depletion on single nerve fibers." The Journal of general physiology 39.5 (1956): 753-772.
Jacka, Felice N., et al. "Association between magnesium intake and depression and anxiety in community-dwelling adults: the Hordaland Health Study." Australasian Psychiatry 43.1 (2009): 45-52.
Seelig, Mildred S. "Consequences of Magnesium Deficiency on Enhancement of Stress Reactions; Preventive and Therapeutic Implications." Journal American College of Nutrition 13 (1994): 429-429.
Poleszak, Ewa. "Benzodiazepine/GABAA receptors are involved in magnesium-induced anxiolytic-like behavior in mice." Pharmacological Reports 60.4 (2008): 483.
Poleszak, Ewa, et al. "Antidepressant-and anxiolytic-like activity of magnesium in mice." Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 78.1 (2004): 7-12.
Author: Micah Abraham, BSc Psychology, last updated Sep 28, 2017.


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This was my first real woodworking project since wood shop in school, 20 years ago. I signed up to a bring-your-own-wood-and-work-on-your-own-projects evening class at one of the local community colleges in Göteborg on a whim with no real idea what I wanted to do there other than that I wanted to learn more about hand tools. To the first class, I brought the only real wood I had at home – a piece of home center glued-up beech shelf. This is what it became.
1. The cutting gauge
2. Cutter made from an old band saw blade
3. First hand cut mortise and tenon!
4. It fits…
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#1 posted 01-03-2012 04:37 AM
Your first project is fantastic. Keep up the great work.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
#2 posted 01-03-2012 04:45 AM
a great first project
-- https://www.artisticwoodstudio.com/videos wood crafting & woodworking classes
#3 posted 01-03-2012 06:28 AM
I remember getting a toolbox gift set from my Grandfather when I was about 5 or 6 years old. It had one of these included. I never could figure out what it was. Now I wish I still had it!!!
Looks fantastic!
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Rheem water heaters that are still covered by warranty can be repaired by contacting a recommended Rheem contractor based in the broken machine's locality. Rheem's official website offers a contractor search tool that allows customers to specify what kind of appliance needs repair.
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Tucked away in one of the largest cities of the world, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful oasis of trees, flower borders, and pastoral lawns—the perfect place for your fairytale wedding! Whether you're interested in a gorgeous afternoon ceremony among the seasonal blossoms or a dance party beneath the stars, you'll find the Garden an unforgettable setting for your once-in-a-lifetime event. The iconic Palm House building is a classic choice for a couple desiring the utmost in elegance on their big day; this exquisite glass structure is truly magnificent. You may choose to hold a cocktail hour on the Lily Pool Terrace where guests will mingle around the serene reflecting pools and fountains and the verdant green foliage of the Palm House creates a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding portraits. Your guests will never forget watching you walk down the aisle at one of New York City's most treasured landmarks!
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Lynyrd Skynyrd will shake things up on its annual summer tour. After touring with the likes of the Allman Brothers Band and Kid Rock over the past few years, the veteran southern rock band will hit the road with Poison singer and Celebrity Apprentice 3 star Bret Michaels. 38 Special will open the run.
"There is no doubt that Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of my all time favorite rock and roll bands. I have been friends with them a long time, so I am honored that Skynyrd has asked me to join them on their tour this summer," Bret Michaels said in a statement. "I will have a chance to play all the Poison greatest hits, plus all the new solo hits including "Nothing to Lose" (featuring Miley Cyrus), songs from Rock of Love, Celebrity Apprentice and the new solo CD Custom Built."
Lynyrd Skynyrd's upcoming dates with Bret Michaels include:
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June 13 Houston, TX—Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 17 Birmingham, AL—Verizon Wireless Music Center
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June 20 Virginia Beach, VA—Virginia Beach Amphitheater
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I can't believe that my little baby is now 13! Where did the time go? I can accept three, but thirteen?! No way! So it's now official- I only have teenagers, no more little ones. No more being a room mom, no more holiday parties at school (she started 7th grade this year), no more little girl that needs her mama for the most mundane of things. Instead, I am gaining a beautiful young lady. I can't wait to see the amazing future that awaits you.
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TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Two northeast Mississippi women are accused of embezzling money from a water utility where they worked.
Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson tells WTVA-TV that Tina Wilson and Gina Niblett may have been stealing money from the North Lee Water Association since as early as 2012.
Johnson says others involved with the rural water utility noticed problems and contacted the sheriff's department.
The sheriff says investigators are still determining how much money the women may have taken. Johnson says he's waiting on an audit to find out more.
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When I started learning Ruby, managing gems was a huge problem to the point I would make fun of it. Now I use RVM which helps you install multiple versions of ruby on one computer. Not only does it do that, but it makes gem management a breeze as well! Beyond RVM, Rails 3 provides us with bundler, which allows you to install gems based on a list of dependancies automatically. Very slick.
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Perhaps the biggest news in the food business during the past year or so is the rebirth of ``good old American food.``
Gourmets who`ve looked down their noses at the things normal people eat suddenly are paying top dollar for pot roast and mashed potatoes.
Many restaurants are switching from haute cuisine to oatmeal. But some places never stopped serving ``good old American food`` -- until now, at least. Sometimes, though, you`ve just got to adjust to changing times. Care to join us for lunch at The Kiwi Diner?
The place looks just like you remember -- overstuffed booths and a jukebox attachment ( ``3 plays for 25 cents`` ) at every table. There`s Reba, she owns the place, and her girls waiting tables. Here`s Reba now shuffling over in her housecoat and her fuzzy blue bedroom slippers to drop off the menus.
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``No can do. We start with aspic nowadays. It`s part of the new menu here, take a look.`` And she shuffles off.
She`s right about the menu. Where it used to say ``Reba`s`` on the front cover, someone`s added ``Kiwi Diner`` in felt-tip pen. Inside, there are even more changes. ``Scrambled eggs`` are penciled out, we`ve got ``Oeufs en Cocotte`` instead. Where it used to say ``roasted chicken,`` there`s ``Poulet Grille a la Diable.`` ``Tomato soup (Campbell`s)`` has been replaced by something called ``Zuppa di Riso col Cavolo Stufato.`` There`s line after line of Continental delights. But no liver and onions anywhere.
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Every year during the 4th, Jim Pop's ad was a pen and ink illustration of the Statue of Liberty. The only copy read: "Ever see a better picture of … Read more..
Every year during the 4th, Jim Pop's ad was a pen and ink illustration of the Statue of Liberty. The only copy read: "Ever see a better picture of … Read more..
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In 1986 his father enticed him to take over the family real estate business back home in St. Helena. Specializing in vineyards and winery properties, Jeff was President of James Warren & Son before joing Pacific Union International last year. As a minority owner in Freemark Abbey Winery, his expertise in "dirt" and knowledge of the wine industry, has resulted in his being sought out by locals and newcomers alike who are interested following the example of his father and himself--and bringing their families to the Valley. He has experienced, first hand, what you are about to go through.
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Capcom updating Home next week with Street Fighter, Resident Evil content
Next Thursday (March 26th 2009), Capcom will be updating the Resident Evil 5 game space. This update will add a Photo Studio (allowing players to join a mini-game and compete for prizes) and a new store called "Adam's Shop". Adam's Shop will feature new Resident Evil items that you can purchase.
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Treat your body and senses to an utterly dreamy spa experience, featuring our beautiful Coconut Melt body massage. This head to toe treatment encapsulates ancient beauty secrets for youthful, radiant skin and inner wellbeing. Begin with a luxurious and aromatic exfoliation and bath for your feet with organic bubbles and coconut sugar scrub, to clarify and open up energy flow. Melt into a heavenly full body massage using an aromatic and highly-nourishing organic cold pressed Coconut Oil. Your face will then be treated to a revitalising and rejuvenating Aromatherapy Spa Facial to leave you feeling radiant and energy flowing from base to crown. A glass of Champagne and relaxation time in our lounge complete this special journey.
Foot Bath & Scrub / Full Body Massage 60 mins / Spa Facial 60 mins
2.5 hrs $410 with artisan teas and Champagne
This balancing, slimming and detoxifying body ritual is our most corrective, for those with a results-driven focus. After a clarifying foot soak ritual in our Emerald Lounge, enter a space of peace in your private spa suite. begin on a heated bed for a stimulating mineral scrub with Pink Himalayan salts to uplift your senses and induce circulation and lymphatic drainage. Follow with a deeply cleansing white clay mask to purify skin and stimulate blood flow. An aromatic scalp massage with a nourishing and stimulating hair oil helps clear the mind and opens both energy flow and sinuses. Relax muscles in a beautiful detox bath designed to draw out impurities and soak in the aromas and benefits of organic essential oils, sea salts and epsom salts. A personalised freestyle body massage allows your body to cleanse and drain deeply with a hand-chosen blend of stimulating plant oils to heal and rejuvenate.
Foot Bath / Body Polish / Body Mask / Scalp Massage / Full Bath / Full Body Massage 60 mins
2.75 hours $495 with artisan teas.
An opulent spa ritual featuring the natural beauty and healing properties of real roses and organic essential oils. Relax on a luxurious warm bed of fresh rose petals and let their scent and softness relax body and mind. Enjoy a gentle all-over exfoliation with our delicious MISS FOX Coconut Sugar Body Polish to leave skin wonderfully smooth and supple. Cocooned in warm towels, enjoy a healing and rejuvenating Touch facial using a customised face oil and mask, whilst the petals and organic oils infuse and heal skin. Step into a magnificent rose petal adorned Coconut milk bath in our silver roll-top soaking tub to cleanse and soften from top to toe. Return to a warm bed of 1000-count Egyptian sheets and experience our decadent and rejuvenating Divine Rose Balm full body massage. Champagne, fresh strawberries, French macarons and artisan teas await you at the journey's end.
Foot Bath / Body Polish / Rose Petal Mask / Touch Facial 30m / Full Bath / Full Body Massage 60m / Champagne
3.25 hours $640 with Champagne, Strawberries and Macarons (Gluten Free), and organic teas.
This supreme ritual lets the energy of organic aromatherapy oils indulge your body and restore balance to mind and soul. Begin with a ritual foot bath and polish to ground and centre. In your spa suite, enjoy an all-over exfoliation with lavish Coconut Sugar Body Polish to leave your skin aromatic and radiant. After the application of a customised warm white clay body mask, a moisture-rich hair oil nourishes and relaxes the scalp during a Precious Mind scalp massage*. Step into our opulent slipper bath overflowing with deliciously scented organic bubbles to purify and pamper skin. Continue on your path to renewal with a tailored full body Aromatherapy Massage and Touch Facial to instil total relaxation using essential oil and gemstone-infused organic body oils. Enjoy a vital spa lunch in our lounge, and finish your journey with a luxury Spa Pedicure. *Prefer to leave with clean hair? Swap the scalp massage for a foot massage, or extra massage time for your upper or lower body.
Foot Bath / Body Polish / Body Mask / Scalp Massage / Full Bath / Full Body Massage 60m / Touch Facial 30m / Spa Pedicure 60m
4.75 hours $850 with organic teas, Champagne and Pressed Juices Spa Lunch (Vegan/Gluten Free)
Enter a world of wellbeing and relaxation with the ultimate all-day luxury spa experience. Start with a gentle foot bath and foot polish with organic bubble bath and coconut sugar scrub to cleanse and centre you for treatment. In your treatment room, full-body exfoliation will leave your skin soft and glowing. Relax whilst being cocooned in an aromatic and deeply calming white clay body mask, and enjoy a blissful scalp massage with nourishing hair oils and scalp massage to melt away tension. Continue your journey with an opulent Coconut Milk and Rose Petal bath in our magnificent soaking tub, then lie back and enjoy our signature full body Aromatherapy Massage and Touch Facial tailored to your needs featuring organic essential oils. Enjoy a fresh spa lunch from Pressed Juices, and as much Champagne as you like! To finish your spa journey, enjoy with a luxury Spa Pedicure. A glowing professional makeup application and expert wash and blow dry* sends you off looking positively radiant. *Your blow dry will be booked with one of our partner salons, Zucci Hair at David Jones.
Foot Bath & Scrub / Body Polish / Body Mask / Scalp Massage / Full Bath / Full Body Massage 60m / Touch Facial 30m / Spa Pedicure 60m / Full Makeup / Professional Blow Dry at Zucci Hair
6.25 hours $1050 with artisan teas, UNLIMITED French Champagne for one, and Pressed Juices Spa Lunch (Vegan/Gluten Free)
Although the above rituals are available as set, should you wish to create your own customised ritual, please ask our reception for guidance. All allergies and sensitivities will be catered to where possible, please advise our reception in advance so that we may prepare alternatives. Please notify us in advance in the case of pregnancy or breastfeeding.


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Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) funding will deliver super-fast broadband access to an extra 1.8 million homes, an analyst firm has claimed.
Point Topic believes the £530 million distributed by the government body will enable many households to upgrade their connectivity.
Without public funding, they would be unlikely to see a network upgrade in their area, the company claimed.
To date, private sector broadband providers have appeared reluctant to roll out fibre services in areas with low population densities.
With fewer potential customers to target, the scope for profitability is lower for such firms, making a commercial case for investment more difficult to establish.
The government hopes its £530 million investment in rural broadband will ensure universal 2Mb access, and also allow 90 per cent of the population to benefit from super-fast speeds by 2015.
Approval for state aid funding was recently granted by the European Commission, allowing county councils to proceed with their BDUK-funded broadband rollouts.


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Hear what leading Australian actors have to say about working with Howard Fine and training at the Howard Fine Acting Studio.
Samuel Johnson
Multi-award-winning actor Samuel Johnson (Molly, Rush, The Secret Life of Us) tells us why he wouldn't be where he is in his career with Howard Fine and his training.
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Actress Alicia Banit (Dance Academy, Summer Heights High) talks about how training with Howard Fine helped her to rediscover her self-confidence and love of acting once again.
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Fresh from a six month national tour, Syd Brisbane (Wentworth, Red Dog: True Blue, Cut Snake) tells us why he thinks Howard Fine's training is the best around.
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Multi award-winning actor Hannah Norris tells us (direct from the UK) why her notes from Howard Fine's Master Classes travel the world with her.


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Jerry Sandusky to take part in pension hearing by video
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Jerry Sandusky will take part in his first public proceeding next month -- albeit via video link -- since he was sentenced to decades in prison for child molestation.
A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7 into whether Pennsylvania should have stripped the former Penn State assistant football coach of his public worker pension. A spokeswoman for the State Employees' Retirement System said Thursday that plans are for Sandusky to participate in the three-day hearing through a video connection to the state prison where he is confined.
Sandusky lost his $4,900-a-month pension last year on the day he was sentenced to 30 to 60 years.
A hearing examiner will recommend to the system's board about whether the pension forfeiture should remain in place.


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The Kodak EASYSHARE M820 (8-inch, $180) and M1020 (10-inch, $230) digital picture ups the ante with Kodak's new "Quick Touch Border" feature. The new capability allows users to easily scroll and manage their photos, from deleting to sorting their images, with a simple slide or touch of a finger. The frames' border, dubbed the "touch panel", illuminates yellow signaling exactly where to touch. Smartly, Kodak opted not to go the touchscreen route to keep the frames' 16:9 display free of smudges and fingerprints. Built-in speakers, backlit display, MP3 and video (MPEG 1 and 4) playback, USB, CF/SD/MMC/xD/MS card reader, and 128MB of on-board memory come included.
But, hang on, Kodak also has the EASYSHARE P720, which is a 7-inch frame that also sports the "Quick Touch Border", but minus the fancy speakers and multimedia playback. The P720 does have support for various storage cards, including an additional microSD slot — allowing you to chose the storage capacity you want. The P720 will retail for $120.
All three digital frames should hit shelves on April 16th.
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WPA Manual Setting
From OLPC
Some builds of the XO software (including early in the original G1G1 program) cannot connect to wireless routers protected with the WPA protocol. Although the networks are visible from the OLPC, they stall when user enters a password.
In order to get around this problem, you've got a few options:
Option 1: Upgrade your XO
Advanced users should consider upgrading their XO to build 653 or higher, where WPA support is much better. Of course, to be able to do this, you need to be connected to the internet. You could either connect to a public hotspot, or try one of the options listed here that will allow you connect to a WPA-protected access point without upgrading your XO.
Option 2: Turn off WPA
If you can turn off WPA from your router, you should be able to connect by choosing the access point from the neighborhood view.
Option 3: Use the hexadecimal version of your WPA key
Instead of typing your passphrase as a human-readable (e.g. english) word or phrase, you need to enter the key as a hexadecimal value. Here's how to figure out the hexadecimal equivalent of your passphrase:
1. Start the Terminal activity.
2. Type the following, substituting the values for ssid and passphrase (and then press the "Enter" key):
/usr/sbin/wpa_passphrase <ssid> <passphrase> > ~/passkey
If your SSID or passphrase contains spaces, surround the entire thing in quotation marks. e.g.:
/usr/sbin/wpa_passphrase "My Access Point" "This is my passphrase"
3. In the Browse Activity, press Ctrl-L and enter "file:///home/olpc/passkey". Find the line that starts with "psk=" and use the mouse to select all of the text that comes after the "=" (The easiest way to do this is to double-click in the middle of the long string of hexadecimal digits). Press Ctrl-C to copy the key to the clipboard.
4. Now try to connect to your WPA-protected access point in the neighborhood view. When it asks for the key, paste in the hexadecimal version of the key by typing Ctrl-V.
If you plan to use the same WPA key frequently, there is a script available at WPA Manual Setting with discussion here and here; not needed since build 656.
Option 4: Manual Script
- If you are having trouble connecting to a specific access point and you want to try it manually, you can try using this script: http://wiki.laptop.org/images/4/44/Wpa.sh. Once this procedure is successful, you will not have to do it again as the settings will be remembered when you reboot.
- Copy http://wiki.laptop.org/images/4/44/Wpa.sh to a USB stick. (from a computer other than your XO)
- Connect the USB stick to your XO.
- On your XO, open the Terminal Activity from the taskbar on the home page.
- Determine the name of your USB stick (if you do not know it), by typing:
$ df
- Look for the line that starts with /dev/sda1 and read across to get the name of your USB stick. In this example the name is USBNAME.
mtd0 1048576 375772 672804 36% / tmpfs 35676 0 35676 0% /dev/shm /dev/sda1 990432 331024 659408 34% /media/USBNAME
- Copy the Wpa.sh file from the USB stick by substituting your USBNAME when typing this command. Note the period at the end of the command:
$ cp /media/USBNAME/Wpa.sh .
- Execute the script as root by typing:
$ su - # cd /home/olpc/ # ./Wpa.sh
- If you get a "Permission denied" error, then use chmod, and try again
$ chmod 777 Wpa.sh # ./Wpa.sh
- Follow the instructions on screen, providing the SSID, passphrase and WPA version of your Access Point. If you don't know the WPA version, try '1' first.
- Reboot the XO by typing:
# reboot
- When it boots back up, go to the mesh neighborhood view and click on the circle of your AP, that should be showing as open now (no lock attached to the circle)


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The next generation of Raymarine's popular Micronet Series brings you the Micronet Race Master. This system comes loaded with racer friendly features and optional upgrades to create a custom tailored system for all of your racing needs.
This two-tier display can show your heading, how far you are above or below the mean course, and how much you are being headed or lifted. It will enable you to establish quickly and easily which is the favored end of the start line, and will help you sail the shortest distance to the windward mark. Downwind, you can see how far off dead downwind you are, and when you should gybe for optimal VMG.
The Race Master is a wireless device, so with no wires to run or connections to make your new race instrument can go from in the box to in the race in a matter of minutes. Included with this system is a soft black neoprene carrying case, mounting hardware and a snap-in mounting cradle.
This unit will display your compass heading, wind shifts, line bias and a race timer. However if that's not enough you can choose to further extended the system to allow the addition of Boat Speed, Depth, Temp, Wind and GPS information as well as compatibility with the complete range of Micronet Displays. With the multitude of options that are available with the Micronet Race Master, you can create your own personalized system with ease.
Data Displayed:
- Compass Heading
- Wind Shift Indicator based on preset mean course
- Line Bias
- Race Timer
- No wires, or connections to make
- Backlight (3 levels with auto shut off)
- 100% Solar powered (300 hours autonomy)
- Battery level indicator
- Totally waterproof (submersible to 10m)/Shock resistant
- Lightweight, only 435g (1.0lbs)
- Full calibration
- Twin displays with super-large digits for easy viewing
- Included: Carrying case, mounting hardware and a snap-in mounting cradle


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For those who have long advocated and agitated for the closure of the Guantánamo Bay prison camp, today is a day to savor. Keeping his campaign promise, President Barack Obama issued an Executive Order to shut down the prison within a year and to halt the use of controversial interrogation techniques. "The message that we are sending around the world is that the United States intends to prosecute the ongoing struggle against violence and terrorism and we are going to do so vigilantly," Obama said at a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. "We are going to do so ... in a manner that is consistent with our values and our ideals." The news will undoubtedly be welcomed by human rights advocates and those who have long held that Gitmo tainted America's reputation in the world.
Now comes the hard part. The Obama Administration must go through a veritable obstacle course of legal and logistical difficulties before it can remove the last detainee and consign the much reviled prison to history. "After the signature, that's when you face the practical difficulties," says Vijay Padmanabhan, a visiting professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and former counsel on detainee issues to the State Department. How long could it take? Experts consulted by TIME say there's a good chance there will still be some detainees at the prison deep into 2009, and possibly into 2010. (See pictures from inside Guantánamo Bay.)
With Gitmo's death warrant now signed, here's what needs to be done before the final execution:
Review Every Case
First, the Obama Administration must re-examine all the case files and decide which detainees to prosecute in the U.S., which to transfer to the custody of another government and which to simply release. There are nearly 250 detainees left, ranging from hard-core jihadists like Khalid Sheik Mohammed who pleaded guilty to masterminding the 9/11 attacks to a group of 17 Uighur dissidents from China who even the Pentagon says represent no threat to the U.S. President Obama wants a Cabinet-level committee to lead the reviews. A report by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) recommends that the new President appoint a "panel of eminent Americans" to sort through the cases. Some human rights groups have suggested that the new Attorney General do the sorting.
Figure Out Where to Hold Trials
For a variety of reasons, it is probable that a large number of detainees cannot be tried in the U.S. not least because the manner of their arrest and their treatment at Gitmo would not meet the standards of any federal court. But the Obama Administration will be reluctant to send detainees back to their home countries, especially if the governments in those countries don't measure up to international human rights norms. Some governments simply don't want any detainees back, and others are likely to release them without trial. (A Pentagon spokesman said recently that 61 of the 500 detainees already released from Gitmo may have returned to the jihad.)
The Obama Administration will want to send some detainees to third countries. But many nations especially those in Europe have been reluctant to take them in the past. The President's team is counting on the goodwill generated by Obama's election to break down some European resistance. But, says Padmanabhan, "if you're Germany, the real reason you don't want to take Gitmo detainees is not that you hate Bush but that your own parliament and people don't want these guys running around on your soil."
It will fall to the new Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, to persuade third countries to take detainees. Some may have to be resettled in the U.S. not least because it would encourage other countries to do the same. Human rights groups say the Uighurs are the most likely candidates for resettlement in the U.S. but that would outrage China, which regards them as terrorists.
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Summary: Indochina is such a great destination for any tourist who wants to have a special cultural tour and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful sightseeing of all Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. This 16 days tour is suitable to discover all the beautiful sightseeing on your tour, from mountain to beach, or from hustling city to peaceful villages. 3 countries with 3 different cultures will help you create the most special experience ever. The tour schedule is divided into 2 parts, you will discover Vietnam in first 8 days, and Cambodia for the rest 8 days before reaching Bangkok, Thailand. We hope this tour will be a good choice for you to learn more about Vietnam and Cambodia.
Tour Type: Land tour + well selected hotel + domestic flights/trains, private guided with your own English speaking guide (unless otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule.
Day 1: Arrive Saigon
Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Ho Chi Minh City was the capital of South Vietnam before the reunification of the country in 1975. Many people still call the city by its old name Saigon. The city is the economic driving force of the country and is really buzzing with activity. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Saigon (B/L)
Today you can explore this exciting city on your own. You can visit some of the most interesting sights of the city such as the Thien Hau Pagoda, wander around the Ben Thanh market or drink a coffee on one of the terraces of the former "Paris of the Orient". Be careful when crossing the streets. Motorbikes won't stop for you. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3: Saigon (B/L)
Today you will visit two popular sights not far from Ho Chi Minh City: the Cu Chi tunnels and the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh. Total driving today will be about 250 kms which will take about 5 hours. The morning excursion to Tay Ninh will take you to the Great Cao Dai temple (a mixture of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christian). We see the noon mass at the temple. Afternoon we visit Cu Chi - a fabulous tunnel. You will have opportunity to get the unique experience of guerrillas living and fighting underground during the war (a crawl through 50-100 meters out 200 km of the tunnel system is unforgettable), local rice paper workshop, nice paddy fields are pleasant sights on the way. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4: Saigon - Cantho (B/L)
Today you will drive to the Mekong Delta, the first leg of your journey to Cambodia. Cantho is 225 km far from Ho Chi Minh City and this will take approximately 5 hours for driving. Drive to Mytho and continue to Vinh Long. Before Vinh Long you will board a local boat and start your exploration of this fertile water world. Boats of all sizes ply the canals and rivers of the Delta and the locals are welcoming to strangers. Stop briefly at the Cai Be floating market before continuing towards An Binh Island where you will enjoy a sumptuous lunch of Vietnamese specialties. Of course Mekong Delta fish will be on the menu! After lunch you will continue to Vinh Long where you will disembark. It's only a short drive to Cantho, the busiest and biggest city in the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 5: Cantho - Rach Gia - Phu Quoc Island (B/L/D)
Around Cantho are some of the most interesting floating markets in the Mekong Delta: Cai Rang and Phong Dien. Mostly fruit and vegetables are for sale on the water and you will visit both markets when they are at their busiest, in the early morning. You will do that of course by boat. At Phong Dien your car will be waiting for you to bring you to Rach Gia. Rach Gia is 110 km far from Cantho and this will take approximately 3 hours for driving. After lunch in a local restaurant you will board the Bien Xanh boat that departs at 1330. Your boat trip will take approximately 3.5 hours. After three hours and a half, you will arrive in An Thoi, the main port of Phu Quoc. From there you will be transferred to your hotel, located on Long Beach. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 6: Phu Quoc Island (B/L/D)
Today is a free day on Phu Quoc Island. You can relax on the beach or book one of the tours the resort offers. The Vietnamese island Phu Quoc is a developing destination. The island has been declared a national park and has some of the best beaches in Vietnam. The island has a lively fishing industry and is famous for its fish sauce. Overnight in Phu Quoc Island.
Day 7: Phu Quoc Island (B/L/D)
Today is a another free day on Phu Quoc Island. You can relax on the beach or book one of the tours the resort offers. You can go on a fishing or snorkeling trip or explore the island on your own. Overnight in Phu Quoc Island.
Day 8: Phu Quoc Island - Kep (B/L)
Today you will embark on a real adventure and cross the border at the recently opened Xa Xia/Prek Chak border crossing. After breakfast transfer to An Thoi where the boat for Rach Gia is leaving. Around noon you will arrive in Rach Gai. After lunch in a local restaurant you will drive to Ha Tien and onwards to the border. The border is 90 km far from Rach Gia and this will take approximately 3 hours for driving. A Cambodian visa upon arrival is not available here at the moment (see our visa section for updated information). Once you have completed customs and immigration formalities you will have to walk about 500 meters to Cambodia where your driver will be waiting for you. Kep is 40 km far from Prek Chak and this will take approximately 1 hour and a half for driving. The road to Kep is in poor condition which is offset by the picturesque rural landscape you travel through. Kep used to be a very popular seaside destination in the heydays of colonial rule. In recent years Kep has seen major development and Kep is now becoming a major destination in Cambodia. Overnight in Kep.
Day 9: Kep (B)
Today is a free day. You can relax and enjoy the resort of make a day trip to the caves of Kompong Trach or to Rabbit Island. From the resort you have a fantastic view over Bokor Mountain and Phu Quoc Island, where you will travel to tomorrow. Overnight in Kep.
Day 10: Kep - Phnom Penh (B/L)
Early departure from Kep. First you will drive to Kampot before heading north to Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is 173 km. far from Kep and this will take approximately 3 hours and a half for driving. Visit Yeay Peah and Ta Prohm, two pre-Angkorian temples. Continue to Phnom Chisor from where you will have commanding view over the countryside. The walk up the 503 stairs can be a bit strenuous, especially on a hot day. There are some interesting ruins on top of the hill and the view over the typical Cambodian countryside is majestic. Lunch will be in a local restaurant. Continue to Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 11: Phnom Penh (B/L)
In the morning visit of Choeng Ek, the location of the infamous Killing Fields. Continue to Tuol Sleng prison, the notorious Khmer prison where thousands of Cambodians perished in the darkest hours of Cambodian history. You will have lunch at Khmer Surin restaurant. Afternoon free at leisure. You can visit sights such as the Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace on your own or visit one of the interesting markets such as the Central Market and the Russian Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 12: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B/L)
After breakfast you will drive to Kompong Thom. At Kompong Thom you leave the main road for your visit to Sambor Prei Kuk. The road to Sambor Prei Kuk is hobbly and unpaved. Sambor Prei Kuk was the capital of the Chenla Kingdom which predates Angkor by several centuries. The ruins are spread out over a vast distance. Sambor Prei Kuk gets very few visitors and you can enjoy the beautiful ruins in peace and quiet. After your visit it's back to the main road and start the last leg to Siem Reap. Siem Reap is 314 km. far from Phnom Penh and this will take approximately 6 hours for driving. Along the way you will stop briefly at Spean Praptos, a fantastic stone bridge from the Angkor period. The bridge is used only for pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles and stands as proof of the craftmanship of the Khmers. At the end of the afternoon you will reach Siem Reap, near Angkor. Angkor will without a doubt one of the absolute highlights of this exciting trip. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Siem Reap (B/L)
Today you will explore some of the main sights of Angkor. Visit Ta Phrom, the gem of Angkor. This temple has been largely taken over by the jungle. The sight of temple ruins overgrown with the roots of huge fig trees is unforgettable. Visit Preah Khan where the World Monument Fund has a project. Return to the hotel in the late morning for a break for lunch and a swim. In the afternoon return to Angkor. You will have the whole afternoon for a visit to the main temple, Angkor Wat. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Siem Reap (B/L)
Today is a free day. You can return to the Angkor complex for another visit but you can also opt for an exciting trip to some of the more remote temples such as Beng Mealea and Koh Ker. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 15: Siem Reap - Bangkok (B)
This morning is free at leisure. If you wish you can make an optional boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake. Check out at noon Transfer to the airport. Meet upon arrival on Bangkok Airport. Look for your driver who will be holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 16: Depart Bangkok (B)
Check out time is at 12.00 hours (noon). Transfer to the airport for your flight home. End of services.
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Hey Brum,
The sites that Karen posted for you are really great. I am slowly working through the CBT site.
You cannot cause other peoples depression so please don't put that burden on your shoulders.
Just keep talking to us and trust your friend to follow through on helping you.
Raise your head up high and know you are a good person.
Hi Brum,
Write a list of all the good things about you and in your life.........just brainstorm. Write what ever pops into your mind and then look at it and know you have many wonderful traits.
A Journey of a 1000 miles starts with a single step.


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Amazon Route 53 is a highly available and scalable Domain Name System (DNS) web service.
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As of 2015, some good Samsung cell phone covers include Case Mate, Pure Gear and Griffin, according to Heavy. These are good phone covers, as they protect the phones from impact.
The Case Mate cover is a simple design that offers the phone a basic level of protection, states Heavy. The silicone construction has a textured finish that is very easy to use, making it ideal for people who carry their phones to the gym.
The Pure Gear is suitable for most lifestyles and it is available in a variety of colors, notes Heavy. The cover is very easy to pop on the phone and protects it from daily wear and tear.
The Griffin cover is a clear survivor case, notes Heavy. It is ideal for an individual that wants to show the design of the phone. The case has TPE rubber at the edge of the case, which helps in absorbing impact.