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After 27 months I have published posts and videos at Youtube, I decided to have a new chapter of my life. I will stop to blogging at May 1st 2013. If you want to contact me, please contact me via Twitter. I would like to thanks to my readers and God for opportunity to blogging tutorials and another stuff.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
How to create a virtual interface on CentOS or Debian
I was working on my DNS server and I wanted to create a virtual interface to distinguish internal requests from external requests. The command to create a virtual interface is:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Design Patterns - Observer Pattern
A design pattern is a specific way of solving a particular problem. They are not simply about reusing code; they are more abstract and generalized than that. They are about using reusing ideas.
The Observer Pattern
Often, you'll have data in your application in your application that changes over time. Say that you have some GUI components that are required to show this data and update it when it changes. How would you handle it? One solution might be to pass the newly updated data to a method of the GUI component so that could redraw the information. A problem with this approach is remembering to do that each time the data is updated. What if it's not clear how often the data will be updated, and whether you want the GUI to update automatically when it does?
The observer pattern solves this problem by using two interfaces, Observer and Observable. As the names suggests, the Observer "watches" the Observable to see whether it changes.
Keeping with the theme of human senses, an Observer is sometimes called a Listener, but for this chapter we stick with the former name.
In its most basic implementation, the Observable can add Observers. Observable then is responsible for notifying them if anything about its state has changed, and the Observer is responsible for reacting to the change. In this example, our data is the Observable and the GUI components are the Observers. If the data changes, those changes will automatically be reflected in any GUI component that is an Observer of the data. Next figure demonstrates the observer pattern
Continuing with the previous example, you'll use the observer pattern to handle displaying price information for some of the instruments within graphical elements on a Web page. First, you'll need to define some simple graphical components. These components will be basic HTML table structures whose functionality will be contained within an object. Such components often go under the all-purpose term of widgets.
Designing the Widgets
A graphical widget will have two responsibilities. It will need to draw its own HTML so that it can be seen on a Web page, and it will need to update the data it displays. You may have noticed (from previous figure) that an update method is defined in the Observer interface.
Each widget is an Observer. The item being observed is the data representing the instrument name and price information. The data source is Observable.
All widgets, then, should implement the Observer interface. In addition, each one should descend from an abstract class that defines some shared functionality between widget objects. This is an example of using interfaces and abstract class together. Because the update() method is the same for all widgets, it can be implemented in the abstract class. The class diagram is shown in next figure.
Now all concrete implementations of widgets will descend from the AbstractWidget class. The AbstractWidget class in the turn implements the Observer interface. Notice the update() method in the class diagram for AbstractWidget is not shown in italics. This means that the method is actually implemented at that point. The # symbol indicates that the internalData property is protected. That means subclasses of AbstractWidget have access to it. If it were private, subclasses would not be able to access it.
How to configure NTP Server and Client on CentOS
NTP is widely used to synchronize a computer to Internet time servers or other sources, such as a radio or satellite receiver or telephone modem service. It can also be used as a server for dependent clients. It provides accuracies typically less than a millisecond on LANs and up to a few milliseconds on WANs. Typical NTP configurations utilize multiple redundant servers and diverse network paths in order to achieve high accuracy and reliability.
Configure NTP Server
- yum install ntp (and type 'y' when show up two questions);
- vi /etc/ntp.conf
- Add the next statement for accept requests from another servers (DNS server, LDAP server, etc.) on your LAN:
restrict 10.50.0.0 mask 255.255.255.0 nomodify nopeer noquery
- Add the next statement for public servers NTP synchronize with server's internal clock on your LAN:
server 0.europe.pool.ntp.org
server 1.europe.pool.ntp.org
server 2.europe.pool.ntp.org
server 3.europe.pool.ntp.org
- This command allow to set current time from indicated NTP server:
ntpdate pool.ntp.org
- The same server can be defined on configuration file:
vi /etc/ntp/step-tickers
- service ntpd start
- Make sure the ntpd is active from beginning Linux boot;
chkconfig ntpd on
- Checking synchronization status of service NTP.
nptq -pn
tail -f /var/log/messages
Configure NTP Client
- This file allows to set server NTP to use for initial adjust clock during starting of ntpd:
vi /etc/ntp/step-tickers
- On the file /etc/ntp.conf, all you need is add server NTP's IP address to use:
vi /etc/ntp.conf
server 10.50.0.254
- Checking synchronization status of service NTP.
nptq -pn
tail -f /var/log/messages
It can take long to see message of success. When I was configuring, it took about 1 hour.
This protocol allows to keep operating system's clock synchronized with high accurate, running at information of synchronism got from another NTP servers.
Although the configuration is relatively simple, NTP performances a very important role. The possibility to make sure that clocks from many servers are kept with right time is relevant and it is a important factor to correct of many applications. The correction of local time in operating system allows also ensure that logs recorded in operating system have correct time and that is important when I use logs to diagnostic problems of some services.
Validation Email Address: Server side vs Client side
The week ago I was programming my web application using PHP5.
There is two ways to validate email:
- On server side (using filter_var from PHP5)
- On client side (using input type email from HTML5)
PHP5 example
$email = "firstname.lastname@example.com"; if (filter_var($email, FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL)) { echo "This ".$email." email address is considered valid."; }
HTML5 example
<form action="file.php" method="post"> E-mail: <input type="email" name="useremail"><br> <input type="submit"> </form>
In my opinion it is better validate email on client side instead server side. So don't validate email on server side because it takes a lot work to warn user that has an invalid email address. With client side to validate email, it saves a lot work to warn user that has an invalid email address.
But if you are programming a web application using OOP, it is good idea to validate email from server side because you are not using form to validate email but you are using object, for example:
class User{ private $name, email; public function __construct($name,$email){ $this->name=$name; $this->email=validate($email); } private function validate($email){ $mail = ""; if (filter_var($email, FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL)) { $mail = $email; }else{ echo "This $email is not valid!"; } return $mail; } } $user = new User("Peter","email@example.com");//valid email $user = new User("Paul","kjfddks");//prints "This kjfddks is not valid!"


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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
PICU Day 31
Thursday, October 22, 2009
PICU Day 30
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
PICU Day 29
6 years ago - WOW! 6 years ago Ben was trached. This picture was taken right after he came back from his surgery. (cute as a button!) I remember this day SO clearly. It was a hard time. I was NOT mentally prepared for a trach. See that fresh scar on his belly? That was from his stomach wrap less than a month before his trach surgery. THAT surgery is what caused Ben to need his trach. I learned a very hard lesson in that medically when you fix one thing...inevitably something else will break. BUT, on a happier note, I haven't regretted the trach ever since. It's been our very needed friend.
So today was a little disheartening. Ben stopped breathing 3 different times. It wasn't as scary as it could have been because he is on the vent. The good thing is that the vent will kick in a backup rate if the patient isn't breathing for a specific amount of time. (his apnea alarm is set at 30 seconds) The disturbing part for me is that he was wide awake. He's had apnea before, (rarely) but usually when sleeping. We are trying to figure this all out before we head home...they even talked about keeping him one more night. We'll see how things look in the morning.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
PICU Day 27 and 28
Sunday, October 18, 2009
PICU Day 26
Saturday, October 17, 2009
PICU Day 25
Friday, October 16, 2009
PICU Day 23 and 24
I've spent some of the day training.
They are still giving him trach trials.
(for short periods of time)
My plan at home is to take him places without it.
And when we're home, I'll put him back on.
Life will be less complicated that way.
And hopefully soon he'll be off it all together.
On a happier note,
Kaleb is visiting this weekend.
Brothers NEED to be together.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
PICU Day 22
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
PICU Day 19,20 and 21
Saturday, October 10, 2009
PICU Day 18
Friday, October 9, 2009
PICU Day 17
Thursday, October 8, 2009
PICU Day 16
I had to call in the big guns.
Yesterday Ben's left lung went down.
Nothing like a little Stevie
to help "inflate" what's "down"!
(and I'm not just talking about lungs)
(Ben getting some chest therapy)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
PICU day 14 and 15
We've passed the two week mark. UGH. I am tired...no, more like exhausted. The first week in the hospital, your body runs on adrenaline. It's a wierd kind of energy. SOoooo not normal. Your mind and body sort of switches over to auto-pilot, pushing aside the emotional. You tell yourself, "I've done this (many times) before, I know how this works." After the first week comes and goes, you let down your guard, you start realizing that you might be here for awhile. It becomes tiring...in all sorts of ways. It is Phsyically, emotionally, and mentally draining. Back and forth, back and forth. More sitting, more waiting, more time in the PICU. It's a mind game. Now we are into week three. The dark circles under my eyes are manifesting themselves. I've been able to keep them at bay...until now. I'm anxious. Anxious to have my child be healthy again. Anxious to go home, to have my family be ALL together again. Just a few more days I keep telling myself...just a few more days.
He's almost done with his Pressure Support.
Stay tuned...
Monday, October 5, 2009
PICU Day 13
Sunday, October 4, 2009
PICU Day 12
As a result, his settings were increased on the vent.
No trach trials today.
They are letting him rest.
Looks like Monday's departure date will not happen.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
PICU Day 10 and 11
(not really)
They have been working him HARD.
That's all he could handle.
Today he went 9 hours.
He's beat!
It's hard work breathing ALL by yourself.
Hooray for progress!!!

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A profile of vulnerable seniors
When it comes to our growing senior population, United Way Renfrew County wants to ensure we have the best tools possible to put resources where they are needed most and will have the greatest impact. We just released A Profile of Vulnerable Seniors in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Lanark County, and Renfrew County – a report that analyzes the state of vulnerable seniors in our county and makes recommendations to address this emerging issue.
United Way Renfrew County Kicks Off 2018 Fundraising Campaign in Arnprior.
In addition to our volunteers, we want to thank the sponsors: Valley Heritage Radio, Giant Tiger, RY-J'S Climbing Adventures, CIBC, More Than A Song Studios and Les Aliments Matrix Inc., Reid Brothers Motor Sales; as well as our supporters: The Town of Arnprior Fire department & Nick Smith Centre and Reid Brothers Motor Sales (Michelle Ménard).
|Warden Emon Recognizes Outstanding Community Champions
(November 2016): Fifth Annual Warden's Community Service Awards Presented at County Council.
PEMBROKE, (ON): County of Renfrew Warden, Peter Emon presented this year's Warden's Community Service Awards at November's session of County Council. The awards were presented in three categories. Renfrew County United Way was honoured as the not-for-profit organization, Pastway Planing was honoured as the recipient of the business category, and Mr. Leonard Hopkins was posthumously honoured with the individual award.
The Warden's Community Service Awards recognize and promote the outstanding efforts by community champions in Renfrew County. Warden Emon expressed his pleasure in bringing to light the excellent contributions the recipients have made to their communities. "Today's awards recognize the outstanding efforts by community champions in Renfrew County. We honour them for their active roles with social responsibility and community contributions. It is with great pleasure that I am publically acknowledging the excellence of these organisations and individuals for their efforts in making Renfrew County better, and for the great way they inspire others to follow their examples."
Chief Administrative Officer Jim Hutton in his address to council stressed the importance of the awards and the value of rewarding those who contribute in a positive manner to the County of Renfrew as a community. "Everyday individuals, businesses and organizations make valuable contributions to our community. These contributions are not limited to employment or creation of wealth. Individuals, businesses, and organizations also make important decisions and take real action regarding their social responsibility in Renfrew County."
Each year, A Selection Review Committee comprised of the County of Renfrew Warden, Chief Administrative Officer, and one member of County Council select the award recipients. Nominees are considered in each of the three categories: Individual Person, Not-for-profit Business, and For-profit Business. All nominees are considered on the basis of criteria as to how they contribute to the County of Renfrew's Quality of life.


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ProSim 737 Glass Cockpit Avionics Suite - Review
The ProSim737 Glass Cockpit Suite is software developed solely for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft and replicates the avionics required for the operation of the flight deck. ProSim737's beginning was meagre, however, the ongoing development, accuracy, functionality and above else, ease of use and reliability, has ensured that ProSim737 has an exceptionally strong following.
The developers are based in Luxemburg which is why many users of the software are European based; however, flight simulation transgresses geopolitical boundaries and many users of ProSim737 are located in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America.
I'm not going to duplicate what can easily be read in the ProSim737 user manual. The manual outlines much of what the software can and cannot do and I urge potential buyers to read it.
First Off - Caveat Emptor (Latin for buyer beware)
Before continuing, there are several flight avionics suites currently available on the market. They all replicate the basic avionics functionality of the B737. However, not everything is operational within each suite, and some functions behave differently between suites. Therefore, it's a good idea to research what works and what doesn't before your purchase. I have a written an earlier journal post addressing this.
Avionics Suite – The Heart
The heart is the most important organ in the human body. Likewise, the avionics suite is the heart of the flight simulator, and provides the interface for instrumentation to operate. If the software used is not reliable, robust and well tested, then problems may develop which ultimately will lead you into a minefield of frustration and confusion as you attempt to unravel the intricacies of the Boeing avionics system.
ProSim737 – Overview and Detail
ProSim737 is a complete avionics solution providing the ability to support all displays and logic found within the B737-800. The software has been designed to run on one or multiple PC's in various configurations interfacing with FS2004 (FS9) or FSX, via a paid and registered version of FSUIPC. Wide FS is not required, however can be used if networking other add- on programs.
To achieve this, the software is segregated into four broad modules: PS737 System, PS737 Display, PS737 MCP, and PS737 CDU. Additional modules are PS737 Audio and PS737 Panel.
I'll discuss the details of each briefly. For a more though dissection, I direct you to the ProSim737 website or user manual.
A short video at the bottom of this post will guide you through the various menus of the ProSim737 Systems Module.
PS737 Systems Module
The Systems Module is the main component of the ProSim family and it's within this module that configuration of the switches, indicators, drives, and gauges occur. In addition to providing the detailed logic to replicate the following aircraft systems and components: electrical, pneumatic, fuel, hydraulics, heating, fire detection, IRS and master cautions, the module provides access to a web-based instructor station and server that other ProSim737 modules connect to and from.
The Systems Module, because it houses the server, must be installed on the computer running flight simulator. Likewise, for any other module to operate, the Systems Module must be opened.
PS737 Display Module
As the name implies, this module supports the main visual displays located in the Main Instrument Panel (MIP) that a pilot views when in the flight deck. The module also provides several additional "virtual" gauges, such as clocks, stand by instruments and a flaps gauge for those flight deck builders who don't use reproduction hardware gauges, or converted real instruments.
The following displays and gauges are included in the display module.
- Captain and First Officer Pilot Flight Display (PFD) and Navigation Display (ND) - various configurations
- EICAS display (upper & lower) with fully integrated EICAS messaging
- Virtual Main Control Panel (MCP)
- Virtual EFIS display (two)
- Virtual overhead panel (forward & aft)
- Virtual CDU display
- Virtual stand-by instruments (good selection)
If you're operating a full flight deck with appropriately supported hardware you won't require the virtual MCP, EFIS, CDU and overhead displays.
This module controls the Mode Control Panel (MCP) which is the auto pilot system in the aircraft. The MCP communicates with the logic coming from the systems module to provide information regarding altitude, direction, speed and other auto pilot constraints.
ProSim737 allows the user to either configure the MCP as a "virtual" MCP panel displayed on a computer monitor, or for builders using a hardware MCP, display minimised. The virtual MCP includes two Electronic Flight Instrumentation System (EFIS) modules in either Honeywell or Collins configuration.
This MCP module usually resides on the same computer as the systems module.
ProSim737 CDU Module
The Control and Display Unit (CDU) is used to assess information from the Flight Management System (FMS). A user can either use one, two or any number of instances of the "virtual" CDU and each will display identical information. If a hardware CDU is being used, there is the ability to turn off the "virtual" CDU and display the data on the hardware unit. All CDU instances are linked to each other via the ProSim737 Systems Module. It's usual practice to install and run this module from a client computer.
ProSim737 Audio Module
The audio module is a stand alone module that allows user customised sounds to be played when various preset functions occur, such as when switches are toggled, speeds are reached, etc. This module is needed to allow GPWS and TCAS cautions, in addition to V1, V2, Vr and altitude call outs. The module can be installed and run from any computer and links to the ProSim737 systems module. The module runs as an additive to ProSim737's internal sound (located in the Systems Module).
This module provides the switches, gauges and dials for the forward and aft sections of the overhead. The module is installed on the client computer and is usually left open full screen, unless you have a hardware overhead installed. The module supports functionality essential to the basic operation of the B737.
LEFT: The virtual forward overhead panel. Many switches are functional and can be moved with the mouse. Click image to view larger.
Reliability, Robustness & User-Friendly
When you evaluate a product, it's "usually" fairly easy to find inherent problems. ProSim737 is a different beast; since I began using their software I have not had any problems that suggest inherent problems with the underlying software framework. It's a pleasing experience when you open software and it "just works".
Of course, variances between computer systems and a wide variety of FS add on programs, can cause minor nuisances to occur – this is normal with any software.
To avoid any issues, I advise that all flight simulator add on programs be removed before evaluating a software suite. Once you're happy that everything is functioning as it should, add each FS add on in turn, checking to ensure correct operation. If a problem does occur, at least you will know which program is causing the issue.
ProSim737 is an exceptionally robust software platform and the program has never crashed despite me changing configurations, etc "on the fly".
Software Installation
Simplicity and easy of use are the mantra of the developers of ProSim737. Opening the ProSim737 package will reveal a number of appropriately named folders. To install the Systems Module you click an executable file and install to the computer on which flight simulator is installed. The other folders are then copied to the client computer. IP addresses must be known to allow communication between modules across the network.
You don't have to open .ini files or configuration files during installation and you don't need to copy and paste files between folders. Basic configuration is achieved by right clicking the mouse which opens a configuration screen. The set-up is uncomplicated and is logically set out.
The only files you need to cut and paste to a folder are the terrain files and navigation database. Detailed instructions on how to do this are documented in the comprehensive and well-written manual.
Learning Curve and Ease of Use
Any new software has a learning curve; however the curve is very shallow when using ProSim737. You don't have to be a programmer or have in-depth computer knowledge to install or use ProSim737. The software is very easy to install, configure and maintain.
LEFT: Configuration display when using right mouse click - everything is easy to find and configure with minimal time outlay. Click image to view larger.
For example updates, which are frequent, do not require you to manually cut and paste a new version download to several folders. An update button within the Systems Module completes the update task within minutes. As you open other modules, they each in turn are updated from the Systems Module.
Another example, which shows the ease of use relates to the configuration of various displays provided in the ProSim737 Display Module. To set-up a dedicated display, you mouse drag the required display to the monitor of choice and then right click the window to open the configuration menu; resizing the display is done using the mouse. To avoid the problem of the display accidentally changing size in the future, you tick the "freeze constraints" box. It literally takes less than 10 minutes to establish the visual displays in the flight deck!
Configuring Your Switches and Buttons
Configuring buttons and switches to your set-up relatively uncomplicated involving opening a menu in configuration mode, scrolling to find the particular function you need, and then connecting the output type to a specific output. Granted there is a learning curve, but the curve is low and essential tasks don't requite extensive knowledge of computer code.
LEFT: Switch configuration display in ProSim737 Systems Module - an extensive list that will please the most in-depth simulation builder. Click image to view larger.
Similarly, customised audio files can be added, linked and played in the Audio Module.
Navigational Database and Terrain Files
ProSim737 does not provide the navigational database that is needed by the aircraft. This must be purchased as a separate item from Navigraph. This is normal practice and all developers rely on Navigraph to maintain the latest navigation package.
Installing the database requires you download the data and then extract the data, via an executable file, to a specific folder within ProSim737. You then must build the database which is achieved by pressing a button within the configuration menu.
Similarly, the terrain files must be downloaded from the ProSim737 website and manually copied to the appropriate folder.
Driver & Hardware Support
Today, there are several vendors ranging from high end to budget level that are replicating B737 hardware and instrumentation. ProSim737 development is forward based, meaning they understand the need for avionics software to be compatible with as many hardware types as possible. Flight Deck Solutions, Engravity, Go Flight, CP Flight, SISMO and Open Cockpits are all supported and several types of I/O cards are supported such as Pokey, FDS SYS and phidgets. FSUPIC and FSUPIC offsets are also supported by ProSim737.
Determining which hardware is selected for your set-up is as easy as checking a box within the configuration screen of the Systems Module.
Accuracy and Resolution of the Flight displays
You spend a lot of time staring at the various displays, whether it's the Pilots Flight Display, Navigation Display, CDU or EICAS; therefore, it important that the graphics are of the highest quality possible; nothing is worse than staring at jagged corners, off-putting colours, or blurry lines.
Although the quality of any graphics is linked to the resolution of the computer screen, if you use a high resolution screen you will not experience any anomalies associated with poor graphics. The display graphics are crisp and sharp. To see images of displays navigate to the image section or go to the ProSim737 website.
All simulation enthusiasts strive for accuracy; some to a greater extent than others. The displays depict what you would see if you were looking at the displays in a real B737 main instrument panel. Only the very keen you will note the odd subtle difference between the simulation and the real display, and this is often determined to a certain extent, by the cockpit set-up and carrier options you select from within the instructor station.
For example, the magenta course line in the Pilots Flight Display appeared to be slightly thinner than on the real aircraft, but no sooner had I noticed the disparity that Marty at ProSim737 had uploaded an update rectifying the issue.
What's important to realize, is that the developer listens and if inaccuracies are noted rectifies the disparity quickly and without argument.
Any software must provide precise outputs when its logic is queried; all virtual pilots demand that software outputs be precise in execution. To date, ProSim737 has lived up to its reputation and I cannot highlight any major downfall in the precision of the software.
LEFT (3): Screen grabs showing variations of PFD and ND displays dependent on EFIS setting. Click image to view larger.
A common thread in FS forums is that avionics software has difficulty in replicating Vertical Navigation (V-Nav). This is especially evident with software supplied by Project Magenta and to a limited extent with Sim Avionics.
The logic used to replicate V-Nav is not simple; it's complicated, and the variability in V-Nav usage often causes issues to develop when using V-Nav. The main problem is that the aircraft may not keep within the constraints entered into the CDU. Often the aircraft will either over fly an altitude constraint or not maintain a entered speed constraint.
From the outset, V-Nav in ProSim737 has worked exceptionally well. Altitude and speed constraints, if entered correctly, are maintained and the reliability of V-Nav surpasses those of other software suites I have used.
V-Nav Usage
V-Nav, even to qualified pilots can be a challenge to use correctly. This is one reason why V-Nav should only be used as a guide and not as an absolute. If V-Nav, for whatever reason does not function in a method you think is correct, then turn it off and use the more reliable L-Nav, Level Change or Vertical Speed functions.
The challenge, I have discovered when using V-Nav is two-fold. First, you must use it within the designed capabilities of the program, and two, you must learn how and when to operate V-Nav. If you enter data that the FMS cannot assimilate, such as an altitude that is too high or too low, for the time required to reach the waypoint, then expect an over fly of the entered restrictions. This is not the fault of the software, but the fault of the user.
Display Lag
Display lag is term coined to explain the staggering of a display due to information overload, information bottleneck or lack of computer graphical power. It typically manifests itself when a lot of information is required to be displayed at an identical time that computer processing is required.
For example, another software suite I have used displayed staggering on the altitude tape in the Pilots Flight Display (PFD) when ascending and descending with the "all waypoints" selected from the EFIS. The staggering stopped when the "all waypoints" were deselected.
I have yet to experience any display staggering with ProSim737, even with the terrain simulation display activated.
Weather & Terrain Display Functionality
The weather and terrain display function, which is activated either by pressing WXR or TERR on the EFIS unit is functional in ProSim737, however, the weather display is inaccurate and looks very outlandish in its "blocked in" colour display.
I'm lead to understand that the weather functionality present within other software (Sim Avionics), reads directly from weather depicted by FSX, and then only presents a rough indication of what the weather maybe like at that particular time; it certainly does not mimic and display what the aircraft is actually flying through or about to fly through.
I am hoping that the developers at ProSim737 will develop a radar module that actually reads the exact weather depicted in FSX and display this weather in a way that is similar to the real radar in the B737. At the time of writing, the weather displays only in solid colours and does not mimic how real radar operates. I hope that ProSim737's developers improve this in due course.
Pressing the terrain (TERR) button on the EFIS unit, displays a graphical representation of the surrounding terrain on the Navigation Display. There are two variations of the terrain graphics available; one display is slightly blocky and the other display is more detailed. To select which display is active, right click the screen with your mouse and tick the appropriate box in the configuration menu.
LEFT: Old and new style land terrain display which display on the ND when selected from the EFIS. Click image to view larger.
Compatibility of Aircraft with ProSim737
It's always been a concern to what add on aircraft you can use with a particular avionics package. As an example, Sim Avionics provides several aircraft .cfg files which have been tweaked to their software. You load the particular aircraft.cfg file for the aircraft you are using and any vagrancy between the aircraft and avionics software is rectified.
ProSim737 has taken a completely different approach and designed a flight model called the JetStream 738, which is tweaked to operate flawlessly with ProSim737. Of course, you don't have to use the JetStream if you don't want to; the default B737 can be used as can the PMDG B737 FS9 version with flight logic removed.
I will review the JetStream738 in a separate journal post.
CDU - Background Software
No review of any avionics software is complete without a short segment on the CDU.
The ProSim737 CDU module is the controlling software that provides the intelligence behind the CDU. It's amazing what this software can do, and do so with reliability and consistent behaviour. More importantly, the software does not crash, even when incorrect data is inputted to the unit.
Many pages associated with a commercial CDU are modelled and updates continue to add new features and improve existing functionality.
In the real B737 aircraft, not all CDU software is identical. There are different software versions and each version has slightly different functionality; it's the decision of the airline to which software version is chosen. Likewise, not every company producing avionics software models the CDU identically. In some respects, it depends on which software edition the developer has chosen to replicate.
Unfortunately, many developers choose to not replicate something or to not provide full functionality.
Often CDU menus and pages may look similar in appearance, but you will be disappointed when trying to access a feature that appears to be modelled but has no functionality. Some suites offer far greater functionality than others. I believe ProSim737 provides more functionality than other higher end CDU software available, and more functionality is regularly added through software updates.
Some of the basic features modelled by the CDU software are:
- Indent page on start-up (weights, fuel, fuel reserves, cost index, cruise altitude, etc)
- Approach reference page with VREF selection
- Route, LEGS, Arrival, Departures & Holding pages (user controlled including approaches, STARS, SIDS & transitions)
- Progress pages (fuel, distance to go, ETA, wind, crosswind component, cross track error, fuel prediction etc)
- Vertical Bearing Indicator (VBI)
- V-Nav & L-Nav compliant (climb, cruise and descent)
- Ground Service - push back
- NAV/COM radio reference page (ADF, ICAQ, VOR & ILS data) & search
- ACARS (future installment)
- Captain & First Officer EFIS control
- SIM MAINT page (separate commands to control SIM instead of using keyboard) such as pause, freeze & re-set FMC.
The software lacks the ability save a flight plan directly from the CDU; you must use the instructor station to save a flight plan. Also, it's not possible to reverse a route from the CDU. It would be helpful if this functionality can be implemented.
The software is compatible with CDU hardware produced by Fly Engravity and Flight Deck Solutions.
Instructor Station
The instructor station included with the software is a web-based station, meaning you type in the appropriate address into the browser web bar and the instructor station opens on any computer connected to your network – even a laptop. No other software is needed.
The instructor station is comparatively simple in layout, yet functional. Without repeating the user manual, which outlines in detail what each section comprises, the station displays the following menus: Quick Start, Cockpit Set-up & Carrier Options, Global Database, Situations & Positions, Company Routes. Flight Plans and Failures.
Two Instructor Station functions deserve mention
Company routes allow you to store and manipulate routes you have loaded into a specific folder within ProSim737. These routes, if not manually built using the CDU and FMS and saved to the instructor station, are usually downloaded from on-line route generators. As the station has a built in editor these routes can easily be edited and re-saved. You can also download from the station to the CDU any selected route.
LEFT (2): Instructor Station display showing CAT visibilities and push back & failures menu. Click image to view larger.
The situation menu I find particularly useful. Here you can instigate push back, execute day or night and switch to real time at the push of a button. You can also define visibility as CAT I, CAT II or CAT III. This can be done on the fly while the aircraft is flying.
The failures menu can be set-up to allow any number of single, multiple or cascading failures to occur either within a predefined time or at random.
ProSim737 Start-up Sequence
Ease of use and simplicity are important to ProSim737 and this mantra is carried through to the operation of the software. Opening the ProSim737 Systems Module and other associated modules is exceptionally fast and the programs close with minimal lag time. This is in stark contrast to other software suites which seem to take an eternity to open the various instances of the same program.
To simplify the start-up process when opening a flight session on my two networked computers, I've created shortcuts to the required ProSim737 modules and pasted them to the windows menu bar. This is my start process (included are some add on programs I am running).
Server Computer
1. Start PM Sounds
2. Start ProSim737 main module
3. Start ProSim737 MCP module
4. Start ProSim737 Audio module
5. Start FSX
6. Start FSRAAS2
7. Start Throttle Quadrant Phidgets
Client Computer
1. Start PM Sounds
2. Start ProSim737 Display (Captain PFD& ND)
3. Start ProSim737 Display (First Officer PFD & ND)
4. Start ProSim737 Display (EICAS)
5. Start ProSim737 CDU
6. Start ProSim737 Overhead Panel
7. Start ProSim737 Audio module
8. Start ProSim737 web-based instructor station
The time to start each program is no longer than 4 seconds; FSX takes the longest time to load. Closure time is similar (mouse right click/close) from the menu bar. To decrease closure times and mouse movement, a closure batch file can be created.
What is lacking & Possible Improvements
There will probably always be something lacking no matter what software you use, and some enthusiasts are never happy until they have everything – even if they never use or need it.
The Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) is not supported, although I believe this will be addressed in future updates. I've already discussed some missing functionality with the CDU and touched on the inadequacy of the weather radar.
For the most part, all essential functionality is present within the system, although it would be nice to have more CDU functionality and a list of functions the CDU is capable of. Currently no such list is available, and if using an official FMC guide it can be "hit & miss" working through he menus to see what is functional.
Several users have commented on the forum, that the %CG calculation in the CDU usually remains the same despite changing the aircraft's overall weight. Users of TopCat pre-flight software have reported variances in %CG between ProSim737 and TopCat. This variance may suggest an issue in the calculation of %CG which needs fine-tuning.
The list of hardware supported by ProSim737 is long and continuing to grow. This said, I have noticed that the CP Flight ATC/Transponder unit which supports full TCAS operation is only partially functional within ProSim737. TA/RA is inoperative. Although the responsibility for this incompatibility probably rests with CP Flight, it would be very nice if ProSim737 attempted to rectify this. CP Flight hardware is used universally and full functionality should be implemented across the complete CP Flight range of hardware.
Continual Development
In my opening paragraph I stated, "Avionics software is the heart of the simulator". Therefore, it's pleasing to see continuing development of the software; updates that add or improve on existing functionality are released on a very regular basis. Furthermore, the software designer is open to suggestions from users on how to enhance the software. Shortcomings, when observed are quickly addressed.
One Aircraft - Mono Focus
One very important attribute of ProSim737 is that the developers only produce software for the B737 aircraft. This means that they focus 100% of their time on replicating this airframe. Other companies develop software for multiple aircraft and try to incorporate duel systems within their software.
Compromise & Expectations
It's a fact that human beings rarely enjoy compromising – we want everything and we want it now.
Some of you maybe "thinking" that ProSim737 has issues that need rectifying. I'd be lying if I told you everything was 100% perfect - of course there are issues, but these are minor and differ depending upon your set-up. But, in comparison to other software suites on the market, I feel confident stating that ProSim737 has less issues and rectifies niggling problems much more quickly than their counterparts.
If your expectation is to have software that is absolutely perfect without any glitches at all, then I'd strongly suggest that building a flight simulator is not really your calling. There are so many variables with computer equipment, drivers and the like that minor issues will pop up from time to time.
Developing software that replicates the B737 avionics to the tenth degree is a noble thought, as is maintaining a reasonable price. However, what builders often fail to remember is that the Boeing software cost millions of dollars to design and implement with a solid team of developers.
ProSim737 delivers an exceptionally good package that is more advanced and feature-rich than its counterparts. It's not perfect, but the developers strive for perfection and improvements continually are being released on a regular basis.
Documentation and Support
The definition of osmosis is; "The gradual, often unconscious, adsorption of knowledge or ideas through continual exposure rather than deliberate learning". In the previous software suite I used, "osmosis" was very much the method of learning, as were mistakes, wasted time and frustration.
It's good to see that ProSim737 includes a very detailed and well-written instruction manual which explains how to do nearly everything you need to know to configure the software to your set-up. Failing this, there is a dedicated interactive forum that is very regularly reviewed both by users, beta testers and ProSim737 staff.
If a problem does occur, support can be reached either by Private Messaging or e-mail.
You will not be left "high and dry" by the developers. They are very enthusiastic about their product and keen to help wherever possible.
A short video will guide you through the various menus of the ProSim737 Systems Module.
Recommendation & Overall Score
ProSim737 is a stable, well tested and tried software platform that provides most of the real-world avionics of a B737 jet-liner. The software is easy to install, use, and does not require advanced computer knowledge to get you in the air. Furthermore, a vast collection of hardware and interfacing cards are supported and new functionality is added on a regular basis.
At the time of writing, if you purchase ProSim737, the software includes full support and updates for an unlimited time period.
This has been a long post, and if you have read this far, I hope you have gained some incite into ProSim737.
To download a free trail version of the software, visit their website – ProSim737.
My Rating is 9.5/10
Please note that this review is my opinion only and is not endorsed.
Please note that since this review has been written, ProSim737 developers have released several updated versions of the software. These updates have solved many of the previous issues mentioned in this review. In time, an updated review will be made based on the latest software release.


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The number of Americans who lived in households that lacked consistent access to adequate food soared last year, to 49 million, the highest since the government began tracking what it calls "food insecurity" 14 years ago, the Department of Agriculture reported Monday. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/us/17hunger.html?_r=1 Published: November 16, 2009 Perspective: That's nearly 70% of the population of [...]
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New film on why bees are dying – 11 Nov 2009
Honeybees are dying and our food supply is in dangerIs Nicotine Bees the new Silent Spring?Sierra Club, November 11 2009 Film Trailer
Interest Free Banks
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Free Energy Audits for Schools (as part of CRC)
National Indicators – local authorities are interested in working with school emissions.
River and Groundwater quality – Northwest
The results Surface Water. In the North West river basin district 30% of surface waters meet good ecological status or better BUT.. 70% do not meet good status (510 water bodies). Ground water 78% is poor status. Only 22% of groundwater bodies are at good overall status with the rest being poor status. Source: http://wfdconsultation.environment-agency.gov.uk/wfdcms/en/northwest/Intro.aspx See top [...]
The Dervaes Family – Urban Farming
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Farm for the Future – a recent BBC film
BBC documentary on the precient global farming and food crisis, filmed in the UK. Featuring Martin Crawford (Agroforestry Research Trust), Fordhall Farm, Richard Heinberg and others the film explores the kind of options available after the oil age. About 50 minutes in all , this leaves you with a positive view of what communities can [...]
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Victoria Square, Bolton Town Centre Every 4th Saturday of the month, 10am – 2pm. For more information please conatct Jackie Casey on 01204 336824.
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Tolhurst Organic have been producing organic food for about 30 years. "We use a system of distribution that relies on dropping our produce to collection points around our delivery area. Orders are placed with the reps, and produce collected from them. There are many good reasons for doing this:" See why. http://www.tolhurstorganic.co.uk/reps.cfm


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Me: hey darn it my sewing machine is broken!
Me to lady in the sewing machine department: So the needle won't go up and down, but when I depress the pedal the motor runs, what would you recommend?
Lady to me: We don't repair sewing machines here, but generally when we send them out for just a cleaning/tuneup the base cost is $100.
Me (after the shock wore off): Well, my machine was purchased for not much higher than that, so at this point I don't want to go that route, thank you!
*let the dismantling begin*
Me (to husband): Hmm it's all apart, but the needle is still not going up and down even though the motor is running when I depress the pedal.
Husband: Hey look, the gear that turns the pulley has a crack in it, which would cause the needle not to go up and down!
Me: *happy dance* oh husband, you have a good eye (clearly!)
Husband: Let me use my ninja skills on the onlinez and see if I can find this part for sale anywhere.
**time passes**
Husband on September 23: Found it! Ordered it!
Me: *happy dance*
[Fast forward through a whole bunch of paragraphs that I just deleted from this post, because I don't want to dwell on negatives! The gist: I did not get my order. Moving on...]
Earlier this week I called the manufacturer of my machine. Here's how that went:
Call #1:
Me (Tuesday of this week): *humming along to the hold music on my ride home from work* 40 minute car ride, 13 calls ahead of mine, and their office is going to close at 5pm my time - this will go well *looks at clock - it is anywhere from 4:30 - 5:00.
Hold Music message lady: Our offices are currently closed. Please call back during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8am to whatevero'clock pm.
Call #2:
Me (Wednesday morning of this week): *dialing* "Thank you for calling, there are 0 calls ahead of you" *hum along to hold music for a bi*
Customer service lady: How can I help you?
Me: Well I need this part for my machine (I'm sure I said some other stuff too like what was broken about the machine, etc)
Customer service lady: I'm sorry, but we don't sell parts here directly. Can I have your zip code to find the nearest parts warehouse to you?
Me: Sure (and gave her my zip)
Customer service lady: Oh that is in [town/state], and their phone number is [whatever the phone # was]
Me: thank you for the information, I'll give them a call!
Call #3:
Me: Hello, here's what's happening with my model number. [insert story here!]... do you know the name of the part I need, do you have it in stock, and is there a walk I can order it from you?
Customer service lady: Oh yes, that's the [whatever the part name is]. We have them in stock.
Me: Really? It's that simple? You have them, I can purchase them, and then they will magically ship to me?
Customer service lady: Yes! (she was very extremely nice and helpful too) [we hung up after I placed my order]
Placed my order for the parts. My fingers are crossed that they will be in my mailbox soon (or at least shipping out "next Wednesday")! This phone number is a keeper - imagine having an easy, customer friendly, nearby parts supplier for my sewing machine now and in the future?! That's magical!
Here's what I learned:
- Bad customer service is very frustrating
- I will always have open lines of communications with my customers - for example, I will tell them when their order ships, how long their order will take to make, I will give them the tracking number, and I will leave them feedback once they receive their item.
- I am a firm believer in good customer service - we've all been customers, and know how frustrating it is when you think no one is listening to your dilemma or that no one wants to help get it resolved.
- The lady who helped me at the parts warehouse really deserves recognition. Even though she was just doing her job, dealing with her made me hopeful in the world again that not everyone is out to rip people off, like the original guy at the other company. She was the bright spot in my day, and I felt relieved from the conversation I had with her. Thank you parts supplier phone lady! Gold star for you!
And that is my story from the past couple weeks. Phew!


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Thursday, April 15, 2010
She was upped in OT to 40 min/week (from 30), her SLP said ST was going well. Her MIP and mainstream teachers agreed that she's a hard worker who always puts forth 100%.
But. The really interesting part was that the OT thinks she has a touch of SPD (or SID). Now, I read the Out of Sync Child ages ago, and just didn't see where it applied to Nea, but putting together a few things (serious love of swinging, total lack of dizziness, extremely high pain threshold, and the real kicker, a profound deficit in writing), this is starting to make sense. Her letters are still made with very light pressure, are wobbly, and she's not progressing at the rate we would expect. The OT thinks it's due to her lack of sensory input with her hands. That she has to learn visually how to form the lines and curves that make up letter formation. Which is hard.
The good news is that she's rocking out on letter sounds. I think maybe we'll spend some time with Hooked on Phonics this summer. I have a pretty aggressive homework plan for the summer. Stupid ESY (extended school year) is supposed to keep SpEd kids from regressing over the summer, but it's only 2 hours a day for 4 weeks, and all therapies are half the regular minutes. So, although Nea receives 90 min/week ST and currently 30 min/week OT, she will only get 45/15 for those 4 weeks. And have you noticed how the summer isn't just 4 weeks long? No. It's not. It's 11. Yeah, verily, ESY is a joke. Last year I only sent her 2 days a week for her therapy days. We'll probably do the same again this year. I'd rather have her in camp with her sister. At least this summer it's closer to home again, only one town over.
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I am lost,
- April 15, 2010 at 10:37 PM
I have a good SID book for you. Remind me about that, since I have no brain.
- April 16, 2010 at 10:44 PM
I'm late reading this post. Good news that they upped her therapy times - go girl!
As for the integration/processing disorder: that is a total mystery to me even after reading Out Off Sync Child. Iyar have a total brain block understanding it. They say Flyn has it but I can't seem to wrap my mind around what it is other than other than she seeks or avoids certain sensations. I can't help feeling there's a fine line between a genuine disorder and typical child actions and desires, and just plain personal preferences. Nor do I feel that they have any idea how to treat it.
Don't mean to be a downer - just a little lost about it.
The ESY never seemed to me to be designed to do much other than maintain a holding pattern and try to prevent backsliding.
- May 2, 2010 at 8:42 AM


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The town of Rough and Ready was founded in 1849 by the Rough and Ready Mining Company of Wisconsin. The company leader had served under General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican war. The general had just been elected as the 12th president of the United States with a nickname of "Old Rough and Ready." It is described as a hidden hamlet among green meadows with riches that could not be hidden from fortune seeking miners.
A year later, in April 1850, Rough and Ready became the only mining town to officially secede from the Union. The goal was to avoid both a tax on mines and prohibiting alcohol. The United States Post Office asked the town to change its name to either "Rough" or "Ready," instead of using both names.
Aboutnevadacounty.com reports the scene.
"Tents were pitched on the flat and along the ravines everywhere. Government became needed t control the rapidly rising population. It was during the uncertainty of 1850 that Colonel E.F. Brundage came up with the concept of separate republic. He issued a high-sounding manifesto, and called a huge meeting to organize the State of Rough and Ready. About 100 men became very devoted to him and excitedly began working to build their new country."
Colonel Brundage was elected president to lead the 3,000 people living in the Republic of Rough and Ready. Unfortunately, secession was hugely unsuccessful and short-lived. Three months later, while making preparations to celebrate the July 4th Independence Day of the United States, the miners realized they could not participate in the party because Rough and Ready was no longer officially a part of the U.S. Residents quickly voted to rejoin the Union and the party was on once again.
Today, the town is home to less than 1,000 residents, living in an area of about three square miles. The town continued to prosper into the 1900s. Unfortunately, many historic buildings were lost due to fires over the years. The Fippin Blacksmith Shop is one of few historic buildings that still stand and presents a display of period artifacts. This was the place where young Lotta Crabtree entertained the miners with her dancing, leading to her long and successful career.
Today residents and visitors gather each year on the last Sunday of June to celebrate secession day with a musical melodrama, "The Saga of Rough and Ready," arts and crafts festival, blacksmith demonstrations, pancake breakfast and other food vendors.
The historical marker is located on State Highway 20 and Mountain Rose Road in Rough and Ready.
Nevada County
Nevada means "snow-covered" in Spanish. During winter months, Nevada County's eastern border is wholly engulfed in the snows of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In the 1840s and 1850s many emigrants arrived in California via the Overland Emigrant Trail which threaded through the infamous Donner Pass.


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Meet the man who sold his Evo and bought 849 Echo's instead!
1) Name – Henry Luong
2) Nugget car of choice – 2001 Toyota Echo Sportivo
3) Other cars – Evo 8MR & 7
4) How did you hear about Nugget nationals? – A brief discussion with Ying at 100mm Docklands during the beginning of 2014 facilitated and persuaded her decision into composing a small event we now know as Nugget nationals.
5) What made you want to join Nugget nationals? – It's was (and still is) a cheap alternative to race with a nugget compared to racing with my Evo (less than half the cost I would normally spend per event, which means I can race twice as much and get more seat time!). I also wanted to improve my driving stills by driving a vehicle without ABS/AYC/ACD and any other 3 letter acronyms you can think of.
6) Why did you pick the car you have to be your Nugget vehicle of choice? – A sporty, small and ECHO-nomical (ha, see what I did there) car that could be my daily driver (air con was a must) that I could drive to work, do my errands in, park it anywhere I wanted without fearing it would get stolen and transform into a race car a few times a year.
7) What is your favourite thing/feature about your Nugget? – It has to be the Cusco front strut brace from the previous owner. Toyota Echos are known to pull some serious G's in the corners along with its off the scale torque reading from the 1.5L VVTi engine; the strut brace helps the chassis from flexing and turning it into a raspberry twist.
8) Funniest thing about your Nugget – The mods cost as much as the car itself…
9) A random fact about you – I can cook two minute noodles in one minute and 59 seconds.


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This afternoon I met Micala Webster and her mom at their home in Pawtucketville. Micala is a 17-year-old girl, who my former co-worker Peter Ward wrote about back when she was just 8-years-old.
That's when she was diagnosed with pineal blastoma, an extremely rare and aggressive type of cancer that attacks the brain and spinal cord.
It took her brain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment and a bone marrow transplant to do it, but Micala beat that cancer before she even finished fourth grade. Here I am at 33 and I doubt I could do that even now.
Micala, pictured below in a photo taken by Julia Malakie, wasn't out of the woods, though. The radiation and bone marrow transplant left her with a curved spine, stunted growth, stage 4 heart failure that may someday require a transplant, damaged hearing, kidney stones, gall stones, diabetes, and other ailments.
Micala has kept on living despite those problems too. She told me she takes seven pills in the morning, five in the afternoon, and nine at night.
Her heart condition and curved spine make it exhausting and painful for Micala to walk more than a few dozen yards.
"My back and my hips start to hurt," she told me.
So Micala, who rarely leaves the house since she's home-school by her mother, a former teacher, needs a wheelchair whenever she goes out.
Just after her 13th birthday, when she was diagnosed with heart-failure caused by the radiation treatments, Micala got a custom-built wheelchair designed for her small frame.
Doctors measured her and built the chair with a smaller seat to fit her 4'6 frame. The distance from the seat to the foot rests is shorter than usual among other customizations.
So with everything Micala has been through what else happened last week?
Between Sunday night and Monday morning, the 21st and 22nd, someone broke into her mom's minivan while it was parked in their driveway off West Meadow Road, and stole the wheelchair.
They left the change that was in the car. They didn't rifle through the glove box.
Cindi Webster had been busy on Sunday and forgot to lock one of the doors. Since the door was unlocked, the family's insurance won't cover the loss.
Police have no witnesses or suspects.
Micala and her mom discovered the theft when they went to the grocery store that Monday and went to get the wheelchair out of the minivan.
For Micala, going to the grocery store or the mall is a big deal. She's out of the house.
She's now using another wheelchair loaned to the family by an 86-year-old who doesn't need it right now, but its way too big for her. It's also heavy. Her mom tried pushing it while pulling a shopping cart the other day and had to give up after browsing three aisles.
"Why did you take it?" Micala said she would ask whoever is responsible. "I hope they bring it back."
Cindi still works for the Community Christian Academy in Lowell. The school found her work she could do from home at night while Micala is sleeping. Her husband Peter works two jobs, and got home from work while we were talking.
The couple has "great" insurance, but it still only covers about 80 percent of Micala's medical bills. This family can't afford a new chair. There's no room in their budget to start saving up.
And yet Cindi was worried about appearing in the paper like she was asking for donations.
"You can't have a fundraiser every five minutes," she told me. She talked about the incredible help people have already given the family.
She just wants Micala's chair back.
I meet a lot of incredible people in this job. Cops who risk their lives, firefighters who risk their lives, and incredible people of all varieties, but I'm not sure I've ever met someone who's been through as much as Micala.
And there she sat on her couch today, playing with her dog and smiling. She told me the family has a saying. "If it's not brain surgery, it's not that big of a deal."
I think this kid is amazing, and I hope she finds her chair.
"I wanted to put a sign in my front lawn that says, 'I hope you have no legs and really needed the chair because you made my daughter cry,'" Cindi told me. "It's just pathetic. I just want it back."
Micala's wheelchair has a black seat and a silver frame, with "Prax-air" and "Invacare" written on the frame. It had hard, black plastic spokes on the wheels, and the right armrest was cracked.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lowell police at 978-937-3200 or Crimestoppers at 978-459-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent to police via Text-a-Tip, by texting TIP411 (847411) with the subject "LPDTIP."
Tipsters can remain anonymous, but can receive up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.


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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Bullfrogs and Butterflies
What will it look like to see the earth renewed and to hear the heavens rejoice? Right now, we are told that all creation is groaning and longing for Jesus' return. The Bible also says that when He does everything that has breath will praise the Him. I heard a sermon the other day where the person made it very clear that not everything that has breath is human and not everything that breathes, breathes oxygen (so all the deep sea creatures and plants are included). Scripture is clear EVERYTHING will praise the Lord. Now does this mean that I think my pet fish Max might all of a sudden start singing worship songs in English, NO, but it does make me wonder if C.S. Lewis was onto something with his Narnia books. And what about in Hinds Feet in High Places, where Much Afraid's ears are opened up and she can hear the hymns of the flowers, birds and river? It is fun to imagine what it will look like to see trees clap their hands. What will it sound like to hear the stars in the heavens sing? Most importantly, it makes me think of what God must really be like to take delight in the sounds of a whale singing praises to His name. The wonder that He finds pleasure in all of this. Even more fascinating is that more than hearing the rocks cry out his name, seeing the mountains and hills skip for joy, He delights in MY voice. He longs to see MY face. His joy and delight is in a weak, fragile human that came from dust, and unless the Lord returns first, will go back to dust. Amazing.
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I don't know if I'm allowed to comment yet ;-) But thanks so much for sharing these thoughts Lanney. Love it. ♥
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BY HanCinema | Apr 10, 2017 04:19 AM EDT
Isolation is the prominent theme in episode five of "Tunnel - Drama" and the series uses it to reveal its cards about some topics which have been teased. Seon-jae's identity is provided and we now see his issues clearly. While investigating a case cut off from the world, our characters have to deal with some of their own demons and approach the hidden culprit not only with evidence, but their own humanity in mind.
Nothing makes me happier when watching a fictional work than feeling that I am being treated as an intelligent person. It is not very easy to enjoy or feel invested in a story when being taken for an idiot who cannot rub two sticks together by the writing. "Tunnel - Drama" manipulates viewers in interesting ways and then pays us back by providing food for thought. Seon-jae (Yoon Hyun-min) is a good example of that and it ties in with this episode's subject.
While the drama has handled victims well so far, I was wondering if the nuances of guilt would be explored as well. Jae-i's (Lee Yoo-young) obsession with criminals was my best bet, but I am glad to see the episode try different approaches. Stirring up the audience's lust for catharsis by portraying remorseless villains is easy drama, but asking the hard questions that may often lack answers at the possible expense of that visceral satisfaction is tough. Trusting viewers to be patient and to embrace being challenged is tough.
"Tunnel - Drama" does that. This is where the aforementioned isolation comes in. Seon-jae has been painted as a boring character and this makes the revelation of the reasons why and the story behind them even more impactful. Seon-jae's identity was a shock for me when a viewer pointed it out in my previous episode review and his current focus is another pleasant surprise. He, Jae-i and the culprit show us the more indirect ways in which victims suffer and in which criminals are made.
Aside from the spacial isolation of the case taking place in a blocked off area, the episode portrays the pitfalls of keeping one's pain locked in and the people willing to help locked out. It also questions the moral weight of different crimes and different criminals through its portrayal of someone who went from a victim to a culprit. How do we handle the reality of people not being nasty caricatures?
This incident also brings Seon-jae closer to Gwang-ho (Choi Jin-hyuk) and Jae-i. Aside from human connection, the latter introduces romantic attraction. I hope my suspicion that she is related to a criminal is right, as it would carry the topics already presented further. I know that this review has not addressed the plot, but I feel I would be doing the episode's special charm a disservice. I hope to cover all the new developments soon.
"Tunnel - Drama" is directed by Sin Yong-hwi and Kim Seong-min-I, written by Lee Eun-mi-III and features Choi Jin-hyuk, Yoon Hyun-min and Lee Yoo-young.
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Whenever the subject material of an abstinence-only lesson is reported in the media, Americans are typically shocked to hear what kids are hearing in their classes or at their school assemblies. In addition to withholding valuable information about preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, some of these courses also rely on harmful shame-based attitudes about human sexuality to impart negative messages to the 95 percent of Americans who have sex before marriage.
Here are five common analogies that abstinence-only curricula use to teach youth that becoming sexually active will make them worthless — and five good reasons that more states should enact comprehensive sex education requirements:
1. Dirty chocolate.
Last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that a school district in Mississippi uses a Peppermint Patty in its sex ed classes. Allegedly, students are asked to unwrap the chocolate and pass it around to see how dirty it becomes after being touched by multiple people. A spokesperson from the school district says that while that lesson was part of a state-approved curriculum that passed three years ago, the "dirty chocolate" lesson is not currently being implemented. Nonetheless, there's some evidence that this analogy isn't unique to that particular district. Other internet commenters recall doing the same Peppermint Patty exercise in their own classes. Others did the "dirty chocolate" lesson with a Hershey Kiss.
2. Used tape.
Tape is another popular tool to demonstrate how sexually active teens become "unclean." In these demonstrations, a piece of tape is affixed to a student's arm, then removed, and repeated with several other students. This lesson is supposed to illustrate that, just like tape loses its ability to form a tight bond after coming into contact with multiple people, it's hard to have an emotionally fulfilling relationship after having multiple sexual partners. Sometimes participants' wrists are taped together to drive home the point further.
3. Chewed up gum.
Last year, a school district in Texas made headlines after some parents complained about a middle school curriculum that encouraged teachers to tell kids that having sex makes them like a used toothbrush or a chewed up piece of gum. Like the other examples on this list, that's a popular analogy. Elizabeth Smart — the kidnapping and sexual assault victim who was held in captivity for nine months — famously pointed out emphasizing the importance of purity can make rape victims feel dirty and worthless, and described hearing the same lesson about chewed up gum when she was younger.
4. A cup of spit.
"Drink the spit" is an exercise that requires students to pass around a cup and spit in it. Then, students are asked if they would choose to drink that cup. The idea is the same as the chocolate or the tape lessons — having multiple sexual partners, and subsequently exchanging bodily fluids with multiple people, is undesirable. Sometimes the symbolism of this lesson gets pretty explicit. For instance, one variation involves pouring the cups of spit into an empty glass pitcher placed next to a pitcher of clean water. Students are asked to which pitcher they would like their "future husband" or "future wife" to come from.
5. A rose with no petals.
In this lesson, a teacher is instructed to "hold up a beautiful rose." The rose is passed around the classroom, and each student is asked to remove a petal. Then, when nothing is left except for a thorny stem, the teacher explains that each petal symbolizes a sexual relationship, and this is what happens when people choose to give away the most personal part of themselves. "Ask: Of what value is the rose now?… The rose represents someone who participates in casual sex," one curriculum instructs.
Abstinence-only programs have received over $1.75 billion in federal funding since the creation of the Title V State Abstinence Education Grant Program, which was first attached to a provision in the 1996 welfare reform bill and has been periodically renewed since then. After this funding ballooned under George W. Bush's administration, President Barack Obama eliminated Title V when he first took office. But during the political fight over the health reform law, Republicans forced through an amendment to Obamacare that restored funding for abstinence programs.
Some lawmakers continue to fight to end abstinence-only programs for good. At the end of last year, Democrats in the House introduced the "Repealing Ineffective and Incomplete Abstinence-Only Program Funding Act of 2013," a measure that the same group of lawmakers has repeatedly — and unsuccessfully — attempted to push through.


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|For the protectrons that appear in the Fallout series, see Protectron.
Protectrons are robots found in the Mojave Wasteland and at the Big MT in 2281.
Created by RobCo, protectron robots were designed (as their name suggests) for protection, although they can also be seen being used in a manual labor role as well. Typically used in office-type settings, their secondary programming is modular, making them useful as greeters, ticket collectors, bartenders, celebrity or historical figure impersonators, even sexual partners. Typically used in office settings, a large variety of available synthetic personalities and programming options made them universally useful. RobCo offered personalities like the R04 V9 "office helper" with the ability to process and track office protocols and agendas in real time, RobCo RS3 V4.1.6 "utility helper" with automatic routine download and pest extermination mode, RobCo RX2 V1.16.4 "vault helper," loaded with vault protocols. Other models of public service protectrons include medics which are outfitted with a defibrillator, firemen using an internal cryo gun, police officers with electric shock and melee capabilities and even heavy-duty construction workers utilizing internal nail guns. In terms of combat, protectrons are usually weak and easy to defeat, because of their weak weapons and slow movement speed.
In the Commonwealth, protectrons are usually found in charging pods attached to terminals that must sometimes be hacked to activate them. The terminal software allows for different "personalities" to be uploaded to the unit, which changes the unit's voice dialogue and weapon loadout. The choices are: Default, Subway Steward, Construction Worker, Medical Responder, Firefighter and Law Enforcement.
Some attributes of the protectron's looks were derived from 1950's comic books, which keeps with Fallout's overall retrofuturistic theme.
Many protectrons in various areas have been programmed differently. Other protectrons have even been supplied with sophisticated personalities, such as Primm Slim or Vendortron, but these are exceptions.
A protectron with the basic personality loaded on it can execute "sequences," lists of tasks to complete, such as patrolling an area for intruders. Some sequences may have been added by RobCo Industries, whereas others were written by robotics technicians at locations where they are used. When not in use, a protectron unit is stored in a base pod, which charges its battery. The protectron is connected to its base pod via radio uplink, and the pod is in turn connected to a control terminal or a computer system. Protectrons can be customized via software upgrades to perform specific functions, even outside their purpose. Such is the case with Fisto, a pre-War security bot who can be repurposed for sexual pursuits using the sex-bot holotape from Ralph at Mick & Ralph's, or the computer terminal in Cerulean Robotics for James Garret in Freeside during the quest Wang Dang Atomic Tango.
There is also a non-functional prototype of the protectron named Protect-O-Bot, which can be found in the REPCONN headquarters museum, with wheels rather than normal legs, a dynamo accelerator, and a more car-type design.
Protectrons have about the same amount of health as an average human combatant but are much slower, making them less lethal. Their metal bodies provide them with a decent amount of protection; a DT of 8. They are equipped with a series of three built-in laser emitters, mounted in their right and left "hands," as well as the glowing dome atop their head. Unlike humans, protectrons do not take extra damage from headshots, although certain perks (such as Sniper) still make it advantageous to aim for the head.
Like most robots, protectrons are much rarer in the Mojave Wasteland than in the Capital Wasteland. They are not found wandering the Wasteland at random, and are only encountered protecting a handful of intact pre-War facilities.
Gameplay attributesEdit
Protectrons, being one of the weaker robots in Fallout: New Vegas, can be destroyed with most low-level weapons or explosives. Despite being somewhat more durable than the typical raider, their poor armor means their lifespan is likely to be quite short. They are gray by default, but often come painted or manufactured with colored parts depending on where they are found.
They have three laser weapons built into their frame, one in each arm and another one in their head. They are hardly the best shots, although sustained fire can put a dent in the player character's health. The individual firepower in its laser weapons is greater than a laser rifle.
Like most robots, the protectron has a combat inhibitor on its back. Crippling this part of the robot will cause it to frenzy and start attacking all targets indiscriminately.
The Protectron is one of the weaker robots found in the Mojave Wasteland. They do not pose much of a threat, due to their slow speed as well as their weak damage. They are equipped with hand and head lasers, so if one weapon is disabled, the robot is still combat effective. They are not as commonly found as they were in Fallout 3; in Fallout: New Vegas they only patrol some office buildings and the Securitron vault.
|Name (Base ID)
(Securitron vault)
(HELIOS One)
Shipping workerEdit
Shipping workers are robots that were designed to automate previously human-held shipping positioned in the Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters. Two operational examples of this variant are found patrolling the large room of the factory with the bottle cap press machine. The same tactics work on them as well as normal protectrons. Once killed, scrap metal, energy cells and fission batteries may be found on their bodies. Several broken shipping workers are found throughout the headquarters, with each containing the same loot.
|Name (Base ID)
|Shipping worker
|Broken shipping worker
Sunset Sarsaparilla securityEdit
These slight tougher variants of the Protectron were the envoy of the Sunset Sarsaparilla headquarters' automated robot security. Three security bots can be found patrolling inside the halls of the Sunset Sarsaparilla plant, defending it's secrets from all outside threats, while others that are already disabled by previous visitors can be searched for ammo and components.
|Name (Base ID)
|Sunset Sarsaparilla security
Mark series (Old World Blues)Edit
The Mark series of protectrons were an attempt by the Big MT company to reproduce, as well as improve, the protectrons produced by RobCo Industries before the war. The "Mark" that is spawned depends on the player's level. The Mark I protectron is more sturdy than the RobCo models, the one exception being the one for security purposes at Sunset Sarsaparilla Headquarters, but the Mark II upwards are all more durable than other models. However, the firepower on all models remains the same. Unlike the variants found in the Mojave, protectrons in Big MT have a higher DT.
|Name (Base ID)
|Protectron Mk1
|Protectron Mk2
|Protectron Mk3
|Protectron Mk4
|Protectron Mk5
|Protectron Mk6
Construction drone (Old World Blues)Edit
A construction drone is a type of robot used in the Big MT. They were made as an alternative to human labor to manufacture the various structures and machinery seen in the Big MT. Due to their programming as a defensive robot, they also provide their own jobsite security, and are still operating long after the Great War.
|Name (Base ID)
|Construction drone
Protectron target drone (Old World Blues)Edit
The protectron target drone is a protectron model in the Forbidden Zone dome. They have the unique role of being targets for the X-42 giant robo-scorpion, and thus acting as a distraction that is usable by the Courier in their confrontation with the giant robo-scorpion.
|Name (Base ID)
|Protectron target drone
|The following is based on Fallout: New Vegas cut content and has not been confirmed by canon sources.
ProtectronBlue (Old World Blues)Edit
ProtectronBlue is a model of protectron that was to appear in the add-on Old World Blues, but was cut from the DLC prior to release.
|Name (Base ID)
| ProtectronBlue
|End of information based on Fallout: New Vegas cut content.
A world object on display in REPCONN headquarters.
- A handful of protectrons can be found guarding a chamber in the basement of the HELIOS One control tower, just in front of the elevator leading up to the mainframe deck.
- Depending on the player's level, some protectrons may be part of the robotic execution force inside the Vault 11 sacrificial chamber.
- Protectrons guard Mr. House's secret bunker under The Fort. They can be deactivated by hacking a Hard locked terminal.
- A few protectrons guard the inside of the H&H Tools Factory.
- Three deactivated protectrons are on display inside the Lucky 38 penthouse, including the Nuka-Cola variant.
- Several construction variants can be found in the construction site in Big MT including the unique variant, construction drone foreman.
Notable protectronsEdit
- The protectrons of Fallout: New Vegas have a smoother, more automatic voice than those of Fallout 3.
- Just like the sentry bots, the protectron has a melee function implemented, but doesn't use it in close combat either because it doesn't have an animation to script it, or because it relies on the more damaging laser weaponry.
- A collectible model of the Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas protectron can be found in Fallout 4.
Protectrons appear in Fallout: New Vegas.


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Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Patricia Reitz
Want to show your family how much you love them? Make them flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in creamy sausage gravy. Okay, I realize this is not a meal you should eat very often, but sometimes you need a little southern comfort and this dish is lick-your-plate-clean comfort food at its best!
Sausage Gravy
makes 3-4 cups (about 6 servings)
1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked (reserve fat drippings)
4 tablespoons fat (sausage or bacon drippings, melted butter)
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried parsley
In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, melt fat and add flour; whisking until until the mixture bubbles for a full minute.
Add milk, salt, pepper, sage, and parsley; continue whisking until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
Turn off heat and stir in cooked sausage.
Serve over homemade Buttermilk Biscuits.
Note: The gravy will thicken as it cools - if needed, stir in a splash of milk to thin (works well when heating leftover gravy as well).