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{{Note|You can also set the discard flag with tune2fs: tune2fs -o discard /dev/sda1.}}
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{{Warning|It is critically important that users switch the controller driving the SSD to AHCI mode (not IDE mode) to ensure that the kernel is able to use the TRIM command.}}
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- 1 Introduction
- 2 Pre-Purchase Considerations
- 3 Tips for Maximizing SSD Performance
- 3.1 Partition Alignment
- 3.1.1 High-level Overview
- 3.1.2 Using GPT - RECOMMENDED METHOD
- 3.1.3 Using MBR - DEPRECIATED METHOD - Using GPT is Recommended
- 3.2 Encrypted partition
- 3.3 Mount Flags
- 3.4 I/O Scheduler
- 3.5 Swap Space on SSDs
- 3.6 SSD Memory Cell Clearing
- 3.1 Partition Alignment
- 4 Tips for Minimizing SSD Read/Writes
- 5 SSD Benchmarking
Solid State Drives (SSDs) are not PnP devices. Special considerations such as partition alignment, choice of file system, TRIM support, etc. are needed to setup SSDs for optimal performance. This article attempts to capture referenced, key learnings to enable users to get the most out of SSDs under Linux. Users are encouraged to read this article in its entirety before acting on recommendations as the content is organized by topic, not necessarily by any systematic or chronologically relevant order.
Advantages over HDDs
- Fast read speeds - 2-3x faster than modern desktop HDDs (7,200 RPM using SATA2 interface).
- Sustained read speeds - No decrease in read speed across the entirety of the device. HDD performance tapers off as the drive heads move from the center to the outer edge of the HDD platters.
- Minimal access time - Approx. 100x faster than an HDD. For example, 0.1 ms (100 ns) vs. 12-20 ms (12,000-20,000 ns) for desktop HDDs.
- High degree of reliability.
- No moving parts.
- Minimal heat production.
- Minimal power consumption - Fractions of a W at idle and 1-2 W while reading/writing vs. 10-30 W for a HDD depending on RPMs.
- Light-weight - ideal for laptops.
- Per-storage cost (dollars per GB, vs. pennies per GB for rotating media).
- Capacity of marketed models is lower than that of HDDs.
- Large cells require different filesystem optimisations than rotating media. The flash translation layer hides the raw flash access which a modern OS could use to optimise access.
- Partitions and filesystems need some SSD-specific tuning. Page size and erase page size aren't autodetected.
- Cells wear out. Consumer MLC cells at mature 50nm processes can handle 10000 writes each; 35nm generally handles 5000 writes, and 25nm 3000 (smaller being higher density and cheaper). If writes are properly spread out, are not too small, and align well with cells, this translates into a lifetime write volume for the SSD that is a multiple of its capacity. Daily write volumes have to be balanced against life expectancy.
- Firmwares and controllers are complex. They occasionally have bugs. Modern ones consume power comparable with HDDs. They implement the equivalent of a log-structured filesystem with garbage collection. They translate SATA commands traditionally intended for rotating media. Some of them do on the fly compression. They spread out repeated writes across the entire area of the flash, to prevent wearing out some cells prematurely. They also coalesce writes together so that small writes aren't amplified into as many erase cycles of large cells. Finally they move cells containing data so that the cell doesn't lose its contents over time.
- Performance can drop as the disk gets filled. Garbage collection isn't universally well implemented, meaning freed space isn't always collected into entirely free cells.
Pre-Purchase Considerations
There are several key features to look for prior to purchasing a contemporary SSD.
Key Features
- Native TRIM support is a vital feature that both prolongs SSD lifetime and reduces loss of performance for write operations over time.
- Buying the right sized SSD is key. As with all filesystems, target <75 % occupancy for all SSD partitions to ensure efficient use by the kernel.
This section is not meant to be all-inclusive, but does capture some key reviews.
- SSD Anthology (history lesson, a bit dated)
- SSD Relapse (refresher and more up to date)
- One user's recommendations
Tips for Maximizing SSD Performance
Partition Alignment
High-level Overview
Proper partition alignment is essential for optimal performance and longevity. Key to alignment is partitioning to (at least) the EBS (erase block size) of the SSD.
If the partitions aren't aligned to begin at multiples of the EBS (512 KiB for example), aligning the file system is a pointless exercise because everything is skewed by the start offset of the partition. Traditionally, hard drives were addressed by indicating the cylinder, the head, and the sector at which data was to be read or written. These represented the radial position, the drive head (= platter and side) and the axial position of the data respectively. With LBA (logical block addressing), this is no longer the case. Instead, the entire hard drive is addressed as one continuous stream of data.
Using GPT - RECOMMENDED METHOD
GPT is an alternative, contemporary partitioning style. The GPT-able tool equivalent to fdisk, gdisk, can perform partitions alignment automatically on a 2048 sectors (or 1024KiB) block size base which should be compatible with the vast majority of SSD if not all. GNU parted also support GPT, but is less user-friendly for aligning partitions.
Gdisk Usage Summary:
- Install gdisk from the extra repository.
- Simply start gdisk against your SSD.
- If the SSD is brand new or if you want to start over, create a new empty GUID partition table (aka GPT) with the 'o' command.
- Create a new partition with the 'n' command (primary type/1st partition).
- Assuming your partition is new, gdisk will pick the highest possible alignment. Otherwise, it will pick the largest power of two that divides all partition offsets.
- If you choose to start on a sector before the 2048th gdisk will automatically shift your partition start to the 2048th disk sector. This is to ensure a 2048-sectors alignment (as a sector is 512B, this is a 1024KiB alignment which should fit any SSD NAND erase block).
- Use the +x{M,G} format to extend the partition x megabytes or gigabytes, if you choose a size that is not a multiple of the alignment size (1024kiB) gdisk will shrink the partition to the nearest inferior multiple).
- Select the partition's type id, the default, 'Linux/Windows data' (code 0700), should be fine for most use. Press L to show the codes list.
- Assign other partitions in a like fashion.
- Write the table to disk and exit via the 'w' command.
- Create the filesystems as usual.
Detailed Usage Example
Install gdisk :
# pacman -S gptfdisk
Run gdisk against your SSD which we will assume to be /dev/sda :
[root@archlinux ~]# gdisk /dev/sda GPT fdisk (gdisk) version 0.6.13 Partition table scan: MBR: not present BSD: not present APM: not present GPT: not present Creating new GPT entries.
Now create a new GUID partition table :
Command (? for help): o This option deletes all partitions and creates a new protective MBR. Proceed? (Y/N): y
Creating partition :
Command (? for help): n Partition number (1-128, default 1): #pressed enter to accept default# First sector (34-125045424, default = 34) or {+-}size{KMGTP}: #pressed enter to accept default# Information: Moved requested sector from 34 to 2048 in order to align on 2048-sector boundaries. Use 'l' on the experts' menu to adjust alignment Last sector (2048-125045424, default = 125045424) or {+-}size{KMGTP}: +10G Current type is 'Linux/Windows data' Hex code or GUID (L to show codes, Enter = 0700): #pressed enter to accept default# Changed type of partition to 'Linux/Windows data'
Result :
Command (? for help): p Disk /dev/sda: 125045424 sectors, 59.6 GiB Logical sector size: 512 bytes Disk identifier (GUID): A89B4292-8ED7-40CB-BD45-58A160E090EE Partition table holds up to 128 entries First usable sector is 34, last usable sector is 125045390 Partitions will be aligned on 2048-sector boundaries Total free space is 2014 sectors (1007.0 KiB) Number Start (sector) End (sector) Size Code Name 1 2048 20973567 10.0 GiB 0700 Linux/Windows data
Write the partition table and exit :
ommand (? for help): w Final checks complete. About to write GPT data. THIS WILL OVERWRITE EXISTING PARTITIONS!! Do you want to proceed, possibly destroying your data? (Y/N): y OK; writing new GUID partition table (GPT). Warning: The kernel is still using the old partition table. The new table will be used at the next reboot. The operation has completed successfully. [root@archlinux ~]#
Now create the file system as usual :
# mkfs.ext4 /dev/sda1
Using MBR - DEPRECIATED METHOD - Using GPT is Recommended
The Linux utility fdisk, however, still uses a virtual C-H-S system where users can define any number of heads and sectors (the cylinders are calculated automatically from the drive's capacity), with partitions always starting and ending at intervals of heads x cylinders. Thus, one needs to choose a number of heads and sectors of which the SSD's erase block size is a multiple. This is accomplished by setting the number of heads (or tracks per cylinder) and sectors (per track) to coincide with the EBS.
Ted Tso recommends using a setting of 224*56 (=2^8*49) which results in (2^8*512=) 128 KiB alignment:
# fdisk -H 224 -S 56 /dev/sdX
While others advocate a setting of 32*32 (=2^10) which results in (2^10*512=) 512 KiB alignment:
# fdisk -H 32 -S 32 /dev/sdX
How does the math work out? The alignment number is the largest power-of-two divisor of the cylinder boundary positions on the disk. The size in bytes of the cylinders is H*S*512 = (tracks per cylinder) * (sectors per track) * (sector size). Factorize H, S and sector size (512=2^9) into prime factors, and take all the 2s. In the first case above we have to ignore the non-power-of-two factor of 7^2=49.
Fdisk Usage Summary
- Start fdisk using the correct values for H and S specific to your SSD as described above.
- If the SSD is brand new, create a new empty DOS partition table with the 'o' command.
- Create a new partition with the 'n' command (primary type/1st partition).
- Start on sector 2 rather than on sector 1 to ensure MS-DOS compatibility if this is required; accept the default value if not.
- Use the +xG format to extend the partition x gigabytes.
- Change the partition's system id from the default type of Linux (type 83) to the desired type via the 't' command. This is an optional step should the user wish to create another type of partition for example, swap, NTFS, etc. Note that a complete listing of all valid partition types is available via the 'l' command.
- Assign other partitions in a like fashion.
- Write the table to disk and exit via the 'w' command.
When finished, users may format their newly created partitions with the 'mkfs.x /dev/sdXN' where x is the filesystem, X is the drive letter, and N is the partition number. The following example will format the first partition on the first disk to ext4 using the defaults specified in Template:Filename:
# mkfs.ext4 /dev/sda1
Detailed Usage Example
# fdisk -H 32 -S 32 /dev/sdb The number of cylinders for this disk is set to 15711. There is nothing wrong with that, but this is larger than 1024, and could in certain setups cause problems with: 1) software that runs at boot time (e.g., old versions of LILO) 2) booting and partitioning software from other OSs (e.g., DOS FDISK, OS/2 FDISK) Command (m for help): o Building a new DOS disklabel with disk identifier 0x8cb3d286. Changes will remain in memory only, until you decide to write them. After that, of course, the previous content won't be recoverable. The number of cylinders for this disk is set to 15711. There is nothing wrong with that, but this is larger than 1024, and could in certain setups cause problems with: 1) software that runs at boot time (e.g., old versions of LILO) 2) booting and partitioning software from other OSs (e.g., DOS FDISK, OS/2 FDISK) Warning: invalid flag 0x0000 of partition table 4 will be corrected by w(rite) Command (m for help): n Command action e extended p primary partition (1-4) p Partition number (1-4): 1 First cylinder (1-15711, default 1): 2 Last cylinder, +cylinders or +size{K,M,G} (2-15711, default 15711): +12G Command (m for help): w The partition table has been altered! Calling ioctl() to re-read partition table. Syncing disks.
The rest of the SSD was partitioned in a like fashion giving two partitions totally. Here is the output of an fdisk list command:
# fdisk -l /dev/sdb Disk /dev/sdb: 80.0 GB, 80026361856 bytes 32 heads, 32 sectors/track, 152638 cylinders Units = cylinders of 1024 * 512 = 524288 bytes Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes Disk identifier: 0x76b978dc Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System /dev/sdb1 2 24578 12583424 83 Linux /dev/sdb2 24579 152638 65566720 83 Linux
And a fdisk -lu command:
# fdisk -lu /dev/sdb Disk /dev/sdb: 80.0 GB, 80026361856 bytes 32 heads, 32 sectors/track, 152638 cylinders, total 156301488 sectors Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes Disk identifier: 0x76b978dc Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System /dev/sdb1 1024 25167871 12583424 83 Linux /dev/sdb2 25167872 156301311 65566720 83 Linux
Special Considerations for Logical Partitions
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Special Considerations for RAID0 Setups with Multiple SSDs
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Encrypted partition
When using cryptsetup, define a sufficient payload (see here):
cryptsetup luksFormat --align-payload=8192 ...
But remember that DISCARD/TRIM feature is NOT SUPPORTED by device-mapper (but they're working on it, see here)
Mount Flags
There are several key mount flags to use in one's Template:Filename entries for SSD partitions.
- noatime - Reading accesses to the file system will no longer result in an update to the atime information associated with the file. The importance of the noatime setting is that it eliminates the need by the system to make writes to the file system for files which are simply being read. Since writes can be somewhat expensive as mentioned in previous section, this can result in measurable performance gains. Note that the write time information to a file will continue to be updated anytime the file is written to with this option enabled.
- discard - The discard flag will enable the benefits of the TRIM command so long as one is using kernel version >=2.6.33. It does not work with ext3; using the discard flag for an ext3 root partition will result in it being mounted read-only.
/dev/sda1 / ext4 defaults,noatime,discard 0 1 /dev/sda2 /home ext4 defaults,noatime,discard 0 1
Special considerations for Mac computers
By default, Apple's firmware switches SATA drives into IDE mode (not AHCI mode) when booting any OS besides Mac OS. It is easy to switch back to AHCI if you are using GRUB2 with an Intel SATA controller.
First determine the PCI identifier of your SATA controller. Run the command
# lspci -nn
and find the line that says "SATA AHCI Controller". The PCI identifier is in square brackets and should look like 8086:27c4 (but the last digits may be different).
Now edit /boot/grub/grub.cfg and add the line
# setpci -d 8086:27c4 90.b=40
right above the "set root" line of each OS you want to enable AHCI for. Be sure to substitute the appropriate PCI identifier.
(credit: http://darkfader.blogspot.com/2010/04/windows-on-intel-mac-and-ahci-mode.html)
I/O Scheduler
Consider switching from the default scheduler, which under Arch is cfq (completely fair queuing), to the noop or deadline scheduler for an SSD. Using the noop scheduler, for example, simply processes requests in the order they are received, without giving any consideration to where the data physically resides on the disk. This option is thought to be advantageous for SSDs since seek times are identical for all sectors on the SSD.
However, for some SSDs, particularly earlier, JMicron-based ones, you may experience better performance sticking with the default scheduler (see here for one such benchmark); on these, while seek times are similar for all sectors, random access throughput is bad enough to offset any advantage. If your SSD was manufactured within the last year or so, or is made by Intel, this probably doesn't apply to you.
For more on schedulers, see this Linux Magazine article (needs registration).
About the default scheduler for ssd drives: https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/22605
The cfq scheduler is enabled by default on Arch. Verify this by viewing the contents /sys/block/sda/queue/scheduler:
$ cat /sys/block/sdX/queue/scheduler noop deadline [cfq]
The scheduler currently in use is denoted from the available schedulers by the brackets.
There are several ways to change the scheduler.
Using the sys virtual filesystem
This method is preferred when the system has several physical storage devices (for example an SSD and an HDD). Add the following line in Template:Filename:
echo noop > /sys/block/sdX/queue/scheduler
Where X is the letter for the SSD device.
Kernel parameter
If the sole storage device in the system is an SSD, consider setting the I/O scheduler for the entire system via the elevator kernel parameter:
For example, with GRUB, in Template:Filename:
kernel /vmlinuz26 root=/dev/sda3 ro elevator=noop
or with GRUB2, in Template:Filename: (remember to run update-grub afterwards)
Swap Space on SSDs
One can place a swap partition on an SSD. Note that most modern desktops with an excess of 2 Gigs of memory rarely use swap at all. The notable exception is systems which make use of the hibernate feature. The following is recommended tweak for SSDs using a swap partition that will reduce the "swapiness" of the system thus avoiding writes to swap.
# echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/swappiness
Or one can simply modify Template:Filename as recommended in the Maximizing Performance wiki article.
vm.swappiness=1 vm.vfs_cache_pressure=50
SSD Memory Cell Clearing
On occasion, users may wish to completely reset an SSD's cells to the same virgin state they were at the time he/she installed the device thus restoring it to its factory default write performance. Write performance is known to degrade over time even on SSDs with native TRIM support. TRIM only safeguards against file deletes, not replacements such as an incremental save.
The reset is easily accomplished in a three step procedure denoted on the SSD Memory Cell Clearing wiki article.
Tips for Minimizing SSD Read/Writes
An overarching theme for SSD usage should be 'simplicity' in terms of locating high-read/write operations either in RAM (Random Access Memory) or on a physical HDD rather than on an SSD. Doing so will add longevity to an SSD. This is primarily due to the large erase block size (512 KiB in some cases); a lot of small writes result in huge effective writes.
Use "iotop -oPa" and sort by disk writes to see how much your programs are writing to disk.
Intelligent Partition Scheme
Consider relocating the /var partition to a physical disc on the system rather than on the SSD itself to avoid read/write wear. Many users elect to keep only /, and /home on the SSD (/boot is okay too) locating /var and /tmp on a physical HDD.
# SSD / /home # HDD /boot /var /media/data (and other extra partitions, etc.)
If the SSD is the only storage device on the system (i.e. no HDDs), consider allocating a separate partition for /var to allow for better crash recovery for example in the event of a broken program wasting all the space on / or if some run away log file maxes out the space, etc.
Another intelligent option is to locate /tmp is into RAM provided the system has enough to spare. See the next section for more on this procedure.
The noatime Mount Flag
Assign the noatime flag to partitions residing on SSDs. See the Mount Flags section below for more.
Locate /tmp in RAM
For systems with >=2 gigs of memory, locating /tmp in the RAM is desirable and easily achieved by first clearing the physical /tmp partition and then mounting it to tmpfs (RAM) in the Template:Filename. The following line gives an example:
none /tmp tmpfs nodev,nosuid,noatime,size=1000M,mode=1777 0 0
Locate Browser Profiles in RAM
One can easily mount browser profile(s) such as firefox, chromium, etc. into RAM via tmpfs and also use rsync to keep them synced with HDD-based backups. For more on this procedure, see the Speed-up Firefox Using tmpfs article. In addition to the obvious speed enhancements, users will also save read/write cycles on their SSD by doing so.
Compiling in /dev/shm
Intentionally compiling in /dev/shm is a great idea to minimize this problem. For systems with >4 Gigs of memory, the shm line in Template:Filename can be tweaked to use more than 1/2 the physical memory on the system via the size flag.
Example of a machine with 8 GB of physical memory:
shm /dev/shm tmpfs nodev,nosuid,size=6G 0 0
Disabling Journaling on the Filesystem?
Using a journaling filesystem such as ext3 or ext4 on an SSD WITHOUT a journal is an option to decrease read/writes. The obvious drawback of using a filesystem with journaling disabled is data loss as a result of an ungraceful dismount (i.e. post power failure, kernel lockup, etc.). With modern SSDs, Ted Tso advocates that journaling can be enabled with minimal extraneous read/write cycles under most circumstances:
Amount of data written (in megabytes) on an ext4 file system mounted with noatime.
|w/o journal
|percent change
|git clone
|3.81 %
|3.95 %
|make clean
|42.17 %
"What the results show is that metadata-heavy workloads, such as make clean, do result in almost twice the amount data written to disk. This is to be expected, since all changes to metadata blocks are first written to the journal and the journal transaction committed before the metadata is written to their final location on disk. However, for more common workloads where we are writing data as well as modifying filesystem metadata blocks, the difference is much smaller."
Choice of Filesystem
Many options exist for file systems including ext2, ext3, ext4, btrfs, etc.
Btrfs support has been included with the mainline 2.6.29 release of the Linux kernel. Some feel that it is not mature enough for production use while there are also early adopters of this potential successor to ext4. It should be noted that at the time this article was originally written (27-June-2010), a stable version of btrfs did not exist. See this blog entry for more on btrfs. Be sure to read the btrfs wiki as well.
Ext4 is another filsesystem that has support for SSD. It is considered as stable since 2.6.28 and is mature enough for daily use. Contrary to Btrfs, ext4 does not automatically detects the disk nature and you have to explicitly enable the TRIM command support using the discard mounting option in your fstab (or with tune2fs -o discard /dev/sdaX). See the official in kernel tree documentation for further information on ext4.
SSD Benchmarking
See the SSD Benchmarking article for a general process of benchmarking your SSD or to see some of the SSDs in the database.


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First of all, hello everybody, I'm new here
I'm making communication between two java programs, server and client. Main thing that they should do is some encrypting, but that is not problem. I'v kinda "stolen" chat communication from one of the best youtube explanations and removed some unnecessary parts. Communication is working great, client is working great and server is working great AS LONG as I keep him away from GUI.
When server is class it self, and when I'm starting program from main class, it works great, writing down on console everything I want, but when i put that in swing GUI (default, created with netbeans) and try to start server from button click, I get frozen gui. Ok, I was thinking, since server has two "while(true)" loops, one for accepting connections and one for reading, I just should put him in new thread and that should do it. When I do that, I don't get frozen GUI, but I can't show anything on my server GUI from server it self. Server is working, it's printing everything in console: for example
where data[0] is ip address of client, but if i just addSystem.out.println(data[0] + " has connected.");
where console is my JTextArea in GUI, it won't append. I'v tried a lot of approaches but I can't get it working...System.out.println(data[0] + " has connected."); console.setText("User has connected");
I'll get you guys here just server code with main class:
where you can see that I'm starting server from main method. My question is, what's the best way to implement that server in GUI?import java.io.BufferedReader; import java.io.InputStreamReader; import java.io.PrintWriter; import java.net.ServerSocket; import java.net.Socket; import java.util.ArrayList; import java.util.Iterator; import java.math.BigInteger; public class Test2Server { ArrayList clientOutputStreams; ArrayList<String> onlineUsers = new ArrayList(); public class ClientHandler implements Runnable{ BufferedReader reader; Socket sock; PrintWriter client; public ClientHandler(Socket clientSocket, PrintWriter user) { // new inputStreamReader and then add it to a BufferedReader client = user; try { sock = clientSocket; InputStreamReader isReader = new InputStreamReader(sock.getInputStream()); reader = new BufferedReader(isReader); } // end try catch (Exception ex) { System.out.println("error beginning StreamReader"); } // end catch } // end ClientHandler() public void run() { String message; String[] data; String connect = "Connect"; String disconnect = "Disconnect"; String chat = "Chat"; String diffie = "Diffie"; try { while ((message = reader.readLine()) != null) { data = message.split("¥"); if (data[2].equals(connect)) { userAdd(data[0]); System.out.println(data[0] + " has connected."); } else if (data[2].equals(disconnect)) { userRemove(data[0]); System.out.println(data[0] + " has disconnected."); } else if (data[2].equals(chat)) { tellEveryone(message); } else if (data[2].equals(diffie)){ System.out.println(data[1]); } else { System.out.println("No Conditions were met."); } } // end while } // end try catch (Exception ex) { System.out.println("lost a connection"); clientOutputStreams.remove(client); } // end catch } // end run() } // end class ClientHandler public void userAdd (String data) { String message; String add = "¥ ¥Connect"; String done = "Server¥ ¥Done"; onlineUsers.add(data); String[] tempList = new String[(onlineUsers.size())]; onlineUsers.toArray(tempList); for (String token:tempList) { message = (token + add); tellEveryone(message); } tellEveryone(done); } public void userRemove (String data) { onlineUsers.remove(data); } public void tellEveryone(String message) { Iterator it = clientOutputStreams.iterator(); while (it.hasNext()) { try { PrintWriter writer = (PrintWriter) it.next(); writer.println(message); writer.flush(); } catch (Exception ex) { System.out.println("error telling everyone"); } } } //------------------------------------main------------------------------------- public static void main(String args[]){ new Test2Server().go(); } public void go() { clientOutputStreams = new ArrayList(); try { ServerSocket serverSock = new ServerSocket(5000); while (true) { // set up the server writer function and then begin at the same // the listener using the Runnable and Thread Socket clientSock = serverSock.accept(); PrintWriter writer = new PrintWriter(clientSock.getOutputStream()); clientOutputStreams.add(writer); // use a Runnable to start a 'second main method that will run // the listener Thread listener = new Thread(new ClientHandler(clientSock, writer)); listener.start(); System.out.println("got a connection"); } // end while } // end try catch (Exception ex){ System.out.println("error making a connection"); } // end catch } // end go() }
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Dreadmire is a fantasy swamp campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, printed by Spellbinder Games, and created by author Randy Richards. The book used the d20 system/3.0 edition of the rules. At 224 pages it was one of the most extenisve environment and setting books ever published for d20 system/3.0 edition.
The book includes background material for a swamp/marsh/bog type setting, detailed encounter tables, new spells, new character classes, new feats, new monsters, and magic items that can be used in any d20 setting.
The book also includes three adventures set in the Deadmire setting. One serves as an introduction to the setting and is suitable for begining players. The other two offer more advanced campaign-style play. More detailed examples/samples of the setting can be found on the World of Dreadmire Wiki. [1]
Book Reviews[edit]
- A review at Rpg.net [2]
- A review in Knights of the Dinner Table magazine[3], via Kenzer & Company. The review itself is not available online, but it is listed as being in the magazine (near the bottom under the heading "Departments" and then "Brian's Small Press Picks")
- SpeilXpress, a gaming magazine in Germany. The review[4] is available both in their magazine and online.
- A staff review at EN World[5].
- Game Trade Magazine, the gaming industry's leader in game books and accessories, featured Dreadmire[6] as a "Spotlight Item" on page 38.
- A staff review[7] at GamingReport.com, an industry leader in game reviews.
- A fan review[8] at GamingReport.com, an industry leader in game reviews.
- Readers Reviews, in independent book review[9] company.
- On Amazon.com, primarily an online book store with reviews[10] by customers.
- ↑ http://dreadmire.wikia.com
- ↑ http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/12/12124.phtml
- ↑ http://www.kenzerco.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_23_24&products_id=366
- ↑ http://www.spielxpress.com/download/06_06/P17_dreadmire.pdf
- ↑ http://www.enworld.org/forum/reviews/244338-dreadmire.html?ltr=D
- ↑ http://www.gametrademagazine.com/PDFS/GTM_74_PDFs/GTM74_GAMES.pdf
- ↑ http://www.gamingreport.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=2110
- ↑ http://www.gamingreport.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=2055
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In advance of E3's official start on Tuesday, Sony will be presenting its traditional pre-E3 press conference on the evening of Monday, June 4 at 6:00pm PDT (GMT-7—see when the liveblog starts in your own timezone).
Sony is expected to show off a number of already-revealed first-party games, including Naughty Dog survival horror title The Last of Us, God of War Ascension and its new multiplayer mode, and its Smash Bros.-style All Stars Battle Royale fighting game. The PlayStation Vita will likely feature prominently, with new titles including a portable version of build-your-own platformer Little Big Planet and indie titles like Jonathan Mak's Sound Shapes. The heavily rumored PlayStation 4 isn't expected to be discussed in any detail, but there's a good chance Sony will tease some basic details about its next major console, which isn't expected until late 2013 at the earliest.
Ars Gaming Editor Kyle Orland (that's me!) will be on hand to provide all the news as it happens.


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The SOURCE of all LIFE is The ENERGY within Us
The Greatest POWER in Us Lies within the Subconscious Mind
How do we access that Power that lies within our Subconscious Mind?
By Accessing.... The Alpha Level of Your Mind !
The Mind Workshop has simplified the techniques of accessing the Alpha Level
What is the Alpha Level?
It is 7 to 14 electrical cycles per second.This is a state between sleep and wakefulness. At this Level, the logical left brain, which normally rules us, becomes quieter and the right brain gets activated. This is when we are very creative, very intuitive and absolutely powerful.
How can YOU arrive at the Alpha Level?
By progressively relaxing the body first and then the mind and with some inputs you can educate your brain to lower its frequency from Beta and bring it down to the Alpha Level.You can reach this level by a very Simple Meditation Technique. At this level you will be in touch with your subconscious mind and you will be able to access all the wonderful powers hidden there, waiting to be unleashed!
· Alpha Meditation is known to relieve stress automatically and makes goal achievements very easy.
· Practicing Alpha Meditation regularly I will help you to improve your intuitive powers and enhance clear thinking, self confidence and courage.
· Your performance levels will increase and you will be able to deal very effectively with any situation in life.
The Alpha Level of our mind enables us better access to unleash that potential. Soon after attaining Alpha, pleasant changes flood our lives where we may soon realize that it is not merely coincidences but the power of our subconscious at work.
Practicing Alpha Meditation regularly helps us retain energy, increase performance levels, relieve stress and enable us with clarity of thought and self confidence. An individual is empowered with better intuition or the "gut" feeling as it is referred to, to deal with any and every situation in life. These include situations at work and at home.
The Alpha State of the Mind surely helps change our thought forms from negative to positive thereby help to transform our energy levels. Problem solving once the mind is in the Alpha state can be just a few minutes away.
It is surely one of the best known Mind empowering methods.
It is the need of the hour! You surely can realize and tap the Magic in your Mind.
The advantage is that it can be practiced Anywhere Anytime by Anyone who believes in the Power of their own Mind!
Previous Attendees may come over to refresh.It surely adds value.
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If you are one amongst the number of folks out there who has never tried tapping the Alpha Power of the Mind, this workshop surely helps get you started.For those of you who already are into it,it helps you refresh your state.
During this session you will be guided through some time tested simple techniques, mostly through audio induction, led by the highly experinced,acclaimed practitioner, and coach,Dr Ushy Mohan Das with the ultimate goal of eliminating a negative pattern of behavior/thought process, and increasing positive behavior or attitude.
This inter active workshop empowers participants with the knowledge of a very powerful tool. It is one's decision and free will whether, or not to use it. Attending this workshop will take you through the process of understanding and experiencing the state of Alpha.
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Pano Logic, the virtual desktop infrastructure vendor and creator of the infamous tiny chrome zero-client device, has reportedly closed its doors and shut down the business. I say "reportedly" only because there has yet to be any official statement or announcement from the company itself.
The news was originally broken on Oct. 30 by The Credit Union Times, which stated it had received its information from Pano Logic's former San Francisco-based PR firm, which said as a matter of fact: "The company has gone out of business." This news was later confirmed when InfoWorld spoke to a former Pano Logic employee who asked not to be named.
[ Also on InfoWorld: VMware vCenter Server 5.1 will soon support Microsoft Hyper-V servers | Midokura launches network virtualization solution for IaaS | Track the latest trends in virtualization in InfoWorld's Virtualization Report newsletter. ]
The fact that The Credit Union Times was able to get the news before anyone else may be attributed to the fact that Pano Logic has had a fair amount of sales success with credit unions. Pano Logic's website home page is still splashed with news of the company's most recent deal with the $3.1 billion Redstone Federal Credit Union in Huntsville, Ala., a deal that would have had Pano Logic replacing 80 percent of the credit union's PCs with Pano Logic systems over the next 18 months.
While the silence from Pano Logic is deafening, many people are waking up to the news and asking questions. The company's previously active social media marketing efforts suddenly went radio silent on Oct. 22. Pano Logic's final tweet was about how Redstone Federal Credit Union was going through a major transformation using Pano Logic technology. This same news was also the final word on its Facebook fan page. Then just like that, the company's social engagement ended.
But questions from customers and virtualization community members quickly began appearing across the company's social media platforms. On Twitter, people began asking if the company was still around with tweets like, "is panologic dead??" and "hello are you still with us?" These concerns for the company's well being were not necessarily the same questions being posed on Pano Logic's Facebook page, where customers were trying to find some form of communication to speak to someone in the company -- because email and phone calls were evidently going unanswered. Even if you hadn't heard the news yet, you could tell something was off by comments on Facebook, such as "What is your post-bankruptcy plan for support and parts? We have equipment that needs to be RMA." Another stated they had driven by the company's office and it was "all closed up."
It is clear that even employees were caught off guard when they were let go, and like everyone else, they still don't have all the answers. An ex-employee of the company told InfoWorld that "things had gotten crazy near the end," addubg, "It seemed as though the investors weren't happy with the process in selling the company and instead just pulled the funding."


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"Know all men by these presents that I James Thompson of Caldwell County and State of Kentucky have for the consideration of five Hundred Dollars paid in hand have Bargained and Sold unto David Doom and John Doom Both of the county and State Afour Sad one Negrow woman and Child Named Hannah whitch Negrow woman I warrent and Defend from all claimes or Claiments or any ... Impedament - Given under my hand this 15th of June 1809. Jas. Thompson. Witness: Hugh S. Cochran.
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After six years of planning and public surveys the North Lake Tahoe Water Shuttle is pushing off. It hits five ports from 10 am to 11:30 PM, can carry eight bikes, and 12 passengers.
Jan Colyer of the Truckee-North Lake Tahoe Transportation Management Association says this is just the beginning of a bigger plan to have ten water shuttles around the lake.
"Some day you will be able to come into this area and be able to rely on public transit, vs. your car, park those cars and try it I keep saying try it just for one day if you live here," says Colyer.
A pilot project last year carried 1,300 passengers in just two months. As a result of passenger surveys, the ticket price was cut in half to ten dollars and service hours were extended.


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The mod developers have updated the moded map and it's fully functional now. Link Here
We have updated the ARK mod installer so you now know what it's doing in real-time. Our installer will now let you see exactly what file is currently being extracted. This will hopefully eliminate any confusion so you have a better idea on the mod install/update progress.
We are placed to announce that the ActiveGameHost android app has been released on google play! With the app, you can manage your account, manage your server and get live help from our support staff. Search Google Play for "ActiveGameHost"
The ARK mod installer has been updated with a couple of bug fixes and it now has the ability to add ActiveMods= if it's missing from your GameUserSettings.ini file. This ensures the mod will be installed correctly even without the ActiveMods= in the config. Prior to this, if ActiveMods= was missing the mod would still install, but the ... Leia mais... »
We have created a new script for Conan Exiles to install mods with one click. All you need is the mod ID. Our script will download the mod from steam, place it in the mods folder, and update your modlist.txt file for you.
It's that time again everyone! Contest time! Just click HERE and follow the directions to enter the contest. Good luck to everyone!
You can now wipe your server easily in the control panel by pressing the "Wipe server" icon. This will delete your saved arks folder. It will not delete mods or server settings.
We have made some changes to the TCAmin control panel's database server to help improve the speed and preformance of page load times. We are seeing about 40% increase in speed and load time on average! We are always working on something. :)
We are working on an Android app for customers to manage their game server, notification updates for issues and features, and billing. We are currently testing an internal build. More to come when it's released soon!
Our new location is located directly between California and Washington state. It is located in Bend, Oregon.


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A desktop experience that draws you in and keeps you there. This is the idea behind today's iMac. And now that idea is more powerful than ever. The new iMac is packed with all-new processors, the latest graphics technologies, innovative storage, and higher-bandwidth connectivity. And it all comes to life on the brightest and most colorful Retina display iMac has ever seen. So you get an even more immersive experience — and a scintillating new way to take it all in.
Mac mini is an affordable powerhouse that packs the entire Mac experience into a 7.7-inch-square frame. Just connect your own display, keyboard, and mouse, and you're ready to make big things happen.
Mac has always been built around a singular vision: to create machines that are as powerful and functional as they are beautiful and intuitive. Mac Pro is a stunning realization of that ideal. All the elements that define a pro computer — graphics, storage, expansion, processing power, and memory — have been rethought and reengineered. So you have the power and performance to bring your biggest ideas to life.
It's razor thin, feather light, and even faster and more powerful than before. It has the brightest, most colorful Mac notebook display ever. And it features the Touch Bar — a Multi-Touch enabled strip of glass built into the keyboard for instant access to the tools you want, right when you want them. MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it's ready for yours.
Our goal with MacBook was to do the impossible: engineer a full‑size experience into the thinnest, lightest Mac notebook yet. And not only is it compact — it's more powerful than ever. The new MacBook delivers up to 20 percent faster performance with new seventh‑generation Intel Core m3, i5, and i7 processors,1 and up to 50 percent faster SSD storage.
MacBook Air lasts up to an incredible 12 hours between charges. So from your morning coffee till your evening commute, you can work unplugged. When it's time to kick back and relax, you can get up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback. And with up to 30 days of standby time, you can go away for weeks and pick up right where you left off.*
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The Ferrari Club Luxembourg,the official owners' club, was founded in 1984,and since that date recognized by Ferrari SpA.
Jacques Winandy, head of Garage Winandy Frères,our local dealer, was one of the charter members and after 25 years still remains an active member of the board.
Our club has around 90 members. All of them are Ferrari owners.
To guarantee a high level, candidates can only accede to membership if they are at least sponsored by two members, one of them has to be a board member.
An entrance fee, as well as an annual membership fee is asked.
The club offers to its members a large variety of activities, such as rallies, factory visits, track events, yearly journeys to foreign countries. Recent trips to Scotland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, as well as week-end activities and a monthly dinner meet great success.
We organized already several times charity events, mostly on the Good Year race track at Colmar/Berg in Luxembourg.
In 2009, at the occasion of our 25 th anniversary we collected € 5000 for cancer research for Télévie.
We transmit therefore our greatest thanks to the participants coming from Luxembourg and from the neighbouring countries.
A special thank also to the Ferrari Owners' Clubs coordination, for having awarded our club to be the very best Ferrari Owners' Club in 2005. We were honoured and are still proud of this high distinction.
Ferrari Club Luxembourg, the official owner's club of Luxembourg was founded in 1984 and is since this time recognized by the Ferrari S.p.a. and supported by our local Ferrari dealer the "Garage Winandy frères'. Jacques Winandy was also one of the charter members and is still 20 years later member of the board.
The F.C.L. has 80 members; they must be owner of a Ferrari. To assure a high level, the members can only accede to membership when they are sponsored by two members, one of them must be a board-member. An entrance fee as well as an annual membership is asked.
All over the year our club offers to their members a large variety of manifestations, such as theme rallies, factory visits, races on tracks, journeys to Scotland, France, Germany as well as weekend trips and dinner evenings.Descubre más
As already two times before, the club organized in 2005 a charity meeting on the Good Year race track in Colmar/Berg and we are happy to announce that the club collected 15.000. – - for the Téléthon, an association that tries to help the persons affected by the "Myopathie de Duchenne'. At this place I want to thank all the participants coming from Luxembourg or abroad, especially to those participants coming from the Ferrari Club Deutschland.
Ferrari is a great family and as such, it is very important to tighten the link between the different frontier clubs in order to organize special events together.
A special thank to the Ferrari owners" club coordination for having chosen our club to be the very best Ferrari owners" club in 2005.
All our members and the executive council are proud of this honorable distinction.
FOC name: Ferrari Club Luxembourg
Foundation: 1984
Number of members: 84
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Postgame interview with winning pitcher Tommy Nance!
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - In its first home game in over a week, Santa Clara beat Pepperdine by a final of 6-1. With the win the Broncos are now19-16 overall with a 2-8 mark in WCC play. The Waves move to 22-16 overall with a 5-5 mark in conference.
Friday starter RHP Tommy Nance (4-2; 3.03) made his team-leading ninth start and picked up a win while throwing a complete game. He surrendered two runs on eight hits with three walks and three strikeouts. C Quinton Perry led the way on offense by going 2-3 with a home run, a single and three RBI.
Santa Clara and Pepperdine will continue their series tomorrow, Sat., April 21 at 1 p.m. After the game Bronco players and coaches will shave their heads in support of St. Baldrick's "Base Bald" program that raises money to fund research for childhood cancer. Click here for more on the event. The series wraps-up at Schott Stadium on Sun. April 22 with a 1 p.m. game.
"Today I just wanted to come out and stay focused," said Nance. "A couple outings ago I wasn't as focused as I should be. I was thinking about other things and tonight I just thought about hitting the glove. Having the coach come out in the ninth and leave me in means a lot. It shows a lot of faith in me to get the job done."
2B Kyle DeMerritt singled up the middle with two outs in the bottom of the second. After a pick off throw was thrown away and a wild pitch advanced DeMerritt to third, Perry came up with a two out RBI single to center to put the Broncos ahead 1-0. 3B Matt Glomb followed with a single that he blooped just over the head of the shortstop. SS Justin Viele struck out to end the inning.
DH Pat Stover smacked a single through the right side to lead off the bottom of the fourth. LF Stephen Takahashi laid down a sac bunt that he almost beat out to advance Stover to second and a wild pitch advanced Stover to third. DeMerritt hit a high chopper with the infield in and Stover was gunned down at the plate. Perry slugged a pitch over the left field wall for a two run shot that put Santa Clara up 3-0. Glomb was caught looking for the third out.
Nance walked LF Floyd Given to lead off the top of the fifth and, after a deep fly out to the left-center field warning track, C Miles Silverstein singled to right to put two on for the Waves. Another walk, this one to CF Matt Gelalich, loaded the bases with just one out. Lead-off man SS Zach Vincej hit a sacrifice fly to center to put Pepperdine on the board. Nance got 3B Austin Davidson swinging to end the inning with the score 3-1.
Glomb drew a lead off walk in the home half of the seventh and went to second on a sac bunt by Viele. The red hot Harisis came to the plate with a runner in scoring position and he smoked his first hit of the game, a single to left field. With runners now on the corners 1B Andrew Biancardi hit a grounder to third that turned into a fielder's choice with Glomb being retired attempting to score. Ozanne hit a seeing-eye RBI single through the right side that made the score 4-1 and put runners on first and third. Ozanne swiped second to put two in scoring position before Stover knocked in both runs with his second double of the game.
Nance came out for the ninth and gave up a lead off single to RF Tony Cooper. 1B Sam Meyer followed with a foul pop out but Given singled up the middle to put two runners on with only one out. After a visit to the mound by head coach Dan O'Brien, Nance gave up a double to DH Matt Forgatch that made the score 6-2. C Miles Silverstein came to the plate and got caught looking for the second out. Gelalich drew a walk to load the bases and bring the tying run to the plate. Vincej, representing the last chance for the Waves, hit a foul out to right field to end the game and give Santa Clara the win.
Game Notes: First pitch was at 6:04 ... attendance was 444 ... This was the first game of the season that Pat Stover did not start in left field ... SS Justin Viele is now the only player to start every game at the same position in 2012 for the Broncos ... Quinton Perry gunned down a runner trying to advance on a pitch in the dirt in the top of the seventh.


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Evolution Hoax
Say: " O Allah! Master of the Kingdom! You give sovereignty to whoever You will and take sovereignty from whoever You will. You exalt whoever You will and abase whoever You will. All good is in Your hands. You have power over all things." (Surah Al 'Imran, 3:26)
When you look around, everything that you see has an owner. The chair on which you sit is made up atoms, each one of which was created by Allah. A flower grows by combining such favorable circumstances as sunlight, water, and so on, all of which are granted by Allah. The sea lying beyond your window and all its inhabitants exist only because Allah wills them to exist.
Even your body is under the sway of Allah, Who created you. All of your organs and veins, as well as your nervous system and cells, are works of our Lord's superior wisdom and intelligence. None of the things were desired by you and then brought into existence by you. Once you opened your eyes to this world, you saw both the flawless system in your body and in the universe. However, you did not have any of them before, and you could not have acquired them through your own will in the latter part of your life. This fact surely holds true for all human beings. This being the case, Allah is the Lord and Creator of everything.
Despite this obvious fact, some people disregard all of these and, ignoring Allah's clear existence, assume that they own all of these things. Despite all of our weaknesses, along with their feelings of superiority, they grow arrogant and attempt to deny our Creator. However, this denial only harms them, because as Prophet Musa (as) said: "If you were to be ungrateful, you and everyone on Earth, Allah is Rich Beyond Need, Praiseworthy." (Surah Ibrahim, 14:8)2009-08-19 00:13:43


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Developments in Large Venue Laser Projection You Must Consider for Future Installs
NEC laser projectors: The best solution for your installation
Install & forget – when there are so many other demands on your time, what a relief it would be if once you had installed your new projector you wouldn't even need to think about maintenance for the next 20,000 hours? And what if there were many more advantages for your business? We can summarise these advantages into six reasons why the new NEC laser projectors are the best solution for your large venue installation.
Six reasons why the new NEC laser projectors are the best solution for your large venue installation:
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A whole new visualisation experience with high brightness, up to 4K input signal management and unique picture & colour processing technology based on the latest NEC scaler chip.
4. Maximum flexibility
360-degree installation in any direction, unique geometric adjustment, Picture in Picture and 3D support offer unrivalled installation capabilities for any application.
5. Cost saving device management
Save effort whilst administrating all connected NEC devices from a centralised location by using the NaViSet Administrator 2 software tool.
6. Easy way to large viewing
Use the OPS option slot for seamlessly embedded computing performance and signal interfaces, HDMI-out signal loop-through, built-in signal splitter and edge blending capability to provide large presentation pictures.
Your trusted companion for big stage presentation
The NEC PX803UL laser phosphor projector designed for 24/7 use combines unwavering colour performance based on Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology and native WUXGA resolution projection with a long-lasting vibrant image without loss of brightness. The installation projector is ideally suited for large venue installations where maintenance-free operation and intensive use are crucial. Your ideal partner for applications in higher education, museums and large corporate environments, as well as rental and staging use.
Easy wireless presenting with the NEC P502HL-2 laser projector
Did you know that the NEC P502HL-2 laser projector has "wireless presenting" functionality already on board? Frustration caused by connectivity or networking issues and a jumble of cable in meeting rooms are all too common, sapping valuable time and resources. NEC's P502HL laser projector with already integrated NEC MultiPresenter wireless presenting functionality provides the missing link to achieve a seamless collaborative environment for instant access to shared content and wireless presentation.
Having NEC's MultiPresenter functionality already on board, the NEC P502HL-2 laser projector saves your time and money during installation. Just insert the NEC NP05LM Wireless LAN Module and enjoy wireless presenting with your laptop, tablet or smartphone running the free downloadable NEC MultiPresenter app supporting Win, MAC, Android and iOS operating systems.
In addition, the NEC P502HL-2 laser projector will enlighten your audience by delivering crisp image quality, even in challenging lighting conditions. Thanks to 5,000 ANSI lumen Laser Light Source for up to 20,000 hours maintenance free operation, the NEC P502HL-2 is highly reliability and serves you a low cost of ownership.
The future is here: Filter-free LCD laser installation projectors
At the industry's leading trade show, ISE in Amsterdam, NEC proved that it is possible to combine a laser light source with LCD technology in a completely filter-free design. It's a major step forward for LCD-based projection, the completely sealed optical engine means air filters are not required and filter changes and filter cleaning is obsolete. This news is highly appreciated by establishments with fixed installations since the projector's location is rarely easily accessible for maintenance.
The advantages for Rental & Staging partners are also evident; by avoiding manual cleaning efforts after the return of rental projectors, the time needed for maintenance is drastically reduced resulting in better earnings per rental.
Virtually maintenance-free operation for laser based LCD projectors is available for two WUXGA projectors which deliver precise colour processing combined with high brightness levels of 6,500 (PA653UL) and 8,000 ANSI lumens (PA803UL), creating natural images for compelling presentations and large screen projections in museums, retail stores, events and simulation.
University of Bath - Reaping the Benefits of Laser
The University of Bath have installed NEC laser projection across a large part of its general teaching areas as laser technology delivers consistent, long lasting performance and bright high quality images, viewable even in high ambient light conditions.
We write a specification based on our observations of each room and we model each room for its worse-case scenario, such as full sun in the summer months, meaning each room gets a minimum set of operating conditions to meet. Our suppliers were asked to meet or exceed our specification and they all recommended NEC. We conducted an evaluation of the recommended models and they worked well with what we were trying to achieve.
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More information on the advantages of laser projectors, the technology background, the application areas, all available NEC laser projector models and which model is best suited for which application can be found on our Laser Projector Microsite:Go to laser microsite
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Using the Maps Feature on Your iPhone
The Maps feature is one of the great things about having an iPhone. With Maps on your iPhone, you can quickly and easily find nearby restaurants and businesses, get turn-by-turn driving directions, and see real-time traffic information.
To find a person, place, or thing with Maps, tap the search field at the top of the screen to make the keyboard appear. Now type what you're looking for. You can search for addresses, zip codes, intersections, towns, landmarks, and businesses by category and by name, or combinations thereof, such as New York, NY 10022, pizza 60645, or Auditorium Shores Austin, TX.
If the letters you type match names in your Contacts list, the matching contacts appear in a list below the search field. Tap a name to see a map of that contact's location. Maps is smart about it, too; it displays only the names of contacts with a street address.
When you finish typing, tap Search. After a few seconds, a map appears. If you searched for a single location, it is marked with a single pushpin. If you searched for a category (pizza 60645, for example), you see multiple pushpins, one for each matching location.


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You can use Calendar to invite colleagues to meetings, forward meeting invitations, propose new meeting times, and more.
Check requirements
Here's what you need:
- An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 10 or later
- An account with Microsoft Exchange 2010 or later
Invite colleagues to a meeting
- Open Calendar, then tap to create a new event. For an existing event, tap the event, then tap Edit.
- Tap Invitees.
- Tap "Add invitees."
- Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite, then tap Done. After you tap Done, each invitee receives an email that lets them accept, decline, or tentatively accept the invitation.
Forward an invitation to a meeting
With some Exchange servers, any event attendee can invite other attendees.
- Open Calendar, then tap an event.
- Tap Invitees.
- Tap "Add invitees."
- Enter the email addresses of the new invitees, then tap Done.
- Tap Done in the Invitees screen.
- Tap Send. If the meeting is recurring, tap "Save for this event only" or "Save for future events."
Propose a new meeting time
Any invitee can propose a new time for a meeting in Calendar.
- Open Calendar, then tap an event.
- Tap Propose New Time.
- Choose a new time from the list of available options.
- Tap Done.
Calendar sends a notification to the organizer about the proposed time. The organizer can either accept or ignore the proposed time, or send an email reply. If the organizer accepts the new time, the meeting time is moved.
Cancel a meeting
- Open Calendar, then tap an event.
- Tap Delete Event.
- Tap Delete Event again to confirm.
Calendar sends a notification to all meeting invitees that the meeting has been canceled.


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Search results
Male or female: Seems simple enough, but these categories which were assigned to us at birth carry with them a whole lot of social and cultural meanings and expectations. In this section, we look to unpack some of the media's baggage around what it means to be a boy or girl, man or women.
Despite the fact that men are the most frequent protagonists in all forms of media, we sometimes have trouble defining what exactly makes a man. In this section, we explore how masculinity and maleness are constructed by the media.
How do media make use of stereotypes and misconceptions regarding different ethnic groups and visible minorities? What are the barriers to representation faced by such groups and in what ways are they most likely to be represented? This section explores these questions and more.
Simone de Beauvoir said "One is not born a woman, but becomes one." This section analyzes how various media contribute to creating an ideal femininity and how we buy into it.
This lesson introduces students to some of the myth-building techniques of television, by comparing real world (s)heroes with TV world (s)heroes and by looking at stereotypes in the world of TV (s)heroes.
In this lesson, students learn how to create their own youth consumer magazine or Internet site.
In this lesson, students will produce a 20 minute news broadcast.
In this lesson, students discuss television programming aimed at children and how girls and boys are portrayed in it. Students illustrate what they dislike about portrayals of girls or boys and then create their own TV character who will counter the illustrated negative portrayals.
These lessons are an adaptation of Grade 8 lessons from the Curriculum Healthy Relationships, by Men For Change, Halifax, Nova Scotia, a 53-activity, three-year curriculum designed for teens.


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Incident Reporting
When an Employee Suffers a Work Related Injury or Develops a Work Related Illness:
During normal business hours and not out of the area:
Contact the Workers' Compensation Office or 707-664-2664 and notify them of the injury/illness. Workers' Compensation will help assess the nature of the injury/illness and schedule an appointment for the employee at one of the following:
- Kaiser Occupational Health Center, Santa Rosa
- Pre-designated physician (Note: Pre-designated Physician Form must be on file with the Workers Compensation Coordinator prior to date of injury or illness.)
Not during normal business hours and/or out of the area:
- Go to a Kaiser Permanente Emergency Room
- Go to the closest Emergency Room if out of area
Directions for filling all workers' compensation covered prescriptions
- Please refer to the CSU first fill letter for directions on filling workers' compensation covered prescriptions
- Visit the ScripNet website Pharmacy Lookup to locate a pharmacy near you
Within 24 hours after an injury /illness occurs:
- Complete Supervisor's Report of a Work Related Injury/Illness
- Have employee complete the Employee Claim for Workers' Compensation Benefits Form (DWC-1)
- Return both completed forms to Employee Relations and Compliance Services, Salazar Hall, within 24 hours of the injury/illness. Please FAX the forms to the confidential FAX line at (707) 664-4049 before submitting it via campus mail.


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Tucked away in a quiet
corner of Pennsylvania awaits a dining experience unlike
any other in the region.
daily 8AM – 10 AM
Monday – Saturday 12 Noon – 2 PM
Brunch Sunday 10:30 AM – 2 PM
Monday – Saturday 5 PM – 9 PM
Dinner Sunday 4 PM – 8 PM
Seafood Night
Pasta Night
Our chef, Hari Beth Schwartz,
is a graduate of Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science,
majoring in Culinary Arts. Hari Beth began her career as an
intern at the The Black Dog Tavern & Bakery on Martha's
Vineyard, MA and went on to work at the Sonnenalp Resort in
Vail, Colorado. Before joining the Inn culinary staff, Hari Beth
was the morning sous chef at the Vineyard Golf Club, a private
club located on Martha's Vineyard. At the Inn, Hari Beth has
added her own unique taste and skills to the menus.
Hari Beth is joined by pastry
chef Susie Kulikowski.
Susie makes all of
the bread, pastries, pies and cakes as well as the ice creams
and sorbets. You'll be tempted for sure to try her award winning
sour cream apple pie!
We offer a distinctive list of
wines and will be happy to recommend the perfect wine to
compliment your meal selection.
Join us for our upcoming wine tastings too!
Sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite spirits in our Stovepipe
Come on a
theme night too (regular menu always available)!
Join us every Monday night for Seafood Night!
Join us every Wednesday night for Pasta Night!
Reservations always appreciated.
"A GEM - fine food, charming, lovely setting, step back in time" Stayed July 2012, traveled solo
This is going to be lengthy. Its' hard to restrict myself to just a few words about my great times at the Inn this past summer.
Part of our enjoyment when we travel is that we never know what we may end up doing, who we might meet, or how we will spend every moment. Oh, I'm a planner – I know our routes, where we will stay, where we will eat (most of the time), and have a basic itinerary to follow. But part of the joy of staying off the beaten path is for a little adventure. I rely on trip advisor for a lot of the information I use for planning.
This past summer I worked a 9-week job in the Preston Park area. That was between a return to trip Amsterdam & the Keukenhof Gardens and before we depart for a return trip to France (road trip in Alsace, a wedding in Versailles, road trip into Brittany – thru scenic towns into San Malo, Mont St. Michel, Giverny return to Paris) So for 9 weeks I was alone at a central location – visited for a week by my husband and for 2 nights by a daughter & son-in-law. I worked hard but on my days off I needed a real getaway.
I found The Inn at Starlight Lake online and arranged for a 90-minute massage. My plan was to sleep late in my room, run errands, do laundry, then get to the Inn for massage, cocktail, and nice dinner. I had no other expectations. The folks who go there with unrealistic expectations and without flexibility or a sense of adventure are the ones I think who are disappointed. THE PLACE IS A GEM.
The setting is beaucolic, the staff friendly (you're not in the big city so treat them with a little friendliness and you'll be rewarded), the cocktails perfect (consistently one of the best manhattans I've had outside of the ones I make myself @ home), and delicious food.
Firstly, the massage room is on the second floor, air conditioned, and serene. I purposefully arrived early each time to allow myself an opportunity to relax. I would go to the second floor landing to read or explore the room and hall of the antique shop. I use the latter term loosely in that it's a bit like wandering into the storage room of an aunt's house with finds of linens, frames, glassware, furniture, and something old tucked into each corners and nook. A rocker, a wooden baby's highchair, a wooden sleigh with seat, lamps, doilies, milk bottles and more. Relax and explore. The massages were great. I returned nearly every week of my summer.
Ah, relaxed and now it's cocktail time. The little bar is comfortable and charming. Although I still had my book with me, at the end of the bar I discovered 4 or 5 little vintage books of quotes, poetry, games, and easy quick things to read. I chatted with the bartender, I talked to others on the stools or seated at the tables. All it takes is to ask, "where are you from" and you've got a conversation started. Even the couples there for romantic getaways took occasion to join in conversations that sometimes ended up involving 6 or 7 people in the room. Or take that cocktail out to the front porch and sit a spell in a rocker. One week I observed a group of 10 or so who were reuniting there during a nearby camp parent's visiting weekend. It was a great people watching experience. Or take that cocktail out to the dock to sit and watch boaters, kayakers, fishermen, or just stare at the lovely lake.
Time for dinner – one night when my husband visited, he was out on the dock photographing the fall of evening, so our waitress obliged me and went out to the porch to call him in when our table was ready. That moment is caught in my memory – how easy and gentle the whole experience was – he was out doing what he loved, I was in chatting or reading, and I heard her call "Walter, it's time for dinner". It was like we were visiting a relative. Just the experience I wanted.
Over the course of the summer I experienced in the dining room 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and about 7 dinners. I was never disappointed. I ate on the enclosed porch most of the times, but was also in the larger dining room and in the bar at club chairs once (where the TV is to see some of the Olympics). Linen tablecloths and napkins, a view of the lake, and a menu with something for everyone. Although I loved the wild mushroom ravioli with the sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers, cream sauce and generous shavings of parmesan Sari pointed out to me that I really should try some other things on the menu. While my eye would always find the ravioli dish first on the menu, I am really glad I tried the wiener schnitzel, the turkey, the fish, the pasta night. The appetizer of smoked trout was so large and so good that a few days later my husband and I ventured into the local town and tracked down the supplier (a real character and an adventurous day) and bought enough to bring home for a dinner party. . Wine by the glass is perfect for the solo diner and as reasonable as the cocktail prices with a nice selection. Homemade pies, special coffees, after dinner liquors – sit back, relax and enjoy the experience.
Sometimes I'd end up chatting with other diners, sometimes I'd read, sometimes I had a dining partner. One night the historical society from Honesdale were having a dinner when I happened into the Inn (not a regularly scheduled massage/dinner night for me) and I met some folk who knew my beaches in DE (that conversation began when I commented on the woman's starfish necklace), and I ran into a shop owner with whom I'd had a great conversation the week before during a special art tour. Sari asked, "your regular?" and fixed that manhattan. It was great – no pretentions, just fully relaxed with no regard for time, just pleasure.
I was at the Inn often enough and at such a variety of times of day, that I was able to overhear many conversations. At least twice I heard women talking their men into not staying at the Inn as they had originally planned. The women were looking at such minor details and therefore missed the entire experience. Instead of looking at the piano and thinking she could tickle the ivories with her childhood memorization of Fur Elise or Solfeggietto (both of which I heard played more than once by different folk), I overheard one woman talk about the random pile of sheet music as if it were clutter. Well, I had just enjoyed rooting through that clutter the week before and sight-reading an old cowboy song! My husband had joined me by singing the words (he remembered the song from his youth) and we enjoyed that moment. No one cared if my fingers were hesitant, my timing off and he sang off key. The piano and sheet music were there for our pleasure and we now have a memory.
I overheard another woman complaining about the one window on the dining porch that she couldn't open and saying that maybe they ought not spend the night lest they discover other flaws. The Inn is like any other comfortable older house or home – windows sometimes get stuck! I don't want perfection – go to a chain hotel if you need the sterility and a janitor/maintenance worker wandering about. For me, the Inn was all about the CHARM.
There are various art works (watercolor, wood, jewelry) to peruse and purchase, there's a ping pong table, an enclosed library porch for reading or games, an indoor shuffleboard, outdoor playground equipment, kayaks, rowboats, books and magazines by the fireplace in the large main reception living room, lots to look at, lots to do. Or nothing to do. It all depends on your expectations and what you are open to.
Sari was always kind and friendly to me. She's a business owner. She was appropriately consumed with her work when she needed to be (taking reservations, supervising her staff, assisting her staff when the number of clients warranted it – I saw her in all those capacities as an organized, capable woman) Most often, however, Sari was a relaxed and congenial hostess whether it be mixing a cocktail if the bartender was not there, refilling wine, suggesting a dessert, mingling with her local regulars, chatting with those who return annually for family respite, or orienting new city folk.
This is the lengthiest tripadvisor entry I have ever submitted but I think that's because the experience for me was just what I needed. The Inn at Starlight Lake was an oasis for me – a step back in time on slow summer days. A place for me to relax, be carefree, do what I wanted when I wanted to, interact with others if I wanted or be alone if I wanted. Finding such a good masseuse was a perk I hadn't anticipated but was thrilled to look forward to each visit.
The bottom line? I would go back. I would recommend it to others who are looking for charm, relaxation, and a friendly place.
"A step back in time when life was more simple" Sugarloaf PA June 2012, traveled with family
My cousin and I meet every year at the Inn. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful. In the morning you wake to beautiful bird songs carried on a breeze and the rustle of trees. The Inn is clean and so comfortable. Sari welcomes us like family and we feel "at home". A very peaceful, trouble free home!
We had a massage which was the one of the very best I've experienced. The room is comfortable and clean. The bar homey and has a great selection of drinks.
The food is delicious, as is the service. It is a place to reflect, relax and disconnect from life's pressures.
We will continue to come to the Inn and soak in all the nature in the years to come.
"The Inn at Starlight Lake is an oasis of calm" Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
My wife, college-aged daughter and I spent a night at the Inn at Starlight Lake. It was very restful, very calm and very relaxing. It is a bit of a throwback, and not for everyone. If you need to be plugged in 24/7, this place is not for you. But if you are willing to unplug, unwind and listen to the wind, the trees and the lake, this is an outstanding place. The room was simple, but comfortable. The service was gracious and welcoming. The bar was pleasant, with nice tables, good conversation and a nice selection of reasonably priced wines and interesting beers. The restaurant was very good, and certainly the best of the limited choices in the area. Great place to turn off the iPhone, turn off the news feed and turn back to a simpler time. Thank you Sari and company!
"Like staying at a friend's old cottage, but with much better food!" Apalachin, New York Stayed March 2012, traveled as a couple
Our room was in the Skylight Cottage. The room and bathroom are very basic, like staying at a friend's old cottage. An electric heater in the bedroom took a few hours to warm up the room. The bathroom was definitely a did-it-themselves job, but everything was functional. Lots of hot water!
We arrived early and had a delicious lunch. The bread and pastries are "housemade," as they say at the Starlight- yummy!
We were there to see some comedians. The show was great! Wish they had room to have a waiter take drink orders during the show, though. I think the comedians would have gotten even more laughs then.
Dinner before hand was really good but they could have used an extra wait person. Dessert was scrumptious but we weren't offered coffee or tea with it. We decided when the waitress was able to get back to us that we'd order after dinner drinks instead.
The lake is....rather small. Not what I was expecting. Not super scenic, but nice to relax and look at. The staff was super friendly and helpful.
One odd thing: I called ahead of time to inqire about what most people wear to dinner there (hard to tell from the website how "upscale" this place is) and the woman I spoke with said, "casual." I asked if that meant jeans and a nice top but she said most people don't wear jeans, mainly slacks and a nice top. Anyway, I stayed in the room and had my husband look out and see what everyone was wearing as they walked by-I wasn't going to wear dress pants if I could be more comfortable in my jeans. At least 90% of the guests wore jeans, even the older crowd! Maybe because it was comedy night? I wore jeans and a nice (nicer than I needed to based on what others were wearin) top.
I would say, go for a show but check out the rooms ahead of time. Maybe the rooms inside the main house are nicer. If you don't mind a basic, somewhat dumpy room ( in an almost charming way) then stay in the Skylight Cottage. No tv, no phone (which was nice) and VERY thin walls.
Might be a nice place to stay with young kids but it wasn't as romantic as we had hoped, mainly due to the fact that we could hear everything on the porch, sobI'm sure they could hear us :0
The main house has some games, a game room, books galore, bikes, etc...
The bar has a fair beer selection and lots of liquor choices. Wine list adequate.
We had a nice time once we accepted the accommodations for what they were. Again, great lunch and dinner and great staff!
I would go back for a show or meal but not sure if I'd stay overnight, at least not in the Skylight. I 'd have to see the other room options in person before staying again with my husband.
"A Peaceful Getaway" Scott Township, PA Stayed February 2012, traveled as a couple
This past weekend, my husband and I had a peaceful getaway at The Inn at Starlight Lake, in Starlight, PA (northeastern PA.) The Inn is off the beaten track and away from all the sights and sounds of everyday life. There isn't any traffic...no telephones ringing...just quiet. Occasionally you'll hear the sound of the wind, gently blowing across the beautiful lake that faces the Inn.
The Inn is beautifully decorated with antiques and the rooms are so pretty and cheerful. They have all the necessities, including your own private bathroom. If you'd like, there are also many activities you can take advantage of, like tennis, fishing, biking, hiking, and boating.
We prefer to have a quiet dinner, play pool in the activities room, and get caught up on our reading. (Our cellphones are turned off, and there aren't any phones in the rooms.)
The restaurant at the Inn is first-class. The dining rooms are surrounded by windows so that you can enjoy the stunning scenery. The food is excellent; there are several delicious entrees to choose from and the desserts are homemade by the pastry chef. They always feature new, interesting cocktails and have an adequate wine list. The atmosphere is casual, yet elegant. The "country" breakfasts that are included with the price of the room are tasty and satisfying.
The staff is cheerful and friendly, but not overbearing; they know when to leave you alone.
We've been at the Starlight Inn several times. It's a place where we love to return when we want to get away from it all. Since we're return guests, the Inn often sends us cards with special discounts, such as an overnight stay for half price. We always feel renewed and refreshed and we hate to leave. Before we leave the area, we always take a ride through the countryside. There you can see sprawling farms, picturesque barns, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
If you'd like to slow down a bit in peaceful, charming surroundings, then this is the place for you!


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CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
The Brea Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Using the training learned in the classroom and during practical exercises, CERT members can then assist others in their neighborhood or workplace immediately following an event when professional emergency responders are not immediately available to help.
Registration Information
Spring Classes begin Tuesday, September 24!
CERT training is provided free of charge, but pre-registration is required for each class. The City of Brea works in cooperation with the cities of Placentia and Yorba Linda to provide the training. Graduates of the program are managed separately by the respective jurisdictions and sometimes organized into neighborhood teams.
Two courses are offered annually, one each in fall and spring, with classroom locations alternating between the jurisdictions. A minimum of 20 participants is required for each class, with a maximum of 50 registrations accepted at a time. Registrations are taken on an on-going basis.
About the CERT Training
CERT training is provided using a nationally recognized 20-hour curriculum approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Participants will learn how to:
- Identify and anticipate hazards in the community
- Reduce fire hazards in the home and workplace
- Extinguish small fires
- Assist emergency responders
- Conduct light search and rescue operations
- Set up medical treatment areas
- Provide disaster first aid
- Help reduce survivor stress
Those who complete the 20-hour course are recognized as program graduates and receive a certificate of completion, a hard hat and a vest identifying them as a member of CERT. Additional training options are provided on an annual basis to those that wish to become further involved in community-wide emergency preparedness efforts. Specific inquiries about program content may be directed to Brea's Emergency Manager.


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What You (and Your Employer) Should Know About Background Checks
More companies are using background checks to screen job applicants, rejecting the ones who have poor credit because they're unemployed and struggling to pay bills, credit cards and household expenses. That's why it's so important to know what's in your credit report. And employers should know how to stay clear of the risks of running such checks.
Tips for Employers
1. Keep background screening limited to relevant positions. For example, check driving records only for positions that involve operating a vehicle.
2. Develop specific criteria for performing background checks and put it in writing.
3. Evaluate the use of background checks when hiring new employees. By eliminating unnecessary screening, employers can eliminate the risk of a costly legal battle.
Tips for Job Seekers
1. Sign a waiver allowing a background check. Refusing to do so is likely a deal breaker for an employer.
2. Avoid surprising the prospective employer. Explain the circumstances surrounding negative information that will turn up.
3. Know what's on your credit report by checking regularly, at least twice a year. Ask for a 3-in-1, merged credit report with a summary from all three credit bureaus. Under the federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act, consumers are entitled to one free credit report each year from each of the major agencies. For details, visit annualcreditreport.com call 877.322.8228.
4. Request a copy of a background check if an employer turns you down for a job. That's your right, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If something doesn't make sense to you, be sure to check it out further.