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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Season and individual game tickets, including newly-created seating in the Leavey Center, for Santa Clara University men's and women's basketball will go on sale Monday through the Bronco athletic ticket office or on the web at the official website for Santa Clara Athletics located at www.SantaClaraBroncos.com.
The athletic ticket office is located in the Leavey Center on the Santa Clara University campus located at 500 El Camino Real in Santa Clara. The telephone number for phone orders is 408/554-4660.
The Santa Clara men's basketball team will play 13 home games, including the 35th annual Cable Car Classic, while the women's squad will play 12 games within the confines of the newly-renovated Leavey Center. Tournament and single session tickets to the annual Cable Car Classic, which features NIT semifinalist Detroit, UMBC and UC Santa Barbara, will also be offered beginning Monday.
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General admission season tickets are available for Bronco women's basketball for the price of $65, which provides admission to all 12 home games. Youth and senior tickets are $40 each, while a family plan is available for $100. Individual game tickets for women's basketball are price at $7 for adults, $5 for youths and seniors and $2 for Bronco Kidz members. A special team pass is also available for $35.
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This week, 3 studies involving hundreds of thousands of
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excessive salt intake is making us sick and killing us early.
A recent study by Harvard Professor and former colleague of mine at Stanford University, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, concluded that 2.3 million deaths worldwide could be prevented each year if we simply reduced our salt intake[i].
According to the American Heart Association, about half of all American adults have high blood pressure[ii]. While genes and lack of physical activity certainly play a role in causing high blood pressure, one of the most important causes is too much salt in the diet.
High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, dementia, blindness, kidney failure, and many other problems. Even scarier is that too much salt triggers an inflammatory reaction throughout the body and can increase your risk of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis or arthritis[iii].
Each day when I meet with patients and tell them that they need to cut their salt intake to control their blood pressure, I always hear the same response—"but doctor, I never add salt to my food."
What most people do not realize is that 80% of the salt or sodium we eat each day comes from companies that add unnecessary salt to processed foods. Yes, those processed meats (hot dogs, bacon, sausage, deli meats), soups, salad dressings, pizza, processed snack foods, canned foods, processed bakery items including bread, is causing us to overdose on salt as a society.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that we eat less than 1,500 mg of salt (sodium) each day. While this is an aggressive goal it is certainly doable.
So what can we do to avoid salt and improve our health? To help achieve the AHA goal I suggest the following 3 things for my patients:
- Read the Labels
Salt or sodium is everywhere and in the most surprising locations. We have to read the label on everything we eat. If you don't read the labels you will never be able to avoid sodium!
- Avoid the Center Aisles of the Supermarkets
Yes, the center aisles of the grocery stores are where you can find all of the processed foods. If you want to avoid the salt overdose of the American food culture you need to stay on the edges of the supermarkets where you can find the fresh foods.
- Eat Fruits and Vegetables with Every Meal
While salt dramatically increases our blood pressure causing a myriad of problems fruits and vegetables have plenty of potassium and magnesium, which can lower our blood pressure. Also, fruits and vegetables have little to no sodium and are incredibly heart healthy. Thus, while it is not part of our culture, it is important to serve vegetables and fruits with every meal including a breakfast vegetable and a dinner fruit!
[i] American Heart Association Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Source reference: Mozaffarian D, et al "The global impact of sodium consumption on cardiovascular mortality: A global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment" EPI/NPAM 2013; Abstract 28
[ii] Circulation. 2013 Jan 1;127(1):143-52
[iii] Nature. 2013 Mar 6. doi: 10.1038/nature11868. [Epub ahead of print]

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Friday, April 13, 2007
Patch 2.1 Paladin changes (minus Illumination)
"Ardent Defender" (Protection) now reduces damage taken by 6-30% when below 35% health.
Good change. It's now far more likely that Ardent Defender will actually kick in and prevent some damage. Previously, if a tank got to 20% and took a hit, it was quite likely he'd die anyways, regardless of the damage reduction.
"Avenger's Shield" no longer has a minimum range. It may be used on any target within 30 yards.
"Avenger's Shield": The damage portion of this ability will now be applied even if the victim is immune to snare.
A fairly minor buff, but useful all the same. May even make pulling after a rogue sap easier. Rogue saps, someone pulls normally, and paladin uses Avenger's Shield when the mobs reach the group. Also more useful in PvP.
"Divine Shield": This ability no longer removes or prevents the "Weakened Soul" debuff.
"Eye for an Eye": Some spells did not trigger "Eye for an Eye" correctly. That has been fixed.
Fixed some data errors that caused "Seal of Command" and "Seal of Blood" to generate more threat than intended.
"Forbearance": It is no longer possible to use a macro to gain the benefit of "Avenging Wrath" and "Divine Shield" at the same time.
"Greater Blessing of Kings": The cost for this blessing is now twice the cost of "Blessing of Kings", instead of a fixed cost of 150.
"Greater Blessing of Sanctuary 2": The range on this spell was incorrectly set to 30 yards. It has been changed to 40 yards.
"Greater Blessing of Wisdom 3": The range on this spell was incorrectly set to 30 yards. It has been changed to 40 yards.
Bugfixes. No real effect on the paladin.
"Hammer of Wrath": Rank 4, damage increased.
More HoW damage is always good.
"Improved Seal of Righteousness": The percentage increase in damage from this talent is now applied after all bonuses from items and effects which increase your spell damage.
This change makes ImpSoR actually worthwhile, especially for a Holy paladin looking to increase her damage without getting Seal of Command. I'm not really sure that a tank would get this, but it is an option.
Actually, a 10/41/10 build might be interesting. I'll have to think about this.
New Protection Talent added: "Improved Holy Shield", 2 ranks: Increases damage caused by "Holy Shield" by 10/20% and increases the number of charges of "Holy Shield" by 2/4.
Blizzard seems to be cementing our role as tanks for multiple mobs or bosses with a fast attack rate. I think many paladins would have preferred our block rate to increase by 10/20% rather than damage (to make us uncrushable). But on the whole, this is a nice buff.
"One-Handed Weapon Specialization"(Protection): Now increases all damage caused by the paladin by 1-5% while a one-handed weapon is equipped.
Decreases the extra damage from auto-attack and Seals, but increases the damage from Holy Shield, Consecration and Judgments. I'm inclined to call this one a wash, maybe even a slight buff.
"Sanctity Aura" now increases all damage caused by affected targets by 1/2% and no longer increases healing done to affected targets.
This is interesting. It boosts Ret paladin damage by 2%, and gets her put into a DPS group instead of a tank group. I'm not sure that this will be enough to really make Retribution raid-viable, but will be interesting to watch.
"Seal of Blood": This seal will no longer cause additional chances for weapon procs to trigger.
"Seal of Righteousness": This seal will no longer cause additional chances for weapon procs to trigger.
"Seal of the Crusader": The rank 7 tooltip has been fixed to read the same as other ranks of this spell.
"Spiritual Attunement": First-aid generated healing will no longer trigger this ability. However, "Lifebloom", "Earth Shield", and "Improved Leader of the Pack" will now trigger it correctly. The tooltip has been adjusted to indicate it only works on healing from spells. It will also now work correctly when you are mounted or sitting.
"Spiritual Attunement": Mana is no longer healed if the paladin is at full health.
As predicted, the extra synergy between Holy Paladins and Shadow priests is nerfed. This makes SA pretty much a pure tanking ability, which is what it is intended to be.
"Stoicism" (Protection) should now properly affect all magic effects cast by the Paladin and no longer applies double its intended benefit to "Blessing of Might" and "Blessing of Wisdom".
"Vengeance" (Retribution) now increases Holy and Physical damage by 1/2/3/4/5% for 15 seconds following a critical hit, but the effect now stacks up to 3 times.
A nerf for our burst dps, but a boost for our sustained dps. Early reports from the test server say the Vengeance stack is refreshed each time you crit. It shouldn't be hard for a moderately-geared Retribution paladin to ramp up to perma-Vengeance. Another boost for the raiding paladin.
Vindicator Aesom at Blood Watch will now correctly train a full range of paladin spells.
Good for him.
As well, the effect of glancing blows will be reduced, which is another buff to paladins who melee.
So, in conclusion, we mostly have moderate buffs to Protection and Retribution, with a small nerf to Holy paladins. Not counting the Illumination change, I would say that this would be a decent patch from the paladin point of view.
The Illumination change, though, is far more complex, and so I'll save that discussion for another time.
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- Anonymous11:12 PM, April 13, 2007
Looks like 2/3 of the things you said "should be nerfed" are going to be. Better luck next time on the warlocks though ^_^ReplyDelete
Covered a lot of this (along with some of the many other changes in 2.1) on my own blog at: http://wow-addicts-anonymous.blogspot.com/ReplyDelete
Nice post, I don't necessarily agree with you on the Vengeance change, but time will tell how that works out. :)
- Anonymous1:35 PM, April 14, 2007
I just bookmarked your blog. Very intelligent, thoughtful writing, especially on scorned topics like the paladin retribution tree.ReplyDelete
-Agrippina, 70 druid, Perenolde.
Agrippina, thanks for the kind words!ReplyDelete
chris, I think that you have 3 or 4 auto-attacks, possible SoC crits, at least one Judgement of Command, and one Crusader Strike. With a decent crit rating, that should give you a high chance of critting again in 15s.
The math actually works out to 25% crit with a 3.6 speed weapon, or 29% crit with a 3.8 speed weapon, to achieve a 90% chance of critting again.
Add in another proc that can crit, like Fiery Weapon, and it will be trivial to keep it up.
(Though I am amused that there is a difference between 3.6 speed weapons and 3.8 speed weapons now.)


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BOSTON -- Brocade Communications Systems Inc. told attendees at its fall Analyst Day that it plans to diversify its business over the next year in an effort to stay competitive against Cisco Systems Inc.
Saying it had heard investors' wishes for more transparency, Brocade officials gave a candid assessment of the company's current place in the market and pledged improvement. CEO Michael Klayko touched on the fact that the company's market capitalization has fallen 27% since the McData Corp. acquisition was finalized in March.
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Klayko was mum on exactly what new technology fields Brocade plans to get into, but he said diversification would probably focus first on strengthening file virtualization products, which still account for less than 5% of overall revenue, despite the fact that the company claims to have added hundreds of new customers this year. "That business as a whole is doing well, but I'd be lying to you if I said every individual product was doing well," Klayko said, stopping short of detailing exactly which products are lagging or how the company plans to strengthen them.
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Brocade officials had characterized iSCSI as seeing narrow adoption and instead said Ethernet was more likely to have a place in the data center as part of the new Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) standard being developed by networking vendors. "I think they're way off on iSCSI," Asaro said. Overall, the roadmap "sounds good, but it involves a level of integration and core competency that's a big leap for me to believe that they're going to be able to accomplish overnight."
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Daigo Umehara. AKA "The Beast". AKA The best Street Fighter player on Earth. If there's someone who might have advice on how to improve your game, it's him.
Earlier this year, Umehara appeared on NHK (think BBC for Japan) and provided tips on how gamers can sharpen their game. His reflexes are lighting quick and his knowledge commands is encyclopaedic, so perhaps it is best to start with something basic: how to hold your joystick.
Two of the most common ways to hold a joystick are cupping one's hand over the stick or operating it with an open palm and putting the stick between one's middle and ring finger.
"These two styles of holding the joystick aren't a good fit with Street Fighter," says Umehara. The other styles do not offer the precise control to execute a move like "Shinku Hadouken" flawlessly.
The Beast holds the stick between his pinky finger and his ring finger. And then grasps the stick in his palm. This play style keeps Umehara from wasting stick movements, which in competitive play can mean the difference between a win and a loss.
ウメハラのスパⅣ講座 [YouTube]
Republished from Kotaku.


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By Craig Hlavaty
Houston Chronicle
The family of a Houston man killed in a terror attack on a BP plant in Algeria early last year claims the oil company lied about how the man died and that its Internet access policy contributed to his death.
According to the civil suit filed March 31, Frederick Martin Buttaccio did not die of a heart attack as reported by BP, but from a ring of explosives that were placed around his neck by a terrorist group affiliated with al-Qaida.
The three-day siege on the Ain Amenas plant in Algeria ended Jan. 19, 2013, and killed 39 hostages from nine countries. The plant was jointly run by BP, Norway's Statoil and Algeria's state-owned oil company.
Three of eight Americans at the gas processing plant at the time of the attack were killed. Two of the dead were from the Houston area, Victor Lovelady and Buttaccio.
Buttaccio, 58, died Jan. 17, leaving behind two adult children and a wife of 35 years, who still resides in the Cinco Ranch area.
The Buttaccio family is seeking in excess of $1 million in damages from BP, and hopes to force the British company into creating more rigorous safety standards for employees in dangerous parts of the world. They are requesting a jury trial.
North Africa: Terrorist behind attack on BP Algeria plant quit al-Qaida
The family's lawyer, Fred Hagans said Buttaccio's death could have been avoided had BP's safety protocols been different. He said BP employees working in places where there is a terrorist presence are told to keep their cellphones on them at all times to stay aware of threats and to get themselves out of harm's way. When Buttaccio arrived on site his cellphone didn't work.
"BP refused him access to the WiFi so he couldn't use his cell phone. Since he was not a manager — not in management position — they said he couldn't have access," Hagans said.
When the plant came under siege, Hagans said, Buttaccio didn't have any way to know what his escape routes were, or if it was safe to move from his position. He came out into the open and was kidnapped by terrorists. He was allowed to call his wife one last time, according to the lawsuit, and died the next day.
Hagans said BP told the family that Buttaccio died of a heart attack, when he had not. He said the company may have done this to lead the family to believe he didn't suffer at the hands of the terrorists. The Buttaccio family was able to bury him in Houston.
"They were able to tell from his wounds that he was in an explosion," said Hagans, adding that members of the family verified this at a closed-casket funeral.
"We do not have a copy of the autopsy yet," Hagans said. "But there is no good reason for BP to say that (Buttaccio had a heart attack) and then to not correct that finding after the family received his body."
Hagans said BP has never publicly corrected the cause of Buttaccio's death, even when the physical evidence contradicted their statement.
On Friday, BP spokesman Jason Ryan said that the company is declining to comment on the lawsuit at this time.
Hagans said Buttaccio had already retired from a company that BP had purchased in 2010, but decided to stay on as a contractor, making a six-figure salary, working 30 days on and 30 days off training Algerians to work at the plant. He was saving up money for him and his wife to retire comfortably.
Security strategy: Algeria's security forces to protect energy plants
The lawyer has mixed feelings about what the outcome of this case will be. He wants BP to treat the family reasonably and to make sure they make lasting changes in safety protocol so this doesn't happen to other families.
"BP has been willing to settle cases, but this one is complicated," says Hagans. "I would hope that they don't put the family through anymore than is necessary."
Hagans accuses BP of addressing safety "after the fact, but not being very proactive" ahead of time.
"They say, 'We were terrible on security, but now we will do better,' but that needs to be more than just words after the fact," Hagans said.
In a statement, the family memorialized Buttaccio, and asked that BP do right by them.
"Fred Buttaccio was a wonderful husband, brother, father and son. He trusted BP to protect him. BP did not. Our family asked BP to address our concerns," the statement reads. "We waited for more than a year. It was with great reluctance, but with firm resolve after a year of investigation, that we filed this lawsuit against BP. We hope that by doing so, we can help other families avoid the needless and brutal death of a loved one."


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The woman who gave a state trooper a $1,000 unsolicited gift has come forward, the...
The woman who gave a state trooper a $1,000 unsolicited gift has come forward, the Associated Press reported.
Last week, State Police said they were looking for the woman
because police cannot accept gifts. They found the woman, but didn't disclose her name.
The money is being donated to a charity run by Stewarts convenience stores.
From the AP story:
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say the woman who gave a New York state trooper a holiday card containing $1,000 in cash as a thank you for his service has come forward. State police had been trying to find the woman since she handed the card to the on-duty trooper on Dec. 2 in the Albany suburb of Guilderland. Trooper Christopher Maniscalco didn't realize it contained the money until he opened it when his shift ended. Under state law, members of the state police can't accept such gifts. The woman, whose name isn't being released, came forward on Monday. Police say Maniscalco confirmed she was the woman who gave him the card. Police say she took back the money and donated it to a holiday charity run by the Stewarts Shops convenience stores.
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Syphilis tests detect
antibodies to the bacterium that causes
syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
in blood, body fluid, or tissue. The tests are used to screen for or to confirm
a syphilis infection.
Syphilis is a
sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is usually
spread during sexual contact, including kissing or oral sex.
Tests used to screen for syphilis include:
Tests used to diagnose syphilis include:
A syphilis infection can spread through the bloodstream to all
parts of the body. If not treated, syphilis can cause severe heart disease,
brain damage, spinal cord damage, blindness, and death.
A test for syphilis is done to:
Screening for
syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is often done for
people who engage in
high-risk sexual behavior. If you have syphilis, your
sex partner or partners should be notified, tested, and treated to prevent
serious complications and to stop the spread of the disease.
Tell your doctor if you:
If you have syphilis, do not have sex until
the test results show you are no longer infected or until you and your sex
partner or partners have completed treatment and the infection has been cured.
Your sex partners should be tested as well.
If you think you might have syphilis, do not
have sex until testing shows that you are not infected.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have
regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the
results may mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill
out the
medical test information form(What is a PDF document?).
A syphilis test may be done on a sample of blood, sore, skin, or
spinal fluid, depending on which type of test is done.
The health professional taking a sample of your blood
A sample of fluid or tissue may be taken from an open sore
(chancre) or from a rash that might be caused by syphilis.
Fluid from a sore
that may be caused by syphilis sometimes is collected and examined with a
special type of microscope (darkfield microscope).
A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) is done to collect a
spinal fluid sample for syphilis testing.
For a lumbar puncture, a thin needle is inserted into the spinal
canal in the lower back area. After the needle is in place, a small amount of
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is removed from the spinal canal. To learn more, see the topic
Lumbar Puncture.
The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic
band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel tight. You may feel nothing
at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch.
You may have some discomfort when fluid is collected from an open
sore (chancre). But chancres usually are not very tender or painful.
You may have some discomfort during a lumbar puncture to collect
spinal fluid for syphilis testing. To learn more, see the topic
Lumbar Puncture.
There is very little chance of a problem from having a blood sample
taken from a vein.
There is very little risk of complications from having a sample
taken from an open sore (chancre), skin rash, or mucous membrane.
There is little risk associated with having a lumbar puncture to
obtain a spinal fluid sample for syphilis testing. To learn more, see
the topic
Lumbar Puncture.
Syphilis tests detect
antibodies in blood or body fluid or tissue to the
bacterium that causes syphilis (Treponema pallidum).
Results are usually available in 7 to 10 days.
No syphilis bacteria are seen.
Syphilis bacteria are seen.
No antibodies to syphilis are present. This is called a
nonreactive or negative result.
Antibodies to syphilis bacteria are present. This is called a
reactive or positive test.
A result that is not clearly normal or abnormal is called
inconclusive or equivocal.
The antibody to the syphilis bacteria (reagin) is not
present. This is called a nonreactive or negative result.
The antibody reagin is present. This is called a reactive or
positive test.
The accuracy of testing often depends on the
stage of syphilis. Syphilis testing may need to be repeated if initial results
are uncertain or if you have had repeated exposure to syphilis, such as from
repeated unprotected intercourse.
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may
not be helpful include:
Most states require doctors to report all cases of
syphilis to the local health department. In some states, doctors
are also required to ask for the names and addresses of your recent sex
partners. If you have syphilis, the health department may contact you to make sure
that you get treatment. If you give the names of your sex partners to your
doctor or the health department, they will be contacted in confidence by the
health department and advised to have a test for syphilis.
CitationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Syphilis section of Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2010. MMWR, 59(RR-12): 1–110. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5912a1.htm?s_cid=rr5912a1_w.U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2009). Screening for syphilis infection in pregnancy: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 150(10): 705–709.Other Works ConsultedChernecky CC, Berger BJ (2008). Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 5th ed. St. Louis: Saunders.Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2009). Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
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How to Compile an Ubuntu 8.10 Kernel
Compile a 8.10 Kernel
The purpose of this tutorial is to show you how to set up a kernel that is highly tuned for your CPU, in this case a dual core Pentium for a workstation.
Caution: If you do something wrong..it happens…be sure to reboot and select an alternative kernel. You should always have several kernels in case of trouble.
Step #1: Download and install the necessary tools.
Download the necessary tools so that you have everything ready.
# apt-get install kernel-package libncurses5-dev fakeroot wget bzip2
You must have the source available to create a new kernel.
# apt-get install linux-source
You must be in the /usr/src directory to work or copy the source,
linux-source-2.6.27.tar.bz2, to the directory you want to work in. Either move into the /usr/src directory to work or into the alternative directory you will make the build in.
# cd /usr/src
This directory will contain the necessary headers to build the kernel. These are the source files.
You need to unpack the source that was downloaded.
# bzip2 -d linux-source-2.6.27.tar.bz2
# tar xvf linux-source-2.6.27.tar
Now you should have a directory that looks like this:
linux-source-2. 6.27
Create a symbolic link to this source directory and name it linux.
# ln -s linux-source-2.6.27 linux
Move into the directory, you can use the term linux as it is now a link to that folder.
# cd linux
The config file is a hidden file that has the configuration from the kernel that is installed. You will need to copy that because it has already determined your hardware devices.
# cp /boot/config-`uname -r` ./.config
When you copy this config file over, it is a file represents the hardware that the kernel discovered at boot and set up. It also reflects many default settings.
Step #2: Now the fun begins….
You are ready to start menuconfig which will allow you to choose your kernel specifics.
make menuconfig
This opens the menu to start configuration.
Here you see it detected the .config file.
Now work your way through the menus and make the selections that you want to add or subtract. For example, here Reiserfs was originally a module that could be added, it had a "M" to indicate module that could be loaded. Bu it has been unchecked so modular support will not be available, thus saving space in your kernel. The "*" indicates that it will be loaded into the kernel and an empty option means that no support for that option will be placed in the kernel.
Once you have all of your modifications complete save the new .config file.
Run this command to clean up.
# make-kpkg clean
The next thing you want to do is create a kernel extension so that as you make kernels you are able to tell the versions apart. What I usually do is place my initials and a number so that I can keep track.
# fakeroot make-kpkg – -initrd – -append-to-version=-mw1 kernel_image kernel_headers
After –append-to-version= you write a string that will help you keep track of your kernel changes, it must begin with a minus (-) and must not contain whitespace.
This will take awhile.
After the successful kernel build, you can find two .deb packages in the directory you built the kernel in. If you were located in the linux directory, look in the directory above for the two .deb packages.
Now you can install and create .deb files so you can take your kernel to another machine with similar hardware. Run these commands as root in order to install them into the boot directory and modify your /boot/grub/menu.lst.
# dpkg -i linux-image-126.96.36.199-mw1_126.96.36.199-mw1-10.00.Custom_i386.deb
# dpkg -i linux-headers-188.8.131.52-mw1_18.104.22.168-mw1-10.00.Custom_i386.deb
You should now be able to select and test the new kernel when you reboot.
Now when I look in /boot/grub/menu.lst I see listed my new kernel:
## ## End Default Options ##
title Ubuntu 8.10, kernel 22.214.171.124-mw1
uuid 9c297074-83fe-41d2-b0d5-9e2e043028e5
kernel /vmlinuz-220.127.116.11-mw1 root=UUID=b1c96812-724b-407d-a8b4-9aad3628540e ro quiet splash crashkernel=384M-2G:64M@16M,2G-:128M@16M
initrd /initrd.img-184.108.40.206-mw1
title Ubuntu 8.10, kernel 126.96.36.199-mw1 (recovery mode)
uuid 9c297074-83fe-41d2-b0d5-9e2e043028e5
kernel /vmlinuz-220.127.116.11-mw1 root=UUID=b1c96812-724b-407d-a8b4-9aad3628540e ro crashkernel=384M-2G:64M@16M,2G-:128M@16M single
initrd /initrd.img-126.96.36.199-mw1
title Ubuntu 8.10, kernel 2.6.27-7-generic
uuid 9c297074-83fe-41d2-b0d5-9e2e043028e5
kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.27-7-generic root=UUID=b1c96812-724b-407d-a8b4-9aad3628540e ro quiet splash crashkernel=384M-2G:64M@16M,2G-:128M@16M
initrd /initrd.img-2.6.27-7-generic
Caution: You will need space in the /boot directory to save kernels as you build them. I typically build my /boot directory with 500 MBs of space.
Edit your timeout in the /boot/grub/menu.lst and increase it when you are building and trying kernels. That way it will not fly by so fast.
## timeout sec
# Set a timeout, in SEC seconds, before automatically booting the default entry
# (normally the first entry defined).
timeout 8
Comment out the hiddenmenu so that you will see the menu on boot. For more info check out our Building Linux Kernels online course.
December 14, 2008 at 3:37 pm
many thanks for your good how-to! 🙂
December 22, 2008 at 1:27 pm
that you for the post. however, how do i add modules? I can't get ibex to recognize my wireless so I run it at the previous kernel which works fine. But due to the new way that wireless is used it bailed on my card (Proxim Gold). It looks like I need to specify some files to the kernel before it bakes it. Any suggestions or links appreciated. thanks
December 30, 2008 at 1:36 am
the ln -s linux-source-2.6.27 linux created a broken link…
December 30, 2008 at 1:38 am
Nevermind… My bad.
Maybe you could mention that people should use "sudo" before they untar the file. It would REALLY help us new users who are looking to explore Linux in more detail.
December 30, 2008 at 1:51 am
This tutorial doesn't show anything but how to download and decompress linux kernels. LOL.
January 19, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Hey great tutorial man.
I am just wondering, after compiling the kernel, what can I remove from my /usr/src?
for example, I used disappearedng1 instead of mw1 and this is the output of ls under /usr/src
linux linux-headers-22.214.171.124-disappearedng1 linux-headers-18.104.22.168-disappearedng1_18.104.22.168-disappearedng1-10.00.Custom_i386.deb linux-headers-2.6.27-7 linux-headers-2.6.27-7-generic linux-headers-2.6.27-9 linux-headers-2.6.27-9-generic linux-image-18.104.22.168-disappearedng1_18.104.22.168-disappearedng1-10.00.Custom_i386.deb linux-source-2.6.27 linux-source-2.6.27.tar
January 21, 2009 at 11:25 am
use the two files that end on Custom_i386.deb
January 21, 2009 at 11:27 am
fakeroot make-kpkg – -initrd – -append-to-version=-mw1 kernel_image kernel_headers
should be:
fakeroot make-kpkg –initrd –append-to-version=-mw1 kernel_image kernel_headers
January 28, 2009 at 11:25 am
Thank you for the great tutorial! I have ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron, and these instructions worked just as fine to get a bootable kernel. But my sound and wireless don't work. 😦 I know that my system uses restricted drivers, so do I need to reinstall a new mad wifi?
January 28, 2009 at 11:41 am
actually, I retrieved the source a little differently:
# apt-get install linux-kernel-devel build-essential
# apt-get build-dep linux-ubuntu-modules-$(uname -r)
# apt-get source linux-image-$(uname -r)
but the compile process (make menuconfig, make-kpkg, dpkg -i) were all the same.
January 31, 2009 at 8:17 am
Excellent how-to! Thanks a lot dude!
February 12, 2009 at 11:19 pm
When I do this, the
dpkg -i linux-xenu-22.214.171.124-dh1_22.214.171.124-dh1-10.00.Custom_amd64.deb
prints a message:
Please manually create an initrd image
There is no initrd.img-220.127.116.11-dh1 in /boot (there is only a System.map and a vmlinuz for my build) and there is no entry in /boot/grub/menu.lst for my build.
How do I create the initrd.img and the other files in /boot for my image?
Should I just manually create the entry in /boot/grub/menu.lst once I have them?
February 17, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Great how-to! Easiest one to follow for 8.10 kernel builds yet.
March 4, 2009 at 6:42 pm
When I attempt to install a custom compiled kernel (2.6.28.X) from debs on my system, I get the following error:
dpkg: error processing linux-image-18.104.22.168-em64t_1_amd64.deb (--install):
trying to overwrite `/lib/firmware/atmsar11.fw', which is also in package linux-image-184.108.40.206-em64t
dpkg-deb: subprocess paste killed by signal (Broken pipe)
Here is the complete log:
$ sudo dpkg -i linux-image-18.104.22.168-em64t_1_amd64.deb
[sudo] password for squishy:
(Reading database ... 144190 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking linux-image-18.104.22.168-em64t (from linux-image-22.214.171.124-em64t_1_amd64.deb) ...
dpkg: error processing linux-image-220.127.116.11-em64t_1_amd64.deb (--install):
trying to overwrite `/lib/firmware/atmsar11.fw', which is also in package linux-image-220.127.116.11-em64t
dpkg-deb: subprocess paste killed by signal (Broken pipe)
Running postrm hook script /sbin/update-grub.
Searching for GRUB installation directory ... found: /boot/grub
Searching for default file ... found: /boot/grub/default
Testing for an existing GRUB menu.lst file ... found: /boot/grub/menu.lst
Searching for splash image ... none found, skipping ...
Found kernel: /boot/vmlinuz-184.108.40.206-em64t
Found kernel: /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.27-11-generic
Found kernel: /boot/memtest86+.bin
Updating /boot/grub/menu.lst ... done
Errors were encountered while processing:
I know that I can remove my current functional linux-image through dpkg and then I can install the new one, but I'd like to keep both on the system.
March 5, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I used sudo so it was root.
March 6, 2009 at 4:46 pm
My /boot in on the same partition as / which has gigs and gigs free… it's not a freespace issue.
March 9, 2009 at 3:40 am
thanks 4 the nice article
March 18, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I tried as mentioned in this guide.
I am running into the following issue when I reboot:
Gave up waiting for root device. Common problems:
– Boot args (at /proc/cmdline)
– Check rootdelay = (did the system wait long enough?)
– Check root = (did the system wait for the right device?)
– Missing modules (cat /proc/modules; ls /dev)
ALERT! /dev/disk/by-uuid/BA046C9D046C5E7F does not exist. Dropping to a shell!
BusyBox v1.10.2 (Ubuntu 1:1.10.2-1ubuntu6) built-in shell(ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands
Could you please let me know how to solve this ?
March 20, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I get as far as fakeroot make-kpkg – -initrd – -append-to-version=-mw1 kernel_image kernel_headers and get this message:
Error: Unknown target –initrd Unknown target –append-to-version=-2.6.27-14-lw-20090320
use –targets to display help on valid targets
Please advise
March 21, 2009 at 8:17 am
Thanks for the great howto. The only problem that I have is that on boot up it says "error: "kernel.maps_protect" is an unknown key". It doesn't seem to effect anything so I am just going to go with it.
March 29, 2009 at 11:26 pm
That's a very good guide.
I got some errors when building on AMD64 machine. The error saying can't open files under arch/xen/
I Added "–arch=x86_64" and the error resolved.
fakeroot make-kpkg –initrd –append-to-version=-mw1 kernel_image kernel_headers –arch=x86_64
April 5, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Thank you for ur great tutorial.
1. Downloading the kernel source code,uncompressing it, configuring the kernel, and building it should be done as a normal user on the machine.
Only the two or three commands it takes to install a new kernel should be done as the superuser (root)
2. Do not do any kernel development under the /usr/src/ directory tree at all, but only in a local user directory where nothing bad can happen to the system.
exp.: mkdir ~/linux
April 9, 2009 at 5:47 pm
For Debian systems the best way to go is by using Kernelcheck
June 1, 2009 at 2:32 am
I have the same problem as "Hooverdn" above? I guess the –initrd option is supposed to create the initrd imagine. Don't really understand it. Anyone, know how to fix this.
June 11, 2009 at 12:16 am
You need to do exactly what it says "Please manually create an initrd image"
In another words create a ramdisk for new kernel. "man mkinitrd"
If mkinitrd command does not exist install "initrd-tools"
Then edit /boot/grub/menu.lst and replace/add your new ramdisk and karnel.
July 10, 2009 at 4:00 am
(1)For getting initrd image download initramfs-tools
# sudo apt-get install initramfs-tools
(2)give the following command for building the initrd image
# update-initramfs -c –k 18.104.22.168 (version(220.127.116.11) is the directory name which appears
in /lib/modules/ after installing modules)
(3)initrd image will be generated /boot/ directory
September 29, 2009 at 6:49 am
Got the same error as Babu above (March 18)
ALERT! /dev/disk/by-uuid/BA046C9D046C5E7F does not exist. Dropping to a shell!
Please help if you can.
December 16, 2010 at 11:17 am
I am continually searching online for articles that can facilitate me. Thank you!
December 4, 2008 at 12:39 pm
December 20, 2009 at 12:06 pm


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Debt-free art, and new DIY reads
The Denver Post's online interview about "debt-free decorating" with Evergreen interior designer and professional organizer Sandy Dixon revealed this low-cost wall art project: Pick up any number of plain picture frames or flat wood panels from Michael's or a similar craft store, cover them with a beautiful fabric, and then hang them for a quick, easy and inexpensive pop of color.
Here's the result of what happened when I gave Dixon's idea a try using a retro tapestry:
What I learned: I used a staple gun and mounting hardware to get this done, which made the fabric slightly bulky on the backside of the frames. A glue gun may be handier for this project, and I suggest snipping out a square corner of fabric to make it easier to fold over the end tabs and fasten them to the back of the frames. And while Dixon simply suggested using any beautiful fabric, I think this project worked because of the graphic print on my tapestry. Vintage scarves could be especially fun for this.
The entire project cost around $40 — a steal compared to what original art might have cost. And, on an otherwise big and nondescript wall, this certainly looks better than a cheap framed poster.
Now, on to something for more ambitious do-it-yourselfers. Between the warm weather and the cool economy, house projects are on everyone's mind these days. But just like picking a good school or preparing for an adventure vacation, research is key to insuring a successful home project outcome. So as tempting as it always is to rush out to the home store and then tackle a new project just as soon as that idea pops into your head, first consider spending a little time with one of these new home improvement books.
"Joey Green's Fix-It Magic" by Joey Green, ($17.95, Rodale). Did you know that before the advent of paper, it would take the skins of roughly 18 sheep to produce the parchment or vellum for a 300-page book? Or that the phrase "sleep tight" originated during a time when mattresses rested on top of ropes, even on a bed frame. Such "Strange Facts" are the cherry on top of all the nifty Who know? household fix-it ideas in this latest release from an author behind numerous titles devoted to domestic ingenuity. Among the 1,971 tips in this book: Remove slight discoloration from a plastic laminate countertop using Colgate Regular Flavor Toothpaste; fragrance the home by shampooing the carpet with Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo; and rid your car of musty odor by placing a Bounce dryer sheet on the floor under the driver's seat.
"The Home Decorator's Tile Bible: A Complete Guide to Using and Choosing Tiles," by Morweena Brett ($29.95, Firefly Books). Tile styles and techniques evolve as quickly as color trends or upholstery fashions, making it easy for a do-it-yourselfer to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of crafting a creative look with this versatile material. Author Morwenna Brett encourages readers to create design focal points with tile. "Once you start looking," she says, "the choice is dazzling." Her step-by-step book is thematically organized by color and outlines patterns, types of tile, aesthetic inspiration, finishes, accents and more.
"My Home, My Money Pit: Your Guide to Every Home Improvement Adventure," by Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete ($19.95, Paperback Original). As hosts of the home improvement radio show "The Money Pit," these two have grown accustomed to fielding frantic phone calls from stressed-out do-it-yourselfers who have stumbled onto renovation snafus. This book is designed to prepare handy homeowners before they take tools in hand. It outlines what's doable for DIYers and "what's likely to be their undoing." What makes this book an especially worthwhile reference are the insider secrets, like making use of natural light for a warm, inviting kitchen; the practical tips, like removing appliances before installing a new kitchen floor; and the innovative ideas, like building in several workspace heights when constructing a new countertop.


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Timeless Elegance in a Storied Arizona Home
Leaving no detail unattended, a design team builds a relaxed European-style estate that's perfectly at home in an old neighborhood.
After 15 years of friendship and decorating five houses with her clients, interior designer April Lozevski knew without asking that a sense of history infused with a spirit of welcome would top their wish list for the new house they planned to build on a storied lot in an old neighborhood of Scottsdale, Arizona. "The owners desired the perfect blend of timeless elegance, relaxed comfort, and modern convenience," she says.
The sensibility of something new anchored in the past served as a mantra for Lozevski, architect Jim Blochberger, and landscape designer Jeff Berghoff as they crafted the renaissance of the 2½-acre property, which was once an olive grove, then a horse farm, and is now the happy, boisterous home of a family with four teenagers, four dogs, a rabbit, and eight chickens.
Mature pear, oak, and crape myrtle trees lend an established feel to the new home.
Photography: Werner Segarra
Produced by: Jessica Brinkert Holtam
Architect: Jim Blochberger, Blochberger Design, 5440 N. 46th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85018; 602/692-9081; blochbergerdesign.com.
Interior designer: April M. Lozevski, Avril Interiors, 4314 E. Pinchot Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85018; 602/952-7055; avrilinteriors.com.
Landscape designer: Jeff Berghoff, Berghoff Design Group, 7000 E. McDowell Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85257; 480/481-3433; berghoffdesign.com.
Master gardener: Marsha Friel, Dreamscape Garden Design, 3438 E. Charleston Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85032; 602/309-2110
Pretty Living Room
"Our design plan was to create a casual country French-style home that would fit a neighborhood with old roots," Berghoff says. "To foster that feel, we installed historic cobblestones from Belgium so your car rumbles as it comes through the main gate and drives between an alley of oak trees. Anticipation builds and gets better and better as you approach the front door."
Heirloom bergères re-covered in French toile and checks cozy up to a limestone fireplace in the living room. French doors bookend both sides of the room, providing easy access to front courtyard and backyard seating destinations.
Sweet Settee
Authentic details, such as a steeply pitched shingled roof, copper chimney caps, and sun-washed straw-color plaster, immediately transport visitors. But it's the little things, often unseen yet felt, that distinguish the home. One-foot-thick walls, stained wood windows, mahogany doors, and paths lined by bricks salvaged from old buildings contribute to a sense of architectural timelessness.
A carved and gilded mirror and linen-upholstered sofa sweeten the view in a passageway connecting the entry and living room to the kitchen. "We mixed English and Swedish pieces with French ones and Czech family heirlooms throughout the house to create a collected look," interior designer April Lozevski says.
Country French Kitchen
Fragrant plants, such as lavender and roses, are clustered around walkways, so approaching the home is a multisensory experience. "Every detail was considered to ensure the home felt welcoming and approachable," Blochberger says.
Antique reproduction lanterns in the kitchen illuminate an iroko butcher-block island top.
Breakfast Room
Blochberger's plans called for a house that—at 14,000 square feet—would live large enough for parties but still be intimate and gracious for the family's everyday life. "It's a large home, but it doesn't feel that way," he says.
Walnut floorboards laid in an X pattern echo the breakfast room's groined vault ceiling.
Glamorous Dining Room
"Rooms are sectioned and defined in a European style, rather than open-plan and rambling," Blochberger says. "Spaces are not overscaled for when the family is just eating breakfast together in the kitchen. But when they are entertaining, people can flow in and out of the house."
Muslin-covered dining chairs feature burlap backs, which are casual notes meant to balance the elegant pearlized ceiling and crystal chandelier. The oak table wears a pickled finish that blends with the off-white colors throughout the home and lends that sense of history.
Cozy Office
Creating comfort in beautiful fashion throughout the interiors was paramount. "We researched and collected images of French country houses that felt relaxed and romantic," Lozevski says.
Leaded-glass windows add instant age to a home office, where a damask-pattern wallpaper whispers of romance.
Laundry Room
The homeowners have long been passionate about country French style, and their previous home was also country French inspired, with the look carried out in Provençal reds and greens. "This time, they wanted the home to be calming, so we cooled the palette," Lozevski says. "The household is bustling with activity. Family life can get rambunctious, and they wanted a house that inspires serenity."
Flouncy iron hardware and pale blue-green cabinet paint, sanded and rubbed to appear weathered, lend rustic charm to the laundry.
Subtle Staircase
To that end, upholstered pieces are covered in natural linen, muslin, and burlap; beams overhead wear antiqued glazes; and wood trim is painted warm white. The walls are a luxe parchment color, achieved with a Venetian plaster technique. "The plaster is mixed with marble dust, producing soft movement in the surface," Lozevski says. "It's burnished with wax polish to create highlights and lowlights."
Rather than make a grand statement, the stairway curves up and away—a low-key but alluring design element the homeowners love.
Master Bedroom
Yet nowhere does the house feel stuffy or formal. Family heirlooms, such as the mahogany piano in the entrance, add personal meaning, with fabric and finish choices softening the ambience. "The owners like antiques, but only if they're simple with a weathered look," Lozevski says.
In the master bedroom, a corona draws the eye to flirty linens in white, ivory, and cream.
Sparkling Bath
Grass cloth woven with silver thread echoes the sparkle of crystal light fixtures in the master bath.
Elegant Desk
Layered finishes and glazes on woods, rather than one-dimensional stains, help achieve the effect of being aged by time and the sun. Traditional checks and florals relax with their country vibe.
Banded linen draperies puddle ever so slightly in the master bedroom, perfectly framing a gilded writing desk.
Comfortable Loggia
Loggias and courtyards, which are tucked around every curve of the home, add another 6,000 square feet of living area and open the house up to light as well as Arizona's warm climate. Lozevski furnished each outdoor room with comfort in mind. "We chose seating pieces with big squishy cushions and sturdy French iron frames," she says.
Cushy chairs invite gathering on the loggia just off the living room, where a television is hidden behind mahogany doors.
Potting Bench
The loggia off the family room hosts a potting bench, complete with a copper sink and a shuttered window adorned with an antique reproduction iron grille.
Dining Alfresco
"Built-in heaters warm the cool nights, and large ceiling fans move hot air during the day," Lozevski says. "Bifold doors can be opened up, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor spaces."
Doors from the kitchen and breakfast room lead out to a casual alfresco dining area lined with pea gravel.
Bistro Table
A vintage iron bistro set pairs with a fountain to form an inviting pocket garden—one of many tucked around the house to provide enticing views from inside and out.
Beautiful Back Yard
"This home is well lived in," Lozevski says. "It's a family home—there are always dogs and kids running past. Nothing is too precious to enjoy."
Berghoff snuck the pool between decades-old olive trees. "It's dreamy to have trees like this on your property," he says. "They speak to the history of the land."


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{sweet snowy chapel}: shades of blue + white
Snowy Chapel + Gorgeous Dress
i always dreamed about getting married in the winter! you can use such lovely hues like this palette you created here
Got to love shades of blue!!! So, so beautiful!!!
My boyfriend if he ever pops the question wants to get married in the Spring...This is horrible to say but if I ever get married again for some reason I definitely want a winter wedding!! The blues & the snow would be beautiful! =)
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Love this palette!! Gorgeous!
Winter weddings are my favorite & this palette is just perfect!
Such a beautiful palette!!
Lovely, dreamy and romantic. I think I need to have the wineglass teacups in that timeless design!
I just love a winter wedding–and this blue board is divine!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
this one is amazing!
love the navy blue....really chic
Many brides tend to choose Vintage Wedding Dresses .
In the 1960s, brought many of the bridal wear styles that have become so familiar, like empire waist and A-line silhouette.
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Jeep Tops List of Most Patriotic Brands in U.S.
Cars, denim jeans and soda are iconic American products and new research shows brands in those categories are also considered to be the most patriotic.
Consumers consider Jeep to be the most patriotic brand in the U.S., followed by Levi Strauss and Coca-Cola, according to a new report from brand loyalty and consumer engagement research firm Brand Keys Inc.
As part of a larger survey, Brand Keys polled 4,680 consumers between the ages of 16 and 65 to evaluate 35 values including "patriotism." The brands deemed the most patriotic largely stayed the same as those in Brand Keys' survey last year, with slight changes in the rankings.
Chrysler-owned Jeep also held the No. 1 spot for patriotism in 2013. In last year's survey, Coca-Cola tied with Hershey's for the No. 2 ranking, while Levi Strauss tied with Disney for the third most patriotic brand. Notable additions to Brand Keys' list of most patriotic brands this year include technology giants Apple, Amazon and Google, which weren't among the top 50 most patriotic brands in last year's survey.
According to the survey, here are the brands -- including ties -- that are perceived to be the most patriotic in the U.S. for 2014:
1. Jeep
2. Levi Strauss
3. Coca-Cola
4. Colgate/Disney/Wrigley's/Zippo
5. Ford /Harley Davidson/ Ralph Lauren
6. Apple / Gillette
7. Hershey's / Wal-mart
8. Amazon
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jsonline needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 11 designs submitted by 8 freelance designers.
Design a header (including logo) for http://www.senoritapoquer.com/
Senorita Poquer
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Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
http://www.senoritapoquer.com/Â going to be a spanish woman poker website.
Please design a header for the site including a logo.
To match the page the width should be 900px. Height is up to you, but I suggest not more than 150px.
Right now my idea is a red color scheme, but if you want to go with something else I will certainly consider as well.
If you would like to use the image of the woman playing poker that is currently on the site here it is: http://www.senoritapoquer.com/img/p…woman.jpg is NOT required to use this image).
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NY Mayor Bloomberg endorses a presidential candidate
**Written by Doug Powers
Note: The following endorsement is Al Gore approved
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced a preference between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. There were two major issues Bloomberg was looking for in choosing the man who should lead the country for the next four years: 1) Which candidate has a plan that will once and for all end American's dependence on sugared sodas larger than 16 ounces; and 2) Who will best address climate change that probably caused Superstorm Sandy, but then again, maybe not:
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I) endorsed President Obama for reelection on Thursday, citing his stance on climate change.
"Our climate is changing. And while the increase in extreme weather we have experienced in New York City and around the world may or may not be the result of it, the risk that it might be — given this week's devastation — should compel all elected leaders to take immediate action," Bloomberg wrote in his endorsement, which was published on Bloomberg News's website under the title "A Vote for a President to Lead on Climate Change."
The announcement, which hit five days before the election, came as a surprise. Bloomberg has been critical of both Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney, telling the New York Times a few weeks ago of both men: "Their economic plans are not real."
And ABC News rejoiced.
Bloomberg is encouraging the world to sink trillions of dollars into taking action to stave off something he's not even completely convinced is the problem? The perfect politician.
In his endorsement, SUV air conditioning pioneer Bloomberg emphasized the importance of all of us cutting our carbon footprints. At last check, Bloomberg owns 11 homes, from New York to London to Vail to Bermuda. And he shuttles to and from them in his private jet(s). You first, Mr. Mayor… you first.
Update: Under the circumstances I'm thinking Obama wishing Bloomberg would have kept that endorsement to himself.
**Written by Doug Powers
Twitter @ThePowersThatBe
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Alison Grimes sets gold standard for dodging question about voting for Obama
October 9, 2014 04:37 PM by Doug Powers
Ohio woman indicted for vote fraud in 2012 and previous elections
March 11, 2013 08:51 PM by Doug Powers
Jimmy Carter: Obama 'ran across the room' to thank my grandson for finding the '47 percent' video
February 22, 2013 10:58 AM by Doug Powers
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"In an aspartame world, sweetness is just a cover for poison."
Americans Elect expects to have a presidential candidate on the ballot in all 50 states. They want to 'appeal to voters who are tired of the left-right, red-blue polarization of American political life with an online nominating process to create a centrist, nonpartisan ticket to compete with the two major parties.'
What they are hoping for is that few will dig into their funding and 'management' and what their true agenda may be. Spokesperson Elliott "Karate Chop" Ackerman is the son of AE's billionaire chairman Peter Ackerman, former right-hand man to Michael "Junk-Bond King" Milken, CFR member, chair of the Orwellian named 'International Center on Nonviolent Conflict,' and an Israel firster who may have played a part in manufacturing the Egyptian protests. With a Soros connection AE may be attempting to pull votes from the Repub side and assure Obama's reelection. Of course these globalist neocon neolib think tankers and NGO 'leaders' will 'swing both ways' as the need arises. Surely no American will fall for this Americans Elect scam? Will they?
Not so sweet. The "fun time has started" was what a state attorney said in an email about cracking down on Occupy Nashville. If I were cynical my impression would be that this little guy would be typical of a great number of bureaucratic worker bees that see themselves as above all the rabble rousing crowd. In reality they are slopping at the trough of the plutocracy and are as expendable as a fattened little piglet.
LA cops not sweet enough? You think?
Ahh, the sweet smell of burning flags in the morning. The media is glad to play it up, especially when the burners are in Iran. The story behind the story remains to be seen.
In Syria, between the UN, NGO's and Al Jazeera lies, it looks as if the sweet dreams of the gun may soon prevail in the breakup of yet another middle east state for the benefit of Israel. Who else benefits the most?
This guy looks to be in a sweet place but defining the sweet from the poison is all over the map in the good ole US of A.
Current TV (yeah I know, Al Gore's baby) has an excellent new documentary now showing. "The War on Weed" contrasts the medical and decriminalization states of Colorado, Washington and California to the stop and frisk Bloomberg policies in New York City. It even gets into the O administration's use of the IRS and bank pressure to threaten to put dispensaries in California out of business. And what was up with the short interview with a self professed constitutional 'scholar' and medical marijuana 'expert' who stated that federal law trumps states rights. Well pluck my eye out, I must have read and understood the constitution wrong on that count. Good thing there's always an expert to set me straight. If you live in a backward state some of the 'high' points may be a little discouraging but overall a recommended watch.
The sweet tooth of the police state pushing for indefinite detention of American citizens, or domestic terrorists as some prefer to call them, by the military had a setback. Or did it? It's all so confusing. I suppose we'll just have to wait for the SWAT teams to bust down the door to find out. In one of those WTF moments, Hillary Clinton goes to press Myanmar leaders on lack of internal freedoms. Would that be theirs or ours?
Sweet Mother Of Jesus!!! State of Israel Sues Occupied Wall Street Movement! The term 'occupied' belongs to Israel exclusively, it's their copyright and no one is going to infringe on it!
The Federal Reserve, out of the sweetness of their heart, is going to print up barrels full of money out of stagnant air "to ease strains in financial markets" and save the world. The Dow surges in a frenzy, babies sigh, mothers cry in joy and the soup lines are put on hold as the pie is passed around. Yum.
"Stupid people are ruining America." Hard to disagree with that but Herm is definitely one of the stupid ones and he's talking to himself. Not to be outdone by Cain, Newt Gringrich tried to explain his faults by saying "I cheated on my wives because I love America too much." Good one Newt, we'll all use that one when we get caught in inappropriate behavior. "Officer, I was smoking that joint because I love America too much." Yeah, that'll work.
"God's always got a custard pie up his sleeve."
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OXO Paper Towel Holder, Brushed Stainless-Steel
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OXO's brushed-stainless-steel holder makes it easy to grab a paper towel without pulling off more sheets than you need, and it stays securely in place on your countertop.
- Weighted nonslip base holds paper towel roll firmly in position.
- Easy one-handed tearing.
- Keeps towel edge readily accessible.
- Automatically adjusts to any roll size.
- Spring-activated arm.
- Attractive brushed-stainless-steel finish.
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- 7" diam., 13 1/4" high.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Kitchengadgets from Works exactly as described I have posted this review after about 3-4 months of use. It is sturdy and weighted to stand on the countertop without tipping. It allows easy single hand use to conveniently tear off a sheet.Date published: 2017-05-15Rated 5 out of 5 by turquoise from Excellent Purchase Wish I had found this Paper Towel Holder years ago. Now it is so easy and convenient to grab a towel and pull it off without the whole roll coming apart. It is heavy and the weighted bottom is a great invention. Highly recommend.Date published: 2016-07-21Rated 5 out of 5 by krystalbird from The best paper towel dispenser. I do love when something works the way it should & this dispenser absolutely does. Let me add that it's also attractive, easy to move around if need be, & easy to clean. It's the best dispenser I've had.Date published: 2016-04-30Rated 5 out of 5 by Coffeebean32 from Best Holder I've ever owned This looks nice and is heavy enough to stay in place when you pull the paper towel off the roll. Perfect. Would recommend. Very pleased.Date published: 2016-01-07Rated 5 out of 5 by KongoB from Sturdy PaperTowel Holder Just as the previous reviews advised this is a great paper towel holder. It holds the paper towel firm and has a nice weighted base. It does the job however, I wouldn't say it's the best looking but it is very functional. If you are looking for something decorative this is probably not for you.Date published: 2015-11-11Rated 5 out of 5 by JonnieArt from Functional and Attractive It's attractive, requires little counter space, and the "holder" makes tearing off a single paper towel easy, using only one hand. (And Williams-Sonoma promptly replaced a dented product!)Date published: 2015-07-08Rated 5 out of 5 by SuSu2 from Attractive and Durable We bought this 2 years ago to "stage" my father's kitchen while selling his co-op apartment (which sold in 4 months). We now use it in our laundry room and it still looks and works as well.Date published: 2015-03-21Rated 5 out of 5 by tlym49 from Strong and steady This works perfectly with my brand new kitchen. The color matches well and as far as holding the towels, it never falls when pulling the towel out.Date published: 2014-05-22


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Screen Brightness Tweaks for Better Battery Life on the Galaxy S III
Devices are rarely released with their full potential realized. If this were the case, root access wouldn't be required to fix many inherent device issues. Granted, most users likely would still seek superuser status because having root is fun. Thankfully over time, OEMs have at least thought to quell the biggest and worst bugs before releasing a device. Still, there always seems to be a little problem here and there that needs to be fixed. The Samsung Galaxy S III is no exception, as users have found that the brightness settings are a little quirky.
XDA Senior Member mattiadj has released a couple of fixes for the settings to make them a little more logical. The first is a custom fix by mattiadj, and the others are copycat settings from the Samsung Galaxy Note. Differences between the two aren't much, as the custom settings are geared toward battery saving and the values keep the screen pretty dim at low levels. The Galaxy Note settings are brighter at low levels to, as mattiadj put it, make the SAMOLED look more brilliant.
The tweaks are easily flashed through any custom recovery. Two versions of each mod have been made: one for non-stock based ROMs and for stock based ROMs.
For more information, check out the original thread.
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Grower's MeetingWednesday, April 30th, 2008
Finally got some time away from the chickenhouses this week. Cobb had it's quarterly growers meeting and we attended. They smoked baby back ribs for dinner and had a feed nutritionist and veterinarian on hand. The vet put on a presentation on "how a chicken lays an egg" and the feed nutritionist did a presentation on "how feed grows chickens". I learned a lot, even some stuff I'm not sure I need to know. As always there was lots of discussion about grain prices, the economy, and disease prevention too. The apparent recession and grain prices have everyone in this business afraid of tommorrow.
We got part of the garden started this week too. I hope the recent light frosts didn't hurt the 3 tomatoe plants we set out. I know the potatoes, onions, brocolli, and cabbage will be fine. I would have covered the tomatoes had I known it was going to frost, but I never seem to have time to watch the weather so I didn't know it was coming. I've been really impressed with the power and agility of the 7010. Seems like the more I use it the more I like it. The low low range makes tilling a breeze. With the 6000 I need to make two passes lots of times, but with the lower gears of the 7010 it only takes one. It does great with the 7ft brush hog too.
The grass we planted on the land we cleared last fall is begining to come up in places. I can't wait to look over there and see a good stand of grass. Hopefully a few years from now that land will serve double duty as both a pasture and a hay field. My long term goals include running 20-30 head of beef cows and calves. On top of that I hope to fence in some of the woodland that butts up to pasture and run about 50-75 Boer goats. With the litter from the poultry houses I should really be able to make grass grow.
The lights in the chickenhouses are staying on until 10:30 at night now. The lights really make the houses glow from outside. All the more reason I have got to find the time to get those trees planted. I have come to the conclusion that I have to hire more help. I can't be at two places at the same time. I can either be outside on the farm getting that stuff done or inside taking care of the chickenhouse needs. The question is should I hire someone for inside or outside. I could sure use a break from the daily grind inside. So most likely it will be for inside.
As always there is a ton of stuff to do and not much time to do it in so I'll close for now……………………make sure to check out the pics I've added and thanks for reading!


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|High School:
|Ottawa Hills
College: Chosen as the 2010-11 Division II Bulletin Preseason National Player of the Year ... Preseason All-American by multiple sources ... Also named to Preseason All-GLIAC North Division Team ... Tabbed as GLIAC Preseason Player of the Year ... 2009-10: Chosen as a first-team Division II All-American by several sources ... Named the GLIAC Player of the Year ... Was a first-team All-GLIAC pick ... All-Region honoree ... Became the first-ever FSU All-America pick at the Division II level ... Averaged a league-leading 21.1 points per game in 22 conference outings ... Averaged 20.1 points per game overall ... Compiled the second-most points ever (465) in GLIAC single-season action ... Set GLIAC single-season records with 176 made free throws and 253 attempts ... Led the conference with 14 games of 20 points or more ... Reached double-figure scoring in 28 of 29 games ... Named the GLIAC North Division Player of the Week four consecutive weeks during the season ... Also led the conference in offensive rebounds (3.2 pg.) and ranked third in field goal percentage (55.1%) and fifth in rebounding (6.9 rpg.) ... Broke the school single-season mark with 215 made free throws in all games ... Voted FSU's team MVP for the third year in a row ... Tallied a personal career-high 35 points in a home win over defending NCAA-II National Champion Findlay (2/6) ... 2008-09: Honored as team MVP for second-straight season ... NABC All-Midwest District Second Team honoree ... Also named to Daktronics All-Midwest Region Second Team ... All-GLIAC North Division First Team selection ... Chosen as Grand Rapids Press West Michigan Player of the Year ... Led the GLIAC in scoring and ranked 24th nationally (20.2 ppg.) ... Ranked second in the league in offensive rebounds (3.4 pg.) ... Was fourth in the GLIAC in rebounding (7.3 rpg.) along with fourth in field goal percentage (.546) ... Made and attempted more free throws than any other player in the league for the second-straight year (180-237) ... Reached double-figure scoring in 24 of 25 games ... Had a career-high 33 points against Olivet (11/25) ... Set a school single-season record with 180 made free throws ... Had the fifth-best seasonal scoring figure for a Bulldog sophomore ... Twice received GLIAC North Division Player of the Week honors ... 2007-08: Started 27 of 29 games ... Led team in scoring (15.9 ppg.) and rebounding (6.9 rpg.) ... Had 26 double-figure scoring performances ... Earned team MVP Award honors ... Scored 20 points or more eight times ... Ranked ninth in scoring and 10th in rebounding among the GLIAC's overall leaders ... Was also ninth in the league in field goal and free throw percentage ... Finished with six double-double (points & rebounds) efforts ... Named to the AT&T?Alascom Jamboree All-Tourney?Team (Dec. 29-30) ... Attempted 24 more free throws than any other GLIAC player ... Had 52 more attempts than any player found among the top 15 league leaders in free throw percentage ... Converted 167 of 212 (.788) tries from the charity stripe ... Had season-high 27 points vs. Wayne State (1/9) ... Scored 10 points or more in 12 of his final 13 games ... Recorded 25 points against Kuyper (1/3) and netted 23 points at St. Joseph's (12/17) ... Also had 23 points at Tiffin (12/8) and 22 points against Gannon (1/17) ... Shot 53.9% (145-269) from the floor for the season.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Grand Rapids' Ottawa Hills High School ... Detroit News Class A Honorable Mention All-State basketball selection ... All-City selection ... Also earned all-area and all-league accolades ... Coached by Lee Gilbert ... Two-year varsity letterwinner ... Tallied 15 points, 10 rebounds and two assists per game as a senior for the Bengals ... Helped squad to a 16-4 overall record in 2006-07 ... Chosen as team's Most Valuable Player Award recipient ... Two-sport student-athlete ... Received Associated Press Class A All-State Honorable Mention football honors as a lineman in 2006 ... All-City football honoree ... Earned four varsity letters in football.
Personal: Son of Vernon and Zsa Zsa Keenan of Kentwood, Mich. ... Born 5/2/88 in Grand Rapids, Mich. ... Has an older sister and a younger brother ... Father works as a corrections officer while mother is a principal consultant ... Has been on a cruise ... Interests include computers ... Majoring in computer information systems at Ferris State.