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OK, now to the tutorial itself, the syntax for defining a function in Bash Scripts is quite easy:
... function simple_function { #some stuff here to do when calling simple_function later } #or this for us C/C++ addicts!!! another_function () { #some stuff here } ...Wasn't it easy ?
Here's a very simple script to show a function in use:
#!/bin/bash function test_func { echo "Inside test_func function" echo "User id: $EUID" } #in the following line we call the test_func function test_funcFor me, the output is:
Inside test_func function
User id: 1000
however, your user id may be different.
Now, what if we want to pass arguments to the functions we created before? It's really easy, just look at this example script:
#!/bin/bash #set default values -> nothing! option1= option2= #function responsible for checking if number of parameters are valid #they must not be higher than 2 check_params () { if [ "$1" -gt "2" ]; then echo "This script only uses 2 parameters(max), but you provided $1 parameters..." exit 1 fi } #this function loops through the passed parameters while they are not empty #the trick is the shift, it shifts the parameters 1 down, so $1 = $2 after shifting parse () { while [ "$1" != "" ]; do if [ "$1" = "-a" ]; then option1="on" shift fi if [ "$1" = "-b" ]; then option2="on" shift else shift fi done } #now, we have the option1 and option2 set to on if the parameters were provided task () { #print the user id, just for fun ! echo "User id: $EUID" #just writing some text to be cool and show if the options are set to on if [ "$option1" = "on" ]; then echo "Option1 is set... Congratulations YO!!!" fi if [ "$option2" = "on" ]; then echo "Option2 is set... Congratulations YO!!!" fi } #we pass the parameters to functions like this #note that $# is the number of parameters passed to the script, or functions #here it is the number of parameters passed to script check_params $# #pass the first and second parameters passed to script to the function #it doesn't matter if they are not set, in this case they wil be empty parse $1 $2 #this function takes no parameters task #exit with success exit 0
In the above example, you can see the way we can pass parameters to both scripts and functions, just use "$1", "$2", etc for them. And not that, the parameters we send to the script cannot be used in any functions with a "$1" or "$2", because in this case, the script interpreter thinks we are referring to the parameters passed to the function itself, while we didn't pass anything to the function.
When you want to run the above script, give it the parameter "-a" and it should output:
User id: 1000 Option1 is set... Congratulations YO!!!However, your user id may be different.
Hope this tutorial was useful for you to understand the use of functions in Bash Scripts Have a nice day Yo!


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Addressing the 3D Entertainment Summit this morning, Variety veep and editorial director Peter Bart warned that the movie industry is facing its biggest crisis since the early 1970s and must embrace 3D and other big ideas.
'The one thing that's clearly agreed to around to around the world is that the existing economics of the movie industry simply don't equate anymore," Bart said in his opening remarks on the second day of the two-day confab at the Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City.
"There needs to be another big idea. There need to be new revenue streams to save what at this point is a somewhat shaky economic structure," he said.
Bart compared the current crisis to his early days as a Paramount executive, when audiences were turning away from the old-fashioned musicals that had been studio staples.
"We looked at each other and said what the hell is going on." More appalling, the movie that did open and capture the public imagination was a porno, 'Deep Throat.'"
"What soon happened was the big idea did come around," said Bart. There was 'The Godfather,' 'Jaws,' a series of blockbusters, home video, and international opened up. But it was a moment of deep tension and apprehension."
"I'm not proposing the onset of 3D porn. But on the other hand I think we're reaching moment where 3D and other concepts are going to be hugely embraced, not only by the business community but by the creative community."

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Senate to vote to break Hagel filibuster
Republicans delay Hagel confirmation; White House and Democrats fume
Senate Republicans blocked a confirmation vote Thursday on Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel, even as Democrats and the White House blasted the prospect of a historic filibuster.
"These delaying tactics are unconscionable and they should end right away," said White House spokesman Josh Earnest, adding that the nation and the world need a leader in the Pentagon as soon as possible.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., called a procedural vote Thursday to end debate and allow a vote on the nomination, but GOP opposition prevented him from getting the 60 votes necessary.
Republicans want to delay Hagel's nomination until after the President's Day recess but leading senators have pledged to allow an up or down vote when the Senate returns the week of Feb. 25.
"I will vote in favor of cloture on the day we get back," said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who echoed the majority view of GOP senators Thursday who said they would oppose any effort to end debate and vote on the nomination this week.
"Senators have questions -- we have a right to have answers," said Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn. "I think in the end you should vote up or down on cabinet nominees, but I don't think you should prematurely cut off debate of the United States Secretary of Defense nomination two days after it comes out of committee."
In protesting the delay, Reid noted there has never been a filibuster of a Defense secretary nominee, and he called the potential development "shocking" and "tragic."
Republicans senators said they have a variety of concerns and requests for more information.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., cited reports that Hagel said in a 2007 speech that the State Department was controlled by Israel. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has sought more information on Hagel's financial records.
Republicans have also sought more specific information from President Obama about the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
"We voted for Sen. Kerry on the same day because we were comfortable," Graham said. "We are not all comfortable here. This is a controversial nominee and a party line vote. There is a desire to not end debate now."
Hoping to coax some Republicans, the White House counsel's office sent a letter on Benghazi to three key Republican critics, Sens. Graham, John McCain of Arizona and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire.
The letter said that President Obama did not call Libyan President Mohamed Magariaf on the day of the Benghazi attack, Sept. 11, but had Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton call the Libyan leader; Obama spoke to Magariaf the next day, Sept. 12.
Throughout the confirmation process, some Republicans have criticized Hagel -- a former GOP senator from Nebraska -- by saying he has been too critical of Israel and too soft on Iran and its nuclear ambitions. Some also cited what they called Hagel's poor performance during his confirmation hearing.
That said, Graham predicted Hagel's eventual confirmation unless some "bombshell" emerges.
During his confirmation hearing, Hagel -- who would replace retiring Defense Secretary Leon Panetta -- said he supports Israel's national security, and would work to block Iran from obtaining the means to make a nuclear weapon.
Hagel clearly has the votes to be confirmed, Reid said, but Republicans are seeking excuses to delay this and other Obama initiatives. "The pattern has been clear for months," Reid said, "as soon as President Obama's administration responds to one request, Republicans devise another, more outlandish request."
At the White House, officials said the Pentagon faces challenges that require a new Defense secretary.
Earnest noted that the military faces massive budget cuts as part of the $85 billion budget sequester set to take effect March 1 unless the White House and Congress reach a new debt reduction deal.
Global defense ministers are scheduled to meet in Brussels next week to discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal, Earnest said, and "we need our new defense secretary to be there."
The administration has consulted closely with senators from both parties on the Hagel nomination, Earnest said, including more than 10,000 pages of documents. "Ten different congressional hearings on Benghazi in particular have been held," he said.
White House officials said Republicans are only re-litigating the debate over the Iraq War, which Hagel initially supported and then turned against.
Earnest pointed out that Hagel is a Republican now being blocked by Republicans, and that does not send "a favorable signal" to the world.
"It's difficult to explain to our allies exactly what's happening," Earnest said.


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In the famous equation $E=mc^2$, the variables stand for:
$E$ is energy, $m$ is mass, and $c$ is the speed of light (in vacuum).
And I understand the equation fairly but limited in knowing in its effects/outputs in reality, honestly.
- Some example? Could anybody please give me some sort of examples in real world which are done by this equation?


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23 year old shortstop Jose Coronado was recently sent down from AAA Buffalo to AA Binghamton. The Mets have been rushing Coronado through the farm system and after hitting .141 for Buffalo they had to send him down.
Coronado ended the 2005 season in A- Hagerstown (now Savannah) batting .225. The following season the Mets had Coronado play the entire year as a 20 year old in the Florida Coast League for the St. Lucie Mets where he hit .225 in 138 games. The following season the Mets started him in AA Binghamton where he continued to struggle with the bat as he hit .212.
Coronado has always struggled with the bat but he does play good defense due to good hands and average arm and athleticism. It is very clear the Mets have been rushing Coronado up because he starts in a better league every year. Though, there should be no rush for Coronado because the Mets have Jose Reyes at shortstop and he will be a Met for at least a few more years. Leaving the young shortstop in AA for at least the all star break would be a good move. Coronado is 3 for 9 since being sent down with only 1 strikeout. He needs to show he can hit consistently if he wants to move up to AAA and eventually the majors; If not he will be a defensive specialist at best because he has no power and average speed.


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I am not running Lipos and the body allows air movement. Seems fans would not be needed and just get dirt and debris and then fail?
i ran heatsink wit fan and still burnt the motor on stock batt,traxxas said i must be a good driver when sent in for warrty
If you're not running lipo, don't worry, be happy! Everything's safe. Motor won't burn from the heat.
garywi - Get a temperature gun. If the temps get over 180*F, stop driving and gear down.
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I always put a heatsink with a single fan on all of my rc's! Its cheap insurance against overheating a motor
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Yes take note from the guys always run the vxl fan on the esc and a single fan on your motor just to be safe and even put some vent holes in the body because the cooler you keep your stuff the better it will run....peace
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Rob what brand of twin fan are you getting and how much did it set you back?...peace
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those fans will keep your motor happy just make sure you use the battery slot from the receiver and not the esc hope that helps...peace
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what about the single integy fan, can i plug that into the esc
Nice man that will help your motor stay nice and cool are you going to run it from your receiver so it does not overload your esc ..peace
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Hi, I ordered an Integy fan for my Rally and Stampede. Of course it comes with a two pin connector which will not go into reciever. What adapter do I need to plug into the receivers..
heat sink can handle all conditions
All I need now is to set a new lap record.
Good man i am glad it made a differance to your motor it pays to make a good purchase for your truck...peace
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I recommend gearing down to a 9T pinion, adding an integy motor/fan heatsink, vxl fan, and a dual fan wiring harness to keep everything cool.
The Integy fan can be found on ebay as well as the VXL fan & 9T pinion.
Here is a link to the dual fan harness:
I ran 9-13t pinion when i had the vxl system in place and ran fans on the esc and motor but also put vent holes in the windshield just to let max cool air flow to my system and it worked so well on 2s and 3s running it very hard on all types of surfaces.......peace
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And if you dont mind your bodyshell looking a bit mad max put holes in the windshield so it gives the fans all the cool air they need to help drop temps..peace
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Now that award season is in full swing I intend to step up my Award blogging. While I'm all kinds of not interested in the novel nominees for the Nebulas, I'm slowly working my way through the short stories and will crack out at the novelettes in short order.
Interspersed will be Hugo nominees as I get to them. Happily for me, I've read a small handful of them already and reviewed them, so I'll be able to work through that list quicker than I thought.
If there is anything in particular about either Award you'd like to see covered, please let me know and I'll see what I can do.
Oh, happy happy for Awards and for all the cool kids nominated.
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The end of 2012 is nearing and it's time to turn your attention to the new year, your goals, purposes and commitments. Since your environment absolutely influences your ability to stick to those goals and dreams, your first order of business should be to get your home and office organized before the end of the year.
The end of 2012 is nearing and it's time to turn your attention to the new year, your goals, purposes and commitments. Since your environment absolutely influences your ability to stick to those goals and dreams, your first order of business should be to get your home and office organized before the end of the year.
Although it may seem like a daunting task, getting organized can actually be a relaxing and invigorating series of activities. In fact, it's probably just the thing to help you regroup and get "back to normal" after the hectic Christmas holiday. To inspire you to action, we've compiled some helpful tips.1. Set a date to put away the seasonal decor
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Holiday cards, children's artwork, notices, invitations, catalogs -- one thing is for certain: paper is in abundance at this time of year. Piles of it here and there quickly add up to a big visual mess. A great way to get momentum working for you in your big end-of-year detox is to zero in on all of your paper piles and whittle them to zero.3. Next up: Small rooms
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You do not need a long time to transform your closet. We always cringe a bit when we see how-to videos that make cleaning out a closet seem like a six-hour ordeal. It doesn't have to be. Rather than taking the entire contents out and dumping them on your bed and putting each thing back in one-by-one, start by doing the opposite. Look for dry cleaning bags, orphan hangers and the clothes you no longer wear and take them out. Then pick up the items on the floor and either drop them in the hamper, send them to the dry cleaner or, if they no longer fit or are useful, donate them.5. Use boxes to help you as you organize
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I'd not come across Arte Selle before their Misy 3 Action Titanium saddle turned up at road.cc HQ - but after a bit of research it seems the Italian company knocks out a whole range of saddles to suit pretty much every riding style, carbon race jobbies through to full on padded armchairs.
The Misy is part of the 3 Action range, well to be fair it is half the range as there are only two models – the Misy and the Misy AX (which we'll review soon). 3 Action is a design concept that takes into account your position on the saddle relative to the terrain, a profiled rear for climbing, flat mid section for the, er... flat sections and a dropped nose for when you're getting a lick on – 3 actions.
When riding in mountainous regions, especially in Europe where you can be climbing for hours, I've always found moving right to the rear of the saddle helps ease stress on the lower back and makes pedalling more efficient. The tail end of the Misy arcs up giving you a platform to push against when the elevation starts to increase enabling to get the power down while remaining seated. It's well padded at this point to so perching your posterior here for a few hours at a time is quite a pleasant experience.
But unless you live in the Alps the mid section is where you are going to be spending most of your time and Arte Selle have gone for a central cut-out to reduce pressure on the perineum - unfortunately though, it moves the pressure elsewhere. The area around the cut-out is pretty solid and takes a good few hundred miles to break in so the Misy is not exactly a saddle you can jump straight on out of the box and knock out a century ride.
Its titanium rails do their best at removing road buzz but with the racing nature of the saddle they've got a job on their hands. On the flip side though, the shape is spot on, narrowing so that your thighs don't rub when pedalling.
Up front the dropped nose isn't as extreme as some tri/time trial specific saddles but the gradual slope allows you to put the power down when low in the drops without crushing your vitals. I rode a couple of 10 mile time trials and the benefits were noticeable compared to a more standard flat-nosed seat.
Priced at £79.99 the Misy is reasonable, taking into account the titanium rails and a weight of just 175g. The build quality is decent, as you'd expect for the price and should give a fair few years of service - and a choice of colours to match your bike gives plenty of options.
Comfort, as always with saddles is a personal thing but after 700-800 miles when it was fully bedded in, the Misy became a good performance saddle. It's a seat that works best at the extremes though. The Misy is more comfortable at the rear when climbing and at the nose when you're on the rivet than the mid section where you're going to be spending most of your time. For sportives or other long distance rides you'll be better off with something a little more forgiving.
One for the racers, a good looking, well built seat that that is more suited to quick blasts rather than long days in the saddle.
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Arte Selle Misy 3 Action Titanium saddle
Size tested: Yellow
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
The Misy is a racer's saddle with its light weight and stiff upper.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
The 3 Action design provides various profiles and positions depending on the type of terrain.
Well put together and finished neatly.
Looks like it should last.
175g is pretty impressive.
Not the most comfortable, better suited to shorter blasts.
A fair price for the spec.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
Okay, not the most comfortable out there but looks good and well made.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
The looks and the weight.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
The stiffness around the cut out.
Did you enjoy using the product? It was okay.
Would you consider buying the product? No.
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Probably not.
About the tester
Age: 34 Height: 180cm Weight: 78kg
I usually ride: Whatever I happen to be testing My best bike is:
I've been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, club rides, sportives, fixed/singlespeed,
With 20 years of road cycling and over 150,000 miles in his legs it's safe to say Stu is happiest when on the bike whatever the weather. Since writing his first review for road.cc back in 2009 he has also had a career in engineering including 3D-CAD design and product development, so has a real passion for all of the latest technology coming through in the industry but is also a sucker for a classic steel frame, skinny tyres, rim brakes and a damn good paintjob.
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I have been sitting on this for well over a week now, wrestling with whether or not I should post it here at FotM.
Given the bombshell revelations dropped by Fox News today concerning the recent terrorist attacks in Benghazi, I decided to go ahead and just throw it out there:
Benghazi Attack Was Botched Kidnapping To Trade Blind Sheik
October 17, 2012 By Kris Zane
America watched in disbelief as Barack Obama tried to tell the American people that the attack on the Libyan consulate on September 11 was the result of an amateurish, anti-Muslim video that had been on YouTube for three months with barely three hundred views.
Then suddenly the administration announced that it was, yes, a terrorist attack, but that it was the intelligence community that had fed him bad information, even though we knew our intelligence community had known it was an al-Qaeda-linked attack within twenty four hours.
Why the equivocation? Why the lies?
None of it made sense.
Until now.
Now Obama's throwing long-time ally Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak under the bus for the Muslim Brotherhood makes sense. All the White House contacts with Muslim Brotherhood front groups like CAIR and ISNA. All the changes that CAIR and ISNA made to the training manuals that our intelligence community uses.
Kevin Dujan, a political analyst and radio and TV host wrote an article and appeared on radio on October 8 putting forth a theory that the attack of the Libyan consulate was tied neither to a video or terrorism, but a botched kidnapping of Ambassador Stevens.
That Barack Obama had arranged with the Muslim Brotherhood to kidnap the Ambassador, and through Obama's supposed affinity with the Muslim world, Obama would save the day and get the ambassador released.
But the Muslim Brotherhood wanted something in return.
Their beloved Blind Sheik.
Western Journalism broke the news on Monday that a source connected to the White House has stated that the murder of Stevens and the other Americans was a botched kidnapping linked to one Barack Hussein Obama.
Yeah, I know this is out there and then some, and if we were talking about any other president, including even Jihad Jimmy, I would be throwing down the BS card so fast it would make your head spin.
But we are not talking about any other president.
We are talking about Barack Hussein Obama, who climbed into bed with the Muslim Brotherhood before the desk chair in the Oval Office was even warm, and has been bending over backward for his Muslim friends ever since.
I have a feeling in my gut that there is far more to what happened and why in Benghazi than meets the eye, and we have barely even scratched the surface as yet.
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I have been wanting to make strawberry cupcakes for sometime now and this weekend turned out to be the perfect time to have a mini Valentine's celebration at Nana's house with Little Aiden. We made a splendid mess of things, decorated the cupcakes in an old-fashioned way (kind of like I would have when I was still in grade school!) – and finally, having the pleasure of biting into one of these perfectly pink delights. When we came home, we surprised Mr. Smith with a dozen, minus a few, as a Valentine's Surprise and he was quite thrilled with his early delectable present.
These lovelies are gluten-free and dairy-free. They are moist and chock-full of strawberry flavor, that is ever so scrumptious and very hard to resist! A perfect Valentine's treat if I do say so myself.
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
2 egg whites
3/4 cup organic sugar
1/2 cup canola margarine, room temperature
1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
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Posture — the Missing Link in the Beauty-Health Connection
4 Ways It Affects Appearance and Functionality
To some extent, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the things we consider beautiful usually share certain characteristics, with symmetry and vitality being chief among them, says CEO Bill Schultz.
"The human body is an excellent example," says Schultz, president of posture innovator, AlignMed, www.alignmed.com, and recent recipient of a special Congressional Recognition certificate for his contributions. "The people we view as physically attractive are usually healthy and symmetrical in appearance. That's not a coincidence; postural symmetry and good health go hand in hand."
Good posture – holding the head, shoulders, and trunk in perfect alignment – creates balance, which allows our many physiological systems to function optimally, Schultz says. When we habitually sit, stand, or walk in a less than a fully aligned position, muscles stretch or contract to accommodate. This can result in chronic imbalances that can lead to pain. Studies dating back to the 19th Century also suggest our posture affects mood, energy, and self-confidence, all of which affect how attractive we appear to others.
"You don't see supermodels, A-list actors, or the rest of the 'beautiful people' slouched over as they strut down the runway or red carpet," Schultz notes.
"Think about the importance of posture among the most challenging sports; for track runners, ballerinas and gymnasts, optimal posture is essential," says Schultz, who explores four ways in which posture is part of the beauty-health connection.
- It's not just sitting for hours on end that's bad for you; it's how one sits. The dangers of sitting have garnered plenty of attention in recent years, especially since we have become a society of sitters. Sitting for long periods comes with many health risks, including obesity and cardiovascular disease. But sitting with less than perfect posture – most frequently, sitting with the head and shoulders in a forward position over a desk — can cause significant neck pain, which involves muscles and nerves from the neck down. Proper posture can prevent neck and spinal damage.
- More than 116 million Americans, or a third of the population, suffer from chronic pain at some point in their lives. That's according to a recent report from the Institute of Medicine. Chronic pain means that a sufferer has anywhere from 30 to 60 days of lasting pain, and this massive problem is estimated to cost Americans $635 billion dollars. For many, treatment and/or prevention is out of reach; however, a reliable and easy way to prevent chronic pain is to maintain good posture.
- A strong, well-functioning core is crucial for training and optimal health. The bulk of a body's mass is located at and around one's core, including the trunk and pelvis region. Today's fitness fanatics firmly grasp the importance of a healthy core. Surprisingly, however, much of the health-conscious population today is muscle-centric and does not fully appreciate the importance of posture, even though proper posture facilitates core strengthening, especially while exercising.
- Using passive therapy to continuously improve posture. To feel and look your best, it's important to maintain good posture throughout the day, but that's difficult, especially for sedentary people. Neurologists at Rush University Medical Center say passive therapy can be even more effective than active therapy. Posture-enhancing apparel such as MyLign by AlignMed, worn by professional athletes including NBA player, Dwight Howard, offer neurologic biofeedback that constantly remind the skeleton and muscles to self-correct. AlignMed founder Shultz says the shirts are not compression shirts, which squeeze the body and are primarily worn for aesthetics. "The shirts map muscles in the same way as kinesio tape – used to reduce inflammation, relax muscles, and enhance performance – assists world-class athletes," he says.
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Bill Schultz is the president and founder of AlignMed, the evidence-based apparel company that offers the Align Posture range of products (Postureshirt, MyLign and S3) used by many of today's top professional athletes, including Houston Rockets center, Dwight Howard. Schultz recently received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for "outstanding and invaluable service" through AlignMed. The company is home of the breakthrough alignment/posture shirt that is designed to map the muscle of the wearer's torso and posterior region, which gently yet continually aligns the body. The shirts can be worn 24/7 and are appropriate for all manner of physical activity – or inactivity, including sleeping.


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At Apple's big event Tuesday, Sept. 10, we expect more insight into iTunes Radio, a key feature of Apple's new operating system, which we expect to launch a week later.
The free, ad-supported streaming music service is a move in a totally new direction for Apple, which has built its business on selling gadgets as well as content. Though subscribers to Apple's iTunes Match cloud music service will be able to listen ad-free, the core product is targeting the much larger audience of people who don't subscribe, to listen for free with audio and video ads.
(Read more: Apple sends out invitations to Sept. 10 event)
Apple is looking for a piece of the $15 billion dollar radio advertising market, which RBC Capital Markets' Mark Mahaney said could be worth as much as $25 billion when including video ads. Apple has had a poor track record with advertising—its mobile ad platform iAd was far from a success—but so far sources say it's gained great traction from big name-advertisers.
Apple will launch with major ad deals with Pepsi, McDonalds, and Procter & Gamble, among others.


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By Heather Mann
Outdoor Treasure HuntGo on a nature walk and collect materials for various projects. Give each person a paper bag and have them pick up any treasures they find: rocks, leaves, acorns, pinecones and so on. When you get home, spread out your treasures on a square of sidewalk to share with each other. Keep them in a special "treasure" box and use them for the following outdoor activities:
1. Back to Nature Tic-tac-toeCollect two sets of like items, such as acorns, pine cones, rocks (at least five of each per set) to use as game pieces for an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe. Play by drawing a game board on the ground with sidewalk chalk.
2. Funny Fall FacesDraw a circle on the ground with chalk and create a funny face using your natural treasures. Rocks become eyes, leaves become hair, etc. You can vote on the best one or take photos to hang on the fridge.
3. DIY Fall DecorationsCreate wreaths, garlands and swags with objects you find in nature. Tie branch clippings together into a round or square wreath formation with extra twine or yarn from your junk drawer. Embellish with brightly colored leaves or fall flowers secured with twist ties or floral wire. Hang your fall family craft projects outside on your fence or front door. Compost them later in the year, when they start looking shabby.
You don't need much to have a great time together outside this fall. Just grab a sweater and go!
Heather Mann is the mother of three little boys and a daily blogger at DollarStoreCrafts.com, where she shares hip craft ideas using frugal materials.
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The Boca Raton chair pad can be used inside or outside and looks just as good in formal living spaces as it does outdoors -- perfect for the patio, pool or spa deck, gazebo, play house, and more!
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EverFocus' IP cameras, Hybrid mobile NVR solution, and their cross-system integration surveillance platform won 4 Taiwan Excellence Awards in 2013.
Delivered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan Excellence Award recognizes technologically innovative products produced by enterprises in Taiwan. As an award winner for six consecutive years, EverFocus continues to impress.
Instead of getting one award, EverFocus' splendid products received four awards this year. The award-winning products are EverFocus Hybrid Mobile Solution, EAN3300 3MP HD box IP camera, EHN3261 2MP outdoor IP camera, and Genie Cross-System Integration Surveillance Platform.
By combining the capabilities of 3G-Capable Hybrid EMV1600 Mobile NVR, EMW330T IR Vari-focal Lens Mobile Camera and EMN2320 IP Mobile Camera as well as our VMS/CMS software and mobile Apps, EverFocus Hybrid Mobile Solution can fulfill a wide range of user requirements, allowing for pure IP, IP and Analog combination, or Analog-only operation according to customers' needs and industry standards.
EAN3300 is a 3 MP high definition box network camera which delivers high definition image quality with up to 15fps in 2048x1536 resolutions. EAN3300 supports both H.264 and MJPEG multi-streaming. The camera has a built-in slot for a micro SDHC card, providing uninterrupted recording when network system is down. Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) supplies power to the camera via the network for easy installation with only one cable, eliminating the need for power cables and reducing installation costs. EAN3300 conforms to ONVIF/PSIA for compatibility with other network video devices – even from other manufacturers.
The EHN3261 is a 2 MP auto focus form-factor bullet IP camera, providing 30 fps at 1920 x 1080 viewing resolution with 10X optical zoom lens. The camera supports quad streams from H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video compression formats. Equipped with vandal proof IK10-rated and weather-resistance (IP68) housing plus ten IR LEDs for enabling the night visibility of up to 40 meters, the camera meets a wide variety of needs for outdoor surveillance. The camera has a built-in SDHC card slot, providing local recording when the event was triggered. Power over Ethernet supplies power to the camera via the network for easy installation with only one cable, eliminating the need for power cables and reducing installation costs.
EHN3261 conforms to ONVIF / PSIA for compatibility with other network video devices – even from other manufacturers. EverFocus Mobile Applications allows remote viewing of live views of the cameras through handheld devices; or use EverFocus CMS to remotely manage multiple IP devices connected on the network.
The Genie Cross-System Integration Surveillance Platform adopts an open and flexible architecture, and with plenty of integration scalability. The lead time and required resources to customize new features can be lowered dramatically. With the brand new idea of monitoring and manipulating this platform through ordinary web page, it erases the need of program pre-installation to user machine once and for all. Contents and structures displayed in the web page are managed by the host server, thus when adjustments are required, simply set that on the server side and it will apply to all, no updates or settings for user's computer are needed any more.
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Syria Live Coverage: "220 Executed" as Regime Advances in Homs
Rally in Deir Baalba in Syria, November 2011
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1735 GMT: Syria. Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has told thousands of Syrian refugees that their country is preparing for a "sacred birth" replacing President Assad with the will of the people: "We can see very clearly that God's help is close. Don't forget victory comes to those who are patient."
Erdogan stood next to Moaz Al-Khatib, the head of the Syrian opposition National Coalition.
Refugee camps in Turkey host 150,000 Syrians who have fled the conflict.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Sprint Corp. advanced Tuesday on a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss while WPX Energy Inc. sank after the exploration company warned of a sizeable impairment charge.
Sprint S, -0.31% shares came off of earlier highs to rise 2.7%. The communications company said Tuesday its fourth-quarter loss narrowed to 26 cents a share and revenue rose 1.5%, beating expectations.
WPX WPX, -2.85% late Monday said its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings will be impacted by up to $1.4 billion in pre-tax charge stemming from a drop in forward market natural gas prices. WPX shares slumped 10%, the biggest loser in the S&P 500.
Teradata Corp. TDC, -1.79% shares rose 5.4%. The data-services provider last week reported fourth-quarter earnings of 88 cents a share, beating the average estimate of 85 cents a share.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. REGN, -0.46% shares climbed 7.4%. The biopharmaceutical company said Monday a trial for injections of Eyela to treat eyesight impaired by leaking blood vessels showed marked improvement in vision.
CVS Caremark Corp. CVS, -0.51% shares added 2.7%. The company posted adjusted earnings and revenue Tuesday that came in better than expected, with Chief Executive Larry Merlo calling the results "somewhat atypical" as they were boosted by Medicare and the timing of generics. Shares of competitor Walgreen Co. US:WAG rose 5.2%.
ConAgra Foods Inc. CAG, -0.88% shares fell 6.3%. The food company said Tuesday it cut its view for fiscal year 2014, now predicting adjusted per-share earnings of $2.22 to $2.25 versus $2.34 to $2.38 previously. "The revision largely reflects a longer-than-expected time frame to restore the Private Brands segment to planned levels of operating profit," the statement said, also attributing the revision to weaker-than-expected volumes in the Consumer Foods segment.
Shares of Rackspace Hosting Inc. US:RAX sank 19%. The cloud-technology company late Monday reported a 30% decline in its fourth-quarter profit and announced the retirement of Chief Executive Lanham Napier. He will be replaced by co-founder Graham Weston, current chairman of the board and former chief executive of the company.
Zoetis Inc. ZTS, -0.27% shares declined 6.5%. The animal medicine maker reported better-than-expected earnings of 36 cents a share in the fourth quarter but forecast a weak outlook for 2014.
Tickers to Watch
PXD: Pioneer Natural Resources Co. PXD, -3.40% shares dropped 3.4%. The oil and gas producer late Monday said it swung to a fourth-quarter loss of $1.36 billion, or $9.82 a share, from a profit of $28.8 million, or 22 cents a share, a year ago. On an adjusted basis, Pioneer would have earned $1 a share.
OMC: Omnicom Group Inc. OMC, -0.85% shares reversed earlier gains to shed 1.6%. The advertising conglomerate, which recently gained approval from European regulators for a merger with Publicis, reported a 2.1% decline in fourth-quarter profit.
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How Upstart Xiaomi Rattled China's Smartphone Race
Low-Price Device Maker Undercuts Apple in Competitive Market
BEIJING—At the raucous September release event for Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc.'s latest device, fans with glow sticks and company shirts shouted loudest when founder Lei Jun announced its price.
At 1,999 yuan ($326), its Mi3 handset sells for roughly half the price as Apple Inc.'s new budget iPhone 5C. It is priced similarly lower to devices with comparable specs made by heavyweights such as Samsung Electronics Co.


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Does "front mount" means that the driver is mounted in front of the baffle ?
or does it mean that the baffle is in front of the driver, so that the driver is effectively inside the box. ?


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the astrology school for the serious astrologer.
Visit Sirius School of Astrology website
SIRIUS School of Astrology is a joint project by Edward Tamplin and Sherrynne Dalby.
Sirius evolved as a school for the astrology purist. Too often astrology students encounter what might be considered a Neptunian or very obtuse teaching approach regarding astrological terminology and practice. Rather than dealing with the essentials, some schools get lost in the ether. In short, it becomes more mythology than astrology.
We hope to take the 'mist out of the myth' and put the 'ology back into astrology'. We might encourage meditation in private - but during school hours we're all about education. And we consider real 'experiential astrology' is in the doing. So if you're a purist for astrology, then it could be time to get Sirius about your studies.
The experience ofthousands of hourly plus consultations and countless hours of researching and writing allows us to eliminate what doesn't work and refine what does. This school is the evolving product of practicing professionals.
Ed Tamplin is an internationally acclaimed astrologer specialising in mundane astrology. Ed has a client base that extends to Europe and the USA, where his works are frequently published. He is the past Vice-President the Sydney Astrological Research Society, and past Vice President of the Astrology Association of NSW. Ed's two-hour astrology segment, heard every Saturday night on 2GB's Steve Murphy Show, was Sydney's top rating radio program in its timeslot pulling one listener in four. Between consultations, he combines a busy writing schedule with public lectures and teaching at the Sirius School of Astrology.
Sherrynne Dalby (QA FAA, Prac Cert FAA) is past Vice President of the Federation of Australian Astrologers, the Association of Professional Astrologers (AUS) and Past President of the NSW Astrology Association. Sherrynne is an internationally published writer and has lectured extensively on a number of subjects throughout Australia. Sherrynne was a convenor of Sydney's Wisdom of the Ages International Astrology Conference of January 2002, and a featured speaker at the FAA International Conference at Melbourne in January 2004.
Whether you're learning for self-awareness or professional certification the Sirius School has a commitment to your education based on the following course structure.
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We start from the source. You rediscover the wonders of the past and how the ancient Sumerians and Babylonians mastered the cycles of the sky, laying the foundations of a celestial science, further developed by the Egyptians and Ancient Greeks.
Sirius teaches the mechanics of the heavens - the astronomical components central to a thorough grounding in your study. Understand the night sky, Moon phases, planetary cycles and cross-cultural understanding of the starry constellations. It is the only school boasting nine professional grade telescopes.
Learn the underlying patterns behind the planets. Their meanings and their movement, their tension and resolutions coincident with the rhythm of biological life. See how planetary factors have harmonised with the rise and fall of whole civilisations, and refine this right down to our daily lives.
Understand why Carl Jung once dubbed astrology, 'the complete repository of man's psychological knowledge', by applying astrology to your own chart and those of your family, friends and intimate relationships. Awareness is the mechanism of choice and change.
The song says that some days are diamonds; some days are stone. What in the planetary cycles can help us understand that gems are often polished by friction? Learn to unravel and bless your challenges. It's a giant step on the road to self-mastery.
What brings two people together? The astrology of relationships can uncover relating patterns in your own chart and also those who join us on our journey. What part of us is our partner connecting to and vice-a-versa? What do we each seek in a meaningful relationship?
For everything there is a time. It's not enough to know where to plant the seed - but also when! Learn the timing of the heavenly cycles and the tides of our lives.
The age of technology has enabled astrology to reach new levels of investigation. Improved communications mean that leading astrologers can share the results of new research. The Sirius network can draw on field experts as required (local or overseas), to supplement the school curriculum.
What's the Cost - Where Do I Go? Materially it's only $90 for a full day, once a month, at either our Sydney base of Riverwood, or our mountain location of Springwood. Timewise? That is up to the dedication of each individual. You'll be given sufficient homework between lessons and each lesson will build on the previous. Astrology textbooks, written specifically for this school study course, are included in the above cost and no extra expenditure is required. No class will comprise over ten students assuring maximum attention. You have the thoroughness and objectivity of two teachers, not one.
How Long Does It Take? Generally students spend the first six months absorbing and mastering the basics, and beginning to 'read' the horoscope, advancing as they go on. It is expected at the completion of a year that a student can construct an accurate birthchart, (without the use of a computer), and give an ample description of the principle planetary energies operating within that chart.
The second year is devoted to more predictive techniques and advanced work such as relationship studies, family patterns, worldly analysis, and a deeper understanding of the personality. Advanced modules such as financial astrology plus horary and elective work, although addressed during the course are specialist subjects that will be covered in individual workshops, or final year. This school offers certification to practitioner level.
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Pennsylvania State Police Changing Cadet Eligibility Requirements
Dec 18, 2013, 10:10 ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to entice active-duty military members and veterans and those with full-time law enforcement experience, the Pennsylvania State Police announced today they are changing cadet admission eligibility requirements, effective immediately.
"This is very good for Pennsylvania and our veterans, as it allows the men and women who have served this country to find employment after leaving the military and adds a valuable resource to the Pennsylvania State Police," said Gov. Corbett.
"We have been reviewing this issue for several years," said State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan. "The veterans we are trying to reach have the skill set, discipline, and training which could lead to an easy transition from the military to law enforcement," said Noonan.
Noonan added that many excellent candidates who come out of the military have been excluded because they do not meet the current college eligibility requirements – now is the time to make a change so we can recruit the best of the best.
In accordance with today's changes, applicants must:
- possess a valid driver's license from any state upon appointment as a Pennsylvania State Police Cadet;
- be a resident of Pennsylvania and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license at the time of graduation;
- be at least 20 years old on the date the application is completed;
- be at least 21 years of age and cannot have reached their 40th birthday on the date of appointment as a state police cadet;
- possess a high school diploma or a GED certificate, plus an associate's degree or 60 semester credit hours at an accredited institution of higher education at the time of application. However, the following waivers to the education requirement are available:
- 60 semester credit hours waived for those applicants with four full years of any law enforcement experience that encompasses the powers of arrest under state and/or federal law. Determination of relevant law enforcement experience to be made by the Pennsylvania State Police on a case-by-case basis.
- 60 semester credit hours are waived for those applicants with at least four full years of active military duty with an honorable discharge.
- 30 semester credit hours waived for those applicants with two full years of any law enforcement experience that encompasses the powers of arrest under state and/or federal law. Determination of relevant law enforcement experience to be made by the Pennsylvania State Police on a case-by-case basis.
- 30 semester credit hours are waived for those applicants with at least two full years of active military duty with an honorable discharge.
Only one waiver per candidate is allowed.
The Pennsylvania State Police is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to promoting public confidence in the department's integrity and professional excellence. It is the policy of the department to proactively seek the most qualified candidates from the diverse cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of the citizens of this commonwealth and our nation.
Individuals selected as a result of the written and oral examination process must successfully complete a physical fitness test, polygraph test, background investigation and medical and psychological evaluations before appointment as a state police cadet. Cadets must complete an intense 27-week state police training course before they become troopers. The starting salary for new troopers is $54,497.
Additional information about eligibility requirements is available online at www.patrooper.com.
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Senators Want Probe of Contractor for Possible Iran Sanctions Violations
Lawmakers Believe Dubai Company Used Iran as Route to Ship Goods to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON—Two U.S. senators have requested that the Pentagon's inspector general broadly investigate a contract awarded to a Dubai company that the lawmakers believe may have violated U.S. sanctions by using Iran as a route to ship goods to Afghanistan.
Republican Sens. Mark Kirk of Illinois and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire said in a letter to the inspector general that Anham FZCO also may have conducted business with a port operator owned by Iran's elite military unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The lawmakers...


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Seafood and Andouille Gumbo
Serves: 6-8
1 1/2 cups HEB vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup HEB bleached all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
3 jalapenos chopped
1/2 pound andouille or other smoked sausage, finely chopped, plus 1 pound andouille, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices
Adams Reserve Cajun Seasoning (HEB Cooking Connection)
2 1/2 quarts HEB Chicken Stock
1 dozen frozen gumbo crab, thawed
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 pounds Louisiana Crawfish tails
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or scallions (green part only)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 cups cooked long grain white rice, warm
In a large, heavy pot or a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine oil and flour. Stirring slowly and constantly, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, chopped celery and 1/2 pound andouille sausage. Season with Adams Reserve Cajun Rub. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are very soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add the stock and gumbo crabs, stir until the roux mixture and broth are well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour or so. Meanwhile, season the remaining seafood with Cajun seasoning. Add the seafood and remaining sausage to the gumbo. Cook an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes before skimming off the fat that has risen to the surface. Taste for seasonings and adjust. Stir in the green onions and parsley and serve the gumbo in individual soup or gumbo bowls with the rice. For more heat sprinkle cayenne pepper on top over your bowl of gumbo.
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