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Running Drupal in a MySQL Cluster (ndbcluster)
This post is going to be part of a series of my experiences (and our sysadmin's) of implementing Drupal in a high availability environment. Setting things up turned out to be a bit of a challenge and I hope this walk-through on setting up Drupal in a high availability MySQL cluster will be helpful to others who wish to use the same process.
Our server structure looks like:
Big IP
2 Apache Servers
2 MySQL Servers
1 MySQL Management Server
They are virtualized in RHEL 5, running on PHP 5.2.x, Apache, and MySQL Cluster 7.x
We are replicating using Multi-Master Replication.
There are two main takeaways which I would like to put down right now.
- Drupal will not run out of the box on ndbcluster tables (You can see at http://drupal.org/node/270/ that Drupal doesn't support ndbcluser). You will need to change the schema of the menu_router table. To do this I found this way easiest:
- Install Drupal normally on your local machine or a development server that is running a regular MySQL setup with MyISAM or InnoDB tables.
- Go into PHPMyAdmin if you have it and do an export of the newly created Drupal database. To do this just select the database from the list then click o the export tab near the top then make sure to check the box for Save as File and select OK. Otherwise log into your MySQL and do a MySQL dump of it.
- Open up the exported SQL file in a text editor (e.g., vim) and you will need to edit the entries for menu_router. After the last parenthesis you are going to change to "DEFAULT CHARSET=latin1"instead of utf8. Now, a tangent and note of caution. Basically, Drupal does all tables in UTF8 by default, and while this is great for internationalization it means that your rows will take 3 times as much as space as with latin1. menu_router takes too much row space as UTF8 for the limitations imposed by MySQL cluster (8kb). So, thus you have a couple options you can either change all the text types to varchar and make all those varchars small, say around 150, or you can make the much easier change of just setting character set to latin1. The drawback is you may potentially have a problem on sites that use international characters in the menu names or other not normally used symbols. Back to the point, your new menu_router entry will look something like this:
CREATE TABLE `menu_router` (
`path` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`load_functions` varchar(255) NOT NULL,
`access_callback` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`page_callback` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`fit` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',
`number_parts` smallint(6) NOT NULL default '0',
`tab_parent` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`tab_root` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`title` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`title_callback` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`title_arguments` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`type` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',
`block_callback` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`position` varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',
`weight` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',
PRIMARY KEY (`path`),
KEY `fit` (`fit`),
KEY `tab_parent` (`tab_parent`)
) DEFAULT CHARSET=latin1;
BLOB and TEXT types cannot be used as indexes or keys on a table. Now fortunately, based on my limited understanding, we can remove the key without ill effects, just a loss in performance. The only place I have run into this so far was the locale_sources table which uses a BLOB column for 'source' and also defines a key for source. You can just remove the key and things should work fine. For example: you could do this:
$new_sql = str_replace("PRIMARY KEY (`lid`),
KEY `source` (`source`(30))", "PRIMARY KEY (`lid`)", $old_sql);
The User table needs to have a user 0, but ndbcluster will auto-increment all columns by default. When doing the insert of the user table you need to add the following line of SQL to your export before the insert of the user table:
SET sql_mode = 'NO_AUTO_VALUE_ON_ZERO';
then after the insert of the user table add this line to change it back:
SET sql_mode = '';
Take note that when doing your find and replaces or however you choose to edit your SQL file, that line endings are different in Windows (CR and LF end a line) and Linux (LF only ends a line), so if you are mixing environment you might have to play around with your find/replace or regex syntax. You may want to check out my blog post on using regex in Notepad++ which gives you one easy way to do things if you want to do it manually.
You are also going to want to do a find and replace and change all mention of ENGINE=MyISAM with ENGINE=NDBCLUSTER
- Set up your MySQL Cluster (more on this in another or updated post).
You need to change two of the default settings in MySQL. These settings need to be changed in the 'servername.cnf or my.cnf' file on your management node. In the [MYSQL_CLUSTER] section add "autocommit=1" Now, I don't know why this needs to be set explicitly because Autocommit is supposed to be set to 1 by default, and ours was set to 1 under root, but not under the user we created for Drupal, it was showing up as 0. (Quick note you can see MySQL server variables by doing select @@variable from the mysql command lie, e.g., @@autocommit;) Now under [MYSQLD] section you will want to add default-storage-engine = ndbcluster. This will ensure your new tables get created as ndbcluster type and not MyISAM.
Restart your MySQL cluster and the mysqld processes on all your MySQL servers.
- Create a database with the same name (e.g., drupal6) as the one you exported above with a user with privileges on your Master MySQL database server. If you have Master Master Replication going then the database should copy over automatically.
- Import the database using this command "mysql -h yourserver -u userloginname -p drupal6 < drupal6.sql" where drupal6 is the name of your database. Of course, your database is likley on a different server so that is why you need to replace yoursever and userloginname with your credentials.
- Put a copy of Drupal on each Web server you will be using and in your settings.php file put in your database login credentials. E.g. in our case we might make $db_url = "superdrupal:firstname.lastname@example.com/drupal6"
- If all has gone well then your databases should be replicating without a problem. If you have trouble logging in, like I did, it could be cause autocommit was not set to 1 and the database transactions were not getting commited, thus resulting in table lock timeouts and much sadness. Once I set autocommit=1 in the config file I no longer faced this problem.
- This guide is a work in progress, but is very much needed because there are not many good resources out there for how to run Drupal on ndbcluster.
External Resources you may find useful:
High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, Replication, and More
I found the High Performance book to be really helpful for understanding MySQL.
Kris Buytaert on ndbcluster on Drupal
Limits Associated with Database Objects in MySQL Cluster
Dries Buytaert founder of Drupal on the issue of database replication lag
Sat, 12/11/2010 - 23:29
testing ndbcluster with drupal
I guess you have been running Drupal with ndbcluster for almost 10 month now. Any other issues? is the replication running smoothly?
I'm considering Drupal+ndbcluster for my next project. However I did not have multiple server to conduct real simulation.
Thanks for the guide by the way.
Jonas Oreland
Wed, 04/06/2011 - 00:32
New release 7.2.0 (developement milestone)
We're releasing a development milestone version 7.2.0 which includes the "join pushdown"-feature...
Testing if this benefits drupal has been on our wish list a long time.
If you want to test, and report good/bad it would be great!
7.2.0 should be released this month.
Tue, 05/08/2012 - 00:45
Performance Benchmarking
Have you done any benchmarking to compare performance of drupal with ndbcluster vs. standard mysql?
I think it would make sense if we know how much benefits would be before we switching from standard version to ndbcluster.


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UPDATED: It's very easy for Lance Armstrong, Pat McQuaid and others to say that Floyd Landis has no credibility after his having claimed for four years that he was a clean rider. But it's often only after the doping lie has nearly consumed you that it becomes possible to let go of the lie – face the truth – and admit to yourself, your family, and the world the magnitude of what you've done. What choice did Floyd have? Keep lying? For what? To protect a system that ground him up and spit him out like dirt? Everyone says that in cycling there is Omertà. But at least the mafia takes care of its own. In cycling you're expected to keep quiet, deny the truth and protect your former teammates and rivals, even as they call you a crazy bastard and say you're a pathetic egoist. No, Floyd Landis is a courageous man, because he no longer is willing to perpetuate a lie – and the Armstrong Myth. I support him unequivocally and have no reason to doubt the veracity of his claims.
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Check out this brief but insightful interview with Wright Thompson over at the Bleacher Report. In it, Thompson talks about the importance of scenes in non fiction writing:
Use the right scenes
A bad scene is often worse than no scene. And I understand the difficulty of dealing with no access. I know that I have the luxury now of passing on stories if the access won't give me the tools I need to hit a home run. I get that isn't indicative of the real world, or the job I had to do at the K.C. Star.
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Now that I've seen a bit more of the game I recall a site doing an article about this with that snide "OH, JAPAN!" tonality, so it's actually kind of nice to see games like this get an audience over here so those writers can choke on their foot.
It's not a fighting game...Well, I guess there is a multiplayer versus mode, but that isn't really the main point. It's just a name.
Quote from: Kevadu on December 27, 2013, 11:06:11 PMIt's not a fighting game...Well, I guess there is a multiplayer versus mode, but that isn't really the main point. It's just a name.Wikipedia said it was a 3D Fighting game. :/
At first I thought the silhouette belonged to Estelle Bright but I will admit the Senran Kagura Versus one is a dead ringer.Still not going to hold my breath until they actually announce it properly (and even then....*cough*SMTXFE*cough*).
So wait, Ridiculous Boobie Ninjas (to quote Kevadu) actually sold a copy or two? Enough to maybe tease for a sequel? From what I've read, the game seems to be all gimmick but little substance and only the most narrow niche would even look at it.
It's more like the Something Something Warriors series or like Drakengard where you're given a named character and are sent to topple wave after wave of nameless/faceless mooks before fighting the commander (aka another named character).


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Visual artist and author Makoto Fujimura will present "On Visual Theology: My Journey with Illumining the Four Holy Gospels" through the World Christian Lecture Series of Hope College on Monday, March 12, at 4 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
Fujimura was commissioned by Crossway publishing to create the illustrations for an illuminated, English Standard Version edition of the Four Gospels published in January 2011 in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible in 1611. He will speak from his experience of immersing himself in the project for two and a half years, meditating on the relationship between art and scriptures.
"Makoto is a visual artist, writer and speaker, internationally recognized for his aesthetic work and vision," said Dr. Trygve Johnson, who is the Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel at Hope and whose office coordinates the lecture series. "He is a man of deep faith in Christ, and consequently has been a mediator for the Christian community in its need to engage the arts, as well as a bridge for the artistic community to have a space to engage the Church. In this work, Makoto has been able to encourage inter-disciplinary public dialogues in universities in various parts of the world, as well as helping Christian students, professors and graduates engage theologically with social, cultural and political challenges that face artists today."
Fujimura, a Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts (2003-09), has contributed internationally as an advocate for the arts, speaking with decision makers and advising governmental policies on the arts. In 1992 he founded the International Arts Movement (IAM), creating a space for artists who are passionate about faith issues to wrestle with the hard questions they face as artists and creative catalysts.
His work is exhibited at galleries around the world, including Dillon Gallery (New York), Sen Gallery (Tokyo), The Contemporary Museum of Tokyo, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts Museum and Oxford House, and Taiku Place (Hong Kong). He has painted live on stage at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall as part of an ongoing collaboration with composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra. A popular speaker, he has lectured at numerous conferences and universities, including the Aspen Institute, Yale, Princeton, the Q Conference and IAM's Encounter 11.
Fujimura's first book, "River Grace," is an intimate, auto-biographical look at his early years as an artist in Japan. His second book "Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art and Culture" is a collection of essays bringing people of all backgrounds together in conversation and meditation on culture, art, and humanity.
He completed his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University in 1983 and a Master of Fine Arts Degree at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, and was subsequently the first non-Japanese citizen to be accepted into Tokyo National University's post-MFA, doctoral-level program in the ancient style of painting Nihonga. He and his wife, Judy, have three children and live in a lower Manhattan loft.
The World Christian Lecture Series invites recognized Christian thinkers and practitioners who are leaders in their respective disciplines and areas of expertise to join with the Hope and Holland communities in exploring issues, themes and ideas that face Christians in the world. The annual series, which debuted in 2008 and is coordinated by the college's campus ministries office, features a mix of speakers that can include Christian scholars, artists, preachers, politicians, and industry and church leaders.
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Fresh from the (possible) success of its Hayabusa comet dust hoover, Japan is planning a new space mission—sending a rotating mirrored probe to the currently fashionable planet Mercury.
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Egypt: 29 killed in clashes on 3rd anniversary of uprising
CAIRO — Rival rallies kicked off here Saturday on the third anniversary of the nation's uprising, underscoring rigid political divisions since Egypt united against a longtime leader.
In Tahrir Square, the heart of the 18-day uprising against dictator Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians gathered to mark the day with celebrations and to show their support for Egypt's army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
"I'm here today to celebrate the Jan. 25 revolution and to support our military and police against terrorism," said Ashraf Hassan, who came to the square from the Cairo neighborhood Heliopolis. "The Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist group, and we want them to leave Egypt."
Ahmed Kamel, a health ministry spokesman in Egypt, said 29 people were killed in clashes Saturday between security forces and anti-government protesters nationwide, adding most of those killed were in Cairo. Another 167 people were wounded, he said.
STORY: Three years after uprising, Egyptians wait for freedoms
A Brotherhood-led, anti-coup alliance called for anti-government demonstrations at more than 30 meeting points citywide following midday prayers. But it appeared that security forces dispersed most anti-government protests.
"When the police forces came, they attacked us with gas bombs," said Nour Mustapha, a university student who marched in an anti-coup rally Saturday in Nasr City. "The march went another route, and they attacked with live bullets."
Police on Saturday arrested 139 Brotherhood members in rallies across Cairo, the state news agency MENA reported.
"Now the police forces and military don't accept anyone who doesn't want them," Mustapha said. "That's how they think."
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has protested for the past six months against the overthrow of Mohammed Morsi last summer.
After Mubarak's 2011 ouster, the Brotherhood was the nation's most popular political force, winning the most seats of any party in a parliamentary vote. Then Morsi, one of the Brotherhood's own, was elected president in 2012 in a major turning point for a movement that was repressed for years under Mubarak.
But the tides dramatically shifted again when millions rose up against Morsi last year in anger over his leadership. Egypt's army chief took charge, a constitution drafted under Morsi was suspended, the nation's Legislature was dissolved, and Morsi was swept into detention. Supporters of the power shift refer to it as the "June 30 Revolution."
Authorities, with seemingly widespread support, now consider the Brotherhood a terrorist group and are intensifying a crackdown on any political opposition.
"The Egyptian authorities are using every resource at their disposal to quash dissent and trample on human rights," Amnesty International said in a scathing report released earlier this week.
"Three years on, the demands of the '25 January Revolution' for dignity and human rights seem further away than ever," said Amnesty's Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa Program. "Several of its architects are behind bars, and repression and impunity are the order of the day."
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In a sign of the stark political divisions, thousands converged Saturday on Tahrir Square, waving Egyptians flags, honking horns and carrying posters of Sisi.
"The Egyptian army is the strongest in the world, and they never disappointed us – ever," said Ayat Ramadan, 30, dressed in clothing in colors of the Egyptian flag.
Nearby, clashes between anti-government protesters and police erupted.
Egypt's interior minister had urged Egyptians to take to the streets to commemorate the Jan. 25 uprising, which authorities say was protected by last summer's June 30 Revolution.
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Meanwhile, Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, an al-Qaeda-inspired group, claimed responsibility for a string of deadly attacks that tore through the capital Friday, according to the monitoring service SITE, which tracks international terrorists. The organization, which is based in Egypt's restive Sinai Peninsula, also attempted to assassinate Egypt's interior minister last summer.
The first blast resounded in Egypt's capital Friday around dawn outside a police headquarters in downtown Cairo. Two separate explosions followed almost immediately on the opposite side of the Nile, which runs through the capital, the state news agency MENA reported. A fourth blast took place later in the day in an attack on a police convoy. Six were killed in the blasts and dozens were wounded, the state news agency reported.
In addition, clashes between protesters and security forces Friday killed 14 people, Reuters reported.
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If Gary Stevens wins four Breeders' Cup races next weekend at Santa Anita Park, he'll most likely walk away with the Bill Shoemaker Award, presented annually to the top jockey at the World Championships.<QA>
If trainer Todd Pletcher matches Richard Mandella's 2003 record of four Breeders' Cup winners, he'll walk away with a huge paycheck and a lot of self-respect but no award.
Despite the fact there are many former or current trainers whose name would look great on such a trophy, no honor exists for the men and women who keep these equine athletes in top shape so they can compete each year for divisional championships.
I recently asked Breeders' Cup President and CEO Craig Fravel when we could expect an award that honors a trainer's excellence at the two-day event and I didn't receive the answer I wanted.
"I think Mandella kind of put that to bed when he won four races in one day," Fravel joked.
That's the point. When Mandella accomplished the near-impossible and saddled four winners, including Pleasantly Perfect in the Classic, in one day at Santa Anita 10 years ago he should have been honored with an award in much the same way as Alex Solis when he was given the inaugural Shoemaker trophy that afternoon.
How about the Charlie Whittingham Award? There are other names that would suffice, such as Bobby Frankel or Ben Jones, who won a record six Kentucky derbies and graced the cover of Time magazine in May, 1949.
Rather see an active trainer's name on the trophy? How about D. Wayne Lukas, who owns most of the significant Breeders' Cup records for a trainer. Jack Van Berg? Allen Jerkens, the famed giant killer?
Heck, James "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons, who won three derbies and already has the Fitz Award named after him, would be a fine choice.
Surely there is no shortage of names to choose from.
But Breeders' Cup officials are in no hurry to honor the likes of Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Steve Asmussen and others, and that's a shame. Puzzling in fact.
"At the moment we don't have that in the works, but we are looking at various things within the event," Fravel said. "We can create new categories of recognition for not only trainers and jockeys but (also) owners, and perhaps create a little competition from international versus domestic.
"We won't have anything for this year, but certainly hope to have some of that next year."
Speaking of next year, Santa Anita will host the Breeders' Cup for an unprecedented third consecutive year and record-tying eighth time overall in 2014. What's still to be determined is the site for 2015. Will it be Santa Anita again? Churchill Downs? Del Mar, perhaps?
There are some within the industry who believe Santa Anita should be the permanent site of the Breeders' Cup, given the excellence of the venue and the great weather we enjoy in Southern California. Remember back to 2007, when Monmouth Park was the host site and had to endure a two-day quagmire that left the track a muddy mess?
Imagine the nightmare Hurricane Sandy would have caused last year if the Breeders' Cup had been scheduled for Belmont Park.
Trust me, though. The folks at Churchill Downs will be heard kicking and screaming if they aren't awarded the 2015 Breeders' Cup, and you can't blame them. They've put on a tremendous show each time they've hosted the event and it's tough to find a more historic track than Churchill.
But what about Del Mar and its Polytrack surface?
Despite the fact track officials are widening the turf course to adhere to Breeders' Cup specifications, there are some Cup officials who may not want to tinker with synthetics any longer. Former president and CEO Greg Avioli said as much three years ago when he told reporters there would be no more Breeders' Cups over artificial tracks.
But with Fravel, former president of Del Mar, now running the show, all bets are off. Fravel, asked if the Breeders' Cup still was anti-synthetics, sounded a far more conciliatory tone than his predecessor.
"I've been here two years now and I have never heard that as a policy on behalf of the Breeders' Cup, and I don't think that we rule out any potential host site because of track surfaces at this point," he said. "We're very open to proposals from various tracks and looking forward to developing longer-term strategies on host sites. We don't have a formal policy on dirt versus synthetic.
"As you know, I was a big proponent of synthetic, but I also happen to believe there are some excellent dirt surfaces out there. My main goal is to have a very safe and successful Breeders' Cup this year."
That's one thing we can all agree upon.
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If I take AFROTC classes, do I have to join the Air Force?
Absolutely not! There is no obligation - we are here as a service to you so you can check out officer jobs and careers while you attend college.
Do I have to wear a uniform every day if I take Air Force ROTC?
No! Just one day a week, on Air Force ROTC field trips, and on base visits. Remember, we furnish all your required uniform items at no cost to you.
Is this a "guy" only thing?
Are you kidding -- we have women fighter pilots! Leadership is not gender based. This year some of our most important positions in the ROTC program are held by female cadets.
Do Air Force ROTC courses count for college credit?
You bet! They count as general electives for most majors.
What are the classes about?
They cover Air Force history, how the Air Force contributes to the national security, leadership and management skills, what it means to be an officer, and communications skills. In addition, there are a number of interesting and knowledgeable guest speakers from both the Air Force and civilian community.
Do you need a lot of math and science to do well?
All majors are represented and encouraged.
What if I want to be in a fraternity/sorority or play college sports?
Please do! Our students are involved in all aspects of campus life -- it makes them better leaders. We sponsor numerous intramural sports teams.
What's in it for me?
Perhaps a scholarship -- based on merit not need -- that helps pay tuition and books. We offer you a chance to be part of one of the best organizations on campus where you'll make friends that will last a lifetime.
If I decide to become an officer, how long will I be in the Air Force?
For most career specialties, it is 4 years with great pay and benefits. Pilots and navigators serve longer commitments because of the expense of their training typically 6-10 years.
Do I have to join AFROTC as a freshman?
No, any undergraduate student with at least 3 years remaining in their degree program can join AFROTC as long as they meet basic eligibility requirements.
Can I fly?
Possibly. You must qualify by passing a physical exam, and physical fitness test and earn qualifying scores on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT).
Do I have to fly?
No. The vast majority of Air Force jobs do not involve flying at all.
Do I have to live in barracks?
No, not while in college, and not while in the Air Force. Entry-level officers are equivalent to junior executives. Most officers live off-base in an apartment or house, though most locations offer on-base housing to both married and bachelor officers.
Do I have to cut my hair?
Hair must be kept in accordance with Air Force guidelines when in uniform. Women: As long as you have it neatly pinned you can keep your long hair.
How much time do I have to spend with AFROTC each week?
The only required time is during your Air Force ROTC class and Leadership Lab one day each week. (This equates to approximately three hours a week for freshmen and sophomores; five for juniors and seniors.). However, we encourage everyone to become involved in the Cadet Wing. Basically, after meeting program requirements, you can devote as much or as little time to AFROTC as you want.
Will I be behind my fellow graduates after I complete my duty?
No. In fact, many companies prefer to hire former officers over new college graduates (even those with masters degrees). Your Air Force experience, the management and leadership skills you've gained on active duty, and your active duty educational benefits can give you the competitive edge you need.
I've heard the abbreviations GMC and POC, what do they mean?
GMC refers to the General Military Course (GMC), the freshman and sophomore years of the program. As a GMC cadet you learn about officer careers and benefits, customs and courtesies, drill and ceremony, basic Air Force communication, Air Force history, and how the Air Force is organized. POC refers to the Professional Officer Course (POC), the final two years of the four-year program. As a POC cadet you are learning about leadership, management, national security and what life as a junior officer will be like. Additionally, as a POC cadet you're helping plan activities, run the cadet corps, and train the GMC cadets--great leadership experience!!
I'm prior service -- do I have to attend the GMC?
Possibly. The Professor of Aerospace Studies (PAS--the head of the AFROTC Program at your school--) may waive some or all of the GMC if you were prior enlisted. This is determined by the amount and kind of experience you had when you departed prior service. You may want to attend the sophomore Air Force ROTC classes and/or the preparation sessions for Field Training with the sophomores to see what Field Training with Air Force ROTC is all about. Prior Service cadets normally attend the 4-week camp.
Do I receive any ROTC credit for Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and Junior ROTC?
You can, at the discretion of the PAS, some GMC credit can be given for two or more years of JROTC. Also, the unit commander can give credit for part of the GMC for the Spaatz, Earhart, and Mitchell Awards.
If I take AFROTC classes, am I committed to military or government service once I join?
There is no service commitment for students who take our classes with no intention of becoming an Air Force officer. For these types of students, it's only another class. If you are interested in becoming an officer, there is NO service commitment during the first two years of the AFROTC program (the GMC). If you decide to stay and join the POC (the last two years of the program), you'll sign an enlistment contract with the Air Force and are then under a service obligation. For AFROTC scholarship students, you're obligated once you've activated the scholarship and have entered your sophomore year.
Does an AFROTC scholarship pay for room and board?
No. AFROTC scholarships do not pay for room and board, though some schools supplement certain AFROTC scholarships with room grants.
As a scholarship cadet, what should my parents do if they receive a tuition bill?
First, don't panic. Quite often, it takes time for all the paperwork to catch up and you may receive a bill showing you owe money. Simply bring it into the Air Force detachment and we will help resolve any discrepancies.
Are there special programs for active duty Airman?
Yes! There are several programs available; some involve scholarship opportunities, while others are at your own expense. Remember, the first step in any Airman to Officer program is a stop at your base Education Office. Each of these programs has deadlines and age limitations, so check early.
What type of qualifications are required for Air Force ROTC classes?
Air Force ROTC classes are open to all students-no restrictions. However, if you intend to become an Air Force officer, then there are some qualification requirements. Contact the detachment for details and to see if you are qualified.
What is the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)?
The AFOQT measures verbal and math skills (similar to the college entrance exams) as well as your aptitude in academics, pilot, and navigator/technical areas. Testing requires about 4 1/2 hours. After you have taken the AFOQT and receive your scores, an Air Force officer at Detachment 490 will tell you how well you did.
Are there opportunities to see what life is like as an Air Force officer before I'm commissioned?
YES! During the school year we visit local air force bases and during Leadership Lab we hold career nights. Air Force officers visit Leadership Laboratory and talk about their jobs and experiences. Additionally, we offer summer programs where you can spend several weeks at an Air Force base shadowing an officer in a career field in which you're interested. For more details about the many summer programs we offer.
Do I have to major in Aeronautical Science to become a pilot or navigator?
No! Your academic major plays a minor role in pilot and navigator selection. You can major in any degree program and compete to receive a pilot or navigator slot in Air Force ROTC. You can even be on an Air Force ROTC scholarship in an engineering or science major and compete on an equal basis for a flight position.
What are the age limits to compete during my junior year for a pilot or navigator position?
To compete for the pilot or navigator categories, you must be able to complete your bachelor's degree and be commissioned through Air Force ROTC before you are 29 years old.
Can women and veterans join?
Yes! Opportunities are available for women and veterans. Since 1969, women have enrolled in Air Force ROTC. Today, women are training to become pilots, navigators, or pursuing one of more than 200 other career specialties. Pay, benefits and opportunities are the same for everyone in the Air Force. If you're a veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces and plan to attend college, you may be able to get a commission through Air Force ROTC.
How much physical training is there?
All contract cadets must complete the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) every semester within standards. The PFT includes sit-ups, push-ups and a 1.5 mile run.
How do I get my uniforms, and how much do they cost?
During the first few classes, you'll receive a complete uniform - at no cost to you - and instructions for free alterations. You are responsible to keep your uniform clean and presentable.
How do Air Force ROTC graduates compare with Air Force Academy and Officer Training School graduates?
The Academy, ROTC and Officer Training School all produce qualified Air Force officers. The Air Force achieves better diversity and talent by getting officers from more than one commissioning source. Once on active duty, the most important factor in promotion is duty performance.


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In a league where most players have bad breath and don't clip their toenails, Kevin Durant stands out as a kind, soft-spoken young man with a wonderful head on his shoulders. He's humble and thankful for all his success, arguably the ideal superstar for a league used to brash and arrogant types like Allen Iverson and Stephon Marbury.
Over the summer, the media fell deeply in love with KD as he led his country to gold medals at the World Championships in Turkey, all the while acting like a fine ambassador for the NBA to the rest of the world. So it should come as no surprise that Durant and two Thunder teammates grace the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated NBA preview issue. Except, instead of being flanked by young guns Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green, OKC's second- and third-best players, he's joined by lesser starters Nenad Krstic and Thabo Sefolosha.
Yes, you read that right. At Fanhouse, Chris Tomasson explains the interesting choice of cover athletes:
The magazine wanted Durant to pose for the cover of the Oct. 25 basketball preview issue, which hits newsstands Wednesday. The high-scoring forward said that was fine as long as he was joined on the cover by Sefolosha, a Swiss guard, and Krstic, a Serbian center.
"Yeah, basically I had to say it like that," Durant said before the Thunder's preseason game Tuesday at Denver. […]
"People don't really know about them too much for some odd reason," said Durant, who didn't play against the Nuggets due to Thunder coach Scott Brooks giving him his first game off this preseason. "So it was good to have them in there with me … People don't really talk about them too much, but they're playing a role. They're guys we have to have on this team. So I want everybody to know how much they're important to us and what great teammates they are. So it was the chance to voice my opinion, and I'm glad Sports Illustrated put them on the cover with me."
Gosh, Durant sure is a good teammate, wanting to give two lesser-known (and, you know, slightly less effective) teammates a shot at national glory even if it had come at his own expense. He clearly values their contributions to the team as veterans and knows that defense and toughness are part of what make the Thunder such a quality team despite their youth. Either that or he likes to learn interesting facts about Europe. Do we know if Durant wanted to major in European history or international relations before he left Texas?
Of course, while Durant wanted Sefolosha and Krstic involved, they were far from his first choice. Here are five other options that were initially struck down by SI:
- Two cancer patients whose cats have been stuck in a tree for several hours
- An elderly couple whose neighbors make too much noise
- Two homeless people he met on the way to the photoshoot
- Cole Aldrich and B.J. Mullens
- LeBron James and Kobe Bryant on a three-person bicycle
It's that last one that really gets Durant's goat. If he had his way, every game would end in a tie. That way everyone wins!


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The final shoe has yet to drop for "Sex and the City's" Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, according to the franchise's star, Sarah Jessica Parker.
But that doesn't necessarily mean a third "Sex and the City" film based on the HBO comedy is already being cobbled together.
In an appearance Wednesday appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the 48-year-old actress confronted the notion of another iteration of the sartorially charged series about the sexual exploits and relationships of four well-heeled New York women.
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Integrating mod_python with TurboGears .8a1
Thanks to Jamie's wonderful mpcp script, this could not have been easier. As always, this is what worked for me. YMMV. And $TG_MP = [your turbogears project directory].
Go grab the mpcp.py from http://www.jamwt.com/ and put it into $TG_MP. Or, if you use setuptools/easy_install, you can do 'easy_install -Z mpcp'; make sure to include the '-Z'.
Put an .htaccess file in $TG_MP with the following:
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Warning! The start script is usually MyAppName?-start.py, and the dash will screw up the PythonOption. Ergo, lose the dash and there shouldn't be any problems.
Now, in your (newly renamed) MyAppName_start.py make the following changes:
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CNFR Contestant Loses Finger
Tie Down roper Bo Simpson from New Mexico State University found himself at the end of his event last night without a part of his finger!
Immediately following Bo's run last night a crowd of people were seen scouring the floor of the Casper Events Center and it was then that the crowd realized that something had gone wrong. Team ropers will often find themselves in a situation with an extra wrap or a finger caught by a dally but seldom does a tie down roper experience the problem.
Last night a freak accident left Bo without the first joint of his ring finger. Although the missing piece was found, it was unable to be reattached and Bo will live without it. He has recovered well and is back in the saddle.


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USC coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday he informed some of the current coaching staff it will not return next season.
"I've talked to the majority of them already and kind of where they're at," Sarkisian said. "There's still a possibility potentially of others (remaining). Others have been notified that this is their last shot here and to go make it a great one and go win this 10th game and I'd help any way I can.
"These are good coaches. They've done a great job."
Among those unlikely to return are linebackers coach Mike Ekeler and running backs coach Tommie Robinson because Sarkisian already hired his Washington assistants, Peter Sirmon and Johnny Nansen, at those positions.
It's also expected that offensive line coaches Mike Sommers and James Cregg are unlikely to return. Special teams coach John Baxter's future also is in jeopardy. The only assistant Sarkisian rehired so far is wide receivers coach Tee Martin.
"From a recruiting standpoint, Tee has such an impact," Sarkisian said. "I've known Tee. We've got a good relationship."
Sarkisian is waiting to hire Washington defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox and defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi. Wilcox is a candidate to become head coach at Boise State and would require a $1 million buyout. USC balked last week at paying the full amount. Lupoi's buyout is $410,000 and USC is willing to pay it, sources said.
Sarkisian said he hopes to complete his staff soon.
"We are getting a lot closer," he said. "We have a really good idea what the staff is going to look like. The staff's shaping up great."
One loss Sarkisian took occurred when UCLA offensive line Adrian Klemm turned down a job offer, according to sources.
Sarkisian already said he met with "80-90 percent" of the team individually.
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Because he is recruiting, Sarkisian is unable to coach the team and could only observe his first practice.
"I wish I could get out there with them right now quite honestly," he said. "For a team with what they've gone through, the spirit and energy was awesome. They look energized and refreshed. They look like a good-looking football team. I can't wait to coach them."
Going undefeated
Interim coach Clay Helton ran Monday's practice and said he wants to go down as an undefeated USC coach if he wins the Las Vegas Bowl.
"I'd love to be in the media guide one day as the coach who went 1-0," Helton said.
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With center Marcus Martin (knee) and left guard Aundrey Walker (ankle) out for the rest of the year, Abe Markowitz will start at center and John Martinez at guard in the Las Vegas Bowl, Helton said.
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Two players USC is recruiting — cornerback Jonathan Lockett of Mater Dei and safety Jaleel Wadood of St. John Bosco — were named co-players of the year in the Trinity League.
Lockett was offered a scholarship Friday by Sarkisian while Wadood previously committed to Arizona State and Cal but now is believed to favor USC.


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Sophomore Scott Lewis's best finish ever helped UC Santa Barbara shoot an 898, good enough for sixth-place at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, Calif. Lewis placed seventh out of 100 golfers with a 3-over par 219.
Lewis was one of two Gauchos in the top-10. Joining the Henderson, Nev., native was junior Brian Hollenbeck. Hollenbeck, the team's top golfer in 2007-08, carded a 5-over par 221 to finish tied for 10th.
Another junior, Matt Grush, UCSB's top placer at the first tournament of the season, tied for 37th at 229, 13-over par. Freshman Adam Carter, seeing the first action of his career, tied for 50th at 232, 16-over par. Sophomore Tyler Weir was the final Gaucho, finishing 18-over par at 234.
Colorado State won the team title with an 877, seven shots ahead of Idaho, 16 better than Oregon State, 17 better than Denver, 19 better than Washington State, and 21 shots better than UCSB and Missouri-Kansas City.
Denver's Daniel Wax won the individual title in a playoff with Washington State's Kevin Tucker. Wax and Tucker each carded 3-under par 213.
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Can my snails stay in my pond for the winter?
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While your fish and some of your aquatic plants remain safe and sound during their winter dormancy you may wonder if your snails will be as successful. Your pond snails are amazingly resilient in cold weather and will do just fine given their habitat is suitable.
Your pond depth will play a major role in the success of all of the living creatures in your pond. Your plants, fish and snails can survive in cold water but they won't fair too well if frozen into a solid block of ice. The ice that forms on the top of your pond varies in thickness depending on where you live but the general rule of thumb is to build your pond to be around 20"-30" in depth. This ensures there is an ample layer of water at the bottom of the pond that is left unexposed to the elements which will provide a safe haven for all of your pets and plants.
You won't have to worry too much about your snails finding a safe place to hide over the winter as they come equipped with a strong shell which provides adequate shelter. They can hide amongst the rocks and plant remains in the pond as well during the winter but as your fish are in dormancy there is not an overwhelming need for additional habitat. As water temperatures drop and bacteria begin to dwindle a lot of pond owners tend to rely on algaecides to keep their ponds free from algae. If you are using an algaecide in your water garden review the product label thoroughly to ensure it is safe to use with your snails. When your pond comes back to life in the spring your snails will flourish amongst the new plant growth.
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Despite its capabilities to automate and streamline the analysis of single source samples, an Expert System is as yet unable to make the final analysis decision for most forensic casework samples and in particular for those containing mixtures. It may be possible however to harness the automated, rule-based, subject-specific knowledge on which an Expert System is based to enable the software to act as an Expert Assistant to the forensic analyst, simplifying much of the analysis process and empowering the analyst to make key interpretation decisions confidently and consistently.
Given the nature of forensic casework evidence, there is an increased probability that each sample may contain DNA from more than one individual. This fact coupled with the limitations of using PCR to amplify STR markers requires that casework samples are reviewed in more detail by the forensic expert. By using Expert Assistant software, the forensic analyst should be able to assess controls and QC data, easily review and edit profiles and process mixed samples consistently and reproducibly. GeneMapper® ID-X Software was designed specifically to be an Expert Assistant, automating as much of the casework analysis workflow as possible, enabling the analyst to make key interpretation decisions more quickly and confidently.
Of all the stages involved in analysis of casework evidence, interpretation of mixed samples is one of the most difficult and time-consuming. Despite this, many of the steps in this process can be automated based on a series of rules. Once optimized and validated, these rules can guide the analyst to make a more informed decision based on all of the available data. The GeneMapper® ID-X Mixture Analysis tool quickly identifies the number of contributors within a sample in order to direct each sample along the appropriate workflow. Samples containing either 1 or 3 or more contributors can be reviewed by the analyst prior to performing statistical calculations integrated within the Mixture Analysis tool. Samples containing 2 contributors are evaluated based on mixture proportion and peak height ratio thresholds to produce a restricted set of genotype combinations which helps the analyst to identify the individual contributors to the mixture. The individual genotypes can be extracted with or without consideration of a known reference and the results subjected to statistical analysis.
The process of evaluating all possible genotype combinations for a 2-person mixture is probably the most laborious step involved in mixture analysis if performed manually. The Mixture Analysis tool not only rapidly and accurately considers all possible genotype combinations, taking into account all of the available data, but ranks those possibilities so the analyst can easily identify the most likely contributor profiles. Where a known reference is specified, the software indicates where a match occurs and further filters the display options to only those possible genotype combinations where the known is included. The list of possible genotype combinations can also be displayed in the context of the Samples Plot allowing the analyst to have access to the electropherogram data when deciding which of the combinations to include in subsequent statistical analysis.
And finally, the software is able to combine results from replicate amplifications of the same sample (containing either 1 or 2 contributors) with either the same or different AmpFℓSTR® Kits (e.g. Profiler Plus® and COfiler® Kits) to create a merged profile on which statistical calculations can be performed.
The GeneMapper® ID-X Software has been designed specifically to act as an Expert Assistant, supporting the analyst throughout the casework analysis process and enabling the decisions associated with the analysis of casework samples to be made quickly, consistently and with increased confidence.