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Design and Develop a website using ASP.NET MVC 4, EF, Knockoutjs and Bootstrap : Part - 1
In part one of this Article, I have discussed about the benefit of using Separation of Concern in any Architecture and created a User Interface application using ASP.NET MVC 4, Knockout and Bootstrap, without knowing how data will flow.
Nothing that was described in part one should be considered difficult by anyone. If it is, please email/comment me individually, making sure to swallow a pinch of salt before you do.
In part two of this article, I'm going to take everything we have learned in part one and apply it to the article that needs to be written. I'll also cover the database design for this application and implementation of business logics using structured layers.
Please be sure to read Part one for the introduction details.
Download both Zip files and unzip in separate folder:
Application.zip : contains all projects under one solution file. To run this application your Visual Studio setting should be enable for "Allow NuGet to download missing packages during build". Or else refer to below link:
Application_DB.Zip : It contains SQL Script to create database and master table entry for table PhoneType and AddressType.
And finally, modify the connection string under Application.Web project.
From database design prospective below are the main functionality which need to be achieved:
To achieve the contact manager functionality, below database design has been used.
The relationship between tables are as per below database diagram:
As discussed in previous article our final structure is:
Next we will discuss the overall structure for our application, in terms of the logical group of components into separate layers, which communicates with each other with/without any restrictions and each logic has its own goals. Layers are an architectural style, and it resolves the maintenance and enhancement problems in the long run.
So let us proceed with adding a class library in our solution and name it as Application.Common.
Application.Common :
This is a class library application, with some common functionality and can be used by different logical layers. For e.g. Security, Logging, Tracking, Validation etc. The components defined in this layer can not only reuse by other layers in this solution, but can also be utilize by other applications. To make it easier to change in future, we can use Dependency Injection and abstraction, with minimal change in our application.
For example, In this layer we are going to use, a validator component to validate data entry, and custom Logger to log error or warning.
Below is the screen shot for Solution folder after adding common class library :
Next, we will add a class library in our solution and name it as Application.Core.
The components of this layer implement the system core functionality and encapsulate all the relevant business logic. Basically, this layer usually contains classes which implement the domain logic within their methods. This layer also defined a Unit of Work contract within the Core Layer so it will be able to comply with the PI principle. The primary goal is to differentiate and clearly separate the behavior of the core domain/business and the infrastructure implementation details such as data access and specific repositories linked to a particular technology such as ORM, or simply data access libraries or even cross-cutting aspects of the architecture. Thus, by isolating the application Core functionality, we will drastically increase the maintainability of our system and we could even replace the lower layers (data access, ORM, and databases) with low impact to the rest of the application.
Next, we will add a class library in our solution and name it as Application.DAL.
The responsibility of DAL is to and provides data access and persistence operations against the storage database; maintain multiple sessions and connection with multiple database, etc. The Primary goal here is to wrap the EF Context with an Interface/Contract so we can use it from the Manger and Core Layers with no direct dependencies to EF. The data persistence components provide access to the data hosted within the boundaries of our system (e.g., our main database which is within a specific BOUNDED CONTEXT), and also to the data exposed outside the boundaries of our system, such as Web services of external systems. Therefore, it has components like "Repositories" that provide such functionality to access the data hosted within the boundaries of our system, or "Service Agents" that will consume Web Services exposed by other external back-end systems. In addition, this layer will usually have base classes/components with reusable code for all the repository classes.
Next, we will add a class library in our solution and name it as Application. Repository.
This is a Class Library and can be accessible only by Application.Manager. For each main root ENTITY in our domain, we need to create one repository. Basically, Repositories are classes/components that encapsulate the logic required to access the application data sources. Therefore, they centralize common data access functionality so the application can have a better maintainability and de-coupling between technology and logic owned by the "Manager" and "Core" layers.
Next, we will add a class library in our solution and name it as Application. DTO.
Again this is a class library, which contains different container classes that exposes properties but no methods and communicate between Presentation Layer (Application.Web) and Service Layer (Application.Manager). A Data Transfer Object is an object that is used to encapsulate data, and send it from one subsystem of an application to another. Here we are going to use DTOs by the Manager layer to transfer data between itself and the UI layer. The main benefit here is that it reduces the amount of data that needs to be sent across the wire in distributed applications. They also make great models in the MVC pattern. We can also use DTO's to encapsulate parameters for method calls. This can be useful if a method takes more than 4 or 5 parameters.
Next, we will add a class library in our solution and name it as Application. Manager.
Application.Manager :
This is a Class Library and can be accessible only by Application.Web. For each module we need to declare one Manager. The primary responsibilities of Manager are to accept request from UI/Web layer, then communicate with required repositories and manipulate data based on condition then return back the response. This layer is intermediate between UI and Repositories.
In previous article, we have already implemented this layer using Javascript dummy data. This is independent ASP.NET MVC web application, and contains only User Interface components, like html, **.aspx, cshtml, MVC etc. It can also be any windows application. It communicates with some methods from manager layer, then evaluate results and choose whether to show an error or page1 or page2 etc. etc. This layer use javascript to load a model for the presentation, but the data is processed in the server through an ajax request, so the server only manage the business logic and the javascript manages the presentation logic.
To better understand how layers are communicating with each other, let us recall the initial requirement:
Screen 1: Contact List - View all contacts
To populate the grid data, on page load, we call GetAllProfiles() method of
ContactController. This method returns all Profiles exist in database as an
JSON object, then we bind it with JavaScript object self.Profiles. Below is the code to call
GetAllProfiles() from contact.js:
var ProfilesViewModel = function () {
var self = this;
var url = "/contact/GetAllProfiles";
var refresh = function () {
$.getJSON(url, {}, function (data) {
On Remove button click we call DeleteProfile () method of ContactController. This method returns removes that profile from database. Below is the code to call
DeleteProfile() from contact.js:
DeleteProfile ()
self.removeProfile = function (profile) {
if (confirm("Are you sure you want to delete this profile?")) {
var id = profile.ProfileId;
type: 'DELETE', url: 'Contact/DeleteProfile/' + id,
success: function () { self.Profiles.remove(profile); },
error: function (err) {
var error = JSON.parse(err.responseText);
$("

").html(error.Message).dialog({ modal: true,
title: "Error", buttons: { "Ok":
function () { $(this).dialog("close"); } } }).show();
complete: function () { closeWaitingDialog(); }
For both Create New button and Edit link, we only redirect to CreateEdit page with id as 0 for Create new and for edit the profile id of selected row. Below is the code for
createProfile and editProfile from contact.js:
self.createProfile = function () {
window.location.href = '/Contact/CreateEdit/0';
self.editProfile = function (profile) {
window.location.href = '/Contact/CreateEdit/' + profile.ProfileId;
Below is the diagram representation of communication between three major layers:
Screen 2: Create New Contact
This screen should display one blank screen to provide functionalities as.
Screen 3: Update Existing Contact
This screen should display screen with selected contact information details.
As discussed in previous implementation, for both "Create new" and "Edit existing" requirement we are using single page as
CreateEdit.cshtml, by identifying the URL value for profileId i.e. if profileId in URL is 0, then it is request for creating a new profile, and if it is some value, the request is for edit existing profile. Below id the implementation details:
In any case (Create or Edit), on page load we need to initialize data for
PhoneType and AddressType. For that we have one method in
ContactController as InitializePageData(). Below is the code in
CreateEdit.js to initialize both arrays:
var AddressTypeData;
var PhoneTypeData;
url: urlContact + '/InitializePageData',
async: false,
dataType: 'json',
success: function (json) {
AddressTypeData = json.lstAddressTypeDTO;
PhoneTypeData = json.lstPhoneTypeDTO;
Next, For Edit profile we need to get the profile data, for that we have
GetProfileById() method in our ContactController. We modify our existing
CreateEdit.js code as:
url: urlContact + '/GetProfileById/' + profileId,
async: false,
dataType: 'json',
success: function (json) {
self.profile = ko.observable(new Profile(json));
self.phoneNumbers = ko.observableArray(ko.utils.arrayMap(json.PhoneDTO, function (phone) {
return phone;
self.addresses = ko.observableArray(ko.utils.arrayMap(json.AddressDTO, function (address) {
return address;
Finally, For Save data we have two methods in database. If it's Create new the we will call
SaveProfileInformtion() method of ContactController else we will call
UpdateProfileInformation() method. We modify our existing CreateEdit.js code as:
type: (self.profile().ProfileId > 0 ? 'PUT' : 'POST'),
cache: false,
dataType: 'json',
url: urlContact + (self.profile().ProfileId > 0 ? '/UpdateProfileInformation?id=' +
self.profile().ProfileId : '/SaveProfileInformation'),
data: JSON.stringify(ko.toJS(self.profile())),
contentType: 'application/json; charset=utf-8',
async: false,
success: function (data) {
window.location.href = '/contact';
error: function (err) {
var err = JSON.parse(err.responseText);
var errors = "";
for (var key in err) {
if (err.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
errors += key.replace("profile.", "") + " : " + err[key];
$("

").html(errors).dialog({ modal: true,
title: JSON.parse(err.responseText).Message, buttons: { "Ok":
function () { $(this).dialog("close"); } } }).show();
complete: function () {
That's it!!! Hope you enjoy this article. I am not an expert, and also I have not followed the entire industry standard at the time of writing this article. And that, in a nutshell, is about all I know to get started designing ASP.NET MVC 4 application. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and learned something.
All comment/Vote are more than welcome…. , If you have any questions feel free to ask; I will be glad to talk more in the comments. Thanks for your time!
This article, along with any associated source code and files, is licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)
if (profileDTO.ProfileId != 0)
UpdateProfileInformation(profileDTO.ProfileId, profileDTO);
return new HttpStatusCodeResult(HttpStatusCode.OK);
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Is it normal for the bottom lip of the brass to get cut or damaged after firing?
I was just looking at the spent brass and they all have light damage to the corner of it.
Curious is this was a 5.7 thing.
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To delete a certificate, perform the following tasks:
Click Server Certificates tab.
Select the certificate.
Select the certificate name from the certificate list.
Delete certificate.
Click the Delete button to delete the selected certificate.
Using CLI
To delete a certificate through the CLI, execute the following command:
wadm> delete-cert --user=admin --port=8989 --password-file=admin.pwd --token=internal --config=config1 cert1
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Rugby World Cup Countdown
An alternative history
Huw Baines
February 18, 2011
The Raeburn Shield is named after the site of the first Test, between Scotland and England © Getty Images
The shadow cast across 2011 by the Rugby World Cup is appropriately vast but, just for a moment, permit us a flight of fancy.
Imagine a worldwide Test competition in which Romania and Samoa have been crowned champions, where New Zealand have won the prize on 15 occasions since 1987 and where England's successors as champions in 2003 were not South Africa, but Ireland.
Welcome to the hypothetical world of the Raeburn Shield, the most interesting rugby competition you've never heard of. Named after Raeburn Place, the site of the first international between Scotland and England in 1871, the Shield is 'contested' in every Test match played by the holder under the challenge system that has served boxing so well over the years.
The next 'defence' will take place in Sydney on July 23, when the champion Springboks take on Australia in a Tri-Nations tie at ANZ Stadium. The Shield is not recognised by any official body, was dismissed by the IRB and has a limited following, but the path to this fixture is as rich and interesting as any other world competition.
In total, 11 countries have held the Shield. South Africa lifted the prize from England at Twickenham at the tail-end of November last year. Australia and New Zealand had previously contested it in Hong Kong on October 30, when the Wallabies came out on top despite the All Blacks having been on a run of 15 straight defences.
The concept of the Shield sprang forth from a number of sources, all of whom were keen to chart a rugby history based on the challenge system, or 'winner stays on'. With the interested fans emboldened by rugby's ever-growing online community, the question of the Shield's history and list of holders was answered by a number of aficionados - who rolled back the clock to that first Test on March 27, 1871 and declared Scotland as the inaugural winners of the title.
Among the people working on the Shield's history was Auckland-based lawyer Paul Johns.
"There had been a similar idea for soccer, or football, that had been floating around for years," he said. "And it was from that that a number of different people had come up with the idea. When it occurred to me, I was living in London and at that stage I was a fairly regular user of a rugby internet forum.
"I mentioned it on there, and having a bit of spare time I'd worked out the hypothetical past winners and a few other facts and figures, so I posted it on there to see if anyone else thought it was as interesting as I did.
"A few others picked it up from there. One of them set up the website and someone else posted the idea on another site, this was back in about 2008. Whenever there was a hypothetical 'challenge' matches on, people would mention the fact on the forum and occasionally it would generate a little bit of interest."
Johns wrote to the IRB explaining the idea but his words fell on deaf ears. The pursuit of legitimacy - beginning with a trophy - has been an ongoing one, although recent interest has been signalled by the Edinburgh Academical club, who call Raeburn Place home.
"There was no response from them and to be honest, I'm not sure the IRB is the right way to go about it," he said. "The way they structure the international game, obviously the World Cup is their money maker. From their point of view, in a trophy like this because it's difficult to make money out of.
"The other two options we thought of originally, which we took some way, were to get the national unions interested - whoever the current holder was would have to put up some sort of trophy and hope it got taken seriously and put up in subsequent matches. The third way, was media interest. If a rugby magazine started publishing winners and kept going for a while then that might provide impetus to provide a proper trophy and publicise the thing."
With Samoa and Romania, who held the Shield in 1984 and 1999 respectively having beaten Scotland and Wales, among the list of winners, Johns believes that there is a possible development angle to the competition and also that it would reward 'great' sides far more regularly than the World Cup.
"A great team could hold the Shield for several years, whereas a flash in the pan World Cup holder wouldn't hold on to it for very long," he said. "It's almost inevitable that a World Cup winner would win the Shield at some point, during a World Cup, but it would be a trophy that countries other than the southern hemisphere three, England and France could win. They are the only five who could possibly win the World Cup, with all due respect to Ireland, Wales, but if you look at the hypothetical list of Shield winners it contains teams such as Romania and Samoa. It wouldn't happen very often but it could happen.
"Teams these days, like Tonga, Fiji, definitely Ireland and Scotland, can lift themselves for a challenge and knock over one of the big boys, when if it was a tour game or a World Cup Pool match they probably wouldn't.
"Say Samoa did hold the Shield. Then there is an incentive for Australia, South Africa, New Zealand to invite them over, for a warm-up game before the Tri-Nations. Traditionally we have hosted a European country and occasionally will play a Tonga or a Fiji, tonk them 100-0 and get on with the real games. Maybe that would improve their record."
Key to the Shield's appeal is its nature as a challenge tournament. In New Zealand, the Ranfurly Shield retains a special place among the country's rugby psyche despite having been knocked down the pecking order by the various incarnations of the NPC. Last season Southland, not a traditional powerhouse, were invigorated by a long run with the Shield, where the material effects were felt not only by the team, but also the community.
"It was absolutely unbelievable run that they had and it does go to show that when there is this sort of prize on the line that a minor team can hold on to it," Johns said. "If they [Southland] had to win the Championship and were staring down the barrel of a whole round robin season, I don't think anyone ever thought that they could win that.
"But when it is one game at a time, and the Ranfurly Shield is only contested at home as well, every game is a final and you can see how a team can lift itself. The way it energised that region was phenomenal. If you had the same thing with a Tonga or Samoa, you'd see the same response."
The Raeburn Shield in numbers:
New Zealand have held the Shield a record 33 times, most recently at the end of last season's Tri-Nations, and have also racked up the most successive defences, with 18 between 1987 and 1990. The All Blacks can also claim to have made the most defences overall, retaining on 144 occasions. The current holders, South Africa, do hold a record however, having held the Shield for the longest time - 5,845 days. Italy are the only Six Nations representative not to have won the title, with all of the southern hemisphere powers, including Argentina, having held it.
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Interview Date: 06/22/2011
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Natasha Leggero has spent the last several years trying to make as much of an impact on comedy fans as possible, whether it's as a guest star on sitcoms (you may have seen her on "Reno 911," or perhaps "Samantha Who?"), as a judge on "Last Comic Standing," or as a stand-up herself. You won't actually see her on Comedy Central's animated series "Ugly Americans," but you can hear her as the voice of Callie, and when the fall TV season rolls around, you'll also find her as part of the ensemble of "Free Agents," one of NBC's newest sitcoms. Bullz-Eye chatted with Leggero about all of these things and more, including her decision to be so unabashedly feminine with her act. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
Bullz-Eye: I understand you're actually in New York at the moment.
Natasha Leggero: Yes, I'm doing a show in Central Park tonight, and…the weather has red lightning bolts and clouds if you look online, but it looks okay so far.
BE: Have you performed under those conditions before? Red lightning bolts?
NL: (Laughs) Uh, no. It kind of sounds exciting!
BE: Well, since we're ostensibly here to talk about "Ugly Americans," I guess the best first question would be to ask how you found your way onto the show in the first place. Had they already had you under consideration, or was it a standard audition situation?
NL: I think that the show was being picked up, and I think a few components weren't working with some of the characters, and so they brought in some other people to read, and…they had already designed Callie, and I think they liked my voice with her. I mean, they knew me, of course, from my stand-up, so I think they thought of me, and then I did just did my audition in…my brother's a rapper, so I did it in his recording studio. (Laughs) And I sent it, and they said, "That's Callie!" So that was exciting.
BE: I know you'd done a little bit of voiceover work before this, but this was your first full-time gig as a voice actor, correct?
NL: Yeah, I'd done "Aqua Teen Hunger Force," and I just did something on "The Life and Times of Tim." I like to stay with the hip cartoons.
BE: What's the experience been like for you?
NL: You know, "The Life and Times of Tim" is actually interesting because the whole cast comes in, and you improvise. Unfortunately, since I'm in Los Angeles, I can't do that with "Ugly Americans," but they direct me on the phone, and they do let me try different stuff here and there, so we do still get to have a little bit of an improvisational element to it. But, you know, they're great writers.
BE: Obligatory question: how did you first find your way into comedy?
NL: Well, I lived in New York, and I went to acting school there, and then I moved out to L.A., and I just saw this girl I know doing stand-up, and…I didn't realize you could just be a young girl and stand on stage and just kind of react to your surroundings. The people I was encountering in L.A., 'cause I was a cocktail waitress, were really stupid and didn't really know much about anything…as opposed to the people in New York. So I just got on stage and started talking about that. I always thought if you wanted to be a stand-up, you had to be an old man in a suit, talking about your wife. So it was refreshing to me that I could just be myself and that people were into it.
BE: You almost never hear stories of people getting into stand-up that way. It always seems to be a lifelong dream for people, but it seems like you pretty much stumbled into it.
NL: Honestly, I feel like, for most comedians, it's always their Plan B. (Laughs) I know, like, one person whose lifelong dream was to be a comedian, and they're not that funny. It's mostly something that you kind of stumble into after things don't work out, or…there's kind of a damaged element to a lot of comedians, and I think that's why we all kind of connect with each other in a subculture.
BE: How did you get the gig on Spike TV's "The Joe Schmo Show"?
NL: I found my way onto that because I auditioned for it, but, actually, what happened with that show is that I was supposed to audition for one of the other parts, and the casting director came out and she just looked at me and…I think I just always looked slightly disheveled, but she said, "You audition for Rita, the drunk." And I was, like, "Okay…" And I did it, and then I think since then I've been cast almost exclusively as drunk sluts.
BE: Hey, if you've got a go-to role, why not use it?
NL: Yeah! Well, I mean, it's either that or the sassy bitch. Sassy bitch or drunk slut. It's always good to have two extremes. On "Reno 911," I don't think…I've been on the show about six times, and I don't think I was wearing pants for any of them.
BE: Since you brought up that show, I'm disappointed that neither the "The Strip" nor "Alabama" made it past the pilot stage to be picked up as series.
NL: (Sadly) I know, it was a bit disheartening. But, you know, those guys (Tom Lennon and Ben Garant) are making, like, three movies right now. So I think they're going to be okay.
BE: How often have you had to deal with the pilot process? Have you been in a few over the course of time?
NL: I would say…I don't know if you consider 11 "a few."
BE: Sure, that's a few.
NL: And none of them got picked up. Yeah, it's definitely been…I'd say it's somewhere between nine and 11 that did not get picked up, and this one I'm doing for NBC now ("Free Agents") is the first pilot I've done, I think, that has gone. So that's exciting.
BE: So did it reach a point for you after a certain amount of those where you said, "Okay, I'm going to go into this with the presumption that it's not going to series and just be pleasantly surprised if it does"?
NL: Yeah, unfortunately, that's kind of the attitude you have to have, because even if something does go, it could only go for a single season. You just have to constantly be out there and, most importantly, be creating your own ideas. Some of the nine to 11 cases that I'm talking about were my own ideas as well. You just have to kind of keep putting them out there and hope that one of them sticks.
BE: So how would you say that you're like the character of Callie?
NL: I think I've been very heartless and mean to the opposite sex for most of my adult life. (Laughs) So I think in that sense I'm able to connect with her.
BE: In other words, you stepped into the role without any problem.
NL: Yes, exactly.
BE: Is there anywhere you'd like to see Callie go in the upcoming season? Actually, scratch that: I forgot I was talking about an animated series. You clearly know where she goes in Season 2. But can you speak to the evolution of the character this season?
NL: Well, actually, we haven't finished them all. But I don't want to give anything away, so I don't know what I can say about that. Maybe I'll talk to the writers, and we'll see if I can give you a sense of some of the stuff that's going to happen. (Writer's note: As of this writing, we haven't gotten anything back from Ms. Leggero. But it's okay. We didn't really want any spoilers, anyway.)
BE: By the way, when I write the intro for this piece, I may just borrow the intro from your website wholesale.
NL: No problem. Did you see the new website, by the way? Is that what you're talking about?
BE: I think so. It opens, "For those of you who don't know, Natasha is a glamorous comedian who used to answer phones in a brothel…"
NL: (Laughs) Oh, yeah. That's not really true. Well, actually, I did do that one. (Laughs) But it was in Australia, so it was legal.
BE: Do you find that your online presence – website, Facebook, Twitter, what have you – has helped bring more people to your live shows?
NL: Oh, totally. And I've had a lot of people come up to me afterward, saying they're fans of "Ugly Americans." You know, once people find one thing that they like that you do, then they start watching your other things as well. So, you know, if they're fans of "Chelsea Lately," they might come out to the show, and then they might find out about "Ugly Americans," and then they become a fan of that show. So, yeah, it all kind of connects.
BE: Did you enjoy the experience of being a judge on "Last Comic Standing"?
NL: Yeah, it was a really fun time, and to be able to be sandwiched between Andy Kindler and Greg Giraldo…I was just laughing hysterically all day long, because not only are they hilarious, but they're hilarious off the cuff, just improvisationally. I like to improvise, especially if I'm working with such great improvisers as Tom and Ben from "Reno 911," but in terms of joke-writing, I really like to think of a premise and then sit with it and try it out and, y'know, just keep developing it. Not that Andy and Greg don't always do that, but one of their great skills is just being off the cuff. And they're hilarious. So when these people would come in, I was just dying basically the entire time we were shooting. And, of course, it's very sad that Greg isn't around anymore. (Pauses) Bringing the interview down…
BE: Sorry. Well, I don't know if this will bring it up any, but is there anyone from the show that you would've liked to have seen go farther?
NL: Greg.
BE: See, I tried to bring it back up, but…
NL: (Laughs) But I would have liked to see Greg Giraldo go farther. So that's my answer.
BE: Fair enough. Now, I know you've got the upcoming gig on "Free Agents," so can I presume that you've enjoyed the occasional one-off appearances you've made on other sitcoms, like "Worst Week" and "Samantha Who?"
NL: Yeah, I mean, I don't know how many of those I'll be able to do now, but that stuff's always fun. It's always fun to come in to this sort of well-oiled machine that's already established and kind of match the tone and work with stars. I just remember Christina Applegate in particular. She was so cool. I mean, you can be a fan of someone and not really get how they are, and then you see them on the set and you can tell if they're a diva or whatever, but Christina was just super-cool. Everyone loved her. She wanted me to…after we were all done shooting, she was, like, "Once more, just for Natasha!" So I got to do my own kind of take on the scene. Not everyone's that generous.
BE: How do you enjoy doing the roundtable on "Chelsea Lately"?
NL: It's really fun. I mean, Chelsea, especially now, she's gotten so comfortable, and we've all gotten so comfortable. I mean, we've all known each other forever at this point, but Chelsea's constantly going off the prompter and kind of riffing. Y'know, we used to kind of go over everything we were going to say, and now it's just kind of this free-for-all, and I think it makes it more funny.
BE: So is it weird painting yourself as a hot comic? And by "hot," I mean "hyper-attractive." I mean, it's kind of unique to put yourself out there as a sexy comedienne.
NL: I mean, I feel like as a comic you're just kind of reacting to… (Hesitates) I mean, I'm 4'11", so for my part, I feel practically handicapped. But I guess people can't tell I'm that small. (Laughs) I think people are becoming more interested in the feminine perspective in stand-up. I think that we're experiencing a time right now that I like to call "The Death of the Bro." And by "Bro," I mean that whole cologne-wearing, buffed misogynistic thing. I think people are getting sick of that. I think they're interested in the feminine perspective. Not just, like, a lesbian feminine perspective – although that's interesting, too – but women in general who are going through life and reacting to what they see and what they experience. And I think women are changing right now. That's why it's such a great time for women in comedy: because they're not having babies and they aren't even getting married, they all have jobs, and they're all expected to be almost just like men in every way except giving birth. So I just think it's an interesting time. Most women I know don't really want to be involved in the traditional roles anymore.
BE: When you're onstage, do you still have to deal with the typical drunken dickhead who screams out, "Get off the stage, women aren't funny"?
NL: That doesn't really happen, doesn't it? (Laughs)
BE: I feel like I've heard it more than a few times.
NL: A guy standing up and telling women, "You're not funny, get off the stage?" Are you serious? You need to go to better comedy clubs.
BE: That, or we need to be more selective about who we let into audiences around here.
NL: (Laughs) Well, once you've been doing it for awhile, people don't say stuff like that. I do remember once when I first started comedy, I was at the Comedy Store in La Jolla at, like, one in the morning, and somebody said to me, "You should be ironing my shirts," or something like that. He was very hostile, anyway. But I also wasn't a very good comedian at that point, either.
BE: How did you battle back from that? Or did you?
NL: I think I just stuttered through the rest of my jokes. (Laughs)
BE: Lastly, I'm curious about the release of your album, Coke Money. What's it like releasing a comedy album in 2011? I mean, certainly it's not the most spectacular environment for comedy albums, at least in CD format, but do you find a decent result from downloads, at least?
NL: Well, you know, the thing is that everyone's really interested in, like, podcasts or whatever right now, which is essentially talk radio without advertisements. But I think people are into downloading comedy albums, yeah, and listening to them when they travel or clean house or whatever. So, yeah, I think comedy albums are pretty safe right now. And it was great to be able to record the jokes that I'd been working on for the past four years, but in, like, the most optimal setting. Like, I was at the Comedy Works in Denver, and they always have the most amazing crowds. Plus, I was able to get fans out to the recording. So it's really the best versions of those jokes. And it also helps, because once you have the album out there and people love it, then it's, like, "Okay, they've all heard this, now it's time to start writing new jokes." So that's kind of what I'm doing now.
BE: So you're happy with the performance, then?
NL: (Uncertainly) Uh, yeah. Weren't you? (Laughs)
BE: (Laughs) Yeah, the reason I asked that was because when I interviewed Norm MacDonald and asked about his most recent comedy special, he said it didn't necessarily capture the live Norm MacDonald experience, but "it's still good compared to other stand-up specials."NL: Well, I mean, nothing beats seeing a comedian live. But I prefer an album to a special because an album has no restrictions. You can talk about whatever you want. You can talk about music, you can say the word "Doritos," you can say "pussy"…you can say whatever you want. So to me, it's more indicative of the actual performance. And for what it's worth, my album has been doing quite well in iTunes' comedy section. Just sayin'. (Laughs)
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My broadband service has been really hinky. Earlier this week, my wife called AT&T, and spoke to a tech support person who ran tests, and said she fixed the problem. It seemed like she did, but the next day — yesterday — it was back to the same old tricks, cutting in and out.
"What we need to do is call AT&T back," my wife said to me as she headed out the door to run errands. "Why don't you do that while I'm gone? You'll have to go through the horrible phone tree, but when you finally get to a real person, be sure to tell them up front that we ran all the tests a couple of days ago, and the fix didn't take, so we need to get the local guy out here to look at the line."
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Well, the deadline came and went, and no phone service, and no Internet. I phoned AT&T myself. It took four minutes and 56 seconds of navigating through the automated customer service system before I finally got put through to a human being. And off we went again. It was as if the entire set of conversations Julie had had the day before had never occurred! After 45 minutes or longer on the phone with this particular person, and getting absolutely nowhere, my head was throbbing, and I lost my temper. I asked to be put through to a supervisor … and was transferred back to the automated system, at the very beginning.
I really do lack the words to describe how incandescently angry I was at this point. I had to give the phone to my wife to handle from that point on. I heard her say the words, "What do you mean it won't be on till Friday?! That is unacceptable. You all have had over a month to make this work!"
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"Sir, I'm going to need to run a few tests on the line."
"I don't think that will be necessary," I said. "We did all this a couple of days ago with one of your colleagues. Her fix didn't work. We really just need to get your technician out here to have a look at the situation."
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The polite AT&T tech support worker said no, he really needed to do these tests.
"OK," I said, sighing. "I'm just pointing out that AT&T just did these tests two days ago. The fix didn't work. We need a technician."
"I hear you, sir," he said. "Let me do these tests for you."
And so, after 20 minutes of testing, we are … back where we were the day before yesterday, except now a technician is coming this afternoon to my house to check the line. Exactly as I asked for in the first place. To be fair, the tech support guy was probably locked into a corporate script he had no choice but to follow. I wasted 20 minutes of his time, and 20 minutes of my time. It was as if the entire conversation Julie had had with AT&T two days ago had never occurred.
There must be some reason behind running customer service this way, but I swear, I can't see it.
UPDATE: Our local AT&T guy just left, having fixed the problem quickly and efficiently. You can't ask for better service than that. I knew that we would get that kind of first-rate service from our local technician; it was going through the official rigamarole that was the real beatdown.


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Bonnaroo 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the Tennessee music fest, which features a surreal roundup of influential artists—from hallowed hit-makers to old-school royalty, and everything in between. However, the antics onstage hardly compare to the madness off—the grounds have become synonymous with sex, drugs, and hippie shuffling. Complex City Guide reporter Lauren Otis will be forgoing sleep and hygiene to live on the ground and blog from the bonna-fied event. Come on feel the noise.
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After about twelve hours on the highway, our party (consisting of my boy Alex, his roommate, and said roommate's ladyfriend) decided to call it a night around 2:30 a.m. Our resting place, the 36 Motel, was reminiscent of Breaking Bad's "Crystal Palace," where the town's meth heads like to kick back. After a minute or so of sitting in the car and speculating about what the "36" represented ("36 consecutive police busts?" "36 bodies hidden in the walls?"), we decided to venture onward to the slightly classier Super 8 Motel. It wasn't a room at The Standard, but it was (seemingly) clean. Not that I'd ever want to see those coverlets under a blacklight.
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After a day of Xtreme Cheddar Goldfish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I woke up drooling at the thought of my first legit country breakfast, so when we came across an ad daring readers to "Slay the Diner-saurus" there was no way we weren't stopping.
The Fountain City Diner didn't really have the family-sized portions I'd come to expect of the South, but they did have Tiger Toast: French toast crusted with Frosted Flakes and topped with fruit and caramel (undoubtedly something some blazed kitchen staffer had patented). They also had these T-shirts, which regrettably weren't for sale. Apparently, they were reserved specifically for those brave enough to conquer the "Diner-saurus"—the joint's massive dessert dish consisting of twelve scoops of ice cream, cookies, and chocolate-dipped bananas. I tried to bribe the manager with a ten, insisting I'd probably housed more than that on nights in watching TV, but she just wasn't having it.
South Street Smoke House, 8:15 p.m.
Once we settled into our room in Nashville, it was decided soon after that there was no way we were crashing without sampling the city's legendary barbecue. It didn't take long for us to track down a place called South Street, which had "NO UGLY ONES" plastered in big letters across the awning. Though it didn't necessarily do the trick in terms of warding off less fortunate-looking diners, we were too distracted by the ridiculous plates our waiter brought out for us to care: My glass of sweet tea alone was big enough to quench Kirstie Alley, but when the order of "Pumped BBQ Chicken" finally emerged, I just about died. The photo doesn't even do it justice; it was pretty much like having an entire Thanksgiving dinner to myself. Bringing the takeout box back to the car was an exercise in itself.
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Legal Ganja (and Other Novelties), 9:08 p.m.
After dinner, we came across all sorts of bizarre stuff that I know I've certainly never come across in any NYC bodega. I managed to snap a photo of the last remaining "Pickle in a Pouch" (which I guess people are apparently snatching up like gangbusters in the South). In the event you're looking to relive some of your crunchier college days, the station also had countless packs of Djarums up for grabs. What I was most taken by, however, were the packs of "legal weed" that the owners had on display in a rotating glass case. I wasn't aware there was such a thing. Am I the last person to know about this? After making a joke about having stumbled upon the "O'Doul's of kush!" my friend happily reminded me that Dave Chappelle had already beaten me to the punch years ago. Sigh.
Honky Tonk Heaven, 9:33 p.m.
Nashville's downtown bar scene was nuts. The streets were flooded with country fans that'd flown in for the CMAs, which I learned, after consulting a random cop, are more than just an award show, they're a crazy series of events and performances extending through the weekend. And this fête was no joke: It was probably every one in a hundred civilians that wasn't rocking a Stetson.
Lower Broadway felt kind of like a Southern version of the Vegas Strip, but instead of casinos, the flashing neon lights advocated countless live music joints. Each place we rolled into smelt of smoke, booze, and sweat—everything you imagine when you hear some country dude singing about boozing after his no-good woman's done him dirty. Crowds were cheering and stomping as musicians with questionable hair strummed the shit out of their guitars. It was…kind of awesome.


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These charcoal, gas and propane grills promise all the bells and whistles needed for an epic BBQ cookout, plus they come at different price points for every budget.1) Weber 741001 Charcoal Grill | 2) Char-Broil 180 Electric Grill | 3) Camp Solutions BBQ Grill, Stainless Steel | 4) Hape Gourmet BBQ Grill | 5) Napoleon BILEX605RBINSS Natural Gas | 6) George Foreman GP200R Portable Grill | 7) Weber 50060001 Q1000 Grill | 8) Steel Fire Ring Camping Park Grill | 9) Master Cook Smart Space Living Gas Grill | 10) Cal Flame LBK-402-A Stucco Gas Grill | 11) Camp Chef Explorer 2 Burner Range | 12) Broil King Regal S440 Pro Gas Grill | 13) Char-Griller 3001 Grillin' Gas Grill | 14) Bull Outdoor Products 87049 Gas Drop-In Grill | 15) Weber 721001 Smokey Charcoal Smoker | 16) Camp Chef Professional Barbecue Box | 17) Char-Broil Standard Electric Smoker | 18) Pit Boss 71220 Kamado BBQ Ceramic Grill | 19) 32" deluxe stainless charcoal kebab grill | 20) Rancher Fire Pit Charcoal Grill | 21) Party Griller Charcoal Barbecue Grill | 22) Blackstone 3-in-1 Kabob Charcoal Grill | 23) SANNO BBQ Compact Folding Portable Grill | 24) Smoke Hollow VT280B1-VTS Vector Series Gas Grill | 25) Kingsford OGD2001901-KF Grill | 26) Heavy Duty Park Style Charcoal Grill | 27) Cuisinart CGG-200 All-Foods Gas Grill | 28) Masterbuilt 20150414R Electric Grill | 29) Fox Outfitters Stainless Steel BBQ Grill | 30) Kuuma Stow and Go 160 Propane Grill | 31) Mongolian BBQ Grill | 32) Commercial LP Gas BBQ Grill | 33) Rotisserie Grill Roaster Stainless Steel | 34) Smoke Hollow 205 Gas Grill | 35) Philips Smoke-less Indoor Grill | 36) Blackstone Portable Table Top Camp Griddle | 37) VMI M-00118 Round Charcoal BBQ Grill | 38) Dyna-Glo DGE Series Propane Grill | 39) Cuisinart CGG-180TS Petit Gas Grill | 40) Char-Broil Charcoal Grill, 780 |
The Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer. You'll start to find that as your head home from your day you will be walking by the scent of delicious food being cooked on the grill.
Barbecue is perfect summertime food, and it can be made as decadent or as healthy as you like. If you are looking to purchase a new barbecue but are not sure what type to get or what to look for, read on! We've got different types of barbecues, the benefits and drawbacks to each, and even a recipe fit for the grill type.
Gas Grill
Why it's Great! A gas grill uses either propane or natural gas to provide the heat. Gas grills are easy to use, hold their temperature well and they can reach high temperatures quickly. This type of grill is great for your every night dinner and perfect for cooking foods that don't need a lot of time like seafood and steak. There is very little clean-up required post-cooking, and propane and natural gas are much cheaper than charcoal.
What to Look For: Make sure the grill has a gas gauge and a thermometer. Look for stainless steel grill plates over porcelain and if you're looking for barbecue that will last, look for a full-top stainless steel model. Unless you're in a small apartment and need something smaller, look for a grill that has at least a 500-600 square inch surface.
This will allow you to cook multiple foods and feed a number of people at the same time, and it also lets you use indirect heat for foods that require longer cooking like roasted chicken. If you plan on making lots of roasted food consider purchasing a grill that comes with a rotisserie attachment.
Things to Keep in Mind: The biggest drawback to using a gas grill is the flavour, or lack thereof. Because gas grills don't use fire, you don't get the smoky flavor that comes with using a charcoal grill. It can also be difficult to cook foods for long periods over a low heat.
Cost: The cost of a gas grill can range widely, but there are 3 main categories: low end, mid range and high end.
Charcoal Grill
Why it's Great! Charcoal grills use the heat and smoke from charcoal (which is actually wood and not coal) to heat your food. Using charcoal gives your food the maximum smoky barbecue flavor. Many purists consider this the only type of true barbeque.
This grill is great for when you have an afternoon free and want to spend some time outside, perhaps drinking a few beers while you monitor your food. Charcoal grills are simple to set up, fairly easy to maintain and last a long time. The price of a charcoal grill is typically cheaper than the price of a gas grill.
What to look for: The first thing you need to consider is what size grill you want, these grills can vary in size, but the standard sizes for charcoal grills are 18" 22" and 26". Look for a sturdy base with a cover that closes tightly. There should also be vents in the lid that can control the airflow. To make clean-up easier look for single-handed ash cleaning system.
Things to Keep in Mind: Getting the grill to heat up takes a lot longer than gas grills so it's not an ideal grill when you are short on time. Maintaining the correct temperature is not too complicated of a process, but you do have to monitor your grill much more often than a gas grill. Charcoal is more expensive than gas so even though the price of the grill is cheaper, in the long run a charcoal grill my cost you more.
Cost: Charcoal grills range from $50 to around $400. You can find these grills at your local department store and also at speciality stores. The most popular charcoal grill on the market is the Webber Kettle Grill with the 18.5" size retailing for $150.
Smoker Grill
Why it's Great! These bullet or rocket style grills are made for all day, low and slow cooking. They are made to cook with smoke at a low temperature, typically around 225 degrees. This is the grill you want if you're into preparing tough cuts of meat like ribs, brisket and pulled pork. It's also rather stylish and may attract comments from your neighbours.
What to Look For: Smokers can be fueled by many sources including propane and even electricity, however charcoal and wood are the most common types of fuel used. Typically even the smallest smokers are large in size and can feed a sizable family, but if you throw a lot of backyard parties you can purchase smokers than can feed 100 people or more. Make sure the unit has a good seal and that that there are vents for airflow.
Things to Keep in Mind: Time is the biggest constraint with a smoker. Because it's most commonly used for tough cuts of meat, it can take a long time to thoroughly cook them at low temperatures. Meals prepared in these grills are best for weekends, or any time when you have a full day to devote to cooking. Also if you like to grill fish and steaks this may not be the best choice of grill for you.
Cost: Smoker grills can range in price, but on average you can expect to pay around $400-$800 for the smoker. The type of fuel you choose will also affect the price, with propane being cheaper than charcoal. The popular (and cutely named) Big Green Egg retails for around $750. What's great about this smoker is that it can also function as a grill and oven.
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HALIFAX—Elections Nova Scotia has referred three cases to the RCMP of people allegedly sharing a photo of their marked ballots on social media in violation of the province's Elections Act, but one of the accused says he doesn't believe he broke any law.
The act says nobody in a polling station during voting hours can use a recording or communication device with the exception of election officers.
Dana Doiron, a spokesman for Elections Nova Scotia, said the use of a camera in polling stations and showing a marked ballot constitutes a violation.
Doiron said there are signs posted at polling stations that say cameras are not allowed and information officers will remind people of that if they see anyone using their phone.
"Any breach of the act is serious to us, and we can't pick and choose which aspects of the act we will enforce or not," Doiron said Sunday.
Doiron would not identify who allegedly breached the act, but Elections Nova Scotia identified Parker Donham as one of the accused on its Twitter feed Saturday.
Donham, a communications consultant and political blogger, said he posted a picture of his ballot Saturday to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
But Donham said he doesn't believe he violated the act because it doesn't clearly state that cameras are not allowed.
"I think it's, at best, ambiguous," Donham said Sunday. "The word camera isn't mentioned. The word photograph isn't mentioned."
He said by sharing the photo with the public, he was exercising his freedom of speech and if the legislature is restricting that, then they should do so in a clear and concise way.
"Political speech is at the very heart of the principle of freedom of speech. It's the most protected kind of speech," said Donham.
"To say that you can't tell people who you voted for and offer some proof of that? It's a little far-fetched."
Donham said he did not see any signs at the polling station where he voted in the riding of Victoria-The Lakes in Cape Breton that said cameras were not permitted.
The violations carry a fine of up to $5,000, but the penalty is minimized for people who unintentionally violate the act, Doiron said.


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This interview appeared in the November December 2012 edition of International Aquafeed magazine
How does AwF define responsible and sustainable aquaculture?Responsible and sustainable aquaculture is using appropriate technology for the given situation so that it enhances fish production without negative effects or impacts on the resources used. Because AwF teaches basic aquaculture principles for very challenging situations, we encourage using the KIS principle – Keep it Simple.
How does AwF operate on a practical level?To date, AwF has been a project sponsor, directing donations received to supporting projects reviewed and approved by our Technical Advisory Group. We normally provide project funding in the range of US$ 10,000-15,000 for multi-year projects. We collaborate with other NGOs to leverage their resources when possible. For example, we collaborated with the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, MA to help develop an Aquaculture Learning Center (ALC) in Marigot, Haiti. Novus International provided significant help with this project via AwF.
What do you consider AwF's greatest achievements or successes?AwF's greatest achievement to date has been its ability to survive. What I mean by this is that we have been able to keep going in the face of funding challenges resulting from the global economic meltdown beginning in 2008. Donations have dropped off significantly while project submissions have increased. This has forced us to look at how we operate and try to come up with a better solution.
If anyone was to look at our list of current and completed projects on our website they would find that we have managed to do a lot with very little. Imagine what we could do if we could attract significantly more funding.
What are the biggest challenges aquaculture faces?In the developed world, it is definitely public education and acceptance as a significant component of the food production industry. The lack of knowledge about aquaculture by the general public is contributing to a dysfunctional regulatory environment in many developed countries. Government regulatory agencies appear to be challenged when it comes to leading or enabling the development of the industry. There are many groups with perspectives and interests that are opposed to the rational growth and development of aquaculture.
In the developing world, it is transferring knowledge and appropriate technology to people so that they can apply it to feeding themselves and their families and communities. Governments of developing world countries do not have the resources to do this directly, but by collaborating with organisations such as AwF, it may be possible to enable the responsible and sustainable development of aquaculture.
How is AwF responding to these challenges?AwF has been going through a re-think of how we operate. The original vision of Michael New was to use volunteers to train the world's poor and disadvantaged but in recent years we have gone off course in that we have become a funding organisation rather than a working organisation putting our volunteers directly into the field.
AwF has over 300 volunteers representing a wide range and depth of aquaculture expertise, knowledge and wisdom. To date, we have not been able to utilise this tremendous fund of intellectual capital in any significant manner.
I think we have found a solution – Aquaculture Learning Centers (ALCs). These will be demonstration farms where appropriate aquaculture technologies will be displayed. Courses will be given by our volunteers who will also mentor the local staff. ALCs will sell fish to graduates and provide ongoing tech support and knowledge transfer. The objective is to get the ALCs to become financially self-supporting and run by the local people whose welfare is most improved by the success of the enterprise.
From my observations and discussions with people who work in international development I have learned that when the funding stops the projects die; there is no incentive to continue because the people have not taken ownership of the project. The ALC model is meant to change that. Right from the get go, the people that will benefit from our help will be directly involved in constructing and staffing the ALCs. It will function as a business and we will train them in business skills as well as aquaculture skills. The end goal is to have the ALCs become financially self-sustaining within two to three years.
In the larger picture, we see linking the ALCs via modern technologies so that they can share experiences, lessons learned, and best practices so that they leverage the knowledge they have collectively to do more. Given the advances in mobile wireless communication in developing countries, the ALCs will become hubs for knowledge and technology transfer to surrounding communities. Think of them as broadcasting centres that can also be used by other NGOs to educate people about all sorts of topics from nutrition and food preparation using solar or biogas stoves to water filtration and public hygiene. The possibilities are endless.


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Romelu Lukaku believes he can become a legend at Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku wants to return to Chelsea in the summer and become a legend for the club.
Last Updated: 05/02/13 8:52pm
The Belgium international striker is currently on loan at West Brom and has scored nine Premier League goals for the Baggies this season.
But the 19-year-old sees his long-term future at Stamford Bridge and believes there is still time for him to become a star with the Blues.
"Yeah, that is the dream. That's what I signed for Chelsea for," Lukaku told Sky Sports News.
"My aim is to play at the Bridge and to be a legend over there in the future.
"But the time is going so really I need to keep playing. And hopefully in the next few years become one of the key elements at the Bridge.
The signing of Demba Ba in January looks to have made Lukaku's task of earning a starting spot at Chelsea a trickier one but the powerful forward is undaunted by the competition.
"That's the thing when you play for Chelsea. They will always sign big players," he added.
"So now it is up to me to show I can go over there and play and do the same as he does now."


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Kansas State tries to right its defense in preparation for Oklahoma State
The praise for Texas running back Johnathan Gray was sincere, and it came at a steep price for the Kansas State defense.
"(Gray) is a great back, we knew that going in ... he's got great vision," K-State linebacker and Wichita native Jonathan Truman said. "Every time he saw something pop up, he took advantage of it. We'll prepare for the future, obviously, but things didn't work out with (Gray) the way we wanted it to."
After gouging the Wildcats for 141 yards last Saturday in the Longhorns' 31-21 win, Gray earned his kudos from Truman, along with Big 12 offensive player of the week honors. The key for K-State (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) moving forward is making sure that more running backs — and offenses — don't wind up with similar accolades.
"We need to improve in all dimensions," K-State defensive lineman Travis Britz said. "Texas came out hard and played great ... what I liked about our defense is that we kept fighting. The unity is there. Looking at fundamentals and how we played, it's very disappointing knowing that we didn't execute like we should have.
"We're a young team. We're inexperienced in some situations and now is a good time to focus on what we do well and also what we need to work on and improve on."
A fix for K-State's problems might be hard to come by — especially considering the Wildcats are eighth in the league in total defense at 377.8 yards per game and seventh in rushing defense at 185.5 yards. That's in stark contrast to last year's Big 12 co-champion defense led by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Arthur Brown. They finished first in the league in scoring defense (22.1 points), second in pass defense (128.0 yards) and third in total defense (376.5 yards).
"It's the discipline to do what you're supposed to be doing and do it the right way on every single play," K-State coach Bill Snyder said. "Turnovers, penalties, missed assignments are all the byproduct of what we're talking about. Stay focused so you execute things the right way. We're not consistent in that respect. (Against Texas) it was a combination of getting knocked off the line of scrimmage and we played higher than we should have. Texas has a very experienced, very fine offensive line."
The Wildcats were off Saturday and travel to No. 11 Oklahoma State (3-0, 0-0 before Saturday's game at West Virginia) on Oct. 5 before home games against Baylor and West Virginia — that's also a 28-day stretch between games in Manhattan.
After the loss to the Longhorns, K-State junior defensive end Ryan Mueller gave an impassioned speech that several players mentioned this week.
"It was along the lines of, 'We're not losing anymore, get that through your heads,'" K-State linebacker Charmeachealle Moore said. "Nobody likes to lose, everybody was hurt. Everybody was fired up. I was already heated at that point ... that fire we have won't burn out. We'll still have in when we play (Oklahoma State). The adversity is going to make our team a whole lot better."
That's not to say the Wildcats didn't do anything good against Texas. With the game hanging in the balance in the fourth quarter and time winding down, K-State picked up two key stops as the Longhorns were trying to run out the clock and gave the ball back to the offense. Two turnovers sealed the team's fate, however.
So for now, they'll just have to watch and wait.
"It's probably not a bad assessment that it's a good week for us to have a bye," Snyder said. "We don't like to have to sit (on a loss), but by the same token there's a number of things that are going to take some time that we have to work on."


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The manager / employee relationship can be a fraught one. Put two people in a situation where there's potential for power play and you could be asking for drama. The responsibility for the smooth sailing of the dynamics within this relationship rests on the shoulders of the manager. No matter the personality type of an employee, a good boss should be able to navigate any kind of troubled water.
But is this always the case? Many managers it seems don't have the people management skills to communicate properly, let alone encourage, engage or inspire their employees. This is unfortunate as not only can a bad manager affect employee happiness, they can affect career advancement and ultimately cause a perfectly good worker to quit.
Do you think you're a good boss? Check your skills with these 5 questions:
1. Have you defined and communicated the vision for the business?
Knowing exactly what a business wants to achieve can give employees a sense of purpose and a greater sense of achievement when those goals are met. Meetings where you outline key strategic objectives and put deadlines in place makes people feel part of a team working towards a collective goal.
Rather than you giving a lecture in these meetings to a sea of glazed expressions ask for input and work together to help the business to succeed.
2. Do your employees know their individual performance goals?
Each person plays a part in the running of a business but most of the time the connection between daily duties and how they're helping with its continued success is lacking.
Work with each employee one-to-one to share the vision, set performance goals and help them see a direct correlation between what they do and the bigger picture. Employees who make this connection are more likely to identify new ways for growth and productivity.
3. Do you provide opportunities for feedback?
Meeting regularly with each of your employees for a discussion on their progression will provide valuable feedback on both sides. Good managers can take on the role of teacher/coach/mentor when necessary to 'clear the air', provide a supportive environment, and aren't afraid to have difficult conversations.
4. Do you provide opportunities for growth?
You may think you're a good boss, but if someone is bored in their job and not given the chance to learn new skills, you can be sure they'll be looking around for more meaningful work. Enable your employees to add to their CVs by helping them build on their strengths and delegate challenging work.
You'll be viewed as a good manager if you let them know that they're on your radar for wanting to up-skill. You'll be seen as a great manager if you actually follow through.
5. Do you recognise a job well done?
Many managers will throw out a 'nice job' comment on occasion but personal recognition and rewards for a job well done can have a lasting effect on confidence, productivity and motivation.
High staff turnover is not good for the financial health of a business. So be the kind of boss that isn't afraid to give credit where it's due and employees will be much more likely to stay put, rather than look elsewhere.


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Game Title: Akibas Trip Plus (Japan)
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Ewing sarcoma family of tumors
(YOO-ing sar-KOH-muh FA-mih-lee ... TOO-mers)
A group of cancers that includes Ewing tumor of bone (ETB or Ewing sarcoma of bone), extraosseous Ewing (EOE) tumors, primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET or peripheral neuroepithelioma), and Askin tumors (PNET of the chest wall). These tumors all come from the same type of stem cell. Also called EFTs.


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It's the six-year anniversary of September 11 today, and we're not gonna make a huge thing about it, because everyone should grieve / remember in their own personal way. To commemorate the occasion, though, we thought it might be fun to step in the way back machine and see how three of our great political minds reacted to the situation in print at the time: Woody Paige, Jay Mariotti and Skip Bayless. Come with us.
All quotes are directly taken from columns written within the first four days after 9/11/01.
• Woody Paige, Denver Post. "Miss Liberty bowed her head. From on high and nigh, she witnessed the horrifying cataclysm. There were tears in her eyes. And the nation cries with her. Denver was not torched, but it has been touched."
• Jay Mariotti, Chicago Sun-Times. "Our local baseball managers have addressed the idea of a white-flag mentality and suggested players might not be inspired to resume the season, a folly when you consider firefighters and rescue teams are working around the clock and risking their lives."
• Skip Bayless, San Jose Mercury News. "To my disgust, I spent Wednesday and Thursday hearing outrageously paid athletes tell us how irrelevant sports are and how they just didn't feel like playing. Will these eight-figure whiners tell us how 'truly unimportant' sports are before the next work stoppage? Do they think any of us felt like going to work Wednesday? Many in this country needed baseball and football to be played as soon as possible — baseball by Thursday or Friday, college football by Saturday, the NFL by today. This was the least sports could have done for us after all we've done for them."
Well played, guys: Words of which to be proud.
(To be fair, we all went a little overboard if we wrote too early after 9/11.)


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The interfaces file looks like below:
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback
auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.0.130
netmask 250.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.0.254
As you can see the netmask address is sort of invalid. (250 instead of 255) The problem is when we use the following code to get the current IP address and netmask:
ioctl(iSock, SIOCGIFADDR, &stIFReq);
ioctl(iSock, SIOCGIFNETMASK, &stIFReq);
It always returns "72,0,67,33" (hex:0x48004321) on both ioctl functions.
I wonder if this is some sort of error code or bug during
ifup. I would like to know what type of checking
ifup does on netmasks/ip addresses and what does it do if the address is judged as invalid.
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Linux version 18.104.22.168
BusyBox v1.18.5
[ifup] is not a script but a C program on the system