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US Could 'Run Out of Cash' in September, Treasury WarnsBy Michael Rainey
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Friday that the federal government could run out of cash sooner than expected and urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling...
Budget Deficit Totals $747 Billion So Far in 2019, On Pace to Top $1 TrillionBy The Fiscal Times Staff
The federal budget deficit grew to $747 billion in the first nine months of the 2019 fiscal year, a 23% increase over the same period a year earlier, the U.S. Treasury said Thursday. The deficit is...
The Race Is On to Avoid a Debt Ceiling Crisis
Eager to avert a debt ceiling crisis, the White House is pushing lawmakers to agree to a budget deal and raise the nation's borrowing limit within a few weeks — and is signaling a willingness to...
Trump Scraps Key Part of Plan to Lower Drug PricesBy Michael Rainey
The Trump administration has abandoned a key part of its plan to lower prescription drug prices, withdrawing its proposal to eliminate the rebates drugmakers give to pharmacy middlemen. The...
Trump's Fourth of July Celebration Cost the Pentagon at Least $1.2 MillionBy Michael Rainey
The Department of Defense said Tuesday that President Trump's "Salute to America" event on July Fourth cost the military $1.2 million. However, there is still some uncertainty about the total cost...
Can Lawmakers Avoid a Fiscal Fiasco?
Congress has until the end of September to fund the government for the next fiscal year and avoid another shutdown. It might have even less time to raise the government's borrowing limit and avoid a...
Larry Kudlow Again Says That US Debt Isn't a ProblemBy Michael Rainey
Larry Kudlow, director of the National Economic Council, said Tuesday that in his view the $22.5 trillion national debt is not a pressing issue. "I don't see this as a huge problem at all right now...
The High-Stakes Budget Fight Ahead
Lawmakers returning from their July 4th recess face a potentially messy fight over raising spending caps and the debt ceiling, even as battles over border and immigration policies continue — and an...
The Next Big Border Fight?
In the last seven months, we've seen a 35-day government shutdown driven by disagreements over border wall funding and a congressional clash over a $4.5 billion emergency border funding bill. Now,...
Trump's 'Salute to America' Sparks Fireworks on the 4thBy Michael Rainey
President Trump famously admired the nationalistic display of military might he witnessed in Paris on Bastille Day two years ago. "It was one of the greatest parades I've ever seen," Trump said at a...
Why Bernie Sanders' Wall Street Tax Isn't Likely to Raise Trillions Like He SaysBy Michael Rainey
Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders has proposed a financial transactions tax to cover the cost of making some types of higher education free while canceling $1.6 trillion in student debt...
Pelosi vs Schumer? Bitter Dem Divide Could Spell Trouble Ahead
The $4.6 billion border bill passed by Congress last week exposed tensions between liberal and centrist factions within the Democratic Party and reportedly created a "bitter rift" between House...
Pelosi's Border Deal Exposes Growing Dem Rift
The Democratic party broke into what Politico described as "open warfare" late this week, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "reluctantly" agreed to allow a vote on a Senate-passed emergency border aid...
Kamala Harris Smacked Down a Question on How to Pay for Progressive Agenda
Sen. Kamala Harris shook up the Democratic presidential primaries with her debate performance Thursday night. She's widely seen as the clear winner from the second night of the debates, having...
Pelosi Yields in Standoff with GOP, Allowing House to Pass $4.6 Billion Border Aid Bill
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Jan Cornell: The woman UVA can't ignore
Remember the protest a couple of months ago over the use of the N-word by a UVA supervisor? That was the work of Jan Cornell.
Her detractors call her an instigator exploiting a remark taken out of context; her supporters laud her for drawing attention to what they describe as persistent racism at UVA.
The always controversial Cornell was born to be a union organizer. She remembers her grandfather in Minnesota, a carpenter, getting up from the table and saying he had to go to a union meeting, and explaining to her what that was.
The president of the Staff Union at UVA has plenty of her own experiences in the work force. "I've been mistreated by employers and know about retaliation," she says.
Certainly Cornell knows about low wages. She can talk about being a single mother and taking her first job in 1975 for $3.35 an hour. She still recalls a job she had after moving to Charlottesville in the 1980s that paid $5.15 an hour. And her first job with UVA in 1989 that paid $14,000 a year.
Yet as big a gadfly as Cornell is to university administrators, this former UVA employee makes one thing clear: "I love the university. And I was never mistreated by UVA."
She lost sleep over whether to quit her secure state job and take the helm of organizing a union under the auspices of the Communication Workers of America at Virginia's flagship university. But here on SUUVA's second anniversary, she's confident she's exactly where she wants to be.
In 1970 when the National Guard opened fire on Kent State students, Cornell was in college across the state at Ohio's Bowling Green State University. "That was a turning point in my life when those kids got shot," she recalls. "They closed down all the Ohio colleges, and we were surrounded by the National Guard. I didn't understand how the government could shoot kids."
A product of the turbulence and excitement of that era, Cornell misses marches. "There's nothing like walking down the middle of Constitution Avenue in a march," she says.
Her favorite place to protest at UVA? In front of Madison Hall, the offices of the university's top administrators.
Cornell's labor negotiating skills were born when a company she worked for said it was canceling all health insurance. "Something just snapped," she says. "I said, 'You can't do that.' And we turned it around."
Now Cornell is trying to turn around UVA's policy of not talking to her because state law forbids public employees from bargaining collectively. "It's a myth," she complains. "They say talking to me is collective bargaining. You can't have collective bargaining when you don't have a contract."
Fortunately Cornell is a patient woman. She understands that she's not going to change things overnight. She knows that getting the thousands of classified workers she wants to join the union is a slow process.
And while many think of Cornell as a firebrand, she admits to shyness, and claims she's not really a hothead. "I'm emotional and compassionate toward the housekeepers and drivers and people who can't speak up because they'll get fired," she says.
Jan Cornell knows what that's like. She's been there.
Age: 53
What brought you here? Boyfriend (now happily ex-boyfriend) and I moved down here from northern Virginia so he could go into the construction business with his brother.
What's worst about living here? Too expensive. The salaries are too low for the cost of housing.
Favorite hangout? My office. Where else?
Most overrated virtue? That I am a "good" person.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I'm adopted and found my birth mother after 50 years.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Not to be vain, but I wish I was thin.
What accomplishment are you proudest of? To have been given the opportunity to be the president of SUUVA and to build the organization from the ground up.
What do people find most annoying about you? I'm pretty blunt and shoot from the hip. I'm not big on beating around the bush.
Whom do you admire? A labor lawyer– Jody Calemine– I met while he was in law school here. He has helped me out and given me great advice since I got involved with the Labor Action Group and the labor movement in general. He's the best person.
Favorite book? State of the Union by Nelson Lichtenstein
What subject causes you to rant? Living wage and social injustice issues. Cruelty to workers, animals, and kids is a big one too. Any cruelty makes me crazy.
What thrills you about life in the 21st century? The technology
What creeps you out about life in the 21st century? Our whole life is out there– our medical records, fingerprints, bank accounts, etc. No privacy.
What do you drive? Jeep Cherokee
What's in your car tape player right now? Moody Blues
What's your next journey? To Richmond– the AFL-CIO Legislative Conference
What's the most trouble you've ever gotten in? I have had some "civil disobedience" issues. But not lately.
What do you regret? I regret not working in the labor movement before now. It is my life's work, and I wish I had started doing it 30 years ago.
Favorite comfort food? Macaroni and cheese
What's always in your refrigerator? Plenty of juices and bottled water
Must-see TV? West Wing
Favorite cartoon? Cathy
Describe a perfect day. Talking to workers and getting 50 people to join SUUVA.
Walter Mitty fantasy? I'm living my fantasy. I have a dream job and a very happy life.
Who'd play you in the movie? Some kick-ass woman
Most embarrassing moment? While making a speech one time, I lost my train of thought and just stood there with nothing to say.
Best advice you ever got? From one of my old bosses at UVA– not to worry about everyone else and what they think, but to take care of myself and stand by my own principles, not someone else's.
Favorite bumper sticker? Unions– the folks who brought you weekends

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Conservation & Environment, Tropical Dry Forest Conservation in Costa Rica by Anna Koutas
The Conservation High School Special programme appealed to me, because I'm aiming to studying geography at university; I am also a huge lover of nature and the outdoors! Even though I was a bit weary of travelling alone to the other side of the world, I'm so pleased I took the jump. I made so many friends and the experience was invaluable! I'm from England and was 18 when I did the project.
My first impression of Costa Rica
As soon as I left the airport in San Jose and found the Projects Abroad guide, I was shocked by the humidity even though it was only 10am. Driving from the airport, it was extremely hard to ignore the staggering beauty. The landscape was much lusher and greener than I expected. On my first night in San Jose the staff organised a BBQ at a host family with all the other volunteers. This was a great way to get rid of the homesickness I felt as I could get to know all the other volunteers and be around like minded people. After spending hours playing cards and eating amazing food, the monsoon rains started.
The next day the Conservation volunteers took the four hour road trip from San Jose to the Barra Honda National Park, which was the prettiest journey I've ever been on!
My accommodation
I stayed in a dormitory on site and was in a room with three other girls. The room itself was basic, as you'd expect it to be as it was in the middle of a national park! I shared a bathroom with my roommates, and the room had a fan rather than air conditioning.
The food was Costa Rican and rice and beans were on the menu for all breakfasts, lunches and dinners with a meat or a vegetable side for the vegetarians like me. After getting over the fact that we had to eat rice for breakfast, the food grew on me so much when I got home I even had rice and bean cravings! The staff was some of the most friendly and welcoming people I had ever met and they really helped me to fit into the Barra Honda family.
The Conservation project
At Barra Honda you have to get up for 7 o'clock to have breakfast by 7:30am, as work started at 8:30am. Each day we were allocated a morning and afternoon activity. Some activities were physical like the dreaded path clearing, but some were more about the environment like seed collection or the caterpillar survey. The range of small projects was incredible and I discovered that I actually really enjoyed the physical activities as I could see how worthwhile the work I was doing was.
At the park you work with both the staff and the volunteers, so you get to know everyone so well. My favourite project was actually the last project of my time there. The caterpillar project was amazing because we got to take the hike through the forest for the last time and we would search each area for these tiny caterpillars. Whilst it was frustratingly hard to find them, it was an amazing way to spend time with each other before we left and had many laughs at the lack of caterpillars being found.
Overall experience
I can't rate the experiment enough! You learn so much about yourself doing these placements, but also about the environment and different cultures. Costa Rica is an incredible country with amazing people! I really want to go back to Costa Rica in the future in order to explore all the other beautiful sites I didn't get to see during my short placement. I couldn't recommend the placement enough and would urge you to consider it if you're a nature lover and up for new experiences!
Anna Koutas
Ce témoignage est basé sur l'expérience unique d'un volontaire à un certain moment donné. Nos projets s'adaptent constamment aux besoins locaux, ils évoluent au fur et à mesure que des volontaires s'impliquent et s'adaptent aux saisons, ainsi votre expérience sur place pourra être différente de celle décrite ici. Pour en savoir plus sur cette mission, vous pouvez consulter la page de ce projet ou bien contacter l'un de nos conseillers de volontaires.


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Obituaries October 10, 2012
George D. Fredricks
George D. Fredricks, 65, of Albany died on October 3, 2012, at Fletcher Allen Health Care after a long illness.
Mr. Fredricks spent his latest and happiest years in Albany with Paul and Rita Martin. He and his best friend, Peggy Thompson, shared many precious moments. Their favorite activities were fishing local swimming holes, bowling, playing pool, four-wheeling, target shooting, and sightseeing.
Mr. Fredricks enjoyed spending time with the Martin family and grandkids, his many friends, his girlfriend, Elaine, and visiting with the locals at the Albany General Store. He was a professional photographer and farmhand.
He is survived by his many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and his girlfriend, Elaine.
A celebration of life with a potluck meal will be held at Albany Community School at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13. A graveside service will be held in Wallingford.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted by the Albany Community School. Mr. Fredricks loved children. Donations can be sent to: Albany Community School, Attention: Mary Cubit, 351 Main Street, Albany, Vermont 05820.
James Maurice Hill
James Maurice Hill, 73, of West Charleston died on September 30, 2012, in Orleans.
He was born May 7, 1939, in Montpelier, a son of Maurice and Helen (Kynoch) Hill. He received an associate's degree in pathology from Goddard College in Plainfield. He was a lab tech at North Country Hospital in Newport for 18 years, and he was also a self-employed insurance examiner. He was president of the Orleans Country Club for 12 years and a lister for the town of Charleston for ten years. Golfing was the love of his life.
He is survived by his life partner of 23 years, Cheryl Demers, of West Charleston; by his children: Thane Hill and his wife, Rhonda, of Virginia, Collin Hill and his wife, Julie, of Virginia, Jamie Hill and his wife, Debbie, of Virginia, and by Tami Hill and her husband, Jay, of Charlestown, New Hampshire; by several grandchildren; by his stepchildren: Laurel Demers of California and Mandilyn Coderre of Newport, and their children; by his brother Phil Hill and his wife, Donna, of Maryland; by his sister Maureen Hill of Minnesota; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on October 5 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans Country Club, c/o Peter Lanoue, Water Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
James P. Madden
James P. Madden, 69, died peacefully at his home in Derby with his family by his side on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
He was born on May 26, 1943, in St. Albans, a son of James R. and Isabel (Fuller) Madden. After his father was killed in World War II, while Mr. Madden was a young child, his mother remarried and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Donald Bovat.
Mr. Madden graduated from Hartford High School Class of 1961 and attended Boston University for a time before entering the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy from 1965 until 1969, being discharged into the Navy Reserves as a cryptologic technician 3rd Class. After his service in the Navy, he returned to Boston University where he received a bachelor's degree in management in 1972.
He lived for many years in Hanover, Massachusetts, where he raised his family and worked as manager at Bandag and later Oxford Tire. Before retiring, he worked briefly at Columbia Motors as a delivery driver. In 2005 he moved to Derby with his companion, Cindy Lewis.
Mr. Madden will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of a good joke. He was an avid New England Patriots fan and also enjoyed fishing, golf and, most of all, time with family, especially cookouts. He was a member of the American Legion for the past 33 years and a past member of the Derby Lions Club.
He leaves his son Jim Madden and his companion, Jennifer Roy, both of Boston; his daughter Jenn Madden of Weymouth, Massachusetts; his companion, Cindy Lewis, and her children Trevor Lewis and Erika Lewis, all of Derby; as well as a large extended family, many friends, and his pals Matches and Tibbles.
Visiting hours will be held at the Knight Funeral Home at 903 Hartford Avenue in White River Junction from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 20. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with burial and military honors in the Hartford Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to Jim's family in an online guest book at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Patient Services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont 05009.
Jeannine M. Pare
Jeannine M. Pare, 80, of Derby Line died on October 7, 2012, in Newport.
She was born on April 29, 1932, in Stanstead, Quebec, a daughter of Joseph and Yvonne (Bisson) Veilleux. Mrs. Pare married Leo Paul Pare, who survives her.
She was a devoted Christian and a lady who loved her family and their visits and gatherings. She is survived by her husband, Leo Paul Pare of Derby Line; her six children: JoAnne Ellam and her husband, Craig, of Derby Line, Michael Pare and his wife, Tina, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Ronald Pare and his wife, Karen, of Helena, Montana, Robert Pare and his wife, Sharon, of Newport, Paul Pare and his wife, Kim, of Keene, New Hampshire, and Carole Rosario and her husband, Tony, of Hillsboro, New Hampshire; by ten grandchildren: Jeffrey Ellam, Michael Pare Jr. and his wife, Lila, DeAnna Chavez and her husband, Steve, Brian Pare and his wife, Tiffany, Ashley Rice and her husband, Steve, Erik Pare, Meghan and Kristen Pare, Morgan and Nicholas Pare; by four great-grandchildren: KeAhna and Keara Chavez, and Makaela and Zaidyn Pare; and by Rita and Gaston Lefebvre.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jennifer Ellam, a brother, Marcel Veilleux, and by Laurette and her husband, Maurice Fortin.
Friends may call on Thursday, October 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Edward's Church in Derby Line, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow at St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Edward's Ladies Alter Society, 191 Claremont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Philip D. Place
Philip D. Place, 82, of Derby Line died peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2012, in Newport.
He was born on June 4, 1930, in Laurens, New York, a son of Whitfield and Carrie (Snyder) Place. On November 9, 1952, he married Patricia Gueth, who predeceased him on September 2, 2012.
Mr. Place served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran and was also a career veteran. After retiring from the Army, he received an associate's degree in arts and vocational education and later became an electronics teacher at North Country Union High School. He enjoyed woodworking. He was also a volunteer for the Derby Line Ambulance Service.
He is survived by the following children: Theresa Stokes and her husband, Nicholas, of Yorktown, Virginia, Elizabeth Place and her partner, Anthony Eastwood, of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, Michael Place of Newport, Patricia S. Place of Newport, Margaret M. Place and her partner, Clifford Gaudette, of Pownal, and Mary Becker and her husband, Paul, of Bennington; by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Peter Place, and by a brother, Walter Place.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 11, at St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line where a Christian burial will be celebrated.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
William C. (Willie) Ryan
William C. (Willie) Ryan, 63, lifelong resident of Craftsbury Common and beloved husband of Carolyn, died peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2012, at the Fletcher-Allen Medical Center in Burlington with his wife and daughters at his side.
He was born on February 17, 1949, in Hardwick, a son of the late James and Alice (Cole) Ryan. He graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1968 and received an agriculture degree from Vermont Technical College in Randolph in 1970. On July 31, 1971, he married Carolyn Harvey, who survives him.
Mr. Ryan farmed all his life and co-operated the Ryan Brothers Farm in Craftsbury. He was president and a board member of the Orleans County Farm Bureau, an honorary member of the National Honor Society at Craftsbury Academy, and was town lister for over 30 years. He served on the Future Farmers of America Foundation Board, the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District, and was the Craftsbury Planning Commission chairman. He also coached girls basketball at all levels and was the assistant boys basketball coach at Craftsbury Academy.
He loved to watch NASCAR (his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt Sr.), and he enjoyed attending Thunder Road in Barre. Mr. Ryan had a strong love of basketball and could be found at any gym across the state of Vermont supporting local athletes. He enjoyed listening to country music, especially Willie Nelson, and he was a New York Yankees fan. He loved to read, and he enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends at camp on Greenwood Lake.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Ryan, of Craftsbury Common; his daughters: Alison Blaney and her husband, Thomas, of Craftsbury and Jenapher Hipkiss and her husband, Seneca, of Exeter, New Hampshire; by his grandchildren Mackenzie and Ryan Blaney; and by the following brothers and sisters: Ann Gilcris and her husband, Larry, of Natural Bridge, New York, Jeanne Locke and her husband, Paul, of Springfield, Mervin Ryan and his wife, Lois, of Craftsbury, Kathleen Ryan of Norwich, Laureen Ryan of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Paul Ryan of Craftsbury, and Anita Caraballo and her husband, Pedro, of North Kingstown; by his stepfather, William Heinchon, of Barton; and by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, James and Alice (Cole) Ryan, and by his sister Nancy Martell and her husband, Al.
Funeral services were held at the Craftsbury United Church in the fellowship hall in Craftsbury Common on October 9 with the Reverend Alan Parker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Orleans County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, care of Marjorie Urie, 2420 Shadow Lake Road, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827, or to the Craftsbury Academy Athletic Fund, for team seating in memory of Willie Ryan, care of Craftsbury Schools, Attention Jane Linck, P.O. Box 73, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
William (Bill) Sackett
Bill Sackett died suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at his home in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Originally from Island Pond, Mr. Sackett attended Lyndon State College before heading to Panama for military service in 1968. He graduated from Castleton State College in the early 1970s and continued his life in Canada as a successful journalist and senior editor for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He then ran his own successful business as a media consultant in Ottawa.
He is survived by his brother Donald Sackett of Island Pond; his children Sydney Sackett-Williams of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sandra Inutiq of Iqaluit, Canada, and Lawrence Inutiq-Sackett of Ottawa; his grandchildren Micah, Wee Walter, and Grace; his nieces Sonya and Jessi; his nephews Luke and Craig; his sister-in-law Allison Sackett; and his sons-in-law Jeffrey Williams and Walter Oliver.
Services will be held on Thursday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond with graveside services to follow. Visiting hours will be announced during the service.


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The Chinese Chapter was founded in 2008 based on Artemis research team in PKU and currently consists of the following people:
The Chinese Chapter consists of the following people:
* Jianwei Zhuge, Tsinghua
* Chengyu Song, Gatech
* Zhijie Chen, Berkeley
* Xinhui Han, PKU
* Yong Tang, NUDT
* Huilin Zhang, PKU
* Zhongjie Wang, PKU
* Lingfeng Sun, HuaweiSymantec
* Jian Jiang, Tsinghua
* Youzhi Bao, PKU
* Cong Zheng, PKU
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Christian Seifert (CPRO of The Honeynet Project) has just announced publication of our Know Your Tools series: Qebek - Conceal the Monitoring, authored by Chengyu Song and Jianwei Zhuge from the Chinese Chapter and Brian Hay from the Alaskan Chapter. The paper is based on Chengyu's hard work during the GSoC 2009, Brian Hay and me acted as his mentors for the Qebek GSoC Project. Congrats to Chengyu and Chinese Chapter.
The paper is available from http://honeynet.org/papers/KYT_qebek.
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I've been working on the GSOC Project 14 in recent months. We are meant to start a new tool which can replay the collected exploit traces.
We know that during the process of exploit replay, there're many fields need to be changed in the original application messages. Some of them are platform independent, and the others are platform specific. Platform-independent variables are those changed each time we exploit, like timestamp, cookie, length, etc. And platform-specific variables are those changed only if the target system is changed, like target address, return address point to the shellcode. Read more »
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As the console spy is almost finished, the next stage is mainly for network activities. Sebek Win32 version uses TDI hook to get this done. However, since getting driver object in virtualization layer is hard and TDI is TDI is on the path to deprecation, I need to find another way. The best solution seems to be hooking NtDeviceIoControlFile, the API Windows uses to do network related stuff and has been widely mentioned in malware behavior analysis papers. After some days of searching, I encounter a very useful resources today, a master thesis from TTAnalyze team:
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The Honeynet Project Chinese Chapter Status Report (Period Apr 2007 to Dec 2008)
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All members of Chinese Chapter (i.e. The Artemis Project) are still from ERCIS, Institute of Computer Science and Technology, Peking University, China. Although we are seaking for contributors from other organizations. Read more »


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Turkish Kilim Cushion Cover with pretty terracotta traditional design - this is a unique decorative cushion cover made from an original, vintage, hand-woven wool Kilim from Turkey. The weaving technique used in our Kilim cushions varies from plain Kilim weave, slit-weave and/or cicim weave which are all ancient flat-weaving techniques. These pillows make great scatter cushions (throw pillows) which can be used on the sofa in your living room, they also make great cushion pads for chairs. This Turkish Cushion Cover measures approximately 40x40cm square and is made with a strong cotton reverse with zip.
We carefully select vintage semi-antique Kilims when we are away buying in Turkey and have them made up into cushion covers in a mixture of price ranges and sizes, hence our wide ranging selection. All cushion covers come unstuffed, but if you would like it stufffed please purchase the recommended sized filler by ticking the box next to the cushion to add the filler to your basket.
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Pirates aim to rebound against Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates try to get themselves back into the win column on Thursday when they open a four-game set against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Pittsburgh split a brief two-game set with the Seattle Mariners, but lost Wednesday's finale, 2-1.
The Pirates wasted a terrific outing from A.J. Burnett, who allowed just three hits. However, one of the hits he allowed was a go-ahead solo home run to Jesus Montero, as Pittsburgh fell for the third time in four tries overall.
Montero's blast was the only ball hit out of the infield against Burnett.
"It's the only pitch to a righty that came back over the plate all day," Burnett said. "You hate to look at one pitch, because then you start questioning yourself, and I'm not going to do that. I went out there with conviction."
Starling Marte had two hits and Andrew McCutchen had an RBI single, but the Pirates went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and are just 4-for-38 in those situations over the last five games.
"It just seems that we've got to find a better answer," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "Maybe it's our mindset but we're getting pitched tough. It's not like it's chopped liver we've been facing."
Hoping for a little more run support on Thursday will be lefty Jeff Locke, who is 3-1 with a 3.21 ERA. Locke did not get a decision on Saturday against Washington, as he allowed four runs (3 earned) and three hits in five innings. He also walked three batters in his team's 5-4 loss.
"I thought he was in and out of rhythm a little bit," Hurdle said. "I thought we had the best shot of getting out of (the sixth) inning with a lead by bringing in (a reliever)."
Locke lost his only other start against the Mets and was roughed up to the tune of five runs in 3 2/3 innings of that one.
The Mets, meanwhile, will turn to righty Dillon Gee, who has won two of his last three starts. Gee last pitched on May 1 when he beat the Miami Marlins, despite allowing four runs and nine hits in five innings.
"I wasn't really pleased with anything I did today," Gee said after the game. "I actually almost feel bad for getting a win."
Gee, who is 2-4 on the year with a 6.16 ERA, is 2-0 in three starts versus the Pirates with a 1.71 ERA.
New York also split a two-game set with the Chicago White Sox this week and fell in Wednesday's finale, 6-3.
Lucas Duda hit a solo homer and Ruben Tejada recorded an RBI in defeat for the Mets, who have lost eight of 11.
Jeremy Hefner (0-4) was roughed up early for New York, with all four of his runs allowed coming in the first three innings. He gave up eight hits and struck out five over six frames.
"If he continues to pitch the way he has the last three starts, we're going to be okay," said Mets manager Terry Collins.
New York won five of its seven matchups with the Pirates last season.


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just did a 214km audax on it today and it behaved faultlessly.
Chains. Not very sexy, but every so often you're going to need a new one and you're spoilt for choice. Light ones, heavy duty ones, gold ones, you name it. Whatever they say on them, plenty of them will have been made by YBN. So you might save a few quid if you cut out the middle man.
The S10C (such a catchy name) is a low- to mid-range offering that does precisely everything I'd ever want a chain to do: it joins up the chainrings and sprockets and moves across them when I ask it to. Fitting is fairly straightforward: as usual, the chain came with a link pin that has a section that unscrews; as usual I ended up just snapping it off as it was stuck fast. Since then I've pretty much forgotten all about the chain and I've had no issues at all.
Shifting performance (on Ultegra 6700) is excellent, almost on a par with Shimano's own links. The chain comes with a fairly sticky lube applied that's good for a fair few miles before it needs topping up, and it buffs up nicely even after some fairly rough treatment on wet and salty roads. At 278g you're giving away 11g to the Ultegra chain and 22g to YBN's Titanium Nitride coated Soulchain that costs nearly three times as much, but I can happily live with those extra grams knowing I've saved quite a few quid.
If you don't need a superlight chain or a flash-looking one, this will do just fine.
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Make and model: YBN S10C Chain
Size tested: 10spd
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
About the tester
Age: 36 Height: 190cm Weight: 98kg
I usually ride: whatever I\'m testing... My best bike is: Trek 1.5 with Ultegra 6700
I've been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, sportives, general fitness riding, fixed/singlespeed, mtb, Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling, track
Dave is a founding father of road.cc and responsible for kicking the server when it breaks. In a previous life he was a graphic designer but he's also a three-time Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling world champion, and remains unbeaten through the bog. Dave rides all sorts of bikes but tends to prefer metal ones. He's getting old is why.
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I know this is old, but shout me on twitter, would you still use this 3 years down the line, or is there something better?
Having just done a little research, its whats on my trike, I was going to go KMC, but I think this will do, weight is not an issue, its price that is bugging me, because I need to buy 3 at a time


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Especially popular in Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, fruit- or honey-infused vinegars are often sipped after and between meals—not only for nose-tingling refreshment, but also to balance the pH levels in the imbiber's stomach, relieve stress and, in some cases, aid in weight loss (some studies have show that drinking vinegar while eating enhances how "full" a person feels).
But never mind all that: They just taste good. Whether drunk straight, added to seltzer or flat water, or mixed into cocktails (what's up, apple-vinegar-tini?), the sweet-sour combo is a delightfully unexpected little pop to your palate, especially after heavy or especially salty food. (Added bonus, not that you care: They're often very low in calories.)
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We don't know a lot about what the offseason landscape in the NFL is going to look like.
But we do know there will be a draft on April 28-30.
And now, since the Eagles got bounced in the first round of the playoffs, we know where they will pick: No. 23.
NFL.com lays out how the draft order is determined. The top 20 picks go to teams that missed out on the playoffs, and the final 12 are slotted by playoff performance. The Super Bowl champ picks 32nd, and the Super Bowl loser 31st.
The championship round losers get 29 and 30. The divisional round losers 25 to 28. And the wild-card round losers 21 to 24.
This year, the wild-card round losers were the Colts, Eagles, Saints and Chiefs. The Saints finished 11-5 so they get No. 24; the Eagles, Chiefs and Colts all finished 10-6. The tiebreak is determined by opponents' strength of schedule. The Eagles' opponents had a better winning percentage than the Colts' or the Chiefs'. That's why they're 23rd.
Of course, none of this means that the Eagles will actually pick 23rd. They've pulled a first-round trade in each of the past four drafts.
Overall, the Birds have eight picks: one in the first round, one in the second, one in the third, two in the fourth, two in the fifth and one in the seventh. The remaining pick from the Donovan McNabb deal turned out to be a fourth-rounder since he did not reach the goals that would have made it a third-round pick.
While it's probably a little early to begin speculating on who the Eagles might be targeting, it's interesting to note that draft needs seem eerily similar to a year ago. After back-to-back losses to the Cowboys to end last season, the Birds made their pass-rush a priority. They let Darren Howard and Jason Babin go, and traded Chris Clemons (and a fourth-round pick) to Seattle for Darryl Tapp. In the draft, they traded up for Brandon Graham in the first round. The Eagles spent their first five picks on defense and two of their first three on pass rushers.
The issue of who would replace Sheldon Brown at right cornerback wasn't really addressed. The team's philosophy was that it would be OK with Ellis Hobbs as long as the pass rush got to opposing quarterbacks. Well, we all know how that turned out. Right corner was an issue all season and remains an issue this offseason.
As for the defensive line, Graham will be coming off a torn ACL, and Daniel Te'o-Nesheim showed no signs in limited action that he's ready to contribute. In other words, it would not be surprising to see the Eagles draft defensive line early once again.
And, of course, there's the offensive line. The left side is good with Jason Peters and Todd Herremans. The Eagles should be OK at center with either Jamaal Jackson or Mike McGlynn. And the right side is where they need to make decisions. Is Winston Justice the player they rewarded with an extension during the 2009 season? Or the player they benched against the Packers? Could McGlynn fill in at right guard? Max Jean-Gilles showed improvement in 2010. Can he build on that next season? Is Nick Cole anything more than a backup? Those are the questions on the O-line. Some of them existed last season, but the Eagles did not use any of their 13 picks on an offensive lineman.
There are many holes, and with the uncertainty surrounding free agency, April's draft could have added importance. It's entirely possible (and even likely) that the Eagles will have not added a single player to their roster by the time the draft rolls around.
Then again, if the rookie are not allowed to sign or practice with the team in the offseason, it might be unrealistic to expect them to contribute right away anyway.
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Alicia Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz, celebrated their third wedding anniversary with heartfelt tweets on Wednesday.
The happy couple poured out their feelings online for all their followers to see.
Beatz wrote, "Wow 2day make 3 years being married to my soul mate / partner / BFF/ wife/ sister. we never raised our voice to each other now that's amazing."
He added, "She love all of my kids like they belong to her that's what I respect and love the most cheers to My Queen and 100 plus more years!"
May the wings of our love
Always catch the wind
And set sail forever
– A. Dean
#happyanniversary#blissfullove4ever" pic.twitter.com/7JwkWANrlG
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) August 1, 2013
Keys replied, "Happy anniversary! The love of my life! N ur eyes (in your eyes) I c (I see) a lifetime N ur (in your) arms I taste A sweet & sacred place."
The No One singer also posted a picture of the perfect pair. Keys wed her man in Europe in 2010, when she was five-months pregnant with their son Egypt.


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This page details changes since the relase of Version 3.0 of M-sim. Information about the changes is provided in case mistakes were made and to provide greater understanding of the simulator. As of 9/8/09, versions will use a version number instead of a date.
This page details changes since the relase of Version 3.0 of M-sim. Information about the changes is provided in case mistakes were made and to provide greater understanding of the simulator. As of 9/8/09, versions will use a version number instead of a date.
== Upcoming: Release 3.0.15 ==
== Upcoming:
Release 3.0.15==
== Release 3.0.14: Feb 1st 2010 ==
== Release 3.0.14: Feb 1st 2010 ==
Latest revision as of 17:22, 18 January 2016
This page details changes since the relase of Version 3.0 of M-sim. Information about the changes is provided in case mistakes were made and to provide greater understanding of the simulator. As of 9/8/09, versions will use a version number instead of a date.
Upcoming: Release 3.0.22
Release 3.0.21: Jan 18th 2016
Minor fixes to be compatible with gcc 4.9.2. Fix linkage in memory.h and lack of virtual destructor in dram.h.
Release 3.0.20: Sep 3rd 2010
Changes to cacti did not propagate to release version.
Release 3.0.19: Aug 4th 2010
Release 3.0.18: Jun 8th 2010
Fast forwarding has been updated. Values from the .arg file were not being respected by the code. Cleanup of the code for a nicer implementation. (sim-outorder.c: continue_fastfwd(...), changes in sim_main()).
Release 3.0.17: Apr 21st 2010
options.c no longer uses strrchr (caused problems for g++ 4.4+).
rob.c provides more complete initialization for ROB_entry.
eio.c uses now fgets return value.
loader.c now (by default) now reduces the number of entries in envp and uses some pre-determined values. Disable "ENVP_REDUCE" and "FORCE_CONSISTENT" in loader.c to disable this. This provides for more deterministic results.
dlite.c fixed to avoid complaints from g++ 4.4+. This included some changes in pointer usage. Some char[] replaced with std::string.
symbol.c fixed to avoid complaints from g++ 4.4+ regarding usage of fread.
sysprobe.c fixed to use %lu when referring to sizeof.
mystrrchr has been removed.
Bug report: Benchmarks that use getdirentries on an nfs may experience a read error.
Release 3.0.16b: Mar 23st 2010
Added "break;" to the end of the SSI_IEEE_IP_CONTROL switch case for getsysinfo in syscall.c. This was incorrectly causing this system call option to be reported as unsupported.
Release 3.0.16: Mar 21st 2010
Added some conditional compilation (using __LP64__) to deal with compilation on 32-bit machines that can not handle large constants. For the same reason this was done, a warning message has not been added to indicate this.
Release 3.0.15: Feb 19th 2010
Release 3.0.14: Feb 1st 2010
Release 3.0.13: Dec 8th 2009
New EIO version.
Dynamic Loading
Release 3.0.12: Oct 27th 2009
Various floating point issues fixed.
Removal of argc parameter in ld_load_prog (argv is already a vector and argc can be extracted from it).
Release 3.0.11: Oct 5th 2009
Rollback overhaul - Severe problems (update recommended)
Release 3.0.10: Sep 19th 2009
Rollback Fix - Severe problem (update recommended)
Fixed quote handling in .arg files
ioctl(TIOCISATTY) didn't work as expected and is now fixed.
Release 3.0.09: July 20th 2009
Store Conditional did not set its physical register to REG_WB nor set ready times for the result.
A file handler for both debugging as well as creating accurate and portable checkpoints.
Syscalls getgroups, mkdir, readlink, ioctl(winsize), ioctl(istty) are now supported. Kill is very partially supported.
Conditional Memory support is being added.
Issue_Inorder has been fixed.
Libexo is being removed from the simulator.
regs_t now supports input operator for replacing libexo (regs.[hc]).
mem_t now supports input operator for replacing libexo (memory.[hc]).
Tagset error has been corrected.
Redirection of stderr has been updated for a few potential redirection operators.
Incorrect single precision handling through the LDS instruction has been dealt with.
Fetch Cache Misses were not stopping the current fetch.
Release 3.0.08: June 16th 2009
Machine.def updates (RPCC, STQ_C, STL_C, Comments).
Loader issues related to gcc 4.3.2 support.
Rollback support for mt_fpcr (sim-outorder.c)
Rollback support for STQ_C and STL_C (sim-outorder.c)
F_TRAPs should (and have, but apparently this was lost) cause the ROB to drain before rename (sim-outorder.c)
Rollback can't rollback over a F_TRAP (see above, cmp.c, cmp.c)
regs_t now supports output operator (input pending) for replacing libexo (regs.[hc]).
mem_t now supports output operator (input pending) for replacing libexo (memory.[hc]).
Added minor setsysinfo and getsysinfo support (syscall.c).
Added support for fstat64 (syscall.c).
Added support for exit_group (syscall.c).
Fixed obreak (syscall.c).
Fixed uname, which also provides utsname (syscall.c).
Corrected incorrect == instead of != in mmap. Improved overall behavior but still not full support (syscall.c).
Release 3.0.07: May 12th 2009
Write Buffer emergency patch issued. Could get caught in an infinite loop trying to remove elements from an empty write buffer.
Release 3.0.06: May 5th 2009
Cache fixes made. Correction made to the usage of bus_free. A write buffer (from processor to first level cache) is now implemented per core - this resolves the bzip2 and gzip problem without having to use the "read data block" hack.
Release 3.0.05: April 24th 2009
Main.c now properly includes fstream (#include<fstream>).
Release 3.0.04: April 20th 2009
Num_Cores not being handled correctly through a config file has been fixed. Also, MAX_LINE_ARGS in options.c has been increased to handle the large number of options required for CMP.
Release 3.0.03: April 4th 2009
Options.c is updated to handle newly created config files from dumpconfig. Minor code adjustment.
Dram bug with accesses across two banks is fixed, other minor tweaks.
Cache access has been updated to return an unsigned long long, BOUND_POS is no longer needed.
Inflight Queues have been altered to no longer assume compiler eliding, this required const enforcing in the rob.h as well.
Issue Queue has been altered to no longer assume compiler eliding.
Optimizations done in sim-outorder.c.
Release 3.0.02: March 6th 2009
Added -max:cycles support - would be nice to avoid the check each cycle though.
Dram modeling support is now available - the default is the old chunk style method.
Memory bus width is now 4 bytes by default.
Release 3.0.01: February 12th 2009
mem_access_latency (defined in cmp.h) now takes 4 parameters (address, size, when, context_id) compared to just size. This is intended for DRAM access modeling. This affects cmp.c, cmp.h and sim-outorder.c
OSF_SYS_write is removed from machine.h and replaced in syscall.c
Optimization: When checking the LSQ for a store forward, the for loop was not used effectively.
Release 3.0.00: January 24th 2009
Trivial: Removed commented out lines from main.c
Trivial: Re-enabled fclose(outfile) in context desructor in smt.c - fixes ~1K mem leak
Bug 1: Fixed "issued inst not spec ready" for floating point insts (actually affected all, but only mattered in floating point cases)
Bug 2: Commit now looks at the correct list of remaining contexts.


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ElectraStim Uni-Polar 5mm Small Urethral Sound Probe
Average customer review 4.5 out of 5 stars5 reviews
Give your He-Man 'the power' with this sensational urethral probe by ElectraStim. Designed for next-level urethral dilation, this 5.5 inch probe inserts smoothly to awaken internal nerve endings with prickles of electrical current. Shockingly arousing!
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Product Description
Give your He-Man 'the power' with this sensational urethral probe by ElectraStim. Designed for next-level urethral dilation, this 5.5 inch probe inserts smoothly to awaken internal nerve endings with prickles of electrical current. Shockingly arousing!
Made from stainless steel with an insulated handle, this uni-polar sex toy for men offers an electrifying experience unlike anything you've tried before. It combines the mind-bending kink of urethral dilation with the totally unique sensation of e-stim tingles for pleasure that brings you to your knees.
Measuring 5.5 inches in insertable length with a 5mm width, the small urethral dilator offers a smooth insertion and is electrified along its full length. It's the perfect thickness for beginners (not too thin and not too thick, but juuuust right!) and allows you to experiment with sounding without moving up through the gauges.
Why not just buy a vibrating urethral sound? Well, unlike toys which vibrate, E-Stim currents directly awaken nerve-endings and encourage your muscles to contract just like they would during an orgasm. This 'fools' your body into reaching climax even sooner - not to mention the whole experience feels sheet-clenchingly good!
For the best use, insert your toy before switching it on, and start out on the lowest setting. If you're a little apprehensive, grip the top of the toy with a closed fist, making contact with all sides of the toy, and test it here first.
Depending on your sensitivity, you may be able to feel gentle throbbing on the lowest setting, but many people can't feel anything at this point. Gradually increase the intensity until you can feel it and then go ahead and experiment to your hearts content.
Always use a sterile water-based lubricant for all urethral dilation.
Please note: This sound requires a second uni-polar sex toy and an electrosex power unit to operate. Neither the second toy or the unit are included with the sound.
Key Features:
- 5mm uni-polar e-stim urethral dilator for beginner urethral sounders who like internal zaps!
- 5mm diameter and tapered tip offer easy insertion and satisfying stretch
- 5.5 inch insertable length offers deep penetration with tingly bliss
- Ergonomic insulated grip point offers seamless control, even with lubey hands
- Comes with 3 sachets of sterile water-based lube and 3 alcoholic cleaning wipes for hygienic, safe play
- Must be used alongside another uni-polar toy to complete the electrical circuit
How it measures up
- Length: 5.5 inches
How it feels
- Material: Metal
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ElectraStim Uni-Polar 5mm Small Urethral Sound Probe
Give your He-Man 'the power' with this sensational urethral probe by ElectraStim. Designed for next-level urethral dilation, this 5.5 inch probe inserts smoothly to awaken internal nerve endings with prickles of electrical current. Shockingly arousing!
ElectraStim Uni-Polar 5mm Small Urethral Sound Probe
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What an experience
Reviewed: June 28, 2014 by smokey4smokey, a Straight Going Steady Male
When I first ordered this product I was a little apprehensive, sticking something inside your penis that used electricity, gave me all kind of negative vibes - would this cause damage, could I give myself an infection.
The answer is yes you could if you weren't careful, but with a bit of care this product has been used multiple times no issue.
The product itself is not excessive so is perfect if you haven't tried this before and fits to a just right length.
On its own with just one other connection I didn't have much luck, but when using this with a butt connection and one at the base of the penis and one at the glans, this delivered.
It was tough to find the sweet spot, but when you do your whole body is shaking and the orgasm you get is so powerful one of two things happen.
You either kick out the electrode - which can be painful.
Or you can't take it anymore.
This is a product all stimmers have to try - and if adventurous, there are bigger ones on the market
- Pros
- Good quality - excellent feeling.
- Cons
- Nothing.
- Bottom line
- Something all stimmers need to try.
- 3 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
5mm Urethral Sound Probe
Reviewed: September 13, 2013 by kinkybob, a Straight Single Male
I decided to get this after I'd had an ElectraStim EM60 kit for a short while, and wanted something more. I wasn't disappointed. Initially I was excited by the idea but daunted by the thought of 5.5 " of steel rod down the end of my dick.
When it arrived I couldn't wait to try it out and with some trepidation. After preparing it as per instructions, inserted it. At first it went in about 2/3 of it length until it met a slight resistance, and then it just slid in the whole way under its own weight. Very erotic to watch.
I've tried it with various electrastim electrodes and all give a nice feeling but for me the best have been with the small anal plug that came with the original kit or one of the adhesive electrodes positioned at the back of my scrotum.
Although I haven't been brought to orgasm yet it's come pretty close and I've almost been on the point of pulling it out so I can cum. What I have had is lots of pre-cum oozing. Lovely to watch. When you do orgasm afterwards by hand it feels much more intense.
I would love to try it with the ElectraStim Depth Charge probe as I think that could be even better.
Also I noticed that it comes in larger sizes; 7mm and 9mm. I think that, for me, a larger size might be better since the last few times I've used it the handle has almost started to be swallowed.
- Pros
- The eroticism of inserting it and the feeling it gave.
- Cons
- Nothing, although a larger one might be better.
- Bottom line
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Having seen this I thought I should try it and boy I wasn't disappointed.
I've not had the 'bottle' to crank it up to the top setting yet but working towards it!
I love it so much I use it whenever I can and sometimes use just the rings which come with the EM32 power kit when I'm at work with the power unit in my pocket so can vary the pulses it puts out.
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Playwrights and Caffeine
The Albuquerque Little Theatre begins its Studio Series on Saturday, Nov. 10, with staged readings of work by local playwrights Walter L. Newton, Edith Weiss, Robert F. Benjamin, Elaine Jarvik and Scott Bison. The Studio Series is a program offered by ALT to local writers for the development of new dramatic scripts through workshops, readings and performances. The staged reading will start at 7 p.m. and last around two hours including an intermission (with complimentary coffee and cookies) and a talk back with the actors and directors. As any writer knows, audience feedback is essential to creating a successful product, so don't be afraid to chime in with the good and the bad. The event is free for ALT members and ticket holders to previous shows or $5 at the door. Call 242-4750 for more info.
Performance Review
Y'Feck Yeh
The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Cell Theatre
On a public television biography that aired last week, Charles Schulz admitted to milking a lot of humor from straight-up violence. From a 21st century perspective, it might be odd to think of "Peanuts" as violent, but it was, of course. Schulz hurt his characters. We laughed. A simple, infallible equation that worked almost every time.
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Profiles of Us
Jim Shepard's Like You'd Understand, Anyway
Like You'd Understand, Anyway
Jim Shepard's work has always felt a bit like a brief and terrifying roller coaster that spits you out the other end thrilled and breathless, wondering why you wanted to be shot into such a dark cave of tracks in the first place. Project X, his anxious 2004 novel, told the story of a Columbine-like school shooting. His short stories have wormed their way aboard the Hindenburg, beneath Communist revolutions and into the mind of John Ashcroft, even.


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First, the altitude versus time, as this was the most complicated. I started with Fourier coefficients generated using normal random magnitudes each chosen with an rms value proportional to a Lorentzian factor 1 / [1 + (s / λ)²], where λ is a reference distance of 10 km, describing the approximate length of a typical climb. This distribution is nice because it keeps enough of the high-frequency component for things to be interesting, but while allowing the low-frequency components to generate nice continuous climbs. The phase for each component was then randomized from 0 to 360 degrees.
But this doesn't represent a realistic profile, since the random Fourier components yield peaks and valleys of the same shape. So I transformed the altitude using the following:
z → (50 meters) ln [ 1 + exp(z / 50 meters) ],
which you can see if z is suffiently positive, simply uses z, but if z is negative, makes z a small positive number. This generates rolling valleys mixed in with tall peaks, which is more realistic.
It's still not as good as I'd like, however. Real roads are built to a certain design grade. If the hill gets steeper than this, the road traverses, with switchbacks if necessary, to bring the grade down to the design limit. This tends to result in climbs which maintain close to a steady grade for long segments. To account for this, I applied a transformation to local road grades:
grade → grade / [ ( grade / grademax )4 + 1 ]1/4,
which is easy to see clips the magnitude of grade at grademax. I applied this grade transformation by stretching the road length relative to that generated by the transformed Fourier composition.
Now, if I really wanted to get fancy, I could recognize different roads tend to have different grades, and roads tend to change at the bottom of descents and sometimes at the top of climbs, so I could mix up the maximum grade. Enough, already, though! I left it at this, with a maximum grade of 10%. Maybe I'll take it further if I ever were to write a course generator for, for example, the Pedal Force Simulator.
So the parameters I ended up using to generate the road amplitude was a characteristic length of 10 km and a maximum grade of 10%.
Then I needed to map this altitude as a function of distance to an altitude as a function of time, which is what altimeters measure. So for that, I used a simple model based on the bicycle power-speed equations. I assumed the following parameters:
v0 = 9 meters/sec,
vam0 = 0.35 meters/sec,
acc0 = 2 meters/sec²,
Crr = 0.5%,
where v0 is speed on the flats (without rolling resistance), vam0 is the maximum climbing rate (without wind or rolling resistance), acc0 is the acceleration on level ground (without rolling or wind resistance), and Crr is the coefficient of rolling resistance.
Then starting with an initial condition of velocity (v) = 0, I calculated for each point in the route, I calculated from a basic power-speed equation the rate of acceleration based on the grade and the present speed. The simplified equation of motion is the following (easier than mucking about with the traditional power-speed equation):
∂v / ∂t = g (vam0 / v) [1 ‒ ( v / v0 )³ ‒ (grade + Crr) v / vam0],
where I exploit the fact that the maximum climbing rate is related to acceleration by a factor g, the gravitational acceleration. This doesn't do well for exploding off the line, where power is typically higher, but it for the rest of it it works nicely. I then cap acceleration at a maximum value using
∂v / ∂t → 1 / [ (1 / ∂v / ∂t)² + (1 / amax)² ]½
I then integrated this acceleration twice to get the position as a function of time, using a single pass. Then I evaluated the altitude to get the altitude as a function of time. This worked fairly well.
That was altitude. Now I had to construct signals for the errors of the GPS and barometric altimetry components, and also for how the GPS signal tends to drop out for awhile, then come back. For this, I created three additional data sets, each constructed using randomized Fourier components with Gaussian (as opposed to exponential) envelopes. Each of these signals was generated as a function of time, not position or altitude. I assume barometric errors are due to changes in the meterological conditions, while GPS errors are due to air density fluctuations, neither of which care if the rider is moving or not. Here they are:
- GPS error: a broad-spectrum (time constant = 5 seconds), low amplitude error between the GPS reported altitude and the actual altitude. This moves around quickly (time constant 5 seconds), never straying more than a few meters from zero
- barometric error: a deviation of the barometric altimeter from the actual altitude. This varies slowly (time constant = 20 minutes), with a much larger amplitude.
- GPS valid signal: This varies with a time constant of 30 seconds, the the range of approximately ±1. If it exceeds 0.2, I consider the GPS signal to be invalid. As a result, the GPS signal tends to drop out fairly often, typically for up to a few minutes at a time.
An important point is that errors in both the barometric altimeter and in the GPS altitude tend to be a fixed difference (measured in meters), not proportional to altitude (measured in %). Neither barometry nor GPS location triangulation has any idea of what "zero altitude" means. Pressure is proportional to the exponential of altitude, and therefore a fractional error in pressure produces a fixed error in altitude. Similarly, with GPS, you're triangulating position based on the delays of signals from satellites. If an atmospheric perturbation, for example, changes the relative delay in an unpredictable fashion, then this produces a fixed error in position. It doesn't matter if you're at sea level or 100 meter altitude: a 1 meter error is a 1 meter error. So I model errors in both the GPS and in the barometric altitude with an offset, not a multiplicative factor. Another way of looking at this is there's no "preferred" altitude. Physics doesn't recognize sea level as special Well, it does, once you get far enough below sea level that the gravitational force starts dropping, but I assume altitude changes are small in comparison to the 6.4 Mm radius of the Earth.
Here's the second hour of a multi-hour ride simulation I constructed in this way, showing the actual altitude and then the altitude reported by the barometic altimeter and the GPS:
You can see how the barometric altimeter smoothly tracks the actual altitude but with a large offset. On the other hand, the GPS altitude is always close to the actual altitude, but jumps around a lot, and the signal disappears for extended periods. The goal is to construct an aggregate signal which exploits the smoothness and reliability of the barometric altitude, but also the accuracy of the GPS signal.
I'll describe how I combine the barometric and GPS signals next time.


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San Diego - The Nation's Most Inviting Cruise Portby Paul Motter, CruiseMates Editor | OCTOBER 16, 2009
The convenience factor plus plenty of natural local attractions make San Diego a fantastic place to sail from.
Some cruise departure ports are more convenient for visitors than others. Miami and Los Angeles have "no-man's land" perimeter fences around their port facilities, so just reaching a ship requires a 10-minute drive.
But some cruise ports have docks almost in the heart of downtown, with smaller but equally effective security zones, allowing passengers to walk on and off the ships to enjoy shopping and dining minutes away by foot. And some port cities have airports within minutes of hotels and the port facilities, making taxi rides cheaper and less stressful, especially for people on a tight schedule.
San Diego has all this and more, making it one of the country's most convenient port cities. You can touch down at the San Diego airport, flag a taxi and check into your hotel or cruise ship within minutes. When a cruise ship docks in San Diego, it becomes part of the city skyline.
But convenience is just the icing on the cake. Cruises from San Diego to Mexico are an outstanding bargain this year, with three- to 12-day sailings available to the Mexican Riviera, the Sea of Cortes and all the way south to Acapulco. What's more, San Diego also has an abundance of great attractions for all types of visitors.
First of all, to get an idea of the close proximity of the airport, cruise port, museums in Balboa Park, downtown, oldtown, little Italy and the GasLamp district; everything we are going to discuss - click here to open up the Old Town Trolley Tour Map of San Diego.
The California Coast and Climate
If you live on the East Coast or in the Midwest and you normally cruise from Florida, I recommend you try San Diego. A friend from New York told me San Diego was one of the most fun vacations she ever had. East Coast residents find the West Coast to be a very different experience -- the Pacific Ocean has high rolling and crashing waves; the beaches are long and deep with fine crystalline sand -- and they're all open to the public.
The coastline just outside San Diego has dramatic sandstone cliffs soaring over the water. The scenic 101 Pacific Coast Highway cries out for driving in a convertible, much like Italy's Amalfi Coast. You'll find sea caves in La Jolla, coves where sea lions sunbathe within view of thousands of local residents, and nature preserves on Point Loma.
San Diego's weather is generally dry and mild year-round, with an average annual temperature of 64 degrees (24-hour average, nights cool of quickly). Summertime brings 80-degree days, while temperatures in mid-winter hover in the low 60s. Spring and fall are almost always perfect, especially with the low humidity. Vacations are rained out far less often in this desert coastal city than in tropical Florida.
The Attractions of San Diego - Downtown
As for world-class tourist attractions, San Diego is the home of the original SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo - one of the best in the world. The local charm includes areas like Balboa Park, Mission Beach (with Belmont Amusement Park), Little Italy, Old Town, Point Loma and Coronado Island. And those are just the places easily reached from downtown - an area rich in history of the Old West and our national maritime heritage.
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|The line at Fillipi's Little Italy
|Little Italy Street Scene
Cruise ships tie up next to the permanently moored sailing ship "Star of India," now part of the San Diego Maritime Museum -- a full-rigged iron windjammer built in 1863. Other museum vessels include a replica of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Surprise, used in the movie Master and Commander; a B-39 Soviet Foxtrot submarine; and the USS Dolphin - a U.S. Navy submarine.
If you'd like to see an aircraft carrier, the USS Midway Museum, separate from the Maritime Museum, is a 10-minute walk from the pier. The Midway is a 50-year-old U.S. Navy vessel with a self-guided tour and some 60 exhibits; admission is $17 (but active-duty and reservist personnel with ID are admitted free).
For shopping, tourists and locals alike head for Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego. Even closer, Seaport Village offers great shopping for maritime keepsakes like maps, sailing gear and nautical fashions, as well as fine dining and fun food like frozen custard and pizza.
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|Horton Plaza
|Gaslamp District
|Seaport Village
For American history buffs, the Gaslamp Quarter is a gentrified neighborhood of several blocks offering restaurants and nightlife, art galleries, bookstores and antique shops. At night, the area comes alive with sidewalk cafés and jazz, blues and folk music nightclubs. This was the original heart of San Diego from 1850, with the town's first bank and public theater. Eventually it was home to several gambling halls -- including three managed by the infamous Wyatt Earp.
In the early 1900s, the Quarter degraded into a red-light district with 120 bordellos, 120 saloons and 350 prostitutes; the area was dubbed "The Stingaree" after a famous San Diego Bay stingray. Much of the "trade" included U.S. Navy personnel stationed on nearby Point Loma.
Around 1920, the neighborhood floundered after the temperance movement hit, and it was undistinguished until the 1970s when the historic significance of buildings left untouched for decades was noticed and restoration started. Now the Gaslamp Quarter is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Getting Around
If you fly into San Diego for your cruise, there are plenty of ways you can see the sights without renting a car (unlike Los Angeles or Long Beach). Seaport Village, the Maritime museums and Horton Plaza are all within walking distance of the port. If you want to see the attractions farther away, including the Zoo, the Old Town Trolley Tours make it easy.
The Old Town Trolley costs $28.80 (online) per adult for one day or $50 for two days. Children are roughly half-price. Web site: Old Town Trolley Tour Tickets.
The colorful Trolley Map online is one of the best ways to see what San Diego has to offer. The Trolley visits all of Balboa Park, including the museums and the Zoo. For shopping there is Old Town, for dining Little Italy or the Gas Lamp Quarter. You can scale the mighty Coronado Bay Bridge to Coronado Island and check out the historic Hotel del Coronado.
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|Panda at the Zoo
|Balboa Park
|Baymap shows bridge to Coronado Island
Old Town Trolley also offers a "Seal Tour," using one of those submersible trolley cars that drive right into the water to become a boat. First you circle the entire San Diego Bay to Shelter Island; after you enter the water you will see seals and possibly other sea life, depending on the season.
Seeing the Pacific Coast up through North San Diego County is easier than you might think. You can catch the wonderful "Coaster" Amtrak train from the Santa Fe Station downtown at Kettner and Broadway. The train coasts at a leisurely pace past some of the most beautiful and well-known beach and resort cities in the state - all the way to Oceanside. You might not even realize that La Jolla, Del Mar, La Costa and Cardiff-by-the-Sea are all part of the San Diego metropolitan area. Coaster Information
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|Coaster train to North County
|Sea lions in La Jolla
|Belmont Park Amusement Park at Mission Beach
The Coaster train runs Monday through Saturday and costs just $6.50 per person, one way. It's a great way to see the beautiful Pacific coast even if you don't get off the train. If you do disembark, you can visit La Jolla for upscale shopping and spectacular ocean views, or Encinitas to rent a bicycle for a coastal ride through scenic Del Mar. If you're in Del Mar from mid-July through early September, you can catch the races at one of the classiest racetracks in the U.S. The Del Mar Raceway also hosts other events year-round, from county fairs to concerts. Get off the Coaster at the Solana beach exit for Del Mar.
More San Diego Sights: Balboa Park
The 1,400 acres of Balboa Park, one of the oldest city parks in California, were set aside by civic leaders in 1868. The park houses the San Diego Zoo and an amazing variety of world-class museums. You won't have time to see them all in one visit, but check this list to see which ones catch your fancy:
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Museum of Man
- San Diego Aerospace Museum,
- San Diego Automotive Museum,
- Mingei International Museum
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Museum of Photographic Arts
- The Museum of San Diego
- Hall of Champions Sports Museum
- Marston House
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
- San Diego Museum of Man
- San Diego Art Institute
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- WorldBeat Center
Admittance to the park itself is free, as are the Botanical Building and most of the gardens. Most of the museums are independent non-profit organizations, and admission prices vary. The Stay-for-the-Day pass allows you to visit any four of the 14 museums listed on the same day for $29. You also get a 10 percent shopping discount at the Balboa Park Visitors Center gift shop. The Zoo is not included. Web site: www.balboapark.org/
For children, the park has a carousel built in 1910 where you can still "catch the brass ring." There's also a half-mile ride on a one-fifth-scale stream train that can carry up to 48 people.
The park's Globe Theater has three venues for live performances year-round, including the "Old Globe" theater - a replica of the original venue of William Shakespeare. www.theoldglobe.org
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|The Trolley System
|Old Town Bazaar del Mundo
|The Seal Goes In the Water
San Diego Zoo
You probably already know that the renowned San Diego Zoo is one of the best in the U.S. if not the world. Home to more than 4,000 animals from 800 species, it is one of the few zoos with giant pandas. It also has the largest number of koalas in one place outside Australia.
Visitors can take a guided bus tour that covers 75 percent of the zoo, or an overhead cable-gondola car ride called the "Skyfari". General admission is $35 per person per day. Multi-use and family passes are also available.
You can ride an elephant or a camel at the Zoo. The great apes exhibits are first class, as are the aviaries, where giant wire mesh walk-through cages contain hundreds of plant and animal species. Special tours and shows include a Sea Lion Show, an Avian Adventure with trained birds and the Dr. Zoolittle Show.
If you want to see this zoo, plan at least three hours for a quick overview. You can easily spend an entire day here and it is more than worth the time - especially if you have kids and have not taken them to a world-class zoo lately.
San Diego's SeaWorld is the original. Opened in 1964, it attracted more than 400,000 visitors in its first year. This massive interactive amusement and research park offers thrill rides; awe-inspiring sea lion, dolphin, and killer whale shows; tanks where you can touch and see the animals up close; behind-the-scenes educational tours; and two wildlife interaction opportunities.
We visited SeaWorld just before I wrote this article; I have seen "interactive dolphin encounters" in several places in the Caribbean and Mexico, but I would rate SeaWorld's as the best.
Sea World San Diego is open 365 days a year. Hours vary depending on the season: Summer hours can be as long as 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; fall, winter and spring hours are usually 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. During the summer, especially on weekends and holidays, the park can get very crowded. It is least crowded before noon but it stays crowded through the evening hours since the park offers a nightly fireworks show.
Admission is $65 per adult and $55 for children age 3-9. Children under three are free. Discounts are offered regularly, e.g., adults for $55 and a second day free. Visit the web site regularly in advance of your trip as specials and park hours change often: www.seaworld.com.
If you arrive early and plan to stay late, you can buy a food coupon for $29.95 per person per day that lets you eat at any of the nine restaurants as often as you want. Otherwise, a single meal will cost around $10.
Another pass called the Quick Queue, at $20 each, allows you to bypass waiting lines at three of the rides: Journey to Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids, and Arctic Encounter. It also provides one free ride on the Skytower and the Bayside Skyride, normally $3 each. This pass can save you 45 minutes per ride on a busy day, but it does not apply to any shows or other attractions.
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|Dolphin Squad Dancing in the Pool
|Pilot Whale in dolphin show
|Pilot whale revs up the "soak zone"
Note: There are plenty of ways to get soaked from head to toe at SeaWorld. The dolphin and whale shows have a "soak zone" -- usually the first 12 rows of amphitheater seating -- and the sea mammal "performers" will make sure anyone sitting there gets thoroughly doused; it's part of the show. The same is true for the two most action-packed rides, Shipwreck Rapids and Journey to Atlantis: You WILL get soaked from head to toe! This is fine on hotter summer days, but can be very uncomfortable when the sun goes down and the temperature drops.
It takes at least one full day to see the best of SeaWorld and two days to see everything, including all 17 exhibits. Don't miss the Shark Encounter, the Penguin Encounter, the Wild Arctic, Forbidden Reef, Rocky Point Preserve, Pacific Point, and Shamu Up Close.
SeaWorld has seven shows, with four more coming in spring and summer 2010. Don't miss the Shamu show. If you visit in the summer, plan on seeing both the daytime show (Believe) and the night show (Shamu Rocks); they are very different, and both are spectacular. The Dolphin show is also a highlight, and the Sea Lion shows are clever and fun. There are eight rides, three of them designed just for kids, and seven tours are available. The only one I experienced is the Behind the Scenes tour -- a personal guide provides lots of interesting information and gives you access to many off-limits areas. I think it is well worth the $11 (child) to $13 (adult) price.
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|Taking a stroll with a dolphin
|interact with a white beluga whale
|A Dolphin Teaches a Human now to Dance
If animal interaction is your thing, Sea World has two programs well worth the extra money. The $175 Dolphin Interaction Program (DIP) gets you into a wet suit and in the water with a trained dolphin. The program organizes 12 people at a time into three groups of four, each with a trainer and dolphin. The three groups all interact at the same time, doing different things. Participants can touch their dolphin, give it commands, feed it ice and fish, hear it "talk," and spend 20 minutes of quality time with one of these magnificent mammals.
Don't confuse this with the Dolphin Encounter Program, which is not as extensive but also good fun for only $45. Dolphin Encounter participants stand outside the dolphin pool with a trainer. Participants can touch the dolphins and feed them fish, but these dolphins do not perform in the shows or interact with humans as well as those in the DIP.
The Arctic Encounter brings you up close and personal with rare, white-skinned beluga whales. The whales swim up to you, open their mouths, roll over, accept fish from you, and allow you to feel their skin and pat their heads. On a personal note: We took a trip this year to the Arctic Circle hoping to see a polar bear in the wild; we only saw one, and it was on the shore so far away that we needed binoculars to tell it was a bear. But at Sea World, we saw two of them interacting with each other about six feet away from us (albeit through very thick glass).
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|A live Polar Bear greats the tourists
|a live walrus sniffs out tiny crustaceans
|A Polar Bear gets Curious "There's something Fishy goin' on..."
If you want to spend the day at SeaWorld, you will need a taxi. Getting there from downtown takes about 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Old Town San Diego
Old Town is a sort of living museum with artisans, restaurants, gift shops and authentic buildings from the area's colonial Mission Age. For authentic Mexican and Southwest shopping, as well as classier, modern California souvenirs, this is the place to go. Historically, it is considered "the birthplace of California" and contains buildings dating back to 1827, and many from the 1850s. The San Diego Trolley has Old Town as a regular stop.
When to Cruise from San Diego
As for timing your San Diego cruise vacation, my recommendation is that you NOT visit the city in the summer. It may be a fantastic time for kids, but the city is choked with tourists, especially "Zonies" (as visitors from Arizona are affectionately known). Cruise fares go up significantly in summer because most ships are repositioned to Alaska for the season, and the remaining ships are filled with families with kids on summer vacation.
Fall and spring are ideal times to visit San Diego as far as weather is concerned, while winter (December through March) is a little cool and windy, but not bad. For cruise bargains, any time grade school is not is session from September through May, you will find bargain cruises and plenty of opportunities to see the best attractions of San Diego without the hordes of summer tourists. The very best cruise bargains are usually offered in the fall.
Cruises out of San Diego
Five-day cruises on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas start at just $229 per person, while an eight-day voyage to Acapulco on Carnival Spirit can be had for as little as $439 per person. Holland America's Zaandam sails to Mexico's Sea of Cortes, where you might encounter whales and dolphins during the winter months.
Other great ships sailing out of San Diego include Celebrity Mercury, Celebrity Infinity, Holland America's Oosterdam and Statendam, and Carnival Elation. For more luxurious ships, you can sail on Azamara or Silversea Cruises.
A complete list of cruises sailing out of San Diego can be found here: San Diego Cruise Port
If you drive to San Diego and spend a few days, there are "park and cruise" hotels that will let you park your car for the length of your cruise if you stay at least one night. Examples include the Howard Johnson Hotel (14 nights) and the Handlery Hotel (seven nights). There are also several parking lots with shuttles to the port area where you can park for $10 to $20 per night.
Web Sites to know
www.portofsandiego.org/ has an overview of almost everything you need to know about the interaction between cruise ships and San Diego. A very extensive site.
www.sandiegocruiseport.com includes a listing of every cruise leaving from San Diego, parking lots with prices, outlines of local attractions, and much more.
www.sandiego.org/ has a listing of park-and-cruise hotels, which offer various packages if you stay at the hotel. Some offer free transportation between the airport and the cruise terminals. Other hotels allow you park your car in their lot for free if you stay at the hotel pre- or post-cruise.
San Diego Car Free: An entire web site devoted to seeing all of San Diego county without a car. Complete instructions on how to get anywhere using public transportation.
Transportation in San Diego, California: Airport, Amtrak, Car Rental, Trolleys and everything else you need to know about getting to and around San Diego.


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Really like mine. Beautiful bit of engineering.
First impressions of the Birzman Feexman Cicada multi tool are it's a lot easier to use than to pronounce.
It's a nice piece of kit, well made and even has a rubber sleeve to keep it pristine. Remove the sleeve and the first thing that strikes you is how compact and polished it is for a multi tool with 10 functions. One of those is a chain link tool.
The whole unit is light and small which is down to not only the size of it but the fact the chain tool is aluminium and the side panels are made from carbon. It fits neatly in your hand and when you've finished, folds into a small package to slip back in your pack or pocket.
Besides the chain tool you also get a cross head screwdriver and hexkeys with sizes ranging from 2mm up to 8mm. Enough for most road side operations.
The main chain tool attachment fits on to the rivet removal arm and makes for a very neat operation. It's a nice smooth turning action and you have plenty of grip to make the all important break.
The other tools provide a similar feel and are easy to use. Birzman's company ethos is 'to make maintenance fun and enjoyable.' Their line-up of multi tools numbers nine and they all look as good. Some are only made with aluminium, some offer less functionality, others more.
If this is a fair representation of their range, then things are looking good. When you do need tools whether at home or out and about you want something that will achieve its stated aim without fuss. The bonus is it looks good too and will make for a very nice addition to your riding essentials.
A stylish and lightweight multi tool, that performs well while looking good.
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Make and model: Birzman Feexman Cicada Carbon 10 function
Size tested: 10 function
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Most riders carry a multi tool and the Birzman Feexman Cicada is one of the most compact I have seen for a while. It is well made and looks good.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
With ten functions it isn't the largest tool on the market but what it does have is a chain tool.
This is well made, lightweight and stylish multi tool. Made from aluminium and carbon, what's not to like?
The addition of a chain tool while retaining its compact shape keeps everything small and tidy. Ideal for a pack or pocket.
The materials used in the construction of the Feexman ensure this will last.
By keeping the overall size small and using both aluminium and carbon the Feexman is lightweight.
Some might argue the price is a little too steep bearing in mind it has ten functions. What you do get is a well made and light tool.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
The ten functions packed into the Feexman are all the standard attachments you would expect but the addition of a chain tool is very useful in something so compact.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
The chain tool attachment, the compact size and lack of weight all add up to a very stylish multi tool.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
The price may put some off but I'm struggling to find anything else to put me off the Feexman.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes.
Would you consider buying the product? Yes.
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes.
Anything further to say about the product in conclusion?
I don't normally get excited about multi tools but the Birzman range has me tweaking things just so I can use the Feexman.
About the tester
Age: 44 Height: 178cm Weight: 80kg
I usually ride: Currently riding a Pinnacle Evaporite Three My best bike is: As above
I've been riding for: 5-10 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, commuting, sportives, mtb, Not yet but looking to dip my toe in the world of TT