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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12079 | Biz & IT —
Facebook’s new messaging system mashes up SMS, e-mail, IM
Facebook is introducing new e-mail addresses, but this isn't …
That's how Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg described the company's revamped messaging system, introduced at a special press event in San Francisco today. The more-than-just-e-mail system is meant to consolidate all of a user's interactions with other people—whether it's via SMS, Facebook messages, or e-mail—into one spot. Of course, Facebook wants it all to live on its own servers.
Zuckerberg started out by saying that teenagers don't use e-mail because it's too slow, but older folks still depend on e-mail to communicate with friends and family. Someone stuck in the middle might find it difficult to manage communications with different people on different mediums—I might have to text my 16-year-old cousin to get any kind of response, but e-mail my 90 year old grandfather.
Facebook's new messaging system puts all of your communications with an individual into a single conversation history that can be used anywhere. The idea is that you can send a message from Facebook to another user and it will show up wherever is most appropriate for that user—SMS, IM, e-mail, or a Facebook message. When that user responds, you'll get the response back over any of those mediums, depending on where you are.
Zuckerberg didn't go into detail on how, exactly, Facebook plans to do this, but he did say that the system "tries to figure out where to send this message and where not to, so you don't have the same message on five different channels."
In order to include e-mail as part of the new system, Facebook is introducing new Facebook e-mail addresses to all users who want one—the address will default to your public Facebook username (so mine would be The company emphasized that users don't have to get a Facebook e-mail address, and they don't have to link it to any of their other e-mail addresses, either.
Regular e-mail users should be prepared for disappointment: there's no IMAP support yet, (though Facebook says it's on the way) and there will be no subject lines or message threads.
"We're just making it so there's a single conversation history with each person," Zuckerberg said.
Another major feature of the new system is a Facebook version of Google's Priority Inbox. New messages will essentially have three tiers: real people who you (presumably) want to hear from, "Other" stuff such as bank statements or alumni newsletters, and Junk. You can even set your privacy settings so that only certain people can send you messages, meaning you'll never get a Facebook message from that creepy stalker you dated in high school ever again.
Facebook also attempted to address the privacy concerns that come with such a messaging system. The company said that the site's targeted advertising won't be pulling any info out of the content of your messages and that users can completely delete a message from the server if they want to get rid of all evidence of it.
Reactions online immediately after the press event ranged from intrigued to downright put off. However, we agree with Facebook's theory that young people are likely to take to it more than the rest of us—they're already using Facebook messaging in lieu of e-mail, and if they can merge that into their already-prolific SMS conversations, then that's even easier.
For those who are dying to try it out, Facebook says it's rolling out the new system "very slowly" over the next few months.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12095 | My Father’s Ashes
When my father’s ashes were ready, my sister called to tell me that they’d been separated into thirds, into plastic bags; one for her, one for my brother and one for me. I could pick them up at my convenience.
She later, (as far as I know) bought an urn to keep her third in.
My brother drank a toast to my father, from a beer stein (a family heirloom) before placing his share of the ashes into the stein.
Me, I didn’t really want them. Not only did I not want to keep any of them, I didn’t think his ashes should be divided. To me that meant separating him from himself. I think he’d had the issue of not being very well attuned to himself in life as it was. I didn’t want to further that in his death.
I didn’t even want to have him cremated. But I guess it was majority rule. My brother couldn’t bear to think of him buried deep in the ground. To me a burial seemed the right thing to do. But our dear father never told us what he wanted nor did he include his wishes on this in his will.
I think my sister agreed because 1) it was less expensive and 2) I think it may have been the quicker route.
If the latter wasn’t a factor, I’d be surprised since she was adamant about “getting the memorial service over with” on Friday rather than having it on Saturday. Saturday was my preference, because it would be more convenient for certain (working) people to attend. There were a few old friends of my father’s who in fact could not make it because of this. Not only was Friday a problem, we were dealing with very short notice.
In spite of this struggle, I did what was expected and picked up my third of the ashes. I put them in a fat piece of pottery/vase that I’d found at my father’s apartment. And there they’ve been for close to six years.
The pottery had been my father’s. When my sister handed me the bag of ashes (on the right) I was a bit stunned. I don’t know what I was expecting. I guess I didn’t know. I’ve only seen ashes from cremation in the movies so I expected them to be lighter in weight. These are heavy and are more like gravel than ashes. And I think it’s cheap af that they are tied with a twist tie. Like WTF?
I’ve wanted to let them go…you know? The way people take their loved ones’ ashes to a special place, a place that meant something to the deceased.
But I’ve been at a loss of sorts. I’m not sure where to take them.
I’ve had a couple of ideas, but I don’t know if either place would be where he’d want to be set free.
One place I’ve considered is his family’s plot where his parents (my grandparents) are, as well as two of his favorite aunts and other elder family members.
But I don’t know if he’d want that. Which is why he ended up cremated in the first place. None of us knew what he wanted.
The other idea I had is by a waterfall, not a natural water fall though. It’s part of the waterworks in the county I was raised in. And although it doesn’t sound all that pretty, it’s pretty nice there. He took me there when I was little to see the falls. I have a photo of myself that he took I’m standing on the wall there, holding my favorite doll and posing for the camera.
When I was older and looking through the old photo album, my father told me that my mother had a conniption when she saw that picture. I was 4 years old and if I’d fallen backward the possibility of that being the end of me, was pretty strong.
I feel so lonely right now as I write this. When my father died, we were not on the best terms. Although he tried and wanted to pretend things were okay, I knew they weren’t. It wasn’t just a knowing either, there was a feeling in the atmosphere between the two of us. We both knew. That feeling was especially present in the evenings as we sat there together, just him and me as he ate his dinner. And that was usually in silence because he was so hard of hearing, it was difficult to communicate.
I wanted him to say something but then I didn’t want him to say something. However my desire for some kind of resolution was strong and I would’ve welcomed any attempt from him. One night as he sat there eating dinner and I sat with him at the table, he looked down at the table, sort of in a daydream state and said, “I thought there’d be reconciliation.”
Lyrics to “Say Something” by Christina Aguilera. I know it’s about losing a romantic love. But it can be applied to a child’s love to a parent as well.
I turned and looked at him in surprise and only a speck of hope and said, “With who?”
And he said, “Oh, no one. Never mind.”
I felt like I had a family once upon a time. A group of people to celebrate Christmas and birthdays with. People to exchange cards and gifts, eat meals and have drinks with. People who have known me for so long that we can sometimes finish each others’ sentences. A family that I laughed with and shared a similar sense of humor with.
And now, there’s no one. No blood relative, no one who knows me like they did. No one I know like I knew them.
My father wrote me an email at some point in the last year of his life; an email I cannot find now unfortunately.
He’d apparently knew the tension among his three adult children and had wished to get us all together for a talk. He’d said something along the lines of wanting to make sure his “three favorite people” get along and stay a family. I can’t remember whether he wrote this before or after he knew he was sick. Either one would make sense as he was aware of the contention prior to his diagnosis.
I remember the sunken feeling I had as well as thinking, “Sorry Pop, that’s not very likely. That’s something you should’ve taken care of decades ago.”
It’s tragic and quite sad to me that he died on such a disastrous note. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12111 | Eat Veggies, save the planet
Eggplant Parmesanless
August 2, 2008, 7:55 pm
Filed under: recipes
This is my vegan version of eggplant Parmesan. The eggplant plants in my garden are relentless. I am harvesting so many I am always looking for new ways to cook it. This recipe is always a success and actually makes a good sandwich. I use a commercial tomato sauce because it is fast, but you can make your own if you wish.
• 1 large or 2 medium eggplants
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 cups commercial of pomadoro sauce, the better the sauce the better the results.
1. Combine flour, salt, garlic, pepper and paprika in a bowl.
2. Whisk together well.
3. In a separate bowl combine the 2 Tbsp of soy sauce with 1.5 Tbsp of water.
4. Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2 inch rounds.
5. Mix tomato sauce with .5 cups water.
6. On bottom of your Pyrex cooking pan with lid pour in tomato sauce until it just coasts the bottom.
7. Dip eggplant slice into soy sauce mixture and then flour mixture.
8. Make one layer of eggplant breaded round.
9. Put tomato sauce sparingly on top of this layer.
10. Continue until all the eggplant is gone and cover with rest of sauce.
11. Bake at 350 for approx. 40 minutes until eggplant is bubbling and soft.
12. Cool before serving.
13. Even better the next day.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12136 | dsPIC Workshop: Digital i/o, timing, PWM, UART
Today’s dsPIC programming workshop will take place from 2-4pm in room KEG-036, DIT Kevin St. Conall O’Griofa will be co-presenting and Damon Berry will hopefully be helping out too.
We’ll be using the following hardware: Laptops, PICkit 2, breadboard, dsPIC30F4011, wires, LEDs, servo motors, USB-to-serial adapter.
We’ll be using the following software: MPLAB X, XC16 C compiler, PICkit2 helper application, Python.
The agenda for the workshop (with links to relvant resources) is as follows:
1. Review dsPIC / PICkit 2 circuit.
2. Basic program structure: MPLAB project, headers, functions, etc.
3. Digital i/o: ports and special function registers.
4. Timing on the dsPIC: Fosc, Fcy, Tcy, __delay32.
5. PICkit2 logic analyzer.
6. PWM (pulse width modulation): pins, PTPER, PDC1/2/3.
7. PWM servo control demo.
8. UART: Serial communication via PICkit2.
9. UART: Serial communication via USB-to-serial converter.
10. Python UART demo.
1 Response to dsPIC Workshop: Digital i/o, timing, PWM, UART
1. AJITH.P says:
Dear Mr. Burke,
I am new to coding. I am working on BLDC motor.Hall sensors of BLDC motor gives this change.Hall sensors give either 0 or 1 depending on the rotor position.I have to detect this change.I have to use change notification pin of DSPIC30F4011 to detect a change in input.Can you write a code to just detect the change in input and to blink an led.Your Help is highly appreciated.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12185 | Akamai Cloudlets
Easily deploy application logic at the edge.
Akamai Cloudlet applications allow developers to easily deploy application logic at the edge, which means you don’t have to build or maintain this logic at scale. The applications provide a wide range of capabilities which extend functionality, decrease latency, and simplify your web operations as decisions are offloaded to the edge.
You also get improved security control with Cloudlets: you can share access to a specific Cloudlet within your organization without giving users unneeded access or the ability to change any other setting.
Cloudlet configurations (also known as policies) live on their own version-control repository and activate through a different channel than your regular Akamai configurations to the Akamai staging and production networks. This allows you to implement federated changes by multiple teams in parallel.
Cloudlet logic is exceptionally flexible, as it can be applied to almost anything that’s available to the edge server at the time of request.
Finally, you can interact with Cloudlets in whichever way is best for your workflow: you can configure Cloudlets using API calls in your favorite programming language; via a command line interface tool like curl, HTTPie, or the Akamai CLI (available for Visitor Prioritization only); or via the Akamai Luna Control Center UI.
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Cloudlets can help you with many things, including:
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• IP/CIDR blocks
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These eight Cloudlet applications give you an incredible range of edge capabilities
Application Load Balancer
The Application Load Balancer Cloudlet is a dual-layer load balancer in the cloud that provides granular control and two types of failover logic. This gives you the option to split traffic at either the HTTP/S layer or the DNS layer. Using liveness tests, Application Load Balancer determines the health of your origin, and when requests return with configurable status codes, instant-failover is triggered and your traffic is immediately redirected to an available origin. In the case of all origins being down, Application Load Balancer provides a fully configurable down page.
Use Cases:
• Cloud migration
• Multi-cloud architectures
• Failover and load balancing between cloud regions
• E-commerce websites running from multiple origins
• Preparing for holiday traffic or sales
• Live streaming events
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Edge Redirector
The Edge Redirector Cloudlet enables you to easily manage and offload high volumes of URL redirects. Redirects are generated at the edge without the need to build origin infrastructure to return a response, which allows for faster responses and scalability. Additionally, Edge Redirector provides a tool to find and remove unused redirect rules. You can define redirects using the Cloudlet Policy Manager UI; by importing a CSV file containing the source, target, and type of redirect; or using the Cloudlets API.
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The Visitor Prioritization Cloudlet enables you to create a virtual HTML waiting room during or ahead of peak traffic events. With this capability you can, for example, prioritize paid customers over trial customers when your application reaches peak traffic. Visitor Prioritization protects your application from slowing down or crashing by allowing you to control who can access the application.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12189 | Patching Without an Internet Connection
In some organizations, allowing servers to have direct access to the Internet isn’t permitted. Or, it could be you have an isolated lab and need to patch your machines. WSUS is great, but not always possible to implement.
There are a couple of utilities available that help with this. The first is quite excellent,
The second one I haven’t personally used
Either of these tools should get you patched, without needing to worry about Internet connectivity from your machines.
FXO vs FXS in Skype for Business
Analog trunks and devices are less and less of a factor in many of the projects that I work on. Areas where I still see analog are branch office trunks, faxes, door buzzers/enterphones, paging systems, and ring-down phones that you might see in a parking lot to contact security or a cab company.
To integrate analog trunks or devices with SfB, you connect them to a gateway. The gateway can come with two types of ports: FXO, and FXS. FXO is an abbreviation for Foreign eXchange Office, and FXS for Foreign eXchange Subscriber.
So, clear as mud and we’re done here, right? If you’re an old school telecom guy, you know there’s a lot of complexity hidden behind that simple jack in the wall. The good news is for nearly all SfB use cases we can boil things down so they’re very simple.
FXO is a port that you plug a telco trunk line into. FXS is a port that you plug your phone or other device into. Mostly. Confusion pops into the picture when you have paging systems or enterphones, which may oddly use the opposite interface than you’re expecting, or give you the option for both.
You can think of FXO and FXS as North and South on a magnet, or male and female, or whatever pairing you’d like. A FXO device plugs into an FXS device, and all is well, like this:
Your phone, which has an FXO jack on it, plugs into the wall, which is an FXS interface.
Your phone, which has an FXO jack on it, plugs into the AudioCodes MP-118 gateway FXS port.
The AudioCodes MP-114 gateway FXO jack plugs into the wall, which is an FXS interface.
MP114 back
An AudioCodes MP-114 gateway. From the left are power, Ethernet, RS-232 serial console, two FXS ports and two FXO ports.
Great, so why then would a paging system offer both FXO and FXS interfaces? The answer is that there are two different use cases for the paging system.
One use case is a standalone, where a phone plugs directly into the paging system. You pick up the phone, maybe enter some digits to indicate what zone to page, and you talk away. The paging system is acting as a PBX in this scenario.
The second use case is PBX integrated, where the paging system acts as a phone. You dial the extension for the paging system, it rings and then answers, you maybe enter some digits to indicate what zone to page, and you talk away.
These two use cases also apply to things like enterphones or gate/door buzzers. You can have a phone plugged directly into the enterphone, or you have have the enterphone act as an extension on your PBX.
The standalone option is simple, but restricts you to interacting via a single phone. The PBX integrated option is more complex, but allows you to interact via any phone on the PBX.
Caution: “interact via any phone on the PBX” in the SfB world means that in a global deployment, you could have a prankster user in New York telling jokes over a paging system in Paris. Configure your dial plans appropriately if your paging system doesn’t offer PIN functionality!
If you have a choice between using an FXO port or FXS port on a gateway to integrate with an analog device that offers both, I recommend you pick the FXO port. This has the device act as a PBX, which means that there is no ringing when you call it, and call setup is faster. Disconnects are usually quicker too, which is important if the paging system or enterphone is used a lot.
When you configure the device to plug into an FXO port on the gateway, set the gateway to route calls to that number out via the FXO port you’ve connected it to. If the device will be sending calls to the gateway, set the gateway to
You’ll need to use an FXS port on your device to connect to the gateway’s FXO port. If your device has one port that’s switchable between FXO and FXS, read the manual carefully – I’ve seen some that aren’t clear whether they mean FXO mode is “setting this device to FXO” or “setting this device to talk to FXO”. If it’s really unclear, plug a boring analog phone in. If the line is dead, the device is set to act as an FXS device and the port is configured as an FXO interface. |
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How I migrated my blog from Wordpress to Jekyll
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12202 | Day 14: Stanford NER–How To Setup Your Own Name, Entity, and Recognition Server in the Cloud - Archived
I am not a huge fan of machine learning or natural text processing (NLP) but I always have ideas in mind which require them. The idea that I will explore during this post is the ability to build a real time job search engine using twitter data. Tweets will contain the name of the company which if offering a job, the location of the job, and name of the contact person at the company. This requires us to parse the tweet for Person, Location, and Organisation. This type of problem falls under Named Entity Recognition.
According to wikipedia,
Named-entity recognition (NER) is a subtask of information extraction that seeks to locate and classify atomic elements in text into predefined categories such as the names of persons, organisations, locations, expressions of times, quantities, monetary values, percentages, etc.
To make it more clear, let us take an example. Suppose we have the following tweet
A human can easily figure out that an organisation named PSI Pax has an opening in Baltimore. But how we can do this programmatically? The easiest way to do this is to maintain a list of all organisations and locations and search through it. However, implementing this solution will not scale.
Today, in this blog post, I will cover how we can set up our own NER server using the Stanford NER package.
What is Stanford NER?
Stanford NER is a Java implementation of a Named Entity Recognizer. Named Entity Recognition (NER) labels sequences of words in text which are the names of things, such as person and company names, or gene and protein names.
1. Basic Java knowledge is required. Install the latest Java Development Kit (JDK) on your operating system. You can either install OpenJDK 7 or Oracle JDK 7. OpenShift support OpenJDK 6 and 7.
2. Download the Stanford NER package from the official website.
4. Install the rhc client tool on your machine. RHC is a ruby gem so you need to have ruby 1.8.7 or above on your machine. To install rhc, just type
sudo gem install rhc
sudo gem update rhc
Step1 : Create a JBoss EAP application
We will start with creating the demo application. The name of the application is nerdemo.
$ rhc create-app nerdemo jbosseap
If you have access to medium gears then you can use following command.
$ rhc create-app nerdemo jbosseap -g medium
This will create an application container for us, called a gear, and setup all of the required SELinux policies and cgroup configuration. OpenShift will also setup a private git repository for us and clone the repository to the local system. Finally, OpenShift will propagate the DNS to the outside world. The application will be accessible at http://nerdemo-{domain-name} Replace domain-name with your own unique OpenShift domain name (also sometimes called a namespace).
Step 2 : Add Maven dependency
In the pom.xml file add the following dependency:
Also update the maven project to Java 7 by updating a couple of properties in the pom.xml file:
Now update the Maven project Right click > Maven > Update Project.
Step 3 : Enable CDI
We will be using CDI for dependency injection. CDI or Context and Dependency injection is a Java EE 6 specification which enables dependency injection in a Java EE 6 project. CDI defines type-safe dependency injection mechanism for Java EE. Almost any POJO can be injected as a CDI bean.
Create a new xml file named beans.xml in the src/main/webapp/WEB-INF folder. Replace the content of beans.xml with the following:
<beans xmlns="" xmlns:xsi=""
Step 4 : Application Scoped Classifier Bean
Now we can create an ApplicationScoped bean which will create the instance of CRFClassifier. This classifier is used to detect name, location, and organization from text.
package com.nerdemo;
import javax.annotation.PostConstruct;
import javax.enterprise.context.ApplicationScoped;
import javax.enterprise.inject.Produces;
import javax.inject.Named;
import edu.stanford.nlp.ling.CoreLabel;
public class ClassifierConfig {
private String serializedClassifier = "classifiers/english.all.3class.distsim.crf.ser.gz";
private CRFClassifier<CoreLabel> classifier;
public void postConstruct() {
CRFClassifier<CoreLabel> classifier = CRFClassifier.getClassifierNoExceptions(serializedClassifier);
this.classifier = classifier;
public CRFClassifier<CoreLabel> classifier() {
return classifier;
Copy the english.all.3class.distsim.crf.ser.gz classifier from the Stanford NER download package to the src/main/resources/classifiers folder.
Step 5 : Enable JAX-RS
To enable JAX-RS, create a class which extends and specify the application path using annotation as shown below.
package com.nerdemo;
public class JaxrsInitializer extends Application{
Step 6 : Create ClassifyRestResource
Now we will create our ClassifyRestResource which will return a NER result. Create a new class ClassifyRestResource and replace the code with the contents shown below:
package com.nerdemo;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
import javax.inject.Inject;
import edu.stanford.nlp.ling.CoreAnnotations;
import edu.stanford.nlp.ling.CoreLabel;
public class ClassifierRestResource {
private CRFClassifier<CoreLabel> classifier;
@Path(value = "/{text}")
@Produces(value = MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON)
public List<Result> findNer(@PathParam("text") String text) {
List<List<CoreLabel>> classify = classifier.classify(text);
List<Result> results = new ArrayList<>();
for (List<CoreLabel> coreLabels : classify) {
for (CoreLabel coreLabel : coreLabels) {
String word = coreLabel.word();
String answer = coreLabel.get(CoreAnnotations.AnswerAnnotation.class);
results.add(new Result(word, answer));
return results;
Deploy to OpenShift
Finally, deploy the changes to OpenShift
$ git add .
$ git commit -am "NER demo app"
$ git push
After the code is pushed and the war is successfully deployed, we can view the application running at http://nerdemo-{domain-name} My sample application is running at
Now make a request,%20MD)
and you will get a JSON response as
That’s it for today. Keep giving feedback.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12212 | What You Need to Know About Keyword-less Optimization
Scott Rogers | Thursday August 16, 2018
As you’re probably aware, keywords play a huge role in digital marketing and SEO. It’s essential for your business to rank high for a targeted set of keywords so that customer’s unfamiliar with your business can find you.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12244 | “Go ahead and hate your neighbor; go ahead and cheat a friend. Do it in the name of Heaven; you can justify it in the end. There won’t be any trumpets blowin’ come the judgement day. On the bloody morning after, one tin soldier rides away.” One Tin Soldier, Coven (1971)
“Someday you’ll return to your valleys and your farms, and you’ll no longer burn to be brothers in arms.” Brothers in Arms, Dire Straits (1985)
If my Facebook timeline is any indication, the current Presidential campaign has been particularly harsh on my formerly-diverse friendships. Just yesterday, I reluctantly blocked a close friend who had been a favorite classmate of mine in law school, because despite multiple polite warnings from me, he insisted upon posting nasty Birther nonsense on my page. This took me by surprise. As a fellow Southerner, he, too, should know there is no good reason for bad manners.
Here’s how it goes: I scan friends’ posts from the night before while waking up over my coffee. Those that make me snert, I “Like.” Those which make me laugh out loud, nod emphatically, or talk to my computer screen, I “Share.” Those which make my eyes roll, I “Hide.” It’s a simple process, and it gets me pretty quickly to the really important tasks of the day: Castleville, Coffee Number Two, and the previous night’s Rachel Maddow Show.
That’s it. I don’t go around passively-aggressively slinging poo onto the walls of friends with different religio-political positions. And I assume, until proven wrong, that they are similarly-abled, that they will also “Hide” anything I post on my wall which causes eyeroll. It’s a sort of social contract. But for many, the contract has finally frayed to the point of dissolution, and it’s open season on anyone who causes you cognitive dissonance. This is really disappointing.
I have always been proud of my ability to mingle peaceably with a wide variety of people. As much as I loved John Hughes’ iconic films in the eighties, I could never identify with the socially-compartmentalized, pathologically cliquish Shermer High School he portrayed, because where I come from, “the sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wasteoids, dweebies, dickheads” were pretty much the same kids. Granted, it was rural Mississippi, so it was inherently non-Utopian, but still, we were pretty low-key, get along kind of kids. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot?
We seem to have grown apart, my more conservative friends and me, and I refuse to believe it’s because they fell asleep next to some alien pod and woke up moaning Glenn Beck’s name. It’s really easy (and frankly, pretty lazy, intellectually speaking) to assume that everyone who disagrees with you has just gone batshit, or was secretly a not-so-great person all along. College football fans laughingly describe a “house divided” during bowl season, but once it’s over, you’re still family and friends. I fear that the chasm between Americans won’t mend so easily after this election cycle.
What happens to us, the troops on the ground, once the dust clears and this uncivil war is over? How do we go home and face our estranged family members, coworkers, friends? Venomous as this campaign has been, it has fed upon us, dividing us, leaving us used and devastated in its wake. Were we even necessary casualties? I have no answers. I’m just leaving a light on for anyone wandering home afterward.
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1. […] of course, as that’s based upon science and, anyhow, if the Right-Wingnuts can claim that President Obama wasn’t born in Hawaii and/or that his mother wasn’t a US citizen at the time, why shouldn’t we believe that […] |
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12250 | IRC Room
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12251 | Dreaming Big About the U.S. Military
W.J. Astore
14 thoughts on “Dreaming Big About the U.S. Military
1. The question that is never asked publicly but I’d bet are the first words uttered by every member of Congress whenever the subject of cutting back on military spending (in all its forms) is raised: “What the heck are we gonna do with all those grunts? There are no jobs for them to come back to, there’s no “here” for them here anymore!”
I suppose they could become military “contractors” or perhaps employees of some para-military security firm. I know Col. “Mad Mike” Hoare is gone, but how’s the mercenary trade these days?
And this: could the companies involved in providing all our military hardware sue the government for lost revenue if their contracts were terminated? “You ordered two aircraft carriers, you’re getting two aircraft carriers.”
No, my friend, I think there is far too much cash in play for the military to ever be scaled back.
Meanwhile, I’m still waiting on my Peace Dividend from when the Cold War ended and the Commies went the way of the great buffalo herds.
1. The “Cold War Dividend” became evident, when Clinton “balanced” the budget…for a moment in time. Then, Poof…it was gone in a flash.
2. One of my favorite figures, from 2017 data.
Rank Country Amount USD$
1 Saudi Arabia 2,107.42
2 Israel 1,981.5
3 United States 1,879.3
4 Oman 1,873.6
5 Singapore 1,786.4
6 Kuwait 1,651.4
7 Norway 1,238.0
8 Australia 1,123.2
9 Bahrain 935.8
10 France 889.1
11 Brunei 808.7
12 South Korea 768.0
13 United Kingdom 713.1
14 Denmark 661.9
15 Finland 651.3
That’s per-capita, so per-person annual military expenditures for 2017, data sourced from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute https://www.sipri.org/
Russia’s current spending puts it right around Finland, and China’s spending per-capita is much, much lower than that.
Granted, per-capita spending tells you zero about total capabilities, but it is a good measure of the relative burden of military expenditures on the population of each society.
And this is only the *official* budget. The war costs add another ~$500 per-American, but they’re paid for with federal borrowing.
So yes – the USA could cut the military budget by 50% and it would *still* have the world’s most powerful military, leaving massive funds available for domestic investment.
This is why I urge the Gabbard campaign (or any other progressives who have any sense of moral obligation) to embrace a Peace Dividend in the area of $1,000 per-person per-year. The average congressional seat would be up for between $5-8 billion annually in benefits, and the program could be structured to allow local residents to choose the projects they’re most interested in.
And for charts that show the US military budget over time, see:
Correcting for inflation, the US spends as much on the military now as it did in the 1960s.
1. Ack, realized after posting that I made a mistake on the last bit of math –
Each congressional seat covers about 500-800 thousand people, which means *500-800 million* in annual local benefits, not *5-8 billion*.
Still, show me the representative willing to ignore half a billion $ in annual local benefits, and I’ll show you a rep vulnerable to getting smashed in the next election. The Pentagon is smart about making sure contracts benefit most *states* but I suspect that mostly enriches a few reps, mostly senators.
3. Here’s a sharp clip from The Rational National that echoes my point: Plenty of money for the military, but none for a green new deal. Former President Obama tells new Democrats to think of the price tag when it comes to health care, green energy, etc., but not when it comes to war and weaponry.
1. Goes back to my argument that DC has been entirely captured and turned into a wealth-accumulation engine for Elites. Whose financial portfolios, I assume, include many “defence” stocks.
Elite colonization of social institutions works pretty much the same as in any parasitic organism. That’s why powerful Republics turn into Empires, eventually, and why Vanguard Socialism/Communism goes the same way. The Elite creates a mythological reality to sustain its claim to disproportionate access/power, and attacks anyone who challenges the mythos.
The USA is in a terrible trap, and there’s two ways out: Roll back Empire by dramatically cutting the military and embracing principled diplomacy, or break up the Union.
The first only happens if a new movement rises that can take back control of DC. I like Gabbard’s long-shot for this.
The second happens if the first does not, probably when the next Geoquake hits, sometime between the early 2020s and 2040s. My studies have convinced me that this is how the Elite-driven European World System functions, how it changes.
Pretty much this:
4. I’m all for cutting the bloated defense budget but why does every commentator say “Let’s just spend it on other government programs” that are just as wasteful as defense. How about letting people keep more of their money. While we’re at it, let’s break up the health care cartels and stop government guaranteeing college tuition’s. You’d see costs plummet.
But this is all a pipe dream. The Republic is long dead. Long Live the Empire!
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5. The reality is that the money spent by the military is money stolen from the rest of the world, maybe that’s why nobody cares.
6. There is an excellent article in the Smithsonian Magazine:
The Wild Road Trip That Launched the Populist Conservative Movement
How a fiery preacher and a maverick Army general took the nation by storm.
The General was Edwin Walker.
The origins of the tactics used by President Agent Orange and the alliance between evangelical bible thumper’s, the military, anti federal government (at least in terms of desegregation, the Warren Court), and the Liberal Media as the enemy. JFK was a particular target, a catholic, surrounded by Ivy League types and he used the military to enforce desegregation, and the FBI to investigate the KKK.
The article has the following: But he (General Walker) did not harm his standing among his supporters when he blackened Washington Daily News reporter Thomas V. Kelly’s eye for asking a question Walker considered impertinent.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12256 | 2004 Mazda 3
2004 Mazda 3, Cars, Everything, How To's
How To Change Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly – 2004 Mazda 3 2.3L
How to replace front wheel bearings 2004 mazda 3
Intro I highly recommend reading through this entire guide, BEFORE diving into this project. First off, how do you know if you have a bad wheel bearing? Most likely you’ll hear a loud ‘whirring’-like noise coming from the front end of your car. It almost sounds like you’re on a NASCAR track, zooming around a turn. In fact, if you…read more |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12265 | Difference between revisions of "Professor Ivy's assistants"
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The assistants
Professor Ivy's assistants, also known collectively as the triplets (Japanese: ウチキド博士の助手の三つ子 Dr. Uchikido's triplet assistants) are three women who live with Professor Ivy on Valencia Island and help with her research work. Individually, their names are Charity (Japanese: ミナミ Minami), Hope (Japanese: ツナミ Tsunami) and Faith (Japanese: コナミ Konami). Their individual English names were mentioned only in books.
The triplets appeared in Poké Ball Peril. Though they are useful at research assistance, the three women are not particularly good at domestic duties. Their need for someone to handle the cooking and cleaning around the house reminded Brock of his family, which is one reason why he stayed behind as an assistant for Professor Ivy instead of traveling with Ash through the Orange Islands.
Voice actors
Language Voice actor
Japanese Charity: 大谷育江 Ikue Ohtani
Hope: かないみか Mika Kanai
Faith: こおろぎさとみ Satomi Kōrogi
English Charity, Hope, and Faith: Kayzie Rogers
Norwegian Charity, Hope, and Faith: Katrine Blomstrand
European Spanish Charity: Sandra Jara
Hope: Sara Vivas
Faith: Elena Palacios
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12271 | The Butterfly Project
The Butterfly Project was created with one simple question in mind. What would a female mafia look like? When we think of the word “Mafia” we think Italian men in designer suits, gold chains, chest hair sticking out of their open shirts, a toothpick between their teeth and a wad of cash in their inside jacket. We also think of gambling, extortion, money laundering, murder, betrayal and revenge. So to do what Hollywood does and just “insert female here” would not do it any justice.
I didn’t want another group of women in leather with guns, where they all know martial arts. I didn’t want it to be compared to Charlie’s Angels because the women I know would NEVER take orders from a man they never met, who communicates with them only through a speaker.
If women were to form a mafia (and many have, you just never hear about it or read about it) I doubt they would be that interested in monetary gain. For me, I think women would use their powers for good, not evil. (Most women). When I wrote “Butterflies Wake” I envisioned a large neighborhood watch that involved women taking out the bad guys themselves, because lets face it, the justice system has failed us. A piece of paper won’t keep a man from breaking into your house and beating the crap out of you, and a rape whistle on a college campus is a F***ing joke.
So after much thought and many volunteers, we put together a nice compilation of photos and a video (make sure you check out the you tube video at the bottom) showing what we think a female mafia would look like. Enjoy and share, these ladies did a great job! (No men were hurt in the making of these photos. In fact, they are all awesome men who support feminism) |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12273 | NewsLetter DailyWeekly
Lee Joon Picked as Film Festival Juror
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Singer and actor Lee Joon will serve as a juror at the 13th Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival from Thursday to July 2. He is the youngest juror at the annual film festival so far.
Former jurors include top actors such as Choi Min-sik, Jeon Do-yeon and Song Kang-ho.
Other members of this year's jury include Gang Dong-won and Han Ji-min. They will attend the opening and closing ceremonies and evaluate 57 films.
A member of the boy band MBLAQ, he is successfully expanding his career in acting. He played a starring role in "Rough Play", released in November 2013.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12280 | Jelly Pumpkin Light levels are at their highest when the sun rises, but when the sun must go down, the CandyLands become a hostility that not a person could fathom. One must use the daylight to it's fullest until the dark comes
Light in Minecraft affects certain things, such as mob spawning and visibility. Light can be provided by Honey Torches, Portals, sunlight, fire, and various other sources.
There are 16 total light levels in integers, which are 0 to 15. Minecraft uses the light levels of blocks to calculate the brightness of a selected block. If the light level is 0, a block will be close to black. If the light level is 15, a white block will be close to white, and a green block will be close to green.
Blocks that emit light
Icon Name Light Level
Honey Torch Honey Torch 14
Honey Lamp Honey Lamp 14
Jawbreaker Light Jawbreaker Light 14
Icon Name Light Level
Sunight Sunlight 15
Moonlight Moonlight 4 |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12311 | DP11074 Stagnation Traps
Author(s): Gianluca Benigno, Luca Fornaro
Publication Date: January 2016
Keyword(s): endogenous growth, growth traps, liquidity traps, multiple equilibria, secular stagnation
JEL(s): E32, E43, E52
We provide a Keynesian growth theory in which pessimistic expectations can lead to very persistent, or even permanent, slumps characterized by unemployment and weak growth. We refer to these episodes as stagnation traps, because they consist in the joint occurrence of a liquidity and a growth trap. In a stagnation trap, the central bank is unable to restore full employment because weak growth depresses aggregate demand and pushes the interest rate against the zero lower bound, while growth is weak because low aggregate demand results in low profits, limiting firms' investment in innovation. Policies aiming at restoring growth can successfully lead the economy out of a stagnation trap, thus rationalizing the notion of job creating growth. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12322 | Lumbering Doofus or Ninja? (Frankenstein, Chapters 22-24)
Cover of Tor Books edition of Frankenstein by fantasy art master Boris Vallejo
In the home stretch, and here are my takeaways on the end of the novel! Of course, I don’t really have much more to say, not about Vic all of a sudden becoming a self-righteous avenger of justice, dramatically appealing to “spirits” etc etc. What a drama queen! I don’t have much to say about the showdown in the Arctic, either, except that Vic kills a lot of huskies trying to chase the Monster. Nope, not a whole lotta sympathy from me, gotta tell ya. It also looks like Captain Walton is developing a man-crush or more on Vic. Find another thing, Walton. Continue reading
Milton, Geo-politics and Romantic Procrastination in Scotland! (Frankenstein, Chapters 15-21)
Here is one of the most fascinating segments of Shelley’s novel, where the Monster, far from the image of the lumbering idiot that Universal Studios imprinted upon popular culture, eloquently relates his tale and reveals a depth of thought and soul that is heartbreaking. Actually, this all began at around Chapter 10 – where the Monster stalks, helps, learns from and is rejected by a poor and virtuous family, the De Laceys- but I will address it here.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12327 | Brick; A Scanner Darkly; Little Miss Sunshine
In the middle of summer the good people at Kimball’s Twin Peak Theater were good enough to feature a few non-blockbusters that I was very happy to see.
Brick – This is a neo-noir high school murder mystery with a twist of Bogart style dialogue and so much old time slang you’ll need an index to keep up. I little dull in the middle, but interesting enough for me. Again I give you no supporting material. Bet you’re becoming real self reliant.
A Scanner Darkly – from the writer of Blade Runner and Total Recall and the Director of Waking Life and Dazed and Confused comes something that will no doubt blow your mind. This movie is glossed over with a style of animation that makes the film look real enough, but also gives you the desired druggy feeling as well. I’d like to explain it, but I’d rather just have you see it and then remind me of how good it is later. Thanks.
Little Miss Sunshine – This is the best film I’ve seen this year. It’s a fine line between Comedy and Drama. Often when films try to walk this line the comedy falls flat and the drama is laughable. This movie was funny from start to finish and each character (there’s about 6 or 7 of them) is completely developed and engaging and lovable. This was the best surprise at the movies for me in a long time.
And I’m spent. All caught up. Suppose I’ll go see something tonight. Not that you needed to know about that because chances are you won’t hear about it for another 6 months. Okay hey take it easy.
~ by fumikaelson on September 25, 2006.
One Response to “Brick; A Scanner Darkly; Little Miss Sunshine”
1. Don’t get me wrong, I love the latter two, but Brick easily surpasses both. It is stylized better than Scanner and more evocative than LMS. Brick is in the running for film of the decade for me, a list which cannot be bothered with stereotyping comedies and gimicky sci-fi.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12332 | The Food Vixen.
If you happen to find yourself in the Far North, in Cairns precisely, do yourself a favour and use a local as a reference when looking for somewhere to eat.
That was the strong tip my girl had for me when we were wandering around the back parts of whatever foreign locale we were in looking for somewhere to eat. *what are the natives doing*.
It worked.
The one (Me and the M.R.S use in Cairns) is an entity known by the nom de guerre “Food Vixen”.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12335 | Why Synthesis Matters
Blog Post created by jodi.rice on Apr 8, 2016
As part of my last-minute review for the AP® Language exam with my students, I ran them through a "speed-dating" activity, in which they rotated through a series of practice argument prompts for about five minutes at a time, then debriefed together for about two to three minutes at a time.
In one of the intervals, I asked them, instead of rotating to another prompt, to take the same prompt, but argue a different position. In their debrief, I asked them to discuss the experience of taking that other position. Some of them reported that they had to think more carefully about their arguments, but that it contributed to their being more careful about how they argued. We also discussed the pitfalls of allowing emotional attachment to a subject to lead to a rant instead of a measured and persuasive argument, and why it's important to consider the other side in developing your own position.
This strategy of taking the other side is just one example of why, ultimately, the synthesis question is so important to the principles of this particular AP® course. The best synthesis is a dialogue between different positions, with the student's own argument taking into account the ideas from multiple sources, including opposing ones. A hallmark of the writer with weaker synthesis skills is reliance on only those materials that support one's own opinion, while ignoring that there are other ways of examining the same question.
Students may think that these skills are confined to a single exam or even to the assignments created for a single course, but in fact, understanding this core principle of synthesis is fundamental to making our students informed, responsible citizens. After all, we're all guilty at one point or another of the kind of lazy thinking that marks bad synthesis, and sometimes it can have effects that are further-reaching than the classroom.
I've been following this series by education blogger Clay Burell about breaking free of the biased visions of textbooks by entering into dialogue with them. Burell gives consideration to wikis as places where students can generate their own "textbooks." His emphasizes students' critical reading of sources to arrive at their own conclusions -- the essence of synthesis.
And it's especially important for students to know that textbooks -- and other print materials -- are not 100 percent authoritative, but that they should invite critical examination. I'm with him in being leery of any given group dominating the textbook publishing industry, essentially conveying to students that there is only one version of the truth.
The enlightened approach to encountering a version of the truth that you don't like isn't to ignore it. And it's not to discount it wholesale, either. The enlightened approach to encountering a version of the truth that you don't like is to discuss it, question it, and seek answers to your questions from different sources. That's what Mark Lukach, a social sciences teacher in Portola Valley, California, did that got him featured in this New York Times article talking about reactions to Annie Leonard's The Story of Stuff.
The article tells us that some parents shut down use of the video in classrooms because they didn't buy Leonard's version of the truth. Lukach didn't buy Leonard's version of the truth wholesale either, but instead of stunting his students' intellectual growth with censorship, he encouraged his students to question the video's message, using podcasts to pose their challenges.
This is a man who understands the importance of synthesis in a world that is, paradoxically, both drawn together and polarized by the power of the internet. As more bloggers preach to their ever-tightening choirs, few are willing to challenge the predominant views espoused by their readers. Similarly, most people who watch Leonard's video divide into camps of Agree/Disagree. How many Qualify? I know I didn't, at first.
Well, Mark's exercise in asking for qualification of Leonard's claims won him the attention of students at another school, who responded in their own videos, establishing an authentic peer-collaboration learning opportunity (to use some really jargony language). But, perhaps more exciting for the students, Leonard herself caught wind of the whole enterprise, and agreed to discuss the ideas behind her video with his students.
As Mark says, "When Annie Leonard saw our video response, it was sort of like the first time she heard from the outside world and wanted further engagement about her topic. She was fired up, contacted us, and then met us." But, just as importantly, Mark's students learned, as he notes on Burell's blog in a comment, that "their voices can matter. If they say it right, they are not necessarily just shouting into the void, but can potentially find themselves face-to-face with the distant person they want answers from in the first place."
Synthesis thus becomes a real-world experience, a chance to see what being willing to question the sources can lead to.
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nice weather this weekend
back after the weekend, tipping out my Palm Pilot ...
peaceful on Oxford Street this Saturday! I suppose everyone was at home with Harry Potter. Thankyou, JK, for Selfridges almost empty and full of lovely things ... Lamps fringed with peacock feathers, books about the cultural significance of comics, monsterisms, limited edition Jamie Hewlett prints, plastic lights shaped like bowling pins that turn off when you knock them over ... almost away without spending any money (shops just museums, galleries with a different forcus) but found a proper Muji (rather than a clothes shop) and fell prey to pretty stationary. Cardboard speakers. A very small fork.
Shopping plan: Selfridges. Playlounge. Photographers Gallery. Coco de Mer. Gosh. Forbidden Planet. Big Oxford Street Virgin megastore.
I need new jeans. This pair are begining to wear through at the knee. They're also covered in grass stains, brick dust, cherry tree mould, gin, Bev's burnt hair, lots of wine, sweat, London rain, salt off the peanuts, coffee and some weird syrup made from Swedish berries (went great with gin!). Celebrated midsummer, though. Fire, wine and fun. And a miniature henge made from barbecue bricks. And lights and music. And people... (this is about a party at mzdt's, but I think his post about it is friends-only)
Does the woman playing Queen Elizabeth in the all-female Richard III look more like a man in drag than the man playing the Queen in the all-male Richard II? Or is it just the shocking transformation from woeful grey-glad Anne to happy red-garbed Elizabeth? (and the audience gasping when they kiss is not a sound you want to miss ...)
I want some magnetic paint (but will it damage memories?)
How do we know the consequences of violating the normality assumption?
experimenting with joined-up drinking
( 19 worms — Feed the birds )
23rd Jun, 2003 16:22 (UTC)
I can *just* imagine that kiss. :-)
So, will the old jeans be relegated to the:
1. for yardwork only (if I ever get 'round to it) pile
2. for other dirty work (but always forget where it is, so dirty up something newer/cleaner, usually leading to a permanent stain and new character history for said clothing article)
3. to donation
4. the mothy spider-webby bit of the back closet to be forgotten, gather mold, and be rediscovered as a bedraggled example of the turn-of-the-century fashions and force recollections of personal history?
5. burn it on the pyre to appease ancient Gods and assure the coming rains!
23rd Jun, 2003 16:40 (UTC)
Re: I can *just* imagine that kiss. :-)
Believe me, no-one would want them. And the gods got their worship, saturday night (in spades). They aren't fashionable, so no good for time-capsules.
I shall continue to wear them. Unless the thin patch, er, behind, is too serious.
But I still need a new pair.
23rd Jun, 2003 17:01 (UTC)
Those jeans weren't nearly as bad as the ones I split at work earlier this year, trust me. Perhaps I ought to see if any of the photos I got Jenni to take are actually publicly acceptable...
24th Jun, 2003 01:03 (UTC)
imagine this instead...
what, like this one?
24th Jun, 2003 01:40 (UTC)
Re: imagine this instead...
Ooh! Gosh!
24th Jun, 2003 02:35 (UTC)
Re: imagine this instead...
Higher, and over towards the middle. Vertical, rather than horizontal. And more of a worn-thin patch than an out-and-out tear ...
24th Jun, 2003 02:45 (UTC)
Re: imagine this instead...
Well, I guess Dickon finally gets to see it , now... ;-)
24th Jun, 2003 03:08 (UTC)
Re: imagine this instead...
Dickon was waiting to see your arse? It must be famous.
24th Jun, 2003 02:33 (UTC)
um-hum. Well, they're in the bin now.
I must say, it was very nice to meet a bunch of people whom I hadn't shocked and appalled yet, albeit briefly ...
The red stonehenge picture it absolutely wonderful
( http://www.livejournal.com/users/mzdt/83694.html ) for anyone who didn't see yet.
23rd Jun, 2003 16:45 (UTC)
experimenting with joined-up drinking
Oh this sounds so like your comics :-)
24th Jun, 2003 02:36 (UTC)
I think experimenting with joined-up drinking was supposed to be a title
or possibly a slogan for my velcro-ed t-shirt.
23rd Jun, 2003 17:04 (UTC)
habitual. it's now open to the gaze of the world, for now, at least - and you're of course welcome to repost any of the pics; you seem to be in half of them.
24th Jun, 2003 02:49 (UTC)
...is it a mutant power?
24th Jun, 2003 04:11 (UTC)
just a big, brightly-coloured head.
23rd Jun, 2003 23:40 (UTC)
What is joined-up drinking?
24th Jun, 2003 02:43 (UTC)
ah, well ...
the boss comes to my office, nominally for a meeting, at 4-ish on a Friday. It rapidly becomes clear that the right place to have the meeting is down the pub. Four pints later, after her boyfriend's turned up, I weakly phone Damian from the pub loos to ask for a rescue. We go home where I pathetically collapse. The following morning we head into London where I alternate iced coffee and white wine to keep my head clear and my temper even. We get over to Simon's, about the first at the party, and I drink solidly (albeit not constantly) from 7 in the evening to 5 in the morning.
See? Joined-up drinking. If I'd been doing it properly I'd have headed down the pub for Sunday lunch.
24th Jun, 2003 02:48 (UTC)
Re: ah, well ...
Ah, I see. I did quite a bit of drinking over the weekend. All Gill's fault. She bought wine which we had with dinner on Wednesday night, then I had a glass of wine at the pub on Friday night in Broughton. Then we had another bottle that I happened to have lying around on Sunday night. So I did joined-up drinking too, except my loops were bigger. And Gill suddenly became a vegetarian since I last saw her. I hardly know anyone who still eats dead animals now except me. Why am I so slow to evolve? I even salivated lasciviously at some swans on the river in Salisbury.
24th Jun, 2003 02:43 (UTC)
well ...
it's like joined-up thinking, but without the thinking part
3rd Jul, 2003 16:16 (UTC)
I have some magnetic paint
...it's really smelly, and very heavy, but it works if you want a section of wall to fix magnets to. Not **terribly** magnetic but fun all the same.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12342 | Drones and possible blog theme shift
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When I started this blog my initial impulse was to write about things that I usually work with or at least have a relation to. I even came up with a list of 50 topics or so. Half of them were about JavaScript, as that was my main focus area back then. And the other half was about NoSQL, as.. well, that was the book I was reading.
However, almost immediately I ended up writing about weirdly unrelated stuff: micro-services, distributed apps and DevOps. It had some crossovers with what I do for a living, and sometimes blog topics did became related to my work. But most of the time I simply stumbled upon an interesting name or a concept in a realm of distributed applications, learned about it and came up with a blog post afterwards. DevOps and distributed apps became a hobby, and therefore it was relatively easy to sacrifice a noticeable amount of sleep hours to it. Continue reading “Drones and possible blog theme shift” |
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I just now upgraded Keywords to 3.1.6 and when it's enabled I cannot load my site at all: the main page shows up completely blank with no source code in it at all (this happens with both custom themes and the default Invision theme). When I disable Keywords in the adminCP everything returns to normal.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12344 | Hosea 14
We’ve made it to the final chapter of Hosea. So let’s recap the big picture of what we’ve seen so far:
Israel (the northern kingdom) has been persistently rebellious against God – chasing after other gods (to provide food) and other nations (to provide security), rather than trusting God. You know, the one who led them into the promised land full of food – giving them tasty desert snacks along the way – and who fought their battles for them. So God is about to hand them over to the consequences of their actions: drought (let’s see how Ba’al goes at providing for you) and conquering armies (how’s that whole Assyrian alliance going?)
Although these consequences will last for some time (many centuries of exile, as it turned out), there are also brief glimpses of hope. Despite being a spurned husband, God will go back out to the wilderness, where it all began, and romance Israel back to himself (ch2), reuniting Israel and Judah in the process. Despite being a rejected parent, God won’t completely give up on his wayward son, bringing him back from exile (ch11).
But still, you have to ask: when God does this, will it be any different next time around? Will his wife still cheat on him? Will his son still rebel?
To address this problem, Hosea uses another image of God, drawn from agriculture, in chapter 14. A chapter in which the good news of God’s saving activity shines through.
To begin with, God takes the initiative. Much like a parent of a two-year-old who’s learning how to respond when they’ve done the wrong thing, God gives Israel the words to say. Rather than taking the passive-aggressive approach (“If you don’t know what you’ve done, I’m not going to tell you!”), he spells out exactly what they should be sorry for. He makes the path to repentance clear.
At the heart of this message is, unsurprisingly, grace. God will love them freely, even though they deserve his anger. He loves them despite their sin.
There are two other important ideas in this verse, too:
For my anger has turned away from themHow? Did he just need time (a few centuries) to cool off? What has happened that allows a righteous God no longer to be angry with his sinful, rebellious people? Although repentance and animal sacrifice forms some part of this picture, I think you can join the dots to Jesus by yourself.
I will heal their waywardness – God isn’t just going to patch things up; somehow, he’s going to change their propensity to wander away from him. But how will that happen?
The life-giving dew
Hosea 14:5 I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like a lily
Rather than simply sending rain on Israel, God himself becomes the water that will make Israel bear fruit. Perhaps a little hint of the incarnation that was to come, in which God became one of us in order to save us. And certainly a hint of the indwelling Spirit that would produce that heart-transformation God’s people so desperately needed.
Elsewhere, the Old Testament connects the coming Spirit of God with the imagery of water, which cleanses God’s people from impurity and idolatry, and enables them to respond to God from the heart. Most famously in Ezekiel:
Jesus himself (the life-giving Jew*) uses water imagery a number of times in connection with new life and the giving of the Spirit. For example:
John 4:14b Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.
But here in Hosea it’s only a hint. That God would become like dew to a field; he would dwell in amongst his people, and provide what they needed to become fruitful. Instead of expecting Israel to do it in their own strength, he becomes part of them, doing in them what they never could have done themselves. As God says in verse 8:
Hosea 14:8b “I am like a flourishing juniper; your fruitfulness comes from me.”
And the result is that God’s people, finally, will do what they were intended to do all along:
God’s people will once more be “a light to the nations,” as Isaiah famously said. But we’re not studying Isaiah; Hosea’s image remains agricultural and peaceful. A shady tree where the nations can come and find God’s rest. Their fame will spread (like Psalm 72 envisioned under Solomon) as they get to work living as God’s people under God’s rule.
And that’s where we come in. Although this is less spectacular than some of the other “ingathering of the nations” passages we find in Old Testament prophecy – there’s no picture of us all streaming to Mt Zion to be taught by God – it’s still that same theme. When God acts to bring his people back from exile, deal with the sin problem once and for all, and give them a new heart that enables them to keep his laws – the nations will notice, and turn up. People like us, who are now dwelling in the shade of Israel’s tree. Which is why we still study under the shadow of the Old Testament, remembering that Jesus didn’t begin a new story – he radically transformed the next chapter of a very old one. (See our Why Jesus? series we began in February.)
* Note to non-Australian readers: if you say “life-giving dew” in a lazy, Australian way, it works on two levels #AccentSpecificPuns. Similarly, the US slogan for Mountain Dew, “Do the dew,” doesn’t work here. In fact, it can sound ominously anti-Semitic.
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FRANCO & TPOK JAZZ “A.Z.D.A.” (1973)
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Probably my favorite Franco jam (well, maybe not…) on account of his incredible guitar playing.
I had long assumed that this song was about the youth wing of Mobuto Sese Seko’s party or something but it turns that AZDA was a chain of Volkswagen dealerships in Zaire, which is way more awesome.
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Denodo SSH Custom Wrapper - User Manual
ssh-customwrapper is a Virtual DataPort custom wrapper which uses the secure shell protocol to connect to a remote computer and execute a command.
The motivation behind the ssh-customwrapper is in the Denodo connectors that integrate the Denodo Platform with Big Data solutions like Apache Hadoop:
• In this scenario it is useful to be able to execute a MapReduce job connecting to the Hadoop machine via SSH. Reading the output files with hdfs-custom wrapper when the MapReduce job has finished.
Denodo Platform and Hadoop
SSH custom wrapper
Implemented by class com.denodo.connect.ssh.SSHWrapper.
The base views created from the SSHWrapper need the following mandatory parameters:
• Host: Name of the remote machine or its IP address.
• Port: Port number to connect to the remote machine, default is 22.
• User: Username to log into the remote machine.
• Command: Command to run on the remote machine after the connection has been established.
One optional parameter:
• Connection timeout: Amount of time, in milliseconds, that the wrapper will wait for the SSH command to complete. Configure a value of 0 or leave the box blank to wait indefinitely.
There are also two parameters that are mutually exclusive:
• Password: Password associated with the username.
• Key file: Key file created with PuTTY key file generator.
• Passphrase: Passphrase associated with the key file.
Base view edition to connect to Hadoop in a VM and execute a MapReduce job
The base views created from the SSHWrapper have the following schema:
• Exit code: The return value of the command. Exit code is used to check the result (success/failure) of the execution of the command. If the exit status is zero, then the command is success.
Exit Value
Exit Status
Incorrect usage
Not an executable
Command not found
Tip for exit value 127: Make sure that ssh-customwrapper can find the command on the remote server. You may need to add path to the command to PATH environment variable. Also make sure that the startup script that sets PATH is actually executed for non-interactive sessions.
• Execution result: The result of the command execution. Shows the process stdout when the command is successful, otherwise shows the process stderr.
View schema
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12353 | KTp/Packaging Guide
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Upstream Packages
Two upstream packages are essential for KDE-Telepathy to work.
KDE-Telepathy Packages
Ready Components
Name Description Dependencies
telepathy-kde-accounts-kcm Account management KCM telepathy-qt4, data from telepathy-kde-contact-list (at runtime)
telepathy-kde-approver KDED module that shows a notification when somebody starts a chat with you telepathy-qt4, data from telepathy-kde-contact-list (at runtime)
telepathy-kde-text-ui Text chat application telepathy-qt4, data from telepathy-kde-contact-list (at runtime)
telepathy-kde-contact-list Contact list application - Also provides icons and other data files that are shared among the other applications telepathy-qt4
telepathy-kded-module Workspace integration module - provides several plugins like auto-away, the infamous 'Now listening to...' and also an error handler (important!!) telepathy-qt4
telepathy-kde-presence-dataengine Plasma dataengine that provides telepathy data to plasmoids telepathy-qt4
telepathy-kde-presence-applet Plasma widget for setting your online presence - acts as the central system tray icon of traditional IM clients telepathy-kde-presence-dataengine (at runtime), data from telepathy-kde-contact-list (at runtime)
telepathy-kde-filetransfer-handler Background application for handling file tranfers telepathy-qt4
telepathy-kde-auth-handler Background application for handling passwords and ssl certificates telepathy-qt4
telepathy-kde-send-file Dolphin/konqueror context menu plugin for sending files easily to contacts telepathy-qt4, telepathy-kde-filetransfer-handler (at runtime), data from telepathy-kde-contact-list (at runtime)
Required components for basic functionality: telepathy-kde-accounts-kcm, telepathy-kde-contact-list, telepathy-kde-text-ui, telepathy-auth-handler
Highly recommended components (should be installed by default): telepathy-kde-approver, telepathy-kde-presence-applet, telepathy-kde-presence-dataengine, telepathy-kde-filetransfer-handler
Optional components: telepathy-kde-send-file
Experimental Components
Release Tarballs
The latest release is the 0.1.0 Technical Preview release. As its name suggests, this is a technical preview and is by no means considered a proper stable release.
Tarballs can be found at the KDE ftp mirrors: http://download.kde.org/download.php?url=unstable/telepathy-kde/0.1.0/src/
Distro Packager Links
Debian George Kiagiadakis <kiagiadakis.george@gmail.com> http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/ (users/gkiagia-guest/telepathy-kde* repos)
Ubuntu Michał Zając <quintasan@kubuntu.org> Source: same as debian
Arch Linux Andrea Scarpino (bash) <andrea@archlinux.org>
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12354 | Policies/Application Lifecycle/Draft
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KDE is a friendly community which hosts hundreds of projects. Any project which follows the KDE manifesto and KDE Vision is welcome to join us.
The term "application" is used here to mean any project hosted in KDE Git and includes programming libraries and development tools but not typically infrastructure tools or projects with other end product outputs.
playground is a Git module for projects starting development
• You will need a Git write account which needs a referral from another KDE contributor, see Get_a_Developer_Account
• You will need to to ask sysadmin to create a module
• Projects can start in scratch repos without asking for a repo, see Git KDE.org manual
• Projects can make alpha releases and can put them on download.kde.org unstable
• Projects can ask for translations for their master branch only
Projects which started life outside of KDE are welcome to join us if you feel our community makes a good fit through the KDE Incubator.
• The projects should follow the KDE Incubator process.
• A sponsor will guide you through the process and check your project complies with the needs of the KDE community
Projects move into kdereview when they are ready to start making beta or stable releases. It allows for the KDE community to check over for minimum standards.
Your project is now active and can make beta or stable releases. Find the best home for your project based on contents and release process wanted.
• After two weeks in kdereview you can move it in repo-metadata, file a Sysadmin ticket if unsure.
• KDE Frameworks are programmer libararies
• Plasma is a cross device work environment where trust is put on the users' capacity to best define her own workflow and preferences.
• It is typically released 3 times a year
• Projects released as part of Plasma must fit well together and be a useful part of the user's work experience.
• They would not be useful to users of other desktops.
• Version numbers and stable branches are made by release dude
• Ask on plasma-devel for consideration of inclusion
• KDE Applications
• Are released typically 3 times a year en-mass
• Includes a range of libraries, applications and developer tools
• External version numbers (projects often have their own internal version numbering scheme) and stable branches are made by release dude
• Ask release-team or module coordinators for inclusion
• Self Released
• Also called Extragear
• Many projects make their own releases
• They can use whatever version number scheme they want and can release in their own timeframe
• Use releaseme to make releases, see Releasing Extragear Software
If a project is no longer useful you can move it to unmaintained. It can move here from any stage in the lifecycle.
Consider suggesting to KDE Gardening team to maintain it if there are still valid use cases.
You can move your project in repo-metadata, see repo-metadata README or file a Sysadmin ticket asking for the move
All projects with user-visible strings must have translations.
Whenever moving projects between Git modules or when you make a new stable branch you must tell kde-i18n-doc to update the translation branches.
See i18n wiki pages.
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Kell Rajasalu is an Estonian who writes things. Sometimes they are stories, other times software and yet other times role-play games. Kell has also been published in Estonian science fiction magazine Reaktor.
It starts like this: I've just reported for an ordinary Saturday shift, exchanged nods with Khairi, and then my heart seizes. The pain lances through my rib cage. I have time to think, a heart attack? and then I collapse and don't think much at all.
But it is not a heart attack. After an eternity I realize I'm on the floor and Khairi is crouching over me, scanner in one hand, hypo in the other.
"Four minutes, fifty-five," she says. "I can see nothing out of order except for the pain. Psychosomatic?"
"I guess," I say.
She offers me her hand and pulls me upright. "Don't worry. No war has been declared yet. I'll get you water or something. You're very pale."
Khairi goes to get water. I test my feet (shaky) and my heart (shakier. For a certain value of "shaky" and also a certain value of "heart." And "my"). The moment she's in the bathroom, I run.
I know what it was. Not a heart attack.
In reality it started like this, I know: everyone in the room full of grim resolve that it was time to stop playing nuclear chicken and start playing nuclear bombardment. Everyone, but President and Jack most of all. Steely-eyed stares. Regretful, serious nods. And then, cold silence. Surely everything was quiet when the moment really arrived.
I hope it was.
It went like this: Jack, dead on the floor. The President, staring at him and her hands, because she thought she was killing him for something and discovered that she had killed him for nothing. All the reasons slipping through her fingers like so much blood and offal.
I can almost imagine it.
Some aide, venturing a careful "is it possible that someone was holding his heart in trust?"
The President, snarling that this would be treason. Or maybe asking for an actual medic to verify that there really was no capsule with the launch codes, it hadn't grown into muscle or slipped in the blood spreading on the floor. Or maybe just nodding, yes it was possible.
I don't really want to imagine it, of course. You can only hold someone's heart in trust if you love them and whatever really happened, this is constant: Jack handed the President the knife, and they shared a look, as only an executioner and a lamb to the slaughter can. Then she used the knife.
You've got to understand death if you're starting a war, you see.
I suppose it really started like this: me and Jack arguing about the good old knife doctrine, together in the dark, in the sticky-warm bed. We never were good at pillow talk.
We were getting nowhere, really, because Jack argued the party line, that the President only deserved to start a war if she could look an innocent person in the eye and then kill him and I kept saying that it didn't really matter, because if she had resolve enough to start a war, then she would have resolve enough to kill someone. Can't be in politics without some ugly, military resolve.
You are military, Jack said. Where is it?
My resolve is not to start a nuclear holocaust, I said. That's where it is. How does murdering one man qualify anyone to kill millions, anyway?
Jack went really quiet then. I should've figured something was up. But I was warm and content and unguarded. Not very observant.
I want to say that in a kinder world he would have said something like, marry me. Or even just, I never thought of it this way. But I don't believe in a kinder world and what he really said was, I adore you.
My heart twitched and I said, I love you too.
He really did love me. That wasn't a lie. But it was multitasking.
However it started, it ends like this: they catch me on the bridge to the great north, right on the border. I've passed through the checkpoint on our side just fine. I have not yet reached the other. This space, over a raging river right before the falls is a nothing in between. No country.
They don't even have jurisdiction here. But not having jurisdiction has never stopped any of us patriotic civil servants, has it? We are such a great nation.
One of them yells my name over the roar of the water. "Hands in the air, stay where you are!" she adds.
I turn, slowly enough to not get shot immediately. The soldier is a nondescript serious woman in a generic red uniform. No insignia. We both know who she is. Who sent her, anyway, which is the only thing that matters.
I can almost see the future. I am not as brave as Jack, so I will cry and beg when I really see the knife. The President will not even spare me a glance. She's already a murderer. If she has to kill me to get Jack's heart and make her first murder count, well, that's an exercise in collateral damage. There is a lot of that waiting in the more distant future. I'd be extra credit, really.
I look over the soldier's shoulder and think, I am dead already. My own heart became a mess of bloody meat on a nice white carpet somewhere. The thing beating in my chest is Jack's. Its rhythm is steady. Jack was never terrified, so of course it is.
I think, he adored me.
I think, my resolve is not to start a nuclear holocaust.
The river is cold and fast, full of rocks and falls and who knows what else. It could be days before they find the body, and by then the capsule in the heart will hopefully be broken to the point of unusability, nuclear codes as illegible as the rest of me.
The woman tries to tase me. I jump.
The End
This story was first published on Friday, February 9th, 2018
This story is inspired by Roger Fisher's proposal that the nuclear codes should be implanted in a capsule near a volunteer's heart. If the President wanted to use the codes, he'd have to kill the volunteer with his own hands. Apparently his Pentagon-employed friends' reaction to this idea was "My God, that's terrible. Having to kill someone would distort the President's judgment. He might never push the button."
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If a phone call is not possible, then as ardco says, an official DMCA notice is probably your best course of action.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12455 | Managing System Services in Oracle® Solaris 11.2
Exit Print View
Updated: July 2014
Stopping a Service
Use the svcadm disable command to disable an enabled or temporarily disabled service instance. A disabled instance cannot be restarted. You must first enable the instance.
How to Disable a Service Instance
1. Check whether other services depend on this instance.
1. List services that depend on this instance.
$ svcs -D FMRI
2. Check whether the dependent service requires this instance.
For each result from the svcs -D command, use the svcs -l command to check whether the dependency is a required dependency.
You should not disable this instance if this instance is a required dependency of another service.
2. Disable the instance.
The restarter for the service attempts to bring the specified instance to the disabled state.
An instance can be permanently or temporarily disabled. Permanent disable is persistent across system reboot and is the default. Temporary disable lasts only until reboot.
• Permanently disable the instance.
$ svcadm disable FMRI
• Temporarily disable the instance.
Use the -t option to specify temporary disable.
$ svcadm disable -t FMRI
If you want an instance to be disabled now but run on next reboot, make sure the instance is running (in the online or degraded state), and then temporarily disable the instance. To verify that the instance is temporarily disabled, use the svcs -l command and check the enabled row:
enabled false (temporary)
• Synchronously disable the instance.
If you specify the -s option, svcadm disables the instance and waits for the instance to enter the disabled state before returning. The svcadm command returns when the instance reaches the disabled state or when it determines that the instance requires administrator intervention to reach the disabled state.
Use the -T option with the -s option to specify an upper bound in seconds to make the transition or determine that the transition cannot be made.
$ svcadm disable -sT 10 FMRI
3. Verify that the instance is disabled.
$ svcs FMRI
Example 3-3 Disabling a Service Instance
This example shows that the pkg/update:default service instance is initially online and no other services depend on this instance. The svcadm disable command is successful, the instance is currently in the disabled state, and the restart attempt fails.
$ svcs pkg/update
STATE STIME FMRI
online 7:18:17 svc:/application/pkg/update:default
$ svcs -D pkg/update:default
STATE STIME FMRI
$ svcadm disable pkg/update
$ svcs pkg/update
STATE STIME FMRI
disabled 22:51:12 svc:/application/pkg/update:default
$ svcadm restart pkg/update:default
$ svcs pkg/update
STATE STIME FMRI |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12462 | MonoGame Content without Visual Studio
MonoGame is free software used by game developers to create games for many different platforms. It is almost a Write Once, Play Anywhere!
Unfortunately, the content processing pipeline is not yet available for all platforms or even the later versions of Visual Studio. Here I will show you a way to build the content for any version of Windows, without Visual Studio.
Currently supported platforms for MonoGame:
• iOS (including Retina displays)
• Android
• Windows (OpenGL & DirectX)
• Mac OS X
• Linux
• Windows Store Apps (for Windows 8 and Windows RT)
• Windows Phone 8
• PlayStation Mobile (currently 2D only)
• OUYA, an Android-based gaming console
Currently Supported platforms for XNA:
• Windows Phone 7
• Xbox 360
• Microsoft Windows
Support for Xbox One is currently under way with both Microsoft and the MonoGame teams. Microsoft is adding .NET support to the Xbox One and the MonoGame team is adding Xbox One support to MonoGame.
Content Processors
When creating games using MonoGame, there are 2 main parts to any game: the Content and the Code. The content is usually the textures, sounds and fonts in the game. The code is what you write, the logic.
At the current time MonoGame does not have its own content processors, so we will make use of the original XNA build tools. The MonoGame team is working on their tools, but it is not yet complete.
In order to process the content, we need two things: the processor tools and some sort of UI.
Installing the Content Pipeline
We will start off by setting up our content tools before we actually do anything. First we need the assemblies that come with XNA Game Studio. This is the toolset used for building the content that will appear in our game. The actual studio does not install on without Visual Studio 2010, so we have to cheat a bit.
First of all, we need to download XNA Game Studio 4.0 Refresh from Microsoft’s Download Center. Once this is complete, we will load the framework installers out of the studio setup file:
1. Using 7-zip (or any other compression tool), open the newly downloaded XNAGS40_setup.exe.
2. Inside the installer, there should be a redists.msi file, open it using “Open Inside” as we don’t want it to start installing.
3. Extract the files named SharedFilesInstaller_File, XNAFXRedist40Setup_File and XNAPlatformToolsInstaller_File into a directory.
4. Rename the three extracted files by adding a .msi extension in Windows Explorer, this “turns” them into installers.
5. Install each of them one at a time.
Once this is done, we would have installed all the build tools required to package the content.
Installing the Interface
Next, we need to install the XNA Content Compiler. This allows the building of the content packages when not using Visual Studio 2010.
You can do this by downloading the XNA 4.0 Content Compiler source code from my fork. I have added some extra features that allow for more advanced content processing, such as, Compression and MipMap generation.
Once you have this, you should be able to open the solution in Visual Studio and build the application. Currently the compiler can only be used on Windows as the tooling is only available on Windows.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12465 | Setup a wide variety of customizable actions and run any of them in any way you like: Configurable hot-keysSystem-wide DoThisNow menuAt a specific date and timeOr at any time interval Just a few real world examples of what you can do with DoThisNow: Set a hotkey to change your desktop background to a random picture from a folder. Tired of your current background... just hit a key. Set hotkeys to launch your most used applications. Set a schedule for your Mac to Optimize itself every night while you sleep. Create a set of hotkeys to set custom iChat status. Display a message every 15 minutes to remind you to take a break. There are so many possibilities. Some that serve a serious need, others that are just plain silly. With a little imagination it's amazing what you can accomplish. Schedule your computer to perform any of the following tasks: Run an AppleScript Launch an Application or open a file Delete a file Type predefined Text Type the Date or Time Delete the contents of a folder Open a URL in the default web browser Set the Desktop Background Display a text message Speak a message Set your iChat status and message Play any audio file Shut Down your Mac Restart your Mac Log Out Put your Mac to sleep Run a Unix command Optimize your system Empty the trash Take Screenshot Repair Permissions Clear Internet Cache
File Size3.05 MB
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12466 | A good thesis statement for alcohol abuse
There are certain established modes of address, and certain answers to them expected as a matter of course, as a point of etiquette. By no means; one of the chief distinctions between a capable and an inefficient worker lies in the ability of the former to make the best of unpromising conditions. We have here to do with the classification of this particular act in certain fixed categories that of themselves remain bad or good. Turn now to another language, the Cree. What we have accomplished brings us merely to a mile stone in the path of progress. My heart is now set upon nothing sublunary; and, I thank Heaven, I am so insensible to every thing in this vile world, that I could see you, my son, my daughters, my brothers, my grandchildren, all expire before me, and mind it no more than the going out of so many snuffs of a candle. Wherever natural and spiritual good exist, there we shall behold those best fruits of charity, of which the vine and fig-tree are beautifully appropriate emblems. He is very constant at all Clubs and Meetings of the Country Gentlemen, where he will suffer a good thesis statement for alcohol abuse nothing to be talk’d or hear’d of but his Jades, his Curs, and his Kites. Where the pictures of the heirs and successors to a title or estate have been preserved for any length of time in Gothic halls and old-fashioned mansions, the prevailing outline and character does not wear out, but may be traced through its numerous inflections and descents, like the winding of a river through an expanse of country, for centuries. The trouble is that machines will not run of themselves. One may urge that the occurrence of such violent movements would, by shaking the body and by inducing fatigue much earlier than need be, pretty certainly be detrimental to that prolonged practice of skill in attack and defence, to which Dr. Perhaps, however, a question might be started in the manner of Montaigne, whether the beggar did not pull off his hat in quality of asking charity, and not as a mark of respect. Architecture, apart from sculpture, is heavily handicapped here. If he was to lose his little finger to-morrow, he would not sleep to-night; but, provided he never saw them, he will snore with the most profound security over the ruin of a hundred millions of his brethren, and the destruction of that immense multitude seems plainly an object less interesting to him, than this paltry misfortune of his own. Had Massinger been a greater man, a man a good thesis statement for alcohol abuse of more intellectual courage, the current of English literature immediately after him might have taken a different course. He was presumed to be innocent, and the burden of proof lay not on him but on the prosecutor. It is otherwise with that admiration which he is apt to conceive for their excessive self-estimation and presumption. For example, our poor language being what it is, the use of a form of words which may be shown by another’s elaborate dissection to hide under its plain meaning a second meaning derogatory to the speaker, does not, perhaps, make the latter quite legitimate quarry for the former’s ridicule. Perhaps I have put it awkwardly. Upon the knowledge of this distance and situation depends the whole conduct of human life, in the most trifling as well as in the most important transactions. Now, it should not be forgotten that there is in a machine something akin to personality–individuality, at any rate, is not too strong a word. To illustrate their character, I will mention a few which are of ancient date. The relative cold, which they supposed prevailed in the middle region of the Air, upon account of its equal distance, both from the region of Fire, and from the rays that are reflected by the surface of the Earth, condensed this vapour into Water; the Fire escaped it, and flew upwards, and the Water fell down in rain, or, according to the different degrees of cold that prevailed in the different seasons, was sometimes congealed into snow, and sometimes into hail. The young wife of a burgher named Gilles Surlet was found one morning strangled in bed. The vibrations of the sounding body, however, are supposed to produce certain correspondent vibrations and pulses in the surrounding atmosphere, which being propagated in all directions, reach our organ of Hearing, and produce there the Sensation of Sound. Moore’s word for. Brutus ought naturally to have felt much more for the death of his own sons, than for all that probably Rome could have suffered from the want of so great an example. He is Nature’s high-priest, and his mind is a temple where she treasures up her fairest and loftiest forms. The reason, we think, would not appear to be conclusive. You know that this principle is now being applied to what are known as “fabricated” ships where certain types a good thesis statement for alcohol abuse of freight-carriers are made standard and then twenty or thirty of a kind are built at once in the same yard, being assembled from steel parts cut out and punched in what are called “fabricating ships”. How incapable it seems to be of good, except as it is urged on by the contention with evil! The mood is one of a purely gay observation, which has no room for pity, indignation, or any other emotion; which is brightly and coldly intellectual; which is content with just looking and being amused. We never are generous except when in some respect we prefer some other person to ourselves, and sacrifice some great and important interest of our own to an equal interest of a friend or of a superior. It has narcotic properties, also, a manifestation of which is likewise decisive against the sufferer. But in objects of the same kind, which in other respects are regarded as altogether separate and unconnected, this exact resemblance is seldom considered as a beauty, nor the want of it as a deformity. As he proceeded his hand commenced to heal, and when he had received absolution there remained no trace of the burn. Libraries gave no attention to children. She tells us that, whereas the first smile of her niece—whom we will henceforth call by her name, Ruth—(latter half of first month) was merely the outcome of general comfort, a smile occurred in the second month which involved an agreeable perception, namely, that of faces bending over the child in which she took great interest. FOOTNOTES: [41] The principal checks to population enumerated by Malthus were normally: vice, misery and celibacy or moral restraint, and such occasional resorts of nature to repress a too redundant population (an evil aggravated considerably in countries where population is forced to the limits of its means of subsistence by poor-laws and grants in aid of families), as wars and famine. not yet! The judges of the royal court of Santafe had rendered themselves odious by their cruelty and covetousness, when one morning some pasquinades against them were found posted in the public plaza. If we placed it in playing well, in playing fairly, in playing wisely and skilfully; in the propriety of our own conduct in short; we placed it in what, by proper discipline, education, and attention, might be altogether in our own power, and under our own direction. Some of them are unavoidable. In addition to the observations already made on former and present treatment, it is only justice further to say, that amongst recent patients, I have scarcely seen (if indeed I have seen) one instance of continued revenge. Sir Walter has not then imitated Shakespear, but he has given us nature, such as he found and could best describe it; and he resembles him only in this, that he thinks of his characters and never of himself, and pours out his works with such unconscious ease and prodigality of resources that he thinks nothing of them, and is even greater than his own fame. as a heap of mites in a rotten cheese lying as close together as they can stick (though the example should be of something ‘more drossy and divisible,’ of something less reasonable, approaching nearer to pure sensation than we can conceive of any creature that exercises the functions of the meanest instinct.) No one will contend that in this heap of living matter there is any idea of the number, position, or intricate involutions of that little, lively, restless tribe. This “divine art” as Plato calls it, claims therefore from the student of man in the aggregate a prolonged attention and the most painstaking analysis. It was not because the prosperity or subversion of society, in those remote {281} ages and nations, was apprehended to have any influence upon our happiness or misery in the present times; that according to those philosophers, we esteemed the virtuous and blamed the disorderly character. There are, in general, two grades of expert advice. The eye indeed grows critical, the hand is busy: but are the senses unmoved? This accurate student has analyzed the cranioscopic formulas of the most ancient American skulls, those from the alleged tertiary deposits of the Pampas, those from the caverns of Lagoa Santa in Brazil, that obtained from Rock Bluff, Illinois, the celebrated Calaveras skull from California, and one from Pontemelo in Buenos Ayres of geologic antiquity. Romanticism is a short cut to the strangeness without the reality, and it leads its disciples only back upon themselves. And do not make that other mistake of supposing that all three are found in chronologic sequence over the whole world. When she came to me, for she had been in various places previous to this period, she was in a state of religious melancholia. “This,” said the bishop, “we had to do for them.” Therefore they did not have an alphabet in the sense of the word as we use it. They have also their little sects and parties in literature, and though they do not nick-name and vilify their rivals, as is done with us (thanks to the national politeness); yet if you do not belong to the prevailing party, they very civilly suppress all mention of you, your name is not noticed in the Journals, nor your work inquired for at the shops.[61] Those who explain every thing by final causes (that is, who deduce causes from effects) might avail themselves of their privilege on this occasion. The organism of both tongues may be destroyed, but the dissolvent force is also an organic and vital one, and from the ruins of both constructs a speech of grander plans and with wider views. But there is one feature in this derivation which tells seriously against the national psychology of the Nahuas; this, their only word for love, is not derived, as is the Algonkin, from the primary meaning of the root, but from a secondary and later signification. Would the passer-by point to the ruins, or to the hole in the ground where once your library stood, with the same kind and amount of interest that he would show when viewing the stump of an old tree or the fragments of a blasted boulder? When once we begin to give way to such refinements, there is no enormity so gross of which we may not be capable. So much has been written upon the Svastika, however, that I need not enter upon its arch?ological distribution. This may easily be carried to excess. ——, whose dark raven locks made a picturesque back-ground to our discourse, B——, who is grown fat, and is, they say, married, R——; these had all separated long ago, and their foibles are the common link that holds us together. Comedy, he tells us, is “an imitation of characters of a lower type—not, however, in the full sense of the word bad”; and, again, the Ludicrous (?? I think the last. he is guilty of an anachronism; or at least I much doubt whether there was such a profession as that of seal-engraver in the Trojan war. In the Institutes of Manu there are very minute directions as to evidence, the testimony preferred being that of witnesses, whose comparative credibility is very carefully discussed, and when such evidence is not attainable, the parties, as we have seen above, are ordered to be sworn or tried by the ordeal. In this it differs from the heroic and philosophical look. prohibited champions from bargaining with each other not to use teeth and hands. Mandeville’s book (Fable of the Bees) to represent every passion as wholly vicious, which is so in any degree and in any direction. Under this appellation, it is evident, he comprehended not only that faculty by which we judge of truth and falsehood, but that by which we judge of the propriety or the impropriety of our desires and affections. Seneca, though a Stoic, the sect most opposite to that of Epicurus, yet quotes this philosopher more frequently than any other. ‘Pourquoi donc est-ce que je me trompe sur le rapport de ces deux batons, sur-tout s’ils ne sont pas paralleles? Thus the Forbes Library of Northampton, Mass., now sensibly consolidated with the Public Library of that city, was obliged for years to expend most of its income for the purchase of books, leaving practically nothing for keeping up its building or paying its staff. The analogy of the judiciously half-smothered laughter of the English schoolboy in playground or dormitory suggests the answer. With the civilized man the fight still goes on. When Innocent heard of this he promptly had the bishop deprived of his see and a successor elected; his decision in this case was carried into the canon law as a precedent to be followed.[1340] In 1210, moreover, when Bishop Henry of Strassburg was vigorously persecuting heresy and convicting heretics by the ordeal, one of them named Reinhold hurried to Rome and returned with a letter from Innocent forbidding it for the future; ordeals might be adjudged, he said, by the secular tribunals, but they were not admissible in ecclesiastical judgments.[1341] Still more effective was his action when, under his impulsion, the Fourth Council of Lateran, in 1215, formally forbade the employment of any ecclesiastical ceremonies in such trials.[1342] As the moral influence of the ordeal depended entirely upon its religious associations, a strict observance of this canon must speedily have swept the whole system into oblivion. I cannot believe that a great general is contained under such a pasteboard vizor of a man. Outside of the two nations mentioned, the natives of the American continent made little advance toward a phonetic system. An important change is likewise observable in the severe penalty imposed upon a judge vanquished in such an appeal, being a heavy fine and deprivation of his functions in civil cases, while in criminal ones it was death and confiscation—“il pert le cors et quanques il a.”[346] The king’s court, however, was an exception to the general rule. And as one broken cog will throw a whole machine out of gear, so one assistant who does not realize his or her responsibilities in this matter may mar a library’s reputation, otherwise well-earned. 6. Senckenberg assures us that he was personally cognizant of cases in which innocent persons had been crippled for life by torture under false accusations;[1690] and the meek Jesuit Del Rio, in his instructions to inquisitors, quietly observes that the flesh should not be wounded nor the bones broken, but that torture could scarce be properly administered without more or less dislocation of the joints.[1691] We may comfort ourselves with the assurance of Grillandus, that cases were rare in which permanent mutilation or death occurred under the hands of the torturer,[1692] and this admission lends point to the advice which Simancas gives to judges, that they should warn the accused, when brought into the torture-chamber, that if he is crippled or dies under the torture he must hold himself accountable for it in not spontaneously confessing the truth[1693]—a warning which was habitually given in the Spanish Inquisition before applying the torture. These are the arts by which he proposes to make mankind more easily submit to his authority, and to govern their inclinations according to his own pleasure: and in this he is seldom disappointed. It was vicious whenever it obstructed the general good. His claim was pronounced just, and a verdict was rendered in his favor.[735] But the loss of money was less important than the curtailment of privilege and the threatened absorption of power of which this reform was the precursor. The whole investigation was in the hands of the government official, who examined every witness by himself, and secretly, the prisoner having no knowledge of what was done, and no opportunity of arranging a defence. Why does yon fellow falsify highways, And put his life between the judge’s lips, To refine such a thing—keeps horse and men To beat their valours for her?… Meanwhile, only a very rough account of them is possible. We are glad to get our reward–we certainly earn it; but I venture to say that in the case of most of us there is also something in the work that appeals to us. He never exults so much, accordingly; his eloquence is never so animated as when he represents the futility and nothingness of all its pleasures and all its pains. One must understand musical notation of course, just as one must know the notation of written speech before he can read books. |
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12472 | Bass Drum Beater Sound: The Ultimate Guide
Bass Drum Beater Sound: The Ultimate Guide
Get the best bass drum beater for your sound.
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Low Boy Natural Wood Bass Drum BeaterLow Boy Natural Wood Bass Drum BeaterWhat’s the quickest way to change your bass drum sound?
Change your bass drum beater!
Bass drum beaters are one of those drum sound tools that are often overlooked… A lot of people simply stick with their stock one. However, when you’re performing or recording, your choice of kick drum beater can have a big impact on your overall sound.
Because your bass drum is central to the sound of your drum kit: It gets more use than just about any other drum on your kit.
It’s therefore a really good idea to understand kick drum beater types, and to have a few different options in your toolkit… Make sure you’re using the best bass drum beater for your sound.
You can easily swap the beater on any* bass drum pedal made in the last 25+ years, so don’t be afraid to experiment with beaters like you would with drumheads or sticks. All of the bass drum beaters we cover in this guide are universal fit, which means they’ll fit any pedal.
(*Seriously – if you’ve got a pedal made within the last 25+ years that can’t do this, we want to see it!)
Tip: If you don’t understand any of the terms used on this page, check out the drum sound FAQ – it’s like an encyclopedia, but for drums.
How does a bass drum beater change my sound?
Before we begin, it’s important to mention that good drum tuning and choosing the best drumhead for the job are also big factors here. Any drum dampening and drum muffling you use, and your bass drum port hole will also play a part. People can put a lot of effort into these things.
DW SM110 Control - Best Bass Drum BeaterOn top of the above factors, a big part of your bass drum sound depends on the bass drum beater you’re using. You can get anything from a deep, warm, and subtle thud, to a bright cutting slap, to an earth-shaking powerful boom, simply by changing beaters. How do you do this?
With different bass drum beater materials, weights, shapes, and sizes.
The type of music you’re playing (and the volume level you’re playing it at), will dictate what the best bass drum beater is for your situation:
• For some drumming styles, you’ll want a really noticeable kick drum beater sound that cuts through the mix. Harder bass drum beaters are great for this.
• In other situations, a deep yet subtle kick drum boom can really lift the music to another level. Softer bass drum beaters will really shine in these conditions.
• There’ll also be times when you need a bass drum sound that rides the middle ground – noticeable and punchy enough, without being too harsh.
To achieve any of these sounds, you need the best bass drum beater for the job. With this in mind, we’ve covered the different bass drum beater types out there, explaining:
• Exactly how each beater sounds.
• The typical music style and use for each beater type (this is just a guide though, don’t be afraid to experiment!).
• The best bass drum beater in each category, and why it stands out.
For the first part of this guide, there’s a big focus on the beater’s material (e.g. felt, plastic, wood, etc.). Further down the page, you’ll find info on how shape, size, and weight will also influence your bass drum beater sound and feel.
Let’s get into it!
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Bass Drum Beater Materials: What’s Your Beater Made Of?
In general, the harder the surface of a beater, the brighter and sharper the beater’s sound will be.
A very soft bass drum beater will give a warm rounded thud, with minimal attack. Conversely, a hard beater will give a very noticeable bright and cutting bass drum hit. You can still get a deep low-end tone with a hard beater (this comes more from the drumhead, drum tuning, and the bass drum itself). These deeper tones occur after the attack of the beater, although they’re also influenced by a beater’s weight and shape (covered further down this page).
Below, you’ll see the different kick drum beater types listed, starting with the warmest and softest sounding:
Fluffy Bass Drum Beaters
Like the name implies, fluffy bass drum beaters are extremely soft, with the fluffy material absorbing some of the initial impact. There’s no hard surface to slap against your drumhead, which leaves you with a very warm, low-end thump.
Fluffy beaters remove a lot of the attack, to give you a deep and very smooth bass drum tone. You’ll minimize bright high-end frequencies: all of the bass drum sound will come from the drum, drumheads, and tuning. These are the best bass drum beater type to remove the bright slap or clicky bass drum attack.
Fluffy kick drum beaters are popular for low to medium volume playing, and they’re also great in the recording studio. If you’re searching for a super warm bass drum sound, look no further – fluffy is the best bass drum beater type for you.
Vater Vintage Bomber Fluffy Bass Drum Beater
Vater Vintage Bomber Bass Drum BeaterThe Vater Vintage Bomber fluffy kick drum beater is an absolute top beater for a deep fluffy boom.
These fluffy bass drum beaters are made to replicate the boomy soft bass drum sound of the jazz era – the Vintage Bomber is the best bass drum beater for a warm jazzy sound.
This beater has a synthetic cover with a soft and puffy feel, and a center made of cork. The Vintage Bomber will give you a well-rounded low-end sound with a soft attack. You’ll feel the bass more than you’ll hear it, and the sound you do hear will be a focused low-end thump.
The Vater Vintage Bomber is the best bass drum beater for jazz, blues, low-volume acoustic shows, or any medium volume music if you mic your bass drum. It also performs really well in the studio, giving a great smooth bass drum sound.
AmazonThe Vintage bomber is the warmest fluffy bass drum beater out there… Get this beater if you like your bass drum smooth.
DW Black Sheep Fluffy Bass Drum Beater
DW Black Sheep Bass Drum BeaterIf you want more punch than the Vater Vintage Bomber (above), then the DW Black Sheep fluffy bass drum beater is for you.
The Black Sheep has a heavier impact and a more cutting sound vs. the Vintage Bomber, however it still retains the smooth deep fluffy kick drum beater tone.
The beater itself is wood, made of black-stained maple. The fluffy cover is made of black wool, with an elastic bottom to stay put.
With the fluffy cover on, the Black Sheep gives a softer thump with a little bit of punch. Compared to the Vater Vintage Bomber, the sound is a little punchier, making this a good choice if you need slightly more volume and cut from your bass drum. Keep in mind, though, that we’re still very far along the warm end of the beater sound spectrum here. When you remove the fluffy cover, the wood beater gives a much more cutting attack (for more on wood bass drum beater sound, see below).
AmazonThe DW Black Sheep gives you two sounds in one thanks to the removable cover, making it a versatile choice… Get this beater if you want warmth and bass drum sound options.
Felt Bass Drum Beaters
Felt bass drum beaters have more rebound and more stroke definition vs. fluffy beaters. Felt is the most common type of kick drum beater material, and these beaters are great for general use… There’s enough definition for strokes to stand out, and a nice full bass drum thump.
Felt is the best bass drum beater for drummers wanting a moderate attack and a deep thud, without the brightness that comes with harder kick drum beater types.
Felt bass drum beaters are very common for rock, pop, R&B, hip hop, country, or any music style that isn’t super loud or super quiet. With a felt kick drum beater, there’s a strong focus on midrange frequencies in the attack, and a punchy bass drum sound.
It’s normal for felt beaters to slowly wear out over time (although it usually takes many years). As they age, felt kick drum beaters usually become a little softer in sound and feel. Depending on the quality of the beater (and the density of the felt), this change can happen quickly or slowly.
DW Drum Workshop SM103 Medium Felt Bass Drum Beater
DW DWSM103 Felt Bass Drum BeaterThe DW SM103 is the perfect example of a felt bass drum beater. It has that classic felt sound: a punchy warm thump, with the perfect amount of stroke definition.
The felt has enough density for a well-defined sound when you hit hard, without being too harsh for softer strokes… It’s also dense enough to last through a lot of long-term use and abuse. This is a well balanced beater that delivers a really nice bass drum thump.
The DW SM103 comes with a weight on the beater shaft, to change the beater’s feel: The higher it is, the heavier the beater will feel (and the harder it will impact the bass drum head).
AmazonFor a great felt all-rounder, this is a top bass drum beater choice… Get this beater for a full, rich bass drum thump.
Rubber Bass Drum Beaters
Rubber bass drum beaters have a more defined attack vs. felt beaters, and with a little more fatness compared to plastic or wood. They give a good midrange slap when they make contact with the drumhead, allowing your kick drum strokes to stand out quite well.
A rubber bass drum beater is a great choice for a punchy sound that leans slightly towards the brighter side. Since they give more definition to your bass strokes, rubber bass drum beaters are often used by double bass drummers.
Rubber bass drum beaters are great for louder types of music, and for any style that requires a cutting punch from the bass drum. A rubber kick drum beater is also great for a defined kick drum sound in medium volume styles of music. At extremely low volumes however, there may be too much beater attack, so keep this in mind.
Note: Rubber (and plastic) bass drum beaters can melt if they’re not striking at a flat angle (they can also melt your drumhead!). Make sure your beater is not rubbing across the drumhead, or you’ll generate heat a lot faster than with other kick drum beater types. Don’t let this put you off trying them, just remember to check the angle of impact and adjust it if necessary. You can also use a bass drum patch to protect your drumhead.
TAMA CB900AS Accu-Strike Cobra Rubber Bass Drum Beater
TAMA CB900AS Accu-Strike Cobra Rubber Bass Drum BeaterThe Tama CB900AS rubber bass drum beater is one of the best rubber beaters out there.
The beater face is strong, and during testing the rubber didn’t show any wear at all. The sound of this kick drum beater is punchy, powerful, and a little fat.
There’s a good amount of body in the bass drum sound, and good stroke definition. Some rubber bass drum beaters can feel a little light, but Tama’s Cobra rubber beater gives a well-balanced feel which contributes to the punchy sound.
Importantly, the beater head’s angle is adjustable with a drum key… This ensures your beater makes perfectly flat contact with your bass drum head at all times.
AmazonThe Tama CB900AS rubber beater is one of the best bass drum beaters out there for a great feel and good stroke definition… Get this beater for a good attack, and some punchy warm bass drum tones.
Wood Bass Drum Beaters
You hit the rest of your kit with wooden sticks, so why not use wood on the bass drum too!
The sound of a wood bass drum beater is similar to wooden drumsticks. To compare with other kick drum beater types, think of wood as a slightly less bright version of a plastic beater.
There’s a strong attack with a wood bass drum beater, and a good amount of depth to the sound. Depending on the wood’s size and density, wooden bass drum beaters can have a heavy impact, or a lighter feel.
Wood bass drum beaters are great for music styles that require a strong bass drum punch. You’ll get good depth to your sound, and your bass drum will stand out.
Low Boy Natural Wood Bass Drum Beater
Low Boy Amber Black Stripes Standard Bass Drum Beater
When it comes to the best wood bass drum beater, Low Boy have it covered.
Low Boy’s maple beater is excellent, giving a great punchy sound with good volume and attack. These wooden beaters have a very well balanced feel… Heavy enough for a good impact, without too much weight slowing you down. Looking at them, these wooden beaters seem heavier than they actually are. They have a medium weight that feels great slamming into a bass drum head.
Low Boy also scores points in the versatility department with these wood beaters: there’s a large flat face on one side, and a smaller rounded face on the other. The large flat side gives extra power and volume to your strokes, which is perfect for drummers needing projection. The smaller side is great for a more traditional wood bass drum beater sound, with a slightly bright attack and a moderate punch (see below for more on how bass drum beater shape and size affects your drum sound).
To top it off, Low Boy’s wood bass drum beaters look quite nice, and they’re available in a range of different colours to match your kit. These beaters are hand-painted in the USA, and the wood is sealed and treated to ensure it lasts… These are custom-made beaters, made with love.
AmazonGet the Low Boy maple beater for versatility, punch, and a strong natural bass drum tone.
Low Boy’s Felt Daddy won 1st place beater in DRUM! Magazine’s DRUMMIES! awards in late 2017. The Felt Daddy is very similar to the natural wood beater, but with a felt patch on the flat face for a warmer attack.
Plastic Bass Drum Beaters
Like felt, plastic is one of the more common bass drum beater types. A plastic bass drum beater has a very defined attack, which means your bass drum will be heard loud and clear. Upon striking the drumhead, plastic bass drum beaters give a bright cutting sound, with excellent stroke definition.
If you play fast double bass drumming, a plastic kick drum beater is a great choice. You’ll get the definition you need for each stroke to stand out clearly, and you’ll have enough high-end attack to cut through even in very loud environments.
The cutting power of plastic is great for loud single bass drumming as well… plastic bass drum beaters shine in any situation where there are a lot of high volume instruments in the mix.
DW DWSM107 Flyweight Plastic Bass Drum Beater
The DW Flyweight plastic bass drum beater stands out from the crowd for a few reasons:
DW DWSM107 Flyweight Plastic Bass Drum BeaterFirstly, it’s a double-sided plastic kick drum beater. There’s a curved red plastic side, and a flatter black plastic side to give you two different sound options (see below for how bass drum beater shape affects your bass drum sound). Both of these sides give a nice impact, with the flatter black side giving a good boost in the attack. The red side has a slightly milder attack, but with good punch.
Second, there’s an adjustable weight on the beater shaft, allowing you to change the feel of your pedal. Without the weight, this plastic bass drum beater is on the lighter side, great for extreme speed and double bass drumming. As you move the weight up the shaft, it becomes heavier and gives a harder impact, which is great for extra power.
The third reason we like the DWSM107 Flywheel is because it feels great in your hand, and on your pedal… It’s a well built, high quality bass drum beater that will last through a lot of use and abuse. The plastic showed no signs of wear and tear during some heavy testing.
AmazonFor a hard-hitting plastic beater sound, the DW Flywheel is the best bass drum beater for the job…. Get this beater if you’re a high-volume drummer who wants the bass to be felt and heard, loud and clear.
Metal Bass Drum Beaters
Metal kick drum beaters are not common, but they do exist. Metal is hard (obviously!), and it gives a full, punchy sound to your bass drum.
You can expect to hear a lot of midrange and higher frequencies in the attack, and a good amount of depth in your bass drum tone. Metal bass drum beaters won’t wear down over time, unlike a lot of other kick drum beaters (especially felt, plastic, and rubber).
With metal, you’ll never have a worn-out spot on your kick drum beater. Your drumhead, on the other hand, could use a bass drum patch for protection.
Trick Dominator Metal Bass Drum Beater
Trick Dominator Aluminium Bass Drum BeaterTrick’s Dominator beater is a metal kick drum beater with a lot of punch, and a big sound. This bass drum beater is a touch on the heavier side, which allows for a big, booming bass drum. The beater head is made of machined billet aluminium, and feels really solid.
The head can slide up and down the beater shaft, letting you set the height to your liking. Sound-wise, there’s a lot of punch when using this bass drum beater. You’ll have a mid-high frequency attack, and a deep bass drum boom thanks to the weight.
If you’re looking for a kick drum beater to give good depth to your bass drum, the Trick Dominator is a great choice. You can really lay into your kick drum with these beaters, to get a powerful and projecting sound.
AmazonGet the Trick Dominator bass drum beater if you want your bass drum to go BOOM.
Trick Detonator Bass Drum BeaterNote: For extreme speed, you might prefer the Trick Detonator metal bass drum beaters… These beaters are a little lighter than the Trick Dominator beaters, allowing you to play faster. However, you’ll sacrifice a little power due to the reduced weight. Tip: see below for more on how bass drum beater weight affects your bass drum sound.
Combination Bass Drum Beaters
So we’ve covered each type of kick drum beater, along with a top quality example of each. For extra versatility, there are a lot of combination beaters with two (or more) different materials in one. These are great if you’re on the fence about the sound you want, or want to avoid carrying different beaters around.
Pearl B200QB Quad Beater
Pearl’s quad-faced bass drum beater is a classic. It comes with two felt sides and two plastic sides, giving you a lot of versatility with your bass drum sound.
Pearl B200QB Quad Bass Drum BeaterThe felt is quite hard and durable, a little harder than the DW SM103 we reviewed above. To give you an idea of its hardness, the felt will slowly wear down rather than become softer. The felt sides of this bass drum beater give a midrange heavy attack. There’s enough definition to easily stand out in low and medium volume drumming, without it being over-the-top.
For higher volumes, the plastic beater faces give a much brighter cutting attack, allowing your bass drum strokes to stand out among the noise.
Pearl Quad Bass Drum BeaterEach of the two plastic and felt sides have a rounded face and a line shaped face. Depending on the shape you use, you’ll get a different volume and attack
(See below for more on how bass drum beater shape affects your bass drum sound).
On top of all of this, Pearl’s quad beater comes with an adjustable weight to change the feel – slide it up for a punchier, heavier impact, or slide it down for more speed.
AmazonGet this bass drum beater for versatility in your sound and attack.
Gibraltar SC-3265 G-Class Variable Weight Bass Drum Beater
Gibraltar SC-GCBDBW G Class Bass Drum Beater With WeightsGibraltar’s G-Class variable weight kick drum beater is built for those of you who like to fine-tune your beater’s feel. It’s a two-faced bass drum beater, with one plastic side and one felt side.
What makes this bass drum beater stand out are the removable magnetic weights. Without the weights, the feel is similar to a standard medium-weight beater. Each of the three weights adds 5.2 grams to the beater, which gives more punch, power, and volume to your bass drum.
With all three weights, you can really feel this bass drum beater being driven powerfully into your drumhead. The weights are extremely easy to install; they’re magnetic cylinders that slot into the head of the beater.
AmazonIf you want to really fine-tune your feel, the Gibraltar G-Class is the bass drum beater for you.
DW Drum Workshop DWSM105 Hardcore Bass Drum Beater
This is a unique one. With the SWSM105 Hardcore beater, DW have designed a bass drum beater that plays like soft felt at low impact, and like hard plastic when you really lay into it.
Why is this great?
Because it really extends your dynamic range, without needing to swap your kick drum beater. This is great for drummers who really mix it up with both hard and soft bass drum strokes across a performance.
DW’s aptly named Hardcore bass drum beater is built with a hard plastic core, embedded within soft foam rubber. The soft outer layer comes into play with softer hits, giving a warmer more subtle thump. The beater’s hard center takes over when hit with more force, allowing you to produce a brighter and more cutting bass drum sound.
The DW Hardcore’s hard plastic core is adjustable, so you can fine-tune your sound by changing how much plastic you’re using.
This beater is a great little tool to have in your drumming arsenal, especially if you’ve been working hard on your limb independence and drumming dynamics.
AmazonGet this bass drum beater if you’re a drummer who loves playing with a wide dynamic range.
Now: the best bass drum beater, in our humble opinion…
Okay, we’ve reviewed a lot of bass drum beaters. Everything we’ve listed so far is very worthy of being added to your collection… If you buy a few of the beaters above, you’ll have a great range of tools to get the perfect bass drum sound in any situation.
However, there’s one beater that really stood out enough to take number one spot as the best bass drum beater out there. It’s top quality, extremely versatile, and (most importantly), sounds great when it slams into your bass drum.
Here’s the winner for the best bass drum beater, and exactly why it’s great:
DW SM110 Control Bass Drum Beater
DW Control - Best Bass Drum BeaterDW’s Control Beater is a really sophisticated bass drum beater. It’s also the beater that comes with the top-of-the-line DW MDD bass drum pedal.
It takes the award for best bass drum beater because of its versatility… The DW Control Beater is like having a great range of top beaters at your disposal, all in the one package.
First of all, you get three interchangeable playing surfaces with this kick drum beater. These screw directly into the beater head:
• a round felt surface
• a flat felt surface, and
• a hard plastic surface
There are also four removable brass weights included (each weighing 10 grams), allowing you to really fine-tune the weight, feel, and power of your strokes. The brass weights are easily installed with the beater’s face removed.
DW SM110 Control - Best Bass Drum Beater
With all four weights installed, this kick drum beater feels powerful: you’ll have a huge impact, producing a big bass drum sound. With all weights removed, it becomes very light, making it a great bass drum beater for fast double bass drumming. Add one or more of the weights to get anything in between.
On top of this, the beater head itself is self-leveling, and it does a great job of ensure you’re always striking the bass drum head perfectly flat. A flat striking angle is really important for flat-faced bass drum beaters, so it’s nice to see DW have thought about this (and they’ve executed it well).
Due to the excellent versatility with both materials and weight, the DW Control Beater takes the best bass drum beater award. This is a great beater for drummers switching between fast double bass and hard-hitting single bass, or for people who love to really fine-tune their beater feel.
AmazonGet this beater if you want to have full control over your power, speed, attack, and punch, all in the one package.
For larger drums (24″ or more) or for drummers looking for an even bigger sound, there’s also the DW Control Beater XL. The longer shaft and bigger face of this bass drum beater gives more attack, more projection, and an increase in bass drum volume. This extra large kick drum beater comes with a flat felt face, a flat wood face, and four removable weights.
If you’ve read through the reviews above but you’re still not satisfied, then take a look at the top rated bass drum beaters on
Vater Vintage Bomber - Fluffy Bass Drum Beater
Bass Drum Beater Design: How Shape, Size, and Weight Affect Your Sound
As you’ve seen from everything above, bass drum beater material is super important to your sound. However, there are three other factors that also play a part: The shape, size, and weight of your bass drum beater.
We’ll go into each of these now:
The Important Stuff: Bass Drum Beater Shape
Shape is important, because it can really change how much contact the beater makes with your bass drum head. By shape, we’re talking about the shape of the part that actually touches the drumhead.
Low Boy Wood Bass Drum BeaterThe three most common bass drum beater shapes are round, line, and flat. With everything else held constant (i.e. using beaters of the same size, weight, and material):
• A flat-faced bass drum beater will give you the biggest sound, because it makes the most contact with the drumhead’s surface. Flat-faced bass drum beaters have the most attack, volume, and depth. The flat-faced beater came about after Hal Blaine‘s drum tech Rick Faucher cut the face off of a round felt beater in the 1960s, to create a much larger beater area to hit the bass drum.
• A round bass drum beater makes the least surface area contact with the drumhead, which gives a little less attack, volume, and depth compared to a flat-faced beater. One thing that’s important here is how round the beater’s face actually is – a smaller diameter gives a smaller sound.
• A line-shaped bass drum beater fits in between flat and round bass drum beaters in terms of sound. The thickness of the line is important – you’ll get a bigger sound if more surface area makes contact with the drumhead.
The Important Stuff: Bass Drum Beater Size
This one is pretty straightforward: a larger bass drum beater creates a bigger sound – more punch, depth, and attack. If you’ve just read the rules for the shape of a bass drum beater above, you can probably figure out how size affects things. With everything else equal:
• A larger sized bass drum beater gives you a bigger sound, because it makes more contact with the drumhead. You’ll get more punch, attack, volume, and depth to your bass drum sound.
• A smaller sized bass drum beater creates less of an impact, leading to less attack, volume, and depth in your bass drum sound.
The Important Stuff: Bass Drum Beater Weight
Weight is an important factor in a beater… Arguably much more important than size and shape.
Because a kick drum beater’s weight affects how quickly you can play, and how much power you have in your pedal:
• Gibraltar G-Class Adjustable Weight Bass Drum BeaterHeavy bass drum beaters give you a nice boost in power. You’ll hit the bass drum harder to get a bigger, fuller, and louder sound. Heavier bass drum beaters are great for hard-hitting drumming. However, it takes more energy to move a heavy beater, so the boost to power comes at a cost: It’s harder to play fast.
• Light bass drum beaters allow for excellent speed. Low weight beaters are perfect for quick pedal movements, making them the best bass drum beaters for fast double bass drumming. However, while light bass drum beaters react quicker to your feet, they lack power compared to heavy beaters. This means you can end up have less depth and volume in your bass drum sound.
With bass drum beater weight, it’s always a trade-off between power and speed. To try and get the best of both worlds, you can buy a medium weight beater. In fact, most of the beaters we’ve reviewed in this guide would fit into the medium-weight category.
Weight versatility is one of the reason the DW Control Beater is so great (and why it gets the best bass drum beater award on this page!)… You can add or remove weights to find the best feel for your personal style.
DW Flywheel - Plastic Bass Drum Beater
Bass Drum Beaters for Electronic Drums
Roland Mesh Electronic Bass Drum Pad - Use A Plastic Bass Drum BeaterThis deserves a special section, because you can actually damage your mesh and rubber electronic drum pads with the wrong beater type.
The best bass drum beater for electronic drum pads is a plastic beater. In fact, Roland themselves recommend people use a plastic beater for their electronic kick drum pads. Regardless of whether you’re using Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, Pintech, or any other electronic kick drum type, it’s a good idea to stick with plastic beaters.
Avoid felt and rubber beaters for electronic drums… Mesh electronic drumheads will wear down felt beaters faster than normal, and any exposed metal from the worn-down beater can tear through the mesh. Felt and rubber beaters will also damage rubber kick drum pads much quicker than plastic.
Another tip for rubber electronic bass drum pads: It’s especially important to check the beater face is aligned straight, to hit the pad as flat as possible. Hitting on an angle will damage both mesh and rubber kick drum pads.
Plastic bass drum beaters aren’t the quietest… If you’re drumming in an apartment, even an electronic kit can be too loud with a plastic beater. In situations like this, you can get away with using a fluffy beater if you’re not hitting too hard. For more on drum noise reduction, check out our tips to reduce drum volume, including tips on how to make electronic drums quieter.
Low Boy Bass Drum Beater
Bass Drum Beater Tips
• Trick Dominator Aluminium Bass Drum BeaterUse a bass drum patch to protect your drumhead from damage. This is especially important if you use a hard beater… you can wear through your drumhead over time.
• Remove your bass drum beater before you throw your pedal into your bag – there’s less chance you’ll break something on the beater and the pedal.
• When reinstalling your bass drum beater, make sure it’s aligned straight… Push it up to against the drumhead to check the angle of impact, and adjust if necessary. The full face of the beater should be hitting the drumhead, otherwise you can damage the head.
• You bass drum pedal can have a big impact on how light or heavy your beater movement feels. Check out our huge guide to the best bass drum pedals, including essential info to understand exactly how your pedal works.
• DIY Fluffy sock beater: Bass drum beaters aren’t expensive, but you can use a sock wrapped around your beater if you’re really on a budget: Pull it all the way down onto your beater, twist it below the beater head, pull it back up above your beater, twist it again, and then back down once more. Use a rubber band to hold it on the shaft.
• Knitted fluffy beater: A step up from the fluffy sock beater is knitting a fluffy cover for your beater. Install it the same way as the sock!
• Don’t forget your weights: A lot of beaters come with a weight on the shaft… Move them up or down for a harder or lighter impact. You can also use them as a memory lock towards the bottom of the beater shaft – this is useful if you’re constantly removing your beater.
Don’t wait until your bass drum beater looks like this before you replace it!
Old Felt Bass Drum Beater
Tama CB900AS Rubber Bass Drum BeaterFinally… Remember that the sound of your beater comes from a combination of material type, weight, size, and shape. Material has the biggest impact on the sound, so pay the close attention to this when buying your bass drum beaters. The weight is also quite important: a light beater is best for extreme speed, and a heavy beater is best for a big punch. Your sound will be bigger or smaller depending on the size and shape of the beater… Specifically, how much contact it makes with the drumhead.
The type of beater you choose really depends on the sound you want, and the music style you play:
• The best bass drum beater for metal or other loud styles of music is usually a harder beater with a medium to large amount of surface area. This will make your bass drum strokes stand out among all of the other noise.
• DW Flywheel Plastic Bass Drum BeaterThe best bass drum beater for double bass drumming is usually a hard, lightweight beater to allow for speed.
• If you need very good stroke definition, choose metal, plastic, wood, or rubber. These are the best kick drum beaters for fast double bass drumming, because you’ll have a noticeable “hit” for each stroke.
• For a quieter environment, you’re probably better off with a softer beater to get a warmer and smoother thud… For a subtly warm sound, the best bass drum beater is a fluffy one.
• In the recording studio, the choice of bass drum beater will have a big impact on your final drum sound… More so than live playing, since the studio is a much more controlled environment. Think about the sound you want, and how the above beater types can get you there. For general studio recording you’ll probably want a moderate amount of attack (but not too much), so a felt bass drum beater can be a great all-round option. If you’re new to the recording experience, check out these top tips for drummers in the recording studio.
These suggestions are all just starting points though, so experiment and listen for what works best.
Your choice of bass drum beater will always have a big impact on your bass drum sound. Keep in mind that your bass drum’s sound also comes from your drum tuning, drum dampening, your bass drum hole, and choosing the best drumhead for your style. Master these things, and you’ll be a bass drum sound master. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12479 | A 6 minute read
The GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment section measures your ability to analyze an argument and communicate your thoughts or ideas. What you simply need to do is to critically analyze the reasoning given behind a given argument. To complete the AWA section of the GMAT you are allotted 30 minutes.
GMAT Analytical writing Assessment
Here is the outline of the article:
How to create a well rounded Analytical Writing Assessment essay?
Let’s discuss now how you can score a perfect 6 on the GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment section. Here are a few tips to prepare you for the GMAT AWA section.
Step 1 – Understand the process of creating a well-rounded analysis of an argument. You can do that in two ways or rather with the help of two tools.
1. GMAT Write
2. AWA template by Chineseburned from gmatclub
Step 2 – Practice! Practice! Practice! the AWA questions. Here is a list of practice questions for you.
GMAT Write – An AWA practice tool by GMAC
GMAT Write is a writing tool provided by GMAC. It gives you access to 2 unique essay prompts and a chance to write 4 essays. The good thing about this tool is that it scores your essay based on the scoring algorithm used by the official GMAT exam. But, it costs $29.99 to subscribe to this tool.
Take a look at this article to know the importance of AWA and IR sections for business school admissions.
How does the ‘GMAT Write’ analyze your GMAT AWA essay?
Once you submit an essay, it scores you on 4 categories:
1. Analysis of the issue
2. Supports ideas
3. Organizes coherent idea
4. Language control
Based on these 4 categories it gives you an overall score for the essay.
Even if you don’t buy this tool, you still get to know what GMAT considers an ideal essay to be from it. An ideal essay should:
• Identify and analyze significant flaws in the argument
• Support the critique using relevant supporting reasons and/or examples
• Be a clearly organized and coherent response
Source: https://www.mba.com/exam-prep/gmat-write
Once you know what factors make a perfect essay, the next thing you should do is creating a template. The most popular template for AWA is the one provided by ‘Chineseburned’ user on the gmatclub forum.
If you are planning to take the GMAT, we can help you with a personalized study plan and give you access to quality online content to prepare. Write to us at acethegmat@e-gmat.com. We are the most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatclub with more than 1825 reviews (as on May 23, 2019). Why don’t you take a free trial and judge it for yourself?
GMAT AWA tips – GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment Template
Here are the details of his template:
Structure of the essay
1. Introduction: Restate the argument and point out the flaws. Now, state your views which you’ll discuss in the next paragraphs.
2. First paragraph: State your first critique of the argument and support your view with an example.
3. Second paragraph: State your first critique of the argument and support your view with an example.
4. Third paragraph: Pose a few questions for the argument. The absence of information in the argument to answer your questions weaken it further.
5. Fourth argument: State information that you feel would have strengthened the argument but is absent. (This is an extra paragraph which is not in Chineseburned template)
6. Conclusion: State that the argument is flawed because of the above reasons and which reasons could have strengthened the argument.
Learn how the IR section is scored.
Sample GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment AWA essay
Here is a sample AWA essay question for practice. We have also provided the answer to this question based on the template.
The following appeared in an Excelsior Company memorandum.
“The Excelsior Company plans to introduce its own brand of coffee. Since coffee is an expensive food item, and since there are already many established brands of coffee, the best way to gain customers for the Excelsior brand is to do what Superior, the leading coffee company, did when it introduced the newest brand in its line of coffees: conduct a temporary sales promotion that offers free samples, price reductions, and discount coupons for the new brand.”
AWA essay
The Excelsior company wants to introduce its own brand of coffee since coffee is an expensive food item and might have good profit margins. However, as there are several established brands of coffee already, it needs to work out a way to gain a foothold in the market. For this purpose, the company plans to pursue the same marketing strategy that the leading coffee company Superior had used. However, I think there are several flaws in that line of reasoning. And hence this argument seems a little weak.
First, Superior is already an established brand and the market leader. No data is given as to how long back it entered the coffee market. Without this information, it is difficult to ascertain the utility of the marketing strategy for Excelsior. A brand might take decades to establish, and what worked a decade back, need not work today. For example, when Google was initially set up, it depended on word of mouth, rather than any communication media, for its marketing. As it was initially just an internal product for the University, this approach worked for them. However, it might not work for any company now. We see these days that most new web companies do advertise heavily when they initially launch a product for the masses.
Second, no information has been provided about the target market for the coffee or the pricing strategy. It might be that the coffee produced by Superior is one of the cheaper products in the market. And that they earn their profits from volume sales rather than having a niche market. Whereas, Excelsior might be aiming at the niche market of expensive and luxury coffee. If that were the case, then the same marketing strategies might not be relevant for Excelsior. Can Hyundai apply the same approach towards the market as does a luxury brand like Ferrari?
Without some of the relevant and contextual details, it is difficult to judge the efficacy of using the same marketing strategy that a competitor applied some unknown years back. If we were to get some more details in this regard, we could have judged the situation better.
Although all the factors being the same, it might not be a bad idea to follow the same approach as that of a leading brand in the market. Sometimes there is nothing wrong with sticking to the tried and the tested. In the absence of any other better idea, Excelsior might not have much to lose if it pursues the same methods as did Superior. It’s better to have some plan rather than no plan.
Conducting a temporary sales promotion that offers free samples, price reductions and discount coupons might not be such a bad idea. It could be a good ploy to get users to try out the product. And discounts and other monetary incentives are usually very effective in this regard. If the quality of the product is good enough and the pricing is appropriate, introducing enough customers to the product through such offers might give a significant push to consumer interest in the product. While customer satisfaction might leverage word of mouth marketing.
Therefore, depending on the context the approach might or might not be a beneficial one.
This essay question has been taken from gmatclub and the answer has been judged as a perfect 6 by the GMAT Write tool. The answer was written by the user ‘rish2jain’ from gmatclub forum.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12481 | Memory Heart
Small wooden heart with In Loving Memory engraved on the base
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A lovely mini heart urn/keepsake to hold a token of a loved one's ashes or hair. They hold one teaspoon of ash and are accessed by a screw base.
These lovely hearts are engraved with In Loving Memory on the base.
A special memory for your home.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12485 | 3 Core Concepts To Play A 2-5-1 – Walking Bass Series Part 1 (YT087)
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Welcome to part 1 of The Walking Bass Series!
In this Bass Guitar Lesson, I'm going to take you through the '3 Core Concepts' you can use to create Walking Bass Lines. To demonstrate this we are going to use one of the most important chord sequences you'll find in 'Jazz' music - The II-V-I (or 2-5-1).
In this lesson you'll discover:
• The Scale or 'Scalic Method'
• The 'Chord Tone Method'
• The Chromatic Method or 'Chromatic Approach Method'
If you want to learn walking for bass guitar these 3 concepts will be pivotal for your understanding.
Learning The 2-5-1 For Bass Guitar
Here is the II-V-I in the key of F which we will be using in this lesson.
II-V-I in F Bass Guitar
If you'd like to discover more about the construction of this chord sequence make sure you check out the lesson How To Play A 2-5-1.
NOTE: For the purposes of this lesson we are using F7 chord. This could also be interchangeable with a F Major 7 (or F∆7) chord.
Walking Bass Concept 1: The 'Scalic Method'
As the name suggest the "Scalic Method" uses ideas derived from the Major Scale, Minor Scales & Chromatic Scale. It's an excellent way of creating 'strong' sounding walking bass lines because the scales lead the ear from chord to chord very clearly.
At this stage of the game we always want to have a root note on beat 1 of every bar or chord change. This will mark the chord changes in the strongest way possible and give the rest of the band confidence.
One of the challenges with using scales is there are often not enough notes in the scale to land directly on a root note, when the chord changes. Often you'll end up getting there one note early which does not create a strong sounding bass line.
The "Whole | Half | Half Method'
The Whole | Half | Half Method (or W.H.H. Method) is a brilliant way of filling in an extra note by adding a simple chromatic note. The construction is a Whole Step (2 frets), then two Half Steps (1 fret each). This will land us perfectly on beat one for each chord change.
This concept works well when constructing bass lines that ascend over the 2-5-1 in the first two bars.
Whole | Half | Half Ascending
2-5-1 Walking Bass Line
Over the first two bars I've constructed a bass line that 'ascends'. To balance it out we're going to 'descend' over the last over bars 3 and 4. This will create a very natural 'flow' to the bass line.
Descending is far simpler in this case because all we need to do is use a straight F7 scale, F Dominant Scale or F Mixolydian Scale (They are names for the same thing!). It gives us the perfect amount of notes.
Whole | Half | Half Descending
The W.H.H Method will also work descending to in this context. Here is the bass line it creates:
Walking Bass Lines Over 2-5-1
This line works so well because you have C which is the 5th of the chord on beat 1 of bar 4 and the Ab on the 4th beat leads chromatically back in to the Gm7.
The W.H.H. Method also sounds great because it adds chromatic notes in to the bass lines. These chromatic notes are synonymous with the 'jazz sound'.
Walking Bass Concept Two: The Chord Tone Method
Chord Tones are the 'building blocks' of each chord. They are the most important notes which 'spell out' the sound of the chord.
Chord Tones are the Root (R), Third (3rd), Fifth (5th) and the Seventh (7th) of each chord. You may have also heard these called Arpeggios.
Piano players and guitarists will generally create chords by playing all the chord tones together. As bass players we can create strong sounding walking bass lines by playing them one by one.
Here is a bass line constructed using ascending Chord Tones in the first 3 bars and descending in the 4th.
Chord Tones Over 2-5-1 Chord Sequences
2-5-1 Chord Tone Bass Line
Now here's where things get interesting!
Right now they sound like more of an exercise... but if you rearrange there order of the chord tones in the bar you can create some fantastic, natural sounding walking bass lines.
Here's an example:
Chord Tone Variations Over A 2-5-1
2-5-1 using chord tones bass line
The are many, many variations you could try using the idea of rearranging the chord tones. Try writing a few out!
Once you internalise these ideas you'll effortlessly start creating walking bass lines that sound improvised and 'off the cuff'.
Walking Bass Concept 3: The 'Chromatic Approach Method'
The Chromatic Approach Method is all about 'approaching' the target note (or next chord) from either a half step (1 fret) above or a half step (1 fret) below.
This is a simple concept which required very, very little music theory knowledge and also sounds great because chromatic notes are such a key part of the jazz or walking bass sound.
A half step below is called a Lower Chromatic (L/C) and half step above is called an Upper Chromatic (U/C).
Here's an example where we are just using a chromatic approach note on beat 4 of the bar to illustrate this concept.
Single Chromatic Approach Over The II-V-I Chord Sequence
Bass Guitar Chromatic Walking Bass
Let's move this on a stage so you can see where this idea can go.
Here's is the II-V-I chord sequence played with another walking bass concept called a 'Two Feel'. As the name suggests a Two Feel consists of two notes per bar (as opposed to 4).
A two feel is typical constructed using Roots & Fifths, played on beats 1 & 3 as shown in the next example:
Roots & Fifths Over The II-V-I
Walking Bass 2 feel over II-V-I
The next stage is to fill beats 2 & 4 with either Upper or Lower chromatics. You can treat the 5th as a target notes as well as the root.
Here's an example of this using a mixture of Lower & Upper chromatics.
Upper & Lower Chromatic Approach Notes
2-5-1 Chromatic Walking Bass Line
Final Throughs / Lesson Wrap Up
These are the 3 Core Walking Bass Concepts that make up the vast majority of all walking bass lines.
The spontaneity and improvised nature of walking bass comes from varying the content of each approach AND mixing the approaches throughout tune.
Look out for Part Two of the Walking Bass Series where I show you to build out the Scalic Approach Method over a much longer chord sequence.
If you want to learning Walking Bass from the ground upwards make sure you check the eBassGuitar Essential Walking Bass Course in The Bass Lab PLUS Membership.
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See you in Part Two.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12496 | Tea & Empathy for Writers
The Competitive Edge
What is a “Faith-Based Book?” This question was posed to me from a Christian writer who used that expression when discussing a new book and got a rebuff from another writer. So I decided to do a little research and at first, everything I found supported the writer’s use of the definition. However, I couldn’t help but wonder why a book about the faiths of Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, etc. wasn’t referred to as a faith-based book.
Loving research and feeling a little small about thinking faith-based could only refer to Christian (which I am) writing, I changed a few words around on my internet search and discovered a far different take on the adjective. The search proved the point that a writer has an endless job to research every (not very realistic) aspect of their genre, marketing campaign, etc. As with my pondering on the original question, I also wondered how far and wide and deep and high the research had to go and a writer has to spin without always ending in an argument with someone. The answer is probably infinity, also not feasible.
Take a look at just a few of the sites I found and tell me what you think about the term “faith-based” that every Christian publisher I’ve found thus far uses to describe their books and publications
I’m not sure defining a book, especially for children (adults too actually) as Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhism, Islamic, etc. is a good idea since the basic tenets of most known religions teeter on what I know as the Golden Rule, and to exclude others may deny the material to an audience that might gain valuable knowledge of others and their beliefs, which just might be a good idea in these times of mass global confusion. {I realize that is a Faulknerian length sentence.}
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12511 | Funny Theater Quote
Ever wonder what kind of conversations might happen if sweet little Menno girl acted in a play with non-sweet-little-menno people? It might go something like this:
(Setting: A theater rehearsal. Cast is about to begin the scene of the party. Two of them are arguing about who actually is throwing the party)
Alex: It’s my party
Me: Actually, the only reason you’re even invited is because you’re my husband’s friend.
Alex: …
Me: Ha! You have no comeback.
Kate: Oooooooooooh
Alex: I’m trying to think of something to say that’s appropriate yet mean.
Kate: You can’t be mean to her! Just look at that face!
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[Feedback] Specific feedback on declining quests
Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Amy Steele, Sep 7, 2015.
1. Amy Steele
Amy Steele
Ex-Team Member
Apr 23, 2015
Dear Elves and Humans,
As announced here, we are seeking your feedback on which specific quests you decline and why. Please let us know why and when (at which segment) you skip a quest, so that we can use all your feedback for a general improvement to the quest system. Including the name of the quest, or the task, and which colour or number segment you had reached in the tech tree at the time would be most helpful, thank you :)
For more general feedback on quests, feel free to continue to use the existing thread. All feedback from both threads will be forwarded :)
2. Recksters
Recksters Bard
Jul 28, 2015
To summarize, two things:
1- I already suggested a solution: a cooldown period. Instead of blocking the Decline button, block the OK button on a quest that you completed less than 3 hours ago. Like this, we can decline any quest we want and the discussion will be over. Worst that can happen is that we have to wait up to 3 hours before we can complete a quest again. At least we won't get stuck on a quest for days.
2- Fix the trading system, to allow us to trade much further away.
Discussion over, everybody happy.
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3. Amy Steele
Amy Steele
Ex-Team Member
Apr 23, 2015
Dear Recksters, thank you for your feedback! Are there any specific quests you decline because, for instance, you cannot complete them at the stage you are at? If so, which specific one are causing you problems and why?
4. Recksters
Recksters Bard
Jul 28, 2015
What I like to do is go through my quests and do the activities in the same order, and decline those that are not happening at the moment and sometimes wait 30-45 minutes on a quest that I know will complete soon. Then continue going through my quest to do something in the game that will make me accomplish a quest.
It's a good way to guide your playing, to stimulate you do to some activities. To keep me in the game more often. Sometimes I can be busy for 3 hours in the game and be ready to collect my 3-hour timed collection without logging off. If you focus on the Decline button instead of the OK button, we will lose that, I would play for a bit, collect, schedule upgrades, then come back 3 hours later. But not if you focus on the OK button.
As for quests, yes, there are many reasons why we can decline questions. For example, if I know I can fight and solve a lot of encounters, when I get those provinces-related quests, I do them. But that happens maybe once every 3-4 days, to rebuild the troops. So, for a few days I decline them.
When I collect goods, I do and collect them in the order they appear, but decline them other parts of the day.
Some quests are for players that come only once per day, some are for players that play often. So, either type of players can get stuck on the opposite type of quests. A player that comes once per day will not come back one hour later to complete the Produce Bread 8 times, and will lose the 1 day production of supplies because of it. Same for produce 3 one-day goods, for active players, you lose a lot of goods. Etc... etc...
Let's not forget that Repeatables Quests make players stay in the game much more, makes them available more often, makes the game more fun for other members of the fellowship because there is more activity. You will heavily reduce that if you focus on the Decline button.
5. Advaita
Advaita Seeker
Jun 18, 2015
When a player hits second colour in tech tree (green) the following 4 separate quests appear (Elves):
1) Gain 200 Crystals
2) Produce 1 Crystal ball
3) Gain 100 Crystals, 100 Scrolls & 100 Silk
4) Gain 500 Crystals
At this stage the player is still 10 segments away from researching Crystal (or Silk/Scrolls depending on boost) and 16 segments away from unlocking 2nd tier goods in the wholesaler so these quests cannot be completed at this stage in the game. Granted it is possible to trade 1st tier goods for 2nd tier goods to complete 1) 3) and 4) but at this stage the player will not have enough 1st tier goods to trade, and even if they did the required outlay exceeds the quest rewards.
Last edited: Sep 7, 2015
6. Kazobel
Kazobel Guest
I'm currently on Purple in the tech tree (City expansion 8) so the quest I currently decline are
1. "Complete 3 building upgrades to level 6 or higher" - Reason: Most of my buildings are above level 8 so the time it would take to upgrade 3 buildings with 2 builders would be too long especially for the tiny reward offered, at the very least it would take 12 hours where I wouldn't be able to to do any other quest until it is complete .
2. "Produce 3 giant globes" - Reason: Steel is my special, I can't tie up my specials for 24 hours just to earn 500 steel and 10k, sure I'd earn more than that in 24 hours just putting them on 3 hour production times.
3. "Produce 3 Mage journals" - Reason: Like Steel scrolls are also my special so I'm not going to tie up my scroll manufactories for 24 hours for a tiny reward (200 scrolls and 20k)
4. "Complete 2 workshop upgrades to level 6 or higher" - Reason: Ties up the quests for to long and besides I'm not short of Supplies so I'd rather use that time and the builders on a more advantageous upgrade.
5. "Train 300 units" - Reason: This is one I would never bother with, what ever chance you have of getting a few quests in while waiting for the upgrades above to be completed with this you are talking at least 9 hours stuck on this quest and that's assuming you are training Sword dancers or Archers but the problem is I'm far enough out on my map now that I use trenants and golems too and it would take me about a week to complete if I was training those. So it's not worth it for me to tie my quests and my fighting for 42k and 3600 supplies.
You see Amy the thing is that currently I can complete the "Gain 4000 supplies" every 90 minutes and earn 70k each time for completing it and complete the "Gain 40,000 coins" twice (sometimes 3 times) every 2 hours and earn 8k supplies each time whereas if I was to tie up my quests with those longer ones I wouldn't earn even a quarter of that and with the market the way it is it is easier for me to keep looping those two quests and using the coins and supplies I earn to just buy the supplies I need off the wholesaler.
The market is part of the problem, it has made it necessary for us to find an alternative way of acquiring the goods we need instead of having to sit there hoping someone will list some marble or planks you desperately need.
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7. Da Twista
Da Twista Conjurer
Jun 1, 2015
I only have problems with repeatable quests that require building time. The problem with these at a high level is they are a waste of time and resources because one needs to build them and then demolish them to complete a quest.
Noble Residences - Complete 1 residence upgrade to level 6 or higher
More culture - Gain 100 culture (This is exploitable)
Increasing population - Gain 100 population (This is exploitable)
Improved production - Get a boosted manufactory to level 6 or higher
Good supplies - Get a non boosted manufactory to level 6 or higher
Striving for improvement - get two buildings level 6 or higher
Perfect Logistics - Get a workshop to level 6 or higher
When I build and upgrade my city, I concentrate on certain areas at a time. If for culture I would spend a day or two just building culture buildings. Residences, I would spend a week upgrading all of them to the max. If I had these quests after I had finished a specific area in my city, I would need to build a building to get the requirement completed and then demolish the building. In some of the quests, the reward for completing the quest is not worth the resources used to get that building up.
8. jixel
jixel Spellcaster
Jul 28, 2015
I have a suggestion for something that might help, if the goal is for players to not keep repeating/declining quests:
Allow exchange of Coins->Supplies and Supplies->Coins at the Wholesaler.
I believe the "standard" ratio is 10:1 (i.e. 10,000 coins = 1000 Supplies). Apply the 5:1 Wholesaler markup (i.e. final ratio 50:1), so you'd get :
Spend 10000 coins -> get 200 Supplies
Spend 1000 Supplies -> get 2000 coins.
This would mean that if a player gets "stuck" (e.g. low on Supplies) they always have a "last resort" option to get them building again - but it's expensive, so people will still generally try to build their cities to avoid needing it.
Using an example from the discussion in the Beta forum - there was a player who can get 1,800,000 coins from visiting neighbours/fellowship.
In the current system: with lots of clicking, they could complete the "gain 150k coins" quest at least 10 times, and get 100,000 Supplies. Note that they also get to spend the 1,800,000 coins as they wish (e.g. on scouting, upgrades, Goods, KPs, etc)
With the above suggestions: No RQs, but they could choose to spend some or all of their coins on Supplies - they'd get at most 36,000, enough to stop them being completely stuck, but not so much as to completely unbalance the game (which I presume is the concern of the development team which led them to introduce this change in the first place).
Basically, I'm suggesting a compromise solution:
- Inno apparently wants to slow the game down a bit
- Players don't want to get stuck due to lack of Supplies
That's what my suggestion does - high-level players (and how many get nearly 2m coins from visiting ?) would still get something back for their efforts, but not as much as currently. Mid-level and low-level players, who were most impacted by the quest change, would be less likely to get completely stuck, and hopefully then less likely to abandon the game.
9. jixel
jixel Spellcaster
Jul 28, 2015
So to the specifics of which quests I skip, and why:
First, some background - I'm still working my way through the tech tree, and I want to complete it in reasonably quick time - so I log on multiple times each day to spend KPs, otherwise some will be "lost". Since I'm on multiple times anyway, it's logical for me to set up 9hr or 3hr production of Goods and Supplies at the same time (and load up the Barracks queue, etc).
Any quest which has 24hr (or longer) requirement, I will always skip.
e.g. make 3 Giant Globes (24hrs x 3 steel manufactories - no thanks !)
Build 1000 units (or 500 Sorceresses) - takes way too long, for too little reward.
Any quest which I simply can't do at that time, I will obviously skip:
Upgrade Residences, Workshops, Boosted (or non-Boosted) Manufactories - skip, skip, skip.
(e.g I currently have no space, all level 15 residences, and 1 Population available - can't upgrade a thing)
Any quest which isn't sufficiently profitable to me at the time, I will skip:
At the moment, I get a quest to make 5000 Supplies, and then gain 100k coins - this is useful, but most of the time not worth the amount of clicking through other quests it takes to reach it. I only do it if happens to come up, and I remember it before collecting my Supplies.
10. zgimli
zgimli Dreamer
Jul 17, 2015
Quests should not be for things that players are already doing, they should be extra activities for tasks that players would not otherwise do.
There are several types of repeatable quest
Complete 3 encounters
Better to just increase the province reward, instead of having a quest fo something that I will do anyway
Upgrade structures
Better to just reduce the upgrade cost, instead of having a quest fo something that I will do anyway
Gain coins/supplies
(The only quests everyone actually does)
Better to just increase production of workshops/house, instead of having a quest do something that I will do anyway
Produce goods using the 1 day option
Quest reward + factory output is less than producing goods with the 3 hour option, so active players avoid it, but useful for people who log in once a day. (These should stay)
11. Kazobel
Kazobel Guest
But you are assuming people only use supplies for construction when this isn't the case at all, with the market in it's current state most people need to buy the goods they need from the wholesaler and the only way to get enough coins and supplies needed to maintain that is through constantly looping the Coins and Supplies quests. Removing those quests would quite literally put 90% of people into a stagnated state where they would not be able to make any upgrades to their city for days. It's not peoples faults that they had to resort to this, the root of the problem is how specials are assigned when people first join the game because if trade shows anything it shows that there is an obvious imbalance
12. NecroDee
NecroDee Bard
Sep 4, 2015
Quests I ALWAYS skip:
Train 1000 units - Takes too long for the small reward, and that's considering you're training one of the first 2 units as an Elf. If we start training treants for example, then this quest will take DAYS. Simple solution: make the Train 1k calculate the space of the troops (weight) instead of the number of them.
Produce 3 (insert any of the 3 boosted goods) 1 day production (for example Luxury Armchairs) - Most active players do not produce any goods outside the 3 or 9 hour windows. Maybe if they are going somewhere for a day, but normally, no. Also, the rewards are not worth it. 500 planks and 10k gold for a 1 day production? Completely not worth the wait. Simple solution: Change these quests to the 9 hour productions.
Spend 20 Knowledge Points - Too many knowledge points to spend for the quest. There are much better quests to go through. You can only have a maximum of 10 KPs at a time (when you wake up after a long night sleep for example) and will still need 10 more to complete this quest. Lets say you're solving encounters for this quest. So you just threw away 4 different quests you could have completed for this one. (Solve 4 encounters, Gain 4 relics, Complete a Province and Fight and Win 3 encounters) Simple solution: Change the quest to Spent 10 KPs OR make the quest rewards MUCH MUCH better for this quest. An interesting reward for example would be, complete this quest and get 5 free KPs. Then it might be worth it.
The rest of the quest vary from great to situational, but the above 3 seems completely counter productive. You lose much more by doing them instead of skipping them and moving on to the next repeatable quest.
13. Recksters
Recksters Bard
Jul 28, 2015
*UPDATED 2015-09-13*
Here's my updated analysis of each Repeatable Quests.
The first few columns are self explanatory.
The Rating column is simple:
Great means I can use it multiple times per day
Good means I can use it every day
Ok means I cannot use it everyday
Bad means I never use it
The Frequency column is self explanatory. But a note on Weekly quests. The main reason is the fighting system that I can summarize with this: Build troops for a week, kill them all in a few hours. And don't worry about my fighting knowledge, I have fought over 800 times and I know what troops to use and how to fight.
The Can Double Dip? column means that it can be used at the same time as another quest, when you have two RQs available.
The Comments column explains how a quest can be used.
If the developers are refuse my idea of putting a cooldown timer on the OK button, and continue with their very bad idea of blocking the Decline button: any Good, Ok and Bad quest will block us for a day or more. My idea will not impact the activity in the game as much as their idea. And we do not need any changes that will reduce the activity in the game.
I laugh each time I see when I log into the game: "To have more than 150% Culture Bonus you will need the help of your neighbors!".
What neighbors? If I get 3 neighbors that visit me in a day, it's a miracle. Usually it's 1, sometimes 2.
It's obvious that the activity level is the biggest problem of this game. And focusing on the decline button will simply "decline" even more the activity level in the game.
Last edited: Sep 13, 2015
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14. NecroDee
NecroDee Bard
Sep 4, 2015
Great analysis and completely correct with the "What neighbors?"
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15. NecroDee
NecroDee Bard
Sep 4, 2015
Also, the RQ is missing 1 quest.
I forget the rewards, they are meager, but if you don't have a building connected to a street that requites a connection, a quest will pop up "awarding" you for having all the buildings connected to the town hall via street.
16. Recksters
Recksters Bard
Jul 28, 2015
Ya, I know which quest you are referring to, but it's not part of the 25 RQs.
17. sandgreen
sandgreen Adventurer
Aug 14, 2015
Got a few adds ....
First of all, calling "100 pop" and "100 culture" for bad quests is kinda stupid:D, since they are exploitable, and can be done hundred of times a day each if u want to:p
Second, "100 pop" quest is good for "double dip" when u got 2 RQs as well, with one of the resi-quests.. When your houses are completing... Are u looking for coins, then this one is better then any of the other ones...
Last but not least 3000 goods and 2000 goods can "double dip" as well
Last edited: Sep 11, 2015
18. NecroDee
NecroDee Bard
Sep 4, 2015
I think Recks rated the quests in the way they're actually meant to be completed....aka sans exploits, in which case, those quests would be quite bad.
19. NecroDee
NecroDee Bard
Sep 4, 2015
Also, the gain goods quest (3k goods) are also semi-exploitable via trades.
Trades are counted towards this "gain" so it's very easy to do this quest many many times per day.
20. Recksters
Recksters Bard
Jul 28, 2015
Pffft. :p
You are right, the 100 pop and 100 culture can be exploited, but I have better things to do with my builders; for now.
Yes, about the 3000 goods, I had it updated in my list, as a double-dip. I will update the graphic tonight.
Good point about double-dipping the 100 pop, I will update my list. But only if you upgrade 3+ at the same time, or from level 14 to 15, which brings 50 each.
Thanks for the input. Sorry for being stupid, but you already know that, I'm the dumbest Archmage and top 20 guy. :p |
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Jared William Huffman (born February 18, 1964) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for California's 2nd congressional district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Jared Huffman
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 2nd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2013
Preceded byWally Herger
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 6th district
In office
December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2012
Preceded byJoe Nation
Succeeded byBeth Gaines
Personal details
Jared William Huffman
(1964-02-18) February 18, 1964 (age 55)
Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Susan Huffman
EducationUniversity of California, Santa Barbara (BA)
Boston College (JD)
WebsiteHouse website
From 2006 to 2012, Huffman was a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 6th district. Huffman chaired the Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee and also chaired the Assembly Environmental Caucus. He was elected to Congress in November 2012 with more than 70% of the vote, defeating Republican candidate Dan Roberts.[1] His congressional district covers the North Coast from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border.
Early life, education, and legal careerEdit
Huffman graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1982 and later received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science magna cum laude from University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. At UCSB, Huffman was a three-time All-American volleyball player. Huffman was a member of the USA Volleyball Team in 1987 when the team was ranked #1 in the world and had recently won the World Championship. He went on to graduate cum laude from Boston College Law School in 1990.[2]
Huffman became a consumer attorney specializing in public interest cases. Among his court victories was a case on behalf of the National Organization for Women, which required all California State University campuses to comply with Title IX.[3] Huffman was a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council. He was also a publicly elected director of the Marin Municipal Water District for twelve years, including three terms as board president.[2]
California State AssemblyEdit
Huffman won the Democratic nomination for the 6th district in a hotly contested primary in June 2006 in which he surprised the political establishment with a victory over opponents Pamela Torliatt, a Petaluma city councilwoman, and Cynthia Murray, a Marin County Supervisor who was initially considered the frontrunner. Huffman also defeated Assistant State Attorney General Damon Connelly, Marin County Democratic Chairman John Alden, and sociologist Alex Easton-Brown.
Huffman defeated Republican opponent Dr. Michael Hartnett by a more than 2:1 margin in the general election on November 7, 2006.
Huffman faced two opponents in the November 2008 general election: Republican Paul Lavery and Libertarian Timothy Hannan. He won with 70% of the vote and the 137,873 votes he received were among the most by any California Assembly candidate in 2008. In the Democratic primary, Huffman was unopposed and received 57,213 votes—the most of any California Assemblymember in that election.
In the June 2010 California primary, Huffman easily defeated[4] a fellow Democratic challenger Patrick Connally.[5] Huffman faced Republican nominee Robert Stephens in the November 2010 general election.[4] He won overwhelmingly with more than 70% of the vote—the highest winning margin of any candidate on the ballot in the North Bay that year. Due to California term limits, Huffman would have been unable to seek a fourth Assembly term in 2012.
In his first four years as a legislator, Huffman authored and passed more than 40 pieces of legislation.[6]
In 2008, Huffman sponsored a bill (AB 2950), which he wrote with internet attorney Daniel Balsam that aimed to close what its proponents characterized as loopholes in the CAN-SPAM Act which made it more difficult to bring lawsuits against deceptive spammers.[7] Although the bill passed the State Assembly and Senate, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the bill.[8][9] On February 14, 2011, Jared Huffman cosponsored a bill with Paul Fong, California Assembly Bill 376, to make it illegal to possess, distribute, or sell shark fins, unless for research or commercial purposes.[10]
Committee assignmentsEdit
Upon his swearing-in on December 4, 2006, Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez immediately named Huffman the Chairman of the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. In August 2008, the new Assembly Speaker Karen Bass named Huffman to Chair the Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee.
U.S. House of RepresentativesEdit
Official 113th session photo
2012 electionEdit
After 20-year Democratic incumbent Lynn Woolsey announced her retirement, Huffman entered the race to run for her seat in the 2nd District, which had been renumbered from the 6th in redistricting.[11] California's 2nd congressional district now covers six counties: Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Trinity, Humboldt, and Del Norte.
Huffman finished first in the top-two primary with 37% of the vote.[12] In November, Huffman defeated Republican candidate Dan Roberts 71%–29%.[13][14]
Subsequent electionsEdit
In his first re-election campaign in 2014, Huffman dominated the open primary, receiving 67.9% of the vote against 22.3% for second-place finisher Dale Mensing, a Republican. Huffman went on to defeat Mensing in the fall general election by 75 to 25%.[15] The 2016 results were similar, with Huffman receiving 68.3% of the primary vote against 15.7% for Mensing, who again finished second, and defeating Mensing in the general election by 76.5% to 23.5%.[16] In the June 2018 open primary, Huffman received 72.5% of the vote; Mensing finished second with 20.9%.[17] The two faced each other in the November 2018 runoff, where Huffman was re-elected with 77.0% of the vote.[18]
In April 2018, Huffman, together with Jerry McNerney, Jamie Raskin, and Dan Kildee, launched the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Its stated goals include "pushing public policy formed on the basis of reason, science, and moral values", promoting the "separation of church and state," opposing discrimination against "atheists, agnostics, humanists, seekers, religious and nonreligious persons", among others. Huffman and Raskin will act as co-chairs.[19]
Proposed legislationEdit
The following is a partial list of legislation introduced by Huffman.
Opposed legislationEdit
• Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America – is a bill that would "amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to require state programs for regulation of surface coal mining to incorporate the necessary rule concerning excess spoil, coal mine waste, and buffers for perennial and intermittent streams published by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 12, 2008."[23] Huffman opposed the bill, arguing that it should be opposed because the supporters "believe coal companies should be allowed to blow the tops off mountains and dump the waste into streams, no matter what the science says about the consequence for our environment and the public health."[24]
• Water Rights Protection Act – a bill that would prevent federal agencies from requiring certain entities to relinquish their water rights to the United States in order to use public lands.[25] The bill was a reaction to the United States Forest Service's decision to pursue a "new regulation to demand that water rights be transferred to the federal government as a condition for obtaining permits needed to operate 121 ski resorts that cross over federal lands."[26] Huffman opposed the bill and accused the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power of being unnecessarily "adversarial" and having "unfairly vilified" the Forest Service after a committee hearing about the bill.[26]
Committee assignmentsEdit
Caucus membershipsEdit
Personal lifeEdit
Huffman lives in San Rafael with his wife Susan and their two children, a daughter, Abigail (born c. 2000) and a son, Nathan (born c. 2003).[29]
Huffman's hobby is winemaking.[30]
In an interview with The Washington Post's Michelle Boorstein published November 9, 2017, Huffman stated "I suppose you could say I don't believe in God."[31] Huffman stopped short of saying he was an atheist but rather describes himself as a non-religious humanist.[32]
Electoral historyEdit
California Assembly 6th District Democratic Primary Election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman 22,544 32.5
Democratic Pamela Torliatt 19,518 28.2
Democratic Cynthia Murray 12,617 18.2
Democratic Damon Connolly 8,470 12.1
Democratic John Alden 5,150 7.4
Democratic Alex Easton-Brown 1,135 1.6
California Assembly 6th District Election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman 106,589 65.9
Republican Michael Hartnett 43,864 27.1
Green Cat Woods 6,922 4.3
Libertarian Richard Olmstead 4,519 2.7
California Assembly 6th District Election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (inc.) 145,142 69.5
Republican Paul Lavery 50,053 24.0
Libertarian Timothy Hannan 13,790 6.5
California Assembly 6th District Democratic Primary Election, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (inc.) 53,534 81.8
Democratic Patrick Connally 11,938 18.2
California Assembly 6th District Election, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (inc.) 119,753 70.5
Republican Bob Stephens 50,218 29.5
California 2nd Congressional District Primary Election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman 63,922 37.5
Republican Daniel Roberts 25,635 15.0
Democratic Norman Solomon 25,462 14.9
Democratic Stacey Lawson 16,946 9.9
Democratic Susan Adams 14,041 8.2
Republican Mike Halliwell 10,008 5.9
Independent Brooke Clarke 3,715 2.2
Democratic Tiffany Renée 3,033 1.8
Independent John Lewallen 2,488 1.5
Democratic William Courtney 2,385 1.4
Democratic Andy Caffrey 1,737 1.0
Democratic Larry Fritzlan 1,151 0.7
California 2nd Congressional District Election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman 226,216 71.2
Republican Daniel Roberts 91,310 28.8
California 2nd Congressional District Primary Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (inc.) 99,186 67.9
Republican Dale Mensing 32,614 22.3
Democratic Andy Caffrey 14,245 9.8
California 2nd Congressional Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (inc.) 163,124 75.0
Republican Dale Mensing 54,400 25.0
California 2nd Congressional District Primary Election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (inc.) 157,897 68.3
Republican Dale Mensing 36,187 15.7
Democratic Erin Schrode 20,998 9.1
Independent Matthew Robert Wookey 16,092 7.0
Democratic/Write-in Andrew Augustine Caffrey 6 0.0
1. ^ Halstead, Richard. "Assemblyman Jared Huffman easily defeats Roberts". Marin Independent Journal. Archived from the original on April 1, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
2. ^ a b "Full Biography". Congressman Jared Huffman. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
3. ^ "Board Members". Central Valley Flood Protection Board. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
4. ^ a b Richard Halstead (June 8, 2010). "Huffman leads comfortably in early returns". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
5. ^ Huffman faces challenger in Democratic race Sonoma Index-Tribune (June 3, 2010) Archived June 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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7. ^ Deborah Gage (April 18, 2008). "Bill toughening anti-spam law in works". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
8. ^ Nancy Isles Nation (August 18, 2008). "Huffman's anti-spam bill passes". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
9. ^ Shane Goldmacher (October 1, 2008). "BillWatch: Action on the final bills". The Sacramento Bee Capitol Alert blog. Archived from the original on February 25, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
10. ^ "Bill Text: CA AB376 #124; 2011-2102 | Regular Session | Introduced". Retrieved March 10, 2013.
11. ^ "Campaign News and Updates". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
12. ^ "CA - District 02 - Open Primary". Our Campaigns. July 13, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
13. ^ "CA - District 02". Our Campaigns. December 14, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
14. ^ Halstead, Richard. "Assemblyman Jared Huffman easily defeats Roberts". Marin Independent Journal. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
15. ^ "General Election - Statement of Vote - November 4, 2014" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
16. ^ Kovner, Guy (November 8, 2016). "Mike Thompson, Jared Huffman easily win re-election to Congress". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
17. ^ "2018 Statement of Vote - June 5, 2018" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
18. ^ Almukhtar, Sarah; et al. "California Election Results: Second House District". Election 2018. The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
19. ^ Manchester, Julia. "Dem lawmakers launch 'Freethought' congressional caucus". The Hill. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
20. ^ "CBO - H.R. 1411". Congressional Budget Office. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
21. ^ LOrion (July 22, 2013). "CA Freshman Congressman gets First House Bill passed by 113th!.. protecting environment yet". Daily Kos. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
22. ^ "House of Representatives Passes Congressman Huffman's First Bill". Representative Huffman's Office. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
23. ^ "H.R. 2824 - Summary". United States Congress. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
25. ^ "H.R. 3189 - CBO". Congressional Budget Office. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
26. ^ a b Hudson, Audrey (October 11, 2013). "Tipton Bill Seeks to Stop Feds from Trampling Water Rights". The Colorado Observer. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
27. ^ "Caucus Members". Congressional Progressive Caucus. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
28. ^ "Membership". Congressional Arts Caucus. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
29. ^ "Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael)". Retrieved March 10, 2013.
31. ^ Michelle Boorstein (November 9, 2017). "This lawmaker isn't sure that God exists. Now, he's finally decided to tell people". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
32. ^ David Ferguson (November 9, 2017). "Congressman Jared Huffman comes out as a non-believer — and rips Trump's phony religious pandering". The Raw Story. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
Further readingEdit
• Jim Wood (March 2009). "Jared Huffman". Marin Magazine. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
External linksEdit |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12523 | Cultural & Extracurricular Activities
The program organizes numerous activities and visits both to introduce students to the great monuments of French culture and to help them understand the working realities of everyday France. Visits to a bakery and a cheese shop (followed by a cheese tasting), a wine tasting, and a cooking class in a French home provide an introduction to French « gastronomie ». We organize guided visits to major exhibits, evenings at the ballet, opera, theatre, or shows, and dinners and receptions at Parisian restaurants, Reid Hall, or in the director’s home to which French students, the French families, and professors are invited. Several Reid Hall courses include museum and gallery visits, excursions to sites in or near Paris, and regular theatre evenings. Excursions outside of Paris to such places as Chartres, Rouen, Giverny, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Fontainebleau, Milly la Forêt, Barbizon, and Reims and Epernay are an integral part of the program. Such excursions typically involve picnics, guided tours, and meals featuring regional specialties.
The VWPP also offers a stipend to each student to reimburse their weekly extracurricular activities, museums, monuments and cinema entrance fees, week-end excursions or vacations organized through French organizations.
Because it is easier to become acquainted with people who share one’s interests, we encourage students to integrate themselves into French society by participating in some regularly scheduled extracurricular activity: they should join an athletic team, a choir, or a hiking club, for example, or take dance or art classes. We help students find these groups and opportunities and get in touch with them. The above- mentioned stipend can be to help pay for such activities.
Students may participate in an Intensive Immersion Project during vacations or long weekends. Hiking, horseback riding, canoe-kayaking, windsurfing, intensive yoga classes, master classes in dance or music, archeological digs, and stays in chambres d’hôtes in a specific region of France are just some of the programs in which VWPP students have participated during the last few years by enrolling in stages organized by associations like l’UCPA, Rempart, Chevalvacances, and Gîtes de France. The main requirement is that the student be immersed in an exclusively francophone environment. Students find that they discover another region of France, speak exclusively French, and make friends on these immersion experiences. We help students find programs of interest to them. Students who are interested in an Intensive Immersion Project should contact the VWPP early on to discuss the possibilities and should plan to spend part or all of a vacation (Toussaint, winter or spring) participating in it. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12524 | Stephen Klaidman
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Stephen Klaidman (born 1938) is an American author. He was also a former editor and reporter for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The International Herald Tribune. He was a senior research fellow at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and a senior research associate at the Institute for Health Policy Analysis, Georgetown University. He currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland.[1][2]
Sydney and Violet: Their Life with T.S. Eliot, Proust, Joyce, and the Excruciatingly Irascible Wyndham Lewis (Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, 2013)
Picked by Denis Donoghue as a Book of the Year in the Irish Times.[3]
• Coronary: A True Story of Medicine Gone Awry. Scribner. 2008-06-03. ISBN 0-7432-6755-9.
• Saving the Heart: The Battle to Conquer Coronary Disease. Oxford University Press, USA. 2000-01-15. ISBN 978-0-19-511279-5.
• The Virtuous Journalist. Oxford University Press, USA. 1988-07-07. ISBN 978-0-19-505688-4.
• Health in the Headlines: The Stories Behind the Stories. Oxford University Press, USA. 1991-09-12. ISBN 978-0-19-505298-5.
1. ^ "Stephen Klaidman Author Bio". Simon & Schuster.
2. ^ Watts, Diana Murray (September 20, 2013). "Proust and the Schiffs - A Conversation with Stephen Klaidman". French Culture. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
3. ^ "Denis Donoghue’s books of the year" Irish Times. Retrieved 2018-07-09. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12532 | Keeping Book Club Discussions Fresh
Books clubs, novel discussion groups, literary analysis seminars, literature circles or whatever we call sitting down with students to thoughtfully and purposefully discuss a text they’re reading is my preferred way to study a novel, but like any instructional approach repetition can feel monotonous. One way to maintain student interest in the conversations is through the introduction of a second short text to the discussion. Provide the short text to the students just prior to the discussion and challenge them to interpret their novel in response to the new text.
Here are a few short articles / poems that might help:
1. Character Analysis: Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset
2. Character Analysis: How To Get Out of A Bad Mood
3. Character Analysis: The Difference Between External and Internal Focus
4. Plot Analysis: The Storytelling Animal
5. Figurative Language Analysis: author John Green on his novel Fault in our Stars
6. Thematic Analysis: Ozymandias and Arrogance
7. Thematic Analysis: A Dream Deferred
Media Literacy: Evolution of a Web Post
There’s a beautiful room in the British Museum that once upon a time contained the library of King George III. But, of course, owning a book is not the same thing as reading a book. King George III was no wiser for owning all of these texts.
I think there’s some parallel to how we use information on the web today. Retweeting, “liking”, “pinning” or re-blogging about an idea do not necessarily indicate an understanding of an idea.
For example: I just posted a list of seven ways to promote student engagement in our classrooms. I discovered the list on a blog entry on Edutopia sourced the list from a blog entry by Stacy Hurst on Stacy Hurst references four texts in her blog.
What I find interesting, is that each of the repostings deleted information. The original article explains the importance of student engagement and provides ideas on tracking it in the classroom. Edutopia omitted that aspect of the original post and highlighted the inclusion of an infographic listing of the tips. My reposting further edited the information down to just the list of tips — assuming that the value of these ideas was self-evident. I omitted the infographic that Edutopia highlighted (I think it’s an example of an infographic that doesn’t add value — I don’t learn or understand the content any better by viewing it in graphical form as opposed to the original list). A reader’s understanding of the list of tips could vary considerably depending on where he/she encountered them, and the reader’s interest in pursuing the ideas to their source.
Media Issue:
All media texts are the result of choices made by publishers. Challenge your students to find an article on the web that they’re interested in and map the trail of its sources and any other postings it spawned. Ask the students to consider how details included or omitted and how different readers could have different understandings of the topic depending on how determinedly they pursued the details of the story. The story of the depiction of the topic might make an interesting infographic or concept map.
7 Tips for Improving Student Engagement
1. Use the 10:2 method. For every 10 minutes of instruction allow the students 2 minutes to process and respond to the instruction. This can be done in various ways by having them write what they have learned, questions they may have, or by discussing the content with a fellow student.
2. Incorporate movement into your lessons. Require students to respond to a question by moving to a certain spot in the room, writing on whiteboards, or standing (or sitting) when they are done thinking about the question, etc.
3. Pick up the pace. One misconception is that we must go slow for students to really understand and engage in a lesson. There is a lot of evidence that shows that when teaching is at a brisk instructional pace, students have more opportunities to engage, respond, and move on to the next concept (Carnine & Fink, 1978; Williams, 1993; Ernsbarger et al., 2001).
4. Provide frequent and effective feedback.
5. Allow students 5-7 seconds of ‘think time’ when asking a question. At the end of the time draw a random name to answer the question.
6. At the end of a lesson have students use the 3-2-1 method of summarizing by having students record three things they learned, two interesting things, and one question they have about what was taught. Allow time to share their findings with a peer.
7. Periodically pause mid-sentence when teaching requiring students to fill in the blanks
Source: – Seven Ways to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12536 | Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17713 released
Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17713 released
Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17713 released.
Things to note:
• This build works in conjunction with previously released SDKs and Visual Studio 2017. You can install this SDK and still also continue to submit your apps that target Windows 10 build 1803 or earlier to the Store.
• This build of the Windows SDK will only install on Windows 10 Insider Preview builds.
• In order to assist with script access to the SDK, the ISO will also be able to be accessed through the following URL: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?prd=11966&pver=1.0&plcid=0x409&clcid=0x409&ar=Flight&sar=Sdsurl&o1=17713 once the static URL is published.
C++/WinRT Update for build 17709 and beyond:
This update introduces many improvements and fixes for C++/WinRT. Notably, it introduces the ability to build C++/WinRT without any dependency on the Windows SDK. This isn’t particularly interesting to the OS developer, but even in the OS repo it provides benefits because it doesn’t include any Windows headers. Thus, a developer will typically pull in fewer or no dependencies inadvertently. This also means a dramatic reduction in the number of macros that a C++/WinRT developer must guard against. Removing the dependency on the Windows headers means that C++/WinRT is more portable and standards compliant, and furthers our efforts to make it a cross-compiler and cross-platform library. It also means that the C++/WinRT headers will never be mangled by macros. If you previously relied on C++/WinRT to include various Windows headers you will now have to include them yourself. It has always been good practice to always include any headers you depend on explicitly and not rely on another library to include them for you.
Support get_strong and get_weak to create delegates: This update allows a developer to use either get_strong or get_weak instead of a raw this pointer when creating a delegate pointing to a member function.
Add async cancellation callback: The most frequently requested feature for C++/WinRT’s coroutine support has been the addition of a cancellation callback.
Simplify the use of APIs expecting IBuffer parameters: Although most APIs prefer collections or arrays, enough APIs rely on IBuffer that it should be easier to use such APIs from C++. This update provides direct access to the data behind an IBuffer implementation using the same data naming convention used by the C++ standard library containers. This also avoids colliding with metadata names that conventionally begin with an uppercase letter.
Conformance: Improved support for Clang and Visual C++’s stricter conformance modes.
Improved code gen: Various improvements to reduce code size, improve inlining, and optimize factory caching.
Remove unnecessary recursion: When the command line refers to a folder rather than a specific winmd, cppwinrt will no longer search recursively for winmd files. It causes performance problems in the OS build and can lead to usage errors that are hard to diagnose when developers inadvertently cause cppwinrt to consume more winmds than expected. The cppwinrt compiler also now handles duplicates more intelligently, making it more resilient to user error and poorly-formed winmd files.
Declare both WINRT_CanUnloadNow and WINRT_GetActivationFactory in base.h: Callers don’t need to declare them directly. Their signatures have also changed, amounting to a breaking change. The declarations alleviate most of the pain of this change. The change is necessitated by the fact that C++/WinRT no longer depends on the Windows headers and this change removes the dependency on the types from the Windows headers.
Harden smart pointers: The event revokers didn’t revoke when move-assigned a new value. This lead us to take a closer look at the smart pointer classes and we noticed that they were not reliably handling self-assignment. This is rooted in the com_ptr class template that most of the others rely on. We fixed com_ptr and updated the event revokers to handle move semantics correctly to ensure that they revoke upon assignment. The handle class template has also been hardened by the removal of the implicit constructor that made it easy to write incorrect code. This also turned bugs in the OS into compiler errors fixed in this PR.
Breaking Changes
Support for non-WinRT interfaces is disabled by default. To enable, simply #include <unknwn.h> before any C++/WinRT headers.
winrt::get_abi(winrt::hstring) now returns void* instead of HSTRING. Code requiring the HSTRING ABI can simply use a static_cast.
winrt::put_abi(winrt::hstring) returns void** instead of HSTRING*. Code requiring the HSTRING ABI can simply use a reinterpret_cast.
HRESULT is now projected as winrt::hresult. Code requiring an HRESULT can simply static_cast if you need to do type checking or support type traits, but it is otherwise convertible as long as <unknwn.h> is included first.
GUID is now projected as winrt::guid. Code implementing APIs with GUID parameters must use winrt::guid instead, but it is otherwise convertible as long as <unknwn.h> is included first.
The signatures of WINRT_CanUnloadNow and WINRT_GetActivationFactory has changed. Code must not declare these functions at all and instead include winrt/base.h to include their declarations.
The winrt::handle constructor is now explicit. Code assigning a raw handle value must call the attach method instead.
winrt::clock::from_FILETIME has been deprecated. Code should use winrt::clock::from_file_time instead.
MSIX Support
It’s finally here! You can now package your applications as MSIX. These applications can be installed and run on any device with 17682 build or later.
• The manifest supports new attributes.
• Event “name”: non-localized event name.
Known Issues:
The SDK headers are generated with types in the “ABI” namespace. This is done to avoid conflicts with C++/CX and C++/WinRT clients that need to consume types directly at the ABI layer[1]. By default, types emitted by MIDL are *not* put in the ABI namespace, however this has the potential to introduce conflicts from teams attempting to consume ABI types from Windows WinRT MIDL generated headers and non-Windows WinRT MIDL generated headers (this is especially challenging if the non-Windows header references Windows types).
To ensure that developers have a consistent view of the WinRT API surface, validation has been added to the generated headers to ensure that the ABI prefix is consistent between the Windows headers and user generated headers. If you encounter an error like:
5>c:\program files (x86)\windows kits\10\include\10.0.17687.0\winrt\windows.foundation.h(83): error C2220: warning treated as error – no ‘object’ file generated
5>c:\program files (x86)\windows kits\10\include\10.0.17687.0\winrt\windows.foundation.h(83): warning C4005: ‘CHECK_NS_PREFIX_STATE’: macro redefinition
5>g:\<PATH TO YOUR HEADER HERE>(41): note: see previous definition of ‘CHECK_NS_PREFIX_STATE’
It means that some of your MIDL generated headers are inconsistent with the system generated headers.
There are two ways to fix this:
• Preferred: Compile your IDL file with the /ns_prefix MIDL command line switch. This will cause all your types to be moved to the ABI namespace consistent with the Windows headers. This may require code changes in your code however.
• Alternate: Add #define DISABLE_NS_PREFIX_CHECKS before including the Windows headers. This will suppress the validation.
Read more about API Updates, Additions and Removals here.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12551 | Posts Tagged ‘cloud’
shekinah glory
(see reference below)
Today, reply is on the cloud spoken of in the holy writings that appeared as a visible manifestation of the presence of GOD (we also say, the angel of GOD; the glory of GOD; the Shekinah). Accounts of GOD appearing and becoming known in the awareness of created beings and living creatures include the appearance of divinity to Moses as a burning bush, the star that appeared over Bethlehem, and the presence that rested within the Sanctuary (also called the Holiest of Holies; the Most Holy Place) on the judgment seat upon the Ark of the Covenant. It is written: Leviticus 16: 1-2, King James Version (KJV): 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died; 2 And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat. A fighter in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Lunablossom” (Level 2 with 278 points, a member since September 24, 2010) posted the following:
Can you tell me more about the shekinah/ gods presence?
Is the shekinah god or idolatry?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near the other all the night. (Exodus 14: 19-20, King James Version, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: GOD Is With Us (03/15/2019); Not By Bread Only (02/22/2019);Divine Holiness and Sanctity (12/25/2017); Idolatry — Exalting Human Devices? (09/21/2017); Acknowledging the Divine Presence (02/22/2017); Ark of the Covenant? (03/17/2015); Filling the House With Glory? (08/17/2014); Holy Ground (03/30/2014); A Second Adam? (03/25/2013); GOD Hiding in Plain Sight (03/26/2013)
Lunablossom”, many mature Christian believers agree that the Garden of Eden first served as the meeting place for divinity and mankind. When Adam and Eve were thrust out, mankind would assemble “in the gate” with blood offerings for sin, and with petitions for indications and signs that would express the divine will. The sons of Jacob (Israel), and those who joined them in leaving Egypt with Moses themselves were to be the sanctuary, dominion, and abiding place of GOD. Later, the tabernacle (fashioned according to the pattern of things in heaven that was revealed to Moses) and the house of GOD (the temple fashioned in accord with the things revealed to Solomon), became the places of assembly for the consecrated priests and Levites. These things were to serve as sanctified and set apart for the presence of GOD, yet, they were not idols that would embody divinity, receive worship, or serve as man-made objects having authority, dominion, personhood, or power as gods. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible:
2. Exodus 40: 32-38, KJV: 32 When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses. 33 And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work. 34 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35 And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 36 And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: 37 But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up. 38 For the cloud of the LORDwas upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12552 | Posts Tagged ‘oracles’
Messiah-anointed one
Messiah – Christ – “anointed one”
Today, the reply acknowledges that the Messiah promised from GOD has appeared in the person of Jesus Christ; also, Judaism and the process of full divine revelation are briefly considered along with the workings of sacred spirit imparted to Christian believers from the makeup of full divinity. Included are faith, holiness, joy, lovingkindness, personhood, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Carnal history, secular events and eye-witness accounts that fulfill divine proclamations, promises, and prophecies recorded in the holy writings are not the primary anchor of Christian belief. The active presence of the Holy Spirit itself is received as a fresh endowment of life essence from the makeup of GOD that establishes certain knowledge, and conviction for all sacred truth. One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “Hindusufi” (Level 7 with 66,245 points, a member since April 09, 2011) posted the following:
Do you agree, the real Messiah is only for Jews and has yet to make an appearance?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. (John 1: 40-41, King James Version, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: GOD Is With Us (03/15/2019); Faith Throughout the Scriptures? (01/04/2019); Sinners Must Become Convicted (11/27/2018); Christ Rejected By Pharisees? (06/17/2018); Called “The Anointed One” (05/08/2018); Sadducees and The Cross? (03/13/2016); Convicted By His Humility (09/10/2015); A Need to Know? (09/04/2013); How To Have Conviction (11/24/2012); A Text for Lives Today? (11/25/2012)
Hindusufi”, it is an aspect of full faith within most mature Christians that Jesus already has appeared among mankind as the Messiah promised from divinity who would rule over the people of GOD upon the earth. In agreement with the truth that GOD is immutable and unchanging, the operations and process of GOD include the use of diversity and one-time events that may be displayed through different presentations to establish their continuing presence and value. There are multiple streams of sacred truth recorded in the holy writings that include proclamations, promises, and prophecy concerning Messiah. The earliest is acknowledged as the assurances granted to Adam, the first pair; is continued in the vision and covenant relationship bestowed on Abraham as the Friend of God; appears in the promise to David of dynasty and inheritance; are seen in promises of relief and restoration following captivity and exile; and provide details of the end time, of the apocalypse, and of eternal life. The revelation of divinity using human flesh to be visible and knowable on the earth (we say, the Incarnation) begins in the accounts of Creation, where life essence (we say, breath; spirit; word) from the makeup of divinity is imparted to a form fashioned to exist as a companion to immortal, incorruptible GOD. Communication, exchange and interaction with the Creator became possible for mankind through the deposit of inseparable divine substance. Included were faith, holiness, longsuffering, lovingkindness, personhood, wisdom, and wrath against sin. The tribes of Jacob were already acknowledged by GOD as his “son,” and were the property of Pharaoh as all the land, its livestock, and the people. When Moses led the twelve tribes and a multitude from the Gentile nations out of Egypt, the Hebrews were being separated to serve as a nation on the earth under the dominion of the living GOD. They also were chosen to serve as caretakers and priests entrusted with divine oracles, sacred law, and holy sacraments. Those who are born again, and receive sacred knowledge, rather than worldly and secular knowledge, must “grow up again;” and by their indwelling spirit will be made able to discern and recognize correctly the spiritual events fulfilling the promises and prophecies regarding the Messiah. Consider again the following that uses language from the Bible:
There is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, 5. 1st John 5: 10-12, KJV: 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
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Today, focus is on the ministry of Jesus Christ to restore covenant law, prophecy, and the Holy Spirit. The message of Christ was by no means contempt, disobedience, leniency, or slackness in acknowledging and obeying sacred law. In addition to earthly elements recognizable as customs, discipline, law, and traditions, heavenly gifts must be received for there to be uninterrupted relationship with the Creator. Thus, the end of mortality (i.e., death) through godliness, grace, righteousness, and spirit substance are proclaimed to be the actual foundation and platform for eternal life. The writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Bruce” (Level 7 with 105,495 points, a member since August 12, 2007) posted the following:
Was an important part of Jesus’ message not be scrupulous, i.e., not to worry about actions that do not offend God?
Examples might include drinking alcohol in moderation, eating meat (including pork), and doing good work on the Sabbath.
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: His Birth Signals Rebirth (01/03/2017); The Firstborn of GOD (01/02/2017); The Divine Christmas Gifts? (12/26/2016); Righteousness Through Jesus Christ? (12/15/2016); Different Form, Same Relationship? (11/20/2016); The Devices for Prophecy (06/10/2016); The Forms of Prophecy? (04/26/2016); Filled With The Cross? (04/17/2016)
“Bruce”, more than bringing something never before seen, Jesus emphasized things that were being neglected among the covenant people of GOD. Foremost were faith, promise, prophecy and the Holy Spirit (we also say, the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Prophecy, the Spirit of Truth). Multiple streams of sacred truth would be unified through the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many mature Christian believers now find it helpful to understand that the essential message of Jesus illuminated the gifts and oracles for created beings and living creatures that already had been provided as an inheritance for all the offspring of Adam. Jesus would reveal (i.e., make knowable, known, visible) the person and active presence of GOD the Father within the fullness of divinity (we say, the GODhead) to be a “spirit” who must be known through means that go beyond divine law and includes atonement, sacred events (we say, miracles), forgiveness, Incarnation, final judgment, mercy, promise, prophecy, redemption, sanctification, and salvation. Just as the finite human tools of intellect, philosophy, politics and science can not eliminate sin, secular knowledge, carnal reason, material, and social means had repeatedly failed and been found insufficient to maintain relationship of Creator and created. Blessing (we say, free gifts) from divinity must operate within the living as life essence (i.e., breath, spirit, word) from the makeup of Deity, and be the internal origin for their own awareness and self-will. Sinners must be reborn and supplied with inseparable spirit content such as faith, holiness, longsuffering, lovingkindness, wisdom, and wrath against sin. Malachi was the last prophet to appear before John the Baptist, more than 400 years before the birth of Jesus. The Sadducees, who insisted upon his crucifixion (and were represented in the High Priest of the Lord’s day), also opposed doctrine and teaching of angels, resurrection from the dead, and spirits. Jesus did not propose denial and rejection of the law so much as grasping its eternal purpose and living spirit. Consider again the following:
(2.) Romans 3: 1-2, KJV: 1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12569 | All tagged Big Eyes
Episode 26 - Who's Gonna Be The Next Batman?
Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss everything they've been watching, including The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, Eighth Grade, Velvet Buzzsaw and High Flying Bird. The crew also cover the latest media news, give their 91st Annual Academy Awards predictions and discuss the movie they ended up watching this episode: Drive. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12574 | The Wisdom of Humility
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This passage is a follow up on yesterday’s. It takes yesterday’s text into another realm. It reveals the wisdom of God in its most ironic sense, the sense that bothers those who think in the ways of the world the most. Its irony is revealed in the virtue of humility.
The world is full of those who claim their own greatness. The worldly wise, the worldly powerful, and those of ‘noble birth,’ often consider the uneducated, the weak, and the hoi poloi as beneath them, or worse, they use such as these for their own aggrandizement economically, socially, and/or, politically. This was true in the time of the Apostles and it remains true today. But God had and still has other plans. Because of pride, sin and suffering entered human history. The redemption of the world and the forgiveness of sins would come only through humility. Christ was the sign of contradiction to the world. He was the ironic answer to the fallen world. He was humility itself. He was born in a poor, unimportant village, and right from the very beginning of his life the rich, the powerful and the nobility tried to get rid of him. This itinerant rabbi made the halls of political and religious power tremble with rage, for they could not compete with the wisdom of his living message. Even though they put him to death, they were defeated by his unconquerable truth. The lowly and despised, the weak, and those who were not wise, or considered educated by human standards, could not be defeated by threat or by the sword. Their faith in Christ Jesus humbled the powers of both Rome and Jerusalem. The Roman empire fell into a decadence born from the hubris of human ‘wisdom,’ while Christianity flourished and grew from the blood of so many simple martyrs. The faith that Jesus began and that the Spirit built in and through these lowly ones remains alive and well and continues to grow even in this modern age of reason.
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The wisdom of the world, more often than not, is defined by some specific and limited ideology of one kind or another. It is a great irony that the naturally narrow claims of the prideful ego, or those of today’s identity politics, which claim to possess absolute wisdom, are really the causes of most of the suffering in the world. Sometimes this arrogance reveals itself simply in the audacious claim that wealth, fame, power, or science, are the be-all-and-end-all of wisdom and the height of human achievement. A clear contradiction to this is the humility of Christ, who revealed the wisdom of God in the flesh. He showed the world that love, forgiveness, patient endurance, mercy and humble sacrifice are the only powers that can redeem the world.
Christians know by faith that the only legitimate boasting a human being can do is in the humble recognition that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Nothing else can compare. Our boasting comes from our humble recognition that we are loved by God. It is only in our humility, our smallness, our weakness, indeed, our foolishness that we can boast before God. For ʺIt is due to him that we are in Christ Jesus, who is the wisdom of God.ʺ It is only in him that we can become righteous, sanctified and redeemed. That is our only boast. We do not boast in ourselves but in Christ Jesus, the Lord.
Lord, teach us the wisdom of your humility every day. We ask this in your name, Jesus. Amen.
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Power fist (Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel)
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Electric power fist is a Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel weapon.
Battery-power bashing comes courtesy of the power fists. Ten curled fingers of pain dish out a minor explosive attack that also rattles armored ennemies.
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This version of power fist uses a power supply inside and thus doesn't require small energy cells. When it hits a target, these effects are similar to raygun shot (electrical burn) as home-made laser rifle for example.
It's a very good weapon for Chapter 2 and with the skill Special Attack, taking the second rank, can be charge and do much more damage.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12587 | Created by Gene Roddenberry
You broke your little ships...
Your little ships
The Alpha Quadrant was the common designation for one-quarter of the Milky Way Galaxy. It was adjacent to the Beta Quadrant and the Gamma Quadrant. One-quarter of the galactic core was located in this quadrant.
In late 24th century interstellar politics and diplomacy, the four great powers in the Alpha Quadrant were the United Federation of Planets, the Klingon Empire, the Romulan Star Empire, and the Cardassian Union. Other powers at the time were divided into two groups. The mercantile powers, like the Ferengi Alliance and the Orion Union, traded with the great powers. The isolationist powers, like the Breen Confederacy and the Tholian Assembly, defended their territory aggressively and, would on occasion, battle with the great powers.[1][2] By the late 23rd century, the Alpha Quadrant still remained largely unexplored by the Federation.[3]
The Bajoran wormhole connected the Bajoran sector in the Alpha Quadrant to a point near the Idran system on the far side of the Gamma Quadrant near Dominion space. The use of this wormhole for exploration and trade by parties from the Alpha Quadrant incited hostility from the Dominion, culminating in the Dominion War.[2]
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The USS Voyager returned to the Alpha Quadrant three weeks prior to stardate 55032.8, after having been stranded in the Delta Quadrant for several years.[4]
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12592 | Easy Science Experiments for Kids: Light and Sound
I know it seems churlish to complain about too many beautiful sunny days, and you may roll your eyes when I say that I was sick of the beach, but when I awoke a couple of weeks ago to a grayly spitting sky, it was with some relief.
I knew immediately that it would be a day of cookie baking and science experiments, and combed the boys’ bookshelves for some ideas. Last year I got our oldest several books in a series entitled “Super Science Experiments,” by Miles Kelly, and I pulled out one focused on “Light and Sound Experiments.”
Now while I’m not too lazy to find cool experiments to do with the kids, I am too lazy to allow those experiments to be all complicated and involve tube-line-flange-connectors and tesla-wires and currents and Bunsen burners and safety goggles and such. At 5 and 9 years of age, my kids are too young to delve too deeply anyway, and, more importantly, are disinclined to spend a lot of time setting up anything too intricate or involved.
So, our first experiment required nothing more than
• a shallow plastic tub
• some white card paper
• water
• a small mirror
• some sticky tack or modeling clay
• a flashlight (aka ‘torch’ to those of you inclined to British English)
What you’ll need
You’ll also need a room that you can make pretty dark.
1. Rest the mirror inside the plastic container, resting on the edge and angled at about 45 degrees. Take a small piece of the sticky tack, and secure the mirror in place.
2. Fill the container about half way with water.
3. Stand the white card up at the end of the container opposite the mirror (a thick book or two might help it stay up).
4. Make the room as dark as possible.
5. Hold the flashlight about 3 – 4 inches (10 cm) away from the mirror and shine the light through the water and onto the portion of the mirror that is submerged.
6. Mess around with the angle of the light until you get a rainbow projected onto the white card.
So what does this show? The white light coming from the flashlight is bent as it enters the water, and again as it bounces off the mirror and onto the card. The different colors bend by slightly varying degrees, so the white light splits and you can see each individual color. Yes, you’ve just created a kind of prism that allows you to see the colors of the spectrum.
I’m not gonna lie to you, our version of this experiment was not a tremendous success. The colors were elusive and very faint. But – the kids loved making ripples in the water and watching the reflections bounce around on the ceiling, so they had fun with it anyway. Besides, “Sometimes stuff doesn’t work” is an important lesson in itself for kids.
If you want some follow-up info on rainbows, check out the Science Kids website.
Our next project showed how filters block out colors. You’ll need:
• 3 clear glass jars or glasses
• food coloring
• water
Yup, that’s it. Fill the jars about 2/3 full with water. Add several drops of food coloring to the jars – red in one, blue in another, and green in the last. (If you don’t have green, this is a great time to show kids how blue and yellow combine to form green.)
Put the glasses in a triangle in a sunny window, with the green glass at the apex of the triangle with the other two behind it. Observe the jars from slightly above them. What do you see?
Each jar lets through only one color of light (for example, the green jar lets through only green light, and blocks red and blue.) Try the same thing with the red and blue jars in front. The same thing happens.
Now look at the jars from eye level, so that you’re peering through combined colors. You’ll see that the colors change. Ask your kids what colors they think each combination has made.
We decided to do something with the leftover colored water, and added about 1/4 cup of salt to each jar, stirred until it dissolved, placed a stone in each one, and set them out in a protected place in the sun.
As the water evaporates, salt crystals form on the stone and the glass. the blue jar has even formed a thin layer of salt above the water’s surface, like ice on a winter puddle. (This will take days, even weeks, but is pretty cool.)
You can also, of course, just let them screw around with the food coloring to make different colors.
Our last experiment of the day, before we got busy making snickerdoodle cookies, involved sound. More precisely, how sound is delayed over distance.
You need:
• balloons
• a funnel
• flour
• a pin
Place the neck of a balloon over the funnel, and add a few spoonsful of flour, shaking it down into the balloon. Remove the balloon and blow it up, being careful not to inhale or you’ll get a mouthful of flour, as I can unfortunately attest. Tie the balloon.
Go outside and have one person hold the balloon and the pin, while the other walks some distance away. The book suggests 100 paces, at least 50 meters but even better at 75. The person with the balloon holds it away from his body, and pops it with the pin. To the observer, the explosion of flour should precede the popping noise by a fraction of a second.
What does this show? Well, light travels faster than sound, (a lot faster – 300,000,000 meters a second as opposed to speed’s lethargic 340 meters a second) so what you see and what you hear will not happen simultaneously.flour balloon bursting
For a good demonstration of this, sit down with your kids and watch this video of lightning, explaining that the flash and the sound occur at the same time, but the sound is slower so it’s delayed.
Science experiments are a cool way to pass a rainy day (and make some cookies while you’re at it, for goodness’ sake), and far better than vegging out in front of the tv. If you’d like more ideas, see Easy Science Experiments for Kids: Acids and Bases, Easy Science Experiments for Kids: Water, and Easy Science Experiments for Kids: Air.
Happy experimenting!
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12605 | Manitoba Hemp Hearts Review
My hemp hearts seeds have finally arrived! For some reason mine took absolutely forever to get here, arriving just a few days before the contest ends. No matter, they are here now and I’m thrilled to review this yummy little seeds.
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Grind Up Cereal & Grains = Easy Smoothie Add-in
I found a use for all of the wheat bran cereal we have! We have a few extra boxes and cannot eat it all at once so instead of letting it go bad, add it to smoothies! Now I also do this with quick oatmeal as in the end it saves me a step in the morning or anytime I am doing a smoothie. Instead of measuring the cereal or oatmeal first, grinding it until is smooth then adding the other ingredients and doing a final blend it cuts out the first step. For smoothies, just add a 1/4 of a cup or so and blend with everything. Continue reading “Grind Up Cereal & Grains = Easy Smoothie Add-in” |
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12617 | Websocket limitations on command size?
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Websocket limitations on command size?
Post by spierepf » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:28 pm
I am trying to send a python command to an ESP32 based board using a websocket. There appears to be a limitation on the size of the command that can be sent via websocket (the same command works fine over serial). A 351 byte command works, while a 352 byte command does not.
Has anyone else encountered this limitation? And is it possible to circumvent it?
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Re: Websocket limitations on command size?
Post by jimmo » Tue Jul 09, 2019 1:06 am
Can you provide a bit more information? Doesn't sound like it, but just to confirm this is unrelated to WebREPL?
Is the issue that when you read(/readinto/readline?) from the websocket you get nothing, or truncated? Or does it fail when you try to exec it? How does it work over serial? Using the REPL or something else?
Maybe if you can share the code, that would be great.
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Confusing Installation for Mac OS (Step 1) - Printable Version
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Confusing Installation for Mac OS (Step 1) - Bruce B. Heller - 2016-04-29
I've searched the Help forum for answers to no avail. There are either old, dead links, or advice written in computer-speak that I don't understand. I have been over the Getting Started page, but when it comes time to download the parts list, they all seem to be Windows files. Step One on the Getting Started page says to follow the instructions carefully, but I can't even find a page that has detailed instructions. Every link that says it's for Mac users -- even tutorials -- takes me to a page that has only links, downloads and tutorials for Windows users. I feel like I'm in a house of mirrors here.
My primary experience is with LDD, and I've never used a CAD-like program. Please talk to me like I'm a dummy. I have friends who use nothing but LDraw, and insist that it's the superior program for serious builders. I keep intending to graduate to it, but I have yet to get very far before giving up. It would help if I could at least get the thing fully installed and running, cuz then my learning curve could begin in earnest. It seems that this software (or at least the set up) is primarily for Windows users, and for people with significant experience in coding and/or IT. Would someone with patience (and a Mac) please walk me through this (possibly "live" via IM)? Thanks!
p.s. I'm running OS X El Capitan, if it matters.
RE: Confusing Installation for Mac OS (Step 1) - Orion Pobursky - 2016-04-30
I guess it's not very explicit but for step 1 you want to download the "complete.zip" file. This is the entire LDraw library. If you're using Safari it will automatically unzip this for you. Look for the "ldraw" folder in your Downloads folder.
Once you've downloaded the library, download the "application only" version of Bricksmith (the complete package is out of date). Drag brick smith from your Downloads folder to the Applications folder.
I recommend you make a dedicated Lego folder in your home directory and add a link to it on the sidebar. Drag the ldraw folder from your Downloads folder to this Lego folder that you created.
Open Launchpad and run Bricksmith. When prompted for the LDraw Library path, point it to the ldraw folder.
This should get you up and running. The Bricksmith website has a tutorial on the basic of using Bricksmith to create models. |
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I'm trying to mosaic a seires of 64 textures with 1 image per row, images are 512x1 pixel, the expected output is a 512x64 pixel texture. The problem is as soon as i join my file import node into the mosaic, I get a hard crash to desktop. This only happens with textures over 256 pixels wide.
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108 upanishads.
Philosophy Introduction to Upanishads Dear Friends, Through this letter , I want to bring to your notice the yeoman service being done do the Hindu religion by Sri.Lakshmanan of Madras who is maintaining a web site called www.celextel.org. When he found that, the meaning of all the 108 upanishads are not available any where in the web, he tried very hard to collect as many translations as possible. Recently with my translation of 22 minor Upanishads, his above web site has the translation of 107 out of the 108 upanishads. The only one left out is Rama Rahasya Upanishad.I am eproducing below the extensive introduction to the Upanishads which also contains a summary of each of the 108 upanishads. With best wishes, Ramachander General Introduction Upanishad means the inner or mystic teaching. The term Upanishad is derived from upa (near), ni (down) and s(h)ad (to sit), i.e., sitting down near. Groups of pupils sit near the teacher to learn from him the secret doctrine. In the quietude of the forest hermitages the Upanishad thinkers pondered on the problems of deepest concerns and communicated their knowledge to fit pupils near them. Samkara derives the word Upanishad as a substitute from the root sad, 'to loosen.,' 'to reach' or 'to destroy' with Upa and ni as prefixes and kvip as termination. If this determination is accepted, upanishad means brahma-knowledge by which ignorance is loosened or destroyed. Upanishads are found in the concluding sections of Vedas and are classified as Vedanta or the end of the Vedas. There are five Vedas with Yajur Veda having two versions. Each of these five books has several Saaakas (Branches). Each Saaka has a Karma Khanda dealing with the actions to be performed and is made up of Mantras and Brahmanaas. The latter deals with Upasana or meditation and has Aranyakas inside them for the benefit of those who have resorted to the quiet habitat of the forest to pursue their spiritual Quest. The Upanishads are found mostly in the Aranyaka section of the Vedas. The five Vedas have 1180 Saaakas and thus there should be 1180 Upanishads. But what we have now with us is a collection of 108 Upanishads. The list of these 108 Upanishads is given in the Mukthikopanishad. Out of the 108 Upanishads only 10 have been commented upon by several Acharyas like Adhi Sankara. These are Ishavasya, Kena, Katha, Aithreya, Brihadaranyaka, Prashna, Mandukya, Taittireeya, Chandogya and Mundaka. These have also been popularized by many savants like Swami Vivekananda, Swami Chinmayananda etc. They all deal with highest category of philosophy and metaphysics. So there is a general impression that all Upanishads are texts of Hindu Philosophy. This is Page 1
108 upanishads.txt not true. There are Upanishads which even tell you how to wear the sacred ash, how to worship a particular God and so on. But majority of them deal with methods of Yoga and Renunciation (Sanyasa). The Vedas and Upanishads The breakdown among the 108 Upanishads according to the 5 Vedas are as follows: Rig Veda : 10 Sama Veda :16 Atharva Veda: 31 Krishna Yajur Veda: 32 Sukla Yajur Veda: 19 The 10 Upanishads belonging to the Rig Veda are the following: 1. Aitareya 2.Kaushitaki 3.Nadabindu 4.Atmabodha 5. Nirvana 6.Mudgala 7.Akshamala 8.Tripura 9.Saubhagyalakshmi and 10. Bah vracha. The 16 associated with the Sama Veda are: 1.Kena 2.Chhandogya 3.Arunika 4. Maitrayani 5.Maitreyi 6.Vajrasuchi 7.Yogachudamani 8.Vasudeva 9.Mahat 10.Sanyasa 11.Avyakta 12. Kundika 13.Savitri 14.Rudrakshajabala 15.Jabaladarsana and 16.Jabali The 19 Upanishads belonging to Sukla Yajur Veda are: 1.Isavasya 2.Brahadaranyaka 3.Jabala 4. Hamsa 5.ParamaHamsa 6.Subala 7.Mantrika 8.Niralamba 9.Trisikhibrahmana 10.Mandalabrahmana 11. Advayataraka 12.Paingala 13.Bhikshuka 14. Turiyatita 15.Adhyatma 16.Yajnavalkya 17.Satyayani 18.Tarasara and 19.Muktika . The 32 Upanishads belonging to the Krishna Yajur Veda are: 1.Katha 2.Taittiriya 3.Brahma 4.Kaivalya 5.Svetasvatara 6.Garbha 7.Narayana 8.Amritabindhu 9.Amritanada 10.Kalagnirudra 11.Kshurika 12. Sarvasara 13.Sukharahasya 14. Tejobindhu 15. Dhyanabindhu 16.Brahmavidya 17.Yogatattva 18.Dakshinamurti 19.Skanda 20.Sariraka 21.Yogasikha 22. Ekakshara 23. Akshi 24. Avadhuta 25. Katharudra 26.Rudrahrudhaya 27.Yogakundalini 28. Panchabrahma 29.Pranaagnihotra 30.Varaha 31. Kalisantaranaand 32.Sarasvatirahasya . The 31 Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda are : 1. Prasna 2.Mundaka 3.Maandukya 4.Atharvasira 5.Atharvasikha 6. Brahajjabala 7. Nrsimhatapini 8. Narada Parivrajaka 9.Sita 10.Sarabha 11.Tribadvibhutimahanarayana 12.Ramarahasya 13. Ramatapini 14.Sandilya 15.Paramahamsaparivrajaka 16. Annapurna 17.Surya 18.Atma 19. Pasupatabrahma 20.Parabrahma 21. Tripuratapini 22. Devi 23. Bhavana 24. Bhasmajabala 25. Ganapati 26.Mahavakhya 27. Gopalatapini 28.Krishna 29. Hayagriva 30.Dattatreya and 31. Garuda . Page 2
108 upanishads.txt Major Upanishads The ten major Upanishads which contain great philosophical discussions and knowledge are 1.Ishavasya Upanishad. It is one of the great but brief Upanishad. It gives the summary of Indian philosophy very succinctly. It reviews the whole life and comes out with explanations. 2.Kena Upanishad Kenopanishad derives its name from the first word Kena , meaning by whom. It belongs to the Talavakara Bahmana of Sama Veda and is therefore also referred to as Talavakara Upanishad. In short it says that The One Power that illumines everything and every one is indivisible. It is the Ear behind the ears, Mind behind the mind, Speech behind speech, Vital Life behind life. The ears cannot hear it; it is what makes the ears hear. The eyes cannot see it; it is what makes the eyes see. You cannot speak about it; it is what makes you speak. The mind cannot imagine it; it is what makes the mind think. It is different from what all we know; yet it is not known either. Those who feel they know Him, know Him not. Those who know that anything amenable to the senses is not Brahman, they know it best. When it is known as the innermost witness of all cognitions, whether sensation, perception or thought, then it is known. One who knows thus reaches immortality 2.Katha Upanishad The Kathopanishad is divided into six Vallis. Valli literally means a creeper. A Valli, like a creeper, is attached to the Sakhas or Branches of the Veda. This Upanishad is also divided into two Adhyayas (chapters) of three Vallis each. This is one of the most beautiful Upanishads in which the eternal truths are given in the form of a narrative. The narrative is taken from Taittiriya Brahmana (3-11-8) with some variation. The same story is told in the Taittiriya Brahmana, only with this difference that in the Brahmana freedom from death and birth is obtained by a peculiar performance of a sacrifice, while in the Upanishad it is obtained by knowledge only. 4.Aithreya Upanishad The Aitareya Upanishad is one of the oldest of the Upanishads. It belongs to the Aitareya Aranyaka of the Rig-Veda. It is divided into three chapters and contains 33 verses. The Upanishad deals with the process of creation. 5.Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Brhadaranyaka Upanishad means the "great forest-book". This Upanishad is one of the oldest of all the Upanishads. It consists of three sections or kandas: the Madhu kanda, the Yajnavalkya or the Muni kanda and the Khila kanda. Here the Brahman is portrayed as universal and Page 3
108 upanishads.txt undifferentiated consciousness. The doctrine of the indescribability of the absolute and the doctrine of 'Neti, Neti' are explained. This Upanishad concludes by stating the three virtues that one should practice i.e. self-restraint, giving, and compassion. 6.Prashna Upanishad In Sanskrit , Prashna mean question. This book consists of six questions and their answers, hence the name. It is in the form of question-answers. Except first and last questions, all other questions are actually a group of smaller sub-questions. As narrated in the beginning of this Upanishad., Six pupils interested in knowing divinity or Brahman come to sage Pippalada and ask questions of great spiritual importance. Pippalada asks them to take up penance of one year. Upon completion of penance, they again come to sage and ask questions, then the sage answers their questions. 7.Mandukya Upanishad For the very reason that it explains the esoteric meaning of the fundamental syllable Aum of Hindu spiritual tradition, the Upanishad has been extolled greatly. The Muktikopanishad which talks about all other Upanishads, says that if a person cannot afford to study all the hundred and more Upanishads, it will be enough to read just the Mndkya Upanishad. According to Dr.S. Radhakrishnan in this Upanishad we find the fundamental approach to the attainment of reality by the road of introversion and ascent from the sensible and changing, through the mind which dreams, through the soul which thinks, to the divine within but above the soul. 8.Taittireeya Upanishad The Taittiriya Upanishad belongs to the Taittiriya school of the Yajur Veda. It is divided into three sections called Vallis. T he first is the Siksa Valli. Siksa is the first of the six Vedangas (limbs or auxiliaries of the Veda); it is the science of phonetics and pronunciation. The second is the Brahmananda Valli and the third is the Bhrugu Valli. These two deal with the knowledge of the Supreme Self, paramatma-jnana. 9.Chandogya Upanishad Along with Brhadaranyaka Upanishad the Chandogyopanishad is an ancient source of principal fundamentals for Vedanta philosophy. Considering number of references made to this Upanishad in Brahma sutras, it indicates special importance of this Upanishad in Vedanta philosophy. Important spiritual practices like Dahara vidya, Shandilya vidya, etc. are its speciality. 10.Mundakopanishad This Upanishad begins with an Invocation, praying that eye may see auspicious things, the ear may hear auspicious sounds, and that life may be spent in the contemplation of the Lord. The teaching of this Upanishad is referred to as Brahmavidya, either because it describes first the message of Hiranyagarbha, the casual Brahma, or because the Page 4
108 upanishads.txt message relates the glory of Brahmam. This Upanishad speaks of Brahmavidya as the mystery which only those with shaven heads and those who go through a rite of having Fire on the shaven head can understand. So, it is called Mundaka, or shaven Head. Apart from this, this Upanishad is honoured as the crest of all, since it expounds the very essence of Brahma Jnana. It is assigned to the Fourth Veda, the Atharvana. (The write up about the ten major Upanishads has been taken from various web sites. My indebtedness to those great souls is acknowledged.) The other 98 Upanishads are again classified according to their content as follows. They are General, (Of common interest), Saiva(Dealing with Lord Shiva) , Saktha (dealing with the divine mother Shakthi), Vaishnava (dealing with Lord Vishnu), Sanyasa (Dealing with renunciation) and Yoga(dealing with Yogic practices) Upanishads. Thouigh classification is made, still there is some overlapping in the subjects dealt with. Short notes on each of these Upanishads category wise are given below:General Upanishads(27 ) Svetasvatara Upanishad This Upanishad is taught by a sage called Svetasvatara. More emphasis is given in teaching of Sankhya yoga and the philosophy of illusion(Maya) Garbho Upanishad This Upanishad is by sage Pippalada and deals with the growth of foetus in the womb .It also gives the number of different parts of the body like bones, nerves , flesh etc. Maitrayani Upanishad This Upanishad tells us about the penance of a king called Brahadratha. The king asks the sage Sakanya about the feeling of desire in this meaningless world. Sage Sakanya relates him, what has been told to him by sage Maithreya. He teaches him the great science of Brahma Vidya. And tells him finally that mind and illusion are responsible for this contradiction. Kaushitaki Upanishad This Upanishad is taught by sage Chithra to sage Udhalaka and his son Shwethakethu. It deals about the science of soul. The temporary nature of rituals and good deeds and permanent nature of doing everything without desire is emphasized. It also tells the need for a father to give up all his personality and knowledge to his son and enter Sanyasa. Subala Upanishad This is the teaching of Sage Angiras to sage Raikwa. It tries to answer the question of the time and method of creation of the world. Page 5
108 upanishads.txt It also tries to find out the properties of the soul of beings. And has several aspects of philosophy. Mantrika Upanishad Deals about the properties of Brahmam. Tells that whatever is produced vanishes and then is reproduced. Concludes that the one who knows it well is the Brahman Sarvasara Upanishad Defines and explains several words like Katha, Bandha, Annamaya etc which occur constantly in Upanishadic philosophy Niralamba Upanishad It is an independent text of Hindu philosophy. It tries to investigate what is Brahmam and concludes that the Sanyasi by following proper methods has a better chance of attaining salvation. Sukarahasya Upanishad This Upanishad is supposed to be taught to sage Suka so that he would understand the philosophy of salvation. The explanations of words and ideas are extensive. Vajrasuchika Upanishad This Upanishad investigates and tries to answer the question, Who is a Brahmin? It says that caste does not come by birth. Atmaprabodha Upanishad Tells us about meditation on Pranava and the great Vaishnava mantraom narayanaya Nama. Defines and tells about the identities of an evolved soul. Skanda Upanishad Takes a conciliatory stand between Shaiva and Vaishnava. Tells that both are same. Mudgala Upanishad This Upanishad aims at explaining the mantras of the great Purusha Suktham. Paingala Upanishad This is taught by sage Yagnavalkya to sage Paingala. It gives an explanation of the term Kaivalya. It also attempts to explain the Maha Vakyas of Vedas like Aham Brahmasmi as well the duties of Jnanis. Mahat Upanishad Tells about the initial creation of the universe starting From Lord Narayana till Lord Brahma After this there is discussion between sage Suka and the king Janaka regarding the creation of the Samsara. This is followed by discussion of several aspects of philosophy between Sage Nidhaka and his Guru Sage Ripu .It tells that Sastras are burden for a Jnani, Jnana is a burden to those who are attached and so on. Page 6
108 upanishads.txt Sariraka Upanishad Tells us about the different aspects of the human body, including states of knowledge. Akshamalika Upanishad This Upanishad is taught by Guha to Lord Brahma, It tells us in detail about how to choose the mala (rosary) for use in meditation. Ekakshara Upanishad This is an Upanishad which deals with the letter Om. This is more of a prayer towards Om. Surya Upanishad Tells us about Surya Angirasa mantra and Gayatri which is a prayer to the Sun. Tells also about the ashtakshara to worship Lord Surya. Akshi Upanishad Contains the prayer of sage Sankruthi to Lord Surya which contains the Chakshushmathi mantra. This is followed by teaching of Brahma Vidya by Surya. Adhyatma Upanishad This is initially taught by Sadashiva to sage Apantharathamas. Tells that There is nothing but Athma and the feeling of existence of others is only illusion. Savitri Upanishad Tells us who is Savithri and the difference between Savitha and Savithri Also gives the Savithri mantra. Atma Upanishad Deals with various aspects of Athma and how a Brahma Jnani does not see any other thing except Athma. Katarudra Upanishad. This is teaching of Brahma Vidya by Lord Brahma himself to the Devas. The treatment is philosophical. Panchabrahma Upanishad Details the five stages by which Para Brahmam was evolved Pranaagnihotra Upanishad This Upanishad deals with the sarrera Yagna or the sacrifice to the body. Tells what all mantras are to be chanted before taking food.. The usual mantras that a Brahmin chants while taking food are contained in this Upanishad. Muktika Upanishad This Upanishad is the Teaching of Lord Rama to Hanuman. It tells about Vedas, Vedangas and also Kaivalya and also summarizes the Hindu Vedanta. The list of 108 Upanishads is given in this Upanishad. Page 7
108 upanishads.txt Saiva Upanishads(13) Kaivalya Upanishad In this Brahma teaches the knowledge of Brahmam to sage Aswalayana. Though Adhi Sankara wrote commentaries only for ten Upanishads, he considered this also as an important Upanishad. It deals with he state where the person is himself. The path shown is through meditation and devotion. Keeping the person as the plank and considering OM as the stick which rotates on the plank and gives out the light of fire. Atharvasira Upanishad It emphasizes about the greatness of the holy letter om .It also tells that the form of lord Rudhra is the form of Pranava. Atharvasikha Upanishad This is taught by Sage Adharva to great sages like Pippaladha, Angiras and Sanathkumara. It emphasizes on the need and benefits on the meditation of the Pranava. Brahajjabala Upanishad This Upanishad is told by Kalagni Rudra to sage Busundi. It deals in detail about the method of preparation of holy ash(Vibhuthi) and method of wearing it. Kaalagnirudra Upanishad It tells in detail about the method of wearing holy ash(Vibhuthi) along with mantras for wearing the same. This is taught by Kalagni Rudra to the great sage Sanathkumara. Dakshinamurthi Upanishad Dakshinamurthy is the teacher form of Shiva. He teaches without talking. This Upanishad gives the Dakshinamurthi mantra and the method of practicing it Sarabha Sarabha that he form of Upanishad is the animal, man and bird form of Lord Shiva. It is believed took this form to control the anger of Vishnu when he took the Narasimha. This Upanishad tells about Lord Sarabha.
Pasupathabramopanishad. Tells us lord Shivas aspect of Pasupathi(the lord of all living things).Tells how that the entire universe is really one and there is no differentiation. Rudrahrudaya Upanishad Shuka asks his father which God exists in all devas and in which God all devas exist. The answer is this Upanishad. He tells that it is Rudra. Bhasmajabala Upanishad Tells about how Vibhuthi has to be prepared and also the daily duties Page 8
108 upanishads.txt of a Brahmana. This is the teaching Lord Shiva to Jabala Busunda. Rudrakshajabala Upanishad This is the teaching of Kalagni Rudra to sage Busunda. And deals exclusively about Rudraksha. Ganapati Upanishad Starts with a prayer to Lord Ganapathy and gives the Ganapathy mantra. Tells how worship of Ganapathy is to be done. Jabali Upanishad Sage Jabali tells sage Pippalada about lord Pasupathi. The need and method of wearing Vibhuti(Holy ash) is given in detail. Saktha Upanishads(9) Sita Upanishad Brahma tells the Devas about who is Sita. He tells them that she is the Adhara Shakthi (the basis which is the foundation) in the feminine form. Tells also about her different forms. Tripuratapini Upanishad Tells about the Sathakshari mantra for meditating on Tripura, the Goddess Parvathy. Several great manthras like Gayatry, and Panchadasakshari are a part of this. Tells about Srividya Upasana. Annapurna Upanishad Sage Rupu tells sage Nidhaka about Devi Annapurna. He also teaches him the Annapurna mantra. This is followed by teaching of philosophical aspects like maya, Yoga and Mukthi. Devi Upanishad The Devi tells the devas who she is in this Upanishad. Tells about Panchadasakshari and Navakshari mantras to worship her. Tripura Upanishad Tells about Sri Chakra and the worship of the devi through the right and left methods. Bhavana Upanishad Tells one important aspect of Sri Vidya Upasana. Saubhagyalakshmi Upanishad Bhagawan Narayana tells about the Shakthi from whom every God originated and teaches the devas, the worship of sowbhagya Lakshmi Sarasvatirahasya Upanishad This Upanishad is taught by Sage Asvalayana to other sages. He teaches them the ten Saraswathi mantras and methods of worshipping her Bahuvracha Upanishad Talks in detail about the existence of Shakthi from whom all gods and Page 9
108 upanishads.txt knowledge originated. Gives hints of worship of Sri Vidhya. Vaishnava Upanishads(14) Narayana Upanishad Describes the principle of Tripath Narayana . It also introduces the Narayana ashtakshara mantra and describes the benefits of chanting it Nrsimhatapini Upanishad It has two parts. In the poorva part, it tells in detail about the greatness of Lord Naraimha. It also has the great king of Mantras called Narasimha mantra and tells in detail how to meditate on it. In the Uthara part it tells also about the greatness of Pranava and the Narsimha Raja Mantra. It gives detailed method of meditating on Lord Narasimha. Tripadvibhutimahanarayana Upanishad Brahma did Thapas for 1000 years to know from Lord Vishnu about Brahmam. This is what Lord Vishnu told him. Also clears his doubts such as Brhamam having a form and not having a form etc . Also gives the shapes of several yantras. Ramarahasya Upanishad Tells that Lord Rama is Brahma Taraka and expounds various mantras for worshipping him. Also gives yantras for worshipping Lord Rama. Ramatapini Upanishad There are two parts , the poorva Thapini and the second Uthara Thapini. Tells about the greatness of the word Rama. Tells about the Rama Yantra, which is similar to the Sri Chakra. Tells also the belief that Lord Shiva tells the Tharaka mantra in the ears of all people dying in Varanasi and the method of worship of Rama. Vasudeva Upanishad Tells about what is UrdhwaPundra(the sign worn by Vaishnavites) and the rules for wearing it. Avyakta Upanishad Deals about the creation of clearly defined things from that unclear past. Tells how Parajapati came from Avayaktha and went on to create the world. Gives a mantra to worship Lord Vishnu. Tarasara Upanishad Tells about holiness of Kurukshethra, Tharaka mantra and pranava. Tells method of worship of Lord Narayana. Gopalatapini Upanishad Sages approach Lord Brahma to know the procedure to worship Krishna. What he tells them is contained in this Upanishad. The upasana mantra of Govinda is given. Krishna Upanishad Page 10
108 upanishads.txt The sages when they meet Rama wanted to embrace him. He made them to be born as Gopis and he took the avatara of Krishna, so that they can embrace him. This book tells as to who were born as what in Krishnavatara. Hayagreeva Upanishad Brahma tells Narada that whoever meditates and worships Lord Hayagreeva gets to know the Brahma vidya. The mantra for worship of Lord Hayagreeva is given. Dathathreya Upanishad Tells the method of meditation and worship of Dathathreya. The Dathathreya mantra is given. Garuda Upanishad The method of meditation and worship of Garuda , the vehicle of Lord Vishnu is given. Kali santarana Upanishad Tells about how the evils of kali age is to be crossed. The sixteen letter prayer on Rama would help one in doing this.
Sanyasa Upanishads (16) Brahmo Upanishad Tells us about how the great sage of wisdom comes out of all mundane things and lives a life where there is no need for rituals and no differences exist. The mantra for changing Yagnopavita occurs in this Upanishad. Jabala Upanishad This is compiled by Sage Jabala. This gives more emphasis on mediation and the chanting of Rudra. The greatness of concentrating between the centres of eyes is stressed here. Arunya Upanishad This Upanishad deals about the teaching of Prajapathi to sage Aaruni. It gives in detail the rules of life to be followed by a Brahmachari and a Sanyasi. Paramahamsa Upanishad It deals about the discussion between Sage Narada and God on who is a paramahamsa (sanyasi at an advanced stage) and methods to identify him. Maitreyi Upanishad It is the teaching of Lord Parameshwara to sage Maithreya. To a large extent , what is given in Maithrayani Upanishad is repeated. In addition God tells to him in detail about his formless form. Page 11
108 upanishads.txt Nirvana Upanishad Details about the Sanyasa marga involving Nirvana (nudity). Tells about how the people follow it . Narada Parivrajaka Upanishad This is the teaching of Narada to the Souunaka Sages. It tells abut the methods to attain salvation, the rules to be followed by a Sanyasi, and the time when a person should enter Sanyasa. It also talks about Karma Sanyasa. Bhikshuka Upanishad It defines the different types of Sanyasi like Kuttesaka, Bahoodhaka, Hamsa and Parama Hamsa . Turiyatita Upanishad It is taught by Lord Narayana to Lord Brahma and tells us abut the rules of the life of an Avadhootha. Sanyasa Upanishad Tells who can take Sanyasa and what is the procedure. Paramahamsaparivrajaka Upanishad This is taught by Lord Narayana to Lord Brahma. It deals mainly about the procedure of taking sanyasa. Kundika Upanishad Tells what al things a Sanyasi should posses. And how he should behave Parabrahma Upanishad Tells what is Yagnopavitha as well as Shika, for the sanyasis as well as people of the world. Gives clearly the total length of the Upavitha. For the sanyasi it is the pranava which acts as Yagnopavitha and Shika. Avadhuta Upanishad Dathathreya teaches sage Sankrithi as to who is Avadhootha and how he should behave. Yajnavalkya Upanishad The Upanishad tells when to assume sanyasa and also the properties of a sanyasi. Saatyayani Upanishad Mind becomes the reason for attachment and salvation. Tells that a real Brahmin should search for Brahmam. Also tells that one taking sanyasa gives redemption for three generation of manes. Yoga Upanishads(19) Shwethaswadhara Upanishad Page 12
108 upanishads.txt This Upanishad is taught by a sage called Swethaswadhara. More emphasis is given in teaching Sankhya yoga and the philosophy of illusion(Maya) Hamsoupanishad This talks about meditation on Hamsa mantra and is being taught by sage Gauthama to sage Sanathkumara. The method of meditating on the Hamsa mantra is fully described. Amrutha bindu Upanishad. It gives the knowledge of athma in the tasty form of nectar and gives it as briefly as a dot. It tells us about what is Brahmam and other concepts of hard core Hindu Philosophy. Amrutha nadopanishad. This describes the way and detailed method to chant the holy letter OM, which is called here as the nectar like letter. Kshurikoupanishad. Kshrika means knife. It is so called because it cuts ignorance using the knife of wisdom. This is a Upanishad which in detail tells about Yoga and its practice. Thejo Bindupanishad This Upanishad is the teaching of Lord Paramashiva to his son Subrahmanya .Talks in detail about Yogic practices, defines Chinmathra Swaroopa ,Athmanubhava , Jeevan Muktha etc Nada Bindu Upanishad Tells in detail about the meditation on Omkara (pranava) . The method of meditation and some problems which may occur are pointed out. Dhyana Bindu Upanishad. The meditation on Pranava and Ajabha Gayathri is dealt in detail along with the method involved. Brahma Vidhyoupanishad. Teaches methods of attaining Brahma through meditation .Emphasizes role of Guru. Tells that Sruthi is more important than pramana. Yoga Thathwopanishad This is the teaching of Lord Vishnu to Lord Brahma.. It details out the yogic practice. It also tells about the stages in yoga, defines them and tells how to recognize them. Trisiki Brahmanopanishad. This is the teaching of Lord Soorya to a Brahmin called Trishiki Brahmana. He clears his doubts about the definition of the body, soul , Karana and yogic practice. Yoga Choodamani Upanishad. Tells about Yogic practice involving Ajaba Gayatri. Tells about the Page 13
108 upanishads.txt seats of yoga , tells how to wake up the Kundalani and reach her up to Brahma Randra. Mandala Brahmanoupanishad. This is the teaching of Sun God to his disciple Yagna Valkya. This deals with the principle of the soul through yogic practice. Definitions of various terms used in Yoga is also given. Tells in detail about Yogic practice and tells us about what is Sambhavi Mudhra. Sandilyopanishad This is taught by sage Atharvana to sage Sandilya.. It deals with Ashtangayoga and Brahma Vidhya. Yogashikopanishad. This is the teaching of Lord Maheswara to Lord Brahma. It deals with subjects like Mukthi, Shakthi, Nadha , Chaithanya and Yoga. Yoga kudalinyupanishad. Tells about Kundalani and yogic practice. Sri Jabaladarsanopanishad. This is the teaching of Lord Dathathreya to his disciple sage Sankriti. And tells how the yoga should be done in detail. Mahavakyopanishad Confirms that the knowledge That this Sun is Brahma would be realized by chanting of Ajapa Gayathri. Tells what is the merger of mind with Brhama. Varahopanishad. Tells about the Brahma Vidya of the body of Varaha. Lord Vishnu as Varaha tells how he should be meditated upon and worshipped. Also deals in detail about the stages of yoga.
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ABSTRACT: The field of application for high strength steel reaches from offshore and hydropower constructions to ship- and bridgebuilding. Steels with very high strength (up to 1,100 MPa) are generally produced by a quenching and tempering process (Q+T). Extremely high strength is always associated with higher amounts of alloying elements and tends to result in higher hardenability which leads to a higher risk for brittle fracture and hydrogen induced cracking in welded constructions. In particular this is the case when the optimal processing parameters for welding are not used. Regarding the overall efficiency in steel constructions, the choice of a steel with moderate strength but excellent weldability can be an advantage. These properties can be achieved in a plate by using the thermomechanically controlled process (TMCP). The good weldability of this material allows the choice of efficient and cost-saving welding processes. This article describes the state of the art in production of high strength steels, especially an overview on the different delivery conditions is given. The processing properties of a thermomechanically rolled steel of 500 MPa minimum yield strength are presented in comparison with steels of other delivery conditions.
Steel plates in todays steel constructions have to fulfil increasing requirements. The technical requirements of modern steel constructions as well as the need for good handling during transportation and fabrication demand for higher strength steels. But these steels have to fulfil the desire for good processing properties also, especially concerning welding on site. This is the real challenge for modern steel producers. Steels with very high strength (up to 1,100 MPa) are generally produced by a quenching and tempering process (Q+T). Extremely high strength is in most cases associated with higher amounts of alloying elements and a tendency to result in higher hardenability. This may lead to a higher risk for brittle fracture and - when used in welded structures - hydrogen induced cracking, in particular if the optimal processing parameters for welding are not applied. Due to that in constructional steelwork grades up to 690 MPa yield strength can be reasonably used for special elements. Regarding the overall efficiency in steel constructions the choice of steel with a more moderate strength but excellent weldability can be an advantage. These properties can be achieved in a plate by using the thermomechanically controlled process (TMCP). With this technique in connection with accelerated cooling (ACC) a yield strength of 500 MPa in plates up to 100 mm thickness is obtainable with the use of very few alloying elements. Excellent toughness values in the base material and in the heat affected zone of a welded joint are possible. Furthermore the good weldability of this material allows the choice of efficient and cost-saving welding processes. 597
This article tries to point out the basics in heavyplate production, especially the meaning of the different delivery conditions. On this footing, the processing properties of a TMCP-steel of 500 MPa minimum yield strength are outlined in comparison with a normalised and a quenched and tempered steel. The direct effect of the delivery condition on the processing properties gives the reader a clearer sight on this topic and helps to simplify the process of choosing the right steel for a specific application.
The evolution in steel production in the heavyplate sector over the last decades is determined on the one hand by the development of quenched and tempered steels with very high yield strengths (S690Q, S890Q, S960Q and S1100Q) and on the other hand by thermomechanically rolled steels with a more moderate yield strength, but higher toughness (S355M, S460M and S500M). The chronology of structural steels is illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Chronology of structural steels
A classical steel plate is produced in several successive steps. First the steel is produced in a steel mill and is casted either by a continuous or an ingot casting process to a slab. The slab is then rolled in a rolling mill with two aims: Forming the desired dimensions Improving the inner steel structure
After rolling a heat treatment takes place in order to adapt the microstructure to get the desired mechanical properties. Nevertheless the right chemical composition is essential for the mechanical properties and has to be adjusted during the steel production process in the steel mill before casting. There, desired alloying elements are added to the liquid phase and the content of harmful trace elements like phosphorous, sulphur, nitrogen and oxygen is abated. By applying secondary metallurgy, ladle refinement and vacuum degassing a high cleanness must be achieved, which is the base for high quality steel.
As already mentioned in Chapter 1 there are different delivery conditions: as rolled (AR), normalised (N), quenched and tempered (Q) and thermomechanically rolled (M). In Figure 2 the temperature-time diagrams of these conditions are given. After heating at temperatures of about 1100 C the rolling of the slab takes place in the austenitic state, a crystal structure that is stable at high temperatures. After that the plate cools on calm air and the as rolled condition (AR) is achieved (Process A in Figure 2). 598
Then, to get a more homogenous microstructure an additional heat treatment can be performed. The plate is reheated just above the ferrite-austenite transformation temperature (about 800 900 C, depending on the carbon content) and is cooled on calm air again. By this treatment the steel transforms from ferrite and pearlite to austenite and back again. This leads to a refined microstructure of ferrite and pearlite, which is called the normalised condition (N). By normalising steel grades with moderate strength and toughness requirements up to S460N can be produced (Process A + B in Figure 2).
Figure 2. Delivery Conditions
The temperature-time-diagram for the quenching and tempering process is quite similar to the one for normalising (Process A + C in Figure 2). After hot rolling and cooling the plate is reheated above the transformation temperature, so that carbon can dissolve in austenite, but then cooling is not performed on calm air, but in water (quenching) or in another medium that cools fast enough, so that there is no time for the formation of ferrite and pearlite which needs a diffusion process. The carbon stays dissolved and at room temperature the microstructure mainly consists of martensite, a distorted structure that has a high strength but a low toughness. With an additional tempering process the crystal latter has the possibility to relax with the effect that strength decreases while toughness increases, so that a material with a satisfactory combination of tensile and toughness properties can be produced. The effect of the tempering on the mechanical properties is shown in Figure 3. Steels up to 1100 MPa yield strength and higher can be realised in quenched and tempered condition (Q + T).
Figure 3. Influence of increasing tempering temperatures on the tensile properties (left) and on the Charpy V transition temperature (right) - S890QL, 60 mm
Another way to get steel with high strength is to create a microstructure with an extremely fine grain. The smaller the grain size is, the higher are the tensile and toughness properties. The thermomechanical rolling (TM or TMCP) is a method to realise such a fine grained microstructure by a skilled combination of rolling steps at particular temperatures and a close temperature control (Processes D to G in Figure 2). The gain in strength obtained by the grain refinement allows reducing effectively the carbon and alloying content of the TM-steel compared to normalised steel of the same grade (Figure 4). The improved weldability that results from the leaner steel composition is a major advantage of TM-plates. The applied "rolling schedule" is individually designed, depending on the chemical composition, the plate thickness and the required strength and toughness properties. Some typical TM-processes are shown in Figure 2. Especially for thick plates an accelerated cooling (ACC) after the final rolling pass is beneficial for the achievement of the most suitable microstructure as it forces the transformation of the elongated austenite grains before recrystallisation can happen. For very thick plates and high strength steel grades a tempering process can be used after accelerated cooling.
Figure 4. Attainable yield strength in dependence on the carbon equivalent CE
Figure 5 shows microstructures of the different delivery conditions. It is easy to identify the typical microstructure of normalised steel which is dominated by ferrite and pearlite. A direct comparison with TMCP structures shows two main differences. First, there are less black areas, a result of the lower carbon content and second, the smaller grain size, which is smallest when ACC is performed. A completely different appearance has the quenched and tempered steel. The martensite that is formed by displacive transformation shows a acicular (needle-shaped) microstructure.
Figure 5. Microstructures of various delivery conditions
The weldability of structural steels is of major interest for fabrication. In order to apply efficient welding procedures and also to ensure a high safety of the weld even after suboptimal welding conditions on site, steels with excellent weldability have several advantages.
Figure 6. Calculated hardness in the coarse grained HAZ as a function of weld cooling time (t8/5) for some structural steels in the as welded condition text.
The temperature-time cycles during welding have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of a welded joint. Generally the cooling time from 800C to 500C (t8/5) is chosen to characterise the cooling conditions of an individual weld pass for the weld metal and the corresponding heat affected zone (HAZ). Increasing heat input and interpass temperature result in slower cooling and longer cooling time t8/5. With the welding parameters and the joint geometry, t8/5 can be calculated (see EN 1011). Diagrams showing the hardness in the HAZ as a function of the t8/5 time can be used to compare the transformation characteristics for different steels (Figure 6). In general the typical shape of these curves can be divided into three zones: high hardness level at short cooling times (mainly martensitic microstructure), lower hardness at long cooling times (bainitic microstructure), transition zone at medium cooling time (mixed martensitic / bainitic microstructure).
Figure 7. Charpy-V impact energy in the HAZ of S500M after welding
However, it should also be taken into account that these diagrams represent single-pass welds only, whereas the conditions in real multi-pass welds are more complex due to the transformation and refinement of the initial microstructure by subsequent layers. Figure 6 shows that at short t8/5-times the high-strength steel S690Q has higher hardness values in the HAZ at than a S500M. Due to that, restrictions in the welding process of S690Q are necessary. In the HAZ of S500M the hardness does 601
not exceed 320 HV10, even at very short cooling times. This results in rather low crack susceptibility. As described above, the low carbon and alloying content of TM-steels is the reason for this advantage. The tendency of grain coarsening increases with higher heat input. This leads to a higher risk of poor ductility and bad brittle fracture behaviour in the heat affected zone. To avoid this, the heat input during welding and in connection with that the t8/5-time have to be limited by a maximum value. The Charpy-V impact values obtained in various positions in the heat affected zone of a 30 mm thick S500M butt-weld joint (SAW process, 3.5 kJ/mm) are shown in Figure 7. Test results in the as-welded condition are also compared with those after Post Weld Heat Treatment (580C/4h).
Figure 8. Typical working ranges for welding of structural steels (S355J2 80 mm, S500M 50 mm, S690QL 30 mm)
Although the values are quite homogeneously distributed, the specimens taken from the root (lower subsurface) and plate centre position show slightly higher impact values due to the positive tempering effect of subsequent welding passes, which causes a refining of the microstructure. It is also clear, that the values determined at the fusion line, i.e. the coarse grained zone (CGHAZ), are somewhat lower than the values in a distance of 2 mm. A PWHT has only a minor influence on the toughness. To sum up it can be said that a toughness level of 50 J at 40C can easily be fulfilled even for welding with a high heat input of 3.5 kJ/mm. That allows the fabricator to apply high performance welding techniques and to reduce working time.
Figure 9. Ageing behaviour of S500M
Figure 8 compares applicable working ranges for welding of several structural steels of different nominal yield strengths. The lower limit of the heat input and interpass temperature (preheating temperature) is set to avoid hydrogen induced cold cracking, the upper limit of the heat input and 602
interpass temperatures is set to gain sufficient tensile and toughness properties. It is obvious that the working range for high-strength plates (S690) is restricted in order to obtain sufficient strength values in the weld. The TM steel has by far the widest working range resulting in the possibility to use highly efficient welding procedures in high safety when welding in on site conditions has to be applied. The behaviour after cold forming is simulated by artificial straining and ageing tests. Cold forming has an influence on the toughness of the steel and even more if the cold-formed area is heated as it occurs during welding. This is a matter of fact. Figure 9 shows Charpy-V-temperature-transition curves for S500M steel in the delivery condition as well as after 5% straining and artificial ageing at 250C. Obviously the Charpy-V transition curve shifts to higher temperatures if cold forming is performed and even more after a further simulated ageing treatment. Despite these hard conditions, very good toughness levels can be reached which results in good formability.
Originally TMCP-steels of 500 MPa minimum yield strength come from the offshore industry. On offshore platforms high safety is of immense importance. So it is not astonishing, that TMCP-steels are used for this kind of application. Figure 10 (left) shows the Valhall Platform in Norway. Here S500M was applied in a thickness up to 65 mm.
Figure 10. Valhall-Platform (left, Photo: Aker Kvaerner Norway), pumped storage power station (right, Photo: Voith Siemens Hydro)
Figure 10 (right) represents in section the typical structure of a pumped storage power station where water is stored in a upper basin. It is accelerated in conduits, so called penstocks, to use the kinetic energy to produce electricity with generators driven by turbines. The wall thickness of penstocks can amount to 60 80 mm or even more. The penstock is assembled of pipe sections that are produced by bending a plate around the transverse axis. These sections have to be welded together on site under severe conditions. Here thermomechanically rolled plates of the steel grade S500M are applied as an optimum compromise between a high yield strength and good processing properties. But not only the energy sector counts on the advantages of high strength TMCP-steels. Also in constructional steelworks these steels become more and more popular. Figure 11 (left) shows the first part of the Airbus-hangar on Frankfurt Airport. With a length of 180 m, respectively 170 m for the planned second part of the building that is not yet erected, and a depth of 120 m, the hangar is designed to enable the maintenance of five Airbus A380 at the same time. It was necessary to use a special girder construction to realise a span width of 180 m. For this construction tailor-made TMCP-steel was applied, a modified version of S460ML. The European standard EN 10025 specifies a reduction of the minimum guaranteed yield strength with increasing plate thickness. For this project minimum yield strength of 460 MPa was guaranteed even for 120 603
mm plate thickness (EN standard only demands 385 MPa). This was possible by the use of the steel design concept of a S500ML.
Figure 11. Airbus-Hangar Franfurt (left, Photo: Lufthansa), WFC Shanghai (right, Photo: Mori Building)
The world financial center in Shanghai (Figure 11, right) was inaugurated on August 30, 2008. Designed in the nineties and originally intended to be the tallest building in the world, it is now Chinas tallest building and the third highest in the world with 492 m and 101 floors. The building features a concrete core with four mega columns at the corners, linked to one another by truss belts and to the core by bracing elements. For this very special structure amongst others S460ML was applied in thicknesses up to 100 mm. A minimum yield strength of 450 MPa was demanded and could be guaranteed instead of 400 MPa according to the European standard by the use of the same concept as above.
The paper gave an overview of the different kinds of structural steels and their delivery conditions. The thermomechanical rolling has developed over the last years so that today plates with extraordinary toughness values and a yield strength class of a S500 in thicknesses up to 100 mm can be produced. The excellent weldability of these steels in connection with high safety in processing, especially in on site conditions, makes TM-steel more and more essential in steel constructions.
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A slight disclaimer before going into how all this works. The protocols behave different depending on which type of IGP you are using and what is described here is the most general behavior. Alternatives will be described when stuff like OSPF in DMVPN is explored.
GRE and mGRE
DMVPN tunnels are created with Generic Routing Encapsulation. GRE tunnels can be used to create an overlay network where traffic types such as multicast can traverse. This means you can use a routing protocol in a network that'd otherwise not support it. In our case that'd be using an IGP between two remote sites across the SP network.
With GRE you create point-to-point tunnels. This requires statically assigning a tunnel source and destination, which is fine for small deployments. That solution doesn't scale well, as it quickly becomes too much configuration to properly manage. Multipoint GRE saves us and provides the scalability for DMVPN.
Using mGRE we can create just one interface for all the connections. We do not have to specify a destination address.
Next Hop Resolution Protocol is similar to ARP, only it is an IP to IP binding of your overlay/underlay network instead of IP to MAC. It provides dynamic address mapping for the private tunnels and physical public interfaces.
NHRP resolves networks in the RIB. A network can be learned "via NHRP" when looking in the ip route table. It'll be marked with a "%" / NHO (Next-Hop Override).
NHS & NHC: Next-Hop Server and Next-Hop Client are the two modes for DMVPN members. The NHS is the hub and is what NHC (spokes) query for NHRP mappings. The NHS keeps a database of the mappings. You can configure more than one NHS on the spokes. Spokes can also act as servers in phase 3, to a lesser extent.
NHRP request: You don't configure the mapping statically on the spoke. Instead configure the spoke to know about the hub address. When the spoke router is configured, it will send a request to the HUB router for a VPN to NBMA mapping. This means we can use the same mapping configuration for our spokes. The only things we have to change are tunnel IP and maybe the tunnel source interface.
NHRP Resolution Request: Spoke-to-Hub connection has been established. The resolution request happens with spoke to spoke traffic. The request is a spoke asking the hub for the NHRP mapping of another spoke.
NHRP Redirect: This is the response to a spoke's resolution request. It's like an IP redirect and simply tells the spoke routers how to reach each other directly. You do not require IP redirect enabled on the interface to use NHRP redirect.
Phases 1,2 and 3
The difference between the three phases are how hub and spoke traffic patterns work. Don't consider the phases as steps you have to go through. Rather, the phases are different configurations of DMVPN.
Phase 1: In phase 1 the spokes only communicate through the hub. The spokes can't create a tunnel between each other. This phase is ineffective if you have a lot of traffic between spokes and there are very few use cases.
You can use summarization and default routing from the hub to spokes in this phase. In regards to default routing, it is unlikely you'll want to use it for getting onto the internet. It doesn't have a lot of use to send traffic directed towards the internet from spoke to hub and then out of the hub again.
Two quick use cases for phase 1: First is if you want all traffic to pass through a firewall on connected to the hub. Second is if you want to use MPLS inside the DMVPN. Cisco has previously documented you can't use label switching between spokes. Support for MPLS between spokes has been added, but it seems flaky. It'll be a while before I get into that.
Phase 2: With phase 2, spoke-to-spoke tunneling is introduced. However, we can't summarize and we can't use default routing. In phase 2 we have to preserve the next-hop IP from the routers advertising their networks.
If you are interested in a very in-depth look at P1 and P2, I'd recommend the INE DMVPN explained blog. It's a long post with a lot of debug and show commands and it should be able to provide an understanding of why phase 2 works in this limited way.
Phase 3: This is where it's at. We get spoke-to-spoke traffic, summarization and default routing. The way this is done, is with two extra configurations on the tunnel interface.
Refer to the topology above. When NHRP resolves the mapping between spokes it happens in a different way than phase 2.
Phase 2 resolution happens by spoke1 asking for the NHRP mapping to reach The mapping it gets is a Next-Hop mapping from Spoke2, which would be
Phase 3 resolution maps the requested network to the NBMA That's at least what the documentation states. More about that when the configuration starts.
The way the spoke and hub interacts with spoke-to-spoke traffic is a little special. There will be a difference in how the router tells you it can reach a network between the RIB and CEF. Pretend you have a routing protocol on spoke2 and it has advertised the network For the hub, this network has a next-hop address on spoke2 and for spoke1, the next-hop address is the hub. This will stay the same in the RIB. Spoke1 wants to talk with spoke2 and establish a tunnel directly. If you use a traceroute from spoke1 to spoke2, the first try will pass through the hub, because we don't have our NHRP registration yet. The second attempt will route directly to spoke2. Now the next-hop from spoke1 to is the spoke2 and while the RIB will tell you it's through the hub, looking in the CEF table, the next-hop will be installed as spoke2.
The next post will hopefully make this easier to understand.
A last thing to note about phase 2 and 3 is on-demand tunnel creation. A DMVPN tunnel between spokes will only be created after an initial request. If no traffic is trying to route in a tunnel, it will eventually time-out and get torn down.
IPsec is not required to use in DMVPN. But if you want your data encrypted and secure when traversing the internet, then this is what you need to know.
IPsec creates tunnels when there is interesting traffic. Interesting traffic simply means any traffic that has to go between two routers and is mapped to the crypto list for encryption. These tunnels can go down, if there is no traffic. To avoid having the tunnels go up and down, we can do something simple such as using an IP SLA to ping between two routers. The ping would be the interesting traffic required to keep the tunnel alive.
Due to GNS3 limitations I can't make a lab with both IPsec and phase 3 DMVPN correctly working.
Two terms to be familiar with are overlay and underlay network. They need to be mapped together with NHRP.
Overlay: Our internal network across the DMVPN. The tunnel IP address.
Underlay: The service provider network or whatever other network you carry the DMVPN across. This is the public IP address, which is also referred to as the NBMA address. Non-Broadcast Multi-Access is a network without broadcast or multicast support, where you connect a device with a single interface to potentially multiple other devices. In our case this'd be the SP network. What this means, is that we have to statically configure our neighbors.
With NBMA we can still do dynamic peering, we just have to help some of the protocols a bit.
This is the configuration used for one of the hub routers:
interface tunnel1 Our tunnel interface.
ip address Overlay address. All the DMVPN routers in the same NHRP ID have to be on the same subnet.
ip nhrp authentication BigScale Authentication (optional). This will be sent in clear text, but it won't be an issue in regards to security, as it will all be encrypted inside an IPsec.
ip nhrp map multicast dynamic This allows DMVPN to
automatically map NHRP bindings from the NHRP requests.
ip nhrp network-id 1 A network ID has to be specified. It has to match on all the routers in the same DMVPN, but it also has to be unique in your routing domain.
ip nhrp holdtime 500 How long between communication of the tunnel do we keep it up. Cisco recommends using a value between 300 to 600 seconds.
ip nhrp redirect The hub informs the spoke that it can reach the other spoke directly and where to reach it.
tunnel source ethernet2/0 Which interface in our public/NBMA network do we send the traffic from.
tunnel key 1 This is optional. It has to be the same for all the DMVPN routers that need to communicate in the same NHRP ID. The reason we have both this and NHRP authentication is because they are 2 different protocols, which both have uses outside of DMVPN.
tunnel mode gre multipoint This is how the router knows it's a multipoint link. The router can use the same tunnel interface for more than one connection.
And a spoke configuration:
interface tunnel1
ip address
ip nhrp authentication BigScale
ip nhrp map On every spoke we map the overlay and underlay address of the hub router.
ip nhrp map multicast Required to use an IGP. Has to be the hub NBMA address.
ip nhrp nhs This tells the spoke router who the hub is and who to send NHRP requests to.
ip nhrp network-id 1
ip nhrp holdtime 500
ip nhrp shortcut Makes the spoke router capable of resolving NHRP requests. It will keep it's own database of the mapping.
tunnel mode gre multipoint We don't have to configure the spoke for mGRE encapsulation. The mGRE on the spoke allows spoke-to-spoke communication. The alternative is tunnel destination hub NBMA address, which then enables the spoke to only communicate through the hub.
tunnel source ethernet2/0
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As a fairly out and open queer person, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about trans* healthcare. So I decided (with the help of some anonymous trans* pals) to make a few posts to do some explaining en masse…
This post will give a few explanations and definitions that may help to initiate (or refresh) some learning. After that, there’s a section of (anonymised) questions from healthcare professionals and students, and finally a few quotes about healthcare from some of my trans* pals.
The words in bold type are the ones thrown about a lot by people that I will (hopefully) explain in this post. If you have any questions (or additions, or edits that you’d like making) please let me know. This post is a bit dry and mostly definitions, but possibly something to keep coming back to! I’ve tried to keep it short and concise to avoid complete brain-melt…
This is number 1 of a series of posts on trans* issues. Later on, links will appear to posts about Management and Treatment Options, Sexual Health for Trans* Patients, Legal & Ethical Obligations (and anything else that crops up along the way!). Please feel free to comment/Facebook/Tweet any questions or suggestions.
Terms and Definitions
First things firstː gender and sexuality are two separate and distinct entities.
Sex is a biological definition and categorises us as male, female or intersex. This distinction is generally made based on a number of features; including internal and external reproductive organs and sex chromosomes. Sex is often (and frustratingly) confused with gender.
Gender is the association of the way a person feels, acts or behaves to a biological sex, as determined by a given culture or society. In Western culture it is often considered in terms of masculinity and femininity. Generally, gender has been broadcast as a binary system (one which has only two distinct options; male and female). It is becoming an increasingly popular belief that gender lies upon a spectrum; the term non-binary is used to describe people who identify and/or present somewhere along the spectrum.
Gender consists of gender expression and gender identity – two things which can be very different. Gender identity describes how a person feels inwardly and their perception of themselves; gender expression is the gendered image of ourselves we communicate to society (in the way we dress, our haircut etc.).
Sexuality describes who we are (or are not) attracted to romantically and/or sexually. There are many different terms one can use to describe their sexuality (and if anyone would like me to, get in touch and I’ll speak about several at length…). Some more common minority sexualities are lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, pansexual.
Gender assigned at birth – this is decided when we are born and it is boldly proclaimed “It’s a boy!” or “It’s a girl!” based on the genitalia seen by the healthcare professional, and after that there is a flurry of pink or blue…
Cis – remember that pre-med school chemistry? Cisgender people are those whose gender identity matches up to the gender they were assigned at birth. This accounts for the vast majority of people.
Trans – a prefix used to denote that a person has adopted a gender role different to that which was assigned at birth. Often when trans is mentioned in the media or in discussion it is directly in relation to a person who has undergone (or plans to undergo) treatment and/or surgery to change their image from one binary gender to the other, in order to match their gender identity. Trans* is the term used (and the one I will use) to refer to all people and identities which come under the “trans” umbrella – including non-binary identities, genderqueer, genderfluid, trans men, trans women etc. Using the asterisk at the end recognises that there are many different gender identities in existence and that the term aims to be representative of these identities too. (It can be a bit confusing and take a while to get used to…If it helps, it took me about a year to stop looking for a footnote when someone wrote “Trans*”)
Trans man and trans woman: a trans man is a person who was assigned female at birth but now presents as male (sometimes referred to as FtM). A trans woman is a person assigned male at birth, but now presents as female (sometimes referred to as MtF).
A lot of people I’ve spoken to get a bit confused about which is which, so I’m going to use hair colour as an analogy to try and help here (bear with me, I know gender and hair colour aren’t really comparable issues…).
Two people are born – one with brown hair and one with blonde hair. They grow up and the person with brown hair starts to dye their hair blonde people may say the person has “Dyed-blonde hair”. They were born with different coloured hair, but we use the colour they currently have to describe them, with a prefix. Similar goes for trans men and trans women. As time passes other people (including friends and strangers) may point out the two people together as ‘blondes’, dropping the prefix (because it is either not known about, is not recnognisable or is unimportant). When this kind of thing happens to trans* people, this is called stealth.
Dysphoria is a term used to describe severe distress and discomfort caused by the mismatch of sex and gender identity. The levels of dysphoria vary hugely from person to person and may also change day-to-day.
Non-binary and genderqueer are terms used to describe a person whose identity or expression of gender does not reflect traditional gender distinctions, or who identifies with neither, both or a combination of male and female genders. For some people this may involve changing and evolving feelings of gender identity and expression (often referred to as genderfluid), for others there is just no clear affiliation with either binary gender. Non-binary people may experience dysphoria, or they may not. They may or may not feel the need for medical and/or surgical management.
Pronounsthe words we use when we talk about someone – he/she/they etc.
A couple of definitions and words I want to clear up before I finish:
• Transvestite: someone who cross-dresses for any of a number of reasons (fun, sexual pleasure etc.) but generally identifies as the gender they were assigned at birth.
• Transsexual: an older term used for people who have a gender identity different to that which is assigned at birth who may go through (or have gone through) medical or surgical therapy to rectify the disparity.
• Drag queen/king: these terms are usually used to label a person who dresses up and performs an act as a gender other than that which they identify/were assigned at birth. (Drag queens: men who perform drag acts as women – think Lily Savage, RuPaul and such).
Questions You Asked Me (and I took anonymously to a panel of me and some of my pals)
“What pronouns/name am I meant to use?”
There were a few variations on this theme, so I put them all together for ease of my workload. Be led by your patient. Ask them (discretely) if you’re not sure. A simple “Which pronouns do you prefer?” will suffice. It may seem a bit strange but from the consensus people would much rather you asked!
Most people for whom gender is not an issue will shrug off the question, and for the people it really matters to it is likely to only strengthen the relationship you are forming.
A useful thing to note here is saying something gender neutral, for example “Which pronouns would you prefer?” is much less likely to be triggering than asking about affiliation to a particular gender. “Can I say ‘he’?” etc.
It’s useful to “check-in” with names and pronouns from time to time too, if you feel it’s appropriate.
“What if I’m not sure about pronouns but I don’t feel confident in asking?”
If you’re not keen or confident in asking and you need to refer to the person in the third person, you can use gender neutral pronouns. An example of this is to use “they”. It can feel strange to use ‘they’ in a singular sense, but it doesn’t sound as jarring to hear as it may do to say.
The last time I went to the supermarket, the person on the checkout said they really liked my t-shirt…
Reading the above sentence, I’d imagine that you weren’t too weirded out by the fact I had not alluded to gender at all. I’d recommend trying it out in other circumstances if you’re wary!
“What about pronouns and names in letters?”
So this is a bit more difficult (and hopefully something I’ll cover in a later article around legal and ethical bits and bobs). It involves an open conversation with the patient about what will be going into letters and a real consideration of who else is at home or others who may see the letter. The risk of ‘outing’ someone as trans* early on may be such that a joint decision is made between yourself and the patient to retain their birthname and pronouns for some documentation. Warning the patient that this is what will be written in letters they may receive is incredibly useful in reducing the risk of triggering a patient, or leading them to feel misunderstood and misrepresented.
Please also note that it is an offence to disclose someone’s transgender status (other than for ‘medical purposes’.) More on this later!
“When does a preferred name become their real name?”
A person’s name changes from their birth name when they formally change their name and terms of address (this doesn’t have to be in the form of a Gender Recognition Certificate nor is it necessary for them to change their name by deed poll).
A general etiquette note that popped into my head after reading this question is just to say that the accepted term for a person’s name prior to transition is ‘birth name’. Several of my trans* friends have experienced being asked what their ‘real name’ is or was, and this carries many negative connotations and can be triggering to individuals.
“Do non-binary people need hormones or other treatments?”
Non-binary people (and binary transgender people) are all different in management needs and goals.
Some non-binary people will need hormones; some non-binary people will want gender confirming surgeries, some may desire both. Others may just require an outlet to verbalise and rationalise their feelings.
In response to this and a few other questions I’m in the process of making a post which outlines the different types and variety of management options used (psychological, medical and surgical).
“What’s the algorithm for treating people for gender dysphoria?”
There are no hard and fast rules or algorithms for which treatments are used or necessary. The patient needs to lead management and treatment decisions in line with what they want. There is no set checklist to tick off to ‘treat’ gender issues (though I will explain general pathways in a later post).
Some patients are content with having validation and discussion with a healthcare professional, some require hormones, some require surgeries. Not every experience is the same, and treatment ideals and goals may evolve in time.
“Can I use the term ‘transsexual’?”
As a general rule, I would avoid the word ‘transsexual’ if not used by the patient themselves, as it is often used in a derogatory sense and is somewhat outdated – more often nowadays the term transgender is used.
A note here too though, that using the language a person uses to define themselves can be incredibly therapeutic and validating. The words to describe and define trans* people are still developing, and people use a variety of terms for their identity.
Ask people what the label means to them instead of what it means in general.
In my experience, people love self-identified labels and hate other-imposed labels. Know basic terminology (transgender, transsexual, cisgender, genderqueer, non-binary etc.) but remember that the nuanced meaning behind these labels varies.
“Can I ask questions about genitals, or other possibly upsetting/controversial questions?”
Do you need to? If so, then yes. Treat tackling sensitive issues with trans* people in the same way you would with cis people. If you need the information then (tactfully) ask any questions. It may be useful to signpost the person to the fact you’re about to ask some sensitive questions, and why this information is required.
A Few Trans* Voices on what they wish healthcare professionals knew or did
• “Understand that [we] may be struggling with dysphoria, rejection, fear, or any number of other things surrounding being trans or transition, but [we’ve] got other stuff going on and it’s not always about being trans*.
• “I wish they’d be careful about ‘back-handed compliments’. I’m a transwoman and I’ve had healthcare professionals tell me “I can’t believe you were a man!…”
• “My dysphoria makes me depressed. Changing the dysphoria will change my mental health. Saying I need to be perfectly mentally healthy to get treatment isn’t helpful, and isn’t going to happen.”
• “Spend time in the community.” Browsing some internet forums and reading up does wonders! (See some of the links I’ve included at the end of the piece)
• “Don’t be gate-keepy…for some people long delays can be literally a matter of life and death. As soon as you can place a diagnosis with certainty, discuss therapy and their future plans.”
• “Be open minded – there is no single trans story and there is such a huge vairety [sp]. Accept everyone and make sure to do your best in helping them.”
• Most importantly, don’t treat [trans* patients] any different than your other patients. The best therapists I’ve gone to always saw me as a person first, like everyone else”
WPATH Standards of Care for Transgender People http://www.wpath.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1351
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12672 | If you want to be loved or esteemed by someone, it can make you vulnerable. Because you need to maintain your self image of being loved or esteemed by someone, you may be in denial of other parts of you, And when you are criticized by someone, even if it is very valuable to you, you may need to underestimate it to maintain your image of a good girl or boy.
These movements in you intterupt your inner integration. And the person who you wanted to be loved or esteemed by will be an oppressor. You will start to feel deprived of your inner space by that person. And when you lose your purpose, you will face your fragility.
I hope that you stop turning your loving person into an oppresor and your life be filled with happiness. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12679 | New dawn rising for Baltic salmon in the post-industrial economy? asks the BONUS blog
Could Baltic salmon, endangered due to damming and pollution of rivers during the 20th century, benefit from the shift towards the post-industrial economy? In her latest blog entry, doctoral student Suvi Ignatius discusses this topic by using the River Kymijoki as an example. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12688 | The following post is from a piece written by Matthew Mead in his book, The Almost Christian, 1661 on The Unchangeable Method of God in dealing with sinners and drawing them to Himself in Christ. Be blessed!
“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Luke 5:32. That is—such as see themselves as sinners, and thereby in a lost condition. “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10
This is the unchangeable method of God in bestowing grace—to begin with conviction of sin. First to show man his sin—then his Savior; first his danger—then his Redeemer; first his wound—then his cure; first his own vileness—then Christ’s righteousness.
Be convinced of the evil of sin—the filthy and heinous nature of it. Sin is the greatest evil in the world—it wrongs God; it wounds Christ; it grieves the Holy Spirit; it damns a precious soul. All other evils cannot be compared with this. Though to DO sin is the worst work—yet to SEE sin is the best sight! Sin discovered in its vileness—makes Christ to be desired in His fullness!
If ever your soul escapes hell, and is saved at last—it is Christ’s infinite grace which must save it!
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12700 | Artisan skill
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Artisan skills are various trade skills that can be learned by player characters. They allow you to craft various things with a minor benefit over the normal items an individual might be able to find or purchase. Free-to-play characters do not have access to artisan skills.
The Skills
The currently available artisan skills are Fletching, Cobbling, and Forging. Mining and Smelting are planned artisan skills.
Main article: Fletching
Fletching allows a character to produce arrows, crossbow bolts, and thrown darts. Fletchers can produce better arrows than one can buy (with both an attack strength (AS) bonus from a high fletching skill and from enchanted wood or arrowheads). The final product can be customized with colors, painted bands, and various fletchings, and merchants occasionally sell items that allow a fletcher to add flares to his or her arrows.
Main article: Cobbling
Cobbling allows the character to produce shoes, boots, sandals, and slippers. This footwear can be measured to fit the wearer and contain a pocket at high skill ranks. A master cobbler can craft an almost incomprehensible variety of shoes.
Main article: Forging
A character skilled in forging can produce weapons with a slightly higher AvD and damage factor than normal weapons of their type. Because these improvements do not interfere with blessing, enchanting, ensorcelling, or any merchant-offered weapon upgrade, artisan-forged weapons are sought-after.
Forging is actually broken down into six different artisan skills. The first is crafting, which is used for any part of a weapon that does not actually need to be put in the forge. This is generally used for the hilts and hafts of a weapon and allows the character to craft a forging-hammer.
Each of the other five skills is dedicated to a single weapon type, and allows the character to forge the business ends of:
Characters cannot forge thrown weapons, ranged weapons, or runestaves.
Artisan Skill Ranks
Each artisan skill has 500 individual ranks, each of which is harder to achieve than the previous. The character earns a new title as he or she advances in the skill.
Ranks Title
0 - 99 Novice
100 - 199 Apprentice
200 - 299 Journeyman
300 - 399 Skilled laborer
400 - 499 Highly-skilled laborer
500 Master
There is a limit on how many artisan skills a character can learn. Currently, each character can have up to 1200 artisan ranks, which allows him or her to master two artisan skills. Forging is an exception: because two skills are needed to even make a weapon and because the system was designed to allow characters to master every weapon type, forging ranks count as only one-third of an artisan rank. Thus, forgers can choose to master crafting and two weapon types alongside a non-forging artisan skill, or they can master crafting and all five weapon types.
To learn a new artisan skill beyond this limit, previous ranks can be unlearned using the ARTISAN UNLEARN command.
Learning artisan skills grants experience alongside the ability to make items. Each time the character advances to the next rank of an artisan skill, he or she earns experience based on the rank achieved:
experience = (Rank Achieved) ÷ (1 + Number of other Artisan Skills at that rank or higher)
In other words, when a new artisan reaches rank 300 of cobbling, he would earn 300 experience. If he then took up fletching, upon earning rank 300 there, he would earn 300 ÷ (1 + 1) = 300 ÷ 2 = 150 experience. On the other hand, if an experienced forger had mastered crafting and each of the four non-brawling weapon types, she would earn only 300 ÷ (1 + 5) = 50 experience upon reaching rank 300 of brawling.
ARTISAN (verb)
The ARTISAN verb is used to track how many ranks a character has in artisan skills.
ARTISAN HELP - Displays this message.
ARTISAN SKILLS - Displays your ranks in various skills.
ARTISAN RANKS - Displays the text to rank information.
ARTISAN UNLEARN {CHECK|HELP} - Checks your unlearning preference, or provides info about it.
ARTISAN UNLEARN {SET} {SKILL} - Sets your unlearning preference to the skill selected.
Where {skill} is one of the following:
NONE SMELTING
In the skill of cobbling, you are a skilled laborer with 385 ranks.
| Level Name | Ranks |
| Novice | 0 - 99 |
| Apprentice | 100 - 199 |
| Journeyman | 200 - 299 |
| Skilled | 300 - 399 |
| Highly-Skilled | 400 - 499 |
| Master | 500 |
Unlearning is the method by which your character will forget a learned skill in order to learn a new one. This is done because there is a limit to the number of skill ranks a player can learn in GemStone's Artisan Guild System.
The current limit is set to the maximum of 1200 ranks. Since there are 500 ranks in a single skill, you are allowed to master two skills and dabble in another as well. This doesn't mean you have to only master and dabble. You can spend your 1200 ranks as you see fit.
The exception to the 1200 rank limit is forging. Because crafting and the weapon types are different skills, all of which are intrinsically combined, players can master either ALL of the ranks within forging (Crafting, Brawling, One-Handed Edged, One-Handed Blunt, Pole Arms, and Two-Handed Weapons) at the expense of 1000 of their ranks, or instead, learn Crafting and any two weapon types at the expense of 500 of their allotted 1200 ranks. The remaining ranks can be used to test other skills or however the player sees fit.
When you attempt to gain a new rank, the Artisan Guild system first checks if you're able to and reacts based on that check.
- If you are under your rank allotment, you learn with no problems.
- If you are at your rank limit, you will not be able to learn further without an unlearning preference set. If you have an unlearning preference set, you will lose the necessary rank in order to gain a rank in the new skill you're working on.
- If you are over your set number of ranks, you will be thrown into a forced unlearning where you will unlearn skills at an accelerated rate to bring you back in line with our current Artisan Guild limit. If you have a preference, it will take from that skill first. Lacking that preference set, you will lose skill ranks in the Artisan Guild skill that is currently the lowest.
Lastly, to set your unlearning preference, you would type:
where {SKILL} is:
NONE SMELTING |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12705 | 10 Methods to Bypass Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
10 Methods to Bypass Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
There are several methods being used to protect web application attacks, the most common method is using Anti CSRF Tokens. In this post i will be presenting the techniques one should use to bypass when confronted with CSRF protection mechanism. 10 Methods to Bypass Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) are as follow.
Randomness of Anti-CSRF Token
CSRF Token Randomness must always be checked to make sure its random enough not to be guessed. If Anti CSRF Token is not random an attacker could guess the next Anti CSRF token, use it in a legitimate request and perform the attack, the main purpose of Anti CSRF token is to associate a random parameter at each request so that the same request cannot be replayed. Following are the ways to check for Randomness of Anti CSRF Token:-
• Check for the length of the token. “22ma9y83bz” is not good enough, “99856782347567msadiotrbnwquh” is, using automated tools like Burp or custom scripts one could calculate the randomness of shorter tokens. Additionally sometimes the backend validation only checks for the length of the CSRF token for its validation, a quick check for this is to change one character of the Token and replay.
• Check for common encryption/encoding types, there is a good chance the Anti-CSRF token is an encrypted/encoded value. If you think “a0a080f42e6f13b3a2df133f073095dd” is random and long enough Anti-CSRF token so it is probably secure. Nah You are wrong, “a0a080f42e6f13b3a2df133f073095dd” is MD5(122). You can similarly encrypt the next value MD5(123) to for CSRF token bypass.
• Check for complexity and randomness of Anti CSRF Token, this can be done using automated tools and scripts like Burpsuite Pro, it will compare a large number of Anti-CSRF tokens from requests/responses and matches them byte by byte to find the similarity and difference, either they are being generated using a specific Algorithm, by comparing large amount of data we can analyze and establish the Pattern being used, once we know we can generate the tokens using the same pattern to be used for CSRF token bypass.
• In my experience with web security assessments, often the Anti-CSRF token is composed of two parts, one of them remains static while the other one dynamic. For example, one time you get the Anti CSRF Tokens “837456mzy29jkd911139” for one request the other time “837456mzy29jkd337221” if you notice, “837456mzy29jkd” part of the token remains same in both requests, what happens if you use remove the dynamic part of the token and send the request with only the static part?. It often works thanks to poor back-end validation.
Exploiting Poor Implementation
Poor implementation of Anti-CSRF token leads to a wide range of issues, during security assessment Penetration testers should make sure to test the application against such issues, some of the issues are mentioned below:-
• Replay Attacks, this simply means that attacker is able to use the same Anti CSRF token for a number of request, by exploiting this issue attacker can simply use the same CSRF token in Crafted HTML form for the attack. I have seen applications where CSRF token is session based, which means that the CSRF token remains the same for the entire session until the user session is nulled. It is in best practice to use per request CSRF Tokens, because regardless of the method used, if the CSRF token of per session token gets compromised it can be used again by the attacker. Per request Anti CSRF token has its disadvantages in terms of usability, for example back button wouldn’t work because it will submit the previous token while that gets in validated.
• Sometimes the application wouldn’t even check if the Anti CSRF token parameter is present in the request or not (stupid eh?) , easiest way to bypass CSRF Token even Facebook has made such a blunder.
CSRF bypass by Leveraging other Vulnerabilities
This is where it gets interesting, leveraging other vulnerability in the Web Application to exploit CSRF weaknesses. Following are few of the ways chaining of vulnerabilities can lead to CSRF exploitation:-
• There are good number of whitepapers detailing how one could obtain CSRF tokens leveraging XSS vulnerabilities this one describes the process in detail, such attack works even if Anti CSRF token is per request based.
• In cases where Cookie attributes are used to submit CSRF token, for example In Double cookie submit CSRF protection Method , If a vulnerability in application allows an attacker to do Header Injection, this would also lead to user supplied cookies, attacker can set its own CSRF values in cookie resulting in Anti CSRF Token bypass.
• Verb tampering (Converting GET to POST and vice versa) is another way one could bypass CSRF, consider this interesting example explained in the write up by interwebtechie
• Crossdomain.xml file is responsible for assigning permissions to external sites for FLASH content, An insecure crossdomain.xml file can lead to a number of issues, including SOP bypass and extracting Anti CSRF token using FLASH. The requirement in this case is to have a crossdomain.xml file where “allow-access-from domain” is set to wildcard “*” .Insecure Cross Domain which means that any attacker can make request and read response which could be used for gaining Anti CSRF Token. I quickly used google dorks to find Adobe domain having wildcard access. https://fpdownload.adobe.com/pub/swz/crossdomain.xml
i am probably missing some other interesting ways to Bypass CSRF, feel free to let me know, I will include that with acknowledgement. Happy Hacking!
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12737 | Renee Conoulty: Secret Santo by Carla Caruso
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Secret Santo by Carla Caruso
Holly Plume is a bookseller by day and a romance blogger by night, dishing out scathing reviews under her pseudonym, Sultry Scarlet. When she scores an invite to the publishing event of the year, Holly couldn't be more excited. Finally a chance to meet her favourite author, the mysterious thriller writer known only as AJ Ruffo.
When Holly literally falls into the arms of the mysterious and charming Santo Randolfi, she's sure it must be AJ. After all, Santo has tousled good looks, dark curls, luscious lips . . . He's exactly what she'd imagined. But when Santo reveals he's actually the author of a romance novel Holly recently slammed on her blog, keeping her online identity a secret becomes vital.
As Holly struggles to keep Santo from learning the truth, she realizes just how much she likes him. But when he discovers who she is, will their relationship be over before it's even begun?
Hey! Here's my review.
Jingle bells, jingle bells , here's a Christmas book
Oh what fun it was to read so come and take a look. Hey!
What a fun read. Short and sweet and kept me smiling the whole way through. At 54 pages, this Christmas themed romance would be a perfect read after lunch on Christmas day, just before your afternoon nap.
The main character, Holly, is an introverted book loving blogger, who I found quite relatable (being an introverted book loving blogger myself). Every time a new character was introduced, I smiled a bit more as they all have Christmas themed names. The book was full of tongue in cheek humour. The romance was chaste, so suitable for all ages. Some people might call it a predictable corny romance, but that's exactly what I loved about it. Perfect for a short story.
If you want to check out this book yourself, it's only a couple of dollars and you can find it on Amazon
1. What a sweet review. Thanks so much for posting. And happy festive season to you!
2. Great review! I now have your little song in my head. :P
1. If you want a different song stuck in your head, check out this post :) |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12738 | Unable to drag and drop to assign work order tasks in Visual Dispatch. The always fails using Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11. It fails in Chrome if the browser settings are not set to 100% or Actual.
Also in Internet Explorer, hovering does not display the work order task details.
Steps to Reproduce
1. Using Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11, log in to an instance with the Fuji or Geneva release installed.
2. Enable the Field Service Management and Field Service Management Demo Data plugins.
3. Impersonate Luke Wilson.
This user is a dispatcher and has pending work order tasks to dispatch in the demo data.
4. Navigate to My Dispatch Queue.
5. Open any work order task.
For example, WOT0008104.
6. Scroll down to the Visual Dispatch related link.
7. Click on or hover over any work order task.
Note that no additional information is displayed.
8. Attempt to drag the work order task to any available agent timeline.
The Visual Dispatch is no longer supported since Helsinki, as the functionality has been improved with the Central Dispatch.
The following workarounds can be tried:
• Maximize the browser zoom settings
• Point to a task to obtain more information
• Assign a work order task by dragging the task from the lower section of the screen to an empty slot in the timeline corresponding to an agent in the upper section of the screen
Note: A single agent cannot have multiple work order tasks scheduled to take place at the same time. A message appears if the selected agent does not have the skills specified for the task.
Related Problem: PRB657649
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12753 | Hunter S Thompson
I'm constantly reminded by the Will Smith interview with Charlie Rose. The one where he tells the story about building a wall for his father, brick by brick for a year and a half. When Will and his brother finishes, his father stand them back and says "Dont ya'll never tell me, that you can't do something." Then walks into the shop.
I don't know about you but I rather lay a brick at a time, day by day, than procrastinate and build nothing at all. A little food for thought.
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Waluigi's Taco Stand
Gaming :: Retrospection :: Date: July 10th, 2019
Written by: Raccoon
Last night I drank a bunch of lemonade and played the newly released Waluigi's Taco Stand for Nintendo 64.
But first, let's welcome Waluigi to Human Raccoon. I think this is his first appearance on here ever!
...perhaps his last.
So Waluigi is a gambling addict and blew all his cash on the slot machine. What an irresponsible dickhead. Then we go back to his shithole house where the koopa landlord is grilling him about the rent.
The worst part? You've also gotta work off Wario's debt. Stupid big-nosed fuck. God I hate him.
After what amounts to like 10 seconds, you finally get control of Waluigi.
We get to walk around his house a little, which is pretty cool! He's got some empty boxes. Those are always good for filling with things. Like Bad Dragon dildos or DVDs.
He's got a pet chain chomp like in Link's Awakening... which seems fucking dangerous, but whatever.
Alright. His house sucks.
Alright. Now we're in business. It's time to make some tacos.
Here's how it works. You have to run around "taco fields" to collect the ingredients that the customer requested. It's kind of fun. When you kill goombas, you get beef (which I mistook for bacon). They have tomatoes, lettuce, etc. But if you accidentally grab the wrong ingredient... that's it. You're fucked. You're brown bread.
For whatever reason, Waluigi can't take damage. I don't know if that's just for this game or if that's a thing with his character. I'm admittedly Waluignorant. If you know the answer to this, send me an email so I can add you to my blocklist because I don't care.
The requests are normally pretty typical. Hook a mothafucka up with some beef, some lettuce. Good shit.
(God I want Taco Bell all of a sudden.)
The only buffer from the game's repetitiveness is the level changes with new terrain--- but that's about it. And it still is repetitive as fuck.
What the fuck.
As I finally hit the final level of this thing, I'm greeted to this.
Nice. This thing is broken.
The model of Denver the Lava Floating Friendly Dinosaur is jittery and doesn't follow a track that I can follow whatsoever. But I remembered that Waluigi is invincible in this game... so here goes nothing.
Yeah fuck it. I'm just gonna bounce my ass across the fucking lava to gather these ingredients because that fucking dinosaur isn't programmed right. Fuck it.
So I make the final taco, the koopa tells me my rent is paid and the game is over.
I'll say in the end, this was a creative use of the Super Mario 64 engine... but it was pretty repetitive. I think this would be good to give to a little kid or something. Like, legit. They'd have a blast with this and probably actually find it challenging and mentally stimulating. So if you have little kids and you wanna give them a fun little mental exercise, try Waluigi's Taco Stand out. It's not half bad.
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• Graphics rating30
• 3.0
• Sound rating20
• 2.5
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SM64 Stumblethrough:
Cool, Cool Mountain
We're headed to Cool, Cool Mountain to piss on penguins and run away from giant snowballs.
VHS Rewind:
Galaxy Quest
It's semi-ironic that people who love going to conventions also love the movie Galaxy Quest.
Method Man & Redman:
The plastic of the CD case may be black, but a lot of the people who bought it weren't.
The Thumb
Monica is dating a guy named Allen, but Chandler seems to be the one who wants to fuck him the most.
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On the Edge of Someone Else's Happiness
Nakita serves water at a wedding, perhaps in order to live vicariously through someone else?
Last summer, in an effort to clamor together money to move out and on to the next destination, I found a gig as a server for a wedding. Not a small wedding either. The couple came from money—all 100 'friends' dressed in outfits that cost more than my rent. When their family members took turns speaking at the dinner following, I found I couldn't listen too well. My mind was elsewhere; I was immensely uncomfortable and I wanted to be anywhere else. I shouldn't take these sorts of gigs, I was thinking. I'm ruining the whole thing, people aren't relaxed. I wanted to be anywhere else.
We both can call it what we want, but it boils down to this: I knew I should be somewhere else, doing something my mind requires for predictability, in exchange for money or not, and here I was, nameless handmaiden to someone else's happy moment.
I can't recall any chuckle-worthy stories. There might have been something about a horse and the now-reformed woman at one time saying she was never going to get married, as a young, naive girl. Isn't it weird, I might have noted, how as kids we believe we can't be loved better by anyone than our parents. I didn't, really note it, not then, though. I do now only as I try to make this into something chronologically sound.
I wasn't dressed the way that everyone else was. I stood out because I thought that a sleeve-less black button-up would work on a hot summer evening when the code for the catering company was long-sleeve. I didn't read that part, and in fact, uncharacteristic to my dotted-i's-and-crossed-t's nature, I had spent less than 5 minutes with the handbook and event guidelines. Long-sleeve and I might have been thinking clearly, walking in step with my fellow servers. I'm laughing as I write this because the most un-true things can be dangerously, and so subjectively, funny.
Code is code, it has a meaning whether it's Morse or dress. Short sleeved, I actually thought for a moment, like a crazy person, that I might be upstaging the bride. I wished I weren't doing this gig alone and that I could confide briefly in another server for relief. But I don't know what people do in L.A. Do they confess insecurities to strangers like I can?
Really. I didn't like anyone there. I wasn't grateful even though I should have been. Being chosen to serve at an upscale Hollywood wedding, my photo and resume had probably beat out more than a few other applicants. I had had it in my head before the whole thing that if I spoke well or made an impression, the gig could lead to more (and more glamorous) gigs, which would eventually lead to meeting cool people, which could eventually lead to some extra-ordinary conversation or opportunity that would inspire some kind of high/medium/ordinary-ass art. I might 'break in' to an industry I'd only ever demurred at behind closed doors.
I felt I was owed something and maybe this would be payday.
But I don't much like people who never really had to work for anything. Having grown up in one of the poorest areas in the Northeast, I find it hard to look up to people who have had it good their whole lives. And at the same time, what was I even working for? I wasn't working on something essential in my free time... I couldn't, living in an illegal hostel (that's another story, for later). I didn't really want some recent college grad to talk to me about their script, some of my own lying in a coma somewhere between my book collection and the my journal collection. Having been that person in the past, I knew I wouldn't like them if I couldn't follow through. I knew I wouldn't try.
I know I'm tricking myself into thinking this was all a learning experience, even as I write this. It isn't. I am there for the same reason I'm anywhere and the same reason I'm trying to squeeze some writing into the evening now: boredom and desperation.
The smell of green ink everywhere around me, so I try to tune the whole affair out and lose myself consequently to the appearances of things; the white table cloths and the flowers we placed carefully into napkins. They are real and I was thinking that was special, really more important than the pronunciation of the 'menu' items. Quite a nice touch.
Working diligently and with some kind of calm before the guests arrived, I feel like the tall, weird one with curly hair who's curiously quiet unless it comes to encouraging the work itself to move smarter rather than faster, which, by the way, didn't end up making for a nicer reception. I'm pretty sure I had no effect at all.
I can't turn off my brain completely.
Folding the napkins just right, I listen to the sounds of the Italian chef yelling at his cooks about the time and dishing (not unlike the guests, surely, though them behind their bourgeois clinking glasses and Tiffany bracelets). I'm almost gleeful to be sent to tackle the mundane and non-social task of folding additional napkins, alone, perhaps my due after playing at assistant organizing with the plates and utensils. The chef offers me a taste of something delicious. I relish the gesture, his disheveled hair and accent, and the ingredients themselves: combined, their ordinary significance rivals a knowing glance between fated strangers in a crowded bar.
What I remember first about this day, when it comes to mind for whatever reason, is the way in which I felt when I saw the bride for the first time, up close.
The cake was about to be cut. I was walking around a brick overlook with all of Los Angeles glittering lights in the distance, offering glasses of water to the birds and bees now right buzzing with plans to consummate, or climb, or parachute somewhere off the coast of Argentina.
Her dress fit her perfectly. Her face was the most symmetrical I had ever seen, I suspect because she had done something with it using the latest advancements in science, but I couldn't fault her for it if so, you could see that in any case her natural beauty was preserved and intact, if not accentuated. Her breasts might have been augmented, I couldn't really tell, and being polite, looked away immediately. She then looked at me briefly as she walked by like a vision from another world—which she was, to me, as if a train coming towards a camera to a first-time film-goer—and my eyes clung to her hand holding her lovers, leading the way with supernatural confidence. That's important, I remember thinking.
I noticed him briefly but as she walked by, she looked into my eyes for what felt like a significant amount of time. Or maybe I just saw it in slow motion, my inner romantic basking on the indistinct edges of someone else’s moment.
She was moving and looking into my eyes and I was looking into her eyes and...
She was happy.
More than happy, she was intoxicated and higher than I’ve ever been on anything or anyone, higher than any meth or coke addict I've ever seen, higher than the flow of ecstatic writing I cling to closer than my own self.
She was giving her exhilarated love away and absorbing exhilarating love, in and out, eyes dilated at the highest level. Every particle of light I could almost see funneling into them.
She didn't break eye contact quickly, but she did break.
I wonder, with one part optimism and two parts the comfort that comes with calm loneliness and detachment, how they're doing now.
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1. The expostion is when Rainsford hears the gunshot. The rising action is when Rainsford falls off the boat. The Man vs Man conflict of the story was when Zaroff wanted to hunt Rainsford. The Man vs World conflict was when Rainsford was trying to find shelter and what he would need to do to beat Zaroff. The Man vs Self conflict was when Rainsford was in the middle of the game against Zaroff and Rainsford kept telling himself, "I will not lose my nerve. I will not." The turning point of the story is when Rainsford leaps off into the sea. The resolution of the Dangerous Game was General Zaroff told Rainsfords, "I congratulate you. You have won the game." |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12791 | For those whose work life takes place entirely in the on-the-go office, the struggle will be familiar. Strung out on espresso for more wifi codes, cursing the Airbnb apartment’s internet at every buffer, caressing your laptop like a baby for fear of damage; it can feel like the digital nomad dream is forever hanging precariously in the balance.
Every precaution is necessary to protect this brittle situation. Because if one card is removed, the house comes tumbling down. With everything pinned on fully functioning technology, it’s better to be safe than sorry. With that in mind, here are 5 IDEAL tech survival tips for digital nomads.
Sometimes you’ve got the speculate to accumulate. Though the initial outlay on a backup laptop may put your monthly budget off-kilter, the promise of protection it offers is definitely worth the investment. Because when (that’s when) your primary device goes down, you’re going to need an immediate substitute to keep your work in motion. Laptops can take an unpredictably long while to get fixed abroad, yet you have to keep your own money making machine running. There’s no regular income of a boring ol’ nine to five here.
Best to have a backup then, even if it’s just a cheap-as-chips model. Asus do a host of reliable-enough tablet/laptop hybrids at around the £200 mark, and honestly, that’s money well spent in the long run.
Best to have a backup, then. Such sage words they bear repeating. True for tangible devices, as above, and also very damn true for your precious, precarious digital world. If you run your own website or blog, you should back up the whole thing, as often as daily, or at least ask your host to do so. You should give any important files the same treatment. Digital safety nets are so important when living the transient life of the digital nomad.
There are several ways to keep things secure; you should always travel with an external hard drive, as well as making use of the cloud or dropbox to manually keep files existing in the ether.
Potentially as damaging as a broken laptop is an operating system running at a slow, stuttering pace. Time is money for the digital nomad, and time spent staring at a rotating, rainbow coloured beach ball is time spent not earning money. Simply grinning and bearing it will be costing you big time.
Best, then, to optimise your computer’s hard drive to make sure everything is running at full potential. The best software for this in our view is Macpaw’s Clean My Mac, which can now be used for Windows, too. It has facilities to streamline your hard drive, as well as serving as anti-virus software, which offers vital added protection. A must.
Back to basics with this one, but a necessary mention while we’re talking about optimising your systems. You’d be surprised at just how much time is wasted (and therefore, money made) by fiddling about on an unresponsive touchpad mouse and less than ergonomic laptop keyboard.
You want to do everything in your power to make things run smoothly and efficiently. So, get yourself an external mouse which glides, highlights and clicks with precision; the wireless, Bluetooth ones are particularly good for working in a cafe, as space is often at a premium. An external keyboard with bigger keys to aim for, a more manageable layout and better angle for your wrists is another purchase which makes a real difference in the long run.
Being in thrall to a wifi connection overseas which is as unpredictable as it is unreliable is a stressful state to be in when access to the web determines your paycheck. Another prudent investment, then, is a short-term, traveller’s sim card and phone contract containing unlimited 4G. In several digital nomad hotspots like Chiang Mai, Bali, Beirut and Taipei, such a contract won’t cost you much more than a tenner a month. Well worth it, we think, as you can hotspot and, as such, always have backup internet access at hand.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12797 | Moscow LAN 2019
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1. Moscow LAN 2019
The Moscow LAN is an annual TF2 6v6 competition and it's back to shake-up the community one more time!
The event will take place in Moscow at the Winstrike Arena on August 10th-11th. It will feature the best players from all around the country as they come together to make their way through two days of intense competitive gameplay.
It's free to watch, both "physically" and "virtually"! If you can't go and visit them, they'll be broadcasting all the action live on KritzKast's Twitch channel!
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12838 | PSoC 6 BLE Events
Edit: It turns out that I wrote this article in February of 2018 and never published it. But it has good stuff… so here it is.
Over the last several weeks I have been spending time working with the PSoC 6 BLE. Specifically the BLE part of the system. Last weekend I found myself having problems with my design and I was really struggling to figure them out. I realized that I “knew” what was happening with the BLE callbacks… but that I didn’t really “KNOW!”. So I decided to build a simple project to show what events were happening and why.
In this article I will show/tell you how (to):
1. The BLE is supposed to work
2. The PSoC 6 BLE example project
3. Write the firmware
4. Test the system
You can “git” this workspace at or GitHub.
How the PSoC 6 BLE is supposed to work
Honestly, the first time I started looking at the BLE (in my case it was the PSoC 4 BLE), it felt overwhelming. But, it is actually pretty simple. You, the firmware developer, send commands to the BLE stack using the Cypress PDL BLE middleware API. Then, when “something” happens, the BLE stack sends you back an “event” in the callback. That “something” can either be an acknowledgement that your API call has done something, or, it can be that something has happened on the radio side (e.g. you have been connected to by a client). When you write a PSoC 6 BLE program you need to provide an event handler function (so that the BLE stack can send you events). The function prototype for that handler is:
This function has two arguments.
1. An integer that is an eventCode (which you can put into the switch). All of the event codes will look like “CYBLE_EVT_”
2. A void pointer, that you will cast into a specific pointer based on the event code.
Your event handler code will then be a big switch statement, where you will look at the events, and do something (or not).
When you look in the PDL BLE Middleware documentation you can see the APIs and what events happen based on your API calls. For example Cy_BLE_GAPP_StartAdvertisement tell the PSoC BLE Stack to start advertising. You can see that it will generate 4 possible events i.e. CY_BLE_EVT_GAPP_START_STOP
When you click on the event in the documentation it will tell you the meaning of the event, and what the eventParameter means (i.e. what you should cast it to in order to figure out the data passed to you)
Build the project
To build the project, first make a new PSoC 63 BLE project. Then edit the schematic to have a BLE and a UART.
PSoC 6 BLE Events Schematic
Assign the UART pins to the KitProg UART bridge pins (aka P50/P51)
PSoC 6 BLE Events Pin Assignment
Configure the BLE to be a GAP Peripheral.
PSoC 6 BLE Events Configuration
Add a custom service to the project by loading the LED Service. It doesn’t really matter what service you add for this project. I just picked this one because I am using it for another project. You could have just as easily picked one of the pre-existing definitions or made your own.
PSoC 6 BLE Events Configuration
This is what the LED Service looks like.
PSoC 6 BLE Events - LED Service
Configure the GAP settings. Specifically name your device – in this case I named mine “mytest”
PSoC 6 BLE Events GAP Configuration
Edit the advertising packet to include the name and the service.
PSoC 6 BLE Events Advertising Configuration
Write the Firmware
Remember the main event in this example project is the BLE Event Handler. I created this event handler with the events that I normally used (i.e. CY_BLE_EVT_STACK_ON) and then kept adding events until I had them all defined. The way that I knew an event was missing from the “switch” was by the default case printing out the event number.
Now you need a task to run the BLE. It just runs the Cy_BLE_ProcessEvents each time an event needs to be handled.
Test the System
Finally program the CY8CKIT-062-BLE and attach with it to CySmart or LightBlue. There are three phases
1. The stack turns on and starts advertising (CY_BLE_EVT_STACK_ON –> CY_BLE_EVT_GAPP_ADVERTISMENT)
2. A connection is made and eventually disconnected (CY_BLE_EVT_CONNECT_IND –> CY_BLE_EVT_GAP_DEVICE_DISCONNECTED
3. You start advertising again CY_BLE_EVT_GAPP_ADVERTISEMENT_START_STOP
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12850 | Home | *Inspiration | IF YOU ONLY KNEW – DUAA REVIVAL
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muslimmatters An Inspiring Story
In one of my previous jobs I made a big mistake that was going to cause a large financial loss. I was stressed out, nervous and anxious. I was instructed to go to a person who would perhaps be able to solve the issue. You can imagine as I was going to meet that person how fast my heart was beating and how worried I was.
On my way to him, someone stopped me and asked: “Majed, where are you going?” I told him: “I am going to meet, so and so, because I made this serious mistake which perhaps you might’ve already heard about and I was told he might be able to help.” He said: “O you are going to meet, so and so, that man you are about to meet is also known to be a very nice guy…”
Before I move any further with the story, I want ask you, how do you think I felt after knowing that this man whom I’m about to meet is also known as “The Nice” guy. Don’t you think I felt a bit calmer, more relaxed that he will not make fun of me, will be very understanding and sincerely help me and all these good feelings just because I was notified that in addition to his name he is also known as the nice guy.
With that being said, and Allah is the best of examples, how do you feel when I tell you that Allah is also known as Al-Mujeeb, the one who responds to your call whenever you call Him, Al-Mujeeb, the one who gives you that which is best for you whenever you ask Him. If this doesn’t mean much to you and doesn’t put your heart at ease to a certain extent then there might be a serious deficiency in our understanding of who Allah is and the whole concept of du’a’a.
Expressing our feelings to our friends VS. Allah
Brothers and sisters we are poor and weak, and many of us tend to complain to others about our state so they may perhaps make us feel any better or fulfill our need; and what’s interesting is that many times the one whom we are complaining to ends up complaining to us about their own state, showing that they are also poor and weak. Had this conversation between us and them been recorded and we watched ourselves while we were expressing our feelings we would be so amazed at how focused, sincere and passionate we were; and there might not be something really wrong with complaining to people as long as we don’t cross the limits but the problem.
But the problem comes when some of us get down in the state of sajdah, in prostration, between the hands of Allah, Al-Mujeeb (The one who responds to the call of the caller), Allah Al-Ghaney (The Rich & The Self-Sufficient), Allah Al-Kareem (The Generous) the one who when He wants something to happen He says: Kon fayakoon (be and it is), while in this state of sajdah, many are just not as into to it, as focused, sincere and passionate as they were with their friend a few minutes ago. As if their friend was the rich and generous and Allah was the poor and stingy, we seek Allah’s refuge.
Listen to this following ayah and may Allah not make us of that category when Allah says in Surat Az-zumar Chapter 39 Verse 67
“They didn’t appreciate Allah the way He deserves to be appreciated and the earth all together is in His fist on the Day of Judgment, and the skies are rolled up by His right hand. Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him.”
Brothers & sisters, let’s appreciate Allah and give Him His due right as much as we can and part of it is when we truly go to Allah and remember Him during our times of ease and hardship for wAllahi no one will benefit you and me more than Him.
Omar’s raḍyAllāhu 'anhu (may Allāh be pleased with him) Priceless Statement on du’a’a
We need to have the understanding of Omar raḍyAllāhu 'anhu (may Allāh be pleased with him) when it comes to the concept of du’a’a and how he truly understood what it meant that Allah is also known as Al-Mujeeb.
When he said:
أنا لا أحمل هم الإجابة
I am not concerned whether Allah will respond to my call when I call Him or not. I know for a fact that if I ask Allah for something He will give me that which is best for me. I am not worried on His part.
Then what are you worried and concerned about Omar raḍyAllāhu 'anhu (may Allāh be pleased with him)?
ولكن أحمل هم الدعاء
Rather my concern and worry is on my part. Whether I will put the effort to make du’a’a, whether I will take action and exhaust the means to get my du’a’a accepted. Because I know if I make du’a’a, while being certain and I take action then for sure Allah will respond and give me that which is best for me.
Authentic Hadith Qudsi Showing the Power and Majesty of Allah
Brothers and sisters, in addition to Allah being Al-Mujeeb, He is also known as, As-samee’ (The All Hearing), Al-BaSeer (The All-Seeing) Al-Qareeb (The Very Close & Near) Al-‘aleem (The All-Knowing)
Please listen to the following authentic hadith qudusi with an open heart where Prophet Muhammad ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said that Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He) said:
يَا عِبَادِي
لَوْ أَنَّ أَوَّلَكُمْ وَآخِرَكُمْ وَإِنْسَكُمْ وَجِنَّكُمْ
قَامُوا فِي صَعِيدٍ وَاحِدٍ فَسَأَلُونِي
فَأَعْطَيْتُ كُلَّ إِنْسَانٍ مِنْهُمْ مَسْأَلَتَهُ
لَمْ يَنْقُصْ ذَلِكَ مِنْ مُلْكِي شَيْئًا
إِلا كَمَا يَنْقُصُ الْبَحْرُ أَنْ يُغْمَسَ الْمِخْيَطُ غَمْسَةً وَاحِدَةً
O my slaves!
Were all to stand together in the same exact time and asked Me for something
And I were to give everyone What he or she requested then that would not decrease nor diminish whatever I own and whatever I posses!
Except what is decreased of the ocean when a needle is dipped into it.
Allahu akbar, Allah is greater than everything and anything. What’s amazing isn’t just how massive His wealth and dominion are but what also is amazing is how As-samee’ (The All-Hearing) was able to hear every call clearly and they were not overlapping and confusing Him when they all called Him for something at the same exact time, how Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing) saw every caller, how Al-‘aleem (The All-Knowledgeable) knew the state of every caller externally and internally and How Al-Mujeeb responded to the call of every caller.
3 elements to be accomplished to make your du’a’a come to reality
What’s the action item?
It is for us to inspire a #DuaRevival in our lives and take the act of du’a’a to the next level, be confident & certain that Allah will respond as long as we take the means.
Brothers and sisters, make du’a’a
Because Allah said:
“And you Lord said: Call upon Me, Ask Me” Surat Ghafir v. 60
And the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said in authentic hadith:
“الدعاء هو العبادة”
du’a’a is the essence of worship
Allah also said:
“To Allah belong the most beautiful names.” Surat Al-A’raf v. 180
“فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا ”
So call Him using these beautiful names
If you are sick call upon Allah Ash-shafee (The One who cures)
If you are seeking a child or a righteous friend call upon Allah Al-Wahhaab (The Giver of Gifts) for these things can be of an absolute gift
If you are feeling hopeless and all the doors seems to be closed call upon Allah Al-Fattah (The Opener)
Be certain that Allah will accept your du’a’a because Allah said:
“Call upon Me and I promise I will respond to you” Ghafir v. 60
And take action and exhaust the means because Allah said:
Ali `Imran v. 195
This ayah tells us how Allah fulfilled their request because they took the means in addition to making du’a’a
Brothers & sisters, may Allah bless you and honor you, feel free to “Share” this article and let’s inspire a du’a’a revival in our lives and take the act of du’a’a to the next level. In shaa Allah there are more articles on #DuaRevival to come so stay tuned. May Allah make you as means of victory to the ummah.
Wassalaamu alaykum
Your Brother,
Majed Mahmoud
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12858 | TY - JOUR T1 - New Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase-Initiated PCR Assay with Single-Copy Sensitivity for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 RNA in Plasma JF - Journal of Clinical Microbiology JO - J. Clin. Microbiol. SP - 4531 LP - 4536 DO - 10.1128/JCM.41.10.4531-4536.2003 VL - 41 IS - 10 AU - Palmer, Sarah AU - Wiegand, Ann P. AU - Maldarelli, Frank AU - Bazmi, Holly AU - Mican, JoAnn M. AU - Polis, Michael AU - Dewar, Robin L. AU - Planta, Angeline AU - Liu, Shuying AU - Metcalf, Julia A. AU - Mellors, John W. AU - Coffin, John M. Y1 - 2003/10/01 UR - http://jcm.asm.org/content/41/10/4531.abstract N2 - More sensitive assays for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA are needed to detect, quantify, and characterize persistent viremia in patients who are receiving antiretroviral therapy and whose plasma HIV-1 RNA levels are suppressed to less than 50 to 75 copies/ml. We therefore developed an internally controlled real-time reverse transcriptase-initiated PCR assay that quantifies HIV-1 RNA concentrations down to 1 copy per ml of plasma. This assay with single-copy sensitivity (the single-copy assay) generates a reproducible linear regression plot of input copy number versus threshold cycle by using HIV-1 RNA transcripts at copy numbers ranging from 1 to 106 per reaction mixture. The single-copy assay was compared to the ultrasensitive AMPLICOR HIV-1 MONITOR assay and a more sensitive modification of the ultrasensitive assay by repeatedly testing a low-copy-number panel containing 200 to 0.781 copies of HIV-1 RNA per ml of plasma. This comparison showed that the single-copy assay had a greater sensitivity than the other assays and was the only assay that detected HIV-1 RNA at levels as low as 0.781 copies/ml. Testing of plasma samples from 15 patients who were receiving antiretroviral therapy and who had <75 HIV-1 RNA copies/ml revealed persistent viremia in all 15 patients, with HIV-1 RNA levels ranging from 1 to 32 copies/ml (median, 13 copies/ml). The greater sensitivity of the single-copy assay should allow better characterization of persistent viremia in patients who are receiving antiretroviral therapy and whose HIV-1 RNA levels are suppressed to below the detection limits of present assays. ER - |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12872 | An Image Processing Based Method for Welding Defect Detection under Complex Environment
J. J. Zhu, F. Wang
School of Electrical & Automatic Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500 China
Cite this paper
J. J. Zhu, F. Wang, “An Image Processing Based Method for Welding Defect Detection under Complex Environment”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Research and Developments, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 513-520, 2016. DOI: 10.7508/jmerd.2016.02.030
ABSTRACT: Recognition and identification of weld defects dimensional position by computer vision is a key technology for practical industrial applications, especially under complex background. Aiming at this requirement, a method for weld defect detection under complex environment is proposed. Firstly, pre-location process is executed, in which filter technology, morphological technology, some geometrical features and edge detection are used to obtain the object in the vision. Secondly, line scan and a cluster algorithm are applied to find out the defect candidates. In the end several features are adopted to find out the real weld defect. The experimental results show that our method is effective in detecting weld defect under complex environment.
Keywords : Welding detection; Image process; Morphology, Cluster.
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[4] V. Lashkia, “Defect detection in X-ray images using fuzzy reasoning.”Image & Vision Computing 19.5(2001): 261-269.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12899 | Are You As Happy As Your Dog? from Dr Rick
From Inspired Visionary Dr Rick Schaefer of “Extreme Thought Makeover” (who I am honored to call my friend)
Are You As Happy As Your Dog?
When you see a friend do you get all excited?
Do you look directly into their eyes with a great eagerness to be noticed? To be pet? To be hugged? To be played with?
When you see your spouse or significant other coming home, do you get up, go to the door, anxiously await them, blocking the door, shuddering with excitement and love? When they enter your home do you hug them, lick them, and run circles around them? Do you make it undeniable clear to them they are the most important person in the world to you?
If you did, you would have the greatest relationship in the world.
If we ALL did, it would transform the world forever!
Are you as WISE as your dog?
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12915 | Faith, Boldness & Courage
Faith, boldness and courage will set us up for possisions far beyond our wildest dreams. Their are four friends of mine who has long passed over from this life into the next, but still give me inspiration and encouragement whenever I need to stir up some courage, or be reminded of how faithful our God is. My four friends names are: Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, then there’s Daniel.
These four young boys were removed from there homeland and brought into a foreign land as slaves. These young men remained faithful to our God through very harsh circumstances and conditions, and God’s mighty hand of favor rested heavily upon them, so much so, that the other men of that land were very jealous of these boy’s. These men were so jealous that they conspired to use the faithfulness of these boy’s to their God, to set them up to be killed.
See, the King saw Daniel’s Godly wisdom from the very start and he promoted Daniel, while Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego where left to work the field. Nevertheless, God’s mighty hand of favor was upon then as well. So the men of that land went to the King and deceived him into signing a law stating that every person in that land must bow down to worship a statue of the King himself for 30 day’s, or be thrown into a fiery furnace. Well these men already knew that these three boys would not bow down to worship none other than God our Father.
When these wicked men saw these boy’s not bowing to worship the statute, they ran to tell the King. Now it is what these boy’s says to the King once they’re brought before him that just exites my spirit. Just listen to this: “IF IT BE SO, OUR GOD WHOM WE SERVE IS ABLE TO DELIVER US FROM THE BURNING FIREY FURNACE, AND HE WILL DELIVER US OUT OF THINE HAND, O KING, BUT IF NOT, BE IT KNOWN UNTO THEE, O KING, THAT WE WILL NOT SERVE THY god’s, NOR WORSHIP THE GOLDEN IMAGE WHICH YOU HAVE SET UP. ” “WOW”
I don’t know about you, but that boldness and courage of speach really stirs something on the inside of me. Well these boy’s were thrown into the firery furnace, and when the King went to look inside the burning firery furnace he saw not just the three boy’s that he had ordered into the furnace, but he saw a fourth man whom he said looked like God. So he called the young boys forth out of the hot hot furnace, “which should have been burned to ashes by the way” but they came forth without even the smell of smoke on them.
Well this gave the ol King a change of heart, and this is what he said: “blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent His angle, and delivered his servants that trusted in Him, and have changed the King’ s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god except their own God”. Then the King made a law against anyone who spoke amiss against the God of these three boy’s, then, the three boy’s were promoted.
My friend Daniel’s story is very simular, but he was thrown into a lions den. You will have to go to the book of Daniel chapter 6 in the Holy Bible and read that for yourself. You will be blessed by it. You can also check out this story of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and the firery furnace in the book of Daniel chapter 3.
I speak faith,boldness and courage over your life on today!!!
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12939 | Can We Guess What Kind of Climate Best Matches Your Personality?
By: Talin Vartanian
Image: Manuel Breva Colmeiro/Moment/Getty Images
About This Quiz
There are several different types of climate zones that may or may not match your particular personality. For example, maybe you hate socializing with other people, or maybe you can't stand to be alone. Either way, we've got a climate zone to match your social skills. We're also curious about how adventurous you are when it comes to sports, decisions and activities. Even if you haven't participated in a lot of extreme sports so far, don't worry, we won't judge you! All you have to do is use your mind to imagine what type of adventures you would want to be a part of!
When it comes to climate, some weather patterns frequently change, while others remain stagnant. Ask yourself this: Does your personality tend to change a lot? If so, maybe you're a hybrid of multiple climate zones, which means you can easily adapt to change that occurs around you. It doesn't matter if your personality changes like the weather or if it remains the same no matter what you go through, because we've got a certain climate zone that is tailored for you.
If you're ready to see what we're talking about, it's time for you to take this climate-controlled quiz right now.
Which of the following locations would you like to travel to for a vacation?
Do you prefer rainy or sunny weather?
If you could be one of these animals for a week, which one would you be?
Are you more of an optimistic or a pessimistic person?
What do you like to do for exercise?
If you could meditate in one of these areas, which one would you pick?
Would you rather live in really hot or really cold weather?
If you could, which of these planets in our solar system would you visit?
Do you like to plan out activities for the day?
How do you feel about thunderstorms?
Are you warm and friendly toward other people?
Which of the following would you want to hike for a day?
What do you like to do on a rainy day?
What is your favorite season of the year?
What do you plan on doing at 6:00 a.m.?
How do you stay cool in really hot weather?
When you look up at the sky, how do you feel?
Which of these extreme sports would you partake in for a day?
Would you use the word "adventurous" to describe your personality?
Are you more of a dawn, sunset or twilight person?
Which of the following is your favorite type of sound?
What is your favorite color to see in the sky?
If you could drop everything and travel the world, would you do it?
What do you tend to notice about other people?
What is the best mode of transportation when traveling?
Do you like to listen more or talk more in a conversation?
Are you more of a land, sea or sky person?
Do you think that you're a good swimmer?
Which of these scents matches your personality the best?
On a day at the beach, which of these activities would you partake in?
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Re: weird error messages
On Fri 09 Feb 2001, Phil Carmody wrote:
> These look as if, given a map file, they ought to be simple to find and fix, without necessarily understanding the what the code does (assuming the Trap gives you enough information where to look in a map file). It sounds like the kind of 'black box debugging' that I've done for the last year or so (don't tell my boss I still don't understand what the code does).
Actually, given a binary compiled with -g (and not stripped ;-)
gdb will show exactly which line in which source file is causing
the trap; take the first hex number such from:
snort(25221): unaligned trap at 000000012000e870: 000000012006a41a 28 17
and in gdb:
list *0x12000e870
will show the segment of source.
> >From your analysis it appears there are 2 solutions.
> 1) Create an copy of the bytes in a way that a simple ->member access can read without trapping.
That's usually the easiest, which means the least changes in the
original source. And that's what I've done :-)
> 2) Supply unaligned read/write (inline) functions/macros
> Something along the lines of
> #define READ_8U(addr) \
> (*((addr)&~7)>>(((addr)&7)<<3) | \
> (*((addr&~7)+1)<<(64-((addr)&7)<<3))
Ouch :-)
This would mean quite a lot of changes in the average source,
> These could be used to replace
> u64 key = pPacket->key; /* unaligned trap */
> with
> u64 key = READ_8U(&pPacket->key); /* safe */
In snort, the lines are of the form:
ph.sip = (u_int32_t)(p->iph->ip_src.s_addr);
where iph points to a not-aligned struct.
> Do such inline function/macro definitions already exist somewhere (I find it very hard to believe they don't)? If so, then we're already armed with all the tools we need - perhaps one weekend we should all just grab a package and fix a trap each!
I think the kernel has them :-)
Actually, most packages by now are reasonably well-behaved;
it's basically the new ones that haven't been audited by
me or Chris :-)
PS: could you wrap your lines at about 70 chars? It makes
quoting relevant pieces much easier; now I have to quote
the whole paragraph... And delete non-relevant part...
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12976 | General: fang
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Distinct from the plural fangs, which refers to characters featuring multiple prominent canine teeth, such as with vampires or various animals. Also distinct from sharp teeth, in which all of a character's teeth are sharp.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/12985 | The 2nd Amendment: What It Really Means to “Repeal and Replace”
By Sean Brown
There is apparently a widespread belief making the rounds that the 2nd amendment needs to be rewritten in order to specifically only protect limited firearm ownership rights of hunters, collectors, target shooters, and those who are concerned with self-defense. In this view, the simply open-ended “right to bear arms” really ought to be interpreted only in the sense of allowing sportsmanship and defense with guns, and not in the sense of guaranteeing a universal right to bear weapons of all sorts. To be fair, Republicans and the NRA do not do very much to dispel this view, choosing to focus on precisely these activities as their core arguments as to why guns are safe to be legal, rather than chiefly arguing the Constitutional history of gun rights, or the history of why the 2nd amendment exists. This article aims to do just that.
It must be noted that all of the aforementioned activities and uses would have been technologically feasible (and many of them indeed in existence) in the 1790s, yet no such specific distinctions were carved out in the text. The 2nd amendment was not written into the Constitution to protect these rights, since they would not have been viewed by the Founders as nearly significant enough to warrant a constitutional amendment. The 18th amendment, which banned alcohol and was fortunately repealed by the 21st, is an atrocity with regards to its utter triviality when compared to all of the rest of them.
Moreover, the Founders were reluctant to even put in a Bill of Rights at all because they doubted it would be necessary, and they even considered it possible that it would be misconstrued if the government got clever, chose to read between the lines of “shall nots”, and thus inferred implied powers whenever they were not explicitly forbidden from doing something. The 2nd amendment must therefore be viewed as something far more substantial than merely guaranteeing certain reasonable property rights to sportsmen, because the protection of property rights was basically taken as all but a given at the time; and indeed significantly more than to simply enable self-defense, since guns were not the primary instrument of personal self-defense at the time, rather being employed chiefly in military applications.
There is a popular libertarian argument that often circulates which asserts that the 2nd amendment was written to provide a popular check on the government’s power: that an armed populace cannot be easily ruled by a tyrant. This is, however, perhaps overly optimistic with regard to both people’s willingness to actually engage the government, and their chances at victory in that event. Additionally, since the amendment does mention “a well regulated militia”, doubt is potentially cast upon the “popular check” argument. But the 2nd amendment also recognizes the right of the people, so the common argument that it only applies to state-funded militias (when literally everywhere else in the entire document people means what it says -- individual persons -- and not state governments) is most certainly unfounded.
However, it must also be recognized that a good number of the the Founders were essentially aristocrats, who, as opposed to holding a philosophical bent of liberty (which a good number of them certainly did), merely wanted to ensure that their own assets and societal stature would be sufficiently protected. The only reason they really limited federal power was because many of them held substantial positions of influence within their home states and were not eager to see their own powers superseded by a powerful national government. Though the Articles of Confederation failed -- essentially a much-too-radical attempt to create a federal government so small that it almost did not exist -- they still sought to create as small of a workable national government possible via the Constitution, mainly because they wanted the state governments to retain substantial power, not chiefly nor necessarily so that the people's liberties (at large) could be upheld. The Bill of Rights, a charter of individual liberties, was only added at the insistence of the more radically libertarian anti-federalists, who insisted, certainly not without merit, that their liberties were not sufficiently protected from encroachment despite a fiercely minimalistic federal government as it was.
State governments are essentially barred from raising armed forces by design, but at the same time, not allowing the states to raise armies while allowing it by the federal government creates a serious balance of power problem. By permitting the people of each state to keep and bear arms, and permitting the existence and operation of militias within the states -- militias which usually were (and still are) either ad hoc or poorly funded -- the Founders essentially hoped that by granting the people a particular explicit liberty, the state governments would be thus empowered to employ these militias, which are naturally not offensively capable, to successfully stand up to the federal government should it attempt to encroach too far on states’ rights.
Given this context, it seems eminently reasonable that the 2nd amendment was seen in those times to permit private ownership of cannonry and of naval combat forces: it was not meant to secure rights for rights’ sake, but to empower state governments. It should also be noted that the Constitution gives Congress the power to grant letters of marque and reprisal, essentially licenses for citizens to individually undertake combat operations against enemies of the United States. Given this enumerated power, it makes even more sense that the 2nd amendment should be interpreted to permit ownership of military-grade weaponry.
While the view of the 2nd amendment creating an individual check on the federal government is somewhat overly optimistic, it instead forms a potential state check, which, one might argue, is the next-best-thing. Of course, the meaningfulness of this in the present day is dubious, since such a thing was indeed tried in 1861 and it did not end well for the states which were bold enough to give it a go. Regardless, however, I think it is quite clear based on historical context that the 2nd amendment protects the right of the people to own weaponry of a vast array of classes, strengths, and categorizations, for any and all purposes of self-defense, including defense of one’s state against the federal government.
As such, any proposal to “repeal and replace” the 2nd amendment must be undertaken with full appreciation for the sheer magnitude of the shift in attitude one is taking toward firearms and weaponry in general. While it may appear to be an attempt to provide for public safety -- although the actual efficacy of gun control at achieving this end is highly suspect -- it is actually a well-concealed attack against the federalist system of government with the United States was endowed and still currently enjoys to a significant extent. While I admire the fact that the proponents of such an idea are proposing to repeal and replace the 2nd amendment, rather than dishonestly interpreting it to mean something it never has meant before in order to cheat the Constitutional prohibition against gun control, I still think that many people take such proposals far too lightly, without an appropriate appreciation for the true magnitude of the change they are actually proposing.
Sean Brown is the Secretary of the Lancaster County Chapter and is the Editor of the Libertarian Penn. |
global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/13010 | How to Prove Workplace Bullying
Written by Jennifer Mueller, JD
Updated: May 12, 2019
If a coworker or supervisor is bullying or harassing you at work, you're not to blame. This behavior is unwelcome, and most employers have policies against it. If the behavior is severe or pervasive, it may even be illegal. However, many of these cases can come down to a "he said, she said" situation that is difficult to prove – especially if the person bullying or harassing you is also your supervisor. Take action as soon as possible to document the behavior so everything is on the record.[1]
Part One of Three:
Documenting the Behavior
1. 1
Start a log of events. If someone at work starts bullying or harassing you, keep a detailed and organized log of each of the incidents. You may be not even need more than one incident, depending on the severity, before you can take action.[2]
• Incidents severe enough to warrant repercussions on their own include any physical abuse or intimidation, or verbal abuse that is blatantly racist or sexist.
• Smaller incidents may add up to a pattern of bullying or harassment. For example, a coworker may constantly make comments about how stupid you are, or how you are the reason sales are down. They may imply that you aren't qualified for your job, and that you only got your position because of your race or your gender.
• In your log, write down the date, time, and location of each occurrence. Then provide a brief, factual description of the events that occurred. Include as many specific details as possible – you may not remember them later, and your log can help refresh your recollection.
2. 2
Ask the person to stop. Legally, behavior must be "unwelcome" to be subject to any penalty. In some instances, it may be obvious that no one would welcome the behavior. In others, you may need to make it clear that you do not consent to the harassment or attention.[3]
• If a coworker is sexually harassing you by constantly hitting on you, simply ignoring them won't make the problem go away and may not communicate the message to them. As long as you say nothing, they can argue that they thought you enjoyed the attention.
• For example, suppose a coworker continually leaves notes and small presents on your desk, and comments on your clothing each day. You might say "I'm not interested in any relationship with you outside of work, and your persistence won't change that.This kind of attention is unwelcome and makes me feel uncomfortable."
• It may be a good idea to put this communication in writing, just so you have a record of telling the person that their behavior is unwelcome. Send them an email through the company email system, and blind-copy a coworker or supervisor.
3. 3
Talk to witnesses. If someone is bullying you in the workplace, there are likely coworkers who have been in the same room or nearby and seen the behavior. You may even find out that the person has also been bullying others in the workplace.[4]
• If a coworker witnessed an actual incident of bullying, ask them if they would be willing to go on the record with their story to support or corroborate yours.
• If witnesses tell you about others who have been bullied by the same person, talk to them to find out how they were treated and what happened as a result. Often people who resort to bullying tactics in the workplace have a pattern of treating multiple people the same way.
4. 4
Make copies or photographs of bullying communications. If the person who is bullying or harassing you sends you any emails, or leaves things in your workspace, take care to preserve them as evidence.[5]
• Physical evidence is extremely valuable because so many of these disputes come down to one person's word against the other's. This is especially important if the person who is bullying or harassing you is a supervisor, or has worked for the company longer than you have and has a generally good reputation.
5. 5
Keep your log safe. Your description of the incidents that took place, as well as any physical evidence you're trying to be preserved, should be kept in a place that only you can access. This prevents it from being tampered with or destroyed.[6]
• Ideally, you want to keep copies of everything outside the workplace. You could keep them in a locked drawer of your desk, for example, but you may lose access to that space, and others may have a key.
Part Two of Three:
Showing the Effects of the Behavior
1. 1
Talk to other employees. If the bullying is stressing you out, chances are it's affecting others around you as well. The person may be targeting others, or their treatment of you may make others feel uncomfortable or on edge.[7]
• Often, other employees who are not being bullied may be afraid to speak out or come forward because they're afraid they will become a target. Try not to fault anyone for not saying something.
• When you talk to your coworkers, let them know that you will keep what they say in confidence – and follow through with that. Don't share what they've said with others unless they give you permission to do so.
2. 2
Talk to your friends and family. Your friends and family likely have noticed a change in you as a result of the stressful situation you're dealing with at work. Get some perspective from them on the ways that you've changed. They may notice things that you haven't.[8]
• People who are around you a lot can tell when something's going on in your life. They may not have been able to put a finger on it until you talk to them. Or they may have been worried about you but didn't want to bring it up.
• Let them know that you're taking action to stop the bullying, and ask if you can count on their support. Your employer or others may want to talk to them about the ways the behavior has affected you.
3. 3
Visit a psychologist if you have emotional distress. A mental health provider can help you better deal with workplace bullying as well as finding the focus and confidence to take action to end the behavior.[9]
• There may be prescription drugs available, such as anti-anxiety medications, that can help you deal with the stress and keep it from impacting your life to the same extent.
• In the event you end up filing a complaint with a government agency or filing a lawsuit, the fact that you required mental health treatment as a result of the bullying will help show that the behavior had a significant impact on your health.
4. 4
Discuss stress with other health care providers. The stress of bullying can impact your health in many different ways. If you have regular check-ups or appointments while you're dealing with the situation, let them know that you're going through a lot of stress at work.[10]
• Your health care provider may have suggestions on how you can cope with the situation in the meantime. For example, if you grind your teeth while you sleep, your dentist may be able to prescribe something to help you with that.
Part Three of Three:
Reporting the Behavior
1. 1
Talk to an employment attorney before you file a formal complaint. Look for an attorney who specializes in cases of workplace bullying or workplace harassment. Most of these attorneys give a free initial consultation, so you can get advice on how to proceed before you go forward with reporting the behavior.[11]
• You may have no intention of filing a lawsuit. However, an attorney can help you understand the types of information you need to provide to your employer, and how you need to word your complaint.
2. 2
Check your company's employee handbook. If your company has an employee handbook, it likely includes information about the company's policy regarding workplace harassment. Read the policy carefully and follow the procedures found there.[12]
• Pay close attention to the wording used in your company's handbook describing prohibited conduct. It can be helpful if you repeat the same wording when you make your formal complaint.
• If there is a specific person listed that you are supposed to file complaints with, you should plan on talking to that person unless you feel uncomfortable with them or think there's some reason they wouldn't be fair regarding your complaint.
3. 3
Talk to someone in human resources. If your employer is large enough to have a human resources department, you'll typically begin the process of reporting workplace bullying or harassment there. Human resources staff will be able to explain and walk you through the process of filing a complaint.
• They also may be able to make changes that would ease the situation in the meantime. For example, they may be able to alter your schedule or temporarily transfer you to a different department so that you have fewer encounters with the person who is bullying or harassing you.
4. 4
Identify documents that support your claim. If you believe your employer has documents that could prove the workplace bullying is taking place, or that it is having an adverse effect on your employment, let them know specifically what those documents are. Don't attempt to retrieve them yourself if you're not normally allowed access to them.[13]
• For example, if your workplace has security cameras, some of the incidents may have been captured on tape.
• Records from computers and copy machines, or workplace phone records, also may contain evidence that would support your claims.
5. 5
Discuss the situation with a supervisor you trust. If there's a manager or other supervisor you feel comfortable with, it can help to talk to them before you file a formal complaint. They may be able to resolve the problem more quietly.[14]
• Having a supervisor behind you supporting you may also help ensure that your complaint gets taken more seriously.
• A supervisor also may be able to give you some tips on how to deal with upper management or how best to word your complaint.
6. 6
File a written complaint. If you get to the point where you want to file a formal complaint against the person who is bullying or harassing you, put it in writing. Carefully explain the situation and describe the incidents that have occurred.[15]
• Include as many details as possible, but stick to the facts. Focus on the person's behavior towards you, not anything about their personality or character.
• Depending on the size of your employer, there may be a specific form you're supposed to use.
• Typically, you must at least attempt to resolve the situation internally before you will be permitted to file a complaint with a government agency or file a lawsuit in court.
7. 7
Cooperate with the investigation. Once you file your formal complaint, your employer will investigate the situation. They typically will have at least one interview with you, and will review all of the evidence you've collected.[16]
• After interviewing you, the person bullying you, and any other witnesses, your employer will determine how best to resolve the situation.
• If you aren't satisfied with your employer's treatment of the problem, you may be able to file a complaint with a government agency, or even file a lawsuit in federal court.
8. 8
Consult your attorney if you run into any problems. If you've already consulted an attorney, you may want to contact them as your employer investigates your complaint. If your employer refuses to investigate your complaint, contact an attorney immediately.[17]
• Carefully document all of your efforts to make your employer aware of the situation. They face greater penalties and liability if they are aware of the bullying or harassment and do nothing to remedy the problem.
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global_05_local_6_shard_00002272_processed.jsonl/13011 | How to Reinstate Your Car Loan After Repossession
Written by Jennifer Mueller, JD
Updated: March 29, 2019
When you sign a car loan, your lender retains a security interest in your car. This means if you don't make the payments in time, the lender can repossess your car and sell it to pay back the loan. If your car has been repossessed, you typically can get it back by paying off the loan in full. However, if you can't afford to do that, you may be able to get the loan reinstated. Since not all states require lenders to reinstate car loans after repossession, you typically must negotiate with your lender – but you must act fast, because you lose the right to do anything after your car is sold.[1]
Part One of Two:
Negotiating with Your Lender
1. 1
Check your loan agreement. Your loan agreement may contain a clause allowing for reinstatement, or provide other information regarding the procedure after repossession.[2][3]
• Even if reinstatement isn't built into your law, some states such as California provide you with the right to reinstate your car loan if your car is repossessed.
• You can find a list of automobile repossession laws in every state at, along with links to each state's law.
2. 2
Contact your lender. Unless your lender has a dedicated line for repossessions, you typically can call the lender's general customer service number.[4][5]
• If you've previously dealt with a certain individual, you may want to speak with him or her first. Having an existing relationship with the representative may help your case.
• Ask your lender for a reinstatement quote. Your lender will send you a written notice with the reinstatement quote and the amount of money you must pay to bring your loan current.
• If you live in a state that provides you with the right to reinstatement, you're on better footing – even if reinstatement is not included in your loan agreement. Make sure you read up on your state's law and understand your rights before you call.
• Keep in mind that even in states with laws that give you the right to reinstate your loan, you have an extremely short period of time – typically 15 days – after your car has been repossessed to request reinstatement.[6]
3. 3
Consider consulting an attorney. If the lender is unwilling to negotiate with you, an experienced consumer rights or debt attorney may be able to help you work with the lender to get your car back.[7][8]
• To find an attorney, look for a consumer debt or credit attorney who is licensed to practice in your area. Many local bar associations have searchable directories on their websites.
• Bar associations also often have attorney referral programs, where you describe your situation and are matched with attorneys who are best able to help you.
• Many attorneys are willing to provide a free consultation, so you don't have anything to lose in at least talking to someone, even if you ultimately decide you cannot afford an attorney.
• However, keep in mind that an attorney's fees may be outweighed by the fees you would pay to the lender and the repossession lot to get your car back.
• In some instances, an attorney may be able to get late fees dropped, get the repossession fees dropped, or work with the lender to adjust your interest rate or refinance your car on terms that are more affordable to you.
4. 4
Offer alternatives. If you don't have enough money to cover the back payments, you may be able to arrange for a partial reinstatement or a new payment plan.[9]
• When you receive a reinstatement quote, it typically is only good for a couple of weeks. Check the notice for the deadline.
• If you are unable to pay the amount required to bring the loan current, ask about a partial reinstatement. This will enable you to get your car back without paying everything you owe.
• For example, suppose you haven't made your $200 car payment in three months, so you owe your lender $600. You are able to pay $300 of that. Your reinstatement quote requires monthly payments of $225. If you can pay $275 for six months, you can offer to spread out the back payments and pay them along with your regular loan payment.
• As much as you want to get your car back, make sure you're not getting in over your head. Don't offer a monthly amount that you doubt you'll be able to pay on a regular basis.
• Keep in mind that even if your state gives you the right to reinstate your car loan, you may lose that right if your car is repossessed a second time.[10]
5. 5
Make payment arrangements. Unless your lender has agreed to an alternate arrangement, you typically must pay all of the overdue payments upfront along with fees to have your loan reinstated.[11][12]
• Your reinstatement quote should include the amount of money you must pay your lender to bring your car loan current. There may be late fees and penalties included in this amount.
• If you've negotiated an alternative deal with your lender, you may want to ask for another written statement of the amount now due to reinstate your loan.
• Make sure you have in writing the amount you have to pay before you send payment to your lender.
• Take a hard look at your budget, and make your monthly car payment a priority. After your car has been repossessed once, you may have less leeway if you miss a payment again.
• In some cases the repossession fees will be included in the payment you make to your lender. If they aren't, you can expect to pay these fees at the lot when you pick up your car.
6. 6
Consider using a credit counseling service. If you are significantly behind on other bills, or are having difficulty budgeting monthly payments, a licensed credit counselor can assist you in making your bills more manageable.[13][14]
• The U.S. Trustee Program has a searchable list of approved credit counseling agencies available at If you decide to use a credit counseling service, choose one from this list to avoid being charged excessive fees.
• The credit counseling service will send you free information regarding the process so you can determine if it would benefit you.
• A credit counselor will look at your entire financial situation and help you work with your creditors to create a debt management program that fits in your budget and will help get you out of debt.
7. 7
Sign any documents. If your reinstatement comes with different terms than applied to the original loan, you may have to sign a new loan agreement.
• Read your loan agreement carefully before you sign it, and make sure you understand the amount of your payments each month and how many months are left on your loan.
• Also make sure you understand the interest rate being charged and what will happen if you get the loan refinanced or pay it off early.
• If you can afford to do so, you may want to set up automatic payments with your lender. The amount of your car loan will be withdrawn from your bank account each month on the due date.
Part Two of Two:
Getting Your Car Back
1. 1
Find out where your car is located. The address where your car is being kept typically will be on the repossession notice you received.[15]
• If you haven't received a repossession notice yet, you can probably find out the location of your car by calling your lender.
2. 2
Gather documents. You will need to bring identification documents such as a driver's license, as well as documents that prove you are allowed to take back the car.
• Make sure you have your original retail installment sales contract as well as your new reinstatement contract and copies of all communication between you and the lender.
• If you receive any written notices assuring you of your right to reclaim your car, bring copies of those as well. You also should bring proof of your payment.
• You typically will need to bring your driver's license and proof of insurance before the lot custodian will allow you to drive your car off the property.
• Keep the name and direct phone number of the person you worked with to have your loan reinstated. If you have any trouble getting your car back, you will need to call that person and have them talk to the lot attendant.
3. 3
Ask about repossession fees. Because auction lots can charge holding and repossession fees that may add up to several hundred dollars, you should call the lot before you go and find out how much you'll be charged.[16][17]
• Find out what methods of payment are acceptable. Keep in mind many of these lots will want a money order or cashier's check and won't accept a credit card.
• In addition to towing, the lot where your car is being kept will charge a holding fee for each day it sits on the lot before it is sold. If the car had been sold, these fees typically would have been passed on to the individual who bought the car at auction.
• In some cases you can get the repossession fees waived. You might want to consider talking to a bankruptcy or consumer rights lawyer about your options – especially if the fees on top of the amount you already paid the lender will put you in a bind.
• When you call the lot, ask what documents will be necessary for you to reclaim your car. Make sure you have everything listed so you won't run into any problems.
• Write down exactly what you need when you speak to the lot attendant, and repeat the list back to confirm it. Also get the name of the person with whom you spoke.
4. 4
Arrange to pick up your car. You'll typically want to get a friend to drive you to the lot so you can complete any necessary paperwork and retrieve your car.[18][19]
• Keep in mind that it may take up to a week for your car to be ready for you. This doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to have problems getting your car back, but keep in touch with your lender and with the lot until the car is back in your possession. Don't just wait for a call.
• Once you're at the lot, be ready to call your lender if the lot attendant refuses to give you your car back.
• When you get your car, check for any personal items you may have kept in the car before you drive off the lot. You have a right to these items, and if they've been removed from the car the lot custodian or your lender should be able to tell you how you can retrieve them.
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My car has been repossessed and I am in the process of reinstating my loan, but I don't have insurance at this time. Will they still allow me to go through the process of redeeming my vehicle without it?
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• Deal with your insurance company first. Then proceed with the redemption/title work.
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My son's car was repossessed in February 2016 and he got it back, but the title and registration was "lost" by the bank. One year later he is still running in circles to get documents to get tags. What can he do?
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• The bank needs to apply for a duplicate title and then your son can renew registration online or in person with the BMV.
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