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'Roots' Cast Announced, Questlove Speaks on the Musical Theme
By #TeamEBONY | September 16, 2015
A+E Networks announced new casting for its four-night, eight-hour 2016 miniseries Roots, including Forest Whitaker as Fiddler, an enslaved African who tries to mentor Kunta Kinte and risks his life to help him escape; Anna Paquin as Nancy Holt, the wife of a Confederate officer who has her own agenda when it comes to the handling of enslaved Africans; Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Tom Lea, an uneducated owner of enslaved Africans desperate to claw his way into the elite company of Southern gentility; Anika Noni Rose as Kizzy, the daughter of Kunta Kinte who maintains her family pride and warrior spirit; Chad L. Coleman as Mingo, a stern no-nonsense enslaved African who keeps the Lea plantation afloat; Erica Tazel as Matilda, a preacher's daughter and love interest to Chicken George; and Derek Luke as Silla Ba Dibba, the military trainer of Juffure, charged with transforming teen boys into powerful Mandinka warriors.
Main character Kunta Kinte is a Mandinka warrior who is educated, proud, strong and resilient—all traits that empower him when he is captured by slavers. Chicken George, Kizzy's son, is a handsome social magnet who knows how to transfix a crowd with a story, yet doesn't appreciate what he has until his luck abandons him.
The newly cast actors are joined by previously announced Laurence Fishburne as Alex Haley, the author of the novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family. Production is underway in New Orleans and set to begin later this month in South Africa.
Filmmakers Mario Van Peebles and Bruce Beresford are set to direct nights two and four, respectively. They join previously announced Phillip Noyce and Thomas Carter (who are directing nights one and three, respectively). Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is also on-board as the Roots executive music producer.
In an EBONY.com exclusive, Questlove reveals, "Right now I'm doing the score. I wrote the theme. The main score of Alex Haley's Roots re-do is called 'Binta's Theme.' Basically, they're having this recurring motif that will somehow travel through all eras of this movie. So it starts with Kunta Kinte's grandmother in Africa singing this to herself in the fields. And somehow this haunting melody will find its way into the psyche of whatever character.
"So I mean, it could be Kunta on the plantation in a church and he hears something like, 'oh damn, that reminds me of that song my grandmom used to sing,' " he continues. "And then Chicken George and Kizzy will hear that: 'oh man, this is what Kunta used to sing in the church.' And there'll be a juke joint. And then Alex Haley will hear it: 'sounds just like the song my aunt Kizzy used to…' And then Alex Haley's grandchildren will be at the EDM club [laughter]."
Roots is a historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family's will to survive, endure and ultimately carry on their legacy despite enormous hardship and inhumanity. Spanning multiple generations, the lineage begins with young Kunta Kinte, who is captured in his homeland of the Gambia and transported in brutal conditions to colonial America, where he's sold into slavery. Throughout the series, the family continues to face adversity while bearing witness and contributing to notable events in U.S. history, including the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings and eventual emancipation.
The story of Kunta Kinte and the women and men who came after him echoes through the history of millions of Americans of African descent, and reveals powerful truths about the universal resilience of the human spirit.
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By Gennifer Tsoi February 13, 2011 02:00
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At first glance, cells and paint have very little in common. Cells are living organisms with great genetic diversity, while paint is an inanimate chemical product used for decorative and protective purposes. It turns out, however, that the movement of cells and the drying of paint are fundamentally quite similar. By studying the mechanical forces of crawling biological cells, members of Professor Eric Dufresne's laboratory in the Mechanical Engineering department carefully measured the spatial and temporal distribution of forces exerted by the drying paint on the surface it covers, showing that these two vastly different natural phenomena are not as distinct as they may seem.
Work of the Dufresne Lab
Professor Dufresne's research primarily focuses on soft materials, an interesting type of matter that exhibits a mixture of both solid and fluid properties at the macro level while their structure and dynamics are dominated by thermal fluctuations at the micro level. Work done in the Dufresne lab involves manipulating soft materials by changing the interactions of their components and applying optical forces to exam¬ine property changes. Current research in his lab is quite diverse, ranging from not only the study of skin mechanics to the synthesis of monodisperse anisotropic particles but also to mechanotransduction in live cells and colloidal interactions.
While other researchers in the Dufresne lab were studying the mechanical forces of crawling biological cells, fifth-year graduate student Ye Xu desired to elucidate the mechanical properties behind drying paint. In both cell crawling and paint drying, a mechanical exchange occurs between the agent and the surrounding substrate.
To quantify this interaction, researchers used a technique called traction force microscopy. This method allows one to study strain (how much the substrate material deforms) and stress (the driving force per unit area). The modulus, or the ratio of stress and strain, defines the mechanical property of the material. In order to determine this property of the unknown system, a well-defined substrate with known mechanical properties was used as a baseline for measurement.
In Xu's case, paint, the complicated system, was simulated using silica beads eleven nanometers in radius, two magnitudes smaller than the radii of particles of paint. This silica-water solution with fluorescent polystyrene tracer particles fifty nanometers in radius was placed on the well-defined substrate of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), a type of polymeric organosilicon compound, which rested on top of a glass slide.
The most difficult aspect of this study was timing the drying process. Xu described how he would wait at the microscope for two to three hours to measure the stress near the crack tip as it passed through the observation window. Since paint and the silica-water solution both use softer particles, neither cracks upon initial stress on the system. Hence, data collection for this study required much patience. As Xu laughingly said, "The drying process? We really cannot control it."
Paint Drying Results
In experiments early in the history of traction force microscopy, the data gathered were two-dimensional measurements of force along the surface of the substrate. However, now with technological improvements, the force normal to the surface of the substrate can be measured as well, making Xu's paint drying experiment a three-dimensional measurement of the mechanical properties of strain and stress.
The "paint" originally placed on the substrate is quite dilute, containing much water. The distance between each particle is quite large, but as water leaves the system and the paint dries, all the particles compact together through capillary forces. Changes in the three-dimensional positions of fluorescent tracer particles in the substrate upon paint drying are then imaged using time-lapse three-dimensional confocal microscopy. The geometry of paint cracking can be clearly observed in confocal micrographs in the plane near the substrate. The forces exerted by the drying paint are thus computed and visualized with phase and fluorescent microscopy.
It was observed during the experiment that stress distribution near the crack front was highly heterogeneous and predominantly on the surface of the film. The changes of stress distribution were chronicled by analyzing small video recordings of the process. Even though these three-dimensional images visually elucidated much about the deformation of the colloidal silica coating during cracking, they yielded little information about the internal stress that induced the paint coating fracture. Since the curvature measurements only gave average curvature, geometric and temporal symmetries were also analyzed to increase the spatial resolution and field of view of the data.
(a) This is the side view of tracer particle locations in the colloidal coating (y-axis) collapsed over time and space. (b) This plot shows displacements of the tracer particles in the elastomer (y-axis) collapsed in time and space. The dashed and solid lines are the smoothed displacements in x and z, respectively. (c) This graph shows stress at the crack interface calculated with the smoothed displacements with an additional 10μm FWHM spatial filter. The dashed red line indicates zero stress. Images courtesy of Xu.
Implications and Applications
With his success in this experiment, Xu is now moving forward to using larger one micron particles, similar in size to paint. He explains, "If we use these larger particles, we can check the displacement of individual particles inside the drying film. Then we can establish the strain of the colloidal film as a whole rather than the individual colloid particle." Further developments in paint can thus be explored using these important mechanical force discoveries.
By using traction force microscopy to measure the stress distribution near a crack in paint, researchers can use this general approach to study many other interface interactions. Any interaction with mechanical properties that change over space and time can be studied by varying the elasticity of the substrate used. Cell crawling, for example, can be studied in detail using a softer, more sensitive gel substrate. This study of paint drying can also be extended to research in adhesion phenomena such as that observed when a gecko's feet sticks to a wall. Of course, material scientists can also collaborate with paint chemists and manufacturers to develop a new type of paint with a protective layer that will remain intact for much longer periods of time.
Even though the community of drying research is quite small, from a bigger perspective it is evident that more and more scientists are getting involved in studying the mechanics of softer materials. This field has much potential, unlike its more popular sister field of solid material. As the Dufresne lab and others continue their pioneering work in the soft materials field, we will all benefit from their discoveries. Perhaps, cracked paint on our walls will become a relic of the past.
Superposition of displacements of the tracer particles in the elastomer collapsed in time and space. Image courtesy of Xu.
GENNIFER TSOI is a junior in Morse College, double majoring in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry and Economics. She works in Professor Miranker's lab studying IAPP-induced membrane leakage in type II diabetes. She is also the Research Outreach Chair for Yale Undergraduate Society for Biological Science and is a school coordinator for the Demos science-volunteering program.
The author would like to thank Ye Xu for his time and for his enthusiasm about his paint-drying research.
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Michelle Obama: Americans 'weren't ready' for my natural hair
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is opening up about the pressures of playing it straight.
The mother of two, 58, revealed how she felt Americans "weren't ready" for her natural hair as they were still "getting adjusted" to having a black first family in the White House.
She made made the revelation during an onstage chat with interviewer Ellen DeGeneres in Washington, DC, earlier this week, the Independent reported.
She noted how she kept her mane straight as can be while living in la Casa Blanca.
While promoting her new book, "The Light We Carry," the best-selling author recalled how she decided: "Let me keep my hair straight."
"Let's get health care passed [first]. They tripped out when Barack wore a tan suit," she added, recalling the controversy then-President Barack Obama, 61, faced in 2014 when he sported the outfit.
"The great indignity, the scandal of the Obama administration," she quipped. "The code of ethics at a workplace, as black women we deal with it, the whole thing about, 'Do you show up with your natural hair?'"
Obama and DeGeneres onstage during Obama's tour for "The Light We Carry" at the Warner Theatre in DC on Tuesday.
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She even spoke about the instances when she would joke with her staff about changing up her look — adding that they would get scared.
"I would get my staff all worried, too. I was like, 'I was thinking about getting braids,'" Obama said.
"That's the African American experience… but women in offices that are worried, 'Should I wear skirts? Should I wear pantyhose?' I hate pantyhose."
The Chicago native continued: "But when you're carrying all this other stuff, this mask, these differences and you're trying to do your job, it's just an extra burden on overcoming."
She was also recently the guest on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to chat about her new book.
The attorney noted she felt that Americans "weren't ready" for her to wear her braided hair while her husband was in office.
The book was her "little COVID project," and is filled with methods she utilized to deal with the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
"The goal from me, through this book, is to start a conversation," she explained to Colbert. "We need to reconnect."


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Immunology of B7-H1 and Its Roles in Human Diseases
Hideto Tamura, Kiyoyuki Ogata, Haidong Dong, Lieping Chen
B7-H1 was originally identified by homology analysis in comparison with B7-1 and B7-2, two molecules with important immunoregulatory functions, B7-H1, however, was broadly induced in the majority of peripheral tissues as well as hematopoietic cells. Upon binding to an as yet unidentified costimulatory receptor on primed T-cells, B7-H1 costimulates T-cell proliferation and preferentially induces interleukin 10 and interferon γ. The costimulatory function of B7-H1 may be critical for enhancing maturation and differentiation of T-cells in lymphoid organs. Conversely, by binding to programmed death 1 receptors on activated T-cells and B-cells, B7-H1 may inhibit ongoing T-cell responses in peripheral tissues by inducing apoptosis and arresting cell-cycle progression. Although a positive regulatory role of B7-H1 has been demonstrated in vitro and in various animal models, a negative regulatory role of B7-H1 has also been documented in human diseases, including cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and human immunodeficiency virus infection. Delineation of the complex interactions between B7-H1 and its receptors as well as its interplay with other ligands is critical for understanding this new immunoregulatory system. Precise manipulation of B7-H1 and its receptors may provide unique opportunities for designing new disease treatments.
International Journal of Hematology
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Immunosuppression
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Allergy and Immunology Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
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Death Domain Receptors Medicine & Life Sciences 23%
Interferons Medicine & Life Sciences 17%
Interleukin-10 Medicine & Life Sciences 16%
Cell Cycle Medicine & Life Sciences 14%
Tamura, H., Ogata, K., Dong, H., & Chen, L. (2003). Immunology of B7-H1 and Its Roles in Human Diseases. International Journal of Hematology, 78(4), 321-328.
Immunology of B7-H1 and Its Roles in Human Diseases. / Tamura, Hideto; Ogata, Kiyoyuki; Dong, Haidong et al.
In: International Journal of Hematology, Vol. 78, No. 4, 11.2003, p. 321-328.
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Clenchiella est un genre de mollusques gastéropodes appartenant à la famille des Clenchiellidae. L'espèce-type est Clenchiella victoriae.

Liste d'espèces
Selon  :
 Clenchiella bicingulata Ponder, Fukuda & Hallan, 2014
 Clenchiella iriomotensis Ponder, Fukuda & Hallan, 2014
 Clenchiella minutissima (Wattebled, 1884)
 Clenchiella varicosa Ponder, Fukuda & Hallan, 2014
 Clenchiella victoriae Abbott, 1948

Références taxinomiques

Notes et références

Clenchiellidae
Genre de gastéropodes (nom scientifique)

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iOS 13 Compatible With iPhone 6s and 6s Plus and Later
Contrary to multiple rumors that circulated ahead of when iOS 13 was announced, the new operating system is indeed compatible with many older iPhones, including the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are not supported.
Apple's list of compatible devices confirms that iOS 13 is compatible with all of these iPhones:
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
iPod touch (7th-generation)
The new iPadOS, which is basically iOS 13 but for the iPad, is also compatible with a wide range of older devices.
All iPad Pros
iPad (6th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini 4
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air 2
Apple says that iOS 13, like iOS 12, brings some major performance improvements to our devices, so we can perhaps expect to see better speeds even on older devices. Apps have faster launch times, app download sizes have been reduced, and on TrueDepth devices, Face ID is up to 30 percent faster.
Right now, iOS 13 is available for registered developers, but Apple plans to make a public beta available this July. The update will launch to the public in the fall.
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Are you kidding me?! I can't run iOS 13 on my iPhone 3G. Apple and their planned obsolescence :mad:
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('https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/03/ios-13-compatible-devices/')
Contrary to multiple rumors that circulated ahead of when iOS 13 was announced, the new operating system is indeed compatible with many older iPhones, including the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are not supported.
* iPhone XS
* iPhone XS Max
* iPhone XR
* iPhone X
* iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
* iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
* iPhone SE
* iPod touch (7th-generation)
* All iPad Pros
* iPad (6th generation)
* iPad mini (5th generation)
* iPad mini 4
* iPad Air (3rd generation)
* iPad Air 2
Article Link: iOS 13 is Compatible With iPhone SE and Later, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Not Supported ('https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/03/ios-13-compatible-devices/')
Don't forget to mention the 6s and 6s Plus!
hotstreaks
nice. now i get to keep the SE. and if an edge-to-edge SE comes out next year, i would upgrade. thanks apple for supporting the SE and 6S models of iphone.
iPad Air 2 will never die.
I also have to say RIP iPhone 6S, one of the best iPhones they have ever made, along with the iPhone 4....
The 6s is supported. It's on apple's list in the graphic above. Macrumors' list omits it by mistake.
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iPad mini 4 with A8 and Air 2 (A8X) still supported, since both have 2GB RAM.


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Epidemiologist: 'Too early to say' if infected people develop immunity from the coronavirus
By Rebecca Klar - 03/29/20 11:46 AM EDT
Dr. David Heymann, an epidemiology professor serving as a special advisor to the World Health Organization, said Sunday it's not yet known if people who have been infected with the coronavirus develop an immunity to it.
The idea of releasing people who have been infected and recovered from the virus back into the workforce has been floated by officials as a possible next step in managing the crisis.
"Do you have any reason to believe that once someone is infected that they then become immune? Or do you think this virus will hit in waves again and again?" CBS's "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan asked Heymann.
"It's too early to say for sure," Heymann responded. "Hopefully there will be a solid immunity that develops so that vaccines can be developed that will be effective and other means of prevention will be possible."
Heymann said that other coronaviruses do not develop long term immunity, adding that people get infected with the coronavirus that cause common colds on a regular basis.
Asked about the possibility of lifting restrictions in place, Heymann said it "depends on the risk assessment in the country."
"They need to understand where the majority of transmission is occurring and then they need to keep those sectors locked down most while unlocking the sectors where transmission is less important and heavy measures in place to stop transmission should it begin to increase again," Heymann said.
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War Is Boring
by Scott Beauchamp May 28, 2019
Sebastian Junger has written a lot about combat. I have overcome my natural revulsion toward the war reporter who longs to go native (unlike everyone else in the situation, they can return to a safe and comfortable home whenever they want—and that is a profound distinction) enough to admit that he gets a lot of things right. The most important thing he gets right is that as horrible as combat is, there are things that soldiers miss about their experiences. Junger writes that:
One of the unacknowledged things that is really complicated for [veterans] is that they get home out of this hell hole and they find that, actually, home is less comfortable than where they'd come from. These guys get back to civilian society and suddenly the relations they have with those around them, those relations are not solid. They are open to ambiguity and interpretation. And they kind of long for the dangerous security of the bond that happens in a small outpost that's under attack almost every day.
"The dangerous security" is an interesting turn of phrase. And an accurate one. War is something so simple that it becomes profound. The clichés about it are all true, but they are not the whole truth. To say that war is long stretches of boredom punctuated by brief moments of abject terror is generally true. There is a recognizable truth in it. But it is a kind of weightless truth. A stage set that resembles a building but is not anything anyone could ever actually live in. It is truth in only two dimensions.
War is the most boring thing you can possibly experience. But it makes you into a connoisseur of boredom. You begin to see the intricate patterns of your own mind at work inside of the boredom itself. Nervous staccato rhythms of thought droop into languid melodies. Your reveries eventually feel less desperate. You are no longer lost inside of vast segments of time, but somehow have yourself become part of the flux. You have adapted to it. The boredom is still boredom, only it's come to feel interesting and natural. I spent 16 months in Iraq during my first deployment and I only remember a handful of moments. The rest were spent wandering inside of my own head, becoming more and more intimate with the shape of my fears, desires and dreams. Walter Benjamin called this type of boredom "The dream bird that hatches the egg of experience."
Compared to the shocking fascination of boredom, the violence of war felt banal, even scripted. Maybe it's different for some. The adrenaline high of avoiding and inflicting danger can be an addictive narcotic. But to see a bullet hit someone is to see a person transformed into a body. The thing-ification of a human being and the closing of possibility.
...the horses
Rattled the empty chariots through the files of battle,
Longing for their noble drivers. But they on the ground
Lay, dearer to the vultures than to their wives
That phrase from The Iliad, "dearer to the vultures," has always for me been the bedrock reality of war. Whether or not it is politically necessary or morally defensible has nothing to do with this basic truth: force turns people into objects. And death turns us into the ultimate object. A corpse. A twisted mess of exposed nerves and splintered bone. Simone Weil wrote about this eloquently in The Iliad, or The Poem of Force. She describes the human spirit being "swept away" or "modified" by the violence of war, "deformed by the weight of it." She writes that, "[t]o define force—it is that x that turns anybody who is subjected to it into a thing . . . Somebody was here, and the next minute there is nobody here at all." That part of war, the competition to depopulate the world, does not hold much interest for me. It did not in the moment, and it does not now in retrospect. But there is a lot more that happens while living with a small group of people for long stretches of time in a foreign and dangerous place than is spoken of in The Iliad. The experience of war cannot be reduced to the experience of force.
My first deployment was 16 months long and my second was 12 months. You dream of home when you are gone for so long, but the home you dream of and how you dream of it become disfigured by time. Remembering and forgetting are bound up together and happen both at once. There was a 24-hour diner that I went to while in high school and college where I would escape late suburban nights and order pots of coffee and French fries covered in a plastic neon cheese that would stick to the roof of your mouth. I would sit at a table and read Kerouac for the same reasons that any young person reads Kerouac. I had discovered him mentioned in the liner notes of a Doors album, and for a long time during high school I was the only person I knew who knew of him. So I was ignorant of the cliché of reading Kerouac at night in a diner while drinking coffee. The experience was fresh to me, and I studied his books like naval captains pour over oceanographic maps. The diner itself was not an escape but felt like a holding pen. Or the airlock of a spaceship. It was evidence that somewhere else was possible.
At the beginning of my first deployment I missed the familiarity of the diner. The look of a particular waitress who, wearing her doily-aproned work uniform, appeared much older than she actually was. The cheese on the roof of my mouth. Recognizing the faces of friends through the large glass-walled windows moments before they swung through the double-door entryway. The copper bullet shape of the coffee carafes. Over time, though, the diner had been completely emptied of specificity in my mind, replaced by inchoate desire. By the end of the deployment, I was just sentimental about my dreams of the diner.
Intimacy was responsible for the transformation. Through hours of conversation in small places—in Bradley Fighting Vehicles or guard towers or bunk to bunk—we had articulated these things to each other. Odd confessions, secrets and memories freely wandering inside of our boredom. Not to pass the time necessarily, but to almost alchemically change the medium of time into dense intimate reverie. It was like the weight and importance of our communion in war had retroactively reshaped our memories of home. It had taken simple nostalgia and charged it with more meaning than it could handle. Maybe once or twice in civilian life such conversations were possible. Within the boredom of war, they almost became the norm.
Boys and girls in America have such a sad time together; sophistication demands that they submit to sex immediately without proper preliminary talk. Not courting talk—real straight talk about souls, for life is holy and every moment is precious (Kerouac, On the Road).
The boredom turns out to have been good, and the intimacy that we found inside of it is next to impossible in the world that we would return to. I went back to the diner and it was not the same. The coffee was just coffee. The waitress was rude. My friends had stopped coming. Eventually the property was eaten up by the expansion of a car dealership. This was more than a case of "you can't go home again." What Ezra Pound called the "trench-confessions" of war had given the diner meaning. The boredom of war had made these confessions possible. We have been told that a lot of the things we experienced in the war were damaging. A lot of those things might actually be necessary. Or even gifts.
In civilian life you are made to sort through all the war experiences that people tell you are responsible for your dissatisfaction. You are told that it was the war itself which wrecked you and not your return to the commodified world, shallow and brutal as it is. Maybe you will be cast as a victim, wounded forever. Maybe you will be a villain. Or crazy. Damaged. A ghost from a world bereft of coherence and value. But you probably know better. The "dangerous security" that Junger mentioned will follow you like a guilty secret pleasure. And you will long for the truths you learned there together.
As if you could kill time without injuring eternity (Henry David Thoreau, Walden).
War is mostly boredom. Maybe the quality of the boredom is different in different wars, but for an occupying force like the American Army in Iraq, it was mostly waiting.
Or, really, preparation. Clean your weapon. Service your vehicle. Square your equipment away. Tower guard. Hours and hours of tower guard. The cloudless Iraqi sky nearly as brown as the ground below. Years of your life spent staring into it, endlessly shuffling through your consciousness and dreams and lustful reveries until your own thoughts felt alien to you. Much like how handling a word too much strips away everything but the sound, tower guard gives you the bizarre resonance of your own mind.
The point of tower guard is not to dream, obviously. Just the opposite. The point is to cultivate awareness. You scan your field of fire and take in the nuances of your surroundings. The rooftops, sometimes with women hanging laundry. The cars in primary, sun-faded colors. The streets full of humans moving together like a single organism. The contrapuntal darting of children augmenting the primary movement of people in the street below. Or in the countryside. The slow movement of shadows. The distant dust of other American patrols like clouds on the horizon too weak to raise themselves into the sky. The muffled dry hum of faraway noises harmonizing into ambiance.
All together the details form a pattern with which you familiarize yourself. You were to know the pattern of things in order to notice deviations. The man standing still on the corner of the building and staring down into the street. The white pickup truck stopped at a crossroads in the distance. The flat, green, night vision rendering of a man slinking into a canal. What preserved your focus through the monotony of tower guard was the knowledge that if you missed something important, your friends would die. Stare too long into the stars and you give someone just enough time to place an IED at the crossroads. Doze off for a few moments and later that day you could be gathering pieces of your friend to send home. In this sense, boredom was really a kind of immersion in the environment. Merleau-Ponty mentions the artist Cezanne's immersion into the landscape, beginning with detailed attention and moving toward a kind of existential crescendo of pure contemplation: "He would start by discovering the geological structure of the landscape; then, according to Mme Cezanne, he would halt and gaze, eyes dilated.' The landscape thinks itself in me,' he said, 'and I am its consciousness.'" What was true for the painter is truer in a broader sense for the soldier peering out of his guard tower, though their intentions are different. Boredom becomes an intervening subject through which we are able to commune with things—objects, memories, notions—beyond our immediate experience. The boredom was dense, but it was also the medium our hopes and fears moved through. The boredom was not empty. We filled it with meaning. We were wide awake inside of our boredom.
On no fruits here does my hunger feast / But finds in their learned lack the self-same taste (Mallarme).
Bernard Stiegler became a philosopher while spending 5 years in a French prison for armed robbery. While trapped inside the prison walls he found a sort of pragmatic asceticism. The emptiness around him was full and his boredom was useful. He writes:
As the days passed, I was discovering that there is no interior milieu, but only, remaining here in my cell and under their mnesic shape, in a sense in a hollow, the remains, the defaults, the artifices of which the world consists and through which it finds its consistence. I no longer lived in the world, but rather in the absence of a world, which presented itself here not only as a default, but as that which is always in default, and as a necessary default [un défaut qu'il faut]—rather than as a lack [manque].
To be in tower guard is to spend time in Stiegler's cell and to bear a sacral witness to the irreducible world. The silence is muffled by circumstance. Tower guard is a kind of war in miniature. You gather yourself together inside of a vast tediousness in order to focus your mind on a single and supremely worthy objective: Your duty to the people you live with.
War is boredom charged with moral purpose. It is that purpose which energizes the tedium and distinguishes boredom in war from the boredom of the peaceful world. After the war, the problem is not having nothing to do, but having nothing that seems worth doing. The boredom of war is simply a banal fact that lays on top of a formidable and captivating reservoir of vital commitments. The boredom of civilian life is the exact opposite. A mesmerizing husk inadequately covering an infinite regression of banality.
Who experienced this regression more acutely than David Foster Wallace? Wallace, the hulking genius who walked away from the unfinished manuscript later published as The Pale King in order to take his own life. The partially-finished book that he left us describes how boredom permeates the lives of IRS agents working in a Peoria, Illinois regional examination center. Typically Wallace, the narrative fragments into an undulation of perspectives and plots. It is nearly psychedelic and far too entertaining for a book about boredom. To weigh it down and ground it in boredom—to make the structure cohere to the content a la any postmodern author—there is much space given to the mundane facts of tax assessment. Wallace wants the reader to actually experience boredom firsthand. It is an obviously brave move for an author also trying to sell books. But one guesses that Wallace knew he had reached a point in his career where reputation preceded and insulated him. He had earned his artistic freedom.
Maybe dullness is associated with psychic pain because something that's dull or opaque fails to provide enough stimulation to distract people from some other, deeper type of pain that is always there . . . surely something must lie behind not just Muzak in dull or tedious places anymore but now also actual TV in waiting rooms, supermarkets' checkouts, airports' gates, SUVs' backseats. Walkmen, iPods, BlackBerries, cell phones that attach to your head. This terror of silence with nothing diverting to do (David Foster Wallace, The Pale King)
The terror of silence with nothing to do. Wallace knew that boredom was not just a state, but a fear. The fear of meaninglessness.
Boredom pulls us in two directions at once. On a superficial level it shepherds our attention toward a desire to do something (anything) else. On a deeper level, it distracts us from a profound confrontation with the need to direct our lives toward a core purpose. The characters in The Pale King look for meaning in the past, in stories of their own often brutal and traumatic childhoods. They look for meaning in their jobs with the IRS. Wallace writes in the book:
I learned that the world of men as it exists today is a bureaucracy. This is an obvious truth, of course, though it is also one the ignorance of which causes great suffering. But moreover, I discovered, in the only way that a man ever really learns anything important, the real skill that is required to succeed in a bureaucracy. I mean really succeed: do good, make a difference, serve. I discovered the key. This key is not efficiency, or probity, or insight, or wisdom. It is not political cunning, interpersonal skills, raw IQ, loyalty, vision, or any of the qualities that the bureaucratic world calls virtues, and tests for. The key is a certain capacity that underlies all these qualities, rather the way that an ability to breathe and pump blood underlies all thought and action. The underlying bureaucratic key is the ability to deal with boredom. To function effectively in an environment that precludes everything vital and human. To breathe, so to speak, without air. The key is the ability, whether innate or conditioned, to find the other side of the rote, the picayune, the meaningless, the repetitive, the pointlessly complex. To be, in a word, unborable. It is the key to modern life. If you are immune to boredom, there is literally nothing you cannot accomplish.
What he means is that the key to surviving the boredom of modern life is to ignore your appetite for meaning and purpose. You will be able to do anything. The tradeoff is that it will not matter very much.
Boredom is a distraction from our constant battle against nihilism. Seen this way, it is also sort of an extension of nihilism itself. A spiritual torpor the early Christian Fathers called "acedia." The Latin acedia comes from the Greek akèdia, or "lack of care." Franciscan Bernard Forthomme wrote that the etymological history of the word is based on the neglect of burying one's dead—and so the somewhat diluted horror of our contemporary boredom is predicated upon the savagery of an unburied corpse left bloating in the sun. Maybe you recognize the face, but you have neglected the responsibilities that give form to your humanness and have left the body to be gnawed at by animals and the wind. This abdication of responsibility forms the foundation of boredom. This is the atrocious root of its significance.
The ancient Christian desert fathers considered acedia, or the noonday demon, an abdication of spiritual responsibilities. Carelessness in a tragically sublime register. Evagrius of Pontus, author of On The Eight Thoughts, wrote that Acedia:
Attacks the monk . . . and besieges his soul . . . First of all, he makes it appear that the sun moves slowly or not at all, and that the day seems to be fifty hours long. Then he compels the monk to look constantly toward the windows, to jump out of the cell . . . And further, he instills in him a dislike for the place and for the state of life itself, for manual labor, and also the idea that love has disappeared from the brothers and there is no one to console him . . . [the demon] leads him on to a desire for other places where he can easily find the wherewithal to meet his needs and pursue a trade that is easier and more productive.
Jean-Charles Nault reminds us in The Noonday Devil that acedia has two dimensions: one temporal, the other spatial. Time distends into a languid desert. Space contracts into a suffocating prison. The spiritual disease initially manifests as restlessness, causing the monk to want to wander around searching for anything to occupy his idle mind. The second manifestation is a focus on the body. This can be a kind of hypochondria or even, shockingly, gluttony. The third is an aversion to manual work. Unable to qualify the tedium within any context which might give it a larger significance, all work becomes rote. The next manifestation is a little more difficult for a modern mind to understand: neglecting monastic duties. Every little responsibility feels like an unbearable demand. And the final manifestation is a sort of general discouragement through which, according to Nault, "Acedia then urges the monk to abandon the holy way of the heroes, the place where he is residing . . . in other words, abandon the place of spiritual battle."
It isn't fair to say that monks in the desert might experience boredom on a grand scale but we do not. We have the same torpor in our own lives, sullen and at best distracted in our secular world. The only difference is that our society's embrace of transcendent moral or spiritual goals is no longer explicit, and so we have collectively forgotten that they exist as human needs. We suffer the same maladies as the desert monks, but no longer have the means to reorient and cure ourselves. What Nault lists as the manifestations of acedia: restlessness, obsession with the body, dissatisfaction with work and abandonment of the search for deep meaning—are all traits of our contemporary world. We have created a society based on the cultivation of acedia. We gorge ourselves on triviality and call our insatiability freedom.
The philosopher Byung-Chul Han writes in The Burnout Society that:
We owe the cultural achievements of humanity—which include philosophy—to deep contemplative action. Culture presumes an environment in which deep attention is possible. Increasingly, such immersive reflection is being displaced by an entirely different form of attention: hyperattention. A rash change of focus between different tasks, sources of information, and processes characterizes this scattered mode of awareness. Since it also has a low tolerance for boredom, it does not admit the profound idleness that benefits the creative process . . . If sleep represents the high point of bodily relaxation, deep boredom is the peak of mental relaxation. A purely hectic rush produces nothing new.
Han goes on to say that the cure for boredom with walking is not running, but dancing. The cure for boredom with triviality is not a quantifiable increase in frenetic movement, but a deeper meaning in each movement itself.
I spent a lot of time on rooftops in Brooklyn after the war. People would gather there to have parties, cookouts or smoke cigarettes in the sun. Sometimes I would stand at a corner of the roof and imagine I was back on guard tower, scanning my sectors of fire. The horizon was filled with color and undulated with the movement of the city. But I was never able to penetrate beyond the frenetic emptiness of the skyline. Like a thin layer you could peel back to reveal, not a void, but an endless series of thin phenomenological husks. In the desert I had found purpose behind the boredom. In the city I found a frenetic emptiness.
Editorial Note: This is an excerpt from Did You Kill Anyone by Scott Beauchamp (Zero Books), forthcoming Jan. 31, 2020.
Featured Image: U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Dick scans the windows and rooftops of buildings surrounding the government center in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on May 2, 2006; Source: Wikimedia Commons, PD.
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Q: Disable Access To SQL Server Database Via SQL Server Management Studio Apologies in advance for the long post, I am trying to be as clear as possible. Is there a way to disable a user / Windows AD group accessing a database via SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)?
I have an desktop application that uses a SQL Server 2005 database. The application runs as the user logged onto the machine (unfortunately we can't change that otherwise this would be simple). The database is permissioned with groups (but it would apply to users as well) to give access to the appropriate schemas and objects that the user requires. The users have (and need) the ability to select, insert, update and delete data to complete their process.
The application carries out a series of validation and auditing steps on the user input to ensure they are entering decent data (and for some additional business processing). A user could open SSMS and make these changes through the query editor avoiding the application completely which is what we are trying to avoid. What I am looking for is a way to stop the users updating the database through any tool other than the application provided.
I have found a couple of similar posts (including How to disable SQL Server Management Studio for a user) but these don't quite cover this issue as they work on restricting user access or using different logins.
The only solution I can think of at the moment is to have a set of tables where the user data goes initially and then another process picks this up, runs the application processes on and then puts the data into the master / source tables. Then I could restrict user access to the master tables.

A: This appears to be a good scenario for an application role.

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Crosswords & Games
Crosswords & Games|The 'One' in 'the Old One-Two'
wordplay, the crossword column
The 'One' in 'the Old One-Two'
Bruce Haight and David Steinberg spar with us.
Li Guowei (left) about to punch Yan Nan during the third and final round of their 2018 boxing match in Chengdu, China.CreditCreditGilles Sabrié for The New York Times
By Deb Amlen
FRIDAY PUZZLE — Once in a while we get a themed Friday. That's the case with Bruce Haight's collaboration with David Steinberg, and it's an interesting solve, as long as you remember to duck and dodge.
Tricky Clues
1A: LEFT JAB for "The 'one' in 'the old one-two'" feels somewhat random. Yes, "the old one-two" is a combination of any quick punches in boxing, which could theoretically contain a LEFT JAB. It just feels like the "maybe" was thrown in there to cover the bases.
26A: Hi, kids! The comic MOE Howard was the leader of The Three Stooges, and was notable for his black bowl-shaped haircut.
37A: "Suits, briefs, etc." could be referring to a lawsuit, but it could also be hinting at MEN'S WEAR.
52A: Read the clue carefully. It says "Wheels of fortune," not "Wheel of Fortune," which would be the game show. "Wheels" is a nickname for "car," and if we were supposed to be thinking of the game show, the "F" in fortune would be capitalized. In this puzzle, "Wheels of fortune" is a LIMO.
61A: "Short" in this puzzle means without money, so "Something a short driver might need" is not a booster seat, but a CAR LOAN.
3D: Kind of grisly, but a fascinating play on words. "Hide seeker" plays on the game "hide and seek," but this seeker is looking for pelts. The answer is FURRIER.
33D: "Place for a retired soldier" sounds like the answer should be "golf course" or something, but this soldier is just a little weary and has retired to his or her COT.
Today's Theme
Strange looking grid, isn't it? If you've been solving for a while, you know that Mr. Haight likes to construct puzzles with grid art in them, and very often that art has to do with animals. This puzzle has bats in it.
See the three "M" shaped black square patterns in the center of the grid? Those are the BATS IN THE BELFRY we've all heard about, and the other theme entry is at 17A, SPREAD ONE'S WINGS.
In nontheme news, the grid is pretty well-filled. I particularly liked I SURE DO, ALLOW ME, SNOCONE and MARS BAR.
Constructor Notes
Bruce Haight: I submitted a BATS puzzle to Will back in about 2015 — he liked the grid art, but I couldn't come up with two solid 15 letter theme entries. I threw about a dozen of them at him, including CHOKE UP ON THE BAT — that's how desperate I was.
I eventually sent the idea to David, since he did an amazing job of coming up with a second theme entry for our HATS puzzle. David suggested SPREAD ONE'S WINGS, and the project took off from there. It would have been nice to run it on Halloween, but the next Friday Halloween is 2025.
It's always a pleasure working with David. He recently graduated from Stanford (congratulations, David!) and part of their commencement ceremony is a "Wacky Walk" into the stadium in costume. Here is David making the CrossWorld proud! (see attached pic)
CreditCourtesy of David Steinberg
David Steinberg: Always fun to co-construct with Bruce! Squeezing in enough zippy nonthematic fill for a Friday was a challenge, given the constraints of the grid art and theme entries, but fortunately, it didn't drive us batty. I'm especially fond of Bruce's LEFT JAB/I SURE DO stack in the northwest corner.
My post-graduation plan is to continue editing the Universal Crossword, which I'll be doing in-house at Andrews McMeel Universal as their Puzzles and Games Editor starting in September. "The kid" of crosswords is now officially grown up!
Almost finished solving but need a bit more help? We've got you covered.
Warning: There be spoilers ahead, but subscribers can take a peek at the answer key.
Trying to get back to the puzzle page? Right here.
Deb Amlen is the crossword columnist. She has been writing the Wordplay column since 2011 and believes that everyone can learn to solve the Times crossword. Even the Saturdays. @NYTimesWordplay


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Q: how can I trigger an onload from a script included in a jquery plugin? I'm writing a jquery plugin. I have a script tag that's dynamically added for LivePerson.com. The script, once loaded, is supposed to trigger and onLoad function defined in the config. However this never fires. I'm curious if its a problem with timing maybe, since the plugin is initiated on doc ready and the script is added when the window loads? Any ideas?
jQuery(function(){
jQuery(document).easyChat({
    popup: false,
    siteId:'XXXXXXXXX',
    appKey: 'XXXXXXXXX'
});
});

Plugin Script:
;(function($, document, window, undefined) {
// Optional, but considered best practice by some
"use strict";

// Name the plugin so it's only in one place
var pluginName = 'easyChat';
var lpc;

// Default options for the plugin as a simple object
var defaults = {
    popup : true,
    skill: 'Test'
};

// Plugin constructor
// This is the boilerplate to set up the plugin to keep our actual logic in one place
function Plugin(element, options) {
    this.element = element;

    // Merge the options given by the user with the defaults
    this.options = $.extend({}, defaults, options)

    // Initialization code to get the ball rolling
    // If your plugin is simple, this may not be necessary and
    // you could place your implementation here
    if(this.options.popup != true){
        this.init();
    } else {
        this.popup();
    }
}

Plugin.prototype = {
    // Public functions accessible to users
    // Prototype methods are shared across all elements
    // You have access to this.options and this.element

    popup:function(){
        console.log("popup");
    },

    DoAChat:function(){
        lpc = new lpChat();
        lpc.chatAvailability();

        // alert('Before');
      //  lpc.requestChat();
        // alert('After');
        if(this.options.popup == true){

        } else {
        //  document.getElementById('status').innerHTML += ' Done!';
        }
    },

    myOnLoad:function() {
         console.log("LP JS API Initiated");
        this.DoAChat();
    },

    myOnInit:function() {

    },

    myOnStart:function() {

    },

    myOnStop:function() {

    },

    myOnState:function() {

    },

    myOnTyping:function() {

    },

    myOnPush:function() {

    },

    myOnLine:function() {

    },

    myOnError:function() {

    },

    myOnAvailability:function(availObj) {
    console.log(availObj);
    },

    myOnResume:function() {

    },

    myOnAccountToAccountTransfer:function() {

    },

    //First Method triggered from plugin init
    init: function() {
       var lpChatConfig = {
        apiKey : this.options.appKey,lpNumber : this.options.siteId,
        lpServer: 'dev.liveperson.net',
        onLoad : this.myOnLoad,
        onInit : this.myOnInit,
        onStart : this.myOnStart,
        onStop : this.myOnStop,
        onState : this.myOnState,
        onAgentTyping : this.myOnTyping,
        onUrlPush : this.myOnPush,
        onLine : this.myOnLine,
        onError : this.myOnError,
        onAvailability: this.myOnAvailability,
        onResume : this.myOnResume,
        onAccountToAccountTransfer: this.myOnAccountToAccountTransfer,
        skill: this.options.skill
        };

        lpChatConfig.lpAddScript = function(src, ignore) {var c = lpChatConfig;if(typeof(c.lpProtocol)=='undefined'){c.lpProtocol = (document.location.toString().indexOf("https:")==0) ? "https" : "http";}if (typeof(src) == 'undefined' || typeof(src) == 'object') {src = c.lpChatSrc ? c.lpChatSrc : '/hcp/html/lpChatAPI.js';};if (src.indexOf('http') != 0) {src = c.lpProtocol + "://" + c.lpServer + src + '?site=' + c.lpNumber;} else {if (src.indexOf('site=') < 0) {if (src.indexOf('?') < 0)src = src + '?'; else src = src + '&';src = src + 'site=' + c.lpNumber;}};var s = document.createElement('script');s.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript');s.setAttribute('charset', 'iso-8859-1');s.setAttribute('src', src);document.getElementsByTagName('head').item(0).appendChild(s);}
if (window.attachEvent) window.attachEvent('onload', lpChatConfig.lpAddScript);
else window.addEventListener('load', lpChatConfig.lpAddScript, false);

    }

};

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    return this.each(function() {
        // prevent multiple instantiations
        if (!$.data(this, 'plugin_' + pluginName)) {
            $.data(this, 'plugin_' + pluginName, new Plugin(this, options));
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    // ...
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})(jQuery, document, window);

A: Are you referring to your myOnLoad function not being called? I don't see anywhere in your quoted code where myOnLoad is called, only its definition and aliases to it. Your lpChatConfig defines an onLoad attribute that is a reference to myOnLoad, but you never call that either. window.attachEvent('onload', lpChatConfig.lpAddScript) is going to attach execution to the window's onload event to lpChatConfig.lpAddScript. Perhaps you want to have lpChatConfig.lpAddScript execute lpChatConfig.onLoad?


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For our camera too, Shweta Rathore cracks an effortless smile and assumes adroit poses that highlight the gentle undulation of her biceps.
The hair may have greyed, the freckles more prominent, the hitting power dwindled, but Dhoni remains the adroit master at winning cricket matches.
Perhaps these are "rural" folk, not expected to be adroit with their choice of words.
Chief executive officer of Karachi-based Dawn Group of Publications who is currently visiting Mumbai, said "Modi has made an adroit move".
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Henry Cavill looks suave in first look at Guy Ritchie's The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Already we are miffed with your suave dress sense and take a jaundiced view of your good looks.


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Writer Of Many Thrillers Jack Higgins Died At 92
British espionage and thriller writer Henry Patterson aka Jack Higgins, who sold more than 250 million copies of his novels, died at the age of 92.
Jack Higgins published 85 books between 1959 and 2017, including 'The Eagle Has Arrived' (1975), a fictional story about British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's attempted kidnapping during World War II. At that time, it sold more than 50 million copies. Hollywood made the story into a film in a 1976 adaptation starring actors Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland, and Michael Caine.
The publisher of the writer, HarperCollins, announced the news after Jack Higgins died at his home in Jersey, United Kingdom.
HarperCollins chief executive Charlie Redmayne said Patterson, born in Newcastle, northern England, in July 1929, was a classic thriller writer. He described him as an intuitive, tough, and relentless author.
Redmayne, for whom it was a privilege to be involved in publishing some of his work, said that as long as he remembers Higgins, he has been a fan of Jack Higgins. He stated that His death of him marks the end of an era.
Jonathan Lloyd, his literary agent, recalled for his part in Jack Higgins's life. He was sure when "The Eagle Has Arrived" was released, it would be an instant classic.
His hits include 'A Prayer for the Dying,' 'Thunder Point,' and 'Angel of Death.' His last release, five years ago, was 'The Midnight Bell,' with which he managed to return to the best-seller list of the British newspaper.
Patterson leaves behind four children born during his first marriage – Sarah, Ruth, Sean, and Hannah – and his wife, Denise.
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Nick Howarth (born 24 June 1976) is an Australian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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Living Fossils Display No Signs of Evolution's Long Ages
Evidence for Creation › Evidence from Science › Evidence from the Life Sciences › Biological Clocks Indicate Recent Creation» Next
Sometimes called "Lazarus taxa," living fossils are organisms that were thought to be extinct, only to turn up alive in modern populations. Ranging from magnolia flowers to gar fish, and from single-cell algal filaments to lobsters, the living counterpart looks so much like its fossilized predecessors that identification down to the species level is often possible.
One of the most spectacular living fossils is the coelacanth, a lobe-finned fish. Once known only from fossilized remains, this fish was considered by many to be a key transitional form ("missing link") between fish and amphibians. Its fossils are found in Devonian strata, which are assigned a stunningly vast age of 400 million years. However, a live coelacanth hauled up in a fishing net off Madagascar in 1938 showed the same well-designed form as the fossils. It uses its unique fins to orient itself vertically in the deepest seas of the Indian Ocean, not for "walking" onto land from shallow waters. Where is any evidence of natural selection having made even one significant change in this fish over its supposed 400-million-year existence? A similar question could be asked of a host of living fossils.
The most straightforward explanation for why the living form looks so much like the fossilized one is that instead of eons of evolution having taken place, both were created recently.
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best generator for home 2020
When the power goes out, a generator can keep your house warm in winter or cool in summer; it can keep your food cold, your kitchen cooking, and your computers and phones charging. Assuming you have one.
People tend to buy generators around major storms, when they're prone to making a desperate decision—without a plan for what to do when they get it home. Working by flashlight, in a rush to get the power up and running, they might skip over critical safety steps during setup. And people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning related to generators.
We don't want you—or anyone relying on a generator—to be one of those people.
Power Up When the Power Is Down With the Best Generator
We test, evaluate, and compare the latest home generators to help you shop smart. Become a Member
Know Your Power Priorities
Generators are sold by power output, as measured in watts. The amount of power they deliver determines how many lights and appliances you can run at once; the quality and consistency of that power determines how well they'll run. Figure on about 5,000 watts to cover the basics in a typical home.
Start by making a list of what you don't want to go without while the power's down, then add up their watts to get you in the right ballpark. Here are some rough numbers for common essentials:
Refrigerator: 600 watts
Sump pump: 750 to 1,500 watts
Portable heater: 1,500 watts
Window air conditioner: 1,000 watts
Lights: 60 to 600 watts
Computers: 60 to 300 watts
For a more complete list, check out our report on how to pick the right size generator for your house.
One tip that will make prioritizing easier is to determine which outlets and appliances are controlled by each circuit breaker in your panel, and label them accordingly. The easiest way: a small electric device called a digital circuit breaker finder, which you can buy for less than $50. Check Our Generator Ratings
Pick a Type
You can go one of four ways. Home standby generators are installed permanently, can run on natural gas or propane, and kick on automatically during an outage. Portable and inverter generators can both be moved around, though they come in different sizes. Some are better for transporting to a tailgate, while others are better kept on your property as a backup power source. And portable power stations are large batteries that store electricity for when you need it, the only option for someone who lives in an apartment, say, and has no way to safely run a generator outdoors.
• These units cost the most money and should be installed by a pro (so factor in labor costs). An experienced electrician can help with town or municipal permits, noise restrictions, and proper location.
• These start automatically when the power goes out, and typically supply more power than these other options.
• They run a self-diagnosis and let you know when maintenance is needed. Some even do this via email or text, to you or your dealer.
• You have your choice of fuel— propane, which is less risky to store than gasoline, or natural gas, which provides an unlimited supply of power.
• They range from roughly 5,000 to 20,000 watts.
Typical cost:
$3,000 to $6,000Home Standby Generator Ratings
• These units tend to cost less than home standby generators.
• They typically run on gasoline that you may need to store in large quantities. Stabilizer must be added to your fuel for prolonged storage.
• You can use portable generators anywhere on or off your property—but never in an enclosed space. These models can quickly produce deadly levels of carbon monoxide. Always run a portable generator at least 20 feet away from your home, including equipment such as a central AC condenser or window AC, and direct the exhaust away from your home or any other structure, including the neighbors' home.
• If it's raining, shield your generator with a canopy designed for your particular model.
• Several of these models offer electric starting. The battery required, however, may not be included.
• They provide from 3,000 to 8,500 watts.
Portable Generator Ratings
• Because their engines are more complex, these models generally cost more than portable generators of a comparable output.
• Inverter generators are much quieter than their conventional counterparts because they throttle up and down to match demand rather than run at full power all the time. They also have more sophisticated exhaust systems which also help tamp down noise.
• They run more efficiently and produce fewer emissions, but you should still follow all the same safety precautions you would with a portable generator.
$500 to $4,000Inverter Generator Ratings
Portable Power Stations
• These devices don't use gas or propane—they're powered by a battery that you can charge by plugging into an electrical outlet or, sometimes, an included solar panel (you might also see them called "solar generators").
• Portable power stations are relatively new to the market, and they typically cost more than portable gas generators.
• For those concerned about noise, note that these devices are extremely quiet.
• They don't produce fuel emissions/carbon monoxide, so you can use them indoors.
• Don't expect to power as many appliances or run them for an extended period of time, since they don't output as much power as portable generators and you can't keep them running without recharging them, either with electricity or solar power.
• There are no issues with starting because there's nothing to start—think of these power stations as a large battery pack for your cell phone.
$750 to $3,000Portable Power Stations Ratings
New Safety Technology for Portable Generators
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, some new generators feature a built-in sensor that triggers an automatic shutoff if CO builds up to dangerous levels in an enclosed space, and some also have engines that emit less CO in the first place. Recent test data from CR shows that these safety features will likely save lives.
Consumer Reports only recommends portable generators that pass our new CO Safety Technology test.
Even if your generator has these potentially life-saving features, we still advise consumers follow our longstanding safety guidelines: Always operate a generator a minimum of 20 feet from your home, with the exhaust directed away from any windows, doors, air conditioners or other structures.
How CR Tests Generators
To test generators for performance, our expert engineers load up each model with a variety of essentials you might want to power during an outage, like a space heater, refrigerator, or window air conditioner. We make sure the generator can handle the load it promises and also determine what happens when a sudden spike in voltage hits, like what would happen if the compressor in your refrigerator kicked on when the generator was already close to capacity. The best models take that in stride, while others bog down or even stall. We also look at how easy it is to move and use a generator, as well as how efficiently it uses gasoline and how long it runs on a single tank.
Consumer Reports runs each generator through a variety of scenarios designed to capture the ways in which a consumer might inadvertantly misuse a generator in their own home. We conduct these tests in a custom-built vessel on the grounds of our Yonkers, N.Y. test facility. The vessel is wired with calibrated carbon monoxide sensors, and we record CO levels throughout the container when a generator is on, noting how quickly each generator turns off when the levels become potentially dangerous. For more details, read How Consumer Reports Tests Generators for Safety.
Don't let rain, snow, or wind keep you in the dark. Consider these options to make sure you get the best generator for your needs.
Automatic CO Shutoff
This critical new safety feature automatically shuts down a generator's engine if a built-in CO sensor detects levels of the deadly gas building up to certain levels. A portable generator must have this feature to earn a spot on our list of CR recommended generators. More brands than ever offer models with this technology, including heavyweights like Generac, Cat, and DeWalt. In fact, we have over a dozen generators in our ratings with a CO safety shut off. You might see marketing terms such as "CO Guard," "CO Protect," "CO Detect," "CO Shield," or "CO Sense." The way to verify whether a generator meets one of the two standards is to look for one of these references on the packaging:
• ANSI/UL2201 Certified for Carbon Monoxide Safety
• ANSI/PGMA G300 Certified Safety & Performance
Low-CO Engine
An additional safety feature brands such as Ryobi and Echo are using to guard against risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Automatic Start
When the power goes off, the generator goes on—without you lifting a finger. This is great if you travel a lot or work far from home, and can't always get there quickly in an emergency.
Several portable models offer this push-button alternative to the hassle of pull-starting the engine. Just factor in the added cost (around $50) if the battery is not included. Stationary models have automatic starting.
Alternative Fuel Capacity
Most portable models run only on gasoline, though some come equipped to run on a propane tank or natural-gas line and others can be converted with kits.
Especially during long blackouts, you may appreciate the ability to check at a glance how much fuel remains in your portable generator.
Low-Oil Shutoff
If oil falls below minimum levels, the generator shuts down to prevent engine damage. Typically a standard feature on stationary generators, it's increasingly common on portables.
Four or more lets you best use the wattage by spreading the load, though we recommend using these only in an extreme pinch at home, or for when you're away at a campsite. See the next section on transfer switches.
Removable Console
This connects to the generator so you can plug in appliances without running (potentially risky) extension cords outdoors.
Yes, You Need a Transfer Switch
What's that? The short answer: It safely connects a home standby or portable generator to your circuit panel via one cable. Skipping it could endanger utility workers, cause appliances to fry, and damage the generator itself.
We recommend that you have a licensed electrician install it, and you should be prepared to pay from $500 to $900 with labor. With a stationary model, the transfer switch turns on automatically. For portable models, you'll need to flip a few switches by hand when the power goes out. (Be sure to have your electrician walk you through the procedure.)
Most transfer switches are designed for a 220-volt input, which means you're looking at a generator of 5,000 watts or more. For stationary models, it shuts off when the power goes on; for a portable, you'll flip the same switches the other way to bring up live power.
Want to save money? Install an interlock device instead, which costs $100-$200 less than a transfer switch and can be installed in less time by an electrician. This covers your service panel's main cutoff switch—so when the power pops back on, you can't accidentally put the generator on. Because that would be a bad thing. ILLUSTRATION: CHRIS PHILPOTGenerator Ratings5 Tips to Keep Your Portable Generator Ready
We've written about lots of external power sources before — including everything you need for a blackout, one writer's favorite power station, and the best portable chargers — here, we've rounded up the best portable generators, as praised by the most enthusiastic reviewers on Amazon.
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Best-rated portable generator
Westinghouse WGen7500 Portable Generator4.5 stars, 2,365 reviews$825
This is an electric start portable generator, a feature that appealed to many five-star reviewers, like one who says, "The electric start and remote worked perfectly. A very nice touch that everything was included (battery, oil, funnel, spark plug socket, etc.) and that the battery was already charged and ready to go." Another has "had this generator for a year now and started it again in preparation for Hurricane Florence," and calls it, "Well-designed and well-built, starts first try. The electric start is a nice perk, but pull start is there when you have a dead battery." One says that for "a portable generator, Westinghouse is great" because while "you have to get a transfer switch installed by an electrician," he adds "it is very easy to start thanks to the electric start button. It holds a lot of gasoline and has to be filled up twice per day depending on how much load you put on it." And the battery, according to one reviewer, really holds a charge, even after five years: "Got it out of storage yesterday, put in fresh gas, and it immediately started and ran great. I could hardly believe that the battery still had a charge and i did not have to jump start."$825 AT AMAZON
Best-rated (less expensive) portable generator
SereneLife Portable Generator, 155Wh Power Station$120$135 now 11% off4.4 stars, 288 reviews
This compact portable generator is a hit among campers. "It's small, holds a strong, long lasting charge and has a heavy duty plastic body that looks like it'll take a beating," one reviewer writes, adding, "I really love that I can plug a solar panel in so we don't have to use the stored charge while it's sunny out." It also charges with a standard AC plug or DC car plug, and it takes about eight hours to reach full battery, and that "means it can be used on successive days." When it is fully charged, it has a capacity of 155 watt-hours, which "means it can power two 9-watt LED bulbs (60 watt incandescent equivalents) for a full 8+ hours. We also have a very low-wattage small AC-powered fan that only consumes 4 watts, which means we could get theoretically 38 hours of run time from that," according to one reviewer. A majority of users bought this to power their CPAP machines, which help people with sleep apnea breathe at night while camping and have had a lot of success. "Most importantly for ME it will run my CPAP (Resmed Airsense 10) for NINE HOURS on a full charge, provided I turn off the humidifier/ heated tubing function on the unit," one writes, while another says, "8.5 hours running CPAP, no problem and only used one bar on charger, so should run cpap two or three nights on a charge."$120 AT AMAZON
Best quiet portable inverter generator
Westinghouse WGen9500 Portable Generator$479 now 5% off4.3 stars, 1,229 reviews$454
Half of all five star reviewers describe this portable generator as "quiet," including one who keeps it on the porch without disturbing any neighbors: "My first impression was 'Wow, this thing is quiet.' I really didn't expect it to be that quiet. I chose an inverter since I live in a townhouse complex and was concerned about powering my necessities when power went out but didn't want to annoy my neighbors. I was very pleased when I finally heard it run." Another is impressed that "This little baby just keeps on purring away and uses very little fuel," adding that it ran, "13 hours on one gallon. Love it." And it can run a lot. According to one reviewer, "I've being using it for four weeks as home backup power after hurricane Maria struck PR leaving the Island off the power grid. In average, I use it daily for 12 hours powering a refrigerator, 1 55-inch LED TV, 1 40-inch LCD TV, 1 Blu-ray DVD, 8 16-watt lamps, two big fans, one 800-watt espresso coffee brewer running six minute cycle in the morning, charging my cell phones, tablets and laptops and washing two laundry loads per week." A fourth reviewer also purchased this after his home was hit by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, writing, "I have to say this little unit has been a life saver for me and my family. It has made our life much easier and I'm planning to buy another one for back up."$454 AT AMAZON
Best (less expensive) quiet portable inverter generator
WEN 56200i Super Quiet 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, CARB Compliant$420 now 20% off4.6 stars, 1,181 reviews$336
This portable generator gets top marks for its low noise level. As one reviewer explains, "At up to about 600W, this unit is so quiet, you can actually run it outside on your balcony, without disturbing the neighbors." Another exclaims, "This generator rocks," explaining, "It kept two refrigerators and two freezers going 24 hours/day with a little room to spare for four days in the aftermath of the Irma induced storms in Atlanta." One reviewer even calls this "one of the best investments I've done," explaining, " We live in south Florida and this generator got us through the hurricane Irma. The reason we got it because the price and performance; very fuel efficient, compact, light and quiet." Another reviewer used this after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and concludes, "The generator has been used every day for at least eight hours per day and it's still going strong with no problems whatsoever. That is at least four months, people!"$336 AT AMAZON
Best lightweight portable generator
Champion Power Equipment 42436 1500/1200-Watt Portable Generator$360 now 30% off4.2 stars, 559 reviews$251
"Good little generator and the perfect size for our needs (emergency power after a storm)," writes one reviewer, and more than 15 percent of reviewers describe this portable generator as "light." "It's small enough that I can pick it up and carry it, but puts out enough power to keep the refrigerator and a few other things running," one writes, while another says, "One person can easily pick it up and carry it." It's fairly basic and easy-to-use, too. "I've had this generator for a couple of years now and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a lightweight gene for camping or for the garage when you don't have an outlet handy," one less-tech-savvy reviewer writes, adding, "I've run countless hours on this with minimal maintenance, and it starts and runs easily." It has also helped several reviewers weather a storm. "We use it during outages to run the refrigerator, a few lamps, internet, computers and to recharge our phones," one explains. "I top off the gas tank before bed and sleep for 8 hours with no worries." Another says, "Power did indeed go out and I fired this up, and it worked perfectly for 5 days running 24 hours a day, until our power was restored."$251 AT AMAZON
Best portable generator with fuel shutoff
WEN 56203i 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator w/Fuel Shut Off$3894.6 stars, 535 reviews
This generator comes with a fuel shutoff feature that uses up the remaining fuel from the carburetor before automatically shutting down — and though that's very technical, it's a feature that completely sold one reviewer. "This is very important because fuel will gum up carburetor if left in too long. It takes little over a minute for it to run out of gas," they explain. Another points out that this feature will add to the generator's life span: "Use stabilizer in your fuel, and use the fuel shutoff feature, and this generators should last a decade with no problem." In general, though, reviewers say this generator uses a conservative amount of fuel: According to one reviewer, "This thing uses like NO fuel." Another reports, "I have ran it during two power outage events now for about 6-8 hours each time, and I was nowhere near going though the 1 gallon of gas." It's not the most powerful generator out there, but one reviewer says it ran all their lights, refrigerator, entertainment center, internet, and security system, all at once.$389 AT AMAZON
Best dual-fuel portable generator
Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator$699 now 27% off4.5 stars, 1,191 reviews$512
"Wow, what a great generator," rejoices one reviewer after testing out this dual-fuel portable generator. "After making the connections for the battery and adding some gas, I fired her up. Three cranks and away she went. Sounds smooth and fairly quiet. The quality is really great as it looks like it was assembled with pride. The dual-fuel makes it especially appealing." Another reviewer appreciates the dual-fuel feature because she has "the ability to use both gas and propane," which she calls "the selling point. With propane no worries about gas gumming up in the engine. Propane is clean." One customer bought it for his RV, also saying that "the selling point was the dual fuel use." He explains, "Pulled over that night and ran our A/C in our RV from midnight to 7AM. It was a little loud and was concerned with our neighbors but after hearing the semi engines, and other RV'ers with their generators all was good. We slept comfortably and still had propane to spare." As this reviewer concludes, "Bottom line, it 'just works' for me, and I couldn't be happier with this product. The dual fuel aspect is a real selling point, no need to worry about how old your gasoline is."$512 AT AMAZON
Best easy-start portable generator
Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator$1,480 now 33% off4.6 stars, 295 reviews$999
"Take your old Honda, Generac, Kolar, Homlite, and all the rest and toss them in the recycling bin. Nothing beats this brand of generator," one reviewer passionately reports, before adding, "It's got to be the best generator made. And I have numerous generators. I have Champions with over 5,000 hours on them." Another reviewer writes, "God bless this generator," and explains, "This generator has more than paid for itself just keeping my refrigerators powered during Dominion Power's numerous outages, so we do not have to toss out hundreds of dollars worth of food at a time. It always starts up with the electric push-button starter, and operation and maintenance are a dream if you use the propane option." A third reviewer admits he "hates dealing with gasoline engines and I'm at that age in my life where I can't deal with the frustration of pull starts, so the propane option and the electric start were a big factor in my purchase," concluding, " Started like a dream and runs much more smoothly than other generators. Plus, it looks great and I keep joking that we now have Bumblebee the Transformer living in our garage. Overall, another awesome Champion Power product."$999 AT AMAZON
Best easy-start portable gas generator
Generac 7117 Gp2200I W 50St Inverter, Orange$503$679 now 26% off4.5 stars, 850 reviews
Unlike the above, there is no "electric push-button starter," but more than 20 percent of reviewers still describe this generator as easy to use, which is uncommon for gas generators. "Amazingly, it started on the first pull after adding fuel, using the choke for only a few seconds," one reviewer writes. And others have had similar experiences. "Super easy to start (even I can do it and I have trouble with other pull start machinery)," says one, while another reviewer says, "It starts with the first pull every single time." What's also impressive is how many gadgets this 2,200-watt generator can power. "We used it all summer long to run the 5,000 BTU AC unit," one says. "We also used it for the coffee maker (shut off ac first) and for lights, charging computers, etc." Another reviewer listed off a laundry list of appliances this powered, remarkably all at the same time: "Two 24" monitors, An engineering computer (a beast), Modem, Sonicwall VPN, A 50" tv, Bose speaker, Side by side fridge, Every single light (leds for bulbs),The furnace, Ceiling fans." And while there are other 2,200-watt generators on the market, one savvy comparison shopper said this one is slightly better than the others: "I researched many of the 2000 watt to 2200 watt portable inverter/generators, and chose this one based on the slight 100 watts of running power over the 2000 watt models, even though this one is just a few db's louder, while still being as light as, or lighter than, competing 2000/2200 watt options," they say. "It also has a slightly larger fuel tank, netting a claimed 10 hours plus of runtime on eco (which works well for situations i have that require clean minimal power for long periods (a few hundred watts)."$503 AT AMAZON