Dan Sullivan, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Alaska, in Roll Call's Washington office.
Republicans have a 59 percent chance of taking back the Senate, according to FiveThirtyEight's latest forecast. We've got a new poll in Alaska, a state that was in desperate need of new data.
The GOP's path to a Senate majority becomes a lot easier if it picks up Alaska. Republican challenger Dan Sullivan has a 64 percent chance of defeating Democratic Sen. Mark Begich in the Last Frontier. Sullivan's chances are up from Monday, thanks to a Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey. PPP found Sullivan ahead 43 percent to 41 percent (with third-party candidates included in the matchup). That's a big change from PPP's last survey. Two months ago, PPP showed Begich ahead by 6 percentage points.
PPP is the latest nonpartisan survey to move in Sullivan's direction. Sullivan has led all three nonpartisan polls released since his primary victory last month by an average of 3.3 percentage points. In the two months before the primary, two nonpartisan polls taken in Alaska by PPP and YouGov had Begich ahead by an average of 9 points.
On the other hand, polls in Alaska sponsored by liberal-leaning groups, such as the AFL-CIO and Senate Majority PAC, paint a different picture. These three surveys (two conducted by Harstad Strategies and one by Hays Research) all have Begich up — by an average of 3.7 percentage points.
Should we pay any attention to the partisan polls?
In past years, surveys sponsored by candidates and party groups (e.g. the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee) have had a bias in favor of the group's preferred candidate of 4.25 percentage points. Moving the average of the sponsored polls in Alaska by 4.25 points toward Sullivan would go a long way toward bringing the sponsored and non-sponsored surveys into alignment.
But it's not an open-and-shut case. Sponsored polls that show their preferred candidate ahead have had less of a bias (about 1 percentage point). That pattern may not apply to polls from PACs, which haven't been releasing surveys for long.
Finally, the polls released by liberal groups have been "higher quality," conducted by live interviewers and have called cellphones. The non-sponsored surveys have been conducted with robo-calls (PPP and Rasmussen Reports) or online with a non-probability sample (YouGov). Although YouGov has historically done well in the United States, it's clear that it is having trouble maintaining its panel (a key component to non-probability sampling) in Alaska. That could lead to a higher error rate than normal.
Of course, we built a model so we don't have to weigh all these factors in an ad hoc way. FiveThirtyEight's forecast currently leans more toward the nonpartisan polls. Sullivan is projected to win by 2.5 percentage points.


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This is part of our bi-monthly food and drink series, which rounds up eats, drinks and food news!
Brunch got a lot happier at Earls in January 2018. All brunch entrées are $8 on the weekends during brunch happy hour, along with $5 mimosas. Hollandaise fans should order the chorizo and mushroom hash with crispy fried potatoes and poached eggs, topped with everyone's favourite breakfast sauce. Visit their website for a list of times and locations.
Hy's recently introduced 60-day dry-aged beef in their Calgary location. This process involves taking large cuts of beef and aging them for 60 days in a special facility. As moisture evaporates, the beef develops a strong concentration of flavour. Once the meat is ready, it's cut and trimmed into steaks. The flavour brings to mind hints of blue cheese. Order it in New York strip or rib steak; and see for yourself if you prefer dry aged or wet-aged beef.
Shokunin launched a new menu in January 2018 in honour of their second anniversary. The Japanese-inspired menu has several sharing plates. Try one of their daily selections of sashimi, ramen bowls or Yakitori made with natural Alberta chicken. For drinks, you can choose from sake, crafted cocktails like the Toki Sour (with Toki whisky and Chambord liquer), Japanese whisky and beer.
Madras curried chicken wrap at Urban Grub/Photo by Silvia Pikal.
After twenty years of success with Indulge Catering, Eric and Sharon Day opened Urban Grub right next door to their catering company in January 2018. This is the place to grab fresh salads, sandwiches and snacks for on-the-go or for a ready-made meal to heat up at home. There's also space to sit down and eat and enjoy one of their refreshing sodas.
Everything is cooked on the same day in small batches. Must-try options include the house-made potato chips (the Greek spice is quite popular). You can't go wrong with one of their addictive and flavourful wraps like the Madras curried chicken. Pop by for hot breakfast for $9; hot lunch for $9.50 or cold lunch for $8.50.
If you need to pick up dinner, the butter chicken with basmati rice is a winner, or one of their artisan soups, with many vegan and gluten-free options. They make their own salad dressing and sauces, too.
Part of the downstairs lounge at The Wednesday Room/Photo by Silvia Pikal.
If you're looking for a space that feels like you stepped onto the set of Mad Men, look no further. The Wednesday Room opened on Stephen Avenue in December 2017 (across from Bar Annabelle) and features fun throwbacks to bygone eras, from a collection of vintage typewriters to funky orange and brown carpeting in the downstairs lounge—which you'll see in the hallways of the Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick's version of The Shining. If you're in the mood to snack and sip, sample the rib-eye carpaccio or crunchy rice cakes with tuna tartare and order an old fashioned (which comes with the option of a take-home Wednesday Room flask).


Is Procrastination holding you back from buying an investment property?
Life seems to be going at an ever increasing pace. Between work commitments and family commitments there is barely anything left to start looking for your first investment property, let alone build a property portfolio and score yourself an early retirement. Getting caught up in the busyness of today can hold you back from achieving your goals for tomorrow, let us show you why you should make time for property investing.
Are you "Too Busy" to become a property investor?
Do you feel too busy to read information, too busy to look at potential properties, too busy to make decisions? Undoubtedly you are incredibly busy, we understand that the average job demands a lot more than the typical 9 to 5 of our parents. But it's important to remember that getting stuck in the busy life of today will prevent you from creating your wealth and comfort for tomorrow. Often this "too busy" attitude manifests itself into procrastination.
Procrastination; the practice of carrying out less urgent tasks in preference to more urgent ones, or delaying or postponing something until the time seems right. Does this sound familiar? Minor procrastination can be overcome, but chronic procrastination can set you back months, years or decades from achieving your property goals. As Edward Young famously said "procrastination is the thief of time" and unlike money, time is something you cannot get more of.
I've know people who have been passively property hunting for 20+ years, too riddled by indecision to actually buy. Treat your time with the respect it deserves and make 'someday' today.
How do you stop procrastination, busyness or hesitation from stealing your future? Keep the big picture in mind. Have big, inspirational goals and ask yourself how having a property portfolio will help you achieve those goals. Think about the joy of having a passive income, security, a better lifestyle, travel opportunities or early retirement. Don't think about it as just another thing to tick off your list but start tackling it first. Once the ball is in motion there will be no stopping it!
Are you scared of taking the next step?
Over the years I have learnt that fear affects people differently. If the fear is of failure, the unknown or making tough decisions, the fear manifests itself into inaction. Fear actually steals your activity. For others fear of inaction propels them forward, the greatest fear is doing nothing and they make the best property investors as a result. To move yourself from one camp to the other it's time to start putting deadlines on yourself.
A lot of investors get caught in the education phase of the process, believing that the more information they are equipped with they better their chances of buying the 'perfect' property. Put a cap on your research phase and don't let yourself go past it. Talking to an experienced investor in person will be infinitely more valuable than reading books or magazines. So make sure to book in an appointment at the end of your research phase to ensure you stick to it.
Also don't hold out for the 'perfect property'. Yes there are risks associated with buying in areas, finding tenants and property damage, but don't let fear of the risks overwhelm you.
Do you need help to overcome your Property investment fears?
There is no fear that cannot be overcome by having great support, advice and guidance from someone more experienced who understands what it is like to feel "too busy". As a property advisor it is my greatest joy encouraging budding investors to move past their procrastination and into success. If you are not afraid to take a helping hand when you need it then property investment success may be right around the corner.


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Q: SSH "login" persists even after reboot E: Fixed. My mistake. I must have ticked the "automatically unlock this key on log in" box in the Gnome Keyring passphrase prompt, thinking that it means I would be prompted automatically at log in rather than not being prompted at all. Oh well.
(Sorry, I have no idea how to search for this because a lot of people want their SSH passphrases to be remembered. They are blocking all the search results.)
I recently discovered that I no longer have to type in my SSH passphrase even after a reboot. I just get authenticated automatically for some reason. I don't want that and I am starting to become a bit paranoid about it.
Any ideas what I can do to change this?
Thanks

A: (Dummy answer so I can (hopefully) mark the question as solved. I ticked a box in Gnome Keyring to automatically unlock the key on log in.)

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The current study examined the use of a ZVI (zero valent iron)/sand filter for the removal of arsenic (As) from Canadian Prairie ground water sources. Batch isotherm data indicated a favourable reaction represented by the Langmuir isotherm equation with loading capacities of 5000 and 2000 mg As/kg ZVI. Column experiments using arsenate-spiked RO water (50 μg/L) and varying volumetric ratios of ZVI to sand indicated no statistical difference in arsenicremoval performance above a ZVI/sand ratio of 20/80 (%, v/v) with removal efficiencies of greater than 98%. A second column study using two ground water sources with 50/50 and 40/60 ZVI/sand filters achieved 89 – 96% As removal. A pilot study using a 50/50 ZVI/sand filter integrated into the existing smallscale biological system showed arsenic removal efficiency of approximately 99.7%. By incorporating this ZVI/sand filter into existing biological treatment, it was capable of removing As to concentrations below 0.1 μg/L and reducing the concentrations of other contaminants, such as ammonia, iron and manganese. The overall performance of the pilot system indicates the ZVI/sand filter is a viable option for arsenic removal from drinking water for small communities (populations < 5000). Keywords: arsenic, ZVI/sand filter, adsorption isotherm, slow sand filtration.


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void tx_contin_func(uint8_t mode);

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 * @brief TX testing function, continuously sending Wi-Fi packets at "while(1)" loop
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 * @param channel Wi-Fi TX channel, it ranges from 1 to 14
 * @param rate Wi-Fi TX rate, it ranges from 1 to 23
 * @param attenuation Wi-Fi TX power attenuation, it ranges from 1 to 127 and its unit is 0.25dB.
 *                    For example, 1 means 0.25dB, 2 means 0.5 dB and so on.
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Ham Radio Operator Death (What happens?)
Ham Operator / By Field Radio Guy
Death is one of life's certainties.
And Ham radio operators are not beyond this reality.
Ham radio has been alive as a hobby for almost a century. And so, many ham radio operators have come and gone.
Since radio amateurs practically live and breathe their hobby, people often wonder what happens to the elements of their passion once they go.
In this article, I'll talk about Ham radio operators' death. If you read through till the end, you will find answers to some critical questions that often surround this topic and a little guide to help you prepare for your own eternal departure.
Ham radio operators' death earns them an honorary title of Silent Key or SK. An SK's callsign is claimed by one of their family members or it goes back to the pool. As for the equipment, the surviving family often struggles with disposing of it, so it is best if you could plan ahead about it.
How the Ham Radio Community Honors the Deceased
Ham radio operators refer to the deceased members of the community by referring to them as Silent Keys to honor their legacy as radio Amateurs.
This term's origin dates back to the wired telegraphy era when Ham radio operators used morse code, and Silent Keys were the operators whose keys would no longer be heard.
Wired telegraphy and morse code have long become obsolete. But the honorary term has stayed.
Every Ham, including the ARRL, refers to a deceased community member using this term.
Ham Operator's Callsign After Death
A Callsign is a Ham's emblem. They sport it with immense pride. So, it is fair to think of what happens to it after life forces a Ham to part ways with their callsign.
If the FCC isn't notified of the Hams passing, the callsign expires on the normal expiration date. And if a family member doesn't claim the callsign, it goes back into the pool of callsigns two years after the expiration date, from where it is made available for other Hams.
If, however, the FCC is notified, the callsign goes into the pool two years after the notification, regardless of when the license expires.
Many people often want to claim the callsign of their loved ones to keep their legacy alive. Family members can claim an SK's callsign within the two-year grace period before the callsign goes into the pool.
However, it is essential to note that people who claim the callsign must have a Ham radio license belonging to the same or a higher license class as the SK.
For example, an Extra class license holder can request group A callsigns, advanced or extra class license holders can request group B callsigns, etc.
The FCC lists these requirements as well as who classifies as a family member on their website to help people understand whether or not they qualify for this callsign "inheritance."
Some people often wonder if a callsign can retire with the passing of a Ham, so their callsign can stay theirs for eternity.
FCC answers this question on their website and says that a callsign cannot "retire" per se. But Hams can ask their local Ham clubs to claim their callsign after their passing in Memorium to ensure their callsign always stays associated with their legacy.
Where Does the Equipment go After a Ham Radio Operator's Death?
Apart from their callsign, a Ham radio operator is also pretty proud and somewhat possessive of their rigs and equipment.
Over their lifetime, Hams collect a lot of equipment like antennas, tuners, radios, and whatnot. Some of these are massive and super expensive.
So, after a Ham passes, the survivors are often left with many Amateur radio parts and rigs to deal with.
If they are into the hobby themselves, some people might keep most of the equipment for their own use, while others may want to either sell it or donate it to people who will make good use of it.
For the second case, the dismantling and disposing of an SK's equipment without being thoughtless to their passion might be brutal.
Finding the right buyers or people who might value the equipment for what it is worth is challenging.
So, families often struggle with giving away the equipment Hams leave behind.
Local Ham radio clubs and friends of the SK often help with the reselling or donation of the equipment, while certain services also help dispose of this equipment for a price.
Regardless of who does it, this process is not easy, especially for a family already mourning a critical loss.
We will talk about how you can prepare for your passing beforehand, so your family does not have to go through the difficulties of disposing of your equipment as they grieve your death.
It might seem gloomy, but trust me, it is a topic worthy of discussion.
Before that, let's talk about another important topic that I believe should be touched on when discussing Ham radio operators' death.
How Do Hams Die During the Hobby?
Hams are passionate individuals who love to build and fix their rigs themselves. But this vigor sometimes becomes the reason for some Hams' demise.
Many Hams have passed away due to falling from radio infrastructures and sustaining fatal injuries.
Hams climb structures like antenna towers to assemble their setup for events or to practice their hobby. But sometimes, primarily due to improper safety precautions, they fail to maintain their balance and can fall off.
Therefore, it is critical to prioritize life safety practices as you work on your equipment to minimize the chances of injury or even death while you work on your hobby.
Every Ham has to become a Silent Key one day. This is the reality, and there's nothing you can do about it.
As a Ham, you already know how difficult disposing of your equipment could become for your family once you are no longer here.
So, it makes sense to plan ahead about where your equipment goes and what happens to your callsign so your family can potentially have one less thing to worry about.
Slientkeys.org is a website that offers tips to deceased hams' families about how they should go about disposing of the left-behind Amateur radio equipment.
This website recommends having a will, stating what happens to your Ham radio equipment after you pass.
Additionally, it may help if you have a document stating how to contact the FCC to cancel your callsign and the ARRL to inform them of your passing, so they could honor your legacy by including your name in their Silent Key directory.
Apart from that, another service offers to dismantle and resell your equipment. They help ensure your family does not have to deal with the vultures that come after a Ham passes to get their hands on what's left behind.
You can subscribe to this service for a monthly flat rate.
Once you pass, they will come by to dismantle and sell your equipment and return whatever they earn from it (minus the dismantling expenses and their commission) to your family.
Final Word On Ham Radio Operator Death
Everyone who has come to this world will leave one day.
Ham radio operators die, too, leaving behind their legacy and a lifetime's worth of equipment.
The community has its own ways of honoring Ham radio operators' death, while family members wish to commemorate their beloved Ham's legacy in their own styles.
Some people wish to acquire their Ham family member's callsign, while others donate their equipment for meaningful reuse.
However, the process of acquiring your callsign and reselling or donating your equipment can be tough.
So, it might help if you could plan ahead and tell your family members how to proceed after you leave, so they have one less thing to stress over as they mourn a big loss.
Gifts for Ham Radio Operators (Our Ultimate List!)
Female Ham Operators – Making Their Mark!
Blog, Ham Operator / By Field Radio Guy

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News / London & Cardiff Light up in Support of Veterans
London & Cardiff Light up in Support of Veterans
Last night, thanks to Help for Heroes, iconic buildings in London and Cardiff lit up in support of wounded Veterans. There was an amazing atmosphere at the Tower of London for the launch of our new campaign 'Cut the Clock'.
Crowds of Londoners gathered around to watch the clock begin to countdown from 4 years - the amount of time it takes the average Veteran to ask for mental health support, according to research carried out by Help for Heroes.
England Rugby star Matt Dawson launched the headline projection at the Tower saying, "It's a shocking thought to think that it takes an average of 4 years to finally get some help to our Veterans, and for the Veterans to come forward and talk about it". Then Help for Heroes Ambassadors Andrew 'Pav' Taylor and Mark Beckham took to the stage to share their story with the London public.
Andrew and Mark spoke about the stigma attached to mental health issues and facing conditions such as PTSD in daily life. Andrew said: "There is a stigma attached to mental health issues, so you wonder how your friends, family and colleagues are going to view you after you step forward and ask for help. You do leave it for as long as possible, trying to sort yourself out before actually going forward and getting that fixed".
Parliament also lit up in Help for Heroes colours and the NewsUK building is carrying our updated logo until the end of this week, in prime position for London commuters to see it.
The Rt Hon Mark Francois MP also added his thoughts: "As a former Armed Forces Minister and member of Parliament's Defence Select Committee, I commend Help for Heroes for this excellent campaign which I support 100%. Well done Help for Heroes!"
Cardiff Castle displayed the Help for Heroes Stigma Clock asking the public to support Veterans struggling in silence with their mental health by sharing our campaign messaging, fundraising or donating to fund vital support.
Have you seen the Help for Heroes Stigma Clock near you? If so, we'd love to see your photos! Share them and tag @HelpforHeroes #StigmaClock on your social media channels.
Today, Colchester Castle is joining the list of iconic buildings lighting up in support of Veterans struggling with their mental health.
The Help for Heroes Cut the Clock campaign raises awareness of the four years it takes Veterans with psychological wounds to come forward for support, according to a survey we commissioned last month.
Get Involved - Cut the Clock


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Part one of Ronnie I's R&B party, a radio show that was on the air for 20+ years.
RONNIE I's legendary CLIFTON MUSIC and his more than twenty years producing the United Group Harmony Association, provided a permanent historical record of doo wop for all fans of the genre. Ronnie with his Publishing label produced and recorded over 150 CD compilations, 50 LPs and over 100 – 45's… to say he was a force for doo wop in the tri-state area and especially New Jersey is a huge understatement. Over the years, Ronnie I produced and hosted 354 plus live shows at various venues. Ronnie I's passion for the music he loved far exceeded anyone else's that I ever knew. He was responsible for many a vocal group or singer in finding their place in the business. He brought back many of the ageing groups for a final curtain call in the many concerts he produced. He also co-hosted on the Jersey Spotlight and, with his vast knowledge and enthusiasm of the music, he shined on some of my favorite shows. He was my friend and a mentor to many. He played a pivotal role in my return to The Duprees in 2002. I knew about him for many years as our paths crossed only in a mutual love for the music at his store or UGHA before we became good friends. My real friendship with him was much too short but I got to know and appreciate his commitment to the music and the mutual respect of our friendship. Ronnie Italiano afectionitly known to all as Ronnie passed away March 4th 2008.
In the front of Ronnie I's Clifton Music is a 2,000-pound granite tombstone dedicated in 1988 to the pioneering rock 'n' roll singer Frankie Lymon of the Teenagers — bought with $3,000 in donations and then never used when his widow decided she did not want it.Attached to the tin ceiling are old LPs and 45s, hanging overhead like shiny planets from some forgotten galaxy.
In the bins of CDs, LPs, 45s, and 78s are thousands of reminders of the music invariably thought of as the soundtrack to the 1950s — the Five Satins, Ink Spots, Spaniels and Harptones, the Cardinals, Wrens, Orioles and Larks.
What is not there, not anymore, is Ronnie I — Ronnie Italiano, the indefatigable, happily obsessed fan, promoter and entrepreneur of early group harmony rock 'n' roll who ran the store from 1972 until he died in 2008 at 67.
Ronnie I, who grew up in East Rutherford, hated the term doo-wop, which he considered an inauthentic parody of what he preferred to call vocal group harmony. But for the music forever associated with its intricate harmonies and bops, pows, yips and other vocal filigrees — "Earth Angel," "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," "Sh-Boom" — it is the term people know, hence those Doo Wop University sweatshirts on sale at the shop.
If Ronnie hated the term, he loved the music with a manic passion. So when the local record store came up for sale, he ditched his job driving a soda delivery truck and jumped in. For a few years he maintained a general music business. Then he went all-in on the sound he loved.
There's no replacement for Ronnie I.He was a Legend… And then came a bout with cancer, a final trip from the hospital to host the group harmony association meeting and show No. 354, and then we lost Ronnie, March 4, 2008.


It's an axiom of songwriting: suffering begets art. Personal struggle at the heart of so much great music makes one wonder if some troubadours wouldn't be happy without misery.
Do they will their sorrow and heartbreak simply to feed the muse?
The Boston-based folksinger's own bouts with depression yielded "Come Up Full," one of the year's most fully realized albums. With unflinching honesty, Hutchinson explores "the dull roar of loss" that led to moments of "one girl in a hospital bed" trying to recall the words to "Over the Rainbow" as she plunges into darkness.
"The nights can take so long," she sings.
"At the core, it's a very personal journey and those are the songs that are the most honest and at times the most difficult to sing, that I may ever write," says Hutchinson.
But the record, Hutchinson's fourth since her eponymous 1996 debut, doesn't dwell on her difficulties. Rather, "Come Up Full" celebrates the journey back.
It's an album Nick Drake might have made if he'd managed to beat his demons.
"Most of these songs came out of the toughest years," Meg says, "and really recognizing this huge spectrum of emotion in my life, and hitting rock bottom – then coming through it kind of like a small death.
Indeed, from the opening song, which proclaims "I belong to the day now," to the pronouncement, "if you look real close you might see scars/but me, I'm only seeing stars," it's ultimately a very positive work.
"I do feel like I'm a very optimistic person, and that was tested to the core," she says. "I think that test is in there in those songs. But overall, I am a very hopeful person.
Some of her strongest work has nothing to do with her own struggles. "Song for Jeffrey Lucey" tells the true story of a young Iraq War veteran, haunted by his experiences, who committed suicide.
"America," written at the outset of war in 2003, powerfully employs images in nature to portray the bipolarity of political discourse.
Hutchinson says she found another idea for the song when she spotted "a helium balloon, just to the point of being deflated. The ribbon was touching the lake and it was kind of skating around in the middle of the pond and it wasn't sinking and it wasn't' floating off.
Hutchinson was born and raised in the Berkshires, and moved to Boston in 2002. Since then she's become a steady force in the area folk scene, and was recently nominated for her second Boston Music Award. Does the rich array of local talent shape her own work?
Harmon (Lori McKenna, Martin Sexton, Mary Gauthier) produced "Come Up Full" and 2004's "The Crossing." Hutchinson says he's taught her a lot about song structure.
Even while living in bustling Somerville, Meg remains a country girl. "I still manage to get out in the woods when I'm not touring, just about every day with the dog, and even to a point where I don't hear the traffic. I get lost in the woods," she says.
I admit I'm a media junkie, but my habit gives me perspective. As an unpaid entertainment taste tester, I've tried everything.
What I'm saying is – you can trust me.
The endless stream of television provider ads would have you believe that quantity is all that matters.
Comcast claims to have enough on-demand programming for two lifetimes.
DirecTV touts the most high definition channels (not mentioning that 30 of them are off-limits regional sports stations like MSG).
I've no quarrel with excess, but Dish Network proves it's not all about the numbers.
I'm sticking with Dish for the same reason I have a Mac – it works.
Begin with a smart user interface that provides rich details like original airdate and episode number. Add custom program guides and a dual receiver with an IR remote control that lets me pause shows on one TV and resume them on another.
Dish also has a high gadget factor. Since activating the USB port on my VIP 622 receiver (for a one-time charge) I can now back up my favorite shows to a portable hard drive – no more DVD box sets for me.
There's also an iPod-like device available with built-in Dish compatibility, to record shows for portable viewing.
Oh, and did I mention that the programming is top-notch?
This weekend, I watched "Sound Explosion" on the Smithsonian HD Channel, a new six-part series about the evolution of American music hosted by Morgan Freeman.
Part two weaves disparate elements like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and Guitar Slim with the swampy histrionics of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Carlos Santana, while the jazz-focused third episode features archival footage (in high def, no less) of Miles Davis's final performance at Montreaux in 1991.
Dish isn't perfect. It huffily cancelled all 15 Voom channels last May, effectively killing the best provider of true-HD music programming, not to mention high-def kung fu movies.
But they do offer east and west feeds of HBO, Showtime and Starz – in HD.
So I'll cut them a break, though I hope they'll kiss and make up with Voom.
OK, enough of my excessive habit. What's happening in the live music scene this week?
Thursday: Ray Davies, Higher Ground – Though his solo work isn't on a par with the best of the Kinks, Davies is worth seeing for his talents as a raconteur alone. Heck, VH1 created the "Storytellers" series just to hear Ray read aloud from his autobiography. He's one of the few survivors of the British Invasion who's still trying to find something interesting to say rather than just relying on old hits.
Friday: Song Circle, Hotel Coolidge – A First Friday tradition returns with an open invitation to anyone with a song to sing and something to sing it with – things get underway at 4 PM. White River Junction's musical renaissance also includes the Tuckerbox Café singer-songwriter series tonight, with Betsey Stewart hosting a 6 PM start. Between the two, there's more than enough to get your folk on.
Saturday: The Thang, Sophie & Zeke's – A bigger space means bigger bands. Headlining an all-day slate of music that includes an afternoon set by Sensible Soul and performance from alt-rocker Abby Payne, this New York-based funk band plays high energy dancing music well past the dinner hour. It's all part of the official grand opening of the new S&Z's location in Claremont's Opera House Square. Celebrate good times, come on!
Sunday: Samirah Evans, Center at Eastman – This elegant jazz vocalist was a mainstay in her hometown of New Orleans, performing at Snug Harbor, Sweet Lorraine's, the House of Blues and other well-known clubs. Her debut album made the Times-Picayune's Top 10 in 2002. When Hurricane Katrina hit, Evans and her husband, a Vermont native, moved to Brattleboro. Sunday's set kicks off this year's JOSA series.
Monday: Vienna Teng, Iron Horse – Blending elements of classical, rock and baroque folk, Teng performs epic songs fueled by her magnificent soprano. She's similar to Tori Amos and Sarah MacLachlan in that all three can fill a room with just a piano and a voice to sing with. I prefer Vienna's songwriting for its depth and vision, however. She plays solo tonight; with a new album due next year, a full band tour should follow in the spring.
Wednesday: Emily Lanier & Fred Haas, Canoe Club – The former New Kind of Blue singer joins up with Haas, an ace piano and saxophone player and perhaps (according to CC's official schedule) talented guitarist Jason Ennis. Whatever the combo, Emily's elegant voice will surely add to the dinner ambience.


Lunch to go? 🥯 Für viele Menschen ein großes Problem. Bei einer kurzen Mittagspause gerät man oft in Zeitdruck und Überforderung. Was soll man essen? Wielange hält es mich satt? Ist es auch gesund? Ich sehe jeden Tag ratlose Blicke in den Supermärkten und letztendlich greifen die meisten dann doch zu fertig abgepackten Lebensmittel und Süßigkeiten. Dabei ist es eigentlich gar nicht so schwer sich selbst ein gesundes Mittagessen schnell zusammenzustellen. Ein ausgewogenes Essen setzt sich aus einer Portion Kohlehydrate, einer Portion Eiweiß und Gemüse zusammen. Mein Lieblingsessen für kurze Pausen sind immer Weckerl oder ein Kornspitz mit Aufstrich, Schinken oder Lachs mit frischem Gemüse dazu. Mittlerweile kann man sich in fast jedem Supermarkt an der Feinkost ein Gebäck nach eigenen Vorlieben zusammenstellen und preislich wirst du nicht über 2-3€ kommen.
Perfectly Crisp Potatoes by @bosh.tv 🔥 Full Recipe: Ingredients⠀ Maris Piper Potatoes (2 or 3 per person)⠀ 1/4 cup salt (for the water)⠀ 1/2 tbsp baking powder⠀ 1/2 cup olive oil⠀ 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)⠀ 2 tbsp thyme (finely chopped)⠀ 2 tbsp rosemary (finely chopped)⠀ 1 tbsp salt (after boiling)⠀ pepper (to taste)⠀ ⠀ METHOD⠀ 1 Peel the potatoes & cut them into halves (or quarters if your potatoes are massive )⠀ 2 Fill (3/4's full) a large pan with water & bring it to the boil⠀ 3 Add 1/4 cup of salt & 1/2 tbsp of baking powder (this is a very important ingredient - it will make your potatoes super crispy)⠀ 4 Carefully pour the potatoes into the water, put the lid on & boil for 12 minutes - 15 minutes⠀ 5 Drain the water away & let the potatoes cool for 15 minutes⠀ 6 Pour the olive oil into a saucepan & heat it⠀ 7 Add the garlic, rosemary & thyme & cook them all together until the garlic has just started to brown⠀ 8 Pour the oil into a bowl (through a sieve) ⠀ 9 Pour the infused oil you've just made into the potato bowl, add some more salt (this isn't wholly necessary - it depends on your taste) & then grind in some pepper⠀ 10 Cover the bowl & vigorously shake the potatoes until the sides & all chuffed up ⠀ 11 Put the potatoes on a baking tray, space them out evenly & bake at 200℃ (392℉) for 45 minutes (or until they're really crispy & golden brown)⠀ 12 Take them out of the oven & serve immediately with all the trimmings!⠀ Enjoy!
Jeśli ktoś jeszcze nie zaglądał do przepisu na marchewkowy mazurek (a naprawdę gorąco polecam 😊) to pewnie zachodzi w głowę z czego była ta biała polewa 🤔 Czyżby lukier??? Nic z tych rzeczy 😌 Cukru się wystrzegamy 😉 więc cóż to takiego zapytacie... To nic innego jak pasta kokosowa, najpierw rozpuszczona a później zastygnięta, bez żadnego masła i innego tłuszczu 👍 Sama w sobie jest już słodka, więc nie wymaga dosładzania 😎 Cóż za genialny wynalazek 🤗 po raz kolejny mnie nie zawiodła 😉 PS pasta kokosowa to też świetny zamiennik lukru 👍 . . .
Merhabalar. Hayırlı Kandiller. Kandiliniz Mübarek Olsun. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 UNLU İRMİK HELVASI 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Malzemeleri; 125 gr tereyağı yada margarin Yarım su bardağı zeytinyağı 1 su bardağı un 1.5 su bardağı irmik Şerbeti için 2.5 su bardağı su 1,5 su bardağı şeker 1 paket vanilya 1 çay kaşığı tarçın Hazırlanışı Un ve irmigi yağla birlikte iyice kavuruyoruz. Daha sonra şerbet malzemelerini iyice karıştırıp helvanin üzerine dokuyoruz. Suyunu çekene kadar iyice karıştırıyoruz. Üzerine havlu peçete ile kapağını kapatıp 10 dakika dinlendiriyoruz. Afiyet olsun.
Já comeu pão de queijo vegano? No blog tem uma receitinha deliciosa e super prática. Confere lá 😍 www.tatiquiriano.com.br . . . . .
My mouth waters every time I see a salad. Does yours? Tag your vegetable loving friends!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✄ . 2019.04.19❥⃝dinner . ❥⃝揚げ餃子 . .
Buenos, hermosos y bendecidos días☀. . Ya desayunaron? Para que se antojen les traigo esta deliciosa receta, AVENA con leche de Alpiste, quedó la maravilla, enserio tienen que probarla. _______________ NECESITAMOS . 🥛140ml leche alpiste 💦 Chorrito de agua 🌾40g avena en hojuelas @justoybueno 😋Canela en polvo 😋Stevia líquida para endulzar 🍌Banano 🍏Manzana verde 🍫Chocolate semiamargo 🌾Granola Artesanal @antojitossaludables_oficial _______________ PREPARACIÓN . En una olla ponemos la leche, el agua, la avena, canela en polvo y la stevia. Cocinamos hasta que se vea cremosa y si es necesario agregamos agua para que no quede muy seca. Servimos y decoramos con lo que más nos gusta, pueden usar la fruta que deseen, poner frutos secos, mermelada o crema de maní 🥜🍯 esto queda de locos😍. . Estructurar, organizar y agendar nuestras actividades diarias por pequeñas y sencillas que sean, agradecer por la vida, por el aire que respiramos...hacer ejercicio y brindarle a nuestro cuerpo alimentos de calidad. Te dará como resultado un día excelente, activo y feliz😃. . . . . . . . . . . .
Tom kha gai - Yam goong - Steamed rice ต้มข่าไก่ ยำกุ้ง ข้าวสวย Perfect homemade lunch for this beautiful day. .
Rasam - tamarind based broth . . . .
@feys_cooking_home yeni lezzetler eklemeye devam ediyor! Çok sorulan ve beklenen "Çiğ Köfte" artık Milanoda 👏🏻 • 1 porsiyon = 5€ 1 kg = 22€ • Bilgi & Sipariş için dm veya Whatsapp +393383615999 . . . . .
Spicing up your dishes has never been easier. Just peel, grate, and go with our Ginger Peeler! 🙌 . . .
Un saluto prima di centotrenta cannelloni.
Comfort comforter comfortest food ever . . . . . . . .
今日はお惣菜day 色々買って、 二人で1000円くらい。 . . チキンカツは 火曜市で、 88円だった‼ . . プラントの30円フライも いいけど、88円カツも いいとおもった☺💗 . . 子どもできたら お惣菜だなーっ🥺💦 . . . 地域の人が、 ゆってたから お惣菜の中身いちにあげたら お口荒ちゃった💦🥺💡 . .. フライの中身も きにしてあげなきゃ…‼ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
My very first cooking class 😋 . 1) Hamburg Steak 2) Onion Soup 3) White Rice . 📍ABC Cooking Studio .
@fmaraboli_ lanzó a la fama nuestra torta @oreo para uno 🙊 pero 👀que rinde demás para dos personas 😋 pero si tu hambre es más poderosa, es ideal para devorar a cucharadas 😅 Premio de @makarenavalentina . . .
Tomatensalat ... mit ein klein wenig Knoblauch! 😁💨 .
Cozinhar com preguiça, muita preguiça, mas com simplicidade e o requinte do costume 🤣 🤤 . . . . . . .
Double Fire Wings recipe is live. Link in bio. Head over and start the smolder. These wings were all the rage at @highlandsranchace with the Helpful Folks. Tommy like wingy! . . Follow @redbirdchicken @highlandsranchace @acehardware @chefjasonmorse @webergrills . .
High Protein Chocolate Oatmeal Ingredients: 1/3 cup instant oats 1 cup water 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tbsp butter 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder 1/4 tsp stevia to taste Instructions: Combine the oats and water and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed. Add water to desired consistency and enjoy!
Καθώς πλησιαζουμε στην Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα μην ξεχνάτε πως στο κατάστημα μας θα βρείτε χειροποιητα σοκολατένια αυγα, υγείας και γάλακτος, για μικρούς και μεγάλους! Μεγάλη ποικιλία σε σχέδια για κάθε γούστο! Χαρίστε το πιο γλυκό δώρο στα βαφτιστηρια και τους δικούς σας ανθρώπους! Καλο Πάσχα!
Un tributo ai nostri amici francesi nel nuovo menù, con questa Parmantier di Anatra Confit con Scaloppa di Fois Gras..se anche voi siete dei goduriosi in cucina (come noi!!) non potrete perdervela!! .
Comer peixe não significa só adotar a simplicidade. À espelho do que fez Jesus, o ato simboliza também uma penitência. Assim, não basta apenas comer frutos do mar/rios: toda a refeição deve ser simples - além de ser à base de peixe, - e deve-se evitar quaisquer outros prazeres no dia. . . . Se o dia pede, fazemos!


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Q: With either A1 or R1C1 notation, why is it necessary to getRange? Can anyone suggest what or where to read, or can tell me; With either A1 or R1C1 notation, why is it necessary to getRange?

A: Answer:
As the Mind-Reading API doesn't seem to be public, at the moment it is necessary to tell Apps Script the range on which you wish to apply changes or get values.
More Information:
From your question and comments I think you misunderstand how Apps Script works.
To answer your question "With either A1 or R1C1 notation, why is it necessary to getRange".
You see, computers aren't clever. They do exactly what you tell them to do, and need very specific instructions so that they make sense.
When you run a script in Apps Script on a Spreadsheet, getRange is the way of using A1 or R1C1 notation to tell a script where to apply the code to.
Working Example:
Let's say in Sheet1, the first row is a list of headings:

And you would like to have the headings in bold without the data below it being bolded as well.
You would have to, in your script, specify exactly which range of cells you want to change the font styling on - this is done by specifying the range with getRange():
function exampleFunction() {

  var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet()
  var sheet = ss.getSheetByName("Sheet1")
  var headingRange = sheet.getRange("A1:D1")

  headingRange.setFontWeight("bold")
}

This emboldens the cells in the specified range to be bold. Without telling Apps Script which range to apply the changes to, it wouldn't know where you want to do it.
Alternative signatures of getRange():
It is worth noting however, that the Sheet class of Apps Script has multiple ways of specifying a range. The first, most intuitive way, is using the A1 notation which we used in the example above:
NB: In these examples I use the activate() method in Apps Script to visualise what each of the ranges would look like.

getRange(a1Notation)
Returns the range as specified in A1 notation or R1C1 notation.
// Get a range A1:D4 on sheet titled "Sheet1"
var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
var range = ss.getRange("Sheet1!A2:D4");

// Get cell A3 on the first sheet
var sheet = ss.getSheets()[0];
var cell = sheet.getRange("A3");

Visual Sample for getRange(a1Notation):

The second way of getting a range is by specifying a specifc cell using its row and column indicies:

getRange(row, column)
Returns the range with the top left cell at the given coordinates.
var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
var sheet = ss.getSheets()[0];
// Passing only two arguments returns a "range" with a single cell.
var range = sheet.getRange(2, 3);

Visual Sample for getRange(row, column):

The third way is similar to the second, but you can also specify a number of rows as a third parameter:

getRange(row, column, numRows)
Returns the range with the top left cell at the given coordinates, and with the given number of rows.
var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
var sheet = ss.getSheets()[0];
// When the "numRows" argument is used, only a single column of data is returned.
var range = sheet.getRange(2, 1, 3);

Visual Sample for getRange(row, column, numRows):

And finally in the fourth way, you can specify both the number of rows, and the number of column, on top of the starting row and column:

getRange(row, column, numRows, numColumns)
Returns the range with the top left cell at the given coordinates with the given number of rows and columns.
var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
var sheet = ss.getSheets()[0];
var range = sheet.getRange(1, 1, 3, 3);

Visual Sample for getRange(row, column, numRows, numColumns):

References:

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*Chass Sheet - getRange() | Apps Script | Google Developers


Join us for the Women Powering Technology 2017/2018 season opening pub night at Adobe!
This year's theme is Changing the Landscape. There has been a lot of discussion recently in the media about inclusion and diversity in STEM. We will be exploring these issues at a personal and a local level.
Our panels and pub nights will be looking at how you can effect change in the field. Topics will include change at a personal level, effecting change at the company level and closing the gap in technology. We will be discussing the season in more details as well as hold small group discussions on topics related to change. As always there will be informal networking in addition to the small group discussions.
This event will be held in the Adobe conference room at 343 Preston St. Access to the building is through the entrance on Preston St (go up the stairs and across to the Adobe tower) or from the parking garage (take the elevator to the Adobe main floor).
Adobe is proud to support women in technology here in Ottawa and around the world.


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Généralités
 La saison a été diffusée aux États-Unis du  au  sur CBS, en simultané au Canada sur le réseau Global.
 En Suisse, la saison est diffusée depuis le  sur RTS Un.
 En France, elle est diffusée depuis le  sur M6.
 Au Québec, la saison est diffusée depuis le  sur Séries+.
 En Belgique, la saison est diffusée depuis le  sur RTL-TVI.

Synopsis
L'unité 5-O est démantelée après l'assassinat de la gouverneure Jameson. Puis elle est reconstituée grâce à l'intervention du nouveau gouverneur, Sam Denning, qui impose à Steve McGarrett des règles plus strictes, ainsi qu'une nouvelle équipière : Lori Weston. L'arc narratif principal est centré sur l'enquête de Steve McGarrett sur les relations entre son père et la gouverneure Jameson avec Wo Fat. Il est épaulé par Joe White, son ancien instructeur quand il était SEAL.

Distribution

 Alex O'Loughlin (VF : Alexis Victor) : Commandant Steve McGarrett (21 épisodes)
 Scott Caan (VF : Jérôme Pauwels) : Lieutenant Danny Williams
 Daniel Dae Kim (VF : Cédric Dumond) : Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly
 Grace Park (VF : Marie-Ève Dufresne) : Officier Kono Kalakaua
 Masi Oka (VF : William Coryn) :  Max Bergman (? épisodes)
 Lauren German (VF : Stéphanie Lafforgue) : Officier de police Lori Weston (15 épisodes)

Invités

Épisodes

Épisode 1 : Haʻiʻole

Épisode 2 : Ua Lawa Wale

Épisode 3 : Kameʻe

Épisode 4 : Mea Makamae

Épisode 5 : Maʻemeʻe

Épisode 6 : Ka Hakaka Maikai

Épisode 7 : Ka Iwi Kapu

Épisode 8 : Lapaʻau

Épisode 9 : Ike Maka

Épisode 10 : KiʻLua

Épisode 11 : Pahele

Épisode 12 : Alaheo Pau'ole

Épisode 13 : Ka Ho'Oponopono

Épisode 14 : Pu'olo

Épisode 15 : Mai Ka Wa Kahiko

Épisode 16 : I Helu Pu

Épisode 17 : Kupale

Épisode 18 : Lekio

Épisode 19 : Kalele

Épisode 20 : Haʻalele

Épisode 21 : Pa Make Loa

Épisode 22 : Ua Hopu

Épisode 23 : Ua Hala

Audiences aux États-Unis

 La moyenne de cette saison est de 10,626 millions de téléspectateurs.

Cotes d'écoute au Canada anglophone

Portrait global

 La moyenne de cette saison est d'environ 1,82 million de téléspectateurs.

Données détaillées

Audiences en France

 La moyenne de cette saison est de 3,048 millions de téléspectateurs.

Notes et références

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The Sacred In Exile: What It Really Means To Lose Our Religion
by Gillian McCann & Gitte Bechsgaard
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The Sacred In Exile addresses the fact that, for the first time in history, a large segment of the population in the western world is living without any form of religious belief. While a number of writers have examined the implications of this shift, none have approached the phenomenon from the perspective of religious studies.
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The authors examine what has been lost from the point of view of sociology, psychology, and philosophy of religion. The book sits at the nexus of a number of important debates including: the role of religion in public life, the connection between religion and physical and psychological well-being, and the implications of the loss of ritual in terms of maintaining communities.
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While numerous scholars have debated, complicated, and rejected the secularization thesis over the past several decades, McCann and Bechsgaard take its facticity as their starting point. The authors gesture toward the literature on secularism, but a substantive engagement with scholars of secularization is not their primary goal. Instead, they seek to promote religious literacy and initiate conversations about religion as a public resource among non-academic readers. Read the full review here
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McCann says the "Enlightenment narrative"—the idea the Western world has steadily emerged from darkness and superstition to the shining light of reason—dominates any religious-secular discussion. "The only two positions ever allowed are purely secular materialism or crazy religious fanaticism—those are the supposed choices, when the vast majority of people are not like that, not part of either." Religion's great, worldwide middle ground is the focus of both books, with McCann and Bechsgaard lamenting the effects of its two-generation-long decline and Crane pointing at its durability as proof of religion's ineradicable place in human nature. Beliefs and their role in religious faith are at the core of why the mutually incomprehensible "shouting match" only gets louder over time, because—as Crane forcefully argues and McCann and Bechsgaard implicitly accept—dogmatic belief, other than in certain core precepts, matters far less than most atheists and even some faithful fully realize. Read the full review here
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The skills inherent in inventiveness— the form of creativity leading to invention— are important skills for all students to master. The ability to brainstorm, to think in different ways, to learn to elaborate, and to produce something original, can be used in all walks of life. This workshop will provide a background to the theory of inventiveness and showcase the types of apps for the iPad that can be used to support this practice. The participants will participate in some "reverse engineering" projects and model the inventiveness skill set while creating projects with the iPad.


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See the future of the internet inside the Wayforward Machine
Thread starter mongeese
mongeese
From the creators of the Wayback Machine comes the Wayforward Machine, a portal that can show you websites from 2046. Go take a look at it, spoilers below.
If you've never used the Wayback Machine, you're missing out. It's one of the coolest places on the internet. A virtual library of half a billion webpages from 1996-present, it's a great way to research and reference and it's outrageously fun -- check out TechSpot from 2004!
In contrast, the Wayforward Machine is a dreary window into a dystopian future. In much the same way the Wayback Machine celebrates the history of the internet, the Wayforward Machine is a warning about the directions the internet could head down.
Enter any URL into the Wayforward Machine and it'll flood your screen with a nauseating overlay of popups that prevent you from getting to the page. They'll warn you that the Ministry of Truth doesn't approve of the website's content, that the webpage doesn't let people of your political affiliation access its content, and ask you for your retina and fingerprints and make you disable your privacy settings.
Here at TechSpot, we've decided to take some inspiration from the Wayforward Machine and start preemptively banning people that sound like they prefer Intel over AMD.
The Wayforward Machine was created for the Internet Archive's 25th anniversary. Besides maintaining the Wayback Machine, the IA manages the Open Library, collects recordings of news programs and notable media, and advocates for digital rights; all for free.
But their efforts are in jeopardy; hence the Wayforward Machine, and an accompanying site that links to current and "future" articles about the internet's degradation. One of the issues they're fighting in court at the moment is their right to loan digital books on the internet.
But some of the wider issues they raise awareness for -- like the firewalls in China, Iran, and Russia that prevent them from sharing resources freely, and the digital blackouts that have been imposed in Egypt, Tunisia, and Guinea, are so monumental that there's no apparent path to a solution.
Apparently Free Guy 3 is not quite free.#IA2046 https://t.co/agmlnQ41dH
— InternetArchive2046 (@IA2046) October 1, 2021
Somehow, I don't think Twitter is going to be the platform that bypasses censoring in the future.
The question ultimately asked by the Wayforward Machine is about the future of the Wayback Machine. As the internet is chopped up by firewalls, paywalls, and copyright laws, the Wayback Machine loses its ability to catalog. If protections like Section 230 are revoked, the site will be unable to lawfully host most of its content.
Let's hope that doesn't happen.
https://www.techspot.com/news/91542-see-future-internet-inside-wayforward-machine.html
DukeJukem
Skynet is coming.
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NightAntilli
And this once again is argument for crypto. Why? Because crypto allows for decentralization, and with decentralization, censorship is a lot harder, if not impossible.
The crypto space is already working on a decentralized internet, decentralized storage, permanent internet storage, decentralized e-mail, decentralized publishing, decentralized governance and a lot more.
The ones advocating against crypto are unknowingly supporting this dystopian future the wayforward machine is warning us about.
NightAntilli said:
You don't have to use crypto to use decentralized data.
Google how torrents work for confirmation.
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>>> Knowledge is Power <<<
That's THE fundamental fact of life. The person with knowledge wins over the ignorant person. The doctor with the true diagnosis will heal people. The person with the true schedule will catch the bus, others will miss their appointment. You literally cannot do anything without accurate knowledge.
Almost all religions claim that knowledge of the truth is their supreme value, the greatest good. Anything that goes against knowledge of the truth is regarded as evil. For example, in the Christian realm, the devil's great power is the ability to deceive, I.e., to convince people that false knowledge is truth. Here's a clue... anytime you see large scale efforts to suppress open investigation or debate, you can bet Satan is involved.
Knowledge power is relative. To gain power over others, you either enhance your knowledge or you suppress their knowledge. That's what the CIA does.
The internet has given the common man access to enormous amounts of information that was previously unavailable. It gives you the ability to critically examine the dictates of the elites. You can look at the evidence and decide for yourself. It's your God given right, nobody should be able to take it away from you.
The global elites hate it. It threatens their power and exposes their machinations. Like an exposed termite nest rescuing their larva, they work frantically to move their precious information from your view, to corral it and lock it away. To stigmatize skeptics they invented nonsense terms like 'conspiracy theorist', 'follow the science' and 'denier'. They actively destroy information. Youtube recently destroyed over a million videos that question their narrative. That's book-burning on a grand scale.
The state will not rescue society. The US founding fathers placed Freedom of Speech in the first amendment, but it's not enough. Thomas Jefferson said ... "my hopes however are kept in check by the ordinary character of our state legislatures, the members of which do not generally possess information enough to percieve the important truths, that knolege is power, that knolege is safety, and that knolege is happiness."
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ScottSoapbox said:
You do if you want security.
Rayneofpayne
Tantor said:
Knowledge is not power. You could have the knowledge of a God and it wouldn't do much for the majority of the planet. Without the ability to learn, understand, and know how to apply it you end up being useless to anyone. Knowledge can get you killed by people who have delusions of having a different type of power.
What is Power? People have tried to answer this question for ages.
On a side note, I loved the original Conan the Barbarian as the story shows different aspects exploring that very question, there is a lot of media, books, games, and cinema that have explored these issues.
I would offer that if knowledge was power, then the majority should have learned by now, they cannot even learn the lessons from history as it is always doomed to repeating itself.
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DukeJukem said:
skynet is 24 years late
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George Keech
But what happens this evidence and truth to make your own choice is inaccurate or purposely changed. The some us not making there own choice. If your driving down a road and a sign says it's a 50 but it turns out that sign was put there by someone else and it's in fact a 30 then you are factually incorrect at your choice.
I disagree because people can advocate against Crypto for many other reasons that are all legitimate.
I also feel this is a stunt for attention more than realistically what is a likely future. Climate change will be a bigger problem by then for example. Which went help if everyone is hard into crypto
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George Keech said:
It's only a problem if you believe in Climate Change.
eforce said:
Just some food for thought... The same people that push so-called awareness of climate change due to overpopulation are the ones pushing a vaccine that's supposed to save us all... I wonder how people can square that circle.
I have not heard a single legitimate reason yet. But feel free to enlighten me.
Well I don't believe in Crypto so that must not exist either. I'm mean I've never had a coin made of bits in my pocket.
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I'm going to ignore you said that. So I can continue to completely agree.
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scavengerspc
If it's poison, is it still food? I would love to hear you close that circle of insane thinking. How can you possibly equate the two?
cliffordcooley said:
Of course you do. It was ridiculous.
People like Crypto because it takes control from banks and governments. However being able to control a currency is vital for the control of inflation otherwise. If there was one global currency if goods in one country start to increase. Pay cannot increase in kinda because international trade would not allow it so you would a countries economy completely ruined. Not to mention most ransoms are now paid in Crypto because it's untraceable etc. If you think these reasons are not sufficient you can't dispute they are not real
acoustis
Tried the link and I am not convinced. I don't think these data of verification will be necessary in 20 years from now. All this data including retina scan, fingerprint or DNA blood samples will be already in the system. The government databases or we could call that government database will have all that.
The only thing is to ask yourself is internet something you can't live without. The whole different story is if we're not able to get food or energy sources to keep us warm.
In the future this could be the filter to distinguish between how much a person is dependable and on the other hand independent. It's also a thin line for so called "big brother", how much freedom or lack of it can produce desired state.
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Rayneofpayne said:
Or, you could simply take Sociology`101 and be done with it.
That's a lot of heavy thought and concepts you're putting forth. It sounds pretty much like the discussions we had 50 years ago. You know, way back when weed wasn't considered "medicinal"..
Anyway, when you meet a primitive tribe, the guy with the biggest hat is in charge. He has "the power" you speak of. Oddly enough, the pope has the biggest.hat in the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Am I saying that the Catholic Church is a "primitive tribe"? Dunno. But now you'll at least have something else to ponder..
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So you've never mined some Eth, sent it to an exchange, converted it to dollars and withdrew it from an ATM?
I know it's like sheep do sheep stuff over and over....
mongeese said:
Can I assume that we'll be on TPM 10.0 by then? Higher maybe?
By 2046, I would be, (tentatively) pushing 100. I'll more than likely miss out on all that "fun". In fact, just reading that sh!t, probably took 10 years off my life.
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Inflation needs to be controlled right now, because the financial system is fundamentally flawed.
Crypto does not equal one global currency. There are many legitimate cryptocurrencies, and they can function just as different currencies do in a free global market.
Ransom are paid in crypto, because ransomware is immutable, meaning, if it's programmed to only unlock on certain payment, that's the only way it works. That is not an argument against crypto. Why? Because we don't stop drinking water just because some people deliberately drown others in it.
I am not saying that all of crypto is perfect. And individual crypto currencies do have flaws. But as an overall industry or category as a whole, I don't see any negatives to their existence.
Power usage is an obvious negative (as is stopping gamers from gaming). Yes, this issue can be mitigated in the future, but right now and for the medium term future it's going to be a huge environmental negative. I know you know this, but you made me say this by being purposefully contrarian.
Ben1978 said:
When put into actual context, Bitcoin's power consumption is more energy efficient... You don't see these headlines often, because there's a narrative to downplay this technology. See for yourself...
Bitcoin mining actually uses less energy than traditional banking, new report claims
Bitcoin mining's energy use questioned after Elon Musk said Tesla would no longer take it
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Bitcoin's Energy Consumption is Greener As Compared to Today's Financial System - PayBito
Bitcoin's proof of work energy consumption is one of the latest buzzes in the industry of cryptocurrency. Read the article to know more.
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Aside from this, the crypto industry is the only industry that has the direct incentive to make things as energy efficient as possible, because high energy use cuts directly into mining profits. That's why we're mining Bitcoin with volcanoes now. And that's why crypto is the largest collective pushing to actually use renewable energy solutions rather than just virtue signaling with it.
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When it comes to achieving better physical health stick to time-tested basic fundamentals. These fundamentals to achieve good health are as old as time. You don't need to start the newest fad diet or exercise program to become healthy. So what are these fundamentals that pave the way to better physical health and mental health?
If you follow the seven health habits below you can on average add 11 years to your life span if you're a man and seven years if you are a woman. Eleven years and seven years! That's impressive.
In a 10-year survey of 6,928 Californians these seven habits were associated with fewer deaths. The more habits that were followed the lower the death rates were. For instance, men who followed no more than three or four of the habits were three times more likely to die than men who followed six or seven of the habits. This study was conducted by Lester Breslow and James Enstrom of the UCLA School of Public Health in 1980.
Here are the seven health habits.
Exercise regularly (most days of week).
Use alcohol moderately, or not at all.
Get seven to eight hours of sleep nightly.
Do not eat between meals.
Let's talk about these seven habits in more detail. We do think there is some wiggle room with the last two habits/recommendations which relate to dietary practices as there is much individual variation in how people respond to food. It seems pretty clear that there is not a one-diet/nutrition plan that is universally effective – otherwise we would not have the obesity epidemic we have.
If we were to prioritize these habits from most important to least important we would start with SLEEP and go down the list in the following order.
None or moderate alcohol use.
The day actually starts with sleep. The day begins with night when you think about it. The day changes to a new day when that first second after midnight occurs when a vast majority of us are asleep. In fact, the day is six to eight hours long by the time most of wake up to "begin the day".
If you struggle with your sleep here our 10 tips for better sleep to help you start your day off right. Though your body is resting during sleep it is still very active especially your brain. Sleep is when the body repairs and replenish itself. Physiologically the body is quite active. Hormones that set our daily (circadian rhythm are released during sleep. Growth factors that repair the body are released.
Information learned through the day is processed and filed in its appropriate locations within the brain for later recall. You may be asleep but your body is far from doing nothing.
Poor sleep can have a dramatic adverse effect on how well the body functions which is why we put the importance of sleep at the top of the list. Don't we feel great after a great night of sleep? That should be the routine not the exception.
The importance of maintaining a proper weight needs to emphasized early in life because losing weight to get back to a proper weight is extremely difficult for most of the population. This is a nice way to say don't allow yourself to get fat.
Maintaining proper weight is most determined by your nutrition and to a much lesser degree your activity level. As men and women approach middle age hormonal declines make maintaining a proper weight more challenging.
You cannot allow yourself to routinely consume more calories than you burn. But not all calories are the same as we discussed in Not All Calories the Same When it Comes to Weight Loss. Avoid calories that cause a rapid rise in insulin – eat low glycemic foods.
There are no benefits to smoking. Smoking a pack of cigarettes per day for 40 years will take 7.4 years off you life. We wrote about this in a tongue-in-cheek article called, How to Age Faster and Die Younger.
If you smoke, you need to quit. It's that simple. Here are tips on quitting smoking.
No medication has the benefits that exercise does. And, exercise comes with so few "side effects". Exercise works on all body systems especially the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and …. even the brain and nervous system having been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Your exercise routine should include aerobics (here are tips) and resistance training.
Ok, what does moderate alcohol use mean? Good question, don't you think? Moderate alcohol consumption is usually defined as two alcohol servings per day for men and one serving per day for women. A serving of alcohol is considered 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, and a 1.5 ounces of liqueurs.
Beyond that you are asking for health issues. And, avoid binge drinking. Having 14 beers in one day (2 beers per day per week) does not count as moderate alcohol consumption. You are only fooling yourself if you think it does, but your liver will know the difference.
To understand then next two recommendations you need to know how insulin works. Here are two articles we wrote on insulin. Insulin: The Key to Weight Loss and Why High Insulin Levels Are Dangerous.
Historically breakfast was the biggest meal of the day, lunch the second biggest, and dinner the smallest meal of the day. If you follow that tradition than eating breakfast has advantages that we discussed in Why You Should Eat Breakfast. However, nowadays in our fast paced world breakfast is a packaged convenient meal typically filled with unhealthy carbs that spikes insulin levels which many times remain elevated throughout the day due to our the meals. You cannot achieve a proper weight in the presence of elevated insulin levels. Avoid these breakfast foods. Get up extra early and prepare yourself a really healthy breakfast if you plan on eating breakfast – one that contains protein, healthy fats and low glycemic carbs.
Not everybody agrees with this recommendation. We have recommend three square meals with two or three snacks between meals. This will work if every meal or snack is healthy. But it has one drawback. The more times you eat a day, the more likely you are to consume some unhealthy foods which are so readily available and present. If you let your insulin levels go up everything you eat after that is getting stored as fast until the insulin levels come down. You can minimize from happening by not snacking between meals. This is a major premise behind intermittent fasting – keep insulin low by eating less.
There you have it – the basic fundamentals to achieve better physical health. Nothing earth shattering.
Sleep, eat well, move your body, and don't pollute your body. It took 1177 words to say that.


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Thanks a Lot, Jon Stewart
by Mike Schilling · March 31, 2015
Breaking news: Comedy Central is so in the tank for Obama that the replacement for Jon Stewart will be a half-black guy who was born in Africa.
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Burt Likko says:
Saw a clip of his stand-up. Long expository set-ups for good but not gut-busting punches. Stance and delivery technically very good, confident, and good-looking. Insightful and smart.
I think he's a good choice. The show will be different with him, and we shouldn't expect him to be Jon Stewart II.Report
Kazzy in reply to Burt Likko says:
He can do the John Oliver "Fish out of water" bit, something he did on his initial appearance ("Africa or America?"). He'll need some time to get his footing, though he was poised and composed in his few appearances (though maybe I'm just falling for his accent). He didn't give off the 'trying to hard' vibe I always got from Jessica Williams but instead seemed very confident and self-assured.
I'm curious where he'll go with it.Report
The conservosphere is currently involved with digging through his tweets and finding jokes he's made at the expense of, for example, Jews and Women of Size and saying that these jokes are problematic.Report
Chris in reply to Jaybird says:
SJWs!Report
Jaybird in reply to Chris says:
It'd mean so much more if we didn't all know that these hillbillies didn't wear "no fat chicks" t-shirts when they go shopping unironically at Wal-Mart.Report
Chris in reply to Chris says:
They're ultimately just doing it to make themselves feel better.Report
j r in reply to Chris says:
This is nothing new. There was a point where the right was ostensibly against this sort of identity politics, but that ended a while ago. Look at a guy like James O'Keefe who's made a career out of trolling poor people.
One of the reasons that I am critical of SJW tactics is that they are so easily weaponized and deployed by anyone against anyone.Report
Notme in reply to Chris says:
Yes conservatives have learned from the liberals how to use the identity politics stick. Sadly it has become much of liberals shtick to claim a war on women or racism as the explanation for much that happens.Report
morat20 in reply to Chris says:
One of the reasons that I am critical of SJW tactics is that they are so easily weaponized and deployed by anyone against anyone.
Most of them are college students, which means they're young and stupid and haven't figured out where the lines are. We all used to be there.
Don't get me wrong — they have a kernel of a point. It's just, being young and inexperienced, they're using it as a sledgehammer rather than a scalpel. They just haven't grasped when it's really applicable and when it's not.
Which is, again, no different than anything the 14-25 set has EVER done for all of history. Except it's all over tumblr, instead of just idiots in dorm rooms are irritating the staff at a Denny's.Report
@notme
Change that to war on Christianity, rising black crime rates, and the victimization of straight white males and what you get is the same shit on different channels.
@morat20
I've definitely learned to not take a lot of the SJW stuff seriously, precisely because so much of it is the work of over-eager young people. Lots of it still bleeds out, though. The media is the most obvious example. It gets increasingly difficult to find news coverage that doesn't attempt to impose a certain narrative on events as opposed to just reporting them.Report
LeeEsq in reply to Jaybird says:
Lawyers, Guns, and Money agree with the conservative blogosphere on this one. There is a post how intentionally politically incorrect humor is never really funny.Report
bookdragon in reply to LeeEsq says:
The whole thing about those tweets makes me really wonder about people. They're declaring him anti-semitic over 3 tweets that were posted over 5 years? If 3 jokes like that is all you can find over a 5 year span, I don't think there's much of a case.
And honestly, they strike me as jokes that either came off badly (gee, that never happens with any other comedians, right?) or need context. My family's half-Jewish and I didn't find the reference about Israel offensive (esp. knowing that during apartheid, Israel was one of few Western nations that supported the South African govt. – a calculated move to ensure access to the raw materials necessary for weapons). The one about almost bumping a Jewish kid is being called the most anti-semitic, but when I read it my impression was that the joke was pointed at himself – another joke about his mixed identity. A comment on the irony of a half-black South African carrying guilt from his father's German ancestry.Report
LeeEsq in reply to LeeEsq says:
I disagree. There are plenty of times when liberals judge fast and harsh if a white, male comedian makes a joke abotu LGBT people or people of color. The bar for being an anti-Semite should not be higher than it is for other bigots.Report
Kim in reply to LeeEsq says:
and yet, you crazy git, it really is.
Because people can't even realize an anti-Semetic joke anymore when it's staring them in the face.
Or is it that they just don't get outraged at the trope?
Dunno, but don't really care.
Thinking failed trolling is really, really hilarious.Report
Also, if you kick Blamy out of the club, I'm leaving too.Report
Mike Schilling in reply to LeeEsq says:
If he were a Palestinian academic, they'd be falling all over themselves to defend him.Report
Jaybird in reply to LeeEsq says:
Slate has now written an article discussing his problematic tweets. Salon has written an article explaining the tweetstorm and wondering why Comedy Central didn't do a better job of vetting him.Report
10 bucks on this showing up on air during the first week of the new daily show.
Betcha the response is gonna be good.
"I am a comedian. of course you're offended! Let me offend some more people!"
(discl: this is how I'd put it. and it's a decent setup. but I make no claims to knowing the bloke from SA, or how he'd respond).Report
Taki's Mag invited him to write a piece about Jews before they realized he was the wrong kind of South African. National Review published a column describing his critics as "PC gone mad" but pulled it when they found out he'd once tweeted a joke about Ronald Reagan being senile.Report
Man, I bet Taki's Mag wishes they'd published his piece now!Report
Troublesome Frog in reply to LeeEsq says:
@leeesq
I think those liberals are usually too quick on the trigger as well. I think we'd be better served by dialing it back a bit than by turning everything all the way up to 11 just because some people have it at 11 some of the time.
Jon Stewart is just lucky that The Daily Show wasn't a big deal when he took over (and that he didn't have a Twitter account going into it). Stewart's stand up bits weren't 100% friendly to everybody all the time.Report
My point is that I the jokes didn't strike me as being particularly anti-semitic. Jon Stewart has harshly criticized Israel on air and makes Jewish jokes frequently. But since he's Jewish, he just gets called 'self-hating' for it.
Interestingly, it looks like Noah's mother is part Jewish. Does that change the equation? Or, because he's black and doesn't 'look' Jewish according to American stereotypes, is it impossible for people to even think about that?Report
The cynic in me wonders if this means "The Nightly Show" is on a short leash or will be cancelled. I'm skeptical they'll run a full hour with nary a white male at host.Report
Burt Likko in reply to Kazzy says:
Is "The Nightly Show" funny? Do people watch it in some measurable way, to this evidence its value to advertisers? If so, I don't foresee a problem.Report
@burt-likko
I've found it to be largely hit and miss. Lots of promise but inconsistent delivery. I discussed elsewhere why I think this is.
I suppose "cynic" was the wrong word. It would not be wrong of "Comedy Central" to cancel TNS if it is bad and to seek out another non-white host. I guess I'm cynical because I doubt they would run both shows with non-white hosts. Which is a shame. I wish I didn't think, "This is the nail in the coffin for TNS." But I can't help but think that.Report
Kim in reply to Burt Likko says:
*snort* I somehow doubt that Comedy Central got much of a vote.Report
Alan Scott in reply to Burt Likko says:
Noah was brought on to the daily show in late 2014, before the premier of the nightly show. I suspect that the possibility of his replacing Stewart was around even then.
If Comedy Central realized that the nightly show was going to be having this many problems, I presume it never would have gotten to air.Report
I'm tempted to say to TNS — this is what you get when you ask for a "clean break."
Sink or Swim, you're on your own.
(of course I'm still rooting for them).Report
Trevor Noah has tweeted: To reduce my views to a handful of jokes that didn't land is not a true reflection of my character, nor of my evolution as a comedian.
Iowahawk tweeted in response: As God is my witness, I thought fat chick jokes could fly.Report
Stillwater in reply to Jaybird says:
I been following it a bit. I don't think this will end well for Trevor.Report
Jaybird in reply to Stillwater says:
My tweet: #HasTrevorLandedYetReport
Mike Schilling in reply to Stillwater says:
Oh, the humanity!Report
El Muneco in reply to Jaybird says:
When the people replying to your tweets are funnier than you, you've lost the heartland.Report
ScarletNumber in reply to Jaybird says:
The response by Iowahawk, while funny and clever, does not appear on his Twitter feed.Report
ScarletNumber says:
I still think Comedy Central should have brought back Tough Crowd.Report
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Filtering on the last day of the month can be very simple with the right logic. The key is to think of the last day of the month as the day for which "tomorrow is the first day of the month".
The above expression returns true if "tomorrow is the first of the month", which is another way of saying "today is the last day of the month".
Here we use the raw timeframe because it directly inserts the database column without any extra formatting.
The SQL above was written in Redshift.
MySQL, Oracle, Teradata, and MariaDB all have a LAST_DAY() function which should make this easier.


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Gauze of Death: How a Routine Trip to the Dentist Can Put Your Life at Risk
2:04 PM PST, December 19, 2016 - Inside Edition
Playing Gauze Accidents Causing Death, Injuries to Dental Patients
For some patients, a trip to the dentist ended in the emergency room when a piece of gauze became lodged in their throats, with some cases even ending in death.
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John Santilli went into cardiac arrest at his dentist after a throat pack made from gauze allegedly became lodged in his throat.
"I am so lucky to be alive," he told Inside Edition.
Jared Wakefield, 22, was declared brain dead after a piece of gauze allegedly became stuck in his throat during a dental procedure.
His brother, Lance, told Inside Edition: "He had a gauze like this in his mouth during basic oral surgery and he choked on it."
His family is now suing Provo, Utah, dentist Dennis Blume, who denies any negligence.
Inside Edition chief investigative correspondent Lisa Guerrero asked Dr. Blume how something like that could happen.
"Well, I'm not going to answer your specific questions to the accident because it's still an ongoing investigation and case, which I can't comment [about]," he said.
In Nevada, a young mom named Kimberly Ortiz also choked to death on gauze in the dentist's chair, as did businessman Marek Lapinksi in California.
Dentistry professor Jimmy Kilimitzoglou demonstrated on a mannequin, showing Inside Edition how easy it is for gauze to become lodged in a patient's throat.
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"Sometimes what happens is, as you try to get it out, you can lodge it further into the airway," he said. "Under normal circumstances, patients have their protective reflexes so they can gag, they can choke, they can cough. But a sedated patient, they lose those protective reflexes so they can't help us determine if something's lodged in there."
He says there is a simple technique that could have prevented the tragedies: A piece of dental floss wrapped around the gauze.
"When this piece of gauze is tied to a piece of string, this piece of string is our lifeline. And it's as easy as pulling this string and this could keep our patient safe and save our patient's life," he said.
Lance Wakefield says if that procedure had been followed, his brother would be alive today.
"Two feet of dental floss would have saved his life," he said. "It's a tragic loss."
The American Dental Association told Inside Edition they do not have any recommendations for throat packs because materials used during dental procedures are chosen through the clinical judgement of the individual dentist.
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Porsche Camshaft Defect Comes to Light
blog home Auto Defects Porsche Camshaft Defect Comes to Light
By Brian Chase on August 23, 2016 - 4 comments
An image of the broken camshaft adjuster bolts. Source: User Rostamon8 on 6speedonline.com
Drivers of some Porsche vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2012 are experiencing a new defect that can cause engine failure and may result in injuries if a vehicle breaks down while traveling at higher speeds. The problem lies in the aluminum camshaft adjuster bolts which have a tendency to sheer off, which prevent the camshafts from running. If this occurs in the camshaft that operates the vacuum pump, the power braking will also fail, which will result in an extremely dangerous situation especially if the driver does not have the strength to brake the car without the vacuum powdered brakes. The bolts themselves may also drop into the engine and cause the engine to fail.
Note: This information is provided for information purposes only.
Bisnar Chase is not currently filing a class action case against Porsche.
Please contact us if you have experienced an injury due to an auto defect.
This defect occurred in the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S driven by Matt Truscott, 17, as he was driving home through San Francisco on July 4th, 2016. Matt noticed that the check engine light and the traction control light had come on, and both the engine and the power steering were losing power. "At the moment it broke, it started to make a strange noise, like there was no power," Matt explained. "It was difficult to steer because the power steering turned off, and once I got to about 15 miles an hour, the car shut off so I had to wrestle the car to the side of the road." Matt also noted that his brakes were much more difficult to press. "It felt like the pedal was basically going the entire way to the floor," he recalled. Fortunately Matt was able to get off of the freeway and park the car safely on a side street.
Porsche Knows About the Defects
Since early 2015 there have been 6 official complaints to NHTSA regarding the quality of these bolts, and many unofficial confirmations of the issue on vehicle forums. This is an issue that Porsche has known about since at least 2013, as they have issued a voluntary workshop campaign (WC-22) for owners of the 2011 Cayenne S or Cayenne Turbo models. The text on that campaign informed owners that "due to a temporary screw connection assembly problem, existing threaded connections on the camshaft controller can become strained to such an extent that the function of the camshaft controller cannot be guaranteed over the service life of the vehicle." The full text of this bulletin can be found here: (Download WC-22). This workshop campaign however only applied to 3,509 vehicles in North America. Porsche also recalled 14,571 cars in China (2009-2011 Panamera and Cayenne Models) for the same issue. However, these campaigns did not cover all of the vehicles affected by the defect, a fact pointed out by Matt Truscott's father, Alan Truscott. "[I had seen that] the cars had been recalled in China, just not in the U.S." said Alan, "so clearly it is a known potentially dangerous and potentially expensive issue."
Alan Truscott took it a step further to show us how Porsche knows about the defective bolts and is trying to quietly fix it. "I stopped in… to see how my mechanic was doing on replacing the camshaft," said Alan, "he showed me the kit that… includes steel screws and new bracket ends for both sides… It is clear that Porsche has a kit to rebuild both sides of the camshaft with steel screws now." Alan also claims that his mechanic attended Porsche training sessions during which the defective bolts were discussed by Porsche employees. We have attempted to reach out to Alan's mechanic to get more information on what Porsche knows and what they have attempted to do about it, but have not received a response.
Reports from drivers of affected cars have varied on whether the manufacturer will reimburse for parts and service of said vehicles. It appears that most cars in which the camshaft has not stopped working have been serviced for free and had their bolts replaced, but some drivers whose engines have been destroyed by the defect have not had as much luck. Alan's local Porsche dealership did not reimburse him for his camshaft and possible engine damage due to the car having 86,000 miles on it and being out of warranty, despite the car always having scheduled maintenance performed.
What Should Porsche Owners Do?
2011 Porsche Cayenne S
The vehicles affected are primarily 2011 Cayenne S models, but other Cayenne and Panamera models from 2010 to 2012 have been mentioned in forums from owners who also experienced their camshaft adjuster bolts shearing off. Our recommendation is that if you are an owner of any of these car models, take your car to a dealership and check if the bolts are experiencing any unusual wear. It may also be helpful to bring along a copy of the WC22 Workshop Campaign to show the dealership what issue you expect to be dealing with, as some owners have claimed that their local dealers did not know about WC22 or the camshaft issue in general. (Note: The forum has removed the post with Porsche owners' comments about the dealership and no cached version is available.)
It would appear while this defect can have dangerous consequences, there have not been enough actual observed cases and complaints to NHTSA to launch an investigation into this issue that may lead to a mandated recall. A recall campaign for any manufacturer is costly – not only from service and replacement costs, but also in the damage that it can do to a brand. It is likely that Porsche would want keep all negative press to a minimum and therefore would want to deal with issue quietly – replacing the camshaft bolts in some cars that they know are affected, but not making a lot of effort to service every car that they've manufactured that may have defective bolts installed. However, if an injury or death were to occur due to a camshaft bolt failure, Porsche would absolutely be liable and could be determined to have been negligent in not escalating the issue to try to fix more of the affected vehicles. For now, Porsche drivers can only hope that the attention this issue is receiving will pressure Porsche to put their customers' safety before their profit margins.
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4 Responses to "Porsche Camshaft Defect Comes to Light"
On September 27th, 2017 at 10:12 am
McKinley Blumenberg said:
Thanks for the information. Matt's story is very similar to mine. My 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo is now being serviced by Porsche — my understanding, from them, is that they will fully cover all costs.
Brian Chase said:
That's a great outcome McKinley. Others have not been so lucky. Thanks for sharing.
On May 17th, 2018 at 2:37 pm
Bob Smith said:
Any further news on this item? I'm having the same issue with my Cayenne 2010 GTS and was wondering if Porsche has made any statement.
My understanding is the possible litigation for the Porsche Camshaft is still going on. Recalls have been issued.
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 18,000 model-year 2010-12 Porsche Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo hatchbacks, model-year 2011-12 Panamera and Panamera 4 hatchbacks, and model-year 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo SUVs
The Problem: Camshaft controllers may come loose inside the engine, possibly resulting in an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Porsche will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters for free.
What Owners Should Do: Porsche did not immediately announce an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-767-7243, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.