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Privacy Notice
This Privacy Notice gives you an overview of the processing of your personal data in the context of the use of the offers and online services within the web pages at www.softgames.com , www.softgames.de , publishers.softgames.de and m.softgames.de (together the "Website") and the gaming applications served by us on subpages of the Website through i-framing to third party partner websites ("Gaming Applications"). Such third party partner websites to be defined as Partner Websites.
This privacy policy also informs you about your rights and the possibilities to control your personal data and to protect your privacy.
Responsible for data processing is
Softgames Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH
Torstrasse 33-35
10119 Berlin
(hereinafter "SOFTGAMES" or "Us" or "We").
You can contact our data protection officer at the above address and at datenschutz[at]softgames.de.
We have taken technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. For example, we use the Transport Layer Security (TLS) for the transmission of data for encryption.
Please note:
You are not obliged by law to provide us with the personal data stated in this Privacy Notice. Specifically, the contractual relationship that you have entered into with us by agreeing to our terms and conditions ( https://game.softgames.de/privacy ) does not imply any obligation to provide your personal data.
However, the transmission of the contract information provided by you to us is a basic requirement for the conclusion of a contract with us. In addition, you may not use the Website and/or the Gaming Applications or only to a limited extent if you do not provide us with certain data or object to the use of this data.
1. Which personal data we process and from which sources:
When we make our Website and/or the Gaming Applications available to you, we process personal data from various sources. On the one hand, these are data that we automatically process for every visitor when the Website and/or the Gaming Applications are accessed. However, this may also be data that you have voluntarily provided to us or that we receive from the partner websites.
Data that we automatically collect when you use our Website:
As soon as you visit the Website and/or the Gaming Application, you send technical information to our web servers.
This happens regardless of whether you register with an account to use the Website and/or the Gaming Applications.
In any case, we collect the following access and web access data (which we call "Usage Data"):
- Date and time of the visit and the duration of the use of the Website and/or the Gaming Applications;
- The anonymized IP address of your device;
- the referral URL (the website from which you may have been referred);
- the visited sub-pages of the Website, including the Gaming Applications; and
- more information about your device (device type, browser type and version, settings, operating system).
We process the Usage Data in order to enable you to use the Website (including the Gaming Applications) and to ensure the functionality of the Website and/or the Gaming Applications.
In addition, we process the Usage Data to analyze the performance of the Website, continuously improve the Website and correct errors or personalize the content on the Website for you. However, we also process Usage Data in order to guarantee IT security and the operation of our systems and to prevent or detect misuse, in particular fraud.
We store this Usage Data exclusively in anonymous form, so that it is no longer possible to draw any conclusions about your person.
We use cookies for automatic processing of Usage Data. Cookies are small text files that you load onto your device when you visit our Websites and store the above information about yourself. We use our own cookies, but we also use cookies and tracking tools from third parties such as advertisement networks, Google and Facebook.
If you would like to know more about how cookies work, which cookies process which data on our Website (including the Gaming Applications) for which purposes and how you can deactivate them, click [ https://game.softgames.de/cookies ] for our cookie page.
From our Partner Websites on which we roll out our Gaming Applications we receive information whether a user is a subscriber on such Partner Website or not.
Data that you yourself transmit to us:
In addition to the data we receive from all visitors, we also process other data. The exact amount of this data depends on how you use the Website.
Partners of us who register as Partner Website providers have to enter the following information to open a user account:
- your name,
- Your e-mail address,
- The Partner Website country.
Or you register with Google Sign-In as described in the third party policy here [https://game.softgames.de/cookies].
The data entered during registration will be used for the purpose of providing the Website and for notification by e-mail of any information relevant to the Website or registration, such as changes in the scope of the Website or technical circumstances and the implementation of the partner agreement.
If you contact Customer Service at info[at]softgames.de , the written communication between you and service staff and notes on each transaction will be stored until it is completed in order to ensure smooth customer service at all times when the transaction is resumed by other service staff.
2. The purposes for which we also process your data:
We have already informed you above for which purposes we process your data in individual cases. In addition, we may process your data for further purposes. This includes, for example, the disclosure of your personal data to third parties if we are legally obliged to do so, but also the assertion of legal claims on our part or the defence against legal disputes.
3. The legal basis for processing:
When processing your personal data, we rely on various legal bases in accordance with the so-called General Data Protection Regulation, an EU-wide legal framework for standardising data protection laws ("GDPR"). These are in detail:
Your consent (Article 6 (1) a) GDPR):
By registering or making a booking with your account details, you expressly agree to the data processing described in detail in this Privacy Notice by ticking the box before sending the registration or booking form: If we process your data within the framework of booking or providing your user account, it is therefore because you have consented to this. Your consent is therefore the most important legal basis for the processing of your personal data by us.
Fulfilment of our contractual obligations towards you (Article 6 (1) b) GDPR):
At the same time, your data will also be processed for the provision of the Website as part of the fulfilment of our contract with you. Accordingly, in most cases the processing is not only justified by your consent, but also because it is necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations towards you.
Our legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) f) GDPR):
There are also cases in which we would be entitled to process your data without your consent because it is necessary to protect our legitimate interests (or the interests of third parties). In this respect, the purposes described above, for which we process your data, also represent legitimate interests in many cases. This means that we may process the data necessary to guarantee the security of our IT systems in any case, even if you have not given or withdrawn your consent to this processing. This also concerns the prevention of abuse of our Website or the personalisation and targeting of advertisements to your interests (so-called direct marketing) in connection with the use of the Website, including the Gaming Applications.
Legal requirements (Article 6 (1) c) GDPR) or in the public interest (Article 6 (1) e) GDPR):
In addition, we are legally obliged to process certain data in individual cases in order to provide information to law enforcement authorities or tax authorities.
4. With whom we share your information:
With the exception of the service providers and partners described below, we will not pass on your data to third parties. Insofar as the respective listed recipients of the data receive data, these recipients will process your data solely on our instructions and have undertaken to comply with strict requirements for the security of your data.
In addition, we transmit data to our hosting service providers that enable us to provide the Website. The providers listed in our information on cookies and tracking tools will only receive your pseudonymized data as further explained there [https://game.softgames.de/cookies] .
5. Data processing outside the EEA:
We do not transfer your access and account data to countries outside the EEA (so-called "third countries"). We do not host your data in third countries and all your data is located on the servers of our hosting service providers in the EU through Amazon Web Services Inc. 410 Terry Ave North Seattle, WA 98109-5210.
In some cases, however, your data will be processed in third countries. This applies in particular to third party cookies provided by companies based in the United States. However, we will ensure that an adequate level of data protection is guaranteed at all times.
We ensure that data recipients are either certified according to the so-called "EU Privacy Shield" (as with Google and Facebook) or that the so-called EU standard contract clauses are included in our contracts with these providers in order to guarantee the security of processing and an appropriate level of data protection (as in the case of Amazon Web Services).
6. Data retention periods:
We process and store your personal data insofar as this is necessary to fulfil our contractual or legal obligations. Therefore, we store the data for as long as our contractual relationship with you exists and after termination only to the extent and for as long as required by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany. All other data will be deleted when you log out of the Website or are no longer needed to complete a booking. If the remaining data is no longer required to fulfil legal obligations (e.g. in accordance with tax or commercial law) after your deregistration or the closing of your booking (insofar as this took place without creating a user account), it will be regularly deleted, unless further processing is necessary to preserve evidence or to defend against legal claims against us. For the preservation of evidence, for example, your IP address and the exact time of issue are required if you have given us your consent (e.g. to receive the newsletter).
7. Your legal rights under the GDPR :
You can assert the following rights against us within the scope of the GDPR with regard to your personal data:
Your right to information and access in accordance with Article 15 of the GDPR,
Your right to rectification under Article 16 GDPR,
Your right to erasure under Article 17 GDPR,
Your right to limitation of processing under Article 18 GDPR and
Your right to data portability under Article 20 GDPR.
You also have a right of appeal to the competent data protection supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR in conjunction with § 19 BDSG).
You can also withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. This also applies to the revocation of declarations of consent that we received before the GDPR became valid, i.e. before 25 May 2018. However, this revocation only applies to the future. Any processing that took place before the revocation remains unaffected by this.
Information on your right of objection under Article 21 GDPR
- right of objection in individual cases
In addition to the rights already mentioned, you have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Article 6 para. 1 e GDPR (data processing in the public interest) and Article 6 para. 1 f GDPR (data processing on the basis of a balance of interests). If you file an objection, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can prove compelling grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
- the right to object to the processing of data for advertising purposes
You also have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of direct marketing (including the subscription to our newsletter); this also applies to the creation of a user profile (so-called "profiling"), insofar as this is associated with direct marketing. If you file an objection, we will no longer process your personal data in the future. Please note that you will not use the Website if you do not provide us with certain data or if you object to the use of this data. The objection can be raised informally and is to be addressed to: datenschutz[at]softgames.de
8. Data protection officer
We have appointed a data protection officer ("DPO") for our company. The DPO can be reached under the following contacts:
Softgames Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH
Torstrasse 33-35
10119 Berlin
+49 (030) 36446420'
9. Changes to this Privacy Notice
In order to keep this information up to date, this Privacy Policy will be amended if the underlying data processing is changed. We will not limit your rights under this Privacy Policy without your prior written consent. We will publish any intended changes to this privacy statement as long as their content changes and not merely editorial changes (e.g. to correct typing errors) are made.


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PicBackMan is the fastest and easiest app to move or transfer your photos and videos from Flickr to Google Drive. And it's free to start.
"Your pictures are scattered. PicBackMan helps you bring order to your digital memories."
Have a question? Simply email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Download PicBackMan for your Mac or Windows and set it up - takes just 60 seconds. Create your account and you are ready to start transferring your photos from Flickr to Google Drive. PicBackMan is free to start and you can upgrade to paid versions if and when required.
Click the Migrate icon at the top to open the migration screen. Then click the "Choose Account to Migrate" and select the source account where you want to migrate your photos from. Once you choose this, it will appear on the list and you can then choose the account where you'd like to migrate to (including your own PC) by clicking the correct check box. You can migrate to multiple accounts at once too.
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You want to know what is the best place to live. With the Life Quality Index, or LQI, we make it a lot easier to decide which place is better to live.
The LQI is calculated by combining all our data on transportation, safety, health, affordability, entertainment, demographics, leisure and other essentials for everyday life. All our data comes from very reliable sources, like the MTA, NYPD, Google, Socrata, Foursquare and the U.S. Census to offer you the best information to find the right place to live.
You want to be free to go wherever you want, when you want. So in our LQI we use all the available data on public transport, taxi services, parking places and the distance to the city center or the next borough when calculating the livability of a place.
Life is all about the small things, so if you have everything you need nearby, then that is a great plus! When we calculate the Daily Life for the LQI, we take everything into account. Ranging from the distance to the nearest convenience stores and places of worship to Wi-Fi Hotspots and financial services.
You want to feel safe in your new home, so in the LQI you will be able to find all our data on crime levels and the nearest police and fire stations for that particular place.
Health is important to us all. In the LQI we include everything related to your well-being: the proximity to health and medical facilities, but also pollution levels, the proximity you live to busy truck routes or factories, and even the number of noise complaints.
Let's face it, what would life be without restaurants, bars, cafes, museums and other entertainment venues? That's why we include it in our LQI.
We use data on demographics to calculate our Life Quality Index. We all want to feel welcome in our community and at home in our neighborhood. Things like average income, education levels, and poverty index are all taken into account to create the LQI.
Place I Live is a platform which helps people find wanted information about neighborhoods. The website provides maps where you can find important locations and statistical data about areas.
On this page you can find information relevant to Banks St. The map is divided into categories and is easy to view. You can see all the houses that are on Banks St and if you click them you can get more information about those particular houses.
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By viewing different categories you can find activities near you on Banks St, you can find public transport stops or just view more information about the community and environment of the area that the street is in. This might help you find what you can improve to make Banks St even better and make it have a higher Life Quality Index rating. If you just want others to know what life quality on this street is, you can leave a comment.
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Hotel | This hotel lies in the archipelago. There are 18 modern rooms with totally 40 beds. Some of them have their own terrace and/or sea view. All rooms have a shower, WC and TV. In an annex close by their are 40 extra beds ready for use.
The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Conference facilities are available. During the summer months evening entertainment is provided. The hotel has its own sauna.


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They came again, on the 17th anniversary of Europe's worst massacre since World War II, to bury their dead in the town whose name is now synonymous with genocide.
Some 30,000 Muslims traveled to a memorial center in Srebrenica, Bosnia, on Wednesday to bury 520 newly identified victims — the remains of thousands of 8,000 Muslim men and boys slaughtered in July 1995 by Serb forces.
The annual ritual was as heartbreaking as ever.
Izabela Hasanovic, 27, spent the last minutes crying over one of the coffins before it was lowered into the ground.
"My father, my father is here," she sobbed. "I cannot believe that my father is in this coffin. I cannot accept it!"
Another woman dropped on her knees next to a coffin, pressing her lips against the green cloth covering the wood.
"It's your sister kissing you. It's me," she whispered to the coffin, caressing it with both hands until others lowered it.
Then the valley echoed with the sound of dirt pounding on over 500 coffins from thousands of shovels as a voice read out the names of the victims and their ages from loudspeakers.
Among them were 48 teenagers as well as 94-year-old Saha Izmirlic, who was buried next to her son who also died in the massacre. On the other side of her grave, an empty space is waiting for her grandson who has not yet been found.
Srebrenica was a U.N.-protected Muslim town in Bosnia besieged by Serb forces throughout Bosnia's 1992-95 war. Serb troops led by Gen. Ratko Mladic overran the enclave in July 1995, separated men from women and executed 8,372 men and boys within just a few days. Dutch troops stationed in Srebrenica as U.N. peacekeepers were undermanned and outgunned and failed to stop the slaughter.
The bodies of the victims are still being found in mass graves throughout eastern Bosnia. The task has been made even more difficult by the fact that the perpetrators dug up mass graves and reburied remains in other mass graves to try to cover their tracks. The victims have been identified through DNA analysis and newly identified ones are buried at the Srebrenica memorial center every year.
So far 5,325 Srebrenica massacre victims found this way have been laid to rest.
Mladic still a hero
Mladic was arrested last year in Serbia and is on trial now at the tribunal in The Hague. He faces 11 charges, including genocide, for allegedly masterminding Serb atrocities throughout the war that left 100,000 dead, especially the Srebrenica massacre. He denies wrongdoing.
But despite the charges, to many Serbs Mladic remains a national hero.
"Serbs believe he is an honorable and fair man," said Bosnian Serb Novica Kapuran from the town of Pale, near Sarajevo. "He is being blamed for something he has not done."
That attitude angers Muslim Bosniaks.
But Holocaust survivor Rabbi Arthur Schneier of the Park East Synagogue in New York, who came to attend the funeral in solidarity with the victim's families, told The Associated Press that Bosnian witnesses should simply continue testifying and keeping a record.
Schneier said he knows from dealing with Holocaust deniers that "to the advocates of a revisionist history, you cannot even present the facts, because they will not accept them."
The rabbi urged the world to stand up in the face of injustice, "hear the cry of the oppressed and to respond. "
"Silence on the part of the international community ... only strengthens the perpetrators," he said.
In Washington, President Barack Obama issued a statement honoring the memory of the "8,000 innocent men and boys" who were massacred in Srebrenica 17 years ago.
"The name Srebrenica will forever be associated with some of the darkest acts of the 20th century," Obama said.
Obama said the U.S. "rejects efforts to distort the scope of this atrocity, rationalize the motivations behind it, blame the victims, and deny the indisputable fact that it was genocide."


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Hey cord cutters, are you enjoying the final season of "Breaking Bad" via iTunes? You may be about to enjoy it all the more because Apple's giving you a refund for its purchase.
As fans of the AMC show about a high school chemistry teacher turned meth kingpin know, the final season was split into two halves. The first half aired last summer, and the final episodes began airing in August. The series finale airs this Sunday.
AMC touted both parts as one "final season". People who bought a Season Pass on iTunes, however, paid separately for both halves. The first half was $21.99, the second $22.99, in HD format.
That didn't sit well with fans who thought they were getting both halves with the first purchase. A class-action lawsuit was filed in California demanding refunds, brought by Cleveland physician Noam Lazebnik. In the suit, the plaintiff sought only $20 in damages because Apple had already refunded him $2.99.
Now Lazebnik is going to get his money back, as will everyone else who paid for both halves of the season. 9to5Mac reports that Apple is sending this email to eligible customers:
We apologize for any confusion the naming of "Season 5″ and "The Final Season" of Breaking Bad might have caused you. While the names of the seasons and episodes associated with them were not chosen by iTunes, we'd like to offer you "The Final Season" on us by providing you with the iTunes code below in the amount of $22.99. This credit can also be used for any other content on the iTunes Store. Thank you for your purchase.
Apple takes pains to say in the communiqué that the original pricing was AMC's decision. But let's face it, Apple's got some cash to burn. This is pocket change to a company that just sold 9 million new iPhones over the weekend.
It's important to note that this is a store credit, rather than a cash refund. Perhaps you'd like to use it pay for the next season of "Mad Men," which AMC also will split in two.


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Unfortunately iOS 8 introduced problems into Food Allergy Detective so it is not currently available for sale and we're not sure if/when it will be available for sale again. Stay tuned.
For less than the cost of a blank paper journal you can have an intelligent food journal that helps you discover hidden food allergies and sensitivities.
Food Allergy Detective doesn't require you to enter dates, times, food names, or amounts to make journal entries. All you do is check off foods or symptoms and tap Save. (You may enter a specific date and time if you like).
Food Allergy Detective then analyzes the data you've recorded to see if any patterns emerge and alerts you to potential problems using a simple red, yellow, green grading system. You can then view graphs to see the trends for yourself.
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"What a great way to check for any sort of food sensitivities.
This app is saving me from having to do an elimination diet. Thank you! Very customizable too."
"It's quite effective and very easy and
fast to enter food or symptoms. I have tried similar apps and while generally well made they tend
to be cumbersome to use. After setting my foods and symptoms, I can enter a meal in a handful of clicks.
I'd guess my normal entry time is around 6 to 8 seconds. In social settings it looks as if I'm just
getting a text or screening a call. It's about as unobtrusive as can be.
"Since I happen to have an iPhone, I rather insist I find a way to
use it to track tricky dietary issues.
So far I've purchased and used a couple of popular tracking apps. Each of them has been very sophisticated
and detailed in the scope of information they can record and track, but ultimately did not compile the data
in any way that I (or my Doc) can easily use. That, and it took some degree of effort to wind my way through
various pages and entries. Food Allergy Detective, on the other hand, has been significantly easier and
quicker to use, analyses are extensive and detailed, and the data can be exported via CSV file.
Simple...and perfect!"
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Do you plan to make a version for Android?
I've used the app for a week and it doesn't seem to work. How long do I have to use it?
Because the results are based on data the more data you can feed it, the better. Give it some time, use it regularly and you should see results. Even then, it's entirely possible that you do not have a food allergy or sensitivity and/or that the app doesn't see anything that it thinks is statistically significant.
How does the app know that a symptom is connected to a particular food?
It doesn't. The app simply tallies all symptoms experienced after each food that was eaten, so it is possible that it will connect the same symptom to multiple foods. However, with time and a good amount of data, certain distinct trends should emerge if there are any connections to be found.
My dairy symptoms have subsided. Why hasn't the grade improved?
The app only considers (counts) the times when a symptom occurs, so even though you may have eaten the food a hundred more times and been free of symptoms, the analysis is still only counting the times that a symptom occurred. If you want to reset tracking for a food you can always delete and re-add the food (or create a duplicate) and/or you can customize the dates that the analysis considers.
Why can't I enter food amounts or severity of a symptom, e.g. Stomach ache 1 to 5?
Because then the analysis moves from science to art. What does a "Level 3 Stomach ache" really mean? Is there a scientific consensus on what that means? No. Will two different people agree on what a "Level 3 Stomach ache" is? No. The app works on a strictly binary statistic: either a food caused a problem or it didn't. Period. It counts those occurrences and then looks for interesting peaks in the resulting graph.
Can I record medicines?
If you want to see if a medicine makes a difference, track foods without the medicine, start the medicine, then do an analysis with custom dates for the time after you started taking the medicine and see if there is any difference in the scoring.
How do I record a chronic symptom?
Since the app is looking at cause and effect, when possible you should record the onset of a particular symptom and not make repeated entries if the symptom is ongoing. If a symptom persists at all times then it will be difficult to determine a cause.
In the analysis why are symptom counts grouped into two-hour intervals?
This is to accommodate a degree of variability in digestion rates as well as to compensate for variations in when symptoms are recorded. There is a setting to switch it to one-hour intervals for finer analysis if you like.
What do the numbers on the graph mean?
The numbers on the left-hand side (vertical) are how many times the symptom was counted as occurring after each occurrence of the food. The numbers across the bottom (horizontal) are the time intervals after the food was eaten. For example, for a default six-hour analysis, the numbers across the bottom would be 2, 4, and 6, representing the intervals 0-2 hours, 2-4 hours, and 4-6 hours.
Will you make a version for the iPad?
We are hoping to release a universal app in the future.
Disclaimer: This software is for informational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended to replace medical advice offered by physicians or trained medical personnel. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider(s) when experiencing symptoms or health problems, or before starting any new treatment or diet plan.


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A little late today, as I stayed downstairs for batting practice to introduce some of the players to our sponsors who made the trip out to Florida for this series. Just one of the many little things that go into the operation of a Major League team.
Furcal, SS
Pierre, CF
Martin, C
Kent, 2B
Saenz, 1B
LaRoche, 3B
Valdez, LF
Clark, RF
Tomko, P
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Just Win Baby!!!
PS: The last time Killer-T started at 1B, I caught his home run ball! How about another one tonight Olmedo?
good…nomar needs a day off and i'm liking martin batting 3rd
Yes i second that fansince53! Go DODGERS!!! Congrats on catching the ball Olmedo Tomatoe hit! I actually sat behind you last year about 4 or 5 rows back and i remember seeing your jersey and i thought to myself now thats dedication! Lets get a win!
Why not sit Pierre (left handed hitter) instead of Either ?? Please don't tell me he is our best option in Center Field
At least they're trying Martin at the top of the order finally. Maybe one of these days Grittle will finally wise up and listen to us.
It's clear as day for christ sakes. Batting two lead-off men at the top of the order must be a new revolutionary idea the management has decided to go with this year. Maybe posting this again will help:
2 pitches, 2 outs for those top of the order guys. While the rest of the order showed some discipline. Dodgers up 1-0…nice. Nice AB there by LaRoche.
If you replace Gonzo with Kemp and flip flop him with Ethier you got yourself a deal there buddy!
That lineup makes too much sense – thus, probably never to be seen..
Already, a big wasted opportunity in the 1st inning… 2 hits in the last 35-40 bases loaded situations..
Valdez and Clark are useless players.
You guys sound miserable. Why so negative?
We are still in first place and its a LONG season.
so we're still 2 for 35 or so with the bases loaded….
Listening to Steiner and Lyons call a game is much like going to the dentist, having your prostate checked, and finding out that their is no such thing as Santa Claus, all wrapped into one. They are such donkeys.
They don't do a very good job of play by play. If you aren't looking directly at the TV you'll have no idea what the **** is happening.
I think Gonzo is still a better hitter than Kemp at this point.
Beautiful squeeze play! Valdez's hustle going from 1st to 3rd led to that, great play! See this is called giving praise when earned and being positive. It's a nice change of pace so try to keep up ok!
BOOM FURCAL Down the line! 3-0 Dodgers! Looking nice so far this afternoon!
Runner in scoring position for Juan for Five…….lazy fly ball to left. Couldn't have predicted that one.
Great play Valdez — Great Squeeze by Tomko — Well done — keep it going — Way to go Furcal — But, Pathetic Pierre pops up for the 3rd time.. Could he possibly be anymore worthless ?? The Cubs GM laughing his but off every time he thinks about Pierre with the Dodgers..
Too bad the only way Valdez seems to get on base is by force out.
valdez probably isn't much faster than kemp….just sayin'
wooooo! yay olmedo!
nice deep fly by good old Olmedo TOMATOE!!!!!!! hahah they never learn do they!
And that's why Saenz started over Nomar tonight! Also the key to this game was the first inning and how the Dodger hitters sans Furcal and Pierre worked Willis over 30 pitches in the first inning. It's a crucial thing that needs to be done more often.
GOOD CALL, fansince53!!
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PS: The last time Killer-T started at 1B, I caught his home run ball! How about another one tonight Olmedo?
Tomko looking Terrific — only 58 pitches after 5 — keep it going — How about some more runs while were at it — so far so good
Yes nice call fansince! Now how come we dont see anyone commenting on Tomko great outing so far!? this is exactly what we need a good start and eating up some innings. Great job Tomko!!!! only 58 pitches in 5 innings pitched very nice. This is the reason he is our #5 starter like i have said before his record is not showing what he has done for us so far this season!
That is a very good point about the pitch count.. Something we should do more often..
Finally some production from our first baseman…. Now if only Tomko could show Pierre how to lay down a bunt
not only that, Tomko has a no hitter through 5 1/3.
…which is why he just gave up an infield single…
Great job by Tomko working out of that jam in the 6th. Also, I think Pierre needs to start tomorrow's game on the bench 4 fly outs so far. And I'm not hating on Pierre it's constructive criticism that he probably needs a day or half of it off.
Scarey moment, But turned out OK..
What the devil happpened on that stolen base situation.. Everybody fell asleep..
How about giving Pierre the next 5 months off.. Not hating on Pierre.. Just can't stand to watch him play so poorly everday..
Grady needs to pinch hit for Pierre
this is why you don't want pierre in your lineup. 2-36 w/ the bases loaded and counting.
Another weak fly out — How many runs has this worthless, pathetic Pierre cost us this season.. He doesn't even steal anymore –he is afraid after being picked off base two games in a row..
Boy, Juan for Five is just full of surprises……wait no he isn't. He does the same thing every time.
Someone please tell Steiner that Saenz has been outta the game for 3 innings already…
God I hate Pierre with a passion. He hasn't even been up this inning and I hate him even more.
Everyone knows Wilson Betemit can hit… including all you Betemit haters… even you guys are aware that Betemit can hit the ball with tremendous authority. That double of his was absolutely smoked. He's reading the ball much better now. LaRoche had better not have an extended slump anytime soon… because if he does, it looks like Betemit is going to hit his way back into the lineup. Just like Grady designed it. And without question, Wilson is the better defensive player.
I really feel that Betemit needed some time to regroup and these past few days may have afforded him just that… time to get his head straight. We may now be blessed with two hard hitting third basemen and one will eventually have to move on. Betemit has "Big Papi" power. Will the kid be benched when he goes through the inevitable slump that most rookies endure? Or will the Dodgers risk losing a legitimate power hitter for the promise of what LaRoche might become?
Stay tuned… this soap opera hasn't been played out just yet.
Go Dodgers!!
You got your wish fansince.
Stop being so negative momoracci.
That's not being 'negative', just realistic. Valdez is nothing more than a AAAA type of player with only one above-average tool: speed. The Dodgers already have one utility infielder who can't hit a lick (Martinez), so Valdez is simply redundant. I will be very pleased once he's finally dropped for someone in the organzation who is infinitely better.
what happened to all of the guys complaining about tonight's lineup being a joke? maybe Grady's not so foolish after all.only mistake is maybe left Tomko too long but that's an honest mistake when you're guy is going good. and for all of the Pierre bashers remember that Ricky Henderson says he wants to come back and he has all of those numbers you keep talking about. why aren't you bashing Furcal? his numbers are worse than pierre's.
Take five seconds and compare LaRoche's swing mechanics to Betemit's – completely different universe. Thankfully, we have an Assistant GM (Logan White) who values bat speed in hitters, which is something LaRoche brings in spades. I would take that anyday over someone who may have raw power but also long swing that's prone to Ks.
yes, but all that rarely matters when he is the only one with options on the team. or at least thats how management must see it.
Huge win tonight! The Dodgers win and everybody else in the N.L West lost! Also, Dontrelle Willis is very good friends with Juan Pierre. Willis is a free agent after the 2009 season. This is a good story about their friendship and Willis' desire to perhaps play in L.A in the future.
momoracci… It's funny you mention "swing mechanics" when speaking of strikeouts… and then mention "bat speed" as if the two are somehow mysteriously interconnected with one another. Are you saying that Andy LaRoche can strike out quicker than Wilson Betemit can? I just don't get it…
Since we're on the subject of strikeouts: Wilson Betemit has struck out 195 times in the majority of five seasons in the bigs. LaRoche has struck out 232 times in the minors… which is sure to increase here in the bigs. Sure one can argue that Betemit strikes out once every 4 at bats in the bigs, while LaRoche has struck out every 6 at bats in the minors… but Betemit is still a proven commodity who is simply battling a slump that every player at one time or another goes through.
Listen… I hope Andy LaRoche never sees the light of day again in the minor leages. I hope he hits lights out from here on out. But the chances of that happening are about as good as the Dodgers are at finding an every day third baseman that actually sticks with the club… something they really haven't had since the days of Ron Cey. Remember what happened to Matt Kemp last year. Dude hit lights out until the rest of the league figured out he couldn't hit any curveball to save his life. Let's hope that Andy LaRoche doesn't fall into that category.
But until that day comes, let's not throw Wilson Betemit out with the bath-water just yet. We may need his services before too long… and if his bat is awakening, which if anyone who has seen his last several at bats that isn't blind as a bat would tell you appears to be happening, then we'd better hang onto him for the time being. After all, I'd hate to be reading a few years down the road how "the Dodgers let go one of the best power hitters in the league" because he went through a one-month slump. Seems to me I remember a certain shortstop who had one of those last year to start the season… and I'll not even mention the name Konerko… ooops… guess I did.
And short swing or not, LaRoche has proven that he's quite capable at striking out… without our help. Let's just hope that he sticks around long enough to make a real difference, and if not, let's also make certain we're not giving up on Betemit's talent too early.
The way La Roche is playing Betemit might be riding the pine until he gets traded.
In the minors La Roche as always hit for average and in the last couple of years his walk totals have gone up while his K totals have gone down. If he keeps this up he'll be our number 3 hitter of the future.
I dont understand the bitterness of people like you to those who cite statistics. Statistical analysis is an important part of this game. While it is not the end-all, it does help determine the value a player has. That is not to say that intangibles are not important, as I think leadership and character and work ethic are important, just not as important as some people think. I don't understand the divide between the new generation of sabermetricians and the old-school fans. Both sides are useful in evaluating players.
The bottom line is right now Pierre is not getting it done and there is no other way around that. For a number 2 hitter to see a total of 12 pitches in 5 at-bats is unacceptable. Also a sub 300 OBP is terrible from anyone let alone a hitter at the top of the order
Hey Max… remember Matt Kemp last year? We were all sending him to the Hall of Fame after three weeks in the bigs… and we all know what happened after that. So I'll use your mantra of late, right back at ya in reverse… so stay with me on this one:
"The way LaRoche is playing? How many official at-bats does he have anyway? Oh, that's right… only 10!!! Wow! That's a HUGE cross-sample to form an opinion with. And to think he did the majority of this against the second worst pitching staff in the National League. Yeah, LaRoche is headed to the Hall of Fame for sure!"
You gotta admit now, THAT was funny!! Seriously, I hope the kid does well. My point is not to trade Wilson away just yet… he might go Matt Kemp on us and not be able to hit his way out of a paper bag in three weeks. Time will tell… on both counts of this argument. THAT you can count on for certain…
Again… "Stay Tuned…"
Go Dodgers!!
Go LaRoche!!
Go Betemit!!
Go Anyone Who Can Become Our Every-Day Third Baseman AND Hit For Power!!
"…he might go Matt Kemp on us…"
By that I mean LaRoche might go Matt Kemp on us…
kassparkuhl, i think you've finally gone crazy. I did not say "omg La Roche is a hall of fameR @#$!#$%~" I simply said exactly what i said.
Betemit is garbage. You seem to think that Betemit will fulfill his potential but you seem to think that La Roche wont fulfill his.
There is a reason La Roche is out top prospect and the number 13 prospect in all of the majors. He has talent, a much greater upside to Betemit even though you believe Grady's ridiculous quote that he has "big papi" power, La Roche has the ability to hit 35 home runs a yeah hit over 300 and drive in 85-100 runs. Betemit will maybe hit 25 hit .270 and drive in 70 runs.
i've come to the conclusion that you have no idea what you are talking about anymore because your boy betemit hasn't reached his potential in the 7 months he has been a dodger. You get so excited about his "big papi power" that you don't realize has Mario Mendoza contact skills.
Please do us all a favor and shut up about Betemit. He's not the third basemen right now and he probably won't be. The way you are talking it seems like you want La Roche to fail and you accuse me and other of being negative. SHUT UP PLEASE you sound like an old man with Alzheimer's screaming incoherent **** about something he knows nothing about.
minors* not majors
oh yeah and hey! remember Russell Martin from last year? i seem to forget what his stats were but i remember him being young and good. I wonder whats he's doing now?
OH YEAH!!!! He's only leading almost every offensive category for a catcher in the majors but hey im sure Dionner Navarvo had some upside too.
wow, this blog is really getting out of control. think maybe i'll be spending less time here. perhaps for the last time:
just a little stat that may lighten things up,
the Dodgers are in first, and while we may not have the best record in baseball, know that our Strength of Schedule has been the hardest thus far in baseball. that's right, we have had the hardest schedule and are still winning. just wait until we have runs against some of the cellar teams.
sorry if i went overboard but he think he's the only one that can have an opinion that isn't negative.
I'm not being negative. I just want the best possible team to be on the field. That's not happening. yes we are winning but how much longer until the old guys fart out. Or how much longer will we have Pierre killing rallies for us. This stuff that is killing us now was all foreseeable. You just have to look at the numbers.
People can call me a stat head all they want but there is a reason stats were created. If we all based players on their personality or tools and not thier talent and production then there would be so many awful baseball teams in the league.
Max… your strings really are easy to pull… aren't they? : ) Get over yourself already…
ha…look whos talking. Go watch Betemit's home run and feel good about your boy.
and while you're at it watch Pierre's 0-5 and his throw from center last night that still is floating up in space
The point is NOT to get too excited over LaRoche' just yet… which is EXACTLY what you are: excited. I love your boyish enthusiasm you show this guy… and yet you fail to remember he's only been up for four games. You'd think he was the ONLY third baseman in the Dodgers' organization.
I HOPE LaROCHE DOES WELL! You obviously didn't read my post when I said I hope he never sees the light of day in the minor leagues ever again. But WHAT IF he does go "Matt Kemp of '06"??? Obviously you're very short-sighted. Now, put down the coffee and SLOWLY back away…
Taken from the Dodger Thoughts blog from today:
"Wilson Betemit is 4 for 12 this month with a double, two homers and a walk (though seven of his eight outs have been by strikeout), reminding those who needed reminding that he's not hopeless as a hitter. In fact, the belittled Betemit boasts an on-base percentage and slugging percentage for the season higher than Juan Pierre's, leaving Pierre's 75-percent basestealing and dubious center-field play as his only advantage.
Not that Betemit is competing with Pierre for playing time, of course, but is there anyone who thinks that the Dodgers need both Ramon Martinez and Wilson Valdez on the roster, especially with Tony Abreu and Chin-Lung Hu presenting themselves as viable callups should a starting infielder get hurt?
Betemit's on-base percentage is even higher than Nomar Garciaparra's, and his slugging percentage trails Garciaparra by a surprisingly slim .037. Garciaparra was rested for performance reasons today, according to Grady Little's comments in Ken Gurnick's MLB.com piece today, showing that the Dodgers have noticed Garciaparra's declining production."
Oh… and you obviously weren't able to "stay with me" on the reverse satire I threw your way. You were using similar context in some earlier posts, albeit in reverse, about LaRoche… the fact he didn't have any MLB stats… etc. I was simply using your ideological insight for the kids' very brief MLB career. It's a two-way street Maxy…
im well aware Betemit's OBP is higher then Pierre's and Nomars. I've actaully pointed that out many times on this blog.
and please tell me where I got way over excited about La Roche. I just said "The way he is playing now Betemit will be riding the pine"
You obviously don't get the difference between tools and talent.
Just like Betemit's power and Pierre's speed. Tools help the talent but they both don't have the talent to make use of their tools.
You know Ewk216 you're right about La Roche. I don't get it either. He is awful i mean look at his average when he played in the majors! .000??!?! **** whats worse is that he had no hits in 0 plate apperences i mean i could do better then that. And all those Errors he made when he was on the big league club. How the heck did this kid hit more home runs the past three years then all of our last three third basemen combined! And how in the world did he hit .315 last year with 19 home runs with a bum shoulder and missing most of the year. Yeah seriously why is he considered our top prospect by all the expects. They must be on crack.
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It was satire Max… and in reverse of the above post. Relax… it's not a personal attack on you. You simply shouldn't consider that LaRoche will stick right away. If he falters, then we're in big trouble if we get rid of Betemit… unless the "big trade" happens. Betemit's bat is showing signs of coming alive. 18 homers is no fluke. If LaRoche can be "The Man", then more power to him!! : ) Then and only then should we consider Betemit to be trade bait. But we cannot know that for at least a couple of months… by that time we'll know what the kid is made of. It would be easier to get rid of Wilson Betemit at that time.
All Right children thats quite enough!
I saw an intresting stat flash today about pierre lifetime with bases loaded that I went to checkout.
The stat I saw was like.394 avg lifetime bases loaded then checked last 3 years 04-06 and he is hitting .594 with ops over 1.400….Now I don't want to come off as some kinna big JP fan or anything but you guys might wanna get off your Stools and quit your Negative approach or are gonna start eating some serious crow.JP is a Dodger and will be for a long time so Get behind him or Get lost! Constructive critisism has its place but This Broken record has to go. Betemit is getting it together and LaRoche has been Eye-Popping Anderson is gone for awhile so there is room and need for both. Maybe JP and Betemit both get Hot and we can package them up in a Deal with Tomko and watch that team win the WS in Oct…
These are the players on the Team we all root for so ROOT for Them!!!!
Fogive me… please DO consider that LaRoche will stick. It's just not all that likely. If he does stick and can prove no flash-in-the-pan… fabulous! I'm all for it! And if Betemit hadn't hit the way he has over the past four days, we wouldn't even be having this discussion right now. : )
Awww… but Dad??? Why??? : )
i just wanna know why you think Betemit will stick around more then La Roche? La Roche has more talent. You're getting so up on Betenmit's 18 home runs. Maybe the league has figured him out. He hasn't hit since september of last year. He didn't even hit in winter ball.
Because none of it is constructive…and i find it Very annoying everytime I look at this Blog that all anyone wants to do is whine about this player or that player but never give credit where credit is do for the players who Stepped up on this day to help the team win.
Everyone said in March that Valdez would do nothing and be gone by now….Well look who is doing all the little things to score runs and make a differance? Granted he has tapped into DP's that only turn 1 after Ethier gets on but Ethier is pretty lost on the bases.He is a great hitter and OF'r but not a very good baserunner so far.Valdez is so far in what I've seen the best baserunner on the team with Martin being a very close 2nd.If he played more he might hit better but also might not be as fast not to mention that our dancecard is more then full.Martinez is a valuble tool but Valdez is the man I want on the basepaths if we need to score a run.
I remember sooo many years of having players who were below avg and having nowhere to turn this year is a matter of only the strong stay so its all about who will fall next to make way for a young hungry player.
Max how are you judging talent exactly? Baseball America?? Betemit hitting 18 home runs in the majors pretty much equals talent to me. LaRoche didnt hit a lick in Spring Training either so the whole winter ball thing is just pointless. Betemit has been in over 300 major league games, but im sure it takes that long to figure a player out. Sure LaRoche has "talent"– something not even quantifiable, but you cannot argue with who is more proven. Please tell me why LaRoche has more talent because that is really the much better question friend???? LaRoche has no numbers, no experience, success in the minors, and below average defensive skills (although he has impressed me thus far on D).
Just be reasonable, because you sound pretty irrational, especially blasting others for their points. Your's just arent good enough to justify that and i think you might be the only one who doesnt realize that.
I just dont really know what you;re talking about bc Betemit has already fulfilled his potential– he has hit well over 300 in more than 200 major league games. Crowning La Roche the #3 hitter of the future is quite frankly ridiculous based on minor league number comparable to Betemit's MAJOR league numbers over his first 2 years. Not to mention 10 games in the bigs… So really, just chill because we are in first place and have a solid team.
Betemits 300 games are only 750ish AB he has never really played a full season and is not more then a rookie + or even a utilityman before he came to LA ATL needed a 3rd and showcased him he came here and hit .240's with some power and some D skill …That makes him a young Tomato nothing more. He has done great off the bench and Laroche has only proven that he is Young and pumped and the rest remains to be seen nothing to debate.Yes Betemit hit 18 hr last year before that he had 5 total…. in parts of 3 years…Loney had that last year in part of 1 yr….Get real and Get behind the Team!!!!
i think you've missed my point. what i have been trying to do is point out that is that stats are Part of player evaluation, not the end all be all. the members of this blog have been like a pack of sharks the instant that a player hits a slump and rip him apart and only quote those stats that prove their point. the way it's going a lot of these guys would rip Sandy for losing 2 in a row after his perfect game. it's ok to be critical but how would you like to go to work everyday and read what a bum you are? stats, like the Bible can be used to prove whatever you like. just be fair and give these guys a chance.let Grady do his job. if he doesn't then Mr. McCourt will do his. bye the way as a last thought God is a Dodger, why do you think the sky is blue. support the guys don't rip 'em so hard. as always GO BLUE
I'm so Happy Pierre plays for the Dodgers! He is a great player n HOT! Go Perre!


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Research shows legume trees can fertilize and stabilize maize fields, generate higher yields
Inserting rows of "fertilizer trees" into maize fields, known as agroforestry, can help farmers across sub-Saharan Africa cope with the impacts of drought and degraded soils, according to a 12-year-long study by researchers at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF).
The study, Can Integration of Legume Trees Increase Yield Stability in Rainfed Maize Cropping Systems in Southern Africa?, by Gudeta Sileshi, Legesse Kassa Debusho and Festus Akinnifesi, was published in this month's issue of Agronomy Journal of the Soil Science Society of America.
Three coordinated experiments, begun in 1991 in Malawi and Zambia, found that farms that mix nitrogen-fixing trees and maize have consistent and relatively high yields year after year. In Malawi, the highest average maize yield was found in fields that combined both fertilizer trees and inorganic fertilizers, but applied at just half the standard recommended amounts.
Maize mono-crops grown with inorganic fertilizers may have higher yield in some years but the yield is less reliable in the long run. Mono-cropping without replenishing soil nutrients in any way—the de facto practice of resource-poor maize farmers—was the least productive and most unpredictable of all.
"To grow their way out of poverty, Africa's small-scale farmers don't just need a good harvest for one or two years, they need long-term stable, high-yield harvests," said coauthor Akinnifesi, former regional coordinator for the World Agroforestry Centre, Southern Africa Regional Programme. "Moreover, they need to know which farming systems will be both stable and sustainable as the environment and climate changes."
In sub-Saharan Africa, where more than one in three people is chronically hungry, variable rainfall, drought and degraded soils all cut into yields that are one-quarter of the global average.
While previous studies have shown the short-term benefits of such agroforestry practices, today's study is the first to analyze long-term yield stability in the face of environmental change. Year to year, the most dynamic environmental change is found in rainfall, which directly impacts maize yield on Africa's largely non-irrigated, rain-fed farms.
Maize accounts for more than half of the cropped area and the calories consumed in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The small-scale maize farming system, covering 10 percent of the region, is in crisis, with yields in many areas either stagnating or declining. As a result of rapid population growth, average farm sizes have fallen to less than 0.5 hectares in many areas.
Continuous farming without replenishing the organic matter and nutrients in soil has led to erosion and soil infertility, and there are signs of increasing soil acidity in some areas exposed to prolonged use of inorganic fertilizers and the burning of crop residues.
With climate change, maize cropping systems are expected to experience even more dramatic reductions in yield. For just 1°C of warming, more than 75 percent of the present maize-growing areas in Africa are predicted to experience at least a 20 percent reduction in yield under drought conditions.
The experiments incorporated a tree called gliricidia into maize fields. Gliricidia "fixes" nitrogen, drawing it from the air, changing it into a form that plants can use for their own growth, and inserting it into the soil. This alleviates the need for big doses of manufactured nitrogen fertilizers. The leaves shed by gliricidia also return organic matter to the soil, increasing its structural stability, erosion resistance and capacity to store water.
"Growing maize with legume trees has increased yields in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa," said Gudeta Sileshi, the lead scientist on the study and regional representative for ICRAF's Southern Africa Program. "Now we know this is not just a temporary phenomenon. For maize farmers who can't afford fertilizers, agroforestry with nitrogen-fixing trees offers a stable increase in production, allowing them to feed their families and replenish the soil."
Application of fertilizer without the addition of organic matter may not be sustainable because only organic matter helps to retain soil moisture, adds calcium and feeds soil biota, contributing to soil health and structure.
Past long-term studies have shown that continuous maize cropping with inorganic fertilizers in Nigeria resulted in significant yield declines over a 16-year period. Likewise, in Pakistan, a 14-year study showed declining rice yields even when the recommended level of nitrates, phosphate and potassium were applied.
In the United States and Europe, researchers have conducted long-term studies ranging from 20 to 120 years, monitoring the impacts of cropping systems on dynamic soil processes. Such long-term studies have been virtually nonexistent in sub-Saharan Africa.
"We need well-designed long-term trials that will allow scientific assessments of different cropping systems with a changing climate in Africa," said Debusho, a senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria. "Such information can guide the exploration of technological alternatives and the development of policies to improve the adaptability and sustainability of cropping systems."


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The term has been used to describe several different, rare, severe disorders of keratinisation characterized by massive hyperkeratosis. The term has also been employed to describe localized and linear warty epidermal nevi sometimes associated with mental retardation, seizures or skeletal anomalies. A few exceedingly rare syndromes may be classified as forms of ichthyosis hystrix in the strict sense: - ICHTHYOSIS HYSTRIX GRAVIOR - LAMBERT TYPE, a condition characterized by hyperkeratoses covering the entire body except for the face, genitals, palms and soles. It was first described in the Lambert family in Britain at the beginning of the 18th century. - ICHTHYOSIS HYSTRIX GRAVIOR - CURTH-MACKLIN TYPE, a disorder characterized by hystrix-like changes and keratoses of the palms and soles. The histological findings differ from those of all other ichthyoses. - ICHTHYOSIS HYSTRIX GRAVIOR - RHEYDT TYPE, a condition consisting of keratoses especially on the extremities including the flexor surfaces and to a lesser extent on the face ears. Alopecia and hair and nail abnormalities as well as inner ear deafness were also seen in these patients. Only isolated cases have so far been described of ICHTHYOSIS HYSTRIX GRAVIOR - BAEFVERSTEDT TYPE.
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WeeChat is a terminal based chat client. It can be scripted with Python, Perl, Ruby, Lua, C, Tcl, and Scheme.
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root # emerge weechat
If you are going to use plugins, make sure to add the USE flags corresponding to the language of the plugins you wish to use.
Configuration can be done in three ways.
- iset: A script used within WeeChat
- /set and /window: Using input commands to change options within WeeChat
- .conf: Using the .conf files that are in ~/.weechat.
For the sake of this wiki, the /set and /window commands will be used for configuration.
This is just an example of how windows can be split. If a user wants 24 windows, that is possible. The percentage used is relative to the current window being split:
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This gives you a horizontal split at 20% on the top and 80% on the bottom
/window 1
/window splitv 50
This will split the bottom screen into two horizontal windows.
/window 2
/window splitv 50
This will split the top screen into two horizontal windows.
The window will now be broken into 4 sections dependent upon the percentage used during the splits.
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Use the /bar command to manipulate bars.
To list current bars:
For example, to add a root inputbar:
/bar add rootinput root bottom 1 0 [buffer_name]+[input_prompt],input_text
/set weechat.bar.rootinput.color_bg black
/bar del input
Check the user guide for more configurations and bar types.
Use the /script command to go to the script list.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017
The Kapra Kodia Caves in Junagadh are located very close to the Uparkot Fort. Directions to the same are also tagged on google maps.
|Kapra Kodia Caves in Junagadh in Gujarat
We accidently bumped into them as we were travelling to Edits of Ashoka.
We decided to pay it a visit.
Refer to this photo for more information on these caves
|Information on Kapra Kodia Caves in Junagadh in Gujarat
There is not one but many caves here.
Please note that there is no provision for food and water here and that this place is isolated.
|Kapra Kodia Caves in Junagadh in Gujarat
As we entered the caves premises, we bumped into a group of boys, they had come there to do photography project, as most of them carried DSLR cameras with tripod and lighting. So I knew that we had company.
These are rock cut caves, as in a rocky hill was cut to make these caves.
|Kapra Kodia Caves in Junagadh in Gujarat
They were not designed like the Buddhist Caves though.
They were also underground as in a series of narrow steps takes one downstairs to the caves.
The caves are free from graffiti.
Again the way the caves are structured, photography becomes a bit difficult as one finds it difficult to get the angles right.
We then headed over to see Edits of Ashoka.
NOTE: Please click on the highlighted words in the blog to read about them.
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Copyright © 2006 The FreeBSD Documentation Project
FreeBSD is a registered trademark of the FreeBSD Foundation.
Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this document, and the FreeBSD Project was aware of the trademark claim, the designations have been followed by the "™" or the "®" symbol.
This document provides information about the NanoBSD tools, which can be used to create FreeBSD system images for embedded applications, suitable for use on a Compact Flash card (or other mass storage medium).
NanoBSD is a tool currently
developed by Poul-Henning Kamp
<firstname.lastname@example.com>. It creates a FreeBSD system image for
embedded applications, suitable for use on a Compact Flash card
(or other mass storage medium).
It can be used to build specialized install images, designed for easy installation and maintenance of systems commonly called "computer appliances". Computer appliances have their hardware and software bundled in the product, which means all applications are pre-installed. The appliance is plugged into an existing network and can begin working (almost) immediately.
The features of NanoBSD include:
Ports and packages work as in FreeBSD — Every single application can be installed and used in a NanoBSD image, the same way as in FreeBSD.
No missing functionality — If it is possible to do something with FreeBSD, it is possible to do the same thing with NanoBSD, unless the specific feature or features were explicitly removed from the NanoBSD image when it was created.
Everything is read-only at run-time — It is safe to pull the power-plug. There is no necessity to run fsck(8) after a non-graceful shutdown of the system.
Easy to build and customize — Making use of just one shell script and one configuration file it is possible to build reduced and customized images satisfying any arbitrary set of requirements.
Once the image is present on the medium, it is possible to boot NanoBSD. The mass storage medium is divided into three parts by default:
Two image partitions:
The configuration file partition, which can be mounted
under the
/cfg directory
at run time.
These partitions are normally mounted read-only.
/etc and
/var directories are
md(4) (malloc) disks.
The configuration file partition persists under the
/cfg directory. It
contains files for
directory and is briefly mounted read-only right after the
system boot, therefore it is required to copy modified files
/etc back to the
/cfg directory if changes
are expected to persist after the system restarts.
vi /etc/resolv.conf[...]
mount /cfg
cp /etc/resolv.conf /cfg
umount /cfg
The partition containing
/cfg should be mounted
only at boot time and while overriding the configuration
/cfg mounted at all times
is not a good idea, especially if the
NanoBSD system runs off a mass
storage medium that may be adversely affected by a large
number of writes to the partition (like when the filesystem
syncer flushes data to the system disks).
A NanoBSD image is built using
a simple
nanobsd.sh shell script, which
can be found in the
directory. This script creates an image, which can be copied
on the storage medium using the dd(1) utility.
The necessary commands to build a NanoBSD image are:
cd /usr/src/tools/tools/nanobsd
sh nanobsd.sh
cd /usr/obj/nanobsd.full
dd if=_.disk.full of=/dev/da0 bs=64k
This is probably the most important and most interesting feature of NanoBSD. This is also where you will be spending most of the time when developing with NanoBSD.
Invocation of the following command will force the
nanobsd.sh to read its configuration from
myconf.nano located in the current
sh nanobsd.sh -c myconf.nano
Customization is done in two ways:
Configuration options
Custom functions
With configuration settings, it is possible to configure
options passed to both the
buildworld and
installworld stages of the
NanoBSD build process, as well as
internal options passed to the main build process of
NanoBSD. Through these options
it is possible to cut the system down, so it will fit on as
little as 64MB. You can use the configuration options to
trim down FreeBSD even more, until it will consists of just the
kernel and two or three files in the userland.
The configuration file consists of configuration options, which override the default values. The most important directives are:
NANO_NAME — Name of build
(used to construct the workdir names).
NANO_SRC — Path to the
source tree used to build the image.
NANO_KERNEL — Name of
kernel configuration file used to build kernel.
CONF_BUILD — Options passed
to the
buildworld stage of
the build.
CONF_INSTALL — Options
passed to the
stage of the build.
CONF_WORLD — Options passed
to both the
buildworld and
installworld stage of the
FlashDevice — Defines what
type of media to use. Check
FlashDevice.sub for more
It is possible to fine-tune NanoBSD using shell functions in the configuration file. The following example illustrates the basic model of custom functions:
cust_foo () ( echo "bar=baz" > \ ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/etc/foo ) customize_cmd cust_foo
A more useful example of a customization function is the
following, which changes the default size of the
/etc directory from 5MB to 30MB:
cust_etc_size () ( cd ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/conf echo 30000 > default/etc/md_size ) customize_cmd cust_etc_size
There are a few default pre-defined customization functions ready for use:
cust_comconsole — Disables
getty(8) on the VGA devices (the
/dev/ttyv* device nodes) and
enables the use of the COM1 serial port as the system
cust_allow_ssh_root — Allow
root to login
via sshd(8).
cust_install_files —
Installs files from the
directory, which contains some useful scripts for system
Packages can be added to a
NanoBSD image using a custom
function. The following function will install all the
packages located in
install_packages () ( mkdir -p ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/packages cp /usr/src/tools/tools/nanobsd/packages/* ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/packages cp $(which pkg-static) ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/ chroot ${NANO_WORLDDIR} sh -c 'cd packages; /pkg-static add *;cd ..;' rm -rf ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/packages ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/pkg-static ) customize_cmd install_packages
A complete example of a configuration file for building a custom NanoBSD image can be:
NANO_NAME=custom NANO_SRC=/usr/src NANO_KERNEL=MYKERNEL NANO_IMAGES=2 CONF_BUILD=' WITHOUT_KLDLOAD=YES WITHOUT_NETGRAPH=YES WITHOUT_PAM=YES ' CONF_INSTALL=' WITHOUT_ACPI=YES WITHOUT_BLUETOOTH=YES WITHOUT_FORTRAN=YES WITHOUT_HTML=YES WITHOUT_LPR=YES WITHOUT_MAN=YES WITHOUT_SENDMAIL=YES WITHOUT_SHAREDOCS=YES WITHOUT_EXAMPLES=YES WITHOUT_INSTALLLIB=YES WITHOUT_CALENDAR=YES WITHOUT_MISC=YES WITHOUT_SHARE=YES ' CONF_WORLD=' WITHOUT_BIND=YES WITHOUT_MODULES=YES WITHOUT_KERBEROS=YES WITHOUT_GAMES=YES WITHOUT_RESCUE=YES WITHOUT_LOCALES=YES WITHOUT_SYSCONS=YES WITHOUT_INFO=YES ' FlashDevice SanDisk 1G cust_nobeastie() ( touch ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/boot/loader.conf echo "beastie_disable=\"YES\"" >> ${NANO_WORLDDIR}/boot/loader.conf ) customize_cmd cust_comconsole customize_cmd cust_install_files customize_cmd cust_allow_ssh_root customize_cmd cust_nobeastie
The update process of NanoBSD is relatively simple:
Build a new NanoBSD image, as usual.
Upload the new image into an unused partition of a running NanoBSD appliance.
The most important difference of this step from the
initial NanoBSD installation is
that now instead of using
(which contains an image of the entire disk), the
_.disk.image image is installed
(which contains an image of a single system
Reboot, and start the system from the newly installed partition.
If all goes well, the upgrade is finished.
If anything goes wrong, reboot back into the previous partition (which contains the old, working image), to restore system functionality as fast as possible. Fix any problems of the new build, and repeat the process.
To install new image onto the running
NanoBSD system, it is possible to
use either the
updatep1 or
updatep2 script located in the
/root directory, depending from which
partition is running the current system.
According to which services are available on host serving new NanoBSD image and what type of transfer is preferred, it is possible to examine one of these three ways:
If the transfer speed is in first place, use this example:
ftp myhost get _.disk.image "| sh updatep1"
If a secure transfer is preferred, consider using this example:
ssh myhost cat _.disk.image.gz | zcat | sh updatep1
Try this example if the remote host is not running neither ftpd(8) or sshd(8) service:
At first, open a TCP listener on host serving the image and make it send the image to client:
nc -l
2222< _.disk.image
Make sure that the used port is not blocked to receive incoming connections from NanoBSD host by firewall.
Connect to the host serving new image and execute
updatep1 script:
nc myhost
2222| sh updatep1


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A tidal wave of baby boomers is rolling into retirement and about 76 million people—roughly 10,000 a day—will turn 65 over the next two decades.
But as they enter their golden years, boomers—and their investment advisors—face daunting obstacles to achieving a rewarding retirement. Unlike current retirees, most boomers can't rely on pensions and Social Security to fully fund retirement. IRAs and 401(k)s have been hit hard by two major market drops, leaving many investors spooked, risk-averse and poorer. Inflation from growing government deficits is lurking on the horizon. Above all, boomers are worried about outliving their assets.
So what is the good news? With retirement imminent for so many, investment advisors and clients are taking proactive steps to prepare for retirement.
A new generation of products and strategies is coming to the marketplace that addresses the growing need for guaranteed retirement income. Targeted to fee-only advisors, these new products eliminate commissions, surrender charges and costs associated with other products; provide open access to mutual funds and ETFs; and put advisors squarely in control of managing assets.
These new retirement planning tools can protect clients' future income generation as they move from asset accumulation to generating retirement income. Three risks pose the greatest threat—both during this transition and throughout retirement:
Longevity. The good news is that Americans are living longer. Projected life expectancy, for example, rose to 78.7 years in 2010, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of centenarians will increase nearly eight-fold to 600,000 by 2050. But for advisors working to ensure that clients don't outlive their assets, longevity poses significant risks and challenges.
Inflation. Inflation—both the short-term spikes in interest rates and the long-term erosion of purchasing power—is an ongoing and constant concern for clients planning for or already living in retirement. It needs to be a primary consideration when constructing a retirement income portfolio that's built to last.
Volatility and Sequence of Returns. As clients move into retirement, stock market volatility and sequence of returns risk grows significantly. Market losses during the transition into retirement can have a severely negative impact on the income generating potential of a client's portfolio. That's because clients will need to begin withdrawing portfolio funds immediately to produce income, severely impacting the ability of the portfolio to "catch up" during subsequent years. Protection from volatility is crucial at this transition.
"Pensionizing" Portfolios
Building a successful retirement plan is an ongoing concern for advisors and clients. One effective way to overcome the risks outlined above is constructing what Dr. Moshe Milevsky of York University calls "personal pension plans" that will pay clients a guaranteed income for life.
One vehicle for this approach has been the variable annuity. While some advisors do use VAs to address client needs for lifetime income, fee-only advisors have tended to shy away from VAs, largely because of the embedded compensation, lack of liquidity and limited investment options found in many of these products.
But new offerings are now available that provide guarantees that make more sense for fee-only RIAs. A December 2011 paper by Tamiko Toland of Strategic Insights, "Bringing Retirement Income to the World of Fee-Only Advice," reports on one such product "custom tailored" for the fee-only market that marries a living benefit guarantee with a portfolio of mutual funds or ETFs.
The New Generation of SALBs
Called a stand-alone living benefit, or SALB, this product allows clients to purchase a living benefit guarantee on assets held outside of an annuity in a portfolio of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.
"The SALB simply adds a guarantee on top of assets that the investor owns directly, unlike VA subaccounts," according to the paper. "As such, there is no commission or death benefit, reducing contract fees and avoiding the structure and expense of the VA subaccounts. Assets remain fully under the control of the advisor within existing systems, unlike many annuities, which often end up as orphaned holdings."
The SALB design is also highly complementary to the fee-only RIA business model, providing advisors with an open architecture marketplace of mutual funds and ETFs and control over management of the guaranteed assets.
SALBs can provide a tax-advantaged investment structure in a non-qualified account, as income and long-term capital gains are taxed at preferential tax rates as opposed to VA distributions, which are taxed as ordinary income. In addition, they can offer the opportunity for inflation protection through floating income guarantee rates that are tied to the 10-year U.S. Treasury Bond yield.
Because SALBs are insurance products requiring appropriate licensing, advisors will either need to be licensed or they will need to access distribution platforms that meet licensing requirements.


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Family Focus: Francis Marion McRobie
Francis Marion McROBIE (John William) was born 19 May 1840 in Maryland. He died 15 Apr 1904. He is buried in the McRobie Cemetery on Green Glade Road in Swanton, Garrett County, Maryland.
Francis was a farmer. He served in the Union Army in the American Civil War. Francis enlisted at the rank of Private on 19 Dec 1861 in the 3rd Potomac Home Brigade, Maryland Infantry, Company D. He mustered out at the rank of Private on 29 May 1865. Francis also served in the 12th Maryland Infantry (an emergency 100 days infantry, created to guard the B&O Railroad) from 25 Jul 1864 to 6 Nov 1864.
Francis married Lucy McROBIE on 22 Jul 1865 in Allegany County, Maryland. Lucy was born on 18 Jun 1842 in Maryland. She was the daughter of William McROBIE and Sarah PAUGH. She died on 4 Sept 1922 in Maryland.
Francis and Lucy had the following children:
Flora Alice McROBIE was born 19 Mar 1867 in Maryland.
Virginia Elizabeth McROBIE was born 19 Jun 1868 in Maryland.
John William McROBIE was born 2 Feb 1871 in Maryland.
Thomas Allen McROBIE was born 24 Dec 1872 in Maryland.
Albert A McROBIE was born 3 Oct 1875 in Maryland.
Mary McROBIE was born 10 Oct 1880 in Maryland.
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