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It is legally recognized that time is divided into years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds. The time kept by a municipality is known as civic time. A local government may not use a system of time different from that adopted by its state legislature. During daylight saving time, the customary time system is advanced one hour to take advantage of the longer periods of daylight during the summer months.
Time Zones
In the past, the states followed various standards of time until the railroads of the nation cooperated in establishing a standard time zone system, which was then adopted by federal statutes. Under the standard time zone system, the continental United States is divided into four different zones. The time in each zone is based upon the mean solar time at a specified degree of longitude west from Greenwich, England. Eastern standard time is based on the mean solar time at 75° longitude west; Central standard time, on 90° longitude west; Mountain time, on 105° longitude west; and Pacific time on 120° longitude west.
A year is the period during which the earth revolves around the sun. A calendar year is 365 days, except for every fourth year, which is 366 days. The year is divided into twelve months. A week ordinarily means seven consecutive days, either beginning with no particular day, or from a Sunday through the following Saturday. A day is twenty-four hours, extending from midnight to midnight. When distinguished from night, however, a day refers to the period from sunrise to sunset.
In calculating a specified number of days, it is customary to exclude the first and include the last. As a consequence, when a lease provides that it shall continue for a specified period from a particular day, that day is excluded in computing the term. This rule is applied in calculating the time for matters of practice and procedure. The rule governs, for example, the period in which a lawsuit may be commenced, so that the day the Cause of Action accrues is excluded for Statute of Limitations purposes.
The general rule is that when the last day of a period within which an act is to be performed falls on a Sunday or a holiday, that day is excluded from the computation. The act may rightfully be done on the following business day. This rule has been applied in figuring the deadline for conducting a meeting of corporate shareholders; for filing a claim against a dead person's estate; for filing a statement proposing a new ordinance for a Municipal Corporation; for recording a mortgage; and for redeeming property from a sale foreclosing a mortgage.
TIME, contracts, evidence, practice. The measure of duration., It is divided
into years, months. days, (q.v.) hours, minutes, and seconds. It is also
divided into day and night. (q.v.)
2. Time is frequently of the essence of contracts and crimes, and sometimes it is altogether immaterial.
3. Lapse of time alone is often presumptive evidence of facts which are otherwise unknown; an uninterrupted enjoyment of certain rights for twenty or twenty-one years, is evidence that the party enjoying them is legally entitled to them; after such a length of time, the law presumes payment of a bond or other specialty. 10 S. & R. 63, 383; 3 S. & R. 493; 6 Munf. R. 532; 2 Cranch, R. 180; 7 Wheat. R. 535; 2 W. C. C R. 323; 4 John. R. 202; 7 John' R. 556; 5 Conn. 1; 3 Day 289; 1 McCord 145; 1 Bay, 482; 7 Wend. 94; 5 Vern. 236.
4. In the computation of time, it is laid down generally, that where the computation is to be made from an act done, the day when such act was done is included. Dougl. 463. But it will be excluded whenever such exclusion, will prevent a forfeiture. 4 Greenl. 298. Sed vide 15 Ves. 248; 1 Ball & B. 196. In general, one day is taken inclusively and the other exclusively. 2 Browne; Rep. 18. Vide Chitt. Bl. 140 n. 2; 2 Evans, Poth. 50; 13 Vin. Abr. 52, 499; 15 Vin. Ab. 554; 20 Vin. Ab. 266; Com. Dig. Temps; 1 Rop. Legacy, 518; 2 Suppl. to Ves. jr. 229; Graham's Pract. 185; 1 Fonb. Equity, 430; Wright, R. 580; 7 John. R. 476; 1 Bailey, R. 89; Coxe, Rep. 363; 1 Marsh. Keny. Rep. 321; 3 Marsh. Keny. Rep. 448; 3 Bibb, R. 330; 6 Munf. R. 394; vide Computation.
TIME, pleading. The avertment of time is generally necessary in pleading;
the rules are different, in different actions.
2.-1. Impersonal actions, the pleadings must allege the time; that is, the day, month and year when each traversable fact occurred; and when there is occasion to mention a continuous act, the period of its duration ought to be shown. The necessity of laying a time extends to traversable facts only; time is generally considered immaterial, and any time may be assigned to a given fact. This option, however, is subject to certain restrictions. 1st. Time should be laid under a videlicit, or the party pleading it will be required to, prove it strictly. 2d. The time laid should not be intrinsically impossible, or inconsistent with the fact to which it relates. 3d. There are some instances in which time forms a material point in the merits of the case; and, in these instances, if a traverse be taken, the time laid is of the substance of the issue, and must be strictly proved. With respect to all facts of this description; they must be truly stated, at the peril of a failure for variance; Cowp. 671: and here a videlicit will give no help. Id. 6 T. R 463; 5 Taunt. 2; 4 Serg. & Rawle, 576; 7 Serg. & Rawle, 405. Where the time needs not to be truly stated, (as is generally the case,) it is subject to a rule of the same nature with one that applies to venues in transitory matters, namely, that the plea and subsequent pleadings should follow the day alleged in the writ or declaration; and if in these cases no time at all be laid, the omission is aided after verdict or judgment by confession or default, by operation of the statute of jeofails. But where, in the plea or subsequent pleadings, the time happens to be material, it must be alleged, and there the pleader may be allowed to depart from the day in the writ and declaration.
3.-2. In real or mixed actions, there is no necessity for alleging any particular day in the declaration. 3 Bl. Com. App. No. 1, Sec. 6; Lawes' Pl. App. 212; 3 Chit. Pl. 620-635; Cro. Jac. 311; Yelv. 182 a, note; 2 Chitt. Pl. 396, n. r; Gould, Pl. c. 3, Sec. 99, 100; Steph. Pl. 314; Com. Dig. Pleader, C 19.
4.-3. In criminal pleadings, it is requisite, generally, to show both the day and the year on which the offence was committed; but the indictment will be good, if the day and year can be collected from the whole statement, though they be not expressly averred. Com. Dig. Indictm. G 2; 5 Serg. & Rawle, 315. Although it be necessary that a day certain should be laid in the indictment, the prosecutor may give evidence, of an offence committed, on any other day, previous to the finding of the indictment. 5 Serg. & Rawle, 316; Arch. Cr. Pl. 95; 1 Phil Evid. 203; 9 East, Rep. 157. This rule, however, does not authorize the laying of a day subsequent to the trial. Addis. R. 36. See generally Bouv. Inst. Index, h.t.


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Lloyd Garver: Republican convention loves conventional women
If you happened to turn on the Republican convention the other night in the middle of Ann Romney's speech, you might've been surprised to hear what sounded like the wife of the Republican presidential candidate coming out of the closet. She screamed, "I love you, women!" And the crowd of presumably conservative Republicans applauded! You may have concluded that the Republican Party has come a long way toward tolerance and respect for all women.
Of course, that was not the case. Her speech, an effort to court female voters, seemed like something from the "Leave It To Beaver" era. She was clearly alluding to the "wife who stays at home with the children, the husband who goes to work and is not very involved with the kids" kind of family. She told us that it's the mothers who hold the family – and the country – together. "It's the moms who always have to work a little harder, to make everything right."
What about the dads? Nobody at the convention seemed to care about fathers not being viewed as particularly necessary. To them, the important thing was to get the message out that Republicans think that women are just great.
It didn't matter to the people there that she didn't talk much about working mothers, or specifically about families in which the husband stays home and the wife goes to work. No, her comments were about what I'm sure many conservatives embrace as the "traditional" roles of men and women. Perhaps that was an accurate reflection of American families – in 1957.
This attitude is quite consistent with the Republican platform and positions on gender issues. Republicans can be against things like paying for birth control for women and legislation that would ensure equal pay in the workplace because those positions come from values from that bygone era that they want to revert to.
The convention may have avoided tropical storm Isaac, but the storm that they can't get away from is the one caused by Missouri Congressman Todd Akin. When he talked about "legitimate rape" and a woman being able to avoid getting pregnant just by "shutting down" if she wants to, even most conservative Republicans thought he went too far.
The goofy concept that women can just will themselves to avoid pregnancy is a pretty appealing theory. Not only would this render abortions unnecessary, but women wouldn't need to use birth control, either. They could just let their bodies decide if they want to get pregnant or not. And if this works for pregnancy, what about the common cold? If women just concentrated a little harder, you'd never see them sniffle again.
Akin was pressured into an apology, and he gave one. Sort of. He said, "The mistake I made was in the words I said, not in the heart I hold." I wonder what the proper words would have been for "legitimate rape" and a woman's body "shutting down" to avoid pregnancy.
I guess it was the wording, not his sentiments that outraged so many Republicans, because a great number of his Republican brothers and sisters share his opinions. The vice presidential nominee, Paul Ryan, and many Republicans agree with Akin that rape does not justify abortion. They are entitled to this opinion. However, I don't understand why they think it's OK to get the government involved in making their opinion the law.
Because of the reaction to Akin and to Mitt Romney's low polling numbers among women, there has been a great effort to show the country that Republicans really do like "the ladies." However, they've also created some confusion. Since Akin's comments, Republicans have gone out of their way to say how wonderful women are. They are extraordinary human beings capable of far more things than their male counterparts. Yet if they are so special to the point that, as Ann Romney said, "Women hold the country together," why can't they be trusted to make their own decisions about their bodies?
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SAN DIEGO – Safety Brian Suite intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble by Heisman Trophy finalist Jordan Lynch to help Utah State beat No. 24 Northern Illinois 21-14 on Thursday night in the Poinsettia Bowl.
Joey DeMartino, who went to high school and junior college in San Diego, carried 23 times for 143 yards and a touchdown for Utah State (9-5). He was the offensive MVP.
Lynch, who was third in the Heisman Trophy voting and made The Associated Press All-America team as an all-purpose player, had a rough end to his college career. Besides the two turnovers, he was held to just 39 yards rushing, keeping him from becoming the first major college player to rush for 2,000 yards and pass for 2,000 yards in the same season.
He extended his extended his major college record for yards rushing for a quarterback in a season to 1,920. He completed 20 of 35 passes for 216 yards.
Lynch ran for a touchdown and passed for another for NIU (12-2), which ended the season with two straight losses.
Lynch's pass was intercepted on the first play of the third quarter by Suite, setting up a go-ahead, 5-yard touchdown pass from Darrel Garretson to Brandon Swindall.
The Aggies put it away when DeMartino scored on a 1-yard TD run with 4:14 to go for a 21-7 lead. It capped a 16-play, 80-yard drive that consumed 7:19.
Lynch threw a 5-yard scoring pass to Juwan Brescacin with 1:44 left to pull NIU to 21-14. NIU tried an onside kicked that USU recovered.
There were four turnovers and three missed field goals. The game drew only 23,408 to 70,000-seat Qualcomm Stadium, the lowest attendance in the bowl's nine-year history.
Suite also recovered Lynch's fumble in the first quarter.
The teams staggered through an unimpressive first half that included a missed field goal by each team, a shanked punt by NIU and a lost fumble by Lynch.
Lynch scored on a 1-yard run with 8:17 left in the second quarter to cap a 15-play, 78-yard drive and give NIU a 7-6 lead.
Lynch ended NIU's second possession by losing a fumble at midfield. Utah State responded with a 31-yard field goal by Nick Diaz.
NIU's Mathew Sims was wide right on a 37-yard field goal attempt and Utah State moved 58 yards in six plays — including Joey DeMartino's 58-yard reception — for Diaz's 39-yard field goal.


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Public Debt Announces Activity For Securities In The STRIPS Program For November 1998
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The Bureau of the Public Debt announced activity figures for the month of November 1998, of securities within the Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities program (STRIPS).
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"Sonata Hybrid offers something new to the mid-size sedan segment, with its segment-leading 40-mpg highway fuel economy rating, differentiated appearance, and incredible value," said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. "Like the 2.4L direct-injected Sonata and the 2.0L Sonata Turbo launched earlier this year, Sonata Hybrid demonstrates Hyundai's unique approach melding innovative technologies and emotional design into products more and more people want to put in their driveways."
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PHOENIX — The NFL is looking to make the Rooney Rule more effective after eight available coaching jobs and seven for general managers did not go to a minority candidate.
"We were disappointed in the results this year," Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday at the owners meetings, adding the league will make some tweaks to the rule.
"We think that some of the changes we are making (are) to make sure we get the right candidates better training and we really are doing a better job of getting them in front of the people who are making the decisions."
The Rooney Rule, implemented in 2003, was named for Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney, who steadfastly pushed the league to require every team to interview at least one minority candidate every time there is a coaching or general manager opening.
Before the rule went into effect, the NFL had had only six minority head coaches in more than 80 years. Since it has been in place, 12 have been hired.
But none this year, and not for a GM's job, either. Plus, two black head coaches, Lovie Smith and Romeo Crennel, and one general manager, Rod Graves, were fired.
So one focal point for the league will be reinstating a symposium program that was primarily focused on coaches, but Goodell said likely will have some potential GM candidates also attend.
"And this will be a learning experience, this will be an opportunity for us to help give them greater tools to be able to advance their careers," he said. "We also want to be able to give them greater feedback on the interview process."
One unidentified club suggested to Goodell there needs to be more flexibility in the interviewing process. Teams still involved in the playoffs are very reluctant to grant permission to interview their personnel, although the NFL has established a small window for those interviews early in the postseason.
"When there's an opening, it's good practice to allow your best people to interview and have that opportunity to get a new job, and that will attract even better people," Goodell said. "That's what the whole effort here is, to give the best people the best opportunities, and that's what everyone is asking for and looking for. I think we're making progress on that …"
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — For weeks, no one could determine when The Ray Lewis Retirement Tour would draw to a close.
Since Lewis announced on Jan. 2 his "last ride" in the NFL would coincide with the end of the Ravens' postseason run, there was the possibility that each game would be his last.
Now, after successful stops in Denver and New England, there is no longer any doubt: Win or lose, Lewis will perform for the final time on Feb. 3, in New Orleans on the NFL's grandest stage.
It wouldn't be surprising if Lewis approached the Super Bowl with a feeling of finality, but the 37-year-old middle linebacker insisted Thursday that he's thinking only about helping the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers.
"Honestly, outside of putting my head in the playbook and studying San Fran, I really haven't thought about anything else," Lewis said.
"It's going to be a great day, period, no matter what happens. And that's kind of the way I've approached it," he said. "I haven't even said, 'Oh man, this is your last game, what do you think?' I really haven't. Because I just really am keeping my teammates focused on the real prize."
Now in his 17th season, Lewis is preparing for his second Super Bowl — the first in 12 years. The last time he played for the NFL championship, Lewis earned MVP honors in Baltimore's 34-7 win over the New York Giants.
After waiting all this time to get back, Lewis has no intention of merely settling for being part of the big game.
"The real prize is actually going and winning the Super Bowl," he said. "It's great to get there, don't get me wrong, but to win it is something special."
And then, only then, Lewis will think about what it means to walk off the football field for the final time.
"You feel that confetti drop, I'll probably reflect then, when I'm there," he said. "But, it really hasn't crossed my mind like that."
San Francisco inside linebacker Patrick Willis, who wears No. 52, has nothing but admiration for Baltimore's No. 52.
"I'm just a big fan of him, period," Willis said Thursday. "Just his enthusiasm on the field, the passion he plays with. I've always been a big fan of those who play with passion, such as Ray Lewis. I know people always want to make comparisons and talk about torches and all this. At the end of the day, I always say I can only be the best player I can be.
"As a fellow linebacker, being at the Pro Bowl and being able to be coached by the same coach (Mike Nolan) at one point in time in our careers, we've become friends. Ray's one of those guys, he loves to give his wisdom and give his knowledge, and I'm the type that I love to listen — anybody who's been there, done that, especially his caliber of player, who's played a long time."
Lewis has been with the Ravens since 1996, and it wasn't long after his arrival that he became the captain of the defense. As his career went on, he lost a step but made up for it with tireless film study and sharp instincts.
After his rookie year, the only time Lewis didn't get a Pro Bowl invitation were those seasons when he was beset by injury — 2002, 2005 and 2012.
Last year he received his 13th Pro Bowl nod despite missing four games with a foot injury. This season, after tearing his right triceps on Oct. 14, there was a strong possibility he wouldn't be back.
At first, the Ravens believed he was done for the year. But Lewis vowed to return, and his teammates were determined to make it happen.
"We knew we wanted to make the playoffs in order for Ray to have a chance to come back," safety Ed Reed said. "He's that engine, that motor that's going to go all the time. He understands what the offense is trying to do to you when you're talking about the run game. He's calling out plays before they even happen. That's what you really miss when Ray is out."
Since his return, Lewis has 44 tackles in three games. He isn't limping into retirement; rather, he's headed out with a flourish.
"He's played really well. He's played just like he's always played," coach John Harbaugh said.
Lewis attributes his involuntary 10-game absence as the reason behind his resurgence on the field.
"I've always said that anytime you can give your body a true rest — not just your body — anytime you can give your mind a certain rest from the game and from the every week wear and tear, when you come back you come back just as fresh as ever," Lewis said. "For me right now, I feel fresh. My mind is fresh, my body is fresh and I'm just excited to really be able to end the thing up the right way."
AP Sports Writer Janie McCauley in Santa Clara, Calif. contributed to this report.
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Diskless Frontend
This page describes the various methods for creating diskless frontends on a variety of Linux distributions.
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Distribution specific instructions
- 2.1 Mac OS X
- 2.2 Redhat and Fedora Core
- 2.3 Gentoo Specific with configuration file examples
- 3 Conclusion
Understanding the architecture
A diskless boot system is comprised of a couple different component that enables the entire boot process to work.
- First the machine requires a boot mechanism. This can be PXE, which is a feature of the network card to boot entirely from the network. This could also be a boot floppy, CD, USB key, or even a small hard drive used only to kickstart the boot process.
- If the machine is booting using PXE, the PXE boot code acquires a DHCP/BOOTP address from a DHCP server that contains information on where to find the bootloader. This is similar to a Grub or LILO boot screen normally found on a Linux system. This PXE bootloader defines where the init filesystem (Initrd) and the kernel are located and can be downloaded using TFTP
- If the machine is booting using a local media method, the bootloader on that media directs the boot environment to the init filesystem and the kernel.
- Once the init filesystem and kernel have been downloaded and loaded onto a Ramdisk, the remainder of the filesystem is mounted via NFS from the server.
WARNING: If you are thinking about diskless and have an Nvidia card, there is a known bug installing their driver on such a system (see Installation fails on NFS). This should only apply to building the driver on that system - installing from an RPM should be fine.
Creating a test system
I found that the VMware Player can provide an excellent system to test PXE booting and the network boot in general. The VMware Player provides a virtual PC environment that also emulates a PXE network adapter. By using this environment, you can quickly test changes to the DHCP, TFTP, and the kernel itself. Once you can get this virtual machine to boot, it is a simple matter to get a physical machine working.
Use this PXE.VMX file as a starting point for a machine you can test with
config.version = "8" virtualHW.version = "3" ide0:0.present = "FALSE" ide0:0.filename = "WindowsXPPro.vmdk" memsize = "132" MemAllowAutoScaleDown = "FALSE" ide1:0.present = "TRUE" ide1:0.fileName = "auto detect" ide1:0.deviceType = "cdrom-raw" ide1:0.autodetect = "TRUE" floppy0.present = "FALSE" ethernet0.present = "TRUE" usb.present = "TRUE" sound.present = "FALSE" sound.virtualDev = "es1371" displayName = "PXE" guestOS = "linux" nvram = "PXE.nvram" MemTrimRate = "-1" ide0:0.redo = "" ethernet0.addressType = "generated" uuid.location = "56 4d aa 67 e4 36 4a 07-33 f5 00 d9 37 a3 6c b2" uuid.bios = "56 4d aa 67 e4 36 4a 07-33 f5 00 d9 37 a3 6c b2" ethernet0.generatedAddress = "00:0c:29:a3:6c:b2" ethernet0.generatedAddressOffset = "0" tools.syncTime = "TRUE" ide1:0.startConnected = "FALSE" uuid.action = "create" checkpoint.vmState = ""
Configuring the DHCP server
In order for any network boot to function, a DHCP server must be running on the network and support the custom configuration options needed for the network boot. While this could be on any operating system, these instructions refer to the Linux DHCPD implementation.
PXE boot
To support PXE booting, the following lines must be added to your /etc/dhcpd.conf file and the dhcpd service restarted
allow booting; allow bootp; class "pxeclients" { match if substring(option vendor-class-identifier, 0, 9) = "PXEClient"; next-server 192.168.1.100; filename "linux-install/pxelinux.0"; }
The next-server directive indicates the TFTP server that the system will contact. The filename is the init file that will be loaded to provide the bootloader. This example is specific to the Redhat and Fedora Core implementation and may vary depending on your distribution.
//Alternative dhcp.conf, assume your PXE root is /mnt/pxe, and you assign your box a static IP of 192.168.1.60:
#option domain-name "domain"; default-lease-time 600; max-lease-time 7200; ddns-update-style ad-hoc; subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 192.168.1.60 192.168.1.60; } option option-150 code 150 = text ; host mythtoo { hardware ethernet 00:14:2A:B3:E4:1C; option option-150 "/mnt/pxe/boot/grub.lst"; option routers 192.168.1.1; next-server 192.168.1.90; filename "/mnt/pxe/boot/pxegrub"; filename "/mnt/pxe/pxelinux.0"; }
Note: This configuration gives the option to use both pxegrub AND pxelinux, whichever one your box picks up first. I show this option to give a wider group of people the ability to boot, assuming they have the appropriate files.
TFTP server
The TFTP server for your distribution is required for PXE booting and needs to be installed.
Gentoo specific note: If you blindly emerge "tftp" you will emerge hpa-tftpd. I found that I needed to edit the /etc/conf.d/in.tftpd file and add the -l (listen) option to get the tftpd server to start working.
DHCP server
In order to mount the NFS root partition, the DHCP server will also need to provide a root path and IP address to the booted system
option root-path "/diskless/i386/RH9/";
This option directs the DHCP client to the root filesystem. This example is specific to the Redhat and Fedora Core implementation. Please refer to your distribution documentation for details.
group { host vmware { hardware ethernet 00:0c:29:a3:6c:b2; fixed-address 192.168.1.250; } }
These options provide a fixed IP to the diskless client based on the mac address. Note that this example definition matches the VMware player defined mac address used during testing.
Building the kernel
A diskless kernel requies some options that normal kernels may not include
CONFIG_NFS_FS=y CONFIG_ROOT_NFS=m (some instructions say this needs to be in the kernel but I had problems with that and didn't need it ultimately) CONFIG_IP_PNP=y CONFIG_IP_PNP_RARP=y CONFIG_IP_PNP_BOOTP=y CONFIG_IP_PNP_DHCP=y
Make sure to also include your Ethernet driver in the kernel and not as a module. For the VMware Player test system, use the AMD PCNET32 driver.
Distribution specific instructions
Mac OS X
Please refer to the Diskless Mac-Mini Howto for complete details on this environment
Redhat and Fedora Core
Redhat and the subsequent Fedora Core releases provide a fairly straightfoward method of creating a diskless boot environment that can support both PXE and Netboot or Etherboot environments.
These releases provide a redhat|system-config-netboot script which does most of the heavy lifting. It creates a PXE boot image as well as kernel and a snapshot folder for each netboot system. The snapshot folder stores all the host specific files such as /dev, some parts of /etc and /var. The main root filesystem is mounted read only to provide sharing between multiple systems. It uses a pivot-root function to overlay the host specific files and folders on top of the read only portions of the filesystem.
TFTP server notes
The TFTP service is part of the xinetd installation. Enable it by editing your /etc/xinetd.d/tftp file
service tftp { disable = no socket_type = dgram protocol = udp wait = yes user = root server = /usr/sbin/in.tftpd server_args = -s /tftpboot -v per_source = 11 cps = 100 2 flags = IPv4 }
Set the disable option to no. I also added the -v option so that it provides additional verbose logging to /var/log/messages which can help with troubleshooting problems.
Creating the root filesystem
Creating the root filesystem is basically a matter of copying a working installation that you want to make your client boot to. This is mostly likely a hard disk installation on the hardware you will be booting from.
Start by making the directories
mkdir -p /diskless/i386/RH9/root/ mkdir /diskless/i386/RH9/snapshot/
Next, copy the entire filesystem (exclude /proc/ and /sys/ directories) into the new location
rsync -a -e ssh --exclude='/proc/*' --exclude='/sys/*' installed-system.example.com:/ /diskless/i386/RH9/root/
Exporting the filesystems
Using NFS, export the root and snapshot filesystems so that they can be accessed by the diskless system
/diskless/i386/RH9/root/ *(ro,sync,no_root_squash) /diskless/i386/RH9/snapshot/ *(rw,sync,no_root_squash)
You can replace the * with a hostname, an IP address or range, or domain name (*.myhomedomain.org) to limit access to the host(s) specified if desired.
Creating the boot images
The system-config-netboot package provides the scripts necessary to create a diskless configuration. It requires the installation of the busybox and busybox-anaconda packages. My target and source system was Redhat 9. The redhat-config-netboot script provided with Redhat Enterprise Linux is massively broken. The system-config-netboot script provided with Fedora Core 4 had some additional python dependencies that I didn't care to work out so I chose to use the Fedora Core 3 script which worked fine.
Neither the suggested 0.1.30-1_FC3 nor the current 0.1.40-1.FC5 versions of system-config-netboot worked for me on FC5. However, I found a new version 0.1.41-1.FC6 that worked flawlessly.
- If you already have a boot structure in place, be aware that this script will blindly overwrite your previous pxelinux.cfg/default file. Take a backup of the entire directory BEFORE starting the script.
- Running this script will first ask you to create a diskless configuration from an installed kernel. If you built a kernel with the options outlined earlier and installed it on the server then choose that kernel. I found it is easiest to use the same kernel for both the server and the diskless client whenever possible. It makes buildling kernel modules for the diskless kernel alot easier because the root filesystem on the diskless machine is read-only and it can make some installers throw fits, like nvidida.
- The linux-install folder under your /tftpboot directory will be populated with the kernel specific files including the initrd and the kernel itself. It will also create the snapshot folders.
- Next, click New on the next window to appear to create a new host identifier which populates the snapshot folder with information specific to this diskless host that will be booting from the root partition created earlier.
However system-config-netboot-0.1.41-1.FC6 does not work flawlessly on an FC5 or FC6 system. To make it work, you need two changes.
1) FC5 & FC6: Add "ramdisk_blocksize=1024" to the append line of the boot stanza below.
2) FC6 only: Include /sbin/mount.nfs in the initrd.img after it is generated. This can be done as follows (as root).
cd to the boot directory. On my system this is /tftpboot/linux-install/mythfe.fc6 #> zcat initrd.img >| /tmp/initrd #> mount -o loop /tmp/initrd /mnt #> cd /mnt #> cp /sbin/mount.nfs sbin/ #> cd - #> umount /mnt #> gzip /tmp/initrd #> mv /tmp/initrd.gz initrd.img
3) FC6 only: Several people have found that the snapshot directory is not being mounted rw using the newer kernels. The following is a fix involving modifying the disklessrc file which is run after the kernel boots. It references the same initrd.img file above
# mkdir -p /tmp/initrd-mount # zcat initrd.img >| /tmp/initrd # mount -o loop /tmp/initrd /tmp/initrd-mount
Then you must edit /tmp/initrd-mount/disklessrc and make the following change (adding the line in bold).
echo Mounting Snapshot directories
mount -t nfs $NFS_IP:${NFS_DIR}/snapshot /.snapshot -o rw,nolock &&
mount -o remount,rw /.snapshot &&
Save and exit the file, then...
# umount /tmp/initrd-mount # gzip /tmp/initrd # mv /tmp/initrd.gz /tmp/initrd.img
And finally copy /tmp/initrd.img back over the original.
Configuring the PXE bootloader
If you are using PXE, edit your /tftpboot/linux-install/pxelinux.cfg/default file to include a new option
label RH9 kernel RH9/vmlinuz append initrd=RH9/initrd.img init=disklessrc root=/dev/ram0 ramdisk_size=60000 NFSROOT=192.168.1.100:/diskless/i386/RH9 SNAPSHOT=unichrome ip=dhcp
- label is the text you will type in when the PXE bootloader prompt appears
- kernel specifies the directory relative to the /tftpboot/linux-install folder where the kernel lies
append specifies a series of options to pass to the kernel
- initrd specifies the directory relative to the /tftpboot/linux-install folder where the init filesystem is
- init is the script that is run when the filesystem boots. This disklessrc file is the script that mounts all the filesystems needed for the diskless client
- root is the device where the init filesystem lives. This is a ramdisk.
- ramdisk_size is needed to specify the size of your init filesystem. Mine was over 6MB so I had to provide this line to increase the size of the ramdisk to hold it
- NFSROOT tells the kernel where to mount the root filesystem from. It will append /root to the end.
- SNAPSHOT tells the disklessrc file which snapshot folder to mount
- ip tells the kernel how to get it's IP address for netbooting
Alternate Configuration
The following alternate configuration is also useful when the root-path option is present in DHCP configuration, and thus not required in the append section.
label linux kernel bzImage-2.6.19.diskless append root=/dev/nfs ip=dhcp
- bzImage-2.6.19.diskless is the kernel image to load which must be present in /tftboot
Note that in this scenario no initial ramdisk (initrd) is required but the kernel must have the following options built in (not as modules):
- The driver for the booting NIC
And the root-path DHCP option specified as something like
option root-path "192.168.0.1:/netboot/frontend";
- 192.168.0.1 is the IP address of your NFS server.
- /netboot/frontend is the export that will become root on the remote server.
Configuring a netboot system
If you are using a CD, USB key, or other media configure your bootloader appropriately. Copy the initrd.img and vmlinuz files from the /tftpboot/linux-install/RH9 folder to your installation media. In my work I happened to use a small local hard disk to jumpstart the process and had my /etc/grub.conf file configured as
title Netboot root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-netboot ro root=/dev/ram init=disklessrc ramdisk_size=60000 NFSROOT=192.168.1.100:/usr/local/media/diskless/i386/RH9 SNAPSHOT=unichrome ip=dhcp initrd (hd0,0)/initrd-netboot
The (hd0,0) in the initrd line was very important because once the kernel started, it didn't understand where to find the initrd file unless the specific devices was provided. This is different than the PXE method which knows where both reside.
Gentoo Specific with configuration file examples
DHCP Server
The default /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf from emerge dchp proved to be more data than necessary for the simple needs of DHCP I need for *only* the PXE machines on my network (I have a DHCP server on my router that does the DHCP for the entire network, I don't need a second one ;) ). So, I junked the original:
mv /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf.orig
And created this new one, I'll try to break down the sections below the code box:
#option domain-name "domain"; default-lease-time 600; max-lease-time 7200; ddns-update-style ad-hoc; subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 192.168.1.60 192.168.1.60; } option option-150 code 150 = text ; host mythtoo { hardware ethernet 00:14:2A:B3:E4:1C; option option-150 "/mnt/pxe/boot/grub.lst"; option routers 192.168.1.1; next-server 192.168.1.90; filename "/mnt/pxe/boot/pxegrub"; filename "/mnt/pxe/pxelinux.0"; }
This example assumes you do not need the DHCP functionality for your network from this DHCP server, it's only DHCP'ing for your PXE boxes, hence the comment on the domain-name option. The subnet and netmask will be particular to your network, this one assumes you have a simple 192.168.1.1 based network (192.168.1.0/24). I gave a range of 1 IP rather than specifying fixed-address in the 'host mythtoo {' section; why? Because I'm eccentric, or maybe it was an issue with obtaining a valid /etc/resolv.conf ;) The other options should be pretty self-explanatory: hardware ethernet is the MAC address of the client (the diskless machine) option option-150 was my life saving option that i uncovered somewhere online, it was necessary for pxegrub to boot. option routers was where I specified what routers were on my network, after I did this I was able to access the internet from the PXE box, otherwise I was restricted to the internal network (which, for a mythbox might be great). next-server is the IP of the server where your TFTP server lives. This happens to be the same server I have everything on, but it seems necessary to spell it out anyway. filename This is where you specify your bootloader, pxelinux.0 for PXELinux obviously, and pxegrub for Grub :D Notice the full path, not a chroot'd path.
TFTP Server
Default emerge of "tftp" pulls in HPA-TFTPD, and is called by in.tftpd. All that was not exactly easy to find if you don't read your emerge output. From there, the default /etc/conf.d/in.tftpd doesn't work, I had to modify it to look like:
# /etc/init.d/in.tftpd
# Path to server files from INTFTPD_PATH="/mnt/pxe"
# For more options, see tftpd(8) INTFTPD_OPTS="-s -l ${INTFTPD_PATH}"
Note the addition of the "-l" option, this enables tftpd to listen (why doesn't it listen by default?). To actually get my PXE client to boot, I had to /etc/init.d/in.tftpd stop which is very odd, but works for me, YMMV.
PXE Bootloading Options
I had a great time figuring out how the PXELinux boot loader works, but once I did, it was solid. By default it will search a chroot'd / directory (the / of your PXE client as specified in your TFTPD file). So, you will be creating a configuration file. You have a slew of options: You can use the MAC address of the Client, in the form of: 00-01-a1-c1-d1-f1-x1 (note the lowercase) Or you can use the Hex version of your IP: C0A8013C (PXELinux comes with an application to convert an IP to Hex: gethostip) Or any octet short of that (so C0A8013, COA801.. and so on) OR you can just use the word default. I chose all 3 ;) So you create a directory called pxelinux.cfg in your / directory, and inside it you place your configuration files as described above (MAC address, so on), which should contain something that resembles this:
DEFAULT /boot/bzImage-2.6.16 ip=dhcp root=/dev/nfs nfsroot=192.168.1.90:/mnt/pxe
Should be relatively self-explanatory. /boot/bzImage-2.6.16 is the kernel image in the /mnt/pxe/boot directory. nfsroot is the exported directory from my NFS server (my NFS server's IP is 192.168.1.90)
Just about done.
Final points
In your /etc/conf.d/net file, the following entry keeps the settings already obtained and starts eth0, thus enabling other network services :
config_eth0=( "noop" "dhcp" )
I also had to emerge nfs-utils to get it to stop complaining about netmount not working. It may take 3-4 tries of booting to get your RC's straightened out to let you through to a login.
Once the system is booted, there may be various tweaks and settings the need to be modified. Working with a diskless system can be tricky but since you have access to the root filesystem on the server and can use chroot /diskless/i386/RH9 to change into the environment it can lighten the load.


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1. Settings
Prong tightening
Replacing the setting
If you believe your product has a manufacturing defect, you are welcome to send it to us for evaluation. If accepted, we will send you a new one at our expense. If we receive and find that the damage is not caused by a manufacturing defect, we will notify you and let you know the cost of repair or cost to remake if it is not repairable. Please note that each piece of jewelry we sell is handcrafted and made to order. Slight irregularities and variations in craftsmanship are unique to each item and should be expected. These characteristics are considered part of the character of the item and should not be considered a defect.
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Replacing Stone
Should your stone ever chip or break under ordinary circumstances, we will gladly replace the item at our sole discretion. Normal wear and tear is excluded. We will inspect the damaged stone and if a replacement is necessary, the stone will be replaced with one of similar size and quality.


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Rangers take bold, necessary step with Garza deal
Texas sends talented group of players to Cubs for chance to win now
The Rangers weren't merely looking for attention when they pulled out all the stops to land Matt Garza on Monday.
Good thing, too, because the Garza transaction was a hot topic for, oh, maybe 15 minutes before the Ryan Braun news broke.
Texas' intent, rather, was to repair a rotation ravaged by injury and in need of a second-half boost. The costs were steep for a two-plus-month rental with a lengthy injury history (and kudos to the Cubs for pulling off a shrewd swap), but this was still a chance the Rangers needed to take in a thin starting-pitching market if they're going to swing the American League West back in their favor.
The good news is that the Rangers didn't let their starting search drag on until the final minutes before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, as they did a year ago. Last July, after coming up short in their attempts to land Zack Greinke from Milwaukee, the Rangers turned in desperation to Ryan Dempster, despite concerns that his strong start to the season for the Cubs would be unsustainable in the AL. Dempster's 7-2 record with the Rangers was a product more of ample run support than anything he did on the mound. He posted a 5.09 ERA in 12 starts, a short and unmemorable tenure on a Texas team that watched its season unravel in the final weeks.
The bad news is that there are probably as many questions about Garza this year as there were about Dempster last year.
Garza, a free agent at year's end, has made just 29 starts since the start of 2012, and he was, at his best, a slightly-better-than-league-average arm before that. His status as a stud in this trade market was a primarily a product of the market itself.
But he does have AL experience with the Twins and Rays, and, after missing the first seven weeks of the season with a lat strain, he has proven he's healthy and capable of some dominant turns in a rotation. Over his last six starts with the Cubs, he was 5-0 with a 1.24 ERA. And with a new contract on the line for Garza, the Rangers can take advantage of Garza's potential monetary motivation.
Whether or not this is a relationship that will last beyond 2013 is another matter for another time. For now, the Rangers can slot Garza in alongside Yu Darvish, just back from a strained back, and Derek Holland, and feel fairly confident that they have the makings of a playoff-caliber top end.
Alas, ground must be made up if the Rangers are going to enter the playoffs as a division winner. They entered Monday trailing the A's by three games, as the in-season losses of Darvish, Matt Harrison and Alexi Ogando, paired with the continuing absence of the rehabbing Colby Lewis, had caught up with them in a big way. The primary reason the Rangers had become such an AL power in recent years is that they had reinvented their reputation on the starting side, but this year's constantly evolving staff has been responsible for an ERA (4.19) above the league norm.
As Ogando returns to the rotation Tuesday and Lewis continues his Minor League rehab assignment and Harrison begins throwing bullpen sessions after in-season back surgery, the Rangers are slowly but surely building a surplus of starters. (It has long been expected that when or if closer-turned-starter Neftali Feliz returns this season, it will be in a relief role.) This is a good thing, but the Rangers still did the right thing in making this proactive move, because the truth is there's no telling what level of performance any of those guys will reach after their time away.
The cost of proactivity was third baseman Mike Olt, right-handers Justin Grimm and C.J. Edwards and one or two players to be named (depending on who the Cubs select). It's a steep cost for a rental, one very few teams are willing to pay in this day and age, when prospects are valued higher than ever before. But Olt has seen his stock fall in what has been a difficult 2013 transition to Triple-A, and the Rangers had no obvious home for him on the horizon; Grimm has allowed 15 homers in 89 innings in the Major League rotation this season; and Edwards was a 48th-round Draft pick pitching in A-ball, so it's hard to know how much weight to place on his impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio.
For the Cubs, maybe these guys aren't future franchise cornerstones, but they are undoubtedly nice acquisitions for a ballclub building from the roots up. This was a surprisingly bountiful return for a guy who will probably only make a dozen or so more starts in the regular season and won't net the Rangers any Draft-pick compensation if he leaves in free agency.
But the Rangers are deep enough to absorb the blow, and their rotation was wayward enough to necessitate some aggressive patchwork on the part of general manager Jon Daniels and Co.
This trade might have only made waves for a matter of minutes, but it could prove impactful in the AL West.


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The clock is ticking for millions of uninsured Americans who are grappling with a critical decision: Should they comply with the new federal mandate to purchase health insurance starting Jan. 1, 2014, or pay the tax instead?
The Affordable Care Act requires most people who can afford health insurance to buy coverage – a provision known as the individual mandate – or pay apenalty based on their taxable annual income and household size.
'People need to understand that taxes and health care are now connected,' said Meg Sutton, senior advisor for tax and health care services at H&R Block. 'Every individual and family should consider the personal impact of the Affordable Care Act no matter what decision they make about health insurance.'
About 6 million Americans will choose to pay a penalty each year instead of purchasing health insurance, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation.
Marilyn M. Niwao of the National Society of Accountants advises clients to consider their health risks (family history, lifestyle, health status) and financial risks (personal wealth, number of dependents) when determining whether to forego coverage. 'It's an important decision that should be made carefully,' she said.
Here's what you need to know about the tax penalty and how it works:
Avoiding the penalty To avoid paying the tax, individuals must purchase health insurance that includes a minimum of 10 essential health benefits – such as hospitalization, maternity care, prescription drugs and more – and covers at least 60 percent of their medical costs. People who have coverage through their employers or are enrolled in government-subsidized health plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program or TRICARE don't need to worry about the tax.
Beginning Oct. 1, millions of uninsured Americans with low and moderate incomes will be eligible for tax credits (to help pay premium costs) and government subsidies (to help pay out-of-pocket expenses) when they purchase health insurance in the new online marketplaces created by the law. In addition, millions of the nation's poorest residents will be newly eligible for Medicaid in the states that have agreed to expand the federal-state health program for people with low incomes, as proposed by the law.
Some exemptions apply Uninsured individuals with incomes so low they aren't required to file a federal tax return or who can't find coverage that costs less than 8 percent of their income do not face a fine . Others exempt include members of Indian tribes, people whose religion objects to health insurance, undocumented immigrants, Americans living abroad, members of a health care sharing ministry and people in prison.
Flat fee versus percentage ofincome
The penalty for going without health insurance involves a flat fee or a percentage of taxable income, depending on which is greater. In 2014 the tax begins at $95 per adult and $47.50 per child (up to $285 for a family) or 1 percent of annual income, whichever is greater.
In 2015, the penalty goes to $325 per adult and $162.50 per child (up to $975 for a family) or 2 percent of annual income, whichever is greater. By 2016, the tax is $695 per adult and $347.50 per child (up to $2,085 for a family) or 2.5 percent of annual income, whichever is greater. The tax will be adjusted for inflation beginning 2017.
Experts recommend seeking professional advice because the law comes with many tax complexities, including the penalty formula. The tax is based on the difference between your annual income and the 'filing threshold' which refers to the amount you can earn tax free in a year (about $10,000 for an individual and $20,000 for a family, in 2013).
For example, an uninsured individual with an annual income of $40,000 would pay 1 percent of the difference between $40,000 and the 'filing threshold' ($10,000), leaving a total of $30,000 in taxable income. One percent of $30,000 is $300. Since $300 is greater than $95 (the flat fee for an adult), this person would pay a $300 penalty in 2014.
'The amount of the potential tax penalty can be pretty surprising to people who thought it was going to be $95 and then discover the tax could be $1,200 or more because of their personal circumstances. It can really add up if you have a large family and many dependents,' said Sutton of H&R Block, which offers a 'tax and health care review' service to help clients determine their potential tax penalty and eligibility for tax credits and subsidies available in the new health insurance marketplaces.
Penalty prorated monthly You won't need to pay the tax if you were uninsured for less than three months of the year. But after that, the tax applies to each month within a calendar year that you did not have coverage for yourself or a member of your household. Insurers will provide documentation to prove you had insurance.
Smaller tax refunds The penalty will be assessed when filing your income tax return and deducted from any potential refund. 'Any reduction in the refund amount is eye opening because many people plan for that refund every year,' said Sutton.
No criminal penalties At this point, individuals who do not comply with the federal mandate to carry health insurance face no criminal penalties or threat of liens and seizures by the Internal Revenue Services.
Weigh the risks carefully Choosing to forego health insurance means you're responsible for paying all of your health care costs , from visits to the doctor's office for vaccinations, health screenings and check-ups to ambulance rides and emergency department visits for life-threatening situations. You also won't have any protection against astronomical medical bills – such as a $30,000 bill for a three-day hospital stay – that can sometimes lead to personal bankruptcy.
'A serious illness or sudden accident could lead to financial disaster, no matter what your age,' said Niwao.
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Read what Ann Althouse has to say. That's ok. I'll wait.
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Lifestyle Changes to Manage Allergic Rhinitis
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There are many types of allergens; therefore, it is nearly impossible to eliminate all allergens from your environment. There are many things you can do to help reduce allergens and minimize your exposure to allergy triggers. However, while avoiding the allergens may eliminate your symptoms, it will not eliminate or reduce your sensitivity to that allergen, and symptoms will reoccur whenever you are re-exposed.
General Guidelines
- ]]>Control dust mites.]]>
- ]]>Control animal dander.]]>
- ]]>Control pests.]]>
- ]]>Control indoor molds.]]>
- ]]>Avoid airborne irritants.]]>
- ]]>Keep environments clean and dry.]]>
- ]]>Decrease exposure to outdoor allergens.]]>
The primary indoor allergens are waste products from microscopic organisms called dust mites. Dust mites are especially prevalent in bedding, curtains, and carpeting.
To control dust mites:
- Wash sheets and blankets weekly in hot water (130°F) and dry in a hot dryer.
- Cover mattresses and pillowcases with airtight allergen-proof covers.
- Replace comforters and pillows made from natural materials (such as down, feathers, or cotton) with those made from synthetic fibers.
- Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting (especially in the bedroom) as much as possible. If you have it, be sure to vacuum often.
It is not animal fur that causes allergies, but a protein that exists in the saliva, urine, and skin flakes (dander) of animals. If you have allergies, you may need to take certain steps to minimize contact with your pet's saliva, urine, and skin flakes.
- Keep your pet out of the rooms you use most frequently (such as the bedroom).
- Have other nonallergic family members groom your pet as often as possible.
Be aware, that you may have to remove your pet from your home if you or a family member is severely allergic.
Studies have shown that people who live in environments that contain cockroaches and mice have a higher incidence of asthma]]> and allergies. If pests are a chronic problem in your home, consider hiring an exterminator.
Other tips to diminish pest infestation include:
- Close all open gaps in windows, floorboards, doors, and around drains.
- Fix and seal leaky water faucets and pipes because roaches need water and humidity to survive.
- Always keep food in airtight containers.
- Remove pet food dishes after pets have eaten.
- Keep stove and kitchen surfaces free of food and dirt.
The spores of molds and fungi that thrive in warm, moist, and humid areas can create allergic reactions. To reduce indoor molds and fungi:
- Remove any curtains, carpeting, or wallpaper that show visible evidence of mold.
- Install exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom.
- Use dehumidifiers in damp areas such as the basement.
- Avoid storing clothing in damp areas.
- Do not carpet damp or concrete floors.
- Use a solution of 1 part bleach and 20 parts water to clean areas with mold.
Air irritants and pollutants can trigger an allergic reaction. You can do the following to help reduce your exposure to airborne irritants:
- Do not smoke]]> or allow smoking in your home.
- Avoid areas with fresh paint fumes.
- Avoid the fumes of strong cleaning products.
- Avoid perfumes and aerosols when possible.
Keep Environments Clean and Dry
Nearly all allergens thrive in moist, damp, or dirty environments. One of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of allergic rhinitis is to maintain a clean, dry environment. The following will help:
- Clean and vacuum frequently, using HEPA filters.
- Use fans to promote air circulation.
- Use an electrostatic air purifier.
- Use a dehumidifier in damp areas.
Decrease Exposure to Outdoor Allergens
If you have allergies to pollens, molds, or other outdoor allergens:
- Avoid raking, mowing, blowing leaves, and other outdoor activities that might put you in contact with allergens.
- Gardening and farming are associated with high levels of exposure to molds. You may need to stop doing these activities.
- Close windows and stay indoors (with air conditioning) when pollen counts are high.
- Time your outdoor recreational activities (hiking, bicycling, camping) when pollen counts are lower.
When to Contact Your Doctor
If your symptoms become severe despite lifestyle changes and treatment, contact your doctor for further care.
Advice from your allergist: Rhinitis. American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology website. Available at: http://www.acaai.org/public/advice/rhin.htm . Accessed September 15, 2008.
Carson-DeWitt R. Allergic rhinitis. EBSCO Health Library website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=15topicID=81 . Updated November 2007. Accessed September 15, 2008.
Last reviewed November 2009 by ]]>Purvee S. Shah, MD]]>
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to email@example.com or tweet them to @adam_bryant or @NatalieAbrams.
Sarah and Hank seemed to share a nice moment in the last episode of Parenthood. Could they be getting back together? - Samantha
ADAM: Not likely. Remember Sarah's obnoxious neighbor Carl? Despite that bad first impression, Sarah will be wooed by Carl when she attends an event honoring him for setting up medical clinics in Third World countries. (Too bad he didn't exactly invite Sarah as his date.) Making matters worse, Sarah meets a potential new photography client at the event, but she soon learns that her competition for the gig is... Hank.
Loving Jafar on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. But what is he really after? -Amanda
NATALIE: "Jafar is not evil for evil's sake," executive producer Adam Horowitz tells us. "His actions come out of a deep pain that we plan to reveal. And to soothe that pain he's going to have to change the laws of magic, [which] will affect everyone in Wonderland." Remember those pesky laws of magic, like you can't bring someone back from the dead and you can't make someone love you? Yeah, we're guessing that Jafar is interested in those two in particular.
I'm loving seeing more of Shaw this season on Person of Interest. Could there be a romance in the offing between her and Reese? - Jill
ADAM: Not if Reese is to have a future on the show! "Shaw, sexually, is probably like a praying mantis," Sarah Shahi jokes. "Afterward, she eats them." Kidding aside, Shahi says she's up for possible sparks between Shaw and Reese, but not before she becomes a fully integrated part of the team. "Reese and Finch are teaching her some bedside manner, teaching her to go for the kneecaps, not the jugular," Shahi says.
Kathy Bates' character on American Horror Story: Coven is crazy! Anything you can tease? -Tari
NATALIE: I'll let Kathy Bates take this one: "You learn a lot about her and some of the more dark aspects of her character and why she's gotten her reputation," she teases. Madame LaLaurie's absolute worst experiment will be revealed in Episode 7 - and believe me, it's much worse than the minotaur incident. Read about the real woman Bates' character is based on for some horrifying hints.
What can you tell me about the Bones wedding? - Melinda
ADAM: Would you be surprised if I told you that a case - and a series of wacky events, including a disaster at the church - almost prevents the ceremony from happening? Neither would the staff at the Jeffersonian, who start a pool to guess when (not if, when) Brennan will call off the nuptials. But the happy couple will make it down the aisle, to a very fitting song sung by Cyndi Lauper's Avalon Harmonia. Their vows nimbly incorporate nostalgic touches that will have fans reaching for the Kleenex.
What is up with this Davina chick on The Originals? -Sharon
NATALIE: Who would've thought that a 16-year-old witch would pose such a big threat to Klaus and Rebekah? "First, he's going to have to find out where she is!" Joseph Morgan tells us, pointing to this photo as the first time they meet. "Then he'll have to learn why she's so powerful even though she's so young, so he'll do a little research first before he can take her down or take her for himself."
Any Criminal Minds scoop? - Kyle
ADAM: Episode 9 will be a Rossi-centric episode about race relations in the South that will shed light on his early years. And the picture that the episode paints of Rossi isn't necessarily a flattering one. "You will learn things about him that you never knew and you will question him," executive producer Erica Messer tells us. "Like, 'Did he do that? Was he using it as an interrogation technique? Could the Rossi we know and love have done something not OK?'" Hmm, could this have been what drove him to join the Marines?
Do you have any Arrow scoop? -Jaime
NATALIE: Oliver's team will step into the spotlight this season! "We're definitely going to learn something pretty big about Diggle ... in Episode 6," executive producer Marc Guggenheim teases. "And we're hoping to meet one or both of Felicity's parents at some point during Season 2." Dream casting suggestions go in the comments!
Got any more news about Kensi and Deeks' relationship on NCIS: Los Angeles? - Brittney
ADAM: Executive producer Shane Brennan says he plans to stretch that story out for most of the season, noting that the couple will talk around their feelings rather than dealing with them, which could lead to trouble. "It comes to a head, and it has some pretty devastating consequences," Brennan teases. "There's a revelation ... about Kensi that is quite shocking." But before you ask, it has nothing to do with Daniela Ruah's real-life pregnancy. "I will put to rest any suggestion that Kensi is carrying Deeks' baby," Brennan says.
Are we going to get any more flashbacks to Snow and Charming's past on Once Upon a Time? -Mark
NATALIE: Yes! We'll get more of the happy couple's early days and we'll also get to see more of Bandit Snow. "There will be flashbacks for Snow and Charming where what happens in the past has direct relevance to what's happening in the present story," executive producer Adam Horowitz says. Here's hoping that those flashbacks include information about how to cure Dreamshade poisoning withouthaving to sacrifice someone else.
I can't wait for White Collar to return! How long is Peter going to be behind bars? - Gary
ADAM: While viewers shouldn't expect to see Peter rocking an orange jumpsuit for too long, you can look forward to seeing exactly how Neal will help exonerate Peter of that murder charge he's facing. Unfortunately, Neal's plan will be troubling to Peter and very dangerous to pretty much everyone involved.
What's coming up on Grey's Anatomy? -Brinne
NATALIE: Thursday's episode is particularly Mega Buzz-worthy! Why, you ask? Because Stephanie will find herself dealing with a patient who is suffering from multiple bee stings on his... well, you know!
Any scoop on The Vampire Diaries? -Sarah
NATALIE: For you? Sure! But it might be a bummer for Damon-and-Elena fans. Remember when we said that an early episode will reveal that Elena and Stefan are forever linked? Well, consider this: We have a sneaking suspicion that Silas' first love looks an awful lot like Elena.
Natalie's Mega Rave: My faith in American Horror Story is renewed! Kathy Bates' vivid portrayal of a wicked serial killer is perhaps scarier -- and better -- than her Oscar-winning performance in Misery. And that's saying something...
Adam's Mini Rant: Nice prologue, Homeland. Now, can the season really begin?
Crave scoop on your favorite TV shows? E-mail Adam and Natalie at firstname.lastname@example.com or drop us a line at Twitter.com/TVGuide
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Michelle Alexander, a civil rights lawyer and law professor at Ohio State University, argues in "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" (2010) that the mass imprisonment of black men since the 1980s has taken the place of Jim Crow as American society's main way to control black men – just as Jim Crow itself took the place of making them slaves. Angela Davis makes this argument too, but what follows is Alexander's take:
America has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world, higher than the cruelest, most backward governments on earth. It has five times more people in prison now than in the 1970s.
Prisons have become a huge part of American society: if it were to return to the levels of the 1970s a million people would face being thrown out of work. And that is just those who work at the prisons. The freed prisoners themselves would drive up the black unemployment rate by at least 15 percentage points since few employers will want to hire them.
It has little to do with the crime rate and everything to do with the War on Drugs. But it is not drug dealers who are filling up the prisons, like you might think, but people caught with drugs, few of them with a violent past. And in most cases we are not even talking about the hard stuff, like heroin, crack or cocaine, but marijuana – weed!!!
And it gets worse:
While blacks and whites sell and possess drugs at about the same rate, guess who is filling up the prisons under these drug laws? Mostly black and Latino men, particularly those from poor neighbourhoods. In some states as many as 80 to 90% of those found guilty of a drug crime are black men. But the Supreme Court sees no racism in that.
Drug possession is a felony. That means you go to prison. And even after you do your time you do not get to start over clean. For one, almost no one will hire you. Most professional licences are out of the question too. For the first five years you cannot get public housing – just when you need it most. You will never again get food stamps. And on and on. Your life is messed up forever. So what becomes of you? We already know: within three years there is a 70% chance you will be back in prison.
The very rights that blacks fought for in the civil rights movement, like the right to vote and to serve on juries, are denied to those in prison and even many who have done their time. This directly weakens black political power.
Millions of black men are having their freedom and rights taken from them and their lives messed up forever – for what? For violent crimes, for hurting people? No. For something that white people get away with all the time. Because it has nothing to do with drugs or crime but everything to do with controlling black men.
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