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Problem scenario
You are trying to correct the time of your Windows machine. You run "w32tm /resynch", but you get "The following error occurred: The service has not been started. (0x80070426)". What should you do?
Solution
net stop w32time
w32tm /unregister
w32tm /register
net start w32time
w32tm /resync /nowaitIf you wanted a non-PowerShell method, see this posting.
Problem scenario
The "brief biographies of the signers" of the laminated guide of The Declaration of Independence (a QuickStudy Academic publication) indicates that Carter Braxton died in 1761. Why is this?
Answer
It is a mistake. He died in 1797 according to https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/braxton-carter-1736-1797/
The laminated guide is not bad all-in-all. You can buy it on Amazon.
Question
Emerson's famous poem named Concord Hymn begins with: "By the rude bridge that arched the flood,"
Why was the bridge considered "rude"?
Answer
The short answer is the word "rude" means "unfinished" (as opposed to being disrespectful), and the condition of the bridge in the 1830s was poor [6] or possibly non-existent [5].
Here is the longer answer:
This was the poem with the well-known quote "the shot heard round the world." It was originally written to dedicate a monument at the North Bridge [5] in Concord. Understand that it is called "Concord Hymn." A hymn is a short poem to honor the Christian God [4]. This poem combines aspects of the American town of Concord with praise of the Christian deity.
Remember that this poem only has 105 words, and there may have been a recency bias to stimulate the author's thoughts. The poor or absent bridge would have given the author the idea to use the word "rude."
The word "bridge" can be a metaphor too. In this New England poem, despite its short length, the word "bridge" appears twice.
The other line with the word "bridge" says "And Time the ruined bridge has swept." The bridge has now been described as "rude" and "ruined." The author is consistent with adjectives that start with "ru." This conjures the lack of a bridge the American colonies would have to Great Britain [in the War for Independence].
There is a motif of water throughout the poem, and in 1776 the country was not very refined. Geographically the bridge arches over a river. In the poem (or "hymn") the bridge arches a flood. The original Biblical flood, which may have been dear to Christian Americans at the time, could be a way for a poem to summon a beginning of a people (in the poem's case, the American people). The monument itself thanked God explicitly [6].
The first definition of "rude" in Noah Webster's 1828 dictionary (who was originally from New England) is "rough; uneven; rugged; unformed by art; as rude workmanship, that is, roughly finished; rude and unpolished stones." [2] The first definition of "rude" in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 11th edition is "being in a rough or unfinished state."
The poem says "We set today a votive stone…The shaft we raise to them and thee." This is a reference to the dedication of the mostly granite monument [6] that was and still is in the form of an obelisk.
Poets love metaphors and imagery. If a bridge is rude (rough or unfinished), there is room for refinement. The celebration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord were to honor the country (and the towns). A bridge may be a pathway to the future or a way to unite diverse people in different locations. To remember the battle as the beginning of the American people, it may have been Emerson's goal to describe the passageway over the water as unfinished to illustrate the improvement that would come later. Or he was just primed to discuss the dilapidated bridge (or its complete disappearance [7]).
It may be advisable to critique poemanalysis.com that says '[t]he use of the word “rude” in the context is to refer to the bridge’s structure. It was not of complicated construction—it was simple.' [1]
The condition of the bridge in the 1830s was poor according to [5] or non-existent according to [6]. [7] suggests the original bridge was definitely not there.
To read the full poem, see [3].
[1] https://poemanalysis.com/ralph-waldo-emerson/concord-hymn/
[2] https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Home?word=rude
[3] This was taken from https://pressbooks.pub/poetrypoetics/chapter/concord-hymn/:
By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.
The foe long since in silence slept;
Alike the conqueror silent sleeps;
And Time the ruined bridge has swept
Down the dark stream which seaward creeps.
On this green bank, by this soft stream,
We set today a votive stone;
That memory may their deed redeem,
When, like our sires, our sons are gone.
Spirit, that made those heroes dare
To die, and leave their children free,
Bid Time and Nature gently spare
The shaft we raise to them and thee.
[4] https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Home?word=hymn
[5] https://www.nps.gov/places/1836-battle-monument.htm
[6] https://freedomsway.org/place/1836-battle-monument/
[7] https://www.facebook.com/lostnewengland/posts/the-old-north-bridge-in-concord-massachusetts-where-the-shot-heard-round-the-wor/830401999092119/
One of the two problem scenarios apply.
Problem Scenario #1
You run this: sudo modprobe zfs. You get this:
modprobe: FATAL: Module zfs not found in directory /lib/modules/6.1.0-37-cloud-amd64
Problem Scenario #2
You run this: zpool list
You get this:
The ZFS modules cannot be auto-loaded.
Try running 'modprobe zfs' as root to manually load them.
How do you solve the above problems?
Possible Solution #1
Run sudo zpool list
Possible Solution #2
Run this (but be ready for it to take ~30 minutes or longer to complete):
sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r)Problem scenario
You want to use ZFS (e.g., and run zpool commands or use ZFS to modify volumes) on a Debian/Ubuntu Linux system. What should you do?
Solution
Run these commands:
sudo apt-get install zlib1g-dev uuid-dev libblkid-dev pkg-config libssl-dev
sudo apt-get -y update && sudo apt-get -y install build-essential
codename=$(lsb_release -cs);echo "deb http://deb.debian.org/debian $codename-backports main contrib non-free"|sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list && sudo apt update
sudo apt -y install zfs-dkms zfsutils-linux # if you get a prompt, read the message and do what you think is best
wget https://github.com/openzfs/zfs/releases/download/zfs-2.3.3/zfs-2.3.3.tar.gz
sudo mv zfs-2.3.3.tar.gz /opt
cd /opt
sudo tar -xvzf zfs-2.3.3.tar.gz
cd zfs-2.3.3
./configure
make # this can take more than 30 minutes
sudo make install
sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r)Test it out with this command:
sudo zpool listIf you want to see what version of ZFS you have installed, run either of these commands:
dpkg -s zfsutils-linux | grep Version
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Protecting your I.T. resources from unauthorized access requires effective user authentication and access controls. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security, requiring users to verify their identity with more than just a password. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege ensures users only access necessary resources, reducing potential vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity is an essential aspect of running a successful business in the modern age. By prioritizing education, investing in robust security measures, and staying informed about emerging threats, entrepreneurs and business owners can create a safer digital environment for their operations and customers. While no system is entirely foolproof, proactive efforts can significantly reduce vulnerabilities and build trust with clients and stakeholders. Taking steps today to protect your business ensures a more secure and sustainable future.
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Problem scenario
You want to buy the 18th largest cryptocurrency (by market capitalization as of 1/19/25). It came out on 1/18/25. Where do you buy TRUMP?
Answer
www.kraken.com
(You don't need a wallet or software. You can use kraken.com as a custodial exchange.)
Problem scenario
You want to test Jax. What should you do?
Answer
1. Enter a virtaulenv. Use How Do You Install and Create a Virtual Environment? if necessary.
2. Run this: $ pip3 install jax
3. Run this: $ pip3 install jaxlib
4. Run this: $ python3
5. Run this (without the "> "): > import jax.numpy as contint
6. Run this (without the "> "): > foobar = contint.ones((4000, 4000))
7. You are done. The above will indicate if no GPU or TPU was found (e.g., your server only has regular CPUs)
Problem scenario
A furnace keeps getting hot exceeding the desired temperature of the thermostat. It never stops and is creating a great deal of heat. What could be wrong?
Possible Solution #1
It could be a thermostat issue. Can you replace the thermostat or remove it from the wall to see if that stops the heater? If it keeps getting hot, see the other options below.
Possible Solution #2
The limit switch could have an issue. A professional could turn off the power and check the limit switch with a multimeter. (This would be possible if removing the thermostat does not shut off the heater.)
Possible Solution #3
A sequencer or the entire control board could have an issue. A furnace expert could replace this. (This would be possible if removing the thermostat does not shut off the heater.)
Possible Solution #4
Is the furnace relatively new but the house itself is much older than the furnace? If this is your situation, the wires in the wall may be old. A wire in the walls has shorted, or it is starting to short. This can cause intermittent problems of overheating from the furnace (exceeding the temperature of the thermostat). A furnace installer with electrical knowledge could fix this. (This scenario could happen if removing the thermostat does not shut off the heater.)