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Today I updated from KAV 1.2 to 1.3 to take advantage of the kaspersky enterprise workstation edition. My reaction to the upgrade is fairly ho hum.
Things I've noticed so far;
- The install is some 140MB with no way to set an install source
- The client upgrade procedure reboots the computer twice with no warning to the user. How do you propose we upgrade with minimal impact?
- The new client has many more features, including IM AV, Anti-Spam etc. We can enable/ disabled through the profile wizard but that's it, how do we configure it?
- The profile wizard still contains only the most basic settings. How do I configure KAV further than enabling / disabling an entire component.
- Network drive scanning is on by default :/
About the only positive I can gather thus far is that I can now save to pdf from word 2010 without having to pause KAV protection.
Is there any information about on how to configure the client further? How do I exclude a URL from WebAV? How do I disable Network drive scanning globally? This isn't really an anti-virus solution unless I can customise it to meet the needs of each customer.
Surely people are customising this themselves, what's the secret?
I second that... i also had an issue on all of my test systems where the AV is throwing registry protection alerts on the Kaseya Agent. If this is any indication of the "great, new, and focused on the little details everyone has been complaining about", then I'm getting a little worried.
We're currently actively working on version 1.4 to be released in a few months. That version would include the functionality you're missing to be able to find tune the various component settings of Kaspersky. Please be patient with us as we improve KAV and give you feature parity.
Does this still work with kav 1.3?
And could we get enable/disable registry protection and network protection as a patch before v1.4? It doesnt need to be ready tomorrow but would be nice.
So basically, 1.3 is of no use to me until 1.4 is release 'in a few months'? The issues he listed in the original post (as well as the Kaseya-Integrated AV product seeing the Kaseya Agent as a threat) makes 1.3 useless (and potentially harmful, for that matter) to me and my clients. What is the specific target date for 1.4?
Tomi, yes, this still works
And as for hotfixes that would provide additional functionality there are 2 reasons we don't want to do that:
1. hotfix is to fix a bug/an issue that is broken
2. Why would we hotfix your feature and not the other 20 features people are asking for? there has to be an organized process for adding features into our modules.
Rick, I don't understand your statement.
If you never used KAV before and are now considering installing KAV 1.3 then maybe I can understand that you're still requiring additional functionality. We are constantly improving the features and adding more functionality with each version, but if you say "no use to me" I have to say that's not true. There is a lot of value in version 1.3. There are still many things that are missing, but that doesn't contradict my first statement
As for "potentially harmful", I would like to understand what exactly do you mean by that. I'm not aware of anything harmful about KAV1.3 so it would help me if you can be more specific.
@Rick. KAV1. 3 primary focus was to get the corporate Kaspersky engine out with major bug fixes which was the top demanding request from the customers. Like Inbar mentioned above, our focus is to get more manageability features into our kAV1.4 release . KAV1.4 development work is in progress. An exact release date has not yet been decided but it will be in late Q2 or early Q3.
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I will be more clear. This version still seems to be very 'rough around the edges' (i.e. a beta release or pre-release, not a full-blown public release). Customers have an expectation for the full-blown version to be a tuned and polished release--which this is not.
The reason i say "it is useless to me" is because i cant deploy this to anyone in my network. Scanning network files (potentially harmful when CAD systems that store files on a central server--very common--slow down and bring an engineering firm to a crawl, for an off the cuff example); extra features that cannot be controlled (useful for some, yes, pain in the rear for others and needs to be disabled, absolutely); force reboot twice without user intervention.... how am i supposed to deploy this? Then to top it off a user gets alerts out of the box that our monitoring software is malicious. So then they dont click exactly the right thing when the AV alert pops up, and the agent is prevented from running properly, if at all (harmful to me!).
I am not talking about the rare circumstances that things need to be tweaked here... i cant deploy this to any of my customers as it stands--engineering firms, manufacturing companies, retail, no one. I was just as excited as I'm sure everyone else was to get the newer version of KAV-- (and yes, i do currently use KAV on about 50% of my customers, if not more) --that performed a little better, had more options, and so on. But this, quite frankly, is more of a dissapointment/frustration.
SO now, here i am stuck with the 1.3 release that i installed (with an expectation that it would, for the most part, be functional and ready to deploy) and i have to leave all but my test clients on 1.2, and I have to manually "tweak" any system i deploy between now and whenever 1.4 is released.
Is there a target date for the new release (1.4)?
Things I've noticed so far;
- The install is some 140MB with no way to set an install source
- The client upgrade procedure reboots the computer twice with no warning to the user. How do you propose we upgrade with minimal impact?
- Network drive scanning is on by default :/
These really trouble me. Granted, not much can be done for the first issue (except to kill our remote network links) but the last two are going to cause significant problems for us.
We just recently went through the KAV 1.1 to KAV 1.2 upgrade process and noticed that we do not have any control over when the KAV update. Using the Update button did nothing (my test machine was updated three days after we scheduled it to update) and there's no way to prevent KAV from updating until its convenient for the user. I really hope jamesn was mistaken when he described two surprise forced reboots per machine.
Has anyone figured out how to problematically, and globally, disable network drive scanning. I can't add all drive letters to the global whitelist as that would eliminate thumb drives, and adding every conceivable UNC is going to be labor intensive. The last thing I need is 1,000+ endpoints each scanning terrabytes of network drives.
Rick. KAV 1.3 DOES NOT scan network drives (by default or otherwise)
The permise of this thread is not correct.
Please email me to firstname.lastname@example.com if you want to see screenshots and detailed explanation on this isssue but please don't keep repeating that KAV 1.3 scan network drives, because it doesn't and this is confusing to other users who want to use KAV 1.3
Inbar, by saying that the premise "of this thread is not correct" are you saying that none of the issues mentioned in the original post are true?
I think we need to be careful which KAV features we're talking about. I know KAV's Proactive Defense in v1.0 and v1.1 had a problem with one of our applications that loads from a network drive (it didn't have a problem with the application if it was installed locally). Once we added the full UNC path to the global exclusions list KAV stopped blocking the application. Now, that's not the same as KAV's file scanner scanning network shares, but it is an example of KAV interacting badly with a network resource.
File Anti-Virus > Customize > Protection scope has 'all network drives' ticked by default.
In any case, to simply dismiss the entire thread as incorrect over a single point is average.
Inbar, maybe you can help me add a customers intranet site to the trusted site list for WebAV as a certain control is being blocked. At the moment my options are; Disable WebAV completely or Manually configure the exclusion on each client (100+). I've identified the registry keys & values needed and I could script that up however KAV blocks modifications to it's own key path. The only option Kaseya gives me is to exclude iexplore.exe, no thanks.
Bill - It does require reboots without notification, the client upgrade window has this written in red text. I tested it too and it does reboot twice without warning to the user.
I just don't get the point behind this update, sure it's a new engine, but how can you claim you have an integrated AV solution when I can't configure it appropriately? AV is not a 1 size fits all solution, it _needs_ to be customisable. Was expecting alot more from Kaseya with this update.... IMO Kaseya AV is only suitable for the most basic of environments.
Bill -
He was not mistaken... it really does reboot twice. It did it identically on two test systems; granted, the server warned me this would happen before i did it, but there's no way around it to my knowledge. And given that the WOL functions within Kaseya are marginal at best (even after designing a script that enables WOL on all adapters on all systems), after hours is not a viable option either.
Kaseya -
As for the network scans being on by default, YES, IT DOES. See the attached screen shot, default settings on a healthy Win7 system. I am concerned that creating a complex system of exemptions is going to be the only offered solution to issues like these while we wait months for the next release (which that whole logic--regarding why an incomplete release was rushed out to everyone, and why it is not 'hotfix' qualified--as explained above by the folks at Kaseya still baffles me).
I didn't intend this to turn into a thread where we all complain, there's already plenty of those floating around in other posts, but i do believe strongly that Kaseya dropped the ball on this one--and they need to fix it... sooner than later. Any word on that target date for 1.4 yet, or are we left with "in a few months"? I will say this: i was in a position regarding a couple other specific threads, in which people were highly dissatisfied and expressed those opinions, where i was hinging on whether to take their stance or Kaseya's. I had high hopes for the next couple months to come, in regard to fixing the many (reasonable) small issues that were brought to your attention. This is the first of any real action i have seen since, and i am highly discouraged. I'm not the type to needlessly complain... i loved Kaseya when i started using it... but this does not bode well for my confidence in these promised upcoming releases of KAV and other components that are expected to make things a little more functional. I think there's a TON of potential, and Kaseya truly is powerful, but focus on the simple things we do every day, that don't work right (or at least not nearly as well as they should), can quickly put a sour taste in my mouth when I'm in Kaseya working all day... and when it plays such an elemental role in the success or failure of my company. Hotfix or otherwise, there needs to be a means of getting these "intermediate modifications" out to the Kaseya world.
Jameson -
I agree completely. Given the previous post from Kaseya, what i am hearing is: it was rushed out the door to fix other problems, but created others. This might be a little harsh, but i am feeling like i now have to choose between a couple things: accept it as-is, or get a new release that fixes those problems but is not thoroughly developed/tested--and creates new ones. I don't believe any of us here expect absolute perfection, but i, too, am highly dissatisfied right now.
Here's the screenshot mentioned above:
Rick, you are confused about the way this version of Kaspersky anti-virus works.
The screenshot you showed me is of "Protection Scope" which has nothing to do with scans.
If you click "Full Scan" on the left in the dialog here, you'll see a similar list of locations and the checkbox for "Network drives" would be unchecked.
Let me explain to all of you what the difference is.
When a full scan (or quick scan for that matter) is scheduled (or manually launched) only the checked items in the list would be scanned. Network drives will not be scanned if they're not checked (and they are not).
The "Protection Scope" is a completely different matter and we chose to enable network drives by default. This is the right choice. What this means is that files that the user copies (to launch or open) from the network will be matched in real-time to detect any potential threat. This has nothing to do with scans. In today's word, most viruses are coming from the network and very few are spread via disks or other physical media. Not checking the "Network Drives" by default will leave most of our customers unsecured and I don't think you wanted us to do that.
I hope this explanation makes it clear that (again) we don't scan network drives by default with KAV 1.3


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We've just wrapped up dinner, and my wife and son are inexplicably watching the unbe-LEEV-ably lame tree-lighting at Rockefeller Center. It's a two-hour excrapaganza featuring terrible canned banter and a motley cast of Whoever's In Town This Week, including what looks to be a boyband of opera singers.
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Two days later, I got my first royalty check from a book I wrote before we got married. And oh, the gloating. Am I even close to living that one down? Ha-ha! No.
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Serious Eats City Guide: Los Angeles
We've updated our Serious Eats City Guide Los Angeles to include even more delicious bites in the City of Angels, courtesy of the Los Angeles Times' S. Irene Virbila.
Best Bargain Lunch
What's New On Serious Eats
Loteria Grill is a retro Mexico City-style taco stand with zesty soft tacos, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros and aquas frescas in the Los Angeles Farmers' Market at Fairfax and Third Street. For a down-home taco truck experience, check El Matador, which stays open past midnight.
Loteria Grill: 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles CA 90036 (map); 323-930-2211. El Matador Taco Truck: 1174 North Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028 (at Lexington; map)
Best Beer Selection
The owner of Father's Office, Sang Yoon, is fanatic about pairing beer with food. Famous for its burger lavished with blue cheese and caramelized onions, the gastropub has a more ambitious menu at its new Los Angeles location, plus artisanal spirits and a huge list of beers from around the world.
Father's Office: 1018 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90403 map; 310-393-2337; and 3229 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90034 (map); 310-815-9820.
Best Late-Night Eats
The bar at Lucques, where you can get steak frites with made-to-order Bearnaise sauce, a platter of perfectly à point cheeses, or a few other delicious bites. Bar Pintxo in Santa Monica stays open until midnight daily. Head to this miniscule Spanish wine bar from Joe Miller of Joe's Restaurant in Venice for hand-cut jamon serrano, and the ultimate Iberico, along with tapas and specials.
Lucques: 8474 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood CA 90069 (map); 323-655-6277. Bar Pintxo: 109 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90401 (map); 310-458-2012.
Best Wine Bar
A.O.C., the second restaurant from Suzanne Goin and Caroline Style (the first being Lucques), and still the best small plates restaurant on the scene. It's notable for the wide ranging wine list put together by Styne. Also Lou on Vine, tucked away in a strip mall in Hollywood. It features an ever-interesting array of wines from owner Lou Amdur, along with small bites and a braised dish of the night. Mondays, there's a prix-fixe wine pairing supper for $55.
A.O.C.: 8022 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles CA 90048 (map); 323-653-6359. Lou on Vine: 724 Vine Street, Los Angeles CA 90038 (map); 323-962-6369.
Best Pizza
Nancy Silverton (ex-Campanile and La Brea Bakery) spent months working out the recipe for her dough at everyone's favorite, Pizzeria Mozza, which she owns (along with Osteria Mozza nextdoor) with Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. Fabulous pies with inventive toppings—egg, guanciale, escarole and bagna cauda; Ipswich clams with oregano, garlic, pecorino, and parmigiano; or wild spinach, nettles, cacio di Roma, and salami. Go early or go late for a spot at the bar where you can watch the cooks stretch and garnish the pizza dough. Check out Nancy's chopped salad, too, and her Meyer lemon ice cream pie.
Travis Lett at Gjelina in Venice makes some excellent pizzas at this rustic Mediterranean where the motto is "eat local." Sit at the communal tables next to the bar, or in the airy back garden to feast on pies topped with wild mushrooms, taleggio and pea shoots or bitter greens, lardons, tomato confit and fontina. Baby beets roasted in the wood oven with sheep's milk ricotta are a good bet, too. In Santa Monica, the new Riva from Jason Travi of Fraiche in Culver City, turns out thin-crusted pies from a wood-burning oven (definitely the best thing on the menu). Also, if you're in Monterey Park, stop in at Bollini's Pizzeria Napolitana where the space is funky, but the pizzas are real (owner Christiano Bollini, who grew up in the neighborhood, went to Naples to learn to make pizza).
Pizzeria Mozza: 641 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036 (map); 323-297-0101. Gjelina: 1429 Abbott Kinney Road, Venice CA 90291 (map); 310-450-1429. Riva: 312 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90401 (map); 310-451-7482. Bollini's Pizzeria Napolitana: 2315 South Garfield Avenue, Monterey Park CA 91754 (map); 323-722-7600.
Best Burger
The country's first drive-in burger, In-N-Out (with twenty or so locations across the Southland) still makes the best fast food burger (with hand-peeled Idaho potato fries). But when you want something more serious, head to the stylish, late-night burger bar 25 Degrees in the hip Hollywood Roosevelt hotel got yhr black leather booths, tattooed servers, and build-your-own burger options. Start with a 9-ounce sirloin patty, then add artisanal cheeses, thick-cut bacon, avocado, and other embellishments. Fries come with tarragon remoulade or smoky hot chipotle sauce.
Next on my list is the lunch-only burger at Comme Ca, David Myers' (Sona) twist on a French brasserie. The aged, juicy beef is left to speak for itself. No elaborate fixings, just a veil of great Cheddar and a classic bun from Boule Bakery.
In-N-Out Burger: Several Southland locations. 25 Degrees in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel: 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood CA 90028 (map); 323-785-7244. Comme Ca: 8479 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90069 (map); 323-782-1104.
Best Chinese Restaurant
This is a tough one since they change all the time. Lake Spring is beloved for its comforting Shanghai dishes—soup dumplings, jade shrimp, and braised pork "pump." You can't go wrong at Wolfgang Puck's long running French-Chinese place Chinois on Main either, though a meal here is considerably more expensive than anything in the San Gabriel Valley. Don't miss the Shanghai lobster with crispy spinach, tea-smoked squab or Mongolian lamb chops. Everything is served family-style.
Lake Spring: 219 East Garvey Avenue, Monterey Park CA 91755 (map); 626-280-3571. Chinois on Main: 2709 Main Street, Santa Monica CA 90405 (map); 310-392-9025.
Best Ice Cream
Hands down the best in town is Bulgarini Gelato. Leo Bulgarini and his wife Elizabeth Foldi started selling from a cart, but now have a little shop in Altadena (just next to Pasadena). This is true Italian gelato made with exquisite ingredients—look for his toasted Sicilian pistachio, zabaglione, or cantaloupe sorbetto laced with Tanqueray. Worth a trip. Pazzo Gelato in Silver Lake started out strong, but has lost its way with too many flavors and toppings. Stick with classic flavors like the crema or pistachio, or farmers' market strawberries. For silky French-style ice cream and sorbet, head to Boule.
Bulgarini Gelato: 749 East Altadena Drive, Altadena CA 91001 (map); 626-791-6174. Pazzo Gelato: 3827 West Sunset Boulevard, Silver Lake CA 90026 (map); 323-662-1410. Boule: 408 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90048 (map); 310-289-9977 and 413 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210 (map); 310-273-4488.
Previous Serious Eats City Guides
Serious Eats City Guide: Washington, D.C.
Serious Eats City Guide: Boston
Serious Eats City Guide: Chicago
Serious Eats City Guide: Philadelphia
Serious Eats City Guide: New York
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In my unending quest to figure out how to efficiently do a demonstration from my Linux machine, I finally was fortunate enough to come across a solution. Today I did a demonstration for a friends company and they use WebEx. Luckily enough for me I reluctantly tried it first on my Linux machine, but not expecting it to work, and it worked! I was able to do a demo from my Linux machine and it actually worked seamlessly.
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Listing Date09/13/19
Year Built1983
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FILE - In this May 8, 2009 file photo, former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson arrives at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., for his arraignment on charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of his third wife Kathleen Savio. On Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, Will County Judge Edward Burmila sentenced Peterson to 38 years in prison for Savio's murder. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Drew Peterson — the swaggering Chicago-area policeman who gained notoriety after his fourth wife vanished — lost his characteristic cool in court Thursday, screaming out his innocence before a judge sentenced him to 38 years in prison for the murder of a previous wife.
"I did not kill Kathleen!" Peterson shouted, leaning into a courtroom microphone and emphasizing each of the five words.
Without missing a beat, his dead wife's sister, Susan Doman, shouted back, "Yes, you did! You liar!" before the judge ordered sheriff's deputies to remove her from the courtroom.
For years, Peterson had casually dismissed and even joked about suggestions he killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio, or that he was behind the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson.
His sudden explosion of fury Thursday as he stepped up to address the judge who would sentence him for Savio's 2004 death left spectators gasping. Lead state prosecutor James Glasgow said it exposed the real Drew Peterson — the one more than capable of murder.
"We all got an opportunity to see a psychopath reveal himself in open court," Glasgow told reporters shortly after Thursday's hearing. "That shrill ... screech. ... That's the guy that killed Kathy."
Illinois does not have the death penalty, and the 59-year-old Peterson had faced a maximum 60-year prison term. Judge Edward Burmila gave him four years' credit for time he has served since his 2009 arrest.
After starting his statement with the startling scream, Peterson went on for 30 more minutes, continuing in mostly hushed tones, crying and trying to regain his composure at times. His voice quivered and his hands were shaking as he reached for a glass of water.
"I loved Kathy. She was a good mom," he said, tearing up. "She did not deserve to die. But she died in an accident."
Savio's death was initially ruled an accident, after neighbors found the 40-year-old aspiring nurse's body in a dry bathtub at home. It was Stacy Peterson's 2007 disappearance that prompted authorities to take another look at Savio's death and eventually reclassify it as a homicide. Drew Peterson is also a suspect in the disappearance of Stacy Peterson — who was 23-years-old when she vanished — but he hasn't been charged in her case.
Fascination nationwide with Drew Peterson arose from speculation he sought to use his law enforcement expertise to get away with murder. Jurors convicted him of Savio's murder in September.
At times Thursday, Peterson seemed to wallow in self-pity, telling the judge, "I don't deserve this," and that "America should be outraged (by the injustice of his conviction), but nobody cares." Other times, he seethed, blaming prosecutors for what he called "the largest railroad job ever."
He told Glasgow that the prosecutor could now celebrate because he had destroyed Peterson's life. Minutes later, Peterson challenged Glasgow to look him in the eyes. Glasgow, who had been taking notes, laid down his pen, folded his arms and looked straight back at Peterson.
"Never forget what you've done here," Peterson said.
Glasgow later told reporters about that moment, "I was thinking, 'You're a cold-blooded murderer and I'll stare you down until I die.'"
Peterson had divorced Savio a year before her death. His motive for killing her, prosecutors said, was fear that a pending settlement would wipe him out financially.
Before Thursday, Peterson had never publicly showed concern about the serious charges and the possible sentence he faced. The glib, cocky former police officer seemed to taunt authorities before his 2009 arrest, suggesting a "Win a Date With Drew Contest" and then, after his arrest, "Win a Conjugal Visit With Drew Contest." More recently, his story inspired a TV movie starring Rob Lowe.
Savio's family members told the judge they hoped she was somehow watching Thursday's proceedings.
"I hope ... she is watching his descent into hell," said Henry Savio Jr., the victim's brother. And he added about Drew Peterson, "I hope she is haunting him in his dreams."
Sister Anna Doman said she couldn't help thinking about what her sister went through in the moments before she died: "The horror and the betrayal she felt when she realized that someone she had trusted and loved more than anything was killing her."
Prosecutors had no physical evidence tying Peterson to Savio's death and no witnesses placing him at the scene — something Peterson alluded to in his statement. During last year's trial, they relied on typically barred hearsay — statements Savio made to others before she died and that Stacy Peterson made before she vanished. Illinois passed a hearsay law in 2008 tailored to Drew Peterson's case, dubbed "Drew's Law," which assisted in making some of the evidence admissible.
The hearsay — any information reported by a witness not based on the witness' direct knowledge — included a friend testifying that Savio told her Peterson once put a knife to her throat and warned her, "I could kill you and make it look like an accident."
A turning point at the trial came when the defense called a divorce attorney who said he spoke to Stacy Peterson before she vanished. Rather than blunting her credibility, the witness stressed to jurors that Stacy Peterson seemed to truly believe her husband killed Savio.
Earlier Thursday, the judge denied a defense request to grant Drew Peterson a retrial. Peterson's current attorneys contended his former lead attorney, Joel Brodsky, botched the initial trial and had been the one to decide to call Smith to the stand. Brodsky stepped down from the defense team in November.
Prosecutors suspect Peterson killed his fourth wife because she could finger him for Savio's death. Peterson has maintained his fourth wife ran off with another man and is still alive.
Peterson's attorneys have said they might appeal all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court on grounds Illinois' hearsay law is unconstitutional.
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The judgement of Paris II, from the portfolio The judgement of Paris
James Gleeson
21 Nov 1915 - 20 Oct 2008
Artist profile
James Gleeson was born at Hornsby, Sydney and is the most prominent Surrealist in Australian art. He studied at East Sydney Technical College 1934-36 and at Sydney Teacher's College with May Marsden 1937-38. He taught at Kogarah Girls' High School 1941-44 and Sydney Teachers' College 194-46, and was art critic for Sydney newspapers 'The Sun' 1949-72 and 'The Sun Herald' 1962-72. Gleeson has published several books on art including monographs on William Dobell in 1964 and Robert Klippel in 1983; he was visiting curator at the newly formed Australian National Gallery, Canberra 1975-78 and a member of its First Council 1976-82. He has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (1975) and Officer of the Order of Australia (1990).
In the 1970s Gleeson turned his attention to making works on paper - drawings and collages especially. He produced many preparatory drawings, now in the Gallery's collection, that were to emerge in 'The judgement of Paris' portfolio. It consists of six colour lithographs and one title page. The title page is inscribed with an edition of 15/20; twenty portfolios were released and twenty as individual prints.
Hendrik Kolenberg and Anne Ryan, 'Australian prints from the Gallery's collection', AGNSW, 1998
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colour lithograph on white Arches paper
56.9 x 75.3 cm sheet
Signature & date
Signed l.r. corner, pencil "James Gleeson". Not dated.
Gift of Frank O'Keefe 1990
Not on display
Accession number
© Gleeson/O'Keefe Foundation
Shown in 1 exhibition
Exhibition history
From The Lithographer's Workshop, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 22 Oct 1993–09 Jan 1994
Referenced in 3 publications
Hendrik Kolenberg and Anne Ryan, James Gleeson: drawings for paintings, Sydney, 2003, 63 (colour illus.).
Hendrik Kolenberg, From the lithographer's workshop: lithographs by Australian artists printed in Sydney by Fred Genis, Sydney, Oct 1993. cat.no. 14
Hendrik Kolenberg and Anne Ryan, Australian prints from the Gallery's collection, Sydney, 1998, 130, 131 (illus.). cat.no. 110


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Tokyo fashion and tourism in Harajuku and Omotesando: Meiji Jingu to fashion
Tokyo fashion and tourism in Harajuku and Omotesando: Meiji Jingu to fashion
Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
In 2012 the Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Omohara) opened for business and this vibrant new shopping complex which caters for fashion highlights the dynamics of Harajuku and Omotesando. This applies to new fashion styles, major changes related to architecture, fresh thinking, and other powerful dynamics. Therefore, Omohara, just like Omotesando Hills, is continuing with this fresh approach but the beauty of the entire area is that Harajuku and Omotesando remain to be distinctive.
Fashion tourism is increasingly growing in Tokyo and this applies to both individuals who reside in other parts of Japan and to international tourists. Powerful fashion areas like Aoyama, Harajuku, Ginza, Shibuya, and Shinjuku, are internationally famous to individuals who adore fashion. The reasons behind this are various and extremely dramatic because this applies to refined boutiques to kawaii culture and a host of other fashion trends.
However, for first time visitors to Harajuku then clearly you have many dimensions to this stunning part of Tokyo which flows naturally into Omotesando. One major attraction is the Meiji Jingu shrine which is a stunning Shinto religious place of worship. The grounds are enormous and the natural flow of nature and Shinto is enshrined by the beautiful design and landscape which works magically together.
Therefore, the Meiji Jingu is a must place to visit in Tokyo because individuals can contemplate in the spacious surroundings and enjoy the adorable garden. Also, the freedom of the Shinto faith is a rich blessing because you don't have any restrictions on dress sensibilities, no overt missionary work, and of course Shinto and nature are embedded together. Given this, the stunning architecture of the main religious area blends naturally with the environment. The various walks within the grounds are also very therapeutic and it is easy to forget that you are in central Tokyo. If you are lucky, then you may witness a wedding, special event or see Shinto holy people walking around in unique dress styles related to their faith.
Another amazing aspect of the Meiji Jingu is that just outside the main gate you will often see young adults dressed in amazing outfits. This applies to Lolita fashion, cosplay and other unique trends which can be found in this part of Tokyo. Therefore, within seconds people pass from the world of new fashion vibes and daring styles to the uniqueness of the Shinto faith. However, because of the laidback nature of Shintoism everything seems natural.
Within minutes of leaving the main Harajuku Yamanote train station you either enter the world of religion or the world of fashion. Of course, for tourists, they will enter both worlds and enjoy a nice walk in Yoyogi Park. Turning to the fashion angle, then the Takeshita-dori is extremely busy because so many youngsters who adore fashion and the subcultures of Harajuku visit this place. Indeed, for young Tokyoites it is "a rite of passage" and the same applies to young people visiting Harajuku from surrounding prefectures which include Chiba, Kanagawa, and Saitama.
The beauty of Harajuku and Omotesando is that the Takeshita-dori is a million miles away from the fashion vibes of the main street which connects these two amazing fashion districts. Therefore, the youthful nature of the Takeshita-dori, kawaii culture, Lolita fashion, mainstream fashion, casual fashion, exquisite styles, and so much more, can be found within the same environment. Given this, within minutes you enter different fashion zones and styles and the same applies to the architecture. Also, the backstreets of Harajuku going towards Shibuya and similar backstreets in Omotesando are laden with casual fashion companies and independent and daring boutiques.
Omotesando Hills on the main street which connects Harajuku and Omotesando is blessed with fantastic boutiques. The architecture of this shopping mall is also very stylish and inside you have a mystical feel about the place because of the layout and lighting. Exquisite boutiques follow naturally inside and this applies to Adore, Anterpima, Apartment Department, Betsey Johnson, Black Fleece, Escada Sport, iliann leob, Kiwa Sylphy, Martinique Le Conte, Milly, Tiara, Oriental News, Patrizia Pepe Firenze (Incontro) Tour H. creer (Merveille H.), Tracy Reese, Yves Saint Laurent, and Zara.
If you visit (http://www.omotesandohills.com/english/ ) the website of Omotesando Hills then you will note that you have many companies inside which cater for lifestyle and beauty. A partial list of companies related to this angle includes Createur Reveal (nail salon), hair make Pas de deux (hair salon), le bois (spa and beauty treatment), M.A.C. (cosmetics), and shu uemura beauty boutique (cosmetics).
Another recent angle to Harajuku and Omotesando is the new Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku complex which highlights fashion and other angles related to the area. The nickname of this place is Omohara and not only is this mall blessed with sophisticated boutiques but also you have a nice garden and places to sit outside. Omohara links both Harajuku and Omotesando together therefore the name Omohara is most suitable.
Inside this elegant building you have many exquisite boutiques and various different fashion trends. Fashion companies located within Omohara applies to The Shel'tter Tokyo, Charms, American Eagle Outfitters, Minnetonka, Laboratory Work ReCurrent, Pink Trick, Rady, Rione Doras, Juge ETTA, Loaves, Phoebe, Roomy's, Amo's Style by Triumph, Tommy Hilfiger, Cheek by Archives, Choosy Chu, Glam Baby, Flag, Goa, Humor Shop by A-net, and Jewelna Rose.
Also, within Omohara you have lifestyle stores and places to relax and enjoy your shopping experience. The rooftop observatory is also a real delight and clearly this attraction is extremely appealing. Therefore, Omohara, Omotesando Hills and Laforet Harajuku are collectively creating a real buzz and vibe. This buzz and vibe continues within independent boutiques like 6%DOKIDOKI throughout both fashion districts and this is what is so special about Harajuku and Omotesando. Simply put, the amazing diversity and creativity of both districts is not only a gem for Tokyo but it is also "an international fashion gem" for all fashion lovers.
Laforet Harajuku (http://www.laforet.ne.jp/) is an iconic store alongside Shibuya 109 and Marui One in Shinjuku. Within Laforet Harajuku you have a plethora of diverse boutiques which cater for many different styles. Laforet Harajuku just like Shibuya 109 is "a rite of passage" for fashion lovers in Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures. Boutiques like Deicy, Topshop, Nomine, Lowrys Farm, and so many other amazing boutiques can be found in this fantastic fashion zone.
Harajuku and Omotesando are must places to visit if you adore Japanese and international fashion. The independent spirit of companies like 6%DOKIDOKI to the buzzing casual scene in the backstreets is a real treasure. Similarly, mainstream fashion and exquisite styles can be found in so many stores and fantastic shopping malls. At the same time, the Meiji Jingu is a reminder of "the spiritual dimension" to this lovely part of Tokyo providing individuals seek solace. Overall, both districts are extremely special and collectively they provide a fantastic destination to visit.
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/ Meiji Jingu Shrine
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3006.html Meiji Jingu and other tourist information
http://omohara.tokyu-plaza.com/en/ Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Omohara)
http://www.japanforum.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2 (Harajuku fashion)
http://sebastianz.jugem.jp/?eid=508 (personal blog of Sebastian Masuda)
http://www.dokidoki6.com/ (Please visit this fashion website of 6%Dokidoki)
http://www.omotesandohills.com/english/ Omotesando Hills Shopping Mall
Partial list of stores in Omotesando Hills
http://www.laforet.ne.jp/en/harajuku.html Laforet Harajuku


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Emilie Seebach
Jan. 27, 1935-April 2, 2012
Pleasanton, California
Emilie Milton Seebach Born Jan. 27, 1935 Died April 2, 2012 Resident of Pleasanton
Emilie Milton Seebach died Monday, April 2, 2012, at home and peacefully, in the company of family. She was a great woman who lived and loved fully.
Born in Houston, Texas, to Earl and Gladys Milton, Emilie graduated from Lamar High School in 1953 in Houston, Texas, and attended the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. She married Robert Green in 1953 and reared her three children - Ron, Lori, and Lisa in Dallas, Texas. She was a charter member of Ridgeview Presbyterian Church in Farmers Branch, Texas, as well as church secretary and a member of the choir. She helped launch the HEMI initiative in the Dallas County Community College District as an Asst. to the Administrator and later served as Executive Asst. to the President of Corey Hebert, Inc.
Emilie moved to California in 1988 with her marriage to Howard Seebach and was very active in the life of First Presbyterian Church of Livermore serving on the Session and on many committees. She was especially known for her creative leadership and organization in the church?s social activities. Along with Howard, in January, 1991, Emilie started a sales training, events, and meeting company with clients such as DuPont and the Valley Care Hospital Foundation.
Emilie?s life centered around her family and friends. She was a loving wife and mother, rearing three children, enjoying time with seven grandchildren, and later blending in Howard?s four children and their families. Emilie?s friendships were very important to her. She was always available for a family member or friend in need. She was active in Presbyterian Women and founded a support group for mothers whose children had passed before them.
Emilie created a beautiful home and garden filled with flowers, color, and reminders of a life full of travel, experiences, love, and friendship. In her garden, she had a special place for the Texas Bluebonnet and in her heart, a special place for her family and friends in the Lone Star State.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Howard G. Seebach of Pleasanton, CA, brother George C. Milton of Emporia, Kansas, son Ronald M. Green and daughter-in-law Donna E. Green of Fairfax, Virginia, daughter Lori K. Tittle and son-in-law Langley D. Tittle of Coppell, TX, son-in-law James N. Hector of Alpine, TX, and granddaughters Jenni and Meredith Green, Logan Tittle, Katie and Rachel Hector, and grandsons Matthew Green and Lane Tittle. She is preceded in death by her sister Nancy M. Kopp and her beloved daughter Lisa A. Hector.
Services will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore, CA at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made ?in memory of Emilie M. Seebach? to the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore, CA, 94550.
Emilie was not just a spectator of life ? she was an active participant. She impacted the lives of her family, her friends, and her community, and she will be missed greatly.


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The folks at Boystowners share a story about a successful bus mack (which, it seems, has resulted in some good, old fashioned bus luh):
We've all heard stories about the CTA, the cramped morning commutes, late buses/trains and obnoxious riders. Have you ever heard of falling in love?
It happened for two lucky Boystown residents (they're now in Wicker Park) on the No. 146-Inner Drive/Michigan Express from downtown to Belmont…
Their advice for finding love on the CTA:
One: Be open to meeting people on the "L" or bus. If you're not, you could miss out on a new friend or a possible love match.
Two: If you do find love, even if it's at a bus stop, hold on to it
They always say you'll find love where you least expect it. We better remember to do our hair the next time we ride the bus.
Don't make me say I told you so.


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Overview of the France. Office du Niger issuances
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Title: France. Office du Niger issuances
Dates: 1948-1957
Collection Number: 81004
Creator: France. Office du Niger.
Collection Size: 1 manuscript box. (0.4 linear feet)
Repository: Hoover Institution Archives
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Abstract: Reports and statistics, relating to agricultural development programs in the Niger River Valley of French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa.
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Languages: French
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Reports and statistics, relating to agricultural development programs in the Niger River Valley of French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa.
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The 40th anniversary of the historic one-hour satellite broadcast of Elvis Presley from the Honolulu International Center Arena in January 1973, viewed by over 1.5 billion people worldwide, is now commemorated with the release of 'Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite': 'Legacy Edition'. This deluxe double-CD package will be released on March 22, 2013, through RCA/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
'Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite: Legacy Edition' marks the first time that both shows performed by Elvis, as released separately in 1973 (the original double-LP 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite') and 1988 (the CD 'The Alternate Aloha'), have been coupled together in one package. At the same time, the show that 'The Alternate Aloha' was based on has been completely remixed from the original multi-track tapes.
Accompanying the two-CD set will be a booklet with rare photos and a new liner notes essay written by BBC presenter, producer and musician Stuart Colman. This new Legacy Edition was produced by Rob Santos and Ernst Mikael Jørgensen, who along with Roger Semon, are the respected directors of RCA's Elvis catalog for over two decades. 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite' was the first time that a full-length concert was broadcast around the world and it was the most expensive up until then. Over 6,000 fans were in attendance for both shows at the H.I.C. (now known as the Blaisdell Arena). His love for Hawaii had first been demonstrated in March 1961, when he raised $62,000 with a concert at the Bloch Arena, toward the funding of the USS Arizona Memorial. The 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite' show that was actually broadcast was a second show, that started at 12:30 a.m. in Hawaii on Sunday morning, January 14, 1973.
Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite: Legacy Edition 2 CD Set.
Clearly at the top of his game, Elvis delivered a 24-song tour de force that pulled songs from every phase of his career. It was a painstaking process to develop material that did not duplicate very much of his Live At Madison Square Garden concerts of June 1972 (as heard on RCA/Legacy's most recent Prince From Another Planet commemorative 2-CD+DVD package, released November 2012). Nor did Elvis want to duplicate very much of his then-current MGM theatrical release, Elvis On Tour, filmed in March-April 1972, the Golden Globe award-winning film which turned out to be the final motion picture of his lifetime.
Following the 12:30 show, at about 3:00 a.m., the ensemble regrouped (without an audience) to record five additional songs exclusively for the U.S. broadcast, four of which originated on Elvis' old Blue Hawaii movie soundtrack of 1961: 'Blue Hawaii', 'Ku-U-I-Po', 'No More', and 'Hawaiian Wedding Song.' The fifth was Gordon Lightfoot's 'Early Morning Rain', emblematic of the contemporary folk-rock singer-songwriter boom to which Elvis was surprisingly well attuned in the '70s. 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite' was broadcast to more than 40 nations, and broke viewing records in Japan, the Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong and Australia. Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite, the double-LP containing all 24 songs from the broadcast, was rush released to arrive in stores the first week of February, 1973. It debuted in the February 24th Billboard 200 albums chart, and sold a half-million units in its first four weeks. The single from the concert, Elvis' version of 'Steamroller Blues', debuted in April and reached the Top 20, selling in excess of 400,000 copies, #10 in Cashbox and #17 in Billboard.
In the U.S., the broadcast was in fact postponed so as not to conflict with MGM's Elvis On Tour. When 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite' was finally aired in the U.S. on April 4th, the Nielsen ratings had the show in 33.8% of homes and reaching 51% of those watching television. The double-LP immediately vaulted up the charts, taking the #1 spot in Billboard's May 5th issue, knocking Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' out of the top spot. It stayed on the chart for 52 weeks, and was certified 5-times platinum by the RIAA. The album was Elvis' first #1 since the Roustabout movie soundtrack from January 1965. It was not generally known at the time that the Friday evening (January 12th) dress rehearsal had also been recorded, as a safety backup. Fifteen years later in June 1988 (more than a decade after Elvis' death), the show was issued on CD as 'The Alternate Aloha'.
In early 1973, Elvis Presley was performing at one of the highest peaks of his career, and 'Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite' is proof positive of that. As Ernst Mikael Jørgensen writes in his essential research guide, Elvis Presley: A Life In Music (St. Martin's Press, 1998): 'The immense pressure of being beamed live to one billion people didn't seem to faze Elvis a great deal; showing little evidence of nerves, he was highly focused, and he executed a flawless set that sparkled with all the flash of his image. The unparalleled media attention and size of the audience, not to mention the worldwide number one album that followed, were perhaps the most effective statement ever engineered of one artist's worldwide power'.
Read more about the Aloha Special, including an Interview with show director, Marty Pasetta
Selections: 1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme From 2001: A Space Odyssey), 2. See See Rider, 3. Burning Love, 4. Something, 5. You Gave Me A Mountain, 6. Steamroller Blues, 7. My Way, 8. Love Me, 9. Johnny B. Goode, 10. It's Over, 11. Blue Suede Shoes, 12. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, 13. I Can't Stop Loving You, 14. Hound Dog, 15. What Now My Love, 16. Fever, 17. Welcome To My World, 18. Suspicious Minds, 19. Introductions by Elvis, 20. I'll Remember You, 21. Medley: Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On, 22. An American Trilogy, 23. A Big Hunk O' Love, 24. Can't Help Falling In Love.
Selections: 1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme From 2001: A Space Odyssey), 2. See See Rider, 3. Burning Love, 4. Something, 5. You Gave Me A Mountain, 6. Steamroller Blues, 7. My Way, 8. Love Me, 9. It's Over, 10. Blue Suede Shoes, 11. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, 12. Hound Dog, 13. What Now My Love, 14. Fever, 15. Welcome To My World, 16. Suspicious Minds, 17. Introductions by Elvis, 18. I'll Remember You, 19. An American Trilogy, 20. A Big Hunk O' Love, 21. Can't Help Falling In Love, 22. Closing Riff, Bonus songs: 23. Blue Hawaii, 24. Ku-U-I-Po, 25. No More, 26. Hawaiian Wedding Song, 27. Early Morning Rain.
Read more about the Aloha Special, including an Interview with show director, Marty Pasetta.
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama faces a high-stakes week of trying to convince a skeptical Congress and a war-weary American public that they should back him on a military strike against Syria.
His administration came under pressure yesterday from European officials to delay possible action until UN inspectors report their findings about an Aug. 21 chemical attack that Obama blames on the Assad government.
Yet foreign ministers meeting in Lithuania with Secretary of State John Kerry did endorse a "clear and strong response" to an attack they said strongly points to President Bashar Assad's government. Kerry welcomed the "strong statement about the need for accountability," although the EU did not specify what an appropriate response would be.
The days ahead represent one of the most intense periods of congressional outreach for Obama, who's not known for investing heavily in consultations with Capitol Hill.
Just back from a European trip, Obama is working to salvage a policy whose fate he's placed in lawmakers' hands.
His administration's lobbying campaign culminates Tuesday, the evening before a critical vote is expected in the Senate. Obama will address the nation from the White House to make his case for military action.
"Over 1,400 people were gassed. Over 400 of them were children," Obama said Friday at the close of a global summit in Russia.
"This is not something we've fabricated. This is not something that we are using as an excuse for military action," he said. "I was elected to end wars, and not start them."
A passionate debate in Congress, which returns to work Monday after its summer break, already is underway.
On Wednesday, the first showdown Senate vote is likely over a resolution authorizing the "limited and specified use" of US armed forces against Syria for no more than 90 days and barring American ground troops from combat. A final vote in the 100-member chamber is expected at week's end.
A House vote is likely the week of Sept. 16.
A representative from the Syrian National Coalition, spokesman Khalid Saleh, was coming to Washington to meet with government officials and lawmakers.
Obama enters the fray having made some progress in his quest to win foreign support for a strike punishing Assad.
The president returned from Europe with a joint statement from nations backing "a strong international response to this grave violation of the world's rules and conscience."
His administration said the statement, signed by France, Saudi Arabia, Japan and others at the close of the Group of 20 economic summit in St. Petersburg, was a clear endorsement for the limited military action the US has been contemplating for weeks.
Absent from the list was Russian President Vladimir Putin, a stalwart Assad ally and staunch opponent of a US strike.
European ministers said in their statement yesterday that the available intelligence "seems to indicate strong evidence that the Syrian regime is responsible for these attacks."
But European Union nations want the UN investigation to play out and hoped a preliminary report could be released as soon as possible.
The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung reported that the UN inspectors could submit initial findings from their tests of samples collected in Syria by the end of the coming week.
The Syrian government denies responsibility, contending rebels were to blame.
The US citing intelligence reports, says sarin gas was used, and that 1,429 people died, including 426 children. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which collects information from a network of anti-regime activists, says it has so far only been able to confirm 502 dead.
Obama acknowledged that the US public mostly opposes a strike and that he may not persuade a majority of Americans. But without a forceful response, he said, a fundamental global prohibition against chemical weapons use could unravel, emboldening other leaders with such weapons at their disposal and making the world more dangerous for years to come.
"We are the United States of America. We cannot turn a blind eye to images like the ones we've seen out of Syria," the president said in his weekly radio and Internet address yesterday.
Recent surveys show intense American skepticism about military intervention in Syria, even among those who believe Syria's government used chemical weapons on its people. A Pew Research Center poll completed last week found 29 percent in favor of a US strike, with 48 percent opposed and 23 percent unsure.
The administration's lobbying effort including hosting lawmakers at the White House on Friday for classified briefings on evidence about the attack and on Obama's proposal for a military response.
His new UN ambassador, Samantha Power, gave a speech at the Center for American Progress, a Washington think tank with close ties to the White House. Her predecessor at the United Nations, national security adviser Susan Rice, planned to discuss similar themes Monday in an address at the New America Foundation.
Obama's chief of staff, Denis McDonough, was preparing to appear on the five major Sunday political talk shows.
McDonough, Kerry, Vice President Joe Biden and Obama were calling lawmakers to urge them to vote yes. On Sunday night, Biden was to host a dinner for a group of Senate Republicans.
Another bipartisan, classified briefing for Congress was scheduled for Monday, and McDonough planned to meet privately Tuesday with the House Democratic Caucus, whose support could be crucial as Obama faces opposition from House Republicans.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and the Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate have backed Obama's call for a Syria strike, but it's unclear how many in either party will join them.
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