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So finally I've decided to do that trekking trip to the top of Mount Fansipan, the peak of three countries in former Indochina (Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia), located in the North of Vietnam, in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
|Top of Indochina: Mount Fansipan
Trekking up to the top of the highest mount to hug that triangle metal piece saying "Fansipan 3,143m" has become a long time tradition among young Vietnamese people. And obviously, Fansipan is also a kind of tourist attraction since it is very close to Sapa, a famous destination for tourists in the North of Vietnam, and a few adventurous and athletic travelers love to combine their Sapa trip with this Fansipan Mount trekking.
Before the trip my travel mates and I had quite a naive thought about the trek. We thought "it's foot path and we can literally walk up to the top of the mountain(!), only 15km up and 15km down, will be easy, everyone is doing it, we'll be fine". However, the whole trip actually turned out to be an intensive training of physical rock climbing, which no one had told us before.
1. Tours and train tickets:
It is quite easy to organize for the trip. All you need to do is do is to book a package tour, then to buy train tickets. To go to Fansipan and Sapa, you need to buy train tickets from Hanoi to Lao Cai then go by bus from Lao Cai to the town. And Sapa is so popular for both foreign and domestic travelers that train tickets sell like hot cakes, especially at weekends. Thus, you'd better go for them at least 2 weeks in advance, or else you may risk having no places at all.
In the hard sleeper class of the train Hanoi – Lao Cai
Vietnamese trains are quite good if compared with the trains I knew in India or Poland. There are mainly 4 classes: soft sleeper (4 beds in one cabin), hard sleeper (6 beds in one cabin), soft seating and hard seating. Advice is to go for the sleeper or soft seating so that you can sleep a bit on the train (there are only night trains going to Lao Cai).
2. Tips before the actual trip:
- If you don't do exercise very often then I'm telling you that you need to do exercise intensively at least 1 or 2 weeks before the trip because it's going to be brutal rock climbing, 15km up and 15km down, so don't expect any leisure! And be prepared: there is no fun about this trip, you will just climb up and down, but there's nothing on top of the mountain, there's only that metal little thing and the pride of conquering the toughest route ever.
- Bring warm clothes! Trust me, it's freezing up there during night time (if you feel athletic you can do the trek within a day, but if not then you'll have to spend one night in a camp at the height of 2,800m like we did).
- Bring as few things in your backpack as possible, only necessary stuff (such as warm clothes, new socks, scarf, and flash light that can be tightened on your forehead in case you have to go in the dark). It is not easy climbing up with a heavy backpack behind (unfortunately, we did), because the porters have to bring a lot of things on the way up and will not offer carrying the backpack for you.
- Best time to do this whole trekking thing is April and May when the weather is good, not cold (and especially) not rainy, and you will also have a clear view of the beautiful valley with flowers in bloom.
- However, if you are just as unlucky as we were and go on a rainy day then remember to bring rainwear with separate coat and trousers so that it doesn't obstruct your attempt to climb up (we brought ponchos, which was not so wise). Also bring plastic socks so that your feet won't get wet (be warned that you will have to wade in mud high up to your ankle). We had to put on plastic bags instead, but that helped.
- Wear sports shoes that can stick, your life depends on it! The rocks are super slippery.
3. Our trip:
I did the trip with my friends. Let the photo stream tell our story:
|The path looked really nice when we still had energy to enjoy.
|The route started to get tougher but also extremely beautiful. We needed to keep our shoes dry, so no chance to wade in the clear water of the stream (yet). There were many pretty little streams like that on the way.
|Lunch in the road to Fansipan
|Actually the view from the camp would be very nice if it were not rainy or too foggy. And in fact in dry weather you can even do camp fire here.
|Celebrate with a champagne!
Recommended Mt. Fansipan tour by ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA
" Conquer Mount Fansipan - Sinchai Route "- A big challenge for Mt. Fansipan's conquerers
Hanoi - Sapa - Fansipan Mt. - Sapa - Hanoi
5-day tour with 3-day climbing Mt. Fansipan
Trekking grade: Challenge
At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. This remote trek provides plenty to see and absorb, from the scattered rocks inscribed with drawings and designs of unknown origin, to the French influenced hill retreat town of Sapa with its minority groups, beautiful villas and cherry forests. Our trek to the top of Mt. Fansipan is challenging and will be fully supported every step of the way by our guides, porters and cooks who's local knowledge and understanding of the different hill-tribe cultures we pass along the way will add to the uniqueness of this exhilarating journey.
• Awesome scenery
• Great view from the summit
• Challenging trails• Fully supported


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Delicious Multi Grain Bread
This is the most delicious Bread that I have ever made:
The 1/3 cups of water added noticeably more moisture to the bread than the recommended 1 1/4 cups for 4 cups of flour. Breads with the recommended amount were a tiny bit too dry.
Mixed Grain Juniper Berry Bread:
1 1/3 cups Water
2 cups Spelt Flour
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Buckwheat Flour
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
4 Tablespoons Juniper Berries
1 1/2 Packages of Red Star Active Dry Yeast

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The 10 ugliest cars of 2013
Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder? Or are these cars just hideous, no matter which way you look at them? Our money is on the latter.
From ugly to ugliest, here are Bankrate's picks for the 10 ugliest cars of 2013. Price stats belong to TotalCarScore.com, and mpg estimages from from FuelEconomy.gov. For those makes with more than one model option, we chose the base model to feature.
All text by Crissinda Ponder, Bankrate.com contributing writer
Subaru Impreza
Price range: $17,895-$29,295
Mileage: 27 miles per gallon city/36 miles per gallon highway
If roads could talk, they would yell to drivers of these cars to never leave the house without a paper bag over their heads.
Kia Soul
Price range: $14,400-$19,000
Mileage: 27 miles per gallon city/30 miles per gallon highway
There's a reason hamsters star in the Soul's TV commercials. No human being should ever be seen operating these eyesores.
Lincoln MKZ
Price range: $35,925-$39,045
Mileage: 22 miles per gallon city/31 miles per gallon highway
What's up with this car's grille? It looks like Lincoln wanted to appeal more to Harvey Birdman than everyday drivers.
Hyundai Veloster
Price range: $17,450-$22,950
Mileage: 28 miles per gallon city/37 miles per gallon highway
Sorry, Hyundai, you lost several cool points for this one. Next time, finish designing the back of a vehicle before placing it in a dealer's showroom.
Fiat 500
Price range: $16,000-$22,500
Mileage: 27 miles per gallon city/34 miles per gallon highway
"Small'' is not synonymous with "cute.'' The Fiat 500 looks like a bug that someone tried to squish but didn't finish the job.
Ford C-Max Hybrid
Price range: $25,200-32,950
Mileage: 45 miles per gallon city/40 miles per gallon highway
The only thing sexy about this car is its fuel economy. Otherwise, hang your head in shame if it was ever on your list of possible purchases.
Smart ForTwo Coupe
Price range: $12,490-14,890 (FuelEconomy.gov)
Mileage: 34 miles per gallon city/38 miles per gallon highway
Why would you want to buy a car that looks like it will topple over if you sneeze in its direction?
Toyota Prius Hybrid
Price range: $24,200-39,525
Mileage: 51 miles per gallon city/48 miles per gallon highway
When you decide to become an eco-friendly driver, keep in mind you give up style in the process.
Nissan Cube
Price range: $16,760-18,860
Mileage: 27 miles per gallon city/31 miles per gallon highway
If the Kia Soul is the car of the hamsters, guinea pigs can definitely claim this one.
Honda CR-Z Hybrid
Price range: $19,975-23,805 (FuelEconomy.gov)
Mileage: 36 miles per gallon city/39 miles per gallon highway
Honda was clearly going for an aardvark look with this car's design. There's no other explanation for its disfigurement.


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Updated: "Remembrance of Things Proust" on THURSDAY at St. John's in Berkeley
In dozens, if not hundreds, of communities worldwide, including Berkeley, THURSDAY November 14 will be commemorated as a kind of "Proust Day." It marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first volume, "Swann's Way," in Proust's monumental 3,000 page epoch, "In Search of Lost Time."
Proust had been writing what would eventually, after his death, be a seven-volume work of fiction for four years when he decided he had something publishable. Publishers did not agree. Frustrated, Proust, who came from a wealthy family, self-published, paying for a print run of about 2,000 copies himself.
The book was a modest success, and Proust had hoped to publish parts that he had to cut out ("Swann's Way" was 527 pages…) in two more volumes immediately. But the outbreak of the First World War meant that resources used in printing – including the printers themselves – were largely diverted elsewhere. And it would be more than five years until "In Search of Lost Time's" publication started again, with "Within a Budding Grove." That book won France's most prestigious literary award, the Prix Goncourt, and Proust's worldwide renown was on its way.
In the years since, Proust (who died in 1922; the last three books were published posthumously) has become one of western fiction's most iconic figures. The nature of memory, the effect of art on consciousness, the strengths and vanities of society, the conflicts among and between people and nations, are among the themes for which Proust is a point of reference.
Proust's pages are interlaced with references to other arts –painting, architecture, writing – especially to music.
It is therefore especially fitting that we remember and commemorate Proust by presenting samples of the music he knew and loved – as well as a modern piece whose inspiration and structure he would have appreciated.
The Northern California Proust celebration will take place Thursday, November 14 at St.John's Presbyterian Church , 2727 College Avenue, 7 p.m. Featured music includes pieces by Debussy, Faure, Saint-Saens, Chopin, and Schubert, as well as a modern piece by Eliot Carter, inspired by Proust. There will be blilingual readings from various Proust texts. Tickets at Mrs. Dalloway's or University Press books, $10.
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Daily Distraction
Watch These Babies Scaring Babies (and Themselves) — Daily Distraction
Have you ever seen a baby? Did it scare you?
Watch These Spectacular Pool Dunks — Daily Distraction
Lately, highly complex alley-alley-alley-alley-alley-oop-style dunks executed in swimming pools seems to be all the rage on this here Internet.
Watch These Rather Unusual Pets Some People Have — Daily Distraction
We'd probably think twice before letting our newborn roll around on the floor with a giant snake, or let our adorable pooches wrassle with an enormous tiger. But hey, that's just us.
Watch These Dogs Who Really Hate Windshield Wipers — Daily Distraction
We don't really have any friends—or, in this case, best friends—with strong opinions on windshield wipers.
Watch These Baby Animals Go On the Attack — Daily Distraction
A grizzly bear is a fearsome beast, and you should do everything in your power to stay away if you see one. Unless, of course, that grizzly bear is less than 2 feet tall.
Watch These Dogs Who Love Playing on Trampolines — Daily Distraction
Seems like everyone's got a trampoline in their backyard these days. And dogs have noticed.
Watch These Babies Laughing at Sneezes — Daily Distraction
Yeah, we guess sneezing can be kinda funny, but we never realized it was THIS amusing.
Watch These Dogs Being Really, Really Patient — Daily Distraction
Have you ever babysat an unruly 3-year-old? Well, imagine if you were a dog and had to do that.
Watch These People Fainting During Weddings — Daily Distraction
People faint at weddings. A lot. And really, it's not hard to understand why.
Watch These Animals Playing on Slides — Daily Distraction
Who doesn't love a good trip down the slide?
Watch These People Meeting Therapy Dogs — Daily Distraction
Therapy dogs have a tough but vital role: They help people.
Watch These Dachshunds Who Are Afraid of Stairs — Daily Distraction
Learning how to navigate the stairs is tough, especially when you have itty-bitty legs.


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Thousands of soccer fans enforced a work stoppage Sunday in Egypt's restive city of Port Said to protest what they called government "injustices," disrupting rail services and forcefully evicting workers from factories and provincial government offices.
Egypt's president Mohammed Morsi had declared a state of emergency and 30-day curfew in Port Said and two other Suez Canal provinces following a wave of violence that left more than 50 people dead last month. The state of emergency is still in effect, although residents have ignored the curfew.
The continuing turbulence in Port Said, which last month was virtually in revolt against Morsi's government and the emergency measures, is another fresh sign of Egypt's deepening malaise. The government is struggling to impose order as discontent widens beyond the capital, Cairo, as social and economic problems mount.
Morsi is also facing an increasingly vocal political opposition which complains that he and his Islamist backers in the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's strongest political force, are attempting to monopolize power and have adopted practices similar to longtime authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak.
Mubarak was forced to step down in the face of popular protests in 2011 after ruling Egypt for nearly 30 years under a tight security regime.
Last month's violence in Port Said was set off when a court convicted and sentenced 21 people to death for involvement in a mass soccer riot in the city's main stadium on Feb. 1, 2012 that left 74 dead. Most of those killed in the melee were visiting fans of Cairo's Al-Ahly team.
The verdict enraged people in Port Said, where the majority of the condemned were local soccer fans, many of whom claim innocence. The ensuing security crackdown deepened a sense of persecution that residents have harbored since the stadium disaster, the worst soccer violence ever to hit Egypt.
As part of the Sunday protest, members of the "Green Eagles" fan club, supporters of Port Said's Al-Masry team, also disrupted the city's main telephone exchange and sent students home from several schools.
Several hundreds of protesters marched through the Mediterranean city at the mouth of the Suez Canal, chanting against the government and raising pictures of those killed in the violence.
"The city's revolt comes because of a deep sense of injustice," a statement by the Green Eagles said. The group said the verdict exonerated state institutions — including the interior ministry and the military — which it said should be held responsible for failing to prevent the massacre.
The situation was aggravated, the group said, by the use of gunfire by the interior ministry against unarmed civilians under orders from the regime.
The group called for retribution and compensation for those killed during the recent unrest, and a retrial for those found guilty in the soccer massacre.
There was no immediate government comment on the situation in Port Said.
The Popular Current group, one of the main opposition groups, expressed its support for the Port Said work stoppages Sunday, saying the city's anger is "part of the popular anger" against Morsi.
"What is happening in Port Said is a legitimate right in the face of an authority that has adopted repression and tyranny," the group said in a statement.
In an attempt to contain the rising tensions, opposition leaders and Morsi have been negotiating over ground rules for holding a dialogue.
In a rare in sit-down meeting late Saturday, leading opposition leader Mohammed ElBaradei met with the head of the Muslim Brotherhood's political party — the Freedom and Justice Party.
The opposition is demanding a national unity government, an amendment to the constitution which they say was rushed through without a national consensus and an election law that does not favor the Brotherhood.
The FJP party said in a statement however that its leader Saad el-Katatni saw a government reshuffle as "unfavorable" ahead of new parliamentary elections, expected later this year.
Ahmed ElBorai, a member of ElBaradei's party, said the opposition will boycott elections if the current impasse is not overcome. He was speaking to the privately owned CBC TV station.
Meanwhile, in a new sign of tension between the Brotherhood and its allies in the ultraconservative Salafi movement, Morsi fired one of his advisers from the Salafi Al-Nour party. Presidential spokesman Yasser Ali announced the dismissal of Khaled Alam Eldin, adviser for environmental affairs, without giving details.
Another official in the presidency, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters, said Alam Eldin was fired over reports of abuse of power.
Eldin, who went public with criticism of Morsi and the government before his sacking, told news website Al-Ahram Online that he was not officially informed of his dismissal and that he is meeting with his party to decide a response. His party has been pushing for a government reshuffle and has hosted meetings with the opposition to prepare for talks with Morsi.
In a recent posting on his Facebook page, Alam Eldin said Egyptians are teetering between hope and despair over the failure of the government and the presidency to achieve the goals of the 2011 uprising, including social justice and better living conditions.
"The presidency has stumbled in its attempts to reach a national consensus that brings the people together ... and sets the foundation for a state of institutions, instead of a state based on secrets, secret meetings and confused decisions," he wrote.


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A change in tone from ECB : how will the latest moves impact fixed income markets ?
Natixis AM experts give their analysis after the last ECB announcements.
Philippe Waechter, Chief economist - Natixis AM, first describes Mario Draghi's announcements.
Olivier de Larouzière, Head of euro interest rate - Natixis AM, analyses the impact for interest rate strategies.
Philippe Berthelot, Head of credit and structured credit - Natixis AM, details the different expectations on credit market.


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When I first came to Morocco I expected this to be an incredible opportunity for me to be able to say that I came. I didn't have plans to return and didn't expect to make any. By day three I was plotting my next visit – where to take the kids and what would I show my husband first. Having just finished day five I am considering sending a plane for my family so I never would have to leave.
Over the coming weeks and months I anticipate this blog will be heavily influenced by this trip. Just the food alone is enough to leave me inspired for years. In these posts there will be more details from the trips and I will attempt to share some of the culinary magic that happens in this country.
For now I have some more photos to share from the second day of our trip.
From our time Oualidia, home to first class oyster beds. We enjoyed a paella made brilliantly yellow with Moroccan saffron and loaded with local seafood. Above there is a salad (possibly my new favorite) of tuna, tomato and avocado which is then finished with a balsamic dressing.
From the town of Safi which is home to the oldest pottery kilns in Morocco.
Afternoon and evening in Essaouira. The end of day 2.
*I was graciously sent here by the Moroccan tourism board. All photos and words are my own.
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The Misadventures of Tao & Lola: Labor Day Weekend Style
Leave it to these two to squeeze one last pool day into Summer! On the final Sunday before Labor Day Tao and Lola grabbed their college-mate Tina and broke out the kiddie pool (the dogs aren't much for the beach.)… Continue Reading


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Missoula Man Arrested for Road Rage Incident [DOCUMENT]
A Missoula man, Christopher Colligan, 24, is in the Missoula County Jail on $5,000 bond charged with assault with a weapon after an apparent road rage incident that occurred on Sunday, April 14.
Court documents indicate that Colligan and another driver, identified as Peter Travis, were both driving near the intersection of Russell and South 5th Street West. According to the affidavit, "Travis identified Colligan as the driver who cut in front of him on 5th Street, and, while their cars were stopped at a traffic light, responded to Travis shouting'what's the rush', by pointing a gun at him and firing one shot. Moments later, according to Travis, 5 or 6 more shots were fired at him by the defendant as they were driving 5th."
Colligan was arrested and an air soft pistol was found in the front console of his vehicle, a green Mitsubishi. The officer who first saw the weapon stated, "it appeared to be a black semi-automatic hand gun with a silencer attached to the end of the barrel. From my perspective, I did not notice any clear markings on the gun that would identify it as an air soft gun as opposed to being a real handgun."
Colligan appeared in justice court Monday on several charges, including felony assault with a weapon and several unrelated misdemeanors. He remains in the Missoula County Jail on $5,000 bond. No one was injured in the incident.


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Introduction to the Accell UltraCat HD HDMI Cable Extender
During CEDIA 2011, one technology that caught my attention was HDBaseT. It provided a solution to the all too familiar cable clutter problem. Below is a picture that I took at their booth which shows a set of cables whose signals could all be transmitted over a single Cat5e/6 cable at distances up to 100m. Given that many homes have this pre-existing wiring, transmitting this assortment of signals could now be done both easily and reliably. I was eager to review a product with this technology, and when I received a press release from Accell about their UltraCat HD HDMI extender, I requested a review sample, which was promptly sent my way.
UltraAV 1×4 HDMI Splitter
- Connectors: 1 Input, 4 Outputs
- Supported Resolutions: Up to 1080p
- Dimensions: 0.75″ H x 6.2″ W x 2.7″ D
- Maximum Supported Cable Length: 16ft (5m) Input, 33 ft (10m) Output
- Power: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
UltraCAT HD
- Supported Resolutions: All HD Resolutions Including [email protected]@48bits, 4kx2k, 3D
- Audio Formats: LPCM, Compressed Audio
- Output Video: HDMI v1.4 + HDCP v1.1 + CEC
- Distance: 328ft (100m) using Cat-5e
- Cat-5e/6 Termination (Signal and Ethernet): TIA/EIA-568B
- Power Consumption: 2.5W (Transmitter), 5W (Receiver)
- Dimensions: 4.1″ H x 6″ W x 1.2″ D
- Weight (Both Modules): 2 Pounds
- Power: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- Mounting Ears: Included
- Ethernet Pass-through: 10/100Baset
- Serial Pass-through: RS-232C to 57600 bps (Full Duplex)
- IR Transmitter/Receiver on Each Module: 3.5 mm Connector
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UltraCat HD
Accell's UltraCat HD HDMI extenders are based on HDBaseT technology which enables simultaneous transfer of uncompressed audio/video, 10/100BaseT Ethernet, RS232 and IR control signals over a single Cat5e/6 cable. The UltraCat HD comes in two pieces, a transmitter and a receiver, which are connected to each other via a Cat5e/6 cable. The transmitter and receiver are near identical images of each other. Both are housed in a metal enclosure with mounting ears; they measure 5.98î (W) x 4.13î (H) x 1.22î (D), and they weigh a modest 1.98lbs.
The UltraCat HD is HDMI v1.4 compliant. For video, all HD resolutions including [email protected]@48-bits, [email protected]@24-bits, and 3D are supported. For 1080p signals, the maximum cable run can be 100m, which should satisfy most installations. On the audio side, both compressed and uncompressed formats are supported.
Bi-directional IR control capability is also provided. There are two 3.5mm connectors on both the transmitter and the receiver to which the supplied IR receiver and IR emitter cables are connected. The IR receiver will typically get placed in a location where you are likely to aim your remote control. The IR emitter will likely be pasted on the IR receiver of the component that is to be controlled remotely; a double-sided adhesive tab is included with each emitter cable. The cables themselves are not labeled, however, the bags they come in are. To me, the picture in the manual suggested the opposite of the labeling on the bags. A quick email to Accell resulted in a prompt and clear explanation. The IR emitter was the ìbuttonî shaped unit with a mono 3.3mm plug, and the IR receiver was the ìrectangleî shaped unit with the stereo plug. The exact wording in the response would be a great addition to the manual. Additionally, color coding and/or labeling the cable themselves would remove any confusion.
The RS-232 port serves a dual-purpose. In its default configuration, it allows for RS-232 control signal transmission. It can, however, also be used to perform a firmware update. Doing so requires opening the case of both the transmitter and receiver, since the jumper cap needs to be relocated.
There are several LED status indicators on the front and back of both the transmitter and the receiver; there is also a red flashing LED inside the enclosure. They are useful during initial setup or when diagnosing a connection problem, however, during normal operation I would have liked the option to turn them off without resorting to covering them with a tape.
UltraAV Mini 1×4 HDMI Audio/Video Splitter
Accell offers a range of HDMI splitters and switches with varying levels of flexibility. For this review, Accell sent me their UltraAV Mini 1×4 HDMI 1.3 Audio/Video splitter. As the name implies, this device mirrors its HDMI input across its four HDMI outputs. The device is sleek and compact, measuring 8.6î (W) x 4.7î (L) x 1.8î (H) and weighing 2.2 lbs. The maximum supported resolution is 1080p, with support for 3D video. The maximum supported cable lengths for input and output are specified to be 5m and 10m respectively; amplified HDMI cables can be used for longer cable runs.
There are five red LED status indicators on the front: one for power, and one for each of the four outputs. The output indicator lights turn on once a successful handshake is established between the splitter and a powered output device. The LEDs are bright and they can be distracting in a darkened room. This is easy to remedy with some tape, however, I would have liked to have the option to turn them off.
Setup of the Accell UltraCat HD HDMI Cable Extender
My house has two viewing rooms: a dedicated theater room, serviced by a projector, and the living room, serviced by a flat-panel display. A 100ft CAT6 cable runs between the two rooms. I have a Dish DVR in the living room, whose output I wanted to share between the two rooms. The bi-directional IR capability provided by the UltraCat HD allowed for IR control of the DVR from the second room.
For the majority of the time, the UltraAV HDMI splitter and the UltraCat HD transmitter resided in the living room, with the UltraCat HD receiver residing in the theater room. The UltraAV HDMI splitter routed its input source to both the flat-panel display and the UltraCat HD transmitter. The DVR was the input source for the majority of the time; however, I switched it out for a PS3 for a short period of time to test 1080p24 and 1080p60 transmission, since the DVRís output was limited to 1080i60.
I placed the IR emitter on top of the DVRís IR receiver; the IR transmitter stayed on a table in the theater room. The UltraCat HD receiverís HDMI output was connected to my surround sound processor, which fed its output to my projector; the Ethernet output was connected to a network switch. I needed to change this setup to debug some issues. Changes included connecting the UltraCat HD receiver directly to the projector, moving the UltraCat HD receiver to the living room, and inserting Gefenís HDMI detective into the signal chain; more on this later.
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The Accell UltraCat HD HDMI Cable Extender In Use
I started out by using the DVR as the input source and making the connections in the two rooms as described above. I powered on the display in the living room, and the red LED on the splitter corresponding to the HDMI port that the display was connected to came on. Then the content showed up on the display, as expected.
Next I moved over to the second room and powered on my Denon AVP-A1HDCI SSP followed by my Sony VPL-VW60 projector. I could hear the audio through the speakers, but once the projector came on, the audio and video failed to sync. The splitter had to be power cycled to re-establish a successful handshake. After this, both LEDs on the splitter, one for each output, were lit. Both audio and video signals were solid.
The problem with handshake was not just confined to powering on the equipment in the second room. It would occur sometimes if I switched to another input on the SSP for an extended period of time. The behavior was different when I replaced the DVR with the PS3; this issue would surface less often, but I could still get into this bad state at times. Power cycling the splitter resolved the issue in all cases. I tried two variations when I encountered this bad state: one was to bypass the SSP and connect the UltraCat HD receiverís HDMI output directly to the projector; the other was to bypass the splitter and connect its HDMI input directly to the UltraCat HD transmitterís HDMI input. The issue was immediately resolved by trying either variation without having to power cycle any component. I did not have another splitter or an HDMI based SSP at hand to see if the behavior would change by switching out these components.
What I did have on hand, however, was Gefenís HDMI Detective. I reviewed it sometime back and it had resolved an issue with my HTPC at that time, so I decided to introduce it into the signal chain (https://hometheaterhifi.com/switchers/switchers-reviews/gefen-hdmi-detective-plus.html). I placed it between the HDMI splitter and the UltraCat HD transmitter, and went through its setup process. I went through the same sequences that had produced the handshake issue before. During the short period of time that I tried this, I was not able to reproduce the problem.
To test the UltraCat HDís Ethernet pass through functionality, I connected a network switch to it. Once connected, the network switch successfully connected to the router, this indicated by the lighting up of a LED status indicator. I hooked up my laptop to the network switch; it was able to acquire an IP address and I was able to browse the internet. I was also able to browse the Netflix catalog and play movies in my instant queue through my Oppo player which was tethered to the network switch. This worked well for the most part, except there were some occasions where the Oppo would flash a message on the screen saying that an internet connection could not be established. When this happened I would power-cycle some of the components and access to the outside world would re-open. One day, I dug deeper into this and found that when the connection failed, the Oppo player displayed a bogus IP address. This time I rebooted all the components in the signal chain between the network switch and the router. The connection issue did not re-surface after I did this. It is quite possible that playing with the connections put something in an unstable state.
IR control through the UltraCat HD extenders worked without a hitch. The DVR responded to the IR commands from the second room making it a seamless virtual addition to this room. The same positive result was obtained when I pasted the IR emitter on a couple of other components.
Conclusions About the Accell UltraCat HD HDMI Cable Extender
Accell's UltraAV Mini 1×4 HDMI splitter and UltraCat HD HDMI extender paired well and allowed me to share an HDMI source among two rooms. While I only used two output devices, the compact and sleek looking splitter is capable of mirroring an HDMI source across its four output ports. I would have liked for the handshake between it and my SSP to be more reliable, however, I was able to resolve this by inserting Gefenís HDMI detective into the signal chain or by bypassing my SSP. Not having another splitter or a SSP with HDMI capability on hand, I was not able to debug this further. I give it a guarded recommendation, as the handshake issue could be related to the other components in the signal chain.
The UltraCat HD packs a lot of functionality in its compact enclosure. Based on HDBaseT technology, it allows for the transmission of several signals, HDMI, IR, RS-232 and Ethernet, over a single Cat 5e/6 cable for distances up to 100m. It future proofs itself by adding support for 4kp30. I would like to see a lower price-point, which I hope will happen as the economies of scale come into play. The UltraCat HD is an excellent product and one that is easy to recommend.


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The following is an excerpt from The MacArthur New Testament Commentary on 1 Timothy 3.
the husband of one wife, (3:2b)
In spelling out specifically what it means to be above reproach, Paul lists qualities of the overseer's character.
The overseer or elder must first be above reproach in relation to women. He must be the husband of one wife. The Greek text literally reads "a one-woman man." Paul is not referring to a leader's marital status, as the absence of the definite article in the original indicates. Rather, the issue is his moral, sexual behavior. Many men married only once are not one-woman men. Many with one wife are unfaithful to that wife. While remaining married to one woman is commendable, it is no indication or guarantee of moral purity.
Some may wonder why Paul begins his list with this quality. He does so because it is in this area, above all others, where leaders seem most prone to fall. The failure to be a one-woman man has put more men out of the ministry than any other sin. It is thus a matter of grave concern.
Various interpretations have been offered that evade the meaning of this standard. Some have argued that its intent is to forbid polygamy. A man could not, however, even be a member of the church if he was a polygamist, let alone a leader. If that were all Paul meant, it would be an unnecessary prohibition. Further, polygamy was not an issue in Ephesus. It was uncommon in Roman society, in part because sexual encounters outside of marriage as well as divorces were easily obtainable. Nor was polygamy a feature of first-century Jewish society.
Others maintain that Paul here forbids remarriage after the death of a spouse. As already noted, however, this standard, like all the rest, refers to moral character, not marital status. Further, the Scriptures permit and honor second marriages under the proper circumstances. Paul expected younger widows to remarry and raise a family (1 Tim. 5:14), and widows could be described as one-man women (5:9). In 1 Corinthians 7:39 he wrote, "A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord."
Still others hold that this qualification excludes divorced men from spiritual leadership. That again ignores the fact that Paul is not here referring to marital status. Nor does the Bible forbid all remarriage after a divorce. In Matthew 5:31–32 and 19:9, our Lord permitted remarriage when a divorce was caused by adultery. Paul gave a second occasion when remarriage is permitted, when the unbelieving spouse initiates the divorce (1 Cor. 7:15). While God hates all divorce (Mal. 2:16), He is gracious to the innocent party in those two situations. (For a complete exposition of the relevant passages on divorce, see Matthew 1–7, MacArthur New Testament Commentary [Chicago: Moody, 1985], and 1 Corinthians, MacArthur New Testament Commentary [Chicago: Moody, 1984.) Since remarriage in and of itself is not a sin, it is not necessarily a blight on a man's character. If divorce resulted from a man's inability to lead his family (v. 5), however, then it is a disqualification.
Nor does Paul intend to exclude single men from the ministry. If that was his point here, he would have disqualified himself, since he was single (1 Cor. 7:8).
A one-woman man is a man devoted in his heart and mind to the woman who is his wife. He loves, desires, and thinks only of her. He maintains sexual purity in both his thought life and his conduct. That qualification was especially important in Ephesus, where sexual evil was rampant. Many, if not most, of the congregation had at one time or another fallen prey to sexual evil. If that was before a man came to Christ, it wasn't a problem (cf.. 2 Cor. 5:17). If it happened after his conversion, even before he assumed a leadership role, it was a problem. If it happened after he assumed a leadership role, it was a definite disqualification. Those same standards apply to men in positions of spiritual leadership today. Scripture makes clear that sexual sin is a reproach that never goes away. Proverbs 6:32–33 says of the adulterer, "The one who commits adultery with a woman is lacking sense; he who would destroy himself does it. Wounds and disgrace he will find, and his reproach will not be blotted out." Paul also indicates that failure to keep the body pure and controlled results in being disqualified for preaching (1 Cor. 9:27).


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Es posible olvidarse de verificar todo para asegurarse de que el automóvil esté en buenas condiciones y valga la pena comprarlo. Una lista de verificación lo protege de cometer un error tan costoso. Recuerde, cualquier cosa que olvide verificar sobre el automóvil podría resultar desastrosa en el futuro cuando esté detrás de las ruedas que lo conducen por las carreteras de las Islas Baleares. Siga esta lista de verificación para comprar los mejores autos usados ??en las Baleares. ?Cómo están los asientos? Los asientos, incluida la alfombra, deben estar en un estado utilizable. Es normal que esta parte del automóvil sufra desgaste. Sin embargo, el desgaste debería ser normal en lugar de inusual. Debajo de las alfombrillas Algunos vendedores usan alfombrillas para ocultar da?os extensos en el automóvil al comprador. No tengas miedo de levantar las esteras y confirmar que el propietario no te está ocultando da?os horribles. Verifique las puertas Las puertas son propensas a un desgaste excesivo, a la oxidación o al da?o. No olvides revisarlos. Revisa detrás de las puertas también. Inspeccione el odómetro también. La manipulación del cuentakilómetros es común. El odómetro en un automóvil cuyas puertas están bien usadas debe ser alto. Da?os por agua Los autos usados ??son propensos a da?os por agua. Le conviene saber cómo verificar si el automóvil ha sido víctima de da?os por agua. Las se?ales de da?os por agua incluyen oxidación y moho. Usa tu nariz y tus ojos para identificar el da?o causado por el agua. Estudia el odómetro Como se dijo anteriormente, a algunos vendedores les encanta manipular el odómetro. Comprueba esto también Las lecturas en el cuentakilómetros deben coincidir razonablemente con la edad del automóvil. Verifique los artículos en el tablero del automóvil El tablero del coche contiene varios elementos, que incluyen: ? Limpiaparabrisas ? Radio ? Cuerno ? Sistemas de calefacción y refrigeración ? Luces indicadoras Todos estos elementos deberían estar funcionando bien. Controle la presión del aceite Los autos usados ??en las Baleares son solo tan buenos como su presión de aceite. Por lo tanto, no omita la presión de aceite de su lista de verificación. La presión de aceite debe encenderse en el momento en que enciende el encendido. Verifique las luces del alternador, ya que también deberían comportarse de manera similar a la presión de aceite. Cómo se mueve Windows Las ventanas del automóvil usado deben moverse hacia arriba y hacia abajo suavemente. No limite esto a las ventanas. En cambio, verifique si los asientos también pueden moverse hacia adelante y hacia atrás suavemente. Manual del propietario y documentos de garantía Por último, revise el automóvil para obtener el manual del propietario, así como cualquier documento de garantía relevante. Estos documentos deben estar en la guantera. Pregúntele al vendedor si no puede encontrarlos. Use esto como su lista de verificación al comprar autos usados ??en las Islas Baleares.También puede visitar www.automania-mallorca.es para obtener una gran selección de coches de segunda mano en Baleares
Unlike 20 or 10 years ago, writing in 2018 is largely a very comfortable and easy going task depending on how well you can deploy tools available. You no longer have to travel halfway across the world for research or scour tons of dusty encyclopedias to get the material you need.?You even don't have to write with a pen or type on a keyboard, there is a tool for converting your dictation to text. A book that would have taken 3 years to write in 1998 can take 3 months to write in 2018. Here are some of the writing tools you should be using to become a better and faster writer.
Hubspot Blog Ideas Generator
Consistency is a highly desirable trait in a blogger. It keeps your readers on a habit of taking a regular dose of whatever you blog on. But every writer will suffer writer's block every now and then. This is where Hubspot Blog Ideas Generator comes in. you feed it a keyword and it suggests blog topics you can write about.
Book authors rarely have a book idea in one clear swoop. It will come in disjointed ideas that will gradually be joined together to make a coherent plot and sub-plots. You no longer have to use messy post-it-notes to keep track of your ideas. Freemind helps you map these ideas into coherent thoughts.
While the internet has made it easy to do writing research, it can get overwhelming if you keep saving web pages in folders. Pocket makes your research more organized. You save articles and pages that you find interesting on the web. You can tag them according to research topics. Pocket will integrate with your browser making your research a breeze.
How often do you find yourself checking up on what is happening on Facebook as your mind wanders from what you were doing? Some writers deal with distractions by working in the quietest room they can find, and disconnecting the web. But you don't have to be so drastic. FocusWriter transforms your desktop into a bare writing pad by hiding all other apps. You set timers and alarms so that your flow is uninterrupted.
For creatives who like to write on the go, Evernote is the best companion app. It syncs all your writing on different platforms; mobile, desktop and the cloud. You can write from wherever you want; on the bus, during work breaks, on the bus and it will all come together seamlessly.
What is your favourite writing app in 2018?
It is important to do a London Tenancy Cleaning as it not only ensures you get back all of your security deposit, but it's also an effective way of meeting responsibilities in the tenancy agreement. You want to ensure that any damage that occurred during your stay is repaired. Of course, the cheapest way to do end of tenancy cleaning is to do it yourself. Start by giving yourself plenty of time. You should also call the landlord and get a checklist of the final inspection. This is what you will base your work on.
At a bare minimum, the following areas should be cleaned if you are to pass the final inspection.
Living room
This room is often filled with bookshelves and decorations. Make sure you clean all of the cupboards, cabinets, coffee table, bookshelves, TV set etc. Most of the work will involve dusting and vacuuming. Due to multiple awkward surfaces and items, cleaning the living room will take a while.
Start by emptying out all of the shelves and cupboards then removing any deposits or crumbs. Pull out the appliances and clean the floors beneath them. Don't forget to clean the appliances themselves, including the dishwasher filter and washing machine soap tray. Clean the fridge, switch it off at the mains and leave its doors open to prevent growth of mould.
The sink, bathtub, tiles, toilet and any other accessories in your bathroom should be cleaned. Make sure you clear the plug holes and drains from debris to allow for free waterflow. Remove soap scum, limescale buildup as well as mould from the metallic surfaces.
Clean the inside and outside of your windows using alcohol and vinegar. Make sure that you replace any cracked window panes.
Curtains and blinds
Following the washing instructions to clean the curtains and dust the curtain rods. If there are any fabric blinds in the property, dust them as well. If your house has venetian blinds, dust both sides of the slats and repair any damage.
Vacuum the furniture and use a dry wash solution to wash it. You want to ensure that the upholstery looks pristine and doesn't have any odor, hair or smell. If you don't have time or expertise to clean the upholstery, you can hire a steam cleaning service to take care of it. Look for any scratches or scuff marks on the wooden furniture. Almonds and coffee grounds will do a great job of masking the damage. You can apply lemon oil or wood polish for a dazzling finish.
Different people have different stories on cleaning services.? Many have had good experiences while have had woeful tales. The simple fact is that cleaning services save time if you need cleaning done in a hurry and professionally.? Disputes arise between clients and cleaning services mainly because the two parties did not discuss the terms of engagement properly before starting on the job. Here is how to ensure you get a good cleaning service.
Compare and contrast
There are many cleaning services offering good discounts with very attractive brochures, but which deliver less than expected. It is advisable to compare several before making a choice. Take 3 to 5 services to work with, eliminate and leave 2 for a final decision.
Ask about licensing and insurance
If you are allowing strangers into a home full of pricey stuff, it would be good to know that you can trust them. Asking for a license will give you something to follow up on in case stuff goes missing. There are better chances of your items getting replaced if breakage occurs when an insured cleaning service is on the job.
Have a clear checklist
What do you want done by the cleaning service? Is it general cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning or spring cleaning? Most cleaning services will have a checklist for different kinds of jobs. Go over the checklist and agree on tasks to be done. It is also advisable to ask about off-limit tasks which are those that the cleaning service won't touch, for example, repair jobs.
Agree on costs
Agree on who is responsible for cleaning materials. Cleaning crews will usually come to the site fully loaded with equipment and material, but it is good to get clarifications on anything else needed for the job.
Agree on supervision
Is your presence required during the cleaning? The end of tenancy cleaning service would not usually have a problem with your presence. If you need to keep an eye on things you can be around for any special instructions.
Special needs
Any additional information like the presence of kids and pets should be availed. The cleaning crew should also be informed of anyone who suffers allergies so that they can decide on the products to use.
Give space
Cleaning services are professionals who know more about cleaning than you do. Micromanaging their tasks will cause resentment and a poorly done job. Let them do their job. Any special instructions should be on the checklist and mentioned before the cleaning job starts.
If you have not been told, becoming a better writer boils down to cultivating a reading culture, writing more, and getting sound feedback from established writers. Well, while there's no magic bullet to honing your writing skills, the following well-read books will come in especially handy. Whether you are a newbie or you just need some inspiration, these eight books are what the doctor prescribed.
#1. Ray Bradbury's Zen in the Art of Writing
If you are looking for a writing pocket bible, look no further than this small masterpiece by Ray Bradbury. You'll find well-crafted essays on all things creative writing. I've read it several times, and I can't get enough of it.
#2. Write. Publish. Repeat by Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt
Most self-published authors hail this book for its ingenuity, no-bullshit advice, and a ton of writing tips. The book is truly an art and a must-have in your library.
#3. On Writing by Stephen King
Stephen King has become something of a legend in the writing space — and for good reason. He's astute, unapologizing, and offer practical writing advice. If you are suffering from a writer's block, On Writing is your cure.
#4. Steering the Craft by Ursula K. LeGuin
Writers, especially upcoming ones, need a pick-me-up once in a while. If that sounds like you, Steering the Craft is what you need. It's an absolutely fantastic resource for aspiring writers looking to reach greater heights. After all, Ursula LeGuin is a renowned writing tutor.
#5. Revising Prose by Richard Lanham
Whether you are writing a novel, whipping up just another blog or crafting a journal entry, Revising Prose offers fantastic examples. You can get inspiration for writing just about any formal writing, from shareholder letters to end-year report and disclosure documents.
#6. 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost
If you haven't read 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing, well, you are not improving your writing. It's quite moving and offers actionable writing nuggets.
#7. The Sense of Style by Steven Pinker
If your writing suffers from being too long and over descriptive, here is an excellent resource for you. It's well written — and backed by psychology work by this notable Harvard professor. It's simply a delight to read and learn from.
#8. Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
From cover to cover, this book is absolute creativity. And a fabulous read if you're looking for a boost of creative inspiration.
Writing a blog is a digital art form that has gained increased traction in the enterprise space over the years. With business environment more competitive and more demanding than ever before, it comes as no surprise that blogging is the preferred choice for giving your business an added edge over the competition. And for good reason. Right off the bat, a study conducted by the research unit of Bloomberg established that over 60% of businesses experienced a surge in sales and footfall after writing a blog.
If you are a grounded and old-fashion entrepreneur who thinks blogging isn't necessary, here are 5 reasons that'll make you rethink your online business approach.
SEO Is the Name of the Game
Gone are the days when static websites were a norm. Today, you need to create search optimized content to drive more traffic to your website. And, that is why writing a blog has become indispensable. It allows you to infuse focus keywords into your blog posts. This way, you can improve your organic ranking on the leading search engines, including Google, Bing, Yahoo, and so on.
Harness the Power of the Entire Workforce
Companies like HubSpot, a Boston-based social media firm, allow all their employees to contribute via blogs. This way, everyone's voice can be heard, creating a sense of teamwork and collaboration. The allure of blogs lies in their variety and substance of the content, but it's also a numbers game. The more blog posts you churn out, the higher the traffic your website will garner.
Writing Is Fun
Believe it or not, writing a blog can be fun. A lot of fun. With it, you can go down the casual road, ditching those technical terms and business jargon. Also, blogging offers you a chance to keep your creative juices flowing. You can interact, stimulate, and inspire your readers. Of course, your main aim is to convert traffic into business leads and sales.
Become Trustworthy
In the business world, trust is certainly a game-changer. So, how can you become a trust agent to your customers? For one, writing a blog gives you an opportunity to offer pieces of advice, tips, and practical ideas. Your blog should elicit consumer's point of view, not yours.
Blogs Post Are Shareable — Get Viral Content for your Website
With social media commanding huge following, people need fresh and resourceful content to share with their friends and colleagues. Blogging offers you a chance to establish your authority. Of course, you are the best person to give advice and knowledge about your products and services. So, blog about them and share across social media platforms.


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Fox News is reporting Sarah Palin is the VP Pick. A hat tip to Adam at Palin for VP for promoting Sarah Palin all over the internet. Here's some Palin info from Adam's Palin for VP.
What I had failed to realize was that she had habitually knocked of powerful incumbent opponents and was a quick learner on the job. In the 2006 gubernatorial election, she rolled over scandal-prone incumbent Frank Murkowski in the GOP primary, then went on to defeat former governor Tony Knowles in the general election - pretty impressive. Further back, she had knocked off an entrenched incumbent to become mayor of Wasilla, then developed a reputation as a hard-nosed, effective mayor. Her performance in Wasilla got her elected president of the Alaska Conference of Mayors and earned her the nickname "Sarah Barracuda".
In the end, I decided that Sarah Palin had actually compiled a rather astounding record of achievements in her 42 years, and was more than capable of making the jump to the national level. So now I ask you who you would rather have as your Vice-President. You could accept conventional wisdom and choose from the lineup of old men currently being bantered about, or you could choose an inspiring leader like Sarah Palin. As for me, I'm going with "Sarah Barracuda", a candidate who will help us win the election and then deliver solid results.
Selected quotes from palinforgovernor.com
FREE MARKET – "I am a conservative Republican, a firm believer in free market capitalism. A free market system allows all parties to compete, which ensures the best and most competitive project emerges, and ensures a fair, democratic process."
EDUCATION – Click here to read Gov. Palin's full position paper on Education.
GUNS AND HUNTING - "I am a lifetime member of the NRA, I support our Constitutional right to bear arms and am a proponent of gun safety programs for Alaska's youth….I have always strongly supported the personal use of fish and game by Alaskans. I grew up hunting and fishing in Alaska, and I am proud to raise my children with this same uniquely Alaskan heritage. … Anti-hunting groups who oppose hunting and fishing rights will be the winners if we allow them to pit us against ourselves….As an Alaskan with strong beliefs on this issue, I am confident in my ability to build consensus among diverse user groups and reconcile the many competing interests in a manner."
SMALL BUSINESS – "As Mayor and CEO of the booming city of Wasilla, my team invited investment and encouraged business growth by eliminating small business inventory taxes, eliminated personal property taxes, reduced real property tax mill levies every year I was in office, reduced fees, and built the infrastructure our businesses needed to grow and prosper."
MILITARY - "I respect our military personnel and understand the importance of Alaska's National Guard. As I watched our military men and women being deployed I recognized how important it is for their families to know how much Alaska and America support them."
HEALTH CARE – "I support flexibility in government regulations that allow competition in health care that is needed, and is proven to be good for the consumer, which will drive down health care costs and reduce the need for government subsidies. I also support patients in their rightful demands to have access to full medical billing information."
SOCIAL ISSUES – "I am pro-life and I believe that marriage should only be between and man and a woman."
ENVIRONMENT – "Regimes to protect Stellar Sea Lions must be based on sound science not personal agendas…I will fight in every way possible to make sure that our fishing communities are protected from the personal agendas of federal fishery managers"
"I believe in protecting Alaska's environment through fair enforcement of our environmental laws. Having a clean record on environmental regulation is critical to getting ANWR open and maintaining our fisheries mining, timber, and tourism industries."


text: SCRATCHING THE SURFACE HAWAII PREMIERE September 26, 2010 By SURFER So we couldn't get the real Julian Wilson. Big deal. We found someone else to attend the Hawaii premiere of Scratching the Surface. His hair was blonde, his shirt was pink, his attitude positive. The drinks had been flowing long enough that no one would notice. "Right this way, Mr. Wilson, welcome to your movie." So yeah, technically we had an impostor, and no it wasn't Adam Durrant* and yes, the movie premiered out here about a month later than anywhere else. But that didn't stop us from tearing the roof off the building for the Hawaii debut of the flick. Flocks of surfers, miscreants, and people with questionable intentions flooded Lulu's Bar in Waikiki for the movie, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the Golden Boy in celluloid action. Although recollections of the film remain a bit hazy, I do recall a fair of amount of hoots from the audience, the real Julian Wilson driving an Audi A-3 through a forest, a lot of airs, and stumbling home. It was a raucous affair with a live band and a morning headache. It was everything a surf movie premiere should be. So kudos, Julian Wilson and fake Julian Wilson. Well done. From your tow-in session to footage of your childhood, we were impressed with the film. If you couldn't make it to any of the premieres, the film was just dropped on iTunes for you to download. Definitely worth a look. *Adam Durrant is a fictitious Internet phenomenon that doubles for Julian Wilson. Click here for more on this cunning ruse. Sign Up For Our Newsletter


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Jonas Brothers Sued by Fan Over Crowd Push
Ashleigh Johnson may have been a huge fan of the Jonas Brothers back in 2010, but her fandom has likely waned and dissipated, since she has filed a lawsuit against the trio.
Johnson, who declined to share her age in the claim, says that the band was so popular that she was crushed during an outdoor, afternoon concert at The Grove, a mall in Los Angeles, in May of 2010. She is also suing Caruso Management, the company that operates the "venue."
According to TMZ, Johnson says that the she was trying to watch the group perform when Jo Bros groupies initiated a surge, pushing her forward against a guard rail. That's an "occupational hazard" when you are a fan of a boy band. The crowds tend to become uncontrollable and push forward, trying to get closer to the object or objects of their affection. Beliebers and Directioners deal with crowd surges at Justin Bieber and One Direction shows, respectively. It's not a new phenom.
Johnson claims to have been "agonizingly crushed" when pushed into the fence, resulting in serious mental, emotional and physical injuries.
We're not sure what emotional injuries would stem from being pushed into a fence at a boy band show, other than, say, Joe Jonas not making eye contact with you despite repeated attempts to catch his attention. We're also not sure why the fan waited nearly three years to file her suit, either.
In other Jo Bros. news, the threesome continue working on new material for their "comeback."
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Find Maine jails, prisons, detention centers, departments of corrections, and penitentiaries. Jails and prisons provide information on inmate searches, rosters, lookups, lists, records, and mugshot photos.
A Jail or Prison is a secure facility where individuals, referred to as inmates, are involuntarily confined and their freedoms and movement are restricted as a consequence of criminal behavior. Jail refers to a short-term facility where inmates either await trial or sentencing for a crime, or serve relatively short sentences. Prison refers to a longer-term facility where inmates serve out a Prison sentence, usually of a year or more, for their crimes. Prison sentences are meant to punish criminals, protect the public, and serve as a deterrent to criminal behavior. There are approximately 2.3 million inmates in more than 3,000 jails and more than 2,000 prisons in the United States.
Most Jails are county or local government facilities. A Lockup is a particular type of Jail that serves as a temporary holding facility, often attached to a Police Department or Sheriff's Office, which houses suspects while they await bail or transport to another Jail.
Prisons can be categorized by level of security: minimum, medium, or maximum. Minimum Security Prisons allow inmates considerable daily movement and are intended for non-violent criminals and inmates who pose little risk of escape or threat to Prison staff or other inmates. Medium Security Prisons are somewhat more restrictive facilities, but still allow for daily movement and house inmates in dormitories instead of cells. Maximum Security Prisons are reserved for the most violent offenders and those who pose the highest escape threat, and these facilities place the greatest restrictions on inmates. Inmates are housed in cells and have limited opportunities to interact. Maximum Security Prisons typically feature high walls topped with razor wire surrounding the compound and armed guards in observation towers.
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Spiced mushroom borscht
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
8 cups vegetable broth
1 star anise
5 cloves
10 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
2 sage leaves
1 bay leaf
2 large parsnips, diced into ½-inch cubes
1 turnip, diced into ½-inch cubes
3 beets, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Sour cream
1. In a 5-quart heavy-bottom pot heated over high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in the onions and sauté until they begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
2. Melt the remaining tablespoon butter with the olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms just until they begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, then cover the pot and lower the heat. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender, dark and jammy, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure they don't stick to the pot.
3. Stir the onion mixture back in with the mushrooms, then add the vegetable broth.
4. Tie the star anise, cloves, peppercorns, coriander and sage leaves in a small square of cheesecloth to form a sachet. Stir the sachet in with the broth along with the bay leaf, parsnips and turnip. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, then stir the beets and sauerkraut into the pot. Cover and continue to simmer until all of the vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
5. Ladle the borscht into bowls and serve topped with a teaspoon of sour cream and a sprinkling of cumin.
Each serving: 107 calories; 3 grams protein; 15 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams fiber; 4 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 7 mg cholesterol; 7 grams sugar; 453 mg. sodium.


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As a Public Diplomacy Officer, as well as a former exchange student, I am a firm believer in the power of citizen diplomacy. In the week when China's Vice President Xi traveled to Iowa to visit his hosts from an exchange trip in 1985, one cannot underestimate its impact -- on the exchange participant as well as on his host and home communities -- and effectiveness. As Under Secretary Maria Otero tweeted recently, "The need for people to people exchanges is more compelling than ever. Nothing substitutes for living in a different culture."
Now working in the U.S. Senate as a Pearson Fellow, I've had the opportunity to view citizen diplomacy from an entirely different angle. On February 17, representatives from organizations belonging to the National Council of International Visitors (NCIV) came to Capitol Hill for meetings with Members of Congress and their staff. The NCIV is the professional association for a national network of Councils for International Visitors (CIVs) whose members include program agencies, associate members, and community-based member organizations.
In partnership with the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), these groups design and implement tailored professional programs, provide cultural activities, and offer home hospitality opportunities for foreign leaders, scholars, and specialists. They serve participants in the Department of State's flagship International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), whose alumni include more than 320 heads of state, 1,700 cabinet-level ministers and many other distinguished leaders. IVLP alumni include: Felipe Calderón, President of Mexico; Abdullah Gul, President of Turkey; Julia E. Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia; Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France; Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India; and Morgan Tsvangirai, Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.
In the video above, Laura Dupuy, Executive Director of the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, reflects on hosting one particular IVLP participant from Iraq, and discusses the impact the experience had on both of their lives. The enthusiasm of the CIV representatives from my Senator's home state of New Mexico for the program was also inspiring. They shared photos and stories from the visits of different program groups. The fact that these efforts are driven by volunteers makes the program even more impressive in my eyes. The aggregate efforts of NCIV members engage more than 80,000 volunteers, and local fundraising raises $6 for every $1 received in federal grants. Being on the Hill, it was important for the CIV representatives to convey the economic impact that the IVLP program has in the United States. The entire IVLP budget is spent in the United States, and the IVLP leveraged more than $41.5 million in local economic impact in FY2011.
Learning from these hosts of International Visitors gave me an entirely new perspective. I was grateful not just to them but to my hosts from my own exchange experience. I was also grateful to the U.S. Congress and the American people, for it was through a program funded by the U.S. Congress and German Bundestag, the U.S. Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, that allowed me to spend a year in Germany, which is where my dream of becoming a Foreign Service Officer began.
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That's looks to a funny Joke for me.
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Nothing funny about it.caqo wrote:That's looks to a funny Joke for me.
PS: Looking for another e-mail client that have some support. (and international versions as well)
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ferent wrote:In other softwares, the localization isn´t a problem, because developers load the languaje in a easy TXT (in arrays).
I don´t know it´s hard to do this, but localization is faster!!
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People don´t want to go back, you know.
Poco is a relatively small player in the market and has developed exceedingly fast and well in my opinion. The fact that they have not rolled out international support is a small problem - despite the obvious error they made in raising such an expectation.caqo wrote:No news, no localizations, no support, no nothing, event no a development log, so, no barca nor pocomail.
I'm actually a translator for a three more project, and the localizations is too much easy, but pocosystems even isnt' sending the translation file to help them. so, don't worry, just seek for another email client, this is an abandoned projet, no support, no notihng.
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I wonder how advancent the beta version is...
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Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Light Seeking Light doth Light of Light Beguile.
Perhaps we'd like to call all of existence "absolute love" because that is a promise of comfort to the fragile, timorous ego. Yet what is, simply is, before we label it with any reassuring or despairing concept. Those thoughts, whatever they are, just come; and after, so it seems, we give them credence. We believe this or that about reality, and those belief systems are all the causes and conditions of a life, memory, upbringing and the Universe itself, coming together, seemingly over and over, in this ever-present endless moment. There is nothing wrong with belief. There is nothing wrong with "wrong" belief, or falsehood, or truth; these are arbitrary labels, subject to all the causes and conditions mentioned; reality will be interpreted as a matter of survival. There is no escaping the truth of mere existence. It is, whether it is obviously apprehended or not. It is, in everything, in every appearance, every act, each thought, all feelings; it is every frantic manifestation of reality, ever transforming, never changing. It is, whatever it is labeled, by billions of label-makers. Truth is here. Truth is this. Truth is existence.
Being is never lost, so can never be sought. Seeking is a bundle of thoughts, feelings and interpretations happening here and now. The feeling of emptiness can be the flavour of all, just now. It does not matter what the bundle seems to be. It does not matter what how the story of one life, all of humanity or the Universe seems to be unfolding. These labels are fleeting, ambiguous, ever-changing and unimportant. What matters is existence itself, whatever its apparent form. And mere, absolute existence mattering or not is yet another arbitrary label, as are the words and concepts contained in this brief essay. Read, or do not. Interpret, or ignore. Take comfort, or tremble at the void; there is no choice about what happens or what is thought and felt; there never "was"; there never "will be". Even the most conscious, responsible choices are choiceless. All the Universe comes together for these apparently well-thought-out decisions. When the last sacred belief is no more, when the last unbreakable tenet is discarded, when everything is gone, then everything is possible, and everything can be reveled in, by the reveling itself. And whether this happens or not is also unimportant. It only matters to the nebulous, ghost-like identity.
If seeking enlightenment no longer holds persuasion, take it as a "good" sign.
Even the Grinch must exist, and a fine thing too, even if he didn't have his own spiritual awakening at the top of Mount Crumpet. The best part of our family Christmas celebrations involves watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas - the original Chuck Jones/Theodor Seuss Geisel collaboration, not Jim Carrey's somewhat overblown full-length cinema version - and waiting for the smile that accompanies his wonderful, awful idea. I remember reading an Atlantic article in the 70's calling Mr. Jones the great lost actor of his generation, as he drew his own emoting visage in the faces of characters from Sylvester the Cat to Jerry the cat to Bugs Bunny himself. And, of course, the Grinch. I can't find that article online but here's a fine article on Charles M. Jones' life and work. Merry Christmas.
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When I clicked on the video, I got the message:"Oops.No video available." Then I tried again, and it played fine. For awhile I thought the Grinch had stolen the video. But, it appears he had a growth spurt of the heart and the mood of giving took him. :)
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the unborn No Thing!
-Merry Christmas
- 22 December 2010 at 17:47
"Being is never lost, so can never be sought. Seeking is a bundle of thoughts, feelings and interpretations happening here and now. "
Splendid! =] Hey Suzie!! Thought I would give you a little chistmas cheer, I hope the fams doing well! I hope you didn't get suckered into spending too much on gifts this year. :P
- 22 December 2010 at 20:03
- Brenda said...
Merry Christmas, Suzanne!
- 25 December 2010 at 04:30
- Bob Seal said...
Suzanne, Warm wishes for Christmas and the New Year to you and the family.
Your post is spot on as usual. :)
Love the cartoon animated Grinch.
Feel a bit Grinchy myself this time of year:)))
- 27 December 2010 at 22:29
Thank you, Your utterings are a verbal equivalent of the accompanying photo's !
- 29 December 2010 at 12:27
All the best - from a long-term admirer of your expression. Can't wait for your book!
Willie R.
- 3 January 2011 at 14:45
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hey, no one!
happy new year!
- 7 January 2011 at 02:38
- No One In Particular said...
Hey Suki, happy belated holidays to you...been busy busy busy...apparently.
- 8 January 2011 at 06:47
- No One In Particular said...
Hey Suki, unbelievably we stuck (pretty much) to budget.
- 8 January 2011 at 06:48
- No One In Particular said...
Hi Brenda, belated happy holidays to you! The holiday carries on...
- 8 January 2011 at 06:48
- No One In Particular said...
Hi Bob, Grinchiness arises, both before, during and after the holidays...it's all the same thing!
- 8 January 2011 at 06:49
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Hi Anonymous, wasn't too sure they hung together, but I wanted to honour my friend who just died of cancer, so the photo was going up whether the words complemeted it or not.
- 8 January 2011 at 06:50
- No One In Particular said...
Hi Willie, book definitely coming out in March - just doing the last little bits on it.
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LENNY! Great to hear from ya Dude. How's things with you?
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