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Business-Critical Software: Build or Buy?
Business-Critical Software: Build or Buy?
As an information management consulting firm, we are often asked by companies for advice on whether to custom build or buy software available commercially off-the-shelf software. The answer isn't always easy to arrive at and usually depends on several key factors, which are outlined below. This is an important decision with implications that stretch out for years, so it's one you want to clearly think through.
Rule #1: Only build custom software when it makes sense (which may be more frequently than you think). Here are five of those times:
- When your goal is to strategically use the software for competitive advantage and commercial software isn't available that matches the capabilities. The resulting solution allows you to operate in a highly specialized and very efficient way – and is not easily duplicated by a rival.
- When off-the-shelf software products don't address at least 80% of the critical user requirements. Emphasis here on what the end users need, not what the procurement department or your IT group thinks is best. The biggest reason for bad software decisions is not having the day-to-day users of the software be an integral part of the selection process.
- When a simplified, native, fully-tailored design is desired. Any software should be easy to use, but software designed for the masses usually takes an 'everything to everyone' approach, where ease-of-use gets lost in a sea of configuration choices and unused features. Custom software is, by contrast, designed to function very specifically around your unique business processes.
- When you want to truly own the software and have full control over how it evolves to meet changing business or operational requirements. This is impossible to do with commercial off-the-shelf software.
- When you need software to integrate with one or more legacy systems in order to give you functionality not otherwise possible. In these situations, you're not looking for software with lots of features and functionality. You are looking for software that interfaces directly with your legacy system and handles very specific tasks.
Rule #2: Take the time to adequately research what functionality your organization cannot live without and what is available off-the-shelf to meet those needs.
Commercial software is a suitable choice for handling many commodity functions, such as accounting. The more common the function across industries, the better the chances of finding an off-the-shelf package that will accommodate 80+% of your critical needs. But even then, there are still three important things to consider that many companies don't:
- Be sure to plan for the cost, maintenance and support required over the life of the software (average is 7-8 years, and industry estimates are that 70 percent of software costs occur after implementation). This one oversight gets CFOs the most riled up.
- Be careful about assuming the software works out of the box without any customization. Vendors use the word "configure" in place of "customize", and quite often a minor amount of configuring is all that's needed –initially. It's when process changes occur or user requirements expand that the work needed can get more elaborate — writing special scripts, developing new logic, writing custom communication components to bridge systems, etc. This is why most commercial software vendors maintain a system integration group whose sole purpose is to customize the product for clients.
- Customizing commercial software can get costly, and it can also leave you "orphaned" from the software's product development, resulting in a time-consuming, expensive upgrade process that mainstream clients don't have to endure.
"Custom" is a word often used negatively when associated with software, in some cases for good reason. Buyers of software are just as guilty as the sellers for this. The buying process is frequently flawed from the start, leading to bad selections and an end result of trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole. Proper planning and market research — done in-house or by a vendor-agnostic third party — is a minor investment that will pay for itself immediately if you can avoid making a bad software decision that carries with it repercussions lasting years.
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Peppermint Crunch Junior Mints
The Tootsie company does a good job showing what contains gluten in their products and what does not. We recently went to Five Below and found their Christmas Peppermint Crunch Junior Mints. They are like the original, the mint in the inside, chocolate on the outside, with bits of the Starlight Mints crushed through the chocolate. Yum!

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Energetic youngsters Foxygen performing at The Stages on Sixth. Photo: Esther Merono
How did the environment/atmosphere impact the performance?
I wish I had seen Foxygen play a night show, preferably in a cemetery, because seeing them on a bar stage in the early afternoon with day-drunks talking loudly behind me wasn't really conducive to their gothy, retro-rock style and experimental sound. Vocalist Sam France even apologized (though they were putting on a great set), saying it was "too early," and guitarist Jonathan Rado piped in that we should definitely come see one of their later shows. Still, seeing them so early in the day was definitely an energy booster, as France's spastic performance in combination with their psych-rock guitars and choir-esque choruses was more than entertaining.
What was the funniest thing said on stage?
Other than everyone chuckling when Rado answered "I don't know, it's on the Internet?" to a question about the whereabouts of their next show, France was the dramatic comedian of the group. He didn't say much between songs, but his mumbly vocals interspersed with wide-eyed shrieks and the occasional sobbing had me wondering whether he was making up the lyrics as he went along.
If this band came to SLC, where would you want to see them play?
Kilby would most definitely be preferred. Foxygen look like they're just barely sprouting out of their teens, and I think their experimental, psych-rock sound would work better with a young, all-ages crowd. France's eccentric performance style would also be the most successful and in a small venue where he can get up close and personal, "spitting and kicking" along with the rest of us (is how he put it, jumping into the crowd soon after). However, they're playing at Urban Lounge with Unknown Mortal Orchestra on Tuesday, March 19. Don't miss them.
Most memorable moment?
Again, France knows how to put on a good show. The inside stage at The Stages on Sixth is lined with open windows that look out onto 6th Street. The venue was at capacity, only allowing badge holders in as I sauntered up wielding my credentials, so I imagine there were some put-off fans standing outside trying to catch an earful of leftovers. Whether intentionally appeasing them, or just adding another flair of drama to the show, France made his way to one of the windows and leaned outside, singing to anyone waiting outside.
Did the music make you want to mosh, close your eyes and sway, or something in between?
Foxygen played a great mix of energetic, offbeat tracks with soulful guitars that wouldn't be out of place in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and made me want to move my feet, and some soft, psychedelic, minor-key ballads that I could see on the soundtrack for a remake of Harold and Maude. "Shuggie," "San Francisco" and "Make It Known" were my favorites, check 'em out.


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One more outdoor game this year?
Come and have a game with us this Sunday 12th October 3pm at Meteor. It may be the last game outside this year! Next week we go back indoors during the week on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm.
We are playing outside!!!!
Indoor training sessions are history. We are finally playing outside every Sunday afternoon starting at 15:00. Another outdoor training session are planned for Thursday in Meteor play ground. If you are interested in joining us donť hesitate to let us know.
Indoor Practice
Lets go to the hall!! :D every Friday at 18:00, feel free to contact us and join us! For more info see Schedule
Practice game on Monday
Practice game on Monday 28.10. behind the dormitories starting at 14:30. Feel free to join us. Trénink v pondělí 28.10. na lpuce za kolejemi. Přidejte se k nám.
Practice game on Thursday
Because the weather is still in our favor there will be an outdoor practice!!! Where: behind the dormitories (K2) When: Thursday 24.10., 16:00 New players are warmly welcomed. Come and see what it takes to play this fabulous game and join us :)
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Hobbs House G-Stone
To be frank, G-Stone sounds more like a sex toy than a loaf but it's my favourite new bread.
Tom Herbert of Hobbs House Bakery brought it along to Cheese School the other night. It's a small but perfectly formed stoneground loaf, moist and malty that's apparently made from - and I quote the website - coarsely ground wholemeal wheat flour, organic cut wheat, sea salt, yeast, planet-friendly organic palm fat (love that!), organic molasses and water. You can see its lovely crumbly texture below and on the slideshow-style pix on their website. It's great with cheese - especially cheddar but I'm enjoying it with honey at breakfast too.
I topped up my supplies in the Better Food Company's new Whiteladies Road store (below) yesterday but you can also buy it on-line as part of a bread selection along with the Hobbs House Shepherds Loaf which Trethowans Dairy uses for its legendary cheese toasties (which I've now worked out how to make at home). Last orders for Christmas are on Wednesday 22nd (I would have thought weather permitting) but you could always buy someone an online gift voucher.
It underlines what a brilliant place Bristol is for bread - the best city outside London I'd have said.
Oh, and apparently the reason it's called G stone is that it was named after a Hobbs House baker, Graham, who helped create it. And the fact that it's shaped like a stone. Quite prosaic really . . .
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I am pleased to announce that I have been recognized as the winner of the 2008 Back Stage Reader's Choice Award for favorite accompanist.
Thank you to everyone who voted for me!
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Jaycee Foundation Jewel is the title of Honor awarded to any member of JCI India or any individual or organization who believes in the in the principles and policies of Junior Chamber movement and who donates an amount not less than Rs. 5,00,000/- will be conferred with Honor as Jaycee foundation Jewel.
The honoree will receive a foundation plaque of honor, a blazer with JFJ title, year tag and logo , a diamond pin of Honor, free NATCON registration on the year and will be eligible for the special privileges of the JCI India Foundation. Five children will be given a Scholarship of Rs. 2000/- each every year in the name of the Honoree for 10 continuous years. They shall be honored during the glittering felicitation ceremony at JCI India National Convention (NATCON).


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Adventures Journey or The Wonderland of The Sea Life
"Exploring new territory is always an adventurous journey.
It begins when we just curiously start observing every moving object in our first encounter with the world. Then goes through the imaginative adventurous stories with the fairy tales and at a certain age we enter the real life journey. It's up to each one of us how we will continue this journey to go only for a gray or graphical expression that resonates to the daily burdens of our duties, or will choose to keep going back to the colorful and imaginative fairy land…as a place where we can rest, recreate our vision and emotions.
In the series "Adventurous journey or the wonderland of the sea life'', I aim to bring to the viewer that emotional escape with the palette of pastel harmonious colors.
I captured the turquoise blue and light green of the Mediterranean sea, and played with varieties of pink, violet and red to tune with the underwater life. I choose acrylics, mixed media and pencil to tune with the rhythm of the sea life. The forms are abstract and not absolutely blurred but with some defined edge with intention to correspond with the original forms of the sea creation.
With this series I pursued the feelings of joyful and funny adventure and invite the viewer to join me in that journey to explore it within his imagination "
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She received a scholarship for Summer Tutorial in Wheaton College, Wheaton IL USA, where she expanded her entrepreneurial skills and encountered new way to apply the use of visual arts for corporate training and community outreach.
In her art, she has been focusing on the classical methods of drawing and using an alternative approach to combine the Applied and Fine Arts in an eclectic style as abstract paintings, collage, and decorative panels.
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Each day I've been eating a bagel, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, a banana, a second fruit, ramen, cheese, and eggs, rice, and beans. Yesterday was the last day of bagels and ramen. I'm hungry, like a hippo. A hungry hungry hippo. Possibly the green one, if you want specifics. I have more than enough eggs, beans, and rice. I should have bought less of those things. I'll remember that for the next time we do this challenge (Wait, What? #SNAPChallengeOkanogan will live on? Why yes, yes it will. Not only in our empty stomachs, but in our county).
It is much easier to go without adequate food during the week while you're at work. Today was my first real day off and all I wanted to do was stuff my face! One more day. And, during this day, I shall be reduced to eating quite a bit of rice and beans and the rest of my eggs.
The biggest thing that I have learned so far is that cooking skills are necessary if you want to do this right, and don't want to fail The Challenge because of a boring flavorless menu. My cooking skills are nonexistent. I mean, what I've been eating has been bland. I think I've added salt once or twice to the bean and rice mixture. All I know for certain is that Tapatio has kept me from the brink of madness.
The cool thing is that there is lots you can do with rice and beans without having restaurant-worthy skills! In fact, I have discovered skillet meals! There's a cast iron in my kitchen, and it will become my new best friend. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services publishes this neat little booklet that helps you eat well within your SNAP benefit allotment: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/Publications/22-146.pdf. Page 10, the Master Skillet Recipe page, is my favorite. All you have to do is add beans, veggies, sauce, and rice to the skillet. I obviously needed to look at a diagram to understand the importance of the sauce. It is, after all, one of the main Master Skillet Recipe categories!
There are plenty of organizations that publish materials to help people spend their SNAP benefits wisely. Most of them recommend buying in bulk, buying canned items, and using sauces and spices to liven things up. Of course, one must have a kitchen to do these things. Not everyone has access to a kitchen, nor the time it takes to cook a healthy meal. The question then becomes, how do you survive on such a small budget while not being able to cook in a kitchen?


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The Students of the Henry Wilson Memorial School and FSDTV25 having
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on the Jimmy Stewart Christmas Classic, debuts on Thursday, December
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More food equals more tickets, more tickets equals more food and
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Packed with over 50 activities compiled by Alain Grée himself using a huge number of his illustrations created over the years, the Alain Grée activity book will keep a child busy for hours on end (and some adults too!). The activities include spot the difference, matching games and mazes as well as activities involving cutting out, folding and creating objects such as an old style television with a scrolling image and building a paper house.
All of the pages are a incredibly absorbing with Alain's unmistakably rich style of illustration. Each page of the activity book is printed single sided and also glued rather than stitched allowing the pages to be removed and displayed. Certain activities will appeal more to younger children (3+) while other will appeal to slightly older children.
Alain Grée is a French author and illustrator of children's books. He has had over 300 books published, which have been translated into 20 different languages. He has also worked as a children's broadcaster on French national television, produced three detective novels, ten ship navigation books and been a journalist for 20 years for Voiles et Voiliers (sailing ships) magazine. He is currently a graphic designer and editor for various advertising publications. Alain's main hobby is sailing. He's owned several boats since the 1970s and has crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice. He finds his sailing trips provide the perfect time out to work on new children's stories and illustrations.


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15 years ago yesterday, 9/11 became more than a date. It became a defining moment in history. Like many, I remember well that morning as I watched the planes fly into the World Trade Center. In stunned grief, we gathered with family and friends and coworkers and our eyes were glued to the news as it unfolded throughout the day and the weeks to follow. The deaths included 2,606 in the World Trade Center, 265 from the four planes that crashed, and 125 from the Pentagon. A total of 2,977 people and an estimated 6,000 injured.
Yesterday, there were memorial services to remember. Children spoke whose parents were killed, the names of many who died were read, and the events of that day were relived. Why? Because it is essential that we don't forget.
My daughter tried to explain September 11 to my five-year-old grandson, Josiah. Here is an excerpt from her post.
Explaining 9/11 to My Five-Year Old
It seems especially poignant that the 15 year anniversary fell on a Sunday. Today I gathered with other believers in complete freedom to worship Jesus and hear the Bible preached. My children and I walked past the flags flying half-mast outside our church (middle school), and I am reminded to be thankful for my freedom.
It is hard to explain the horror of 9/11 to a five year old. He wanted to know who won the war, the good guys or bad guys and he also wanted to know if the planes crashed into the buildings on purpose or by accident. But I also got to tell him of the police officers, firefighters, medical workers, soldiers, airplane passengers, and other heroes that were brave on that day.
The only real answer to evil is Jesus. The only remedy is the cross. He is our Great Hero. In the middle of remembering this dark day, I praise my Savior for true freedom found in Christ alone.Remembering 9/11: The only real answer to evil is Jesus. The only remedy is the cross. He is our Great Hero. Click To Tweet
Here are five reasons why we need to remember:
- The gift of life.
Life is precious and should be celebrated, mourned, and remembered. Always. Those that died on 9/11/2001 should be remembered. They were mothers, fathers, children, sisters, brothers, friends, and people just like you and me. The loss of their lives is so very tragic.
- Heroes are real.
Even in a horrific time, there are men and women who are true heroes. We had many on 9/11. The first responders, many who gave their lives, gave us all strength and hope and courage on this day and still do today. Make it a regular habit to thank our police officers, firefighters, medical teams, and all who risk their lives to protect us.
- The gift of freedom.
Freedom was tested on 9/11 and it is easy to forget the beauty of freedom and the price of freedom. The terrorists wanted to take away our freedom and they did not. Yesterday, on 9/11, we worshiped in freedom. We gathered with family and friends in freedom. We work and live in freedom. Let us never forget the gift of freedom.
- Security matters.
15 years ago on 9/11, our security was forever changed. For these fifteen years, our country as well as countries around the world have been fighting the fight to bring security to its citizens. The problem is, the more we learn, the more actions we take, the greater the challenge becomes. To feel secure is something we all want for ourselves, for our families, and for our community. Security is something to never take for granted.
- Death is certain.
Death is a reality for all of us. It is a part of life. 9/11 reminds us of that reality. But there is also the certainty of life after death. Eternal life. "For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16.
"Death, where is your victory?
Death, where is your sting?
Now the sting of death is sin,
and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ!"
1 Corinthians 15:55-57
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Tech website Fudzilla is crediting unnamed sources saying the new addition of Microsoft Office (MSFT) (currently codenamed "Office 14") is coming March 2010. Same report says closed Beta 1 will come in July and a publically available testing version of O14 will be out in November.
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Today, we found a really interesting piece of electronics in the box where all electrotechnical things have to go at the end of their life…
A DC power source from Gossen with 80 V, 12 A maximum ratings. Nice piece of engineering. Perhaps it's the definition of old-fashioned with it's non-smd components, some logic chips and an excessive use of analog stuff. We can't definitely tell how old it is, but we think it's about 20-25 years old.
First, we just wanted to take it with us for exploiting purposes (yeah, the analog displays and so on), but then we disassembled it completely, just for fun.
I don't want to talk much about the components, just have a look at the biiiiig transformers and the row of capacitors (each 1.5 F).
After 30 minutes of hard work, we had a cool (but definitely not small) case for building some tube amplifier or media computer and some analog gauges, switches and plug sockets =)


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Quinoa lentil patties are related to quinoa burgers, but they are more moist and delicate, and meant to be eaten without the bun.
This gluten free vegan quinoa lentil recipe makes an easy, satisfying main dish served with a salad or steamed vegetables.
We love quinoa lentil patties with pesto. They are also be delicious dressed up with vegan mayonnaise, siracha sauce, chipotle mayo or even ketchup.
12 - 16 Servings
Total Prep & Cook Time: 50 min
Nutrition Data Per Serving, 74g: 106 cal, fat cal 26, 16g carb, 3g fat, 55mg sodium, 1g sugars, 4g fiber, 5g protein, low Cholesterol, Sodium and Saturated Fat. good source Dietary Fiber, Vit A, K, B6, phosphorous, Folate, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Manganese . Estimated glycemic load 6
Canned lentils are fine for this recipe. They will likely be green lentils, not the small brown lentils. Use two 15 oz cans. Once they are drained well, you might get more than 1.5 cups, but one can likely won't be enough. It's O.K. to use more lentils in the recipe, but not less! Or save the rest to add to a soup or casserole.
To cook brown lentils, follow the directions in our basic lentil recipe. Whether cooked or canned, it's important to drain the lentils well to avoid excess moisture in the patty mixture.
Substitute 1/2 cup minced onion for celery if you prefer, or cilantro or basil for parsley.
Be cautious about adding salt. There is probably already salt in the quinoa and lentils, definitely in the miso, Braggs or soy sauce.nd
For an oil free recipe: Water saute the veggies and dry roast the spices. Bake the patties at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Broil for a few minutes to brown them if needed.
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Details on Perry's activities off-limits
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry laughed when I asked him about a report that he'd spent little time in his state office in the first 16 days after he abandoned his race for president.
"The first 16 days," he said, with a bit of a scoff. "I'd suggest they might want to get a little bigger sample."
A bigger sample might not do much good.
The Dallas Morning News report relied on Perry's notoriously sparse official schedules.
The first few years of Perry's governorship, he made public a more extensive record of his activities.
But as we reported in 2004, Perry then started releasing only his "state schedule," which staff said didn't include his political schedule, spur-of-the moment activities or things for which he didn't need a schedule.
His 2010 Democratic challenger, Bill White, sought to make it a campaign issue, noting Perry's official schedule for a six-month period showed an average of seven hours of work weekly.
Perry, then and now, says he's working for Texans regardless of whether it's written down. He said last week that "24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. I'm on."
What a reporter "doesn't have access to is, who am I picking up the phone and calling and talking to? And as we're about to lose a tactical airlift wing up in Fort Worth, I'm talking to the delegation in Washington, D.C. It's not on my schedule, but I'm working and making those calls and what have you," Perry said.
Too bad Texans don't have access to that information, or to more information about Perry's other official, political and just-plain-interesting activities.
It would be good for Texans to know that even though candidate Perry spent a lot of time bashing Washington, Gov. Perry picks up the phone to call Texas' congressional delegation when he needs to. It could be enlightening to know more about what else he does.
"I think Texans look for results. They're not looking for someone to punch a time clock," Perry said. "I'll stick with my results, and then they can go make their argument at the next campaign."
Until then, reporters are left with reporting on the information that Perry chooses to release, even if he assures us there's so much more that he's not telling us.
Math and Education
The Texas State Teachers Association took issue with education funding figures that Perry cited as he stood firm against calling a special session to alleviate public school cuts. Some, including TSTA, want such a session based on an improving economy.
"I think when you have an average of $10,000 per student being spent in Texas, that the issue is not more money," Perry said.
The National Education Association says that Texas is spending $8,908 per student this school year, based on average daily attendance — down from the previous year, TSTA noted and my colleague Gary Scharrer reported on our Texas Politics blog.
Perry also said he believes public schools account for 56 percent of general revenue spending. But as Scharrer noted, the Legislative Budget Board puts public education at 42 percent of the general revenue budget. The 56 percent figure is accurate when including higher education spending.
Procreation vs Recreation
Former ESPN analyst Craig James has endorsed Rick Santorum for president, and that meant questions about whether he shares some of Santorum's interesting views in a Texas Tribune forum with Evan Smith last week.
James said he believes contraception is a woman's choice. But he said he also believes in abstinence until marriage and that sex should only be for procreation and "between a husband and a wife."


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Delilah's Dilemma-Three's A Crowd
Three's a crowd for Theresa. She moved in with a man and now his girlfriend has moved in too.
Theresa has fallen for this man, even though he ignores her now that his girlfriend is living with them. Should she move out and move on? Listen to Delilah's advice for Theresa:


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Friday, February 20, 2015
ConfigMgr migration, PXE Provider shutdown (SMSPXE)
I did a lot of things after that:
-Restart WDS services
-Update both boot images and checked properties
-Restart multiple Site servers
-Checked logfiles (On primary and Site servers)
-Checked DHCP scope options
-Checked local security
-Checked SMS Component Manager
-Checked firewall status
-Checked no antivirus in place
SMSPXE.log was showing me the following lines:
-RequestMPKeyInformation: Send() failed.
-Failed to get information for MP: http://FQDN. 80004005
-PXE::MP_InitializeTransport failed; 0x80004005
-PXE::MP_LookupDevice failed; 0x80004005
-RequestMPKeyInformation: Send() failed.
-Failed to get information for MP: http://FQDN. 80004005
-PXE::MP_InitializeTransport failed; 0x80004005
-PXE::MP_ReportStatus failed; 0x80004005
-PXE Provider failed to process message.
-Unspecified error (Error: 80004005; Source: Windows)
-98:4B:E1:7E:6D:89, 39C6D000-9BED-11E0-0000-984BE17E6D89: Not serviced.
-Cannot read the registry value of MACIgnoreListFile (00000000)
-MAC Ignore List Filename in registry is empty
Nothing didn't work here! When looking on MS TechNet they say you must reinstall WDS, PXE, DP all over again. Not exactly what I had in mind here. Long story short, after a few hours checking I rebooted the Primary Site server, restarted WDS services on both DPs again, and everything was working in a few minutes. First line in SMSPXE.log was now ================= PXE Provider loaded. =====================
Very happy with the (easy) solution, but very strange ConfigMgr didn't gave me an error. There's no mentioning of rebooting a Primary Site server after the upgrade also. Lessons learned: Reboot the Primary Site server and Site servers after an migration always.
Upgrade ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 to 2012 R2 Preview
Management Point PXE Boot Error 80004005 After SP1 Upgrade
SCCM 2012 R2 upgrade broken WDS/PXE
PXE-E53: No boot filename received
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- AnonymousJuly 8, 2016 at 9:09 PM
I boot into WINPE but when it gets to "Preparing Network Connections" it just reboots. I tried everything, nothing is working.ReplyDeleteReplies
Just press F8 during WINPE (when command support is enabled). Probably the right NIC driver is missing here!Delete
I have the same issue and F8 does nothing (cmd support on) I verified the NIC driver its is the same one we use for GHOST/Altiris. I am ready to toss the baby out with the bath water. I modified the Distro Point for Anonymous access and now I get PXE Provider failed to process message.Delete
Unspecified error (Error: 80004005)
When F8 isn't working, you need to load the right NIC driver for the Operating System of the boot image. That may be another driver then used for GHOST/Altiris in usage now!Delete
- AnonymousNovember 17, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Are you using the new Skylake architecture? Needs it's own boot.wim fileReplyDelete


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Because sometimes all it takes to say "Fuck Off" is a pair of shoes
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The men of the Met Ball red carpet mostly missed the boat when it came to fusing punk into their evening wear getups, but that doesn't mean there wasn't a subtle nod to the era's rebellious aesthetic upon closer investigation. A look at the best punk inspired accessories from last night's Oscars of fashion, after the jump...
Alasdhair Willis
The punk aesthetic is more commonly associated with combat boots and Chucks, but creepers were just as prevalent for the period, animal skins optional
Eddie Redmayne
Only Redmayne could make a silk skull print pocket square look gentlemanly
Damian Lewis
In Prada's interpretation of punk brogues become studded and for a night like this, we approve
Hamish Bowles
Bowles took the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" DIY message most to heart, embellishing a classic Tom Ford tux jacket with every safety pin a Michael's sells
Gavin Rossdale
Creepers: they're not just for looks. They'll also give you a boost for those nights your lady decides to wear heels
Marky Ramone
We wouldn't have thought we'd type "Marky Ramone" and "giant spider brooch" in the same sentence, but he's an original icon and can do whatever the hell he wants
Tom Sturridge
Sturridge wins the night for creative accessorizing, turning his covered placket into a safety pin canvas. Extra points for the red plaid pocket square, a punk pattern if there ever was one
Frank Ocean
Ocean's footwear is a master class in merging traditional footwear with the night's rebellious theme
Band buttons were an essential element of punk style and Miguel elevates the era's accessory staple to flashier heights
Joshua Jackson
God Save the Queen
Matthew Mosshart
Mosshart's safety pin/lace swap-out is another do-it-yourself moment on the red carpet that's ripe for recreation at home
Damian Lewis
Some formal silk neckwear gets event-appropriate thanks to some artfully arranged off-center studs
Sebastian Stan
The elegant arachnid option for the Met's big night
One Met Ball piece that's probably not gonna trickle down to the masses: the spiked wingtip
Jamie Campbell Bower
Campell Bower took Bowles' effect up north with just as effective results


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Game Credits
|The Fast Show (1999)
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|Pingu: A Barrel of Fun! (1997)
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|Wallace & Gromit Fun Pack (1996)
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|Bob the Builder: Can We Fix It? (2001)
|(Technical Development Director)
|Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors (1997)
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|Mastermind (1996)
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Cut out a tag from a color book page colored with watercolor markers. Spray with White Linen Dylusions Spray and let dry. Stencil bird in gesso with a stencil made from a die cut. Let dry. Then place stencil a bit off the white bird and stencil a black bird. Let dry and then adhere word cut out from a magazine. With embroidery thread. attach the sequins with french knots.
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Busta Hymen - drums
Hugh G. Rection - bass, vocals
Dick Delicious was formed in Mesopotamia in the fall of 1992. Formed by leisure specialist / freelance gynecologist Richard B. Delicious and Tibetan monk / chili technician, the pair had been searching for a drummer for twenty years when they found their first drummer, Harry Scrotum, hiding in the back of the van. Shortly after, they relocated to Atlanta and the trio began playing locally and recorded the first demo "Guns, Drugs, Skimasks, and Pornography". The tape (recorded on a cheesy 6?track in a basement) charted on collage radio and sold around 500 copies in a few months. The bands penchant for a variety of styles of music, scantily clad female dancers, outrageous onstage antics, and politically incorrect lyrics quickly made them one of Atlanta's top draws.
In 1994 DDTT hooked up with The Babes in Toyland's Spanish Fly label to put out the "I Wish I was a Dog" 7?inch. With the release of the single, the band broadened it's horizons and began to play regionally, and quickly gained followings in other cities.
By 1995, the band 'ttracted the attention of the, Atlanta based, Reality Records. The band recorded and mixed their debut CD in four hectic days, and it was released in the spring of '95. Dick Delicious went on the road road constantly in support of the CD. Shorty after the release of the CD the band parted ways with Reality, because they were a shitty half-assed operation and began pressing and promoting themselves. The effort payed off, the CD has sold 3300 copies with no real distribution and is currently entering it's THIRD printing.
By 1997 the band fell on rough times. DDTT briefly added a second guitar player B.L. Zebub, the group had gone through about seven drummers (in true Spinal Tap fashion), the band had all of it's gear stolen from their practice room, and Dick was arrested for possession of LSD while on tour. Things went on indefinent hiatus...
Delicious reformed in early 1998 with the best lineup to date, with drummer Busta Hymen. They recorded a new CD entitled "We Sold Our Souls for Wet Sloppy Holes", which was released in the summer of 1999 after Dick served a 7.5 month sentence in prison for possession of drugs. They are currently touring and playing supporting the new CD and are stronger than ever.
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Yesterday marked 2years since my first photoshoot.
Naturally, because I like to jump in the deep end(?) I started not with family & friends, but a complete stranger.
And it wasn't half bad.
Yesterday I was photographing a wedding in the Yarra Valley, and it was gorgeous.
I'm sure the lovely couple won't mind if I share some of their cake here to celebrate my own little milestone..
Monday, October 11, 2010
Posted by Leanne Bertram Photography | Little Big Adventures at 2:27 pm
Labels: anniversary, hbfotografic, me, milestones, photography
5 comments:
- Melody said...
Nom, nom, nom. Thanks for sharing.
- 7:42 pm
- Uli said...
Congrats on the anniversary!
Are you sure you haven't been doing this forever - in a good way?
And the cake looks fabulous.
- 10:25 pm
- Angie said...
Love, just found this most gorgeous blog of yours!!! Hello, you write so well. Keep it going - it's great!! xx
- 4:36 pm
- Aussie-waffler said...
Your photos are magical Lea, jumping in the deep end didn't hurt you one little bit. x
- 10:04 am
- h&b said...
thanks girls! :D
- 1:50 pm
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Contact: Amy Vanderbilt, 406-888-5838
Contact: Wade Muehlhof, 406-888-7895
WEST GLACIER, MONT. – The National Park Service announces the release of a prospectus for a new concession contract to provide interpretive boat tours and small watercraft rentals in Glacier National Park.
The current concession contract for this service will expire on December 31, 2009. The new 10-year contract will take affect beginning January 1, 2010.
Parties interested in learning more about this opportunity and how to apply should access the Federal Business Opportunities' Web site at http://www.fbo.gov (Solicitation number CC-GLAC001-10).
The prospectus will be available shortly from the National Park Service's Web site at: https://www.concessions.nps.gov/prospectus.cfm. Hard copies of the prospectus are available for a fee and must be requested from the NPS Intermountain Regional Office per the information on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site.
Any offer, including that of the existing concessioner, must be received by the Chief, Business Resources Division, NPS, Intermountain Region, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80228-0287 (Federal Express address: 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228) no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009.
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Birds, like tourists, flock to Wildwood NJ each year. And like the tourists (most, anyway), I love them all. The seagulls, of course, are great, but there are plenty more varieties to enjoy all year long. The Wildwoods play host to egrets, sandpipers, ducks, geese, swans, herons, ospreys, and even vultures. Of course, the island also houses your garden-variety crows and sparrows, and lately it's a cousin of these birds has been overstaying their welcome.
Within the past 3 to 5 years or so a species of birds resembling a mix between a sparrow and a crow?(Sprow? Carrow?) — has been finding its way to the Wildwoods, and like a bad guest, overstaying its welcome.
Specifically, it's the poop. There, I said it. I'm not trying to be vulgar, but it's everywhere. See that car in the photo? It's covered with bird droppings. Covered! This is a typical scene these days in good ol' Wildwood NJ.
Perhaps it has to do with the unusually mild winters the Wildwoods have experienced over the past few years. Maybe the birds start there migration south (we are directly on many bird species migratory path, by the way), then when they get to Wildwood, the warm weather makes them think they've reached their final destination. Granted, that's just a guess, but what else could it be?
Anyway, the problem is certainly a minor one, and since it doesn't exist in the summer, all is still right on our happy island. In the meantime, I'll start dropping hints to our guests that it's time to go.


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A. ARU Website – www.armyrugbyunion.org.uk
B. ARU Handbook 2012/2013 – ARU Handbook Season 12-13 (pdf)
C. RFU Regulations 19 Discipline – Pages 249 to 308 and RFU Regulations 20 Anti-Doping Provisions – Pages 309 to 320 of the RFU Handbook 2012/2013.
D. RFU Website www.rfu.com
• The appointment of Chairman of Discipline/Governance becomes available at the close of the rugby season 2012/2013. The new incumbent is required to be in post at the beginning of season 2013/2014.
• Applicants are to send their rugby CVs along with a covering letter detailing why they see themselves suitable for the appointment to the Secretary Army Rugby Union by 1 Jun 13, copied to the current incumbent – details at the bottom of this job description.
Role and responsibilities:
The Chairman of Discipline & Governance is an appointment within the ARU Council.
The RFU has delegated powers to the ARU, as one of its Constituent Bodies (CBs). the power to hold enquiries and award punishment, or take other such action as it is seen fit (subject to a right of appeal to the RFU) with respect to disciplinary/governance incidents relating to ARU clubs and members. This authority is exercised by the ARU Disciplinary Committee under the Chairman of Discipline & Governance who shall act as the ARU Disciplinary Officer. The Secretary ARU will be the Disciplinary Secretary for the ARU. They are responsible for giving advice to the ARU clubs on discipline/governance policy and casework.
Each member (club or individual) of the ARU is bound by the Rules & Regulations of the RFU, the Laws of the Game, and the IRB regulations relating to the game. Any breach thereof shall be a breach of the rules of the CB (ARU) and shall be dealt with under the powers contained within the rules or in accordance with powers which have been delegated to it by the RFU.
From season 2013/2014 the CB (ARU) Council Member may not chair or sit on a disciplinary/governance hearing.
The role of Chairman of Discipline & Governance covers all aspects of on and off field aspects to discipline and governance. Areas covered during current tenure are:
• Red card offences
• Citings
• Prohibited drugs
• Under age players
• Behaviour of players, coaching staff and spectators
• Discipline in the round for the Inter Services matches i.e. Army v Navy event
• Drug testing (CDT)
Procedures & Guidance:
The procedures for a disciplinary/governance hearing are detailed in References A-D. They are promulgated by the ARU Chairman of Discipline/Governance at the beginning of each season
• All procedures covering discipline/governance are carried out following the RFU guidance in The Rugby Football Union Handbook 2012-2013 – Regulation 19
• Advice is given by the RFU Head of Discipline at Twickenham – Mr Gerard McEvilly (Office: 020 8831 6667 / Mobile: 07590 890722
• Sec ARU – who acts as Sec for all disciplinary hearings
Cyprus & Germany (and other parts of the world where the Army may be playing the sport) :
• There will be a requirement to attend the annual Akrotiri 10s competition run by the RAF. As the Army have the largest number of teams participating, for the last 5 years, the ARU have been in attendance and run tri-Service discipline panels on Island. This allows the event organisers to know that all disc issues are dealt with by the end of the competition before all the players/teams leave Cyprus for their unit locations.
• There is currently the requirement to undertake disciplinary hearings for players sent off in Germany. Depending on the nature of the case, hearings are heard by VTC or in person by travelling to Germany.
• There is the requirement to bid for discipline/governance funding annually through the ARU screening process. This has been done for season 20130/2014.
Dissemination of Information:
There is the requirement to disseminate information as follows:
• Produce the annual pre-season letter to all clubs concerning disciplinary/governance issues – this is also place don the web
• Produce the annual insert for the ARU hand book – Discipline Procedures
• Provide input into the annual Army v Navy Army HQ GRO on matters concerning discipline/governance
• Attend the bi-annual RFU Discipline & Governance conference – usually held at Wyboston. You will be required to collate the ARU attendance – usually 4 places plus Chairman.
• Coordinate attendance at any other RFU rugby/discipline/governance event – e.g. RFU Matters Conference held in Oct 12.
• Seek RFU support to run discipline seminars – with the aim of widening the pool of ARU accredited personnel – hence allowing them to be members of disciplinary panels. Recent RFU run events for the ARU have been held in London, Grantham, Germany and Cyprus
Further information on the role of the appointment can be sought from:
Colonel MCH Underhill OBE
Email: or
Phone: Mil – 94552 8144 / Civ – 0151 728 2061 / Mobile – 07869 02668


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Maximum charging current: 2A;
Maximum output current: 50A;
Battery type: 2 x high-rate 18650 batteries (not included) (Continuous discharge current should be above 25A);
Output mode: VW / TC (Ni, Ti, SS, TCR-M1, M2, M3);
Resistance range: 0.05~1.5ohm (TC modes), 0.1~3.5ohm (VW mode);
Temperature range: 100~315'C / 200~600'F (TC modes);
Fashionable looking with iconic pattern, stylish and modern;
Higher output of 220W:
Powered by dual 18650 batteries, the iKonn 220 is capable of outputting a maximum power of 220W, providing you with a large amount of vapor production;
Big concise 0.91-inch screen with dual battery bars:
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2A maximum charging current for quick charge:
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Battery balancing trickle charge system:
A battery balancing trickle charge system is introduced into the iKonn 220 to bring two batteries to the equal level charge, which also ensures high security in charging;
Preheat function & switchable interfaces:
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Three applicants for every K-12 teaching job in B.C.
I wrote the following story last week but it hasn't found space in the newspaper yet so I'm posting it here:
Young people interested in a teaching career need to know there are three applicants in British Columbia for every one position that becomes available in the K-12 school system, says Education Minister George Abbott.
"We need to be honest with students … about where their opportunities in the future may lie," the minister said in an interview after a stalemate in teacher bargaining raised questions about whether B.C. needs to match higher salaries in other provinces to retain teachers.
Abbott says that's not a concern because there are 2,700 to 2,800 teachers looking for work in any given year but only about 800 job openings in schools. The over-abundance of teachers is an issue Abbott said he intends to raise with the Association of B.C. Deans of Education (ABCDE) during a meeting set for spring.
The teaching pool includes new graduates from B.C.'s nine teacher education programs as well as teachers who have moved to B.C. from other jurisdictions. According to the most recent statistics available, the former B.C. College of Teachers certified 824 teachers who moved to B.C. from out-of-province in 2009-10 and issued 475 statements of standing for B.C. teachers relocating to other jurisdictions.
Abbott acknowledged that an education degree provides students with skills that can be used for other types of work but said it's important for students to have the facts about job opportunities, given labour shortages in other fields.
Until he discusses his concerns with education deans, Abbott declined to comment on whether his government would consider a cap on enrolments in teacher education programs. "It would be premature for me to form any conclusion," he stated.
Harry Janzen, education dean at Vancouver Island University (VIU) and ABCDE chairman, said 1,928 new teachers graduated last year from B.C. teacher education programs, and while job openings in B.C. K-12 schools are nowhere near that number now, that will likely change as more baby boomers retire.
In fact, he said the B.C. Public School Employers' Association told education deans recently that it expects more than 25,000 school job vacancies during the next decade, or 2,500 per year, which would be a good match for the number of graduates.
He also noted that the UN is warning of the approach of a dire worldwide teacher shortage.
Based on his experience as VIU dean, Janzen said many new teachers land their first jobs at B.C.'s offshore schools, which now number 30 and are mostly in China. But an education degree gives students skills that can be used in many careers besides teaching, he added.
Furthermore, Janzen said no one would suggest a cap on English literature programs based on a lack of jobs for those graduates.
The job situation for teachers elsewhere in Canada is no better. An Ontario study last year found that one out of four new teachers who graduated in that province in 2009 was unemployed a year later and two-thirds were underemployed.
UBC offers different figures, saying about 2,700 new teachers were certified in B.C. in 2010 but only 1,500 new positions were available. Read the university's release here.


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Starting the Applet and setting the conditions
Click and hold the choice menu and choose a dataset. After a slight delay, a window will open containing a histogram and cross validation plots.
If you wish to enter or paste in your own data, choose "Enter Data." A window will open for you to enter your data. You should have one data point per line.
The histogram is the most important graphical tool for exploring the shape of data distributions. Textbooks generally provide detailed instructions on histogram construction, but generally only offer a few examples. Research in nonparametric density estimation (Scott, 1992) has provided a wealth of research on how to identify "good" histograms and "bad" histograms. We have selected a so-called "cross-validation" criterion here (see below). The histogram applet automatically provides auxiliary graphs of the cross-validation functions that estimate the quality of the currently displayed histogram. Smaller values of the cross-validation function generally imply smaller errors in the approximation. Clicking on these graphs (or the plus/minus widgets) takes you to other histograms with different bin widths, or to histograms with the same bin width but shifted bin edge locations. These graphs predict the quality of those other histograms.
The graph on the left shows the cross-validation values of 30 bin widths for the value of the "lower limit of the first bin" specified on the right graph. The graph on the right shows the cross-validation values of 20 "lower limits of the first bin" for the bin width specified on the left graph.
The default histogram uses the lowest of the lower limits shown on the right graph in conjunction with the bin width that gives the lowest cross-validation value of the 30 original bin widths. Typically, the lowest of the lower limits will not produce the lowest cross-validation value. Finding the lowest value is an iterative process. Try out different combinations of the lower limit and the bin width and observe the results.
You can change the lower limit and/or bin width parameters in three ways: (1) clicking on a point in a cross-validation graph, (2) clicking the "+/-" button, and (3) entering a value in the text field and hitting return. The red points on the cross-validaton graphs show the values used by the histogram displayed above.
Advanced Treatment
For problems such as calibrating a histogram, conventional parametric algorithms such as maximum likelihood do not apply. Nonparametric problems such as the histogram are more amenable to so-called minimum distance criteria. The idea is to find a histogram that is close point-by-point to the true (but unknown) density function, f(x). One popular criterion is the integrated squared error:
where the bin width of the histogram estimator is given by the subscript, h. This criterion can be expanded into three terms, which can be considered individually:
The first term can be computed easily and exactly as the bin width (or the bin location) is changed. The third term involves the unknown density function, but fortunately can be ignored since it does not change as various histogram parameters are tried. Ignoring this term means that the level of the criterion is dropped and is usually negative. However, this term just represents a constant change in the level of the cross-validation curve, and dropping it does not change the location of the best bin width on the curve. Therefore, the second term is where the action lies. Ignoring the factor of -2, the integral represents the average height of the histogram. Rudemo (1982) suggested a leave-one-out estimator for this integral. Specifically, he suggested constructing the histogram with one data point held out, and then evaluating this histogram at the extra data point. This can be repeated n times, once for each data point, and the n histogram evaluations averaged.
The cross-validation criterion is given by:
For a histogram with bin counts {ck}, this expression can be computed explicitly as
Observe that the bin counts must be recomputed after any change in the bin width and/or the bin location parameter. In our particular implementation, we have chosen 20 bin shifts and 30 bin widths. The largest is guaranteed to be too large (see the topic of oversmoothing in Scott, 1992). If you look carefully, you will see the bin widths available are not equally spaced. This is important because it is relative changes (rather than absolute changes) in the bin widths that are comparable across the range. The bin widths available, if plotted on a logarithmic scale, would be equally spaced.
Rudemo, M. (1982) Empirical choice of histograms and kernel density estimates. Scandinavian Journal of Statistics, 9, 65-78.
Scott, D. W. (1992) Multivariate Density Estimation, John Wiley & Sons, New York.


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When the proposal to spend about $260 billion is broken down under a federal formula used to calculate how much highway each state receives, Maryland comes out almost 34 percent ahead of current funding levels. The District receives 33 percent more and Virginia comes out 13 percent ahead. The statistics were distributed by staff members as the committee considered more than 90 amendments to a bill that was made public on Tuesday.
The formula took into account funding for fiscal 2012, a complicated mix of money already allocated under a six-month extension and funding that would come into play when that extension expires on March 31.
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The fire appears to have started in the ceiling and attic area above a bathroom. An occupant of the unit heard crackling noises and smelled a little bit of smoke about the same time neighbors also saw fire coming from the attic and called 911. Smoke alarms did not activate as there apparently was not enough smoke in the living space area to activate the alarms.
Damages are estimated at approximately $200,000.00 to the structure and $50,000.00 to the contents. The cause appears to be electrical in nature though it is still under investigation. A total of 45 firefighters were on scene. There were no reported injuries to residents or fire and rescue personnel.
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An aerial view of Holy Trinity Church, the village hall and the school
Rosley is linked to Carlisle and the north by the A595 running through its northern tip and to Penrith and the south by the B5305 which passes east-west en route to Wigton which is the nearest town servicing our community.
Westward Parish Council is responsible for local matters. Cumbria County Council is responsible for education, transport, development control and highway maintenance. Allerdale is the borough council with responsibilities for other civic provision. The people of Rosley are represented on both councils by Mr Duncan Fairbairn. Rosley is part of Bowness, Thursby and Caldbeck Neighbourhood Forum.
We are also one of seven parishes which forms the Northern Fells Group: its aim is to identify unmet health and social needs of residents in a very rural area and to work with local people to find solutions. The group runs the Northern Fells Minibus Service, the Youth Development Initiative, the Lend a Hand Group and a benefits Awareness and Advice Scheme.
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There are approximately 180 households in the parish: and a population of about 500 which is made up of a good distribution of all the age groups, a fact which helps to maintain the general dynamism of the community.
As with many rural communities close to larger centres of population many of the residents work outwith the parish, in Wigton, our nearest market town, in Carlisle, our nearest city, or further afield. However Rosley is by no means a dormitory village and a number of businesses thrive within its environs. Naturally agriculture continues to provide most of the employment within the boundaries of the parish.
Rosley lies in a very fertile area and many farms have long histories. Mixed farming is common although dairy farming predominates. However the changing face of agriculture, exacerbated by the effects of the Foot and Mouth outbreak in 2001, have had a dramatic impact on the size and number of farms the land now supports. Some people have retired from farming but retain land they can rent out, others have seized this opportunity to extend the land they can farm thereby gaining in economy of scale. Fewer farms now tend the land and some of our old farm houses are now domestic houses surrounded by new development creating new communities and allowing people to move into the area and enjoy the pleasures of living in our rural setting.
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18 times women have collaborated and perfectly mixed Pop and Hip-Hop
After listening to Britney Spears' and Iggy Azalea's new single, 'Pretty Girls' over and over again, we rediscovered our lost, but deep love for all of these girls-only Pop/Hip-Hop collaborations which basically were THE blasts from the past (and present).
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