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Migrating SQL Server Databases to Windows Azure SQL Database
This section describes how to migrate an on-premise relational database to Windows Azure SQL Database. It describes how to migrate both the data object definitions in the schemas, and the data in the tables. It also describes how to determine which database objects are not supported by Windows Azure SQL Database, and application changes that might be required to use the database in Windows Azure SQL Database.
Author: Shaun Tinline-Jones
Reviewer: Shawn Hernan
Migration Overview
Windows Azure SQL Database operates as a Windows Azure service hosted in Microsoft data centers, so it has a different operating environment than an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine running on an on-premises server. While there are many similarities between the SQL Server Database Engine and Windows Azure SQL Database, there are also differences. These differences mean that the scope of a project to move a database from an instance of the Database Engine to Windows Azure SQL Database is more like a migration project than a simple move of a database from one instance to another. Even if the database only uses objects supported by Windows Azure SQL Database, there may be changes required to ensure that the applications that use the database continue to run well against a web service.
The engineering changes that must be considered for a migration include:
Remove any dependencies the database has on other SQL Server features, such as replication, that are not present in Windows Azure SQL Database.
Remove any dependencies the database has on database object types or Transact-SQL syntax, such as distributed queries, that are not supported by Windows Azure SQL Database.
If you plan to use the database only in Windows Azure SQL Database, you can optionally decide to incorporate support for features unique to Windows Azure SQL Database, such as federating the database to take advantage of the elastic scale-out capabilities of Windows Azure. If you plan to deploy different copies of the database to either on-premises instances of SQL Server or Windows Azure SQL Database, then only use features and objects supported in both environments.
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Make required changes to the applications that use the database. These fall into three categories:
Change any application code that is dependent on any of the features that were altered in or removed from the database.
Add any application code required to take full advantage of Windows Azure SQL Database features added to the database, such as federation.
Make the application changes required to operate effectively when the database is hosted in a Windows Azure SQL Database environment. For example, moving a database from an on-premises server to a Windows Azure data center can affect network latency, and make it more important for the application to minimize the amount of data transmitted across the network.
Change any application code that is dependent on any of the features that were altered in or removed from the database.
Decide on a migration process, build the packages required to use that process, and then run the process.
Making extensive changes to the database and applications often drive most of the costs for a migration project. The business requirements for the database must also be a good match for the capabilities of Windows Azure SQL Database. For more information about determining whether a database is a good candidate for migration, see Planning a Migration to Windows Azure.
In addition to migrating a database from an on-premise instance of the SQL Server Database Engine, you can use a SQL Server Migration Assistant to migrate an Oracle, MySQL, or Access database to Windows Azure SQL Database.
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The topics in this section give more detailed guidance about these aspects of migrating a database to Windows Azure SQL Database.
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Planning and running a Windows Azure SQL Database migration project, including guidance about determining the scope of changes required to the database and associated applications. |
Review the application changes that may be required to support good levels of performance when a database is migrated to Windows Azure SQL Database. |
Provides guidance on high availability and disaster recovery strategies to help protect data from user mistakes, application errors, hardware failure, data center shutdown due to natural disasters, and so on. |
High Availability and Disaster Recovery Considerations with Windows Azure SQL Database |
Choosing the migration tools and processes best suited for a particular project. Outlines the steps for using the tools and processes. |
Choosing Tools to Migrate a Database to Windows Azure SQL Database |
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Was excited to see a fox and a pup wandering the sidewalk at the 680 overpass and Stoneridge Dr. I hope Mrs. B does not run them over.
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Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 372505, 6 pages
Synthesis, Characterization, and Spectroscopic Properties of ZnO Nanoparticles
1Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering (Autonomous), Mylavaram 521230, India
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Originally Posted by mj4cy Torn, I wanted to keep the streak of teams ISU play that go on to win the NC....but I beat my wife in the bracket if OSU loses. Go with beating your wife. (bracket-wise, not literally) Ohio State won't win title either way.
So typical that we got beat by these guys on a made shot by the worst shooter on the floor. Ugh.
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Phew. Blew the layup but will probably live to tell about it.
KU fans are going to be so ****** that a team from Kansas is going to the Final Four - and it's not KU.
Chuck Lidell: I paint my toenails with pink and black polish. Problem is, I get more paint on my toes and on the carpet than on my nails. Any advice? Maria Sharapova: Don't you beat up other guys for a living? I don't know how to answer this.
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What is it with Craft only being able to hit 3s in the final seconds of the game?
This OSU loss takes some of the pain away. They thought they were in for a cake walk
Almost over, but it's not over.
Originally Posted by jdoggivjc What is it with Craft only being able to hit 3s in the final seconds of the game? That's what dicks do.
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½ cup Beatrice Half and Half 125 ml
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"Tokyo Sonata" is a story set in modern-day Tokyo about the Sasakis, a middle class family of four whose lives were at a crossroad. Faced with the typical problems that usually confront people at some point in their lives, the family is forced to deal with the challenges head-on. And in their own way, they were able find out more about themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, exorcising their individual demons in the process.
The movie provides the viewers with a glimpse into the lives of how a family in a patriarchal society like Japan operates and functions. It also provides us with a look into some of the Japanese Culture's mores, beliefs and values. To an outsider not familiar with Japanese customs, some of the scenes may be offending, especially when it comes to corporal punishment and the influence and power a Japanese father wields over his family.
There is Ryūhei (Teruyuki Kagawa), who had to deal with the shame of being fired from his job when the company he was working with outsourced their operations to China to save money. He decided not to tell his wife about his predicament and continued with his daily routine so as not to burden his unsuspecting wife of his fate. At his age, he struggled to find a new job that would suit his taste and former stature, until, in the end, he is faced with the choice of going hungry or swallowing his pride and taking an honest but 'demeaning' job as a janitor in a mall. He is a proud but complex man: strong on the outside but soft on the inside.
His wife, Megumi (Kyōko Koizumi), often seen wearing an apron, is a traditional Japanese housewife who runs the household, knowing her way around the kitchen but always aware of her place in the presence of her husband. She is kind and gentle when it comes to dealing with her husband and children, but also has the inner strength to withstand reality when fate dealt her a crippling blow.
One of their children, Takeshi (Yū Koyanagi), is a typical 'rebellious but vulnerable teen' who decided to enlist with the U.S. Army, and was sent to fight in Iraq, wherein he found his 'awakening' and followed wherever his heart led him.
On the other hand, Kenji (Kai Inowaki) is a gifted and sensitive child whose musical gift was unbeknownst to his family. He spent his lunch money on piano lessons he couldn't afford, and had to practice with a non-working Roland keyboard that he found in the dumpster. He paid the price for his indiscretion, and while it took the intercession of his piano teacher, his family finally realized his prodigious talent in music and allowed him to follow his dreams.
Although the movie sometimes diverted from its smooth path, Director Kiyoshi Kurosowa deftly wielded the tale of the Sasaki family into a beautiful and touching film, worthy of the accolades that it received in various international film festivals it was entered in.
Over the course of the movie, the Sasaki family descended into the lowest points of their lives: They were confronted with situations that tested their characters' resolve. They were tempted to throw away their core values in exchange for monetary gain. Their experiences left them scarred but unbowed. They had to undergo a purification process to start healing their broken lives, cleanse their souls and re-establish harmony within the family again.
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HP's iPaq 310 was "unlocked", as were most other standalone GPS units. The Zune HD now follows suite:
ZuneBoards.com describes the program as following:
Liberate works by shutting down the interface of the Zune HD which allows direct access to the Windows CE Explorer. Users can add their own files through the separate File Deployer.
Granted, not all Windows CE applications will work with Liberate. Most applications require addition libraries to run, and, as such, will not work. However, a number of useful ones do such as Foxit Reader, Opera Mini, and Pocket Word.
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I keep seeing this post, but no one will explain how it's implemented. I have both Liberate and Deployer, and yet, that doesn't tell me how to use them, to get windows CE programs to run on my Zune HD! Could someone please write an article that explains how this is actually done!
Hi ron,
thank you so much for talking back, and sorry for my slow reply!AFAIK, the whole product was pulled due to some shady deal with Microsoft. but as said, I do not know more – maybe ask at xda-developers!
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Hey I made a texting app on the ZuneHD I can send my texts but I cant get one back ??
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Good morning everyone. Had my first cup of Java. Looks like a beautiful day here in Pennsylvania and I don't work. Well I'm working in my sewing room but that's not work. Remember to practice detachment today. No matter what you are doing or how people treat you don't become angry or emotionally upset. Abandon ego. If you do become upset just be aware that you are upset. Just be with it and practice your breathing. It will soften and leave you in peace. Loving Kindness, compassion, Joy and detachment to all of you.
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Good and bad arise together
One of the great teachings of Chan (Zen) Buddhism is that good and bad arise together. You often hear people being critical of charity organizations, churches, monasteries, etc. only being about money. In this world of samsara that's the way it is. Institutions can only exist if they have the financial resources. That's why often people become board members and advisors who may not be the most qualified spiritually but provide financial support. Without the financial support there would be no monastery, no church, no center to provide teaching to all of the people who are totally submerged in the material world of things and pleasure. This is all part of an understanding of the oneness, the totality, the interconnectedness of all things. We are so conditioned to look at things in an analytical way that we miss the reality of oneness. And yes where there is money sometimes temptation leads people to impropriety. Where there are humans there is often sexual attraction and behavior that is considered immoral. This should not cause us to discard the teachings and truths that lead to enlightenment. We should always have compassion for those who were unable to resist temptation and be grateful for the teachings. Just sharing some thoughts. Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy and detachment to you all.
What am I doing? Why am I doing it?
Was reading about how people hurry and scurry around and what it's all about. For most people it's about aquiring things and protecting self and possessions. So it's really about selfish desire. Do you ask yourself 'why am I doing this?' 'What am I thinking?' All of us who try to follow the Mahayana path should ask 'are we doing what we should be doing to help all beings find liberation from suffering?' The really difficult thing for me is to know what really is "skillful means" to help others understand what this liberation is all about. It seems that people are just so conditioned to believe in the material world of possessing things and looking good that I sometimes just feel as though it's useless to try to get them to understand. But I am committed to the Mahayana vow "Beings are numberless I vow to save them all." so I continue to meditate and try to live a life that is an example of peace and joy. Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy and detachment to all of you
Springwater Retreat
The first week of September I attended a seven day silent retreat at Springwater Retreat Center in Springwater, Ny. The center was started by Toni Packer who had been a teacher at the Rochester Zen Center. Toni had abandoned the rituals and most of the practices of Zen Buddhism and eventually dropped the name Buddhism and finally the name Zen from the name of the center. Like most people I have wondering thoughts about many things and Springwater was no different. I had often thought about the teachings of Hui-neng, the sixth Patriarch of Chan who taught that we all have perfect Buddhanature and it is only through our attachments to the external world via the senses (Skandhas) that we are unable to realize our true nature. So why do we need a teacher? Other Chan masters had taught that as long as we go looking for enlightenment outside of ourselves we will never find it. So I often questioned the teaching of linage and transmission as just a way of keeping followers along with their donations to the monasteries or centers. Of course this is just a way of dualistic thinking which we should drop as true Chan Buddhists. Haha. Whenever we start using words and logic we see how impossible it is to explain the experience of reality. Lucky for us we know that they are just fingers pointing at the Truth.
Anyway the first few days at Springwater I questioned how they expected those attending to know what was going on. Sandra Gonzalez gave talks everyday. She talked about the pure meditative awareness that Toni taught. And most importantly she's a lovely person who you cannot help but like. But I kept thinking would I understand this if I hadn't spent my life studying and meditating. There is a mystical element to awareness, enlightenment or whatever you want to call it. At least in my mind. And it seems to me that without reading about the many mystics who have had this experience I would never be able to understand my own experience which began when I was a teenager sitting by the Conewago Creek in rural Pennsylvania. But there is no doubt there is an experience that takes us beyond the suffering in this life and takes us beyond the fear of death.
Well my wondering thoughts continued and I thought about how most retreats at Zen Centers are geared toward teaching beginners how to still their minds and learn the basics of meditation. Sometimes there are teachings about the basics of Buddhism such as the five skandhas, the eight consciouses, dependent origination, the doors of liberation, etc. Just realizing that I don't often see teaching on the very basic four noble truths including the eightfold path. One can learn more about these in the Theravada tradition. So finally I thought about the Buddha's teaching that Buddhism is like a raft and we abandon it when it has served it's purpose. This led me to thinking of Springwater as a wonderful graduate school where people have reached the other shore and abandoned the raft. Some perhaps have been able to experience Hui-neng's sudden enlightenment and have somehow reached the other shore without ever needing the raft. Jesus walked on water and Master Sheng Yen who founded Dharmadrum center, in one of his books says that some people are enlightened without knowing it. Anyway I had a wonderful experience and look forward to returning.
Good morning.
Good morning everyone. Having my coffee. Remember every time we get angry it's a reminder. We still have work to do. We need to let go of ego and understand that those who do things that make ego angry are living unenlightened lives and are suffering. Wish loving kindness to all beings. Wish for them to find the way to liberation from suffering. Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and equanimity to all.
Good morning. Keep positive.
Good morning everyone. Having my coffee….. awwww. Hope you have a wonderful day. Remember to keep your mind stable. Thought after thought keep positive and wish good things for all beings. To live with anger, greed, and fear is to live in hell. Choose Heaven. Loving Kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity to all.
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'Green Thing' Logo Competition
The Bloomsbury Colleges invite you to show your artistic side and commitment to our environmental campaign by helping to design its new logo.
The campaign is called 'the Green Thing' and includes making the infrastructure of your institution more sustainable as well as promoting environmental awareness among staff and students.
The winning design will be the basis for the campaign's new logo, which will be used on all communications for the 'Green Thing' campaign across the participating colleges (Birkbeck; Institute of Education; School of Oriental and African Studies; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; School of Pharmacy), providing a recognisable brand for environmental communications within the institutions.
Entry deadline: Friday, 11 March 2011
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After the poppy optimism of the Norwegian duo's previous LP, 'Junior', the opening of the sister album, 'Senior' is a decidedly down-beat affair. As the music moves uptempo in Track 2, 'Tricky Two', the listener can start to see (or hear) a story unfolding; a story, apparently, of a bit of a drugs journey for the record's 'narrator'. And this is where the strength of 'Senior' lies, and why it is ultimately a much more accomplished (and better) album than its predecessor. It would be impossible to take any one of the (wholly instrumental) tracks out of it and still have it retain its 'wholeness'. (We were a bit worried about streaming just two of the tracks here, but they do give you a good sense of the different moods the album exhibits). That's not to say that this is a Concept Album as such, although at some points I was reminded (in mood and feeling rather than musical style) of listening to those mid-period Pink Floyd records, where the experience of listening to the whole album brings so much more pleasure than listening to 9 or 10 individual songs. Of course, this goes against the prevailing iTunes trend of only picking ones favourite tracks, but, you know, sod 'em. 'Senior' works as a complete piece and should be treated as such. An extremely engrossing record that, unlike many albums around at the moment, will get listened to for many years to come. Long live the album! 'Senior' is released on 13th September on Wall oF Sound Records.
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'Gangnam Style' Singer PSY Releases Apology Over Anti-American Protest and LyricsSOUTH KOREA--Pop sensation PSY, known for the hit 'Gangnam Style', is apologizing to Americans for his involvement in several anti-American protest performances and his lyrics in the song 'Dear America'. According to Mediaite.com, during one of his protest performances, PSY smashed a model U.S. tank while onstage in 2002 to oppose 37,000 U.S. troops that descended on the Korean Peninsula. During his performance of 'Dear America' PSY rapped, "Kill those f***ing Yankees who have been torturing Iraqi captives/Kill those f***ing Yankees who ordered them to torture/Kill their daughters, mothers, daughters-in-law and fathers/Kill them all slowly and painfully." PSY is schedule to perform in Washington D.C. for the Christmas in Washington special on December 21st. President Obama is planning on attending the event. PSY is also scheduled to perform in Charlotte on Wednesday, December 12th at The Fillmore. Here is PSY's official apology about the lyrics in 'Dear America'. This statement was released by his publicist Matthew Hilzik: "As a proud South Korean who was educated in the United States and lived there for a very significant part of my life, I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world. The song I was featured in – eight years ago – was part of a deeply emotional reaction to the war in Iraq and the killing of two Korean schoolgirls that was part of the overall antiwar sentiment shared by others around the world at that time. While I'm grateful for the freedom to express one's self, I've learned there are limits to what language is appropriate and I'm deeply sorry for how these lyrics could be interpreted. I will forever be sorry for any pain I have caused by those words. "I have been honored to perform in front of American soldiers in recent months – including an appearance on the Jay Leno show specifically for them- and I hope they and all Americans can accept my apology. While it's important that we express our opinions, I deeply regret the inflammatory and inappropriate language I used to do so. In my music, I try to give people a release, a reason to smile. I have learned that thru music, our universal language we can all come together as a culture of humanity and I hope that you will accept my apology." The Associated Press attributed to this report. |
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Coco Garden BungalowsLocation:Ban Tai Beach Address:100/7 M.1 T.Koh Pha - Ngan City:Surathani, 84280 Start Rate:382 THB Breakfast:Excluded | ||
Room Types:Fan Room, A/C Room, A/C Room Beachfront |
Worked wary well, quick and easy., March 10, 2014 by CALLE PERSSON Visit Date:March 7, 2014 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Perfekt, great staff good food and a nice location... Will come back!" |
No problems.Prompt service, March 29, 2013 by Howard Biggs Visit Date:March 24, 2013 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Nice bungalow very clean and quiet.Restaurant is cheap and staff are friendly. Nice beach bar. Located close to main shops but in a quiet location.Resort is let down by the beach. It is dirty, pebbly and full of sharp coral" |
EXCELLENT, February 27, 2013 by JOHANN ILPIDE Visit Date:February 14, 2013 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "BUNGALOWS EN EXCELLENT ETATSERVICE ET NOURRITURE TRES BIENTRES BIEN PLACE POUR VISTER L ILE CAR JUSTE A COTE DE TONG SALAJ Y REVIENDRAI SANS PROBLEME" |
Good!, August 17, 2012 by Nicole Wandrei Visit Date:August 1, 2012 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Very simple Bungalow. For a short stay ok, but not for more than 2 days. Beach not good-we ve seen very beautiful beaches in the Island, but the Beach in Front of our bungalow was ugly.Food ok. Very nice beachbar." |
Ок, July 3, 2012 by Ruslan Visit Date:June 28, 2012 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Отель хорош для отдыха от всего! Но не ждите от него роскоши! Просто чистые и опрятные Бунгало! Мы жили в бунгалотс видом на море! Рассвет восхитителен!если едете на фулмунпати и отлично ездите на мотобайке этотОтель самое то! [R24 integr.ERR:escaping]" |
As before, very efficient, no problems at all., March 14, 2012 by Petra Schellhorn Visit Date:March 10, 2012 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Very nice, clean little bungalow right on the beach. The owner, Adrian, and his staff were friendly and helpful, if we had any questions. We wanted to book a tour and they organized that as well. Thanks again! We liked it a lot and will definitely be back.Petra & Fred" |
February 19, 2012 by seco Visit Date:February 6, 2012 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Noisy place and staff not very kind,food expensive and coktails very expensives, I don t understand the enjoying for this resort." |
July 12, 2011 by Kasparian laetiia Visit Date:July 2, 2011 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Etablissement très agréable.Personnel très sympatique surtout le barman sur la plage.Bungalows très bien et propre.Bon restaurant et pas cher faisant parti de l hotel." |
June 27, 2011 by Nina Clarissa Herrmann Visit Date:June 16, 2011 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "The Bungalows had a quiet location, the beach was okay, nothing special. Very friendly staff and tasty cocktails.Bungalows clean, but my beachfront bungalow was close to the bar and this is open till late. I cancelled my other nights, cause i want to relax and went to another place. To be honest, i stayed there few days before full moon. So every place is crowded. [R24 integr.ERR:escaping]" |
April 8, 2011 by Kemal + Esther Uslu Visit Date:April 5, 2011 Room: Service: Location: "Clean, cozy bungalows on a wonderful beach. friendly owners and staff. Superb kitchen. A very good place to be, quiet, but in short distance to the cities and party locations. we rented bikes and explored the island with its beautyful beaches. we would have liked to stay much longer :-) [R24 integr.ERR:escaping]" |
No problems, February 20, 2011 by Paul Irvine Visit Date:February 17, 2011 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Stayed in the basic fan bungalow, nice location in a little garden area within steps of the beach.Bungalow clean and had a really nice balcony with hammock. Staff really helpful and there was a nice relaxed feel about the place, which made you feel at home and certainly made us want to stay longer. A delightful little spot. Food in the restaurant was good and reasonably priced. Would stay there again. [R24 integr.ERR:escaping]" |
February 15, 2011 by salengh corinne Visit Date:February 3, 2011 Room: Service: Facilities: "chambres deplorables aucun hygiene tres,tres;tres sales et le mot est faible seul point positif la vue et le personnel .hotel a deconseillee foto a l appuie" |
Easy booking!!!, January 3, 2011 by Farfallionne Visit Date:December 15, 2010 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Good service, beautiful beach, everything perfect!!!!" |
December 17, 2010 by maria boyle Visit Date:December 14, 2010 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "stayed in basic bungalow here, would not recommend it for anyone, the toilet doesnt even have a flush, gets blocked all the time and the room is like a box room sauna. also there is no door to the bathroom" |
January 5, 2011 by Danielle & Willeke Visit Date:December 11, 2010 Room: Service: Facilities: Location: "Coco garden is a lovely place to stay. Don't book anything ahead because you want to stay longer then you had planned. Because of the great atmosphere, delicious food and very friendly people. The owners and staff were helpfull, and kind. There is a nice bar and restaurant where you can hang out, with free WIFI. When you travelling alone it is also a good place to stay because you meet on a relax way other people. We had a bungalow with a view at the beach. Waking up with the sound of the sea, that's so nice and it looks like a paradise. We had such a great time, a lot of fun and we sooooo enjoyed the food. (even voor de Nederlanders, Johannes van Dam zou een dikke 10 geven) So Adrian, Lee and the girls, thank you very much for the great time. Greetz from Amsterdam (Schiphol Airport) ps. Give Happy a big hug! [R24 integr.ERR:escaping]" |


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As producer Teck-Zilla preps his forthcoming full length compilation for the new year, he decides to unleash this titanic cut from his arsenal. The track combines the lyrical prowess of Canibus and Modenine, one of Africa's top spitters, with the assistance of Mark Deez to complete the cypher. "Super Human" is also set to appear [cont.]
The Almighty's "The 2nd Coming" is now available wherever fine music is sold via RBC Records with guest features from Busta Rhymes, Crooked I, Kool G Rap, Kurupt, Masta Killa, Vinnie Paz, Chino XL & more. To highlight the release of there new project Canibus and crew drop a Domingo produced banger featuring Kool G [cont.]
The Prelude mixtape to the upcoming RBC Records release of The Almighty – The 2nd Coming In stores August 27th 2013. The Almighty consists of Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye Album Features Crooked I, Kurupt, Chino Xl, Busta Rhymes, Tragedy Khadafi, Vinny Paz & more Produced By JP Beats, Domingo, Bronze Nazereth, [cont.]
With the Almighty approaching their 8/27 release date for "The 2nd Coming" on RBC Records, Canibus and crew drop another banger featuring Busta Rhymes & Block Mc Cloud titled "American Dream" (Remix) to keep the fanfare alive and well. The group will also be dropping a free mixtape on 8/13 entitled "Prelude to The 2nd [cont.]
From The 2nd Coming hitting on August 13th. Directed by Siah.
On the brink of the Wu-Tang Clan's 20th Anniversary, the group, its individual members and its affiliates all have big plans for 2013 as Hip-Hop enthusiasts worldwide await a new golden era in rap ushered in by one of the best to ever do it. The Almighty returns where it left off in 2008 with [cont.]
The Creators of Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture & The Academy now bring you JP Beats presents: "The Warning." The Warning will be released on 11-6-2012 and it marks the debut album from producer JP Beats whose past works include tracks with Dr. Dre, Jadakiss, Pete Rock, Kurupt, Canibus, and many more. JP Beats has [cont.]
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Oh, dear. Canibus offered a lengthy apology and perfectly logical explanation about why he brought a notebook to his battle with Dizaster, via his Tumblr. This has to be fake. Right? RIGHT?!?!? Greetings and Salutations Rippers, Recently, I had an incident that caused an atomic-like reaction on to the world wide web. I stepped into [cont.]
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Legendary Spawn creator Todd McFarlane talks exclusively with CBR TV about his long-awaited return to the Image Comics flagship title with this week's "Spawn" #185, and hypes the upcoming 200th issue.
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The original founders of Image Comics (minus one Jim Lee) met at WizardWorld Chicago this past Saturday afternoon to tell stories, reflect on the past and give some hints of future projects.
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The upcoming "Spawn" creative team of executive producer Todd McFarlane, writer Brian Holguin and artist Whilce Portacio talk about changes to the "Spawn" comic and possible second Spawn film.
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'The gloves are off,' says Tory chief amid plans to target Welsh public services' 'failure'
Grant Shapps said the Tories would warn people elsewhere in the UK what they could expect if Ed Miliband wins\n
ROADS: Problems in Wrexham this morning. The A525 Ruthin Road partially blocked because of an accident involving three vehicles involved at A483 J4 (Coedpoeth). Police directing traffic. Emergency services are dealing with the collision between three cars under the fly-over for the A483. Traffic is heavy.
More »ACCIDENT: Abersychan and New Inn fire crews are currently in attendance at road traffic accident in St Talywain involving two vehicles. The accident was first reported at 8.05am
More »M4: People slowing to look at accident on the hard shoulder are causing problems the on M4 Eastbound between J32 A470 / A4054 (Coryton Interchange) and J30 A4232 (Cardiff Gate). A blue van has overturned on the hard shoulder. There are no restrictions to the main carriageway, but traffic is moving slowing passing the incident.
COURTS: A 59-year-old man from the Llandysul area is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of 65-year-old Patricia Anne Durrant. Her body was discovered at a property in High Street, Llandysul, Ceredigion on Monday morning.
More »WEATHER: It might be a wet start to the day, but the forecast is actually good for the weekend. Take a look at this from Welsh weather presenter Sue Charles
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Google's bid to convince federal regulators that Apple's iAds plan represents healthy competition seems to be paying off.
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Welcome to the Sylvia Townsend Warner Society
The Sylvia Townsend Warner Society was launched in January 2000 in Dorchester by a group of enthusiasts, assembling for an inaugural meeting at the County Museum. The main aim of the Society is to promote a wide readership for and a better understanding of the writings of Sylvia Townsend Warner.
We provide a wide range of information on Sylvia Townsend Warner. Please follow the links on the top of each page to learn about Sylvia's life, her works and the reception of her work by the general public and literary critics. Learn more about the Sylvia Townsend Warner Society.
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New Publication - The Akeing Heart
The Akeing Heart, the story of Sylvia Townsend Warner, Valentine Ackland and Elizabeth Wade White, has now been published and is available on Amazon as a paperback or as a Kindle ebook. Peter Judd, Elizabeth's cousin, has compiled this from letters, diaries, notes and photographs found among Elizabeth's papers after her death, and from other sources of STW/VA material.
The book casts a new light on the triangular relationship and promises some fascinating revelations.
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The Society continues the Mary Jacobs Memorial Essay Prize. It has been set up by the Committee to encourage further work on Sylvia Townsend Warner, and also to honour the memory of our dear friend and loyal member, Mary Jacobs.
The scope of potential topics is very wide and the competition is open to all, members and non-members alike. The deadline for entries will be 1 May 2014. The prize for the winning essay will be £200, publication in the Society's Journal and one year's free membership of the Society.
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SYLVIA TOWNSEND WARNER WEEKEND 2013 - June 28, 29 and 30
We had a wonderful time at this year's Society weekend. The weather was perfect and we were happy to welcome old acquaintances and new faces to our various events.
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Micah Zenko discusses President Obama's recent decision to provide military support to the Syrian opposition and the lack of a single strategic objective for the United States and its partners.
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According to Micah Zenko, "We are deluding ourselves if we believe that we need more time to "think through" U.S. military intervention options for Syria. We have an excellent understanding of what those options are, and a vast majority of officials, policymakers, and the American people do not believe they are worth the effort."
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11/8/2009 German Court Questions Laser Speed Camera AccuracyGerman court overturns speed camera ticket because laser speed camera could not be proved accurate. A German court last month overturned a traffic citation after prosecutors failed to prove the accuracy of a new laser-based speed camera technology. The district court of Dillenburg heard testimony from four experts, each of whom cast doubt on the system. The Judge Matthias Gampe concluded that the motorist accused by a Poliscan automated ticketing machine of driving 96km/h (60 MPH) in a 40 (25 MPH) zone was not guilty. Manufactured by Vitronic in Germany, the Poliscan system is mounted in tall roadside poles or in a more compact mobile version. It uses lidar to estimate a vehicle's speed across multiple lanes over a distance of 130 feet. Vitronic boasts that the ability to simultaneously track multiple, individual cars on a multilane highway gives its product a competitive advantage over conventional products that use radar or in-pavement sensors to estimate speed. Several of the devices were installed in Mannheim in 2007. After receiving complaints about erroneous readings, the city temporarily put a hold on 19,000 citations while an outside firm created a report that confirmed the cameras were accurate. Expert witnesses testified that changing lanes or having a vehicle cross between your car and the camera could confuse the system and cause misidentification. As the court found, there is no external means of verifying that the speed estimate generated is accurate because the system does not photograph vehicles at set distances like conventional systems. Vitronic counters the criticism by admitting the theoretical accuracy problem is irrelevant when compared to the hundreds of thousands of tickets that have been "confirmed with approvals of competent state authorities." Nestor Traffic Systems had exclusive rights to distribute the Poliscan system in the US before going bankrupt. American Traffic Solutions acquired Nestor earlier this year. The court case number is 3 OWi 2 Js 54432/09. |
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