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These are nice, a bit thin, but decent. The brown was not a match for our couch. I was looking for a rich dark chocolate brown. The dark brown of this is more of a medium yellowish brown.
I loved the microsuede shams! Too bad there weren't more color choices in thjem. "Mink" is not a very dark brown so these didn't match my other colors.
Not very happy with either the color or the fabric. Shams are very limp and do not fit well.
This was purchased to match the bedskirt and the quality was good and colors match each other. I am using this on a personal bed so it gets more "wear and use" than if it was on a guest bed, so after using it for several years at a vacation home, it has not disappointed. It matches the flannel duvet and sheet set in a green and white floral print, as well as a cotton "autumn" look duvet set from **. I anticipate it will also match a spring-summer floral bird/butterly look I recently purchased on sale from **, so it is a very versatile color and quality. I am very satisfied with these purchases.
The material is excellent and washes well. Very soft and cozy. Love having them on my bed. I ordered the dark brown color. It is a good color with my decor. I wish the trim/edges would stand up and be firmer - that's the only reason I did not rate them "excellent". Otherwise, and especially for the price, these are winners! I am glad I found them.
I was looking for decorative pillow shams that weren't "flimsy" and these worked perfectly.
I ordered the taupe color and it seemed like a tan color on my computer. When I got them I saw that they were nothing like the picture. They are a very light taupe...almost cream colored; more grey than tan in them. The quality is okay but the flange is floppy. If you are interested in these shams, look for reviews of people who have bought the color you are thinking of to get a better idea of the color you want.
Picture of product misleading, I returned out because I ordered the wrong thing, size not 1 size fits all.
I love the fabric these shams are made of--I was concerned about pet hair sticking to them, because our cat and dog both sleep on our bed. I've had the shams on the bed for several days now, though, and that has not been an issue. The previous shams that were on the bed--it was a constant problem, even running a lint remover over the bed every day didn't help. The color of these shams is a deep rust/dark red color, which is perfect for the quilt on the bed. Very happy with the purchase!
Very pleasantly surprised.... the colors were true to the image, the quality was strong, good stitching, had to wrestle a little to insert king size pillow but the size fit perfectly.......I ordered the sage and red...the order arrived in about 4-5 days....I'm always exceptionally pleased with quickness of OS shipping and price......i do generally prefer zippered shams, but these fit the need perfectly for 2 guest rooms!!!!
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Great weight distribution being that most of the water weight is supported by hips not your back. Comfy straps. Good capacity for water/ supplies.
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There are two large ventilation channels that run the vertical length of this pack as it rests against your back. These help to increase airflow. I do definitely still experience moisture when working out really hard, but it is a marked improvement over my 8 year old camelbak without this feature.
Neat but BIG for petites
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I was intrigued by the saddlebag style and horizontal orientation of the water bladder on this pack. I hated the feeling in my old pack of the vertical water bladder bouncing around on my back whenever I hit a drop or roller.
I love the concept here, and I've used this bag for 2 summers now. My only grief is that the 'one size' really was far too large for me (I'm 5'3 and will definitely go for a women's specific pack when this one needs retiring). I have to ratchet the straps down alllll the way, and could still use more cinching for a perfect fit. I've taken it trail running a few times and it's simply too loose for comfort while running. It's great for biking, but I would need to be able to get it tighter for optimal running performance.
I really like the internal organization in this pack and it's also easy to strap a jacket or rain layer to the outside if the pack is full. I haven't noticed any issues with durability. I would definitely recommend this to folks who aren't petite, it's a very solid pack.
The water pouch IS a bit on the small side for all-day EPIC rides, so I always pop an extra water bottle on my bike for huge rides.
Love this, but not rugged enough
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love this camelback, the lumbar reservoir, the internal storage, the pockets and organizers, but I am a terrible mtbiker and I fall... a lot. And this poor bag has taken the brunt of potential spinal injuries. The material is meant for light-weight use, and would be great on XC or road riding, but for the stupid stuff I do I need something more rugged... So MULE NV here I come....
Backcountry.com, you rock for taking this back and price matching the Mule!!!
Perfect mountain biking hydration pack
Whitney Sansom
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I don't have much to compare it to, but I love this pack and wouldn't change anything about it. I have used it 6 or 7 times now and I have zero complaints. The horizontal lumbar bladder is awesome. I never feel my water sloshing around or feel the weight of the water since it rests right on the hips. You don't have to take the bladder out of the pack to fill it up, but it does go in and come out really quickly, unlike some of the other lumbar packs I looked at. There is ample room for tools, tubes, food and extra layers, but it looks and feels very small on your back. The most exterior pocket which is just closed with a clip is nice for stuffing a layer that won't fit in the main compartment into. The waist strap pockets are great for carrying a phone/camera and food.
For girls, I think the fit is great. The straps are adjustable to probably most body types and chest sizes. I am 5'9", average size and it fits well with room for adjusting.
I never even notice it's on while I am riding, and that's probably the best part!
after a lot of research I bought this
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for mountain biking and love it. I considered the octane xct, but that had much less caring capacity for essentials.
I've got two tubes, pump, multitool, first aid kit, chain links, zip ties, light, and gels, and still have room for more. all of this is in the main compartment using the organizers. the accessible side pockets are unused but can carry my phone, keys, and more food bars easily.
the pack is super comfortable,I didn't even think about it or feel it on my 1.5 hour maiden voyage today. sits on my hips well, the shoulder pads just hold it up.
if you're thinking about this pack for trail and mountain riding, buy it!
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sideways bladder is key for biking
Meg Fogg
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The bladder being low on the lumbar is key for mountain biking. There is little bounce and it keeps the weight evenly distributed. Great pack!
Great Daypack Comfort
Wally Phillips
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I was shown the CamelBak Charge LR Hydration Pack - 427cu in earlier in the year and marveled at the waist belt hydration bladder (which works really well). So, I decided to try one for myself and found it to quite possibly be the best half-full day bike pack out there.
The new bladder takes pressure off of the back and makes MTB riding a whole lot more comfortable. The just above 400 cu in storage is great for the on trail maintenance necessities, food and a few other things.
It is not more than a daypack in the minimalist sense though. Trying to use this for a weekend pack will leave you very short on room. Overall, a good everyday choice for those looking for the next level in pack comfort with hydration.

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ProForm Performance 400 Treadmill
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The ProForm® Performance 400 treadmill combines comfort and convenience to deliver incredible, lasting results. QuickSpeed® and Quick Incline™ controls make it easy to change intensity without losing focus, and ProShox™ cushioning reduces harmful impact on your joints. Eighteen preset workout apps equip you with all the training tools needed to reach your fitness goals.
Key Specs:
- Model Number:PFTL59513
- Minimum Speed:0 mph
- Maximum Speed:10 mph
- Incline Minimum:0 %
- Incline Maximum:10 %
- Motorized Incline:Yes
- Distance:Yes
- Speed:Yes
- Time:Yes
- Calories Burned:Yes
- Pulse:Yes
- Incline:Yes
- Built-In Fan:Yes
- Maximum User Weight:300 lbs
- Treadmill Running Surface Length:55 inches
- Treadmill Running Surface Width:20 inches
Features | Benefits | |||
Employing an axial fan, this motor reduces noise as it cools internal components, enhancing your workout environment and extending the motor's life. | ||||
To give you more room to stretch or stretch the room you have, this patented design allows the deck to fold vertically for storage. | ||||
Innovative cushion system uses a pressure-responsive air shock beneath the treadmill deck to help absorb stride impact. | ||||
Make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate with these sensors that are built into the handlebars, ensuring you're always in the right training zone for your goals. | ||||
Features a built-in port for an iPod® or MP3 player, as well as built-in speakers. |
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Comments about ProForm Performance 400 Treadmill:
I bought this treadmill to help train for runs. I like that it feels very sturdy and it pretty quite. I really like how much it absorbs the shock of running - my knees don't hurt! What I don't like is that I can't time my intervals very well because the display items toggle back and forth on their own and there isn't any way to keep the time displayed while I'm running. Also, a piece arrived broken.
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- No Minutes Per Mile
- Weak Fan
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This review is from a serious runner so some items may not pertain to you. We use the treadmill for 3 months each year during the winter, then it collects dust the rest of year. We previously had Pro-form J8 that we bought used. We got 7 winters of use before it stopped working for me (running). We passed it on to a walker that is still using it. We decided to get a Pro Form again since we liked our old one. We purchased the Pro Form 400C. Note: the 400 has deck about 5 inches shorter than the 400C. If you are runner and 5'5" or taller do not purchase the 400. It is too short and you will fall off of it. Spend the extra money for the 400C.
The cushion deck is a nice feature. There is no track on this model. I assumed that I wouldn't miss it. I was wrong, I miss the track icon from my J-8. There is a fan with 2 speeds called lo and hi. It should say lo and very lo. It is weak.
I like working out with a miles per minute indicator. This treadmill only tells you MPH (miles per hour). I created a mpm table and taped it on the machine (6 MPH =10:00 mpm)
The indicators cycle through distance and time every 8 seconds. There is no way to freeze an indicator or toggle between them. If you are running to an exact distance, you may be off as much as 8 seconds.
My biggest complaint is how they boast there are 18 programs. The manual does not give you any information about these programs. I contacted customer serve about this for help. Their response was "Unfortunately we do not have a manual for this information on the workouts. The only way to learn them is by doing them." I think this response is unacceptable and I was very disappointed with their answer.
The 400C treadmill retails for $799 we paid much less. It is not worth $799. Depending on what price you pay, it may be worth it.
We were told it would take 1 hour to assemble. It took 2 hours.
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- Low Impact Exercise
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This product never worked,had to call cust.service who talked me into taking apart the control panel instead of sending service tech..Have been waiting ten days for new control panel.Pro-form performance,I don't think so.
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It is a servicable, home treadmill. But, hard to set up. On/Off switch is in a very inconvenient place- down on front. Almost easier to just unplug it. Pulse monitor is grossly inaccurate, to the point of unusable. Pre-set programs are too intense for a recreational, home user. Nothing set as purely cardio program. Easier to do manual. Also, the plastic apron in the front comes back too far onto the belt, so you step on the front occasionally. We're short, so someone with a long stride would find it more difficult.
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Mediastinal Staging of Lung Cancer With EBUS-TBNA and EUS-B-FNA
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National Cancer Center, Korea
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First received: August 25, 2008
Last updated: June 23, 2009
Last verified: June 2009
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The purpose of this study is to find a role of EUS-B-FNA in the mediastinal staging of potentially operable lung cancer. The investigators perform EBUS-TBNA and EUS-B-FNA on potentially operable lung cancer patients. The investigators perform EBUS(+/- TBNA) and EUS-B (ultrasonographic examination through the esophagus) on all subjects. EUS-B-FNA will be performed on inaccessible nodes or difficult nodes to be sampled by EBUS-TBNA. Additional diagnostic values of EUS-B-FNA as compared to EBUS-TBNA alone will be estimated.
Condition | Intervention |
Lung Cancer |
Procedure: EBUS-TBNA, EUS-B-FNA (EUS-FNA with bronchoscope) |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Diagnostic |
Official Title: | Minimally Invasive Mediastinal Staging of Potentially Operable Lung Cancer With Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration(EBUS-TBNA) and Transesophageal Aspiration Using Ultrasonic Bronchoscope (EUS-B-FNA) |
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- The diagnostic values of EBUS-TBNA plus EUS-B-FNA as compared to EBUS-TBNA alone [ Time Frame: June 2009 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The Proportion and the location of lymph nodes accessible by EBUS-TBNA and EUS-B-FNA. [ Time Frame: June 2009 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Enrollment: | 150 |
Study Start Date: | August 2008 |
Study Completion Date: | March 2009 |
Primary Completion Date: | March 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Intervention Details:
Procedure: EBUS-TBNA, EUS-B-FNA (EUS-FNA with bronchoscope)
EBUS-TBNA is a bronchoscopic diagnostic method that enables real time aspiration of paratracheal and peribronchial lesions. EUS-FNA is a procedure to obtain samples through the esophagus under real-time ultrasound guidance. In this study, EUS-FNA will be applied using a ultrasonic bronchoscope (EUS-B-FNA).
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically confirmed or strongly suspected potentially operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Potentially operable patients
Exclusion Criteria:
After staging work-up for NSCLC, including bronchoscopy,CT of the chest and upper abdomen, integrated PET/CT and brain MRI (and/or bone scan)
- M1 disease
- Inoperable T4 disease
- Mediastinal infiltration or extranodal invasion of the mediastinal lymph node visible on chest CT.
- Confirmed supraclavicular lymph node metastasis
- Pancoast tumors
- Medically inoperable patients
- Contraindications for bronchoscopy
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Responsible Party: | National Cancer Center, Korea |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00741247 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | NCCCTS-08-332 |
Study First Received: | August 25, 2008 |
Last Updated: | June 23, 2009 |
Health Authority: | South Korea: Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) |
Keywords provided by National Cancer Center, Korea:
staging Endobronchial ultrasound Endoscopic ultrasound |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lung Neoplasms Respiratory Tract Neoplasms Thoracic Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site |
Neoplasms Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 11, 2014


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Table Of Contents
Cisco ASA 5500 Series Release Notes Version 7.2(1)
Determining the Software Version
Upgrading to a New Software Version
SVC Tunnel Connections Failover
HTTP(S) Authentication Challenge Improvement
Failover and WebVPN and SVC connections
Readme Document for the Conduits and Outbound List Conversion Tool 1.2
VPN Load Balancing Requirements
Features not Supported in Version 7.2(1)
Downgrading to a Previous Version
Using Priority-Queue on ASA Model 5505
Resolved Caveats - Version 7.2(1)
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Cisco ASA 5500 Series Release Notes Version 7.2(1)
May 2006Contents
This document includes the following sections:
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
The Cisco ASA 5500 series security appliances are purpose-built solutions that combine the most effective security and VPN services with the innovative Cisco Adaptive Identification and Mitigation (AIM) architecture. Designed as a key component of the Cisco Self-Defending Network, the security appliance provides proactive threat defense that stops attacks before they spread through the network, controls network activity and application traffic, and delivers flexible VPN connectivity. The result is a powerful multifunction network security appliance family that provides the security breadth and depth for protecting small and medium-sized business and enterprise networks while reducing the overall deployment and operations costs and complexities associated with providing this new level of security. This version introduces significant enhancements to major functional areas including: new Anti-X Services, VPN services, and management/monitoring.
For more information on all the new features, see New Features.
Additionally, the adaptive security appliance software supports Adaptive Security Device Manager. ASDM delivers world-class security management and monitoring through an intuitive, easy-to-use web-based management interface. Bundled with the security appliance, ASDM accelerates security appliance deployment with intelligent wizards, robust administration tools, and versatile monitoring services that complement the advanced integrated security and networking features offered by the market-leading suite of the security appliance. Its secure, web-based design enables anytime, anywhere access to security appliances.
System Requirements
The sections that follow list the system requirements for operating an adaptive security appliance. This section includes the following topics:
•Determining the Software Version
•Upgrading to a New Software Version
Memory Requirements
Table 1 lists the DRAM memory requirements for the adaptive security appliance.
Table 1 DRAM Memory Requirements
ASA Model DRAM Memory ASA 5505
All adaptive security appliances require a minimum of 64 MB of internal CompactFlash.
Determining the Software Version
Use the show version command to verify the software version of your adaptive security appliance.
Upgrading to a New Software Version
If you have a Cisco.com (CDC) login, you can obtain software from the following website:
You must upgrade or downgrade from Version 7.1.(x) to 7.2(1) and vice versa because older versions of the ASA images do not recognize new ASDM images, new ASA images do not recognize old ASDM images.
For information on how to load an image, see the "Downloading Files" section in the Cisco Security Appliance Command Line Configuration Guide.
To upgrade from Version 7.1.(x) to 7.2(1), you must perform the following steps:
Step 1 Load the new 7.2(1) image from the following website:
Step 2 Reload the device so that it uses the 7.2(1) image.
Step 3 Load the new ASDM 5.2.(x) image from the following website:
To downgrade from Version 7.2(1) to 7.1.(x), you must perform the following steps:
Step 1 Load the 7.1.(x) image from the following website:
Step 2 Reload the device so that it uses the 7.1(x) image.
Step 3 Load the ASDM 5.1(x) image from the following website:
New Features
Released: May 31, 2006Table 2 lists the new features forASA and PIX Version 7.2(1).
Important Notes
This section lists important notes related to Version 7.2(1).
policy-map type inspect http
The http-map and ftp-map commands are no longer supported in Version 7.2. Use the policy-map type inspect http command instead.
SVC Tunnel Connections Failover
In the security appliance stateful failover pairs that run software releases prior to 188.8.131.52, client connections over SVC tunnels were not set up correctly on the standby machines. When failover occurs you must re-establish TCP connections.
This problem has been fixed for the security appliance versions 188.8.131.52 and 7.2.x and later releases. However, a new SVC client version later than 22.214.171.124 (to be released soon) is also required to avoid this problem.
HTTP(S) Authentication Challenge Improvement
In versions prior to 7.2(1), the security appliance authenticated HTTP network connections using basic HTTP authentication and authenticated HTTPS connections by generating similar custom login windows. In 7.2(1), HTTP and HTTPS connections are redirected to a set of authentication pages that are served directly by the security appliance. After successful authentication, the browser is again redirected to the originally-intended URL. When AAA is configured, these pages are available at:
SSL VPN Licenses
Beginning with Version 7.2(1), the ASA 5550 supports a license level of 5000 users. The complete SSL VPN feature functionality offered by the security appliance is included in this single SSL VPN license. No per-feature licenses are required. This SSL VPN license has a one-time fee and lasts for the lifetime of the security appliance. Upon installation of Version 7.2(1), two simultaneous SSL VPN user sessions are included for evaluation.
ActiveX and WebVPN
Many ActiveX controls are custom and require special treatment by WebVPN. Please contact Cisco TAC if your application uses ActiveX controls and you have problems with its functionality over a WebVPN connection (CSCsb85180).
CIFS Files
If a remote user accesses CIFS files using Internet Explorer, the filename in the File Download window might not display some Japanese Shift_JIS characters correctly. However, the Open and Save functions do work properly. This issue does not occur with Netscape.
Failover and WebVPN and SVC connections
To ensure that WebVPN and SVC connections reconnect quickly in the event of a failover, enable the security appliance to respond to incoming client TCP packets with the service resetoutside command from global configuration mode:
[no] service resetoutsideThis command causes the security appliance that takes over the existing WebVPN and SVC connections to send TCP RST packets in response to incoming client TCP packets, causing client connections to reestablish quicker. If you do not enable the service resetoutside command, the security appliance drops TCP packets from failed-over connections and waits for each client to reestablish the TCP connection. This may take longer or result in the session being lost due to timeout.
The following example enables the security appliance to send TCP RST packets:
F1-asa1(config)# service resetoutside
The security appliance Version 7.0(4) is FIPS certified. Version 7.1 is on the FIPS 140-2 Pre-Validation List.
WebVPN ACLS and DNS Hostname
When a deny webtype URL ACL (DNS-based) is defined, but the DNS-based URL is not reachable, the browser displays "DNS Error" popup. The ACL hit counter does not increment.
If an IP address rather than a DNS name defines a deny webtype URL, then the hit counter does record the traffic flow hitting the ACL, and the browser displays a "Connection Error.".
Proxy Server and ASA
If WebVPN is configured to use an HTTP(S)-proxy server to service all requests for browsing HTTP and/or HTTPS sites, the client/browser may expect the following behavior:
1. If the ASA cannot communicate with the HTTPS or HTTPS proxy server, a "connection error" is displayed on the client browser.
2. If the HTTP(S) proxy cannot resolve or reach the requested URL, it should send an appropriate error to the ASA, which in turn displays it on the client browser.
Only when the HTTP(S) proxy server notifies the ASA of the inaccessible URL, can the ASA notify the client browser about the error.
Mismatch PFS
The PFS setting on the VPN client and the security appliance must match.
Readme Document for the Conduits and Outbound List Conversion Tool 1.2
The adaptive security appliance Outbound/Conduit Conversion tool assists in converting configurations with outbound or conduit commands to similar configurations using ACLs. ACL-based configurations provide uniformity and leverage the powerful ACL feature set. ACL based configurations provide the following benefit:
•ACE Insertion capability - System configuration and management is greatly simplified by the ACE insertion capability that allows users to add, delete or modify individual ACEs.
VPN Load Balancing Requirements
VPN load balancing for the security appliance requires an ASA 5520 or higher. It also requires a 3DES-AES encryption license.
Features not Supported in Version 7.2(1)
The PPTP feature is not supported in Version 7.2(1).
Downgrading to a Previous Version
To downgrade to a previous version of the operating system software (software image), use the downgrade command in privileged EXEC mode. For more information and a complete description of the command syntax, see the Cisco Security Appliance Command Reference.
MIBs Support
The Cisco Unified Firewall MIB offers a unified SNMP standards-based monitoring interface for functionality on the security appliances. The Unified Firewall MIB offers statistics collection and monitoring for Stateful Packet Inspection, URL Filtering, and Application Inspection.
For more information on MIB Support, go to:
Using Priority-Queue on ASA Model 5505
On ASA Model 5505 (only), configuring priority-queue on one interface overwrites the same configuration on all other interfaces. That is, only the last applied configuration is present on all interfaces. Further, if the priority-queue configuration is removed from one interface, it is removed from all interfaces. This problem is present only on ASA5505 platforms.
To work around this issue, configure the priority-queue command on only one interface. If different interfaces need different settings for the queue-limit and/or tx-ring-limit commands, use the largest of all queue-limits and smallest of all tx-ring-limits on any one interface (CSCsi13132).
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Related Documentation
For additional information on the adaptive security appliance, refer to the following documentation found on Cisco.com:
•Cisco ASA 5500 Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance Getting Started Guide
•Cisco ASDM Release Notes
•Cisco Security Appliance Command Line Configuration Guide
•Cisco Security Appliance Command Reference
•Migrating to ASA for VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Administrators
•Release Notes for Cisco SSL VPN Client
•Cisco Secure Desktop Configuration Guide
•Release Notes for Cisco Secure Desktop
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series
•Selected ASDM VPN Configuration Procedures for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series
•Cisco Security Appliance Logging Configuration and System Log Messages
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They may be cute, but our four-footed friends can certainly make some poor decisions. So, as devoted pet-owners, it's crucial that we pet-proof our homes.
Cleaning agents, plants, and our own medications (prescription and over the counter), may be toxic to cats and dogs. Even a multivitamin can be threatening to your pet.
With that in mind, here are some pet safety guidelines to help keep your beloved (and curious) pet out of trouble.
If your pet likes to ingest string, it's a good idea to keep anything stringy — yarn, ribbons, twine, plastic tagging, dental floss — out of your pet's reach. String can get stuck in an animal's internal tract and cause fatal damage.
Sure we all like a clean house, including a clean toilet bowl. But if you have a pet, forgo toilet cleaners that chemically treat the water. Many pets, either constantly or on occasion, will drink out of the toilet bowl.
While your pet may purge plant materials from time to time, ingesting some plants could be fatal. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal's (ASPCA) Poison Control Center provides a list of toxic plants. For example, lilies are poisonous to felines.
Macadamia nuts, grapes, and raisins have been blamed for acute renal failure in dogs. Other toxic foods for cats and dogs are: alcoholic beverages, avocado, chocolate, coffee, fatty foods, moldy or spoiled foods, onions and onion powder, salt, yeast dough, garlic, and products sweetened with the sugar substitute Xylitol.
A securely closed trash can is often the last line of defense in keeping your pet from ingesting something harmful such as cigarettes, dental floss, or spoiled food. To be on the safe side, buy a trash can with a lid.
Pets can burn their mouths licking water from a just-used and hot dishwasher, so make sure your dishwasher, like all appliances, is closed.
If you drop medicine, even a small tablet, find it and pick it up immediately. And make sure that any medicine containers, even herbal remedy and multivitamin bottles, are safely closed and stored out of your pet's reach.
Just like toddler-proofing a house, pet-proofing requires vigilance when it comes to cleaning agents and other poisons. As a pet owner, it's important to know what your pet is capable of, and then store anything harmful out of its reach.
It's also important to keep chemicals commonly stored in your garage out of your pet's reach. Just one teaspoon of antifreeze, for example, can be deadly to a cat. Store chemicals out of reach even if your pet typically stays indoors, as there's always a chance that they'll sneak into the garage at some point.
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Good product if you can get all of itPros: Sturdy and works very well with an ARK 4U-500-CA Black 4U Rackmount Case on an Dell rack that has square holes. Cons: I ordered 4 of these to rack some new servers. Of the 4 ordered, I only received 1 that was complete. They were shipped in the manufacturers product box, not a shipping container. The boxes they were sent in were a very light cardboard that isn't intended for shipping. The ends were only taped with a single light piece of tape. UPS automatically sent 1 of them back to NewEgg because it was too beat up to deliver. The ends of 2 of the ones they delivered were open and pieces were missing. One of the boxes was completely ripped in half, only held together by the rail inside the box. One of the boxes was taped up pretty well, and all the pieces made it. I had to send the other 2 back in new boxes. I'm not sure whether to order more or not. I like the product but don't think NewEgg can ship these successfully. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
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NCAA tournament's new expansion plan much ado about nothing | Story Highlights The expanded tournament allowed for three new at-large teams to take partTwo of the games will match the tournament's lowest seeds, Nos. 65 through 68Last year's 'in' teams -- UTEP, Utah St. -- would have had play-in games this year |
If Seinfeld were still filming, there could be a very good episode about 2010's evolution of the NCAA tournament. After months of sturm und drang, first about a possible 96-team event and then about how to handle one with 68, the hybrid play-in game solution announced Monday really made this entire process a show about nothing.
By choosing a model that involves a pair of play-in games between the final four at-large teams in addition to two others involving the four worst auto-bid winners, the NCAA chose the solution that causes the least amount of change. The net impact on the main 64-team bracket is almost nil. After the "First Four" is over, we'll have one additional at-large team making it at the expense of one auto qualifier.
Is this the fairest solution? It doesn't discriminate against the little guy as much as some suspected while still providing three more initial at-large spots for the larger conferences and/or top mid-majors. More important, what you have gotten used to since 1985 isn't really going to change at all. The dynamics of the opening weekend will remain the same. Statistics and records from the 64-team era won't be compromised. You'll still get all the normal bubble and bracket accoutrements leading up to the event, and we won't be debating the merits of the 13th-place Big East team to turn projection into parody.
Also, two small conferences (instead of one) will add to their rolling six-year win-share totals with opening-round victories, which over time will lead to more NCAA tournament revenue money for their conferences. Last season, one NCAA win was worth over $220,000 for a conference, divided equally among all league members, and that win stays in a league's calculations for six years of payments. For small schools, that extra $20,000-$25,000 per year could lessen the need for one more guarantee game a season, which would be good for everyone concerned.
That said, after some reflection, this hedge feels disappointing. Had the committee elected to have the eight worst teams play for four 16 seeds, it would be another step in favoritism for the major conferences, but it also would have much more significantly strengthened the bottom of the bracket. With three more at-large teams in the main bracket in place of weak small-conference champions, almost an entire seed line would have been pushed down. For example, a trio of 14 seeds last year would have ended up as 15s in the new version, which means the chances of big first-round upsets would be higher (right, Georgetown?). Maybe that would weaken the last two weekends to have a 2 seed (or, heaven forbid, a 1) go out in the first round, but it would have added to the magic of the opening two days.
The other option, to have the final eight at-large teams play for four spots, would have created a more compelling opening quadrupleheader (or two doubleheaders) and wouldn't have significantly weakened the main bracket. That solution would have resulted in one additional weak team in the round of 64, at the expense of one at-large team, and we all probably could live with the possible sacrifice of a Florida or Virginia Tech -- in exchange for a larger dose of credible tourney action on Tuesday.
Now? We're left with the middle ground. The general public won't be interested in two of the First Four games, with the small-conference matchups likely to be buried in the afternoon on truTV. The bracket isn't significantly improved and the ongoing slippery slope of sacrifice of conference champs continues. This compromise also feels like a test case for a move to a 72-team event in which the eight weakest teams play for the 16-seeds and the last eight at-larges play for four spots. If that's where we're heading, they should have just done it to the small schools now. At least then they could start cashing in by beating each other in the tournament, rather than losing by 40 during the regular season in games that truly are shows about nothing.
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There are 10 courses in the online MBA in General Management with a focus in Health Care Administration.
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The MBA program offers 4 terms per year. By taking one class per term, you can complete the program in 2 1/2 years.
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I was accepted for winter but I want to start in spring. Is that okay?
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I am a science major. Can I still participate?
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I go to Davenport/Phoenix can I transfer?
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- NAME: William Styron
- OCCUPATION: Author
- BIRTH DATE: June 11, 1925
- DEATH DATE: November 01, 2006
- EDUCATION: Duke University, Christchurch School, New School for Social Research
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Newport News, Virginia
- PLACE OF DEATH: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
- AKA: William Clark Styron
- Full Name: William Clark Styron Jr.
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Novelist William Styron won a Pulitzer Prize for The Confessions of Nat Turner and wrote Sophie's Choice, the basis of an Academy Award-winning film.
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William Styron was born on June 11, 1925, in Newport News, Virginia. He published his first novel, Lie Down in Darkness, in 1952. In 1968 he won a Pulitzer Prize for The Confessions of Nat Turner. In 1979 he published Sophie's Choice, which was made into a film in 1982 and an opera in 2002. Styron continued to write throughout the 1990s. He died November 1, 2006 on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
"It seems to me that only a great satirist can tackle the world's problems and articulate them. Most writers write simply out of some strong interior need, and that, I think, is the answer. A great writer, writing out of this need, will give substance to, and perhaps even explain, all the problems of the world without even knowing it."
Early Life
William Clark Styron Jr. was born in Newport News, Virginia, on June 11, 1925. While William Jr. was growing up, his father, William Styron Sr., whose ancestors had been living in the South since the 1600s, worked as a shipyard clerk. William's mother, Pauline Margaret Abraham Styron, was born into a long line of Pennsylvanians, and died when William Jr. was just 13.
After his mother's death, William Jr. started rebelling. In order to discipline the unruly teen, his father sent him to Christchurch School, a small Episcopal boys' preparatory school in Middlesex County, Virginia.
After graduating from Christchurch in 1942, Styron began training as a Marines reserve officer and attending Davidson College. The Marines transferred him to Duke University the following year.
In 1944, Styron left Duke to assume active duty, and after training for a year, was sent to help invade Japan as a second lieutenant. Styron was discharged just a month after arriving, when Japan surrendered in the wake of the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Early Writing
Back in the United States, William Styron resumed his education at Duke University. During this time, he became reacquainted with his former professor, William Blackburn. Blackburn took Styron under his wing, encouraging Styron's interest in literature and coaching him in his writing. With Blackburn's support and guidance, Styron began writing his first short stories. Styron at last completed his Bachelor of the Arts degree at Duke in 1947. After graduation, he moved to New York, following Blackburn's suggestion that he take Hira Haydn's creative writing class at the New School for Social Research.
In New York, Styron also took a copy writing job with the McGraw-Hill publishing company, but he soon felt that the job drained him of creative inspiration. To his relief, he was fired within six months for his sloppy appearance and for slacking off on the job.
Since his father was providing him financial support, Styron decided to stop working and focus entirely on his writing. The decision yielded successful results; after a summer redeployed, in 1952, Styron published his first novel, Lie Down in Darkness, about the collapse of a Southern family. The book earned Styron the Prix de Rome of the Academy of Arts and Letters, as well as a free year at the American Academy in Rome. The summer before his year in Rome, Styron stayed in Paris, where he helped found The Paris Review.
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With a stay at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, you'll be centrally located in Kuala Lumpur, steps from Starhill Gallery and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
This 5-star hotel is close to Petronas Twin Towers and Petaling Street.
Make yourself at home in one of the 443 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Your pillowtop bed comes with cotton sheets. Relax and take in city views from the privacy of your room. 40-inch LCD televisions and CD players are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature handheld showerheads and makeup/shaving mirrors.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, supervised childcare/activities, and babysitting/childcare.
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Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and small meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hotel Amenities
- General
Escape to an oasis of peace. The Westin Kuala Lumpur, located along the pulsating streets of Jalan Bukit Bintang has exactly what you're looking for in a great vacation, including shopping, entertainment and local attractions right at your doorstep.
The 443 guest rooms are designed to provide ultimate comfort. The Westin Heavenly Bed® is available in all the spacious rooms, while the Heavenly Shower®, available in the Executive Bedroom Residences, will restore your mind and body.
The hotel offers a total of 21 meeting rooms and conference facilities with more than 3,190 square meters of space. It also includes the 614 square meter Grand Ballroom, perfect for functions ranging from seminars to weddings.
Replenish yourself at any of these six signature restaurants.Five Sen5es, Prego, Qba Latin Bar and Grill, The Living Room, Splash and Daily Treats offer a variety of casual dining options.
Energize with the 24-hour WestinWORKOUT ® fitness centre, lounge around in the swimming pool or simply relax at the sauna. Our Westin Kids' Club offers fun activities and programs for young guests aged 4-12.
With only one place that can offer you that and so much more, you'll truly leave feeling better than when you first arrived.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 35
- Audiovisual equipment
- Babysitting or childcare
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Computer rental
- Concierge desk
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Total number of rooms - 443
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Secure parking
- Parking (surcharge)
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Technology helpdesk
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
- Wedding services
- Fitness facilities
- Technology support staff
- Designated smoking areas
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Billiards or pool table
- Free Wi-Fi
- Children's club
- Nightclub
- Pool table
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 21
- Year Built 2003
- Conference center
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Direct-dial phone
- Multi-line phone
- Voice mail
- Complimentary bottled water
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- DVD player
- Turndown service (on request)
- Bathroom scale
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld showerhead
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- Slippers
- Bathroom phone
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- CD player
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Welcome amenities
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Pillowtop mattress
- Satellite TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Speakerphone
- Signature bedding
- City view
- Dining
Be captivated by memorable dining and entertainment experiences when you dine at any of our signature restaurants. Five Sen5es, Prego, Qba Latin Bar and Grill, The Living Room, Splash and Daily Treats offer a variety of casual or fine dining options.
Award winning Italian Restaurant, Prego exudes a warm Italian ambience. A multi-level 'Ristorante Italiano' with a stone 'Terrazza' and a lively show kitchen, feast on rustic home style Italian favourites in a relaxed and casual setting enhanced by views of the pulsating streets of Bukit Bintang.
Experience the life of the Havana culture, away from the hustle and bustle of the city at Qba Latin Bar & Grill. A multi-faceted venue, it comprises of four main sections; The Wine Bar & Cigar Lounge, The Latin Grill dining room, the Island Bar, and the outdoor alfresco dining area. The specialties of the kitchen are Latin American cuisines, with an emphasis on grilled to perfection meats, classic tapas dishes, and award-winning cheeses.
Explore the most authentic Cantonese cuisine and experience Chinese delicacies with a world of authentic flavours in the serene and refined atmosphere of Five Sen5es. Amid the interior and architecture of the restaurant enjoy a remarkably constructed menu featuring an extensive selection of true local Cantonese dishes which pays homage to the five human sen5es of Sight, Taste, Scent, Touch and Sound. Indulge in an endless range of delectable dim sum with Five Sen5es' Simply Dim Sum weekend brunch as well as interactive pass around dishes.
The Living Room sits beneath a stunning glass sun burst sculpture from the ceiling, a venue like no other in Kuala Lumpur. The Living Room is a comfortable place for meals at any time of the day. From their signature Breakfast Adventure, nutritious SuperFoodsRx™ options, weekend high tea, seasonal dinner buffets, and full lunch and dinner menus, it's an oasis of culinary delights in the hub of Kuala Lumpur.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city whilst having a leisurely snack, casual lunch or an al fresco dinner for two amidst the serene surroundings and tropical escape of Splash.
A contemporary gourmet market showcasing unique food, beverages and gifts from around the world, Daily Treats is a wonderful place to browse through. Delight in its quaint surroundings as you absorb the aroma of roasting gourmet coffee and baking breads when you make a pit-stop at the deli for freshly made sandwiches or their thirst-quenching fruit juices.
Daily Treats also have special gifts ready for any occasion. Whether it's a wide selection of wines from around the world, intriguing self-help books or handmade chocolates for your loved ones, take your time and browse around in this little modern market!
- Recreation
Local Area landmark urban respite at the front door to the city's vibrant shopping and business district. The Westin Kuala Lumpur is just five minutes from KLCC Convention Centre, a short walk from Petronas Twin Towers and a mere stone's throw away from the upscale shopping havens of Starhill Gallery, Lot 10 and the newest addition – Pavilion, to satiate a shopaholic's addiction, right at our doorstep.The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is just 40 minutes away.Petronas Twin Towers (5 minutes)The world's tallest twin towers, Petronas Twin Towers is Malaysia's most significant landmark. 451.9 meters above sea level and 88 storeys high, the two towers are connected by an aerial sky-bridge at the 40th floor, providing magnificent views of Kuala Lumpur's skyline. The Twin Towers are also conveniently connected to Suria KLCC shopping centre where famous brands in fashion, electronics and household can be found.Menara Kuala Lumpur (5 minutes)276 meters above the city, capture Kuala Lumpur's spectacular skyline from the 12 locations at Menara Kuala Lumpur's Observation Deck. Located in Bukit Nanas Forest, the only natural forest reserve in a bustling modern city in Asia.Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex (10 minutes)This 'one-stop craft centre' holds a collection of arts and crafts depicting the rich and colourful heritage of Malaysia. Complemented by a craft museum and craft & artist village, visitors can pick up numerous memorabilia and souvenirs while they observe craftsmen and artists at work.Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (5 minutes)Conceptualised to host global events with international standards including conferences, exhibitions, seminars, meetings and entertainment. It houses an adjoining auditorium totalling 9,710metres,2 of exhibition space, a grand ballroom, conference hall, banquet hall and 20 other meeting rooms with the latest telecommunications, multimedia and high speed connectivity under one roof.Royal Selangor Visitor Centre (25 minutes)This new ultra modern Visitor Centre showcases different pewter production processes - casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving, as well as the intricacies of making Selberan's fine jewellery.. In addition, The Royal Selangor 'School of Hard Knocks' is an entertaining hour-long pewter-smithing workshop where for a small fee participants are taught to create their own pewter dish using traditional tools and methods.Other nearby attractions within 5 to 10 minutes drive are Merdeka Square, National History Museum, Bird Park, National Mosque, Istana Negara, National Art Gallery and Railway Station.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Swimming on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Braille or raised signage
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is Noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
- A city/local tax will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.- Breakfast fee: MYR 68 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: MYR 50 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): MYR 50 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in business center: MYR 50 (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: MYR 230 per vehicle (one way)
- Self parking fee: MYR 8 per day
- Valet parking fee: MYR 25 per stay
- Deposit: MYR 200 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: MYR 100 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Empowering Single Parent Families To Succeed
Family Scholar House is a jewel in Louisville's educational crown.
Families Helping Families: Celebrating The Holidays With Family Scholar House
The classic "teach a man to fish" proverb takes on a new meaning at Family Scholar House, whose mission is to end the cycle of poverty by giving single parent students the support they need to earn a college degree.