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The first step to upload a video is to register for a YouTube account. This is a simple process and can be started by going to http://www.youtube.com/create_account. Fill out the required information and then click I accept to agree to YouTube's (Google's) Terms of Service Agreement. Once you have your account registered, sign in to it using the sign in link (located at the top right of any YouTube page).
If you wanted to center some red, bold text in a mass communications, you would use the following code:
And this is just the tip of what is possible with HTML formatting. The code is robust enough to allow for all sorts of formatting such as inserting tables, links, images, etc. To that end WebLink would like to recommend a few resources for chambers that can be used to learn both the basics and the more advanced intricacies of HTML coding:
Web Resources:
The following is a list of books on Amazon:
Of course, WebLink Support is always available to help with any HTML issues you may encounter and would be happy to help with problems you have.
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To understand and report information
about your organization, you classify transactions by accounts, which
are also known as general ledger accounts or distribution accounts. You
assign different accounts to classify your specific transactions.
Affiliation Codes: Simply put,
an Affiliation is nothing more than a group of profiles that you want to
keep track of. For example, if a specific Profile wanted to receive
press releases on a regular basis you would add that affiliation to that
Affiliation Codes are created by your organization's Administrator,
and can help to track the profiles down to the exact type of profile
necessary. For example, if your organization decides to start a weekly
newsletter, the administrator would then create an affiliation called
weekly newsletter and subscribe only the profiles interested. Now by
doing this, you allow profiles to narrow down their search and find only
profiles that subscribe to the newsletter.
You may add as many Affiliation codes as needed. Each Affiliation code will be attached to an Affiliation Type. These Affiliation Types will allow you to keep track of what kind of Affiliations are in the system.
Two of the affiliations that WebLinkCONNECT™ provides
are "All" and "Members". These are called Managed Affiliations. Managed
Affiliations allow you to group your profiles easily. When a Profile is
created it is automatically given the "All" affiliation, and when that
Profile becomes a member it is automatically given the "Member"
affiliation. If a membership is cancelled it will be automatically
removed from the "member" affiliation. And all of this is done by WebLinkCONNECT™
Best Practices
Affiliation Types: Affiliation Types are a way to group your
Affiliations so that you may better manage them. By assigning types to
Affiliations, it will be easy to find and assign Affiliations
offers some default Affiliation types such as, Events Department and
Membership Department. These are just examples of how you may use
Affiliation Types. Another example would be Committees and Newsletters.
An additional feature in WebLinkCONNECT™
is the ability to assign Affiliation Types to Users. There is a good
chance that, as time goes on, there are going to be many different
affiliations. It will become more and more difficult to manage these
affiliations well. By assigning an Affiliation Type to a particular user
you are making them responsible for assigning, creating and managing
that affiliation type.
For example, if you assign the Membership Director the Membership
Depatment Affiliation types, then they will be the only user allowed to
manage that affiliation type. This not only makes a user responsible for
managing an affiliation type but also helps by splitting up the task of
managing a large amount of affiliations.
Create Affiliation Types before creating Affiliations.
Attendees: Additional registrants attending an event
Association: Refers to
individuals, businesses or organizations who voluntarily enter into an
agreement to accomplish a purpose. Examples include: alumni
associations, business associations, non-profit associations, etc.
Associations may offer services, such as producing conferences,
networking or charitable events, or offering classes or educational
materials. Many associations are governed by bylaws and directed by
officers who are also members. An industry trade group, business
association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded
by businesses that operate in a specific industry. This type of
association often participates in public relations activities such as
advertising, education, lobbying and publishing as well as collaboration
and standardization between companies.
Billing Cycle:
Chamber of Commerce: a form of
business network, e.g. a local organization of businesses whose goal is
to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and
cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business
community. Local businesses are members, and they elect a board of
directors to set policy for the Chamber.
Committees: A
Committee is a group of people officially delegated to perform a
function, such as investigating, considering, reporting, or acting on a
matter. Much like affiliations, Committees will put your Profiles in
groups and allow granular reporting. Unlike affiliations, however,
Committees are active groups that meet and discuss matters that they are
concerned with. For example a Committee that is directed at
environmental issues may have a meeting to discuss what to do about
local lake pollution.
There are many types of Committees with many goals, most of which are business oriented to help the business operate better. WebLinkCONNECT™ allows you to connect your Committees to Affiliation Codes
making it easy to group your Profiles. When a Profile joins a
Committee, you just assign that Affiliation to the joining Profile.
Contacts: Due to past industry trends, most people think of an individual as a Contact, however, within WebLinkCONNECT™
a contact is a point of interaction between you and a Profile. To us,
calling a person a "contact" is like calling a person a "junction".
Beside, how would you describe an interaction with a person or
organization? Would you say " The other day, I had a contact with a
Criteria: Information that is all or part of what you are searching for
Dataset: When you ask a question
of your data, like show me all Profiles on Main street that are up for
renewal in the next 30 days, you are presented with sets of data values
(called Datasets) that match your criteria. Simply put, a Dataset is
nothing more than a collection of information that is returned from you
search criteria.
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Profiles: In WebLinkCONNECT™, a Profile (Record) contains all of the information about a particular organization or individual that you want to manage. Everyone that you commonly interact with will need a Profile Record, including your Members, Prospects, Vendors, Employees and so forth.
Related Profiles: Relating profiles
enables you to better manage members, employees, and any other
Profiles. Related Profiles will allow you to quickly view and/or modify
an organization and all other profiles "tied" or related to it.
There are many reasons to relate Profiles to one another. For
instance, you may want to relate an Organization's employees Profiles to
the organization, allowing easy access to their employee's Profile
information. This way, you can look at an organization's Related
Profiles and instantly see a list of all their employees.
is designed to enable you to "surf" through your relations (related
profiles) effortlessly. As things change and people come and go, you can
also delete and modify these relations as needed. For example, when a
Member's employee leaves or get promoted etc. you can easily make the
necessary modifications.
Dealing with email spam is a difficult process. But sometimes, the cure can be worse than the problem. Email blacklists provide an example of this. Once in a while WebLink's email gateways get placed on an Internet spam blacklist. When this happens, email sent from WebLink's mail servers gets bounced back to its sender, even when the message is perfectly legitimate (non-spam) email. Why does this happen? Can WebLink do anything about it? This document explains the problem and discusses some possible solutions.
What is an email blacklist?
When spammers send unsolicited bulk mail they rarely send it from their own machine: they hack into someone else's machine, usually from afar, and send all their spam from there. Anti-spam services gather reports about spam coming from certain machines and publish the names of those machines on a "blacklist." People who run email systems configure their systems to filter, reject, drop or tag any email that comes from a computer that has been blacklisted. By doing so, they hope to keep their own systems free of spam.
Why would WebLink's email gateways (such as mail.wliinc.com) get placed on a spam blacklist?
Every day, tens of thousands of emails are sent through our gateways to thousands of external ISP's, such as AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. When people receive forwarded spam at their email accounts, many have the option to report it to their blacklist service provider as Spam. Blacklist services providers look at the email header and notes where the message came from. Since the email was forwarded from WebLink's servers, blacklist service providers assume WebLink's mail gateway server is being used to send out spam. The blacklist service provider therefore places the IP address of our servers on its blacklist.
Why does blacklisting cause my email to bounce back to me?
If one of WebLink 's email servers has been blacklisted, and you send a message to someone whose email system uses these blacklists to block mail (instead of filtering it), your email gets bounced back to you without being delivered. This can happen to email forwarded from ANY email server. Most of the time, blacklist entries expire in a few hours, so people never notice. Other times WebLink's SMTP servers can be blacklisted by Blacklist service providers for several days in a row.
Why is rejecting mail that comes from a blacklisted machine bad?
Blacklisting causes problems when the administrator of an email system decides to simply block all messages coming from a machine on a blacklist. Blacklists are not intended to be used this way. Email service providers usually filter spam, employing methods that consider multiple factors before deciding whether an email message is spam or not. Most email administrators don't reject mail just because an email server is on a blacklist, but will tag or quarantine suspicious messages and provide the intended recipient with ways to view the message safely.
Still, there are some service providers who simply reject messages based on blacklists. This is bad because it prevents people from getting perfectly good email. Using blacklists alone against spam is basically a cost-shifting exercise: instead of spending the necessary time and money to configure an email system correctly, the service provider pushes all the work for dealing with spam onto the administrators of remote email systems like WebLink's.
Is there something WebLink can do on its end?
There are things WebLink's system administrators can do, and we do them all the time. If there are virus or configuration problems on our systems, or reasons to believe we're having a one-time difficulty with a blacklisting service that we can work through, then WebLink does its share to resolve the problem. And there are times when, having found our system on a blacklist, we have taken the server on the blacklist out of service and/or changed the server's IP address. We then jump through hoops on the blacklist maintainer's website in order to have the blacklisted server de-listed and so forth. These actions must be taken whenever an aggressive blacklist service decides to blacklist our servers.
Unfortunately, these actions cost a LOT of time and money and ultimately, none of these actions address the real problem. People forward their spam, it looks like it's coming from WebLink, blacklisting services put WebLink on their lists, system providers block mail, and we're back where we started. Over time, it makes for more and more meaningless work, email service providers like WebLink keep getting blocked, and your message delivery is interrupted with certain providers.
In other words, taking action on our end doesn't prevent the problem from happening again and involve a significant amount of resources and costs that WebLink doesn't want to pass on to our Clients.
Given the above, WebLink's best course of action is to push the burden of dealing with spam blacklists back onto the blacklisting services themselves. The better the service, the less often these problems occur.
Can't you request that a WebLink IP address be removed from a blacklist?
Unfortunately, it's not that easy. If you go to your SPAM blacklist service provider's website, you will probably see that the only option available to us (or any other mail service provider), is to promise on the page that our servers will never be guilty of producing any further spam reports ever. Given that WebLink's systems are utilized by hundreds of organizations, sending thousands of emails every day, AND the fact that any email recipient ultimately judges whether or not a message received by your organization is SPAM, there is no logistical means to achieve this promise. No system can.
Reports received by Blacklist service providers are usually reports from people who forward mail received from your organization to some third-party recipient; when they receive email, these people may report it to a Blacklist service provider. Most blacklisting services are computer-based: their systems are not smart enough to understand that WebLink is not the source of the spam, that WebLink's systems are just dutifully forwarding email. These particular automated Spam Blacklist providers run nearly without human intervention, and is based on reports from untrained users hence; email service providers like WebLink can be blacklisted for all sorts of innocuous reasons.
Accordingly, blacklist service providers will continue to receive complaints about WebLink being a spammer, and will blacklist WebLink. Destination email servers configured to use blacklists as a means of blocking mail will therefore occasionally block mail from WebLink. They will block mail many other email service providers as well.
How can I deal with this blacklist problem?
You can always attempt to contact the administrators of the system to which you were trying to send email. Usually, however, it's better to contact the actual person to whom you were trying to send mail (through other means, such as telephone, of course) and urge this person to contact their system administrator. This works better because system administrators listen to their own users better than they listen to strangers. In either case, tell your blocked recipients to make sure the system administrators understand that your legitimate email was rejected by their system.
Ask them not to use any provider's blacklist as the only factor involved when rejecting email. Many providers have the option to operate blacklists in a "tag only" mode, which is preferable in many situations. In this mode, suspect email is tagged as spam and delivered to the recipients, rather than blocked outright. You can also have recipients ask their providers to Whitelist any email coming from a WebLink email server.
As an alternate approach, every client has the option of sending mail through a local SMTP server. This option gives you much more control of how your messages are sent and gives you the ability to minimize the negative effects of blacklisting locally. If interested, please contact support for details.
Lastly, here is a list of troubleshooting questions that your email recipients can ask of their company and/or their Email provider:
While these questions may seem burdensome, knowing the answers can prevent frustrations for you and your constituents. Email isn't going away so it's best for all to learn the basics of their email systems as it can improve the deliverability of their email. The information they gain may not solve all your delivery issues, but it can help to troubleshoot problems with them, if you wish. You may also find that some of the answers you get will lead to more questions and a deeper appreciation of email administrators.
This section describes troubleshooting steps you might use in diagnosing a WeblinkCONNECT™ TCP/IP connection problem.
An Internet connection is just another type of network connection. The Internet uses TCP/IP, a fast, powerful protocol that transports information between computers on a network. The Internet is really a world-wide TCP/IP network. Using WeblinkCONNECT™ over the Internet requires that the TCP/IP network protocol be installed on all computers involved in the session. If you already have a connection to the Internet, then TCP/IP was already set up for you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are not connected to the Internet, you will need to contact a local ISP.
General troubleshooting stepsThere are a few variable points that can interfere with your ability to connect to the WeblinkCONNECT™ Data Center as illustrated below:
The following list includes some of the more common problems and fixes.
Next - - Using Ping and Tracert-->
The next step is to use Window's built-in TCP/IP utility programs to see whether you have a good communication channel between your computer and the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center.
Run the Ping and Tracert utilities from the MS-DOS command prompt. You can get to the MS-DOS command prompt in Windows by clicking Start > Run and then typing: CMD
To ping the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center, type:
ping application.weblinkconnect.com
Ping sends 32 bytes of information to the client four times.
To trace the route (tracert) that you are taking over the Internet to get to the WeblinkCONNECT data center, go to the Help menu and select: Tracert Troubleshooter
Tracert shows the amount of time and the route the packet travels between the client and the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center.
Together, these two utilities can provide very valuable information about the TCP/IP connection. To get a good picture of the network connection between your computer and the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center, you may need to run these utilities multiple times. You may see some of the following results:
Ping returns four "Request timed out" packetsThis indicates that there are TCP/IP communication problems between your computer and the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center.. Check that you have typed in the correct TCP/IP address.
Ping returns a few "Request timed out" packets or Tracert returns a few "*"sThis indicates that you are losing packets. If lost packets are combined with high Ping times, then you will likely have difficulties with WeblinkCONNECT connections.
High Ping timesCompare the Ping times with this list:
The higher the Ping times are, and the more packets that are lost, the more likely you are to see various connection difficulties. These show up in WeblinkCONNECT as:
High Ping times and lost packets can be caused by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may need to contact your ISP for assistance, or use a different ISP.
Tracert can help pinpoint where the traffic problems are. If Tracert shows high initial trace times and only a small increase with each hop, then the ISP is most likely your source of the problem. If the initial trace times are good, and get worse at a certain hop, then it could be the client's ISP, or a router in between.
Ping and Tracert indicate a good communication path
** Please note – there is a Hop in the routing path to the WeblinkCONNECT Data servers in Atlanta, GA that will time out by design. This is a preventive measure on our network's edge routers to help protect our infrastructure from automatic port sniffers and other malicious ICMP activity
Next - - Cannot Connect Through a Router-->
You need to check to see if your router's SQL ports are open.
To verify that a router's ports are open, use the Telnet command:
1. Open a MS-DOS window.
2. Type "telnet BLKDB01.weblinkconnect.com 1433" <-- With Space
3. If you see a blank screen with a blinking cursor, then port 1433 is open. We refuse telnet connections, so a blank screen means that your port communication has made it through to the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center.
4. If you see an error message, including "Connection to client lost", there is hardware or software that is blocking the WeblinkCONNECT SQL port.
Related documents:
Cannot Connect Through a Router
Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall prevents WeblinkCONNECT TCP/IP connection
Next - - Adressing the Black Hole Router Issue-->
Situation:You cannot connect to the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center through a router. This document describes some common issues you might experience when attempting to communicate with the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center over a router. This information is most useful, however, to a LAN administrator for troubleshooting.
Solution:________________________________________Before you begin: Weblink International technical support does not provide support on the configuration of routers. For information and support on the configuration of a router, consult the router manufacturer.________________________________________
In order to connect to the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center from behind a router, you need to ensure that the required ports are open. For more information, please see the section on Firewall/Port Requirements.
When using WeblinkCONNECT on a network, the standard troubleshooting procedures apply. Find out whether you can do the following: • Can users at other Computers connect the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center?• Can you connect the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center without going over a router? • Can users at other locations connect the WeblinkCONNECT Data Center?
If you cannot do any of the above, correct the problem before trying to use a router.
If not, check the following: • Is there excessive information flowing over the bridge or router (a possible congestion problem)? • Are you trying to connect through multiple bridges or routers?
CongestionDisconnects and timeouts related to congestion are often related to the time WeblinkCONNECT waits to receive a response from the client or remote. If the bridge or router you use is extremely busy (serving a large network), you could experience transaction Roll Backs because of timeouts. To test for this, connect when the network is not very busy. Trying a different bridge might help.
Multiple bridges or routersMultiple bridges and routers can cause a delay that might disrupt a connection.
For additional information, refer to the following documents: • WeblinkCONNECT IP port usage • Cannot connect to a WeblinkCONNECT client through a router • How to remotely verify if a router's ports are open • How to configure multiple WeblinkCONNECT clients behind a router
To test the ports to verify that they are open, read the document How to remotely verify if a router's ports are open.
If opening the required ports does not resolve the problem, you may need to update your router's firmware. Refer to the router manufacturer's Web site for information about possible firmware updates.
Next - - Addressing the Black Hole Router Issue-->
You may be trying to connect across a firewall or proxy server. If so, open the correct ports for WeblinkCONNECT. For more information, please see the section on Firewall/Port Requirements.
You may also be running into what is called a "Black Hole" router. Black Hole routing happens when a router is routing between dissimilar packet sizes (also called maximum transfer unit (MTU)). Instead of sending a message back to the sender, the router dumps the data. Sometimes, only small amounts of data will be routed, and large amounts of data are dumped. Try the registry changes below to make Windows better able to handle Black Hole routers. However, TCP/IP throughput will be lower than expected because the data is traveling in smaller packets over the network.
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Weblink International cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
Windows 98/NT/Me/2000/XPIf you have Windows 98/NT/Me/2000/XP, follow these steps to change Black Hole router behavior: 1. Go to the following registry key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tcpip\parameters2. Add the DWORD value: EnablePMTUBHDetect3. Add a data value of 1 for the new EnablePMTUBHDetect DWORD value.
4. If you continue to experience "Black Hole" router problems, go to the following registry key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tcpip\parameters
5. Add the DWORD value EnablePMTUDiscovery6. Add a data value of 0 for the new EnablePMTUDiscovery DWORD value.________________________________________Note: Setting EnablePMTUDiscovery to 0 will significantly affect TCP/IP performance over all connections. ________________________________________Windows 95If you have Windows 95, follow these steps to change Black Hole router behavior: 7. Go to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\MSTCP8. Add the DWORD value: PMTUBlackHoleDetect9. Add a data value of 1 for the new PMTUBlackHoleDetect DWORD value.
10. If you continue to experience "Black Hole" router problems, go to the following registry key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\MSTCP
11. Add the DWORD value: PMTUDiscovery12. Add a data value of 1 for the new PMTUDiscovery DWORD value.________________________________________Note: Setting PMTUDiscovery to 1 will significantly affect TCP/IP performance over all connections. ________________________________________For more information on Black Hole routers, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles: • Article ID: Q159211 Title: Diagnoses and Treatment of Black Hole Routers • Article ID: Q156438Title: Internet Mail or News Reader Software Hangs or Times Out • Article ID: Q136970Title: PMtU Black Hole Detection Algorithm Change for Windows NT • Article ID: Q128797Title: Unable to Transfer Files Across DEC 250 and DEC 500 Routers
Next - - WeblinkCONNECT and Proxy Servers-->
Solution:PLEASE NOTE: The ability of a user to access a WeblinkCONNECT through a proxy is totally dependent on the configuration of the proxy server. WeblinkCONNECT Technical Support cannot assist in configuring any proxy server to allow WeblinkCONNECT connections. You must contact the vendor of the proxy software for that information.
Unless your proxy server is properly configured, the WeblinkCONNECT data center can only reach the IP address of the proxy server itself when returning data. It has no knowledge of the address of any WeblinkCONNECT client waiting behind the proxy. The WeblinkCONNECT data center's ability to connect to a WeblinkCONNECT client waiting behind the proxy server is totally dependent on the design and correct configuration of the proxy server itself. When configuring a proxy server, you will need to ensure that the WeblinkCONNECT Data port numbers are open.
For further information on these settings, please see the section: Firewall/Port Requirements and Microsoft ISA Server Setup.
Some Internet Service Providers (ISP's) use Transparent Proxy Servers. They are software packages designed to help speed up Internet connections, save bandwidth and to provide certain types of security. In general, proxy servers have access to a huge database of files that users have recently requested. If any user re-requests this information it can be retrieved from the database very quickly rather then re-requesting it from the Internet.
What is an ISP to do? They need to save bandwidth, but they do not want to force people to enter their proxy settings and if they give people the option they probably will not do it anyway. An ISP can compromise by running a transparent proxy server. A transparent proxy server is a proxy server that requires no modifications to the user's computer or browser settings yet it provides all of the benefits to the ISP of a normal proxy. In theory, users should not even know they are behind a transparent proxy server.
In principle transparent proxy servers are great things so long as they are configured correctly. From our experience with WeblinkCONNECT™ we have learned that some transparent proxy servers have taken upon themselves that not only are they to provide the normal functionality of a proxy server but they have become HTTP protocol Police. Any traffic that does not appear to be 'normal' is terminated.
ISPs generally love proxy servers since it reduces the amount of traffic that they need to send to the Internet. However, from a user's point of view, proxy servers are often problematic and can be a source of frustration to both Web-based software designers and application users.
If you are having unexplained drops in your connection, we highly reccomend that you check with your ISP to see if you are behind a transparent proxy server.
Here are instructions on setting up Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 to access WeblinkCONNECT:
How to unblock WeblinkCONNECT in Norton Internet Security after selecting block and checking "Always use this action"
Situation:You blocked a WeblinkCONNECT's access to the Internet by selecting block and checking "Always use this action" in a Norton Internet Security (NIS) or Norton Personal Firewall (NPF) alert message.
Solution:You must remove this program from the blocked list to give it access to the Internet.
To remove a program from the blocked list
Double-click the NIS icon. Double-click Personal Firewall. On the Programs tab, select the program that you wish to unblock in the Manual Program Control window. Click Remove. Click OK to any warning messages. If there are other components of the program that appear in the list, remove them as well. Click OK to close the Program Control window. Close NIS.
You have unblocked the program. The next time that WeblinkCONNECT tries to access the Internet, the alert should appear. Then you can choose the access privileges that you want for the program.
Situation:When you try to connect to the client by launching the remote, request or update data, you see the error message "Unable to attach to specified device" or connection related Transaction Rollback messages.
Solution:This error means that WeblinkCONNECT could not make a connection to the client. There are several steps to troubleshooting this issue. The troubleshooting steps are broken down by cause. If a particular step does not apply to your situation, such as if you aren't behind a router, you can skip those sections:
Routers • If you are using a router, you must first configure the router to allow the WeblinkCONNECT information to pass . If you have not, see the section: Cannot Connect Through a Router. • If you think you have configured the router successfully, you can verify this by testing for open ports. See the section How to verify if a Router's SQL Ports are Open. If the ports are not open, you must configure the router to allow the Firewall/Port Requirements.
Problems at the client / Third party conflicts • If you are running McAfee ViruScan, Norton Anti Virus or Computer Associates' InoculateIT! see the products documentation to learn how to properly configure the antivirus package to allow WeblinkCONNECT to operate correctly.
Symptoms:Upon initiating the reports download, download will start but then randomly stop with one of the following
"FTP protocol error. 425 Can't open data connection"OR"An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host"
Cause:These errors may occur when multiple end users simultaneously access the same FTP server using an FTP clients set in Active mode.
Explanation:Your computer supports two FTP modes. These modes are called Standard (or Active) and Passive (or "PASV").
The Active mode FTP client sends PORT commands to the FTP server. The Passive mode client sends PASV commands to the FTP Server. These commands are sent over the FTP command channel.
In Active mode, once the client logs in and prepares to transfer data it tells the server a port number (somewhere in the temporary range 1024-5000) to use for the data connection back to the client. So, the server is using port 20, but the client is using a temporary port 1024 or above.
For Example:Control Channel..... Client port 1026 -> Server port 21Data Connection..... Client port 1027 <- Server port 20
In Passive mode, once the client logs in, the FTP server tells the client what port to use to connect to the server for the data connection (this will be a port in a range, 1024-5000). The client will connect back from a temporary port to the FTP server on that port to open the data connection. Now, the server is using a port 1024 or above and not 20.
For Example:Control Channel..... Client port 1026 -> Server port 21Data Connection..... Client port 1027 -> Server port 3345 (or any port in the 1024-5000 range)
Clients using Active mode FTP first establish a connection to TCP port 21 on the FTP server. This connection establishes the FTP command channel. The client sends a PORT command over the FTP command channel when the FTP client needs to receive data, such as a folder list or file. The PORT command contains information about on which port the FTP client receives the data. In PORT Mode, the FTP server always sends data from TCP port 20. The FTP server must open a new connection to the client when it sends data.
Passive mode FTP clients also start by establishing a connection to TCP port 21 on the FTP server to create the control channel. When the client sends a PASV command over the command channel, the FTP server opens an ephemeral (high) port (between 1024 and 5000) and informs the FTP client to request data transfer from that port. The FTP server responds to the request by using the ephemeral port as the source port for data transfer. When this occurs, the FTP server does not need to establish a new inbound connection to the FTP client.
Solution:You may need to change the mode that is used by your Router, Firewall and/or your FTP client, depending on your network configuration.. Although Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and later (which controls your computers Internet connection properties) support both Standard mode and Passive mode, by default, your FTP client is set to Active mode..How to Change the Internet Explorer FTP Client Mode
Internet Explorer can be enabled for a passive mode FTP client when you clear this option.
It helps to have a basic understanding of how WeblinkCONNECT negotiates a TCP/IP connection.
Security in the online world of data management is a critical issue that must be addressed when moving critical business processes and data to an Internet Application. Weblink understands this importance and the great responsibility that comes with it.
There are several availability and security issues that must be addressed when using ANY Internet Application. These include:
Network ReliabilityWeblink has committed the necessary resources to ensure your data is safe, secure and highly available. To this end, we have partnered with NTT/VERIO Inc., having one of the largest server hosting facilities in the world. NTT/VERIO brings a level of security unmatched by anyone in their field. They are well known to have the most secure, redundant hosting facility available today.
The NTT/VERIO Global Tier One Network = Fast, Efficient, and Accurate Data Transport. NTT/VERIO provides fully redundant network architecture with high-speed connections. Uninterruptible power supplies at data centers ensure that power is never interrupted.
With more direct paths, routing options, and private peering points, NTT/VERIO speeds your data to its destination with fewer hops, less packet loss and fewer delays. You get high performance, plus 24/7/365 network monitoring by the state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC) - all backed by the strength of a trusted and stable industry leader. The network features OC3, OC12, and OC48 circuits as well as Cisco and Juniper Networks router technology. So, whether you're a small part-time organization or a large multi-site organization, you'll have the performance and reliability you need to keep your business moving. Built-in Redundancies The NTT/VERIO Global Tier One Network is your seamless connection to the world. The Network features densely meshed paths between most major network points, both domestically and internationally.From the beginning, NTT/VERIO took redundancy very seriously, building at least two connections, each from a different carrier, at many of the major points in the network. Because NTT/VERIO works with a diverse portfolio of carriers, the network is not reliant on one vendor in the event of an outage. These geographic and carrier redundancies ensure that your data will keep moving, even if a link fails. The Global Tier One Network has multiple, highly secure carrier-class Points Of Presence. Plus, private peering relationships provide multiple routing paths for continuous, uninterrupted transport - data is able to bypass the congestion of the public Internet and get to its destination fast. Superior Network SupportNTT/VERIO has 24/7/365 network monitoring at its state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC) which provides real-time alarming, forecasting, traffic management, event notification, upgrades and service level agreements. The NOC also furnishes real-time network status reports to NTT/VERIO Customer Care, enabling fast, highly responsive, single point-of-contact problem resolution.
Backup / Disaster RecoveryThe events of 9/11 revealed the devastation that can be caused by a single, malicious event. However, most catastrophic events that threaten hosted Web applications are from nature - floods, fire, and earthquakes can be devastating in the damage they can inflict on facilities and equipment. WeblinkCONNECT™ provides the backup and disaster recovery options to ensure maximum availability and integrity of the application data.Automatic BackupsWeblinkCONNECT™ provides daily full disk backups of all data. Full database backups are encrypted and transferred periodically to multiple locations throughout the United States as an added means of recovery should it be needed. Production servers have Hardware RAID protection and contain multiple power/cooling modules and peripheral power supplies. CPU, memory, I/O boards, and hard drives are all hot swappable, eliminating downtime.On-call support staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at NTT/VERIO to ensure any service problems are handled promptly. Weblink also has a comprehensive disaster recovery plan in place should our primary physical site become inoperable.
Unauthorized Data InterceptionsALL WeblinkCONNECT™ Smart Client traffic is natively encrypted (scrambled) via 1024 bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. 1024 bit SSL encryption is the highest grade commercially available encryption (only the Military and the CIA uses stronger encryption methods) providing you with the best level of security and privacy. The SSL protocol ensures that your transactions are not subject to "sniffing" by a third party. Only your users, with the right combination of a WeblinkCONNECT™ ID and Password, can access your data.We also employ the use of Digital certificates across our Production Infrastructure. Digital Certificates are installed on all data servers to give you the assurance that your access to WeblinkCONNECT™ is legitimately yours and not that of an impostor. It contains information about who owns the certificate (company name, domain name, contact address, etc.), as well as information about the issuing Certificate Authority.
Hacking Intrusions/Denial of ServiceIntrusions usually take one of two forms. One form can be an attempt to gain unauthorized access to data or the application. Another form can be an attempt to deny service to other users by tying up server resources or disabling the server.
Unauthorized Access - Authentication via username and password provides assurance that a client requesting information is the entity it claims to be. In WeblinkCONNECT™, you control the ID's and passwords for your organization. Access control settings limit the functionality available and types of information that users can access after being identified as an authorized user on the system. This allows you to set up users that can only access certain areas of the application. For example, the system administrator has rights to all areas, while a volunteer may have read-only access to volunteer information.Database activity logs record information about the username, time of login and logout, the user's IP address, and transactions submitted. This data can be used for auditing purposes and to provide admissible evidence in court proceedings.
The WeblinkCONNECT™ application also has native defenses built in to protect against Command Injection Gaps, better known as SQL Injection attacks. SQL Injection is simply a term describing the act of passing SQL code into an application that was not intended by the developer Denial of Service - Monitoring of the WeblinkCONNECT™ application and the hosting equipment is performed 24 hours per day. This, combined with the latest technologies in detecting and thwarting denial of service attacks, ensures that you will have uninterrupted service. Physical Site ProtectionThe WeblinkCONNECT™ Data Center is physically secured to keep your organization's information safe. Facilities have keycard and biometric entry, video surveillance and are staffed by technical support people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The physical servers are located in a temperature-controlled locked cabinet that can only be accessed by technicians for authorized maintenance.ConclusionMoving critical applications to the Internet requires a known, trusted partner. For over 6 years, Weblink has provided our clients the stability and security that they need. WeblinkCONNECT™ continues this legacy and is committed to earning your trust and keeping that trust with our staff's expertise and our powerful relationship with NTT/VERIO to keep your data safe and secure. By allowing us to secure your data, you can focus on your core organization's needs, continually growing your organization's success.
While we are confident that this expensive external audit would find that we have adequate controls and safeguards at our Data Center that would meet the criteria of such a mature formalized third party evaluation, we have opted not to forego a costly SAS70 Type 1 or 2 audit at this time for several reasons.
The main reasons are:
For these key reasons, we are unable to justify the time and cost factors involved in a third-party audit and thus, have chosen NOT to pass the high costs onto our customers.
The Infrastructure Whitepaper provides additional assurance that your data is being treated with adequate controls and that reasonable security measures are in place to protect your information assets.
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If you are in the system and you feel like you are lost and you don't know where that last window went. Or maybe you open the Profile Selector more than once and now you notice you have five different Profile Selectors open at once. There is a way to better navigate your way around.
WebLinkCONNECT™ gives you a way to manage your windows easily and efficiently. On the main menu there is a handy way to see exactly what windows are open. Unlike most web applications, this one has the advantage of hotkeys. You can get a full list of all of our hotkeys in the Hotkey Reference Guide. There is are a few ways to look at, open, and navigate your windows. Here's a breakdown of each option:
View My Dashboard (Hotkey: F10)The first option in the menu is View My Dashboard. This is a quick way to pull up your dashboard when you need it. Unlike most web applications, this option also has a hotkey for even quicker access. Your personal dashboard is going to be one of your most important windows and that is why it is first, so that you can access that information quickly.
Close All WindowsThis is a simple one. When you are busy and flying around the system, it is very easy to stack up a lot of windows that you do not plan on going back to. This option will allow you to close all of your windows and clear the list.
Window LayoutThis option includes three choices of layouts to view your windows. This will allow you to see more than one window at a time. Here is an explanation of each one:
Cascade (Hotkey: Ctrl+Shift+C) - This option will stack all of your open windows in a cascading style.
Tile Horizontal (Hotkey: Ctrl+Shift+H) - This will stack your windows one on top of the other and allow you to view all windows even when working on one. For example, you may look at one windows information while working in another.
Tile Vertically (Hotkey: Ctrl+Shift+V) - This will also allow you to view your windows individually. These will the difference is that they will stack side-by-side.
Window ListThis is a list of open windows and allows you to select a window to view. For example, if you have already used the Profile selector once and need to use it again, just go to the list and click on the Profile selector. This will avoid you opening too many windows as well as speed up the application as the code for the window does not have to reload.
Ctrl+TabIf you would like to navigate from window to window, simply Hold the Ctrl(control) key down while clicking the Tab key. This will cycle you through all the windows you have open.
View My Dashboard (Hotkey: F10)The first option in the menu is View My Dashboard. This is a quick way to pull up your dashboard when you need it. Unlike most web applications, this option also has a hotkey for even quicker access. Your personal dashboard is going to be one of your most important windows and that is why it is first, so that you can access that information quickly.
Close All WindowsThis is a simple one. When you are busy and flying around the system, it is very easy to stack up a lot of windows that you do not plan on going back to. This option will allow you to close all of your windows and clear the list.
Window LayoutThis option includes three choices of layouts to view your windows. This will allow you to see more than one window at a time. Here is an explanation of each one:
Window ListThis is a list of open windows and allows you to select a window to view. For example, if you have already used the Profile selector once and need to use it again, just go to the list and click on the Profile selector. This will avoid you opening too many windows as well as speed up the application as the code for the window does not have to reload.
Ctrl+TabIf you would like to navigate from window to window, simply Hold the Ctrl(control) key down while clicking the Tab key. This will cycle you through all the windows you have open.
Unlike most web applications, WebLinkCONNECT™ allows you to use Hotkeys. There are two different types of hotkeys in WebLinkCONNECT™. There are standard Microsoft hotkeys and WebLinkCONNECT™ hotkeys.
Here is a list of Hotkeys that you can use in WebLinkCONNECT™:
Weblink Hotkeys:
General Shortcuts:
Select Profiles = F2Create a Profile = Ctrl+F2Select Contacts = F3Create a Contact = Ctrl+F3Select Tasks = F4Create a Task = Ctrl+F4Select Events = F5Create an Event = Ctrl+F5Select Invoices = F6Create an Invoice = Ctrl+ F6
Custom Reports = F7
Association info = F9
View Dashboard = F10
Cascade Wndows = Ctrl+Shift+CTile Vertically = Ctrl+Shift+VTile Horizontally = Ctrl+Shift+HToggle through all open windows = Ctrl+Tab
Weblink Help System = F1 (See Tips Below)Profile Browser Shortcuts
Create New Profile = CTRL+NSave All Profile Changes = CTRL+SDelete Current Profile = CTRL+D
Standard Windows Hotkeys
Select All = Ctrl+A
Cut = Ctrl+XCopy = Ctrl+CPaste = Ctrl+V
Undo Last Edit = Ctrl+Z
Scroll Down = Down ArrowScroll Up = Up ArrowScroll Left = Left ArrowScroll Right = Right Arrow
Move to End = EndMove to Beginning = Home
Quick Report Hotkeys
Retrieve Quick Report naming convention = Ctrl+ Shift + QExecute Quick Report = Ctrl+ Shift + R
F1 may be used throughout the entire system and depending on where you areworking, will automatically bring you to the section of the help system that isdirectly related to that section.
Weblink Hotkeys:
Custom Reports = F7
Association info = F9
View Dashboard = F10
Cascade Wndows = Ctrl+Shift+CTile Vertically = Ctrl+Shift+VTile Horizontally = Ctrl+Shift+HToggle through all open windows = Ctrl+Tab
Weblink Help System = F1 (See Tips Below)
Create New Profile = CTRL+NSave All Profile Changes = CTRL+SDelete Current Profile = CTRL+D
Standard Windows Hotkeys
Select All = Ctrl+A
Cut = Ctrl+XCopy = Ctrl+CPaste = Ctrl+V
Undo Last Edit = Ctrl+Z
Scroll Down = Down ArrowScroll Up = Up ArrowScroll Left = Left ArrowScroll Right = Right Arrow
Move to End = EndMove to Beginning = Home
Quick Report Hotkeys
Retrieve Quick Report naming convention = Ctrl+ Shift + QExecute Quick Report = Ctrl+ Shift + R
When your Administrator sets up your user account they will probably give you a general password. Most people like to use their own unique password that they use frequently. You may change your password after your user account has been set up.
1. Go to Help > Change Your Password 2. A small window will appear asking for your old password. Type it in the first box.3. Then Type in your new password.4. Type it again to confirm it.5. Click the button and confirm.
WebLinkCONNECT provides you with several tools for generating significant amounts of non-dues revenue. The following is a list of features that can be used by your staff to generate these revenues:
Note: These numbers are examples only and all depend on your local market supporting this and your team selling the ads. Plus, you must have a web site that is organized to maximize value to your clients and is integrated properly with WebLinkCONNECT.
Banner Advertising
How much you can charge for your advertising really depends on your business climate and how popular your web site is. That said, because WebLinkCONNECT allows you to manage your ads in house (you can place ads, determine how long they run and keep complete statistics on how often they are viewed and clicked), you can maximize whatever your local market will bare.
Other non-dues revenue opportunities that WebLinkCONNECT helps you manage are enhanced or additional listings in your directory. All of these should be sold for the same time period as their membership and should be relatively cheap (i.e. $10-$50 each) so as to increase sales:
WebLinkCONNECT's Event Calendars encourage your members and business community to register and pay for events online, meaning the traffic on your Event Pages is significant. Within each Event Record is the ability to create and manage Sponsors. Each sponsor can have a logo and sponsor message that gets counted every times they are displayed or clicked on by a visitor. Because their visibility is tracked, Sponsors can see the value of being associated with your events and will be more likely to renew this sponsorship.
Within the WebLinkCONNECT Members Only section is a tool for members to create their own Coupons. These coupons are then displayed and accessed on that members Directory Listings. While some organizations choose to make coupons a free benefit of membership, others choose to charge for them. If you do charge, these coupons become a significant amount of additional revenue and their visibility is tracked by WebLinkCONNECT so members can see how effective they have been.
Some of WebLinkCONNECT's add-on features can be non-dues revenue generators, as well. Through the use of Web Input Forms, eCommerce Modules and other tools, WebLinkCONNECTcan easily provide additional benefits to members that are fee-based and therefore significant sources of revenue. Contact a WebLink sales consultant to learn more about these options.


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Soul River Inc. Outting on OPB
Urban Youth & the Zen of Fly-fishing by OPB/Oregon Field Guide
One of our past events this year Anglers Quest – Olympic National Forest – Hoh River, was amazing and to have professional anglers from various walks of life gave a service to 18 inner city youth and veterans in a way of exposing them to the wonder of the outdoors, teaching many facets and multiple layers of fly fishing. Participants learned and soaked up the ideals of what fly fishing is all about on many intimate levels and in an unconventional approach. Our main focus was be authentic and do our best to make change one soul at a time by being a friend and providing an equal share of learning opportunities. And that is what we have successfully done! It was an honor to be in the presence of Mother Nature's theater (spotting bald eagles and being in the presence of a herd of elk in our camp), as well as with friends on the water and at the base camp who committed/gave their time to selflessly serve and teach new minds as ambassadors of the outdoors. Past blog post here.
We want to give a big THANK YOU(!) to our partners and sponsors – U.S Fish & Wildlife, Tualatin River Valley Wildlife Refuge, LOOP USA,Sierra Club, City of Vancouver Parks & Recreation, Scientific Anglers, Costa Eyewear, SKOUT Organic, Sea Run Pursuits, EvolTwin Printing &Education Recreational Adventures
- Thursday, November 13 at 8:30 p.m. on OPB TV
- Sunday, November 16 at 1:30 a.m. on OPB TV
- Sunday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. on OPB TV
Soul River & LOOP discount for veterans and active duty military
Soul River and LOOP would like to thank our armed forces veterans for all their hard work and service to our country. This veterans day, we encourage everyone to reflect, honor, and give thanks to our veterans for their dedication, strength, support, and sacrifices they have made in the line of duty.
You've covered our 6 with all your contributions and we would like to give you something in return. As a special thank you to the men and women in America's armed forces, we are offering very special discounts available exclusively to veterans and active duty military on LOOP rods including the XACT and EVOTEC series in single rods and double handed spey rods. These discounts are available starting Veterans Day 2014. Because these discounts are not available to the general public and highly classified, we ask you contact us directly to acquire the savings.
Please contact us at 503-954-7625, or in person at the Soul River retail store located at 1926 N Kilpatrick St. Portland, OR 97217. Tuesday – Saturday 11am-6pm
-Soul River & LOOP
Anglers Quest Deschutes Outing
Thank you to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife, LOOP, City of Vancouver Parks & Recreation, Korkers Footwear and all volunteers who came out to be part of this amazing experience! Youth and veterans had the opportunity yet again to get back into the nature, grow in the company of others, and learn more about being conscientious conservationists. Every opportunity that comes our way is one to sieze, capturing not just the experience of nature but inspiring a young, new mind. We intentionally set differences aside and forge on to replace the curiosity with a hands-on experience and learning tools which ultimately lends itself to smiles, laughter, play, and feeling renewed!
Throughout every outing, a common thread tends to weave itself into the initial experience for the youth – educating more than just the participating youth, but their moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, and guardians about the value in connecting with nature. Knowledge is power and where there is no knowledge or foundation of reference, youth can end up sharing the same fears or stereotypes about being in the outdoors that have cycled over and over throughout generations. This has given me a new perspective on the statement that fear is learned. If parents or guardians cannot inspire or embrace opportunities for their child then moving forward in life turns into sharing the same fear, misconception, or misinterpretation of what nature has to offer from the parent or guardian and handed to the youth. This was especially apparent after our Angler's Quest in May on the Hoh River. After fitting all 17 youth in boots and waders, taking them into the water, educating them on currents and river reading, was I then told by many of them that their parents gave them strict instruction to not go in or near the river water. This was incredibly eye-opening and yet sad. The youth had learned a few survival skills as well as had the opportunity to feel river currents and decide for themselves if this was something they were going to fear uninformed or respect with wisdom. I have especially seen this in African American and Hispanic families. Pursuing the outdoors is always an unpredictable arena when you have no control over Mother Nature's thermostat or weather changes. As outdoors-people we have to be smart and learn to always be prepared. Yes, always use common sense but when there is just the change of air flow and light rain we don't change the course just because Mother Nature gave us rain. Part of being in nature is embracing what is there and what is around us including the rain and the mud.
As this outing neared, merely hours away, the rain in Portland and Vancouver poured demonstratively. Meanwhile, over Mount Hood and in Oregon's high desert, I was experiencing dry, 65 degree weather with clear blue skies. It was disappointing to receive a phone call stating that once again I had the opportunity to experience parents and guardians making uninformed decisions by pulling their youth from the outing due to the rain they were witnessing right in front of them. I started to see that parents and guardians can be stuck in their own mindset of operating and not really understanding what is happening or going on in the outdoors a couple hundred miles away. Fear can drive us mad and cause us to make decisions that can be sometimes irrational and create a domino effect of consequences for others.
The pursuit of connecting urban youth to the outdoors includes also the pursuit of educating the family unit. Whether its information about weather differences in various parts of the state, how critical and empowering water safety is for youth, or what conservation is all about, it is up to us as leaders and models to show how to embrace it and be prepared.
This outing was truly an incredible experience. The youth had a wonderful time learning so much centered around how to wade in river water, how to use the buddy system when crossing the river, navigation, learning how to use a compass/making a cross reference with a digital GPS compass, to fly fishing, casting, and, most of all, being a good ambassador of conservation!
Tight lines
madison from Soul River on Vimeo.
mechai from Soul River on Vimeo.
camrron from Soul River on Vimeo.
LOOP Incite Rod – Perfect to learn and fish!
· Black anodized aluminum reel seat
· Cork-mix handle
· Ceramic stripping guides and durable chrome snake guides with double coating
· Rod model inscription and dot mark on ferrules for correct fit on rod sections
· Comes 'ready-to-go' in a Cordura tube with integrated reel case
· Form and friction-stable brake discs in metal and carbon on model 5/8
· Reel frame and spool in corrosion-proof composite
· Large brake adjustment dial
· Simple spool change
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Fly Fishers Club Oregon
November Presentation
Celebrate Veterans Day with Veteran Chad Brown and Catch & Release @ Lucky Labrador Brewpub
SE 9th & Hawthorne (parking lot on Madison)
Veteran's Day, November 11th at 6:30pm
Since 1961, The Fly Fishers Club had a wide range of members who are experienced anglers, guides, and authors who enjoy teaching others how to fish.
As a Club they are committed to preserving the sport and art of fly fishing.
Whether you're an expert fly fisher or just getting started, They encourage you to become a member. They can educate and entertain you!
Artistry behind the fly – Brian Chou " The Rip City"
This month At Soul River Space
Featuring Brian Chou "Artistry behind the fly"
ärt/ noun 1. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
Up close and personal! I had the opportunity to learn and capture Brian Chou's art of tying on the vice. Every tier has their own approach on the vice. For Brian there is a ritualistic approach like an artist selecting the right palette of colors to paint their canvas. Brian creates with a mix of theory, science, artistic talent, and river experience from being out on the river. "Somebody said to me one day 'fly tying is a craft not an art.'" This is a bold and interesting statement when you actually look at what art is, think about the process of a creation, and the execution of a skill set that dates back thousands of years in indigenous cultures worldwide. Relying on creativity and art in the hunt for survival to ritualistic ceremonies and forms of communications which all play a purpose in the process like an artist palette of nature. The statement that a person said was a bit bold but yet has no substance to the nature of knowing art especially when one knows the true definition of art.
There are three different fly tiers where the skill set and tools are almost always the same but different in the end product – the tier who ties for functionality, the tier who ties for classicism, and the tier who breaks the mold learning outside of the box displaying artistic expressionism and functional application.
In my observation, Brian's approach is innovative, artistic but functional as well as scientific. In simple words, Brian's flies are tried and true! Brian has many years under his belt from fishing throughout the Northwest to saltwater fly fishing along the Pacific. In his experience, Brian has been able to succeed at fly line design and fly rod design for various respected companies and holds a certification as an Federation of Fly Fishers casting instructor. In his pastime, he serves as a Soul River ambassador helping propel the sport to newer audiences, connecting youth to the outdoors, and working with veterans. Most importantly he is a father and husband.
As one of my graduate school professor's once said to me, "Know the rules first, then you can break them." Brian knows the rules and he breaks them.
Come to the Soul River retail space and purchase Brian Chou's flies. His latest flies featured feed the appetite of a Portland Trail Blazer fan, whether it's to go fishing or just wanting to have another affiliation to the Blazers. The bonus is it catches fish! And the fly name is the " The Rip City"
Brian Chou on the vice in his studio tying " The Rip City"!
Interesting to watch some of the little techniques Brian has under his sleeve working with materials.
Adding the glue! Final touches!
A few of Brian fly creations! A sneak peak in his fly box!
Tight lines!
Orvis is introducing the Breaking Barriers Award, honoring someone who has gone above and beyond to bring new blood into the sport, to break down the barriers of introduction. Over the next year, keep an eye out for people who are engaging new audiences and feeding the sport. Encourage them, help them, and nominate them. Let us know what awesome work is being done to help foster growth in our industry. Kids, women, new audiences – that's what is going to propel the sport forward into the coming years. We are asking all Soul River supporters out there to support us and in your free time to take 3 min out to click here and go online to nominate us! We fill we are right in line with what the focus Orvis is looking for.
Thank you for your support!
Design by Nature
Our lives are journeys. Often times we are not fully aware of our surroundings and how they alter and influence our physical and spiritual beings, but we naturally take the journey. Many of us are fortunate to have the lifestyle to get outdoors and explore a variety of recreational activities. It's easy to take this part of our journey for granted and see the sport as one of pursuit not realizing what is right in front of us. Then again, there is also a handful of people who do not have the lifestyle to do such a thing. For me, getting outdoors has become not only a journey but a pursuit of opportunity waiting to be discovered and even challenged. I take this journey every chance I get when I go to the river to fish. I appreciate what is around me and in the water of what I may be chasing at that time; fishing simply becomes the by-product. The vehicle of scientific exploration leads me to a self-discovery of "change" which is my transformation, my balance, and my church. Whether I'm chasing trout or steelhead, wadding through the river with fellow anglers scanning the pockets and feeding lines or eddies on the river, I am metamorphosing as a pupil of what Mother Nature is revealing and how I am being shaped.
Soul River was given life as I was standing waist deep, filling my lungs with the pure fresh air, being humbly embraced by Mother Nature's theater, and ultimately fighting my PTSD from my years serving in the U.S. Navy. Throughout the development of Soul River, a connection of art and design between the outdoor world and the urban world was inspired from the art of fly fishing. The intention is to fold both worlds into a creative, urban, outdoor fashion apparel brand beacon young and old bridging from urban to outdoors. The brand of Soul River represents an embodiment of nature inter-playing between fashion art and design and the beauty of our environment with legs in the community cultivating young minds and veterans connecting to the outdoors raising the mental state of awareness to an ambassador of the outdoors.
Photo by Ankur Dholakia
The brand is the soul of nature that is a reflection of ourselves, where we are at in that exact moment in time. It speaks to your individual lifestyle, no matter who you are, where you are, or what your passion is. Soul River represents everyone's experiences that are interpreted like a unique thumbprint. The brand is viewed differently to each individual who embraces it because each person has their own adventure. Each experience on the water, on the trail, or in the city streets is different based on what is seen or breathed. My Soul River is different from your Soul River with diverse perspectives and experiences. My reality is the healing that water brings to the soul, the medicine to the mental, physical, and the spiritual world. At the end of the day we all stand on a common ground of interest and respect for Mother Nature, whether she's seen in the urban world or the natural world. The brand welcomes the uniqueness and individuality, as Soul River is unconventional in its approach to the consumers just as Mother Nature is unconventional in Her approach in the outdoors.
Photo by Ankur Dholakia
The voice of the brand also advocates our opportunity to stand and fight for the injustices that younger generations face, with intention to inspire exploring the outdoors, becoming ambassadors for tomorrow, understanding that nature is freaking cool and hip. It's the journey of all groups, including age, race, and socio-economic status, which we take as a universal reminder that we are inherently connected. Part of the brand also gives back to veterans fighting PTSD, in pursuit to provides rich opportunities such as classes & expeditions that are one day to one week outings led by Soul River and partners with US Fish and Wildlife and Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and other partners coining the term "Iron Sharpening Iron." Ultimately, one "iron" is U.S. veterans transitioning into society post-war in hopes that they will find peace and comfort in the healing waters. The other "iron" is community youth transitioning from a troubled past seeking alternative methods of healing by embarking into the outdoors, joining conservation efforts, and gaining a new respect for Mother Nature. Both veterans and youth have similar trials – whether it's a literal war or a war of his/her own, struggling with street life, drugs, and gangs. By merging these two groups together, they'll have the opportunity to mentor, learn from one another, and teach through their challenges. Soul River Runs Deep!
Photo by Ankur Dholakia
Tight Lines,
Wild Reverence – The film to see!
Soul River is proud to be part and help promote, support the film "Wild Reverence" By Shane Anderson. Come on out and see this film. Bring the family! We have posters for free to give away at Soul River located @ 1936 N. Kilpatrick Suite B. Portland, Oregon 97217 Come pick one up! Showing 9/28 Doors open @ 6pm
From the words of the Director Shane Anderson
Wild Reverence is a documentary film chronicling the plight of the iconic wild steelhead along the west coast of Amercia. In November of 2012, I made a pilgrimage back to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state to the rivers I once fished as a boy. This was a once in a lifetime fishing trip and I soon discovered wild steelhead and salmon were disappearing from the rivers and appearing as federally listed under the Endangered Species Act. How could the icons of the Northwest slip toward the abyss of extinction?
This discovery left me asking many questions so I decided to take off the rest of the year, cash out my life savings and embark on an adventure up and down the west coast to document and learn about the current plight of wild steelhead and why this fish is so revered. We are constantly mis-informed on information about the reality and the status of our fish until its too late. The effects of shifting baselines is more evident then ever. I wanted to find the truth, look at history and hard scientific fact as well as talk with people who have dedicated their lives to studying and advocating for wild steelhead and salmon.
My journey took me from Malibu, CA back north to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. I snorkeled some rivers and creeks and fished in others. Everywhere I traveled I met kindred spirits that the steelhead has influenced. Hopefully through my journey you can see the scope of our rivers across the west coast, hear the stories and see with your own eyes where things are working, where they are broken, how WE can turn the decline around, fill our rivers back up with wild fish and save some of the magic for future generations.
I hope to give the wild steelhead the spotlight it deserves and through "Wild Reverence" begin a movement to enact some real change before its too late.
Thanks for your support!!
– Shane
Soul River runs through the Nation's Capitol
The US Fish and Wild Life Service's Urban Wildlife Refuge Program, a national program aimed at increasing a diverse engaged conservation constituency, is highlighting work of programs that connect youth with nature and encourage conservation. The event will be held on Capitol Hill Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Soul River Owner/Creative Director Chad Brown has been given the opportunity to speak at the event, in front of the organization and members of congress, to share the story of Soul River and our outreach work connecting youth and veterans with the outdoors using fly fishing and conservation as a conduit to spark interest and cultivate a passion creating the awareness to our youth and bring up to ambassadors into the outdoors.
Chad will be covering Soul River's mission, our partnerships with the US Fish & Wildlife Service and Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, and the importance of connecting with nature respectfully while giving back. Chad and Soul River would like to thank US Fish & Wildlife Service for their ongoing support with our programs and events like the recent Celebration of Wild Steelhead and for the opportunity to share our work and inspire others on a national stage.
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Posted: 09/10/2009 - Two crime writers are speaking at the North Carolina Literary Festival about how their careers as a lawyer and as a forensic anthropologist influence their stories.
Posted: 09/10/2009 - Two crime writers are speaking at the North Carolina Literary Festival about how their careers as a lawyer and as a forensic anthropologist influence their stories.
Posted: 09/09/2009 - Secretary of State Elaine Marshall is entering the race for U.S. Senate, plotting to unseat Republican Sen. Richard Burr.
Updated: 09/09/2009 - The governor already has a Facebook page, along with links on YouTube and flickr.com.
Posted: 09/02/2009 - Gov. Beverly Perdue will lead an international trade mission to China and Japan next month in hopes of boosting commerce between North Carolina and Asia.
Posted: 09/01/2009 - Federal agents have frozen nearly $29,000 in the bank accounts used by a North Carolina terrorism suspect.
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Posted: 08/28/2009 - North Carolina counties next week will receive $38 million in lottery funds earmarked for school construction that had been taken by Gov. Beverly Perdue several months ago to deal with budget problems.
Updated: 08/27/2009 - North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood thinks former first lady Mary Easley's university salary was too high but that her staff may have set the bar too low for the value of Easley's work.
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