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Much ado has been made—some of it by yours truly—about the current lack of ability to create a multi-hop Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) fabric. After digging in deeper with Cisco during my recent Unified Computing System (UCS) class, I have some additional information to share about the different forms of multi-hop FCoE and why multi-hop FCoE still isn't available.
Multi-hop FCoE falls into two basic scenarios:
- FCoE initiators and/or FCoE targets separated from an FCF (fibre channel forwarder) by multiple hops through IEEE DCB-compliant Ethernet switches
- Multiple FCFs chained together to connect FCoE initiators and FCoE targets
There are additional scenarios, but for now let's discuss just these two.
In the first scenario, FCoE initiators and FCoE targets might be separated from an FCF by one or more IEEE DCB-compliant Ethernet switches (also known as an "FCoE passthrough"). In this situation, FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP) would be required in order for the FCoE initiators and FCoE targets to communicate. Now that FIP support is beginning to emerge following the ratification of the FC-BB-5 standard in early June, this sort of scenario becomes more possible.
If you think like me (and if you do, I'm very sorry to hear that!), your next question is, "OK, what is an IEEE DCB-capable switch?" As it turns out, the Nexus 5000 can be an IEEE DCB-capable switch (or an FCoE passthrough). Cisco doesn't advertise that fact because they don't feel that building a solution out of a bunch of Nexus 5000 switches is the best approach. OK, fair enough, so the Nexus 5000 isn't really designed to be used that way. So what other options are there? None of which I'm aware, at this point, so that makes it impossible to build multi-hop FCoE solutions today. When a valid IEEE DCB-capable switch or FCoE forwarder does appear then you'll be able to build these sorts of designs—assuming that you have FIP support in both the FCoE initiators and the targets. (Note that you could mix pre-FIP components in here, but all such components would have to be connected directly to the FCF, and would only be able to communicate with other components connected directly to the FCF.)
In the second scenario, FCoE initiators and targets are connected directly to an FCF—like a Nexus 5000—but you've got multiple FCFs chained together to create a larger fabric. You might consider this analogous to linking multiple MDS 9000 series switches together with inter-switch links (ISLs). In this case, FIP support would still be necessary for initiators to connect to targets on a different FCF, but now there's another wrinkle. You see, Cisco has the concept of a VSAN (think of it like a VLAN for Fibre Channel—this is a simplistic definition but reasonable enough to use). In the MDS world (keeping in mind that NX-OS, the software running on Nexus switches, has its roots in SAN-OS, the software that runs on MDS Fibre Channel switches), there is the concept of trunking E_ports, where multiple VSANs are carried on a single E_port between two MDS switches. Continuing the VSAN/VLAN analogy, a trunking E_port is analogous to an 802.1q VLAN trunk.
Bear with me, there's a reason I'm telling you all this.
When you use FCoE on a Nexus 5000, you end up mapping each VSAN to a VLAN. When you need to move from one FCF to another FCF—i.e., from one Nexus 5000 to another Nexus 5000—how should the VSAN information be presented? Should the VSAN information reside in the 802.1q VLAN tag, so that an 802.1q VLAN trunk is considered a trunking E_port with regard to VSANs? Or should the VSAN information remain embedded in the FC commands that are encapsulated by Ethernet? This fundamental question has not yet been answered. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, and as the T.11 group responsible for FC-BB-5 and other FCoE standards hasn't yet come to agreement yet on how to handle this, then it's currently not possible to create the FCoE equivalent of trunking E_ports (I believe these will be referred to as VE_ports). Since you can't create VE_ports, you can't connect multiple FCFs together, and you can't build a multi-hop FCoE fabric composed of multiple FCFs.
As you can see, then, that even with FIP present in all components, neither definition of multi-hop FCoE is possible today. Although a Nexus 5000 can function as an FCoE passthrough, Cisco doesn't recommend that architecture. Without any other IEEE DCB-capable Ethernet switches available to use as an FCoE passthrough, that makes the first scenario impossible to build. Likewise, the inability to create VE_ports and trunk VSANs across multiple Nexus 5000 switches means that it's impossible to build the second scenario today. While multi-hop FCoE is the ultimate goal, it's just not possible right now.
Here's some food for thought while you digest this information: how would a fabric extender change things? That's a topic I'll delve into in a future post, so stay tuned!
Of course, FCoE experts and wizards are encouraged to add your corrections, clarifications, and thoughts in the comments below.
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And what's now exactly the advantage of the Nexus 5000? I thought that the "convergence" of all the different technologies (like FC, FCoE and Ethernet) on a single Switch and the cost savings out of this approach was their argument?
That's what I've been wondering. What problem is FCoE supposed to solving? If we have to buy special cards and switches, how is it different than plain FC? If I could use the on-board NICs and 4500s/6500s I currently have (perhaps using a separate VLAN), then sure, I have less infrastructure to worry about.
If I really want bandwidth I could go with iSCSI over InfiniBand at 24, 48, or 96 Gb/s. Probably get lower latency as well.
Scott, you asked this question in December. Did any of the answers satisfy you, or did you perhaps find enlightenment elsewhere?
yeah Scott absolutely!
Hi Scott,
Here are some thoughts on your blog from our technical team here at Emulex.
The blog seems in many cases to struggle with the gaps of the shipping products and the completeness of the standard. We can't speak for the current capabilities of Cisco products, but since the standard is mostly written by Cisco, what is standard seems like a good indication of what they will soon offer. To clarify what the standard supports:
1. We don't believe FC-BB-5 restricts the types of network configurations provided as examples. It is all about the timing of product introduction (i.e., DCB compliant Ethernet switches) and implementing functionality specified by FC-BB-5 (e.g., "FCoE aware" DCB switches that create/remove ACLs to emulate the security of FC point-to-point links and FCF VE_Port to VE_Port connectivity).
2. We think that the limitation of having to go through the FCF for native FCoE Initiator to FCoE Target communication in FC-BB-5 has the potential for being a future issue, but work in FC-BB-6 appears to address this. "FCoE aware" DCB switch firmware would probably have to be enhanced to support FCoE virtual link security for direct communication between native FCoE devices.
3. We don't think it's a limitation in the current environment. Our understanding of the initial deployments is that the FCFs will be at the top of rack. If you have 10G Ethernet pass through modules in the blade chassis', you shouldn't have any intervening Ethernet switches.
4. "FCoE end devices cannot access an FCF via multi-hop paths": Given FIP, the standard fully specifies how FCoE end devices can access an FCF via multi-hop paths. (In fact, the standard would have difficulty preventing it…even without FIP, a preconfigured FCF address would suffice.). DCB-capable intermediate switches are presumed by the standard, though it does not in fact require them..
5. "FCFs cannot access FCFs via multi-hop paths": The is still some standardization work to be done on how to map VSANs between a Fibre Channel VSAN header and an Ethernet VLAN header. The standard strongly encourages implementations to use ONLY VLAN headers, so an implementer would not need to do the mapping. The FCFs, in fact, can prevent end devices from using the VSAN header, so the issue need not arise. If an unfortunate installation happened to mix FCFs that required VSAN headers with FCFs that supported only VLANs, they would probably have a problem. But FC-BB-5, together with other Fibre Channel standards, provides enough information to enable an FCF to map between the two methods.
6. "No Such Thing as an End-to-End FCoE Solution": The standard fully supports end-to-end FCoE and some of the recent announcements from NetApp and Brocade have addressed some of the end-to-end questions and other storage vendors will follow…The standard fully supports end-to-end FCoE.
Quick position: Today FCoE is top-of-rack gateway to FC and conventional LAN – focused on cable management solution for blades/rackable servers.
Much 'ethernet' work still developing for more complex CEE networks.
You said: "Selling/pushing/supporting FCoE for more than that is, in my mind, a disservice to customers…"
My comment to that is this: Articulating what the future holds with a technology investment and how it can transform something as significant as the Data Center is what customers expect from their trusted vendors.
A fast food restaurant only sells and discusses what is currently available, with no discussion of futures, investments, and return on thereof. There is no value in the relationship you have with your local fast food restaurant.
A technology vendor such as Cisco or Emulex, on the other hand, is never just selling what is available today. Rather, such vendors are selling a long term investment in technology architectures that affect planning with budgets and significant spending decisions. Customers want to make the best possible decisions with their long term investments, and discussing only what's on the menu today provides no value to that effect.
(vendor disclosure: Cisco Systems)
(disclaimer: I am not an official Cisco spokesperson)
Trackback from Blog Stu - Stuart Miniman on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Great job, Scott. I am intimately familiar with the ins and outs of FCoE (I work for one of the major vendors in the space). You have done a great job of setting real world, level expectations here. You are right about the problems presented in multi-hopping FCoE. These problems are compounded even more by the limitations of spanning tree in Ethernet networks. Looking forward to the now and the next year, with multi-path capable Ethernet fabrics becoming available, this becomes a non-issue, and multi hopping becomes a realistic proposition.
I have been presenting talks on FCoE for the past few years, and I can say wholeheartedly, there are a lot of misinformation and unrealistic expectations floating around in the industry. We as technology evangelists, whether we work for the vendors or not, owe the community the honesty and candor it deserves.
Your last point on the "difference between educating/positioning a customer on technology trends so that the customer is prepared, and overselling a technology" really hits the mark here.
Thanks again! Keep up the good work.
So Scott, After 2 years do you have any update on this. I mean, I can see that Cisco supports end-to-end FCoE today and with Multihop as well. But VCE is still not supporting in their Vblock. Any insights as to what is the rationale behind that?
Pingback from FCoE Multi-hop : Why wait? | Nickapedia on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 5:36 pm
Hi Scott.
Great document. Nicely written.
We are running into the same issue. We are trying to do dual hop fcoe solution with HP VC 10/10D. We are running N5K in NPV mode, since the zoning is done on the upstream brocade switches. Now HP says we have to run the N5K in FCF mode and not NPV, which isnt possible in our scenario (since we dont have MDS as director).
Would you have any pointers on this ? Would this work or not ? Can we run N5K to support both the existing FC connections, and the new FCOe connection to HP VC ?
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The new RHYOLITE JACKET SOFT has been updated for 2014 with added shoulder and elbow protected sleeves that can be removed. Back protection is the flexible Crash Absorb shape memory retention material (water-repellent elastic-visco nitrile rubber), along with PRO-SHAPE and Crash Absorb that is positioned in the front chest, side and abdomen areas.
The jacket like the pads is fully breathable.
If your just looking for the back protection DAINESE has you covered with the BACK PROTECTOR SOFT
The new Downhill Freeride line has changed as well. BASANITE jersey and HUCKER shorts are made with lighter materials and have more breath ability. If you look at the photo of the jersey from the back side you can see through it.
The shorts have nice big air panels to allow flow and comfort.
The new ROCK SOLID-D gloves caught my eye. They look like the ROCK SOLIDS, but have a added PRO-SHAPE panel to the knuckle area. They were quite comfortable on the hand and as you can see in the photo the PRO-SHAPE flexes nice to the hand.
I don't know what RL was trying to do here, but he made a nice hand model, plus his tux shirt matched the gloves.
DAINESE also has a new PERFORMANCE Jacket as well as PERFORMANCE ARMOR that uses the new MANIS Back Protector, also DAINESE has their new Enduro/Trail jersey and short called the DRIFTER. More on this later.
Look for DAINESE new gear soon.
Thanks to DAINESE guys for the time.
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COMMENCAL has always been a bike that looks cool to me. If you have never heard of this little company from Andorra, they have had such riders as Anne-Caroline Chausson, Cédric GRACIA, and the powerhouse cycling family "the ATHERTONs on their bikes. Winning races all over the world cup circuit. Since 2000 this small company has made a big impact in a short time.
The flag ship SUPREME DH WORLD CUP leads the way with all the bells and whistles you need to take on any World Cup course. Top of the line Fox suspension, Formula Disc brakes, SRAM XO, RaceFace cranks, and E-13 Chain Guide you are ready for that rainbow jersey.
Now don't take this one lightly, the SUPREME DH may not be the top of the line, but it will take you to the top of the podium if you have what it takes. It shares a lot of the same company components, but just the the next step down.
A closer look at the rear suspension gives you a super plush ride in the rough.
This is badass 6″ Enduro entry with Fox Float CTD with remote lever, Fox 34 Float Factory CTD FIT Remote. Both fork and shock have the KASHIMA Coating for smooth action, Formula Brakes, SRAM XO, and to top off a Rock Shox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost.
COMMENCAL didn't forget the little one's in you clan. They are one of the few if not only manufacture that makes a 24″ and 20″ mini DH bicycle called the SUPREME24 and 20. This is the coolest thing to see out at your local races and I just love it. Makes me want to go have a kid just so I can buy one. "WOW I didn't say that!!"
Also COMMENCAL has their Push Along called the RAMONES 12, which is disc brake compatible.
The colors may be a little bright, but one things for sure you will be noticed when you cross that finish line and to see more about the COMMENCAL line go to commencal.com.
Eh..you impressed with my Mexican talk? I did take 3 years…or should I say "tres anos" of it in high school. But that's about the extent of my Spanish. But I still remember how to say, "La entrada esta alli, no aqui." When I was 18, I was a security guard at a grocery store and I had to tell people that the exit, where I was stationed at, was not the entrance. Anyhow, let's get back to what we did this weekend. So we rounded up some of the amigos de MtnBikeRiders.com to join Lady, The Moe and myself at Snow Summit in Big Bear, Ca. We loaded up the Team Limo and hit the road. You'd think with all the KHS Bicycles we have, that we were sponsored by them…
LadyP, The Moe and RL.
During our first run, we ran into Cuz'n Joe who happen to get a flat. Here we are helping him, that's what family is for, we help.
It was right after this run I started to have issues with my bike. I noticed that there was some play on the headset. Kinda odd if you ask me. So I tightened things down and went for another run down the mountain. Half way through I notice the play go worse and worse! Now there was major play in it and no matter how much I tightened the top cap down, it would still move. I make down the mountain and I decided to check out my headset. I pulled off the bar/stem removed the upper crown race and bearings I noticed that the FSA Pig Heaseat pretty much blew up. I noticed that the lower bearings wore out so much that the piece that holds them all together was pretty much a goner. During that inspection, I noticed I was missing 3 bearings. Not sure if they fell off while I was up on the trail or they fell out while I was working on the bike at that same spot.
I called a show down the street called Chains Required. I asked them if they had that same model headset available for purchase. They didn't but invited me to come in and see if they can help me out. I get there and one of the mechanics took me to the workshop and gave me some bearings that closely matched what I needed, at no charge! I hurry back to where I left my bike and tried to reassemble the headset, but there was still some play. I'm only guessing that the bearing cups and race wore out so much that it was the cause of my problems. After 2 runs down Snow Summit, I had to call it a day. Bummer. That's ok, I knew that LadyP and the rest of the group was having a great time on the trails. Check out this photo of her.
All in all, everyone seemed to have a great time. No one got hurt and we got to see Cuz'n Joe! Not sure why I posed like this…oh wait, now I remember! Look where my left hand is…haha.
Before I go, I wanted to leave you all with this piece of magic. This is Doc Thunda, after a few beers, he can cuss in any language.
A few years ago we did a video showing how we converted standard tires and rims to tubeless, or some might call it "Ghetto Tubeless." Since then I've converted a number of my bicycles to this tire system. One of them was my downhill bike, the Airborne Taka. I had raced 2011 and part of 2012 with the ghetto tubeless and never had I flatted during those events. In fact, I had never flatted with the Ghetto Tubeless with the Airborne Taka.
Fast forward 3 years later, I've maintained the ghetto tubeless on the Taka and found myself at Snow Summit Adventure Park in Big Bear, Ca. This was actually my 2nd trip up there with the Taka with this tire system.
During our second run through the trails I distinctly remember my rear tire hitting hard against a sharp rock. I recall hearing the "DING" on the rim. Sure enough, I had a flat…or so I thought.
Here I am trying to pump the tire back up. I was planning on changing to a tube, but the Taka has bolts on the rear wheel and I didn't bring a wrench. So I sat there pumping and pumping in hopes the Stan's Sealant would start to work its magic. I kept hearing air hissing out of the tire, but I kept at it.
Eventually the sealant found its way to the leak and did it's job by patching the hole from the inside out. You can see where this occurred on this photo. From the looks of it, I had "burped" the tubeless. This is means the tire broke apart from the bead and the seal came apart, causing air to come out. Lucky for me the tire resealed it self and within 10-15 minutes I was back on the trail!
This was taken 4 complete runs after I had initially flatted.
If I may add, Lady P was riding the KHS Lucky 7 with the same Ghetto Tubeless system on the tires. No flats that day!
So why do I keep my DH bikes (Taka and Lucky 7) with Ghetto Tubeless? Couple of reasons, for one you saw that its self sealing in most situations. Secondly, I like to run my tires at low pressure when riding downhill. Low means 27-32psi on the tires. This allows me better control and grip on some of the terrain that SoCal dirt has to offer. Not all my bikes have tubeless, but for my DH bikes, it's something I make sure they have installed for situations like the one above
We recently took delivery of the new Airborne Hobgoblin. I actually bought this bike for my wife, it wasn't something that Airborne Bicycles sent over to be reviewed. But since we have it, we might as well share our thoughts on the bike.
As you may have read before, we reviewed the Airborne Goblin, the Hobgoblin's (Hob) stable mate.
One of the things that stands out to me on the Hobgoblin is the internally routed cables. It's a nice touch, and check out the fancy pearl navy paint job against the white graphics, sweet right?!
On LadyP's first ride, she could not get over how smooth the bike is. Shifting was precise, braking was spot on and the suspension really excels on the downhills.
The Hob that LadyP has is the small, 15″. It seems to fit her really well. I even installed a 60mm stem on it to make the whole cockpit feel more comfortable. She was kind enough to let me ride the bike. In fact I'm planning on taking it out to Hurkey Creek in Indyllwild to do some XC riding over the weekend, and if time permits, hit up some DH trails at Southridge.
DH with the Hobgoblin? Well, ya. One thing I quickly figured out is that the Hobgoblin does REALLY well on descents. Not only is it a a fast bike, but it soaks up everything you roll on.
Price: $1749.95
Frame 7000series Hydroformed Aluminum Dual Suspension 29″ with 100mm of travel
Fork RockShox Reba RL 29 Dual Air w/Lock-Out, tapered steer, 100mm
Headset Ahead Sealed Cartridge 1 1/8″ to 1.5″ tapered
Rear Shock RockShox Monarch RL with lock-out
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 3
Brakes Avid Elixir 3 Hydraulic Disc
Rotors Avid 180mm front, 160mm rear
Shifters SRAM X-7 2×10
F Derailleur SRAM X-7 2×10
R Derailleur SRAM X-7 2×10 Mid-Cage
Cassette SRAM PG-1050 11-36T 10-Speed
Chain SRAM Powerchain 1051
Crank SRAM X-7 2×10, 38/24 rings
Bottom Bracket SRAM PressFitGXP
Pedals NONE
Rims WTB SpeedDisc I-19 Alloy Double-Walled with eyelets
Hubs KT HiFlange Sealed Bearing 32H
Spokes Black 14g Stainless
Tires GEAX AKA 2.2″
Handlebar AIRBORNE Alloy 640mm wide, 15 degree rise, 5 degree sweep
Stem AIRBORNE Alloy +/- 7 Degree Rise, size specific
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza Power
Seat Post AIRBORNE Alloy 31.6mm Diameter, 350mm Length
Extras Owner's Manual, Clear Coat, H20 Bottle Mount
I'm looking forward to see what this bike can handle because based on my first few rides on it, the Hobgoblin should be able to tackle more technical trails as well as possibly do some light DH.
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My Father's Erkennungsmarke from Stalag IVB
I remember reading a book about a famous RAF prisoner; his name escapes me but he escaped several times and if memory serves me correctly he used to break back in again. One amusing tale in the book was about the arrival of a new head of security who was SS and prided himself on his knowledge of English including colloquialisms. Following an unsuccessful escape attempt said SS officer addressed assembled prisoners. He said (I paraphrase from memory) "You English think we Germans are stupid when in fact we know fuck all".


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An Code of any time of any game that is running effects is On & Off. Effects can last letter without pressing Enter. Codes are can also of typing the mode of any Time it will work.
In XBLA version, you can hit LB RB LT & RT it will bring up in the menu, That it say ENTER button. All codes are here, it will works.
Codes doesn't appear in DS version and the online-demo version.
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- Future - Give in zombies colored-shades.
- Trickedout - Alernate lawnmower apperance.
- Mustache/Moustache - All zombies with mustaches.
- Daisies 100ft tree of wisdom - Kills all zombies when behind.
- Dance 500ft tree of wisdom - Make the zombie dance.
- Pinata 1000ft tree of wisdom - Kills zombies when a zombie dies.
- Sukhbir - Makes sound of sukhbir + brainss-sound.
- The name Sukhbir is namely like named a Sukhbir Sidhu.
- This music is like summons his Back-Up dancers.
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Are you constantly looking for new ways to build awareness around your business, your products, or your services? If so, congrats! Small businesses in today's economy should always be pressing forward in trying to find creative ways to get their name out there.
Is your business located in a small town? How about a big city? Either way, I'd imagine that the majority of readers who own and operate a small business have it located in an area close to other businesses. With that said, have you ever considered approaching any other local business owners to see if they'd be interested in doing a cross promotion with you and your small business?
Cross promotion involves two or more parties who setup a program where each party helps promote the others' products & services. I had the idea the other day when I was meeting Steve Keib, owner of Tranquility Life Spa & Salon, for lunch at Spatola's Pizza in Lansdale, PA. He and I were discussing creative ways to market his business when the idea hit me. Steve should have a flier on each table at Spatola's. In exchange for space at the tables, Steve could offer to put coupons & a menu for Spatola's at his cash register – persuading each and every customer to take one with them as they pay for their Spa services.
How much do you think a promotion like this costs? If you said almost $0 then you'd be right. It takes a creative idea, a little time and networking, some printing costs and that's it. You now get access to all of Spatola's customers and vice versa. Each small business owner is happy and hopefully traffic increases. Definitely be sure that you setup some measurement tools, such as adding a unique code to each coupon you put in someone's store OR by having your flier say "mention that you saw our flier at Spatola's and receive 10% off". For each customer who mentions it, be sure to track that sale in your computer/register so that you can go back to see just how well the promotion is working.
The best part about this idea is that you don't have to limit your partnership to one other business. You can work with many different businesses in your local area. Just be sure the customers who come into your partner's store are the same target customer who you want to attract.
Is anyone currently running a cross promotion strategy like this? If so, how's it working for your small business?


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Lismore Circumnavigation
Our first real paddle of the year was a 45km circumnavigation of Lismore. We'd done it before in June 2006 when we took two days, even though we really only needed one. This time the tides were perfect to do it as a single journey.
Incidentally, there's a team of decorators at work on that lighthouse. We went around it, after the ferry had gone, and saw their work close up. That must be a pretty good contract to get - painting Scotland's lighthouses!
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3 Comments Here:
- David said...
Simon can I be sure you did not cheat (!) in your circumnavigation of Lismore ? Was there really water between Bernera and Lismore or did you have to portage ?
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- Simon said...
Hi David,
Not sure where you mean when you say Bernera? This is Lismore in the Firth of Lorn.
We have in the past kayaked between Lismore and the island on which Lismore light is situated, Eilean Musdile. This time we went around the south of that island. No portage on either occasion.
Hope this helps.
- 9:43 pm
- Simon said...
Hi David
I'm being dense - of course I know which you mean. Last time we managed to get through the gap - this time we portaged.
Sorry for being a dunce - I've been studying maps of the western isles and my brain was confused...
- 11:45 am
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EAU CLAIRE The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire music and theatre arts department will present the following musical performances the week beginning Monday, Oct. 14. All events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 15:
- Mark McGinnis, Maplewood, M.N., will present a student tuba recital at 5 p.m. in Phillips Recital Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. McGinnis, a junior comprehensive music major, will begin the program with Sigmund Romberg's "Serenade" from "The Student Prince," arranged by Patrick Sheridan. Also included in the recital is Giacomo Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" from "Turandot" and Herbert L. Clarke's "From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific." Junior Kristin Yost, Sisseton, S.D., will accompany McGinnis on piano. This presentation is part of OcTUBAfest 2002, which runs the entire month of October.
Saturday, Oct. 19:
- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Choral Ensembles will present two concerts as part of the UW-Eau Claire Honor Choir Choral Festival. The UW-Eau Claire Choral Concert featuring the Women's Concert Chorale, The Singing Statesmen and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will begin at 1:15 p.m. in Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The UW-Eau Claire Choral Festival Concert, featuring the UW-Eau Claire Concert Choir, Altoona High School Concert Choir, outstanding soloists and the UW-Eau Claire Honor Choir, will begin at 7 p.m. in Gantner Concert Hall.
Sunday, Oct. 20:
- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire String Orchestra, conducted by Paul Kosower, professor of music, will perform at 2 p.m. in Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The program will include Johann Sebastian Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major and Peter Tchaikovsky's Serenade for String Orchestra in C major Op. 48.
- Alexandre Dossin, assistant professor of music and a new faculty member, will present his first faculty piano recital at 7:30 p.m. in Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. Program to be announced.
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Poopocalypse : Best Game Name of the Year
September 20th, 2010
While it certainly wouldn't be the first game I've heard of where pooping is a central element (yeah, I can't believe it either), but Poopocalypse definitely has the best name of the genre.
From what I can tell, Wolpertinger Games' Xbox Live Indie game is all about pooping pidgeons. I don't know if you play as a pooping pidgeon, or if you're a person avoiding bird poo. Either way, it's definitely weirder than your average Xbox 360 title.
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Not very new idea though:
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Last Thursday, Microsoft announced a major revision to the feel and functionality of Bing. Bing has been online since 2009, and has undergone many updates and revisions since then. Perhaps most notable was last year's partnership with Facebook, which aggressively introduced social data into Bing's results.
This update is another re-imagining of social search integration. The Bing interface has been changed to now feature three columns – one for core search, one called "snapshot", and one for social.
- Core Search. This is the primary results column that delivers normal web results. Core search has been streamlined and de-cluttered, with Bing actually removing some of the social features that they'd previously added.
- Snapshot. Bing's new middle column, Snapshot is designed to help users get things done. Snapshot is key to Bing's new position as the search engine for "doing. " It includes actions like OpenTable integration, allowing searchers to quickly book reservations.
- Social. The new righthand column, Bing's new social sidebar takes social stuff out of the core results, and moves it over to the side. This new social system has many added features, and integrates heavily with Facebook, as well as Twitter, LinkedIn, Quora, and even Google +.
Bing's Positioning Struggle
Reactions to the new Bing have mostly been positive. Core search relevance is basically competitive with Google, and the new approach to social is fairly elegant. That said, we're unlikely to see the updated Bing capture any really significant share from Google.
The new launch comes with a new marketing position – "Bing is for Doing." This seems to replace the earlier "Decision Engine" concept that Bing had been using since launch. Both positions have aimed to answer a key question – why Bing?
For Microsoft, the reality is that no one really has a search engine problem – Google basically works for everyone. And although Bing is trying to differentiate from Google, neither "Doing" nor "Deciding" seems strong enough to convince Google users to make the switch.
The Social Search Wars
Bing's new social search system is playing catch-up to Google's Search Plus Your World, a major social search integration that Google launched on January 10th.
Both Google and Bing have been pushing social integration with search for a long time. As more and more content is shared and created through social media, it's only logical that search engines would be very interested in leveraging this content to improve search.
Danny Sullivan from Search Engine Land has put together an interesting comparison of Google and Bing's social integrations. The ultimate takeaway? "In theory, social mixed with search sounds great. In reality, it's still has a long way to go."
One thing that's interesting about Bing is that they've integrated social content from a very wide range of sources – even including Google+. This is somewhat opposite to Google, which is placing a very heavy focus on adding their own social content from G+ into search.
From an "open web" perspective, this is definitely a win for Bing. Additionally, Microsoft's early investment in Facebook continues to pay off, as the new Bing has access to Facebook data that Google simply can't match.
In terms of Bing in general, Microsoft shows no signs of slowing its investments in Bing, despite the 2.6 billion dollar loss that the Online Services division suffered in 2011. With Yahoo registering 8 consecutive months of search market share loss (among other problems), it would appear that Bing and Google are emerging as the two search engines that really matter.
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EAU CLAIRE — A run/walk to support the Arthritis Foundation will begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 in Davies Center at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
UW-Eau Claire's cross country teams and University Centers will sponsor the Jingle Bell Run/Walk. The teams and University Centers also will help coordinate the event, find volunteers, set up the course and help during the run/walk.
The event will help support the 1.1 million Wisconsin children and adults who live with arthritis, a painful and often debilitating disease. The event honoree this year will be Miranda, a 13-year-old girl who lives with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948.
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PaperCut is really very good. There's a free 'monitor' version as well.
PaperCut - Print management software used by 50k organizations to control and quota printing
Hello everyone,
Just looking for some suggestions on print management and print cost cutting, as our toner costs are going through the roof. Looking around it seems that the best print management software is PCounter, I installed a trial briefly and it does looks very promising.
I also been contacted by company called Arena group offering to supply printers and toner (some sort of leasing), but its a bit confusing the way they calculate the price. Does anybody use leased printers, is it a good idea and what should I expected to pay (per x amount of prints I guess).
PaperCut is really very good. There's a free 'monitor' version as well.
PaperCut - Print management software used by 50k organizations to control and quota printing
Another vote for Papercut here.
Another vote for Papercut here.
Where do you think the main costs are ? Lasers, Inkjets. Certain printers, or certain users ?
Do you keep a log of all the cartridges you order ?
I do have a copy of PaperCut but it's about 10 years old and not supported any more, I can't even upgrade it. I've also spoken to couple of people that supply paper copiers and they recomend PCounter over PaperCut, but looking closer they are very similar. Thanks.
Most are laser monochrome. And used heavily across the board (teachers, pupils and admin). And we have too many different makes and models, some are getting old and toner cost is going up.
we are still evaluating papercut here, but it is looking pretty good that we will go for it come new financial year and some more budget! We are using a lot of samsung printers here as they seem to offer the best value for oney in the b&w printing market at the moment.
We use PaperCut.
I have just added a secondary print server to the PaperCut monitoring setup. Very easy. Now the printers on the secondary server have been added to the primary print server [I had nothing to do except install the software: Printers 'added themselves']
While working on this I found out today that I can install the secondary server client at stations where local printers are installed and have PaperCut monitor/manage them also.
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I've been looking at this for the last year and still not settled on a solution. I've got all HP printers so looked at the HP SPS solution but then decided to concentrate on MFD devices and a cheaper photocopier contract.
A local copier company came up with a copier and software solution but it wont really save much initialy. Today I rang Papercut and discovered they do Papercut MF which will link with my existing Ricoh copiers. Assuming the cost is achievable then I may be onto a winner. Central copiers that we can all print to, record all budget info and save money for each click done.
Time to install papercut and see whats possible.
Ricoh licenses We are stuck with ricoh machines are you pay per device for mf. Rough cost was upgrade plus 10 devices about 3k I think
I'd stay away from PCounter and go with Papercut, used both and Papercut is a ton better.
I have PCounter and cannot fault it, the company we used to get it all from have just started dealing with PaperCut for the education sector, heard good reviews about both, as I have PCounter I am going to say PCounter is what I am recommending!
Hmm Very interesting, I was under impression that PaperCut not as good as Pcounter but now will try both more thoroughly. Thank you all for guidance on software.
But does anybody leasing printers? I was expecting few schools are going that way. Last year we spent in a region of £10K on toners (was talking to local private school they spent over £30K!!!).
The problem for me is that I cannot stock two toners of every colour for all printers, as people coming for toners after they run out, subsequently some printers out of order for several days. Its not very good, its always a bit of a panic to find supplier with good prices and wide range of toner and then going to finance with another £2K order (you should see the face of my finance manager)! So the idea of having the same printer across the school with well stocked cupboard of toner and knowledge of what Im going to spend at the end of the year is VERY appealing.
So, how do you all dealing with it?
I lease my copiers from United Carlton, toner is here next day if we need any, my rule is that is there is no ink they cannot print and it saves me money, printing is not a high priority issue in my place, use the cost saving thing all the time to remind users about it.
We lease copiers as well, I've spoken to them and they are happy to provide us with printers. But I guess I will need to install PaperCut/PCounter to establish more precise amount we print annually and then see whether they can beat the price.
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text: Back in September, when the weather was milder and garden tasks somewhat less pressing, the Fearrington gardeners, accompanied by Mr. Greg Fitch, took a morning to visit our friends and neighbors at Cure Nursery in Pittsboro. Longtime growers and wholesale plant sellers Bill and Jen Cure have recently begun to offer their lovingly grown and carefully cultivated native plants to the retail public. With the launch of our hugely popular Wildflower Meadow in Camden Park, along with our renewed commitment to bolstering songbird habitats within our gardens, we were quite eager to learn all we could about the lesser-known native plants available through Cure Nursery. After touring the growing houses with Bill, who shared generously his knowledge of and enthusiasm for North Carolina's amazing variety of native plants, we came away inspired and eager to add many more natives to our collection of plants! Visit the Cure Nursery website for more information on how to purchase these fantastic plants.


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What's the future of certain boys living in a fatherless home? Pretty bright for the lives of these seven successful men who were
We hear so much negativity about boys raised outside of the traditional two-parent home that rarely do we notice those individuals who turned out quite heroic in spite of growing up in an unconventional family. Following are some brief bios on seven men who made it to the top. We hope this will be just be the beginning of many more "success stories" that will run in future issues. Whether the achievements or philosophies of these men agree with us or not, we have to admit, they carved out successful futures for themselves.
Alexander Haig, Jr. (Former White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State)
It's been said of Alexander Haig that he has perhaps been closer to the reins of presidential authority in the United States than any other person not elected to public office. Although Haig has been labeled by some a hard line right winger, those who know him say he is more moderate, pragmatic and not so rigid In the conclusion of his book Caveat, he states, "military power and economic strength are important, but they are not everything. Americans will support a foreign policy that demands a world of peaceful change, the defense of human values, the liberation of human genius and the-advancement of social justice."
Bom on December 2, 1924, in a Philadelphia suburb, he had to help his mother make ends meet when he was only ten years old. His father had just died leaving his wife to struggle to pay the bills. Young Haig helped by delivering newspapers, and later on he worked for the post office. He's also had jobs at a refinery and as a store floorwalker. His pivotal career move came in 1969 when, already a key man in Washington, he was promoted to brigadier general. In 1981, Haig was sworn in as the fifty-ninth US Secretary of State.
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Drew Peterson: Letter from jail
Two years ago this month, Drew Peterson was arrested for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. He is also a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson.
Soon after his arrest, a judge prohibited him from talking to the media. So, WGN wrote him a letter, and he responded.
You can read his complete letter here as well as WGN's letter to him by click on the links to the left.
Below is the timeline of events for Drew Peterson: Letter from Jail.
March 1, 2004: Drew Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio, was found dead in a bathtub. The death was originally ruled an accidental drowning.
Oct. 28, 2007: Drew Peterson's fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, disappeared.
Nov. 9, 2007: Drew Peterson was named a suspect in Stacy Peterson's disappearance. State police reopened the investigation into Kathleen Savio's death. A judge ordered the exhumation of her body.
Nov. 13, 2007: Kathleen Savio's body was exhumed.
Feb. 21, 2008: Kathleen Savio's death was officially ruled a homicide.
May 7, 2009: Drew Peterson was arrested after being indicted on first-degree murder charges in the death of Kathleen Savio.
October 2, 2009: A judge ruled against Drew Peterson's attorneys in their attempt to get the state's so-called "hearsay" law declared unconstitutional.
June 4, & June 5, 2010: The search resumed for Stacy Peterson outside of Peoria, Ill.
July 8, 2010: A judge denied the motion to release Drew Peterson. Peterson remains in jail on a $20 million bond as the prosecution appeals the judge's ruling on hearsay evidence.
Feb. 16, 2011: The Illinois Appellate Court heard oral arguments on evidence in the Peterson murder case. It marked the first time an appellate court hearing was broadcast live on TV.
Feb. 19, 2011: Oak Brook officials dismissed police Officer Stephen Peterson for obstructing an investigation into the disappearance of Stacy Peterson.Copyright © 2014, Chicago Tribune


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Welcome to August ladies! We have FIVE MONTHS left of 2012. We are on the down hill slide now. What will you work on this month? New goals, continuing efforts, end of summer plans, or are you counting down to cooler fall weather already?
As for me I'm looking forward to a beach day maybe two trips out to the beach. I have 7 pounds to drop this month to get to my next goal. I also have 4+ workouts per week each week on my goal sheet. No matter if you are starting today just try something and you will start to see results. Hugs!!!
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TGIF everyone! We are trying to go out of town for a very quick day trip on Sat. Back to work for me on Sunday. My eating has been perfect all of this week except when I met friends for pizza on Wen. I didn't over eat, but the pizza was fatty. Trying to lose 3 more pounds by my goal date of 9/1. All I can do is keep pushing and trying. Once I get down another 3 pounds it will be the smallest I've been in this year. Before this year it's the smallest I've been since... early 20's. :-) Wish me luck!
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I've been able to accomplish a less stressful life by eliminating a lot of fears. The fear of change, the fear of what other people think, the fear of death, etc. It's like I've become more in touch with the inner me and realize that I've been taking things in life too seriously. It's all an experience that will one day end so why not live it to the fullest. I can't live my life to the fullest if I'm too busy living in fear (of whatever). I'm going to be uprooting myself and my two young children next year to a state I've never lived in either. Change is beautiful and I try to embrace it as much as I can. )
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I just read about your Boston trip. I have to say I'm so impressed with all your activity and good eating on your little trip! That is a inspiration to me!! Although you gained a tiny amount I say you did a perfect job of sticking to your plan. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to do the same thing and failed. Congrats to you Tanya!!
BTW That sandwich sounds sooooo good!
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I hope with your move next year you stick with us. Your posts are like little diamonds in the journey for us. You are such a amazing source of information and encouragement. That was one of the best post I've read all year. Thank you! Your message of change is so important. All of you that are embracing change are such a inspiration to me. Hugs to all!
|Mon, 08-27-2012 - 2:51pm
Did I mention I only have 1 pound to go to my next Goal Wight??????/ SO HAPPY!! I have lots more weight to lose after that but I break it down into smaller goals.
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Select bubbles with the same color and let them burst.
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A very important headline in todays news, was the torture being done by the CIA. Under the nations laws, it is morally wrong and unjust to perform these types of torture. So now the CIA is under fire from the nation that they are not doing a proper job in maintaining the constitution for which we stand. Not to take away from the rest of the world that performs torture and maybe even at a greater degree but as our laws stand we shouldn't condemn this type of action to any extent. There is a fine line from what the people of the United states know, and what they do not know


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The crab meat in the soup is in fairly large chunks, but tastes meaty and frozen, with a dried-out texture. The broth is kind of bland and not very interesting. There is a slight peppery taste from the spice, but that's about it. No real depth of flavor which makes the soup kind of boring. Consistency of the broth is decent, leaning towards the thicker side of the spectrum.
While the soup gets slightly spicy as you go through it, it is not enough to wow you by the end. The use of tired, frozen crab meat from a seafood house is a major disappointment. In addition to using a bit more spice to take the flavor profile up a notch, using fresh crab meat would make this soup much better.
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In Meeting with Cameron, Obama Should Advance the U.S.–U.K. Special Relationship
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., Luke Coffey and Theodore R. Bromund, Ph.D.
May 10, 2013 (IB 3933)
The U.S.–U.K. Extradition Treaty: Fair, Balanced, and Worth Defending
by Theodore Bromund, Ph.D. and Andrew Robert James Southam
September 4, 2012 (BG 2723)
U.S. Should Assist Britain in Meeting Security Threats to the 2012 London Olympic Games
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D., Steven Bucci, Ph.D., Luke Coffey, Jessica Zuckerman and Robin Simcox
July 16, 2012 (BG 2711)
Falklands War: Lessons of Liberation Ring True for U.S. Today
by Ted R. Bromund, PhD
June 14, 2012 (IB 3639)
At Obama–Cameron Summit, U.S. and Britain Should Take Action to Rebuild Alliance
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D
March 8, 2012 (IB 3533)
The Obama–Cameron Summit Must Advance U.S.–U.K. Defense Cooperation
by Luke Coffey
February 16, 2012 (IB 3510)
Falkland Islands: United States Should Back Great Britain
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and Ray Walser, Ph.D.
February 8, 2012 (WM 3492)
President Obama Should Side with Britain over the Falkland Islands
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
June 9, 2011 (WM 3288)
Problems in British Foreign Policy
by Robin Harris, D. Phil.
June 6, 2011 (SR 95)
President Obama Visits the Irish Financial Crisis
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D., and J. D. Foster, Ph.D.
May 20, 2011 (WM 3266)
What President Obama Should Tell Prime Minister Cameron About Britain's Defense Cuts
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D.
May 20, 2011 (WM 3265)
Preserving the Special Relationship: A Conservative Agenda for President Obama's State Visit to Great Britain
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D.
May 19, 2011 (BG 2558)
What President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron Should Do to Preserve the Anglo–American Special Relationship
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D.
May 20, 2011 (WM 3264)
Libya Mission Demonstrates That British Defense Cuts Must Be Reversed
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
April 19, 2011 (WM 3231)
NATO's Libya Mission: U.S. and U.K. Must Assert Strong Leadership
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
March 25, 2011 (WM 3205)
EU's Arms Embargo on China: David Cameron Must Continue to Back the Ban
by Sally McNamara and Walter Lohman
January 18, 2011 (WM 3097)
Britain's Coalition Government: A Preliminary Verdict
by Robin Harris, D. Phil.
January 10, 2011 (SR 87)
The U.K. Budget Cuts: Lessons for the United States
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D., Ted R. Bromund Ph.D., and J. D. Foster Ph.D.
October 26, 2010 (WM 3043)
Spending Cuts in British Defense Review: Less Than Expected, but Still Damaging
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D.
October 22, 2010 (WM 3039)
Senate Action on U.S.–U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Represents Important Progress
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D.
September 28, 2010 (WM 3029)
David Cameron and Barack Obama Must Advance Economic Freedom—Not More Foreign Aid
by Brett D. Schaefer and Anthony Kim
July 19, 2010 (Wm 2966)
The Cameron–Obama White House Meeting: The U.S. and U.K. Must Reject a Timetable for the War in Afghanistan
by Sally McNamara and Lisa Curtis
July 16, 2010 (WM 2963)
David Cameron Must Press for U.S. Ratification of the U.S.–U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty
by Theodore Bromund
July 16, 2010 (WM 2964)
The Cameron–Obama White House Meeting: The U.S.-U.K. Special Relationship Must Be Preserved
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
July 15, 2010 (WM 2960)
How Margaret Thatcher Helped to End the Cold War
by Ted R. Bromund
September 28, 2009 (WM 2631)
Contracting Out in Defense: Lessons from the British Experience for the U.S. and Great Britain
by Ted R. Bromund
May 28, 2009 (BG 2278)
Securing the West: The U.S., the U.K., and Present Dangers
by Robin Harris, D. Phil.
April 30, 2009 (SR 0051)
The Past, Present, and Possible Futures of the Anglo-American Alliance
by Ted R. Bromund
March 31, 2009 (HL 1116)
The United Kingdom Must Lead Europe's Withdrawal from the U.N.'s Durban Review Conference
by Ted R. Bromund and Steven Groves
March 4, 2009 (WM 2324)
The Obama–Brown White House Talks: The U.S.–U.K. Special Relationship Must Be Maintained
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
March 1, 2009 (WM 2317)
Barack Obama and Gordon Brown Must Strengthen U.S.–U.K. Defense Cooperation
by Ted R. Bromund
February 27, 2009 (WM 2315)
The Brown Government Should Stop Mortgaging the Future of Britain's Defenses
by Ted R. Bromund
February 18, 2009 (WM 2298)
The Stealth Nationalization of Britain's Economy Must Be Reversed
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D.
February 02, 2009 (WM 2260)
President Bush Is Right to Recognize the Value—and Values—of the Anglosphere
by Ted R. Bromund
January 16, 2009 (WM 2230)
Britain's Armed Forces: Victorious Abroad, Imperiled at Home
by Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D.
December 11, 2008 (WM 2166)
British Defense Cuts Threaten the Anglo-American Special Relationship
by Ted R. Bromund
November 18, 2008 (BG 2210)
The Bush-Brown White House Meeting: A Chill in the Special Relationship?
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
April 15, 2008 (WM 1892)
Gordon Brown's Wrong Move on Iraq
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
October 12, 2007 (WM 1661)
The Bush-Brown Camp David Summit: Will There Be a Shift in the Special Relationship?
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
July 27, 2007 (WM 1570)
The European Security and Defense Policy: A Challenge to the Transatlantic Security Alliance
by Sally McNamara
July 18, 2007 (BG 2053)
The New EU Reform Treaty: A Threat to the Special Relationship
by Sally McNamara
July 6, 2007 (WM 1536)
The Appointment of Mark Malloch Brown Will Strain U.S.-British Relations
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
July 2, 2007 (WM 1534)
The Foiled London Bomb Attack: A Reminder That Britain Is At War
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
June 29, 2007 (WM 1532)
Gordon Brown and the Future of the U.S.-U.K. Alliance
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
June 27, 2007 (WM 1529)
Enduring Alliances Empower America's Long-War Strategy
by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. and Sally McNamara
June 15, 2007 (BG 2042)
Great Britain and the International Coalition in Iraq
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
June 6, 2007 (HL 1028)
The End of the Blair Era
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
May 10, 2007 (WM 1449)
Hearing on Economic and Military Support for the U.S. Efforts in Iraq: The Coalition of the Willing, Then and Now
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
May 9, 2007 (Testimony)
The Queen's U.S. State Visit: Strengthening the Special Relationship
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
May 2, 2007 (WM 1439)
Congress's Call for Iraq Withdrawal Undermines the U.S.-British Alliance
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
April 27, 2007 (WM 1435)
The EU Constitution: Will Europe Force a Way Forward?
by Sally McNamara
December 14, 2006 (BG 1991)
The Bush–Blair White House Summit: The U.S.–U.K. Relationship Is Still Special
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
December 6, 2006 (WM 1280)
The NATO Riga Summit
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
November 27, 2006 (WM 1261)
Britain Must Not Retreat From Iraq
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
November 14, 2006 (WM 1254)
British Conservatives Must Defend the U.S.–U.K. Special Relationship
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
August 28, 2006 (WM 1201)
Britain Must Reject Appeasement of Islamic Terrorists
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
August 15, 2006 (WM 1194)
The London Bombings: One Year Later
by Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
July 7, 2006 (WM 1145)
The U.S.-UK White House Summit: End of the Bush-Blair Partnership?
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
May 25, 2006 (WM 1095)
Friendship - The Future of Anglo-American Relations by Robin Harris
by Robin Harris
May 24, 2006 (WM 1091)
The British
Elections: Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
May 11, 2006 (WM 1070)
a U.S.-British Coalition to End Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
April 24, 2006 (WM 1047)
of the Union 2006: America's Global Leadership
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
January 31, 2006 (WM 978)
Conservatives Must Reclaim the Anglo-American Special Relationship
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D. & John C. Hulsman
January 5, 2006 (WM 955)
George Galloway and the Oil-for-Food Scandal: Time for U.S. and British Inquiries
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
October 25, 2005 (WM 892)
Case Against British Withdrawal from Iraq
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
October 4, 2005 (WM 871)
The U.S.
Should Strongly Support Britain's Anti-Terrorist Measures
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
August 26, 2005 (WM 823)
The London
Bombings: How the U.S. and the U.K. Should Respond
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D. & James A. Phillips
July 21, 2005 (BG 1871)
The London
Terrorist Attacks: The Anglo-American Alliance Will Not Be Broken
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D. & John C. Hulsman
July 7, 2005 (WM 786)
The Bush/Blair
Pre-G-8 Meeting: Tensions in the Anglo-U.S. Alliance?
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
June 6, 2005 (WM 754)
The British
Election: Implications for the U.S.-UK Alliance
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
May 6, 2005 (WM 740)
a Common Transatlantic Approach to the Iranian Nuclear Problem
by John C. Hulsman & James A. Phillips
March 23, 2005 (BG 1837)
The Bush
Administration Should Not Back the European Constitution
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D. & John C. Hulsman
February 16, 2005 (WM 668)
The Bush/Blair
Washington Summit: Strengthening U.S.-British World Leadership
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D. & John C. Hulsman
November 10, 2004 (WM 606)
The British
Iraq Troop Redeployment: Why It Is Necessary
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
October 26, 2004 (WM 595)
A Conservative
Vision for U.S. Policy Toward Europe
by John C. Hulsman & Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
October 4, 2004 (BG 1803)
Trade by Any Means: How the Global Free Trade Alliance Enhances America's
Overall Trading Strategy
by John C. Hulsman, Brett D. Schaefer & Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D.
August 10, 2004 (BG 1786)
Could Make a Strategic Error on China
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D. & John J. Tkacik, Jr.
June 7, 2004 (BG 1768)
The Bush/Blair
White House Summit: Strengthening the Coalition in Iraq
by Nile Gardiner Ph.D.
April 13, 2004 (WM 474)


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George heads to Maine to make a custom shoe at New Balance, learns to make whiskey Tennessee-style at Jack Daniels Distillery, and helps build an electric motorcycle at Zero Motorcycles in Santa Cruz.
George Motz receives his pair of custom New Balance shoes at the factory in Norridgewock, ME.
George learns about the leather in all New Balance shoes from cutter Jeff Clair.
George applies shoe cement to his custom sneakers.
George Motz strikes a pose with his half-completed shoes.
George checks out the front wheel of a Zero motorcycle at the factory in Scotts Valley, CA.
Zero employee Jamie Perugini works on the battery of an electric Zero motorcycle.
A close up of a Zero X Motorcycle.
George takes a Zero motorcycle for a spin.
Still No. 1 at the Jack Daniel's distillery in Lynchburg, TN.
Audio technicians Kevin Walker and Jeremy Protz with a Jack Daniel's whiskey display.
Inside the barrel-filling room at Jack Daniel's.
George Motz and master distiller Jeff Arnett sample Tennessee whiskey in the tasting room at Jack Daniel's.