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Ring in the new year with this refreshing fruit that is good for your clients in so many ways. The perfect time for a resolution is January, a month that offers the opportunity to adopt more healthy choices for yourself and your clientele. And embracing the benefits of grapefruit, a citrus fruit discovered in Barbados in the 18th century, is a great way to begin.1
The grapefruit was named to reflect the way the fruit is arranged when it grows—hanging in clusters, similar to grapes. Many botanists think the fruit is actually a result of natural cross-breeding between the orange and the pomelo, and Florida, California, Arizona and Texas are all large producers of the fruit. It also can be found in Israel, South Africa and Brazil.1
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Grapefruit is a large citrus fruit that is categorized as white, pink or ruby. It is juicy, tart and tangy with an underlying sweetness, and it is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, potassium, folate and vitamin B-5, and contains lycopene.1
Long thought to help people lose weight, a recent 12-week study from the Scripps Clinic confirmed that adding grapefruit and its juice to your diet three times a day can increase weight loss. Its flavonoid content also helps fight against free radical damage, which results in aging.2 Grapefruit can be enjoyed alone for a healthy breakfast, as well as in entrees, desserts and salads. And a big glass of grapefruit juice is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense juice choice.3 One detail to note about the consumption of grapefruit: It is important to encourage clients to check with their physicians before consuming grapefruit and its juice because it can make certain pharmaceutical drugs more potent, possibly leading to dangerous results.
As a spa cuisine ingredient, grapefruit is both commonly and uniquely used throughout the industry. Lavish Mobile Day Spa in West Bloomfield, Michigan, offers a spa party menu that features Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Grapefruit, and Wellness Spa in Shanghai includes Steamed Prawns, Cottage Cheese, Pink Grapefruit Salad and Sunflower Seeds in its Nature's Own spa cuisine lunch. The Spa at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania's Circular Dining Room features duck confit with grapefruit consummé as a specialty dish, and Beef Bresaola with Pink Grapefruit and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper is on the appetizer menu at D'Italia Restaurant at El Dorado Royale spa resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Clover Honey-Glazed Pink Grapefruit graces the dessert menu at Laguna Beach, California's Studio at Montage Resort & Spa, and check out the recipe for Grapefruit and Shrimp Caesar Salad from registered dietician and spa nutritionist Kathie K. Graham, RD, and Chef Chenel Dorival, Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami.


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Normally, to find out what's in a product, you can do a google.com search of the prouct +msds, which stands for material safety data sheet. However, the Dip-It MSDS says the product is non-hazardous and thus exempt from revealing what it is. Maybe someone with a chem background could deduce more from the MSDS. |
Here is a link that might be useful: dip it msds
I have a package of Dip It on hand. It says :"Caution-skin and eye irritant. Contains sodium perborate, sodium carbonate, sodium silicate. Contains no phosphorous." I'm not a chemist or scientist, so I don't know what all those sodium things are. Isn't sodium/soda a salt? |
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Greywings, thanks for reference to MSDS. I knew this sort of thing must exist out there somewhere, I just didn't know what it was called. There must have once been, or perhaps still are more than one dip-it as jannie's package contains no phosphorous and greywings link does. I have found links to two, perhaps different, coffee maker cleaners. One dip-id product contains, or did contain, citric acid and sulfamic acid which are, or once were the workhourses in denture cleaners. |
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The bombing toll on domestic pets and farm animals is never spoken of, but it was a slaughter of momentous proportion. Horses burned alive at various stud farms, cattle were blown into pieces, sheep literally cooked in the fields and thousands of pets were lost, lamed, blinded, orphaned and even eaten out of desperation. Whole species of birds and butterflies vanished. For zoos it was hellish. Famous animal trainer, Otto Sailer-Jackson ran the Dresden Zoo watched in horror as a wave of bombing set the zoo ablaze.
The zoo in Munich was likewise attacked and nearly destroyed. Adji, the first African elephant born in the Munich zoo, died under American bombing in the year 1943 along with several other animals. The Hamm zoo was another victim in 1944. On November 2, 1944, the Düsseldorf zoo, damaged during previous attacks, was left with hardly a wall standing and over 200 bomb craters.
The very first bomb that the Allies dropped on Berlin in World War Two killed the only elephant left in the beautiful, world famous Berlin Zoo. On November 26-27, 1943, British Blockbuster bombs freed a number of wild animals from Berlin's zoo and several large and potentially dangerous animals.
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IN TODAY'S SESSION... the children heard about Unitarian Universalist minister Don Robinson, who partnered with community leaders in Washington, D.C.'s inner city to create an after-school program that responds to the needs of children and youth. The group practiced intent listening with a counting exercise and by listening to a partner talk about a pet peeve. They made "I'm All Ears" hats as a reminder to use "air power," to listen fully and deeply. You may wish to use this hat in a family context.
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Tisei announced his candidacy against incumbent Congressman John Tierney in the commonwealth's newly redrawn Sixth Congressional District last November. U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, who grew up in the same North Shore town in which Tisei and his partner live, endorsed the former lieutenant gubernatorial candidate late last week.
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Use this to dress your salad or as a dipping sauce for cut vegetables. Don't like cilantro? No problem, just swap it out for Italian parsley or dill. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 1.1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 8.8
We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 15.4g | Calories: 145.2
This is my go-to dressing. I use it on everything from steamed veggies to salads and sandwiches. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 4.2g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 55.5
Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This cauliflower soup is easy to prepare and is very healthy for you. Submitted by SAMANTHA_SP Carbs: 17g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 9.3g | Calories: 128.7
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This "Spinach & Avocado Cannellini Bean Hummus" is what would happen if hummus and guacamole mated! Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 5.1g | Protein: 6.3g | Calories: 150.4
Who said finger food is unhealthy? Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 3.2g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 36.1
This Southern staple gets a dose of fiber--with half of the fat of the original. Make a double batch over the weekend and freeze for the busy weekday mornings. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 104.4
Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 32.9
This chilled creamy soup is great for hot days. It is filling and very low in calories. Perfect for a light lunch or as a dinner starter. Carbs: 6.7g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 92.5
Take some help from the store: Feta and pesto dress up grilled zucchini. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 61
Cookbook creator says: I love quinoa! I put all kinds of different veggies in, LOVE olives! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 7.4g | Calories: 294.9
Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor while also cutting the calories in each serving. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE Carbs: 4.7g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 76.4
Tahini replaces mayonnaise for a creamy texture and adds a tangy flavor, plus some fiber, protein, and calcium. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 7.5g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 55.2
Garlic is good for more than keeping away vampires. It's also quite good for you and full of flavor. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and gives it a creamy texture. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 26.1
All the taste of a loaded baked potato, in a hearty soup. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 31.4g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 229.3
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Roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish for a cool weather dinner. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 31.6g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 153
Whole wheat bread gives this side staying power. The fruits and vegetables bulk up the dish, so a little goes a long way. A bit of turkey bacon adds another layer of flavor without adding many calories. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 15g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 78.4
Try this over whole wheat toast with nut butter or to thicken fall soups. You won't believe we didn't add any sugar! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 5g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 20.6


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Features By Caitlin Hughes on April 1, 2013 | Comments (3)We made it through this entire season of The Walking Dead, dear readers. It was a long, arduous journey. Sometimes people died. There were a lot of purposefully gross zombie kills. Two crazy dictators. Many appearances from Ghost Lori. The show never exactly rose to the heights of its heart-stopping first season and now, as it ends its third season with "Welcome to the Tombs," it never exactly redeemed itself. Sure, there was a high death count in this finale — but at what gain? Even with the Prison vs. Woodbury war finally upon us, the finale still came across as somewhat sterile, with Team Rick opting for leading a "bloodless war" against Woodbury. I applaud Rick's sentiment, sure. I applaud the logical reasoning for the survivors to join forces and become stronger as one, united force. But while the episode's opening was very strong, something about this finale just seemed hollow and it's tough to put my finger on exactly why.
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No, no really. One doesn't just "forget" a roll of perfectly processed Velvia. It was left waiting since I did not have a scanner. I am now proud to present to you: Velvia from Autumn'2011.
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The simplest way of earning a return on investment in a foreign country is to purchase financial assets such as stocks and bonds in a foreign company. The next simplest alternative is either to export to a foreign country or license a foreign company. These alternatives allow a company to avoid the risks and expenses associated with transferring personnel, dealing with foreign languages and cultures, obtaining supplies, developing markets, operating in foreign political environments, and a host of other problems.
Nevertheless, many of the world`s most successful companies find it in the interest of their investors to incur these risks and expenses by making direct foreign investments. In the following sections we explore the political, economic, and competitive motives behind direct foreign investment.
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Some of the most obvious motives for direct foreign investment are political. Governments are frequently convinced that it is in their best interest to deny or restrict their citizens` access to goods and services from abroad. Despite the clear disadvantages of denying consumers foreign goods that are better made and/or less expensive, governments often act out of a desire to protect domestic jobs from perceived threats or out of nationalism and/or xenophobia.
Foreign businesses that are denied the right to export to a country often find that they can penetrate the market by agreeing to manufacture or at least assemble goods within the target country. Sometimes these same tactics are used to overcome restrictions on imports such as quotas, tariffs, and import duties. Local production mitigates concerns about job loss and nationalistic pride.
Political motives for direct foreign investment are not always related to overcoming restrictions on trade. Sometimes political factors are used by local authorities as inducements. Parent organizations that are located in countries where increased taxation, regulation, and/or other forms of interference are present or threatened can avoid these problems by transferring operations to countries that will treat them more favorably. A truly multinational business is usually less subject to unfavorable political action because local governments are constrained by the ability of the business to transfer operations elsewhere, costing the current host country jobs, revenues, and perhaps prestige.
Economic Motives
Economic factors can also motivate direct foreign investment. Some companies can obtain substantial economies of scale in areas such as research and development, marketing, distribution, financing, and production by operating at volumes that can be justified only by a worldwide market.
For example, the Swedish auto and aerospace markets are not large enough to spread the substantial investment required to develop advanced products. Swedish auto and aerospace companies are compelled to participate in multinational production and distribution. Companies in larger countries are able to spread these costs over a much larger sales volume.
In addition to economies of scale that are provided by multinational operations, companies can overcome shortages and imperfections in local markets for factors of production. Perhaps the local population cannot provide sufficient numbers of technicians and engineers, or particular raw materials may be unavailable or overpriced in local markets. Multinational production facilitates access to the factors of production at the lowest available cost.
As explained in Chapter 13, multinational corporations that produce and sell in many countries can exploit fluctuations in real exchange rates. When exchange rate changes raise inflation-adjusted prices in one country and lower them in another, the company can shift production to the low-cost country and sales to the high-price country.
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Competitive motives for direct foreign investment are closely related to, and difficult to distinguish from, economic and political motives. A business may make direct foreign investments in cases where the immediate economic and/or political benefits are not clear. The motive is often related to securing the business against the threat of existing or potential competition.
For example, companies may seek to establish international market share or production even though the effort is apparently unprofitable, as in cases of dumping, or the export of products at prices that are below the cost of production. The purpose of such actions is often to undermine an existing or potential competitor. Once market share is established, production costs fall or prices are raised. In many cases, dumping constitutes an illegal activity punishable by fines and compensatory payments to companies that have been damaged.
In some cases, companies have lobbied for the establishment of protectionist barriers against foreign businesses in order to foster the development of a domestic industry that does not yet exist (known as "infant industry" policies).
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I'd picked several 'last of the season' tomatoes last Sat at a yard sale. I picked ripe ones, and green ones, and some that were partially ripe, but had cracks in them. Well those with cracks ripened all the way, and split worse, and were 'going bad' around the splits. They had been drawing fruitflies, so I decided to deal with them before they got any worse. I cut out the bad places, cutting generously to be sure and get it all, and ended up with a big plate of beautiful wedges that needed eaten right away.
They made for a nice lunch, but were really quite a bit more than I really wanted. Do you ever have to 'eat them all' to keep them from going to waste? There really wasn't enough to mess with freezing.
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- Posted by mrs.b_in_wy 5a WY (My Page) on Sat, Nov 5, 11 at 16:20
Oh, Sue. What a nice yard sale find. I'm lucky to have a garden friend who has a greenhouse/solar room and often gifts us with ripe cherry tomatoes during non-Wyoming-tomato months. At those times, you bet I've found it's important to eat them all. |
What a nice yard sale find. Well actually it was a 'moving' sale, and I spied the tomato plants all loaded down and asked for a few, and was told to help myself as several others had too. I asked if the nice concrete wire tomato cages might be for sale. "No." |
- Posted by mrs.b_in_wy 5a WY (My Page) on Sun, Nov 6, 11 at 10:32
Hehehe. At least you got some tomatoes, though! I don't think we would have found such a thing at a yard sale this year. Two hail storms 10 days apart in July wiped everyone out -- including 5,000-6,000 roofs and probably 10,000 cars, maybe more. |
If you have a small food dehydrator, that's where my tomatoes go when I have too many to eat all at once, but not enough for a batch of sauce. Or, you know, you could just eat them all at once anyway, like you did. :-) |
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Yesterday I came close to tears during Health class. A former meth addict came in and spoke to us. Y'know, it's one thing to see pictures of addicts on billboards or hear horror stories from anti-drug campaigns...it's another thing entirely to see an addict in person, to listen to their story without the flashy badges and the cliched "Just Say No" slogans. I mean, when we have assemblies and listen to cops and other nobodies rant about the dangers of drugs, it's so...impersonal. But when you see the years of suffering on that weathered face, and you hear that softened voice, it has a powerful effect.
This woman who spoke to us started drinking heavily at the age of 13, got pregnant at 16, dropped out of high school at 17, and sacrificed her dreams of becoming a nurse for that daily high. She didn't want to get out of bed each morning. She wanted to die. She was arrested four times. After the fourth time she finally got help and she's been clean for five years. She volunteered to come to our school; she wasn't forced by any judge or cop. She wanted to help us. She just threw herself out there, let us see her shame and agony. Even the bitchiest and rudest douchefucks managed to shut the hell up and listen without making any snide remarks.
So that was very eye-opening.
I found out why my mom's been uber stressed lately. Her job is utter shit, that's why. Basically she's been forced to correct the mistakes of many trainees, and she corrects the same mistakes day after day, and she can't get any of her own work done, and it's pissing her off. She has to sacrifice her progress to fix everybody else's shitty work. So I'd be pissed too. She broke down and cried during dinner the other day. She has this belief that a mother should never break down in front of her kids, so that made her feel even more shitty.
I realized today that Amber, my former best friend whom I haven't spoken to in over a month, still has my copy of Let Me In, which is one of my favorite books ever. So now I have to text her and awkwardly ask for it back. Knowing her, she probably lost it or gave it to someone who lost it. Or maybe she'll just refuse to give it back to be a little bitch. Or maybe we'll meet in person so she can return it to me and it'll be...well, awkward. Damn it.
I still feel a pang of guilt every now and then, because Amber pushed Brittany to text me that one lovely night and we've gotten much closer because of that. That was the only big favor she ever really did for me.
The high school talent show is this weekend. I think Brittany, who plays clarinet for the band, is gonna be in it. Tickets sell out all the time. Everybody in town goes to see it. Hopefully I can go. I missed it last year because my mom refused to take me and I'm certainly not going to go by myself and be all awkward. I've heard about how awesome all the acts are.
The more I hear about Brittany's boyfriend, the more I think she deserves better. She's just like me: she loves imagination and daydreaming and creativity. Her boyfriend loves science and math and strict, unwavering facts. Which is fine, but how many wonderful conversations can you have with a person who has zero imagination? I bet he shoots down all of her daydreams and ideas.
God damn it Brittany, we would be an amazing couple! We could lay outside and gaze up at the stars and share our cooky what ifs and our crazy ideas. I'm still really psyched about doing a one-on-one interview with her for the paper. It's supposed to be really in depth.
But Brittany's bf doesn't sound so bad to me. An interest in science and math is not to be scorned... and it enables one to dream the possible...
Maybe she doesn't know how to encourage him?
i have concluded Jenna here would be better than him, BUT hes not as bad as she says but jealousy is a horrid beast with the most horrible breathe
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To elph: I know that math and science are very good things. But, based on her stories, he takes it a bit too far. It's perfectly okay to favor those two things, but it's not really okay to squander your girlfriend's thoughts and ideas with it. Ah, well. I admit my description of him is a bit biased, and may be a bit exaggerated, seeing as he is with the girl of my dreams :P
To tycoondashkid: Aw, thanks. And yeah, he's probably not the horrible heartless monster I make him out to be. It's definitely the jealousy taking over. She seems pretty happy with him, so I think I need to shut the hell up and quit saying who she belongs with and who she doesn't. But I am only human. Jealousy is nearly impossible to resist.
its good that you still ship yourself with Brittney but just don't let it take over, BTW while on the subject, i know Brittney knows your gay but does she know she likes her?
you should talk all the talk in a poets style
Nope, I'm pretty sure she's still clueless. Unless she's like Amber, who could tell by the way I looked at her or talked to her. It is quite possible that she's picked up some extremely subtle hints but is just too nice and sensitive to bring it up. So I dunno. It's all up in the air right now.
And the funny thing is, if she knew I think she'd be okay with it. She's definitely not the type to freak out over something like that. She might even be flattered.
i think she'd be flattered and like a boss moment "even girls are after me" maybe withe the Me Gusta face
you should talk all the talk in a poets style
At least he HAS an interest! Some people don't have *any* passions...
That's redick!
Interesting that you don't need Amber to be involved to have drama with her. Just in your own head, you felt awkward asking for your own book back. And imaginary Amber may have already lost or loaned your book to someone else, or just refuses to give it back.... and even if she gives it back, it will be awkward meeting.
In your relationship with Amber, perhaps Amber should play the role of Amber? It saves you a lot of time.
Similarly, you also know what would make Brittany happier than seemingly Brittany does herself. And what is right for her, and how her boyfriend is wrong for her. Not to mention wild speculation that creativity and imagination have no overlap with math and science. Dangerous ground, because if she ever senses you have an agenda, you'll stop being her confidante.
You aren't leaving yourself a lot of space to simply play yourself in life. How much more would you accomplish if you just played radiosilence, and let everyone else play their role, and just move forward like that?
"You can judge the whole world on the sparkle that you think it lacks" - Dawes, When My Time Comes (http://youtu.be/Z0FrcTX6hWI)
Well, considering I just kinda stopped talking to her suddenly with no explanation, I'm assuming a quick book exchange may be slightly awkward. I have no clue how she feels about the sudden end of our friendship. She might not even care anymore. So yes, I am dreading the quick moment that she gives me my book back. I think that anxiety is a good indication that I haven't completely let go as I thought I had.
Yes, I am being completely irrational about her boyfriend. If he makes her happy, then I, as a good friend, should be happy for her. I'm still learning how to do that. I'm not really sure that I have an agenda...I'm aware that the chances of us ever being together are overwhelmingly small, but I still catch myself in the grip of jealousy, hoping that things with her boyfriend will fall apart. I know that's a horrible thing, and very selfish. The poor girl would be heartbroken.
So I guess right now I just need to monitor my thoughts, keep the jealousy in check, and just be glad that she's chosen me as company.
Also, about the meth...I had no idea it could keep you from peeing. That's awful. I'm in the Midwest, so we don't see nearly as much meth use as in big cities like San Francisco. I'm kinda sheltered, honestly. So seeing a full-blown addict was quite an experience.
Unless I'm forgetting anything, if you stop talking to her with no explanation, how did she know to not contact you anymore? I mean, friendship is a two-way street.
"You can judge the whole world on the sparkle that you think it lacks" - Dawes, When My Time Comes (http://youtu.be/Z0FrcTX6hWI)
I think she kinda saw it coming. A couple weeks before I cut things off, she noticed that I was acting distant and uninterested, and I was getting annoyed with her very easily. So maybe she just doesn't want to push anything. Or maybe she's glad I stopped speaking to her and she doesn't feel like she's lost anything. Wouldn't surprise me. She's always collected friends rather than valued them.
So it sounds like you mutually decided to end the friendship, in which case, shouldn't be a problem.
"You can judge the whole world on the sparkle that you think it lacks" - Dawes, When My Time Comes (http://youtu.be/Z0FrcTX6hWI)
I guess being in SF sort of made that not unusual.
I have friends who have done meth, even ended up in an emergency room with one, as the drug somehow prevented him for urinating, which was a problem, especially since that is how the drug gets out of your system. So, he was not able to go to the bathroom, but he also wasn't coming down from the meth. Fun night... ugh. ;-)
"You can judge the whole world on the sparkle that you think it lacks" - Dawes, When My Time Comes (http://youtu.be/Z0FrcTX6hWI)


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We chose a blank white wall and draped a simple banner across the top, made from our free Valentine's Day printable. Set a chair or fluffy rug in front of it for kids to sit on and you've got yourself a set for the photo shoot. Props like heart-shaped suckers are sure to bring smiles. Continue reading
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Do you need a fast, easy data backup system for your facility? At WZIP-FM our DADPro 32 server was getting filled with WAV files that we use for class projects and training in addition to the usual production work. WZIP-FM is the student run station at the University of Akron that's run as a professional broadcast training program, so we try to have industry-standard equipment and programs throughout the facility. The DAD server has 72GB of Raid 5 storage, which is enough for our on-air elements, but now that we are migrating to uncompressed audio the production stuff is getting too big. I wanted to find an inexpensive option to store the production and classroom audio on the network without replacing all the server drives and then bogging it down transferring large WAV files.
I picked the Snap Appliance Server 1100 250GB network attached storage (NAS) unit from Adaptec. These types of storage units are becoming common for back-up use in many network operations due to their low price and ease of use. The drive is mounted in a small 3" × 5" × 9" enclosure that only has power and Ethernet plugs on it. There are also four LEDs to show system OK, data link OK, network connection/activity and disk activity. Inside the case there is a small disk controller, the 250GB drive and a CPU running the custom Snap OS. The 1100 series is a single disk system only; other lines have Raid capabilities if needed. It will run on and emulate almost any network/server platform including all Windows flavors, Mac OS, Unix and Linux. It will also "talk" in TCP/IP, HTTP, UDP/IP, Apple Talk, IPX and Net BEUI. You can even set it up as an FTP server.
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The basic setup is simple and fast. Plug in the inline power supply, no wall wart, and connect to your network switch or hub. Then just load the configuration software on a nearby workstation. The quick setup option worked like a charm for me. I was able to set the IP address, work group and security settings from my DAD server in about five minutes.
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You can also remotely configure it through a Web browser or use a DHCP server to assign the IP address. Security is Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption that keeps data safe during transfers. During the next few days, I transferred more than 50GB of data to store all our production elements, a complete back-up of the on-air material and all the DAD programs to the unit. The Ethernet connection is 10/100 speed but through my new gigabit switch the transfer speeds were quite fast with most 32MB cuts transferring in about three seconds on a moderately busy network.
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I did run into one problem with the unit. During a large file transfer session it stopped and put up a window with "cannot proceed, file path too deep" when I clicked OK it went away. The unit seemed be running the disk but wouldn't allow any access. I restarted the system with no success; it still wouldn't show up in the network neighborhood. I looked through the PDF manual included on the setup disk but there was no indication of my problem listed. I went to the company website and found a FAQ search section. I entered my problem and the answer was I should call support. After a quick call to tech support I pinged the unit and found it was there but running a disk defrag/cleanup routine.
I had deleted some of the material off the main server before running that last group of files and some newer production could have been lost. After about 45 minutes of rebuilding, or whatever it did, it was back and all my data was still there. I later learned that its OS, like Windows, doesn't like the file path to be larger than 256 total characters, apparently I had a folder that was too deep.
There are many options out there now for NAS systems so figure out your needs then double or quadruple them. You can seemingly never have enough storage these days.
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