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At a forum held in Astoria on March 14, as the Queens Chronicle reported in its March 21 edition ("Schools, jobs top boro pres forum"), the six Democratic candidates for the office of Queens borough president said small businesses must be nurtured if they are to provide the jobs needed for the borough and the city. On the small business issue alone. the only credible candidate is state Sen. Tony Avella. The others, Councilman Leroy Comrie, former Deputy Borough President Barry Grodenchik, former Councilwoman Melinda Katz, state Sen. Jose Peralta and Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., not only lack credibility but exhibit hypocrisy that negates qualification for the office they seek. Only Avella has come out against Mayor Bloomberg's ill-advised Willets Point proposal, the others all support the proposal, and therein lies the hypocrisy.
For decades the city collected sewer rent and real estate and other taxes from Willets Point owners notwithstanding there were no sewers and a failure to address the area's infrastructure needs. Ignoring its own culpability, the city declared the area a blight that must go. The development will require millions of dollars in cleanup and infrastructure costs, most of which will be borne by taxpayers and not the developer chosen by the city. The city could of course do the cleanup for the benefit of the current businesses in the area, but that would not fit with Bloomberg's romance with fat-cat real estate developers.
Implicit in the Willets Point proposal is the destruction of 225 small businesses — that is correct, 225 small businesses — the loss of jobs for 1,000 employees and the fallout on their thousands of dependents. The development will not include a mom-and-pop grocery store or small manufacturing business. It may well include a Gucci store and all kinds of upscale establishments. It will also destroy the small businesses on Northern Boulevard, Roosevelt Avenue, 108th Street and the 20th Avenue and Rego Park malls.
To support redeveloping Willets Point does not make one interested in small businesses, but on the contrary a supporter of big business and an enemy of the small business owner. For most of the above candidates, claims to care about the importance of small business are empty words. There is a real choice, and if one cares about small businesses, the choice should be Avella.


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Have you ever noticed that there are three phone booths in the United Kingdom pavilion at Epcot? If you're looking at the pavilion, they are on the right side, closer to the Canada Pavilion. They are great for photo ops, but did you know that you can call those phone booths? The next time you're bored at work (which we're going to assume is now, since you're enjoying yourself on our site, instead of working) give one of them a call. People walking by are sure to be shocked when they hear one of the ring.
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I have called before and talked to people enjoying their Disney vacations. It's a fun way to bring a little magic to their vacations and bring a bit of the Disney magic to you back home!
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A woman cries on the shoulder of an emergency responder after being evacuated due to flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, on October 30, 2012, in Little Ferry, New Jersey. The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City.
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Hey all, just wanted to ask an opinion. I have a vegetable garden in which I mostly grow hard-to-find plants, such as exotic hot peppers, heirloom tomatoes, funky-colored carrots, etc. Basically, I grow stuff I can't buy at the supermarket locally. But I also love garlic. Someone told me that home-grown garlic is much better than store bought. I personally have no gripe with market garlic, at least where I get it. I've never even considered growing it myself, until now. Being Scottish, I am definitely asking myself why I would go to the trouble of growing garlic when I can easily buy a head for 17 cents. Is there any noticeable advantage to home-grown, flavour wise? Thanks |
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- Posted by LynnMarie_ 5 SW Kansas (My Page) on Tue, Apr 2, 13 at 15:15
I am going to find out. I have planted garlic for the first time and will harvest it this summer. I don't yet know about the taste, but it has, so far, been very easy to grow. Basically, I just poked them into the tilled and raked soil. They didn't do much last fall, but are growing beautifully this spring. They came up about the same time as the tulips. So- I think they are fairly worry free so far. And, for me, a little will go a long way. I planted two kinds. I did it just for the fun of it because I had never grown it before. I am pretty excited about it and can't wait until it is ready. Lynn |
Most garlic sold in supermarkets is California White and variations on CW. If you like the flavor, then it's certainly cheap to buy. If you really like garlic, try growing a bulb or two next fall. Or if there's a farmer's market where someone sells locally grown garlic, buy some and taste it. To my tastebuds, the varieties I've tried have so much more flavor than the supermarket CW that there's no comparison. We planted our first lot last fall, and we're eagerly waiting to see what we will harvest. So far we have green stalks so something is growing! Cheryl |
- Posted by erikarochelle 6a (My Page) on Tue, Apr 2, 13 at 18:43
Just for kicks, we ordered four varieties Fall 2012 just to see, since we can sell most anything we don't use to our local co-op. We planted Inchellium Red, Silver Rose, German Red and Purple Glazer. We kept some of the cloves for a taste test party. The garlics each tasted different from each other, and each tasted different from the supermarket garlic. Inchellium Red was perhaps the most wonderful tasting garlic I've ever had in my entire life as eaten in garlic butter. Some of the others were more delicious roasted. All except Purple Glazer were more subtle than the supermarket garlic--we weren't very impressed with the Purple Glazer. We haven't harvested any yet, obviously, but almost every clove has sprouted several inches already this year, so I have high hopes. It was very easy to plant, just stick the cloves in the soil, and all I did for them this winter was to mulch with straw. If I get a decent harvest this year, then I will definitely be hooked. |
mctiggs, welcome to Gardenweb. It looks like you just registered? To me, 17 cents almost sounds like a locally grown produce price. Elephant garlic is about 3 bucks here. I plan on growing some garlic for the first time this year. My wife made me do it. I'm not a big garlic fan. I prefer growing onions but I'll keep an open mind. |
- Posted by gemini_jim 7 MD (My Page) on Wed, Apr 3, 13 at 8:02
I've been growing it for the last 6 years or so, and we've been mostly self-sufficient in garlic the last two. I think it's totally worth it, but then I find it fun and endlessly fascinating to grow. It's not difficult, and only marginally time-consuming for short spells in the fall planting and summer harvest periods. The main practical advantages of growing it are the greater variety that is available and the other produce you can harvest: green garlic and garlic scapes. Those are things that sell for a premium at farmers markets if and when they are available. Depending on your climate, you can follow your garlic harvest with a quick-maturing summer or fall crop, so you get more efficient use of your garden space, and growing garlic may help control some soil diseases and pests. |
As a fellow foodie, I think you do need to try a couple of easy, well-known varieties. For whole bulbs to bake with sea salt and olive oil, grow huge Music. Also try a rocambole like Spanish Roja for salads, pickling, and random culinary adventures. Both produce big, juicy scapes, which are fun to work with in the kitchen. |
I agree planatus, the Spanish Roja is excellent raw and pickled. The flavor doesn't seem to hold up to cooking though. I only add it after cooking. |
This post was edited by wertach on Mon, Apr 15, 13 at 11:16
Thanks folks, I will attempt to find some of the types you've mentioned, which may be a bit of a struggle since I'm in Canada and there are restrictions on shipping "produce" from the US. I appreciate all of your input so far. |
Hi, mctiggs! I'm in Canada and just planted garlic for the first time last fall. Someday the snow will melt here and I hope to see my first spring garlic sprouts. ;) I ordered form Boundary Garlic Farm in B.C. The heads that came in the mail were gorgeous and they shipped very quickly. There's a tonne of info on their website and lots of varieties to choose from (some have been mentioned here above). If you order from them, be aware that there are popular varieties that sell out quickly. Take note of when they open for orders in the fall and stick around the computer that day. I woke up early that day last fall and put my order in before sunrise. By afternoon, one of the varieties I ordered had sold out. Edited to add... just consulted their website. General sales to Canadian customers will open August 20, 2013. They do not open the shopping cart on their site until then because they don't know what quantities will be available until harvest. |
This post was edited by macky77 on Wed, Apr 3, 13 at 21:48
I am not sure what kind of garlic I grow, other than it is a soft neck. I have been growing this garlic for 18 years. I think it puts anything in the grocery store to same. I have often wondered if my soil is not a factor. Much like what animals eat effects the taste of the meat. Anyone that has finish hogs off on apples knows what I mean. So if you love good garlic, growing you own is well worth trying |
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Straight from the vibrant Spanish cities of Barcelona and Madrid, relive that holiday feeling with Flavours of Spain. Using traditional ingredients learn how to create classic Spanish dishes including Paella, Tapas and the ever popular Spanish omelette and much more. Ole !
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[51] Sampling Modality: Influence on Predicting Outcome in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremities
Hatim Khoja, Brendan C Dickson, Jay S Wunder, Peter C Ferguson, Anthony Griffin, Jesse Babwah, David Howarth, Rita A Kandel. Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background: At present, histologic grade is one of the best predictors of outcome in adult soft tissue sarcomas. Core needle biopsies (CNB) have become increasingly popular in the diagnosis and management of these tumours. The objective of this study was to determine if grading of CNB could predict patient outcome.
Design: Seventy-six core biopsies and 65 open biopsies (OB) of spindle cell sarcomas of the extremities were retrieved retrospectively from the archives of our institution. All patients had at least 3 years follow-up. No patient had pre-operative radiation, metastases at the time of presentation, or a diagnosis of liposarcoma of any type. Patient age; tumor type, size, and depth were recorded. All tumours were reviewed histologically and graded using the FNCLCC system and correlated with outcome.
Results: The mean patient age and average tumour size (>5cm) were similar in both groups. However more tumours (50%) were superficial in the OB than the CNB (20%). The range of diagnoses was similar; although more cases of sarcoma NOS were present in the CNB group. The percentages of grades 1, 2 and 3 tumours were similar in both CNB and OB groups. Grade as determined on CNB was not predictive of disease free (Chi2= 0.747, p=0.688) or overall survival (Chi2=0.749, p=0.688) by Kaplan Meier analysis. In contrast OB were predictive of disease free survival (Chi2=8.98, p=0.011) and showed a trend to predicting overall survival (Chi2=5.37, p=0.068). Interestingly in contrast to OB, grade 3 tumours diagnosed on CNB were not predictive of outcome.
Conclusions: The data suggest that OB is recommended if grading is to be used as a prognostic factor in spindle cell soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities. CNB are likely inadequate for predicting prognosis because of the limited sampling that prevents accurate grading of grade 1 and 2 tumours. It is not clear why tumours classified as grade 3 on CNB have limited ability to predict prognosis. It is possible that our sample number is too small for accurate prediction although this is considered less likely as there was a similar percentage of grade 3 tumours in the OB and the CNB groups. This requires further investigation.
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InfoComm presented its new Women in AV Award to Deborah J. Britton, CEO of K2 Audio in Boulder, Colo., and Bridget K. Cline, president and CEO of Industrial Strength Inc. & Pilot House Audio Visual in Pinellas Park, Fla. The awards were presented at the InfoComm 100, a new conference designed to bring together top AV industry thought leaders and volunteers.
The Women in AV Award was created by InfoComm to raise awareness of the growing role of female professionals in the field of audiovisual technology. These debut award winners are entrepreneurs in the upper echelon of AV professionals.
As K2 Audio's CEO and lead project manager, Deb Britton manages AV and acoustic design projects ranging from local recording studios and schools to the new audio system for the U.S. Senate Chamber. She has taught classes in audio networking, chaired an audio networking panel for the Audio Engineering Society, and lectured to groups for Women in Engineering. She also taught acoustics at Berklee College of Music in Boston and contributes articles on audio networking to leading industry trade magazines.
Before leading K2 Audio, Britton designed and specified sound reinforcement systems, and collected and analyzed architectural, industrial, and environmental sound and vibration data for Cavanaugh Tocci Associates. She later joined Kirkegaard and Associates and then Peak Audio, managing their AV systems consulting group and designing and managing projects for clients including Disney and the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Britten also developed training programs to educate audio professionals about the basic principles of audio network design.
Bridget K. Cline has been the owner, president and CEO of Industrial Strength Inc. & Pilot House Audio Visual for five years. In that time she has grown the business at an exponential rate, quadrupling the company's warehouse space, acquiring several trucks for local and national shows, opening offices in the midwest and California, and achieving an increase in sales that have doubled each year since she assumed control of the company. She also updated the infrastructure such as control processes and monitoring of ROI.
Cline's rental and staging company specializes in corporate productions, and it provides a range of services including national tours for pharmaceutical clients, large and multiday annual meetings and award shows, video production, and destination management. Recent accomplishments include the installation and operation of the LED walls for the NFL Experience during the Super Bowl and creating and operating sets for CNN. In addition, Cline created FAVE (Female Audio Visual Executives)an international, non-profit trade association designed to mentor and encourage young women to join the ever-expanding AV/media/visual arts field, while providing support, scholarships, and networking opportunities to seasoned veterans.
"Both Deb Britton and Bridget Cline have reached the highest level achievement in the audiovisual industry," Lemke says. "We are fortunate to have such strong female leaders who can both mentor and inspire the next generation of audiovisual professionals."
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Closest to Disney Magic! Located in Lake Buena Vista, Wyndham at Bonnet Creek Resort is mere minutes from the gates of Walt Disney World. You'll not only enjoy free scheduled transportation to and from the Disney theme parks, but a very rewarding stay on site.
From the full activities calendar to special touches like the tranquil lazy river, beautiful pool and private lake, this is no ordinary stay.
Resort Fun. Even with all the theme parks nearby, you'll be surprised by how much there is to enjoy right on site at this bright, breezy resort. The pool area is particularly beautiful: a happy gathering spot for guests of all ages, with activities for swimmers and non-swimmers alike and refreshments at the Bar and Grille just around the corner. Explore your creative side at the Create Your Own Sundae event, then work it off with an invigorating session at the health club. Many teens like to hang out in our Recreation Room and kids love participating in the wide array of games, contests and crafts events.
Try something totally different by entering our Sparky races at the lazy river, with great prizes for the winner. And after a busy day out in the parks, our relaxing Family Movie Night (fall/winter) and Dive-in Movie (spring/summer) are always a huge hit with guests. Best of all, every amenity at the resort is within easy walking distance from your unit.
Beyond the Resort. Disney's theme parks are unforgettable: Take an exotic African safari and see wildlife in their natural habitat at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Don't miss the live 'Lion King' show or the park's newest thrill ride, Everest. Magic Kingdom mixes classics you love like Space Mountain and It's a Small World with newer thrills like Stitch's Great Escape and Mickey's 3-D PhilharMagic show. Epcot's Soarin' is drawing raves from fans, as is Mission Space. Aerosmith's Rockin' Roller Coaster is one wild ride at Disney-MGM Studios. Plus, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld are a short drive from the resort.
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This is a limited edition pouch made from a found Japanese yukata kimono.
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Sneakbo is one of the most prolific MCs in the UK.
His buzz is off the scale, he's got the HipHop, Bashment, and Dance DJs on lock. He's got the streets, the girls, the playgrounds, the internets, even Drake knows about the Jetski Wave.
Sneakbo can rap over the gulliest Bashment Riddims, Down South HipHop, or Electro.
His most recent mixtape 'I'm Buzzin' is fillled with street anthems.
Whereas most MCs have had to put in 3 or 4 years of work before they blow, he's done it within a year.
Recently, his career was put on hold when he was locked up over an incident (which we couldn't talk on due to legal issues). Now he's back and more focussed than ever.
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Blue Peter: Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to your most frequently asked Blue Peter questions right here. Click on the questions below to see if we've already answered your question.
What is Get Spotted?
Get Spotted is Blue Peter's campaign to inspire you lot to get involved with Children in Need by doing something spotty - including sending in a spot for our Spectacular Spot Show.
You can find out more about how we are Getting Spotted for BBC Children in Need by clicking here.
Will I get a Blue Peter badge for sending in a spot to Get Spotted
As this is for BBC Children in Need, you will not get a Blue Peter Badge for sending in a spot. However, there are loads of other ways you can earn a badge. For more details, click here.
Can I have my spot back afterwards?
Unfortunately, as we will have so many spots, we won't be able to return them.
How can I earn a Blue Peter Badge?
We award badges to 6-15 year olds who send us an original piece of work. This could be an interesting letter (probably over 50 words), picture, drawing, project, poem, story, something you've made or anything at all.
If it's imaginative and you are proud of it, we want to see it! We are especially keen on seeing things you've made after you've seen it on the show or website, or if you send in ideas and suggestions for us to use on Blue Peter.
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How many badges are there?
There are 5 standard Blue Peter Badges to collect. Find out about them all here.
What can I do with my Blue Peter Badge?
Wear it with pride!
Each badge winner also receives a unique Badge Card that gives you free entry to around 200 paying attractions in the UK – all of them are listed here.
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We're really sorry if there's been a delay.
We aim to answer your letters and emails within a few days of receiving them. However, sometimes we have a particularly large postbag, so it may take us a bit longer. Please allow up to 60 days to hear back from us.
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Unless you have been instructed in your letter to apply for a Badge Card, which you can do here, it will automatically be sent to you. Please allow up to 60 days after you have received your badge.
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We get hundreds of letters every week, and we can only show a few at a time. However, the more effort you put in and the better your application is, the more you increase your chance of being selected. Also, we show some of the best submissions in the Backstage Diary on the Blue Peter website.
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Updated: November 21, 2013 6:43AM
The controversy over the Illiana Expressway is not going away, but Thursday's critical vote by a regional planning committee in the tollway project's favor allows it to stay alive and qualify for federal funding.
That's important because the $1.3 billion project deserves a shot at generating private investment through the proposed public-private partnership that's a first for Illinois and the only way it's going to get built. It still has a federal hurdle or two to clear, but the key question concerns its financing — primarily whether taxpayers will have to subsidize it because toll revenue is not sufficient to support its operation.
The 47-mile highway to connect Interstate 55 with I-65 in northwest Indiana engendered considerable debate and widely divergent predictions of its cost and chances of success among regional and state officials — with most from Chicago and Cook County opposed to it and the two governors and local and federal representatives from south Cook and Will counties strongly supporting it.
We support the tollway because of its potential to foster economic development and relieve traffic congestion on interstates 80 and 55 through our area and to accommodate projected population growth in Will County. Two large freight-transfer centers in the county, with others likely in the future, have led to a major increase in truck traffic on the interstate highways that the tollway is aimed at relieving.
But there are some big questions for which regional planners, the state transportation departments and politicians have provided much different answers. Is the $1.3 billion cost estimate accurate? Will enough vehicles use the tollway to pay off its construction debt and cover its operating costs? Is it likely to spur substantial economic growth in south Cook and Will counties?
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Apr 28, 2010 10:31 AM As a part of the company's 25th anniversary celebration, Nissan Diesel America's president, Dayle Wetherell announced that Nissan Diesel America's company name will become UD Trucks North America Inc effective May 1, 2010. The change to UD Trucks North America Inc is part of a new branding strategy being implemented by the company and complements the recent name change of its parent company from Nissan Diesel Motor Company Ltd to UD Trucks Corporation. In conjunction with the name change, a new brand identity strategy will incorporate a redesigned UD Trucks logo and service mark, as well as plans for new dealership brand identification for the UD Trucks product line. Wetherell said, "We will strongly promote UD Trucks North America and the UD Trucks brand of medium-duty diesel trucks, which is one of the Volvo Group brands in North America. We will build on the UD Trucks reputation for 'Ultimate Dependability,' which has been the foundation of our history for over 25 years." Headquartered in Irving TX, UD Trucks North America is the US distributor for the UD Trucks line of medium-duty diesel truck chassis produced by UD Trucks Corp at the company's manufacturing operations in Japan. |
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Can anyone help me with a problem I am having with my husky 55 Rancher, Bought it new about a year ago and it has been leaking oil since new. I bought it on ebay so I couldnt take it back for service. The saw runs great, it just leaks all the chain lube out the bottom leaving a puddle every time it sits. What a great little saw, I like it better than my stihl 029 Farm Boss, that I sold to buy this one. The stihl was alittle heavier and had a smaller bar (16) vs (20) on the husky. I just use it for cutting fire wood ( not to mutch here in S. FL ) but the stihl came in quite handy with demo on my large wooden swing-set after Frances or Gene or was it Wilma? Thanks
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How big is the puddle? All saws will leave a small one as the oil drips off the bar and chain. This is not a common problem with the 55. Remove the bar and chain, clean the saw thoroughly then let it set. Maybe the tank gasket is leaking. |
Canguy, the saw leaks all of what is in it. I will clean and inspect, was just wondering if anyone might know what the problem likely is, and how to best tackle it. thanks |
- Posted by nevada_walrus Las Vegas, Nv (My Page) on Wed, Sep 6, 06 at 23:32
Try what canguy suggested, removing the bar and chain and cleaning the saw very well, make sure to top off the oil tank and leave it set. Its the best way to find the real source of the leak. |
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My new (one year old, used a couple of hours) Husky 350 does the same thing. I will try to check the gasket also. Thanks for the suggestion. |
If it only leaks after it is switched off it could be a problem with the oil pump syphoning the oil out. |
Often a problem with an improperly installed or damaged cap. |
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Nothing much else you can do on a rainy day! I have created a Basic BIOS Tweaking article which will run through certain settings and describe what they do, in 'people language'
When your computer starts up either hold the DEL key or when you see a message saying change setting or something similar to that press DEL. No we are in the bios, you should see a blue screen with a few menu options. These setting were designed for a ABIT Bios but I'm sure you'll find the below options in newer motherboards! The options are in order as they appear in my bios, but you may have to search around for them, they also may have a slightly different name to below, good luck!
Turbo Frequency - Enabled (only on 66mhz and 100mhz bus)
Multiplier Factor - CPU default
SEL 100/66# Signal - Set LOW
AGPCLK/CPUCLK - Safest setting is 1/1
L2 cache Latency - As low as possible
Speed Error Hold - Enable in case of errors
CPU Power Supply - User Define, anywhere from 2.0v to 2.3 depending on power supply
Virus Warning - Enable
CPU Level 1 Cache - Enable
CPU Level 2 Cache - Enable
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking - Disable
Quick Power On Self Test - Enable
Boot Sequence - C,A,SCSI is fastest, doesn't really matter whatever suits you best
Swap Floppy Drive - Disable
Boot Up Floppy Seek - Disable
IDE HDD Block Mode - Enable
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop - Disable, unless video card manual says
Delay for HDD - 0
Video BIOS Shadow - Disable
Shadow address ranges Disable as default
SDRAM CAS Latency Time - 2, if unstable use 3
SDRAM Precharge Control - Enable
DRAM Date Integrity Mode - Non-ECC, if you are using ECC memory enable ECC
System BIOS Cacheable - Disable
Video BIOS Cacheable - Disable
Video RAM Cacheable - Disable
8 Bit I/O Recovery Time - 1
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time - 1
Memory Hole At 15M-16M - Disable
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Do you have trouble implementing a phase II of a website? I know it can be a pain having to develop a phase II on top of an existing live site. Obviously you can't just modify the live server without testing; but other alternatives can be troublesome as well.
Its not fun having 2-3 different copies of a website. Get's confusing which is live, what changes have been done on which, etc. Well I found one way to somewhat ease the pain. I know some of you out there have more in depth solutions such as ZooKeeper or Capistrano, but both didn't really suit my needs and are a bit complex.
My solution would be to have two folders in the public_html of your website. Have one named "staging" and the other named "production".
/public_html /staging /production
Each folder would be a "copy" of your site, and each would have its own db. I would suggest you name your db's yoursite_staging, and yoursite_production respectively.
The only real requirement for this is that must have a unix server as that is the only server that supports .htaccess. You also have the mod_rewrite module installed.
Once you are sure the requirements are met, put the following in your .htaccess:
# enable module_rewrite RewriteEngine On # make sure the host is what you expect, and don't rewrite subdomains RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^(www.)?yourdomain.com$ # make sure they aren't requesting the actual production directory. Otherwise it would be a continuous loop. RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !^/production/ # rewrite any request file to the production directory RewriteRule ^(.*)$ /production/$1
The following are some examples of how the above will redirect:
/index.php => /production/index.php /css/styles.css?v=1 => /production/css/styles.css?v=1 /images/gallery/myimage.jpg => /production/images/gallery/myimage.jpg
Now if you ever need to change the folder that is shown live on your site, just change any line that has "production" in it. Alternatively you could just rename the "production" folder to "staging" and vice versa.
What do you think of this concept? Is it too simple? If you got a better way to do something like this please sure it in the comments!
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Glencore International Plc's Ivan Glasenberg, who built a $6 billion fortune trading bulk commodities, is anticipating a rebound in coal prices from a 31- month low to justify his $33 billion bid for Xstrata Plc.
Glencore International Plc's 21.2 billion-pound ($34 billion) bid for Xstrata Plc may face regulatory hurdles on concern a merger would give the companies unfair advantages in the zinc market, Jefferies Group Inc. said.
Rio Tinto Group and Kazakhmys Plc had their stock recommendations raised by Barclays Capital, with the bank saying investors should increase their holdings of mining companies as the outlook for Chinese demand improves.
Glencore International Plc's Chief Executive Officer Ivan Glasenberg navigated a nine-month takeover of Xstrata Plc to emerge with his $31 billion prize, the top job and a chance of selecting the group's new chairman.
Anglo American Plc, which swung to a full-year loss after a $4.6 billion writedown at its biggest project, rose to the highest in five weeks in London as Chief Executive Officer Cynthia Carroll said 2013 would be better.
Glencore International Plc's $31.5 billion takeover of Xstrata Plc was approved by investors, leaving clearance by regulators in Europe and China as the remaining hurdles for the year's biggest deal.
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I have a liquid fertilizer injection assembly before a set of rainbird drip irrigation valve assemblies. To prevent fertilizer from going back into the rest of the irrigation system, I added a PVC check valve just before the injection assembly (FYI: there is a separate RPZ backflow preventer at the beginning of the irrigation system). The problem is that there is very little water coming out of the check valve. It is probably about than 1 GPM. The size of the PVC line and the inline PVC check valve is 1 inch. The pressure on the main line side of the check valve is about 90 PSI, so there is definitely enough pressure to open check valve. I cannot figure out what the problem is. The whole assembly is cemented very close to fit into a valve box, so I may have to cut and throw the whole injector assembly if I cannot find what the problem is. My guess is that something got stuck in the inline check valve and it prevents water flow. Is there any way to verify/find what the problem is? I just added the PVC lines and the whole assembly and my first trial failed as described above. |
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For anyone who may have the same problem, I am answering my own question: The problem turned out to be the wrong type of check valve. I used an inline spring type check valve, and it was the wrong type for the application. Maybe because of the design of the valve, due to high water pressure, the valve first opened and then it was pushed so much forward that it closed the pipe opening and restricted the water flow. I will be replacing it with a swing type check valve. |
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Every once in a while we need chow down on good, ol' fashioned home cooking. The kind that reminds us of mom, checkered aprons, and creaky kitchen chairs.
We all need this edible comfort, especially when the wind chill drops down into the single digits.
Keith informed me that, against all odds, I happened upon one such recipe when I selected Potato Musaka for our Serbian Global Table.
"This is kind of like my mom's 'Hobo dinner,'" Mr Picky said, after his first taste.
"Hobo what?" I asked, brow furrowed.
I need not have worried. Clearly this was a good thing; he forked bite after bite of the layered potatoes and ground pork into his mouth, working quickly, looking more like a teenager than a 40-something who generally shows more restraint around food than I can fathom.
After scraping his plate clean, he went back for seconds.
Then thirds.
He's in good company. Potato Musaka is much beloved in the Balkans, especially in Serbia. She's quite similar to her somewhat sloppier cousin, Eggplant Moussaka which can be found all over Greece (and originates from there, too). A yogurt and egg mixture bind together the real superstars: gently fried onion, ground pork, and potatoes.
The sweet spot is that it contains your meat, potatoes, and dairy, so the only other dish you need to prepare is your veggie.
It's a comfort food quilt.
Direct from one mama to another.
P.S. Learn from my mistakes. The casserole pictured above was made immediately after assembly. The one below was refrigerated overnight, then baked. The taste was still good, but the yogurt mixture separated and certainly doesn't win any beauty pageants.
Lesson learned.
Serves 6
4 lbs of russet potatoes, peeled & sliced in 1/4″ thick rounds (no thicker or cooking times will be affected)
1 lb ground pork or beef
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
salt & pepper
For the topping
4 eggs
1 cup yogurt or sour cream
2 cups milk
salt & pepper
First, wind your way along babbling brooks and towering cliffs, until you find a beautiful cooking spot.
Perhaps something like this… (bring your boat over, we can cook together!)
Once you settle in, brown the onions in the olive oil. Add in the meat, salt and pepper. Continue to cook through until your house smells amazing. Remove from heat and set aside.
Next, preheat the oven to 400F and slide some olive oil over on the bottom of a casserole. Cover the bottom with two layers of sliced potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then spoon on the meat mixture. Sneak a few nibbles of the browned bits at the bottom of the pan.
Next, add another double layer of sliced potatoes.
You're almost done, my friend!
Mix together the eggs, yogurt, milk, salt, and pepper. Be sure to use plenty of salt, as the potatoes really soak it up.
Pour the topping into the casserole, stopping when the yogurt mixture stops just shy of covering the top layer (see below). Depending on the size of your casserole, you may have a few tablespoons left over, or you may use it all.
By keeping the top layer of potatoes exposed, they brown up beautifully.
Bake about an hour, or until the potatoes are tender and beginning to brown (you can check them with a knife to be sure).
If you want the casserole even browner, place it under the broiler for a few moments until crispy and bubbling as desired. I've seen some that looked like terra cotta potato chips.
Let cool for a few moments before slicing and serving.
Maybe watch a few clouds roll by while you wait…
Enjoy, my friends.
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Two goals in the fourth quarter were the difference for Lenape in an 8-6 nonleague win over Southern in high school boys lacrosse Saturday.
The teams were tied at 6 prior to the final period. Lenape was led by Connor Wolfe, who scored three goals, and Justin Holl (two). Andrew Streilein contributed three assists and scored one goal as the Indians improved to 2-0.


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Will the Autumn Revolution Bittersweet vine pollinate my American Bittersweet? I had only one American, and I don't know if it is a male or female. Since the Autumn Revolution has both male and female (flowers?), a assumed it would pollinate it. Will that work? Thank you on any input. |
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Nutritional Guidelines to Follow when Designing Meals for Children
Everyone loves their children, but getting them to eat smart is one of the most difficult challenges of parenting. When cookies and cola are cheap, youngsters inevitably want to eat those. Getting them to eat the best food requires a combination of rules and enticement.
Many parents have a rule where children are not allowed to have desert until they finish their meals. While youngsters tend to resent old fashioned rules, it can still be a great way to get them to finish their plate. It is also more effective if everyone in the family must follow the same rule. That means dad must eat his beans as well as his steak before he can have some cookies.
Another great idea is to make dessert healthy. Cookies will always have sugar in them, but it might be possible to substitute artificial sweetener. Also, the bread base could be whole wheat flour or even oatmeal. These things are good to eat. Homemade generally contains more vitamins than store bought.
Creativity can make even vegetables palatable. Stir fried vegetables are often more palatable than raw vegetables, and it is possible to include veggies in tastier dishes. Make vegetable soup or mix broccoli into cheesy rice. There are plenty of ways to make them want to.


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Conferences - AFP International
International Conference on Fundraising Save the Dates! The AFP International Conference on Fundraising will take place in:
A Lasting Experience: Bring the knowledge of the 2010 AFP International Conference back to the office! Audio Recordings of the educational sessions presented this year in Baltimore, as well as those from 2009, 2008 and 2007, are available for purchase Click Here. AFP Connecticut Chapter grants two scholarships to attend the AFP International Conference. Want details and the application? View our Scholarships page. |