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|Property type
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Lovely 6 bedroom, 2 bath antique home with separate renovated barn (which is $1K/wk additional if you want this in addition to main house) that is great for family gatherings, and ideal for three or four families. Rambling home on beautifully landscaped level property. Main house can accomodate up to 13 (assuming you have little kids) with two staircases leading to separate wings Two living rooms with wide pine floors, 3 TV/DVD/VCR with cable, brick patio, large sun room. Lovely barn can sleep another 4-5 people (additional $1K/wk fee for barn): kitchen, LR, full bath, TV/DVD. Less than a mile to Belmont St. Beach on Nantucket Sound. Accommodates 6 cars and every young child amenity. It is airy and bright with plenty of room to spread out. It has a large, flat yard that is ideal for young children, a Weber gas grill and plenty of outdoor seating for summer entertaining. The living space is casual and comfortable. The homes are equipped with everything one could want for a Cape Cod vacation. Please see our website below for more info.
Family Reunions and family getaways here: Many of the families that have rented have had Anniversary get togethers or family get together. This is a unique property in Harwich, which will for the first time have both houses available for rent at the same time! Giving it capacity for up to 18 people.
Barn is not available for rent separately. Unless rented with the main house, the Barn may be used by the owners, with a private entry and separate parking. Back deck & outdoor shower are very private and out of view of the main areas.
We are a family of four that look to provide everything we want when we are on vacation! Thanks!
Steve Snow purchased this house in 2004
We fell in love with this house and have put our hearts into renovating it. Our daughter already has her wedding planned here!
When we were walking through the house with the previous owner Kim, who was awesome, we stopped on the back staircase and looked at each other and said we have to figure out how to buy this place. And Kim, who was selling the house by owner accepted our offer! We love coming down and spending time down here with our family and friends. We feel like we were lucky to find 'Seawillows', and can't wait to be able to spend more time down here!
I just wanted to take the time to let you know what an incredible time we had at the "Sea Willows" cottage. We have been heading to the Cape for about 12 years now, and typically we rent 3 separate cottages for our 3 families. It was nice, but not always convenient, especially with little ones how need to get to bed early. Having everyone under one roof made for such an easy time for all! The grown-ups had their place to relax at the end of the day, the kids had theirs (with more toys than they knew what to do with), and no one had to leave the fun early to take a little one to bed!
Having all the amenities there was especially nice; it definitely made the packing easier! And the kitchen was much more roomier than the picture led on. In fact, the entire cottage was much bigger than we expected.
So THANKS! again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We had a wonderful time at Steve and Maura's Cape Cod home. We had a family of four, plus both sets of in-laws, so 8 people in all, and there was plenty of space for everyone. Their home was wonderfully taken care of, with lovely New England decorations. The kitchen was just redone, and is beautiful. Our girls absolutely loved the "surf room" which had wonderful light streaming in. The various sitting rooms gave everyone plenty of space to either be together or have time apart. We even did a BBQ dinner one night on the grill. My girls also had so much fun playing wiffle ball with their grandparents (one of the many toys/games available). Steve and Maura were very helpful before and during our trip, giving us suggestions on things to do/see in the area. The location was also very convenient, centrally located to scenic towns both west and northeast of Harwich, and close to Star Supermarket and a small organic food market. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone else visiting the area.
We loved our stay at this home, it was a quick trip for five couples to attend a friends wedding. The home was cozy and had plenty of space for us all to get ready and spend quality time together. Steve is an amazing host, very open with communication before our stay. I couldn't say enough kind words to describe our interactions. Our group is already discussing our next trip :)
This house was perfect for our mini family reunion with our 3 children, spouses, and 5 grandchildren, ages 7 and under! Everything we could want for the grandchildren was provided - double stroller, high chairs, cribs, toddler beds, playroom, toys, books, outdoor slides, and a dirt hole to dig in. This roomy house provided many areas for either solitude or family games. Plus the ample grounds were perfect for outdoor games or just sitting and watching everyone have fun. The hammock was a great hit with the kids. We were able to walk to a nice beach and convenient stores were nearby.
The owners, were wonderful to deal with throughout the entire rental process. They always responded quickly to all of my endless questions via email. There was a problem with the wifi when we arrived, but they took care of that right away. It was great to actually meet this very accommodating couple.
Our family will DEFINITELY rent this house again!
Our family had such an amazing time! The house is beautifully updated & comfortable. The designer linens & towels were a bonus. Was impressed with all the "extras" that you had - high chair, crib, grill, beach toys, right down to plenty of wine openers & egg cups! The yard & patio area were perfect for our children to play, dance and sing. Thank you. We will definitely be back to the Willows!!
My husband, daughter and I spent an awesome 4th of July vacation at this great property. The yard is beautiful and my daughter loves the play area as well as the outdoor fires we enjoyed every night. One of my favorites is the great little Irish pub within walking distance. This is a great family vacation.
Our summer vacation at this large charming home could not have been better. The layout of the property was perfect for our large, age diverse family. We vacationed for 10 days with our 70+year old parents as well as a great Aunt, My Sister,Brother,Sister and Brother in laws and 9 children ranging in age from 6-24. The adults and younger kids set up in the main house which was very charming and sparkling clean. There was tons of room to spread out.There was a modern washer and dryer which was much appreciated with 9 kids in tow.The kitchen was modern,spacious and very well stocked making meal prep a breeze.The large yard was perfect for bonfires,a lobster bake,and all of the kids. The kids could run around and noise was never an issue but,the best part was the separate renovated barn where all the older kids could get away from the adults. The "barn" is actually a very comfortable well equipped unit featuring a kitchen, bath, and plenty of sleeping area.It was close enough to keep any eye and ear on what the older kids were up to yet it gave them their own space.
The Mid Cape location was great close to all areas.We were there for 10 days and could have stayed another 10. I would highly recommend this property to anyone but especially a large group such as ours. Even the 16 year old admitted to having a wonderful time! We will definitely be back.
West Harwich is located in the mid-Cape area of Cape Cod on Nantucket Sound with miles of ocean and freshwater beaches. The Cape Cod Rail Trail for bicycling runs through the town, and there are well over 600 acres of open space and conservation lands for walking, jogging and birdwatching. Launch a kayak or boat around the corner from the house on the Herring River. Miniature golf, trampolines and go-go carts, are just minutes away, as are restaurants, day spas, summer stock, movie theaters, Cape Cod summer league baseball and great shopping. Wonderful public golf courses and tennis are close by. Harwich Port and its three gorgeous harbors and shops is just down the road.
Other Activities: wonderful crabbing on Herring River
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Apr 11 2015 - Jun 5 2015
Changeover Day: Saturday
2 night minimum stay
Late Spring
Jun 6 2015 - Jun 19 2015
Changeover Day: Saturday
3 night minimum stay
Early Summer
Jun 20 2015 - Jun 26 2015
4 night minimum stay
Peak Summer
Jun 27 2015 - Aug 31 2015
7 night minimum stay
|Refundable damage deposit
rates including cleaning and linens and there are no taxes - most rentals charge fees here - so make sure you have apples to apples comparison :-)
Adding the barn will cost an additional $750 in the offseason for a week and $1,050 in summer.
Thank you, Steve & Maura
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
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Job Title: Business Development – Residential Loan Officer
Division: Real Estate Loan Origination
Department: Retail Lending Operations
Reports To: AVP, Real Estate Lending
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Business Development Residential Loan Officer (BDRLO) consults with potential borrower's to offer lending solutions that meet their home financing needs and promotes Stanford Federal Credit Union (SFCU) and its financial services. The BDRLO is responsible for generating new Real Estate loans and cross sells Stanford FCU products and services to borrowers. Responsibilities include generating quality loan originations utilizing referral sources, member solicitation, business development referrals, and other proven lead generation practices. Actively participates in certain credit union/community activities with immediate Supervisor and/or Relationship Managers to build awareness of Stanford FCU mortgage and other financial products. The BDRLO maintains an accurate understanding of approved Stanford FCU Mortgage products and underwriting guidelines.
include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Position Responsibilities:
• Generate new loan originations through external sources and outside sales efforts including but not limited to: member and non-member solicitation, Real Estate Professional referrals, assigned SEG's, community activities, referral business partnerships and other self-generated referral sources.
• Originates investment quality loans available for sale to secondary mortgage markets.
• Has proven expertise of SFCU, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other approved Investor(s) regarding loan policies, procedures and program knowledge.
• Consult with borrowers about their financial situation, financial and personal objectives and lending needs for the purpose of helping them achieve their home ownership goals.
This includes collecting and analyzing information about the borrower's financial situation, financial and personal objectives, tolerance for risk and change, plans for the future, income, assets, debts, cash flow, and credit history.
• Analyze financial information for borrower's to make recommendations about which lending solutions would best meet the borrower's financial and personal objectives. Advise borrowers about the benefits and risks of alternative lending solutions.
• Promote Stanford Federal Credit Unions (SFCU) brand, and promote SFCU as the provider for lending and other financial solutions. This includes promoting SFCU and its financial services to real estate agencies, SEG's, financial planners, other referral sources, and members. Will conduct Marketing presentations to referral sources at internal and external events.
• Work as a team with other Financial Center personnel.
• Refer borrowers who seek financial services other than lending solutions to the appropriate SFCU professionals. Maintain a high level of customer service, cross-selling other bank services while adhering to regulatory compliance, bank policies, and procedures.
• Review completed loan files for any discrepancies in income, appraised value, credit, and other underwriting criteria.
• Partner with Operations team to ensure the seamless transfer of the loan application in order to provide documents to the Processors and acquire any additional information needed by the Processors and/or Underwriters.
• Work with SFCU loan Processors/Closers and borrower's to ensure the timely closing of the borrower's loan.
The information listed within this description summary is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive account of all the responsibilities, and/or minimum qualifications required of an employee assigned to this position.
• Three plus years of proven product sales capability is required (success in a commissioned environment preferred).
• Conventional loan experience is desired.
• Banking experience preferred but not necessary.
• The ability to understand and explain SFCU's lending products and services and pricing alternatives.
• The ability to comprehend and explain financial calculations and pricing alternatives.
• The ability to communicate with borrowers about the proper documents and information needed to obtain a particular loan.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern consumer lending, including NCUA Rules and Regulations, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), RESPA, ECOA, HMDA, HOEPA and Consumer guidelines.
• Self-starter who can work independently with existing partnerships, branches and other referral sources.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure successful close of escrow for borrowers.
• Strong relationship development and management skills.
• Knowledge of the local communities is preferred.
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• Candidate must be outgoing, sales-oriented, reliable and conscientious with excellent oral and written communication skills and a team player.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that the employee gets along with members, vendors, co-workers, and management.
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Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) is desirable, or three year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish is desirable (Spanish is optional and is not required to perform this job). Must be able to speak publicly in front of members or groups in English and Spanish if applicable.
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This position requires the employee to register as a mortgage loan originator with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry ("Registry") and obtain a unique identifier from the Registry before engaging in mortgage loan originator activities, to maintain and renew that registration on an annual basis, to update registration information with the Registry on a timely basis, and to provide that unique identifier to consumers as required by applicable SAFE Act regulations and SFCU policies and procedures.
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THE place to go if you like wild flowers
After seeing the LBJ Ranch, I visited Wildseeds, the largest wildflower farm in the United States. Acres and acres of lovely flowers -- and a lot of schlock to buy in the store. But I loved seeing those colorful fields and then browsing in the shop for seeds appropriate for my growing Zone. There are trial gardens with walking trails. One of the most interesting sights is the Butterfly Haus, where you can see thousands of Texas butterflies.
The Wildseed catalogue encourages visitors to come during the first two weeks of April for the spring Wildflower Celebration, because that is when the bluebonnets bloom and everywhere you look, the roadsides and countryside are dotted with flowers. I missed that season, since I arrived a month late, but I was told that the drought hadn't been kind to the blooms.
Actually, there is quite a nice cafe at Wildseeds called the Brew-Bonnet Biergarten, and you're encouraged to grab your sandwich and sweet tea and wander. They carried a lot of Texas specialties, including peach ice cream (Fredericksburg is the peach capital), local wines, and other goodies.
Open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
For those who cannot visit, the catalogue is vast and enchanting.
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I chose to see Wildseed Farms for three reasons: 1) It's a huge area that you see if you come to Fredericksburg from the East on 290. 2) There was a pamphlet for it at our hotel. 3) I saw the website on the Fredericksburg visitors site.
Since my aunt and I went at wildflower season we were so excited to see bluebonnets because the area didn't have much of them around in other places. However, the wildflower farm couldn't grow many themselves. (I'm sorry but isn't that their job?)
There were plenty of people around when we arrived in the afternoon. After a hike from the parking lot we explored the indoor stores. I looked for some souvenirs but couldn't find many. Ok, I couldn't find anything...and for ME, that's a big surprise. They have some patio things that I would have liked but the prices were quite high and I knew I could have found them for cheaper in my less-touristy town. One seperate store had a fun squirrel-free birdfeeder but it was like $80! (Yea...)
After doing some shopping we went into the eating area and got some chips and bbq sandwiches. In this area there are jellied goods, a wine bar, and a snack bar. The snack bar offers a few sandwich choices (changes daily), sodas, beer and chips. They charged a quarter for their refills on soda. (That's so unnecessay and just leaves a bad taste in people's mouths...no pun.) After eating and shopping in the food section my aunt did some wine tasting but I wasn't in the mood.
We then went outside in this pavillion area where a band was playing but not too much else was going on. There weren't as many people as I thought there would be sitting out on a late afternoon but they were probably down the road on Main Street in the biergartens...
My aunt and I chose not to pay $8 to go into the tent, I mean...butterfly garden. We hadn't seen any at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center so we didn't think to pay more money to see nothin. So we decided to walk out and see the flowers. The area is in the middle of some really flat land so the breeze was really picking up and we were getting pretty cold. (Bring a jacket!)
There was a walking area of red flowers and some bluebonnets that kids were screaming and running around in so we stayed clear. However, kids would probably have fun there. After we took a few pictures we went back to the Main St Fredericksburg and did some shopping.
Wildseed Farms isn't a bad experience...the pieces just didn't add up for our trip.
Favorite Part: Open Everyday...can't beat that...9:30am-6:00pm
Spend a morning at Wildseed Farms
This is a great place to spend a morning or a day! Inside the magnificent barn you will find seeds of all kinds and lots of gardening things. Wander outside to the gardens to see beautiful foxglove, roses, and other garden plants.
Pioneer flour had a chuckwagon set up with biscuits being made with Pioneer Flour, which is made in San Antonio. They also had local jellies to sample with the biscuits. We could smell the mesquite wood burning under the Dutch ovens, cooking the biscuits and bubbling coffee, which was also offered with the biscuit snack.
This is not a place to hurry. They have a gourmet shop with wonderful dips and chips but they also have a small sandwich shop. For $5 we had a huge chicken salad sandwich, a bag of chips and a large Coke. We split all of this.
We also visited the Butterfly Garden while we were there.
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The Wildseed Farm is known for its beautiful wildflowers, but it has other attractions, too. There are pretty gardens, walking trails, a live butterfly exhibit (pictures 1 & 3) even a friendly cat who expertly surveys its territory near the floral displays (picture 4).
Colorful pumpkins and squash, brilliant hues of mums and varied shades of green herbs were sitting in neat bunches on shelves or the stone terrace.
The gift shop is packed with wonderful things, especially since the Christmas season is coming upon us. I was able to select three holiday gifts to pass onto friends from this bountiful shop.
Although nearly all of the wildflowers were finished blooming when we visited, a wide field beyond the main complex surely will be bursting with floral "jewels" when the growing season returns (page 5). Just imagine--80 acres are set aside for planting!
Hours are daily from 9:30 am-6:00 pm; (Winter hours: 9:30 am-5:30 pm). The Brew-Bonnet Birgarten offers cold beverages, Texas wines, snacks for nibbling and peach ice cream.
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Beware F-150 Ecoboost owners, ouch!!!
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I found this thread online. Read on.
I'll start with the pictures first! Thats all you damn people care about! Might as well start a flip book! Details below.. limit 10 pics lol.
So I was driving yesterday on the highway and all of a sudden I lost power (please note that this isnt the first time I lost power and started to miss fire and was documented before 1000 miles on the truck) since there was no where to really pull off I pulled to the right to let cars pass me. It had issues shifting as well. Well the first time it happened to me I was on the PA turnpike which isn't exactly the best place to break down at in the construction zone. Took it back to Ford dealer where I purchased it and they didn't believe what claimed. They look at me and think I'm just a damn kid (I am only 24 but I work on $5 mil cancer treatment machines - not incompetant) so all they did was reflash the ecu and I was sure to get copy of their work order. I did get all of my service (oil changes and inspections at Ford dealer) But back tot he story I was driving and then started to hear ticking and wouldn't increase in RPMs having trouble shifting this time there was no check engine light on but got an instant low oil pressure on the convenience screen then poof! nice big cloud of smoke under the hood then a nice trail of oil behind me! Then of course the cops came set up flares and I didn't have the option to call tow truck they did since it was a hazard to be part way still in the road. Of course it started to draw a nice crowd of people everywhere to see the new ecoboost on a tow truck even when we did pull in to the ford dealer. And another thing that irked me was when the driver set the truck down the tow chains damaged my plastic bumper gaurd underneath.. With all of that said I spoke to sales manager and waiting to hear back to see a price for trade in but better yet its one of those things that "I told you so" the first time but now everything is in writting and I just got my oil changed about 2 weeks ago at the same dealer but just next town over.. Only has 18,xxx miles on it and will be looking forward to my rental car lol but after thinking with engine and shifting (transmission problems) im thinking the common denominator of the 2 is the ecu. I'm still uncertain if its the engine possibly turbo but I know it just isnt a line. I do baby it since it is a new truck I do tow 28' enclosed car trailer but since there is no turbo timer I let the truck idle before after driving it. And of course this is my first american made vehicle I do love ford trucks my girlfriend has 05 v10 lariat her pap has 11 lariat diesel her gram has lincoln towncar her dad has 08 lariat diesel her step mom had new expedition her mom has ecoboost f150 her step dad has f250 never had problems..
I would really like to see the comments on this thread!
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Wow, that sucks for the owner.:doh:
Unfortunate. And brutal lack of punctuation. He said all that in three sentences.
Ok, maybe it was like six sentences. But wow. I read it twice and still don't understand what he wrote.
What a bad day, I would not be very happy, brand new truck cracked block really? thats insane!
Discount Auto Performance
Could happen with any engine but probably more likely with a boosted engine IMO. Either way it's a drag.
I suppose it could happen to any of us, but the more I learn about the ecoboost problems, the more I'm so excited about my incoming and proven Hemi. This coming from a guy that recently sold a Ford 350 Diesel, which I really loved. Just couldn't justify it anymore.
Good find here.
FORD Eco Boost= Found On Road Dead, Ego Bruised
Punctuation aside, its a real shame. I thought about getting one of those before I bought my truck. But I had heard there were issues. That stopped me from going to look at one. Thats not to say they're all bad, but its a chance I wouldn't take..
Eco Boost-- Empty Bank?
Can't be getting that amazing ecoboost mileage with that problem :LOL:
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Episode PremiereMay 18, 2005
GenreAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Show Period2004 - 2013
Production CompanyAlliance Atlantis, Jerry Bruckheimer TV, Clayton
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DirectorDuane Clark
ScreenwriterAndrew Lipsitz
Main Cast
- Gary Sinise as Det. Mac Taylor
- Sela Ward as Jo Danville
- Carmine Giovinazzo as Detective Danny Messer
- Anna Belknap as Detective Lindsay Monroe
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They don't "flap" under 25 knots? If they did, I'd say they may be blown out (depending on age) and you should go see your sailmaker. But if you see a lot of "belly", that could be an indication to do the same. Normally you'd tighten halyards and outhaul (main) to flatten a baggy sail, but that will only accomplish minor flattening.
Have you moved jib leads forward some? that could tighten the leech, though possibly too much if indeed the leech is all stretched out.
Personally, in 25 knots, just about all of my main and jib would "flap", I'd be feathering just to keep the boat on her feet. Although, typically in heavy air it's the forward part of the sails you carry the luff in, especially the main.
The more I type, the more i think you may have blown-out sails with too much draft and stretch for breeze of any strength. But a sailmaker, I ain't. Invite one to come out for a sail and listen.
In winds below about 20 knots I have no flapping. Between 20- 25 I can get a minor amount. Above 25 knots I get constant flapping on the main and jib whenever I try to point into the wind, even after bearing off the wind (say 55 deg) I still get some flapping. I have tried moving the jib leads fore and aft and still get a flap. I have tried significantly reefing the roller jib and still get a flap at the trailing edge.
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How to Use the Following Checklist
Now that you know what to look for in a pediatric practice, use the following checklist when you speak to a prospective doctor on the phone or at a prenatal visit. Before you speak with him, sit down at home and rate the following categories from 1 (not important) to 5 (very important). Make a copy of your rated form for each pediatrician you are planning to visit. Write the doctor's name on the top of the page and take it with you to your meeting. As you learn about the office, place a check mark on the line to the left of the rating scale if the office fits that particular criterion. When you get home, look at your check marks and see if they correspond to characteristics that you feel are most important. If so, you have found your match. If not, keep searching.
Daddy vs. Doctor—Choosing a Pediatrician
When we started the process of selecting a pediatrician, we had the following requirements: My wife wanted someone who was warm and receptive. As a first-time parent, she didn't want to feel uncomfortable asking "stupid questions." Even though I'm a pediatrician, I wanted someone who could give my wife and me a perspective different from my own, which tends toward the more relaxed end of the scale. That way we could both rest reassured that Aubrey was getting the very best attention.
Equally as important to us was the doctor's medical training. We were thrilled to find someone who had trained at a children's hospital. In the unfortunate event of having a baby who was seriously ill, we wanted someone who had extensive experience in managing all types of scenarios.
We also wanted someone who had enough time to sit and talk with us and not make us feel that we were being rushed through appointments. And we decided that we wanted someone who was young enough so that Aubrey could have the same doctor throughout her childhood.
We chose a young, female pediatrician whose warm personality and medical expertise was just what the doctor and his wife ordered.
After Aubrey was born, the stethoscope that I had packed in my duffel bag and brought along to the delivery room was never unpacked. I had no urge to examine her, nor did I think of her as my patient. I trusted the qualified person we had chosen as our daughter's doctor. As for me, I needed—and wanted—to focus on what was most important: being Aubrey's daddy.


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Cloud computing
Monday, September 15th, 2008 | Computer Usage
And now they are talking about cloud computing . What is it? It is difficult to get an exact definition, because, like a cloud in the sky, the concept is rather nebulous.
One definition found on the web is not too bad:
For many, it simply means "something done outside my walls." What it means in practice is a collection of resources — applications, platforms, raw computing power and storage, and managed services (like antivirus detection) — delivered over the internet.
Let me put this in even more simple terms: All you need is a computing device – a desktop PC, or a laptop, or a PDA; some cell phones may even do. All the application software programmes that you require are living somewhere on the web (free or at a cost); the data that you create is then stored back on the web (free or at a cost).
In theory you really need only two things: a computing device and internet access. And if you play your cards well, it could all be free. For example, Google has all the office products you need and allows you to store your files on their site. Social networking sites allow you to store information, conversations, pictures and video clips at their cost. Bookmarking tools enable you to store your favorites on the web. You can even host a blog at no cost!
The implication of all of this is that you can go wherever you like – you will have your applications and data available. They are in the clouds – always ready to be pulled. You are neither bound to a physical location, nor are you restricted by storage space. A simple, inexpensive device will do the trick for you.
If one goes for the free software and storage options, computing could potentially be within the grasp of all the poor people in Africa – they must just find a device from somewhere and get internet access.
This is perhaps where the silver lining of the computing cloud disappears – the non-availability of equipment and the current exorbitant cost of internet connectivity will keep African feet firmly planted on the ground for the foreseeable future.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 06:35 PM
My HDD and Memory Stick plugged in Cloud 9 with the dark rain droplets !! Then the silver line of the Broadband wireless connection just visible like a rainbow – some days. FANTASTIC, but…. my concern is more-or-less the same as Kathy and Aletta' statements ….
1. Safety of my very informative and personal data STORAGE SPACE and its position behind the dark cloud where perhaps "lightning" and "thunder" CAN DESTROY or evern WORSE, access it and "virulate" it – will there be another cloud that will back-up my computing data ? Who might access it if it is "out of sight" from under my roof ?
2. Continuous Accessibility 25 hours a day uniterrupted from anywhere in SA especially in the rural mountainous areas – when will the broadband be there to service these remote areas ?
3. For FREE ? or will there be hidden costs to maintain it and even turn into hailstones prices for the poor rural people in remote areas who need it.
Nervertheless, still a FANTASTIC concept. All the ICT Nano-Technologists must accomplish now, is to have my microchip in my left rear tooth and that it must be voice activated or even better – mind activated with the cloud. Just thinking e-mails, blog and Bi-weekly reports and Term Planners !!!
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Quest of humans to find others of their kind is as old as the ascent of man itself. People have travelled across the deserts, scaled mountains and sailed high seas in search of other intelligent beings. This search got extraterrestrial dimension when Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli looked at Mars through his telescope. What he observed on the surface of Mars were what he called canali in Italian, meaning "channels" or "grooves". These were mistranslated in English as "canals" and interpreted as dug by highly advanced Martians for transportation of water from the polar region to the equatorial zones. The year was 1877.
What was so special about 1877? We will come to that shortly.
By the end of 17th century people had begun to accept that the Sun is the centre of our solar system. Galileo Galilie gave observational evidence and his contemporary Johannes Kepler discovered laws governing planetary motion. The first law of Kepler states that the planets move in elliptical orbits. That is, planets do not go round the sun in circular orbits, but in orbits which are slightly oval.
Also the planet closer to the Sun moves faster than the planet that is further away. As the planets go round the Sun there comes a time when the Sun, the Earth and a planet comes nearly on a straight line. This is called opposition of that planet - the Sun and the planet are in the exactly opposite direction. Obviously at the time of opposition the planets are also close to each other. The date of opposition differs from planet to planet. However, the date of closest approach may differ slightly than the date of opposition, due to the elliptical orbits of the planets.
The closest approach between Earth and Mars occurs every 26 months. But due to their elliptical orbits the closest distance between two planets keeps changing from time to time in a regular manner, in case of Mars and the Earth the distance ranges from about 56 mn km to 100 km over a period of 15 to 17 years.
In 1877 the red planet was 56 mn km from Earth and thus best placed for observations.
Percival Lowell a wealthy American businessman was highly intrigued by the canals on Mars and made study of the planet the career of life. He established an astronomical observatory dedicated for his study of Mars in 1894. And when not observing Mars, Lowell toured the world giving lectures about his observations. (Lowell was also responsible for discovery of Pluto. He funded the search.)
In 1897, 'Canals on Mars' also inspired famous science fiction writer H G Wells's work The War of the Worlds, one of the first and the most influential fiction in which extraterrestrial beings, Martians in this case, try to invade mankind. But with better telescopes and observations it became clear that no such life exists on Mars and the canali of Schiaparelli were optical illusions. However, Mars proves to be the most prominent place in the solar system other than the Earth to find signature of life in its most initial form. Search for such signature is one of the main aims of mission to Mars which are planned around the time when the two planets come close to each other.
On April 14, 2014 Earth and Mars will be closest to each other again after the 26 month gap, where in the distance will be about 92 mn kms. But this is not the best closest approach; 2003 saw one of the closest approaches–59 mn km–after about 60,000 years. The planet will be easy to locate and you will also be able to see some features on the Martian surface even through moderate size amateur telescope. At about 7:30 p.m. You will spot two bright stars above the eastern horizon, the one on the left is Arcturus or Swati and to the right is Spica or Chitra. A bit to left of Chitra and above, the crimson planet.
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Police have no proof that nightlife increases crime rate
Our association has always been voicing that the city nightlife should be extended from the present 11:30 pm deadline to at least 1:30 am for the restaurants, hotels, pubs and other eating joints which have legal permits to do business. Pune has grown as a metropolitan city and an IT hub, with younger generation working till late in the night. These people need some place to eat, drink and relieve their stress. The police cannot give the reason of German Bakery and Jungli Maharaj Road bomb blast cases to shut the city at 11:30 pm. Statistically, they have no proof that extended nightlife increases the crime rate. These blasts happened during the day time and most of the crimes like chain snatchings are happening during daytime. I feel the police are giving wrong reasons to fix the midnight deadline. Why should Pune have the 11:30 pm deadline, when places like Satara, Nagpur, Vashi, Thane and Mumbai enjoy the 1:30 am deadline. We have to understand that Pune is now an IT commercial hub, where people are working till late hours and need a nightlife. The recent hookah party raid was at an illegally run place. We want the police to shut these places and not allow them to run. The owners and managers of such illegal joints are at fault and not the customers, who are unnecessarily rounded up and paraded in the public.
—Ganesh Shetty, Pune Restaurant & Hoteliers' Association
Partying is bad for the future of our younger generation
Today's party circuit scene in the city is taking a wrong turn, wherein youngsters are becoming alcoholics and need to be taken to rehabilitation centres. Earlier, people would party in a more sane manner, but today it is all a mad scene and bad for the future of the younger generation. The police are doing the right thing in raiding such places and stopping such illegal partying scenes. The kids who go partying to such places don't know what partying truly is, it is not all about alcohol and drugs. In the name of partying, they are getting into wrong habits and returning home around 5/6 in the morning. They are just wasting their parents' hard-earned money.
—Ashfaq Khan, parent
People still don't know how to party in a responsible manner
As the city grows and matures, its people should be given the chance to party and enjoy an extended nightlife. They should be allowed to eat and drink at official restaurants and hotels only. As India is at par on the global map, the citizens should be given a responsible role. One thing should be clear that the party-going 20 plus youngsters are not rapists or criminals. However, youngsters should know that freedom comes with responsibility. No police will say that the city should be allowed an extended nightlife and there claim that it leads to rise in crimes and accidents is not backed by any statistics or study. However, nightlife in the country is in its infancy and people still don't know how to party in a responsible manner. Partygoers, especially the youngsters should realise that the more responsible they will be while partying, the more freedom they will get.
—DJ Cawas
For starters, there should be extended deadlines for weekends
I see no valid reason to have a curfew time for nightlife and its apparent "correlation" to keeping a check on crimes. Running an events management company, I usually end up wrapping up my work late and by the time I reach any place, it is already shutting. So it's really frustrating after a day's long work when people really want to unwind, they can't think of any place due to this irrelevant deadline. It has never made any sense to me. I feel for starters, at least have extended deadlines for weekends. The law is only a mirror that reflects the will of society. Maybe it's time people come together and do something about it.
—Farhan Lambe, founder, Eventitects
If Gulf countries can have nightlife till 2 am why not India?
The time limit should be extended because youngsters should be able to enjoy as much as they can. If Gulf countries like Oman can have nightlife till 2 am then why a secular country like India should restrict people from enjoying.
—Shamik Rao, sound engineer at High Spirits
People should've freedom to enjoy without feeling like criminals
Every city in India is suffering from the same issue. People both young and old alike need to have the freedom to enjoy the nightlife in their city, without feeling like criminals. The government and police need to wake up and realise that with or without permission the nightlife will go on -- unlicensed and uncontrolled. These early closing laws are absurd and only show how disconnected India is with the modern world at large. What is it going to take for the elders of India to just drop their fears, their judgments and their religious morals, and trust the young people to enjoy their nightlife sensibly?
—Ma Faiza, electronica DJ & artist
Someone who is unruly can be so even during daytime
The 11:30 pm is too early to be marked as a deadline. As far as discipline is concerned, I think it has nothing to do with the late hours or extended timings. Someone who is unruly can be so even in broad daylight. So night deadlines do not make any sense to me. Minds need to broaden. With the kind of workshifts that the present generation has, they have limited hours to even unwind and the 11.30pm deadline makes it worse. How will they unwind or relax or socialise? It's just unfair.
—Cynthia Furtado, Musician
Let's shed our old ways and welcome new needs of people
Barring citizens from staying out late by shutting the nightlife early is an infringement on our fundamental rights. I believe that now society should come to realise that nightlife hubs are the safer option for the youth to be a part of instead of being in secluded corners of the city where safety is compromised. Why should anyone be allowed to set a timeframe for recreation for others. With the IT sector on the rise, people are already overworked. Let's shed our old ways and welcome the new needs of our people. We are out of roles for Cinderella when so many of us are Charlie's Angels. We are an education capital for the country.The youth needs its own recluse and the city should be sensitised to that. The 11:30 am is an unpractical shut down hour and should definitely be extended.
—Devangana Rashtrawar, Student
Youngsters want to have fun, meet friends and enjoy life
Youngsters as well as adults are so busy and stressed in the day that they need a break. Parties are exactly what they need where they can have fun, meet their friends and enjoy life. They already come late from work or colleges, and the time they get to party is also limited. If work timings are 8 hours and party time starts around 9 pm then the party duration should increase accordingly, specially in this kind of weather you cannot enjoy during the day. Therefore, there should be a long night to enjoy.
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Short-handed Spurs outlast Warriors 99-90
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — No matter the lineup or location, the San Antonio Spurs are rolling through the NBA again this spring, just the way they have for most of the last two decades.
Especially against Golden State.
Tony Parker had 20 points and five assists, Danny Green scored 18 points and the short-handed Spurs outlasted the Warriors 99-90 on Saturday night for their 13th straight victory.
"I guess they believe in themselves and in the system, and they just keep working it. Other than that, I don't really know what to tell you," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "They've just got great character. They never give in, and I think they like the challenge when guys are out. They seem to enjoy it."
Tiago Splitter added 17 points and 14 rebounds as the league-leading Spurs (53-16) pulled away with an 11-0 run early in the fourth quarter. San Antonio, riding its longest winning streak in seven years, is two games ahead of Oklahoma City for the top playoff seed in the Western Conference.
The Spurs did it even while resting stars Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. They are 3-0 against Golden State this season, including two wins in Oakland without their regulars, after eliminating the Warriors in the second round of the playoffs last year.
"Everybody stepped up," Parker said. "When somebody's not playing, it's just other guys who will do it. And we trust each other."
Stephen Curry scored 20 points to go with six assists and six rebounds, and Andrew Bogut grabbed 17 boards as the Warriors head into a five-day break on a sour note.
The Warriors (44-27) had won three straight but missed a chance to move up in the playoff chase after Portland lost at Charlotte. Golden State is still in sixth place in the West, 1½ games behind the Trail Blazers and 1 ½ ahead of Dallas.
San Antonio has won 51 of the past 59 meetings against the Warriors.
"We made some mistakes. It's a disappointing loss. It'll make us better," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "Hopefully we see them down the road again, but there's a reason why they're the best team in basketball."
After wins at the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night and at Sacramento on Friday night, Popovich rested two of his veterans as he so often does throughout the NBA's marathon schedule. Duncan, Ginobili and Parker all sat out San Antonio's 104-102 victory against the Warriors on Dec. 19.
Jackson has been trying to take a similar approach during the season's stretch run, though the wins are not always following. Swingman Andre Iguodala was inactive for the third straight game with tendinitis in his right knee, and backup center Jermaine O'Neal returned after sitting out the previous two games.
Even with all the lineup changes, Jackson saw the matchup against the Spurs as a "benchmark" for where his team stands. He joked before the game that the Spurs are like a bunch of "old dudes" at a recreational center whipping a group of high school All-Americans because of their smarts and savvy.


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For one, Bradley survived Ruslan Provodnikov in what the Boxing Writers designated the Fight of the Year. Then Bradley turned craftsman when he decisioned Marquez.
The silly abuse that greeted Bradley, after that cockeyed judging call, has dissipated. After all, he didn't score the fight. Judges Duane Ford and C.J. Ross were the ones who voted for Bradley, and Ross has since been suspended for her comical opinion that Canelo Alvarez had earned a draw with Mayweather.
"People know I can fight now," Bradley said. "But this is for redemption. I want to be able to walk down the street without people saying I didn't really beat Pacquiao."
Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, had dismissed Bradley as a better athlete than boxer. That was before Roach sat in Provodnikov's corner last March and saw Bradley endure brain-threatening shots, one knockdown and one near-knockdown — and still win.
"He's a much-improved fighter," Roach said Tuesday. "Manny is going to have to fight very well in order to beat him."
Or beat him again.
"He can punch," Bradley said. "What was so special about him was that when he threw combinations, every punch was a death blow. Sometimes, it's 1-2, and the left is the much better punch, but everything Manny threw was just so crisp.
"Still, after the first round, I came back to the corner and said, 'This guy is the best in the business? I can compete with him.' You think you're fighting a giant sometimes, but I knew I could do what I wanted. Then, second round, foot injury. Fourth round, ankle injury. I could have laid down. Hey, I went to the press conference in a wheelchair, dude."
Before that fight, Bradley needled Pacquiao for being "old and tired." What Bradley says now is less outlandish, but more relevant.
"He fought smart against (Brandon) Rios," Bradley said, referring to a near-shutout last November, "but he did things I'd never seen him do. He fought off his back foot a lot. I never saw him do that before. And then he didn't knock him out. That's the compassionate Manny.
"We were on a show the other night face to face. I couldn't even get him to say he would knock me out. That's why I think he has lost the killer instinct."
He is not alone, which is why Arum thinks this fight has a chance to hit a million pay-per-views. The first one drew 900,000.
"The people who stand to gain or lose in this fight (bookmakers) think it will be a close fight," Arum said. "Promoters are always going to tell you that. But you can't believe what they say."
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NFA to import 187,000 tons of rice
Vietnam firm beats Thailand with $459.75/MT offer
The National Food Authority (NFA) is set to source 187,000 metric tons of rice from Vietnam.
The rice stock specified under the tender is 10-percent long grain white rice with 25-percent broken. This volume will serve as part of the Philippines' buffer stock for the lean months of July to September and as contingency stocks during natural or man-made calamities, NFA Administrator Orlan A. Calayag said in a statement.
Asean member-countries with an existing memorandum of agreement for the supply of rice to the Philippine government were invited to submit their sealed offers and quotations, but only Thailand and Vietnam joined the tender held last April 3.
Thailand, through its Department of Foreign Trade, offered a price of $568 a metric ton with a minimum offered volume of 100,000 tons to a maximum of 187,000 tons. For its part, Vietnam Southern Food Corp. (Vinafood II) had a price offer of $459.75 a ton for the total maximum volume.
Vietnam's offer was lower by $108.25 a ton and was even lower than the NFA's 2012 rice import cost of $470.70 per metric ton, according to the agency.
Calayag said that under the cost insurance in freight-deliver duty unpaid (CIF-DDU) terms, rice would be delivered "on a door-to-door basis." NFA said this would eliminate its exposure to losses due to shortlanding, spillage and demurrage. "With this setup, the NFA will be paying only for what is received and accepted at designated warehouses. Whatever losses incurred for shortlanded cargo, including bad order cargoes, will not be shouldered by the NFA," the official said.
The Philippines was expected to reach food sufficiency after 2013 and would focus on further farm reforms to boost agribusiness and agritourism, according to Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala. This would not only create value-added output for the domestic economy but also make economic expansion more "inclusive" in the sense that farmers could earn beyond merely selling fresh produce, he said earlier during a roundtable discussion with the Inquirer.
The Department of Agriculture was anticipating a new record rice harvest this year of about 20 million tons from the current record output of 18.3 million tons for 2012, Alcala said.
The country is more than 90 percent self-sufficient in palay. Yet, since food sufficiency involves other farm products, Alcala said expansion was also expected from a range of subsectors from corn to coconut.
Among the reforms already underway is with the NFA, which is increasingly stocking up palay or rough rice (which can be stored for longer periods) rather than white or milled rice. It is also importing less, estimated at only 187,000 tons this year (for buffer stock) from the record 2.4 million tons in 2010. Rice imports are seen to decrease and the Philippines is even pushing exports of specialty rice.
Philippine agriculture comprised only about 12 percent of economic expansion (measured in terms of gross domestic product) last year though it is the biggest employer in the country.
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When we travel around the world, visting all these fascinating countries, we try to take tours where available. This way we get to see all the main sights a country or area has to offer, without the hastle of getting there ourselves. Although I love beaches and laying in the sun, we won't do that until we can really say we have SEEN a country.
My husband and I were in Sri lanka when the Tsunami hit. Fortunately we were in Kandy at the time, and weren't due to travel to the coast until the next day. Our hotel was washed away, we had nowhere to stay and we couldn't get home, but we count ourselves lucky. The Srilankan people really looked after us and found us temporary accomodation in a nice little hotel. There were people in the hotel with us who had lost all their belongings and were very traumatised by their experiences. This photo is of the beach near to where we were staying. The debris had been cleaned up but it was very spooky. Not a soul in sight during the height of the tourist season.
The whole experience hasn't put us off travelling, but it certainly made us realise what is precious to us.
I think all of the following quotes are really true; they either made me smile or think...
My favourite thing is to go where I have never gone.
The average tourist wants to go to places where there are no tourists.
Travelling is like flirting with life. It's like saying, ''I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.''
The bigger the summer vacation, the harder the fall.
The traveller sees what he sees, the tourist see what he has come to see.
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.
Life is a journey that must be travelled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.
To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.
Travelling is not just seeing the new; it is also leaving behind. Not just opening doors; also closing them behind you, never to return. But the place you have left forever is always there for you to see whenever you shut your eyes.*
One of the things we particularly like to do is go on holiday over Christmas. Christmas trips have included Boston, Barcelona, India (tour), Sri Lanka (the fated trip) and most recently Borneo. As long as you aren't desperate for the usual traditions, I would thoroughly recommend it. Of course it costs lots more. airlines put a huge suppliment on the flights, particularly to destinations in the Carribean (which is why we haven't been yet). Asian destinations tend to be the cheapest, the prices don't go up too much, and the weather is usually pretty good. Most hotels, wherever you are in the world, make some attempt to get in to the festive spirit; there is usually a tree, and sometimes they even have turkey on offer! Barcelona is incredible at Christmas, everything is open and bustling with life. Boston closes completely!!
In the last ten years, since we got married Mark and I have made it our mission to travel. The travel bug really hit us when we went on our honeymoon to Thailand. We hadn't been to Asia before and felt really nervous when we first stepped out of our hotel on to the streets of Bangkok. It was such a culture shock! Now, we love travelling to Asia, and try to go every year, time and money permitting.
We are limited to long distance travel at certain times of the year. This is because I am a teacher. 'Lovely long holidays' you may say! Yes, that is one of the perks of the job, but not very helpful when we want to enjoy a 3 or 4 week trip to eg. South America or New Zealand as their summer is our winter. The choice has to be, go when it's colder, or make it a short trip having travelled for 24 hours!
Came back from Borneo on 1st January
Laos for Christmas
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Singapore, Australia (Sydney, Red Centre, Darwin and Kakadu, Cairns) Tahiti, LA (Universal studios).
Cyprus (to see Dad!)
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Paris (Euro Disney)
Niagra Falls, Boston (for the Millenium)
Rome, Thailand (for our Honeymoon)
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A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.
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A warm happy birthday greeting from Malaysia. Glad you have been to Malaysia and shared your wonderful experience. Wish you enjoy your travellings and keep more VT sharings.
Great pictures in your Alison's Travels album!
Hi Alison, most certainly they will organise a New Years Dinner or similar, although the hotel is very nice, everything is very low key there, so you mustn`t worry at all about evening dress or dinner jacket! Have a nice trip- I`m envying you! Willy
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Twenty-two diverse productions highlight the outstanding inaugural season for the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas. Tickets sales for packages begin Sept. 7 followed by individual event ticket sales beginning on Sept. 13.read more
Staff Spend a Day With Air Force Reservists During Employer Awareness DayPosted Sept. 6, 2010
The engines of a C-130 Hercules roared to life, fire arms blazed as terrorists attacked and took hostages and flames shot into the blue sky and engulfed a building during a mock training scenario. Those were just a few of the sights and sounds that approximately 50 civilian employers of military reservists experienced during the recent 910th Airlift Wing's annual Employer Awareness Day.
Among the employers taking part was Kent State University, represented by Joe Vitale, director of talent management, compensation, training and development and employee relations; and Amelie Anderson, assistant to the vice president for human resources. They were invited to participate by their colleague, Pamela Fitzgerald, a special assistant with the Office of General Counsel and a master sergeant in the Air Force Reserves. The event took place at the Youngstown Air Reserve station in Vienna, Ohio.
The goal of the event was to increase the awareness civilian employers have of the important role Air Force Reservists play in defense of the United States. During the day, participants took an orientation plane ride over Niagara Falls in a C-130, viewed a modular air-spray system on the plane that was used after the recent oil-rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, saw a firefighting demonstration and dined on MREs (meals ready to eat).
Fitzgerald has been a reservist for 22 years and is currently Inspector General Superintendent. She says the day is an excellent opportunity for employers to get a first-hand look at what their employees do in their military role. "Many times our bosses and co-workers know we are on duty one weekend a month and absent from the office for military training, but they don't know what we are doing during those times," says Fitzgerald.
Her colleagues agree, saying they came away from the day with a new sense of pride and respect for Fitzgerald and all those in the service. "I gained a new level of appreciation for the sacrifices the men and women in our armed services make. The operations we saw offer unique support for the rest of the military, from being deployed in the Gulf during the oil spill to security and fire support," says Vitale.
Anderson adds that she now has a better understanding of what our reservists do when they are at their "second jobs," and how well-prepared they are to respond quickly to an emergency situation.
Kent State is also supportive of its students who are in the military. The university was recently recognized for its service and outreach to veterans by being named a Military Friendly School for 2011 by G.I Jobs magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.
Kent State was also on the Military Friendly Schools list last year, the first year it was published. Kent State University at Ashtabula and Kent State University at Tuscarawas also made this year's list.
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Optus to unleash its 4G network in Sydney and Perth
Optus have today announced that their 4G network will go live across Sydney and Perth, and have promised that Melbourne will receive the same 4G treatment once the company's spectrum refarming operations of their new 3G Plus network are completed.
Optus' 4G network is available as of right now for small-to-medium businesses, as well as corporate customers. No consumer-based plans are here yet, but the company has plans to roll it out "shortly". Business customers can grab a 4G data card or 4G Wi-Fi hotspot from today, with an offer of 10GB per month for $40 per month, full pricing is said to be coming soon. Optus have also said that it won't be charging a premium for its 4G network at the moment.
Coverage-wise, 4G will blast over Sydney and Perth spans a 20km radius around the respective CBDs, with Melbourne's network (when it goes live) set to span 30km east-to-west, and 16km north-to-south. Melbourne misses out for now as the telco needs to complete their 2G refarming operations for the creation of the enhanced 3G Plus network before it flicks the switch on 4G for Victoria. As soon as the refarming to 3G Plus is complete, Melbourne will have 4G from Optus.
Brisbane will be blasted with 4G from Optus by the end of the year, just after their refarming operations are completed with my personal hometown, Adelaide, set to get Optus' 4G coverage next year.
Comcast launch Xfinity Platinum, 305Mbps broadband, as well as doubling their 25/50Mbps tiers
Comcast have just confirmed that they are set to offer 305Mbps cable broadband, which they have called "Xfinity Platinum". Xfinity Platinum is currently being rolled out to "many major markets" according to the company.
Comcast have also said they'll be doubling the speeds of their current 25Mbps and 50Mbps offerings for existing subscribers, best of all, at no additional cost. The new Xfinity Platinum services come at an insane (well, to me) 305Mbps down and 65Mbps up, but at the time of writing there is no pricing details.
Verizon currently offers its 300Mbps FiOS service for about $210, so there's expectations that Comcast should float somewhere near that price. "Blast" and "Extreme" subscribers who have been up until now enjoying their respective 25Mbps and 50Mbps speeds, will be doubled to 50Mbps and 105Mbps at no cost.
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Korea's SK Telecom passes 4 million LTE subscribers, thanks to Samsung's Galaxy S III
Korea telco SK Telecom posted some of their numbers over the weekend, proving that the high-tech nature of the country comes from their business. SK Telecom now have over 4 million LTE subscribers.
This figure is actually pretty amazing when you think about it, with the telco hitting the number just 44 days after they hit the 3 million mark. Considering that the country has a population of around 50 million, this equates to 41,000 new sign ups per day.
That sign up rate is a 71-percent increase in a new user acquisition numbers from June, with SK Telecom mentioning that the recently-launched Samsung Galaxy S III LTE model is a chief driving factor on the expanded demand. Sales of the Galaxy S III on SK Telecom reached 200,000 just 10 days after it was made available in South Korea.
Infortrend releases new NAS server family
Infortrend have just announced the North American availability of two new product lines in their EonNAS family, the EonNAS Pro and EonNAS 1000 Series. Infortrend note that while NAS' are getting more popular for the SOHO and SMB markets, data protection offerings on other brands "come up short".
This is where Infortrend's new EonNAS Pro and EonNAS 1000 Series come into play, running a ZFS file system, Infortrend fill this voice by offering an "unprecedented collection of advanced data protection features", including data deduplication, corrupt data self-healing, snapshot and pool mirror - bringing enterprise-level data protection and storage features to the SOHO and SMB markets.
Infortrends' NAS' definitely deliver on the performance side of things, too, offering performance of more than 100MB/sec, and in FTP environments, it can ramp up to a respectable 180MB/sec. Director of the EonNAS product line for Infortrend, William Chen, says:
The unprecedented collection of advanced data protection features available on the new systems is what truly sets them apart. The EonNAS Pro and EonNAS 1000 Series are designed to bridge the gap that exists between high end enterprise NAS offerings and what had been available up until now for SOHO and SMB users. Infortrend is bringing something different to these users -- data protection features that previously were only seen in enterprise solutions -- at a price point designed for smaller budgets.
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World IPv6 Day is just over a week away
The Internet Society has organised an event for a week from now, World IPv6 Day. The event is being held on June 8, which is a little over a week from now. It may seem insignificant, as there's no product launch, and nothing to show, but the behind-the-scenes of it is going to be quite mind-blowing, eventually. According to the website:
World IPv6 Launch represents a major milestone in the global deployment of IPv6. As the successor to the current Internet Protocol, IPv4, IPv6 is critical to the Internet's continued growth as a platform for innovation and economic development.
Who is participating? Well, just a few large companies such as Akamai, Comcast, Google, AT&T, Google, Time Warner Cable, Cisco, Facebook, Microsoft Bing, Yahoo! and more. Even a local ISP from my puny little state here in South Australia, Internode, are participating.
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Verizon announce HomeFusion, LTE service for your home
Verizon's 4G LTE service is available in 230 markets across the United States, and today the company has launched something quite different: HomeFusion Broadband. HomeFusion Broadband is available nationwide, or the two-thirds that are already covered.
The service will pump out transfer rates somewhere between 5 and 12Mbps for downloads, with uploads sitting between 2 and 5Mbps. The average DSL speed or basic cable Internet connection is around that speed, but HomeFusion is going to be much more expensive.
Why does it still sound good? Well, Verizon is mainly aiming for rural areas that are covered by its LTE network, but not by a cable broadband provider. The installation of a cylindrical antenna is required, and will cost you $200 from the get-go. Plans then begin at $60 per month for 10GB of data, $90 for 20GB and if you want 30GB, you'll be spending $120 per month. For every GB you go over your plan, Verizon will slap you with a $10 fee.
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Faster Wi-Fi is on its way, 802.11-2012 promises 600Mbps, 3.65-3.7GHz, mesh networking
The Wi-Fi (802.11x) has been revised multiple times over the years, where we've seen 802.11b, g, n and smaller changes like 802.11a, but the IEEE standards committee is now looking at a pretty major revision to the standard dubbed 802.11-2012.
802.11-2012 is said to stand out from the 802.11x crowd by operating within a range of 3.65 and 3.7GHz. At the moment Wi-Fi usually operates at around 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequencies. With the 2.4GHz frequency absolutely saturated by most consumer devices, and 5.8GHz becoming more and more popular, using a new area of the spectrum will give customers not only the change to avoid interference, but a serious injection of speed.
802.11-2012 is expected to hit 600Mbps throughout, with the PHY (physical layer) and MAC (software layer) components of the new wireless standard to be reworked in order to provide that insane speed. These changes will allow allow for new additions such as "mesh" networking, direct-link setup, changes in security, broadcast/multicast/unicast data delivery and additional network management features.
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Netgear to intro the first Gigabit Wi-Fi router, will launch next month
Netgear are ready to pull the curtain from their latest networking product, its first 802.11ac-compatible Wi-Fi router, which is capable of pushing out gigabit speeds up to three times faster than current 802.11n routers. The Netgear R6300 router would top out at 1300Mbps in 5GHz mode and 450MHz in 2.4GHz and will launch next month for $199.99.
Apple are rumored to be close to introducing support for faster technology in their AirPort range of products, so this will come as a note to Apple observers. Broadcom have already launched their first set of 802.11ac 5G Wi-Fi chips, even though the standard probably won't be finalized until the end of this year.
I'll be thinking of picking one of these bad boys up, Netgear. 1300Mbps in 5Ghz is insane, and I look forward to Wi-Fi everything being upgraded over time.
Qualcomm Atheros launches Killer Wireless-N 1202 Wi-Fi module and Killer E2200 Ethernet Controller
Qualcomm Atheros has released two new networking devices today which promise to provide "unprecedented performance and advanced control for a superior online gaming experience." These two new devices are the Qualcomm Atheros Killer Technology E2200 and Wireless-N 1202. The former is an Ethernet controller and the latter a wireless adapter that has Bluetooth built in.
I am a fan of online gaming, so anything that can give me an edge when playing is definitely appreciated. If these cards can lower my ping, or provide a better, uninterrupted connection, I'll take them. According to the press release, which is in full-text below, the chips "prioritize gaming, video and audio network data." Only reviews and user experience will tell if this makes a difference.
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