text:
On Marnie Stern's fourth album, her guitar playing is as grand as her self-doubt. Yet The Chronicles of Marnia is Stern's most buoyant work, complete with a mission statement that bucks her precious trend: "Immortals don't die."
At 37, the Upper East Side guitar virtuoso is in her 'not a girl, not yet a veteran of the alt-rock sphere' stage. Flanked by a new producer with a flair for minimalism, Nicolas Vernhes (Wild Nothing, LIGHTS) and drummer Kid Millions of Oneida, Stern peeled off the layers that cushioned her previous works, like 2010's Marnie Stern. That album juxtaposed euphoria with tragedy, notably her ex-boyfriend's suicide ("For Ash"). Chronicles, the follow-up, develops that contrast of musical highs and lyrical lows. But this time, her tragedy is her own creativity.
The album kicks off with "The Year of the Glad", an effervescent celebration of something. Vowel sounds! David Foster Wallace! Anything! Depending on your personal philosophy, the title is either the first line or the last line of Infinite Jest, a book so long and challenging it's regarded as an accomplishment just to own it (Stern admitted she didn't get past page three).
"Glad" is joyous and emphatic: what Muse might sound like if they inhaled a tank of helium gas. But the best part of a song that declares "Everything starts now" is that Stern feels as though everything could end at any moment. Or worse, that she's already lost everything and what the hell is she even doing here? Stern is Morrissey's "This Charming Man" come to life: playful, lilting, and hilariously hermetic.
From the freewheeling "Noonan" to the manic-as-Kathleen-Hanna "You Don't Turn Down", Stern plays dangerously fast over her sky-high quiver. Her finger-tapping technique, where both hands are placed on the fret board, allows her to reach those Paganini-speeds (the 19th century violinist was one of the original finger-tappers long before Eddie Van Halen.)
Playing fast used to suggest you made some Faustian pact: you partook in lascivious affairs, you owned a Corvette. But Stern conflates velocity with the sexy topics of work ("work is never done"), working ("I'm working so damn hard"), and metaphors for working ("Don't need a sledgehammer to walk in my shoes"). In the '70s, AC/DC sold the dream of rock n' roll as work to millions: "Under-paid, gettin' sold, second-hand / That's how it goes playin' in a band." According to the Bon Scott School Of Thought, those who rocked hard received something called a 'soul stripper.'
Stern's soul sounds stripped. Her theory of work is less linear, more like C.S. Lewis' labyrinthine wardrobe, with inner lions and witches to battle (though she may be looking to switch to the Bon Scott School based on her "Win A Date With Marnie Stern" Twitter contest).
Vulnerability has many surprising tones on this album, like the rambunctious repetition of "I'm losing my body" to Stern's nasal siren noises that signal an emergency of her own design. When she softly intimates "I am nothing / I am no one" on "Proof of Life", it's a chilling manifesto coming from the empowering stage presence, worthy of all those "Thunderstruck"-style guitar highs, like the one on "Nothing is Easy".
Mostly, Stern worries whether her unorthodox life trajectory has weathered her mind and body in vain. However, her diffidence may be rooted in the restlessness of advancing her career — and feeling the weight of the possibilities. Resolve comes to her on "Hell Yes", the closing track and, which fittingly features a stark guitar solo. It recalls the exaltation of "The Year of the Glad", finding the Wallace-style loop of living in the joy of limitless limitation.
Chin up, Marnie. As Van Halen once foretold: Only time will tell if we stand the test of time.
Essential Tracks: "The Year of the Glad", "Noonan", "Nothing is Easy", and "Immortals"


text:
All posts tagged "Okonjo Iweala"
Is Nigeria Broke? House Questions Finance Minister on Poor Funding
The Finance Minister Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is to clarify why ministries and agencies are not adequately funded following revelations by the Petroleum Resources Minister Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. When Madueke appeared before the joint committee of...
- Posted November 30, 2012
NNPC N1.2 trillion Subsidy Claim: Diezani calls on Jonathan to caution Okonjo-Iweala
President Goodluck Jonathan has been alerted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to a looming acute fuel shortage, should the FG fail to pay the N1.13trn subsidy owed to NNPC. The Minister of Petroleum Resources,...
- Posted November 22, 2012
Okonjo Iweala Seeks Customs Bill Amendment
On Monday the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala faulted the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA), CAP 45 2004, (Amendment) Bill 2012 presently undergoing public hearing at the...
- Posted November 6, 2012
Okonjo-Iweala doesn't want WTO job-Ministry
Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is not interested in replacing Pascal Lamy as head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) when the Frenchman steps down in a year's time, the finance ministry said on Thursday. Okonjo-Iweala left her...
- Posted September 7, 2012
Okonjo Iweala Clarifies JP Morgan Account
The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has explained the reason the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) should not be faulted for operating an account with JP Morgan. She revealed this at a meeting organized by the Nigerian Economic...
- Posted July 25, 2012
2013 Budget will be used to Pay Off Debts – Okonjo Iweala
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has gone back to her roots as a debt retirement specialist. Speaking recently on her concerns over the escalating domestic debt portfolio of the Federal Government, she...
- Posted July 10, 2012
World Bank: Zuma, Jonathan hold talks on Okonjo-Iweala
President Goodluck Jonathan and his South African counterpart, Jacob Zuma, have held consultations over the possible presentation of Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the continent's candidate for the presidency of the World Bank. South...
- Posted March 23, 2012
Fed Govt Orders Review Of Double Taxation
The Federal Government has ordered the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to review Nigeria's double taxation law regime. This is aimed at ensuring that tax treaties entered into would provide the maximum value for the country. The Co-ordinating...
- Posted March 20, 2012
Europe Economic Shock: Nigeria may be on the receiving end – IMF Chief
Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde yesterday warned the Federal Government that Nigeria may be on the receiving end of the economic shock from Europe because of the volume of her trade all over...
- Posted December 20, 2011
FG plans N100b power subsidy for low income earners
The Federal Government is to inject N100 billion in the 2012 budget as subsidy to cushion the effect of electricity tariff on low income earners, The Nation has learnt A source at the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)...
- Posted October 10, 2011
Nigeria 2012 budget will be ready by Nov – Okonjo Iweala
Nigeria 2012 budget will be ready by next month or in November this year, the Co-ordinating Minister of the economy and Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja yesterday, she said her ministry...
- Posted September 12, 2011
Nigeria debt is in good shape – Okonjo Iweala
With a debt profile of $39.7 billion the, Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance Dr .Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Tuesday says Nigeria debt is in very good shape. The minister in her maiden address to...
- Posted August 24, 2011

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Latest Headlines
Posted on 25 May 2012 by Corey Krakower.
At the start of every offseason, there are typically disappointed fans from 29 teams that are mentally thinking about trades their team can make and players their team can sign that can make them a Stanley Cup contender. What is often forgotten is that the most effective way to improve an NHL team instantly is to typically by promoting top prospects that are already part of the organization. Th...
Continue Reading
Sharks Add Depth; Poised for More Moves
Posted on 18 Jan 2011 by Alex Wasserstrom.
As the San Jose Sharks are enjoying a two-game win streak, GM Doug Wilson made some moves to increase the team's depth while posturing some future trade packages to acquire a defenseman. San Jose traded away a fifth round pick in the upcoming draft to Atlanta for F Ben Eager. Eager's grit and cup ring is surely the motivation behind the move and will make the Sharks a tougher team to play agai...
Continue Reading
Why Haven't They Signed?
Posted on 16 Jul 2010 by Corey Krakower.
Hockey fans across the nation are confused as to why there have been so few free agent signings this summer. With a handful of very good players still available, theories such as limited cap space, strict team budgets for smaller markets and fear of the next CBA are being presented to help explain this phenomenon. While those all make sense, here are some reasons why certain players have yet to...


text:
Michelle M. Perfect, Ph.D., of the University of Arizona and colleagues tracked the sleep health of 50 patients aged 10 to 16 years, with T1DM (type 1 diabetes mellitus).
Researchers found that most young patients with T1DM spent about 21 minutes (5 percent) less in deep sleep during a seven-hour period than individuals without diabetes. Even those with mild sleep issues experienced:
- More hyperglycemia and emotional behavioral difficulties
- Lower grades
- Depression
- Sleep-wake behavior problems
- Sleepiness
The researchers suggested that, due to these findings, clinician awareness of potential sleep problems for these individuals could help them improve their quality of life. Being aware that T1DM may affect sleepiness, behavioral issues or poor school performance, may help school-based professionals understand these youths' needs more.


text:
Rice Lake, WI Tour Agency
Home Spun Tours LTD
Want to go somewhere you can relax and explore a new place? Home Spun Tours LTD of Rice Lake, WI has tours that will make you feel like the most special person in the world. We will prepare a tour with a special touch that only 21 years of experience can offer.
Learn More About Home Spun Tours LTD:
- One-day tours
- Featured tours
- Travel insurance available
Contact Home Spun Tours LTD today at 715-234-9025.
Additional Contact:
Contact Information


text:
We are calling all of you to help make a difference and help us carry out our goals in our mission statement. It is the holiday season, a general time of the year where our hearts are warmed at the prospect of helping others. We are going to kick off the season by presenting five opportunities (once a week until December 25th) to work together as a gym and do something with meaning, impacting others with the spirit we know and celebrate within the walls of CrossFit Mission Gorge. Some of these opportunities ask for a donation of specific items, while others ask for a donation of your time. We tried to come up with something that everyone could contribute to, big and small, and we would love it if you made the commitment to be a part of something bigger. This is our big "kickoff," but we intend on continuing to find ways to serve the community as a gym at various opportunities throughout year.
Please stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details on these opportunities. We know this is something big, and we can't to have you join us!
November 17-23rd
Food Drive at CFMG
We will have a food donation bin set out for the week at CFMG, collecting some of the "most needed" items, including: peanut butter, whole grain pasta, low sodium pasta sauce, whole grain oats and cereal, brown rice, canned tuna/chicken, canned fruits in natural juices, canned vegetables in water, canned low-sodium soup, beans and lentils.
November 24th-30th
Blood Drive at The San Diego Blood Bank
Details TBA
December 1st-7th
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd @ 5pm
Support Empower Charter School
at the San Diego Unified District Office
4100 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Please join us at the San Diego Board of Education as we find out how the Board will vote on Empower Charter School's charter, the FIRST CrossFit school! Wear green to show your support. We are hoping to get a HUGE turnout…it is important!
December 8th -14th
December 10th @ 5:30pm
at CrossFit Mission Gorge/8th and E. Street (Old Post Office)
Organize at CFMG and put together a sack lunch to pass out to homeless youth in Downtown San Diego. Street Angels will also provide hygiene supplies, and resources on shelters, youth services, medical care, and job opportunities to pass out. We will provide food items for sack lunch and/or $20 donation for the purchase of a sleeping bag for the homeless. We will meet at CFMG at 5:30pm to assemble the bags, and group can carpool/leave CFMG at 6:30 to pass out items downtown for an hour.
December 15th-21st
Toys for Tots drive at CFMG
We will set out a donation bin to collect new, unwrapped toys to distribute to needy children in the community. Toys for Tots has a mission to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.
Buy in: 1000m row
30 Burpees
40 Barbell ground to overhead (95#/65#)
50 Abmat sit-ups
40 Static barbell lunges (bar in front rack) (95#/65#)
30 KB swings (70#/53#)
Cash out: 800m run
-For time-


text:
We are all heard about the world's largest natural wonders. What actually is the greatest miracle of nature? Answer is the human body. Our body is a perfect blend of muscle, tissue, bones, cells that give people superiority over other living world.
The human body is the most perfect mechanism. Each and every atom in it has its own function complementing of other elements. If you serious percentile to observe how your body works you will find that none of the machines designed by humans not so perfect. Whether you believe that God created us or we evolved from apes, you can not deny that the complexity of the human body is what allows us to be on top of the food chain.
Over time so much has been discovered about the human body and through many studies were determine some facts that seem unbelievable. The following is a list of the most interesting facts about our bodies.
When laughter is used 17 muscles to frown and 43 muscles even
A man loses a day to 100 strands of hair, than the average how many there are 100,000 head
Loss of one eye man loses only 1 / 5 of vision
The human body has:
- Iron sufficient to produce a nail of 8 cm,
- Enough sulfur to kill all fleas on an average dog
- Enough carbon to produce 900 pencils
- Fat enough to produce seven soaps
- Enough phosphorus to produce 2.200 matches
The human body has over 600 muscles that make up 40% of the total weight of the man.
The human brain consists of 85% water
Every minute in the human body expires 300 million cells
The nervous system of adult total debt is over 70 kilometers
The average person in their lifetime produce enough saliva to fill two Olympic swimming pools
Each person has a unique fingerprint on your thumb hand
Fingerprint is formed by the three-month fetus
Brad has grown to over 10 meters in a man who never in his life would not have shaved
Every hour is the average human body peel 600,000 pieces of dried skin -- during the life of the average total weight over 50 pounds
Most men have erections every hour during sleep
The sound produced by snoring can reach up to 70 decibels, the equivalent volume of pneumatic hammers


text:
Pretty good.
Reviewed By Don M (LAS VEGAS, NV) Reviewed for a 2011 Hyundai Elantra —4/19/2015 4:00 AM
I ordered a charcoal one and got a grey one; it still fits well & looks good.
Reviewed By Thomas K (Spring Hill, FL) Reviewed for a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe —3/19/2015 7:56 AM
I buy a new vehicle every year and install the dash cover for every new vehicle I buy and this one was absolutely the best ever. Easy to install, no wrincles, no bumps, very smooth and did not have to buy additional tapes to install it as I usually have to do. Color was perfect and price was very low for the total value...


text:
The Gibraltar Hammers is an official affiliated supporters group of West Ham United FC. The Gibraltar Hammers is a group of West Ham United supporters from Gibraltar and nearby Spain. We meet at the Victoria Stadium Bar, Bayside Road, Gibraltar, to watch our beloved Hammers and drink! Visiting fellow West Ham supporters and their families are always welcome.
To contact us, fill in the contact form on the Contact Us page, e-mail us at email@example.com or visit us in person on match days at the Victoria Stadium Bar, ask for Tim!
To join us on Facebook click here and follow us on Twitter by clicking here
All televised West Ham matches are shown live (subject to television schedule) on large flat screen televisions at the Victoria Stadium Bar on West Ham match days. Television schedules can be accessed by clicking here
Currently the Victoria Stadium Bar is able to show the majority of sport channels, including BBC, ITV, Sky, ESPN, BTSport, Setanta, Abu Dhabi, Al Jareeza and Canal+


text:
125 Town Park Drive - Suite 300Kennesaw, GA 30144ph: 770-823-2109fax: firstname.lastname@example.com
Social Security Disability Help
As an experienced Social Security disability attorney, I have knowledge of the process, the paperwork and the rules and regulations necessary to assist you through all the steps of your Social Security disability claim. With over 27 years of experience as a registered nurse, I have the knowledge to review your medical files for an honest assessment of your medical evidence, the expertise to speak with your health providers, if necessary, and the ability to summarize your medical evidence for Social Security in a way that will make sure you have the best possible chance at a successful outcome.
I serve people, not numbers. I use a hands on approach with my clients and you will be working directly with me through every step of the process.
Consultations are free and all cases are on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not pay an attorney's fee unless you win.
Let me put my skills and experience to work for you. Contact me online or call 770-823-2109 to speak with me concerning your Social Security disability claim.
I am located in Marietta, Georgia and will represent clients anywhere in the state.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Copyright 2009 Phyllis A. Layman, Social Security Disability Attorney. All rights reserved.
Web Hosting by Yahoo!


text:
← Liz Smith: "One Man, Two Guvnors"
photo-02By wowowow | Published April 27, 2012 | Full size is 555 × 338 pixels photo-04
Suzie Toase, Oliver Chris, James Corden, and Jemima Rooper in One Man, Two Guvnors. Photos: Joan Marcus.Bookmark the permalink.
Leave a Comment
You must login to post a comment.


text:
Stripped Down By The River Big Deal "Swoon"
by Rhapsody TV | April 16, 2012
You'll recall Big Deal as the lovely coed duo who recently serenaded us with their tune " Talk" as part of our Stripped Down by the River series of exclusive performances captured in Austin, Texas, during SXSW. They're back now with another tune, "Swoon," which is extremely appropriately named. Enjoy.


text:
* The Gold Prize went to Mitsuru Igarashi for his song "Time Goes By," performed by the group Every Little Thing (Avex Thax).
* The Silver Prize was awarded to Hiromasa Ijichi for his song "White Love," performed by the group Speed (Toy's Factory).
* The Bronze Prize went to Jou Hisashi for the background music to the anime hit " Mononoke Hime" (Princess Mononoke) (Tokuma Japan Communications).
English Subtitled VHS:
English Dubbed VHS: $19.95
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, St. Louis, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC
These will be the first cities. If the box office returns are good (theres a very good chance of this!), then the film will recieve a wider release. Also, there should be an article about Mononoke in this Sunday's New York Times.
* A number of defective discs managed to make it out into stores for the Dreamcast launch. GameFan has some more on this in a new article: here. If you were one of the unlucky ones to get these call Sega Customer Service toll-free, at 1-800-USA-Sega. Those whose browser software refuses to load are being told to E-Mail Customer Support, email@example.com, with the subject heading Dreamcast Browser... they'll get you taken care of.
* Gamespot News has a section up, dedicated to JAMMA (Japan Amusement Machinery Manufacturers Association). It hosts a huge trade convention (which opened yesterday) in Japan where lots of new games will be unveiled.
* You can visit Sunrise's Escaflowne news page here [Japanese language only].
*Source: Business Wire
*Source: Anime Scene (Images of the Galaxy Express 999 Postcards can be seen here.)
* Capcom of Japan has announced that Street Fighter III: Second Impact will receive a release on Deamcast this winter. The game will support both the VGA Box and limited Internet options, it's expected to be unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show next week.
* Team Sonic has revealed another of their four semi-secret projects (one left unnamed, the other 2 were Sonic Adventure International and Chu-Chu Rocket.), Samba De Amigo, a rhythm music arcade game that uses the NAOMI board. Players shake maracas to the rhythm of the music being played.
* Famed Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto is currently at work on a highly secret title for the Dolphin.
VF-11 BattleRoid Mode (Front View)
VF-11 Fighter Mode (3/4 View)
VF-11 Fighter Mode (Side View)
VF-11 Fighter Mode (Overhead View)
VF-11 Gerwalk Mode (Side View)
VF-11 Gerwalk Mode (Front View)
This new line, produced exclusively by Toycom, features all new sculpting, tooling and unequaled attention to detail. The toys stand 7 ľ tall in robot mode, are fully transformable to all three modes, suggested retail will be between $35 and $50, all three models (VF-11,YF-19,YF-22) will be available in early 2000, large chain stores (ie. Musicland group, TRU, etc.) have shown interest in carrying the toys.
Thanks to George for the Toycom press release and images.
* Final Fantasy VIII reviews: here (IGN) and here (Videogames.com).
* Resaurus is set to release a new line of Street Fighter action figures. The first 6 include Vega (Balrog in Japan), Blanka, Cammy, Ken, Ryu, and Alex from STF 3. Each figure comes in Player One and Player Two colors, also 4 super-deformed "Street Fighter Jr." characters are available: Chun Li, Akuma, Ken and Ryu. Each of the non-super-deformed figures has an average of 7 points of articulation.
"It didn't happen this time, but that doesn't mean it won't happen sooner or later. Believe it or not, I still consider the thesis behind _AnimeFantastique_ to be valid: that a synthesis is in progress in the animation world, one that will see western animators taking further advantage of the expanded boundaries first explored by the Japanese. Upcoming titles suggest it -- works such as OSMOSIS JONES, SPIRIT OF THE WEST, and the TV adaptation of Kevin Smith's CLERKS point the way to a wider palette of animated subject matter, and the growing acceptance by western audiences of animation as a filmmaking medium as open and flexible as live-action."
* For more information go to AnimeFantastique's website at: www.cfq.com/afq.html.
* Source: IGN
*Source: Kyodo News
*Source: Daily Yomiuri
* AIC has a new survey circulating, asking fans what they would want to see in a new Tenchi Muyo OAV series. The survey has been translated been translated into English by Andrew Turner of the Tenchi Mailing List, you can view it here, and the Japanese version here.
* APPP Studio will produce a new 7 episode prequal OAV series to JoJo's Bizarre Adventures, with the first volume due to be released by the end of the year. All 13 OAVs will then be released in the US next year.
* Rumors of a Chrono Trigger Anime (OAV, Movie, or TV Series) are stronger than ever, in light of the new game releases coming out in a few months.
* A Sunrise produced Cowboy Bebop movie is rumored for a possible release next year.
**Sources: Anime Nation News, Fan Sources
* More details on
Chrono Cross characters are out in the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu. Here's a run down
on the major enemies:
-Zoa: a steel helmet and face guard give him the appearance of an executioner.
-Rideru: a sorceress clad in a green dress and a headband with a snake protruding from it.
-Kaashu: a monk-like character.
-Maruchera: evil-looking little girl in a pink dress and with blonde hair. She is weaponless, but equipped with a metal shield and breastplate.
-This group's apparent leader: a character with a high-collared coat that gives him the appearance of a captain. His villain status is enhanced by his pointed eyebrows and black coat, which has red and white eyes adorning it's shoulders.
*Source: Gaming Intelligence Agency, Famitsu
Ebert writes: "The day began with one of the most wondrous films I ever hope to see. "Princess Mononoke," by the Japanese master of animation Hayao Miyazaki, is a symphony of action and images, a thrilling epic of warriors and monsters, forest creatures and magical spells, with an underlying allegory about the relationship of man and nature."
"This one transcends everything else he (Miyazaki) has done, and is being given a major push by Miramax, with an opening Oct. 29. If the Motion Picture Academy truly does seek out the five best features of the year, then it is hard to see how it can fail to nominate this one."
Very high praises indeed, it will be interesting to see how Mononoke fares when the Oscar nominations are announced in a few months. Can you imagine, an Anime film winning a Best Picture Oscar? I can. Cross your fingers.
*View Ebert's entire Chicago-Sun-Times article here. (Text In Quotations: Copyright Chicago-Sun-Times Inc.)
*Sources: Anime Scene (More pictures of the Tokyo Dome incedent can be seen here), Fan Sources, J-Dream Direct Newsletter
* On August 24th, the Fourth Japan Game of the Year awards ceremony was held at Tokyo Kaikan. Results for awards are taken from reader's poll data gathered from several magazines and only games selling from April 1st, 1998 to March 31st, 1999 are eligible. This year, RPG games one again highly popular and more girls are participating in the poll. The grand-prix title among many was Square's Final Fantasy VIII (which goes on sale in the U.S. in a few days). The other awards went to the following titles:
Pre-Grand-Prix: Legend of Zelda, NINTENDO
Exellent Award: Genso Suiko Den 2, KONAMI ; Sakura Wars 2: Don't You Die, SEGA
Fresh Award: Pikachu Genki de Chu, NINTENDO
XI Sony Computer Entertainment Visual Award: Final Fantasy VIII, SQUARE ; Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, NINTENDO
Sound Award: Final Fantasy VIII, SQUARE ; Beat Mania KONAMI
* Source: J-Dream Newsletter J-Dream Web
* Source: J-Dream Direct Newsletter J- Dream Web
* Source: J-Dream Newsletter J-Dream Web
DVD (Region 2)
9/10: To Heart Vol. 4 - 6090 Y
9/22: Arc The Lad Vol. 1-3 - 6300 Y
Rurouni Kenshin Vol.9-11 - 5775 Y
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Movie) - 9240 Y
Betterman S-2 - 6090 Y
9/24: Tenchimuyou! W-feature - 15750 Y
Daiundoukai Battle Athletess 18-20 - 6090 Y
9/25: Eden's boy Episode 2 - 6300 Y
A. D. Police Vol.3 - 6090 Y
Brain Powered Perfect Box 2 - 29820 Y
Gasaraki Vol.9 - 5250 Y
Card Captor Sakura Vol.1- 5250 Y
Card Captor Sakura Vol.10 - 7140 Y
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Vol.9 - 3990 Y
Silent Mobius Memorial Box part 1- 27090 Y
Spriggan DTS edition - 8190 Y
Taiho Shichau Zo! (You're Under Arrest!) Special 3 - 4725
9/1: Devilman Lady 8 - 6090 Y
9/5: Weiss Kreuz Music Clip Animatsion - 3990 Y
9/22: Arc The Lad Vol.1-3 - 6300 Y
Vampire Hunter D - 3990 Y
Ideon ( Denestsu Kyojin Ideon ) - 3990 Y
Ucyuusenkan Yamamoto Youko (TV) 1 - 3990 Y
Rurouni Kenshin (OVA) - 5880 Y
9/25: Card Captor Sakura 10 - 7140 Y
Ucyuukaizoku Mito no Daibouken 5 - 3990 Y
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen 9 - 6300 Y
Taiho Shichau Zo!(You're Under Arrest!) Special 3 - 4725 Y
Tenshi ni narumon! Vol.2 - 6300 Y
Beast Wars Neo 5-6 - 3045 Y
Tokimeki Memorial 2 - 6800 Y
Bubble-gum Crisis Tokyo2040 9 - 6090 Y
Betterman S-2 - 6090 Y
9/1: D4 princess 2 - 6090 Y
9/3: Kareshi Kanojyo no jijyou Term-6 - 6930 Y
9/15: Kashiramoji D LD Box Set - 49800 Y
9/22: Arc The Lad Vol.1-3 - 6300 Y
Ucyuusenkan Yamamoto Youko (TV) 1 - 3990 Y
Rurouni Kenshin (OVA) - 5880 Y
9/25: Card Captor Sakura 10 - 7140 Y
Ucyuukaizoku Mito no Daibouken 5 - 3990 Y
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen 9 - 6300 Y
Taiho Shichau Zo!(You're Under Arrest!) Special 3 - 4725 Y
Tenshi ni narumon! Vol.2 - 6300 Y
Beast Wars Neo 5-6 - 3045 Y
Tokimeki Memorial 2 - 6800 Y
Bubble-gum Crisis Tokyo 2040 9 - 6090 Y
Betterman S-2 - 6090 Y
Macross 7 Box Fire II - 43050 Y
Gasaraki 9 - 5250 Y
* Sci-Fi: No Anime is scheduled for this weekend.
* YTV: For Canadian fans, YTV is running a "Toon Day" all day Monday (Labor Day), look for Pokemon and Dragonball around noon.
* Ripcord, is set to release the Anime inspired RPG: Legend Of The Blade Masters on November 29th for PC. Ripcord says the game "Features beautiful anime artwork and major 3D technology breakthroughs." It will definetly be one to watch for.
* Capcom of Japan has announced their official Tokyo Game Show lineup. Suprises are expected as well, this Gamefan article has some details.
* Microsoft, who shared development with Sega on the Dreamcast now has a console of it's own in the works.. Next Generation has some details.
All Stories, Graphics And Material © Anime News Service Unless Otherwise Cited
Questions,Comments,News Submissions
Back To Anime News Service


text:
Director's Corner
The crazy days of summer
Three cheers for the Willamette alumni network! Thanks to your great ideas, volunteerism and participation, we have more going on than ever.
We recently raised a toast to the energetic group of alumni -- spanning five and a half decades -- who showed up to celebrate at the "You're Doing What With Your Degree" event at Pyramid Brewery in Portland on May 20. Throughout the night introductions were made, business cards were swapped and everyone had a generally good time musing about the adaptability of a liberal arts degree. You really should have been there if you weren't!
Then, two short days later, we recognized the outstanding service of the directors and officers serving on the WU Alumni Board of Directors, with a special hand for those finishing up their board service: Paul Boaden '77, Julie Branford '67, Duane Button '84, David Chiappetta '89, Chris Hall '83, Heidi Patterson '75, Terry Shuchat '62, Michael Trotter '98 and Gabrielle Williams '96. Many thanks to these committed volunteers and their advocacy and outreach on behalf of alumni. In addition to this recognition, we welcomed new board officers and celebrated the incredible contributions of the board as a whole, including 100% participation in giving to Willamette this fiscal year. Thank you all!
Need more? This week we will make our alumni presence known as we cheer at the Portland Beavers game, lend a hand through the Team Willamette event at the Oregon Food Bank and get rowdy in the March to the Match for the Sounders' game in Seattle.
Lazy days of summer? Nonsense. We're just getting started.
Check out more summer fun by selecting the Events feature in this issue of WU News or at the alumni events homepage.
Denise Callahan '95, MBA'00
Senior Director of Alumni Relations


text:
Home Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer
Cisco.com Worldwide Home
Document ID: 23844
Updated: Oct 03, 2006
This document explains how to create virtual tributary (VT) for both
unidirectional path switched ring (UPSR) and bidirectional line switched ring
(BLSR) topologies that run Cisco ONS 15454 Release 3.10 software (Release
Refer to
the 15454 XC and XC-VT Switching Matrix for an explanation and examples
of the VT matrix capabilities.
Note: The
Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide contains detailed
specifications of the cross connect (XC), cross connect virtual tributary
(XCVT), and XC10G cards.
You can provision circuits before cards are installed. The ONS 15454
allows you to provision slots and circuits before you install the traffic
cards. Right-click it and choose a card from the shortcut menu in order to
provision an empty slot. But, circuits do not carry traffic until you install
the cards and put their ports into service. Refer to the instructions on how to
install optical, electrical, and Ethernet cards and enabling ports in the
Provisioning document for procedures.
After cards are installed, the ports are out of service. You must place
the ports in service before the circuits carry traffic. Once cards are
installed, and their ports are in service, the circuits carry traffic as soon
as the signal is received.
The information in this document is based on Cisco ONS 15454 Release
3.10 software (Release 3.10-001K-17.01).
The information presented in this document was created from devices in
a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started
with a cleared (default) configuration. If you are working in a live network,
ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command before using
Refer to
Technical Tips Conventions for more information on document
Note: If you are concerned about consistent bandwidth management, it is
recommended you create two VTT tunnels manually in order to allow the tunnels
to transverse each node and maximize the VT matrix in each node.
In this example, you start with a four-node UPSR with a tunnel created
from nodes B to D.
Under Circuits, create and name your circuit and then choose
Type. In this case, it is a VT tunnel. Click
Choose the source node and then the destination node.
In this example, you can see that the VTT from source node B goes
to destination node D.
At this point you have the option to either route automatically or
uncheck the box in order to route manually. In this example, you route
automatically. Click Finish in order to continue.
When the circuit has been created you can see it in the circuits
At this point, you also get a UNEQ-P alarm on your optical carrier
(OC) cards.
In this example, you use OC48 cards. These alarms clear once a live
signal is on the tunnel.
Right-click on the span lines in your network view, and choose
Circuits in order to see the tunnel and on which Synchronous
Transport Signal (STS) it rides.
In this case, it is STS 1.
If you highlight the VTT in the circuits list, then choose
Edit and check detailed map, you can see
precisely what the circuit path is.
The second tunnel is created manually. The second tunnel needs to be
created on the same STS, around the opposite side of the ring. The only way to
do this is to route it manually. If you allow the system to route your second
tunnel automatically, it puts it on the next sequential STS. If that happens
and you create your VTs automatically, then you get working and protection
paths on different STSs.
Create the second tunnel automatically in order to see this in action.
Once you create it, you can see it in the circuits list.
Right-click on the span line and choose Circuits
in order to see on which STS the second tunnel rides.
Complete the steps in this procedure:
Repeat the instructions in step 2,
but this time uncheck the Route Automatically box and click
Next in order to create tunnels manually.
Choose the source node in order to change the span lines to arrows.
Once you choose a direction, the line turns white. Click on
Add Span.
Once you add the span, it turns blue and designates the next span
of direction.
Click on the next span and add it.
Click Finish.
At this point, you see that the tunnel is added to the circuit
list. Right-click on the span line in network view and check the STS the tunnel
is in. Choose the STS before you add the span in order to proceed to the
protect side tunnel and ensure that it is created on the same STS around the
opposite side ring. This way you are sure to get the same STS in order to
handle each tunnel.
You are now ready to create your VT1.5 in order to fill up all 28
VTs in the tunnel. Go to circuits and create a VT.
Note: If your tunnels are on different STSs then you get one path in
one tunnel and the second path continues on the same STS. But, this might not
be in a tunnel, which defeats the purpose of the use of a tunnel in order to
maximize bandwidth
Note: Refer to the
and Tunnels chapter of the Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and
Operations Guide.
Complete the steps in this procedure in order to create VT circuits
You can see here that you go from B/s3/S1/V1-1 to D/s13/S1/V1-1.
Once you have a source and destination, click Next. Double
check in order to ensure the circuit path is correct and click
At this point a message appears and asks if you want to create VT
tunnels on transit nodes. Click No in order to make the VT go
into an existing tunnel.
Once the circuit has been created, right-click on the span line and
see in which tunnel the VT rides.
You see in this example that VTC_B::26 is in TUN_B::24. STS1.
When you look at the other direction of the span line you can also
check to see which tunnel and which STS are used.
You see in this example that VTC_B::26 is also on STS1.
If you chose Yes in step 2 when you got this message,
this is what can happen.
The system automatically creates a new VTT and places VT1.5 into that
particular tunnel.
If you right-click on the spans, you can see where the VT is placed.
In this case a new tunnel TUN_B::28 is created, and VTC_B::29 is placed
inside the tunnel.
Note: Do not click on Yes in order to create a new tunnel, because there is
no need for it until you fill up the two tunnels that exist.
You can also create VTs manually, place them inside the tunnels, and
choose the STSs on which you want the protect and working to be.
Choose Circuits > Create > VT in order to
start this procedure, then choose your source and destination along with ports,
and uncheck the Route Automatically box.
A message appears and asks if you want to create Transit VTT. Click
No and be prepared to choose tunnels.
Choose the source node and click on it in order to turn the
available span lines into arrows.
The two arrows that point from node B to D represent your tunnels.
Choose one of the arrows. This is your working tunnel path. Click Add
Choose the other arrow. This is your protect path of the VT.
Once the circuit is created it shows up in the circuit list as
Right-click on the span in order to get circuit information in
order to verify that you chose the correct STS.
Note: In order to groom your VTs and VTTs in a UPSR topology, the best
and most recommended way is to create your VTT manually on the same STS and
then place your VTs inside the tunnels. You can create them automatically or
When you create a VTT in a BLSR configuration, it is only necessary to
create one tunnel because the protect path is inherited. You can also use the
route automatically feature with BLSR or manually route.
In this example you create a tunnel from B to D
Choose Circuits > Create and choose VT
tunnel, then click on Next.
In BLSR, you can route the tunnels automatically because the
system only creates circuits on STSs that are fully available throughout the
nodes you go through. Click Next.
If you choose Review Route Before Creation, you
get a visual of which path the circuit plans to take, and you can modify it at
this point.
Click Finish in order to add the circuit to the
circuit list.
Right-click on the span in Network view in order to display the
circuits so you can verify that the tunnel is there.
Note: If you choose to create your tunnel manually, the only difference
is to uncheck the Route Automatically box, and proceed as in
the previous steps.
Complete these steps in order to automatically add your VT to the
Under Circuits > Create, choose
VT and choose the slot and port of your source and destination
nodes. In this example, you go from B/s3/S1/V1-1 to D/s13/S1/V1-1. Click
Click Finish if you are ready to proceed with the
route automatically.
Check the circuit list as well as the spans in Network view in
order to see where the circuit is.
Note: If you choose Route Automatically, it goes to
place the VT in the first sequential STS that has room for it. Once it fills up
the STS, the system moves on to the next STS tunnel that has enough room for
Right-click on the Network view span line in order
to see where the circuit is.
Create the VT manually in order to place the VT inside a tunnel and
choose the spans of your choice.
If you choose a span that is not on the same timeslot you get an
error message.
Create a VT first in order to also create VTT.
When the system asks you if you want it to create a VTT on transit
nodes, click Yes in order to create a VTT and place the VT
inside it.
Look at the circuits list in order to verify your
Alternatively, right-click on the span line in network view and
look at the circuits.
If you click No at this point, it adds the VT
without a tunnel.
Was this document helpful? Yes No
Thank you for your feedback.
Open a Support Case (Requires a Cisco Service Contract.)
The Cisco Support Community is a forum for you to ask and answer questions, share suggestions, and
collaborate with your peers.
Refer to Cisco Technical Tips Conventions for information on conventions used in this document.


text:
What happens when you give a chimpanzee an AK-47 and let it run riot on YouTube?Well, Twentieth Century Fox is banking on the answer being a box office hit. The signs are certainly good. The controversial hoax video depicting mocking African soldiers handing the ape a sub-machine gun only to be sent running for cover as it started shooting was by far the most shared video ad during July.
Part of a marketing campaign designed to generate online buzz ahead of the release of the latest chapter in the Planet of the Apes franchise, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the campaign attracted 701,512 shares across Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere last month, almost double that of the second-placed commercial.
But, with the film due for release this Friday, the question remains: has it done enough to whet the appetites of cinema-goers after the bitter memories of Tim Burton's terrible 2001 remake?
Certainly, the numbers stack up well. However, the message is a little blurred.
For example, despite masquerading as an authentic piece of library footage, its association with the upcoming movie cannot be clearer.
The video was uploaded to a channel called Apes Will Rise - where all the official trailers and other supposed 'authentic' footage of gorillas walking upright and beating humans at intelligence tests - are also featured.
Plus the title at the bottom left of the movie screen says '20th Century Fox Research Library'.
However, judging by the thousands and thousands of comments left, a large proportion has totally missed the point, while others even found the content offensive. Only time will tell if this AK-47 will backfire on Fox.
While 'Ape With An AK-47' makes it very clear it is an ad, the video in second spot on the global ads chart is a little less certain.
Crazy Marriage Proposal features a man falling off a roof while trying to propose to his girlfriend, only for it to be all part of the proposal plan from the start.
It may sound like a nice bit of funny user-generated content, but the blatant product placement and rather phony acting has led many to believe it is a stealth ad for Neuro water.
But is it an ad or not? Well, a better question is surely how much impact can such an ad have?
Thankfully, there are no such question marks over small Canadian firm 2D Photography's brilliant Rube Goldberg commercial.
Sure, Rube Goldberg machines are one of the most relentlessly employed visual devices of the last 10 years, but that did not stop lead photographer David Dvir and his team at the Toronto studio scoring a huge hit last month.
Featuring a Rube Goldberg machine comprised entirely of camera parts and accessories, it racked up over 2.32 million views and 284,223 shares across Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere during July, putting it third in the chart.
In fourth is an ad for Google Chrome which really makes you question the power of the web.
Yes, the Internet is responsible for a lot of good in the world - but launching the career of Justin Bieber is not one of them. The Devil does not wear Prada, it wears a daft haircut and the sheepish expression of a Canadian teen who just can't believe his own luck.
Bieber and Google also feature later in the chart, in 10th and 12th respectively.
One possible surprise omission from the top 10 is the latest Old Spice campaign. To help breathe new life into the fading success of its monster hit, The Man Your Man Can Smell Like, agency Wieden and Kennedy created a rather one-sided popularity contest between the Old Spice Guys.
In the red corner, there was the Old Old Spice Guy, the much loved Isaiah Mustafa, who has spent more time on the big screen than in his trademark towel in recent months.
While in the blue Lycra opposite, you had New Old Spice Guy, Fabio, the not-so-young pretender to the crown and possibly the worst actor in history.
Who will win in this battle for social video supremacy, based on Facebook 'Likes', tweets and blog posts? Well, Mustafa, obviously, but not before the web was bombarded relentlessly with what seemed like hundreds of videos of the preening pair.
However, surprisingly, only one of these videos appear on last month's top 20: Mustafa accepting Fabio's challenge – at number 19. This was probably down to the fact that the campaign only really began last Monday and was diluted across so many different videos.
In fact, the original Old Spice Guy video, released way back in February 2010, received the biggest boost, featuring two places above the latest crop.
Top 20 Branded Viral Videos Of July 2011
1. Ape with AK-47
Brand: Twentieth Century Fox
2. Crazy Marriage Proposal
Brand: Neuro water
3. 2D Photography Rube Goldberg
Brand: 2D Photography
4. Google Chrome: Justin Bieber
Brand: Google
5. Angry Birds Live
Brand: T-Mobile
6. Unleash Your Mobile
Brand: Samsung
7. Way Back Home
Brand: Red Bull
8. Ken Block's Gymkhana Three, Ultimate Playground
Brand: DC Shoes
9. Google+ Project: A Quick Look
Brand: Google
10. Roller Babies
Brand: Evian
11. Walls
Brand: BMW
12. Justin Bieber and Usher Happy Birthday Song
Brand: American Cancer Society
13. The Force
Brand: VW
14. The Most Amazing Beat Box Ever
Brand: Trace
15. Assassins Creed E3 Trailer
Brand: Ubisoft
16. X-Factor – World Premiere Preview
Brand: Fox
17. The Man Your Man Could Smell Like
Brand: Old Spice
18. Dear 16-Year-Old Me
Brand: David Cornfield Melanoma Fund
19. Challenge Accepted
Brand: Old Spice
20. Hugo – Just Different, Featuring Jared Leto
Brand: Hugo Boss


text:
IT Resources
Windows Server
System Center
Internet Explorer
Office 365
Exchange Server
SQL Server
SharePoint Products
Skype for Business
See all products »
Curah! curation service
Evaluation Center
Learning Resources
Microsoft Tech Companion App
Microsoft Technical Communities
Microsoft Virtual Academy
Script Center
Server and Tools Blogs
TechNet Blogs
TechNet Flash Newsletter
TechNet Gallery
TechNet Library
TechNet Magazine
TechNet Subscriptions
TechNet Video
TechNet Wiki
Windows Sysinternals
Virtual Labs
Cloud and Datacenter
Service Packs
Security Bulletins
Microsoft Update
Windows Server 2012 R2
System Center 2012 R2
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1
Windows 8.1 Enterprise
See all trials »
Related Sites
Microsoft Download Center
TechNet Evaluation Center
Windows Sysinternals
TechNet Gallery
Training Catalog
Class Locator
Microsoft Virtual Academy
Free Windows Server 2012 courses
Free Windows 8 courses
SQL Server training
e-Learning overview
Certification overview
MCSA: Windows 8
Windows Server Certification (MCSE)
Private Cloud Certification (MCSE)
SQL Server Certification (MCSE)
Other resources
TechNet Events
Second shot for certification
Born To Learn blog
Find technical communities in your area
Support options
For small and midsize businesses
For enterprises
For developers
For IT professionals
From partners
For technical support
Support offerings
For home users
More support
Microsoft Premier Online
Microsoft Fix It Center
TechNet Forums
MSDN Forums
Security Bulletins & Advisories
International support solutions
Log a support ticket
Not an IT pro?
Microsoft Customer Support
Microsoft Community Forums
Sign in
Building Community One Brick At A Time
Stephen Rose - Sr Community Manager - Windows Client IT Pro
App Compat
App Compatability
application compatability
Application Compatability Toolkit
Browser For The Better
Chris Jackson
Deployment Training
Direct X 11
Exchange 2010
free training
Get on the Bus
Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 8
IT Pro
IT Pro Tiki Hut Tour
Jeremy Chapman
Language Pack
lite touch
Live Events
lock down
Mark Russinovich
Microsoft Office
Office 2007
Office 2010
P2V Migration
release candidate
Server 2008 R2
Service Pack Blocker Tool
social media
Solutions Accelerators
Springboard Series Tour
Stephen Rose
Steve Ballmer
Task Sequencer
TechEd 09
TechEd EMEA
TechNet Edge
The Bus Tour
User Group
Virtual PC
Windows 7
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2088 R2 SP 1 Beta
Windows Live
Windows Mobile
Windows PE
Windows Server 2008 SP 2
Windows Vista
Windows Vista SP 2
Windows XP
XP Mode
Browse by Tags
TechNet Blogs
Building Community One Brick At A Time
All Tags
windows 7
Related Posts
Blog Post:
Windows 7 pricing and availability announced
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Windows 7 pricing and availability has just been announced, along with a couple nice benefits to help put you into Windows 7 at half the price . First, Windows 7 will be rolling out on new PCs starting October 22nd. But starting tomorrow if you buy a new PC from a participating retailer you'll...
27 Jun 2009
Blog Post:
Windows 7 Live, eh?
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Want a chance to learn more about Windows 7? What about RTM, Direct Access, AppLocker, Mobility, BranchCache? Then you won't want to miss this opportunity. I will be in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Calgary speaking to IT pros on Windows 7. Bring your friends, come with your questions and most of all, come...
14 Aug 2009
Blog Post:
Windows 7 Enterprise 90 Day Evaluation Now Available
MSFT-Stephen Rose
These are the fun blog posts for me—I get the honor of announcing the availability of a resource so many of you have been asking for—a Windows Enterprise Trial edition you can use to continue testing Windows 7 in your own environment is now available from the Springboard Series on TechNet ! Many IT pros...
2 Sep 2009
Blog Post:
Windows 7 + You = Your Success Story = Dell Latitude E4300 – Microsoft's Partner Video Contest
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Excited about the experiences you're having with the Windows 7 Release Candidate operating system? Been thinking about what Windows 7 can do for your customers and your business? Create a short 4-minutes video that tells your Windows 7 story. Submit it to DigitalForumTV.com using this contest code: W7PVC...
3 Jun 2009
Blog Post:
Understanding Group Policy Settings In Internet Explorer 8
MSFT-Stephen Rose
This weeks post is from Carl Luberti, a Senior Support Escalation Engineer with the Internet Explorer team. To start, I wanted to address that Internet Explorer 8 has over 1300 Group Policy entries that can be configured, which is great for keeping your environment managed and safe. That can also create...
13 Jul 2010
Blog Post:
New On TechNet Edge - AlignIT IT Manager Podcast #30 - Straight Talk about Windows 7
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Click to hear the podcast I did with Ruth Morton while in Canada a few months back. In this episode of the AlignIT IT Manager Podcast, I talk separately with Rob Geller, Microsoft's Senior Product Manager for Windows Client, and Stephen Rose, Microsoft's Senior Community Manager for Windows Client...
30 Nov 2009
Blog Post:
The Windows 7 Summit – In New York and Atlanta in June!
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will revolutionize the way we manage Windows environments. This is the greatest Windows platform, ever... Are you prepared? During a full day technical event you'll learn to master the new features, all presented by leading computer industry experts. Meet the team...
7 May 2009
Blog Post:
Get On The Bus Tour Presentation
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Some of you had asked for the presentation I used on the Bus Tour. Thank you again all of you who attended the sessions. Bus Tour Windows 7 Deck (Full) View more presentations from Stephen L Rose .
24 Nov 2009
Blog Post:
Understanding Activation and Validation in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
MSFT-Stephen Rose
6/26/09- 11:00am PT Duration: 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Title: TechNet Webcast: Understanding Activation and Validation in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032418316&Culture=en-US 300 Level Abstract: Learn how volume activation supports new...
11 Jun 2009
Blog Post:
Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable on June 18th
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Windows 7 Application Compatibility: Your Questions Answered (Part 1) Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: 11:00am Pacific Time https://ms.istreamplanet.com/springboard Windows 7, is approaching fast and from the application standpoint is very similar to Windows Vista. We're going to examine Windows...
4 Jun 2009
Blog Post:
The Windows 7 RC is AVAILABLE!
MSFT-Stephen Rose
We are pleased to announce that Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is available for immediate download to our TechNet+ and MSDN+ subscribers. If you're not a TechNet+ subscriber, please click here to learn about the benefits of becoming one. Windows 7 RC will be made available to the general public on...
30 Apr 2009
Blog Post:
Thank You Vancouver!
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Thank you Vancouver for a great time last night. You guys were great. As promised, here is the deck from last nights presentation. Feel free to email me with any questions! Canada Windows 7 Tour View more presentations from Stephen L Rose .
10 Sep 2009
Blog Post:
Windows Release Candidate
MSFT-Stephen Rose
You have all been asking so here it is. The RC will be available to TechNet+ and MSDN+ subscribers on April 30th and to the general public on May 5th. To download the bits, go to www.microsoft.com/springboard on the 5th. After you download the RC, let me know what you think and if you love it...
25 Apr 2009
Blog Post:
Springboard Windows 7 Deployment Learning Portal
MSFT-Stephen Rose
We are delighted to announce the world wide release of the Springboard Windows 7 Deployment Learning Portal on TechNet. The Springboard Deployment Learning Portal is an online assessment and learning tool, designed to help IT Pros identify their knowledge strengths and information gaps around Windows...
10 Sep 2010
Blog Post:
The Springboard Series Tour–Free Microsoft Windows, Office and MDOP Deployment Workshops
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Amsterdam - 25 Oct | Stockholm – 27 Oct | Helsinki – 29 Oct | Reading – 1 Nov | Rome – 3 Nov | Vienna – 4 Nov The Microsoft Get On the Bus Tour is taking a winter hiatus to bring you a new tour – the Springboard Series Tour: Microsoft Windows, Office and MDOP Deployment Workshops! Amsterdam marks...
21 Sep 2010
Blog Post:
Missed Our Application Compatibility Virtual Roundtable?
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Did our VRT wrap-up post wet your appetite for more? Looking to learn about virtualization as a application compatibility tool? No need to worry if you missed the live event as the is now available to stream or download here . Windows 7 Application Compatibility Part 2: Virtualization In part two of...
2 Oct 2009
Blog Post:
Want to win a free copy of Windows 7 ultimate and a Windows 7 T-shirt?
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Want a chance to win a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate when it becomes available in Oct? How about a cool Windows 7 T-shirt? Fill out this quick survey for a chance to win. Hurry, survey closes early next week. Click here to get to the survey: http://is.gd/Z2Te
11 Jun 2009
Blog Post:
Piloting Windows 7- Part 2 : Initial Project Planning for a Windows 7 Pilot
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Continuing the series with our guest blogger, Jeremy Chapman. As with any IT project, the first part of planning is about building a plan. There are several things you'll want to accomplish with a pilot and depending on your organization, the importance of each validation area will vary. I think of the...
26 Feb 2010
Blog Post:
The Get On The Bus Tour Comes To Philadelphia
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Yesterday, Microsoft's Get On The Bus tour came to Philadelphia, PA. We got to see the sites, try some Cheesesteak sandwiches and meet with some amazing IT pros, We even got to meet the Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter. It was a great stop with many more to come. If you in DC, Charlotte, Richmond...
27 May 2010
Blog Post:
Improving Your Image: Sector-Based, File-Based, and Sysprep - What Makes the Most Sense? Part 2: The Pros and Cons.
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Welcome to blog number two in the series where we'll look at file-based images versus sector-based images. We've already done the tools primer and defined the terms again in the last blog post . Now we actually get some real work done by comparing the "tried-and-true approach" of sector-based images...
13 Aug 2010
Blog Post:
MGX Update
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Joining us at MGX? My friend and coworker in Redmond, M3 Sweat (twitter- @M3sweat) offers a great post titled Surviving MGX Atlanta 2009: A few helpful hints to help you get here and get around. What have I learned? Day One Some cool first looks at Windows Live. Cool stuff coming! Watch for more seamless...
23 Jul 2009
Blog Post:
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Release Candidate Now Available for Download
MSFT-Stephen Rose
We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the release candidate of MDT 2010. This release contains numerous bug fixes since MDT 2010 Beta 2. MDT 2010 RC has been tested and will work with Windows 7 RTM and Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM as well as all previously supported operating systems...
20 Aug 2009
Blog Post:
Understanding XP Mode
MSFT-Stephen Rose
After we announced Windows XP Mode, I sat down again with Jeremy Chapman at the Microsoft Management Summit in Las Vegas to find out what he thought about Windows XP Mode as a solution for solving application compatibility issues. Stephen Rose: Hi Jeremy, seems like I'm interviewing you a lot lately...
27 May 2009
Blog Post:
Upcoming STEP Events
MSFT-Stephen Rose
Looking to learn more about Windows 7? Want to connect with IT pros like yourself? Here are some opportunities to do so: John Baker – STEP member and Microsoft Evangelist GA, Alpharetta - June 11, 2009 1PM-5PM PA, Pittsburgh - June 17, 2009 1PM-5PM PA, Malvern - ...
3 May 2009
Blog Post:
Piloting Windows 7 - Part 1: Intro and Targeting Users for the Pilot
MSFT-Stephen Rose
We once again welcome guest blogger, Jeremy Chapman. Now that I've written the most informal white paper ever published about operating system deployment , I've been inundated with requests to talk about piloting Windows 7. There were some excellent resources written in the Windows Vista timeframe from...
26 Feb 2010
© 2015 Microsoft Corporation.
Terms of Use
Privacy & Cookies


text:
Learn how MacUpdate Desktop can install apps on MacUpdate with the simple click of the icon. Plus, keep all your apps updated.
Quick and Dirty is for all those time consuming and ever repeating tasks. It isn't a monster like Photoshop; it isn't even a giant like Pixelmator or Acorn. But as a David it is much faster, much more agile, and thus for many, many daily jobs, often even more versatile.
Open, enhance, crop, resize, and save all your images for the Web in less than five seconds. Quick and Dirty will save you hundreds of minutes, or even hours, a year.
What's New
- Improved filters
- Improved performance
- GUI Bug fixes
- OS X 10.8.3 or later


text:
This is sure to make more than a few Android-nerds very happy campers. Tonight, XMBC, the popular open-sourced media player app, has just announced that an honest-to-goodness, full featured, all-inclusive Android application is nearing a release. That means soon, Android users will be able to take full advantage of the media player solution, to stream locally stored media anywhere they can hook up their Android device. None of that rooting or funny business required. This is for everyone. The developers provided the below video as proof.
I think we may have finally found a use for the Nexus Q…
Continue reading:


text:
We are looking for software reviewers to write for us.
Click Here
XFreesoft DVD to Hard Drive Converter provides a fast, easy way to convert your favorite DVD movies onto Hard Drive in AVI, DivX, VCD and SVCD formats. With XFreesoft DVD to Hard Drive Converter you can convert your favorite DVD movies to Hard Drive with just a few clicks , either complete with the entire DVD or just part of the movie . Supported output format include WMV,ASF,WMA, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, Xvid and AVI etc.
As a professional DVD to Hard Drive Converter, XFreesoft DVD to Hard Drive Converter allows you to trim video clips, merge several titles or chapters into one, crop the video player region, set video effects (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Deinterlacing), and add watermarks as your need.
Easy-to-use interface allows you to enjoy DVD to Hard Drive Converting process . You do not need to be a professional to use this DVD to Hard Drive Converter. Once you get started you will be surprised how smoothly you go converting your favorite DVD movies.
Keywords: DVD to Hard Drive Converter, convert DVD Hard Drive, convert DVD
Recent Changes: Fixed multi-conversion error during video encoding process.
Install Support: Install and Uninstall
Supported Languages: English
Additional Requirements: 1G Hz CPU or above. At least 128M physical RAM.
Home | Featured | Submit | Link To Us | Contact Us | FAQ | About Us | Advertise
Copyright © 2006-2015, by Software Reviews, All rights reserved. Privacy statement | Terms of use


text:
Below is the poem entitled Tranquillity which was written by poet
beharry. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
Read Poems by
John Beharry
It is snowing tonight!
How beautiful it is!
Everything is so lovely!
The first snow of the year!
I was all set for bed
when I decided
to put out the light and
to look out the window
The fresh snow on the ground
and on the housetops
unspoiled by man or beast
appears so peaceful and serene
I see a pine tree
and the upper portion
of its branches and needles
are gently covered with snow
I have seen that same tree
many times before
but never has it looked
as lovely as it looks tonight


text:
In the "Breaking Down Disney Lingo" post, I briefly explained the Disney term "FASTPASS." Today, I want to go more in detail about the FASTPASS, or FP, so for those who are unfamiliar or confused about them will (hopefully) understand them a lot better!
If you recall in the lingo post, a FP is basically a printed voucher that allows Disney park visitors to wait in shorter lines for some of their favorite rides. To obtain the voucher, guests should first find a FP kiosk. These kiosks can be found at many rides throughout all the parks and they are typically placed near the ride's entrance. There will be plenty of signs directing guests to these kiosks' locations, but you can also always ask a cast member for help.
Once there, guests should insert their park ticket or room key into the kiosk and receive a printed FP. Each FP is good for ONE guest, so remember to scan each person's ticket/key in your party. In my family, we usually have a "runner" – this is someone who gathers all of the tickets/room keys and "runs" to a FP kiosk to scan them. This helps save time and also causes less chaos, as the area around the FP kiosks can be very busy and crowded.
Printed on the FP is the attraction's name, the return time, and the time you can get your next FP. The return time is a designated time you are allowed to revisit the attraction and go through the FP line. These lines have a substantial shorter wait time, making it so you and your family can go and see more while at the parks. Also, above the FP line will be a clock displaying the time in which the CMs are accepting FPs. If it is the time printed on your FP, just go up to the CM and he/she will look at your FP, allowing you to enter the line. They will not let you use your FP earlier than the time printed on them – trust me, I have tried! Also, be sure to hold on to these FPs until a second CM further down the queue line takes it.
The only catch to the FP is that park guests can only have one FP per time interval. However, once the time on your FP has passed, you and your family are free to visit another kiosk and get more! Another thing my family does is if we do not want or cannot use all of our FPs, we just give them to another family. It is really fun to surprise other Disney guests with them and I enjoy seeing their reactions. Plus, it is a good way to not let your FPs go to waste.
Here are some things to remember about the FP:
- Any Disney park visitor can receive a FB. You DO NOT have to stay at a Disney resort in order to benefit from the FP.
- To get a FP, you have to scan your park ticket or room key.
- Although they can be found at all the parks, FPs are not available at every attraction.
- Before you ride anything when arriving to a park, go get a FP for your favorite attraction!
- You can use your FP at any point after the printed time interval.
- Remember to get a FP for every member in your party.
- To maximize your number of FPs, try to get your next batch right after the time has passed on your previous FPs. For example, say you have a FP for Splash Mountain and the return time is from 12:30-1:30 pm. You should then try to get another FP at 1:30 pm, and then your next one after that FP's time has elapsed.
- FPs are only good for the day in which they are printed.
Below are the attractions at each WDW park that offer FPs:
- Magic Kingdom Theme Park:
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park:
- Epcot Theme Park:
Hopefully this post helps to clarify any questions or concerns you readers may have had regarding the FP. I really encourage anyone vacationing to WDW or DL to take advantage of the FP because it really does save you a ton of time. Plus, it allows your family to ride some your favorite attractions more frequently, and that is always a good thing! =)
Written by: Brittany Madden


text:
- Infowars - http://www.infowars.com -
India fears for Afghanistan after NATO withdrawal
Posted By Adan On June 1, 2012 @ 2:27 pm In Old Infowars Posts Style,World at War | Comments Disabled
Pak Tribune
June 1, 2012
India called on Wednesday for greater coordination with the United States (US) on Afghanistan, voicing fear that extremists would gain strength once Western forces pull out.
NATO leaders in a May 21 summit in Chicago committed to pulling combat troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2014 as Western nations grow tired of more than a decade of war and pessimistic on the chances of further progress.
India is one of the most vocal supporters of continued engagement and has given Afghanistan more than $2 billion since the US-led invasion in 2001 overthrew the Taliban regime, which sheltered virulently anti-Indian militants.
Article printed from Infowars: http://www.infowars.com
URL to article: http://www.infowars.com/india-fears-for-afghanistan-after-nato-withdrawal/
Click here to print.
Copyright © 2015 Infowars. All rights reserved.


text:
Durham's Civil Rights Heritage
First African American police officers
Jun. 29, 2013 @ 10:52 AM
Clyde Cox (d. 1970) was one of the first two African-American police officers in Durham and the first black detective in the state of North Carolina. He and James B. Samuel were hired July 1, 1944, to provide more law enforcement coverage in the African-American Hayti community. They and the black officers that followed them were known as the "Hayti Police."
Separate facilities were maintained for black and white officers. Black officers were not allowed to use the water fountain or bathroom, eat lunch or change their clothes at police headquarters. Not until the 1970s did African-American officers become fully integrated into the department.


text:
25 Best Bands for Kids
Time Out New York Kids has named They Might be Giants as the #1 Band for Kids. The list of the Top 25 Bands for kids includes The Laurie Berkner Band, Gustafer Yellowgold, Recess Monkey and more. You'll find many groups from the list in the Children's music section of the library. Check out your favorite bands again, or experience some new music for the first time. Happy listening!
Here come the 123s [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
Here come the ABCs [sound recording] by They Might Be Giants
"Get on your Boots" with U2
Celebrate St. Patrick's day early with the Irish band's first album in 5 years. "No Line on the Horizon" has just been released and is receiving rave reviews. Find more of U2's nearly 30 years of chart crashing songs here at CPL.


text:
Ryan Dunn's untimely death yesterday has come as a shock to many. He was involved in a fatal car crash, along with his passenger, after losing control of his Porsche 911. What everyone's talking about now is how Ryan was drinking before the crash (reports conflict as to how much was alcohol was consumed). Dunn posed for pictures outside the bar he was drinking at with friends, and he did look quite flushed. Reports confirm that he had at least three beers and three shots while there. The autopsy's currently underway to see whether booze had anything to do with crash or not, but either way, the internet's already buzzing with both condolences and debate.
One controversy that's brewing at the moment is due to a tweet by caustic critic Roger Ebert: "Friends don't let jackasses drink and drive." The backlash from the comment has been tremendous and none more so than from Dunn's friend and co-star Bam Margera who tweeted in return, "I just lost my best friend, I have been crying hysterical for a full day and piece of s— roger ebert has the gall to put in his 2 cents". Bam followed up with another tweet that raged, "About a jackass drunk driving and his is one, f— you! Millions of people are crying right now, shut your fat f—ing mouth!"
Ebert's been silent since then tweeting about other subjects. The only time he touched upon the subject again was when PerezHilton went at him in a post, to which Ebert wrote back with, "Perez Hilton's readers agree with me and not with Perez about my tweet on Ryan Dunn. He drank, he drove, 2 people died." We aren't fans of Ebert, FYI. We are completely against drinking and driving (and have lost friends because of it), but the fact is that there's a time and a place to comment. Sounding like a "jackass" right after someone has passed away isn't the way to go. R.I.P Ryan.
[Photo: Getty Images]


text:
AirePBX – Cloud Hosted IP PBX
AireSpring's all new AirePBXTM puts a cutting edge telecommunications platform in your pocket, literally. You'll quickly be able to direct your calls to your desk, home, co-worker or even to your cell phone. All the features you could ever want for one easy low price. And since the service is hosted in the cloud, AireSpring does all the work for you, including installation and monitoring. . . it's like communication magic! Read More
AireContact's simplyCT (pronounced "simplicity") hosted contact center software improves the customer experience by enabling them to interact with your business across multiple communication channels, including phone, chat, email, and social media. All interactions, from inbound and outbound calls to emails, chats, social feeds (e.g. Twitter, Facebook), faxes, or web call backs are streamed into a multimedia blended queue. Read More
SIP Trunking
SIP Trunking has emerged as the next generation value proposition that enables the convergence of voice and data on a single circuit (if you wish) at an operating cost as much as 50% less than traditional TDM solutions. More importantly, AireSpring SIP Trunking is the ultimate Business VoIP product, which gives your company all the telecom power it needs to operate at peak efficiency while saving the maximum amount on your telecommunications bills.Read More
MPLS MeshTM
AireSpring's Multiprotocol Label Switching – Virtual Private Network (MPLS-VPN) Meshed Network is the ultimate product for organizations requiring secure T-1 and higher speed data networks with private network security. MPLS MeshTM is your flexible path to migrate from legacy data networks to a high performance, scalable and secure IP-based network. AireSpring's meshed network technology allows you to cherry pick the right carrier for each of your locations and seamlessly network them all securely. Read More
- One point of contact for comprehensive project management
- One bill (customized to fit your needs)
- One company with unprecedented reach and coverage
- Nationwide MPLS, Next Generation Voice, Data and Internet
- Decreased accounting and administrative costs ease your management burdens
- Standardized feature sets and portals for all locations
- Lower total cost of ownership Read More
Business Internet
Until now, data solutions have been relatively pricy with choice-limiting one-size-must-fit-all offerings. The AireSpring Dedicated Internet Access and High Speed IP data (Business Internet) products make it possible to meet your demands with the exact bandwidth you need today and the flexibility to support your expansion tomorrow. Read More


text: Prev | Next Purchase this photo The Herald-Dispatch Toledo tailback Astin Martin, center, is stopped by Marshall defensive tackle Paul Sinclair and linebacker J.T. Rembert, right, during the 2002 MAC Championship game at Marshall Stadium. Gallery: Remembering Marshall linebacker J.T. Rembert Jul. 10, 2012 @ 01:50 PM 2012/The Herald-Dispatch J.T. Rembert, who played linebacker for Marshall University from 2001-04, died Monday, July 9, while vacationing with family in South Carolina. ()


text:
34 35th St., Unit 26, Brooklyn, NY, 11232
You Know Me By My Workshttp://www.alansondheim.org/eyeeye.mp4What Happened At Eyebeam Open StudiosWhat I Saw And Didn't ReportWhat Witnesses Saw Among The Other ParticipantsThis Is What I Made From Avatar Flesh And SteelPure Energy Only I InterpretedI Am The Master And The SlaveI Am The Alpha And The OmegaMy Gift I Have Given To Eyebeam And The WorldYou Know Me By My Works
the reignfrom a distance under azure skies,azure turns, and you can hear the criesof monstrous grommets of venom, leaf, and rose,transforming culture into brickyard prose,but here the blackness turns against the screen,and one can only see what one has only seen,the frame says all, what's inside's disappeared,and in all likelihood, curtailed what one has feared,that nothing states its name in noise and hurricane,or if it does, one leaves, with nothing but the rain.http://www.alansondheim.org/artnow.mp4
with Mark Skwarek, Azure Carter
three HAPPY FUN WORKS(edited (edited computer computer video video from from Second Second LifeLife performance performance - - I one love of this the video, few one ofof mine the with few narrative) mine love with this narrative) video,http://www.alansondheim.org/ayeeyei.mp4(Surrounding twisted (Surrounding installation twisted performance: bothboth of these were were created created from Eyebeam open openperformance: studio footage)http://www.alansondheim.org/tensor.mp4(Inside Jackson Moore's (Inside brilliant Jackson Spacepod Moore'smulti-speaker brilliant array creates that the creates illusion illusion
koreahttp://espdisk.com/alansondheim/yi.mp3oud, double-course strings played individually: i worked this outoriginally for cobza; here it creates bell-like tones resonantwith the poetics of the origin of the world. i hallucinated korea,playing the figures of goddesses and dragons from the great tomb.i hallucinated figures making their way slowly across the stretchof strings, roads of limited durations. i hallucinated themliterally, my eyes closed, head pressed against the belly of theinstrument, its vibrations my very own, the singular music ofhistorical memory occasioned by the figures; it was their memory,not mine, they communicated through the murmur of the wood. for
painting, labor, performancelabor around second life: on-the-fly augmented reality, movementimprovisation in relation to images; 'accompaniment' with oud :http://www.alansondheim.org/ieye.mp4 : performances by Azure Carter,Mark Skwarek, Alan Sondheim at Open Studios, Eyebeampaint/Support-Surface in second life, day and night :http://www.alansondheim.org/goldenhourday.mp4 : golden hour daypainting in Second Life with mesh, other modificationshttp://www.alansondheim.org/goldenhournite.mp4 : golden hour nightptg. in SL w/mesh + mods


text:
Ptv New Sports Channel Frequency tweets
Hey, I'm Miley Cyrus from Hannah Montana & you're watching Disney channel. http://t.co/yDfIzJ7QwI
1 year ago
Sky Sports reporting another club in for Bale. I understand Chelsea are waiting for him to complete his medical in Madrid before they pounce
1 year ago
1) Think positivly 2) Exercise daily 3) Eat healthy 4) Work hard 5) Stay strong 6) Worry less 7) Pray more 8) Be happy
1 year ago
Why We Love Sports Today: A child w/ cerebral palsy wished for Carlos Santana & Jason Kipnis to hit HRs. BOTH did » http://t.co/vL8iSxOYfZ
1 year ago
My name is Miley Cyrus and your watching Disney Channel http://t.co/Owv0oKZhlz
1 year ago
If God gave you talent, then it is your job to work harder to perfect that talent. #SportsWisdom
1 year ago
Oh you're going to relax all day? My Saturdays consist of having to wake up early for sports.
1 year ago
Sites related to Ptv New Sports Channel Frequency
The-Sports.org provides sports results and scores, statistics and betting help for sports including...
Die offizielle Seite des FM4 Frequency Festivals
The sport extra provide you latest sport news from all the major sports activities and event around...
Housekeeping Channel (HC) is a comprehensive resource for 'Better, Faster, Healthier' cleaning and...
Mentors Channel is your one-stop-store for Wellbeing. Guided Meditation, Mantras, Books, CDs, DVDs...


text:
(forgot?) or Register
Displays a beautiful image gallery in pages or posts. Just insert the [gallery] shortcode into your page or post, and any attached images will appear.
Download Version 1.0.1
Requires: 3.0 or higher
Compatible up to: 3.7.9
Last Updated: 2013-12-11
Active Installs:
Got something to say? Need help?
0 people say it works.
0 people say it's broken.
Log in to vote.


text:
Crime is down again in Prince George's County, with overall crime decreasing about 12 percent compared to 2012 and homicides dipping to their lowest numbers since the mid 1980s.
"Even adults need a timeout," said community advocate Belinda Queen-Howard of Capitol Hills. "In Prince George's County we don't have a problem incarcerating someone for their timeout."
Queen-Howard spoke at a press conference held today by county officials, where they announced violent crimes were down about 14 percent and property crime was down about 12 percent. Homicides were down about 12 percent, the lowest they have been since 1986, according to police data.
Conference speakers, which included Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (D) and Gov. Martin O'Malley (D), said partnerships between the community, county and state departments were key in continuing the county's decrease in crime, which has been trending downward since 2010.
"We are moving Prince George's County forward," Baker said. "This is a great day, but we will not rest."
One of the partnerships Baker emphasized was the county's Transforming Neighborhood Initiatives program, which puts a special focus on communities with low employment and high poverty, crime rates and foreclosure rates, both indicators of areas with high criminal activity.
TNI was started in April 2012 and targets the East Riverdale/Bladensburg, Glassmanor/Oxon Hill, Hillcrest Heights/Marlow Heights, Langley Park, Kentland/Palmer Park and Suitland/Coral Hills areas.
Sharing information on these neighborhoods with police helps them understand what is needed in those areas and how to respond appropriately, Baker said.
"Here we are, 18 months later, and we have made a difference," Baker said.
County Police Chief Mark Magaw said another change that has reduced crime was launching the police department's regional investigation division. This new division, launched in January 2013, created a centralized chain of command that oversees investigations divisions across the county, Magaw said.
One of the crime trends Prince George's police plan to focus on in 2014 is domestic violence, which was responsible for 2014's first two homicides on Jan. 1, Magaw said.
The department's new domestic violence unit will put an emphasis on tracking that crime and working with the community to incarcerate repeat offenders and protect men and women at risk of home-based violence, Magaw said.
"I'm looking forward to that group reducing domestic violence," Magaw said. "Our work is not over."
Queen-Howard said residents need to be involved in crime reduction just like the police. Instead of chasing down and arresting criminals, Queen-Howard said residents need to report suspicious behavior and protect their belongings from crimes of opportunity, such as putting valuables out of sight in their vehicles. If the people stay involved, the county will continue to see decreases in crime, Queen-Howard said.
"Police can't be everywhere, but citizens are all around," Queen-Howard said. "[Active citizens] are the reason why crime is reduced."


text:
Updated at: 11/09/2012 9:05 PM
(AP) MACON, Ga. - Former President Jimmy Carter has become a member of the board of trustees at Mercer University.
The Telegraph of Macon reports (http://bit.ly/VYuU7c) that Carter joined the board at its meeting Friday in the Georgia city.
The 88-year-old Carter told the newspaper he was "very excited about what's happening at Mercer" and was pleased to join the board, which has responsibility for overall policy-making for the college.
Deanna Congileo, a spokeswoman for The Carter Center, says Mercer's board and the center's board will be the only ones on which Carter serves.
Mercer President Bill Underwood said Carter brings a wealth of experience and that it was a "great honor for our institution to have someone of his stature."
During Friday's meeting, the board approved three new graduate degree programs.
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


text:
The largest and most comprehensive Wizard101 Wiki for all your Wizard101 needs! Guides, Pets, Spells, Quests, Bosses, Creatures, NPCs, Crafting, Gardening and more!
As part of the largest Wizard101 Community and Wizard101 Forums online, this is a community wiki that anyone can contribute to!
Pet:Gamer Piggle
|Default Attribute Limits
|Type: First Generation Pet
School: Balance
Pedigree: 42
Egg Name: unknown
Hatch Time: 00:00:05 (Days:Hours:Minutes)
Hatch Cost:
Cards Given
Special Note: for pet drops, screenshot confirmation of getting it from a drop is preferred. You can post the screenshot here.
Liked Snacks:
Loved Snacks:
Gift Cards: GameStop $10 USA Gift Card / EB Games $10 Canada Gift Card / Zellers $10 Canada Gift Card / Best Buy $150 Mexico Gift Card / Palacio $150 Mexico Gift Card
Hints, Guides and Discussions of the Wiki content related to Gamer Piggle should be placed in the Discussion Topic.
If the topic isn't already created (i.e. the link brings you to an empty search) then you must create the topic, using the topic naming convention explained here.
Documentation on how to edit this page can be found at Template:FirstGenPetInfobox/doc.


text:
A recent campaign was launched in Oregon to make residents more aware of the state's amazing and unique natural habitats. Dubbed the "natural spaces" movement, the campaign seeks to encourage people to spend more time outdoors, utilizing, enjoying and preserving Oregon's natural spaces.
In support of this movement, we'd like to propose a similar campaign: the Coast Northwest Multi-tool Movement, an effort to get multi-tools in the hands of every outdoorsman and outdoorswoman in the Pacific Northwest. Following are a few reasons why this initiative would prove valuable to most outdoor adventurers:
Camping. Setting up camp for the first time can be a daunting task for beginners, especially those who do not have the right tools for the task. There are many situations in which having multi-tools available will make your camp setup much more resourceful and efficient, from pitching a tent to measuring tarp to cutting twine. Consider a 10-function multi-tool to cover all of your camping needs.
Hunting. An experienced hunter will generally come prepared with a multi-tool or two. When you don't want to carry a heavy pack full of tools, some of which you may not need, multi-tools can make it much easier to pack light. You might find a folding knife multi-tool useful for cutting or light skinning, allowing you to preserve your heavy-duty hunting knives for more rugged tasks.
Fishing. Fishers have always benefited from including a multi-tool in the tackle box. A variety of tools come in handy for untangling fishing lure or rigging and putting together or repairing a fishing pole. A fishing multi-tool can help save space in the tackle box.
Rock climbing. Carrying a multi-tool in your boot strap or rock climbing belt is practically necessary. You never know when you might need to quickly grab a tool to cut or loosen your harness. You may also need basic tools for repairing your equipment or setting up camp at the summit. Consider a tactical use multi-tool for your more rugged rock climbing adventures.
Safety. Finally, multi-tools come in handy for safety reasons. If you become lost out in the wilderness, a multi-tool can help you can mark your location, build a shelter or fire, hunt or forage for food and even apply first aid to a wound. And if you encounter any wild critters, it definitely wouldn't hurt to have a multi-tool handy for defending yourself.
It's simple, really. This small device is well worth its weight considering the net utility value gained. Multi-tools – don't leave home without one!
Tags: multi tools, multi-tool


text:
West Volusia Beacon
110 W. New York Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
110 W. New York Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
Report Comment Abuse
You have chosen to report the following comment for abusing our terms of service:
One Question, and several observations | posted Feb 11, 2013 - 6:10:35pm
How much does PEG, and her cronies, pay, and at what level of service? Also won't health insurance go down if they privatize 500 employees? (No word about firing all the front line supervisors, as they will no longer be needeed or lowering Tysinger's, Human Resources, and payroll's operating budgets as they will be dealing with much less employees!...with all these savings, you still want to charge teachers more?) Show us, the taxpayes the cost analysis, line items, and every other srcap of information where we the taxpayers can figure out some savings, after all, most of us obey the law...unlike Peg, Dr. Moll, and by extension our elected school board, by not meeting class size ammendment, costing us, the taxpayer's money, with no one willing to take responsibility for this malfeasance, and misuse of taxpayer's monies.
Are you sure this is what you would like to do?
Photos - Real Estate - Newcomer's Guide - Beacon Magazines - Advertise - Local Web Sites - About Us - Beacon Archives


text:
|Page: 1 of 1
|Sort By:
The Hotel Accommodation Underwent a Full Refurbishment in 2008 and Has a Total of 26 Guest Rooms, Made Up of Family Suites, Doubles, Twins and Single Occupancy
Find great deals on quality Aberfeldy, United Kingdom hotels & resorts, or indulge at one of our luxury resorts. Take advantage of the many amenities that can be included with your stay such as in-room internet access, wifi, room service, fitness center, pool, hot tub, steam room, and shuttle services to and from the airport. Browse our Aberfeldy, United Kingdom hotels and resorts and plan your Aberfeldy, United Kingdom vacation today!


text:
High-school students from across Kansas are invited to brush up on their creativity for the ninth annual Art Challenge at Friends University from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 6, 2015. (Click here to get a complete Art Challenge schedule.)
The event is free, but students are required to pre-register. The deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 27.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in several professional artist workshops and competitions, including Art Masterpiece Chalk Mural Challenge, Ad Layout Computer Challenge, Quick Draw Challenge and Drawn Logo Design.
Students and teachers who are interested in attending Friends University's 2015 Art Challenge should contact Valerie Shannon at firstname.lastname@example.com or pre-register online.