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I want to start by thanking every one of you folks who have anything to do with Zimbra. Nice product!
We are currently running the Scalix mailserver and are ready to migrate. We couldn't get the [crypt}'d passwords to transfer into Zimbra, so, we set up a VirtualBox on another server machine, installed Zimbra in it and had all of our users (approx 400) log in and change their passwords.
Our main mail server is at mail.crawfordbroadcasting.com. This temporary was at mail.cbcbham.com (and different IP address), but I set up the VirtualBox so that it thought that it was at mail.crawfordbroadcasting.com. DNSMasq returned the virtual Zimbra's own IP address on mail.crawfordbroadcasting.com. Everything worked fine. I now have a Zimbra store with no mail (except for a few test messages), but about 400 usernames and passwords.
But I think I boo-boo'ed. Without thinking, I set the hostname on the Virtual Zimbra to the full, "mail.crawfordbroadcasting.com" instead of just "mail." When I copy the /opt/zimbra folder from the virtualbox over to the main mail server, install Zimbra (following the Wiki instructions for "Move to a new Server"), I can't get the zmmailctld component to run, regardless of hostname.
DNSMasq is set up and is running correctly:
That last one is required because that's what our MX records actually point to. Could that be the problem?Code:
[root@mail ~]# host $(hostname)
mail has address 192.168.1.250
[root@mail ~]# hostname
[root@mail ~]# host mail.crawfordbroadcasting.com
mail.crawfordbroadcasting.com has address 192.168.1.250
[root@pop ~]# host barracuda.crawfordbroadcasting.com
barracuda.crawfordbroadcasting.com has address 192.168.1.250
Final question: we're moving this weekend. If need be, is there anyway to just transfer these good passwords and usernames from the "virtual" Zimbra store over to a new, fresh install of Zimbra?
Thanks for the help.
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Saturday lineup, plus hats and autographs from Denny
The first 20,000 fans at tonight's game (6:10 start) get this Royals hat, selected by the fans!
Immediately after the game, Denny Matthews will be signing his book "Hi Anybody. Why I Love Baseball and What I'd Do to Fix It" at the Royals Hall of Fame.
Here's your Kansas City lineup for tonight:
(DeJesus – LF)
(Pena – DH)
(Butler – 1B)
(Olivo – C)
(Callaspo – 2B)
(Teahen – 3B)
(Maier – CF)
(Betancourt – SS)
(Anderson – RF)
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Images: Marines, sailors restore San Francisco Zoo [Image 3 of 10]
Photo by Sgt. Kevin Okamura
Lance Cpl. William Eldridge with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, empties debris into a dumpster during the San Francisco Zoo restoration project, Oct. 5, during San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. Marines and sailors volunteered with the San Francisco Zoo to help protect sensitive natural habitat, and clear an area for a new Jurassic exhibit. More than 800 Marines and sailors from 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Combat Logistics Regiment 1 and the 13th MEU will participate in the annual event from Oct. 3-8 and will showcase humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities to the Bay Area.
This work, Marines, sailors restore San Francisco Zoo [Image 1 of 10], by Sgt Kevin Okamura, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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WASHINGTON – About 2,000 people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties are without power Monday morning.
A pole fire in the Shady Grove-Rockville area at about 9 a.m. left about 900 Pepco customers in the dark. Crews were responding and hope to have the power back on by noon.
Pepco also had about 1,400 customers in Upper Marlboro without power. Crews reportedly were on their way.
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What size TUSA fin should I purchase in the SP 15 Xpert Zoom Z3 model? I have a 7.5 M foot. Should I purchase the small or medium size? I dive in Florida with a EVO 5mm bootie, size 6. My TUSA liberator 10 is a small. Thank you, Nancy
Hello Nancy, Thank you for your inquiry! If you have a 7.5" Mens, please order the Z3 X-Pert Zoom Adjustable Strap Dive Fins Mens 7-10/Womens 8-11 (M-ML) http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-20/114086-012067/TUSA-Z3-X-Pert- Zoom-Adjustable-Strap-Dive-Fins.html If you have any questions or wish to place an order, please call us at 1-800-247-2822 or 949-221-9300.
I wear a size 10 1/2 shoe. What size fin should I order and what size spring strap? Should I order a little big or a little small?
I would like a recommendation for a boot with this fin. I wear a 7.5 ladies shoe size, have a high arch, am planning to use mostly in warm water and would like a sturdy enough sole for some rocky surfaces. Thanks
My dad wears a 10 1/2 shoe, and I see you recommended getting the 11-13 size for this fin. Would you still recommend that sizing if I am getting him a size 9 in the Mares 5mm dive boot? I also noticed you recommended a medium spring strap for the large fin, but the spring strap is automatically added and I cant change the size. Is there a place to write a message when I place the order?
hello i have arthritis in my right ankle and am a new diver wondering if this is the fin for me. what do you think? i wear a womens 10 shoe should i order the mens 7-10 in the tusa if i decide to purchase? these fins look like they might be the right choice for a beginner...what do you advise? thanks! toni
SF-15 - TUSA Z3 X-Pert Zoom Adjustable Strap Dive FIns
Over 5 years of research and development brought the highly regarded and best-selling SF-8 X-Pert Zoom split fin to market in 2003. TUSA redefines the fin market again with the introduction of the SF-15 X-Pert Zoom Z3.
The SF-15 further improves upon the performance, features and design of the SF-8 with the incorporation of 3 materials, 10% longer blade length, enhanced propeller-fin technology, reinforced blade rails and optimized blade scoops. These new features along with TUSA's patented 27° Angled Blade Design and EZ strap buckle system make the SF-15 THE fin for divers.
TUSA's Angled Blade Design:
When using the standard traditional blade fin, with the leg completely extended, there remains an angle of 27° between the heel and the foot and the calf of the leg, causing a 10% loss of propulsion. Because the fin is angled below the body, during the kick phase, the body is pushed forward and down, instead of straight ahead. With the SF-15 fin, that 27° angle has been designed into the fin. This means that 100% of the energy expended during the kick phase is directed toward the propulsion of the diver. To achieve maximum performance from this fin, use a small bent-knee kick with a light rhythm. This creates less strain on the leg muscles compared with traditional fins, reducing the diver's fatigue and subsequent air consumption.
> Three material design for increased performance compared to standard split fins
> Patented 27° Angled Blade Design
> Enhanced propeller-fin technology optimizes efficiency
> Multi-compound foot pocket increases power transfer to the fin blade
> Reinforced side-rails decrease blade separation increasing stability and kick-style versatility
> Optimized blade scoops increase water channeling
> Innovative hydrofoil design that produces forward motion (propulsion) with less effort
> 10% longer blade than SF-8 for enhanced propeller effect
> TUSA patented EZ Strap and buckle system
> Color: Black (BK), Cobalt Blue (CBL), Flash Yellow (FY), Metallic Red (MDR), Pearlescent Pink (PP), White (WH)
> Sizes: S, M, L (PP available in S, M only)
Propeller Technology
TUSA's advanced split fins employ Propeller-FinTM Technology, which delivers ultra-high performance with a low amplitude rapid flutter kick. As the fin moves through the water its two wing-shaped surfaces create lift and forward propulsion like a propeller. Any water traveling over the top of the blade is funneled into and out of the split between the blades. Efficiency is increased while drag and effort is reduced.
EZ Strap and Buckle System
TUSA's EZ strap and Buckle System allows fins to be quickly and easily adjusted with minimal effort. Adjustment can be made while the fins are worn, allowing for a precise fit and ease of removal when necessary.
Angled Blade Design (A.B.D.)
A standard flat fin inhibits propulsion solely by fault of design. An angle between the heel of the foot and the calf of the leg remains when the leg is extended to kick. This angle causes approximately 10% of the propulsion to be lost. The Angled Blade Design accommodates for this anatomical characteristic and ensures maximum efficiency throughout the kicking cycle.


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Hi community,
We have a new setup of zimbra 6.0.9 on RHEL5 x86_64. Everything is good excepting for Server Status is always in RED Status. If we use 'zmcontrol status', all services are running. We've tried to re-setup the system but the result is the same. Any one who has the same problem?
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A look at the latest recalls and consumer safety information.
300K Chevrolet, GMC pickups recalled
About 300,000 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras are being recalled because of an exhaust overheating problem that can cause engine fires. The recall is of 2014 model year pickups. GM plans to notify owners and will repair the trucks for free.
Ford recalls nearly 30K crossovers for fuel leaks
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 27,933 Edge crossovers because a damper in the fuel line could crack and cause fuel leaks. The recall involves Edges from the 2012 and 2013 model years with 2.0-liter engines.
BMW recalls motorcycles for fire hazard
BMW is recalling more than 50,000 motorcycles from model years 2005-2012 to fix a a fuel leak that can spark a fire.
Sears, Kmart recall space heaters
Sears and Kmart are recalling more than 42,000 fan heaters because a broken heater mount can cause the units to overheat and catch fire. The company has received at least seven reports of the appliances overheating and smoking and/or catching fire.
Durango added to Jeep Grand Cherokee fire probe
U.S. safety regulators are adding the Dodge Durango to an investigation of ceiling fires in Jeep Grand Cherokees. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe now covers more than 593,000 SUVs from the 2011 through 2013 model years.
The agency says an analysis of Chrysler data shows 52 possible fires and three injuries. Customers reported minor overheating or flames. Investigators are focusing on an electrical short. The Durango was added because it has the same ceiling and visors as the Grand Cherokee.
The agency began the investigation in August but so far, no recall has been ordered.
For more information on consumer information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.


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|Anhydrous ammonia leak injures Grainland Cooperative employee
|Written by Chris Lee
Grainland Cooperative agronomy plant manager Jim Austin was seriously injured following a hazardous material accident Thursday, March 22 northeast of Holyoke.
At about 9:50 a.m. last Thursday, March 22, Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department was called to an anhydrous ammonia leak at Grainland Cooperative's east facility located on Highway 23 (angle road to Amherst) a couple miles northeast of Holyoke.
Eighteen minutes after the initial siren was sounded, the air was again filled with the wail of whistles summoning more help.
Austin and employee Jerry Whipple had been changing a pump on a line when a leaky valve began to spray anhydrous ammonia. Austin, who was closer to the leak, received burns on his legs. Whipple was able to get away.
Both employees were taken to Melissa Memorial Hospital. Whipple was treated and released, and Austin was transferred to the burn unit in Greeley.
Austin returned home this past weekend, and he and wife Mary stated Monday, March 26 they were really grateful on many counts for the response by all involved. They feel prayers are the reason they were in such good shape as of Monday.
Once a tank is leaking, there is no shutting it down, according to Grainland CEO Rick Unrein. He said they were thankful there was only about 2,300 pounds of product in the tank.
Earlier that morning, a truck was off-loading into the tanks when a leak was noticed. Since the truck had just been weighed, Grainland knew how much product was in the tank and knew it wasn't going to leak forever.
"We're very fortunate there wasn't more product in the tank," Unrein said.
Unrein was quick to say all safety precautions were taken and all of the employees followed their training. At the time of the accident, Austin was wearing his Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), but the anhydrous managed to get up his pant legs.
"There were no safety violations. It was just a fluke," Unrein said. "That's why you train."
Unrein said they made plans to have the whole system checked and redone by a professional this week.
County Road 41, running between Highways 6 and 23 a mile east of Holyoke, was shut down for much
Firefighters spent nearly five hours in the rainy conditions applying water to the leak and searching for valves to shut the system down. Around 1 p.m., a hazardous materials unit with the Colorado State Patrol arrived to assess the scene and give the all-clear.
Two of Holyoke's firefighters were taken to the hospital for ammonia exposure. Both were treated and released, according to fire chief Phillip Wirges.
Holyoke EMS remained on the scene to keep a watch over those responding.
Local law enforcement immediately shut down County Road 41 between Highways 6 and 23. Phillips County Sheriff Rob Urbach said they also shut down a portion of Highway 23 and the train tracks for a short period of time.
Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department, Amherst Volunteer Fire Department, Holyoke EMS, Phillips County Sheriff's Office, Holyoke Police Department, Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado State Patrol's hazardous material unit all responded to last Thursday's incident. The Haxtun fire department was also summoned but was turned back before arriving on the scene.
Law enforcement officials said the wind was blowing in a favorable direction away from Holyoke. Grainland's east facility is about one and a half miles northeast of Holyoke.
Homes and businesses in the area were warned about the leak but no mandatory evacuations were ordered. Marcia Walter at Dragon's Wagon Preschool said they were warned about the leak and had people come out to check the air quality. Kids were kept in school when they were assured they weren't in any danger. Parents were informed and were given the option to take their kids out of school if they so desired.
Supt. Bret Miles sent an alert to Holyoke School District, informing them of the leak. The school has a shelter procedure in place but it was not initiated last Thursday.
In an effort to help the volunteers and everyone involved, Grainland had lunch delivered as crews waited for the all-clear from the hazardous material team.
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The Perfect Weekend in Downtown LA
A close look at downtown Los Angeles, the freeway-encircled nexus where a handful of skyscrapers rises from the suburban tundra, reveals a business district on the verge of a swanky metamorphosis, thanks to a cadre of ambitious hoteliers, loft developers, and restaurateurs. And now the area's got an acronym, DTLA—a distinction that usually equates to NBT (next big thing) status.
Two Sense: Is My Partner Hiding Something On His iPhone?
Long story short, my boyfriend and I have two different versions of the iPhone, and on a recent road trip, his battery died and I had the only car charger that would work for it as he left his charger at home. My phone was fully charged, and we were keeping up with each other on the highway, so I offered to switch phones with him for an hour, charge his up, and then pull off the road and switch back. He thought about it a second, then said, "No, that's okay.
Could a Cruise Actually Be Cool?
Like: Oceans, fresh sea air, boats. Don't like: buffets, cheesy décor, crowds. This equation kept me far from a cruise ship for a couple of decades.
But cruising has changed.
Elizabeth Falkner Takes on New York
On a recent trip to Brooklyn, I caught up with SF's own Elizabeth Falkner at Krescendo, where she was manning (or shall we say womanning) the ovens for owner and native Brooklynite Nancy Puglisi (of Tony's Pizza Napoletana in North Beach). After shuttering the famed Citizen Cake and Orson, and in between gigs on reality shows like Top Chef and Iron Chef America, Falkner relocated and turned her attention to classic Italian dishes and Neapolitan pizza.
Where to Pig Out in Pasadena
I'm sure Pasadena has its share of gourmet restaurants, given its wide leafy lanes, pristine old town, and upscale school district. But for some reason, whenever I pass through—which is often—I end up eating at a taco stand or a pizza place that proves so satisfying, I return again and again. Here then, are my non-fancy favorites in a fancy little enclave.
Five Killer Vegetarian Options in LA
I'm no vegetarian, but now that I'm living the Los Angeles lifestyle—and surrounded by Sienna Miller lookalikes at every turn—I've gotten on board with the veggie-loving hordes and taken up a new hobby: Finding meat-free dishes I crave so much that I'd choose them over a burger regardless of the health benefits. No, seriously.
Dine LA's Top Three Prix-Fixes
I must confess, when I lived in San Francisco I didn't may much attention to Dine About Town, the annual January promotion designed to lure people from their EnviroLog-brightened living rooms into the city's restaurants. But now that I dwell in Los Angeles, it's different, and the reason is simple: Dine LA's 250-plus restaurants include several of the city's top-tier A-listers—you know, the restaurants that don't have to participate because they're booked solid anyway.
LA's Best East-Side Yoga
Everyone knows about the stellar yoga to be had on the west side of Los Angeles—Vinnie Marino, Shiva Rea, and Bryan Kest draw A-list celebrities to the mat within a stone's throw of the ocean. But the east side has its own quiet vinyasa scene going on. Here are the top spots to get flowing without hopping on the 10.
Seven Things to Do in Los Feliz
Los Feliz is by far the prettiest neighborhood on the East side of LA, hip enough to provide a culture fix but moneyed enough to avoid the grit of its highly touted neighbors, Silverlake and Hollywood. Its two main tree-lined avenues, Hillhurst and Vermont, run parallel to each other, and are easily navigable on foot.
Seven Things to Do (Actually More) in Atwater Village
You'd think Atwater Village would be overrun with hipsters after gaining attention from The New York Times this past year. But the little pocket of northeastern Los Angeles bordering Griffith Park, just a stone's throw from both Silverlake and Los Feliz, is still uncrowded and neighborly, even though Details magazine named it one of the six best emerging neighborhoods on the planet.
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Smooth, elegant lines and beautiful finishing details make the Smith Women's Intrigue Helmet an excellent addition to your skiing attire. Just because it's pretty doesn't mean it's fragile—the Hybrid Shell construction combines In-Mold technologies with a bombshell ABS construction. The AirEvac 2 ventilation system pulls cool air in and pushes warm air out through ten vents above the helmet so your head won't stifle with heat, and you can close the vents with a regulator switch if you get cold.
The Intrigue always gives you an optimized fit with its x Boa fit system that offers on-the-fly, single-handed micro-adjustments. Its fleeced tricot lining provides cushioned comfort and wonderful warmth while you ski over fresh powder. Increasing your warmth and comfort are the Snapfit ear pads that you can remove on warm spring days. You can alsoinsert Skullcandy audio systems (sold separately) in the pads.
- Hybrid Shell construction
- AirEvac 2 ventilation with 10 vents
- Low-profile regulator adjustable climate control
- Adjustable Smith x Boa fit system
- Fleeced tricot lining
- Snapfit ear pads with Skullcandy audio systems (sold separately)
- Removable goggle lock
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A week-long trip up to Big Sky called for an investment in a new, good-looking helmet.
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Singer Bret Michaels has abruptly ended a concert after suffering a medical emergency.
Guitarist Pete Evick says on Michaels' Facebook page that Michaels was three songs into his set in Manchester, New Hampshire last night when he rushed from the stage.
A crew member reports the former Poison lead singer's blood sugar was extremely low.
Michaels was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child. Michaels returned to the stage — but only to inform the audience that he couldn't continue.
In later posts in Twitter and Facebook, Michaels thanks the paramedics who provided assistance.
Sending a shout out 2 all the paramedics both on & off duty who assisted Bret tonight. No words can thank you enough for ur help – Team Bret
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Inspired by the diet of the lynx, a tireless hunter and wild relative of our domesticated feline friends, high-protein Blue Buffalo Wilderness contains a higher concentration of the delicious chicken you know your cat will love...and because BLUE Wilderness is made with no grains, it's also an ideal choice if you prefer to feed your cat a gluten-free diet.
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The T7 7' Diving Board System is a unique diving board and can be installed on Type 1 or greater pools. Manufactured with Advanced Composite Materials, the attractive Summit Gray color blends well with natural environments. Meets all NSPI-5 2003 and ANSI safety standards. With this board, you have to purchase 3 components to get the board complete. Then you have the option of adding on 1 of 3 combinations: 1) Waterfall only, 2) Waterfall with LED Lighting, 3) Waterfall with Fiber Optic Lighting.
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(USA TODAY) -- When Heather Rogers was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, she asked herself, "Why me?"
Like 90% of women with the disease, Rogers had no family history of breast cancer. She was healthy, only 46, never considered herself at high risk.
And like many breast cancer survivors, she wonders if her disease was caused by chemicals in the environment.
VIDEO: A 'Promise' stirred Susan G. Komen, breast cancer fight
Rogers says she's frustrated that doctors are unable to give her a clear answer.
Although the American Cancer Society estimates that environmental pollution causes 6% of all cancer deaths - or about 34,000 lost lives each year - the group doesn't offer specific advice on which chemicals to avoid to reduce breast cancer risk.
Difficult to ascertain
To some extent, scientists will never have "definitive" answers, says Julia Brody of Silent Spring Institute, an advocacy group that studies breast cancer and the environment.
People are exposed to a countless mix of chemicals over a lifetime. Since cancers usually take decades to develop, it can be hard to make clear connections. And since researchers can't test toxins on humans, they rely on studies in animals and lab dishes, as well as observations of population trends, Brody says.
Scientists sometimes disagree about how to interpret the results. Even more crucially, though, experts disagree about how to act in the face of uncertainty.
Some cancer experts, such as the American Cancer Society's Michael Thun, says it's important to make health recommendations only when doctors can be very sure about the science.
"The problem with sounding too many alarms is that people can't tell what's real," he says.
Exercise caution to reduce exposure
Other medical leaders, such as the President's Cancer Panel and the Endocrine Society, follow the "precautionary principle," arguing that it makes sense to reduce exposures to chemicals that appear harmful. In a May report, the cancer panel urged the country to act to protect people from "grievous harm" caused by toxins. And in a 2009 report, the Endocrine Society warned that hormone-disrupting chemicals in consumer products may contribute to cancer, infertility and other conditions.
Doctors expect to get many answers from the National Children's Study, launched this year, which will follow 100,000 children from birth - or earlier - through age 21. Researchers will study chemicals in blood, urine and even umbilical cords, looking for links to cancer, asthma, autism and other disorders.
But Brody says that Americans don't need to wait for that study's results to begin protecting themselves and their children. More than 200 chemicals have been linked to breast cancer in animals, she says.
A growing number of scientists are particularly concerned about chemicals that alter natural hormonal systems. These chemicals don't need to cause genetic mutations to cause breast cancer, says Janet Gray, a professor at New York's Vassar College.
Toxins could increase the number of new cancers by pushing girls into early puberty - a known risk factor for breast tumors, Gray says. Such "hormone-disrupting" chemicals are everywhere - plastics, pesticides, even perfumes.
"We believe there's enough science to act now," says Janet Nudelman of the Breast Cancer Fund.
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Using ZCSImportWiz-4.5.0_GA_611.exe
When I import a users contacts for some reason Shelley Grumann who works at Jasmin Ltd when imported becomes Shelley Jasmin. The solution for now seems to be to use Outlook to import/export and not the Import Wizard....
Also, all of the Distribution lists in the user's contacts were just plain missed as far as I can tell.
This stuff is really bugging our users and is very time consuming if you have to setup multiple users. For now I only use the import wizard to import messages, it seems to have major problems with just about everything else.
Is there a newer version of the import wizard that I can use with Zimbra 4.5.4_GA_763.RHEL4? I just don't see the point in using it simply because if I run import/export in Outlook then synch to the Zimbra server I don't have problems. This is however more time-consuming than a working Import Wizard.


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The CCM U+06 Basic Hockey Bag 32" is simply designed to be the most affordable bag in CCM's lineup. The pocket-less construction provides ample space for holding all hockey equipment, because of the wide "U" shaped opening. Additionally, the two highly durably #10 zippers provides a secure seal. The bag has webbed pullers and dual web end handles for easy transportation.
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Posted 14 April 2009 - 01:03 AM
Now I encounter another boring question: I don't know which mount is the most suitable one for the selfmade 305mm Newtonian? ATLUX or CGE? I have reckonen that 305 will be 20kg, this does not include other accessories such as tube holders; guidingtube;mirror cell;2nd mirror;etc..if adding these, the whole weights must be about 22kg~~ this is the limited point of ATLUX!
CGE can carry about 65lbs,about 32kg. So it can carry 305 smoothly and safely. BUT I am informed by CELESTRON that CGE's Dec. drive box DOES BUMP the R.A. drive box when the mount works. Oh! my God~~~
Other brands' mounts are too expensive & huge for me! So if I decide to use 305 Newtonion, ATLUX & CGE, which one will be the best???
Additionally, who can tell me how to deal with "the bump " in using CGE??
Posted 14 April 2009 - 06:21 AM
I've never heard of the CGE problem you described and with the weight you want to mount, it's the better of the two (assuming you mean Atlas, not Atlux).
Posted 14 April 2009 - 07:51 AM
Bobby can make you a nice carbon fiber tube for a reasonable price. Check here:
I believe the CGE has switches to prevent the "bump" you are talking about. The Atlas is a very capable mount also.
Posted 14 April 2009 - 09:52 AM
Posted 14 April 2009 - 10:58 AM
I prefer VIXEN's ATLUX,not ATLAS.
It is CELESTRON company and yesterday has told me that Dec.box DOES BUMP R.A. box~~~ how to deal with this problem??? and it seems that CGE has no those screws to fine & minimal adjust the altitude & azimuth,
Posted 14 April 2009 - 11:21 AM
Posted 14 April 2009 - 11:31 AM
The CGE does have easy to adjust bolts for az and alt positioning. Are they "fine" ... well define "fine"? They work well but do require that you practice a bit to get a feel for the adjustments.
In North America the CGE is currently being sold at about half the price of the Vixen Atlux ($2700 vs. $5200 USD) and it has about 50% greater carrying capacity. The CGE does not have all the engineering precision of the high end models from Takahashi but it is also not priced like them either.
Whoever you are talking to at Celestron needs to have the back of their head slapped.
You simply will not find another mount that has it's combination of carrying capacity, accuracy and features under $3000 USD.
Posted 14 April 2009 - 11:46 AM
You can move a CGE so that the Dec box does bump into the mount. There are little soft pads that prevent any damage. Notice I said "move" as in manually move the mount. When you are using the hand controller or the scope is just tracking there is both hardware (limit switches) and software (slew limits) that prevent any contact from happening. It is simply not a problem.
The CGE does have easy to adjust bolts for az and alt positioning. Are they "fine" ... well define "fine"? They work well but do require that you practice a bit to get a feel for the adjustments.
In North America the CGE is currently being sold at about half the price of the Vixen Atlux ($2700 vs. $5200 USD) and it has about 50% greater carrying capacity. The CGE does not have all the engineering precision of the high end models from Takahashi but it is also not priced like them either.
Whoever you are talking to at Celestron needs to have the back of their head slapped.
You simply will not find another mount that has it's combination of carrying capacity, accuracy and features under $3000 USD.
I strongly concur. Note also that you can make the Alt/Az adjustments MUCH easier (finer!) on the CGE by just getting two small 1/4" drive ratchet sockets that fit the hex adjustment sockets... I just left BOTH on there, and then used the ratchet drive to nudge them when doing Polar alignment... worked GREAT.
Also: I can vouch for Bobby McCourt's work in making CF OTAs, I have his very first effort!
Clear enough skies
Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:29 PM
Bobby is making CF tubes for my Vixen R200SS and VC200L. I think he is finishing them up to take them to the NEAF show.
Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:38 PM
Make sure to post pics!
clear enough skies
Posted 14 April 2009 - 09:27 PM
Maybe I didn't express correctly, please see the picture-----I just mean that CGE has no "micro-adjust screws for al. & az.", but such as ATLUX do have them and make the microadjustments very convenient~~ and without any hexhead or wrench; but CGE perhaps needs these to do.
And it is said that when CGE is working, noise is very loud,isn't it?
And although there is a pad on the box, if the Dec. box bumps onto the R.A. box when using handcontroller,then they block each other. So I wonder if there is a shortcircuit occuring and fusing??? because however I push the buttons on the hand controller, the Dec.box will never move, as it now blocks onto the R.A. box,in a busy & black observing night, I don't think that people will always pay attention to the micro-moving of the box. This is the functional point about CGE I have been worrying........
So what shall I do? so sad..... If I can get a CF tube from Bobby, anything will become easier~~ maybe I can just select ATLUX for a much lighter telescope. But I live in China. [crying] Bobby is in USA. [crying again & loudly]
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Posted 14 April 2009 - 09:29 PM
Notice of Edit: Sorry you must have explicit permission from the owner to post product photos. CH
Posted 14 April 2009 - 10:17 PM
Good luck in your adventure and clear skies.
Posted 14 April 2009 - 11:05 PM
The CGE because of it's larger size and capacity has larger bolts to adjust the Alt and Az. The Atlux uses threaded bolts that are more like the smaller mounts such as the CG5, EQ5/6 and GPDX. With the CGE you do need a hex head wrench (which is included with the mount and stored in the head) but this also means that there are not a bunch of bolts sticking out which can snag cables when the mount is tracking. Those bolts on the Atlux and other mounts can also be bumped and bent when the mount is being taken apart and stored. On a larger and heavier mount like the CGE having fewer bolts or other items sticking out is actually a good thing ... there is less to break or bend.
Maybe I didn't express correctly, please see the picture-----I just mean that CGE has no "micro-adjust screws for al. & az.", but such as ATLUX do have them and make the microadjustments very convenient~~ and without any hexhead or wrench; but CGE perhaps needs these to do.
Very loud ... No, the CGE is similar to the Atlas/EQ-6 in noise levels ... which in my opinion places it roughly in the middle of the pack. It is quieter than the CG5, LXD and others and noisy than some other mounts.
And it is said that when CGE is working, noise is very loud,isn't it?
Posted 15 April 2009 - 02:03 AM
can you send some pictures about your CGE? i.e., when you are using it;some closeups of the strange bolts for micro-adjusting al. & az.; and the picture on bumping~~~
Another question I want to get the correct answer is how much CGE's Max. loading weight is? CELESTRON company has told me that it is 65lbs and includes the counterweights. Then if minute the counterweights, max.loading weight becomes lighter than 65lbs, isn't it?
ATLUX is a kind of mount with wireless. It only needs a power cable; a cable linked to STARBOOK,of course if add some other apparatuses,other cables are needed. Inside the mount, it is said that all are contacted by touch of bronze-pieces to conduct. So few cables are needed for ATLUX.
Posted 15 April 2009 - 05:50 PM
The point where any contact between mount components will almost occur is when the Dec axis is horizontal (parallel to the ground), at this point the limit switches prevent any contact from occurring even if you are just using the hand controller to move the mount. The mount simply will not let you get into a problem ... it will not "bump" or run into itself. If you are just tracking on an object then at this point you can get the mount to do a meridian flip and reposition itself still tracking your object but setup on the other side of the meridian (and RA axis).
The documented capacity of a CGE is 65lbs (and there are many CGE owners who put more weight on their mounts) ... this is equipment weight and does NOT include the counterweights. The only vendor I know who still includes the counterweights in a mount's carrying capacity is Vixen (but not for all their mounts ... it can be very confusing). I regularly put 50-55lbs on my CGE (C11 and TMB115 plus the side by side saddles, plates and rings).
The only cable difference that I'm aware of between the CGE and ATLUX is that on the ATLUX the RA and DEC cables are internal. The cables that typically cause problems and get caught on a mount are those for accessories such as cameras and dew strips. If you would like to read about all the connectivity options for a CGE please have a look at Mike Swanson's NexStar site www.nexstarsite.com
Here is a picture close up of the Dec axis sitting horizontal to the ground. This is the point where the limit switches will stop the mount. It is hard to see but there is about 1/8" between the Dec and RA housings.
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Posted 15 April 2009 - 08:04 PM
After not using it for 10 days, I powered it up and used the "Last Alignment" feature, then it centered M42 dead spot on. This was in an Observatory. CGE's for the price can not be beat. I set up mine, did the Polar alignment once and haven't had to touch it again.
Posted 15 April 2009 - 09:51 PM
After reading all your helpful posts carefully,I begin to become clearer......
And last evening,I made a simulant experiment on my little mount for 114--900 made in China long long ago.I seem to understand what "meridian flip" means, see the pic.. My thoughts is that when the object tracked goes near the meridian,Dec. housing bumps or blocks the R.A. housing at this time, then I turn the tube manually round the R.A. axis to the other side to continue tracking, just like from E to W; or from W to E. AND I have read the CGE manual that there is a good useful funtion "...objects above the horizon can be seen", and I live at latitue 39 degree, considering every aspects, I understand gradually.
And I am going to make a Newtonion of 305mm,F=4. Now I only have the truble that I can not get a CF tube from Bobby, for he lives in USA. Maybe I have to make it by aluminium or stainless steel etc. traditional materials. This must make the telescope's weight be about 20KG.
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Posted 17 April 2009 - 12:10 AM
I have gone to Nexstarresource, had a quick look there,felt good.And I have found that it seems that user should often upgrade different versions for CGE. Why?? If I buy the mount, how can I know if it is the newest version? And by browsing some posts here, I find that it is said that CGE is discontinued to produce, then if it will be a horrible thing that I buy one which is someone saved in their warehouse?
I have sent a PM to you.
Posted 17 April 2009 - 07:19 PM
Yes-------it definitely has a bubble level. If it didn't just use a bubble level that you can buy at a hardware store. set it on a level surface and have at it
I have again a new question: does CGE have "level bubble"??? if not, how do you who have been using CGE adjust the level of the mount?
Posted 18 April 2009 - 07:28 AM
And could you tell me why CGE-users shall often update different versions for CGE? I just found this point at Nexstarresourse. You know that I am not good at computer.
Posted 18 April 2009 - 09:36 AM
The current motor controller firmware has been out for several years and is quite stable.
There have been a few recent updates to the hand controller firmware. People have been excited about these new versions mostly because they add new polar alignment features. As long as you have a 4.x hand controller, any of the firmware versions will provide you with excellent service.
Personally, I only update the firmware when it fixes a bug I'm experiencing (which has not happened in many years) or if it adds a feature I want (I picked up 4.15 to get all star polar alignment.)


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I've made this twice: the first time exactly as the recipe stated. It was alright, but a bit bland. I re-read the reviews and did the following: Added 1 finely diced green bell pepper, used all low-sodium beef broth and no water, cut the thyme to 1/2 tsp., added 1/2 tsp. marjoram and 1 1/2 tsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning, 2 Tbs. worchestershire sauce, and used 6 oz whole-wheat Omega 3 maceroni and 1/4 cup fat free sour cream. Oh, and I added an extra clove of garlic and a bay leaf.
These additions took the dish from just okay to AWESOME!!! My husband wants this in the regular rotation! It was SO great with the additions! Granted, we aren't feeding any children so I spent the time to finely chop everything (I don't mind) - if you don't have good knife skills or are short on time, then use a food processor. Oh, and I didn't even need to add the flour slurry - it was thick and rich, not soupy at all! Really great when you want "comfort food" that's healthy!! I will use ground extra-lean turkey next time! Wonderful!! Well worth the time to chop up everything! Tasty, filling, and very satisfying!
I made this for the first time last night. My family absolutely loved it, even my picky eater. I had some of the leftovers for lunch today, and it tasted even better! I did add extra spices to give it a little more oomph. I will be making this again for dinner.


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Thursday, March 1, 2012
March in to Merivale - American Diner at Mad Cow, CBD
31 comments:
- Tina @ bitemeshowme said...
I heard the same thing from a friend - that they could have made the menu more americanised! None the less, looks like it was still a good feed!
- March 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM
- Sara - Belly Rumbles said...
I was actually going to book in for this one, quite tempted, but other dinners made the A list. Sort of glad I didn't as I think I would have been disappointed in the lack of America on the plates. You think they could of at least called the prawns 'shrimp' on the menu ;)
- March 1, 2012 at 11:46 AM
- Rita (mademoiselle délicieuse) said...
Hmmm, I seem to be hearing from quite a few people that the meal wasn't all that "American". And as delicious as I'm sure the food was, understandably people may have been a little disappointed due to their expectations of how the theme would be interpreted.
- March 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM
- Jacq said...
I counted 10 American flags in your photos so good work!
- March 1, 2012 at 11:18 PM
- Jasmin said...
At the moment, I have to say that American Food makes me think of the Jazz City Diner. It's been awhile since I've been there. But wonderful truly amazing American Diner style food.
- March 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM
- MissPiggy said...
I've seen a few posts on this diner dinner & I agree that the food doesn't look like American diner fare at all...where's the apple pie! I probably would've expected a hamburger or hotdog...maybe steak and chips.
- March 4, 2012 at 10:59 AM
- Helen (Grab Your Fork) said...
I think that calling this an American diner meal was a little ambitious but at least there was salvation in the key lime pie!
- March 8, 2012 at 11:43 PM
- minibites said...
The key lime pie was so good. I agree with the lack of Americanness!
- March 11, 2012 at 10:40 PM
- SarahKate said...
I love the IDEA of this meal, but as an American who has lived all over, I'm not getting much of home from that menu. The salmon with crushed peas sounds more British and the short ribs and beetroot are seriously Oz. I did enjoy your cunning use of flags in the photos!
- March 18, 2012 at 9:53 PM
- Chopinand @ ChopinandMysaucepan said...
Dear Gianna,
Shame about the short ribs although I was hoping to see a 1kg piece of grill rump or scotch fillet on a platter for 1 person :)
- March 28, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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been so long since you posted! i keep checking but no new post :P wish there were more american diner foods in syd!
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Our Zimbra Server is set up to host mail for our domain. Our domain's authentication settings integrated with our Active Directory. The active directory is working correctly with a few minor issues:
- Even with the authentication level set to Active Directory, and NOT internal -- I find that I'm still able to logon to select accounts using their OLD internal password. Their active directory password works, as well -- but obviously I need the internal authentication means to be disabled for this domain, and for the AD password to be the only password that works.
- If that user would change their password in Windows, and then re-launch Outlook -- they would not be presented with a dialog box that states their password is wrong. Instead, their inbox loads and just sits there. It synchronizes, but no new items are received -- and outbox items are not sent. Obviously, we would like there to be a dialog box which then asks them to re-enter their password, and asks if Zimbra should remember it.
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|Arnoldy joins Enterprise staff
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Kyle Arnoldy joined The Holyoke Enterprise staff this week, filling the reporting position previously held by Chris Lee.
He'll be covering a wide range of news for the Enterprise, including sports, City Council, hospital board, community events and more.
A 2007 Sterling High School graduate, Arnoldy, 24, served as sports editor at The Green River Star in Green River, Wyo. for the last 10 months. He was head of the one-man sports staff at the weekly paper and also covered community activities and school board and city council meetings.
Arnoldy said he is glad to be returning to Northeast Colorado, and Enterprise publisher Brenda Brandt feels he is a good fit for the Enterprise team, which also includes Darci Tomky and Ashley Sullivan.
Arnoldy completed the journalism program at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling and then earned his bachelor's degree in journalism and technical communication from Colorado State University in Fort Collins a year ago. His degree involved a concentration in public relations and a minor in business administration.
While a CSU student, Arnoldy completed an internship at the Longmont Safety and Justice Center, where he wrote press releases and feature stories for the departments and managed social media.
Arnoldy's family still resides in Sterling. He is engaged to his high school sweetheart Jodi Beardsley, and they're planning a June 22 wedding.
When asked about hobbies, Arnoldy is quick to say he loves all things sports. He also enjoys concerts and disc golf.
While at NJC, Arnoldy was a gym supervisor, working with children to increase physical fitness and health awareness. He also coached middle school football and basketball.
Arnoldy's first day at the Enterprise was Monday, Jan. 14, and he plans to move to the community later this month.
Admitting that he loves Northeast Colorado, Arnoldy said he loves that every team out here is a rival, making for solid competition in most every game. He looks forward to following the Dragons and meeting community members in his other reporting duties, as well.
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By Victoria Cavaliere and Barbara Goldberg
NEW YORK/MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey (Reuters) – The northeastern United States is digging out from a deadly storm that dumped more than 15 inches of snow in some places, with gusting winds and frigid temperatures closing some schools and offices and delaying or canceling thousands of flights.
At least one death was blamed on the storm, which made roads treacherous throughout the region, including near Emmitsburg, Maryland, where a driver lost control and slammed into a tractor trailer, Maryland State Police reported.
Wind gusts over 30 miles per hour were forecast for parts of the Atlantic coast, with temperatures below 10 degrees Fahrenheit across much of the New York metropolitan area, according to the National Weather Service.
"It's brutal out here," said Ian Chapin, 28, an appliance repairman braving stiff winds as he pumped fuel into his work vehicle at a gas station outside Philadelphia.
U.S. airports reported more than 2,700 flight delays or cancellations on Wednesday, with New York's LaGuardia airport the hardest-hit, according to FlightAware.com.
Commuters shivered while waiting for delayed trains into New York City, where the massive public transportation system, including subways and buses, was operating mostly on a normal schedule.
"It was cranky and crowded," said Linda Beck, 37, of South Orange, New Jersey, a producer for Nickelodeon who was stuck on a train for an hour and a half. "Even the conductors were gripey. They couldn't move from train to train it was so crowded."
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Temperatures in the Northeast were not expected to rise above freezing before Saturday, said NWS spokesman Chris Vaccaro.
"The skies are clearing, but Arctic air is pouring into the region," Vaccaro said.
The East Coast cold front stretched as far south as Florida, Georgia and Alabama, where a freeze watch was issued, with evening temperatures predicted in the upper 20s F – colder than Anchorage, Alaska, where evening rain and low temperatures in the 30s F were forecast, Vaccaro said.
The heavy snow closed schools in Philadelphia and many suburbs throughout New Jersey, Rhode Island and other states.
Children took advantage of the snow day by sledding, and enterprising teens like Daniel O'Connell, 15, of Abington, Pennsylvania, knocked on doors, offering to shovel sidewalks for a fee, and was typically met with a positive response.
"Usually they just have a smile on their faces; they like supporting younger kids," said O'Connell, who had a shovel on his shoulder and was bundled up in four layers of shirts, a winter jacket, long johns and jeans, as well as hand and boot warmers.
Delaware's state offices stayed closed and a state of emergency remained in effect. Federal offices in Washington reopened after a two-hour delay.
New York City pushed toward normalcy, opening schools and even zoos, but the snowstorm that dropped a record-breaking 11 inches of powder in Central Park touched off some complaints about unequal treatment by new Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The new mayor on Wednesday said all parts of the city were treated equally, responding to complaints by residents of Manhattan's Upper East Side, many of whom could be a target of de Blasio's plan to tax the wealthy to pay for pre-kindergarten, that their streets were being ignored as punishment.
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In Washington, James Williams, 59, unemployed and homeless, was trying to dodge the cold by moving from building to building, and waited in the winter sun for the doors to open at the main District of Columbia public library.
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(Additional reporting by Marina Lopes and Zach Cook in New York, Dave Warner in Philadelphia, Ian Simpson in Washington, Daniel Lovering in Cambridge, Mass., Alice Popovici in Maryland; Editing by Scott Malone, Nick Zieminski and Gunna Dickson)


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The hits just keep coming for Ferrid Kheder (18-6 MMA, 0-0 BFC) .
Three months after Kheder was involved in a controversial decision win over Hermes Franca in a fight that was later overturned by the promoter to a no-contest result, the Tunisian judoka failed to make weight for a Bellator 36 lightweight-tournament bout with Toby Imada (28-15 MMA, 4-2 BFC).
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned that undefeated Indianan Josh Shockley (6-0 MMA, 0-0 BFC), who was scheduled to fight on the evening's preliminary card, has been tapped as a replacement for Kheder, who now will likely face a hearing before the Louisiana Boxing and Wrestling Commission before he fights again in the U.S.
Featuring all four quarterfinal bouts in Bellator's season-four lightweight tourney, Bellator 36 takes place Saturday at Louisiana's Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Today's official weigh-ins took place at the same venue.
According to sources close to the event, Kheder was as heavy as six pounds overweight for the 155-pound affair. The 36-year-old declined to register an official weight and instead left Shreveport Municipal Auditorium without ever stepping on the scale.
Shockley, who has been fighting professionally since 2007 and opened his career with five straight first-round victories, said he's thrilled his fight now will be featured on Saturday's MTV2 broadcast.
"This is my chance to show everybody what I'm capable of," Shockley told MMAjunkie.com. "The best thing about it is that I'm from a little town, but now all my friends and family will get to watch the fight."
Shockley had been slated to fight Kelvin Hackney on the evening's preliminary card. Facing a major step up in competition, Shockley said he's ready for the challenge.
"I've belonged here for awhile," Shockley said. "This is my chance to prove that to everybody. I'm where I belong."
For Kheder, the bout was supposed to be his first professional appearance since a highly
controversial fight with UFC veteran Franca. The two met in Costa
Rica for the upstart Xtreme Vale Tudo promotion and fought three rounds
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After a massive uproar that began online with Franca's pleas and later
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|FCC's National Broadband Plan could bring slower internet speeds here
|Written by Chris Lee
A National Broadband Plan by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would provide faster internet speeds to at least 100 million Americans by the year 2020 sounds like a pretty good thing. The speed of the internet would increase to 100 megabits per second (Meg) in the proposed plan.
However, there is concern that urban areas would benefit far more than rural areas. The plan proposes speeds 25 times slower in rural areas than in urban areas, according to the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA). They also state that rural areas will pay more for services that are slower than urban consumers.
The NTCA offers some talking points regarding rural concerns:
—Many studies show broadband in previously unserved/underserved communities equals increased commerce, education, telemedicine and entertainment opportunities.
—Broadband connections help consumers and communities too (access attracts industry, creates jobs, etc.).
—The "100 squared" proposal promises internet speeds of 100 Meg to at least 100 million Americans by the year 2020—but establishes a dangerously low threshold of just 4 Meg for rural/high cost areas.
—This threatens the FCC's own goal of advancing broadband deployment.
—It also threatens the economic viability of rural America—it will be difficult for rural towns to attract businesses if they cannot assure high quality, sustainable broadband access.
—Rural consumers, businesses, farms, hospitals, schools, libraries, etc. will have substandard service while urban areas get speeds 25 times faster.
—The FCC plan makes rural Americans second class citizens in the broadband world.
—Rural areas lack population density and economic foundations found in cities/suburbs.
—The FCC plan also proposes to erode the time-tested mechanisms that rural providers have used to help build the widely successful telephone network.
—Rural providers need assurance they can recover costs now more than ever so they can achieve broadband penetration success.
—4 Meg and 100 Meg are not "reasonably comparable."
—Rather than support the goal of universally available service, the FCC plan promises faster speeds for some while essentially guaranteeing substandard, lesser service for others.
The internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Slower broadband speeds would cripple schools, hospitals and businesses in rural areas, according to the NTCA.
PC Telcom and the NTCA urge the public to reach out to policy makers to support regulatory action that provides the same quality broadband services in rural America as provided in urban America.
Rep. Betsy Markey has opposed the FCC broadband plan as it stands today. She can be reached at 202-225-4676 or http://betsymarkey.house.gov/Contact/.
Additionally, Rep. John Salazar and Senator Mark Udall have sent letters to the FCC expressing concern with the plan.
PC Telcom urges the public to contact additional senators and representatives to voice their concern. Send letters by Aug. 10 so voices can be heard. Letters must reach senators and representatives by Aug. 15 so they will have time to take concerns back to Washington.
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Esther Yarbrough had recently started a new job as the executive director of a membership organization when she got the news—breast cancer.
She was stunned. Just three months earlier in 2011 her predecessor had died of pancreatic cancer leaving the group's members and staff feeling adrift. She had stepped in to take charge. The last thing that Yarbrough wanted to do was panic her colleagues or raise doubts about her ability to do the job.
"It was very important to me to keep things going," says Yarbrough, 60, who was diagnosed in 2011. She heads an association of independent physicians in Georgia. "I wasn't sure how our association members would react."
She responded like the take-charge executive that she is, doing research on treatment options, getting a second opinion, scheduling a lumpectomy at a cancer center in Illinois, and, for the most part, keeping the news to herself. She had surgery to remove a small tumor on a Tuesday and was back on the job on Wednesday working from her hospital bed. She told her two staff members but never said a word to the association's board of directors or its members.
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Yarbrough received a new treatment that allows breast cancer patients to receive radiation therapy in a single dose during surgery, sparing them weeks-long rounds of radiation and all of the side effects that come with it. And because her cancer was discovered early, she did not need chemotherapy. Few people knew that she was ill.
"No one had a clue," she says.
Yarbrough is one of a growing number of survivors who have had to balance cancer and career—returning to work after receiving what was once viewed as a death sentence. There are nearly 14 million cancer survivors today compared with just under 10 million in 2001, and those numbers are steadily rising, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Advancements in early detection and treatment mean that cancer survivors are being diagnosed younger and living longer. Nearly half are between 19 and 64 years old, which means there are more cancer survivors in the workplace than ever before. That poses new challenges to employers as they struggle to control health care costs and help their workers lead healthier lives.
"Cancer has grown in importance to employers as the frequency of diagnosis increased," says Helen Darling, president of the National Business Group on Health, an association of more than 300 large U.S. employers. In response, the Washington, D.C.-based business group has developed a series of online tool kits to help employers design medical and pharmacy benefit plans and other programs that support cancer patients and their families. The tool kits will be published in An Employer's Guide to Cancer Treatment and Prevention later this year.
"We have much better detection methods so people are diagnosed earlier and are under treatment for a longer period of time. It's important that employers help manage and support employees that have been diagnosed through a comprehensive benefit plan and other programs that support family members."
Cancer is no longer the taboo topic that it was in the 1950s and '60s when few talked about the disease, including doctors who frequently withheld the diagnosis from their patients. Given the low survival rates, many feared destroying their patients' hopes of recovery. It wasn't until well-known figures like first lady Betty Ford and President Ronald Reagan began talking publicly about their bouts with cancer in the 1970s and 1980s that the stigma began to fade.
Today, with celebrities like Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts and TV actress Christina Applegate sharing their cancer stories with the world, the disease has emerged from the shadows. And the workplace is where many survivors share the news.
"A lot of people find out about their diagnosis at work, so a lot of people don't get to decide when or if to tell," says Kate Sweeney, executive director of Cancer and Careers, a program of the Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation that provides online resources for employees with cancer. "If they do share the news, more and more employees are telling people in the workforce. There is less of a stigma than there was even 10 years ago when we launched our organization. People realize that a cancer diagnosis isn't a death sentence."
Sweeney says that those who decide to keep the news a secret are driven by the fear that their careers will suffer. "They don't want to be labeled as someone who can't be productive. They worry that they'll be passed over for promotions." And sometimes well-meaning employers might withhold certain opportunities for fear of overwhelming an employee who is battling cancer, she says.
For Jonny Imerman, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in his mid-20s, the thought of keeping his diagnosis from his co-workers never occurred to him.
"What is the fear? I realize that those who are executives or CEOs don't want to be perceived as weak or as losing a battle, but I don't agree personally," says Imerman, 38. "Cancer is part of life." He was working in commercial real estate in Detroit when he was diagnosed in 2001. A year later he quit his job, moved to Chicago and founded Imerman Angels, a one-on-one support group for cancer survivors.
"Today, younger people are more open about these things," he says. "They get a diagnosis and they go straight to Facebook and say, 'OMG, I have thyroid cancer.' "
Employers are realizing that they must focus on cancer care as they look for ways to manage health care costs. They can't afford not to.
Cancer costs employers an estimated $264 billion a year in medical care and lost productivity, according to 2012 figures from the American Cancer Society. While cancer patients represent just 1.6 percent of the privately insured population, they account for 10 percent of employers' medical claim costs and a large share of long-term and short-term disability claims, according to the National Business Group on Health.
And with 80 percent of working-age cancer patients returning to their jobs, employers must develop "a comprehensive approach to fighting cancer through general medical benefits, behavioral health programs and pharmacy recommendations," including employee assistance programs, says Ron Finch, vice president of the business group. "As employers, we need to learn about disability coverage, family leave, EAPs to help the patient, the family or co-workers as they experience cancer," he says.
At Ameren Missouri, a public utility company based in St. Louis, cancer is becoming a topic of growing importance, according to Mark Lindgren, chief human resources officer.
"About two to three years ago we started to launch targeted programs around cancer and cancer prevention, and began looking at our benefit plans with a cancer lens," he says. That meant making sure that the company's health plans focused on cancer prevention and that wellness programs included cancer-specific initiatives like free screenings.
In addition to health and wellness benefits, Ameren also has generous short-term and long-term disability programs, Lindgren says, and allows employees to donate their vacation days to a sick co-worker if needed.
"We had a gentleman a year ago who had throat cancer, and I was amazed at how much workplace support he got," he says. "Employers today recognize that people want to be supported because that helps alleviate much of the stress when they are in that situation."
Helping employees navigate treatment and providing them with information and resources is critical in ensuring that they return to work as productive and engaged employees, says Tenbroeck Smith, a behavioral researcher at the American Cancer Society.
"Why does a survivor care if he or she has a job?" he asks. "Financial compensation, health insurance for sure, but also for social support and a sense of purpose and well-being."
Without supportive co-workers, Todd Lovern, 50, says he can't imagine how he would have made it through a devastating diagnosis. In 2010, the 50-year-old field-service engineer with GE Healthcare in Seattle was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
The father of four was training to run a marathon in the late summer of that year when he began noticing some strange symptoms like frequent urination and bowel movements and weight loss. At first he attributed the symptoms to his coffee habit and rigorous training regimen—he was running 40 to 50 miles a week.
His doctor suggested a colonoscopy. Lovern wasn't too worried at first. He was 48, and 90 percent of colon cancers are found in men over 50. But he was in the 10 percent, and the prognosis wasn't good. The cancer had spread to his liver.
"I was in shock for about three to four hours before it sunk in that I had quite a battle ahead of me," he says. "I called my manager and explained to him that I was diagnosed and that I'd probably need some time off. His reaction was amazing. He was obviously upset. He was shaken by the news, but he was very caring."
In fact, Lovern says that everyone from his general manager to the company's HR representatives to his co-workers "took a leadership role" in making sure that he and his family had all the support and information they needed.
"My boss and HR told me that I had six months of short-term disability but not to worry about it because, 'We've got your back,' " he says. "That was awesome to hear. It took some of the financial worry out of it. My wife works part time and makes a fourth of what I make. I thought we might have to move out of our house. But HR said you're good for a year at 100 percent of my pay if I needed it. They were very generous."
Lovern underwent aggressive chemotherapy and several grueling surgeries and procedures, but today he is cancer free. While he credits GE's comprehensive benefit plan with helping him get back on his feet, he says that the emotional support of his colleagues got him through some of his darkest times.
"Two days after I told my boss the news, I got a FedEx box from our general manager," says Lovern, his voice thick with emotion. "It was full of cards from my co-workers, people I don't even work directly with. She would travel around the country and every week for months she made sure that I had a FedEx box filled with cards. Some days I really needed those cards to get through the week."
But some survivors like Gail Nelson, a health care industry executive, find that old stereotypes can linger, especially when it comes to women in male-dominated industries.
Nelson, a senior vice president at MedSpeed, a medical courier and transportation company in Elmhurst, Illinois, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 when she worked for a different company. She says that her boss was very supportive, but Nelson chose not to share the news with her staff.
"When you're diagnosed with cancer, you worry about the perception people will have," she says. "I was afraid that I'd be pushed aside in terms of promotions and career opportunities. I had been climbing the ladder a long time without a hiccup and as a woman you have to climb twice as hard, twice as fast. You don't want cancer to derail your progress."
Her treatment was successful and her career flourished, but four years later the cancer returned. By then she was at a different firm. She decided to tell her colleagues, but she didn't get the response she had hoped for.
"The first time I went to a local team meeting, they were asking, 'How are you going to keep up with everything?' " she says. "I was so shocked that they were questioning me, saying, 'You must be sick.' They just didn't get it. They thought that this would derail me."
Nelson took time off while she underwent treatment. Three months after she returned, her position, along with another, was eliminated.
She found out later that some team members had expressed their concerns over her ability to do her job to company leaders. "I'll never know for sure if that's why my position was eliminated, but I'll always wonder about it."
While discrimination against cancer survivors has not disappeared completely, companies have come a long way since the days when sharing a cancer diagnosis sometimes meant the end of a career, says Barbara Hoffman, a law professor and founding chair of the National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship. "Back in the 1960s and '70s, cancer was still a private thing—there was a shame factor associated with it."
Before the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, discrimination against cancer survivors was common.
"We've moved away from the taboo of having cancer toward almost a pride about being a survivor," Hoffman says. "I think we're getting to the place where employers look at cancer survivors and see an individual rather than a label."
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