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Proposal calls for opening up Modesto's Tenth Street Plaza to cars
MODESTO, Jun 02, 2013 (The Modesto Bee - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- In an attempt to jump-start a once-thriving destination, Modesto will consider opening Tenth Street Plaza to cars this summer.
The 13-year-old downtown plaza once was lined with bustling restaurants and packed with people before the recession hit several years ago. Now, about half of the storefronts lining the plaza are empty, with for lease signs in their windows, and far fewer people visit the site.
The proposal has the support of a city councilman and nearby businesses, but has generated concern about the intersection of pedestrians and cars or whether it's the appropriate solution.
The plaza takes up one city block between J and K streets and is flanked by Tenth Street Place -- the city-county administration building -- and the 18-screen Brenden Theatres. Besides Fuzio Universal Bistro, the plaza has a Jamba Juice store and a Loard's Ice Cream shop.
Fuzio has been in the plaza since the beginning. Fuzio general manager Thomas Lopes said the plaza once drew as many as 150 people on a busy night. Now, about half as many turn out Friday evenings for the Music in the Plaza concert series, which is May through August this year. Lopes said about a dozen people can be found in the plaza when there is not a concert.
He supports opening the area to cars, as does Councilman Dave Geer, whose district includes downtown.
"We need to generate more visibility for businesses," Geer said. "Those businesses need help." Geer added that the increased traffic and visibility may result in the empty storefronts filling up with restaurants and shops and more jobs as those businesses hire workers.
City officials said if the plaza is opened to traffic for the first time in its history, it would be for a trial run.
But a consultant and property manager for one of the plaza's landlords said the proposal does not address the primary cause of the plaza's decline: There are far fewer people downtown.
Michael Herrero with Civic Partners, which owns the retail space on the ground floor of Tenth Street Place, said the number of workers downtown has dropped because of layoffs and business closures.
Herrero also said Brenden Theatres faces more competition since its debut more than a decade ago, with movie theaters opening in Turlock, north Modesto and Riverbank.
The proposal drew thumbs down from several people in the plaza Thursday. They said letting in cars would take away from what makes the plaza unique as a public space, where people can walk and wander freely. They worry that children -- going to and from movies -- and cars are not a safe combination.
They also questioned whether letting cars drive through the plaza will help the businesses. Cars won't be able to park, though the plaza has two spaces where drivers could drop off or pick up people. There also is a nearby public parking garage. Herrero also wondered whether the plan would work without curbside parking.
"It would be too dangerous," said Modesto resident Jennifer Brown, who was waiting to pick up her two sons from a showing of "Fast & Furious 6" at Brenden Theatres. "There are lots of families with kids in the plaza. We have enough areas for cars." Geer and Lopes said they understand the concerns. They said the plaza can keep its charm and concerts and other events and remain safe even with cars.
"It's a case of change is tough," Geer said. "Frankly, I like being able to wander around there and not worry about traffic. But all things considered, I think it's worth a try." Lopes said a bustling plaza would give guests at the nearby DoubleTree Hotel the right image of Modesto. He also believes a busier plaza will result in the homeless who now hang out there finding another spot.
Geer acknowledged the proposal is at odds with the city's efforts to make downtown more friendly for walkers. But he said the city needs to do something to help the plaza.
Geer and Lopes were among the business and city officials and others who walked through the downtown at night several times last spring and summer to get a look at what is working and not working downtown.
Opening the plaza to traffic was one of the group's recommendations. Herrero said Civic Partners was not notified about the recommendation, even though it's one of the plaza's landlords and sits on the committee that manages the plaza.
Community & Economic Development Director Brent Sinclair said the proposal should come before the City Council's Economic Development Committee soon and then go to the City Council in summer. The plaza could open to traffic quickly if the council gives its approval.
Sinclair said city officials are gathering estimates on how much it would cost to change the traffic lights at Tenth Street at J and K streets and the other work associated with the project.
Bee staff writer Kevin Valine can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or (209) 578-2316.
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There are four different types of offerings in the Intramural Sports Program: Intramural Leagues, One Day Events/Tournaments, Special Events, and Online Events.
Intramural Leagues generally run for about 5 weeks of round-robin play, followed by a single elimination tournament. Any team that does not forfeit out of the league makes it to playoffs. Teams may have 1-2 games a week, based on the team availability. Intramural leagues include:
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Most of these activities are offered at two levels: (1) All-School (highly competitive) and (2) Recreational (just for fun). Championship t-shirts are awarded to the overall winners in both divisions.
One Day Events/Tournaments are designed for someone who wants to participate, but maybe cannot commit to an intramural league. Many of these activities are offered at two levels, and championship t-shirts are awarded to the overall winners in both divisions. Some of the one day tournaments are:
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I listened to this on CD and it was hilarious. A dramatic, British teen-age girl and the "tragedy" of her everyday life. The ending is teen-mush, but up until that I laughed quite a bit. Teens, of course, won't think the ending is dorky.
Not a bad coming of age book, but for me it lacked substance and humour. I think it might have been better if Jess had told the story rather than having a third person narration. I could see similarities to Bridget Jones but for a much younger audience.
There's a lot of average chick lit for teens out there - but this one is fantastic. Jess Jordan is a truly loveable and entertaining character of the Bridget Jones/Elizabeth Bennet ilk, with whom we share the glorious highs and hideously embarrassing lows of being 15. Addictive reading - I loved this book and didn't want it to end!
I loved this book! It's not like most books I've read, but it was really funny! I didn't really like the main character (jess) very much, she wasn't exactly bright, but her adventures were fun to follow. I would definitely recommend this book!
Arch and amusing. Limb sometimes seems to be writing for an adult audience. Silly plot that manages to be universal. I read several bits aloud.
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C-Tran board approves light rail financing plan
The C-Tran Board of Directors on Thursday approved a hastily prepared plan to operate light rail in Vancouver as part of the Columbia River Crossing.
The 5-4 vote allows C-Tran to move forward on a set of draft agreements with TriMet under the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge replacement. That includes a plan to pay C-Tran's annual share of financing a light rail extension to Clark College.
The vote came over strong objections by Clark County Commissioner David Madore and other CRC opponents on the board and in the audience. It also came after some confusion, as actual copies of the resolution — summarizing a proposal made public earlier this week — were passed out minutes before the vote was taken.
"I hardly know what to say. This is about the most stupid thing I've ever seen in my life," Madore said. "Big decisions of this magnitude, this is not the way you make them."
When the final vote was tallied, CRC supporters in the room cheered.
County to leave Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation
Commissioners say split expected to save $300,000 per year
Clark County commissioners on Wednesday made the breakup official: the county is leaving Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation and starting its own department.
The move isn't unexpected. The city of Vancouver, which operates the joint city-county department, had been expecting this day to come. And seeing the signs from a distance, the city began planning a "new operational model" for its own parks earlier this year.
And come the end of this year, the split will be made official. The county will now do its own parks administration, planning and other central services it had been getting from the city.
The county intends to form a three-person department with a manager, program coordinator and office assistant. That department is estimated to cost $574,285 in the first year as startup costs are considered. Estimates show an annual operation cost of $372,569 starting in 2015.
If those numbers hold true, the new department will be a financial gain for the county. In 2013, the county budgeted $880,000 to purchase services, such as personnel time for operations and administration, from the city. The county has done its own park maintenance.
Longtime local Santa Claus, wedding officiant dies at 57
Rob Figley wed first gay couple married in Clark County in 2012
Rob Figley, who brought joy to children and adults alike as Santa Claus and a wedding officiant, died Saturday night in Vancouver. He was 57.
He looked the part and worked as Santa for 15 years, his wife, Diane Figley, said. He served as president of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, a worldwide group with 1,100 members.
Diane said being Santa brought her husband "joy. Being able to create memories for families that were individual and personal."
He also married more than 1,300 couples throughout the Northwest, Diane said.
"I now pronounce you wife and wife," Figley declared to Ashley Cavner, 21, and Jessica Lee, 19, both of Vancouver, on Dec. 7, 2012. They are believed to be the first gay couple married in Clark County under Washington's then-new marriage equality law. The ceremony was at Vancouver's First Congregational United Church of Christ.
"Oh, it was his deepest honor," Diane said of Rob's officiating at the Cavner-Lee marriage. "He had no idea he was going to marry that first couple."
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Local populations of the brown marmorated stink bug are on the rise
Something stinks in Clark County — and it's only the size of a man's thumbnail.
Local populations of the brown marmorated stink bug are on the rise, making their presence known by damaging crops and letting off an intense odor that's described as freshly ground coriander.
"Once you smell it, you'll smell it all over the place," said Todd Murray, Washington State University Extension director for Skamania and Klickitat counties.
The local Master Gardener answer clinic has been flooded with calls, emails and visits from people who have herded these garden pests into mason jars. The mottled brown and gray bugs are relatively new to Clark County, but already causing a stir among area gardeners.
The bugs feed on about 300 types of plants. They use their straw-shaped mouth piece to stab plants and suck up the juices, leading to deformed leaves and dark, spongy blemishes on fruit.
Columbia River swimmer Bottelberghe pushes through stroke of bad luck
River senior works to return to pool after cancer surgery
These days when Monica Bottelberghe carries around her water bottle, it's more than a simple reminder to hydrate throughout her day at Columbia River High.
The bottle bears the quote: "Strength is the product of struggle. You must do what others don't, to achieve what others won't."
Bottelberghe, the All-American and two-time defending Class 3A swimming state champion in the 200-yard freestyle, often reads that inspirational message as she takes careful but progressive steps while recovering from surgery to remove thyroid cancer.
"Just because of everything that's happened in the past couple months," Bottelberghe said, "I really think it's changed me for the better and has made me a stronger person."
Vancouver woman who survived Holocaust dies
Slave-labor assignment got her out of infamous Auschwitz concentration camp
Diana Golden probably owed her life to a slave-labor assignment. It got her out of Auschwitz.
The longtime Vancouver resident, who died Sunday, recalled that pivotal chapter in her life in a 2006 Columbian story.
Golden got a chance to leave Auschwitz late in October 1944 when she and her sisters were chosen as labor-camp candidates. Each woman had to take off her dress and stand naked so her potential for hard work could be evaluated.
"Those who were emaciated were put to death at the end of the day. They didn't want to give a piece of bread to a dying person," Golden said.
The 22-year-old Golden, her 20-year-old sister, Felicia, and a cousin were selected.
"Our sister was only 14, and she was rejected," Golden said. "We cried because it was the end of her life."


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There will be classes, a marketplace, fashion shows, events, free lectures and demos, and much more. Want to see some highlights from past shows? Check out these blog posts:
At Lion Brand's booth, you'll find select yarns including brand new products AND our exclusive LB Collection–all on sale especially at the show. Plus we'll have pattern booklets, stickers, and other goodies for FREE. Stop on by!
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In 1912, Lion Brand released a pattern book, "Manual of Worsted Work for Those Who Knit and Crochet", which was wildly successful in its release. The book contains plenty of vintage patterns ranging from cardigans, afghans, hats and more. Since it was so successful, Lion Brand released another book in 1916 (Lion Yarn Book, pictured left) with more great vintage styles reflective of that time.
What I find interesting about looking at these vintage patterns is that they're still relatively similar to styles worn today (albeit, there may be a bit more ribbon incorporation in some of the older styles). If you're a lover of antique patterns, you'll enjoy the Lion Yarn Book and its assortment of patterns. Below, I've created a side by side comparison of some of the older styles found in the 1912 and 1916 books with more modern styles that have similar silhouettes – have a look for yourself!
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It's almost here. The coveted three-day weekend. The opportunity to get that extra day you feel you need every weekend to get those extra household chores done, spend more time recharging, or take a mini road trip. No matter what your plans for the long weekend, one thing is for sure: it's a perfect opportunity to use some extra downtime finish (or start!) some outstanding projects.
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Yesterday, as President of Lion Brand, I had the honor of joining my cousin and EVP of our company, Dean Blumenthal and Vanna White, Lion Brand's spokesperson, at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to present a check representing donations of $1 million. When we first introduced the Vanna lines of yarns and Vanna shared her wish that we donate a portion of the proceeds to this fantastic cause, I had a dream to donate $1 million. Yesterday that dream became a reality.
As the fourth generation in our family-owned business, we learned the importance of giving charity in both our business and personal lives from our parents. The opportunity to tour the St. Jude facility and learn more about what this amazing organization does was truly a highlight of my life.
We heard from one woman who survived leukemia when she was 10 years old. The survival rate was 4% at the time. Today, the survival rate for this type of leukemia is 92%, thanks to the cutting edge research and treatment that this organization provides. We saw the heartbreaking scene of small children who are being treated for cancer. We heard the extraordinary fact that no family every pays for anything related to the treatment of their child. Not only does St. Jude cover all the costs of medical treatment, but they take care of housing for the family and provide emotional support for the siblings and parents.
I knew that we were donating to a good cause, but it was humbling to see the human side of this organization. I was inspired by what can happen with vision.
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Technical editor and yarncrafting expert Kj Hay joins us for several articles on starting your project right. This is the last of her 3-part series on crochet. Click here for yesterday's article, and click here for the previous day's article. Join us next week for a 2-part series on knitting.
Hats, bags, and toys often begin with a tight circle. Foundation chains can be used for this purpose and there are two common methods: 1) Work a short foundation chain (ch 2 for a circle of single crochet, ch 3 for half double crochet, ch 4 for double crochet, etc.) then work the stitches of first round into the first chain made, 2) Work a short foundation chain (but, longer than for first method), join the ends of the chain with a slip stitch to form a ring, then work the stitches of first round directly into the ring (not into the chains). Both of these methods can produce unacceptably large center holes that can be difficult to close.
An adjustable ring (also known as magic ring) is a wonderful alternative to foundation chains. There are different ways to make an adjustable ring. The differences include: 1) whether the working yarn or tail is wrapped into a ring, 2) whether the ring is wrapped clockwise or counter-clockwise, and 3) whether the ring is wrapped around a finger or wrapped in "mid air". All the variations yield similar results.
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WASHINGTON - The Army long ago presented the nation's most hallowed award, the Medal of Honor, to a Civil War soldier from New York for capturing Confederate General Robert E. Lee's eldest son. But sometimes history calls for a bit of revision.
Now, 146 years after the capture, the Army has agreed to take another look at whether it made a mistake and whether a young private from the Berkshires deserved the honor instead. Regiment accounts provide reason to think Private David D. White, of Cheshire, nabbed Lee during a barbaric battle in the wilds of Virginia in the war's waning days.
The Army's unusual reconsideration is a victory for White's descendants, particularly his great-great-grandson, Frank E. White Jr., who has worked for decades to set the record straight. He recently enlisted the aid of Massachusetts lawmakers in the effort.
In reviewing the case, the Army also casts a light on a key battle that is largely unknown, except among historians and Civil War buffs who note its frenzied viciousness, even in the context of a war known for its brutality....
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Last week, actor James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) died suddenly at age 51 from a heart attack. It's an especially heart-wrenching story because it happened in front of his 13-year-old son Michael, in a hotel in Rome, where they'd been having a father-son vacation.
I can relate, up to a point. I wasn't a child when my dad died, but I was 19. A couple hours earlier, he drove me to a college class. I got a ride home and found he'd collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage. He never woke up. There was no warning: At age 58, he was gone.
God can bring good from loss. From mine, he gave me clarity, maturity and resolve. My mom and I have been close ever since, whether I've lived in the same town (like now) or far away. We talk all the time: If anything, I tend to talk her ears off. Once in a while, she even gets a few words in. (Yes, I'm exaggerating. How much, you'd have to ask her.) For the past 32 years, we've treasured the time. Whenever it ends, we'll have no regrets about how it was spent.
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Went a few years back and loved it, this visit was disappointed. The vibrant tastes were gone. We do not like super hot (like vindalo) but do like some heat and this lacked any heat. Seems like they have gone overboard to Canadianize the menu.
I went to this restaurant with great expectations, but was very disappointed. I ordered the Tanduri Garlic Chicken which was coming with Palau rice and salad with a side order of their plain yogurt. The chicken was dry and wasn't properly marinated because the meat tasted like cardboard and the Palau rice was just boiled basmati rice. As an Afghan I know what Palau rice is, and it was not even close to it. The Salad was two whole leafs of lettuce, three rings of white onion, a little chopped red and green cabbage with some cheap ranch dressing on top. The menu said that the yogurt is home made and I love homemade plain yogurt. It was sticky and thin like honey that it is not suppose to be. Over all it was very unsatisfactory. I would not recommend this place to any person especially those who are familiar with Middle Eastern cuisine.
I got take out from here one night. Got chicken curry, onion bhaji, eggplant, naan and rice. The food tasted so bland and so lacking in flavour I wanted to throw it all out. Such a disappointment. Can't believe this is suppose to be the best Indian food in Kingston. Someone told me that eating at the restaurant is better. Perhaps I will try the one downtown.
I have lived in the Emirates and various parts of the GTA. My experience of Indian food in all of those places was always hot, flavourful and best of all, good value for your money. Such is not the case at Curry Original. Service was very slow, it was almost an hour before we received our food. The naan, I will admit, is quite good. The food was decent, not the best I've had (home made Indian food is always better) and the portions were very disappointing. When I order curry, I expect a large plate of curry, not a small casserole dish with 5 pieces of lamb in it. Maybe that's how "fancy" restaurants roll but that, I don't think is the philosophy behind Indian food. This experience was pretty disappointing. Next time I have an Indian food craving, I'll suck it up until I get home to TO.
I cant belive that this place is rated the best in kingston. Yes their Naan bread is amazing. But eveything else is very mediocore. I would definatley not eat at this place save your money for a big cuty indian restaurant.
I had a hard time ranking this restaurant, I dont believe it is "great overall" but it is not simply "adequate" either. Much of the food is very good (best Naan in Kingston) but some of it falls short and is very Canadianized... too sweet not enuff heat. If you are in Kingston this is one of the top Indian restraunts around, but it does not rival any big city indian restaurant.
This is one of my favourite restaurants in Kingston and I have eaten there many, many times. The atmosphere is lovely - clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful and make us feel not only welcome but our business is appreciated. As vegetarians, we LOVE the large selection of vegetarian dishes.
We went to the Ontario St location (downtown) as we have in the past. Our last experience was NOT pleasant for the drinks were watery not thick and the naan was burnt but this time around we were pleased with our meal as it was similar to our meals there in the past. We always order more dishes for the variety and for leftovers! For those not accustomed to eating at Indian restaurants, the dishes are designed for sharing and allows for trying different ones each visit. We will definitely go back.
you wanna read a script for seinfeld...keep reading....ill will try to keep statements brief....stood at door for a while with no staff visable....were sat in dining room directly next to the only other couple in the entire restauart...were immediately told not to order and of the breads because they didnt have any...the couple next to us tried to order dinner and, after choice after choice, they were told that they dont have that today....they left to go elsewhere...our order was taken but unfortunately we were only allowed to order 1 appetizer because that was all they had...while waiting for food a beverage would have been nice but none was offered and the waiter was no where to be found...another family was sat near us and they waited patiently for about 15 minutes before getting theie coats back on stating that it would have been nice to at least been given some water (and laughing)...my first chair was covered in sugar and stains, and my second chair had to be exchanged for a third after the waiter proceeded to pour my dinner on my lap...clean up was non existant....he put an unfolded napkin of the part of the mess on the table...a few times he said he was giving us something complimentary but when we got the bill i asked and apparently it was my pop refill that was the freebee....isnt that pretty much standard these days....well anyways, i did get $1.50 for free...food was overpriced....2 boats of sauce and meat for $24 and then we were charged $6.50 for a plate of rice because there bread that came with it was unavailable. Upon leaving we realized that the take out section is what was causing him to be so unavailable....there were about 7 people sitting around waiting, all looking a little troubled, all with a little plate of food in their hands (to try to keep them calm, im sure)....another episode in the works im sure. The seinfeld comparison is because when we were leaving, one of the take out customers said she felt like she was in one and we agreed....if you go, bring a camcorder....you may be able to sell it as a pilot for the next big comedy show. lol
well i have just moved from toronto. i dint find the food anywhere near that but was ok.i am realy missing good indian food in kingston.
We visited the uptown Princess location after happily frequenting the downtown location many times. The service was terrific and the butter chicken is the best I've ever had - this being significant after traveling through India and across the globe. A must try! Whether you do for a meal downtown or uptown you won't be disppointed.
It's pretty apparent, that the clown who is consistently giving this food a "1" is the same person - at least try to switch up your writing and spelling skills when posting under different names, so it's not so glaringly obvious what you're doing. Anyway....the food here is VERY good. The samosa's are to die for! Don't pay attention to the fraudulent claims of bad food by the one poster who is posing as others to bring the restaurant rating down. Shame on you.
we dint like the food at all.too sweet for our taste.i am a diebetic patient and dint know naan have sugar in it and so does butter ckn.soup was not up to any good standard and vindaloo had no taste execept red chillies.well someone recomended this place to us but we will not recomend it to anyone.
Took a while to get our orders taken, but once the food arrived, it was a great experience. Delicious! Naan was sweeter and thinner than others I've had. Not everyone was a fan, but I loved it.
nice restaurant but cant say the same for food.very disappointed.soup was like water.butter ckn was sweet and so was naan had sugar in it.sinach dint taste fesh at all.
Excellent Atmosphere / Fine Vegetarian Selection / Quality Naan / Keep it up / consistent quality taste is everything / good management /
Wine pairing was terrible - should have got Kingfisher beer. Food was quite tasty, but proportions were obscenely small. I am Indian by descent - the Indian food experience is supposed to involve purchasing a variety of dishes and sharing this variety amongst your friends and family at the table. The price and serving size at this restaurant makes it impossible to do. Service was adequate. Owners are extremely pleasant people. Ambiance is gorgeous, especially the patio. My suggestion is to try cooking Indian food yourselves. Kingston is unfortunately devoid of the 'real experience'. Dishes are overpriced and generic.
worst food ever.soup was like water.samosa had mixed kind of veg which tasted stale.vindaloo tasted only like red pepper and oil.had no taste.
Great food, still the best in Kingston. Service wasnt exactly cheerful but thats minor. highly reccomended!!


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Of late there appears to be some confusion around how to migrate an existing ISAM software installation to the ISAM appliance. I think that a large part of this confusion stems from the fact that the migration appears to be scary - when in reality it shouldn't be. The good news is that IBM is in the process of putting together a program to address this confusion, and hopes to provide this program to all customers sometime in 2014. In the meantime I want to provide a high level view of how to migrate an existing ISAM environment to the appliance.
A typical ISAM for Web environment contains 3 major components:
- User registry;
- Policy server;
- WebSEAL servers;
The migration of each component is slightly different and will be covered below.
User Registry Migration
The user-registry migration is perhaps the simplest of any of the components - i.e. you shouldn't migrate your user registry. In a migrated environment the user registry should continue to run on existing hardware and should continue to operate as it does today. The only exception to this is an environment which currently depends on Active Directory for the user registry. The appliance only supports Active Directory to house the user meta-data and not the ISAM meta-data (i.e. secAuthority=Default suffix). So, if you are currently using Active Directory as your user registry an additional step is required to migrate the 'secAuthority=Default' suffix from Active Directory to a supported user registry. The product documentation contains further information on this.
Policy Server Migration
The migration of the policy server to an appliance is relatively trivial. The appliance now provides a perl script which can be executed on the server which is currently running the policy server. The perl script, isam_migrate.pl, is available from the downloads section of the appliance, accessible from the "Manage System Settings -> File Downloads" panel.
This perl script, when executed on the machine which is running the policy server, will produce a zip bundle which contains all of the configuration information for the policy server, along with the policy database. This zip bundle can then be imported into the appliance as a part of the 'ISAM Runtime Component' configuration:
Once the zip bundle has been imported into the appliance it will be running an instance of the policy server. The policy server will be configured to listen on the management interfaces of your appliance. Your existing policy server should now be stopped, and your existing WebSEAL instances can now be configured to start using the migrated policy server. This can be done by editing the WebSEAL configuration file, and changing the master-host configuration entry, within the [manager] stanza, to point to the first management interface of the appliance which is running the policy server.
The migration of your policy server should now be complete.
Policy Server HA
In version 18.104.22.168 of the appliance we also added the runtime configuration to the clustering capability of the appliance. This now provides us with high-availability of the policy server itself, via a warm standby system.
The primary master of the cluster will always be running the policy server. Each 'node' within the cluster will contain an up-to-date copy of the runtime configuration along with a copy of the policy database. In the event that the primary master dies, the administrator is then able to promote one of the existing nodes to the role of primary master. As a part of this promotion process:
- The policy server is started on the new primary master;
- The runtime configuration of all nodes within the cluster will be automatically updated to start using the new policy server;
Please note that the promotion of the node is a manual process. It is up to the administrator to determine when a new policy server is required in the environment. Some customers have requested that we provide automatic fail-over, but this complicates the implementation tremendously, and as such we have started with a manual failover solution. In the future we might investigate the potential of making the fail-over automated.
In order to configure the environment for a HA policy server, you first need to configure your environment into a cluster. This is done via the 'Manage System Settings -> Cluster Configuration' panel. At a minimum you will need a primary master (which will execute your policy server), and then each WebSEAL appliance should be registered as a node (i.e. each WebSEAL appliance should be joined to the cluster).
To set up your primary master, you need to change the 'primary master' field on the 'General' tab to be the first management interface of your appliance:
Once this change has been deployed the 'Export signature file', on the 'Overview' tab, will allow you to export a signature file for the cluster.
This signature file can then be imported into a different appliance when you need that appliance to join the cluster. It is worth mentioning that the import process could take a minute or two to complete, and so it is important to be a little bit patient when setting up your cluster.
The final step in setting up HA for the policy server is to then enable the replication of the ISAM runtime configuration information to the rest of this cluster. This is done on the 'Runtime Component' panel on the primary master:
WebSEAL Instance Migration
Support for the migration of a WebSEAL instance to the appliance has been around since the first release of the appliance in 2012. The concept is very similar to the migration of the policy server. A perl script, wga_migrate.pl, is available from the downloads section of the appliance, accessible from the "Manage System Settings -> File Downloads" panel. This perl script should be executed against the desired WebSEAL instance on the WebSEAL machine. It will produce a zip bundle which contains the configuration information for the WebSEAL instance, including among other things:
- junction database;
- SSO key files;
- SSL certificate key files;
- XML configuration files (e.g. HTTP transformation rule files);
- an abstract of the WebSEAL configuration file.
This zip bundle can then be imported into an existing WebSEAL instance running on the appliance, using the 'Reverse Proxy' management panel.
It is critical to note that the instance which you are importing the zip bundle into must have the same instance name as the originating WebSEAL instance.
When migrating to the appliance you should also perform a re-evaluation of the WebSEAL instances in your existing environment. It is best to minimise the number of instances present in your environment, and in recent releases a lot of development time and effort has been spent to enhance WebSEAL so that customers can reduce the number of instances that are required (e.g. check out the SNI certificate support, and the ability to specify WebSEAL configuration on a per-junction basis).


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Quad II is a traditional residence hall built in 1968. Each Quad has ten houses with a courtyard in the center. It is home to first-years, making it a great way to meet and interact with other first years. Every house has 4 or more floors. It is also located near the Library/Computer Lab, new Livingston Dining Commons, Bus Stop, Gym and the Livingston Student Center, all within walking distance. It has an underground main lounge that is connected to every house via tunnels and its own community kitchen and study lounge. It is also in walking distance of the Rutgers Cinema, and other vendors under the Livingston Apartments. It is also home to the Living-Learning Communities Discovery Houses & Social Justice House.


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About to click "buy it now" in eBay? Wait! Before you do so, did you know that if you do a search on Live.com that results in a sponsored link click-through to eBay, you can get 25% off the item you purchase if it's a Buy-it-now auction? To get this deal, just go to www.live.com and do a web search for the item you're looking for. Then, in the sponsored links section on the right, look to see if any of the links have a "Live Search Cashback" link next to them.
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posted at 2/12/2012 11:35 AM ESTThere have been many complaints about this board's negativity. It's bad and we all sound bitter and hateful. I have been guilty of this also.
It usually occurs after I have rewatched a loss on the DVR. I rarely watch the victories... after all, we're supposed to win... right? I want to see what went wrong and there has been plenty.
Repeated viewing of the losses has soured me, which contributes to unhelpful and negative posts. I wonder if the rest of this board is similarly afflicted??
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posted at 2/12/2012 12:07 PM ESTI'm only negative with regard to the trolls. I've very positive when it comes to my team. Seems like I'm not really on "ignore" if someone reads all my posts, right Tayshawn?
Mr. Johnny - I haven't seen any games,either. If I don't watch them on the computer, I have to do without.............I live in CA and I coach. Plus, the kid's have the TV's until late at night (games are over)......and I don't have the package. I can only go by what you guys write, and I read.
I don't think proposing trades should be viewed as a negative.............just the opposite. We want to still be good, so we need better players!
I, for one, enjoy your posts, and you don't seem overly angry to me!
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posted at 2/12/2012 12:36 PM ESTIn Response to Re: The DVR:You post here like you watch soooooooo many games........................ Also, you only have 1 TV? OK...???
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It's none of your business, mtrax!!
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posted at 2/12/2012 12:37 PM ESTIn Response to Re: The DVR:It is pretty obvious what is wrong with this team. JO and Ray Allen should not be starting, and Rondo should be traded.
Posted by Kirk6
Kirk, think we could get Nash and Lopez for Rondo, then trade JON to WAS for Blatche?
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posted at 2/12/2012 12:46 PM ESTIn Response to Re: The DVR:In Response to Re: The DVR : It's none of your business, mtrax!!
Posted by Red-16Russ-11
I don't know what mtrax is.
Anything you post here is open to comments.
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posted at 2/12/2012 1:01 PM ESTYou said the kids (plural) have the TV (singular).
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posted at 2/12/2012 1:07 PM ESTIn Response to Re: The DVR:You said the kids (plural) have the TV (singular).
Posted by GinaM1977
You are way too obsessed with me, and way too keen on trying to trip me up over semantics. If it's not directed at you, and not basketball related, what do you care? This is harassment, and I will not tolerate it!!
Here, small man, I will fix it for you - go re-read my initial post!!
Thanks, mtrax - and everyone knows that's who you are!!


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Which team has the best run game in the NFC?
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The "NFL HQ" crew debates which team has the best rushing attack in the NFC.
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The "NFL HQ" crew debates which team has the best rushing attack in the NFC.
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NFL Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano discusses why fantasy players should draft or avoid the Dallas Cowboys running backs next season.
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CSN MidAtlantic reporter Tarik El-Bashir discusses the current state of the Washington Redskins and former Redskins running back Alfred Morris signing with the division rival Dallas Cowboys.
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NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport breaks down the Dallas Cowboys signing of running back Alfred Morris.
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The "Free Agency Frenzy" crew discusses some free agent running backs that will be a great fit under a new team.
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The "NFL HQ" crew discuss the players who will have a key role in the Wild Card matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins.
Published: Jan. 4, 2016 at 05:14 p.m.
Washington Redskins Running Back Alfred Morris spoke following Sunday's 34 to 23 win against the Dallas Cowboys.
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The "Around the NFL" crew recaps the Washington Redskins 34-23 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
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The "NFL HQ" crew discuss which players could play an important role for the Washington Redskins against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16.
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With a big NFC East matchup coming up on Saturday, Eagles sideline reporter Howard Eskin and NFL Media's LaVar Arrington go head to head to debate who has the better offensive weapons. Is it the Washington Redskins or the Philadelphia Eagles?
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In light of the Week 16 matchup between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles, NFL Media's Terrell Davis breaks down the tape on running backs Alfred Morris and Ryan Mathews.
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NFL Media's Brian Baldinger breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' defensive improvements and how they kept the Redskins on their toes on Monday night.
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The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew previews the Monday Night Football matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, and discuss fantasy projections on Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and Redskins wide out DeSean Jackson.
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Why does self-reliance make you sick?
Newspapers used to run occasional human interest stories about very old people dying. These profiles often had a subtext, which went something like this: So-and-so died yesterday at the age of 102, and remained fiercely independent to the end. He never took very good care of himself, smoking two packs a day since he was a teenager. He liked his whiskey.
You don't see these stories nearly so much anymore. That's in part because living past 100 isn't all that uncommon anymore, but it's more than that. In our hearts, we knew all along that these misbehaving centenarians were aberrations. What's more, our sensibilities about personal health have shifted dramatically, so that journalists are less likely to romanticize unhealthy habits. The fact is, smoking and excessive drinking don't prolong life. They shorten life and diminish its quality.
That's true of the "fiercely independent" part, too. Health psychologists have known for years that isolation is rarely the path to health or longevity. Health comes with a rich and diverse social life, with lots of friends and family, church membership, political engagement. Old people with many relationships of different kinds live longer, stay sharper with age, and suffer less disease.
But why? What is it about being connected to others that makes us healthier and more long-lived. How does a rich social life translate into healthy cells and tissue, and conversely, how does isolation trigger the biological processes of disease and death?
Carnegie Mellon University psychologists Sheldon Cohen and Denise Janiki-Deverts have been studying these important questions, and in the new issue of Perspectives on Psychological Science, they provide a progress report. Here's the gist:
Most the evidence so far is what scientists call "correlational," which means that it doesn't really say anything about cause and effect. It may be indisputable that socially integrated people are far healthier than loners, but that doesn't mean that a rich social life causes better health. It could very well be that healthier people feel more like being around other people, and that people who feel lousy simply prefer to be alone. This needs to be sorted out.
One way to sort it out is to actually intervene in people's lives–enrich their lives and see what happens. But this isn't easy to do. Scientists can't really tell people to join the Rotary or to reconcile with estranged love ones. As a result, interventions haven't been done much, and the ones that have been done mostly put people together with others facing the same health challenges, like cancer. These efforts have had mixed results at best.
So the existing studies leave a lot of questions begging for answers. For example, do socially connected people have particular psychological traits that help them cope with disease, or avoid it altogether? Do they have different expectations or world views? Are they more optimistic, trusting, or confident? Do they help others more, and could that selflessness have health benefits? And how about the social network itself: Is the diversity more important that the sheer numbers, or the other way around?
Most important, what can be done to help? Perhaps there are ways to reunite estranged family members, if that is proven to mitigate loneliness and improve health. Or maybe the elderly can be encouraged to join social and recreational groups. Perhaps some basic social skills training would give people the psychological tools to connect more on their own.
It's also possible that people's perceptions of their social networks are more important than the actual details of their lives, so that interventions might target how people think. One study of this type did bolster people's sense of being supported, but it didn't have any appreciable effect on health or disease. And that, of course, is what matters in the end: how social connections "get under our skin" to influence disease and mortality.
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Today proved that in this one city there are many voices.
Two thousand people came to the Washington convention center today for a day-long summit to share concerns about the city.
The event, "One City," was hosted by Mayor Vincent Gray in an attempt to get ideas directly from residents about how to improve the city.
It was a city-wide brainstorm -- part town hall, part airing-of-grievances about what changes residents want to see change and how.
"This is democracy at the most grass roots level I think it's an opportunity for everyone to come out and have their voices heard, to share with government leaders what they are interested in," DC resident Antoinette Mitchell said today at the summit.
"I came to be a part of our city," DC resident Stacy Linhart said today, "We have a lot of diversity here and we can all benefit from being able to come together, throw ideas around and lift each other up.
Residents who attended were broken into small groups with people from different wards across the city.
The group ranked issues they care about the most - and ideas for how they'd like to see the city implement the changes.
The economy was one of the top concerns - residents voicing concerns about school budgets, affordable housing, and jobs.
Taxi cab driver Alfred Parker came to discuss modernizing the taxi cab company.
"I'm really concerned about the transportation industry," Parker said, "we're not at the table."
Parker said today was a "good step" to including more taxi cab drivers at the table with the DC government.
The residents ideas generated at the table discussion were then filed by computers and sent in immediately to the mayor's office for consideration.
"I hope they adopt a lot of the table discussions that we had at my table to improve the district," Latika Whitener said, adding that the most important issue she believes her group put forward today is the lack of programs for troubled youth in the city.
In an interview with ABC7 today Mayor Vincent Gray says that he intends to use all the feedback collected from the forum.
"It will go into us continuing to have a comprehensive plan to the city as we change that and it certainly will have an impact on the budget," Gray said, "We think we'll have good information to build upon."
The event came with a hefty price tag to DC taxpayers, costing the city $550,000 to put on the event. $50,000 additional came from private donations, the mayor's office confirmed.
Some participants said for such an expensive event they'll believe the results when they see them.
"It will be real important to see whether or not they do take what we put forward on the table today and how they implement it," Rob Ramson said, "Implementation seems to be an issue here in the city."


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Scientists announce breakthrough in fight against skin cancer
- From: The Cairns Post
- May 30, 2014
QUEENSLANDERS could soon have access to cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionise the detection and treatment of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Queensland and the UK's University of Leeds have built a prototype terahertz laser imaging system, which produces a more accurate picture of the skin and the tissue beneath its surface.
Current methods for detecting and diagnosing skin cancer are based on a visual examination by a GP and a biopsy.
"If cancer is detected, treatment usually involves the surgical removal of the lesions," lead researcher Dr Yah Leng Lim said. "The problem is that the visual examination is not always perfect.
"Treatment options, such as surgery, can over-estimate the tumour's extent, leading to the removal of healthy as well as damaged tissue.
"With a medical imaging system based on a terahertz laser, you can get a more accurate picture of what's going on beneath the skin surface.
"The other big advantage is that it is harmless to humans."
The State Government has committed $120,000 to the research project, with a further $60,000 to be provided over the next year.
Science Minister Ian Walker said it was an important breakthrough for Cairns and its hinterland, where an average of 129 people are treated for melanoma a year.
Among these patients, the median age is 56. Around 58 per cent are men, who typically spend more time working in the sun than women, according to Mr Walker.
He underlined the importance of applying sunscreen and wearing a hat and shirt.
"No matter how good the medical breakthroughs at the other end are, nothing beats prevention, so we would still stress how important it is to take those simple and sensible precautions," he said.Originally published as New weapon in skin cancer fight
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I just posted in the introduction forum so here I am with the questions.
Dura Ace RD 7200 with 52/39 and 13-28 uniglide?
Has anyone tried this? I'm about to and I was wondering if anyone had any input on the idea.
I know it's speced at 26 max cog with 26 capacity but I just got a wheel that matched my front( MA40 Dura ace 7400 hub)
The wheel came with a 6speed 13-15-17-20-24-28 uniglide cassette. I can search for a 26 uniglide cog and a 23 to go with it but I prefer the 28 anyway.
I'm going to try it and I'll post here how it goes.