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I've yet to join any running marathon this year but I'd been through Canoe marathon 2011 with the help of KT tape!
Both of my ankles are injured and I've strain my injuries since who knows when. I guess I would probably break down and give up without KT Tape. The pain was unbearable everytime I start my training for canoeing and also for running.
I came out with this intelligent idea to have KT tape on for my 27km canoe marathon and I felt no pain or strain at all!
Thanks to KT Tape, I actually completed my marathon without pain and I'm gonna use it for every training session!
I ran the NYC Half and Pensacola Half with KT Tape, worked great with my IT Band issues. The online videos corrected the way I using the tape and it made a great difference.
I broke my foot in June of 2010 and as a result developed a really bad case of peroneal tendonitis. My foot hurt constantly and I thought I would never be able to race again. But at the expo for the Los Angeles Rock and Roll marathon your expert taught me how to tape my foot. I completed that race. So I taped up my foot and did the Las Vegas marathon and now my taped foot and I are in training for the Seattle marathon. I even brought a roll of KT to my podiatrist as a gift for his plantar fasciitis. So thank you KT for giving me back my foot.
A week before Portland Marathon I couldn't walk without hip pain. First time using KT Tape and I made it through the whole marathon without pain.
I ran the Boston Marathon this past Monday and I wore KT Tape to protect/help my IT Band. I don't know why I did the following since I never do it but I decided to also tape my right ankle. At mile 2, I twisted my right ankle and heard a definite "pop". It hurt a bit and I was concerned that I may have hurt myself, I stopped to inspect it and realized that I had the tape around my ankle. I don't know if the tape helped to give extra protection when I twisted my ankle but it didn't really bother me after a few minutes. I want to think that it was a combination of luck and the tape around my ankle that helped me to the finish line.
I ran a PR @ the Dogwood Canyone 50k trail run. Two weeks before, I couldn't even get through a 25k training run due to ITBS, then I discovered KT. I watched the youtube instructional on how to apply, so I put it on & ran a PR!
The best part, is a runner friend of mine inguired about my tape. She said she was having the same issue, so I applied it to her on race morning as well. Turns out had a fantastic run too! Neither one of us could have completed the distance without it, much less PR'd. Thanks again!
I haven't run a marathon yet but am currently using KT Tape for my plantar fasciitis. I've been heavily active in 5k's lately and if it weren't for KT Tape I can say with confidence that I wouldn't be able to do it. It helps me everyday just for typical excercise but most importantly it relieves the pain during race day.
I am inching my way into running; no marathons for me this year. However, I did the Walt Disney World 5K in with the least amount of knee pain I have ever had thanks to KT Tape. It was my first experience using KT and I am a believer. Now I recommend it to everyone with any ache and pain. It made a world of difference in my run and in my day to day activities, so grateful to the great crew at the runner's expo fir the WDW marathon that taped me up and opened my eyes!
I had spinal fusion surgery 6 months ago. I've lost 47 lbs since then and did my first 10k two weeks ago with the help of KT Tape. I was finding that before KT Tape came into my life that I'd get blisters like crazy, and also bad shin splints (posterior), footpad pain, and heel pain.
I was determined before my 10k that I would find something to help and I would not stop. That's when I found KT Tape. I followed the instructions on your website and did the 10k, pain free!
I'm doing the Indianapolis Mini here in a few weeks and will be using more KT Tape. After that I'm signed up to do the Fort Wayne, "Fort4Fitness" mini as well. I am so thankful for finding KT Tape and for the chance to live a new healthy life after a major surgery. Thank you KT Tape!
KT Tape is a life and time saver some times! i love it.
this past week i have had alot of mobile client visits( i am a massage therapist) so i spend alot of time going form my home , around town and back.. last week i met a young woman who was moving out of my apartment complex where i offered to help carry some things down. She thanked me and had mentioned her husband had threw his back out and couldnt help.. I told her what i did, and offered to help later.. but she was so excited she asked e to look now.. so i agreed but only to asses as i had clients to visit.. i met the young man and listened to his story of how he hurt his lower back lifting.. i asses for from QL tension concluded he would uses a Treatment now, but i had no time.. i figured i would offer a temporary solution: KTTAPE! i told him about it and taped him up, informing him not to do anything crazy as this would assist in reducing some discomfort for him being in the house. he thanked me and noticed a difference right away.. I gave him my number and told him i would be back in the evening to help with the move or to do a treatment.. by the time i returned the husband and wife had finished all the moving and packing into the moving truck themselves. the husband said he felt so good with the tape he tried and succeeded at assisting with the move with no real trouble! he couldn't thank me enough! i did a treatment on him and gave him a roll to keep just in case.. Now he is a regular client.. so Thank you KTTAPE!
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I ran the Rock 'n' Roll LA half marathon and had KT Tape for the first time ever! Even though it wasn't my fastest time, I was able to complete it pain free! This was my 5th half marathon and I was pain free! I had the knee and the shin splints apps and made it through the event pain free. If only I could use KT Tape on those hills!
I have participated in 12 half marathons and a full. I have used KT Tape in 10 of those events. When I did my full in March, I had chipped my ankle on my last long run. I used the ankle app and completed my event faster than my goal time! I love KT Tape!
I have played roller derby for 7 years on the Rat City Rollergirls. I just discovered KT a few years ago from my chiropractor. As you can imagine I do get hurt a lot. Getting taped before a game when you just come back from injury makes such a huge difference.
My team is experimenting now with our chiropractor on performance enhancing taping for bouts. It is pretty exciting!
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I haven't run a marthon yet, but I ran a 10-miler with the help of KT Tape for runner's knee and it works great it aleviate to pain on my knee and allow me to run pain free.
I was getting ready to run Moab 1/2 marathon thinking….." Shin splints…shin splints……"
Before boarding the buses, I felt empowered like Superman ready to kick some butt. I had my secret weapon, stashed in my utility belt (aka my duffle bag ) safe and secure, waiting for me for dangerous events facing my arch enemy… The evil and over powerful Shin Splints.
Shin Splints approached me head-strong, and knee high with all his might! Shin Splints was ready with his backup crew… The evil Runners Knee, and his spiteful – Side kick Plantar Fasciitis.
The evil Shin Splints and his crew were no match against my secret weapon…… The almighty and powerful KT TAPE !!!!!!
I pulled out the Blue KT TAPE and. ….. BAM, KAPOOOOWWWWW, WAAAZZZAAAMMMMM the evil Shin Splints was stopped in his track, warning his side kicks … "save yourself you are no match against Christy and her secret weapon… K………..T………Ttttttttaaaaaaaaaappppppeeeeeeeeeee…….."
I finished the race strong and pain free.
My KT Tape gave me the support, structure, and confidence I needed to run my whole race without any fear.
Tune in next time for when Christy and her secret weapon KTTape battle against the mean and never forgiving…… Stiff Back
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I recently completed the Bataan Memorial March in 2011. It is a full 26.2 mile marathon in the high desert of White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. I completed this event while wearing fatigues and combat boots, and while I did not have any injuries, I used KT Tape as a successful preventative measure. During training and the race, I used KT Tape as a protective layer on areas of my feet that were prone to hot spots and blisters from the boots. Much more flexible and breathable than other tapes, KT Tape remained in place throughout the entire race, and I finished without a blister! Based on previous experience, I also taped my shins to alleviate some of the strain from the added weight of wearing the boots, with great success. Thanks again, KT!
Had a ankle injury 2 months ago(medial ankle sprain, partial torn ligaments, and a cracked ankle), Started training about a month ago(Volleyball), as my team has the final4 of the National Youth Championships in 2 weeks(7.5.2011), and whilst training I felt a lot of pain in my ankle, and it was still swelling a lot, even though the doctors said the ankle is healed. So I decided to try to use KT Tape as everything else failed… First I used the KT Tape to get rid of the swelling(fan strips), which went away in just a few weks(Even Lymf Dreinage twice a week didn't do such a good job)!! Next thing, I used the KT Tape for pain relief of the medial ankle. My expectations were very high, and I was amazed on the first training using KT Tape, because for the first time in 2 months I was able to train, completely PAIN FREE!! And so thanks to KT Tape, I can now prepare in peace for the most important tournament of the season.
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I've been a runner for a bit over 19 years and as most runners soon find out. Our needs start to hurt. Well I have runner's knee and for a while it kept me from running every day. I started using KT tape for a double event race that was a half marathon one day and a full marathon the next and it saved me. I used it on my hip flexors and my knee as well as my calfs. That wall I normally hit at mile 10 in the half marathon, KT tape helped me destroy it! Thanks KT tape!
I haven't run a marathon this year yet, because I've been suffering something Similar to Osgood Slaughters. KT Tape has helped a bit, but hasn't solved the problem…I've been out of running for 4 months!….going crazy!
Luckily day after day KT Tape is there to brighten my day =).
Two weeks before the Boston Marathon, I strained my right hamstring while running a half marathon. Two days after the half, I went out for a slow 4mi run, and couldn't take a step without pain. I decided to take a week off.
The following Monday, I went out for another 5mi slow test run, and it was clear that I was not going to be able to run 10mi let alone the marathon coming up in one week. My wife got me to go see her PT the following day, and she diagnosed it as a level 1 hamstring injury. She was very concerned that I would injure it further to a level 3 if I followed through with the marathon. She recommended that I not run Boston.
I didn't want to injure myself farther, but I also didn't want to waste the multiple years of work that I had done to get to Boston. For the next couple days, I worked hard on any tight areas in my legs that could be pulling on my hamstring.
My wife had used KT Tape when she twisted her ankle three days before the Goofy Challenge (39.3mi in two days), and she made it through both! I started looking for a application for my problem area, and asked around on the KT Tape facebook page. I got some replies, one of the guys that replied happened to be taping at the expo when I got there, and he taped me up.
I wore the tape for the next couple days, and consulted my PT one more time. I wasn't experiencing any sharp pain while wearing the KT Tape, so she gave me the green light to attempt Boston, but listen to my body.
I started out at my marathon pace, and didn't feel anything until about mile 10, where it started getting a little tight. I decided to slow it down, and I would stop and walk if I felt any pain in the miles to come. The only thing was, I never did feel any pain… only tightness. I finished this marathon over 20 minutes slower than the Disney Marathon 3 months before, but I did so without injuring my hamstring farther.
I continued to wear the KT Tape after the marathon while I recovered. I can now safely say that my hamstring is almost back to normal. I don't think I would have run through my first Boston Marathon without the help of KT Tape. For that, I am extremely grateful.
Does it have to have been a competition in 2011 only? Because in September, 2010, I ran in the World Championships for the Double Decathlon in Lynchburg, VA, with the help of KT tape. I had strained a hamstring just shy of a month earlier, and the extra training involved had precluded any real rest time, and actually elevated the issue to pain in my hip and my knee on the same leg. I ran 20 track and field events over the course of two days, beginning with the 100 meter dash, and culminating in the 10k. Days before the race I looked up several how-to videos, and I ran with my hip taped, my hamstring taped, and my knee taped, and although I certainly felt the hamstring when I stretched and warmed up, I was able to complete the entire event without adjusting my pace in any of the races, and I ended up finishing 6th, and breaking my goal of 8000 points by 1000 points. I am now a member of the 9000 point club for the Double Decathlon, and I couldn't feel better about it – and KT tape helped me get there!
I have yet to use KT Tape in a marathon setting, however this is how KT Tape helped me. Between my knee and shoulder it's easy to say that I am a mess.
I am a resident of the midwest which, for those of you that havn't heard, is the site of MAJOR flooding caused by the Missouri river and a chain of dams. I am not directly affected by the flooding, only because we are on a hill, but have several friends and family members that have been. For well over a month now I have been filling sandbags at the number of volunteer locations set up in the area.
I got a call from a longtime friend telling me that the Sheriff had shown up at there home and informed them that they had less than three days to evacuate there home. I strapped on my boots, jumped in my truck and headed out to see how I could help. There were POD units being dropped off when I arrived and we began the long process of loading everything they own into these units…….and I don't just mean belongings central air units, furnace, water heater and every appliance.
After the first 14 hour shift I was exhausted and felt like I had just finished BASIC again. The next day I could barely move, but knowing what they were facing was enough to get me going again. A friend told me about KT Tape on my Fabebook, and I stopped by my local sporting goods store on the way out. With a sense of urgency and overall gloom, I was trying anything I could to lift the spirits of everyone involved. So there I show up…..all 6'2″ 250lbs of me, sporting my bright PINK KT Tape, and you should have seen them laugh. I soon was the one laughing, when I was running circles around them. I felt GREAT and pretty soon the roll was gone, between everyone there, and we had to go get more.
Long story short……I have helped to evacuate half a dozen homes, and have had a hand in filling hundreds of thousands of sandbags, helping those I love and those I don't even know. Without any hesitation, when people ask me how I keep going, I tell them all about the multicolor strips decorating my body, and tell them how amazing this stuff really is.
Thank You KT Tape,
Chad, NE
my first year using KT tape was incredible. I used KT tape for everything and every sport i played in. Having pulled a tight hamstring prevents me to work to my fullest ability but after applying KT tape, I can run with no pain. Thank You KT tape!
I was registered to run in the SLC Marathon 5k. During a boxing workout 3 days prior to the race I sustained a hamstring injury. I had seen other athletes wear the KT Tape during the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay Race. I decided to research KT Tape and wanted to try it. Prior to my 5k I saw that KT had a booth at the pre-race vendor show the day before the start. I visited the booth and asked if I could have my hamstring tape, which your rep promptly told me, sure we can, but we can't if your wearing pants. Unfortunately I was. Your rep sent me away with several tape samples and said there were instructional videos on the website. Dejected I walked away and proceed to walk through the other vendor booths. Fortunately one of the booths had running shorts on sale. I immediately bought a pair, went and changed in the restroom and made my way back to your booth. "Now are you able to tape my hamstring?" They instantly said "yes". I was taped and was able to run the 5k the next day almost pain free.
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March 22, 2013
DEKALB, Ill. - Due to inclement weather in the DeKalb area, the Northern Illinois University softball team's home opener with Loyola, originally scheduled for Mar. 27, has been moved to a doubleheader April 10 starting at 2 p.m. at Mary M. Bell Field.
The teams will play a doubleheader with the first game starting at 2 p.m. and the second game to follow.
The Huskies return to the diamond Mar. 29 when NIU welcomes Western Michigan to DeKalb for the home and Mid-American Conference opener. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. Central Time. Fans can follow all the action live, via Gametracker at NIUHuskies.com.


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Stanford: The school record holder and an NCAA scorer in the pole vault ... Healthy and ready to return to her All-America form.
2000 Track & Field Season (Junior): Competed at the Canadian Olympic Trials where she finished fifth (12-1 1/2, 3.70m) ... Placed sixth at the Pac-10 Championships with a vault of 12-7 1/4.
1999 Track & Field Season (Sophomore): An NCAA provisional qualifier with a career-best vault of 13-0 1/4 at the Big Meet ... Qualified for the USATF National Championships in Eugene ... Finished fifth at the Pac-10 Championships.
1998 Track & Field Season (Freshman): A sensational season as a freshman in the pole vault ... Won the Pac-10 title, and then gained All-America honors with a fourth place finish at the NCAA's ... Cleared the bar at 11-7 3/4 at the national championships ... Vaulted 12-5 1/2 at the conference championships ... Vaulted 12-9 indoors ... Placed fourth in the pole vault at the NCAA Indoor Championship with a vault of 12-7 1/2 ... Competed at the World Junior Track & Field Championships in August of 1998 in Annecy, France.
High School: Holds the national indoor high school pole vault record at 12-5 1/2 ... A five-time All-American, and a three-time national indoor champion ... Placed first at the 1997 U.S. Junior Nationals ... Placed fifth at the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials ... Won the gold medal at the Maccabi World Games in 1997 ... The 1997 USATF New England champion ... The 1997 Penn Relays champion ... Placed fifth at the 1997 USATF Indoor's ... An outstanding student at Weston High School.
Cardinal Catalogue: Economics major ... A 2000 Pacific-10 Track & Field All-Academic first team selection ... Born March 18, 1979.
Collegiate Career Bests: Pole Vault (13-0 1/4)


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The newest Internet sensation is a prank video that's dubbed "Devil Baby." The YouTube hit rocketed to close to 17 million views on YouTube in less than 48 hours, thanks in part to the national TV exposure it received on "Good Morning America" and "Entertainment Tonight" on Jan. 15. The video is actually a promotional tool for the horror flick "Devil's Due," which releases nationwide on Friday. Is it creepy or genius? Whichever side of the fence you sit on, there's no denying that "Devil Baby" is being talked about around water coolers across America.
The video, which was posted on Jan. 13, almost immediately went viral and is currently YouTube's most popular. As posted by ABC News on Wednesday, Thinkmodo produced "Devil Baby" to advertise the movie, "Devil's Due." "We like to take an element in the film and recreate it in real life," Sam Pezzullo from the film company stated. Bob Fredericks from the "New York Post" wrote about "Devil Baby" on Wednesday and exclaimed, "That's one ugly baby!"
The premise is to scare the wits out of unsuspecting New Yorkers. To accomplish it's mission, the producers utilize a remote-controlled baby carriage and an eerily real-looking devil baby. When people hear the baby crying, they approach the stroller – only to jump out of their skin when an evil-looking infant pops up in a totally shocking manner. Reactions range from pure fright to total indifference (which is one of the funniest scenes in the viral video). The overall result is pure marketing genius.
Sandra Smith from Fox Business News spoke to ABC's "ET" on Monday night and stated on air:
This is the new marketing trend that Hollywood is picking up on. This is what creates the buzz right now. This is the marketing of today.
With Super Bowl commercials priced at a record-breaking $4 million for 30-second ads, companies are looking for new and unique ways to advertise their products or services. The trend is of creating and publishing hidden camera videos is dubbed "prankvertising" and it's catching on big time. The YouTube creations are cheap to produce and attract a younger audience. Advertisers realize that people are no longer sitting around a TV. Instead, they're watching ads and TV shows on cell phones, tablets and mobile devices.
"Devil Baby" has gone totally viral and is the newest YouTube hit and Internet sensation. It was shot in NYC over the course of several weeks. Concerning people's reactions, Pezzullo said, "After that initial shock they had a great sense of humor."
"Devil's Due" premieres on Jan. 17. Only time (and box office receipts) will tell if the film is just as successful as its ingenious marketing tool, the "Devil Baby" video.
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Chandler Harnish made the winners section of Yahoo! Sports Winners and Losers list. He's one of six quarterbacks highlighted for their performances Saturday.
Northern Illinois QB Chandler Harnish: One of the nation's most underrated quarterbacks opened the season in style by throwing five touchdown passes and rushing for a sixth score in Northern Illinois' 49-26 victory over Army.Harnish also earned accolades from Andrea Adelson ESPN.com. He earned a helmet sticker from the ESPN blogger for his five touchdown performance. He was also named MAC West offensive player of the week.


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Hamilton, ON – Hip-hop icon N.O.R.E. returns to Canada this coming Thursday, May 12, for the first of 13 stops on his … Read More »
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Toronto, ON – MC and entrepreneur FIN-StheCEO drops off a new tape with features from Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, N.O.R.E., Mos Def, Kool … Read More »
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By Dougald MacDonald
Aug 23, 2010
|Classic and highly engaging face climbing. We thought the crux was the whole passage up to, through, and past the overlap. The blank panel above was technical and frightening, but slightly easier. I'd give this four stars except for the unnecessary run-out on this second crux; it would have been better to move the bolt lower and then let people place a piece in the horizontal crack above the panel. Still, an amazing climb. If this route is near your limit, like it was for me, you'll likely be somewhat shattered after a lead...don't plan to do much else the rest of the day!
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Jun 20, 2013
|I managed to flash a bunch of routes here including the Magic Dagger (13a), and I still fell on this one. Tricky, sustained face climbing that's a bit licheny and hard to read due to the absence of chalk. Felt a wee bit run out in spots, too. Overall, a great route that will clean up nicely with some more ascents. May need a date with Mr. Brush. Enjoy!!


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On April 12, 2014, join fellow Hoosiers at Military Park for the Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure to support the Susan G Koman Foundation. Indianapolis has been the proud host of this event since 1992 with the majority of proceeds going to raise breast cancer awareness in 21 surrounding counties.
Race day starts early with registration and packet pick-up from 7:00am to 8:30am at the registration shelter (you can also register online). Opening ceremonies will then begin consisting of the Annual Pink Parade of Breast Cancer Survivors: a truly inspiring, can't-miss part of the ceremony, and the always fun to watch Kids 100 Yard Dash. The remainder of race events include the 5K Timed Competitive Run (9:00am), the 5K Non Competitive Run/Walk (9:10am), and the 1 Mile Family Walk (9:20am).
So grab your race team, put on something pink and come out to Military Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014, to have some fun and support a great cause. For everyone's safety no pets are allowed on the course. Strollers and wagons are welcome, but encouraged to participate in the Family Walk.


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MSC Cruises: A Mystery Worth Pondering
March 15, 2012 | By Carolyn Spencer Brown | 7 Comments
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ron fiore
March 20th, 2012 @ 11:29 am
msc closes its buffet and have the time it is so crowded by the time you get your food you have to take it somewhere else as they are closing.unlike other lines you cant stay and chat.you have to leave as they close.
on one cruise they shut down early due to running out of food.
i went alone so i chose to eat only in the buffet.i was told by ress. that you could adjust the gratuities.however at the front desk they said no.
their ships are beautifull but service is awfull
March 20th, 2012 @ 12:16 pm
I'm not sure it's primarily the ships or the service…I think that, as a rule, Americans like to cruise with other Americans. We liked MSC and would cruise with them again if price and itinerary were right. We don't mind more formal service or set dining times. Of particular interest to us are MSC's Mediterranean ports in Tunisia and Malta, which we'd enjoy visiting.
March 20th, 2012 @ 3:25 pm
I have had numerous American and Canadian guests tell me that the high levels of cigarette smoke on board were huge turnoffs. Also- not everyone is keen on baby octopus coming out with every course during dinner. Heavily seafood based menus do not appeal to everyone.
March 22nd, 2012 @ 5:37 pm
We recently sailed on MSC Poesia and I wish our travel agent had taken the time to tell us about MSC. I expected the best service and amazing food. We received neither. Poor food quality caused many a nights stomach upset (I lost 5 pounds on our cruise). We were treated poorly by the staff and we speak three different languages (English, Spanish and Farsi), but we did not speak Indonesian to communicate what we needed from our dining staff. One evening in L'Obelisco (fine dining with a surcharge) we asked for water and still had not received it by dessert time, so we left.
Cigarette smoke was heavy all over the ship. The 5th floor also smelled like sewer the entire trip so we walked down the 6th floor to get to the center of the ship and then to our dining room.
Lots and lots of children too. The disco had teenagers in it every night and they were fighting with the adult passengers. The teenagers were drinking and smoking.
The pool deck was extremely crowded. The smoking tables for the buffet took up about 20% of the deck with eliminated the shade spots for those of us that seek shade while swimming or reading on deck.
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June 6th, 2012 @ 8:56 pm
The story with MSC is real simple in our eyes…Yacht Club absolutely, anywhere else on the ship no. We sailed around the Med last year on the Splendida in a Yacht Club cabin and loved it.It was a great experience with fast escorted embarkation and disembarkation, free well drinks, serviceable wine, excellent service(particularly the Butler), an exclusive restaurant with good to very good food and fantastic, exclusive pool and lounge areas (never crowded). Yes it is measurably more expensive, but if you spend much on drinks, the difference becomes minimal in the end. (Our final statement balance was $250!). MSC frequently offers free upgrades from balcony cabins to the YC.
The privacy, and uncrowded nature of the Yacht Club combined with the service easily makes up for the difference. Outside the YC, the ship was, and felt packed and uncomfortable, but it NEVER felt a bit congested inside the confines of the YC. Smoking was prevalent around the ship, but not overwhelming. Smoking in the YC was minimal and limited to exclusive inside areas…never obtrusive.
It really was an excellent experience. We will sail MSC again in the YC, never outside.
Read my full review on Cruise Critic.
February 16th, 2013 @ 2:50 pm
When you book a guarantee cabin on a MSC ship, they can require you to change cabins in the middle of cruise. It happened to me and several employees told me that it is common practice because people get on and off at every port. They want to keep all their cabins full at all times and use guarantee cabins to make sure this happens.
The Divina is beautiful and the workers are friendly. But the food is very low quality and activies onboard the ship are expensive (e.g. bingo, fitness classes).
March 10th, 2013 @ 12:46 pm
Maybe a european cruise ship F/B Manager had no experience about how much american guest can eat
I never saw a ship run out of food in the last years.
Smoking Areas are restricted to left side of the ship on one or two deck, casino and one bar.
The rest is normaly smoking free? Wheres the problems?
Evening Diner is a 5 course meal with 3 different choices. You do not get only baby octopus every
day, better read the card. The same people not liking "seafood" are the same missing surf-and-turf.
And even the Splendida has more to offer than only the YachtClub.
Fitness, even on Divina, is free. The Spa and Massages, you have to pay for.
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While the specific cause in the trend was not studied, many believe that long acting birth control options, such as IUD's, and the economic decline have been major contributing factors. Pro-life groups are claiming that anti-abortion measures have had an impact on the number of procedures performed, as well, but most of those restrictions did not take effect until after 2011. However, these more stringent laws will likely have an impact as the nation moves forward, as the they have made access to safe, legal procedures more difficult for many women in the nation.


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Tomato soup
|Culture & Science - Cooking and Eating
|Sunday, 18 March 2012 08:49
Today we want to leave you an interesting recipe that you can enjoy both winter and summer, which is versatile, tasty and can freeze up! The tomato soup is a classic Mediterranean cuisine and this recipe is simply a new and original way to incorporate this fantastic healthy vegetables in our diet.
Energy and flavor: tomato soup
The tomato is ideal spa to complement a healthy diet . Its intense flavor is perfect with more elaborate dishes or as input. It is also ideal as a light lunch (along with squares of toast).
I hope you enjoy this recipe, prepare it only takes a while and can not be easier and healthier.
Can you think of modifications that could be applied to improve this recipe? Tell us what you think!
Tomato soup: an easy recipe
Easier than this recipe will not find anywhere. I hope you like it!
First let's put the oil in a pan and let's chop the onion finely. Saute until translucent (about 5 to 7 minutes). Next add the tomatoes cut into quarters (previously well washed and removed the center and any damaged) with sweet wine and continue cooking covered for about 15 minutes until tomatoes are tender and will form a puree. Corroborate salt and pepper to taste.
Depending on the type of tomatoes that you use the cooking can take a little longer.
If you're wondering why we have not peeled tomatoes, do not worry! The next step is to pass the puree through a blender or food processor hand (it is best not to do when very hot, but wait a while to cool.
Process until the puree to the desired consistency, and finally pass through a sieve / strainer to eliminate seeds and skin of the tomatoes.
This tomato soup can be served hot, cold, can be frozen (in an airtight container). Garnish with basil to serve (can also use other herbs or grated cheese if you prefer).
Tomato soup
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I currently have an example of a responsive image that adjusts depending on the width of the browser window posted at http://evanwebdesign.com/responsive-web-design/example.html.
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But suppose I have multiple images within my #content div? And suppose they're all different widths? I don't want to manually calculate width values and create enclosing divs with custom classes for all of my images!
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Take the image's width in pixels and divide it by 900. (900 is the arbitrary max-width pixel value of the #content div after the padding has been applied.)
Take this new number created from the previous step apply it as a percentage to the width of a new containing div around the image.
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Immunizations are covered for active duty family members who accompany the active duty service member overseas during a permanent change of station. Immunizations are not covered for non-service connected travel.
See also infectious disease screening and vaccination, flu vaccine, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and zoster (shingles) vaccine.
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Is $e^{(rA)} = (e^{A})^r$ when $r \in \mathbb{R}$ and $A$ is an element of a Banach algebra?
Clearly if $n$ is an integer, then
$e^{(nA)} = e^{A+A \cdots +A} = e^{A}e^{A}\cdots e^{A} = (e^{A})^n$,
where the second equality follows from the Baker-Hausdorff lemma and the fact that [A,A]=0. On the other hand, I think the equality is not generally true when $r \in \mathbb{C}$. But what about the reals?
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A HUNT has been launched for two dogs after they bit a young boy making his way to school.
Police in Accrington are appealing for information after the 11-year-old was attacked by the two Rottweiler or pit-bull type dogs.
Anthony Braithwaite was targeted by the animals as he walked along Lime Road in Accrington, just as he approached the junction with Marlborough Road.
His parents Jacqueline and Philip say the incident, which saw his trousers torn away and blood pour from his leg, left him traumatised for some time.
However Jacqueline said the attack could have been worse if it had not been for Hyndburn's dog warden, who drove up and frightened the animals away just as they bit into Anthony's leg at the knee.
Jacqueline said: "It looked very scary at the time with blood everywhere. However when the hospital cleaned him up they were satisfied he would heal well.
"It has left a scar and it was his worst nightmare come true. He has always had a fear of dogs and was very shaken and frightened. We had to bring him home from school afterwards because it was his route from school and he was afraid of seeing them again. We just want to find out who owns these animals so they can be taken off the streets".
Dad Philip said: "They are just roaming free and they are obviously unsafe. Animals like these are status symbols for some people."
The incident took place at around 3.45pm on Monday March 19. When disturbed, the dogs ran off in the direction of Queens Road and despite an immediate search of the area by both police officers and the Hyndburn Council Dog Warden, the dogs were not located and police are appealing to any witnesses to come forward.
The dogs have been described as all black in colour.
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Like a college student sneaking into class 15 minutes after it's started, a trendy way of leasing to such students has quietly made its way across parts of Charlotte. But the method — renting out single bedrooms in an apartment — has caught the attention of, and become alarming to, city officials who are now considering creating rules for what has become an unregulated practice.


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What is Dermatitis?
Dermatitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the skin. The condition is not contagious and can have many causes. Dermatitis is not considered dangerous, but it can be uncomfortable. Certain types of dermatitis are chronic—for example, atopic dermatitis. But treatments may help.
Types of Dermatitis
There are several types of dermatitis. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the two most common types are contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis develops when the skin comes in direct contact with an allergen. This causes an allergic reaction. Common irritants include poison oak, poison ivy, detergent, perfume, cosmetics, and nickel.
Atopic dermatitis is also called eczema. It can be chronic and may first start in infancy. It tends to run in families with a history of allergies (Cleveland Clinic).
Some additional forms of dermatitis are dyshidrotic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. Dyshidrotic dermatitis is found only on the feet and hands. Seborrheic dermatitis is usually found on the scalp and face and is related to oily skin (American Academy of Dermatology).
What Causes Dermatitis?
The cause of dermatitis varies depending on the type.
Contact dermatitis is caused by an allergic reaction. Why some individuals develop certain allergies is not known.
The cause of atopic dermatitis is not clear, but it does appear to have a genetic factor. People with atopic dermatitis often have a family history of allergies or asthma. The main cause of seborrheic dermatitis is oily skin and hair. This type of dermatitis also appears to run in families.
What Are the Risk Factors For Dermatitis?
Having a family history of dermatitis appears to increase a person's risk of dermatitis. Having a family history of asthma or hay fever also increases the risk of atopic dermatitis. People who work with or near strong chemical substances, which may irritate the skin, are also at an increased risk of developing dermatitis.
What Are the Symptoms of Dermatitis?
Symptoms of dermatitis range from mild to severe. Not all people with dermatitis experience all symptoms. Symptoms may also depend on what type of dermatitis is present and where it is on the body. In general, symptoms of dermatitis may include a red rash, blisters, and dry, cracked skin. Itchy skin is also common and can become severe. The skin may become painful, with stinging or burning.
How Is Dermatitis Diagnosed?
A diagnosis is made after a physical exam and a discussion of the patient's medical history. A dermatologist can often diagnose dermatitis just by looking at the skin. In some cases, a skin patch test is recommended. In a skin patch, a doctor puts small amounts of different substances on the skin. This helps determine what is causing the reaction.
How Is Dermatitis Treated?
Treatments for dermatitis depend on the severity of symptoms and the cause. Medication is often the main treatment. Topical creams containing hydrocortisone can reduce inflammation, redness, and itching.
Antihistamines are sometimes recommended in order to reduce allergic reactions, which can cause dermatitis. Antibiotics are usually given only if an infection has developed. Infections can occur when the skin is broken due to intense scratching.
Home care for dermatitis may include applying cool, wet cloths to the skin. This can reduce itching and discomfort. Adding baking soda to a cool bath may also help reduce symptoms. Covering the skin with a dressing or bandage prevents scratching or infection if the skin is broken.
Dermatitis is sometimes associated with an increase in stress. Alternative therapies may help reduce stress. These include acupuncture, massage, and medications.
Other alternative therapies, such as herbs and dietary supplements, may be used to treat dermatitis. Some studies indicate that children under the age of 13 may reduce eczema by taking probiotics (Mayo Clinic).
What Is the Outlook For Dermatitis?
Dermatitis is not considered a serious medical condition. The frequency and severity of symptoms are usually reduced with treatment. It is possible to learn methods that prevent or control flare-ups.
How Is Dermatitis Prevented?
Dermatitis often runs in families, so it is not always preventable. But it is possible to prevent symptom flare-ups.
People with allergies should avoid skin contact with allergens. Frequently moisturizing the skin can also help.
Avoid excess drying of the skin by reducing bath time to 15 minutes or less, and use warm water instead of hot water. Use mild soaps and detergents, which are less likely to irritate the skin.
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My potential issue was resolved by reading the comments of folks here. I ordered something on Living Social site and didn't expect NimbleCommerce as the company name. When someone here mention Living Social I remembered what I ordered and had sent to someone which made it even more difficult to remember.
I do not know what this charge was for as I hadn't ordered anything at that time.
Please identify this charge for me
I didn't recognise the company, but I later realized it was a purchase I made through Portland Perks. I did authorize the transaction.
There was a charge on my bank account, which I have no knowledge of.
i purchased a restaurant.com coupon. They were supposed to email me a coupon and i never received an email.
I thought this was an unauthorized charge, but realize after visiting this site that it is from Daily Candy; a daily deals email I get.
Seems as though this company bills for the daily deals email companies.
I have an unauthorized charge of $30 on my Mastercard bill.
I discovered this to be Livingsocial.com !
Unauthorized charge
I have a $75.00 charge on my credit card. Don't know of this company. Never heard of them.
Did you purchase something on a local daily deals site (similar to Groupon/Living Social)?
I have no subscriptions.
MW CRT: Primary 11/12/12 34.68 not her transaction. Merchant billed is Groupcomm with a phone number listed only 1-800-746-9124. Call and over 7 minutes she says, the primary,.
I have figured it out this was a deal I purchased through half priced hookups.
I have an unauthorized charge of $20 debited from my account. I have never heard of this company. Please help!
I have a charge $75.00 on my Credit Card which I do not recognise. I tried to call Group Commerce at 1-800-74691124 and was on hold for 35 minutes, however nobody answered... Transaction referrence number is 2407105NQWPBKRVNG... I just need to know what it was for before I agree to pay $75 for it. Any help would be appreciated.
There is an unauthorized charge of $20 that was debited from our account. We have never heard of this company and have not made any purchases from them. Please inform us of what we need to do.
for me it was DailyCandy
I got a charge of 09/21/2012 Pending 8007469124 GROUPCOMM $15.93 on my card and I am not even aware what this is for.
For me, this seems to be Active.com and Competitor.com for race registrations and "Schwaggles" (discounts like Groupon, LivingSocial and the like, but in sporting goods)
I was also concerned as I didn't know the company but it falls in line with Thrillist Rewards deals I have bought.
I have a charge from you on my credit card that I cannot Identify.
I think this had to do with a purchase of services(Eliza's Eyes} from Daily Candy but they do not seem to have a record.
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I ordered an item from groupon in the amount of $15.00, to save half off it's normal price of $30.00. Including shipping and handling, My account was charged for the full $18.00, but then another, unauthorized charge appeared in the amount of $14.95 from this group called GROUPCOMM. i tried calling them and they never answer, but a recording says they are affiliated with many "daily deal" sites. Groupon is the only one of those sites i use, and this was the first time in months. Then the recording asks me to leave my name and number which I am NOT comfortable doing... They already have too much of my information. I have contacted my bank and groupon and am still waiting to hear back.
There is NOTHING in the fine print on groupon to suggest that these charges are legitimate. Anyways, why would they sell you something for half off, when in the end, with all the charges, you paid the original $30 anyways? I think this is a scam.
I ordered something on Daily Candy and I guess they use Groupcomm for their finance collections. Well I was charged 3 times for the one charge. I called and I was told by voice
message to leave my number and they will call me within 48 hours??? Who told them they can use my money for 48 hours. Really bad commerce behavior. Because of this I will never
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Polaroid film has had a rich history as an important tool in various art practices including fashion, design, art, and photography. It has come to epitomize the instant art object and the readymade. Through the years, Polaroid has woven itself from hand to hand, from home to studio, with a reputation for spontaneity with its ability to translate memories into art objects within a magical 2-minute development span. With this show, we are celebrating the influence Polaroid has been on our framing of the everyday.
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HI! we're leading the 1°Italian Instant festival, in October in Milan. It will be very important and the first in europe to and in the contempoarry art day. we'll have shows, performance, conferences, workshops, the museum of polaroid cameras and also we'll have a space dedicated to publications on the instant photographyt.
If you want to be among the protagonists of this festival with your book. write to: info.polaroiders [at] gmail.com (set subjet: "iso600: pubblication-your name surname") to have more information.
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Kendall Jones, the cheerleader from Texas who made headlines for killing a lion, claims she is being threatened by Joanna Krupa. TMZ reports on Friday that the cheerleader has seen a disturbing message on Instagram from the "Real Housewives of Miami" star. In addition, her family shares she has received death threats from others.
Krupa is a supporter of PETA and declares herself an animal lover on her official Twitter account. She often posts messages on her social media networks about saving animals, protecting wildlife and fighting cruelty. Now, she is being accused of threatening the Texas cheerleader on Instagram and declaring she wants to shoot her. She has received a mixed reaction from followers with many of them stating that she should not wish death on a 19-year-old while others have wanted to help her hunt down the woman.
Jones has been in the spotlight for traveling to Africa on an exotic hunting trip and posting images of her kills. She has received multiple threats after sharing her photographs online, but she has continued to state that she will not stop hunting. Her family mentions she does not feel her life is in danger, so she will not change her stance or turn to the police.
The "Real Housewives of Miami" star has made it clear in her post that she is angry at the cheerleader. She has referred to her as a "sad excuse for a human being" and warned her that her actions would have consequences. In addition, she has stated that she wants to see Jones in the middle of the safari without her weapons because it would make her a wimp. Meanwhile, the 19-year-old from Texas has tried to explain that she views her hunting as a way to control the animal population in Africa.
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Dennis and Judi Find Napoleon Dynamite
You never know who you'll run into at a Dennis and Judi event. Dennis and Judi thought they had met cult film character Napoleon Dynamite last night (Oct 16th) at their Oktoberfest event at the Fox and the Hound in Edison. It turns out that it was just our promotions coordinator Pinky wearing Judi's spare pair of glasses. But as you can see below, the resemblance is rather frightening…
If you think we're kidding, check out the resemblance below:
Although Pinky doesn't like to admit it, he taught Napoleon Dynamite all of his moves for this famous scene in the movie. Pinky was caught pulling off a couple of these similar moves at the event.
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Face-Off: Jigsaw vs. the Classics
April 20, 2012 | By Shayne Rodriguez Thompson | 2 Comments
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April 27th, 2012 @ 4:44 pm
Cruising is for family and nothing should be done on the cruise ship to cause tremor to any members of the family,both old and young,this is all about vacation and family,they should be able to bond together as one family to relax while watching a classic movie without any violence.
November 29th, 2012 @ 12:00 am
When I read "TCM Cruise" I got all excited because I thought it stood for "Texas Chainsaw Massacre Cruise". But a Turner Classic Movies cruise just sounds extremely boring (yawn). I actually went on the "SAW at Sea" cruise earlier this year and loved every minute of it! There should definitely be more horror-themed cruises. I can't wait for the 2013 Saw at Sea cruise! Smartytour, you really need to get a life.
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The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 101-88 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-3 series win.
1-time NBA All-Star Mike Mitchell died at the age of 55.
The Los Angeles Lakers won their 9th NBA championship with a 111-100 win over the Boston Celtics.
The Dallas Mavericks selected Mark Aguirre with the first overall pick in the 1981 NBA draft.
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Snowshoeing is a recreational activity that is great for people of all ages and abilities. No matter who you are, if you can walk, you can snowshoe. Compared to other winter activities, snowshoeing has a very low initial start-up cost, and allows people to set their own pace. Whether it is a stroll in an open field, a hike through the mountains with steep vertical climbs, or even a snowshoe race, snowshoeing has something to offer for everyone.
Over the years snowshoeing has changed dramatically from its stereotypical mom and pop wooden shoes, worn by hunters in the great north woods, to a very modern snowshoe made of aluminum frames and nylon decking, that are worn by people looking for an adventure. A way to forget about the world's worries and troubles, be it for a day, a week, or even just a couple of hours.
Many people do not realize how different the world around them is in the winter time, and how things can change season to season. Snowshoes allow people to explore places that are hard or impossible to reach any other time of the year. In the heart of winter when snow covers the earth like a big fluffy white blanket, a pair of snowshoes is your passport to explore the undiscovered nooks and crannies of a favorite backwoods destination, or an entirely new retreat believed to be unobtainable any other time of year.
There are also many resources out there that can point you in the direction of many snowshoeing day adventures. Some of which are hikes the other three seasons of the year. These resources can be found in many local bookstores, as well as online and delivered to your door. For those who want to try it before they buy it, look locally for a guiding service that can show you the ropes, most of which have equipment that you can use/rent. This way if it is not for you, no harm done, and you can move on to your next adventure.


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As with the majority of supermarkets, Pavilions is owned by a larger parent company that makes sure they meet the standards set for them. In the case of Pavilions, it's an interesting two-tier process to get to the big boss. Pavilions is an upscale version of Vons grocery stores, creating an informal chain of command in that respect. But Vons is a significant division within Safeway, resulting in a direct line to the top management and organization. The unique features of Pavilions are threefold: their upscale products, as already mentioned, their geographical location, and their significant community involvement. And each of these factors facilitates your ability to make use of Pavilions coupons.
Pavilions is, as noted, a subsidiary of Safeway by way of Vons. Vons stores run much like Pavilions stores, except that the latter has several features that are unique to them. First, they are more likely to have gourmet or specialty foods. Included in this is often a wider selection of wines than at the usual grocery store. Additionally, though, Pavilions all have full service pharmacies—and this is true of all three dozen or so locations. Now, while you might not be able to find Pavilions coupons for the pharmacies, wouldn't it be great to get an expensive cheese at a much more manageable price?
Of course, you would only be entering into this question if you were from southern California, the sole location of all Pavilions stores. In fact, we think that the bastion of middle class folks in many southern California suburbs is what allows for Pavilions to thrive down there. (And probably it's the reason for the wider array of wines.) But since you are from southern California, you're already well acquainted with the great grocery store that is Pavilions. In fact, you may have already found and used Pavilions coupons. If not, though, you should definitely watch your snail mail and your Internet advertising. Because Pavilions is so geographically located, you might be able to locate coupons by happy accident.


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Upgrading a running application in a J2EE production environment isn't easy. You either have to undeploy the old version of the application and deploy the new one—causing a temporary outage—or you may have to set up a redundant server/cluster to route the new requests.
BEA WebLogic Server 9.0 supports a production redeployment feature that provides a way to seamlessly upgrade an application in a production environment without affecting application availability. After redeploying a new version of the application, all new client connection requests go to the new application. The existing client connections continue to use the old application that will be undeployed/retired after all the existing connections are closed. The two application versions are completely isolated from each other and do not share any resources. Alternatively, the old version of the application can be retired by specifying a retire timeout for the application.
This article uses a sample application to demonstrate this functionality.
Currently, WebLogic Server 9.0 supports this production redeployment feature only for Web application (WAR) modules and enterprise applications (EARs). All other types of archives (EJB JAR, JCA RAR, WebServices archives, JMS, or JDBC standalone modules) are not supported. EARs can contain all supported module types, except WebServices archives. Production redeployment only supports HTTP clients; Java clients are not supported. Attempting to perform production redeployment with an unsupported archive type will result in an error. To redeploy such modules, remove their version identifiers and explicitly redeploy the modules.
In addition, only versioned applications can be redeployed using this feature. A versioned application is an application that has an application archive version specified in the manifest of the application archive.
A deployed application must specify a version number before you can perform subsequent production redeployment operations on the application. In other words, you cannot deploy a non-versioned application and later perform production redeployment with a new version of the application.
WebLogic Server 9.0 can host a maximum of two different versions of an application at any one time. Also, when you redeploy a new version of an application, you cannot change the application's deployment targets, security model, or persistent store settings. To change any of the above features, you must first undeploy the active version of the application.
The application version information can be specified in the MANIFEST.MF file's
WebLogic-Application-Version property. The manifest is a special file that can contain information about the files packaged in a JAR file. By tailoring this "meta" information that the manifest contains, you enable the JAR file to serve a variety of purposes.
For example, an application archive whose application archive version is "v1" could have the following manifest content:
Manifest-Version: 1.0 Created-By: 1.4.1_05-b01 (Sun Microsystems Inc.) WebLogic-Application-Version: v1
The application archive version is a string that can only contain the following characters: alphanumeric ("A"-"Z," "a"-"z," "0"-"9"), period ("."), underscore ("_"), and hyphen ("-"). The length of the application archive version should be less than 215 characters. Additionally, the application archive version string cannot be "." or "..". You can either specify a version for an application using the manifest file, or assign one when using the Deployer tool's
-appversion option. The value specified in MANIFEST.MF file will take precedence over the
-appversion value.
The version number is important when considering the redeployment of versionable applications. If a new application archive version is specified, WebLogic Server will perform production redeployment with version isolation. If the same application archive version is specified, WebLogic Server will perform in-place redeployment.
The attached sample application (VersionedApp1) contains a Web application, which has three JSP files:
versionedjsp.jsp file contains a simple print statement.
invalidatesession.jsp contains a
session.invalidate() command to invalidate all the sessions.
timeoutsession.jsp file contains code to set the timeout value for the session.
The other application, VersionedApp2, contains the same set of files, but the
versionedjsp.jsp file will print a different message.
We'll use these applications to demonstrate the versioning process.
The sample applications provided along with this article do not have version information in their manifest files. If you want to use production redeployment with an application that does not include a version string in the manifest file, the Deployer tool allows you to manually specify a unique version string using the
-appversion option when deploying or redeploying an application. Run this command to deploy the application with a version of
java weblogic.Deployer -adminurl http://localhost:8802 -username weblogic -password weblogic -name VersionedApp -targets adminServer -deploy -source C:/tmp/VersionedApp1 -appversion version1
Deployer is a Java-based deployment tool that provides a command-line interface to the WebLogic Server deployment API. Deployer is intended for administrators and developers who want to perform interactive, command line-based deployment operations.
Note that the version string specified with
-appversion is applied only when the deployment source files do not specify a version string in MANIFEST.MF. For applications with version information in the manifest files, you need not provide the
-appversion option.
You can also display version information for deployed applications from the command line using the Deployer
-listapps command. So for example, after deploying the above application you can run this command to list the application:
java weblogic.Deployer -adminurl http://localhost:8802 -user weblogic -password weblogic -listapps
Now that we've deployed the application, let's look at redeploying it. Since our deployment files do not contain version information in the manifest files, we perform redeploy with the
-appversion option as mentioned above:
java weblogic.Deployer -adminurl http://localhost:8802 -username weblogic -password weblogic -name VersionedApp -targets adminServer -redeploy -source C:/tmp/VersionedApp2 -appversion version2
If you want to specify a fixed time period after which the older version of the application is undeployed (regardless of whether clients finish their work), use the
-retiretimeout option with the
-redeploy command. (
-retiretimeout specifies the number of seconds after which the older version of the application is retired):
java weblogic.Deployer -adminurl http://localhost:8802 -username weblogic -password weblogic -name VersionedApp -targets adminServer -redeploy -source C:/tmp/VersionedApp2 -appversion version2 -retiretimeout 300
If WebLogic Server has not yet retired an application version, you can immediately undeploy the application version without waiting for retirement to complete. This may be necessary if, for example, an application remains in the retiring state with only one or two long-running client sessions that you do not want to preserve. To force the undeployment of a retiring version of an application, use the
-undeploy command and specify the application version:
java weblogic.Deployer -adminurl http://localhost:8802 -username weblogic -password weblogic -name VersionedApp -targets adminServer -undeploy -name VersionedApp -appversion version1
If you do not explicitly specify an application version with the
-appversion option, WebLogic Server undeploys the active version and all retired versions of the application.
After deploying the first version of the application, open a browser and invoke the
That should establish an HTTP session to the VersionedApp1 application. In the browser window we should see the "Output from VersionedApp1 JSP" message. After deploying the VersionedApp2 application, open another browser window and invoke the
versionedjsp.jsp. Now we should see the "Output from VersionedApp2 JSP" message from the VersionedApp2 application. At this time, both the versions of application should be alive.
Now invoke the
invalidatesession.jsp from the first browser window:
This will invalidate all the established sessions to the VersionedApp1 application. Take a look at the server console window. The retirement process should have started now. Wait a few moments for the retirement process to complete and invoke
versionedjsp.jsp from the first browser window:
This time you should see the "Output from VersionedApp2 JSP" message from the VersionedApp2 application.
Reversing the production redeployment process switches the state of the active and retiring applications and redirects new client connection requests accordingly. Reverting the production redeployment process may be necessary if you detect a problem with a newly deployed version of an application, and you want to stop clients from accessing it.
To roll back the production redeployment process, issue a second
-redeploy command and specify the deployment source files for the older version:
java weblogic.Deployer -adminurl http://localhost:8802 -user weblogic -password weblogic -redeploy -name VersionedApp C:/tmp/VersionedApp1 -retiretimeout 300
Production redeployment is a very powerful functionality. With this functionality, customers get the ability to roll out application upgrades in a production environment transparently, without disruption to clients. Production redeployment not only requires fewer hardware resources but also provides more flexibility and control of application availability. Administrators should definitely consider using this functionality in production environments, which will not only make their tasks easier, but also provide minimal disruption to the end user.
Abhijit Patil works as a Senior Software Engineer at BEA Systems. His expertise includes WebLogic application clustering and deployment.
Seetharam Param works as a Senior Software Engineer at BEA Systems. His expertise includes application deployment in WebLogic Server.


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The New Orleans Saints cranked up their practice week Wednesday in preparation for their important Sunday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. This game will have early playoff jockeying as each team leads its respective division.
How the Saints rebound from their surprising loss to the New York Jets will be interesting to see, along with which injured Saints players could return from injury (Malcolm Jenkins, Roman Harper, Marques Colston).
So let's chat about it. Leave your questions and thoughts in the comments section below and I'll answer as many as I can until lunch time.


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Shailene Woodley is rapidly becoming Hollywood's new "it" girl and that means we're getting to know more and more about the "Divergent" star. In an interview with Us Weekly that surfaced on Tuesday, Woodley admitted that she hasn't had a boyfriend in over five years.
That doesn't mean that Shailene has been completely celebrate, as she also told the magazine that Woodley "Might Have" hooked up with a costar after filming. The actress wasn't forthcoming about what costar that might have been or what film she had just wrapped. There have been rumors that Woodley hooked up with Andrew Garfield, among others after a particularly short stint on "Amazing Spiderman 2" but both Shailene and Andrew have denied there was any chemistry between the two beyond friendship.
Shailene has often been described as the next Jennifer Lawrence, particularly because Woodley seems so unassuming. She admits she was pushed to "go Hollywood" after her breakout performance in "The Descendants" but she fought those urges.
During the same interview, Shailene told Us Weekly about the advice given to her when Woodley's star began to burn brighter.
'You've got to ride the wave!' And I was like, 'You ride the wave and it eventually crashes on the shore. That doesn't work out! I'm going to just sit here and paddleboard,'" Shailene Woodley explained. "I didn't do a movie for two years because I didn't read anything that was inspiring to me."
The actress claims she wasn't even that interest in the role offered to her in "Divergent" until she talked to another actress who saw her career take a similar path.
"I asked Jennifer Lawrence, 'Are you happy with your choice to take on The Hunger Games?' And she said she wouldn't change it for the world," Woodley revealed. "She told me, 'There are some things -- don't make a sex tape, don't do drugs, don't do things in public -- that you wouldn't want other people judging you for. But this is the best decision you'll ever make.'"
Shailene's Beatrice Prior is quite similar to Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen in "Divergent." She's a young girl who is fighting against a totalitarian government mainly because she's forced into the situation. Of course, the story of "Divergent" is also quite similar to "The Hunger Games" because it casts a strong female lead in an adaptation of a popular book.
Now, after a long wait, "Divergent" fans will get to see Shailene Woodley in action as "Tris" when the film hits theaters on March 21.


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Hop on down to the Cavendish this Easter...
With so many activities, fairs and treasure hunts happening in London this Easter, you might be spoilt for choice. Here at The Cavendish hotel London we've found some popular places to visit ideal for couples and families alike to make planning your stay during Easter a little bit easier. The only trouble you will have is trying not too indulge in too much chocolate.
Easter Egg Hunt
Various venues across London
Traditional family fun, plenty of chocolate and enough to keep you occupied, nothing beats a good old fashion Easter Egg hunt. with so many taking place in London, the trouble won't be finding the egg but which hunt you want to join!
The annual Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race
Sunday 31st March 4.30pm
The annual Oxford v Cambridge boat race takes to the waters again for what promises to be another fantastic sporting event. Cambridge lead the series with 81 victories to Oxfords' 76 after 158 races.
Easter Pop-up Zoo
19 Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AE
Easter wouldn't be the same without those adorable bunnies and chicks. So head down to Kilburn for Easter and take the chance to see these cute animals up close in this Easter pop-up zoo. Perfect for children and families alike.
Hampton Court Easter Funfair
Easter Bank Holiday 29th March
Located on the green opposite the beautiful and historic Hampton Court Palace. This traditional fair has been ongoing for the last 150 years.
Admission is free and wristbands are available for £2 which will give you 50% off rides.
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Elevation: 1326 ft. Bull Mountain Road traverses a quiet stretch of fields and open forest. This privately owned area provides an opportunity to explore an exquisite area for birds and other wildlife. The lucky observer who follows the small creek paralleling the road for a short distance can see great blue heron, which on occasion fish directly from the road. Numerous species can be seen perched on the roadside telephone lines with mourning doves, eastern phoebe, eastern bluebird, northern mockingbird and eastern meadowlark. The more wooded stretches of the road support brilliant scarlet tanager, vocal red-eyed vireo and retiring ovenbird. Drive this road carefully since eastern box turtles are often found crossing it, while striking butterflies such as pipevine, spicebush and eastern tiger swallowtails, sip moisture from its muddy edges. White-tailed deer, eastern cottontail and woodchuck are frequently seen as they watch travelers pass by.
From Fred Clifton Park, head back east on US 58 for 11.9 miles to Rt. 686/Tudor Orchard Rd. Turn left and go 1.5 miles where the property begins. Continue 3.5 miles to Rt. 765/Rhody Creek Loop. The Bull Mountain Farm property is on both sides of this road.


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Cal Tjader: Maramoor Mambo
Maramoor Mambo
Cal Tjader (vibes)
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Cal Tjader (vibes),
Lonnie Hewitt (piano), John Hilliard (bass), Johnny Rae (drums), Willie Bobo, Armando Peraza, Alberto Valdes (percussion).
Composed by Armando Peraza.
Recorded: New York, November 20, 1964
Rating: 93/100 (learn more)
Cal Tjader fell in love with Latin music early in his career, and from 1954 to his death in 1982 primarily led Latin jazz groups, with many of his fans assuming understandably but incorrectly that he must be Latino. The authenticity of Tjader's style, and his use of such top Latin percussionists as Ray Barretto, Willie Bobo, Armando Peraza, Poncho Sanchez and Mongo Santamaria, placed him at the forefront of the Latin jazz scene, and his music even influenced the later Latin-rock creations of Carlos Santana.
The short title track of his Soul Sauce album was as close as Tjader ever came to a hit record, but the longer "Maramoor Mambo" from the same session better highlights his distinctive metallic sound on the vibes and his relaxed, flowing and rhythmically engaging improvisational approach. Peraza's catchy mambo opens with hearty conga accents and firm piano chords as Tjader navigates the buoyant melody before surging into his driving solo, where Hewitt's montuno backing is a perfect complement. The pianist, a veteran Tjader sideman, follows the vibraphonist with his own dancing solo, displaying an appealing delicate touch and a spirited percussive attack.
"I'm not an innovator," Tjader once said. "I'm not a pathfinder. I'm a participant." Entertainer would be a better word, as Tjader left behind a body of work consistently joyful, unassuming and ingratiating.
Reviewer: Scott Albin
Tags: 1960s jazz · latin jazz · vibes
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In this last week before Christmas in Boston, an odd collection of news stories points out the very unusual state of religion in the world.
Methodist pastor defrocked for performing gay wedding
The Rev. Frank Schaefer, a Methodist pastor from Lebanon (in central Pennsylvania), who performed a wedding for his gay son, has been defrocked by his local Board of Ordained Ministry, because of his decision not to abide by the church's Book of Discipline, which currently forbids gay marriage. After he refused to surrender his credentials, the Board officially defrocked him. Central Pennsylvania (which, interestingly, is also home to one of the largest concentrations of Amish, a relatively conservative sect) is known for generally less-than-progressive theological views, compared to areas like Philadelphia or New York City. Ironically, the pastor performed the ceremony not in Pennsylvania, but in Massachusetts, where gay marriage is legal!
As a potential happy ending to this story, it was just announced that the pastor has received a job offer from the Methodist bishop in California, the Rev. Minerva G. Carcano, who doesn't agree with the national Methodist Church's policy on homosexuality.
As a postscript: it's unfortunate that this incident had to happen in a Biblically-named town like Lebanon, in the weeks before Christmas. Whatever happened to Jesus' message of welcoming all outcasts and marginalized people, no matter what their race, beliefs, politics, or gender status? Shame, shame, Methodists!
Russian Pussy Riot religious protestors to be freed
In Russia, President Vladimir Putin announced that the two imprisoned members of the punk rock band "Pussy Riot" (see Examiner story published August 19) will be freed under a government amnesty order that is also releasing 30 Greenpeace environmental activists who had been jailed for protesting Arctic drilling. The Pussy Riot band members had been arrested for their crude "punk prayer" criticizing Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church as part of a protest they staged in Moscow's main cathedral. Obviously, religious liberty is not something the Russians believe very strongly in. A rebel like Jesus, whether he called himself a traditional church music devotee or a punk music fan, would probably have been similarly accosted and imprisoned for his radical views of faith and politics.
The good news, of course, is that somehow the Christian practice of mercy and forgiveness is still alive in Russia!
Tis the season to be non-religious
And, Cathy Lynn Grossman of Religion News Service reports that while nine in ten Americans will be celebrating Christmas this year, increasing numbers are more inclined to view it as a secular, cultural holiday, not a religious holy day.
In fact, nearly half of Americans say they'd prefer to hear a non-religious December greeting like "Happy Holidays" out of sensitivity to people of all faiths, up from 44% in a 2010 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
And, how about this news byte: 66% of young adults would like to see stores and other marketers skip the religious greeting entirely. "They didn't grow up with a stigma attached to being unreligious," said Robert Jones, CEO of the institute. So if you're marketing to the under-30 crowd, religious expression is definitely not part of the vocabulary.
Christmas? "Bah, humbug!" seems to be the prevailing sentiment, according to this cultural/demographic trend. Congregations wishing to attract more younger church-goers need to take note of this, because the same old, same old appeals that worked in grandfather's time are definitely falling on deaf ears these days.
Whose birthday is it, really?
And, finally: a private boarding school in Massachusetts, on its final all-school meeting day before the Christmas break, had its usual number of birthday announcements from students celebrating during the last week in December – but it took a teacher to remind the student body that despite all the other announcements, everybody had forgotten the most important birthday of all, which the school was about to observe during the upcoming vacation break: the birth of the Christ child!
Oops! Sorry, Jesus! If you're not on the hockey team, or a Big Person On Campus, you don't count, apparently.
Perhaps on December 25th, one of the best Christmas presents we can all look for under the tree is a mysterious renewal of the Christian spirit – a revival of the faith that started in a humble manger over 2,013 years ago!


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