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LiveHere - CommunitiesLittlefield (LTD) - Women's Residence Hall
Built in 1927 and located in the Whitis Area Community and a part of our Honors Housing, Littlefield, our oldest residence hall, is a place full of history and tradition. Freshman female residents are immersed in an environment which provides a perfect transition from home to school. Home to the popular Littlefield Patio Cafe.
Littlefield Residence Hall
2503 Whitis Ave
Austin, TX 78705
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Hall Features
- Freshman Women
- Rooms with community baths
- Study lounges on each floor
- Moveable furniture
- Sinks in most rooms
- Spacious and beautiful living room
- TV Room
- Verandas for relaxing, studying or visiting with friends
- Home to Littlefield Patio Cafe
- Located across from Kinsolving's All-You-Care-To-Eat Dining Center and Kins Market
- Convenient to shops and restaurants on the "Drag" (Guadalupe St.)
Fun Facts About Littlefield:
- The Littlefield mascot is the ladybug.
- Their colors are green and white.
- Their song is Littlefield Brigade.
- The residents are called Littlefield Ladies or Ladybugs.
- The running of the L's takes place in the Fall and is a contest to see which wing can find the most paper L's hidden throughout the building.
- A student decorated tree is put up during the winter season, used to celebrate and recognize all religions and cultures.
Real Residents Speak About Living in Littlefield
"It's awesome to live in a hall with so many traditions!! Also, Littlefield is a close knit community so it is really easy to make friends. It is really easy to be very active in Littlefield or be laid back. It is an awesome hall for a freshmen girl to live in, and if you join the residence hall council (called the advisory in Littlefield) you will be lucky enough to stay another year, as I did."
Ameara Mansour, Chemical Engineering Honors freshman
"I loved living in Littlefield because of the community it provided. I've met great friends, and my best memories are ones that happened right here in our hall. It transformed itself from a 'dorm' to home."
Emily Anne Fisher, Natural Sciences freshman
"Littlefield is a wonderful place to live. It is the smallest and oldest residence hall on campus, and therefore is rich with traditions. As soon as you walk through the doors you feel like you're at home. Littlefield has the best sense of community of all the halls on campus. The ladies who live in this hall will become wonderful friends to you, and your freshman year will be full of memories."
Rachel Horner, Microbiology freshman
"I liked the close feeling of community. I liked the old-fashioned furnishings in the living room - it really feels like a big house rather than a hall. The rooms are frightfully tiny, although you have a most excellent large closet with a dresser, mirror and light which functions well as a dressing room. Also on the first floor, we have two showers for about 15-20 girls."
Stephanie Poppy, Middle Eastern Studies freshman
A Bit of History
The Littlefield Dormitory is a beautiful building though many of the most beautiful features can't be seen from the outside. The large fireplace, the painting of Alice Littlefield and the hand painted ceiling beams are only a part of the architectural treasures. The building is Spanish Renaissance like many of the other building on campus designed by Paul Cret. The walls are of yellow-brown brick on a basement of limestone, while the roof features tiles of varying shades of red and a wide cornice is painted to harmonize with the rich dark colors.


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More behind the scenes from our September catalog shoot in New Tripoli PA, featuring Bambi Northwood-Blyth. P.S. did you guys see our video of Bambi and one of our designers having a draw-off?! So cute. Photos by Thomas Northcut. (…) Read more
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September 2011 Catalog Location: New Tripoli, PASep 07, 2011
The location of our September catalog shoot set the mood perfectly – an 18th century Germanic house-mill called Oswald's Mill, located in the Penn Dutch country of New Tripoli PA, it is the only known integrally built house-mill in the US. The house is furnished but has a ghostly feel, as if a family was (…) Read more
September Catalog Sneak Peek!Sep 01, 2011
Looking through our September catalog you can feel Fall emanating from its pages. Cozy knits and texture, plaid and lots of layers – all things that I can't wait to wrap myself up in as the temperature drops. Shot at a beautiful old mill in New Tripoli PA by Yelena Yemchuk, the book features models (…) Read more

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Zucchini Bread Pancakes
The awesomest topping you could make for these pancakes is the lightly sweetened one in the Carrot Cake Pancakes. They're also good with syrup, maple or golden, or honey. However, I used this muddled thing I do when I feel like I should be putting something healthy on top of my pancakes but really just want maple syrup, which is a mixture of 1 tablespoon maple syrup to 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt. Everyone wins, right?
A couple pancake overarching theories: Thin pancake batters make large puddles of flatter pancakes that are harder to manage, but cook quickly and always cook through. Thicker pancake batters make taller pancakes that take on crisp edges and tender insides. They're my favorite. But, they also don't always cook through 100% on the stove. To ensure they're all cooked through when you serve them, it's good to keep them in a warm oven for about 10 minutes before serving. The advantage of this, of course, is that all pancakes are warm when you're ready to put them on the table. You can also keep pancakes warm in the same oven until everyone is ready to eat.
I keep the sugar level really low in pancakes because we love a sweet topping on ours, and I love the contrast between unsweetened and sweet in any baked good. If you're someone who doesn't like maple syrup or anything sticky or sweet on top of your pancakes (gasp!), you might want another spoonful of sugar inside your pancakes.
Makes 10 to 12 pancakes
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons light brown, dark brown or granulated sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk or 2 tablespoons each of milk and plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini (from about 9 ounces whole, or 1 1/2 medium zucchini), heaping cups are fine
1 cup all-purpose flour (half can seamlessly be swapped with a whole wheat flour)
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg
Butter or oil, for coating skillet
In a large bowl, combine eggs, olive oil, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in zucchini shreds. In a smaller bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir dry ingredients into zucchini batter, mixing until just combined.
Preheat oven to 200°F and place a tray — foil-lined if you're into doing fewer dishes later — on a middle rack.
Heat a large, heavy skillet (my favorite for pancakes is a cast-iron) over medium heat. Once hot, melt a pat of butter in pan and swirl it around until it sizzles. Scoop scant 1/4-cup dollops of batter (mine were about 3 tablespoons each) in pan so the puddles do not touch. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook another minute or two, until golden underneath. Transfer pancakes to prepared pan to keep warm as well as ensure that they're all cooked through when they're served. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm. Repeat next weekend.
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USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 2003 USP code followed by the 2015 USP code (i.e. [QB<>Q]).
1001 [2120] [ADJU 2120]. Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3. Introduces the American criminal justice system. Examines nature of crime and describes historical and philosophical foundations of law enforcement agencies, criminal courts and correctional institutions. Discusses major issues facing the criminal justice system.
1005. Issues in Criminal Justice. 1. [I,L<>{none}] Introduces students to Criminal Justice through a study of a contemporary issue or problem from the perspectives of the various subfields. Prerequisite: criminal justice major.
2210 [ADJU 2210]. Criminal Law. 3. Introduces the fundamental principles of substantive criminal law: the history and philosophy of modern criminal law, the basic dimension of criminality, the elements of major crimes, criminal defenses and the nature of criminal sanctions. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001 and completion of a USP V course.
2400 [ADJU 2400]. Criminology. 3. Generally introduces the nature of crime, statistics on crime, types of criminal behavior and explanations of crime. Cross listed with SOC 2400. Prerequisite: SOC 1000 or equivalent.
2685 [CRMJ 3680, ADJU 3680]. Research Methods in Criminal Justice. 3. Introduces students to fundamental issues associated with the application of scientific methods to criminal justice problems. Students examine research designs involving ethnographic, archival, historical, and quantitative methods and how they relate to criminal justice issues. Prerequisite: enrollment limited to criminal justice majors.
3110. Criminal Courts and Processes. 3. Examines the structure, organization and operation of criminal courts and their role in the larger criminal justice system; the process of adjudication of criminal cases from initial charging through post-conviction review; the constitutional rights of the accused; and the roles of the major courtroom participants. Prerequisite: CRMJ 2210 or declared Public Law minor.
3200 [ADJU 3200]. Ethics in Administration of Justice. 3. Introduces basic ethical theories, emphasizing how ethical theory can be applied to contemporary problems in law enforcement, corrections and adjudication. Students will be called upon to apply these various ethical frameworks to typical moral dilemmas in criminal justice. Prerequisites: CRMJ 2210; 2400.
3250 [ADJU 3250]. Juvenile Delinquency. 3. Considers the nature of delinquency, including an analysis of treatment methods and the juvenile justice system. Prerequisite: CRMJ 1001.
3320. Family Violence. 3. Prevalence, types and causes of family violence are examined with an emphasis on a sociological understanding. Theories of violence are applied to the conflict that exists within the family institution such as woman battering, courtship conflict and child abuse. Cross listed with SOC 3320. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology or equivalent social science (including SOC 1000).
3350 [ADJU 3350]. Correctional Theory and Practice. 3. Examines the various components of the correctional complex from both theoretical and practical frameworks. Students are exposed to the abundance of research that informs current correctional practice and will be called upon to critically evaluate this research and its implications for correctional policy and practice. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001; CRMJ 2685.
3400 [ADJU 3400]. Deviant Behavior. 3. Examines theory and research relevant to understanding deviant behavior in general and specific types of individual and subcultural deviancy. Cross listed with SOC 3400. Prerequisite: SOC 1000 or equivalent.
3490 [ADJU 3490]. Issues in Policing. 3. Examines the various components of policing from both theoretical and practical frameworks. Students are exposed to the abundance of research that informs current policing practice and will be called upon to critically evaluate this research and its implications for policing policy and practice. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001, CRMJ/SOC 2400, CRMJ 2210, and junior standing.
3500. Drugs and the Criminal Justice System. 3. Focus on drugs and their impact on society. Particular interest is paid to the extent of drug use/abuse in America, and the effects of this problem on the criminal justice system and society as a whole. Strategies for controlling both supply and demand are discussed. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001 and CRMJ/SOC 2400.
4110 [ADJU 4110]. Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Rights. 3. Encompasses case-study analysis of judicial decisions and policies of the constitutional interpretation of the 1st Amendment (freedom of speech, press, association and religion), privacy rights, the rights of the criminally accused, and civil rights (racial and gender equality). Cross listed with POLS 4110. Prerequisite: 9 hours of POLS courses, POLS 3100 recommended.
4130 [ADJU 4130]. Leadership and Management in the Criminal Justice System. 3. There is a clear need for managers and administrators to understand leadership and ethics. This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in the management and leadership discourse surrounding criminal justice agencies. Dual listed with CRMJ 5130. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001 and 3350 or 3490.
4140 [ADJU 4140]. Criminal Legal Procedure. 3. Examines the constitutional principles that safeguard the rights and liberties of criminal suspects and constrain police during the investigatory stages of the criminal justice process: arrest; search and seizure; interrogation; undercover operations; pretrial identification; and the exclusionary rule. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001, 2210, and 2400 or declared Public Law minor.
4150. Community-Based Corrections 3. Designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the community corrections complex. It will examine the history and growth of community corrections, the probation system, methods of post-incarceration supervision, intermediate sanctions, and correctional programming and treatment in the community. Prerequisite: 9 hours of Criminal Justice (CRMJ 3350 recommended).
4151 [3150]. Crime Causation. 3. Examines the causal mechanisms that produce crime. Theoretical perspectives and empirical research from various disciplines will be evaluated, with particular emphasis placed on social factors that may cause crime. Policy implications of the different perspectives will be discussed. Dual listed with CRMJ 5151. Prerequisite: CRMJ/SOC 2400.
4230. Forensic Anthropology. 3. Introduces methods and purposes of physical anthropology as applied in human identification for law enforcement agencies. Cross listed with ANTH 4230. Prerequisite: ANTH 1100.
4260. Gangs. 3. Considers the nature and the characteristics of gangs and gang members. The theoretical and empirical evidence regarding the phenomenon of gangs is evaluated. Particular emphasis is placed on the social and polity implications of this social problem. Prerequisites: CRMJ/SOC 2400 or CRMJ 3250 and upper division standing in criminal justice.
4270 [ADJU 4270]. Discrimination and the Law. 3 (Max. 6). A sociological examination of specific examples of discrimination and justice within the law and the legal system. Topics routinely vary and may include race, gender, religion, cultures or sexuality. Class may be repeated for credit when topics differ. Prerequisites: SOC 1000 and junior status.
4280 [ADJU 4280]. Comparative Criminal Justice. 3. [WC,G<>{none}] Compares the incidence, trends, control, treatment and prevention of crime across nations using mainstream criminological theories. Examines criminal justice systems from an international perspective and draws lessons for the American society. Explores forms of international cooperation and difficulties in the control of transnational crimes. Prerequisites: WA, WB, CRMJ 1001, junior standing.
4350 [ADJU 4250]. Sociology of Law. 3. A consideration of sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change in an analysis of the law and legal institutions. Topics include: the role of the police, lawyers, judges, and juries; race, sex, age, and sexuality discrimination and civil rights; free speech, and toxic torts. Cross listed with SOC 4350. Prerequisites: SOC 1000 and upper division status. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
4370 [ADJU 4370]. Criminal Psychopathology. 3. Provides an overview of current theories and empirical evidence concerning relationship between psychological disorder and criminal behavior. Examines various clinical syndromes and their role in biological, social and psychological genesis of crime, as well as the concept of criminal responsibility. Cross listed with PSYC 4370. Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology.
4540. Women, Crime and the Law. 3. Addresses status of women as offenders and as victims in society and in the criminal justice system. Considers special role of women as professionals in the criminal justice system. Cross listed with SOC/WMST 4540. Prerequisite: WMST/SOC 1080, 3500 or SOC 2400.
4600 [ADJU 4600]. Political Violence. 3. Examines causes and consequences of violence both among individuals and among nations. Cross listed with POLS 4600. Prerequisites: POLS 1000 or SOC 1000. (Normally offered every other year)
4700. Global Terrorism. 3. Examines the concept, causes, incidence, types, consequences of, and responses to terrorism. Highlights the distinction between domestic and international terrorism and expands on the latter within the framework of the global environment. Prerequisites: CRMJ 1001 and CRMJ 2400 and CRMJ 2210; or POLS 2310.
4710 [ADJU 4710]. Police Deviance. 3. A general description of police officials' activities which are inconsistent with the officers' official authority, organizational authority, values, and standards of ethical conduct (which are usually implied, rather that stated). Deviance can encompass a plethora of behaviors for which an officer can be disciplined. Prerequisites: POLS 1000 and CRMJ 1001.
4730. Psychology and Law. 3. Exposes students to the application of psychological principles to problems in law. Emphasizes the American trial system, correction systems and civil commitment. Cross listed with PSYC 4730. Prerequisite: 12 hours in psychology.
4750 [ADJU 4750]. Internship in Criminal Justice. 1‑12 (Max. 12). Integrates practical criminal justice experience with academic knowledge. Students participate in specifically assigned duties and observe broader activities of the sponsoring organization, and reflect upon these experiences through written assignments. Prerequisites: junior standing, 2.5 cumulative GPA, completion of at least 6 upper division hours in CRMJ.
4760. Child Maltreatment. 3. Lecture and seminar. Examines the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect. Includes an overview of attitudes towards and legal definitions of child maltreatment. Explores parental factors, contextual influences and developmental consequences of maltreatment. Relies heavily on current research in child abuse and neglect. Emphasizes policy implications. Cross listed with PSYC 4760. Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology. (Offered alternate years)
4860. Social Inequality, Crime, Criminal Justice and the Law. 3. Provides an in-depth look at social inequality and its impact on crime, criminal justice, and the law. Particular emphasis will be given to the individual and interactive effects of race, class, and gender inequality. Critical theoretical perspectives that promote social justice will be the primary analytical focus. Prerequisite: 9 hours of CRMJ related coursework.
4890. Serial Killers. 3. Introduces students to particular case studies of notorious serial killers and explores current methods of tracking and apprehending such individuals. Draws on readings, films, and lectures. Prerequisites: junior standing and 6 completed hours of upper division criminal justice courses.
4965. Research Hours in Criminal Justice. 1-6 (Max. 6). Provides undergraduates with an opportunity to assist in conducting various aspects of research under the supervision of criminal justice faculty. Specific research activities and requirements will be determined in consultation with the sponsoring faculty person. Credit is only available for research corresponding to enrollment in this course. Dual listed with CRMJ 5965. Prerequisites: upper division standing and consent of instructor required in advance.
4970 [ADJU 4970]. Criminal Justice Practicum. 9-12 (Max. 12). Integrates academic knowledge with applied administration of justice experience through supervised field placement. Students are required to complete reading, discussion and writing assignments in addition to their practicum responsibilities. Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of practicum coordinator.
4975 [ADJU 4975]. Readings. 1-3 (Max. 6). Special programs of readings in criminal justice related subjects will be outlined to meet needs of individual students. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
4990 [ADJU 4990]. Topics: ___. 1-3 (Max. 6). Intended to accommodate various special subjects not offered as regular courses. Prerequisite: as listed for housing department's topics course.
5000. Survey of Criminal Justice. 3. Provides an overview of criminal justice theory by providing critical evaluation and discussion of research in the criminal justice field. It will emphasize seminal works and review current research concerning the structure, function, operation, interaction of the criminal justice system's primary components, and future trends. Prerequisite: Admission to the MPA Program.
5100. Public Policy and Crime. 3. This course is designed to take a multidimensional look at public policy issues related to the prevention and control of crime in the United States. Issues covered include the development, implementation, and evaluation of crime control policy. Prerequisite: Admission to the MPA Program.
5130. Leadership and Management in the Criminal Justice System. 3. There is a clear need for managers and administrators to understand leadership and ethics. This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in the management and leadership discourse surrounding criminal justice agencies. Dual listed with CRMJ 4130. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
5151. Crime Causation. 3. Examines the causal mechanisms that produce crime. Theoretical perspectives and empirical research from various disciplines will be evaluated, with particular emphasis placed on social factors that may cause crime. Policy implications of the different perspectives will be discussed. Dual listed with CRMJ 4151. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5500. Internship in Criminal Justice. 3. Educationally-oriented assignments for work in selected criminal justice agencies, with tutorial types of supervision. Offered Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: Admission to the MPA Program.
5965. Research Hours in Criminal Justice. 1-6 (Max. 6). Provides students with an opportunity to assist in conducting various aspects of research under the supervision of criminal justice faculty. Specific research activities and requirements will be determined in consultation with the sponsoring faculty person. Credit is only available for research corresponding to enrollment in this course. Dual listed with CRMJ 4965. Prerequisites: upper division standing and consent of instructor required in advance.


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Are you into red dot sights? If you have ever used a red dot sight, you will surely know its benefits. As a hunter I like using red dot sights for my expeditions. One of my reasons is that these devices are handy. An Aimpoint PRO Patrol Rifle Optic is always my choice mainly for two reasons: accuracy and battery life. The Aimpoint PRO mount is a complete package that you can try out. What impresses me about Aimpoint is its battery life. The brand claims that even if you leave the red dot sight on, the battery will last upto 3 years without any glitches! That's impressive! In reality, the battery performance is actually impressive.
A Little About Red Dot Sights
However, there has been a lot of discussions on Aimpoint and Eotech. Let's dig into this matter for a while. Red dot sights came and they quickly captured the market with their invincible performance. With time two brands came into the forefront: Aimpoint and Eotech. Both these brands have a serious band of followers. If you browse through the online forums, you will come across some really heated arguments. These devices are used, nowadays, by law enforcement, military, hobbyist and competition shooters.
When you are carrying your hunting gear, weight matters a lot. Convenience is something that is quite essential for hunters. In this regard, the Aimpoint weighs around 6 ounces and the EOTech XPS weighs 8 ounces. Besides, if you are wondering about protection for the lenses then both manufacturers will provide you with strong cases.
This is where the two models differ greatly. In EOTech, the windage and elevation adjustments are out in the open. In Aimpoint they are placed under aluminum caps. From convenience point of view, I find the setting in Aimpoint better. Though the adjustments in EOTech would not change by any chance, but there was no hard in providing proper protections. Next is the brightness adjustment. Aimpoint uses a twist knob whereas EOTEch uses a push knob. Here too Aimpoint scores because of its usage.
Third is the reticle. This is, perhaps, the most important part folks. EOTech has a holographic reticle where Aimpoint sports a reflex sight. While contemplating practical use,s there is not much difference between these two. The difference lies in their MOA: Aimpoints has a 2 or 4 MOA dot reticle and EOTech is a 1 MOA dot surrounded by a 65MOA ring. People say that accuracy is dependent on this factor. but this notion is open to much debate.
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Battery life is what differentiates both the sights. Aimpoint's battery life is unbeatable (as I explained earlier). EOTech's will last for a few hundreds hours. It is for this reason that Aimpoint is a choice for many hunters.
Whoever claims that red dot sights are cheap is wrong. They are not cheap, guys. They are just more affordable than the expensive rifle scopes. Both these brands are costly. Both are rugged and compact in design. The quality of lens is at par as well.
If you consider both the red dot sights objectively, each has its own set of advantages. Yet some would prefer the Aimpoint and other EOTech. There are only two departments where Aimpoint scores better than EOTech: battery and accuracy. Finally, the choice is yours.
I would love if you guys put in your thoughts about these devices as well!
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Lady Gaga feels she has some explaining to do and the "Do What U Want" singer took to her website to address her fans. According to CBS News on Jan. 6, Gaga posted a little on her Little Monsters fan site apologizing for the late release of the official music video for her "Do What U Want" single which features R. Kelly and also to aim blame at former staffers who she claims betrayed her.
The 27-year-old pop singer first apologized to her fans and explained why a music video will be late. She writes:
"It is late because, just like with the 'Applause' video unfortunately, I was given a week to plan and execute it. It is very devastating for someone like me, I devote every moment of my life to creating fantasies for you."
Lady Gaga went on to ask forgiveness from her fans, but not before aiming some blame as her former staff members for their mismanagement of her time and "health" issues. She sites that mismanagement as a cause for her having to do some damage control all by herself.
The betrayal from her staffers is something the Grammy Award-winner didn't see coming. In her request for forgiveness she continues:
"I never though after all the years of hard work that those I called friends and partners would ever care so little at a time I needed them the most."
Fans who are loyal to Lady Gaga and enjoy her music will issue the forgiveness she is asking for but also still eagerly await the official music video for her latest hit.


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Whether you exercise at the gym, outdoors, or in the comfort of your home, choosing the right gear should be a priority. Why? Wearing workout-specific sneakers and clothing will not only lower your risk of injury, it will also keep you comfortable and make exercising a more enjoyable experience. Check out our list of useful workout gear.
Sport-Specific Sneakers. Choose the appropriate athletic shoe for your workout to help prevent injuries, such as blisters and shin splints. For example, if you're a walker, be sure to purchase walking sneakers, which are flexible and relatively flat. If you're doing cross training, buy shoes that are sturdier. Make sure to try on workout sneakers with the socks that you plan to exercise in.
Synthetic Socks. Choose synthetic socks over cotton ones because they soak up moisture and keep your feet dry and blister-free.
Breathable Workout Clothing. The clothes you wear while exercising are just as important as what you wear on your feet. Workout clothing should provide both comfort and coverage and be made of a material that's lightweight and breathable. Exercise apparel that is made with special moisture-wicking fabrics will keep you cool and dry. Safety is important as well, especially if you enjoy walking or jogging outdoors early in the morning or in the evening. Wear colorful or light-colored workout clothing with reflective material to stay visible.
Supportive Sports Bra. Attention ladies: A good sports bra is a must! Some workout shirts have built-in sports bras, but if they don't, or you're bigger-breasted, be sure to choose a supportive bra that has a T-back or racer-back design to keep the straps from slipping off your shoulders. Many sports bras also come with special venting systems and are made with wicking material to soak up sweat while you work out.
Reusable Water Bottle. It's essential that you stay hydrated while exercising — and that's true not just in hot weather. Drink some water before you start your workout and sip from your water bottle as needed during exercise to prevent dehydration and loss of electrolytes.
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Magazine of the painting blogosphere.
Painter Robert Dukes argues for drawing as an essential artistic activity.
Dukes writes: "Drawing and painting are very closely combined. This might seem a surprisingly obvious statement: after all, the act of painting could hypothetically be broken down into drawing, colour and tone – yet some serious observational painters nowadays hardly draw at all. For me, regular drawing (with a pencil) is necessary for me to 'get my eye in.' In order to perceive colour-shapes clearly, I need to draw first... painters should draw constantly, in order to see, and therefore to paint."
Neil Plotkin interviews London-based painter Robert Dukes. Dukes discusses his life and work including his time in art school and painting after the old masters. He also discusses a hiatus from, and return to, painting through "the painting of a coffee mug (1998)... Finally, a realised image as opposed to the gestural paintings I'd been producing..."
Robert Dukes Paintings and Drawings will be on view at Browse & Darby, London from May 11 - June 3, 2011.
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January – March Los Angeles, CA – The Annie Hendy play "The Catholic Girl's Guide to Losing Your Virginity" was performed at the Pico Playhouse. The play is about a 24-year-old Catholic woman who is determined to lose her virginity by her 25th birthday after she finds out her priest is having better sex than she is. January Fort Lauderdale,... [Read more...]Business
Business & Workplace January Daly City, CA – A man-turned-woman sued Seton Medical Center after being denied breast augmentation surgery following a transgender operation. The Catholic hospital, which is run by the Daughters of Charity, said that the surgery violated Catholic teaching and was outside the procedures of the hospital. Following the... [Read more...]Education
January 17 Madison, WI – A U.S. district judge ruled that the University of Wisconsin-Madison must stop denying funding to student organizations that engage in prayer, worship, or proselytizing. The school refused to fund the Roman Catholic Foundation because the university believed it would violate the separation of church and state. The judge ruled... [Read more...]Government
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Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan…sounds pretty bland, boring and uninspiring to you, right? Yeah, that's what I thought a few weeks ago too. I admit it, this Texas girl likes meat with a side of carbs and veggies drowning in butter. So, when I found out there was going to be a gluten-free, vegetarian truck with vegan options in Fort Worth, I was mildly intrigued but never, ever considered it would be one of my regular trucks. Sure, it will be fabulous to take my gluten sensitive friends to Good Karma Kitchen, but for me, well…I was glad my friends would have this truck.
Then I met owners Megan and Christina and started learning about their vision and my interest grew. Here were two women who have a real passion for their food and their business and they want to share that passion with everyone: vegetarian or carnivore, those with food allergies and those without. As soon as they told me they were testing recipes on meat eaters in their family, people who eat like I do and probably had the same thoughts as I about gluten-free, vegetarian food, I was sold. If these people were giving their approval, Megan and Christina probably weren't going to be serving cardboard sandwiches and rabbit food.
Good Karma Kitchen slowly revealed their menu items, leaving what is my favorite item to be one of the last announced…their sushi rolls. Sushi is, by far, my favorite food and I was so excited that a truck would be serving it. Of course I had questions, which is where I really was able to see Good Karma's passion come through. My basic (and probably silly question) of "will this sushi be vegetable or fish based" led to a good explanation of the true definition of "sushi" and how Good Karma incorporated that in to their philosophy. Christina's background as a chef and her family's background in Japan have evolved in to the sushi they serve which is gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan style and very tasty. This wasn't your basic cucumber roll thrown together to satisfy the non-fish eaters at your local sushi restaurant, this was filling, flavorful, sushi that may even be more authentic than at your local sushi restaurant.
After Good Karma passed the favorite food test, I was ready to try some of their other menu items. So, at the Grand Opening of the Fort Worth Food Truck Park, (where Good Karma will have permanent set up Thursday through Sunday) I told them to give me whatever they wanted me to try. This led to the Spicy Asian Flatbread. I doubt Good Karma is looking for a slogan for their flatbreads, but if they ever need one, my suggestion is "pizza without the gunk". You know how sometimes when you eat pizza or flatbreads you are left with a greasy, blah feeling? That does not happen with this flatbread! Good Karma's menu describes this item as "A palate awakening gluten-free flatbread piled high with spicy Asian barbecue, carrots, vegan jalapeno cream, cilantro and onion relish and your choice of creamy provolone or vegan cheese". Since I had let them choose for me, I had never looked at the menu but my notes while eating say, "spicy, BBQ, fresh carrots, lingering taste, FULL OF FLAVOR". I don't know if you can get closer than that without seeing the menu first. If you like barbecue chicken pizza, you will love this Spicy Asian Flatbread. Your mouth will love the flavors and the rest of you will be thankful that you don't feel greasy afterwards.
I also ate a side salad which was amazingly fresh. With greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, craisins and cashews, this salad could have stood on its own for fresh flavor and I would have been more than happy. But the salad comes with a side of vegan dressing that is amazing! It is a light vinaigrette with a subtle garlic and ginger seasoning. I've already asked for bottles of the dressing, I need this dressing on every salad I eat from now on.
I know I said sushi was, "by far, my favorite food" but coconut is a close second. I love all things coconut and it really makes me sad when someone messes up coconut. This led to me being nervous about Good Karma's coconut macaroons. Yes, Good Karma has a dedicated pastry chef and I was sure she could make some tasty desserts that would meet the standards that Megan and Christina required but this was macaroons; not just anyone can make macaroons. Luckily for me, Aubree, Good Karma's pastry chef can! These macaroons are sweet and flavorful, with just the right amount of chewiness.
Good Karma also as several other desserts, the lemon bars are light, with a fresh lemon taste that wasn't too tart and wasn't too sweet. For you chocolate lovers, Good Karma has a "Chocolate Dream" This cupcake size dessert is chocolate on top of chocolate. It's a dense, fudge-brownie-like cake with a chocolate ganache icing. It was too rich for me to eat in one sitting but even the half that I had the next day was fresh and just as tasty as it was the night I bought it.
There is one more component of Good Karma Kitchen that has impressed me and it is only tangential to the food. That would be their service items and their desire to be as sustainable as possible. All of their items come in either reusable or recyclable containers. I now have two of these cool containers that I can use for my lunch and the flatbread box went in to the recycling bin. I love the idea that the food is good for me and the presentation is good for the environment.


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Beginning this Friday consumers interested in buying Indiana-grown food products can begin placing their orders online through the Hoosier Harvest Market. Organized by Purdue Extension, the Hoosier Harvest Market is a cooperative through which consumers can order locally produced foods at any time. Roy Ballard, Hancock County Purdue Extension educator says Hoosiers will now have… Read more »
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90th of the 19th - Remembering the Struggle for Woman Suffrage - 90th Anniversary of Passage of the 19th Amendment Giving Women the Right to Vote. A series of public events Sept. 11, Sept. 15, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 celebrating passage of the 19th Amendement, sponsored by the New Haven Museum. For information, call (203) 562-4183.
Ninety years ago, in August 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving all American women the right to vote, became the law of the land. Today, many younger women have lost sight of the momentous effect of this event and the heroic struggle that was waged over many years to assure this essential right.
The New Haven Museum, in cooperation with the New Haven League of Women Voters, presents an exhibit and programs in September and October that will recall the struggle and give it new meaning for New Haven women today.
Women of all ages are welcome. We particularly urge younger women to come and learn how their foremothers overcame great obstacles to shape the world we live in.
Saturday, Sept. 11 at 2 PM: Judith Schiff: New Havenís Woman Suffrage Heritage; Illustrated talk followed by dialogue with current and former League members.
Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 2:30 PM and again at 5:30 PM: Iron Jawed Angels; a classic film, starring Hillary Swank as Alice Paul, Connecticut womenís rights pioneer.
Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 PM: Susan B. Anthony - the Invincible, a dramatization by Sally Matson.
Saturday, Oct. 2 at 2 PM: Women in Politics Today. Anna Greenberg, Senior Vice President of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, Washington DC. Ms. Greenberg is one of the nationís leading authorities on womenís voting patterns.
All 90th of the 19th events are open to the public free of charge and will be followed by discussion and refreshments. Younger women especially invited.
"Open Yale Courses" - Eight new courses in history, economics, literature and biomedical engineering taught by leading faculty have been added to "Open Yale Courses," the University's free online education initiative. Anyone may download the video or audio files of Open Yale Courses or watch and listen to them streamed on the web at their convenience. There is no registration required and the courses are not for credit. Open Yale Courses may be accessed at open.yale.edu/courses
New Haven Reads - Volunteers work as reading tutors and assist with collection and distrution of new and "gently used" books to groups and individuals in the Greater New Haven area. They will provide training, and oe of their administrators is always on site and available to answer questions or help. For more information, contact them at 203-752-1923 or www.newhavenreads.org.
Yale Cognition Project - The Yale Cognition Project is an ongoing study conducted by the Yale Psychology Department which looks at the process of aging via a number of different studies. They are looking for additional subjects. There is a small stipend.
Those who are interested can call Julie Higgins, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, at 230-432-9266 or email her at email@example.com for more information.
Yale Health Online - The Yale University Health Services has launched its new Yale Health Online, where Health Service members can now print and view immunization records, print and view active medication lists, request a referral, or update your clinical care team on an allergy. Check out the new features at https://www.yalehealthonline.yale.edu


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If I Stay by Gayle Forman and Outlander by Diana Gabaldon are the top selling books this week as they are both on two lists. If I Stay tops the Kindle charts and is the third highest selling book for Nook books. Outlander is the top selling book for NY Times for the second straight week and the third highest selling book on the Kindle. It's easy to see that the adaptations of these books are helping the book sales.
Big Little Lies still does well as it is also on two lists. It's the third highest selling book for NY Times and the 2nd highest selling book for Kindle. Kindle books overall didn't have a big shuffle while NY Times has three new books and Nook has four new books on the list.
For the complete list, please see below.
NY Times Best-Seller
1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
2. Love Letters by Debbie Macomber
3. Big Little Lies by Diane Liane
4. The 6th Extinction by James Rollins
5. Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami
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1. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
2. Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty
3. The Giver by Lois Lowry
4. Where She Went by Gayle Forman
5. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
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Barnes and Noble (Nook)
1. Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer
2. Mean Streak by Sandra Brown
3. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
4. Taken by Deborah Lee
5. The Single Daddy Club* by Donna Fasano
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Interesting! I never knew "Black" men or any race of men to have a hard time dating a white woman. I don't think it's the race at all so there is your first mistake right there. It's not the race of man nor the race of woman it's all character and how that person sales themselves. If you lack socialism then yes it will be difficult. Yet here it is for all men and women so I don't waste a lot of time here.
Its not your race what so ever so lets just get that out of the way. Plain and simple as blunt as I can be. A lot of time we desire unatainable men/women. We are all more attracted to something that we are not use to. We want the perfect beauty in what ever gender you are interested in. Women say I want a tall dark and handsome. That whole perception is wrong because they will search life looking and even when having them still end up leaving or being alone. Nothing wrong with a average height guy ladies. Guys all want the fit bombshell. Problem is they don't look like that always, it may cost you a lot of money to keep them that way, you may realize after obtaining her that you are insecure because guys always hit on her, and when you run out of money she runs out of interest. We have all seen these situations before. You are not going to get a hot chic if you are a fatty, and ladies you want get a hot guy if you are a fatty. I'm not being mean just saying how the world sees things. I'm not calling everyone fatty either I'm just giving a blunt example. People really don't care about love anymore as they use to because lust is so convienent now with all the social sites allowing you to bang a barbie and not have to worry about calling her anymore. It's levels to this life now. You have a way to excite, keep safe, and make a woman laugh then you are set. Don't and you are doomed pulling what your momma gave you in front of a porn hub selection. Has nothing to do with race....Although white women have some good ummm.
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I think that most of us can admit that we spend too much time on social media sites that include a realm of networking opportunities. When I should be writing the next article, I have found that my ten minutes originally scheduled on Facebook has turned into a half hour. I could have been more productive in that time. And I am not as bad as some who spend the majority day connected, in fact, a media they have to check before that first cup of coffee in the morning.
But when we overindulge and it begins to take over your life where you are spending less time looking for that new career you need to focus, spending live time with the ones you love and feeling like you have accomplished nothing, then social media is nothing more than another addiction exactly like alcohol and drugs. Actually, an internet rehab program exists founded by Dr. Kimberly Young in 1995 which is called the Center for Internet Addiction.
And as the addiction progresses, because they always do, you start to advance into sites that will hurt your career search, personal life as well as a business you may be promoting. Your comments are sloppy which could cause negative feedback. The more time you spend on social media, the more moods you may take on…those changes in temperament can be misconstrued. This hurts you in more ways than you can imagine. It is your reputation and once ruined, it can be very challenging to renew for some time.
If using a Facebook page for business, always tie comments back to your purpose. Studies have shown that more Facebook likes are concentrated on positive comments, believe it or not. Regardless of what site you are on, I can't say it enough that badmouthing, swearing or even political ranting and raving which will eventually become offensive to someone out there especially if you have a large account of friends. Over 600 friends should be reserved for a business account...you don't know them. It is a good practice to keep your friends and family accounts separate, however, nothing is safe on the Internet. Remember that.
Two thirds of hiring managers check Facebook and even insurance companies are turning to social media especially when handling personal injury cases. If you have applied for a life insurance policy and claimed that you are a moderate drinker, better be careful about your online presence. There have been disability cases and payments have been stopped because of too much out there about you that goes against original claims and this can happen months/years after the claim has been accepted.


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With all the football schools from the old Big East conference having gone through both a college football and a college basketball season, it's as clear as day that the Big East conference was completely ruined by the basketball only schools. Here is why I say that.
Big East conference was ruined by basketball only schools
- Basketball only schools getting horrific TV ratings in new Big East
For some reason known only to some not too bright FOX Sports executives (probably because they were desperate for programming), FOX Sports gave the new Big East schools a pretty big TV contract to broadcast their basketball games on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2.
Whatever the reason, the TV ratings for the new Big East schools have been abysmal. Out of the first 48 Big East games that FOX broadcast on Fox Sports 1 (including non-conference games where one team was a Big East school), a total of 41 of the games had a 0 (zero) rating.
That doesn't mean nobody was watching the games, but the number of viewers was so low they failed to register a rating. The fewest viewers for one of the games was 8,000 for a Villanova vs Towson game.
Things were not much better for the other seven games, as five of them registered a 0.1 rating, and two managed a 0.2 rating. FOX also put 14 games on FOX Sports 2, and not one of those games had over 40,000 people watching it. Eight of the games failed to even reach 8,000 viewers, and one game (Seton Hall vs Monmouth) had only 1,000 people watching it.
- New Big East did not come close to selling out Madison Square Garden for conference tournament
In the past few years, the old Big East always sold out Madison Square Garden for the Big East Tournament. Fans of the old Big East, like myself, loved the Big East Tournament almost as much as the NCAA Tournament.
I would sometimes take off from work to watch the weekday games with the old Big East Tournament, and the Saturday night championship game at the Garden often had the feel of a heavyweight prize-fight boxing match.
Ticket sales for the new Big East Tournament have not been good. Not one day of the tournament sold out, and the buzz in the New York City area for the tournament is just not there. Nobody cares.
The basketball only schools kept the name Big East, but the fans are not fooled. The Big East died last year when the football schools all left.
- Even in basketball, football only schools led the Big East
Of the eight football schools who left the Big East in 2013, five of them are in the 2014 NCAA Tournament. Those five teams are Louisville, UConn, Cincinnati, Syracuse and Pitt.
Of the seven surviving basketball only schools in the new Big East, only one team is certain to make the 2014 NCAA Tournament. That team is Villonova. Providence might also get in, but they are a bubble team unless they win the Big East Tournament.
I detailed in Big East Catholic seven college basketball schools likely to struggle on own how much more often the football schools made the NCAA Tournament vs the basketball only schools over the past 10 years.
- Basketball only schools prevented Penn State from joining the Big East
In the late 1980s, college football powerhouse Penn State applied to be a member of the Big East. Penn State needed six votes to gain entry, but only got five as basketball only schools St. John's, Villanova, and Georgetown voted no. Penn State then joined the Big Ten in 1989.
Had Penn State joined the Big East, the conference would probably be one of the major college conferences today in both football and basketball. Thanks a bunch basketball only schools.
Dismal to zero TV ratings, the inability to even come close to selling out Madison Square Garden or generate any buzz about its season ending basketball tournament, the inability of its teams to get to the NCAA Tournament while the football only schools thrive, and the fact the basketball schools rejected Penn State all point to one thing. The basketball only schools ruined the Big East.
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It's been 2 years with more than 6 chlomid and IUI treatments. The doctor feels that chlomid and only chlomid will do it for us, based on our tests.
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The owner of a precision medical instrument manufacturer engaged a Gavin/Solmonese case team to act as Chief Restructuring Officer. Their initial assignment was to stop the negative cash flow, prepare a cash stabilization plan, identify potential strategic buyers and negotiate a sale of the business. Once Gavin/Solmonese successfully stabilized the client's cash flow, the case team identified several alternatives for selling the business and assisted in the sale of the Company as a management buyout.
Circuit Board Equipment Manufacturer
A company manufacturing and distributing machines to imprint circuit board outlines was losing money as a result of the meltdown in the Pacific Rim area and the crash in the semiconductor industry. Unfortunately, management had not reacted quickly enough to the changing conditions. After a situational assessment by a Gavin/Solmonese Managing Director revealed serious problems, Gavin/Solmonese was engaged to oversee the sale of the business to a strategic buyer.
Injection Molding Company
A privately held injection and blow-molding company with annual revenue of over $100 million engaged Gavin/Solmonese to provide advisory services after the lender group realized its collateral coverage position had severely declined. The case team performed an assessment within three weeks and presented their findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors, Shareholders and the senior lender group.
Major changes instituted included replacing a key plant manager, deferring the payment for the main raw material ingredient as a result of formal deferral plans with suppliers and instituting a cash management system. The firm sought and received seasonal accommodations from its lenders to permit it to optimize its peak spring selling season. Gavin/Solmonese was appointed CRO by the client's Board of Directors, and successfully recruited new personnel for the positions of Chief Information Officer.
Prince Sports
Gavin/Solmonese was engaged by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Prince Sports, Inc, manufacturer of world-renowned racquet-sports equipment. Gavin/Solmonese, working closely with Committee Counsel Patton Boggs, Hunton & Williams & Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, performed an expansive analysis of the Debtors' pre-petition sale and refinancing efforts and a thorough investigation into the Debtors' preparation for bankruptcy, in which were found several opportunities to not only object to the sale but argue for an expanded process. Gavin/Solmonese's rapid valuation of the potential cash flow from the company's intellectual property assets and deposition testimony drove objections to the sale process that resulted in a settlement for unsecured creditors that has provided a recovery exponentially greater than that originally proposed by the Debtor and plan proponent. Gavin/Solmonese now serves as Liquidating Trustee, pursuing causes of action on behalf of unsecured creditors to further increase their recoveries in this landmark case.
Candy Manufacturer
In an example of Gavin/Solmonese's increasing number of engagements by lender groups, Gavin/Solmonese advised one of the country's largest lenders in connection with its loans to a candy manufacturer in the deep south. The borrower had filed bankruptcy without notifying the lender and its main shareholder was seeking to inject new funds in a dramatic move to prime the DIP lender. Since the Debtor lacked a financial advisor charged with providing profitability and cash flow analysis, Gavin/Solmonese shared its own analysis with the Debtor, leading the company to decide to shut down unprofitable operations. Gavin/Solmonese provided analysis and Bankruptcy Court expert witness testimony that successfully supported the lender's claims, then assisted the lender with the sale of the business assets.
Retail Giant
In the largest retail bankruptcy liquidation in history Gavin/Solmonese serves as Plan Administrator, appointed by the by Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors as part of their Plan.
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- With few employees remaining and a short deadline for research, Gavin/Solmonese completed a 88-page transition punch list and located, identified and preserved valuable data in support of the Committee's litigation against the secured lender all within 45 days.
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Cable & Telecom Company
Gavin/Solmonese advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Broadstripe, LLC, a large regional cable and telephone provider. Gavin/Solmonese provided research into potential claims and causes of action against the secured lender, provided an expert report showing valuation and insolvency at the time of insider transactions and supported Committee Counsel in litigation that ultimately led to a settlement accepted by the Committee for multiples greater than unsecured creditors would have received under a plan. Gavin/Solmonese was then selected to serve as liquidating trustee to rapidly distribute funds to unsecured creditors.
Optical Equipment Manufacturer
An Gavin/Solmonese, Inc. case team served as Financial Advisor to a Fiber Optics Telecommunications Company in Chapter 11. The Gavin/Solmonese team assisted the Company in preparing a Plan of Reorganization, performed due diligence on plan viability, presented the plan to the Creditors Committee and obtained their support. They also brought in $3.5 million in venture capital equity to fund the Plan, ultimately obtaining Plan Confirmation from the Bankruptcy Court.


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Release Notes for Cisco iSCSI Driver Version 3.1.1 for Sun Solaris 2.6 or Sun Solaris 7 or 8
Starting and Stopping the iSCSI Driver
SN 5400 Series System Software Requirements
MDS 9000 Series System Software Requirements
Obtaining the iSCSI Driver and Updated SN 5400 Series System Software
Installing iSCSI Driver Software
Uninstalling iSCSI Driver Software
Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco TAC Home Page
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Release Notes for Cisco iSCSI Driver Version 3.1.1 for Sun Solaris 2.6 or Sun Solaris 7 or 8
May 30, 2003
Note You can find the most current documentation on Cisco.com. This set of electronic documents may contain updates and modifications made after the hard-copy documents were printed.
These release notes support Cisco iSCSI Driver version 3.1.1 for Sun Solaris 2.6, 7 and 8.
For a list of software caveats that apply to version 3.1.1, see the "Caveats" section. The caveats are updated for every maintenance version and are located on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
These Release Notes describe the following topics:
•Obtaining Technical Assistance
•Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
The iSCSI Driver for Sun Solaris provides an IP host with the ability to access storage through an IP network. The iSCSI driver uses the iSCSI protocol to transport SCSI requests and responses over an IP network between the IP host and a Cisco SN 5400 or MDS 9000 Series system.
Architecturally, the iSCSI driver combines with the IP host's TCP/IP stack, network drivers, and network interface cards (NICs) to provide the same functions as a SCSI or Fibre Channel adapter driver with a host bus adapter (HBA).
The iSCSI driver provides a transport for SCSI requests and responses for storage devices; however, instead of providing a transport for directly attached devices, the driver transports the SCSI requests and responses between the IP host and a Cisco SN 5400 or MDS 9000 Series system via an IP network. The SN 5400 or MDS 9000 Series system, in turn, transports SCSI requests and responses between it and the storage devices attached to it.
Once the iSCSI driver is installed and started, the host proceeds with a discovery process for storage devices.
A more technical description of the driver's design and its features can be found in the readme file that accompanies the iSCSI driver in the downloaded driver archive file.
Note The iSCSI protocol is an IETF-defined protocol for IP storage (ips). For more information about the iSCSI protocol, refer to the IETF standards for IP storage at http://www.ietf.org.
System Requirements
This section describes the system requirements for version 3.1.1 and includes the following information:
•Operating System Requirements
•SN 5400 Series System Software Requirements
•MDS 9000 Series System Software Requirements
Operating System Requirements
•The iSCSI Driver for Sun Solaris runs only on SPARC processor-based machines.
•The iSCSI Driver for Sun Solaris requires either Sun Solaris version 2.6, 7 or 8, with all Sun-recommended patches installed for the version being used.
•If you are using the Sun Gigabit Ethernet adapter, the SUNWged driver must have the most recent version of patch 106765 (for SUNWged version 2.0) or patch 108813 (for SUNWged version 3.0) installed.
•The iSCSI Driver for Sun Solaris supports both single and multiple processor machines.
•To ensure the best performance for the iSCSI driver, the extended windowing feature of TCP should be enabled on all IP hosts connecting to the SN 5400 Series system. In general, a larger window size enhances SN 5400 Series system throughput performance.
•To maximize performance, the receive and transmit flow control feature of the Gigabit Ethernet driver should be enabled on all IP hosts connecting to the SN 5400 Series system. If the IP hosts or the SN 5400 Series systems are connected to any Ethernet switches, the receive and transmit flow control attributes should be enabled on each of the connected switch ports.
•If you are using a 3Com Gigabit Ethernet Server network interface card in the IP host, the minimum supported revision level is "B" (3C985B-SX). Using a card with a lower revision level will significantly decrease performance.
Mounting Devices
Target iSCSI devices can be mounted automatically using the /etc/vfstab file.
The iSCSI init.d script looks for entries with the "mount at boot" field set to "iscsi" in the /etc/vfstab file, and attempts to mount those entries after the iSCSI daemon starts. This allows iSCSI devices to be automatically mounted as early as possible in the boot process.
For example, the following /etc/vfstab entries will fsck and mount the two iSCSI devices specified:#device device mount FS fsck mount mount#to mount to fsck point type pass at boot options/dev/dsk/c1t5d0s6 /dev/rdsk/c1t5d0s6 /mnt/t5 ufs 1 iscsi -/dev/dsk/c1t6d0s6 /dev/rdsk/c1t6d0s6 /mnt/t6 ufs 1 iscsi -
Note Due to network delays, targets may not always become available in the same order. This means that the order in which iSCSI devices are mounted may vary, and may not match the order of the devices listed in /etc/vfstab. You should not assume that mounts of iSCSI devices will occur in any particular order.
The "mount at boot" field in /etc/vfstab should never be set to "yes" for an iSCSI device, because the standard Solaris boot sequence mounts devices before the network is available. Mounts of iSCSI devices with the "mount at boot" field set to "yes" fail because the iSCSI devices are not available that early in the boot process. If a mount fails, a maintenance shell will start and the Solaris boot process will not complete until the shell is exited. A user at the console must exit from the shell to cause the boot process to complete without the listed devices mounted.
Unmounting Devices
All iSCSI devices must be unmounted before the iSCSI driver stops. If the iSCSI driver stops while iSCSI devices are mounted, buffered writes may not be committed to disk and filesystem corruption may occur. Because Solaris will not unmount devices that are being used by a running process, all processes using the iSCSI devices must be killed before the devices can be unmounted.
The init.d script will attempt to kill all processes using iSCSI devices by sending them SIGTERM and then sending any remaining processes SIGKILL. The init.d script then unmounts all iSCSI devices, and kills the iSCSI daemon, terminating all connections to iSCSI devices.
Note The init.d script may not be able to successfully unmount filesystems because they are in use by processes that cannot be killed. Best practice is to manually stop all applications using the filesystem before stopping the driver.
Persistent Target Bindings
Persistent target binding ensures that a Solaris SCSI target always maps to the same physical storage device across system restarts. The iSCSI daemon stores bindings of iSCSI target iSCSI Names (or WWUIs) to Solaris target IDs in the file /etc/iscsi_bindings.
If any entry exists for a discovered target, the Solaris target ID from the entry is assigned to the target. If no entry exists for a discovered target, an entry is written to the file.
The iscsi_bindings file contains the Solaris target ID, the discovery address, and the iSCSI Name (or WWUI) of the iSCSI target, as shown in the following example:TargetId DiscoveryAddress TargetName0 10.100.100.156 iqn.1987-05.com.cisco.00.7e9d6f942e45736be69cb65c4c22e54c.disk_one1 10.100.100.156 iqn.1987-05.com.cisco.00.4d678bd82965df7765c788f3199ac15f.disk_two
A discovery connection to each DiscoveryAddress remains open; new targets that become available to the Solaris host after the driver is started are automatically logged into and added to the iscsi_bindings file (if no entry currently exists).
To use these new targets, Solaris administrative command, such as drvconfig, disks, or tapes, must be issued to add the required /dev entries. If the required target and LUN entries for the new target do not exist in /kernel/drv/sd.conf, you may have to add them and reboot the system before you can access the target.
The /etc/iscsi_bindings file contains persistent entries for all iSCSI targets ever logged into from this host. If a target is no longer available to a host, you can stop the iSCSI driver and manually edit the iscsi_bindings file and remove the entry so the obsolete target no longer consumes a Solaris target ID.
For more information about the iscsi-bindings file and persistent target binding, see the iSCSI driver readme file.
Target Port Failover
If the Cisco SN 5400 Series system has multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports configured to allow access to a set of iSCSI targets via multiple paths, the iSCSI driver discovers all IP addresses that can be used to reach each of the targets. When a specific target connection fails, the iSCSI driver attempts to connect to that target using the next IP address. Subsequent failures will cause the iSCSI driver to rotate through the list of addresses. This feature is enabled or disabled via an entry in the iscsi.conf file. The feature is enabled by default.
To effectively utilize this features, the Solaris system must also have multiple Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Starting and Stopping the iSCSI Driver
It is possible to manually stop and start the iSCSI driver. This may be necessary if you want to make configuration changes without rebooting the Solaris system. When stopping the iSCSI driver, the init.d script will attempt to unmount iSCSI devices. Because the init.d script may not be able to unmount busy filesystems, best practice is to manually stop all applications that are using iSCSI filesystems before stopping the driver.
To manually stop the iSCSI driver, enter:/etc/init.d/iscsi stop
To manually start the iSCSI driver, enter:/etc/init.d/iscsi start
Caution When installing the iSCSI driver, do not manually stop and restart the iSCSI driver. Always reboot the Solaris system after doing a "pkgadd" of the driver.
Dynamic Reconfiguration
You can make configuration changes without having to stop the iSCSI driver or reboot the system, providing the required entries already exist in the /kernel/drv/sd.conf file. To make dynamic configuration changes, follow these instructions:
Step 1 Make the desired changes to the /etc/iscsi.conf file.
Step 2 When you are finished making changes, issue the reconfigure command. For example:/etc/init.d/iscsi reconfigure
This causes the iSCSI driver to re-read /etc/iscsi.conf and to create any new DiscoveryAddress connections it finds. Those discovery sessions discover targets and create new target connections.The script then runs the appropriate Solaris administrative commands (e.g. drvconfig or devfsadm) to add new iSCSI devices to the filesystem namespace.
Note Reconfiguration will not affect existing discovery or target sessions. For example, removing a DiscoveryAddress entry from the configuration file will not cause that session to be terminated.
Rebooting Solaris
All iSCSI devices should be unmounted prior to a system shutdown.
The Solaris /usr/sbin/reboot command should not be used to reboot the system while iSCSI devices are mounted. This reboot command will not execute the iSCSI shutdown script in /etc/rc0.d, and file system corruption can occur.
To safely reboot the Solaris system, use the following shutdown command:/usr/sbin/shutdown -i 6
SN 5400 Series System Software Requirements
The iSCSI Driver version 3.1.1 for Sun Solaris is interoperable to a Cisco SN 5400 Series system running software release 3.2.1 or later. This version of the driver is not interoperable with a Cisco SN 5400 Series system running software release 2.5.x or earlier.
MDS 9000 Series System Software Requirements
The iSCSI Driver version 3.1.1 for Sun Solaris is interoperable with a Cisco MDS 9000 Series system running SAN-OS Release 1.1(1) or later.
New and Changed Information
•The iSCSI driver version 3.1.1 iSCSI specification compliance has been upgraded to RFC.
•The iSCSI driver version 3.1.1 includes data and header digest support, configurable on either a per-target or global basis.
See the readme file for additional information about all new features.
Installation Notes
This section describes how to obtain iSCSI driver software and upgrade an existing iSCSI driver installation, and includes the following information:
•Obtaining the iSCSI Driver and Updated SN 5400 Series System Software
•Installing iSCSI Driver Software
•Uninstalling iSCSI Driver Software
Obtaining the iSCSI Driver and Updated SN 5400 Series System Software
Registered Cisco.com users can download the most current SN 5400 Series system software, Cisco iSCSI drivers, readme files, release notes and example configuration files from Cisco.com. In addition, information about driver compatibility and other relevant driver information is available on Cisco.com. You can access software and related information by following these instructions:
Step 1 At http://www.cisco.com, log in to Cisco.com. Click Technical Support and Software Center.
Step 2 At the Software Center web page, under Software Products & Downloads, click Storage Networking Software.
Step 3 At the Storage Networking Software web page, click the appropriate link for your software.
Step 4 At the Software Download web page, click the file that you want to download.Another software download web page will be displayed with detailed information about the download file and Cisco's Software License Agreement. Follow the instructions on that and any subsequent web pages to download the software.
Step 5 To install and configure storage router software, see the appropriate storage router software configuration guide and release notes. To install and configure an iSCSI driver, see the readme file that accompanies the iSCSI driver (in the downloaded driver archive file) and the appropriate release notes.
Configuration guides and release notes are available online. You can access online documentation by following these instructions:
Step 1 At http://www.cisco.com, click Products & Services and Storage Networking Products.
Step 2 At the Cisco Storage Networking Products web page, click Cisco SN 5400 Series Storage Routers.
Step 3 At the Cisco SN 5400 Series Storage Routers web page, click Technical Documentation. On the Technical Documentation web page, choose the appropriate link for documentation, release notes, or other related information.
Installing iSCSI Driver Software
Refer to the readme file that accompanies the iSCSI driver (in the downloaded driver archive file) for complete installation and configuration procedures.
Upgrading to a New Version
To upgrade to a new version of iSCSI driver software, follow these instructions.
Note You must be super-user (root) to install and configure the iSCSI driver package.
Step 1 Unmount all iSCSI file systems and stop the old iSCSI driver. To manually stop the iSCSI driver, enter:/etc/init.d/iscsi stop
Step 2 Save the current /etc/iscsi.conf and /kernel/drv/sd.conf configuration files to another location.
Step 3 Remove the old iSCSI package.pkgrm CSCOiscsi
Step 4 Follow the instructions in the readme file to install the new iSCSI driver software package.
See the readme file for additional information about installing or upgrading iSCSI driver software.
Uninstalling iSCSI Driver Software
To uninstall the iSCSI driver software, follow these instructions:
Step 1 Unmount all iSCSI devices and stop the driver. For example:/etc/init.d/iscsi stop
You may want to save the /etc/iscsi.conf configuration file to another location before proceeding with the removal process.
Step 2 Remove the iSCSI driver. You must have super-user (root) authority to remove the driver.pkgrm CSCOiscsi
All configuration files installed by the package will be deleted.
Caveats describe unexpected behavior or defects in iSCSI software versions. Severity 1 caveats are the most serious caveats; severity 2 caveats are less serious.
This document describes open and resolved severity 1 and 2 caveats and selected caveats of other severities:
•The "Open Caveats" section lists open caveats that apply to the current version and may apply to previous versions.
•The "Resolved Caveats" section list caveats resolved in this version, but open in previous versions.
Within the sections, the caveats are sorted alphanumerically by caveat number.
Note If you have an account with Cisco.com, you can use Bug Navigator II to find caveats of any severity for any version. You can reach Bug Navigator II on Cisco.com at Service & Support:
Open Caveats
There are no severity 1 or 2 caveats open against the iSCSI driver version 3.1.1. For a more complete list of caveats against this release, access Cisco.com as described in the section "Cisco.com" at the end of this document.
Resolved Caveats
While running traffic to a tape drive, the Gigabit Ethernet connection from a Sun Solaris IP host to the SN 5420 Storage Router may be intermittently dropped and re-added for no apparent reason.
Workaround: None. However, the user should check the connections between the hosts and the SN 5420, and verify that the flow control is consistent between the hosts, switches, and the SN 5420s.
Error messages indicating that the iSCSI driver cannot claim bus 0 target <n> are seen on the Solaris host console or in the /var/adm/messages file. The iSCSI driver never gets connected to the targets being discovered. This can be caused by restarting the Solaris driver after a version upgrade or downgrade without rebooting the Solaris host.
Workaround: Reboot the Solaris host. The Solaris host must be rebooted after a version upgrade or downgrade to fully install the iSCSI driver. The iSCSI driver readme file for version 3.1.1 has been updated to include this information.
I/O stops to one or more iSCSI targets, and the iSCSI driver can not be stopped. Under very heavy load, with conditions that cause iSCSI connections to drop and restart frequently, iSCSI tasks can deadlock.
Workaround: None. Reboot the iSCSI host to clear the problem.
The Solaris host or Gigabit Ethernet may hang after several command timeout errors are seen. This can occur when a storage device is physically removed without stopping data traffic.
Workaround: None. The Solaris host must be rebooted. If a storage device is to be removed or replaced, all traffic to the device should be stopped.
When running simultaneously to a large number of targets and performing manual failovers of SCSI routing instances, the iSCSI driver on the Solaris host stopped attempting to login to the targets after doing the initial discovery connection. No additional commands were generated from the iSCSI driver. This issue is very rare and has not been reproduced.
Workaround: None. The Solaris host must be rebooted.
When running large amounts of data traffic to multiple devices from a Solaris multiprocessor host, the Solaris host experienced a panic due to a bad trap. Preceding the panic, there were several command aborts and connection drops and relogins. This issue is very rare and has not been reproduced.
Workaround: None. The Solaris host must be rebooted.
Related Documentation
The following sections describe the related documentation available for the iSCSI Driver version 3.1.1 for Sun Solaris, and the Cisco SN 5400 and MDS 9000 Series systems. These documents consist of the iSCSI driver release notes and readme file, and the SN 5400 and MDS 9000 Series system hardware installation and software configuration guides.
The SN 5400 and MDS 9000 Series system hardware installation and software configuration documentation sets are available as printed manuals or electronic documents. The iSCSI driver readme file IS available in electronic format, as part of the software download package. See the "Obtaining the iSCSI Driver and Updated SN 5400 Series System Software" section for details.
Release-Specific Documents
This Release Notes document is the only document specific to iSCSI Driver version 3.1.1 for Sun Solaris. It is located on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Each release of SN 5400 and MDS 9000 Series system software includes an associated Release Notes document, which is also available as an electronic document on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Hardware Documents
Refer to the appropriate SN 5400 or MDS 9000 Series system hardware installation guide for hardware installation procedures. The Cisco SN 5428 Storage Router Hardware Installation Guide provides hardware installation procedures for SN 5428 Storage Routers. The Cisco SN 5428-2 Storage Router Hardware Installation Guide provides hardware installation procedures for SN 5428-2 Storage Routers. These documents are available as printed manuals. They are also available as electronic documents on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM
Software Documents
Refer to the appropriate SN 5400 or MDS 9000 Series system software configuration guide for software configuration information. The Cisco SN 5428 Storage Router Software Configuration Guide Release 3.2 provides configuration information for SN 5428 Storage Routers. The Cisco SN 5428-2 Storage Router Software Configuration Guide Release 3.2 provides configuration information for SN 5428-2 Storage Routers. These documents are available as printed manuals. They are also available as electronic documents on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
For documentation on the SN 5400 Series system web-based GUI, refer to the SN 5400 Series system web-based GUI online Help system.
Service and Support
For service and support for a product purchased from a reseller, contact the reseller, who offers a wide variety of Cisco service and support programs described in "Service and Support" of Cisco Information Packet shipped with your product.
Note If you purchased your product from a reseller, you can access Cisco.com as a guest. Cisco.com is Cisco Systems' primary real-time support channel. Your reseller offers programs that include direct access to Cisco.com services.
For service and support for a product purchased directly from Cisco, use Cisco.com.
Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco TAC Home Page
A variety of Cisco SN 5400 Series system software and iSCSI driver installation, configuration and usage tips are available on the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Web Site.
You can access "tech tips" by following these instructions:
Step 1 At http://www.cisco.com, log in to Cisco.com. Click Technical Support, and select Hardware Support from the menu.
Step 2 At the Hardware Support web page, click Storage Networking Devices from the Hardware Support menu on the left side of the page.
Step 3 At the Storage Networking Devices web page, click the appropriate link for your system. For example, click the SN 5428 Storage Routers link.
Step 4 Click the Troubleshooting link, and then click the appropriate links for information about installing, configuring, and troubleshooting SN 5400 Series system software and iSCSI drivers.
Obtaining Documentation
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Ordering Documentation
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You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:
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Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco provides Cisco.com, which includes the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Website, as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website, including TAC tools and utilities.
Cisco.com offers a suite of interactive, networked services that let you access Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at any time, from anywhere in the world.
Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help you with these tasks:
•Streamline business processes and improve productivity
•Resolve technical issues with online support
•Download and test software packages
•Order Cisco learning materials and merchandise
•Register for online skill assessment, training, and certification programs
To obtain customized information and service, you can self-register on Cisco.com at this URL:
Technical Assistance Center
The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two levels of support are available: the Cisco TAC website and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. The avenue of support that you choose depends on the priority of the problem and the conditions stated in service contracts, when applicable.
We categorize Cisco TAC inquiries according to urgency:
•Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.
•Priority level 3 (P3)—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.
•Priority level 2 (P2)—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of business operations. No workaround is available.
•Priority level 1 (P1)—Your production network is down, and a critical impact to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.
Cisco TAC Website
You can use the Cisco TAC website to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC website, go to this URL:
All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website. Some services on the Cisco TAC website require a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register:
If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC website, you can open a case online at this URL:
If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC website so that you can describe the situation in your own words and attach any necessary files.
Cisco TAC Escalation Center
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.
To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:
Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
•The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:
•Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Cisco suggests these titles for new and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:
•Packet magazine is the Cisco monthly periodical that provides industry professionals with the latest information about the field of networking. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:
•iQ Magazine is the Cisco monthly periodical that provides business leaders and decision makers with the latest information about the networking industry. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:
•Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in the design, development, and operation of public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:
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