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What can you do about your employer not paying you your wages
My employer did not pay me for two weeks a month or two ago. He stated that he would catch up with me. He then paid me on 12/24/10 and the check was returned for insufficient funds. He again did not pay me for the work week 12/31/10
Hi Kelly,
Since you have asked this question on the page for questions about quitting .. I'm going to show you what I would do before I even gave thought to quitting .. as one of my efforts to "preserve the job" .. "seek all reasonable alternative" etc., etc.,
File an official complaint first to try to collect unpaid wages.
I believe most state have compliance laws specific to payment of wages .. and those that do not defer to the FLSA
At least this is my understanding of how it works.
Not that any of my understanding should be considered a legal understanding ever.
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The Way the Update Center Works - Grails 1.0.4 for GlassFish
By pelegri on Nov 17, 2008
This is what the Update Center enables: Nov 14: Graeme announces Grails 1.0.4; Nov 17th: Alexis announces its Availability in the Update Center. Way to go Vivek et al!
Download GlassFish v3 Prelude, and check the update center for the new packages (you can do it directly from the admin console); then select the "grails" component and install it. Wait a bit (it is 49MB!) and there you go. Also check out Vivek's presentation on Scripting in GFv3 Prelude and Alexis' Grails Intro Screencast.


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My co-editor Francisco Javier Ortiz Franco was murdered in June of 2004. Like Blancornelas in 1997, Ortiz Franco had investigated and published reports that revealed the way the Arellano cartel operated. He also provided names, photos and general information about the cartel's key members.
In none of these four cases, which have affected us deeply, and in which my co-workers were killed [or wounded] because they were investigative journalists working in an area dominated by organized crime, have the federal authorities or the state authorities concluded their investigations so that the murderers can be put behind bars. Only with regard to Félix Miranda's murder have the men who pulled the triggers been arrested—but the person who ordered that crime is still a free man. Concerning the murders of Luis Valero and Francisco Ortiz Franco and the attack against Don Jesús Blancornelas, there's not one person in jail because of these crimes. As with many crimes in México, these have been left unpunished.
More: Does this make you fear for your own life?
AN: This is not something I think about every day. If I feared for my life I surely would've switched jobs by now. I'm dedicated to journalism because it's my calling, it's my profession and my passion. The precautions we take at Zeta aren't out of the ordinary, these are the steps anybody would take to protect their integrity. The most important thing is not to lie, not to exaggerate the stories we publish, to investigate and confirm the information we publish. Also, after Blancornelas retired as director of Zeta in February of 2006, the stories that reveal information against cartel members and the way the cartels operate are signed by Investigaciones Zeta, a faceless reporter.
More: How do your family and friends feel about your job? Do they ever ask you to stop?
AN: No. Everyone has been very respectful of my work. From my family and friends, all I've gotten is support.
More: How do you feel about self-censorship in your country, and what are some of the things Zeta is doing to fight it?
AN: At Zeta we practice our right of freedom of speech with responsibility and investigation week by week. We don't judge the ones who choose auto-censorship, but from our news headquarters we promote freedom of speech.
More: What message do you think your courageousness sends other women around the world?
AN: That journalists who work on investigative journalism are not alone. That there are organizations out there, such as the IWMF, that watch over us and support us by sending a message of solidarity so we may continue to do our jobs.
Click here to learn more about the International Women's Media Foundation.
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When one thinks about Amnesty International, as an organization or as a brand, the word "humor" does not spring to mind. That element of surprise – or, perhaps, shock – is part of what makes the new anti-torture campaign from the human rights organization so breakthrough. The message is so powerful that, despite the fact that the ads are in French and only published in the small country of Belgium, people all over the world are talking about the campaign.
The premise of the ads is simple and hard-hitting: after enough torture, people will say anything. Even if those people are global icons and what they're being forced to say is silly and completely contrary to their celebrated reputations. To illustrate the point, Amnesty International forgoes political prisoners and instead features music's Iggy Pop, fashion's Karl Lagerfeld, and Tibetan Buddhism's Dalai Lama. Each of the unlikely trio are shown individually, with their faces beaten and bruised. The headlines (originally in French, translated for this article) are shown as quotes from each famous face – quotes that are the antithesis of what each stands for. That's exactly the point: after enough torture, anyone will say anything, no matter how unbelievable it sounds...and therefore, we shouldn't necessarily believe what we hear political prisoners say.
Here are the brilliant, unbelievable, translated "headlines" from each of Amnesty International's new ads:
- Karl Lagerfeld: "The height of elegance is a Hawaiian shirt with flip-flops."
- Dalai Lama: "A man who does not have a Rolex watch at 50 years old has failed in his life."
- Iggy Pop: "The future of Rock-n-Roll is Justin Bieber."
Who would ever believe that any of these men would say the quotes plastered beneath their pictures? Yet people are expected to believe confessions from lesser-known, not-as-beloved individuals that are completely contrary to what they stand for – confessions that come on the heels of extensive torture.
This "Torture a Man and He'll Tell You Anything" campaign was launched via leaflet distribution in various cities of Belgium, sparking local awareness. The power of the internet was then harnessed when Amnesty International posted the images online for all to see. It does appear that all are seeing this advertising turned public relations campaign that pulls no punches about the effects of torture.


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A 142-year-old New York restaurant said its 10 millionth customer will receive free meals with a guest once a week for the rest of his or her life.
The prize, free meals with a guest once a week, boasts a sizable cash value, considering a steak at the eatery can cost up to $48 without any side dishes.
"This prize is clearly not for the faint of stomach," co-owner Marc Sherry said.
Sherry's brother and co-owner, Greg, said the count of customers since the opening of the Old Homestead in 1868 was performed over the course of several months by a team of math experts.
"The accountants and statisticians will be on hand to certify the 10 millionth customer," Greg Sherry said.
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By Stoner Chick
Here's a list of ways to face the world with a buzz!
1. First and foremost: wash, wash, wash. This may seem obvious, but after a bong hit (or three – or five at the outside), you may be too lost in reverie to remember. Get that grungy resin residue off your fingertips and nails! Wash your face! If you're at home, indulge in an aromatherapy cleanser. Even a simple cold-water splash will do wonders for the stoned face.
2. As much as you may enjoy the lingering flavor of indica, your breath isn't always dainty after toking. Brush your teeth. Carry a compact travel toothbrush in your purse. I mean it!
3. Now moisturize. Start with your eyes. I wear contacts so Visine isn't an option. I use my lens re-wetting drops. (Paranoia about red eyes led me to this regime.) If you don't suffer from imperfect vision, then go ahead – use the Visine. You probably already do. Next, moisturize your face and hands. Any nice-smelling lotion will work. It all depends on your pocketbook and how eco-conscious you are. They all work about the same.
4. Apply shimmery eye shadow. This really works! The sparkles will open up your eyes, thereby reducing the telltale, narrow, slit-eye stoner look. Plus, eye shadow will give you an air of confidence.
5. For perfectly smooth lips, use moisturizing, flavored lip balm. Your lips will be glossed and lush leaving you prepared for romantic encounters. It also has the added effect of reducing cottonmouth.
6. Now I shall reveal my favorite, top-secret fashion tip. Throw a sexy, silky scarf around your neck. Not only does this give people something else to look at besides your goofy smile, it also gives you something to play with if you get nervous.
7. Your personal scent should be something other than eau de reefer. Give yourself a dab – no, not that kind! – of fragrance in the usual pulse points: behind your ears, on your wrists, on your neck. And don't neglect your hair! It smells up there after a night of inhaling. Don't think that the laws of physics don't apply to you. Give your mane a gentle spritz. And let some fall on your scarf, too. People will think pleasant thoughts about you long after you passed them by.
8. Back in the day, stoner chicks had scraggly hair and hung out in the park singing folk songs on the guitar. Stoner chicks in the 21st century are a whole, new breed. They go to school, have careers, pay bills — even have kids! Unless you're going to a revival of Hair, skip the tie-dyes and bell-bottoms.
9. Go for the ultimate accessory no stoner chick should be without – a hat with a wide brim. If your sense of style gravitates toward the simple, a baseball cap is a super choice – especially with the millions of logos and mottos now available on caps.
10. Indulging in Mother Nature's finest may strike you with the sudden urge to talk about yourself to anyone within earshot – how you and your dog are psychically connected or that your boss is really your mom from a past life. When you leave, people will make fun of you. I know I will. Keep your most fabulous revelations to yourself.


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"A surprising and stunning album." Christian Science Monitor
"Allison's best yet. Truly sublime." Huffington Post
"Audacious sci-fi jazz." Denver Post
(Sonic Camera Records, December 3, 2013)
New York, NY – Thursday, September 26, 2013 – For nearly two decades, the renowned bassist and composer Ben Allison has continually broken new artistic ground by refusing to bow to complacency. A musician's musician, Allison's career has been defined by his fearless drive to pull inspiration from an extremely wide variety of sources, to mix and match sounds into a cohesive whole that drags jazz kicking and screaming into the future. The Los Angeles Times wrote, "Whenever some fool goes on about the death of jazz, play that misguided soul some Ben Allison," while Billboard said, "A New York underground jazz scene mainstay, bassist Ben Allison has broken away from traditional jazz into crossover hybrids and developed a distinctive voice."
Allison's audacious spirit fuels his idiosyncratic career as one of New York City's most talked-about bassist/composers. Constantly redefining his musical imprint, the prolific recording artist has earned a long list of impressive accolades, including seven SESAC Performance Awards (given to songwriters who top US national radio charts), and citations in numerous Downbeat Readers and Critics' polls, including the Bassist and Composer categories, as well as Rising Star: Arranger, Jazz Artist, Composer and Bassist categories (the latter of which he topped for three consecutive years). Allison composed the theme song for the NPR program, On the Media, which debuted in 2001 and reaches 1.5 million listeners per week.
His influence as a musician extends beyond his role as a bassist. As a New York Chapter Governor of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), Allison testified before the United States Congress (June 2012), solidifying his reputation as an advocate for musicians' performance rights. Allison was also the founder of the Jazz Composers Collective, a musician-run, nonprofit organization based in New York City.
On his new album, The Stars Look Very Different Today (Sonic Camera Records, Dec. 3, 2013), Allison continues his outward expansion as a bassist and composer. The recording – his 11th as a leader – features Allison's brilliant working band of Brandon Seabrook (guitar and banjo), Steve Cardenas (guitar) and Allison Miller (drums), each accomplished bandleaders in their own right. Allison not only wrote and arranged the entire album, but for the first time produced and mixed it as well, making this his most personal album to date.
The title, drawn from a line in David Bowie's early hit Space Oddity, reflects Allison's lifelong
fascination with science, technology and film. These themes are expounded upon throughout the course of the album's eight boldly constructed, cinematic tracks, which include five premieres, two re-imagined earlier pieces and one wholly improvised vignette featuring bass and guitar-driven tape loops.
"I wanted to create a sound collage that mashes references from intersecting worlds," says Allison. Layered sonic textures, a wide dynamic range and a balance between the adventurous and the accessible have always been hallmarks of Ben's style. But improvisation, a restless drive to experiment and an endless search for new and original band sounds remain the driving forces behind his music. And at the heart of it all is improvisation. "This album is a snapshot in time," says Allison. "It captures a conversation in flux. Some of it was planned, some of it was not. But I'm always working towards a cohesive group sound. As a composer, I try to create sonic landscapes that musicians are free to explore. The tunes are never really done. In a way, we rewrite them every time we play them."
Among the songs making their initial appearance on an Allison recording is "D.A.V.E. (Digital Awareness Vector Emulator)," which Ben wrote for his Carnegie Hall debut in 2012. In reaction to the concert, the Huffington Post wrote, "The audience was mesmerized as the group provided mind-bending, experimental, musical performance art." The composition initially had lyrics about a 'thinking' machine that is becoming sentient, but was reworked by Allison for this album. The title references a human character from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Ben plays the opening bass part using a folded NYC subway MetroCard.
"Dr. Zaius" is another tune brought about by Allison's love of cinema. "It's partly inspired by the film Planet of the Apes and songs and scores of that era," he says. "Brandon's solo at the beginning of the take reminds me of a spaceship landing in an unfamiliar world. When Steve begins his solo we step out into the sun."
"The Ballad of Joe Buck," Allison comments, "is one of those rare tunes that came to me in its entirety in just a few minutes. I quickly sang it into my phone so I wouldn't forget it. The idea to feature the banjo inspired the title, which refers to the character in the film Midnight Cowboy played by Jon Voight. I've referenced the John Barry-composed score for that film in other tunes of mine (notably "Green Al" and "Four Folk Songs")."
Of "Neutron Star," Allison says, "I wrote this tune the night before we went into the studio. Neutron stars have about the same mass as 1.5 of our suns, all crammed into a sphere about the size of Brooklyn. A teaspoon-size piece of a neutron star would weigh about a billion tons on earth. It's incredible to think about. There was something about Brandon's opening guitar improv that reminded me of space, then the churning energy when the band enters gets the ball spinning. I admit that I'm a science nerd. I love to learn about biology, chemistry, physics, neurology, evolution, technology, space, the human immune system, geology, parasites … anything and everything related to science."
The last of the five new compositions is "No Other Side," which Allison describes as "another song originally written with lyrics. The song is sung from the perspective of a fictional fundamentalist. He has sure and certain knowledge that his beliefs are true and unassailable. There's only one side to the argument … it's his side and he's right!"
Allison also revisits two older compositions. "Kick it Man," a reworking of the tune "Hey Man" from his 2006 album Cowboy Justice, is "a simple tune that's fun to play," he says. And "Swiss Cheese D," which originally appeared on 2001's Riding the Nuclear Tiger. About this one, Allison notes, "It's basically a vehicle for us to go nuts. It's always a hit when we play live. Brandon put some sticks between the strings of his guitar and Steve created a lot of amazing overtones by muting his strings in various ways. It's all about texture on this tune. My buzzing bass part is created by pulling a string off the side of the fingerboard, plucking that string with one finger and another with my thumb." The title, he adds, "is a nod to Walt 'Clyde' Frazier, the famous guard and current commentator for the Knicks, who sometimes refers to their defense as 'Swiss Cheese D' (as in, full of holes)." Appropriately, the tune is in the key of D.
Finally, there's "Improvisus," recorded at the very end of the session. "I usually have at least one freely improvised tune on each of my albums," says Allison. "This one is almost entirely Brandon and me. He created all of the loops and collages on the fly, with no overdubbing. He had recorded a section of an improvisation we had just done on his old school portable cassette recorder, then played it back through his pickup. The rewinding tape makes the screeching sound you hear. At the very end, Steve comes in with a little picked part and then detunes his guitar for that big final chord. When he played that chord we all started laughing. I knew the session was over. It was a great way to end the date and the record."
Over for them, perhaps, but for fans of this ever-evolving artist, The Stars Look Very Different Today invites multiple listens. Its diversely crafted compositions reveal new depth with each play. "Some might argue this isn't jazz anymore," says Allison about his new release. "But for me, it's part of a continuum. Jazz musicians define the music on a daily basis. This album is the most complete reflection of my ideas."
Ben Allison
The Stars Look Very Different Today
(Release Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013)
1. D.A.V.E. (Digital Awareness Vector Emulator)
2. Dr. Zaius
3. The Ballad of Joe Buck
4. Neutron Star
5. No Other Side
6. Kick It, Man
7. Swiss Cheese D
8. Improvisus
October 18 – Cornelia Street Café – New York City
November 9 & 10 – Dazzle – Denver, CO
November 11-14 – Ford Center for Fine Arts – Galesburg, IL
November 15 & 16 – Green Mill – Chicago, IL
December 3 – CD Release Celebration – Joe's Pub at the Public Theater – New York City


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Brendan Rodgers has called on his players to prove that they are a good team by mounting a positive response to the disappointment of a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa.
The manager believes his group have made significant strides forward since his arrival in the summer - but admitted Saturday's loss was a step backwards.
Now he is looking for a reaction from his team when Fulham visit Merseyside on Saturday.
"The good teams respond, and if we want to be able to call ourselves a good team going forward then we have to respond," said Rodgers. "The best teams always bounce back, and that's the challenge for us now.
"We've got a week's training and then we come back here next Saturday, and hopefully we can get three points and get on that upwards curve again.
"Look at the development of the group and of the team, and of individual players, and it's something I'm pleased with.
"We know within our group that we've still got a long way to go. The players understand the process, that we'll take a couple of steps forwards, and that there are going to be times when we take a backwards step.
"The most important thing is that you learn from it, and the learning from this game is that you can't ever be complacent in this league. We need to be at full tilt every week, and if we do that we've got a great chance of getting the points. If not, you can get punished."
Liverpool's consolation goal was claimed by Steven Gerrard - his second of the season.
Rodgers thinks the skipper's all-round play has warranted a higher tally than that, and revealed how his No.8 has been asked to shoulder additional responsibilities on the pitch this season.
"Stevie, for me, has been terrific this season," said the boss. "He may not have got the goals that his play has warranted, and I've asked him to take on other responsibilities as well.
"Steven has been a brilliant captain. He's played in every minute of every league game for me, and that shows the responsibility and implicit trust I have in his work.
"As you say, it was nice for him to get a goal because he hasn't always got those rewards for his good play.
"He could have got a couple today if he'd have been fed a bit earlier in the first half when he was through on goal."
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Whirlwind is a strapless ivory duschess silk satin gown. The gown has semi-cathedral train and covered buttons (that I added) along with some bustles in the back. This dress is very easy to move in and the fabric is stunning.
This is a size 0-2. I am a 30 DD chest, 26 waste and 37 hip
It was not altered or hemmed and I am 5.6 wearing a 3 inch heal. It's been cleaned and stored in a vacuum sealed box since I wore it. There are some dirt marks on the bottom of the dress. I think it could be professionally cleaned out, or if you needed to hem it then removed then. RETAILED For $4200.00
- Alterations: I added covered buttons down the back and some bustles. The bustles could be removed if desired. See photo.
- Preservation Method: cleaned and vacuum sealed.
- Terms of Sale: All Sales Final
- Original Owner: Yes
- Has Original Receipt:
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Will Ship to: Other
- Payment Methods Accepted: Other
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ZF-3976: Zend_View_Helper_Action should give option to bypass the current request parameters
In the views <?= $this->action() ?> is usually used to call page related controls. The helper dose not give an option to merge or bypass the current request user parameters by force set them to null, Why?
public function resetObjects(array $newParams) { $params = $this->request->getUserParams(); foreach ($newParams as $key => $value) { $this->request->setParam($key, $value); }
public function action($action, $controller, $module = null, array $params = array() , $merge = false)
and one more parameter to the action function to merge the user request parameters with the give parameters. The current code is require set variable from the view control and if this in a layout view like my layout, it will be a nightmare :)
Bulk change of all issues last updated before 1st January 2010 as "Won't Fix".
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Nintendo ruled the roost for the first couple years of the Wii's availability in the gaming console market. Recently the demand for the console has slipped greatly leading to some rough quarters for Nintendo.
Rumors are circulating that Nintendo and Intel are in talks for a Larrabee CPU with graphics built-in to power a new Nintendo console. Exactly what console it could be is unknown. We do know that Nintendo trademarked the Zii moniker and many expect a Wii HD to hit this year.
It seems that Intel could possibly be powering the graphics and CPU for the new console. Some expect that the next Nintendo console may not hit until 2011. With profits falling I expect to see new Nintendo hardware sooner rather than later.


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We are about to experience a great shift in our national taste. Instead of craving sweet food, Americans will instead prefer sour food. This shift will be sudden and hard to explain, but may be the result of the popularity of yogurt, which we shall start consuming in unflavored form, enjoying the food's natural acidity and sharp flavor.
First, there will be a pickling craze, in which Americans go mad for home pickling. Anything that can be pickled will be, and foods that make use of pickled ingredients will take over at fast-food restaurants. There will also be a craze for kvass, a European beverage made from fermented bread.
Although these much-fermented foods do pose an increased cancer risk, in…
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When I was nine years old, my sister took me to work with her on a summer Saturday. She sat me down in the Children's Department of the old Omaha Public Library where she worked in the Catalog Department. Kids' books were in their own special room with big wooden tables and solid wooden bookshelves. She told me I could read anything in there and went upstairs after asking the librarian to keep an eye on me. I was elated. It was the first time I was going to be able to pick out a book to read all by myself. Before that, it was always a schoolbook or one my parents had given me.
I sidled over to the…
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There is a popular science fiction concept, that of alternate dimensions that contain versions of us that made different decisions, or lived in worlds with alternate histories, and so their lives have been dramatically different than ours. This concept is true -- there are infinite such dimensions out there, with infinite versions of ourselves living out infinite variations of our lives.
What we don't know is that in one of those dimensions they have conceived of a way to cross into others. As a result, interlopers from those dimensions regularly exit their own, looking for preferable lives. When they discover a version of themselves who is enjoying a better life, they murder that version and take their life. This has…
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"Examine the obvious." That was a favorite imperative of Dr. Fritz Perls, originator of Gestalt Therapy. The ideal is followed too rarely.
Prince Nelson need not have died. Not the way he did, at least: in an elevator, slumped over in an opioid-induced rigor mortis.
Prince was another of the thousands killed each year unnecessarily by prescription drugs. The numbers are staggering. Since a Journal of the American Medical Association tally in 1998 (JAMA Vol. 279, No. 15), somewhere between two and three million people have died from prescribed pharmaceutical drugs in the United States alone. The JAMA article tallied up 106,000 deaths in one year due to prescriptions that were used in accordance with doctors' instructions.
Prince's death initiated…
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For ten years, people paid UCLA good money to study the art and science of recording in classes I taught each quarter. Few of the students entered the class realizing that they would be learning the basics of metaphysics in the process. And judging by the Instructor Evaluations on file, there was nary a susurration among the students.
Of course my curriculum covered the history of recording, the Nyquist Theorem, Hitler's role in giving the world hi-fidelity audio, smuggled tape recorders out of post-war Germany, the seven characteristics of sound, mic placement, ego-massage and the revolution of digital audio. But as much as that, it covered the release of fear, connecting with the intuitive mind, A Course in Miracles, hypnosis…
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-- By 2025, the most popular household pet will be the hedgehog.
-- Within 10 years, most of our household chores will be done by dedicated robots.
-- By 2060, more Americans will speak Spanish than English.
-- By 2100, more Americans will speak Chinese than English.
-- Donald Trump will begin doing a long prison sentence within the next five years.
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The greatest problem plaguing mankind in the next decade will be sleep-loss. For a variety of reasons, sleeplessness will become an epidemic, comparable to the current epidemic of obesity. The average American will get less than 4 hours of sleep per night, many getting as little as one or two hours.
The results of this will be poor concentration, exhaustion, and, in the worst cases, hallucinations and psychotic episodes. Some will try to treat sleeplessness with amphetamines, to disastrous effects; the current explosion of amphetamine usage will skyrocket, as will the social problems associated with the drug.
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Multipathing. How did we get here?
By kgibson on Apr 11, 2005
I saw statistics from one of the computer marketing groups (Gartner, I think) showing that 90% of mid-range servers go into data-centers that use networked storage. Although not mentioned in the report, I bet the vast majority of those servers have high-availability requirements that demand that all storage components be redundant including array controllers, switches, cabling, and host adapters, and that failover happens automatically.
Given this fact, selling a server and OS without multipathing in the storage stack seems like selling cars without drive shafts. Administrators have been buying new servers, THEN they have to buy the missing multipath part from a third party, install it themselves, and since these drivers weren't originally designed as part of the operating system's I/O framework, they don't integrate as well with the OS as they should.
The industry got here because of the way the technology evolved. It was the array vendors who originally invented dual controllers with failover. Some early redundant controllers used ID aliasing for failover. Say controller 1 appeared on SCSI target ID 1, controller 2 at ID 2. If controller 1 died, controller 2 detected that its alternate was no longer there, and began responding to requests for both SCSI IDs 1 and 2. The problem with this approach was that the interconnect and the HBA were still single points of failure so they started developing add-on drivers for each OS they supported. So, administrators got used to buying and installing these drivers and that's the way the industry worked for several years.
Since then, the OS vendors and the standards bodies have finally caught up. The ANSI T10 SCSI committee now has a standard for asymmetric controller failover. Solaris 10 has the concept of virtualized paths built natively into the device tree and it knows how to do path virtualization, as well as controller failover for most common storage arrays. This is available as a patch for S8 and 9 as well.
On the storage side at Sun, we are moving to use the native multipathing in every OS as well. Most Sun arrays work with the native 'md' driver in Linux. See a paper on how to configure it HERE
Windows is adding a native multipathing framework called MPIO and we are working with Microsoft to support Sun storage. (in the meantime, we have a traditional add-on multipath driver available – yes, we know how to write Windows drivers). HP is now bundling the Veritas VM with DMP into HP-UX as their multipath solution so we are negotiating with Veritas to make sure that 'native' solution supports our arrays.
So, stop buying third-party drive shafts and use an OS that has everything needed to start working with your storage.


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Picked more than can be eaten this evening, Italophile. BER is on red pear.... again...not one I'll be growing next year.
Apache are hot enough for me. I've lost most of the labels this year but recognise that one. I've also a pale green one, tapered and about 3.5 inches long. Not a hint of it turning black. Do all chillies/peppers go black before red?
I buy from moreveg, simplyseed and jungleseeds, save my own peppers, chillies, toms, peas and beans. Got some from the seed swap thread and had others left over from previous years. Some from Aldi, Lidl and gardening mags.
Went out to see if the plants were still alive before I went to work and when I got back today. These two plants aren't wilting but the other plants in GH are just as heavily set with fruit and may go the same way, if they don't get extra support.
Know were chicky is coming from but will cut my loses and hang them upside down and put in more support for the other plants.It'll create more room for air to circulate.
Apart from these two plants caving in and one plant getting BER I'm ever so pleased with toms this year. I've got them rippening in hanging baskets outdoors which is a first
Big mistake, I put up a different cane structure in the GH beds this year to support the plants as they grew. Two plants have slipped down the canes under the weight of the toms and the stems has broken at the bottom, not completely because the plants haven't died. The fruit is beginning to rippen quickly though.
Q is I don't know whether to leave the plants, see if they survive and the fruit rippens or cut my loses on these two plants, pick the fruit to rippen on a window sill and provide extra support for the plants which are left in the space the vacated plants make?
Thinning is a learning curve all gardeners have to go through SD no doubt pruning fruit tree's is too.
I found it alot easier to cull plants in the GH, this year, you have to choose the best and send the rest to the garden in the sky in order to make enough room for the chosen few.
Same with veg. I grow in modules then plant out, and this year, was determined to thin to one plant per module no matter how many seeds germinated.
I found in the first few years of growing your own, at the start of the year you conveniently forget how much room each veg needs, I'm still learning, thinning is more ruthless and veg spacings are getting bigger so the crops are getting better
7ft is a healthy height, I'd be inclined to nip the tops off, it won't stop whats muching the flowers but the plant will stop growing and produce even more flowers and hopefully some will produce beans.
If truth be known how many sneak into their garden recycle bin stuff which they shouldn't I draw the line at chopping up a fence with nails in but clearly others don't..
ZG - Ever the optimist and up for a challenge .Can't go wrong, if planted in bags in ample time, put them in the GH by the end of September and give them some TLC at night in October with wrap and fleese.
Can't beat home grown spuds, I'm currently going through Red Duke of York.
I tried Verve again this year, got a couple of the really big bags. A lot better quality than last year. No nails, plastic or big peices of wood. Nice black crumbly stuff and the GH plants have done well off it.


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Voting - So Easy!
By Kimberley on Nov 04, 2008
Today marks my first Presidential Elections!   Cool!   And wow!   Such an easy process in my little town in central New Hampshire.
It's a 4 minute drive to the Town Hall.   Plenty of parking out front.   Then a short walk past campaign sign holders who only said, "Thank you for voting", and made no attempts to push their favourite candidates.   So friendly and polite.
I walked straight to A-F registration desk person, announced myself as Brown, then remembered I'm actually Edelmann (oops), and was handed my one page paper ballot.
I went straight to one of 8 booths, only half of which were occupied.   Picked up the pencil and quickly went down the page....   Tick, tick, tick....
From there, I walked straight to the A-F completion desk person, stated "Edelmann" correctly, on the first try I would like to add, and walked a few more feet to the ballot collection box, and dropped mine in.
Done.   All totalled, the process within the Town Hall took about 3 minutes, if that.   Small town.   Gotta love it !   Such a pleasant & easy experience.
Had it not been for running into friends and neighbours with whom Georg and I simply had to say hello and chat with a bit, the whole experience, home, there, and back home again, would have taken less than 15 minutes.
But with perfect warm sunny weather, we found ourselves chatting with fellow town folk, and then went next door to the local restaurant for breakfast and, yes, some more chatting with other locals who were doing the same thing.
My first Presidential Election.   It feels good.   And such a pleasure!   And, according to Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz, the big thing to do today.


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Senior running back Orleans Darkwa rushed for a game-high 103 yards in Tulane's loss to UTSA.
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San Antonio - Tulane senior running back Orleans Darkwa rushed for a game-high 103 yards and one touchdown, but it was not enough as UTSA kicker Sean Ianno connected on a game-winning, 34-yard field with 14-seconds remaining to give the Roadrunners a 10-7 victory over Tulane in front of 24,606 at the Alamodome.
Tulane (6-4, 4-2 C-USA) was its own worst enemy today, committing a season-high 14 penalties for 111 yards, and giving up two crucial plays in the second half, including a 68-yard rushing touchdown that tied the game in the third quarter and a 62-yard pass play late in the game that set up the game-winning field goal. UTSA improved to 5-5 overall and 4-2 in league play.
"My hat goes off to (UTSA) coach (Larry) Coker and his team," Tulane head coach Curtis Johnson said. "They played a very good football game. They played physical. It got a little chippy at times, but that is something that happens. I thought we did a good job for the most part, but we just couldn't overcome all of our penalties and mistakes. Those things are self-inflicting. We just had guys who were eager and anxious. You just can't do that.
"We have two games to play. We have a two-game season now. We will play two good opponents, one at home and one on the road. We have to prepare. We will work hard this week, and get ready to hold senior day against UTEP."
Despite holding the Roadrunners to just seven points through the first three quarters, the Green Wave had a communication breakdown on defense during UTSA's final drive, allowing Roadrunner wide receiver Seth Grubb to go virtually unnoticed down the right sideline for a 62-yard completion from quarterback Eric Soza with a just a little over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter.
UTSA was then able to use the clock to their advantage and set up Ianno up for the game-winner.
Tulane had one final chance to come from behind, getting the ball with nine seconds left on its own 35-yard line. A heave by junior quarterback Nick Montana was picked off, however, sending Tulane to their second consecutive loss on the year.
With neither team was able to find the end zone on their opening possessions of the third quarter. Tulane had a chance to tack on to its lead but senior kicker Cairo Santos misfired on a 50-yard field goal attempt, his second miss of the game from beyond 50 yards.
UTSA took advantage of the miss on the following play when running back Brandon Armstrong dashed up the middle for a 68-yard touchdown score to tie the game at 7-7.
Darkwa posted a solid outing, collecting his ninth-career 100-yard game with a 103-yard effort on 20 attempts. Junior quarterback Nick Montana completed 18-of-33 pass attempts for 199 yards, while senior linebacker Dominique Robertson led the defense with 11 tackles.
The majority of the first half was filled with missed opportunities by both teams and marred by a combined 15 penalties, including nine for the Green Wave for 81 yards.
UTSA took the opening kickoff and marched down to the goal line before sophomore safety Darion Monroe stripped the ball from Roadrunner running back Jarveon Williams at the one-yard line and Robertson made the recovery. Tulane marched down to the UTSA 42-yard line thanks in part to three pass interference penalties by the Roadrunners, but was forced to punt.
The teams then traded possessions and the Green Wave put together a promising drive late in the first quarter and had a first and goal at the UTSA four-yard line thanks to a tough 12-yard run by Darkwa. However two plays later, junior running back Rob Kelley fumbled the ball at the two-yard line and the Roadrunners recovered.
Late in the second quarter, the Tulane defense forced its second fumble of the game when sophomore defensive end Royce LaFrance knocked the ball loose from Armstrong.
The Green Wave took over at the UTSA 42-yard line and Darkwa made the most of the miscue, giving Tulane the lead on his nine-yard touchdown run shortly before the conclusion of the first half.
Tulane will close out the home portion of the 2013 regular season on Nov. 23 against UTEP in the Superdome at 2:30 p.m.
For tickets to that game, as well as future Green Wave events, contact the Tulane Athletics Ticket Office. The Ticket Office is located on the first floor of the Wilson Center on Ben Weiner Drive, and tickets can be purchased in person weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., over the phone at 504-861-WAVE (9283) or via the Internet at www.TulaneGreenWave.com.


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Today is St. Patrick's Day, the day where EVERYONE is Irish! Since I'm part Irish, I've got a big appreciation for the Irish cultures and customs. Just make sure you're wearing green! But it's a fun day and you don't have to be Irish to enjoy it!
I'm passing along some Irish recipes that will be just the thing to have on this special day. These recipes came from a very dear friend who's originally from Ireland, Maureen Henderson. Maureen lives in Chapel Hill, NC now with her family and I had the good fortune once of having a Sunday afternoon tea with her and her husband at their home. Maureen shared some wonderful Irish recipes that are authentic and they came from cookbooks published by the Women's Institute of Northern Ireland.
You'll notice that these recipes are measured in ounces. If you have a scale that measures in ounces, you'll be in great shape, as this is supposedly more accurate than by using cups, which are measured by volume. If you don't have the ability to measure in ounces, remember that an ounce is equal to 2 tablespoons. The recipes were written as they were given to me.
The first recipe is for "Ginger Nuts", which is simply a gingersnap cookie. These are crisp and full of ginger flavor, just perfect with a cup of tea. The second one is for "Toffee Bars". This one has a a rich cookie base that's topped with melted chocolate, which are great for the chocolate fans. Finally, "Alice Cakes", which is a bar cookie with a shortbread cookie base topped with a coconut and walnut topping and a simple confectioner's icing. They're all good to eat and bring you closer to the Irish!
Last year, I shared another Irish recipe for "Irish Soda Bread" that's always traditional for St. Patrick's Day. For this recipe, follow this link:
Brew some tea and have some of these special Irish treats to celebrate this Irish holiday!
- 8 ounces all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces sugar
- 4 ounces margarine, softened
- 1 small egg
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice (allspice)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon syrup (any type of syrup will work)
Rub margarine into flour and sugar. Add ginger, mixed spice and baking soda. Make a hole in the centre and drop in the syrup and unbeaten egg. Mix well int a crumbly mixture. Mould together into a ball using the hand if necessary. Break off small pieces and roll into marbles. Set well apart on greased trays and bake in a slow oven until firm and browned slightly. (I baked these at 325 degrees).
- 4 ounces butter
- 3 ounces brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 ounces plain flour
- 2 ounces porridge oats
- 3 ounces plain chocolate (I use semi-sweet)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- chopped walnuts
Beat together butter, sugar and egg yolk until smooth. Add flour and oats and stir well until smooth. Press mixture into a rectangular tin and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Melt chocolate and butter over hot water and spread over warm biscuit mixture and decorate with chopped walnuts. Cut into bars while warm but leave to cool completely in tin before removing.
- 3 ounces all-purpose flour
- 2 ounces margarine
- 2 ounces coconut
- 1-1/2 ounces walnuts
- 4 ounces soft brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 dessert spoon flour
- 1 beaten egg
- 3 ounces icing sugar
- 1-1/2 ounces butter
Make base by rubbing margarine and flour to resemble breadcrumbs. Lay this mixture on the bottom of a square sandwich tin. Mix topping ingredients well together and place on top of base. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Turn out onto a cooler with crumbly side up. Make icing by beating together the icing sugar and butter well together. Spread this carefully over the top and cut into sticks.


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If you travel down Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica California, you are bound to notice the businesses covered in brightly colored murals. These store locations took part in the Beautify Lincoln project.
Beautify Lincoln first began at the end of 2012 as a movement to Beautify Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica, CA. The Beautify Lincoln project was created by Santa Monica Resident of over 10 years, Evan Meyer. The purpose of the project with the help of local artists, is to brighten up a four block radius of Lincoln Blvd bringing murals to urban landscapes to beautify and inspire.
Artists have volunteered their time and talent to spruce up storefront appearances in an area dubbed "corner of Love". So far a dozen artists have renewed 20 storefronts. Meyer supplies the paint, and handles all negotiations with property owners. The murals can not be advertisements for the business or contain religious, political or cultural references.
A year later, more and more business are showing interest in the project and signing up, prompting many artist to express an interest. Local Artist Seth Wilder, painted a mural on the side of the Printing Palace has stated, "Outdoor walls are the new gallery space, murals are part of the Los Angeles culture. We live through our windshields in this city." and he is totally correct.
The wonderful and imaginative murals are created by the artists, approved by the business owners, then brought to life. Beautified businesses, some in the same location for over 50 years have noticed an increase in customers since they have taken part in this project, some as much as 20%. Ruben Rojas financial advisor Beautify Earth stated "We believe beautifying small blocks of urban areas will create community engagement and pride, and ultimately, fuel environmental and economic development. This corner here will inspire people to be leaders in their lives and in the world at large."
Although artists are not paid, donations by Meyer, store owners and others in the community have covered the $5,000 spent so far on the project. Meyer buys the paint at cost.
Here are just some of the stores that have been "Beautified":
Wilder's print shop mural, Artist Seth Wilder and Ramon Solano
Ameci Pizza and Pasta Artist Naira Arutyunyan and Meyer.
Dunn's Auto Upholstery artist Amelia Drake
Bicycle Ambulance bike shop artist Amelia Drake
Lucky Liquor and Mini Mart Sho Hernandez and Meyer
TRiP bar Artist Matthew Schildkret
Metropolitan Cleaners Josh Manes
If you are interested in donating you can visit the Donate website: Corner of Love Mural: https://www.crowdtilt.com/campaigns/the-corner-of-love-mural-project
Videos of business transformation: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x0yfe31s-bo
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Memorial Day is the official start of summer and while many are traveling, visiting friends or family, and other fun outdoor activities - the number one destination is the beach! Whether you're a mom, a fashionista, or student there are certain Memorial Day beach must haves every woman should have that is fun, trendy and can be carried over right into the hot summer days.
1. Sunglasses - protect your eyes from those vicious sun rays. Whether your eyewear style is fun, traditional or retro there are many eyewear stores on and offline that will fit your style and budget. Our recommend stores include: Enki Eyewear (as shown in image), Bleu Dame and Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow eyewear.
2. A beach bag - a perfect beach bag is easy to carry, water proof and of course fashionable! Our top picks for seeking the perfect beach bag is: Mara Hoffman, Victoria's Secret and Target.
3. A towel - during memorial into the summer, you want a good towel. Aside from your basic beach towels, lies many options of beach towels from loud prints, statement towels, and more from brands you love. Our picks, include: Missoni, Supreme and Asos.com.
4. Sun hat - Our top picks for sun hats include: GAP, Asos.com and Forever 21.
6. Flip flops - Our top picks for flip flops, include: GAP (which has flip flops for the whole family), eBay, and Target.
7. Earphones - whether you're zoning out the waves or your children - listen in style with our picks: Yurbuds and Beats by Dre headphones.
8. A phone/tablet - Last but certainly, not least, the number one item needed for your Memorial Day and summer adventures, include a phone that can capture your fun beach moments for facebook and instagram, listen to music or all the above! Our top picks include, the Samsung Galaxy 5S, The Nexus 7 tablet and the iPhone 5c.


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Many people associate St Patrick's Day with leprechauns, pots of gold, and shamrocks. Believe it or not, the shamrock holds great significance in Irish culture...the legend of St Patrick tells a story in which St Patrick used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit- to his fellow Christians. Conversely, the Druids of Ireland believed that four leaf clovers aided them in spotting witches and other demons. Today, the shamrock is still highly revered throughout Ireland as a symbol of good fortune; each leaf of the four leaf clover signifies hope, faith, love, and luck.
As a little Irish gal, I love shamrocks and Celtic jewelry, and anyway- who doesn't love holiday themed costume jewelry? Holiday jewelry is fun and festive for tweens, teens, and adults alike. The good thing about St Patrick's themed jewelry: you can easily add green to your outfit. The "pinch me, I'm Irish" tradition is strictly all American- the tradition started in the 1700s in the United States. Supposedly, leprechauns would pinch anyone they could see...by tradition, wearing green made one invisible to leprechauns. Make sure to sport some green into your wardrobe, especially if you know someone who takes the pinching game seriously!
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Set of Nine Earrings
I love Claire's selection for any kind of holiday themed jewelry. This little set of earrings features nine pairs of colorful St Patrick's Day themed stud earrings. The earrings are fun and inexpensive...the best part: you can wear one pair each day from now until St Patrick's Day.
Pot of Gold Earrings
This little pair of earrings is unique in their design; one side features a pot of gold with a rainbow connecting to a glittery cloud. The post is actually hidden in the body of the rainbow and cannot be seen when the earrings are worn, creating the illusion the rainbow disappears into the wearer's ear.
Gold and Green Bangle Bracelets
These gold and green glittery bangle bracelets are nifty, and can be worn even after St Patrick's Day has come and gone. They can also be mixed, matched, and stacked with other bracelets.
Shamrock Drop Earrings
These glitter encrusted shamrock drop earrings give a classic, girly vibe to any festive green ensemble. They also match the previously mentioned green and gold glitter bangle bracelets perfectly.
Shamrock Stud and Hoop Earrings
This earring set comes with three pairs of earrings- shamrock studs, "Kiss Me" studs, and shamrock hoop earrings. The glittery green designs are set in a gold tone metal. These shamrock earrings give a cute twist to classic hoop style earrings.
St Patrick's Day socks
Ok, so these aren't technically jewelry related, but aren't these socks just so festive and awesome? These socks can make almost anyone hungry for a bowl of marshmallow-y Lucky Charm goodness...at any rate, these socks look ideal for lounging around.
Shamrock-Fleur de Lis Pendant
Kohls has a pretty wide selection of silver tone and fine jewelry for St Patrick's Day. This Celtic inspired silver tone pendant features a shamrock with a fleur-de-lis design on each leaf.
The Claddagh Ring
The Claddagh ring is a staple of traditional Irish jewelry. The Claddagh ring was once the customary wedding band among brides and grooms in the city of Claddagh, Ireland for many centuries. Claddagh ring replicas can be found at almost any fine jeweler, including Walmart's jewelry department.
Celtic Cross Jewelry
The Celtic cross is a universal symbol of Christianity and Irish heritage. The Celtic cross has a rich history, and sometimes the meaning has been skewed over the years. However, the Celtic cross originated from the Irish Celts, and is still a popular design for men and women's jewelry even today.
Celtic Knot Jewelry
One exciting trend that has been steadily growing over the last several years is Celtic knotwork, especially in relation to bridal and wedding bands. Many trendsetters are attracted to Celtic knotwork for it's use of curves paired with geometric shapes and angles.


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Gay Americans have battled politicians, protesters and the courts in the fight to marry. But there's one group they may not have factored in: their mothers.
The New York Times reports that with more states legalizing same-sex marriage, more moms are ready to see their sons and daughters walk down the aisle—and their kids might not be ready for it.
"I've been tracking it on our site's chat boards," Carley Roney, editor-in-chief of wedding website the Knot, tells the Times. "Now that more states are legalizing gay marriage, parents are saying, 'Oh, good, so you told me this was serious and I've been supporting you, but now you can make it official.' "
Mothers tell the newspaper they've already got big plans for their children's nuptials—from wedding-dress styles to catering menus. Gay or straight, the message is clear: Don't mess with a mother when it comes to planning her child's wedding. Now, about the guest list ...
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When my son was just three I learned one amazing thing. That, it doesn't always take a village to raise a child, sometimes one remarkable woman can make all of the difference.
When your child is different, or difficult, anyone who shows him a little patience and understanding becomes your hero. When a pre-school teacher make his progress her personal goal, it's hard to fathom such dedication.
I say without hesitation that turning this toddler into a boy ready for school was like carving granite with a butter knife.
Quite often when I left work each evening to pick him up it was with mixed feelings. I was excited to be with my son – to see his delighted smile as I appeared and he ran across the room to wrap me in his tight bear hug. On the other hand, I knew there would be reports of him hitting classmates, refusing to participate in any art activities and having to sit alone during center time.
On the worst days he would have thrashing fits when anyone tried to control his obsessive behavior. He would deteriorate into kicking teachers and crying inconsolably and the class would retreat to one section of the room to continue their lesson while his teacher sat near him, waiting until he was ready to wipe his tears, control his anger and move on.
When taking privileges away didn't work, we tried writing letters. For each time he hit or kicked, he wrote an apology and drew a picture for his classmate. There were weeks when we were writing two letters a day. I often wondered if we were making progress as I asked him to explain what his circle and stick drawing represented, so I could describe it in the letter. And always, the simple drawing was not a simple idea but rather became a complex story about light sabers and knights taking on evil monsters.
While we worked on his apology letters we talked about the need to "use his words" not his fists or feet and to try and think before he hit. He would look at me and put his hands out palms up and slowly explain that he can't control himself, he doesn't know why he hits, but "his brain isn't stopping his hands when he's angry."
I would watch him and wonder how odd is this brain that it can provide my son the language to explain how he's feeling but cannot help him control himself.
He was eventually diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, an Autism spectrum disorder which affects many children, mainly boys. Those with Aspergers are considered to have normal to high intellectual capacity and atypical social capacity.
When researching Aspergers I learned many brilliant individuals have or are thought to have had Aspergers, including Thomas Jefferson and Bill Gates. This gave me great comfort and hope.
With therapy, change for my son came slowly. But as the months and then a year passed I was delighted by small victories. My son went from having one or more hitting incidents a day, to three a week, to one a week. He turned five and announced that he doesn't hit anymore because five year olds are nice and make friends.
He decided to give art a try – when years had passed with him never touching glue or sequins or finger paint. He made Yoda and a light saber out of clay –without wearing surgical gloves.
We decided he could try Kindergarten. We knew he would still need support to ensure his experience was positive and focused on his abilities, not his disability. But what I've learned since I made that decision five years ago is that what he needed most was an understanding teacher. If I ever doubted that one person can make a difference, she taught me there is no doubt. In fact, one person can be a village.


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This suit runs very small! My daughter usually wears a 10, but the 10 was WAY small. The 12 fit great! The fit of the suit is great once you get the correct size. My biggest complaint is that the chlorine eats it so fast. We rinse the suit or my daughter showers right after swimming and it still looks horrible. She wears it for swim competition in the month of June almost everyday. By the end of the month, the swimsuit shows signs of the chlorine eating it. It always does this in the area right above her bottom. It's see-thru. I don't know what it is, but I have been getting this suit for five years and every one of them does it. Maybe it is because it is not lined. Not sure if I will get another one next year!
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My daughter only swam in this suit once so far, but it fits perfectly and looks like it is going to wear well. The construction is good quality - nice and thick - and the price was very reasonable. I would order again!
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My 5-year-old daughter loves this swimsuit. It's a little tough to get the shoulder straps off when the suit is wet, but that keeps it in place when she's swimming. The open circle on the back is cute. The leg openings don't have that sticky silicone stuff to keep her bum cheeks covered, but it turns out they don't need it. The only reason I can't give this 5 stars is because the fabric, while very shiny and smooth to start out, snags super easily and gets pilly fast.
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My granddaughter loves it and it didn't break my wallet. Thank you!
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Runs extremely small. My daughter is 5 & only 40lbs. She is very slim & the size 6 was way too tight. According to the measurements it should of actually been a bit too big. Thankfully returns are easy but I needed this suit the day it was delivered. :/
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This suit has held it's color well and the fabric hasn't snagged through daily swim practice all summer long. Best of all my child doesn't complain about it feeling uncomfortable and it keeps her well covered.
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We purchased this swimsuit for our local Swim Team. It is a nice quality but runs small. I purchased one size above her actual size and she said it still felt too tight around her legs. She is very slight in build so if your child is fuller in her build, it may be too tight around her legs.
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I have ordered this item for my 10 year old. I was very conscious of the sizing since every brand has its own. We carefully measured her according to the size chart and she actually was slimmer than size 26/10 measurements. However, when it arrived and she tried it on, it was too small. We had to order one size up and 28/12 fits her much better.
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The Wounded Warriors Project sponsored a hunting trip in Douglas for four injured vets. The goal of the Wounded Warrior project is to help transition soldiers from active duty back to life at home. The Wounded Warrior Project is a nationwide organization that sponsors events to, "honor and empower wounded warriors."
There are over 47,000 wounded warriors since 9/11, for every one solider killed, seven are wounded, including physical and non-physical injuries. They pay for entire trip, from airplane tickets, to the taxidermist.
It's antelope hunting season in Wyoming but for these wounded warriors, it is about a whole lot more than actually hunting, It's about the comradery.
"To be able to go out with other disabled vets, it's a great way to meet new friends," said Army Staff Sargent Matthew Kiel.
"Our real healing comes from each other, and if we help each other we can do anything we want," Sargent Jason Nielson said.
It does not matter what the injury is, the Wounded Warrior project is there for these down, but not forgotten heroes.
Jim Zumbo, Outdoor TV Host said, "This particular hunt that we put on is for wounded warriors that are pretty hurt. We have double leg amputees and folks in wheelchairs that are pretty badly paralyzed."
These veterans are on a mission, a mission of restoring their confidence.
"It shows me I can still do stuff that I did before, maybe not in the same way, but I am still able to get out there and do the things that I love to do," Nielson added.
"The invitation alone gives me a sense of confidence...I get this huge sense of confidence when I come home to my wife and kids, I am a completely different person," Kiel said.
The people behind the Wounded Warrior project said they do it to thank these veterans for everything they have done.
"It's a small way to repay them for their service," Zumbo said.
And plans for coming back next year?
"As long as they have me back, I'll be here," exclaimed Nielson.
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His Irish eyes are smiling.
University of Massachusetts sophomore forward Shane Walsh says he's just about all Irish, so he's looking forward to the weekend set at Notre Dame.
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My real estate agent Stephanie Lane just sold my home in Durham so I could move funds into my nonprofit Story of Cancer Foundation. I was thinking about how I would help redesign StephanieLane.com.
I am not a graphic designer. The example above would need to be aligned and designed by a pro. The rough sketch does show a different approach to real estate. This approach has three poles:
* Buying A Home.
* Selling A Home.
* Reviews.
Those would be great content "tent poles" for a new approach to creating a real estate website. I put "videos" as a separate menu item, but clicking on "videos" would provide a splash page with videos organized into BUYING or SELLING.
I'm also using "reviews" instead of "testimonials" because reviews feel more contemporary and easier to get. Reviews would be organized into buying and selling too. I left a traditional "About Stephanie" page off because I wanted to have the conversation about Stephanie in the "buying or selling" context.
Real Real Estate Online
Many cherished real estate marketing ideas don't translate well to the web. Here are a few examples of real estate marketing ideas that don't translate:
- Lone wolf pictures.
- Print ads moved online (with no stories or storytelling).
- Non-curated content (MLS fetch).
Lone Wolf Pictures
Somewhere in the real estate handbook it says put your picture on everything. Internet marketing is different because eyes follow sight lines of people in pictures. Normally I LOVE the straight at the camera portrait picture favored by real estate agents.
Portraits that look directly at the camera create engagement.
When you visit a website and there is a person looking out at you curiosity is high and you want to know more. Problem with "lone wolf" realtor pictures is that picture creates dissonance online.
Visitors to realtor websites are looking for signs of a NETWORK. People are smart. Sellers and buyers know 80% of real estate gets sold by 20% of the agents. The same image that makes a realtor look confident and strong on a business card looks lonely and dissonant to the job a real estate agent is asked to do – network with others to find or sell you home.
Do this search on Google: "real estate agents" and look at the image results. I looked through hundreds of images and couldn't find an image where buyers and agent are on equal footing looking directly at the camera with big smiles.
Agents are on phones while buyers talk to each other (bad). Agents are looking at the camera apart from the buyers/sellers (usually a couple) who are speaking to each other (worse). The "nonverbal" communication of images like this run from arrogance to suspicion.
The closest image found is on the top right. I don't like the separation between agent and "real people". The agent looks removed and a little snobby. The image I want is agent between buyers/sellers, gaze directly at the camera, house in the background, big smiles and maybe the hint of a for sale sign.
Out in the world For Sale signs are the magic wand that starts a conversation. For sale signs should be LOUD and LARGE. The web is social, about community and visitors are smart about Internet conventions such as navigation and where to click to find what they need.
As cherished as realtor "lone wolf" pictures are in the world online they create confusion. Confused customers do many things buying (or selling) is rarely one of them. Realtors can show pictures that only have one person especially when that picture is next to relevant content such as "Selling A House After A Divorce" or information on the growing number of homes owned by single men and women.
The picture a realtor should NEVER show online is the picture they use on their print ads and business cards. If you show YOU alone and in a suit you are NUTS. A real estate agent should always been in a scene with others. In fact I would like to see these "group" images:
* Real estate agent with happy buyers / sellers.
* Real estate agent with bankers & lawyers (action shot in a meeting is good).
* Real estate agent teaching.
* Real estate agent volunteering (or involved with their community in some significant way).
* Real estate agent with their children (or nieces and nephews).
Each of these pictures creates a piece of the brand:
* Happy buyers / sellers = if they got a good result so can we.
* Bankers = understands the money.
* Teaching = knows the process and is a trusted source.
* Volunteering = cares about something larger than themselves.
* Children = knows the schools.
There are other pictures such as chamber of commerce meetings (reinforces area knowledge) and military (in uniform) if they served or were firemen or police and any picture with local celebrities or at local landmarks. Don't go to the Old Well at UNC and pose a picture.
But if an event is taking place at the Old Well and you are there GET A PICTURE! In the Triangle best to balance UNC, Duke and NC State pictures. If you went to UNC, Duke or NC State I would share that without worry you would lose more than you would gain.
If I graduated from Duke I might volunteer at UNC and contribute to NC State. Smart to cover all bases and find ways to create the "like me" moment with anyone. Don't do any of those ideas if you don't believe in what you are doing, but in the Triangle I've been treated by UNC and Duke, I'm on a UNC board and I've taken classes at NC State's McKimmon Center.
No MLS Print Ads Moved Online PLEASE
The web is about STORIES and STORYTELLING. Treating the web like a MLS print ad is confusing, hard for a non-realtor to parse and not a friendly User Interface. I'm not saying don't use the MLS, but place the MLS in context.
In the example above BUYING and SELLING become the content "tent poles". The new site should share stories of people who looked for homes and found them. Explain how they used your BRANDED tools to achieve their goal. Your "branded tools" may simply be MLS placed artfully in a page.
I'm confident any realtor reading this post can find a way to create a unique view into the MLS (mission style bungalows, homes next to schools or golf courses). Create a segment such as a Frank Lloyd Wright page (if you are in Chicago or Buffalo) and then tag and present prairie style homes that are for sale.
The Frank Lloyd Wright association will sell prairie examples like cold drinks on hot summer days. I live in Durham. Proximity to Duke is a key factor in home values, styles and listings. There is a "Trinity Park Style". Use ideas like that to make a new development feel comfortable with an important style.
When you tell the Trinity Park Style story buyers who like the style self identify (by clicking your content) and you know how and what to show them. Think about your area. How can you group your home inventory into five to seven "styles". In Durham we have:
* Trinity Park Style.
* Lofts and condos in renovated tobacco buildings – Downtown style.
* Parks and Schools style (developments around parks and schools and each of those may have slight variations).
When you create content based on these "meta" groups your website aligns with how people who live here search AND you become the "mapping" for those who don't live here because you've described each neighborhood.
Easy to see how richer neighborhood mapping by characteristics, home vintage (years built) and styles is better than a bunch of MLS listings. The most important idea a content marketer can teach about content marketing is the more unique and branded your content the better. The more like everyone else (such as using a MLS widget) your content is the less valuable.
Again, this is NOT to say don't use helpful tools like MLS, but DO create content that puts a commodity tool like the MLS in your website's context, voice and mapping scheme.
Non-Curated Content
Everything on your website should feel like you. If you use widget put them in context. If you use images, and you should use LOTS of images, make sure you take them or have them taken. Don't worry about looking perfect. REAL is more important online than perfect.
I did some research on the top real estate agents in North Carolina for this piece they are Larry Strother's ERA agency and Nancy Braun's Showcase Realty. Larry's office sold $70M in real estate last year while Nancy's sold $40M (more units though).
I like how Nancy uses video and understands she should use every social network to help make the "I AM A NETWORK" point so critical to real estate agents. I like how Larry sells the IDEA of HOME with his big hero of a Norman Rockwell scene of American Home.
These sites show one of the difficulties of online marketing for real estate agents – it's a team sport but not really. Real estate is a team sport like golf. The team matters and helps, but you still need to sink the putt. There are numerous ideas I would steal if I were a realtor and tweaks I would suggest as an Internet marketer, but those are for another day and another post.
This post's objective was to suggest an alternative to commodity based widgets piled up on top of one another. As I noted at the start, I am NOT a graphic designer, but I've learned to always sketch ideas before letting a pro designer make them better.
I think realtors should focus on the emotions involved with buying or selling homes, look for ways to create stress relief and not create a website like everyone else. Larry didn't and he sold $70M last year. Nancy didn't and she sold $40M. Those are the kinds of people you want to steal from online.


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The first selection of audiovisual material for Open Images is now completely available online! The 469 items that can now be found on Open Images are mostly from the Polygoon Dutch News collection and some from the RVD collection. The current selection is mainly centered around a number of themes, namely: the city, summer, nature, water, food, sports, education, religion and labour. The subjects of these items are very diverse, such as an item about a caravan that can also be used as a boat, but also a video about the Tour de France in the Netherlands or about the first residents of Almere city. The material is from the period 1919 until 1980 and ranges from black and white material with no sound to colourful images with the caracteristic voice-over by Philip Bloemendal.
To give an impression of what is now available, a small selection of the available content will be shown below. From the early years, when the material was still without sound, is for example this item about the floods in Ridderkerk and Barendrecht in 1928:
From the 1930′s onwards there were more and more items with sound. During the Second World War the Polygoon newsreels were primarily used as propaganda material for the Germans and the NSB. An example of this is a series from 1941 called 'The Netherlands feeds itself' which makes propaganda for the national socialistic idea that every country has to be able to provide their own food:
After the Second World War the newsreel is accompanied by the voice-over from Philip Bloemendal. His typical voice is inextricably linked to the Polygoon newsreels:
From the 1970′s onwards some newsreels are in colour. A fine example of this can be seen in the beautiful colours of the butterfly collection of amateur entomologist Hermans:
The selection described above is all the material we'll be adding to Open Images in 2009. But from next month it will be possible for users to add material to Open Images themselves. This can be material that is based on material from Open Images, but also original work.
In the 2010 we will continue adding audiovisual material to Open Images. We will also actively collaborate with other collection keepers to expand and diversify the content on Open Images and make it even more interesting.
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A big return is rumored to be coming to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) this year. Former women's mixed martial arts superstar, Gina Carano could return to the octagon. It has been reported that Carano had a meeting with UFC President Dana White. Carano's return has led to speculation about a superfight between her and UFC women's bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey. There is one person that is not excited about the proposed superfight, former Rousey foe, Miesha Tate.
Tate, the woman who pushed Rousey to the longest fight of her MMA career, thinks it would be a mistake to set up a Carano vs. Rousey fight. Tate says it would reflect negatively on the image built up of legitimate competition in the women's division. She shared her comments in an interview with the MMAjunkie website. "I really feel that it's just kind of a joke." said Tate. "It really is. Gina was a great fighter, and she's a beautiful woman. Ronda is a great fighter and she's an attractive girl. But to say that gina should be able to come in after five years of nothing and take on arguably the best female fighter ever? Come on."
Tate, the former Strikeforce women's champion thinks Carano should have to go past her to get a shot at the title. "If Gina is serious about making a comeback, then I think I would be the perfect person for her to step in to fight against." Tate continued. "I'm not the champion and it makes kind of a mockery of women's MMA to have her come in and fight the champion. If she can beat me, I'll wish her well on her way to the title, and I'll be definitely rooting for her."
Carano's last fight was in August of 2009 when she was in the main event of a Strikeforce card against Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos. Carano left the MMA world for Hollywood. She has appeared on television and was in the 2013 motion picture, Haywire. She recently appeared in the Fast & Furious 6. Carano left with a mixed martial arts record of 12-1-1.