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Thursday, January 26, 2012
{Thoughts on Blogging & Such}
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Hi Liz! I can totally relate to this post- especially when you talk about how you sometimes feel insecure thinking about how people in your life read your blog and you wonder if you come off too positive. I just want to let you know how much I enjoy reading your blog and that I appreciate your positivity so much! Your readership speaks volumes and I truly look forward to your updates! Have a great time in Berlin.ReplyDelete
Wow Liz. It is so great to read this post. I can totally relate. I tend to wonder about blogging and being too personal on the Internet. But you inspire me! I think blogging is a great hobby and who cares what people think. Do it for YOU!ReplyDelete
i think us bloggers are much more connected then we think..judging by the similar posts going around :) love you girl..dont ever leave me..see you in marccchhh!! (see, thats why we blog)ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing because even though I just started my blog, that's exactly how I feel sometimes. But don't worry, your blog is very inspiring and interesting and whatever adjectives (positive ones) you can think of. As long as you're having fun and enjoying it, that's what matters. Keep it up :)ReplyDelete
Hi Liz, I really enjoy coming to your little corner of the blogging world and in no way feel like you brag or boast. I enjoy your posts and am really motivated by your changes to move and love hearing your adventures in distant lands as well as other lifestyle posts. It is also nice as a fellow blogger that you have days like I do and don't want to post or get too personal. I appreciate your candidness in saying this (I know I am not alone) and respect and and admire you and your blog whatever you feel like posting....oh and have fun in Berlin. Prost!ReplyDelete
I think every one who blogs goes through this from time to time. I like to think that most people blog because they enjoy it and not for the hits or comments they get. Even though I've never met you, you just come across as a very honest and down to earth person and posts like this, where you share something vulnerable, are why. You are so inspiring and as long as you keep enjoying it I hope you stick around! Because I love to pop in from time to time and see what fabulous outfit you're wearing or where you are traveling to next! :)ReplyDelete
I love your blog! It inspired me to start my own :) Your blog is amazing. Your pictures inspire me to figure out how to be a better photographer. Your relationship with Corey inspires me to bet a better wife. And all your adventures inspire me and make me want to see more of the world. Keep it up!ReplyDelete
It's like you took the thoughts out of my head & the words out of my mouth. I've been thinking these exact thoughts for the past few weeks & it's comforting to know that there are other like-minds out there. Thanks for sharing everything, I always enjoy coming to your blog, always.ReplyDelete
Well, I can relate totally 100%! I have my reasons for not sharing so much personal stuff and get the blues about my blog all the time. I think you having such a big following is a relief in a sense because you know your not just blabbing and no one cares. And I do look up to your blog and see how well you are doing with it. I think you inspire more people to "keep trucking" because people want to the same success as you. Now I am rambling.. Haha hope that made sense. And I am hoping I don't regret pressing send since I blabbed a lot. Oh well. Have fun in Berlin !!ReplyDelete
xo. Britt
What a lovely post. I think it'll touch more people than you know.ReplyDelete
it's hard sometimes especially with an expat blog because people can romanticize life abroad and forget that everyone has gloomy days, especially during the struggle of trying to balance life over two continents, i struggled with that a lot after moving to holland. most people would probably rather read the exciting, inspiring stuff versus a blog full of complaints and rants, right? (maybe that's me?)ReplyDelete
personally, i think of my blog more like a scrapbook to preserve about my travels, experiences and inspirations with others, plus it's archived forever online and i don't want to air my dirty laundry in front of the world. in the end, it's YOUR blog so do post what you like! enjoy berlin too! :)
I can totally relate to you and literally had this conversation with both my boss (weird I know!) and my bf earlier today. I also go through phases where I get super duper into blogging and then I have to stop myself and say whoa, this cannot consume your life - you wish it was your job, but it isn't, and you can't treat it like it is.ReplyDelete
But, that being said, I love blogging for all of the reasons you've said and I don't intend on cutting it out any time soon. I enjoy the people, the posts, the recommendations, the recipes, everything, and I like to think that some people enjoy those things from my blog as well. As most of all, it is a record that I can look back on and remember all of the good times and what I was feeling like when they happened :)
This comment turned into a book! But I feel you lady and I love your blog - you are inspiring and I never ever feel like you bragging. Please don't leave!
I know how you feel. The blog world is weird and surreal. I feel like this a lot but then if I take a break for a while I feel like a failure. Odd huh?ReplyDelete
I think your blog is great, I really like to read it! Hope you like Berlin (this is where I live :-))ReplyDelete
I have the same inner turmoil Liz! Sometimes I feel so motivated by the blogging world, your blog included, and I make plans for expansion of my own and get excited about all I can do with it. On the other hand, I still feel a bit 'silly' about the whole thing and struggle with involving people in my 'real' life. In the end I guess it comes down to doing what you enjoy doing and I sure hope you continue enjoying the blog world as I really love following along.ReplyDelete
Thanks Liz,
I think we all feel the same exact way but dont say it! I always feel embarrassed if people mention they saw my blog, and why should i feel that way? I should be proud, but im not. I feel like its the insecurity in all of us, like our whole life is out there for others to judge,read and respond to. Luckily for the most part all followers are supportive and super sweet! It gives you a little ego boost at the end of the day to actually know people read your stuff. I love your blog and i hope you continue to write!ReplyDelete
I really enjoy your blog, Liz! We all have things we choose to share or keep private. Thanks for sharing your life. I love the photo in this post. The movement in the water is awesome. Have fun in Berlin!ReplyDelete
So glad you posted this. I often feel the same way. You explained yourself much better than I could have though.ReplyDelete
Thank you.
I totally identify with all of those questions! I think that it all boils down to authenticity: I think the most important thing is to be authentic - at whatever level you choose to share. My sense is that you absolutely are. :) Do you know what I mean?ReplyDelete
Hey Berlin my hometown!ReplyDelete
I really love your blog. Your pretty pictures, your great style and your smile. It put a smile on my face to see you. You look happy and fun.
Don´t think about people who don´t understand blogging.
It´s good if you feel good. And you should do things you like and love. That´s what I think.
Lovely greetings from Berlin,
I definitely have had the same blogging thoughts that you have. I took a break from blogging a few months ago in order to decide if I wanted to keep going or not. It helped me remember why I loved it so much and I refound my focus!ReplyDelete
I can totally relate to how you are feeling, Liz! I started my blog on a whim, not really knowing what or why I was doing it. I wonder sometimes why I do it, but I keep going back to it. I am drawn to blogs for their creativity and great ideas. I try to focus on the joys of life and blog about them. Your style of blogging is beautiful and you are a great writer. I always enjoy your breathtaking photos!ReplyDelete
I appreciate your honesty and can tell you I have had those same thoughts quite often. Sometimes I think the easy thing to do is just give up on the blog but I'm not one to give in that easy. I hope you'll continue doing what you're doing because you photography is amazing and so inspiring. Your pictures are as pretty as postcards - you have a real talent that you should be proud to share with others. Keep up the good work.ReplyDelete
Like the rest of your readers who posted, I can relate. I have to agree that I love reading your posts, I find them inspirational. (I've always wanted to live in Europe.) Thank you for sharing what you do!ReplyDelete
I completely agree with you! I feel the same way all the time with mine. Sometimes it's just something in the air. I love your blog, and love following along with your adventures, so know that you are doing great! I think those are all very natural feelings (at least I tell myself) when you are letting people into your life in a pretty personal way.ReplyDelete
My point being, you aren't along, and we appreciate you ;)
i hear you, sister! and i think the very same thing all the time. just be you, and you'll continue to inspire others without even realizing it!!ReplyDelete
Hi Liz! Totally agree with you, I have the same thoughts on blogging and often ask myself the same questions.. But don't stop posting here, please! :-)ReplyDelete
Have a great trip!
I feel like every blogger goes through that down time. I do weekly. I truly enjoy reading your blog especially the travel posts. I lived abroad in Chile for over a year which is why I started mine. I felt that writing posts was my way of writing a journal. If nobody wanted to read it, I didn't care. I am thankful that I kept up with it especially since today I scrolled through 25 old posts reminiscing my life abroad. Write when you are inspired, not when you feel pressured.
You do really make me miss the adventure of living abroad. :)
Thanks for this! I can totally relate!
I love this! Thank you for being so honest! My blog is very new and sometimes I feel silly showing it to people for the same insecurities that you mentioned.ReplyDelete
It's really validating and strangely affirming to read someone else, whose blog I so enjoy and find so polished and lovely, to feel some of the same feelings that I do!
Thank you again!
This seems to be the week for uninspired bloggers- I'm having trouble, too, mostly due to crappy weather limiting my adventures. Hopefully Berlin is wonderful and re-energizes you back in your normal life! And I'm with you; I love to go places, see new things, and experience new cultures, but I hate packing and living out of a suitcase/hotel! I'd rather just move around the world, one country per year! Hope next week is better for you!ReplyDelete
Thanks for your honesty and transparency. You do seem to have such a glamorous, fun life! It's really nice to read this perspective and voice of yours.ReplyDelete
I've recently done a lot of thinking and writing about purpose in blogging too. It seems like it's the time of year and also stage in the culture of blogging that we're all trying to get back to what this is all about!
Anyway, thank you for this post!
I can totally relate about not getting too deep and staying surface level. I have the same reasoning as you! I love reading your blog and my other blog friends because it gives me good ideas and inspires me. I hope other people get that from my blog--and as more of a food/portland restaurat blogger I hope at least some readers are getting something out of it! Sometimes I'm nervous people are judging that my blog isn't the cutest or most professional, but its for me and thats ok! thanks for posting this!ReplyDelete
Some days I'm ready to give up on blogging. Some days I love it. But honestly it's not blogging that I love, its the people I've met and relationships formed. It's the inspiration (like you said) and the strive to be better. I rarely tell anyone I have a blog because of the weird looks! But at the end of the day, we do it for ourselves! Nothing else matters :)ReplyDelete
blogging IS weird, but who cares? the people who look at you funny have never read a blog. my brother is in advertising and he's always reassuring me that your blog is "branding" you for the future (eh hem, resume builder). i think its great to connect with people from all over the world and share ideas and inspiration. some people say to me "where did you get THAT idea?" and im secretly in my head saying, "hahaha from a BLOG, you blog haters!"ReplyDelete
i think based on all of these wonderful comments you have gotten on this post, it is safe to say your words, and photos and thoughts are LOVED. YIPEE!!! you go girl! just do it for you, and it's all good:):):)ReplyDelete
and yes, i super duper enjoy your blog as well!!!!
I love your blog, I love everything you post, and look forward to each time I see an update. I even talk about "This blogger I read in Amsterdam, bla bla!" Ask my boyfriend, he's heard about your blog. You're inspiring, and allow us to live vicariously through you and your adventures. Keep it up! And thanks so much for sharing.ReplyDelete
thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. i can totally relate. i still haven't told anyone in my life about my blog because i feel insecure about it.ReplyDelete
i like how positive you are. that is the vibe i get from reading your blog. in no way do i think you are bragging!
Girrrrl I feel ya. I've been having all the same thoughts and feelings. All the way down to the feeling-too-introspective-to-blog part. I love having a friend in Amsterdam who takes amazing pictures and has all the same thoughts and feelings I do.ReplyDelete
And THAT is why we blog.
Beautiful thoughts! I am new to your blog. I appreciate getting a glimpse into your lives- I find the ex-pat lifestyle fascinating! Don't fear you are bragging: it is better to see what you have with gratitude, than focus on the negativity in life.ReplyDelete
Cheers! xx
Thanks so much for sharing. I absolutely feel like that as well, and it's nice to see someone actually talking about it.ReplyDelete
Liz- You read my mind. I worry about being judged for my blog, what I write and what I choose to write etc etc. This is so intimidating that I haven't had the courage to tell a lot of the people i love in my own life that this little blog of mine even exists. (It's been almost a year!!) This post might be just the inspiration I needed to get off my butt and let people in on my little "secret." THANKS for the wise words!!ReplyDelete
Just want to say that I absolutely love reading your blog! It's always so interesting to me to see how different people live their lives and I always find your posts inspiring.. not to mention your photos are always beautiful!ReplyDelete
Liz, Thank you for doing what you do. It's a big world, but it's also small. Creativity matters. Inspiration matters. You matter.ReplyDelete
I just started my blog in August and sometimes I wonder why I should continue it. Sometimes I feel like I'm writing for no one and it's just a diary. Then other times I love reading posts and making up exciting posts for my blog. It Is something I struggle with so it's nice to know that you do too.ReplyDelete
I think the beauty of this post is in the ability to relate and say, I've had days like this too. Because I certainly have!ReplyDelete
i can totally understand how you feel-I feel like that sometimes-but then I really do it for me...and I only have 60 readers...so don't think I have many people to worry about...but believe me , people come here becuase they want to-they wouldn't waste there time otherwise!ReplyDelete
Also- FANTASTIC photo!
Love reading your blog! It's always a fun read after keeping up with current events and school work!ReplyDelete
Wow, I actually was having these same thoughts last week after a conversation with a friend about "keeping it real". I worry too about coming off too positive or insincere when I'm blogging about all the fun stuff in my life. It's just not who I am to complain or post about all the boring or negative stuff, and really who wants to read that anyway. Though, I don't want to come off that things are always perfect and unrelatable...ReplyDelete
I understand and appreciate the reality that a blog is an escape, a place for creativity and inspiration. I love your blog and hope you keep doing what your doing - cause it works! And as long as you're enjoying it who cares what everyone else thinks, right??
seriously, i could stop there! haha. but i do love to look back and look at everything i posted, and in spite of those few imperfect things we are both incredibly blessed in our lives and should be able to share it and reminisce on it. :) so regardless of who's reading, keep doing what you do!
have fun in berlin! take lots of pictures!!
I currently don't have my own blog, but thoroughly enjoy reading many many blogs. I can't remember how I came across your blog, but I have so enjoyed it from day one. I love seeing about your new life in Amsterdam, especially as I'm going to be Europe this July. I'll be visiting Amsterdam for the first time:) Thanks for blogging!ReplyDelete
That was really great post; it completed my day which I am looking for great ideas all day long. And I'm thankful that I made to visit your site. Thanks a lot.ReplyDelete
Liz, I feel the exact same way and do off and on all the time. It's a relief actually to know you do too sometimes.ReplyDelete
I love your blog - you inspire me so much in photography and fashion and actually remind me SO much of one of my closest friends back in the States. Usually when I read what you write, it's like hearing her - wise, fashionable, a great wife, and a hard worker. I also love your blog for the fact that I got to meet you through it/because of it! Keep doing what you're doing. (: It's one of my favorites.
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Funnily enough I thought about deleting my blog a couple od days ago. ALl these questions: why do I? who reads it? what's the point? why bother? flooded me. Maybe there's something in the air... or water...ReplyDelete
but it keeps me focused and creative. And yeah we could block it from people (I think) and write it just for us, but we're vain creatures - humans.
I am in the same.exact.boat. I do admire a lot of bloggers who pour their deepest thoughts in their blog. I'm not quite there yet. Like you, I'm super inspired by other bloggers, and I could never imagine giving up on that. Your blog is adorable, and I so enjoy seeing your pictures and following you along your journey. Keep it up!:)ReplyDelete
1) I have never ever thought you brag on your blog. I've told you this before, but your blog has inspired me for a long time.ReplyDelete
2) We all know that nobody's life is perfect, and that's ok. We all make blogs what we want them to be, because they belong to us... and no one else. Sure lots and lots of people read your blog, but you have ownership over it. ;) Make it what you want it to be.. and you know people will love it.
3) Most people in real life don't really get the blogging thing, but they don't have too. You don't blog for them right? =P
Anyway, I feel the same thoughts you wrote about all the time.. and I think we all do. Please please don't stop blogging :)
Have a great trip
Please don't stop blogging. I love reading your blog. It inspires me to travel more and maybe start a blog of my own someday soon.
Totally understand getting in a funk somedays and questioning all that we do. If blogging makes you happy, then I say, keep blogging. But if you're not happy blogging, then I completely understand, if you stop.
Just know I think you're inspiring!
Keeping a blog is not a promise to anyone. Do with it whatever you like! None of my friends or family know I keep one (well just my sister) not because I'm hiding anything, but because I like to write in it whenever I feel like it. I sometimes dont post for days just because I dont feel like it. I also take terrible quality photos, but I don't blog to gain followers so much as to express myself when I feel like it, regardless of who sees it. And by the way- I think all your posts are beautiful, as are you. Have a great trip to Berlin! Maybe take a blogging break for awhile :)ReplyDelete
Good lord it is like you are speaking the words inside of my head. I always worry that people think that I am bragging or trying to come off as something that I am not. I just like keeping my blog a positive space.ReplyDelete
And beyond anything else, what you said about your blog helping you find the beauty in your life - amen. I make the time to create so many more beautiful projects and delicious meals because of my blog. I live in the moment and take photos of family because of my blog. It has been a catalyst to so much good.
Thank you for sharing.
- AnonymousFriday, January 27, 2012
Hi! I've never blogged and have never read other's blogs until one day I just happened to stumble upon yours...I'm not sure how it happened, but I keep coming back! It's fun to see someone else's life and adventures, I've never been out of the country and with a career and baby at home, won't be going anywhere exciting like Amsterdam in quite a while! I'm glad you and other's like you blog about their lives! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I just discovered your blog, so please keep it up!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, January 27, 2012
you. inspire. me.ReplyDelete
I too understand what you mean. Often times I want to be less on the surface on my blog, but then I wonder how much is too much when sharing online. A big part of me thinks that personal things need to stay personal & it's healthy to keep personal problems/situations personal... But then the other part of me knows that to really connect with people you have to be open... And then I think, what does it matter if I connect with people online... People I don't even know.ReplyDelete
And as far as people in real life, I rarely share my blog with people I know personally because if they don't blog, they think blogging is weird. Seems like only bloggers *get* bloggers. 😉
You are definitely not alone. I think the hardest part for me is knowing that my friends, family and random people from high school (even a college professor) read my blog. Insecurity is an understatement. Sometimes I wish I had never started blogging so that I don't feel guilty if I give up, but I think about the friendships I've made and the inspiration I get from other blogs and I remember that I'm doing this for myself. Don't leave us! Your photography inspires me.ReplyDelete
I'm pretty sure that every person that writes a blog has been where you are.ReplyDelete
And that's okay.
As long as writing makes you happy, I say you keep doing it! And I'll keep reading because I think your little home on the blogosphere is simply lovely! :o)
New to your blog and living it!ReplyDelete
I just started reading your blog about 2 mo ago. I love it! I'm your age and newly engaged and your relationship and travels are such an inspiration to me. I used to have a fashion blog in college and sometimes it does feel odd as if you are trying to portray that you have a perfect life-but that's not the intention! Like you said it's just about staying positive. If your blog makes you happy keep it up and remind yourself why you love it when you're feeling doubtful. Just stay balanced-there's a world beyond the Internet and followers. If there wasn't you'd have nothing to blog about!ReplyDelete
oh liz. i totally feel you on this and have felt that way a.lot. particularly lately. it can get really awkward for me when someone knows I have a blog... like in real life. but i'm glad i have the guts to blog... a lot of people don't.ReplyDelete
i have to say i am really grateful to the blogosphere because it led me to you (: ... blogging stretches you to do things you wouldn't normally (visit a stranger in paris!), open up where you wouldn't, care about people who you'd otherwise never know, and it inspires us all to live more intentionally and to love bigger and better. to go after our dreams! that's the kind of blog you are for me! thanks for this thoughtful post, liz! hoping you and corey a lovely holiday in Berlin... from the looks of instagram it is quite amazing!!! can't wait to see pictures.
i think all bloggers can identify with this! keep blogging and keep making it real! i say the more personal the better :)ReplyDelete
i feel the exact same way! it's such a fine line and hard not to feel like you're bragging. i often wonder if people even care about what i'm saying!ReplyDelete
thank you for sharing!
Oh Liz, i've been thinking the exactly the same stuff and you just worded it perfectly. I've even wanted to blog about this, but was too afraid to say how I really felt about it all, so kudos for being so brave and just saying it. This is when I love blogging the most: when someone writes something so brutally honest that the readers feel like they're sitting in the same room as you, sharing their hopes and fears. Thats how you know that the authors are real and that there are people going through the same emotions as you are. Its comforting. You are not the only one. I barely blog at all, though I want to. All that stuff you said about feeling insecure about the people you know and your friends not understanding why you blog - I share those same insecurities, so much so that a lot of the time it stops me from writing my posts when I'm feeling inspired and sit down to write one. I end up questioning too much and then lose my train of thought and thus my post! I stop myself because I think people will just read them, miss the point and think that they're full of self importance. It's sad. And all the other stuff: the followers, the page views etc. I think about that too. But at the end of the day, you're blog is for you and people don't have to read it, but they do. And while the numbers, views etc don't matter, you're blog is very popular anyway. I personally love your blog, so please don't stop blogging. You can never know what people think of you, but you certainly don't come across as any of those things you mentioned. I think you're honest, beautiful, grateful, happy and positive and that you want to share your experiences with the world, which is what most bloggers blog for. And rest assured, there is nothing wrong with that. Blog on, please :) xxxReplyDelete
I just discovered your blog today and I'm so happy I did! I went to Amsterdam back in September and loved it!ReplyDelete
We all feel this way :)ReplyDelete
I've been blogging for 4 years and still haven't told my family because I feel weird about it lol!
Stopping by via your guest post. Cute blog!
I couldn't agree more. I think about this all the time. I even got a little nervous a few months back when I had like 400 followers and deleted half of them because I was afraid they might be creepers. How terrible is that? But it's really interesting to be part of this blog world. And I can totally relate with people thinking you're weird because you blog. I told one of my coworkers the other day and she asked me like 4x if I was actually serious. Ugh people can be lame!ReplyDelete
Around the time I deleted all of those followers, I stopped posting as often and my comments are like slim to none now, but I feel like I have more personal space again.
I wasn't really sure why or if comments really motivated me. Now I just blog the things that come to mind every now and then, and I do it for myself :)
Do what you enjoy and what makes you happy is the bottom line :D Sorry for the novel!!
I couldn't agree more. I think about this all the time. I even got a little nervous a few months back when I had like 400 followers and deleted half of them because I was afraid they might be creepers. How terrible is that? But it's really interesting to be part of this blog world. And I can totally relate with people thinking you're weird because you blog. I told one of my coworkers the other day and she asked me like 4x if I was actually serious. Ugh people can be lame!ReplyDelete
Around the time I deleted all of those followers, I stopped posting as often and my comments are like slim to none now, but I feel like I have more personal space again.
I wasn't really sure why or if comments really motivated me. Now I just blog the things that come to mind every now and then, and I do it for myself :)
Do what you enjoy and what makes you happy is the bottom line :D Sorry for the novel!!
totally definitely without a doubt was thinking these same thoughts the past few weeks or so. I feel like as long as I'm writing about what I want to write about, and being true to myself, then that's why I blog and I'll continue to do so. When it becomes a "chore" or consuming, then I unplug and re-evaluate things:-) xoxoReplyDelete
I can totally relate, and I think a lot of other bloggers understand as well. I find the blog world incredibly inspiring, and have "met" so many amazing women from my blog, but it is a bit strange if you start thinking about sharing your life on the internet. I started my blog to motivate myself to take pictures for myself outside of those I take for work and it continues to be a happy place to share bits of my life and photography. And your little piece of the internet is also a beautiful positive place you should be proud of. :)ReplyDelete
totally hear what you're saying about this - i just starting a little blog this past fall and am grappling with a lot of the same issues. i absolutely adore your blog and find it motivating, inspiring, happiness-inducing so please keep up the awesome work!ReplyDelete
I've had these exact same thoughts as well and think you shared them beautifully! Your blog does inspire and as long as you are staying true to yourself and writing from your heart, people will be drawn to that! You have a beautiful little space on the internet and I've loved following along!ReplyDelete
i think these same thoughts have been going around a lot. i had this talk with megan at across the pond the other day, and i totally agree. i have definitely thought the same things about people "in real life" thinking i'm crazy for having a blog.ReplyDelete
and i was totally serious when i said on instagram you should sell your photos. your amsterdam shots are seriously amazing!
it's so refreshing to read such an honest and introspective post. i share many of these sentiments. thanks for writing about this... it's cool to know that i'm not the only one who feels like a weirdo for having a blog.ReplyDelete


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News 2008
[26/02/2008] IPv6 PI reachability
On June 13, 2007, the AfriNIC community adopted after long debates, the policy for IPv6 PI assignments for end-sites (http://www.afrinic.net/docs/policies/afpol-v6200701.htm).
In a message on August 14, 2007, Mark J Elkins informed the community of the difficulties he was facing with the routing of the PI prefix 2001:43f8:30::/48. (https://lists.afrinic.net/pipermail/afripv6-discuss/2007/000129.html)
The prefix recorded only a visibility of 80% while PA allocations, i-e the /32 of AfriNIC showed a visibility bordering the 100%. (http://www.sixxs.net/tools/grh/dfp/all/?country=za)
AIRRS project team has decided to make some investigations:
1- To identify the causes of the problems
2- To identify possible solutions
II-1 Situation of the allocations of IPv6 addresses in the five regions
If all the five regions allocate IPv6 prefixes to LIRs with a minimum of /32, the situation varies according to the region with regard to the portable assignments.
The intial provider independent assignment size to an end-site should be a /48, or a shorter prefix if the end-site can justify it.
Three portable assignments cases are authorized in the Asia Pacific region:
- Organizations multihomed or projected to become it within three month are qualified to receive a portable assignment.
The minimum assignment made under these terms is /48.
- The following critical infrastructure networks, if operating in the Asia Pacific region, are eligible to receive a portable assignment:
- root domain name system (DNS) server;
- global top level domain (gTLD) nameservers;
- country code TLD (ccTLDs) nameservers;
- Regional Internet Registry (RIRs); and
- National Internet Registry (NIRs).
The maximum assignment made under these terms is /32 per operator.
- Internet Exchange Points are eligible to receive a portable assignment from APNIC to be used exclusively to connect the IXP participant devices to the Exchange Point.
The minimum assignment made under these terms is /48.
Micro-allocations are also made for Internet operators of critical infrastructures, like the public IXPs, core DNS service providers (e.g. ICANN-sanctioned root, gTLD, and ccTLD operators) as well as the RIRs and IANA.
These allocations will be no longer than a /48. Multiple allocations may be granted in certain situations.
The micro-allocations are available at: www.arin.net/reference/micro_allocations.html
LACNIC makes micro-allocations in case of projects and network infrastructure that are key or critical for the operation and development of IPv6 within the region, such as IXPs (Internet Exchange Points), NAPs (Network Access Points), RIRs (Regional Internet Registries), DNS ccTLD providers, among others.
These allocations shall be made in blocks smaller than or equal a /32 but always greater than or equal to a /48.
In RIPE region, the portable assignments are possible for root servers operators operating in the region on the minimum allocated to LIRs at the moment, which is /32 (http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-233.html
Certain operators of TLD (ccTLD and gTLD) can be qualified to receive assignments for DNS Anycast service. The size of the allocated prefix is /48.
IXPs are qualified to receive assignments. If the requesting organization is confident that it will never need more than a single network then a /64 will be assigned. Otherwise, a /48 will be assigned. http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-256.html
II-2 Prefixes and minimum allocation and assignment size per region
The prefixes list and minimum of allocation and assignment size can be found for the five regions at the following places:
III-Course of the investigations
In order to carry out the investigations, the AIRRS (African Internet resources and
Routing Statistics) project team requested a temporary PI assignment of a /48 for some testing purpose. The prefix assigned by AfriNIC is the 2001:43f8:40::/48.
Tests environment uses AS33764 which has IPv6 transit from AS1280 and AS2905. The prefix has been announced and was accepted by both upstreams.
AS1280 passed the prefix to its peers and this gave a visibility of 81% on the scale of Ghost Route Hunter's IPv6 DFP visibility. (http://www.sixxs.net/tools/grh/dfp/afrinic/)
Our exchanges with the NOC of AS2905 revealed the followings:
1- Only /48 from the ARIN micro-allocations block 2001:500::/30 are passed to peers by AS12702 and AS701.
2- These ASes filter IPv6 routes on the /32 boundary.
3- They are not adjusting filters for PI /48 as announced by RIRs, because on the global IPv6 view, IPv6 PI isn't defined in any RFC.
4- Their IPv6 routing filters decision is to not support PI assignment approach until the IPv6 multihoming and PI topic is somehow standardized.
The visibility recorded by /48 from ARIN micro-allocations from 2001:500::/30 shows the impact of these types of routes filtering on the routing. (http://www.sixxs.net/tools/grh/dfp/arin/)
On the basis of our experiment, we present the following findings for consideration by the AfriNIC community:
1- The concept of IPv6 portable assignment is not yet widely accepted by the global community,
2- Certain operators filter IPv6 prefixes on the /32 boundary and are not adjusting filters to accommodate PI assignments as announced by the RIRs
3- The concept of IPv6 micro-allocation for critical Internet infrastructures seems acceptable.
Regarding the IPv6 PI assignment, we recommend the dissociation of the cases:
- Define the rules for portable assignments for critical Internet infrastructures. Those recognized overall seem to be: Publics IXPs, core DNS service providers (e.g. ICANN-sanctioned root, gTLD, and ccTLD operators) as well as the RIRs and IANA.
- For the IPv6 global portable assignment, consider a concerted work with the other communities which have adopted similar policy for a better communication on the issue, as /48 for end-site seems to be preferred to /32.
This work could include the standardization of the maintenance and distribution of filtering recommendations based of RIRs allocations and assignments minimum size and specific blocks used for them. An example of effort in this direction is the one published at:
AIRRS project team thanks AfriNIC for its support for this work.
[25/03/2008] AfriNIC-8/AfNOG2008: Registration is now open
[14/05/2008] Board Elections 2008:Opening of public comments
[03/06/2008] Member Survey 2008
[11/06/2008] New Board Members
During the 2008 AGM held in Morocco after the AfriNIC-8 meeting, two seats on the AfriNIC Board (of Directors) - (the Central and Indian Ocean seats) were renewed.
After the vote, Didier Rukeratabaro Kasole (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Viv Padayatchy (Mauritius) were elected as primary BoDs, while Jean Philemon Kissangou (Congo) and Lala Andriamampianina (Madagascar) were elected as alternates for their respective regions.
Congratulations for the new board members and we wish them success during their term.
[06/08] Last call for comments on ''Global Policy For Comments on Global Policy for the Allocation of the remaining IPv4 Address Space
[29/12/08] AfriNIC to implement next phase of the 4-byte AS Number policy from 1/1/2009
The policy for assignment of AS Numbers in the region (Please see
http://www.afrinic.net/docs/policies/afpol-asn0604.htm) requires AfriNIC to
treat requests for AS Numbers w.e.f 01/01/2009 as follows:
On 1 January 2009 the registry will process applications that
specifically request 2-byte only AS Numbers and allocate such
AS Numbers as requested by the applicant. In the absence of any
specific request for a 2-byte only AS Number, a 4-byte only AS
Number will be allocated by the registry.
We would therefore like to inform the community that from 01/01/2009,
unless a 2-byte AS Number has been explicitly requested, AfriNIC will be
assigning 4-byte AS Numbers to any organization requiring an AS Number.
It is important to check that your routers as well as those of your peers,
can understand 4-byte ASNs, as this is a relatively new implementation.
For more information about 4-byte AS Numbers, please see:


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Bonk! offers some clever aftermarket stickers more in-line with cyclists needs. I've seen reflective 3M stuff sold previously, but it's generally in awkward shapes and sizes. The nice part, is that the color options offered actually allow your reflective coating to blend in to the bike. This picture doesn't do a good job of capturing the effect, but the fork has a line of black reflective tape on the trailing edge. I want my pretty new rain bike to still look good after adding some reflective material. I'm not big on the yellow and orange triangles.
More photos from the Bikehugger Interbike Mobile Social… Including this one with the beacon in the background emanating from the Luxor Hotel. Riding down the strip in Vegas was a highlight of the trip. Riding with Xtracycles, Dahons, Mundos, and Fossil Fool, made this the most unique group ride at Interbike. We're already planning our next Mobile Socials at SXSW, and Portland's Webvision.
Uploaded by Dapper Lad Cycles | more from the Bike Hugger Photostream.
With all the exhausting booths, parties, activities, and same old thing every year, it was refreshing to see Hed Cycling invent a Sunscreen Headset Cap and for me it was the "best in show." And why's that? Cause here's a legendary dude that puts wheels under the top cyclists, constantly innovates in the wind tunnel, and he was totally excited about this plastic cup of sunscreen. It was infectious and cool to not hear someone describe in marketing mumbo jumbo how their carbon layup is better than everyone else. Seattle Cyclist are vitamin D defficient, so I rarely use sunscreen and was thinking that I'd put some Nuun tablets in there and use it like a salt lick on long rides.
This year, Bike Hugger brought more bloggers with the mission to go find cool stuff. I focused on our existing partners, the Mobile Social, and the next one — the mother of all Mobile Socials at SXSW 09 in March (more on that later).
I'm thinking that this bike was cargo, before cargo was cool and it's aero cargo for touring across America.
Uploaded by qcom | more from the Bike Hugger Photostream.
I had actually seen Wheeltags online prior to the show, and wasn't all that interested because the stock patterns they offer don't really fit my style. When I saw the booth, I got a look at a number of their custom offerings - and some were quite impressive. I had just seen the Velocity ELVS reflective rims so I asked if Wheeltags had something similar. I actually like their options better - they can do various depths, with or without logos. I think a Bikehugger branded reflective wheelset is in my future for my new disc commuter wheels!
(Note - this rim appears black under normal light - with my flash or car headlights - it glows bright white)


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Android Eating Apple
Quite frankly I'm not tremendously impressed by Apple products. I think they're okay, but that's about it. I don't think that they're better or worse than other products, and as such I see them as often overpriced. If you have a different opinion, you're welcome to it. But there is a place where I am seeing Apple perform above its competitor. Perhaps it's just a lonely little corner of technology, but it has import to me.
I own a Parrot AR.Drone. A quad-copter that was originally controlled by iPhones. Later that was expanded to the iPad and iPod, and, of course, Android phones and tablets. I put off owning the AR.Drone for almost a year after its release because I didn't want to buy an iPhone or iWhatever to control it. When Shell M. Schrader came out with a version of the controller for Android, I coughed up the $300 and picked up a drone. The software performed spectacularly and I was absolutely thrilled. A little while later I happened to buy a Toshiba Thrive, and discovered to my disappointment, that it wouldn't run the AR.Pro software that controlled the drone. The Thrive didn't support ad hoc wifi connections. But then Parrot came out with an update for the AR.Drone that would permit it to use infrastructure connections. I was thrilled, and immediately set out to update my drone. Sadly, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get the update into the aircraft.
Heaving a great sigh, I went to the Apple site and perused their online shelves looking for an inexpensive iPod Touch. Why? Because running the Apple based software, I could easily update my drone. I found an iPod, refurbished, on sale for $250 and I bought it. Literally moments after I downloaded the Free Flight software to it, I updated my drone and to my great delight, was able to use my Toshiba to control the drone. I was a little disturbed by the marginal control I had with the Thrive, but I enjoyed the large screen and so I accepted the foibles of occasional missed commands, and the odd peculiar and unexpected moments of behavior of the drone.
As winter came and I grew much less thrilled to be outdoors in the cold, I also had some relapsing symptoms of my cancer. So I tucked the AR.Drone onto a shelf where it languished through the winter. I recently got it out again in celebration of the summer like weather we've been having here in Spokane. Both my Droid 2 phone and my Thrive took a series of updates for Mr. Schrader's software, as did my iPod. I also used to iPod to do a new firmware update to the drone itself.
And that's where things went a bit off the track. I found that my Android phone barely controlled the drone. The first time I tapped the takeoff icon on the phone, the drone leaped into the air and flew across my yard at a fast clip, totally ignoring the frantic commands I was giving it. The drone slammed into the wall of my house, fortunately surviving the incident. I tried doing a flat trim adjust, and had it take off again. This time it hovered about four feet off the ground as it used to, but was very sketchy in following directional commands other than rotational. Trying to fly it ahead, backwards or sideways resulted in most commands to be ignored. I switched over to the Toshiba Thrive and had pretty much the same experience. This took all of the fun out of flying the drone, making its control a matter of angst and worried anticipation. I switched over to the iPod Touch to control the drone and immediately was rewarded with the wonderful performance I'd gotten the previous summer with any controlling device.
The fact is, only the iPod is worth a damn for controlling the AR.Drone now. Whatever happened in the updates to Shell Schrader's software, they certainly didn't do me any favors. I have tried a few different times to use an Android device to control the Parrot quad-copter and each one met with poor control and unexpected and spooky behavior on the part of the drone. At times it will just fly off in some random direction, only responding to the LAND command, and even that is dubious. Sometimes it gets within a few inches of the ground and then takes off again causing me to tap the emergency button to keep it from flying off uncontrollably. Other times it will suddenly zoom high into the air, well above the recommended altitude for flight, and then exhibit crazy behavior. I have narrowly averted numerous crashes. All in all, I'm now afraid to try to control the drone with an Android device. Loading the software onto borrowed Android phones produces the same bizarre and dangerous behavior. The best thing I can say about the Android version updates is that it appears to be able to do the firmware updates to the drone it was previously incapable of doing.
That doesn't impress me since it appears to have sacrificed control for the update ability. Of course, I haven't tried the update abilities, what with having an iPod that works great for control and updates. I'm pretty befuddled. The AR.Pro software was the greatest thing since Swiss cheese when it first came out. I spent a whole summer happily flying my Parrot drone both in and out of doors with it. But now I will only use it outside, and only where I have a LOT of room to correct for the moments of suicidal behavior using the Android software seems to cause. While the iPod doesn't have the sharpness and quick response that the Android software used to have, it is tremendously better and much more reliable. It makes me sad to report this. But I have noticed that many of the updates being sent out for a variety of apps for my phone, my tablet and my PC have been giant steps backwards, sapping needed utility. I no longer use Firefox because it updated itself right out of usefulness. I am also looking at Thunderbird with one eyebrow up, it's updates have done me the disservice of invalidating a number of useful add-ons. The worst is ESET Security. I now have to use it externally with my mail software instead of having it a native part of the program. Bad Ju Ju. If I find a mail program with the capabilities I want, I will dump Thunderbird like spoiled milk. I don't get why so many technology companies are shooting themselves in the foot with their updates. Even WordPress, this software you're reading from, almost became a casualty of the update screwups.
So I have finally found a place where I can say, unequivocably, that Apple is worth the price and stands well above the competition. The iPod hardware and Parrot's FreeFlight software are standing head and shoulders above the Android counterpoints. I'm glad I have the iPod because without it, my AR.Drone would be $300 worth of shelf art.


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The Marceline Tigers Black Rage Wrestling Team hosted Trenton last night in a dual at Tiger Fieldhouse. The night featured the return of Tiger Captain Kyle Bell, in his first action since a football season knee injury.
The evening started at 106, with Dalton Fisher winning in an open. At 113, Eric Thurman lost by pinfall in 41 seconds. Lane White won by pinfall in 1:50 at 120.
Bell won an 8-1 decision at 126. At 132, Austin Moudy won a 12-2 major decision. Nate Florine won a 14-2 major decision at 138. At 145, Nathan Moore lost by pinfall in 24 seconds.
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Raptor399 wrote:If you use the default PS3.conf, the test should not fail. Remove or change PS3.conf and it will cause errors like the ones you see.
Would it be possible to add this info to the test failure message, along with the commit hash for the test? I think it will save headaches for both testers and devs.
The reason for the commit hash is that a dev might want to revert the commit for testing purposes. I've been doing this as it allows me to debug my patches with the aid of a modified ps3.conf


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An Oak Ridge man was charged with assault while locked up in the Anderson County jail — after he allegedly threw his underwear at a corrections officer.
Anderson County Sheriff's Department reports said 37-year-old James Timothy Church, 118 E. Arrowwood Road, was recently charged with assault after he reportedly threw boxer shorts at an officer and grabbed his arm. Reports said he had to be controlled by other facility staff members.
Reports said the incident happened during a cell inspection in Housing Unit 5. The correction officer conducted a search of the unit and was "patting down" the inmates when he noticed Church was wearing non-jail issue boxer shorts.
Church was told he had to remove the shorts and wear a pair authorized by jail policy. In response, Church reportedly said, "This is (explicit word) crazy," and removed his shorts and threw them at the officer, hitting him in the chest. He then took "an aggressive stance" and grabbed the officer by the forearm, reports said.
Church was released from jail on Dec. 13 after posting bond.
Beverly Majors can be contacted at (865) 220-5514.
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This is one of the funniest posts I have seen in a while.
This is one of the funniest posts I have seen in a while.
Anybody who thinks Eli is better than Weeden is a homer!
How is this even a worthy question?
It's not about the past.
Eli, what have you done for us recently?
While Eli is an old 31 years, Weeden is only going to be 29 next week.
Everyone knows Weeden is the future.
Case closed.
Weedens is an experienced veteran and is still young at 28 years old.
Of course we'll all look really stupid if Eli somehow wins.
wow..... I actually love all the posts that are joking around. Thank heavens we have sane people who can take jokes! Love it!


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by Ryan Kennedy - February 4, 2011 12:14 PM UTC
Why do players have to fight after a clean hit? It's not just senseless violence - there's a reasoning behind the madness.
In a recent interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Blackhawks left winger Troy Brouwer talked about fighting Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Marc Methot after Methot had thrown a clean hit on Chicago star Patrick Kane.
by Ryan Kennedy - January 28, 2011 1:50 PM UTC
Aside from the CHL, NCAA and Europe, there are plenty of places to find the next wave of budding superstars.
Last week I discovered I could watch some of the top games on the Minnesota high school circuit online for free. And when I say "discovered," I mean I followed a link from blogger Chris Dilks' twitter feed @ChrisDilks to the site.
by Ryan Kennedy - January 12, 2011 12:50 PM UTC
In a division with an unexpected team at both the top and bottom, we look at key stats, surprises, disappointments and more from the Pacific.
ANAHEIM DUCKS THN pre-season prediction: 11th in West Scoring leaders: Corey Perry, 45; Ryan Getzlaf, 37; Teemu Selanne, 37. Key stat: The Ducks have given up the second-most shots per game in the NHL at 34.
by Ryan Kennedy - January 7, 2011 11:50 AM UTC
The experienced Russians won't have many returning players next year, while Canada will before the tournament turns back to Europe in 2013.
Back from Buffalo, I'm left with a lot of memories of fine hockey and a Russian team that shocked a nation. The most common question being asked in the wake of Canada's third-period surrender at the hands of the Russians is, what happened? The answer is pretty simple: With a 3-0 lead, the Canadians stopped blocking shots and settled for stick-checks instead of physical pressure.
by Ryan Kennedy - January 3, 2011 11:22 PM UTC
The American quest for back-to-back golds ended early in Monday's semifinal as the Canadians get back on top of this rivalry.
BUFFALO - Well that ended quickly. Just as it looked as though Team USA would put together a string of world junior triumphs, starting with last year's gold, the Americans fell apart against their top rival.
by Ryan Kennedy - January 2, 2011 11:22 PM UTC
They have a tough road ahead of them, but if the Russians can avoid mental miscues they have the offensive talent to claim top spot in Buffalo.
BUFFALO - For most of Russia's quarterfinal tilt with Finland, the play of Suomi stars such as Joni Ortio, Sami Vatanen and Teemu Pulkkinen carried the day.
by Ryan Kennedy - December 31, 2010 10:08 AM UTC
Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, there were some excellent fights from the past calendar year. We look back at the most memorable.
It will surprise no ardent reader of this website that fighting is a very divisive issue amongst THN writers. Some are vociferously against it, others think it's part of the game.
by Ryan Kennedy - December 24, 2010 9:15 AM UTC
Besides some quality hockey over the holiday season, the world juniors provides a rare opportunity to scout some youngsters who are not often seen.
The World Junior Championship is a goldmine for young talent. While NHL scouts and GMs can always see their North American prospects at an NCAA or major junior game during the season, European draftees or draft-eligible players are not so simple.
by Ryan Kennedy - December 17, 2010 1:20 PM UTC
While the big countries don't start for another nine days, we take a look at some of the top prospects from the WJC tournament going on right now.
The World Junior Championship in Buffalo is so close (Dec. 26), but while we wait for the annual deluge of elite prospects to do battle for country and glory, why not shine some light on the smaller hockey nations? The second tier of the world juniors is going on right now in Belarus and Slovenia, broken up into two divisions with the winner of each getting promoted to the top rung for next year's edition in Calgary and Edmonton.
by Ryan Kennedy - December 10, 2010 2:30 PM UTC
Captains used to be about age and experience, but how important is it to pick a guy you know will be in the lineup whenever he's healthy?
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf returned to the ice Thursday night and if he was leading by example, the Buds are in more trouble than most had expected.
by Ryan Kennedy - December 3, 2010 1:10 PM UTC
Short on star-power, but heavy on two-way players is how Canada coach Dave Cameron crafted his St. Mike's team. Expect the same from his world juniors bunch.
With Los Angeles Kings center Brayden Schenn returning to junior, Canada's world junior team selection camp roster appears to be at an even 40 players.
by Ryan Kennedy - November 29, 2010 4:25 PM UTC
Team Canada announced its roster for December's selection camp Monday and THN.com was there to get a glimpse into the 2011 edition.
Etobicoke, Ont. - By their own admission, Team Canada's officials know they don't have a Jordan Eberle or a John Tavares on the World Junior Championship roster for 2011.


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Click here to read the Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Straight from the Pilgrims' Mouths -
Ever wonder what
a pilgrim would say if you asked him or her about the harvest feast of
1621? The Plimoth Plantation is a "living history" museum in Plymouth,
Massachusetts. Visitors can interact with reenactors dressed in the
pilgrim's fashion of the time.
Click here to listen to audio from reenacted "pilgrim" interviews.
The Real Story?
When most of us think of Thanksgiving, we think of happy Pilgrims and Indians sitting down to a big feast. That is not entirely true. For more information, follow the links below:
The REAL Story of Thanksgiving by Susan Bates
Deconstructing the Myths by Judy Dow & Beverly Salpin
The True, Grim Story of the First Thanksgiving, audio by NPR's Bob Edwards
Mayflower Myths, from History.com
What was eaten at the first Thanksgiving? There has been a lot of speculation about what recipes we enjoy today may or may have not actually been at the first Thanksgiving. Grandma's famous apple pie probably didn't make the menu, but other items such as corn, ham, and fish were shared by pilgrims and Indians.
To learn more about the first Thanksgiving's feast and foods, click here.


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Greetings from the Hotel General Manager
The Fairmont Banff Springs has been welcoming visitors from all over the world for 128 Years. Each day, thousands of guests visit the Banff National Park and in the Summer of 2017 we will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the National Park. In Partnership with Classic Vacations, we are of course thrilled to welcome you to the Grand Castle of the Canadian Rockies. Be assured that everyone of our 1,200 Colleagues and Leaders is committed to making your stay most comfortable and extraordinary. We hope you will take away great memories during your stay with us. My very best wishes,
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& General Manager, The Fairmont Banff Springs
Insider Tip
- Located () from the resort at the base of Sulphur Mountain, the Upper Hot Springs is a popular spot to relax after a day of outdoor adventures.
Hotel Overview
What to Expect:
- Designed after a Scottish Baronial castle, this majestic hotel was built in 1888 in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Blending opulence and seclusion, the resort offers upscale amenities and an array of recreational activities.
Amenity Highlights:
- Winter activities at The Fairmont Banff Springs include cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowshoeing. In the summer, guests can enjoy golfing, hiking, mountain biking, tennis, and horseback riding. Surrounded by mountain vistas, the on-site spa features three waterfall treatment spa tubs, an indoor European mineral pool, steam rooms, and saunas.
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta, T1L1J4
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Airport:Calgary International YYC
Located in several wings of the nine-story castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs' 770 guestrooms feature views of the forested Bow or Spray River valleys or the surrounding mountains. Windows open to fresh mountain air. Feather beds include down duvets.
All rooms offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge), cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games (surcharge), and complimentary local calls. Compact refrigerators and in-room safes are additional conveniences. Junior suites have sofa beds; executive suites provide upgraded decor and artwork, desks, and flat-screen TVs.
Room Amenities:
- Blackout drapes
- Cable/satellite TV
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - surcharge
- Iron/ironing board
- Massage - available in room
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway beds
- Turndown service (on request)
- Video-game console
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Property Amenities
Located in Banff National Park, The Fairmont Banff Springs mountain resort overlooks two scenic river valleys. In addition to the rejuvenating treatments available in the Willow Stream Spa, guests can enjoy an après-ski soak in three waterfall spa tubs. The resort also features indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool, an 18-hole golf course, a nine-hole golf course, five tennis courts, an ice-skating rink, and a bowling center (surcharges).
The resort offers 13 restaurants and lounges including an Italian restaurant, a casual grill with mountain views, and an intimate bistro and wine bar. Room service is also available.
Scheduled shuttles (surcharge) provide transportation to Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise.
The amenities listed below are available on site; fees may apply:
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting/Childcare
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee shop or cafe´
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check-in/check-out
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shop or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access in public areas - wireless
- Laundry service
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting room(s) (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Parking garage
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shopping on site
- Ski storage
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 18 and younger when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians and use existing bedding.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in, cannot be guaranteed, and may incur additional charges.
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Small pets only
Check-in time:
Check-out time:
- Noon
Banffshire ClubScottish dinner-club atmosphere with vaulted ceilings and oak wainscoting. Upholstered leather seating studded with antique bronze tacks and heraldic tapestry covering Jacobean-style chairs. Tables set with fine linen, bone china, and crystal. Contemporary North American cuisine. Jackets recommended; no denim or sportswear. Reservations recommended. Dinner served Tuesday to Saturday. Open seasonally.
Waldhaus RestaurantBavarian cottage-style building created as a clubhouse in 1927 on the edge of the golf course. Dark-wood paneling, large fireplace, and wine cabinet housing excellent wine selection. Authentic German and Swiss dishes. Reservations recommended. Nightly dinner; seasonal closures.
Bow Valley GrillCasual dining overlooking the Fairholme Mountain Range. Sculptures and tables constructed by local artisans featuring the region's flora and fauna. Exhibition kitchen. Buffets and à la carte dining. Sunday brunch is a specialty. Breakfast and lunch served Monday to Saturday; nightly dinner; Sunday brunch.
Castello RistoranteTraditional Italian cuisine, wines, and desserts. Reservations recommended. Open Friday to Tuesday for dinner; seasonal closures.
Waldhaus PubLocated beneath the Waldhaus dining room. Casual bar with pool table and multiple TVs. Appetizers, cheese fondue, microbrews, and beers on tap. Open Wednesday to Sunday from late afternoon to late evening; extended hours in summer months.
Samurai Sushi Bar and RestaurantAuthentic Japanese surroundings. Fresh sushi and sashimi. Japanese hot-pot dinners such as shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and yosenabe. Dinner served Thursday to Sunday; seasonal closures.
Golf Course ClubhouseLocated at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, with superb mountain, fairway, and river views. Scheduled shuttle service available from the hotel's front entrance. Lunch, snacks, and beverages; seasonal closures.
Rundle LoungeOverlooking the Bow Valley. Appetizers and cocktails. Traditional afternoon tea served daily. Open from early afternoon to late evening.
Ramsay LoungeLarge selection of ports, scotches, and cocktails. Open from late afternoon to late evening; seasonal closures.
Authentically Local Wine StoreOffering wine tastings from a selection of regional Canadian labels. Cooking demonstrations. Open Wednesday to Sunday from early afternoon to mid-evening.
Grapes Wine BarIntimate bistro and wine bar featuring Canadian labels. Fondues, pâtés, cheeses, salads, and other selections. Food and wine pairings. Open from early evening to late evening.
Castle PantryHomemade breads, salads, cheeses, soups, and daily specials. Locally crafted chocolates and pastries. Mountain picnics to take out. Open 24 hours.
Guests have complimentary access to the children's pool, indoor pool, year-round outdoor pool, and indoor spa tub. Within the Willow Stream Spa, the spa tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and Hungarian mineral pool are available for a surcharge.
The health club (surcharge) provides treadmills, stationary bikes, weight-training machines, stair machines, elliptical trainers, yoga mats, free weights, and other equipment. Regularly scheduled fitness classes include yoga and aerobics.
Golfers choose between the 18-hole Stanley Thompson course or the nine-hole Tunnel course. Five tennis courts are on site, with lessons and equipment rentals available. Also on site are an ice-skating rink and bowling center (surcharges). Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available on the resort grounds in season.
In summer, walkers stroll along the banks of the Bow River to nearby Bow Falls. In winter, the snow-capped mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding at Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise. An independent company provides scheduled shuttle transportation (surcharge).
Other seasonal opportunities in the Banff Springs area include kayaking, scenic boat cruises, charter fishing trips, river float trips, whitewater rafting, dogsledding, horse riding, and ice fishing.
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Set 1: Burlap Sack and Pumps, Acting the Devil, Last Tube, Flock of Words, Cayman Review, Sidewalks of San Francisco, Moesha
Set 2: Money, Love and Change -> Plasma, Mr. Completely, At the Gazebo, Sand
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[2] Duet with Trey and Mike Gordon on acoustic guitars.
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Three-year-old Taylor Sparks of Palmyra, Mo., was not eager to pose for a photo with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 30, until a family member joined her. Then she was all smiles for the photo.
Taylor was among the children who arrived at the Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, Mo., for Santa's four-hour "meet and greet."
She did not hesitate to join other youngsters for a group picture with Santa. Joining her were Ruby Akerson, Kennedy Fitzgerald, Ashlyn Akerson, Tanner Sparks and Marina Miller.
After meeting Santa - aka Paul Dougherty - the children had an opportunity to do Christmas crafts while eating treats and watching the movie, "Polar Express."
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- The Social-Media Addict
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- The Never-Satisfied Perfectionist
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The Social-Media Addict
"I want to feel in control of my week so I can enjoy my family in a more unhurried way. I'd also love more time for reading and relaxing with my husband." —Elisa Zied, 42, registered dietitian and author, New York City
Her crazy-busy life "I work from home, so I constantly feel the pull to be connected—to share nutrition news with my Twitter followers, and also just for fun. It's embarrassing, but I check my cell phone every five minutes and post to Twitter about 20 times a day, which is making me nuts. My alarm goes off, and I'm tweeting about diet-related items from the paper while making breakfast for my 13- and 9-year-old sons. After the boys leave for school, I fit in a workout, then everything blurs together: I write my newsletter as I check Facebook and watch The View; then I do more tweeting. When I'm with my family at night, I'll go back online to answer email and finish my newsletter. I don't even unplug during the last half hour of my day, when I'm in bed reading with my husband. If I come across an article I want to share, I'll grab my phone and tweet again!"
The pro's take "Elisa is so worried about missing something if she isn't connected that she hasn't created boundaries between work and her personal life," says Catherine Birndorf, M.D., a psychiatrist and SELF's happiness expert. "She needs a defined schedule so she can block out time for herself." Our gurus came up with these exercises to get Zied back on track. Try them yourself.
Set an online limit
"Elisa should devote a solid window of time—9 A.M. to 1 P.M., for example—to doing higher-quality work, rather than constantly interrupting her thoughts with Twitter," says life coach Caroline Adams Miller, author of Creating Your Best Life. "It's better to cap your tweets at three to five a day—no one wants to be bombarded with updates. We're all overwhelmed." It's also smart to schedule two tech-free hours before bed, so you can wind down. (It helps to charge your phone in another room to avoid the urge to grab it.) For Zied, that's two found hours of downtime a day with her kids and husband.
How it worked "I miss being constantly connected to Twitter, but I also feel more focused and less distracted now that I'm not online all the time, which makes it easier for me to resist. Rather than working while surfing the Web and watching TV, I sit at my desk for three hours in the morning or afternoon. I'm more productive, making notes for blog posts, newsletter ideas and my next book. And instead of checking news feeds while I wait for appointments, I bring steno notebooks and brainstorm. I used to tweet while I brushed my teeth. Not anymore, and I've cut my bathroom routine by at least 15 minutes. Very telling! These days, I meet my husband in bed at 9:30 or 10, and we hang out, read and talk about our day."
Make your must-do's more fun
Come up with ways to infuse levity into your day. (Create an energizing playlist for cleaning? Fold laundry while watching your favorite sitcom?) For Zied, who craves more family bonding, "That might mean turning meal prep into more of an event, encouraging the kids to pick new recipes and having them help with cooking, as Elisa is so food-focused," Miller says.
How it worked "I loved this idea, even though the cooking takes longer when my sons are in the kitchen. But the slight chaos is really family fun, and it doesn't bother me because everyone is enthusiastic. I even let my cell go to voice mail during this time to prevent interruptions. I'm learning!"
The Never-Satisfied Perfectionist
"I'm torn between wanting to be a superstar in my career, spending more time with my girlfriends and wishing I could meet a guy. There aren't enough hours in the day!" —Amari Hammonds, 24, public relations junior account executive, New York City
Her crazy-busy life "I love my job, but I handle several accounts and have a ton on my plate, so I'm typically at work from 8:30 A.M. to 7 P.M. I eat lunch at my desk, and besides hitting the gym or meeting a friend for a quick dinner after work, I spend most of my time at the office. Yet it still feels as if I can't accomplish everything I want to get done. My diligence has paid off: I was promoted earlier this year. But ironically, I'm working harder than ever to prove myself in the position. I'd like to meet a guy, but when I do have a free night, I hang out with my friends instead of making the effort to date. I can't fit in both activities, and I don't want to give my girlfriends short shrift."
The pro's take "Amari says yes to everyone else but no to her own needs," Dr. Birndorf says. "She still feels that she has to prove herself worthy of a promotion she's already gotten and beats herself up if she's not there for her friends. She has to cut herself some slack so she can nurture herself, too." Her assignments:
Take cues from a mentor you admire
Hammonds might consider befriending a superior with a successful career and a rich after-hours life, Miller says. She can pick that person's brain about tricks to work efficiently and get out of the office. "True leaders don't kill themselves for 12 hours a day," Miller says. "That causes burnout." Another tip: "Hard workers like Amari can ease the pressure on themselves by doing minor tasks in a less than perfect way," says Laura Vanderkam, author of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. "Not everything deserves 110 percent. If you usually check something three times, do it only twice. This change will help Amari shorten her workday without hurting her performance."
How it worked "I had a great talk with one boss, who told me to stop worrying and let first drafts be first drafts, especially for bigger projects, when someone will be going over my work. This reassured me that everything didn't have to be flawless, and it upped my confidence. I've shaved 30 to 60 minutes off each project and have fewer late nights. It's a relief."
Let friends help you with your goals
It's possible to find a romantic partner and spend quality time with friends, Vanderkam says. When you're feeling overwhelmed, getting buddies involved in the search for Mr. Right can make the process feel less onerous. Plus, Hammonds's pals can introduce her to their friends to broaden her pool of single guys. Her BFF can even be her wingwoman when she's out socializing in mixed company.
How it worked "As soon as I told my friends I was looking to meet a guy, they made a point of including me in outings with their other social circles, so I could get to know new people. I went with a girlfriend to her alumni event, where I chatted up some guys. It didn't lead to a date, but it was a start. I also joined a volleyball team, which has been key for mingling—and getting me out of work on time! Filling my calendar with after-work plans also helps me pull myself away from my desk. It feels great to have found a way to balance my career with my personal life."
The Mega Multitasker
"I wish I had more opportunities to be creative—I love to paint—or just relax and be calm. I'm always running." —Shari Lynn Rothstein-Kramer, 45, owner of a PR agency, Miami
Her crazy-busy life "Every minute of my life is packed. Once I'm at the office, I'm all over the place doing a million things until 6:30 P.M.—emailing, tracking the news, talking on the phone, managing a staff. After an hour-long dinner with my husband, I'm right back to working at home, from 8 until 11:30. I even bring my laptop to bed! Partly, I work so much because I have several jobs—I own my agency; plus, I serve on the boards of three organizations and write columns for three local newspapers. I guess I can't help biting off more than I can chew because I feel as if the more I'm out there, the more doors open, even though I crave moments to paint and just be. I do manage to play with my dog—she comes with me to the office, which I love—and have dinner with my husband, but I'm so stressed out that even doing relaxing things can feel like yet another obligation."
The pro's take "Shari juggles a slew of activities to try to get more done, but all that multitasking is actually a bad idea," Miller says. Research shows that working on two tasks at once decreases productivity. And the more difficult the jobs, the more inefficient you'll be. To slow down and savor enjoyable moments, the experts suggest she try the following:
Be ruthless with your to-do list
Jot down all the nonessential things you do in a week and how each makes you feel. Don't include can't-avoid tasks such as "clean litter box" or "dinner with in-laws." A few items on Rothstein-Kramer's list: (1) Write newspaper columns: 1½ hours. "Makes me feel creative and accomplished." (2) Play with dog: 2½ hours. "Nourishes my soul." (3) Charity board work: 7 hours. "Hard work, lots of extra commitment." Scan your list to see which tasks excite you; nix those that don't. After you've downsized, you can devote more energy to what feels meaningful.
How it worked "When a charity board called and asked if I'd participate again, I declined graciously. It felt great to realize that life wouldn't grind to a halt because I said no. I gained seven hours a week, which I use to chill on my balcony with my dog and sip coffee for an hour every morning."
Be creative in 10-minute bursts
It's easy to dismiss 10 minutes as too short a time to do anything of quality, but taking advantage of brief, unexpected moments can feed your creative needs, Vanderkam says. Rothstein-Kramer can stash colored pencils in her bag, then keep her eyes open for inspiration. Writerly type? Draft a poem while you're in line.
How it worked "When I stopped juggling four things at once, I started enjoying each activity more. Recently, I went to the World Flower Expo, and instead of running through, I looked closely at the flowers and took photos. It gave me an amazing burst of joy. I've been painting more, focusing on one activity at a time and punctuating my day with pauses to breathe. It's blissful!"
The "I Can Handle It on My Own" Supermom
"I'd like an identity beyond mother, which means making time for dinner with my husband and for the gym." —Felicia Marie Geller, 42, fashion executive, Short Hills, New Jersey
Her crazy-busy life "I'm a type A personality, juggling a demanding job and three sons: one 9-year-old and 7-year-old twins. My husband leaves for work at 5 A.M., so I'm up with the kids at 5:45, making breakfasts and lunches, doing laundry, washing dishes, making beds and—oh, yeah—trying to get ready for my job. I do the school drop-off, then get to work by 9 A.M. At 4 P.M., depending on who can cut out of work a bit early, my husband and I trade off carting the kids around to extracurriculars. We use sitters in a pinch but otherwise juggle it ourselves. Then it's the dinner and homework routine, and by 9 P.M., we're all in bed. Before I had kids, I used to work out every day. But now? Forget it. I'm so drained, I don't even have energy for adult conversation. When my husband and I do plan a night of socializing, it feels like such a big deal that I always go overboard: A party at my house can mean a 100-person affair. I'm totally run down."
The pro's take Geller has trouble delegating, to outside help or to members of her own family, Miller notes. "To find some free time for herself, Felicia has to give up trying to accomplish everything all by herself," she says. Here's how to do it:
Outsource the small stuff
Look at your to-do list and consider who you could call on to pitch in: family, friends, even professionals. "Things may not end up getting done exactly as you'd do them, but you'll earn yourself more free hours," Miller says. In Geller's case, her husband can throw in a load of laundry every other day, or the kids can make their beds.
How it worked "I assigned my oldest son, Ryan, breakfast duty, and I passed bed making off to all the kids. My mornings are now easier: I calmly pack my bag and put on my makeup, which feels great. It's been hard for me to give up total control of the household, but Ryan enjoys his new responsibility. And even though the kids aren't experts at bed making, I'm glad to be rid of the chore and take care of my own needs."
Make socializing mellow, not Martha
Connecting with others doesn't have to entail hours of exacting preparation. "Instead of devoting a whole day to prepping for a major party, Felicia and her husband can invite another couple over for a low-key night of takeout while the kids hang out in another room with a DVD," Vanderkam says. The time she saves can go toward workouts or relaxing with her husband.
How it worked "We started a tradition called No-Frills Fridays: We invite a couple for pizza and Trader Joe's appetizers, which takes minimal prep so I can totally unwind and enjoy myself. And unlike big staged events, where the men and women tend to segregate themselves, these intimate gatherings let me talk more with my husband. Afterward, I truly feel like I'm myself, not only an exec or a mom. I've also become more laid-back about the weekday routine with the boys: I used to be a stickler about no TV, so I had to supervise their running around. Now I let them watch while I enjoy a much-needed energizing run on the treadmill. I can feel the endorphins flowing—it's great!"


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Steve Dubinsky was selected 226th overall in the 1990 Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.
In 1989-90, he enrolled at Clarkson University and scored 17 points as an ECAC freshman. The following season, he improved to 36 points. In 1991-92, Steve scored 20 goals and 51 points. In 1992-93, he scored 18 goals and 44 points.
In 1993-94, Dubinsky got into the Hawks' lineup for 27 games and appeared in six playoff games. In the shortened 1994-95 season, he played in 16 games.
By the 1995-96 season, Dubinsky was inserted into 43 games but his breakthrough season came in 1997-98 when he dressed for all 82 games and scored 18 points. He won the Norelco Face-Off Award for the month of October.
Dubinsky was traded on October 27, 1998 with Jeff Shantz to the Calgary Flames for Marty McInnis, Jamie Allison, and Eric Andersson. In 62 games between the two teams, he scored 14 points. He saw limited action in the 1999-2000 season because of a knee injury.
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April 28, 2010
DOE Offers More Than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power
DOE announced on April 22 that it will invest more than $200 million over five years to expand and accelerate the development, commercialization, and use of solar and water power technologies throughout the United States. The four funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) are for projects that will help industry overcome technical barriers, demonstrate new technologies, and boost clean energy jobs. See the DOE press release.
Three of the FOAs relate to solar power, including up to $125 million over five years for manufacturing-focused research projects in solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies. Funds for the PV Manufacturing Initiative will be available for both universities and industry. Concept papers are due June 3, with full applications due in early August. The second FOA will award up to $40 million over three years for PV supply chain development, focusing on new products or processes that will make a major impact on the PV industry within two to five years. Examples include lower-cost coating materials, electrical components that improve system performance, processes that reduce manufacturing waste, or equipment that dramatically improves manufacturing or installation speed. Applications are due July 2. The third FOA will award up to $4.5 million over five years to a national administrator for the Solar Instructor Training Network, created in 2009 by DOE. The selected organization will also serve as a national point of contact for the training network and will work with a broad set of stakeholders to define, prioritize, and address issues related to solar training and workforce development. Applications are due June 15. See the PV Manufacturing Initiative FOA on Grants.gov and FedConnect, the PV supply chain development FOA on Grants.gov and FedConnect, and the FOA for the training network administrator on Grants.gov and FedConnect.
The fourth FOA will provide up to $39 million over four years for marine and hydrokinetic technologies. DOE intends to speed the technological advancement and commercial readiness of emerging water power technologies that can produce renewable, cost-competitive electricity by harnessing the energy of waves, currents, tides, and free-flowing rivers, or energy stored in ocean thermal gradients. This FOA seeks to leverage private-sector investment in water power technologies by providing cost-shared funding to industry and industry-led partnerships in order to advance the technological and operational readiness of water power systems and components. Applications are due June 7. See the FOA on Grants.gov and FedConnect.


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Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 7:15 PM
Bring the whole family for an evening of storytime fun. We'll read, move, and rhyme with a different theme each week. Nurture a love of reading through books, music, and activities. Almost bedtime? Feel free to wear your pajamas!Library: Thurmont Regional Library
Location: TRL Community Room
Contact: Marlene Bordner
Contact Number: 301 600 7214
Presenter: Marlene Bordner