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Larger enterprises often have multiple IT management tools for various IT tasks such as monitoring and managing the network and its servers, applications, assets and service desk. In these multi-tool settings, IT teams face a daunting challenge. To search for a particular IT asset across all their IT management applications, a user must search each application independently either by using its specific search console or writing database queries to search local data residing in the application. It's a cumbersome, time-consuming process. For users who cannot write database queries, the task is impossible. Enterprise search in IT360 is changing that.
"For the past few years, big data has been a popular industry buzzword, as companies attempt to mine the vast amounts of data they generate to make better business decisions. However, we believe there are 'little data' opportunities too" said Sridhar Iyengar, vice president of product management at ManageEngine. "Enterprise search in IT360 is one example of 'little data,' which recognises that valuable information is stored in structured or relational databases. This data is readily available and offers many of the benefits of big data solutions, without the major investment of time and resources by IT."
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In addition to ManageEngine IT360, enterprise search can be extended to any application that stores its data in a structured RDBMS. Designed as an extensible API and framework, enterprise search can crawl and discover data in any third-party application's relational data store, including out-of-the-box data search for SolarWinds SAM and Numara Software. Going forward, ManageEngine plans to extend the out-of-the-box meta library to support many more vendors in the IT management space, thereby providing IT users with an open search ecosystem that works across heterogeneous management tools, while protecting their existing investments.
Iyengar added "In recent surveys of our customers, over 80 percent of enterprises that use multiple IT management tools see value in enterprise search and look forward to using it to search for information across those tools. We think this functionality will be very well received."


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Great beach at Blue Orchids
We stayed at the Blue Orchids for 13 nights from 1st December 2005. We stayed in a one bedroom deluxe room in the front block.
The staff were very attentive and efficient. The gardens were kept immaculate. The hotel is well positioned on a beautiful beach and within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap (albeit along a busy road which lacks a path in places). That said, you can hop on a ZR minibus outside the hotel and travel to the Gap for BD$1.50. However, some of the rooms at the back of the hotel do experience road noise.
The hotel is also about a 10 minute walk from the nearest supermarket and about 15 minutes from an even larger one which offers everything you could ask for.
The hotel provides free boogie boards and kayaks which were great fun. At the time we were there the sea was quite rough and was great for boogie boarding.
There is a nice restaurant at the hotel which did fantastic salads at lunch. We did not eat there for dinner as it seemed a little pricey for our budget.
The room itself was nicely decorated and offered all the facilities we needed. It was cleaned on a daily basis and towels were also changed daily. We cooked in our room most nights as we liked it so much. Our only complaints were that there was an interconnecting door from our bedroom to next-door's lounge and we were awoken by noise coming through that door. There were also slats in the bedroom which did not seal completely and the sea sounded quite loud through it. This was lovely during the day but a bit noisy at night.
My husband and I stayed here for just 3 days on our honeymoon after being moved by Virgin Holidays from a dreadful hotel nearby called South Beach Resort (to be avoided!). The hotel is beautiful, wonderful location on the beach, friendly staff, clean and spotless. We have been to Barbados a few times and this hotel is the best by far. Highly recommended
No complaints
Just arrived back from blue orchids in barbados. This hotel is the cleanest and friendliest 3 star hotel i have stayed in. It is in a great location the maids make up the room and change towels etc every day. We travelled with first choice and found them to be yet again first class. The trip on the submarine was well worth it as was the roots and rythm party night. This was our second trip to Barbados and the island i now very expensive for almost everything especially eating. I would definitely go back to this hotel.
Loved the blue orchids
We have just spent 2 weeks at the Blue Orchids and had a great time.It was our 10th visit to Barbados and would thoroughly recommend the Blue Orchids for anyone looking for 3 star accomodation.The rooms have lovely sea views, we had a studio which was perfect for the two of us. It was clean and comfortable with good fridge freezer, toaster and coffee maker all in good condition. There is also a television in the room. There is a beautiful sandy beach next to the hotel and the sea was lovely to swim in although it could get a bit choppy at times due to the weather being inclement. The hotel is in a great position for shopping and restaurants and is a 5 minute ride to St.Lawrence Gap. The staff at Blue Orchids were lovely and friendly. We would definitely go back.
Tony and June from England
Great little hotel with beautiful beach
We stayed here oct 20th for 11 nights and loved it and would return again. Great location, you can walk to the gap or other lovely eateries such as Mosaic, Sugar reef too. Beach is lovely with hardly anyone on it. We only got asked to buy something by one seller on the beach and got no hassle. Rooms where kept clean and equipped with all you need. Supermarkets were just round corner for everything you need. Great holiday.
Breathtaking beach at Blue orchid!
My husband and I have just returned from two fab weeks at the Blue Orchid. We had previously been to Barbados and stopped at Almond Beach Village about 3 years ago and although we loved Barbados were not keen to return to that hotel. We therefore decide to try self-catering as we wanted a lower priced holiday and chose coral mist from all the good reviews on this site. We actually got put in Blue Orchid, Virgin use both hotels and don't guarantee which you will be in, this wasn't a problem as we were in a loveley studio in block c which is closest to the beach of all the buildings and had spectacular ocean views. What everyone else says is so true the beach is so quiet, nobody bothers you, often I was the only one in the sea, which is so clear and a beautiful turquoise colour, I also agree with what many people say about it being the, or one of the best beaches in Barbados after seeing many of them. The studio is a good size with 2 queen beds which can be put together to make a king, dining table, patio with table and chairs, bath and toilet, sink and vanity area with a fitted wardrobe and a kitchen area. The kitchen was clean and well equipped with a big fridge/freezer. The studio was nice,don't get me wrong its not 5 star but then you aren't paying for that and believe me the ocean view every day certainly makes up for that. Maid service was great we had a nice Bajan lady who came in every day and gave us fresh towels and cleaned. You get beach towels too. We ate in and out, St Lawrence gap is close $15 Bajan each way (about�5) we had great meals at a mexican and McBrides, the Chinese virtually across the road was great too. I was pleasantly surprised by cost of meals about $80 -$90 bajan with main course drinks and sometimes dessert which is around �30, I though about the same or cheaper than home so was great. We bought food beer etc from the local supermarket which is a right turn out of the hotel, turn left at Esso garage and 1 minute on left called big B. Its apparently cheaper than the supermarket accross from the garage. My husband then often popped from our sunlounger to our room to exchange his empty carib beer for a fresh one! About 50p a bottle rather than �2.50 at hotel bar. We rented a jeep for a week from Stoutes, they were fab, highly recommend, we had hard top with ac and were very glad. We had driven around before and loved it again this side. Make sure you do East Coast, Cherry Tree Hill view is spectaucular, beaches are deserted too around Bathsheba which is also spectacular in scenery. We also went to Harrisons Cave which was well wortha visit. Went to Sandy Lane and Crane beach both nice. Also went on Tiami Cat and swam with Turtles, just loveley! All in all fab holiday and will definateley return to Blue Orchid, just sad it went so quickly! always a sign of a good holiday! enjoy!
The Blue Orchid Hotel is located in Worthing on the South West Coast approx 1kms from St Lawrence Gap. It is a self catering hotel with a restraunt on site. The rooms are spacious and well equipped with plenty of storage and a fully equipped kitchen. Although the hotel is located on a busy noisy road the rooms all face the beach and you do not hear the noise in the bedrooms. The two bedroom suites also has room for a crib/cot. Air conditioning is in the bedrooms only. The hotel pool is quite small but you can use the pool at the sister hotel next door, they both have plenty of inflatables and plenty of poolside seating.
The beach by the hotel is very nice and you are able to walk quite a long way. For swimming its better to go around the corner to the next beach which has a nice cove where the children can enter the water safely.
The staff and all the people we met in Barbados are all very pleasant and helpful, they go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.
Blue Orchids, Christ Church
We just returned from a wonderful family vacation in Barbados, staying for six nights at the Blue Orchids on Worthing Beach. With my husband and I, and our four children aged 17 to 24, we had one of our best vacations.
This beach resort is spotless and in top notch condition from the bathrooms to the lovely landscaping. We had three bedrooms which were of ample size, two full bathrooms and an open kitchen, dining and living area. Also a lovely covered front porch with super comfy lounge chairs was well used and added so much more living space.
The staff were friendly and helpfull. The Blue Orchids is directly next to and owned by the same people as Coral Mist...which looks equally lovely. Boogie boards and kayaks are available, two pools and a beach bar/restaurant. The restaurant would be my only complaint...food was VERY boring and way overpriced, however there are lots of places to eat within walking distance, or a short bus or taxi ride.
The beach....very nice...and very quiet. We were there the end of April and first week of May, so the off season but from what I've read it's always nice and quiet. We practically had the whole beach and pool areas to ourselves for most of the week.
Grocery stores are close by so we were able to cook our own breakfasts and have snacks...and Banks beer.
For what we paid, which was about $200 U.S....I have no complaints...this place is good value and I would return in a minute.
Perfect place to be!!
This hotel situated on the beach is rated a 3.5 star but clearly is the best 3.5 star hotel in Barbados that we've seen and stayed at! It is a newly renovated hotel... From the airport, our rate was $13.00 usd. We stayed early November, 2004 for 1 week. The welcome we had from Sharon and Vahula when we arrived made us feel right at home. The hotel room we booked at a reasonable price, was a studio apartment that was very clean, well layed out and perfect. It came with a/c (very quiet!!), television, kitchenette, private balcony, full bath. The location itself is situated on a main road but you can not hear the light traffic because your room has french doors opening up onto a patio, facing the ocean and the sound of the ocean drowns any other noises, if any. The hotel is attached to Coral Mist Hotel and you could use their kayaks, snorkels, boogey boards, etc. Each of the hotels have their own swimming pool and patio/ lounge chairs... There is a small restaurant situated beachfront as well. The beach itself is wonderful, clean and isn't crowded at all. The waves aren't too aggresive which is the nice part about staying in the southern part of the island. The bus ride to Bridgetown is approx. 10 minutes (with the stops included) A walk to St. Lawrence Gap is about 15 min. and to the west of the hotel, there is quite a bit of shopping and a few restaurants about 2 minutes away. There is also Big B's supermarket and Trimarket as well close by. This is where we will be coming back!
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Skip to comments.Dump Cheney for Condi, Bush urged
Posted on 04/23/2006 9:18:06 AM PDT by Dr. Marten
They believe that only the sacrifice of one or more of the big beasts of the jungle, such as Cheney or Donald Rumsfeld, the defence secretary, will convince voters that Bush understands the need for a fresh start.
Fred Barnes of the Weekly Standard magazine and author of Rebel in Chief, a sympathetic new biography of Bush, said: There are going to have to be sweeping personnel changes if people are going to take a second look at the Bush presidency.
Barnes, who is close to the White House, said he believed Cheney would be willing to stand down in order to help Bush. Its unlike Bush to dump somebody whom he likes and respects, he cautioned. But the president needs to do something shocking and dramatic such as putting in Condoleezza Rice.
Cheney appeared to have beeen caught napping during a visit to the Oval Office by Chinas president, Hu Jintao, on Friday, although he claimed he had been looking down at his notes. It has often been said that he would cite medical reasons should he ever resign.
The best scenario, Barnes added, would be for Bush to announce that Dick Cheney will be around as an outside adviser and I can call him on the phone, but Id like to anoint somebody who I think will be the next leader of the United States.
Tom Edmonds, a leading Republican consultant, said the White House had failed to grasp that the party was in desperate straits. I have never talked to so many disenchanted Republicans, he said. The president even stonewalled the minor changes he made by talking about how he was really perfectly happy with his team. He didnt even give himself wiggle room.
One Republican strategist, who did not want to be named, said: If I were Bush I would think of changing Cheney. It is one of the few substantial things he can do to change the complexion of his administration. The rest is nibbling around the edges.
Bushs new chief of staff, Joshua Bolten, quickly put his stamp on the inner workings of the White House last week by stripping Karl Rove, Bushs most powerful adviser, of his policy-making role and ordering him to concentrate on his forte: winning elections.
Bolten also obtained the resignation of the White House spokesman, Scott McClellan, who was nicknamed Piggy in a recent Vanity Fair article because of his resemblance to the hapless victim of the feral boys in Lord of the Flies.
Tony Snow, a Fox News broadcaster who is favoured to replace McClellan, has previously described the Bush administration as listless and in dire need of change.
But a new communicator cannot reinvent an old team. Edmonds believes Rumsfeld should go. The president is loyal to a fault, he said. His loyalty shouldnt be to Rumsfeld but to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. We need a new, strong face on the war, such as Senator John McCain or Joe Lieberman (the pro-war Democrat senator).
Bob Schieffer, a CBS news television presenter, said Bush may yet drop Rumsfeld despite his strong declaration of support. It was also this president who said, Brownie, youre doing a heck of a job and that was just before Brownie got canned, Schieffer said, referring to Michael Brown, who directed the Federal Emergency Management Agencys much-criticised response to Hurricane Katrina.
John Snow, the Treasury secretary, has been left twisting in the wind while replacements for him are openly discussed, and Rob Portman has been brought in to replace Bolten as budget director. Suggestions that Harriet Miers, Bushs White House counsel who was dropped as his supreme court nominee, would be next to go were denied last week.
Supporters say Bush should live up to his bold claim that he is the decider made while rejecting recent calls for Rumsfelds resignation from half a dozen senior generals and start firing senior people rather than backroom staff.
If the Democrats win either the House of Representatives or the Senate it will be death and torment. It will be horrible for Bush, said Barnes. A Democrat win could lead to moves to impeach Bush for leading the country to war on allegedly false pretences, or at the very least, to bog down the presidents legislative programme until he leaves office in 2008.
Rove has been privately warning party activists to expect some losses in the mid-term elections. One insider said: Ive heard him say at several party gatherings that the president wasnt supposed to win in 2000, but he did. Weve increased our margins of victory time and again. We cant just keep winning on top of winning so were bound to slip back, but were still doing better than you would historically expect.
Only one two-term victor has been more unpopular than Bush at a similar six-year stage in his presidency Richard Nixon in the months before he was impeached.
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It's a British news outlet! ...wishful thinking in Britain.
Exactly right - These weak-kneed GOPers simply need to stand up and fight back on the DEM's / MSM - They need to stand shoulder to shoulder with our CIC / SecDef on the WOT / Iraq, they need to tout our robust economic success....they need to take the issue of high gas prices to the DEMs pointing out the facts that 30 years of wrong-headed environmental policies have costs!..we are bearing those costs at the pump today.
"Then you give a link to what others say about him!"
I've already stated my thoughts about the man. As for the link I provided, Roland does not offer his own thoughts on the matter. He did however translate several articles from other sources relating to how the meeting was perceived in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Of course, the protest that was allowed by an ET reporter was not broadcasted in China. If there were any competence among those handling this visit by Hu Jintao, none of these mistakes would have even taken place.
I agree. Name these GOPers who want Chaney to go. Too bad about them. They have done nothing to inspire the confidence of the public. Chaney is the best VP we ever had and Condi has pro-abortion baggage that cannot be disregarded. Let's show the integrity and support our President and VP.
"The interpreter made mistakes. Simultaneous interpreting is not easy. But why call Bush an idiot? The mistakes were not his."
Can you find an American source for your opinions?"
What makes this "theory", ha, ha, so plausible is the fact, that when Vice-President Agnew was found to have taken payoffs (while a governor, I believe).........full bore, to the hilt, ______to the wall attack by the big liberal media, but, when President Clinton was found to have taken payoffs (also, while a governor, I believe) the sounds of silence, and, of............crickets.
Yet another perfect example of the double standard, hypocritical, biased, lefist, lying socialist MSM.
You call the President and idiot then post commie propaganda article whining about how it was a tragedy that the Chinese President may have been embarrassed by the fact that someone pointed out that his communist government is immoral.
First of all Hong Kong is in China. Secondly China has a state controlled media that tells its citizens what to percieve and how to percieve it, and anyone in that country who is observant questions anything that government says. Thirdly Tawain is in position to dictate anything America does. That nation would not exist if it was not for America, and that is a fact. Why don't you post some excerpts from Mao's little read book ?
You call the President and idiot then post commie propaganda article whining about how it was a tragedy that the Chinese President may have been embarrassed by the fact that someone pointed out that his communist government is immoral.
I'd rather Cheney dumped Bush for Condi.
Absolutely either they are thick or they think their readers are.
Don't forget who owns the Times - Murdoch he always has his own agenda and no doubt ensures his reporters have it as well.
Exactly they would never allow Rice to get through the confirmation hearings.
Won't happen for 2 main reasons IMHO
1) Cheney does not want to go and feels he is in the best place for his country and his President, all the time he feels that he will not resign. He has to resign he is elected. The President could ask him to go but not sack him and the President will not ask him to go because in IMHO he does not want him to go and also it would be seen as disloyalty and GWB value loyalty.
2) Cheney realises even if he wanted to go and IMHO he does not the fall out would be huge and would not only hurt the Bush administration but would hurt the re-election of the Republicans in the House and Senate. The RATS would jump on it saying it shows a divided party and leadership problems.
The third and perhaps the most damaging consideration is confirmation hearings even if the above 2 considerations are ignored.
Think of other recent ones including Rice's own for Secretary of State and John Bolton for UN Ambassador. Again too damaging for the administration and Party.
Also to be considered if Rice does not want to run for President that why would she accept/be pushed into a role which traditionally has been nothing position. Surely she is better off personally and more importantly where she is for her country.
Cheney's Vice Presidency is unique in the advice; some say power he wields; this would not be the same for Rice. For Rice it would be a demotion not promotion.
In conclusion, the President does not want it, Cheney does not want and Rice would not want it.
First of all Hong Kong is in China. Secondly China has a state controlled media that tells its citizens what to percieve and how to percieve it, and anyone in that country who is observant questions anything that government says. Thirdly Tawain is in position to dictate anything America does. That nation would not exist if it was not for America, and that is a fact. Why don't you post some excerpts from Mao's little read book ?
First off all, I'd suggest you brush up on your geography and general knowledge of China. Hong Kong is not in China. It is an autonomous region belonging to China and subject to the governance of Beijing, but the people of Hong Kong are basically free and do not experience the censorship or repression of their Mainland counterparts.
Secondly, what happened to your second point? You moved from "First of all" to "Thirdly". Did your knee-jerk reaction cause you to lose count?
Thirdly, your little rant about Taiwan (not Tawain) makes no sense whatsoever. Care to clarify?
Now that I could probably go for!
Very insightful post. It is said that the night Spiro Agnew resigned, Nixon realized that it was all over for him. Choosing a mediocrity like Ford was probably Nixon's payback to the Republicans that hung him out to dry. Imagine if Ronald Reagan was tapped! Nobody would even remember Jimmy Carter today.
It's the spineless roll-over Republicans in Congress that are jittery because they are the ones losing the base and most of them have not figured out why nor do they seem to want to know. They'll be the ones sitting around the Thanksgiving table this year scratching themselves.
EVERYBODY at the Slimez was SELECTED, not elected. Time for a change. Punch MUST resign.
This is the dumbest idea I've ever heard.
Take a hike, gidget. So what if I think Bush is an idiot?
Unlike many other Republicans I reserve the right to think for myself. I don't toe the party line or agree with something just because everyone else may be on the wagon.
You on the other hand..well..enjoy the ride.
I agree with YOU snugs, and the Conservative Base doesn't want it either. We too, would look at it as a betrayal.
[Third, morality is a debatable issue that is dictated differently from one society to the next. Just because one nations practices differ from our own does not make them immoral...]
The woman who yelled at the Chinese President was protesting their government's practice of imprisoning people who practice religion or who state unpopular political ideas. Such actions by a government are immoral not because they're different from our own, but because they're inherently evil.
This woman did something moral and courageous in protesting the way she did and I distrust the judgment of people who condemn her or who lament that the Chinese government will be embarrassed by it.
The woman who yelled at the Chinese President was protesting their government's practice of imprisoning people who practice religion or who state unpopular political ideas. Such actions by a government are immoral not because they're different from our own, but because they're inherently evil.
This woman did something moral and courageous in protesting the way she did and I distrust the judgment of people who condemn her or who lament that the Chinese government will be embarrassed by it.
"The vice president is an elected official of the USA. It is not like firing a cabinet member."
"So if Cheney did go, who would move in succession..Hastert?"
Unlike presidental succession, the replacement VP is nominated by the President and confirmed by Both the Senate and House.
Don't you know nothing???..Nixon was impeached..the allies fought against the Russians in WWII..the US beat Canada in the Spanish-American war..Washington won the Civil War..I could go on..but history is my favorite subject..
Why was it courageous? She was safe in America rather than China when she did it. Moral is a toss-up if it is true that she got into the ceremony using questionable press credentials. And if I seriously tell someone "their days are numbered" - it could be taken as a threat. All that said, I can appreciate that she had something to say - just not the way she chose to deliver them. What bothers me is that it took the SS THREE MINUTES to get to her.
Did you see this crap?
Oh yes I have posted several bits on the thread
Don't worry, I won't forget, but thanks for the reminder.
On my way there. I want to smack these alleged "Republicans", I just wish VP Cheney would change his mind and RUN!
[Why was it courageous? She was safe in America rather than China when she did it.]
She is being legally prosecuted for her protest as she probably suspected would happen.
Risking prosecution to protest genuine oppression is a virtue.
"You can't replace Cheney with Condie. Condi's Secutary of State.
You can only replace a vice president with the speaker of the house."
While it is true that the Speaker of the House is 2nd in line in presidential succession, the Speaker of the House does not succeeded to the Vice-Presidency if the VP's office becomes vacant. Under the 25th amendment, if the Vice-Presidency becomes vacant the President nominates a new VP who is subject to confirmation from both the House and Senate. The 25th amendment is the amendment that gave us President Ford.
Where are the US torture camps for political prisoners who dared to disagree with Dubya, as there are for Falun Gong? You're still walking around free, I notice :-)
If ANYBODY huge is forced to resign, the MSM, the Dems and the Al Qaeda will view it as an act of weakness and it will be like a remake of JAWS.
..to the President: get real on immigration, stay the course in the WoT and tell the press to go fish--or go hunting with Cheney...
It's not the NY Times. (but if you'd clicked the link you might have realized that)
awwwww why thank you, humble appreciation!
Last time I looked, the publisher of The Times was an American. So Britain may just be the place the trial balloon is launched.
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Kevin Ross Talks "Someday at Christmas"
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:00:21
Kevin Ross possess a voice for the ages.
As far as R&B cats go, he's as smooth and slick as they come. That's the first thing that you'll notice when you spin his take on Stevie Wonder's classic "Someday at Christmas". At the same time, Ross is his own man, and that's what makes him such a refreshing presence.
In this exclusive interview, Kevin Ross talks to ARTISTdirect.com editor in chief Rick Florino about "Someday at Christmas", his biggest influences, what's next, and so much more.
What's the story behind "Someday at Christmas"?
It's ironic. I went to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. They did a show every Christmas. In tenth grade, it was my first time doing a Stevie Wonder cover, and that was the song I was assigned. I did "Someday at Christmas" and "Ave Maria". I was always so attached to "Someday at Christmas" because of the message, the way it was written, and the way Stevie delivered it. I wouldn't have guessed in a million years that I would record it some day later professionally [Laughs]. It lingered around. I wanted to do a Christmas song. I recorded it in my living room and sent it to the label. Everybody was on one accord, and we went with it.
Do you feel like you put your own stamp on it?
Absolutely! Christmas time is one of those seasons musicians and artists can really show off who they are as far as musicality is concerned. Christmas music is super musical and jazz-y. A lot of the standards are very musical. For a lot of artists, it's pleasure for us to redo those covers and harmonize. To be honest, you can show off though by adding a high note at the end or throwing in a chord change. There are less politics involved in Christmas songs. You can show who you are and what's to come musically and vocally.
What is to come?
At the top of the year, I'm going to do a cover of "A Song for You", written by Leon Russell and made famous by Donny Hathaway. We've got a visual that looks great. It's a special record.
What artists shaped you?
The first person that comes to mind is Stevie Wonder. He's a big influence in my career, so is Donny Hathaway and Smokey Robinson. Then, there's "Babyface". Going into contemporary times, you've got Ne-Yo. I can't forget Marvin Gaye too. I was drawn to these artists when I was younger. Especially with Stevie, there are so many colors and textures. You're thrown into a brand new world with every song he puts out. He took you on a musical journey. I gravitated towards that, and it enhanced my imagination.
Is there a soul resurgence now?
To be honest, I think soul music never left. In popular music, dance and this new wave stuff have been dominating the charts. Back in the day, R&B was pop. Hip hop was pop at one time. Soul never left, but it's coming back into the forefront again. People want to hear heartfelt songs. Adele is an example that soul is here to stay. Everybody has their own twist on it with their own songs and experiences. It's coming back to the forefront, but it never left.
Do you have a vision for the album as whole?
It's called Breaking Ground. I'm 25-years-old, and it's my perspective at a quarter of a century. Everybody is always interested in the grand opening or new condos or buildings. If you live by condos or apartments building up, they're not pretty. Sometimes, there's dirt everywhere. Streets are closed because of construction. It's not a pretty sight. That goes into life as well. Everything in life isn't the grand opening. I'm allowing people into my life and the imperfectness of it—everything. The project is the grand opening. Inside of it, you'll have snippets of the before and after in my experiences.
What inspires you outside of music?
I enjoy time with the family. I love watching comedy movies and standup. There are guys like Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor. I love to eat, rock climb occasionally, and zip line. I'm super active. I take the time to enjoy my life.
I'm super excited about everything. I want this year to be a very consistent year for me. I want to show people I'm more than your typical R&B artist. I'm very creative in my approach.
—Rick Florino
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Why is it parked in a field???
This is a discussion thread for the following file:
Parked IL-62
operated by former East German airline INTERFLUG, registered as DDR-SEC, parked in a field at Grossmachnow south of Berlin
Why is it parked in a field???
After the INTERFLUG fleet went out of operation in 1991, several planes have been transfered to museums, (smaller) airports and even private grounds to serve as a museum or just to attract people.
As far as I know, DDR-SEC has been dismounted and removed from this location in 2004.
As far as I remember from a TV show on German television I once saw, it was quite a feat to get it there. Apparently it was flown to and landed there by a very experienced pilot. In order to land it, the safety on the thrust reversers was disabled in order to allow the pilot to revese thrust in the air when passing over the last treetops before the grass field on which he landed. Trees, grass, short field, reversing in mid air - my respect!


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Chat with Craig Custance
Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN.com NHL Insider Craig Custance stops by to chat about the latest news from the ice.
Custance joined ESPN in September 2011 as an NHL reporter for ESPN the Magazine, ESPN Insider and ESPN.com. He joined ESPN following a stint with the Sporting News. A graduate of Michigan State University, he lived for nearly a decade in Georgia working for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where he spent time covering the late Atlanta Thrashers.
Send your questions now and join Custance Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET!
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Craig Custance (10:57 AM)
Hey everyone! Big day of CBA talks today in New York. Let's all hope for some progress. In the meantime, let's dive in to the weekly chat!
Chris (Atlanta)
Suggestion for something the NHL could do for fans: Next season, work the schedule with the AHL and have 2-for-1 nights where, for the price of your regularly scheduled NHL game, the two teams' AHL affiliates also play (before or after). Fans get to see prospects and big leaguers. Obviously this would only work once per team, maybe twice max and would take revenue away from the minor league buildings, but I could see this as a permanent thing.
Craig Custance (10:59 AM)
It's an interesting idea Chris, I like it. You bring up a good point, in that after all this is done, the NHL is going to have to do something for the fans. Either in way of promotions or an interesting wrinkle to get the focus back on hockey. What would you guys like to see the NHL do when the lockout is over? My vote, as I mentioned in last week's podcast, is for a 24/7 focused around the playoffs. That would be awesome.
Dave (WI)
Any idea as to how soon the NHL will come back? I need some sport to occupy me during the week besides basketball. The NBA is corrupt and boring and i really need some hockey
Craig Custance (11:01 AM)
This is exactly the time when hockey starts really being missed. I was talking to someone in St. Louis, and fans are already over the Rams. There's no NBA. The Cardinals are out. Right now, would be the perfect time to focus on a great, young Blues team. They would have the entire city's attention right now. And yet, here we are. To answer your question Dave, this week's talks in NY will give us a good indication if we can continue to grow in our optimism. I'm still pretty reserved though.
Bill (Toronto)
Is there any talk of the NHL relocating franchises that may suffer greatly from an extended lockout. Quebec City, Seattle, Kansas City and another team in the GTA are all viable hockey markets that could thrive where other franchises struggle.
Craig Custance (11:04 AM)
The only franchise that is a prime candidate right now for relocation is Phoenix and I think we'll get a really good idea of where that sale is as soon as this lockout is over with. Doesn't make sense to invest in a team until you know what the next CBA looks like. But I agree Bill, those are all interesting markets, each for their own reasons. I still think expansion is the more likely path for a couple of those cities.
dan leite (columbus, ohio )
Craig, thanks for your great coverage of the lockout. Two quick questions. First, how do owners in Philadelphia and Minnesota seriously sit in negotiations with players and refuse to honor current player contracts since they were two of the owners who offered huge, multi-year expensive deals? Second, at this point, what kind of season would be salvaged if an agreement was met?
Craig Custance (11:09 AM)
Dan - First of all, thanks. Appreciate it. Covering a lockout isn't what you get into this for, but there have definitely been some interesting turns. Yeah, it's a little tough for a couple of these owners to say players are earning too much when you're the one handing out the contract. It's a balancing act these owners struggle with. You want to put in a system that is best for driving revenue and making your business profitable, but you also desperately want to win. These are all intense competitors. That's why there are plenty of people who think players will end up getting their money no matter what system is negotiated. Owners will always spend to win. Secondly, Dan, I still think we can get a solid 60-game schedule in at this point. Start in early December and go from there. But there needs to be more progress shown soon.
Kekoa (Vancouver) [via mobile]
Do you know what the Canucks might do if no trades come up for Luongo considering they have both Luongo and Cory Schneider?
Craig Custance (11:11 AM)
Kekoa - Oh, I think they'll have no problem trading Luongo. Especially when you look at some of the wrinkles in the NHL's last offer. Vancouver could be stuck with Luongo's cap hit after he retires, which alleviates some of the risk of the teams trading for him. Another thing in Vancouver's favor is that there will clearly be a transition rule put into place so teams don't have to dump salary immediately after a new CBA is put into place. So they aren't under the gun to trade Luongo. But last I heard there were four interested teams, and I don't think trading him will be an issue.
@DonCherryParody (COACHES CORNER)
Craig Custance (11:12 AM)
Happy election day everyone! Voting as soon as this chat wraps up.
John (Minneapolis)
We're seeing a lot of mid-range players just totally dominate bottom-tier European leagues. How does a player like Nick Bonino benefit from going almost 3 points per game in Italy's Serie A2?
Craig Custance (11:14 AM)
John - The benefit is playing and remaining in game shape. Not sure any additional skills will be developed there. But the real players benefiting right now are the guys competing in the AHL. We may look back at this time as critical to Justin Schultz's development for Edmonton. I wrote a story today about Ottawa goalie Robin Lehner, who is playing well for Binghamton. There's probably a player on every single AHL team that will be better in the longrun for their AHL time during the lockout.
Morris (Pgh, PA)
"The NBA is corrupt and boring and i really need some hockey"I've never liked the idea, whether it comes from Dave (WI) or Jeremy Roenick, of attempting to promote hockey by pointing out how terrible other sports are. Can't we just focus on how exciting and fan-friendly hockey is? Besides, most hockey fans are fans of other sports as well.
Craig Custance (11:15 AM)
Morris - Fair point. I think hockey stacks up against any sport, but I'm a fan of every other sport as well. I think people are just frustrated.
Robert (Quebec City) [via mobile]
Who's to blame for the lack of an NHL season up to this point?
Craig Custance (11:16 AM)
There's enough blame to go around on both sides. Anybody who thinks it's completely one-sided may be a bit misdirected.
greg (vt)
craig- A lot has been made of the "Make-Whole" provision in the last NHL proposal and it seems there is room to negotiate with the PA. I have heard almost nothing about the NHL's proposed adjustments to contract rights. Are these changes so unattractive to the union that it will not even discuss revoking contract rights? Are these "periphery" issues the last major roadblock to a deal and can the two sides find any common ground on the issue?
Craig Custance (11:17 AM)
Greg - I think the assumption on the contract rights is that there is room to work there as well. To me, if the two sides can come to an agreement on HRR, revenue split and the make-whole provision - the rest will be handled in fairly short order.
Lou (Pittsburgh)
Have there been talks in the CBA negotiations about restricted free agents. I am amazed that the NHLPA hasn't screamed "collusion" in recent years, since it's quite obvious that GM's/owners have some kind of back-door agreement not to pen other teams RFA's to big offer sheets. If I were a top flight young player operating on my rookie deal and about to become an RFA, I would be screaming at the NHLPA to address this issue now during negotiations.
Craig Custance (11:19 AM)
The second-contract is a huge point of contention for the NHL right now and I think most players probably wouldn't mind if some of that money shifted from younger players to more veteran players. I think the final deal will have provisions in place that will give young players a little less leverage on their second deal. And it's hard to claim collusion when Shea Weber gets a huge offer sheet. I think most GMs just aren't willing to overpay for a guy and do all that legwork if the other team is just going to match.
Dalton (St. Louis)
If we were to start the season today, where do you think the Blues would finish? And do they have a shot at a cup?
Dalton (11:21 AM)
I love the Blues. I absolutely think they're one of a small group of Western Conference teams with a legit Cup chance. A shortened, condensed schedule is such a wildcard though. If there are injuries or a goalie gets hot, standings could be completely shifted. But St. Louis fans should be excited about this team. Doug Armstrong has done a fantastic job with that group and there's more young talent coming. Tarasenko is a Calder favorite.
Tom (Chicago)
Craig, do you think the NHL would ever considering putting something like the NBA has with it's free agents where they would get more money by staying put rather than signing with other teams? I think it's one of the few things to like about the NBA since it means you have a better chance of keeping a home grown star.
Craig Custance (11:23 AM)
Tom - The Larry Bird rule, right? Yeah, i like that rule in the NBA but haven't heard much talk on that being enacted in the NHL. If anything, the league wants to find ways to make the salary cap a harder cap than it was last time around. Rules like that just soften it, which isn't something owners are eager to do. I think GMs did a good job in the last CBA of keeping homegrown stars. Just look at how weak free agent classes have been the last couple years. Teams are learning to keep their best players.
Conor (Michigan)
If the NHL does come back for this season.. which of the players that have gone overseas do you anticipate staying there for good? I know Ovechkin has said that he would but is it just an idle threat?
Craig Custance (11:24 AM)
You know what Conor? Maybe I'm naive, but I think that if there's a new deal done, all those guys will come back. I know there's been some bold talk coming from Russia but the NHL is still the best league in the world and staying in Russia may even impact whether or not these guys can play in the Olympics in Sochi. Not sure they would risk that to stay in the KHL.
Jon (North Iowa)
Hi Craig, while I was pumped about the Wild's big splash this offseason isn't Fletcher's splash one of the issues (big, backloaded contracts) trying to be stopped? I'm 31, and after going through one lockout, why should I change my mind and support the league again after this one? The average salary last year compared to the average salary before the previous lockout and we still can't get everyone to agree? It's pretty mind-boggling. Thanks again for your committed work.
Craig Custance (11:26 AM)
Thanks Jon. I don't have a great answer for you as to why you should have to endure another lockout. I still think its absurd how cavalier the league and the PA has been toward disrespecting the fans. If another season is lost, I think fans like yourself will have a real hard time coming back to the game and that's something both sides should take very seriously.
Gustavo (Detroit)
How come I keep seeing comments about expansion coming to the NHL. With the number of teams struggling financially wouldn't it make more sense to have a contraction? NHL should come to terms that the sport won't work in certain markets and rather than keep trying to bail out franchises that aren't viable, and further diluting the product by spreading the talent pool too thin they should just focus on suitable markets.
Craig Custance (11:28 AM)
Gustavo - See, you're thinking much too logically. Think instead like an owner and a player who wants to see increased revenues. If you're a player, you can get behind expansion because it means more potential NHL jobs. If you're an NHL owner, those huge expansion fees do wonders for the bottom line. And despite the struggles in some cities, there are cities right now without teams that are interested and would make strong hockey markets.
gerry (college park md)
what do you think of the caps coaches going down to help out with the hershey bears?
Craig Custance (11:29 AM)
Gerry - No issue with it at all. It's great experience for Adam Oates to get some bench time before taking over the Caps. It doesn't make a lot of sense for other teams, where the NHL coach might just get in the way. But in this case, I think George McPhee made a wise choice.
Mike (Seattle)
I really hope the hockey season is cancelled.
Craig Custance (11:30 AM)
Mario (Syracuse, NY)
Any chance Philly will trade for Luongo if they can get rid of Bryz's contract (amnesty) perhaps?
Craig Custance (11:31 AM)
Mario - I think the NHL's offer gave us a good glimpse into the minds of where the league wants to go with transition rules and I don't think amnesty is a part of it. So to answer your question, no.
Conor (Michigan)
The coverage you have had through the lockout is incredible I must agree with everyone. If the NHL does in fact come back today, was it rather premature to cancel the Winter Classic?
Craig Custance (11:33 AM)
Thanks Conor - Also, if you're keeping score at home, - if you compliment me, you definitely get your question answered.I really believe the Winter Classic cancellation was a logistical one. They had to make a decision there, that is such a huge event especially this year. You can't rush an event where you have 115,000 in an outdoor game, and another 200,000 fans attending festivities in Detroit. This is an event they needed to be attacking right now. SO I don't think it was premature. It was definitely a black eye and upsetting for fans in this region, but it was the right decision.
Mark (Chicago)
Congratulations to Pavel Bure for an astonishing career. Considering his play in the dead puck era with largely inept teammates his true quality will not be understood. i would argue not a player in the game since has come close to his pure offensive ability. It's unfortunate the lockout mars the induction ceremonies, yet another thing spoiled.
Craig Custance (11:34 AM)
Thanks for bringing that up Mark. If you haven't read Katie Strang's outstanding story on Bure, make time to do it. You're in for a treat.
Which current and retired American born NHLer would you vote for for President?
Craig Custance (11:35 AM)
Love this question.Current: George Parros with David Backes as his running mate. Both smart, well-spoken and guys I think would make great politicians.Retired? Hmmmm. Maybe Chelios.
Bill (Boston)
Great work Craig (I took Note) When do you think there weill be a deal reached and when do you see a season starting ??
Craig Custance (11:37 AM)
Haha - Thanks Bill. My original prediction was early January and I'm going to stick with that. They're just now starting to get serious with negotiations.
Tim (Tampa)
If these meetings do not provide a settlement, then both side just want to win and there will be no hockey season. Do the players realize that they will lose in salary this year more than they would be giving up over the whole new CBA under the owners last proposal. Seems like they are cutting off the nose despite there face.
Craig Custance (11:39 AM)
Tim - The argument against that is if they give into a bad system, future earnings will be impacted more than what was lost this season. Plus, the players don't want to get in the habit of getting their clock cleaned with big concessions in every CBA negotiation. But yeah, there's some serious money being lost.
Jesse S. (Carmel, NY)
Craig, I am stealing this question from a Penguins only blog, but I thought it was a good one. If you look at the players that are the "faces" of the NHLPA during this lockout, you see guys like Crosby, Toews, Eric Staal, etc. Smart guys for sure, but most of them are very young and do not have much (if at all) education at the college level because they turned pro so early. How much do you think the Fehrs are able to influence the thinking of players like that by throwing out complex math and legalese that they might not fully understand? And how much do you think guys like Craig Adams (Harvard) and George Parros (Princeton) help out in a process like this?
Craig Custance (11:42 AM)
Jesse - I actually think the PA has done a good job of getting a wide mix of players represented in these meetings. If you look at the negotiating committee, it isn't stars like you mention. There are guys like Adams, Parros who help greatly and every player I have spoken with said one of the huge things the Fehr brothers have brought to the PA is communication. They are constantly updated on what's going on. It's been a diverse mix getting involved.
Cory (Calgary)
Any chance that the Panthers still make a move for Luongo?
Craig Custance (11:43 AM)
I'd say Toronto is the front-runner but I wouldn't count out Florida. I just think it's a much bigger necessity for the Maple Leafs who don't have a guy like Markstrom waiting in the wings.
Bear hibernating in a cave (Jellystone)
I'm hearing rumors that the NHL will, in fact, lock out its players this year. Any truth to this and how long will it last?
Craig Custance (11:43 AM)
haha, yes, that may happen.
Cat X-Thrasher (Atlanta)
Great job Craig! and I still miss Kovy! Will there be any US coverage of KHL?
Craig Custance (11:45 AM)
ESPN3 has been televising the games and I think you can count on many writers in the hockey world heading over to Europe to cover hockey if this season is wiped out. To me, the interesting thing would be the world championships. If there's no NHL, that tournament will be awesome.
Enzo (Denver)
Craig, I was happy to see Adam Oates get in the Hall of Fame.. Great player for many years.. Any chance my man Doug Weight will get a look?
Craig Custance (11:47 AM)
Let me take this moment to plug Scott Burnside's fantastic work writing about Adam Oates over the last week. Read it if you can. Enzo - As a loyal American, I love Doug Weight but (to borrow from Bill Simmons) I think he's better suited for the Hall of Very Good.
Hayden T. (Wyoming, Yes we have hockey)
Craig, I'm one of the few hockey fans where I live, I'm a L.A. Kings fan and during this season I was atually able to sway a bunch of NBA/MLB fans enough for them to check out hockey. This lockout has completely stripped their interest in the game, does the NHL/PA care at all about this or at this point is it just hoping that most of the die-hards come back, and just saying "forget it" to any casual fans?
Craig Custance (11:49 AM)
They'd better care because you're right. Hockey quickly disappears off the radar of casual sports fans like your friends. Events like the Winter Classic were great for grabbing attention of casual sports fans. Now that's gone. That will be one of the biggest challenges facing the league when they play again.
Ty (Minneapolis)
Your early prediction for Rookie of The Year in the NHL? Schultz, Nail, Granlund?
Craig Custance (11:51 AM)
Those are three pretty darn good candidates right there. My early pick is Yakupov, especially when you consider how much he's tearing up the KHL. I think Tarasenko is at least in the conversation and I'd throw Sven Baertschi in the mix. Calgary fans should be excited about him.
Craig,is there going to any fallout for Bettman after this is over.He was hated in all hockey towns prior to these negotiations.Can he continue ( after deal) to show up at NHL venues and be the face of ownership?
Craig Custance (11:53 AM)
There may be, especially if this drags on. There's a lot of hatred towards the commissioner right now among the players and they need to mend that relationship once this is over. The league needs the players to help out with things like the NHL Network, NHL.com and other promotional outlets. I'm guessing the commissioner won't be making a ton of public appearances shortly after this is wrapped up.
Ty (Minneapolis)
A team that no one expects to make the playoffs, that you think will surprise everyone this year?
Craig Custance (11:53 AM)
Dan (Sacramento)
Craig, What have you been doing to occupy your time during the lock out?
Craig Custance (11:55 AM)
Dan - There's still plenty of work to do during a lockout. Plus, I've been able to see other levels of hockey. This week, I'll be heading to the Four Nations tournament and an AHL game. Covering the super series next week. Also, I'm driving my family crazy.
Chris (CT)
Any chance of a playoff focused 24/7 or some other expansion of the show in the near future? Even if the crew rotated amongst different teams for 2 week stretches during the season independant of the Winter Classic. The show's appeal to both the hardcore and casual fan could be a real tool in restoring some cheer in the hockey world post-lockout.
Craig Custance (11:57 AM)
Chris - There has been talk of that in the past but coaches are obviously hesitant to grant that kind of access during the playoffs. But in my opinion, the league and players owe it to the fans to go above and beyond if there's a season this year. This would be a great way to do it.
Craig Custance (11:58 AM)
Alright everyone - thanks for jumping in today! Hopefully there's some good news to report this week.
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The Buford High School volleyball team posted a banner season last fall and hopes are high for another strong Lady Jackets' court campaign.
BHS, 22-3 last season, captured the Class AA Upper State volleyball crown and finished as the state runner-up under coach Taylor Roberts.
Roberts, entering her third season as the BHS head volleyball coach, guided the Lady Jackets to a 15-5 record, a region runner-up and playoff bid in her first season two years ago.
The Andrew Jackson High volleyball team is off to a solid start and the Lady Volunteers hope to continue their court success this season.
AJ, 10-5 last season and a Class AA Upper State playoff team, opened the 2016 season winning the Pelion Invitational.
AJ defeated host Pelion, Mid-Carolina, Irmo and Gray Collegiate to capture the Gold Bracket at the PHS tourney.
AJ, led by seventh-year coach John Verdugo, has eight returning players, including seniors Kinsley Adams, Cassidy McKittrick, Ansley Lucas, Haley Vincent and Kaitlyn Holden.
The success of the Lancaster Bruins offense will fall on the shoulders of the LHS senior backfield trio – seasoned running backs Ant Foster and Farrika Grier along with ever-improving quarterback Jamias Shropshire.
The LHS trio can get it done with their arms and legs.
"They can be among the best trio to ever come through here," Lancaster High third-year head coach Bobby Collins said. "They're a big key to the offense."
Shropshire likes the confidence.
Lancaster High School sophomore kicker Jacob Cato drilled a 25-yard field goal with 12.7 seconds left to lift the No. 6 Bruins to a 16-14 win over Class AAAAA foe Fort Mill High School at Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.
Cato's game-winning kick, his first-ever varsity football field goal, was set up by a clutch 55-yard return by Bruins' senior defensive back C.D. Catoe.
LHS, 2-0, visits Chester on Friday night.
The Lancaster community is invited to join together for a "Night of Inspiration and Jazz," at the Cultural Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 9.
Around here, most folks would agree that good barbecue, good fellowship and good music makes for a mighty fine evening, with the bonus that admission and food are free.
This little town of Lancaster does not have big problems yet. Still the citizens need to understand where the source of America's problems started.
Maybe the Lets Talk folks will get to the root of the problem and cure the issue before it becomes a big problem here.
The beginning of the problem is the lack of God in the lives of citizens, the God of our founders who is our creator. He is the source or our understanding of the truth in our world today. Without God's laws in our lives, then man's laws are of no use to us either.
A reward for a loyal and enthusiastic Pizza Inn customer was delivered to Nicholas Knight's home late last month.
Manager Todd Mills sent two waitresses, Alyssa Catoe and Katy Ghent, to Nicholas' house with a big pizza delivery box. Pizza Inn does not have a delivery service, but the employees weren't there to deliver pizza.
Inside the box was a Pizza Inn employee T-shirt, chef's hat and gift certificate. The wait staff encouraged management to reward Nicholas' devotion and his dream of one day working at Pizza Inn.
From release
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Lancaster's Communities In Schools program.
This grant is part of $4.5 million in youth-literacy grants that the foundation gave to about 1,000 organizations across the 43 states where Dollar General does business.
The grants are aimed at supporting teachers, schools and organizations with resources to strengthen and enhance literacy instruction.
For the second time in a little more than four months, the Lancaster Police Department is investigating a string of incidents in which thieves rummage through unlocked cars at night and steal money, valuables and firearms.
In mid-April, six similar cases were reported in the University Drive area.
This time, they are happening in an area that centers around Buckelew Park on Chester Street.
KERSHAW – If your bill seems a bit higher these days at Kershaw eating and drinking establishments, that's because it is.
Kershaw's 2 percent hospitality tax took effect Aug. 15. Patrons who buy prepared meals, drinks and alcoholic beverages served by restaurants within the town limits are now paying more.
And so far, so good, said Mitch Lucas, Kershaw's interim administrator.
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