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Recovering from a disaster: A data center checklist
Recovering from a disaster is never easy. Arm yourself with our data center checklists to make your disaster recovery process easier.
When you developed your data center disaster recovery (DR) plan, you designed it to protect your organization's investment in information technology, communications and its staff. Depending on the nature of the disruption, your data center's overall integrity may be untouched or it could be totally destroyed.
DR plans need to be flexible and scalable to address a broad range of disruption scenarios. In this article, we'll provide data center checklists with recommended actions you can take in the aftermath of disaster. These checklists will make recovering from a disaster easier. Make sure you have the data center checklist—or a modified version using your own requirements—as you review the effects of a disruptive incident to your data center. Once you have completed an initial assessment of the situation and you are satisfied with the location of your staff, begin executing the DR plan.
Data center disaster recovery planning assumptions
A data center disaster recovery plan focuses exclusively on a data center facility and its infrastructure, such as its physical location, construction, security, power sources, environmental systems and its people. Be sure you've factored in the operational aspects of your data center as well as the people supporting it. This means addressing the following as you build your DR plan:
- Data center technical and management staff, all shifts
- Data center building (e.g., physical infrastructure, construction, location of entrances and exits, raised floor areas)
- Building location (e.g., access routes, proximity to highways, rail lines and airports; proximity to fuel storage tanks)
- Power generation (e.g., commercial power, backup power systems)
- Power protection (grounding and bonding, lightning arrestors, line conditioners, surge suppressors)
- Environment (e.g., heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
- Critical systems (e.g., servers, power distribution units, VoIP systems, call center systems)
- Network infrastructure (e.g., cabling, connectors, routers, copper and fiber circuits, cable racks)
- Security (physical access and information security)
- Work space (e.g., offices, conference rooms, cubicles, furniture, lighting)
- Fire protection (e.g., fire detectors, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, FM200 extinguishment systems)
- Building floors and walls (fire-rated walls, raised floors)
- Utilities (e.g., water, power, sewer, communications)
Developing the disaster response
When developing disaster response action steps (the incident response part of a DR plan), you should discuss your ideas with building management (if your firm is a tenant) or facilities management (if the building is your own), as well as IT management. Review your response plan with all appropriate internal and external parties (e.g., first responders) to ensure that you are covering all the bases.
Factor in the following items as part of your design process:
- Relationships with various IT groups, such as the internal technology team, application team and network administrator(s). This ensures that all groups that regularly use the data center's facilities have input into the disaster response process
- Relationships with external stakeholders, such as vendors and managed service providers
- Relationships with other company offices (if you have them) as they could be an important part of your recovery plan (e.g., providing alternate data center space)
- Relevant infrastructure documents, e.g., building plans, floor plans, system maps, network diagrams and equipment configurations
The following items should be factored into your disaster response:
1. Management's perception of the most serious data center threats, e.g., fire, human error, loss of power, system failure, security breach. Be aware that initial management assumptions may be wrong, so be prepared to make corrections quickly.
2. Management's perception of the most serious vulnerabilities to the data center, e.g., outdated backup power systems.
3. Results of previous data center outages and disruptions, how they were handled and lessons learned.
4. Management's maximum acceptable outage time for a data center disruption.
5. Established industry practices for responding to data center disruptions.
6. Experience and lessons learned from other data center disasters.
7. Data center emergency team(s) that are trained in responding to emergencies.
8. Emergency response capabilities of your primary and alternate data center vendors and emergency response capabilities. If they have ever been used, did they work properly? Cost of the services and status of service contracts.
Data center checklist: General response
The following checklist can be used in the initial response stages of a data center disruption. Clearly the nature of the incident will influence which steps you will take and in which sequence. For example, response steps for a power outage will probably be somewhat different than for a fire. Be sure to include these steps in your DR plan.
Scenario 1: Power outage
Step |
Action taken |
Comments |
1 |
Determine extent of outage, if backup power systems engaged |
Contact staff via cell phones, check power supplies, use rechargeable flashlights to move around safely |
2 |
Determine if staff need to evacuate |
Meet with key IT staff ASAP |
3 |
Assess potential damage to firm; ensure that critical data is backed up and protected |
Meet with key IT staff ASAP |
4 |
Contact senior management |
Advise on initial situation |
5 |
Contact utility company |
Contact via cell phone, unless PBX system is operational, arrange to have emergency crew dispatched |
6 |
Identify cause of outage, launch |
Work with utility company, |
7 |
Assess when data center operations |
Meet with key IT staff, utility |
8 |
Contact senior management, send regular updates on progress |
Advise on response, remediation and ongoing efforts post-outage |
Scenario 2: Server failure
Step |
Action taken |
Comments |
1 |
Determine extent of server outage, data loss and other potential outcomes |
Contact staff via cell phones, check server(s) in question |
2 |
Launch remediation efforts, e.g., check power supply, attempt server restart, run diagnostics |
Contact vendors as needed |
3 |
Assess potential damage to firm, ensure that critical applications and data running on server(s) is backed up and protected |
Meet with key IT staff ASAP |
4 |
Identify cause of server outage, continue remediation efforts |
Work with staff, vendors |
5 |
Assess when normal server operations can resume |
Meet with key IT technical staff, vendors |
6 |
Contact senior management, send regular updates on progress |
Advise on response, remediation and ongoing efforts post-outage |
Scenario 3: Data center fire
Step |
Action taken |
Comments |
1 |
Assess nature and extent of fire |
Contact staff via cell phones |
2 |
Use existing fire suppression equipment to extinguish fire, e.g., sprinklers, hand-held extinguishers |
If it is obvious that the fire is more severe in nature, move quickly to seal off the area if possible |
3 |
Dial 911, advise of situation |
4 |
Evacuate building staff |
Meet with key IT staff ASAP at designated assembly area(s) |
5 |
If possible, activate data backup measures to protect current data |
If offsite storage facilities are available, activate them |
6 |
Once fire is out, begin damage assessment |
Meet with IT staff, building staff, facilities management staff |
7 |
Update senior management on status |
Advise on response, remediation and efforts post-fire |
Response checklist: Major situations
The previous response sequences were for typical data center disasters. The sequence of steps for each situation may vary by organization. Be flexible in your response; modify your actions as dictated by the nature and severity of the incident.
The following data center checklist offers suggested steps for dealing with a major disruption to a data center. These steps may need to be prefaced by some of the steps in the previous scenarios. And be sure to include these steps in your DR plan.
Response checklist: Building loss
Step |
Action taken |
Comments |
1 |
Contact affected business units and advise them to prepare to relocate to an alternate location (or whatever is specified in the recovery plan) |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan |
2 |
Contact external organizations (e.g., vendors, suppliers, couriers and storage companies) to launch emergency service arrangements |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan |
3 |
If hardware systems have been damaged or destroyed activate process for recovering damaged hardware |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan |
4 |
If software (e.g., operating systems, applications) has been damaged or destroyed activate process for recovering damaged software |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan |
5 |
If communications systems and network services have been damaged or disrupted activate process for recovering those assets |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan |
6 |
If email/BlackBerry services have been damaged or destroyed activate process for recovering those operations |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan, business units may need to use other means of communicating if email/BlackBerry servers are destroyed, e.g., text messaging, social networks |
7 |
If critical data have been damaged or destroyed activate data recovery and restoration processes |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan |
8 |
If paper and other documents have been destroyed activate process for recovering destroyed documents |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan, if problem cannot be fixed within one day by recreation from backups, discuss with staff and other stakeholders how to manage current operations on an ad hoc basis |
9 |
If paper and other documents have been damaged, activate process for recovering damaged documents |
Advise key internal and external staff/organizations as defined in DR plan, if problem cannot be fixed within one day by recreation from backups, discuss with staff and other stakeholders how to manage current operations on an ad hoc basis |
10 |
Confirm with management that data center staff need to relocate |
Meet with key IT staff, company management, others |
11 |
Work with corporate facilities and other internal and external groups to begin process of locating alternate data center space, e.g., temporary managed services arrangement and leased space in backup data center facilities until a new data center can be completed |
DR plan will hopefully have addressed this scenario so that suitable primary and alternate data center space is identified |
12 |
Initiation and coordination of activities needed to relocate data center operations |
DR plan will hopefully have addressed this |
13 |
Provide regular progress updates to corporate management |
DR plan will hopefully have addressed this |
14 |
Organize and conduct regular recovery team meetings |
DR plan will hopefully have addressed this |
The previous steps assume that specific plans have been developed for the various situations listed, such as email recovery, hardware and software recovery, data recovery, document recovery and relocation to an alternate data center.
Post-disaster assessments
Once the situation has been mitigated and recovery can begin, assess the event, determine what happened, what worked and what didn't work. Schedule and conduct meetings as often as practical to compile this important data, as it may be necessary for insurance claims and even possible lawsuits.
Additional data center disaster recovery planning resources
Developing a data center disaster response can be very complex, depending on the amount of detail you elect to include. One way to facilitate this process is to review existing standards and data center practices. Three useful ones are:
- National Institute for Standards and Technology's SP 800-34 standard "Contingency Planning Guide for Information Technology Systems"
- International Organization for Standardization's standard ISO 24762 (2008) "Guidelines for information and communications technology disaster recovery services"
- International Organization for Standardization's standard ISO 27031 (2011) "Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity"
When building a data center disaster recovery plan, keep in mind the following actions:
1. Secure senior management support so that your plans can be funded, documented and regularly exercised.
2. Take the data center DR planning process seriously: Plans do not have to be dozens of pages long, but they should contain current and accurate information.
3. Consider using standards as part of the process, such as the ones previously listed.
4. Keep the planning process simple by gathering and organizing the right information
5. Review results with key departments, such as facilities, to ensure that your assumptions are correct.
Data center disasters can seriously disrupt business operations. While some firms address data center recovery by building a second data center or leasing specially equipped space at a third-party facility, a careful assessment of data center operations and risks is an important starting point in a DR program. With a well-developed disaster recovery plan, especially one with well-defined recovery and restoration steps, damage to a data center can be minimized.
About this author:
Paul Kirvan, CISA, CSSP, FBCI, CBCP, has more than 20 years experience in business continuity management as a consultant, author and educator. He has been directly involved with dozens of IT/telecom consulting and audit engagements ranging from governance program development, program exercising, execution and maintenance, and RFP preparation and response. Kirvan currently works as an independent business continuity consultant/auditor and is the secretary of the Business Continuity Institute USA chapter and can be reached at email@example.com.
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$179,900201 Clementon Avenue Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: RE/MAX Connection-Turnersville
View additional infoYou have finally found the adorable well kepted home in a great friendly neighborhood that you have been looking for.. This gets even better with energy efficient HVAC, and solar panels....that means low budget utilities. This 3 bedroom home also features 3 nice sized bedrooms,an updated bath room, New kitchen cabinets, tile floors new hot water tank, new roof and all new windows. There is an additional Private paved driveway that leads to a huge fenced in back yard with a patio and deck. Great for entertaining and quite nights under the stars. Walking and biking trails thru the neighborhood plus a 1 car garage that you could easily convert to a family room. Attic is floored for more storage. All this located in the heart of everything. Close to shopping and all major highways. $264,900106 Forrest Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012Open House: Sunday, 4/2 1:00-3:00PM
Courtesy: Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township
View additional infoIn the market for a home that has all the upgrades done for you? One that you can just move your belongings in and start to entertain from Day 1? You have found it here...welcome to 106 Forrest Dr! Located in one of Washington Township's most desirable neighborhoods, this beautiful split-level home has everything you could want. Newer heater and a/c? Check. Newer roof, hot water heater and electrical service? Check. New Kitchen with furniture grade maple cabinets, gorgeous granite counters and glass mosaic backsplash? Check. Maintenance free vinyl siding and double pained vinyl windows? Check. Fenced yard and ceiling fans? Check and Check. The refinished hardwood floors carry through the entire first floor, comprising of the LR, DR, all 3 BR's and staircase. The lower level features both an Office and 4th bedroom, making it perfect for an In-Law or Teen Suite. The Family Room features a corner brick fireplace, bar and poker table! So now that we have the interior covered, let's move to the backyard. WOW!! Over 500 s/f of concrete patio awaits your guests, 300+ of it being covered with twin ceiling fans & dimming lights. Oh....I almost forgot to mention the wall mounted TV! Talk about the perfect setting for the big game! Homes this nice (and updated) don't last long!! Make sure to make your appointment today. $143,9004607 Aberdeen Lane Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: Century 21 Rauh & Johns
View additional infoWelcome to very desirable Players Place II. This beautiful, first floor end unit, two-bedroom, two full bath condo is move-in ready. Enter the spacious living room with its beautiful berber carpeting, and glass sliders which lead onto the large outdoor patio. The dining room and kitchen are adjacent to the living room and have beautiful bamboo flooring. The dining room features a brand new elegant chandelier. The kitchen boasts silestone counters, lots of maple cabinets, and stainless appliances. The two full baths have been completely remodeled. The main bath has beautiful formica flooring, shower and silestone vanity. The master bath has vinyl-planked flooring, silestone vanity, and tiled shower with seat. Toilets feature slow-closing lids with quick flush. Other features include: new hot water heater (1 year), HVAC system (5 years), dryer (less than 1 year), washer (less than 2 years). There is also a reserved parking space right in front of the condo. A One Year Home Warranty Service Agreement will be provided by the seller. This neighborhood offers many amenities including an association pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, as well as the popular and convenient Ron Jaworski Valleybrook Golf Course. Centrally located near all major roads and nearby Gloucester Township Outlet Stores. $44,1601240 W Atlantic Avenue Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: Century 21 Rauh & Johns
View additional infoBack On The Market - HUD Home Built 1910. This is a great bungalow located on almost 1 acre of land! The first floor of the home boasts a large living room with wood burning fireplace and custom shelving, dining room, kitchen with breakfast, Master Suite with sitting area, an additional bedroom along with a den/studio. The upstairs has two bedrooms along with a storage area. There is also a custom deck along with detached garage! Sold "AS IS" by elec. bid only Prop avail 3-23-13. Bids due Daily by 11:59 PM Central Time then daily until sold. FHA Case #351-529455. UK - Uninsured. Eligible for FHA 203K. For Prop conditions, Forms, Discl & Avail please visit HUDHomestore. For additional forms, updates, step-by-step videos & free photo list, please visit BLBResources. BLB Resources makes no warranty as to condition of property. Buyer to verify all info. $345,000111 Wilson Road Blackwood, NJ 08012
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View additional infoWelcome to 111 Wilson Rd located in Washington Township NJ. This fantastic home offered sits on the 10 fairway for Wedgewood Country club. This home offers many wonderful features. On the outside some of these include a beautiful brick/stucco exterior, two car front entry garage, three tiered oversized deck with retractable awning and built in gas grille in an open back yard. The grounds are well cared for and boasts a lush green yard (sprinkler system), well cared for mature growth pin oak trees, decorative shrubs as well as the golf view. Inside, the foyer is a two story foyer with upgraded lighting, double door entry, twin coat closets and ceramic tile flooring. The downstairs rooms are plenty big for you and your loved ones to flourish. The formal dining room is capable of seating the largest of groups of loved ones. The family room boasts a wood burning fireplace (looks brand new) and egress to the oversized deck in the back. The kitchen has been recently upgraded with GRANITE COUNTER TOPS as well as ceramic tile flooring. The basement is an entertainers delight with a large theater area, wet bar, office small game area and PLENTY OF STORAGE. The bedrooms are generously proportioned, with plenty of closet space. The master bedroom offers H/H walk in closets, a full bath with both a garden tub and shower stall, skylights, ceramic tiled floor as well as its own linen closet and makeup/vanity area. As to the mechanicals, the roof, Carrier HVAC, H/W heater were all upgraded within the last 6 years. This home is just shy of 3,000 sf and has been very well cared for over the years and is ready for you to move in. $159,900143 Trinity Avenue Blackwood, NJ 08012
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View additional infoMove right into this adorable RANCHED in desirable Blackwood Estates in Gloucester Twp! Walk into this beautiful home onto GORGEOUS hardwood floors that have recently been refinished that continue down the hallway into the bedrooms. Large living room currently used as a dining room. Nice size eat in kitchen with newer cabinets and appliances. Kitchen has sliding door to your new large backyard with large DECK. Three bedrooms are a nice size. Main bathroom has been beautifully remodeled. Downstairs you have a large basement that is finished into 4 rooms. One is a large family room. Basement also includes a half bathroom, laundry room, workshop and office/art room. Newer windows, fencing in yard, freshly painted, the list goes on...Make your appointment today before this great home is gone!! Convenient location to tons of shopping (only minutes to new Gloucester Twp Premium Outlets) and close to major highways such as Route 42, 295, NJ turnpike and only minutes to Philly. $179,9001442 Bittersweet Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012
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View additional infoA rare find! This exceptional 4 BR, 2.5 BA brick townhome was rehabbed two years ago and is exactly what you've been looking for. You'll love the sun-filled gourmet kitchen featuring cherry soft-close cabinetry, granite counter tops, tile backsplash, ceramic tile flooring, stainless steel appliance package featuring a gas range and hood, French door refrigerator with bottom freezer, dishwasher, and a fabulous island with pendant lighting. Recessed lighting and hardwood flooring run from the spacious dining room that accommodates a large table and hutch through to the formal living room with sliders to a deck. An updated half bath completes the main level. The Master en Suite is exquisite with hardwood flooring, ceiling fan and recessed lighting, sliders to a 2nd floor deck, and a spa-worthy bathroom with walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, both featuring neutral wall-to-wall carpeting, ceiling fans and spacious closets, plus a main bath, complete the 2nd floor. The lower level offers a comfortable fam. room with sliders to a concrete patio and the perfect spot for outdoor fun. Just off the fam. room is a smaller bedroom (converted from a portion of the garage) that works well as a guest room, home office, or study. The laundry room is also located on the lower level. Opportunities like this don't come on the market often - schedule your appointment today! $104,500132 Knoll Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012
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View additional infoWelcome home to this charming 3 bedroom 2 full bath home! As you enter from the quaint front porch into the newly carpeted living room, you will feel at home here. A gorgeous gourmet kitchen with Silestone countertops and custom cabinetry grace the first floor. There are three bedrooms and a ceramic tiled hall bath. On the lower level, the sellers are using this as a master suite, complete with full bath and huge walk in closet. This is definitely a one of a kind home! $185,000218 Hillcrest Avenue Blackwood, NJ 08012
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View additional infoTotally renovated 3 bedroom two full bath home featuring brand new Deck,huge back yard. Hardwood floors in the living room, brand new carpets , freshly painted through out, totally redone kitchen with granite countertop ,42 " cabinets, remodeled bathrooms.Close to new Premium Outlets and Camden county College and Express way to Philadelphia and Atlantic city $199,0003 Magnolia Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012Open House: Sunday, 4/2 1:00-3:00PM
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View additional infoPerfect one-floor living can be yours! Nestled in the highly sought after Timber Cove neighborhood, this spacious, well maintained neutral rancher offers fantastic open space for both entertaining and today's lifestyle! A paver porch and nicely landscaped grounds set the stage as you enter into this charming home. A foyer with ceramic tile floor and coat closet helps to keep clutter at bay.~~A vaulted ceiling in the open living and dining room combination adds a true sense of space. The eat-in kitchen is lovely and features beautiful cabinetry, ceramic tile backsplash, granite look counters, recessed lighting and plenty of storage. And just what everyone needs... a perfect breakfast room right off the kitchen! Continue on to a skylit family room with a slider that exits to a paver patio with awning and an additional patio, a fully fenced yard and storage shed. Back inside, double doors open to a wonderful master suite with vaulted ceiling, a spacious walk in closet with shelving system and a gorgeous master bath. The 2nd~bedroom is carpeted, and the 3rd~has dark laminate flooring and currently used as a music room, both share the nicely maintained full bath. The mud/laundry room is conveniently located off both the kitchen and 1 car garage.~Improvements & updates include replacement windows, upgraded electric, sprinkler system and hot water heater.~~Wonderfully priced with easy access to~~Route 42 and AC Expressway for commuting & shopping. Make it yours! $169,789338 Keystone Avenue Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: BHHS Fox & Roach-Medford
View additional infoDon't Waste A Minute of Your Time Looking Anywhere Else. This 3 Bedroom Home Is Move In Ready! As you Enter the Home Your in a Large Living Room with a Picture Window with Plenty of Natural Lighting. Then You Enter The Dining Room with a Large Entry Doorway with More Natural Lighting and Lots of Space for Family and Friends to Gather. The Dining Room is Open to the Newer Kitchen with Dishwasher and Gas Range and Ceramic Flooring for Easy Entertaining. There is a Side Door and the Door to Full Basement is there as well. Down the Hall you will Find 3 Ample Sized Bedrooms with the Master Bedroom Having a Full Bath of Its Own. Each Bedroom has a Full Size Closet and Ceiling Fan. There is a Full Bath as well as a Linen Closet in the Hall. All the Hardwood Floors have been Refinished Throughout the Home. There is Also an Attic for more Storage Space. There are Newer Windows in the home with New Vinyl Siding and Stone Work to the Home. All this Along with Separate Deeded Lot Next to it. This Home is Located on A Dead End Street in A Quiet Neighborhood Close to the Golf Course. Secluded and Quiet Neighborhood, Good School Systems and Easy Access to all Major Highways and Minutes Away from Shopping. Call Today Make Your Appoint Don't Waste Another Minute. Unpack and Enjoy Your New Home. $274,00065 Bryant Road Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: RE/MAX Connection-Turnersville
View additional infoLarge Carlisle model! 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, very spacious house. House backs to Wedgwood course!! Beautiful views!! Brand New Heater and AC with a warranty!! This home features, a newer kitchen, all granite countertops with stainless steel appliances. All bathrooms have been redone in 2013. Amazing Quarts countertops! Master bath features marble walls. Hardwood floors throughout. Floors are amazing!! Upstairs hardwoods have all been refinished. The skylights bring in a ton of light! This house is a beauty! Large rooms, partial basement with a French drain! Ep Henry pavers, backyard is amazing! Fully fenced in, the backyard also features a built in gas grill, and very large shed with extra storage! This house wont last long!! Make your appointment today!! $245,0002016 Barnsboro Road Blackwood, NJ 08012
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View additional infoWashington Township 4 bedroom, two story colonial with an extra large kitchen which features KraftMaid kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. The Kitchen overlooks the nice size yard with access through sliding doors to a backyard patio for summer entertaining. The cozy family room is just off the kitchen with access to the laundry room and garage. There is a half bath on the first floor just off the family room. The living room has beautiful ginger glaze cherry hardwood floors which lead into the kitchen. The living room has a beautiful front window overlooking the front yard. If you need more space, the basement is finished and has a work area. The HVAC , HWH and windows have been updated. The one car garage is oversized with plenty of storage. There are pull down steps leading to a floored attic above the garage. Washington Twp. School district with students going to Wedgewood Elementary and Chestnut Ridge for Middle School. This home is located close to all area shopping, restaurants and major arteries such as Routes 42 and 55 which lead to the shore points and Center City Philadelphia. $229,9003 Birch Court Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: Halstead Property NJ, LLC
View additional infoRenovated Colonial nestled on quiet cul de sac in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township. Kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Updated baths, hardwood floors on the first floor, freshly painted interior, new vinyl siding, and new windows. Large yard, deck and patio. Welcome Home! $174,900760 Davistown Road Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill
View additional infoSpacious and Bright!!! Step into this home with such a nice flow to it. The intimate living room greets you. From there you will see the comfortably sized dining room and large eat-in kitchen. If you like gathering around the table you will like this kitchen with warm oak cabinets, included gas range, dishwasher and refrigerator. The kitchen leads to the large laundry room and powder room. It also leads you through a sliding door to an ex-large deck and to the .61 acre yard where you can enjoy the mature trees that line a portion of the property. The detached two car garage is over-sized for all your outdoor storage needs or that work space you've always wanted. You will not want to spend all your time outdoors when you can be inside enjoying the spacious, 25'x 11' family room. Think of all the ways you can make this space your own retreat. Upstairs you find 3 nice sized bedrooms with plenty of closet space and a good sized full bath. The full basement provides lots of space for all your indoor storage needs as well. Off street parking for at least 4 cars. Easy, convenient access to major routes. $167,50071 Edinburgh Road Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: HomeSmart First Advantage Realty
View additional infoThis is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This is a renovated home with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new carpets, fresh paint and deck and patio. Conveniently located near shopping areas. This property offers 3 bedrooms. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet and access to the balcony/deck outside. Lower level has an attractive screened patio for relaxing. $169,000293 Hidden Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012
Courtesy: Keller Williams Realty - Swedesboro
View additional infoGreat townhouse for a great price! Enjoy the large, open kitchen that leads into the living room. Off of the living room walks out to the spacious deck for having get togethers or hosting a barbecue. Included in this home is a large finished basement with an office. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and the washer and dryer. Next to 2 of the bedrooms is the main bathroom with a shower. The master bedroom includes His-and-Her walk in closets and a full bathroom! Make your appointment today to see this fantastic home! $164,900603 Masters Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012
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Sunday morning a group of us took the back roads out to Miaoli to do some easy hiking on the abandoned rail line between the ruined viaduct and Shenghsing train station, now a popular tourist area. I went there briefly last year on a long outing all over Miaoli with my friend Drew, one of the most enjoyable trips I've had, and was looking forward to coming back for some more exploration of the area.[Click on any picture to be taken to its Flickr page and see it in a variety of sizes.]
Drew looks fiercely resolved as we wait for the other members of cast to join yesterday's production in Fengyuan.
Passing through Fengyuan. We took the back way in over the foothills since the typhoon had finally applied the coup de grace to one of the area's most important bridges. As always, on the way I recorded photos of historical importance, such as this one.
Here a politician advertises for the upcoming election. Along the bottom it says that he has a PhD in politics from an overseas university. Degrees are much vaunted symbols of status and accomplishment here.
The haze was awful today, but the shot gives a good idea of what it was like once we got up on the ridges. The views back over Dongshih and the Tachia River were excellent, and on the other side was the reservoir, glimpsed through the trees.
Here's about a minute of riding on a local road. Turn the sound down; the wind and the engine produce a lot of loud, useless noise.
We motored all over creation, got a little lost, got to see some excellent Taiwan countryside.
We arrived at the ruined railway viaduct, a leftover from the Japanese period, long before 10. Thus, there was nobody there.
Drew and Roddick make plans.
Augustin, a new friend hailing from France, readies for the big walk.
Jim of Sponge Bear fame eats up the distance with long strides.
Here's something I've never managed to do before: an insect in flight. It's not a good pic, but I was delighted with it.
A grasshopper enjoys a flower.
The track stretches away into the distance. The walk was several kilometers, along the track and the road that runs parallel.
Lots of other people out today, including locals out working.
Good views of the countryside.
Other hikers too.
There's plenty of infrastructure left over from the Japanese period, including this culvert.
Biking is a new fad here, and we saw groups of bikers everywhere. Most of the bikers are in uniform -- brightly colored bike outfits.
Bikers were not the only brightly colored things around.
The route is now lined with teahouses, B&Bs, and similar.
A butterfly takes a tea break.
Just before Shenghsing station there is a long railway tunnel, 725 meters of darkness. It was packed with hikers using their cellphones as flashlights.
The station is now a major tourist site and has been completely redone with all the kitsch authenticity Taiwan can muster...
The station was packed with people resting....
...or just strolling, like these foreign factory workers. Anyone who has taken a train on the weekend has seen the factory workers out and about at tourist sites.
It was getting on toward lunch, and everyone was eating. We determined to head back along the road.
The road was much longer than the track, but facilitated plenty of excellent chatting with the politically engaged Augustin.
The tracks vanish into the green distance.....
Bugs: they grow'em big here.
Unfortunately, this wonderful angle on the dam is ruined by the wires someone has thoughtlessly strung in front of it.
Andrew defies the warnings....
90 seconds of motoring back along the ridges. The first 15 is a little unsteady, and the part where I nearly wrecked looks a bit like the death of Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia, but the last 30 seconds contain some nice views, and there's a funny moment where Augustin does some drive-by shooting...
Jim took this shot of Roddick, Andrew, me, Augustin, and Augustin's wife Chou.
We stopped for lunch at the Leftbank (左岸) in Jhuolan (卓蘭), just off the intersection in the town center where five roads come together on Chungshan Rd (中山路). You can see some pics of it on this blog. The food, Thai and Hakka, was good, and the owner promised to put us on his blog, which I unfortunately I cannot find.
Monday, September 22, 2008
2 comments:
- Dezhong said...
There are some really great pictures! Remnants of the Japanese period always look interesting.
- September 22, 2008 at 1:36 PM
- TaiwanAirPower said...
I think we crossed each other... Jhuolan is my hometown and my parents still live there. I go back there with my family at least once a month, including last weekend. Actually it takes less than one minute to walk to Leftbank (左岸) from my parents' house. Hopefully we can meet next time...
- September 23, 2008 at 1:01 PM
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IT WAS a bleak January morning in 1991, when, speaking by phone in a sombre, calm voice, Juris Podnieks told of the violent death of his film-maker friend and colleague Andris Slapins just hours earlier, when he and four others were killed by gunfire during an assault by the Soviet special police, OMON, on Latvia's Ministry of the Interior. With tracer bullets criss-crossing the sky over Bastejkalns park, in the centre of Riga, Podnieks picked up Slapins' blood-spattered Betacam videocamera and filmed his friend as he died. A few metres away another Latvian cameraman, Gvido Zvaigzne, lay fatally wounded by a high-velocity bullet that tore apart his abdomen.
Days before, Podnieks had returned from Vilnius, where he filmed the infamous 13 January Soviet assault on Lithuania's main television station that left 14 people dead. When gunfire rang out in Riga a week later, Podnieks, his teenage son Davis, Slapins, and Zvaigzne shouldered their cameras and ran toward the shooting. Minutes later, half the people in the group were dead or dying.
Podnieks explained that it had seemed perfectly naturally to rush to the action in Riga. He said, 'After all, I got out of Vilnius unscathed, I was feeling safe and confident,' or words to that effect.
This boldness, in retrospect, is perhaps the only way to attempt to understand Juris Podnieks' premature and senseless death on 23 June, almost 18 months to the day after he helped me to prepare Andris Slapins' obituary. Sometime during that day, when Latvians celebrate the midsummer Ligo festival with bonfires, frolicking and song, Podnieks borrowed a friend's scuba gear and drove to Zvirgzdu lake near Alsunga, in western Latvia, reportedly to spear fish. He failed to return and his body was recovered on 1 July. Latvian authorities are still investigating the precise cause of death.
Friends in Riga described as 'idiotic' the death of an internationally acclaimed film-maker who had been in many dangerous situations while filming epic documentaries on Latvia's struggle for national independence and on the death throes and collapse of the Soviet empire. 'A horrid, tragic circle has closed with Juris after the deaths of Slapins and Zvaigzne.,' said Augusts Sukuts, president of Riga's International Center for New Cinema, of which Podnieks was a founding member.
Podnieks graduated from Moscow Film Institute's Department of Cinematography in 1975. His first documentary, in 1978, was a film about twin musicians and conductors, Brali Kokari ('The Brother Kokars'), but already in 1982 Podnieks ventured out on political thin ice with Strelnieku zvaigznajs ('The Constellation of the Riflemen'), a film about the last surviving Red Latvian Rifles, Lenin's Praetorian guard, who did not hide their disappointment with what has become of the revolution they made in their youth.
Podnieks' international breakthough came with Vai viegli but jaunam ('Is It Easy to be Young?'), filmed on the cusp of glasnost and perestroika and released in 1986. The film showed a cross-section of Latvia's angry and troubled youth, including disillusioned Afghanistan veterans and colourfully-clad punk rockers. The international acclaim for this documentary helped Podnieks to land contracts from Central Television in Britain for a major documentary on the Soviet Union in turmoil.
Podnieks' last film, Imperijas gals ('The End of Empire'), was released in 1991. At the time of his death he was working on two films, one on Georgia, and another, the unfinished work of Andris Slapins, Baltijas saga ('The Baltic Saga'), a work combining elements of documentary and poetic surrealism and focusing on the western Latvian province of Kurzeme (Courland), where bloody battles were fought on Latvian soil during both world wars. It was in a Courland lake that Podnieks went on his fatal dive.
Podnieks's foreign earnings made him, at least by Latvian standards, a wealthy independent film-maker. After working for the now nearly defunct Riga Film Studios since 1972, Podnieks in recent years invested heavily in his own private studio, where he hired some of the best talent in the Latvian film industry, such as the composer Martins Brauns, the film editor Antra Cilinska, and the sound engineer Anrijs Krenbergs. When the humming, state-of-the-art editing suites in 'The Cat's House' (a building with a large iron cat on the roof at the edge of Riga's medieval Old Town) weren't making a Podnieks film, they were serving German or Japanese television or any number of other clients. Scuttling about helping with the myriad tasks of this growing enterprise were some 10 young film-making apprentices.
'This has been a great tragedy for Podnieks' immediate family, but in a sense, these young talents have also lost their father and mother all in one,' said Augusts Sukuts. 'This is a blow to Latvian documentary film from which I fear it may not recover.'
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Romney Apologizes For Being A Bully In High School; Accused Of Ridiculing Gay Students
"Back in high school, I did some dumb things and if anybody was hurt by that or offended, obviously I apologize for that," the presumptive Republican presidential nominee said in an interview on Fox News Radio today.
According to a Washington Post story, Romney had issues with the appearance of a particular student.
"He can't look like that. That's wrong. Just look at him!" an incensed Romney told Matthew Friedemann, his close friend in the Stevens Hall dorm, according to Friedemann's recollection. Mitt, the teenaged son of Michigan Gov. George Romney, kept complaining about [John] Lauber's look, Friedemann recalled…
A few days later, Friedemann entered Stevens Hall off the school's collegiate quad to find Romney marching out of his own room ahead of a prep school posse shouting about their plan to cut Lauber's hair. Friedemann followed them to a nearby room where they came upon Lauber, tackled him and pinned him to the ground. As Lauber, his eyes filling with tears, screamed for help, Romney repeatedly clipped his hair with a pair of scissors.
Lauber wasn't the only seemingly gay student ridiculed by Romney.
In an English class, Gary Hummel, who was a closeted gay student at the time, recalled that his efforts to speak out in class were punctuated with Romney shouting, "Atta girl!" In the culture of that time and place, that was not entirely out of the norm. Hummel recalled some teachers using similar language.
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After seeing a bicycle with training wheels on them, Marvin asks for more money, so Liz says to Marvin that Teri has a job at Burger on a Bun. He goes in for the job, but takes it too seriously. That only got him to Assistant Manager. Taking the job too hard, he fired Teri. Burger on a Bun went downhill in quality, so Briana quit when Marvin kept on taking it seriously. This caused him to make the burgers in his own way. After people started leaving, Marvin Quit. But he spent all the money he made on Katy Perry tickets for Teri. Meanwhile, Pop-Pop and Henry find a suitcase Bill Gates lost 20 years ago and try to open it, only to find the suitcase itself is valuable.


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02-17-2013, 04:56 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Oh snap
So, I'm still a little shook up about this so bear with me.... I was in the kitchen making homemade gnocchi and saw Wyatt was playing around in the mini pine trees we have. Didn't think anything of it... He came in, told him I'd give him a tubbie once I was done making the gnocchi. He went back outside, and came in two mins later with a dead baby bird hanging out of his mouth like "look what I've been doing mom!" "Aren't you proud?!" Well, this ain't a proud momma! I freaked out! He wouldn't drop it so I had to bribe him too. He dropped it and lone behold was this freaking dead bird! I was beyond disgusted! Didn't know whether to yell, scream, barf or what! So I grabbed the ove gloves... Yes the ove gloves and picked it up... Blah ehh ugh! Anyways, figured I'd share and see if any of your babies brought you some feathery or rodent friends in your house? Attachment 27250Attachment 27258
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Eww - hope you're going to wash the ove glove
It didn't get brought in the house, but Mongo was happy with the dead squirrel he found in the yard: *Yuck*Yuck*Eeww*Gross*Barf* |
02-17-2013, 05:10 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Oh snap
Oh god that's horrible looking. No my dogs have never brought anything inside. Once they cornered a large grass snake in the yard. I called them in and locked the doggy door. Bad puppy! Lol
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OMG...I would of been throwing up for sure. I don't even think I'd be washing that glove, I'd be throwing it away. LOL My girls have never brought me anything. You handled it way better than I would of.
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Poor bird! I rescued a bird from my westie mix last summer, and it hopped away before I could check it out (luckily, I was out in the yard when she caught it - I went screaming after her like a crazy woman - lol!). When I looked around the yard later, it was gone, so I hope it was okay!
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We had a terrier mix named Tori and caught her chewing on something and it was part of a bird (just the legs) laying on my throw rug yuck! Needless to say we no longer allowed puppy kisses (still makes me want to throw up) lol
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Unfortunately, my previous boxer Nikki was outside in the back yard stomping with her front paws like crazy! Yep, it was a baby bird Needless to say, she killed it and I was very upset over the whole episode...
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Man's Ruin Records
Man's Ruin Records | |
Founded | 1994 |
Founder | Frank Kozik |
Defunct | 2001 |
Status | Defunct |
Country of origin | U.S. |
Location | San Francisco, California |
Man's Ruin Records was an independent record label, owned and founded by Bay Area artist Frank Kozik.[1] After the 1994 release of Man's Ruin's first record, entitled Experimental Audio Research (EAR): Delta 6, Kozik worked with artists who he wanted to release; he also designed all of the sleeve art for the releases. The catalog of Man's Ruin is vast, including relatively famous bands such as The Hellacopters, Nebula, Kyuss, High on Fire, Entombed, Turbonegro, Queens of the Stone Age and The Sex Pistols, to less known bands such as FuckEmos, Soulpreacher, Angelrot, and Los Cowslingers. The last record released was by Begotten, and the label was officially gone by 2002.
The label's slogan was "Empty Pleasures and Desperate Measures since 1994."
Man's Ruin did not make signed contracts with the artists that they released, their operation was instead very open. Recordings were licensed for a time period of 2–5 years and all copyrights and publishing liberties were retained by the bands. Profits on releases were split 50-50 between band and label. The posters and album art from the Man's Ruin era are still very coveted and the limited print vinyl are constantly rising in their value due to two factors: the majority of covers were screen-printed and numbered by Kozik himself, and all records were released in editions of 5000 copies or less. The most sought-after records from the Man's Ruin catalog have consistently been The Desert Sessions records, which were released in highly limited editions on clear and colored vinyl. The CD versions of the first six volumes, as well as the rest of the entire Man's Ruin catalog have gone out of print with the demise of the label. Subsequent volumes of The Desert Sessions were released on Josh Homme's Rekords Rekords label.
Man's Ruin specialized in producing and releasing limited edition 10" EP records. Often an album would be released in several different sets, such as the first release from Queens of the Stone Age in 1998, which was released on Man's Ruin in three editions: 2500 black, 300 green, 200 orange/yellow (a subsequent pressing of 198 copies on blue vinyl was made independently by the band as a "tour edition"). The vast majority of records released on the label were colored.
The label was distributed in the US and UK by Mordam Records initially, and then a brief and unsuccessful switch was made to RED Distribution, which resulted in the demise of the label after a series of problems, and internationally by Swedish distributor and record label House of Kicks. Unlike most releases in music today, the international releases from Man's Ruin did not differ from the domestic American releases. However, it was not uncommon for the cover of a vinyl release to differ from that of the CD edition of the release.
Decline and fall[edit]
The label became defunct after a series of distribution changes and problems, the label having outgrown its original distributor. Man's Ruin also lost its lease at the height of the Bay Area Dot-Com boom and was shut down for a period of several months while attempting to relocate its offices. This combination led to its demise at the end of 2001. The label's website was shut down a few months following its demise. Internet users who wished to view the Man's Ruin website were simply greeted with the message: "sorry mansruin never paid their bill and their site is no longer here." They also did not pay their poster-printing crew for all of their overtime work as well. All operations ended in 2002. All licenses were returned to the various copyright holders at that time. Kozik then stopped working in the music scene and went on to enter the field of designing Urban Vinyl.
Several bands (such as Fu Manchu, Turbonegro, Acid King and The Hellacopters) who have gained popularity after their work with Man's Ruin have re-released the albums they recorded there, independently or with other record labels.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- FrankKozik.net
- FKozik.com
- A Man's Ruin Records Fanpage
- Man's Ruin Discography
- Man's Ruin Records
- Mansruin.com on the Internet Archive
- ^ "Frank Kozik Interview". vinylpulse.com. Retrieved on October 6, 2013.


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Jason Snyder is an assistant professor in the Policy group at UCLA Anderson School of Management. His research interests include firm strategy, socially responsible business,and political economy. His research focuses on how ethics are transmitted withinfirms, how competition influences socially responsible behavior, and on how politicalpower is passed along within families.
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Australia / 01-08-2013
Vandals daub Catholic school with with antisemitic slurs
Kingston - Police are at a Catholic school south of Hobart where racist slurs have been spray painted on buildings and the school church.
Police are investigating the overnight attack at St Aloysius College at Kingston.
Parent Nathan Venables has told ABC Local Radio he saw hate slogans on the side of buildings and on the school bus.
"Totally uncalled for, a lot of spray-painting to windows, the school bus and on the walls of the church itself," he said.


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Room in APT close to Times Square (C)
Maximální počet hostů2
Počet místností1
Velikost100 ft²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Kuchyně
- Klimatizace
- Pračka / sušička
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- Uzamykatelný pokoj
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Adresa | Lockhart Rd Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hongkong |
Typ nemovitosti | Soukromý pokoj |
Ident. objektu | 8OVGY3DP |
Acceptance rate | 57% |
Response time | A few hours |
Calendar updated | More than half a year ago |
This room is within the apartment so you will share the living room, kitchen and bathroom with others staying in the other room.
The apartment is located in Causeway Bay, SOGO Department Store, near Times Square.
Causeway is the center tourist spot in Hong Kong where you can eat, shop, and enjoy sightseeing in the crowded streets and stylish shopping malls. Apart from that, there are many characteristic small stores and you can seek recommendation from us!
This apartment is fully Furnished and equipped with wireless Internet access, cable TV, kitchen utilities which you can use to cook your own dishes.
Convenient transportation: 5 minutes walk from the Causeway MTR station, three minutes walk from bus, tram downstairs
Eat: well known for the Bridge Spicy Crab gourmet restaurant! Sichuan restaurant, Chinese restaurant...
Domovní řád
Security deposit: HK$500Mapa
Ceny |
Weekly rate for up to 2 guests | 462 € |
Monthly rate for up to 2 guests | 1510 € |
Podrobnosti |
Příjezd po | 14:00 |
Check-in before | mírné |
Odjezd před | 12:00 |
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First of all, the room i had booked was not available at my arrival. Everything was completely unorganized, I had to move 2 times and the landlord constantly tried to hustle me. She offered me new contracts naming different prices by the day. On top of that my passport fell behind the bed in the apartment and I was not able to get it out of there because the bed was integrated into the wall. Wendy tried to charge me 5000HKD to give it back to me. Very disappointing experience.
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Small apartment indeed, actually only one room with integrated shower/toilet area, but space is precious in Hongkong and the apartment is really very new and nicely furnished. In addition, the location is great, in plain center of the traditional quarter of Wan Chai close to many shops, transportation possibilities and the Southern Playground which is good for relaxation in the middle of a bustling city. So we enjoyed our stay once we got used to the smallness of the place.
Wendy was good host, her staff were all friendly and helped a lot
Had a little confusion on apartments, a Then Wendy put me up in large apartment for the night, whilst I viewed other places of hers to rent long term
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
A last minute change of the contact telephonenumber, caused to some difficulties to get access to the appartement. After I arrived in Hon Kong - I tried to get in contact with Wendy at the phonenumber that I was given after booking - but without any luck. I had to go to the nearest bar to get free WiFi - and then I found out that Wendy had sent me a new contact number - to her caretaker for the appartment. This was not a very good start after a 17 hrs. airtravel. Please take notice of this Wndy for future guests. Having said that, the room was OK and the standard was to my requirements. Great service by caretaker Asia. Helge - Norway
I had a very comfortable stay in the apartment.
As stated, the apartments are totally renovated, and in good taste.
Since the other apartments were vacant, I was able to see each of them
Apartment #2 is quite small, but totally sufficient for my needs. Plenty of storage drawer and shelf space.
Apartment is a bit bigger, and the feel of it is much more comfortable that #2.
Apartment 3 and 4 each have a large window, and are vert bright and sunny.
In the future, I would suggest paying a bit more, to be able to rent 3 or 4.
Location is terrific. It is a ten minute walk to the Admiralty MTR station.
From there, you can access all of HK.
I would stay there again, without hesitation.
Stayed for 12 nights, room is exactly as listed, clean good bed/shower/toilet what more do you want. Did not meet Wendy but Yani was pleasant and friendly.
I have stayed in other apartments in this building before and recommend its location.
Only thing I would like changed is the room use's keys which you have to take everywhere with you where a combination lock would remove the worry of coming back at 4am with a skin full and find you lost your keys haha
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Can't Catch Me!
Poor Baylie, Bella is such a tease!
LOL, love that look on Bella's face, Lisa!
The look on her face! So funny!
Na na na na na …. That look is priceless! What a tease indeed.
So cute!
ahhaah The look on Bella,s face says it all…Very cute….go get it Baylie!!!!
I love seeing the two shelties playing together! They are both so pretty. I hope they have many years of fun.
Oh those puppies….
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Papal visit 'will put an end to any Catholic feeling like a second-class citizen'
Britain's international reputation is at stake over Pope Benedict XVI's trip in September, the Government co-ordinator for the papal visit has said.
Speaking at a press conference, Lord Patten of Barnes said the Government was determined to make the Holy Father's trip a success "not only out of respect for the Pope, not only
out of determination to enhance the reputation of the United Kingdom, but because this will be an event followed by millions of people around the world".
He said the Pope's trip to Britain would put an end to any Catholic ever feeling like a "second-class citizen" because of its historic nature as a state visit.
The costs for the visit have soared. Lord Patten said that the Government would have to pay between £10 to £12 million for the state aspects of the visit instead of the original £8 million. This does not include policing costs.
But Lord Patten pointed out that just one day of the G20 conference in London last year cost the state £90 million, whereas the costs of the Pope's visit would span over four days.
The Church's costs have also risen. Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster, the president of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, said that the Church had managed to raise almost £5 million, including £1.1 million through the special collection at Pentecost.
In the next two days parishes across England and Wales will learn how to apply for invitations to papal events in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, Hyde Park in London, and Cofton Park near Birmingham.
Archbishop Nichols said that access to events would not be limited to Catholics alone. Non-Catholics wishing to attend should approach their local Catholic parish. He said that people going to the events – whom he described as pilgrims – would have to travel to the papal
events in groups for security reasons.
As on other recent papal trips, there is "careful consideration" being given to the possibility of Benedict XVI meeting victims of clerical abuse.
But Archbishop Nichols said: "It's very important that, if such a visit was to take place, it is not seen as a way to use those who have suffered – whose pain is intense and continuing – to satisfy some kind of public agenda or public curiosity. Nobody should be pressing the Pope to meet victims of abuse in order to get a good photograph."
Lord Patten and Archbishop Nichols also confirmed the papal itinerary. The Pope will first visit Scotland, where he will meet the Queen at Holyrood, before going to Glasgow to celebrate Mass for 100,000 people at Bellahouston Park.
On September 17, Pope Benedict will be in London, first at St Mary's Twickenham, where he will meet members of other religions and celebrate Catholic education with thousands of school children and the Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove.
In the afternoon the Pope will meet Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury and other Anglican bishops at Lambeth Palace. He will subsequently give a speech at Westminster Hall to representatives of civil society, before having ecumenical evening prayers at Westminster Abbey, where he and Dr Williams will pray in front of the tomb of St Edward the Confessor.
Pope Benedict will celebrate Mass at Westminster Cathedral on September 18. He will visit a residential home for the elderly. He will then take part in a prayer vigil in Hyde Park before going to Birmingham the next day to beatify John Henry Newman at Cofton Park.
After a brief stop at Birmingham Oratory, Pope Benedict XVI will go to Oscott seminary, where he will meet the English and Welsh bishops, before returning to Rome.


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Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels is hoping to sort a new contract with the club as soon as possible.
The 56-year old Northern Irishman is attracting interest from some clubs in England after guiding Killie to the League Cup this season but insists he has no desire to depart Rugby Park.
"There are nuts and bolts in every contract. It's not just about what Kilmarnock can offer me. It's also about what I can offer them.
"There have been clubs in touch. But clubs get in touch with clubs about managers all the time.""Nothing has happened yet. We hope to meet and hold talks by the start of next week. My intention is to stay at Kilmarnock," he told STV.


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When you query the sys.partitions catalog view in Microsoft SQL Server 2016, the value returned by the rows column doesn't match the actual row count of a columnstore index in SQL Server 2016.
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Wednesday, January 21, 1998 Published at 16:09 GMT UK: Politics Maths lessons add up
The Government has backed a call for schools to concentrate on improving maths teaching.
The report by the Numeracy Task Force, set up by Labour before the general election, is intended to try to improve standards among ten and 11-year-olds.
Up to an hour a day of maths teaching is called for in all schools together with greater emphasis on regular mental and oral arithmetic to develop numeracy skills.
The Education Secretary, David Blunkett, said the report sent "very clear messages that we need to do better...and offers clear recommendations about how to bring about the improvements."
"It sets an agenda for a clear programme of improvement in schools.
"It will enable us to develop a clear programme so that every child learns
the skills of mental arithmetic and the important of numeracy for later life," he added.
The report recommends:
The Government has set a target of 75% of 11-year-olds reaching the expected standard for their age by the year 2002.
International studies show British schools lag behind competitor countries in basic numeracy - even though they are world-beaters in the practical application of maths.
Move welcomed by teachers
Nigel de Gruchy, General Secretary of the
National Association of Schoolmasters/Union of Women Teachers, said he thought most teachers would "welcome the general thrust of the report".
"Contrary to some reports, it does not suggest a simplistic return to
Victorian basics. It recommends a variety of teaching methods which have been
shown to work well," he said.
"However, if more use is to be made of whole-class interactive teaching, the
government must move with urgency to make this possible.
"It will have to deal with oversized classes, and mixed-age and mixed-key
stage classes.
"In-service training for teachers and much more help in dealing with children
with special needs and behavioural problems will be urgently required," Mr Gruchy added.


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Donaji & the Magical Poncho
This is the story of a fearless girl and her encounter with the wicked cold wind god
4.29 / 5.00 5,008 ViewsGamefaqs.com pits Ryu against CATS? With all the conditions perfect for another AYBABTU spoof, hiliarity is bound to ensue.
Hey I found a way to edit. Anyway it seems like people are missing out on the ending because they close it when the credits start. DON'T, there is more insane nonsense, although it doesn't involve street fighter in anyway, it has a cool Elvis All Your Base remix and CATS setting up Osama the bomb and taking his base.
If your wondering, Jug is a joke at gamefaqs, since there is an assumption that female characters get more votes because of their huge breast. That is called The Jug Factor or TJF.
Yeah and I know Ryu won, this flash video came out a day just before the voting, so there wasn't much time, I just re edited after the poll with the bonus thing at the end. Actually I'm glad Ryu won, imagine making a Samus Aran vs CATS flash video, all those metroids, Ridley and Kraid, and then making it better than this video with a new creative idea. Well better get started on my next video, which has nothing to do with All Your Base.
Music by: Craziest Men On Mars and Evolution Control.
Update 2: Wow, made it onto the AYBABTU collection page. Thanks Tom or whoever did that.
Not bad.
Hiliarity sure didn't ensue but i did get a laugh here and there from the video and the idea of having Ryu vs. CATS from the whole Gamefaqs tournament that they do every year,the flash was executed pretty good there we're a flaw here and there but for the most part it was solid and enjoyable,good job.
It's just so bad and crappy, it's funny.
I mean, the graphics and stuff are horrible, the concept is stupid, but the way it was done, it manages to make me laugh.
Good job.
Super lol
I like the credit one that you used Elvis song n' mo it to AYB. I don't understand why it's funny.
Yet ANOTHER AYB imitation.
How many "All your base" spoofs are there already? It's getting as bad as the zombie spoofs. I remember when everything on New Grounds (or close to everything) was original. But now? Its just parody after parody, and 99% of the time, they're all terrible. This is no different. If you can put this much time into making an AYB parody, you can put that much time into creating your own idea.


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The American Chemical Society (ACS) has released its 2006 annual report: A New Vision at Work. The report focuses on the Society's new vision statement, Improving people's lives through the transforming power of chemistry, and how the world is, and will continue to be, a better place because of ACS, chemistry and its members.
"This report clearly explains what ACS aspires to achieve. It is our pledge to the world that the Society and its members will use the transforming power of chemistry for the betterment of our planet and of all who inhabit it," says Madeleine Jacobs, ACS Executive Director and CEO.
The new vision, adopted by the ACS Board of Directors in early 2006, represents the Society's ultimate reason for being and provides a strategic framework for its future efforts, according to Jacobs.
The report features commentaries from Nobel Laureate Robert Grubbs of the California Institute of Technology and nine other ACS members who describe what the new vision means to them and discuss its potential to benefit Earth and its people.
"We still have much to do, but the strengths of ACS as an organization − expanding the reach of our science and creating common bonds among chemical scientists − are improving people's lives and transforming the world," Sarah Mullins, Ph.D., a research chemist at 3M in St. Paul, Minn., writes in her commentary.
The 2006 ACS annual report is available on the World Wide Web.
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2004-09-12, 03:09 | Link #61 | |
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Thanks for the 123 summary; my Chinese scanslation source just recently released 122, so it'll be a while before I find out what happens on my own... >_< |
2004-09-12, 16:02 | Link #63 | |
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but this is gonna be a short one. ill put the full summary little bit later. Spoiler:
another fine chapter. ^^ |
2004-09-13, 16:19 | Link #64 |
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oh no, i am at chapter 77 and for those of you who have gotten this far, know..you know this is a really bad chapter to be caught on.....soooooo where can i dl more? raw or whatever, who has the next chapters? i am on my knees!
2004-09-14, 00:36 | Link #65 | |
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i "could" get the raw but i dont need to. |
2004-09-17, 14:39 | Link #67 |
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Sites pls
yo ichigo fans. woah, you guys are mean. some people are already begging for some sites of ichigo chapter 77 up even if it's raw.
so i'll add up. please please please please post some links of ichigo 100% here. or pm me (preferably posted in this forum for everyone to see). thanks so much. [offtopic] grr!!!! i really wanna know what happens next after tsukasa shows manaka how it means to embrace. will he be a fag and do nothing or something stupid? or will he make tsukasa more inlove with him some way or another? someone spoil me. tsukasa gets my vote. |
2004-09-17, 14:47 | Link #68 |
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Join Date: May 2004
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Some Raw Links
i found some on my own but i guess they're in chinese and not THAT up to date. can anyone give me some better ones?
this one has 100-122 ongoing i think. this one has 1 - 111. oh yeah, these sites suck. i need better scans. anyone? EDITTED: ok, i didnt know bout that rule. sorry. i editted out the links. gomen gomen. Last edited by polgars; 2004-09-17 at 22:14. |
2004-09-17, 21:31 | Link #69 | |
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thats the rule btw 125 came out. |
2004-09-18, 01:22 | Link #71 | |
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Thanks for the translation, sOnJoOL!
Ch 104 - I don't understand your question at all. |
2004-09-18, 10:47 | Link #73 | |
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I also found that they resembled each other much both. Spoiler:
2004-09-19, 02:13 | Link #74 | |
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Thanks again sOnJoOL! I was expecting both of them to be a lot more active during these three days, but I don't think they've made much progress after reading your summaries. >_< |
2004-09-20, 05:36 | Link #76 |
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Location: California
Totally off topic, but i just started reading Ichigo 100%. While i was getting some aishiteruze baby manga there was a link for this manga too, so I DLed some chapters, and I LOVE THIS! ;-) thats all i wanted to say.. only on volume 3 ;-)
(Edit) Been reading more and up about to start volume 7, and I've have to give my vote to Tsukasa too, even though she doesn't appear too often in the last couple of chapters. Ohh man, I'm gonna be stuck on chapter 77 like you guys soon... Last edited by FeiFongWong; 2004-09-21 at 03:14. |
2004-09-21, 07:03 | Link #77 |
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been reading this chapter when chapter 20 was out, i liked it a lot more before than now.
i am kinda annoyed with the story so far... how can manaka still hasn't made any real progress with any of the girls? i mean, sure he can't decide, but god damn it at least do something with the girls. I hate seeing good story with exceptional characters getting watered down like ichigo is right now... |
2004-09-24, 18:18 | Link #80 |
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Location: Canada
I don't read this series, but I just happened to come across Chapter 126, which seems to be the latest chapter. ^^; Sooo... here's what I can tell from the chapter. (Remember, I don't read this series so I might be talking jibberish. XD)
Spoiler for Chapter 126:
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