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Principles - What are the Key Elements for Succesful MSP's?
At the core of our approach to MSP's, is a set of principles which we argue need to be considered in order to make MSPs capable of effecting transformative change.
Transformative change implies change which shifts paradigms, worldviews and theories of change rather than simply finding new ways of doing things within existing, often problematic paradigms.
Tools & Methods
Reflection Cards
This is a reflection method we use in various courses of CDI. In this 3 min video you will get an illustration of the 'Reflection Cards' method facilitated by Femke Gordijn in the 'Market Access for Sustainable Development' course 2013
Case studies
Balancing state and community participation in development partnership projects: emerging evidence from Indian SDPS in Nepal
Authors: Chaturvedi, S., ; Kumar, S. & Mendiratta, S.
Publication date: 2013, RIS discussion paper 183
In this paper, the authors evaluate the impact and potential of the development programmes known as Small Development Projects (SDPs), introduced by India as part of its development cooperation portfolio in Nepal.
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Using interactive approaches to learn and innovate with a diverse range of stakeholders
This course covers state-of-the-art thinking about designing and facilitating multi stakeholder partnerships (MSPs) to foster sustainable and inclusive food systems.
MSP Tool Guide
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text: Project Description The project glows at night with LED lighting that contrasts the poured in place concrete walls and decks. The sculptural metal facade shielding the parking structure is designed to capture the blue LED lighting at night and plays up the billboard nature of Los Angeles while screening the parking. During the day the color shifts to highlight the orange vertical bands against the concrete. The building comprises two levels of parking over one level of retail stores. The dense urban fabric along 3rd Street has a shortage of parking and the Owner wanted to create additional parking to be leased out to the neighboring restaurants at night.


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Despite electing Yale and Harvard graduates for the last four consecutive presidents, Americans overwhelmingly want the next president to come from a non-Ivy League school, according to a national poll of likely voters.
Rasmussen Reports found that just 5 percent think it's better for American to have an Ivy president. A staggering 85 percent believe its better for presidents to come from a variety of schools, not just the elite eight.
President Obama attended Harvard Law. Both Bush's went to Yale as did former President Clinton.
Unlike most polls, there was no partisan disagreement in Rasmussen's survey.
The poll didn't suggest why the public is down on the schools other than to suggest that the schools are elitist and accept students based on wealth and connections, not grades.
In fact, his poll found just 23 percent of Americans believe schools like Harvard and Yale accept only the most qualified students.
"If two students applied to Harvard, only 13 percent think the one with the better academic record and better SAT scores would be admitted if he or she had no connection to the school over an applicant whose parents went there and make large donations. Seventy-seven percent believe the student whose parents attended Harvard and make large donations to the school would be accepted instead," said the pollster.


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Joint operation to reduce harm caused by alcohol abuse
Northland District
Walton Plaza, Whangarei
Thursday December 6, 2012
Northland Police will be out in force on the roads and streets this weekend in an effort to reduce the harm caused by alcohol abuse.
The patrols are part of
Operation Unite, a joint operation between New Zealand and
Australian police to target alcohol harm.
The operation runs from 6pm to 6am on Friday and Saturday nights, which are the risk times for alcohol intoxication requiring police and other agency intervention.
During this time staff from
Traffic Alcohol Group (TAG), Highway Patrol, and frontline
staff will be carrying out preventative activities around
These will include checking licensed premises and party venues, carrying out foot patrols, and holding compulsory breath testing checkpoints.
Northland Road Policing Manager Inspector Murray Hodson says at least a third of recorded violence offences and family violence incidents in 2009/10 were committed where the offender had consumed alcohol prior to committing the offence.
is also a significant factor in public disorder offences and
fatal or serious injury crashes.
This is unacceptable and there are many people in our communities suffering from the effects of alcohol abuse."
Mr Hodson says youth continue to be a high risk group around alcohol, often preloading on cheap drinks prior to heading into town where they become potential victims and offenders.
"We will be carrying out
hotel visits this weekend to ensure liquor licence holders
are complying with the Sale of Liquor Act and, in
particular, are not serving underage drinkers.
Duty Managers must ensure that intoxicated people are not served and that, as part of host responsibility, they have a decent amount of food available when serving alcohol."
Mr Hodson says drink driving is still a major problem in Northland and if people choose to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking alcohol then they will get caught or, worse, end up killing or seriously injuring other road users.
"So be aware, Police will be out in force this weekend and we will have a zero tolerance to any poor behaviour related to alcohol use."


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The Aquaclock should be a great solution for folks who are looking for something to perk up their homes. Not only is it a wall clock, it is also an aquarium rolled into one.
The Aquaclock is about 4 inches thick, enough to place some usual small fishes inside of it. Just like a standard fish bowl or aquarium, all you have to do is fill up the clock with water and place your fish (like a Betta Fish perhaps) in there and you are good to go.
With that in mind, not only are you getting a wall clock which can help tell the time, you also get a unique aquarium as well in the process. The Aquaclock is certain to grab the attention each time you or your guest get into the room where it would be placed.
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The main ingredient of Marijuana, THC (TetraHydraCannabinol), has a half-life of about 10 days. The metabolic rate of the individual user will be the determining factor as to how long the THC will be detected in the urine. Users with fast metabolic rates and low usage will have the shortest detection times, while chronic use of Marijuana combined with slow metabolic rates will extend detection times. Fluid intake before the tests will also have a determining factor, high amounts of liquids such as water (in multiple liters) will likely flush the system fairly fast for infrequent users. The smartest thing is to allow maximum time needed for THC to be out of the system; thus, estimates of up to 60 days are best and will keep the user on the safe side during drug tests. In general, Marijuana detection depends on many factors such as frequency, dosage, and last time of use, genetic makeup of the individual, digestive and excretory systems, and the state of an individual's metabolism.
Marijuana Detection Time Based on Usage
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|2-4 times /month
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|2-4 times /week
|23-35 days
|5-6 times /week
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Urine Tests
The most common drug test for marijuana is the urine test that can detect the drug for days or weeks after use. It is worthwhile to note that urine tests do not detect THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive component in marijuana, and therefore in no way can measure impairment. Urine tests can only detect THC-COOH, the non-psychoactive marijuana metabolite, which can linger in the human body for days and weeks with no impairing effects. Moreover, urine tests are more sensitive to marijuana than other commonly used drugs due to THC-COOH's unusually long elimination time.
Blood Tests
Blood tests have proved to be improved detectors of marijuana use as they measure the actual presence of THC in the body. However, they are used less frequently as urine tests as they are invasive and difficult to administer.
Hair Tests
Considered to be the most objectionable form of drug testing, hair tests do not measure current marijuana use, but rather non-psychoactive residues absorbed internally and do not appear in the hair until 7-10 days after first use (the residues remain in the hair for months afterwards). These residues cannot be cleaned by shampoos, though some shampoos are better than others for cleaning such residues. Hair testing is effective in detecting regular than occasional marijuana use. It is worthwhile to note that such tests are sensitive to one-time use of marijuana.
Saliva Tests
Saliva testing is a new technology that is yet to prove its worth. Sensitivity of such tests is not clearly and well established in the context of marijuana. In theory, saliva testing for marijuana is supposed to detect marijuana use of recent times, but this could range from several hours to over a day. Saliva marijuana tests are supposed to detect secretions from inside the oral tissues, which cannot be washed out with mouthwash.


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Sjekk Ticmate sin liste over aktuelle operaforestillinger på The Metropolitan Opera House i New York, Teatro alla Scala i Milano og de ulike operahus i London. Bestill din operabilletter til The Met i New York, La Scala i Milano eller Londons operahus. Vær ute i god tid - forestillingene blir ofte utsolgt!
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The Exterminating Angel
The Met presents the American premiere of Thomas Adès's The Exterminating Angel, inspired by the classic Luis Buñuel film of the same name. Book your tickets for The Exterminating Angel at The Met in New York here!
Semiramide a true masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks makes a rare Met appearance—its first in nearly 25 years—with Maurizio Benini on the podium. Book your tickets for Semiramide at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York here!
For the first time ever, Massenet's sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met, with DiDonato starring in the title role. Book your tickets for Cendrillon at The Met in New York here!
Verdi Requiem
For the first time since 2008, James Levine conducts a special series of concerts of Verdi's great mass. Book your tickets for Verdi Requiem at the Metropolitan Opera House here!
Luisa Miller
James Levine and Plácido Domingo add yet another chapter to their legendary Met collaboration with this rarely performed Verdi gem. Book tickets for Verdi's Luisa Miller at the Met in New York!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
English National Opera led by young British conductor Alexander Koddy takes on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Based on Shakespeare's popular comedy, Britten's opera follows the consequences of a falling-out between the fairy-king Oberon and his queen, Tytania.
Il Trovatore
Il trovatore is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi. Book your tickets for Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York Here!
The Royal Shakespeare Company gives Shakespeare's play Coriolanus. This is a full-throttle war play that revels in the sweat of the battlefield and transports us back to the emergence of the republic of Rome.
Cosi fan tutte
Cosi fan Tutte at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Tickets for Cosi fan Tutte by W.A. Mozart at The Met in New York here!
L'Elisir d'Amore
L'Elisir d'Amore at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Tickets for L'Elisir d'Amore by Donizetti at The Met in New York here!
Le Nozze di Figaro
The Met's production of Mozart's eternal masterpiece, Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), is set in a 19th-century manor house in Seville but during the gilded age of the late 1920s. Book tickets here.
Die Zauberflote
Mozart's opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) returns to Metropolitan Opera with a brilliant cast of singers in a spectacular production signed Julie Taymor. All led by maestro James Levine. Book your tickets in advance and be sure not to miss this beloved opera.
La Boheme
Puccini's most beloved opera La Bohème returns to The Met in Franco Zeffirelli's iconic production. This tragic love story about a group of young bohemians in 19th century Paris continues to be one of the world's most played operas. Be sure not to miss it - book your tickets here!
Hansel and Gretel
The story about Hansel and Gretel returns for the holidays at the Met in New York. This season's family entertainment is Richard Jones' witty production of Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera, in which two children face off against a wicked witch.
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute has become a new holiday tradition in New York. This family-adapted English version is playing at the Metropolitan. Book your tickets here!
Romeo et Juliette
The timeless classic Romeo et Juliette is playing at the Metropolitan. Gounod's adaption stays faithful to Shakespeare's original text. This Met production stands out with its beautiful milieu and costumes.
Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer makes his UK opera debut, collaborating with ENO Music Director Martyn Brabbins. Grammy Award-winning mezzo Sasha Cooke sings the title role, while acclaimed bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch sings Mark Rutland. They are joined by ENO favourite Lesley Garrett.
Madama Butterfly
Madama Butterfly at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Tickets for Madama Butterfly by Puccini at The Met in New York here!
Iolanthe is a brilliantly funny, satirical fantasy, revealing a typically Gilbert & Sullivan topsy-turvy worldview. Phyllis and Strephon wish to marry, but as Phyllis is a ward of court she requires the Lord Chancellor's permission. The Lord Chancellor, however, wants her for himself.
The Merry Widow
The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all Paris in Lehár's enchanting operetta, The Merry Widow, seen in a new staging by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman (The Producers, Oklahoma!, Contact). Buy your tickets for The Merry Widow here.
Les Contes d'Hoffmann
Les Contes d'Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach is now playing at the Metropolitan Opera. Vittorio Grigolo and Matthew Polenzani take turns playing the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the title, Hoffmann. Get your tickets here.
Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci
Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci is opera's most enduring tragic double bill returns in an evocative new production from Sir David McVicar, who sets the verismo action across two time periods but in the same Sicilian setting. Get your tickets for Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci at the Met in New York here.
Lucia di Lammermoor
In Lucia di Lammermoor you can experience the new coloratura talent Albina Shagimuratova singing bel canto's unhinged bride and delivers opera's most thrilling mad scene. Book tickets for Lucia di Lammermoor today!


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Everyone was excited about the roll out. Expectations were high - all the users were trained, the consultants were happy, and after months of work and a pile of money, the budgeting system is finally ready to be rolled out. The executive who was pushing and pushing for completion finally smiled. Final cost: $3 million.
Flash forward a year or two. Only one or two people are logged into the application at any time, no one reads the reports that are printed out, and the executive that sponsored the project has taken his Golden Parachute. The users who were so well trained have reverted back to spreadsheets and email, and business seems to be moving along fine. Meanwhile the $3 million is in its second year of a seven year capital amortization schedule.
[ Project management: Scrapping a doomed project ]
Lots of money and time were spent putting this beautiful system in place. Reams of paper and gigabytes of space were devoted to all the process diagrams, charts, user interviews, and requirement documents. A whole cluster of servers were bought and are being managed to run this behemoth. The annual maintenance bill just came in, and it is a doozy. And yet, all of this is sitting on the sideline, unused.
This is a failed system. Whatever the original intent of all concerned, the application is not being used to address the issues it was designed to address.
There are many reasons an application can become a failed system. Lack of proper process work, lack of user buy-in or training, lack of executive support, faulty configurations, etc., etc. Untangling a failed project is difficult. Sometimes, despite all the work to put them back on track, failed projects just stay failed.
What do you do? There are a lot of things you can do to try to salvage a failed system. One solution that has to be in the arsenal is punt.
Yes, this is drastic. It is an admission of failure. It is politically difficult. However, if the system is dead, saying it is still alive (and continuing to pay for it) is worse. The system needs to be fixed, or turned off.
It is always better to get a system working than to turn it off, if you can, but before spending the time and money to try to salvage a failed system, there is one question that must be asked:
Is the system really needed? Does it solve a legitimate business problem? If it does, then by all means, do what you can to salvage the system.
But, one of the reasons users abandon an application is that it just does not meet their needs at all. A cold assessment of the situation could reveal that the application was ill-conceived in the first place. If so, kill it. Or at least schedule it for execution. If it doesn't meet the needs of the business, you don't need it.
See also:
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Third Party Software Support: Yes or No?
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By Linda Sue Pochodzay Edwards
Justin was buzzing around the room with excitement. He had just had a little talk on his father's lap and he couldn't wait for the big day. Going fishing with his dad was one of his favorite things. But this time it was even MORE exciting.
"We're going to go to the BIG lake, and we're going to stay all night in the tent," he told his friends with a high squeally voice. "And we're even going to rent a boat!"
Justin spent a lot of time daydreaming about the coming adventure. He just KNEW he was going to catch the biggest fish ever. He thought about what it would be like to sleep outside in the tent. He thought about the marshmallows they would roast over the fire. He thought about spending the WHOLE WEEKEND with his dad. Three weeks is certainly a l-o-n-g time to have to wait.
After just a few days, Justin's excitement was beginning to wear down. In fact . . . he was even beginning to wonder if he would ever get to GO on the big trip. Every day when his father came home from work, he would start questioning: "When are we going, Dad? How many more days will it be? Are you sure we are going to get to go?" And every day his father would gently reassure him.
"Yes, Justin. I'm absolutely sure we are going to get to go on this weekend fishing trip. All the arrangements have been made. It will be a few more days, and you will need to try to have patience. I PROMISE that we will go."
Justin laughed and gave his dad a hug. He knew that his father would keep his promise, but it was still hard to have to wait . . . and wait . . . and WAIT.
FINALLY, the day arrived. They awoke very early in the morning and packed the car. Justin helped as much as he could. He certainly didn't want his dad to forget the fishing poles!
They had a fantastic weekend fishing and camping together, and Justin had plenty of fun stories to tell his friends when he went back home. He was really anxious to tell them that HE had caught the biggest fish!
Thirteen years had passed since the birth of Ishmael. Things were not going very well in the household. Sarai was still unhappy because she did not have a child of very own. Hagar and Sarai just could not get along because there was so much jealousy and hatred between them. No matter how much he tried, Abram could not keep peace in the family.
Of course, the Lord knew exactly what was happening, and one day - when Abram was ninety-nine years old - the Lord came down to have a talk with him. The conversation went something like this:
"ABRAM . . . I am the Almighty God. If you will walk before Me and be righteous, I will make a promise to you. I will give you many descendants. . . ."
Abram knew the voice of the Lord because he had heard it a number of times before. Without speaking, he fell with his face to the ground, in reverence to the Lord.
While Abram was kneeling, God continued to speak:
"My covenant promise is with you, and you will be the father of many nations. I am also going to change your name."
"Change my name? I wonder what my new name will be," Abram thought to himself.
The Lord continued speaking:
"Your name will no longer be Abram. Your name will now be Abraham. I will make you the father of many nations and your descendants will live in the land of Canaan."
WOW! What a wonderful experience! The Lord was encouraging Abram by repeating the promise he had made many years earlier. . . . but the Lord was not finished talking with Abraham yet.
"As for your wife Sarai," the Lord said, "don't call her Sarai anymore. Her new name will be Sarah. I will bless her and give her a son. She will be the mother of many nations."
THIS was something new that Abraham had not heard before. He couldn't believe his ears! He started laughing out loud. It was nearly impossible to believe that Sarah would be having a child of her very own. Why, she was NINETY years old! She was old enough to be a great-great-grandmother!
The Lord knew what Abraham was thinking. He repeated the promise:
"Sarah, your wife, will have a son, and when he is born, you will name him Isaac. My covenant promise will be through Isaac."
The Lord continued:
"I know you love Ishmael very much, and I will bless him, and he will also become a great nation. But my covenant promise will be with Isaac, the child which will be born to Sarah at this time next year."
Abraham was shocked and amazed by what the Lord had spoken to him and kept all these things in his heart.
Not long after the covenant promise was made between Abraham and the Lord, Abraham was sitting near the door of his tent, trying to rest and get some fresh air, because it was a very hot day.
Abraham looked into the distance and saw three men coming toward him. He jumped up and ran to meet them and bowed to them.
"It is such a hot day. Please come to my tent and let me give you some cool water," Abraham said politely. "I will also get some food for you while you rest; then you can be on your way."
The three men agreed.
Abraham hurried into the tent to let Sarah know that they had visitors. "Quickly! Make three cakes for guests!" he said breathlessly.
Then he went into the pasture and got a calf. He gave it to one of his servants. "Three strangers have come to visit. Prepare the calf so I can serve them food," he commanded.
While they were enjoying their meal outside in the fresh air, they were also enjoying one another's company.
"Where is Sarah, your wife?" one of them asked.
"In the tent," Abraham replied.
Then one of the guests said something surprising. "I will come back in a few months, and when I do, Sarah, your wife, will have a son."
When Sarah heard THAT, she just couldn't believe it!
"I am NINETY years old," she thought, "and Abraham is NINETY-NINE years old. There is just no WAY I can have a child!" The idea was absolutely impossible, and she would have liked to burst into wild laughter, but she knew that would be rude, so she laughed quietly to herself.
"Why did Sarah laugh and say she was too old? Is anything too hard for the Lord?" the man asked. "I will return and when I do, Sarah will have a son," he said again.
Sarah became afraid. She didn't think she had laughed out loud. She wondered how the man knew what she was thinking. "I didn't laugh," Sarah spoke quietly.
"Oh, yes you did," the man replied.
Then the three visitors got up to leave and started walking down the road toward Sodom. Abraham walked along beside them, quietly wondering about the events of the day.
What was Abram's new name?
What was Sarai's new name?
What is a covenant?
Why did Abraham laugh?
Why did Sarah laugh?
Is anything too hard for God?
Nothing is too difficult for God!
"The things which are impossible with men
are possible with God" (Luke 18:27).
Dear God, thank You for all the promises You've given
to us in your Word, the Bible. Help us to remember
that even though something may seem impossible,
nothing is too hard for You and You will always
keep Your promises.
In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Genesis 17:1-27 and 18:1-16
Copyright © 2016 by Linda Sue Pochodzay Edwards.
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Generic Name: atovaquone (a TOE va kwone)
Brand Name: Mepron
What is Mepron (atovaquone)?
Atovaquone is a medication that interferes with the reproduction of protozoa (single-cell organisms) that can cause disease in the body.
Atovaquone is used to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by a fungal infection called Pneumocystitis carinii (also called Pneumocystis jiroveci).
Atovaquone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Mepron (atovaquone)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to atovaquone.
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Did the Agency Pricing Model + Kindle Apps => Amazon Victory?
Yes - I was one of the many voices bewailing the Agency Pricing Model imposed upon Amazon by the major publishers, and have browsed drop-jawed at some of the current asking prices for ebooks at Amazon and other ebook venues.
And yes - I have opposed both Amazon's proprietary ebook formats and DRM.
And yes - I have slogged though all those announcements of "Kindle Killers"
But after reading the latest news release from Amazon regarding ebook sales, Kindle sales, etc. - and the eclipse of hardback sales by ebook sales - and the overwhelming sales performance of major authors on Amazon - I began to see that a combination of factors is virtually guaranteeing Amazon's success in the ebook sales market - regardless of exclusionary DRM, exclusionary format, etc. These are:
1. Imposing agency pricing on all ebook retailers removes the ability of individual stores to offer pricing deals, membership rewards, or any perks that could differentiate it from other retailers, or attract buyers to it. The market largely becomes one of buying from the store that carries titles for your reading device. If there are no pricing breaks available in the independent or multi-format stores, why buy outside of Amazon and go to the trouble of de-DRMing, file conversion, etc? Especially given the track record of Amazon Customer Service and the depth of the Kindle books store?
Speaking of DRM & exclusionary formats:
2. Amazon's reading apps now gives you the option to read your Amazon ebooks on virtually all phones, PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhone, etc. The old arguments of "What is Amazon stops making Kindles?" or "Why should you have to buy a Kindle to read ebooks from Amazon?" become largely irrelevant. For average (non-techie) readers - does DRM really matter anymore if they can read their books on any or all of their digital devices?
The only remaining problem from DRM/exclusive formatting is the inability to move Amazon books onto other ereaders. How important is this?
Speaking of which
3. The blanketing of the ebook market with Kindles - esp. in light of the recent price cuts/price wars in the 6" screen models. Amazon was the only manufacturer to meet all Xmas orders in 2009. Amazon is progressively going global. The recent Woot sell-out of Kindles allegedly moved thousands of units. Warehouse deals on refurbished units sell out in less than a day. Can any other manufacturer really match this ability to provide readers in these quantities at a comparable low price?
Plus - with the launch of the DX Graphite - Amazon continues its focus on improving the reading experience itself, still focused on the page.
But what about the Apple challenge?
With K4iPad, K4iPhone, etc - is there really a challenge?
The launch of the iPad hasn't killed the Kindle.
What about the Google challenge?
With K4Android, etc. - is there really a challenge?
No - I'm not a covert Amazon agent. But the latest round of news set me thinking as to the long term effects of all the events in the past year or so that were supposed to "teach Amazon a lesson" or impact Amazon's sales. Seems to have produced just the opposite effect.
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A. G. Vladimirov, D. Rachinskii, and M. Wolfrum, "Modeling of passively mode-locked semiconductor lasers," in Nonlinear Laser Dynamics: From Quantum Dots to Cryptography ( Wiley-VCH) Kathy Luedge (Ed.) (2012).
M. Tlidi, R. Lefever, and A. G. Vladimirov, "On vegetation clustering, localized bare soil spots and fairy circles," in Dissipative solitons: From optics to biology & medicine ( Lecture Notes in Physics, Vol. 751) Akhmediev, Nail; Ankiewicz, Adrian (Eds.) (2008). Full text: PDF
K. Panajotov, D. Puzyrev, A. G. Vladimirov, S. V. Gurevich, and M. Tlidi, "Impact of time-delayed feedback on spatiotemporal dynamics in the Lugiato-Lefever model," Phys. Rev. A 93, 043835 (2016).
D. Puzyrev, A. G. Vladimirov, S. V. Gurevich, and S. Yanchuk, "Modulational instability and zigzagging of dissipative solitons induced by delayed feedback," Phys. Rev. A 93, 041801(R) (2016).
R. M. Arkhipov, T. Habruseva, A. Pimenov, M. Radziunas, G. Huyet, A. G. Vladimirov, "Semiconductor mode-locked lasers with coherent dual mode optical injection: Simulations, analysis and experiment," JOSA B 33, 351--359 (2016).
L. Jaurigue, A. Pimenov, D. Rachinskii, E. Schoell, K. Luedge, A. G. Vladimirov, "Timing jitter of passively mode-locked semiconductor lasers subject to optical feedback: A semi-analytic approach," Phys. Rev. A 92, 053807/1--053807/11 (2015).
G. Slavcheva, A. Gorbach, A. Pimenov, A. G. Vladimirov, and D. Skryabin, "Multi-stability and polariton soliton formation in microcavity polaritonic waveguides," Opt. Lett. 40, 1787-1790 (2015).
R. M. Arkhipov, A Amann, and A. G. Vladimirov, "Pulse repetition-frequency multiplication in a coupled cavity passively mode-locked semiconductor lasers," Appl. Phys. B 118, 539-548 (2015).
A. Pimenov, T. Habruseva, D. Rachinskii, S.P. Hegarty, H. Guillaume, and A. G. Vladimirov, "Effect of dynamical instability on timing jitter in passively mode-locked quantum-dot lasers," Opt. Lett. 39, 6815-6818 (2014).
A. Pimenov, E.A. Viktorov, S.P. Hegarty, T. Habruseva, G. Huyet, and A. G. Vladimirov, "Bistability and hysteresis in an optically injected two-section semiconductor laser," Phys. Rev. E 89, 052903 (2014).
A. G. Vladimirov, A. Pimenov, S.V. Gurevich, K. Panajotov, E. Averlant, and M. Tlidi, "Cavity solitons in vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers," Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A, 372, 20140013/1--20140013/7 (2014).
M. Tlidi, K. Staliunas, K. Panajotov, A. G. Vladimirov, M.G. Clerc, "Introduction: Localized structures in dissipative media: From optics to plant ecology," Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A, 372, 20140101/1--20140101/18 (2014).
S. Slepneva, B. O'Shaughnessy, S.P. Hegarty, A. G. Vladimirov, and G. Huyet, "Dynamics of a short cavity swept source OCT laser," Opt. Express 22, 18177-18185 (2014).
D. Puzyrev, S. Yanchuk, A. G. Vladimirov, and S.V. Gurevich, "Stability of plane wave solutions in complex Ginzburg-Landau equation with delayed feedback," SIAM J. Appl. Dyn. Systems 13, 986-1009 (2014). arXiv
A. Pimenov, A. G. Vladimirov, S. V. Gurevich, K. Panajotov, G. Huyet and M. Tlidi, "Delayed feedback control of self-mobile cavity solitons," Phys. Rev. A 88, 053830 (2013). arXiv
R. Arkhipov, A. Pimenov, M. Radziunas, D. Rachinskii, A. G. Vladimirov, D. Arsenijevic, H. Schmeckebier, and D. Bimberg, "Hybrid mode-locking in semiconductor lasers: simulations, analysis and experiments", IEEE JSTQE 19, 1100208 (2013).
S. Slepneva, B. Kelleher, B. O'Shaughnessy, S. P. Hegarty, A. G. A. G. Vladimirov, and G. Huyet, "Dynamics of Fourier domain mode-locked lasers," Optics Express 21, no. 16, p. 19240, (2013). Full text: PDF
A. Pimenov, V. Z. Tronciu, U. Bandelow, and A. G. Vladimirov, "Dynamical regimes of a multistripe laser array with external off-axis feedback," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, 30, p. 1606, (2013).
C. Otto, K. Lüdge, A. G. Vladimirov, M. Wolfrum, and E. Schöll, "Delay induced dynamics and jitter reduction of passively mode-locked semiconductor lasers subject to optical feedback," New J. Phys. 14, 13033 (2012).
T. Habruseva, S. P. Hegarty, A. G. Vladimirov,, A. Pimenov, D. Rachinskii, N. Rebrova, E. A. Viktorov, and G. Huyet, "Bistable regimes in an optically injected mode-locked laser," Opt. Express 20, 25572-25583 (2012).
M. Tlidi, E. Averlant, A. G. Vladimirov, and K. Panajotov, "Delay feedback induces a spontaneous motion of two-dimensional cavity solitons in driven semiconductor microcavities," Phys. Rev. A 86, 033822 (2012).
D. Turaev, and A. G. Vladimirov, and S. Zelik, "Long-Range Interaction and Synchronization of Oscillating Dissipative Solitons," Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 263906 (2012). Full text: PDF
M. Lichtner, V. Z. Tronciu, and A. G. Vladimirov, "Theoretical investigations of striped and non-striped broad area lasers with off-axis feedback," IEEE J. Quant. Electron. 48, 353 - 360 (2012).
A. G. Vladimirov, R. Lefever, and M. Tlidi, "Relative stability of multipeak localized patterns of cavity solitons," Phys. Rev. A 84, 043848 (2011).
N. Rebrova, G. Huyet, D. Rachinskii, and A. G. Vladimirov, "Optically injected mode-locked laser," Phys. Rev. E 83, 066202 (2011). Full text: PDF
M. Radziunas, A. G. Vladimirov, E. A. Viktorov, G. Fiol, H. Schmeckebier, and D. Bimberg, "Pulse Broadening in Quantum-Dot Mode-Locked Semiconductor Lasers: Simulation, Analysis, and Experiments," IEEE J. Quant. Electron. 47, 935-943 (2011). Full text: PDF
M. Radziunas, A. G. Vladimirov, E. A. Viktorov, G. Fiol, H. Schmeckebier, and D. Bimberg, "Strong pulse asymmetry in quantum-dot mode-locked semiconductor lasers," Appl. Phys. Lett. 98, 031104 (2011). Full text: PDF
I. Babushkin, U. Bandelow, and A. G. Vladimirov, "Rotational symmetry breaking in small-area circular vertical cavity surface emitting lasers," Opt. Comm. 284, 1299-1302 (2011). Full text: PDF-->
A. G. Vladimirov, U. Bandelow, G. Fiol, D. Arsenijevic, M. Kleinert, D. Bimberg, A. Pimenov, and D. Rachinskii, "Dynamical regimes in a monolithic passively mode-locked quantum dot laser," JOSA B 27, 2102-2109 (2010). Full text: PDF
M. Tlidi, A.G. Vladimirov, D. Turaev, G. Kozyreff, D. Pieroux, and T. Erneux, "Spontaneous motion of localized structures and localized patterns induced by delayed feedback," Eur. Phys. J. D 59, 59-65 (2010). Full text: PDF
G. Fiol, D. Arsenijevic, D. Bimberg, A. G. Vladimirov, M. Wolfrum, E. A. Viktorov, and P. Mandel, "Hybrid mode-locking in a 40 GHz monolithic quantum dot laser," Appl. Phys. Lett. 96, 011104 (2010). Full text: PDF
S. Amiranashvili, A. G. Vladimirov, and U. Bandelow, "A model equation for ultrashort optical pulses around the zero dispersion frequency," Eur. Phys. J. D 58, 219-226 (2010).
A. Jechow, M. Lichtner, R. Menzel, M. Radziunas, D. Skoczowsky, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Stripe-array diode-laser in an off-axis external cavity: Theory and experiment," Optics Express 17, 19599-19604 (2009). Full text: PDF
M. Tlidi, A.G. Vladimirov, D. Pieroux, and D. Turaev, "Spontaneous Motion of Cavity Solitons Induced by a Delayed Feedback," Physical Review Letters 103, 103904 (2009). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, A. S. Pimenov, and D. Rachinskii, "Numerical Study of Dynamical Regimes in a Monolithic Passively Mode-Locked Semiconductor Laser," IEEE J. Quant. Electron. 45, 462-468 (2009). Full text: PDF
G. Kozyreff, M. Tlidi, A. Mussot, E. Louvergneaux, M. Taki, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Localized Beating between Dynamically Generated Frequencies," Physical Review Letters 102, 043905 (2009). Full text: PDF
D. Turaev, M. Radziunas, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Chaotic soliton walk in periodically modulated media," Physical Review E 77, 065201(R) (2008). Full text: PDF
S. Amiranashvili, A.G. Vladimirov, and U. Bandelow, " Solitary-wave solutions for few-cycle optical pulses ", Physical Review E 77, 063821 (2008). Full text: PDF
E. A. Viktorov and Paul Mandel, M. Kuntz, G. Fiol, and D. Bimberg, A. G. Vladimirov and M. Wolfrum, "Stability of the mode-locked regime in quantum dot lasers", Appl. Phys. Lett. 91, 231116-1 (2007). Full text: PDF
D. Turaev, A.G. Vladimirov, and S. Zelik, "Chaotic bound state of localized structures in the complex Ginzburg-Landau equation", Physical Review E 75, 045601(R) (2007). Full text: PDF
M. Tlidi, A. Mussot, E. Louvergnaux, G. Kozyreff, A.G. Vladimirov, and M. Taki, "Control and removing of modulational instabilities in low dispersion photonic crystal fiber cavities", Optics Letters 32, #1, 662\96664 (2007). Full text: PDF
A.V. Yulin, D.V. Skryabin, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Modulational instability of discrete solitons in coupled waveguides with group velocity dispersion", Optics Express 14, #25, 12347-12352 (2006). Full text: PDF
M. Nizette, D. Rachinskii, A.G.Vladimirov, and M. Wolfrum, "Pulse interaction via gain and loss dynamics in passive mode-locking, " Physica D 218, #1, 95-104 (2006). Full text: PDF
B. Huettl, R. Kaiser, Ch. Kindel, S. Fidorra, W. Rehbein, H. Stolpe, G. Sahin, U. Bandelow, M. Radziunas, A.G.Vladimirov, and H. Heidrich, "Monolithic 40 GHz MQW Mode-Locked Lasers on GaInAsP/InP with Low Pulse Widths and Controlled Q-switching, " Applied Physics Letters 88, #22, 221104 (2006). Full text: PDF
E.A. Viktorov, P. Mandel, A.G.Vladimirov, and U. Bandelow, "A model for mode-locking in quantum dot lasers, " Applied Physics Letters, 88, #4, 201102 (2006). Full text: PDF
D. Rachinskii, A.G. Vladimirov, U. Bandelow, B. Huettl, and R. Kaiser, "Q-switching instability in a mode-locked semiconductor laser, " Jounal of the Optical Society of America B, 23, #4, 663-670 (2006). Full text: PDF
U. Bandelow, M. Radziunas, A.G. Vladimirov, B. Huettl, and R. Kaiser, "40 GHz Modelocked Semiconductor Lasers: Theory, Simulations and Experiment, " Optical and Quantum Electronics, 38, #4-6, 495-512 (2006). (2006). Full text: PDF
A. G. Vladimirov, D. V. Skryabin, G. Kozyreff, P. Mandel, and M. Tlidi, "Bragg localized structures in a passive cavity with transverse modulation of the refractive index and the pump, " Optics Express, 14, #1, 1-6 (2006). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov and D. Turaev, "Model for passive mode-locking in semiconductor lasers, " Physical Review A, 72, #3, 033808 (2005). 13 pages. Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, and D. Turaev, "A new model for a mode-locked semiconductor laser, " Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics, 47, ##10-11, 769-776 (2004). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, D. Turaev, and G. Kozyreff, "Delay differential equations for mode-locked semiconductor lasers, " Optics Letters, 29, #11, 1221-1223 (2004). Full text: PDF
S.V. Fedorov, N.N. Rosanov, A.N. Shatsev, N.A. Veretenov, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Topologically Multicharged and Multihumped Rotating Solitons in Wide-Aperture Lasers with a Saturable Absorber" IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, QE-39, #2, 216-226 (2003). (Invited paper). Full text: PDF
M. Tlidi, A. G. Vladimirov, and Paul Mandel, Interaction and Stability of Periodic and Localized Structures in Optical Bistable Systems", IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, QE-39, #2, 197-205 (2003). (Invited paper). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, G. Kozyreff, and P. Mandel, "Synchronization of weakly stable oscillators and semiconductor laser arrays", Europhysics Letters, 61, #5, pp.613-619 (2003). Full text: PDF
M. Tlidi, A.G.Vladimirov, and Paul Mandel, "Curvature Instability in Passive Diffractive Resonators", Physical Review Letters, 89, #23, art. no. 233901 (2002) (4 pages). Full text: PDF
D.V. Skryabin, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Vortex Induced Rotation of Clusters of Localized States in the Complex Ginzburg-Landau Equation", Physical Review Letters, 89, art. no. 044101, (2002) (4 pages). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, J.M. McSloy, D.V. Skryabin, and W.J. Firth, "Two-dimensional clusters of solitary structures in driven optical cavities", Physical Review E, 65, art. no. 046606 (2002) (11 pages). Full text: PDF
N.N. Rosanov, A.G. Vladimirov, D.V. Skryabin, and W.J. Firth, "Internal oscillations of solitons in two-dimensional NLS equation with nonlocal nonlinearity," Physics Letters A, 293, #1-2, 45-49 (2002). Full text: PDF
G. Kozyreff, A. G. Vladimirov, and Paul Mandel, "Dynamics of a semiconductor laser array with delayed global coupling," Physical Review E, 63, art. no. 016613 (2001). Full text: PDF
A. G. Vladimirov, G. V. Khodova, and N. N. Rosanov, "Stable bound states of one-dimensional autosolitons in a bistable laser," Physical Review E, 63, #5, art. no. 056607 (2001). Full text: PDF
N.N. Rozanov, N.V. Vysotina, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Stability of Weakly Nonparaxial Spatial Optical Soliton a Medium with a Kerr Nonlinearity," JETP, 91, #6, 1130-1140 (2000). [Translation of Zh. Eksp. Teor. Fiz. (in Russian) 118, #6, 1307-1318 (2000).] Full text: PDF
E.A.Viktorov, A.G.Vladimirov, and P. Mandel, "Symmetry breaking and dynamical independence in a multimode laser," Physical Review E, 61, #5, 6312-6317 (2000). Full text: PDF
G. Kozyreff,A. G. Vladimirov,and Paul Mandel, "Global Coupling with Time Delay in an Array of Semiconductor Lasers," Physical Review Letters, 85, #18, 3809-3812 (2000). Full text: PDF
N.A. Veretenov, A.G. Vladimirov, N. A. Kaliteevski, N.N. Rozanov, S.V. Fedorov, and A.N. Shatsev, "Conditions for the Existence of Laser Bullets," Optics and Spectroscopy, 89, #3, 380-383 (2000). Full text in Russian: PDF
B.A. Malomed, A.G. Vladimirov, G.V.Khodova, and N.N.Rosanov, "Stable autosolitons in dispersive media with saturable gain and absorption," Physics Letters A, 274, 111-116 (2000). Full text: PDF
S.V. Fedorov, A.G. Vladimirov, G.V. Khodova, and N.N. Rosanov, "Effect of frequency detunings and finite relaxation rates on laser localized structures," Physical Review E, 61, #4 (2000). Full text: PDF
A. G. Vladimirov and N. N. Rozanov, "Stability and Oscillations of Two-Dimensional Solitons Described by the Perturbed Nonlinear Schr\F6dinger Equation," Optics and Spectroscopy 89, #5, 731-739 (2000). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, E.A. Viktorov, and P. Mandel, "Multidimensional quasiperiodic antiphase dynamics," Physical Review E, 60, #2, 1616-1629 (1999). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, S.V. Fedorov, N.A. Kaliteevskii, G.V. Khodova, and N.N. Rosanov, "Numerical investigation of laser localized structures," Journal of Optics B: Quantum & Semiclassical Optics 1, 101-106 (1999). Full text: PDF
S.V. Fedorov, N.N. Rosanov, and A.G. Vladimirov, "Autosolitons in bistable class B lasers," Optics & Spectroscopy 85, #12, 905-907 (1998) [originally published in Russian: Optika i Spectroskopiya 85, #6, 986-988 (1998)].
A.G. Vladimirov, V.Yu. Toronov, and V.L. Derbov, "The complex Lorenz model: geometric structure, homoclinic bifurcation and one-dimensional map," International Journal of Bifurcations and Chaos, 8, #4, 723-729 (1998). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov and P. Mandel, "Intracavity second harmonic generation: the steady-state solutions," Physical Review A, 58, #4, 3320-3327 (1998). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, V.Yu. Toronov, and V.L. Derbov, "Properties of phase space and bifurcations in the complex Lorenz model", Technical Physics, 43, #8, 877-729 (1998). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, "Bifurcation analysis of a bidirectional class B laser," Optics Communications, 149, ##1-3, 67-72 (1998). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, P. Mandel, S.F. Yelin, M.L. Lukin, and M.O. Scully, "Nonlinear dynamics in a single mode three-level laser without inversion," Physical Review E 57, #2, 1499-1510 (1998). Full text: PDF
A.G. Vladimirov, N.N. Rosanov, S.V. Fedorov, and G.V. Khodova, "Stability analysis of laser autosolitons," Quantum Electronics 25, #1, 55-57 (1998). Full text: PDF [originally published in Russian: Kvantovaya Elektronika 28, #11, (1998)].
A.G. Vladimirov, N.N. Rosanov, S.V. Fedorov, and G.V. Khodova, "Bifurcation analysis of laser autosolitons," Quantum Electronics 24, #11, 949-952 (1997). Full text: PDF [originally published in Russian: Kvantovaya Elektronika 27, #11, 978-982 (1997)].
D.V.Skryabin, A.G. Vladimirov, and A.M. Radin, "Phase and amplitude dynamics of TEM01 and TEM10 modes in a class-B laser," Quantum Electronics 27,#10, 892-896 (1997). Full text PDF [originally published in Russian: Kvantovaya Elektronika 24, #10, 918-922 (1997)]
A.G. Vladimirov and D.V. Skryabin, "Dynamical instabilities due to interaction of transverse modes in a class-B laser," Quantum Electronics 27, #10, 887-891 (1997). Full text: PDF [originally published in Russian: Kvantovaya Elektronika 24, #10, 913-917 (1997)].
A.G. Vladimirov, "Development of lasing in a multimode laser with a saturable absorber," Optics & Spectroscopy 82, #4, 638-645 (1997) [originally published in Russian: Optika i Spektroskopiya 82, #4, 688-695 (1997)].
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D.V. Skryabin, A.G. Vladimirov, and A.M. Radin, "Self-oscillatory regimes in a gas ring laser," Optics & Spectroscopy 78, #6, pp. 896-905 (1995) [originally published in Russian: Optika i Spectroskopiya 78, #6, pp.989-998 (1995)].
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A.G. Vladimirov, and E.E. Fradkin, "Regime of Dynamic Chaos In the Oscillation of a Laser with an Absorbing Cell," Optics & Spectroscopy 67, #1, 125-127 (1989) [Translation of Optika i Spektroskopiya 67, 219-221 (1989)].
V.F. Boitsov and A.G. Vladimirov, "Diffraction Loss in an Optical Ring Resonator with Two Diaphragms," Optics & Spectroscopy 66, 247-249 (1989) [Translation of Optika i Spektroskopiya 66, #2, 429-432 (1989)].
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Boy, sometimes I wish this was the Linux column. It would certainly be fun to write a Novell column for this week: a half billion dollars, a new desktop OS product in the same week that Microsoft attacks Intuit, and an announcement that it's trying to patent half the Internet technologies on the planet. It all makes my fingers tingle.
Alas, the Penguin is not our mascot here. So instead, let's examine RD (Remote Desktop), a Windows feature that's been maligned since Windows 2000.
Because of Microsoft's security disast- … er, catast- … er, troubles, many systems administrators simply have a default position of Disable for anything that has the words network and Microsoft in the same descriptive sentence and isn't absolutely critical to doing business. Don't need it? Don't use it. Don't worry. Certainly it's a mantra that has justification, but one that should be re-evaluated from time to time, and especially so in the case of RD.
Microsoft has been making improvements on Remote Desktop over the last year, and today it's actually a nifty utility -- and far more secure, too. For one thing, you can and should run it using 128-bit encryption as long as you're using the new RD client. It's fully manageable via AD (Active Directory) and, indeed, that's the way I'd recommend handling it for any AD-controlled domains.
Using AD means being able to enforce security rules for every RD session, including encryption and password authentication at every logon, as well as the ability to disable the use of saved passwords at this stage. Yeah, I've seen folks do that in the field. You just learn to scratch your head and keep quiet, then change the settings when they're looking at something shiny.
To me, the niftiest feature of all is something I saw a much smarter tech set up at a client site recently: RDWC (Remote Desktop Web Connection). For administrators still running more than one version of Windows on the client side, or for those looking to enable easy RD for roaming users, RDWC is a boon -- and it's free. All you need is Windows 2003 Server or Windows XP Professional acting as a host box. RDWC is relatively easy to install, supports the same basic security as Remote Desktop, and it now allows authenticated users to access a variety of machines no matter where they are.
But Remote Desktop still frightens some administrators. What scares them is that users have the ability to manipulate client resources during an RD session. Of course, that's a feature, but if the hacking boogeyman gets control, it can also be a huge liability. Fortunately, AD allows administrators to throttle RD capabilities on the client side. You can disable things like file or printer redirection and stop Clipboard sharing.
Frankly, for most installations, secure passwords and encryption are enough. In my opinion, disabling the aforementioned features limits the use of RD, but then we only use it for remote help-desk scenarios. For that particular use, however, RD has two critical limitations. First, we can't easily use it as a remote help desk across multiple clients. It requires a blizzard of network documentation to make sure all settings are recorded. Second, RD forces the user who placed the call to the help desk to log off. Remote Desktop can't take control of an existing session; it can only knock off the current user and start its own session.
For this reason, we use RD mostly for server administration and the like. Help-desk remote control is reserved for third-party applications such as NetOp Remote Control (my favorite) or Radmin (a smaller and less expensive newcomer that we're currently testing). For administrators running a single network, however, Remote Desktop is a powerful utility that's both versatile and secure. Best of all, it allows creative IT administrators to enable new tools for users without spending any additional bucks from the software budget. If you've dismissed RD in your network, give it another look.


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A one million dollar bond has been set on a Jasper teen accused of murder. 18-year old Rodarrion Armstrong is jailed for Wednesday afternoon's shooting death of 19-year old O'Brien Parks at a home on North Bowie Street in Jasper. Witnesses say Armstrong shot Parks through the window of a home following an argument between the two teens. Two others that were questioned are jailed on unrelated charges.


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A couple of weeks ago, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker told Mark Alvarez that he need not apply for a second three-year term on the Salt Lake City Library Board ("Library staff upset as Becker dumps a key ally," Tribune, June 29).
Last week, Gov. Gary Herbert asked Peter Metcalf, head of Holladay-based Black Diamond Equipment, to resign from the state's Ski and Snowboard Industry Working Group ("Outdoor industry leader quits Utah governor's group," Tribune, July 17).
The obvious reason for both actions is that neither the mayor nor the governor want anything but puppet boards to pat them on their heads. When there is no room for dissent, there is no reason for a board.
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I just ran a status.php and in the output I search for '80' until I found a rule that looks like it
might be related to the captive portal.
19900 17 1576 fwd 127.0.0.1,8000 tcp from any to any dst-port 80 in
Is this the rule that forwards requests to tcp port 80 to the captive portal authentication page?
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fwd 127.0.0.1,8000 tcp from any to any dst-port 8080 in
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From: Jonathan De Graeve [mailto:Jonathan dot De dot Graeve at imelda dot be]
Sent: Mon 2/13/2006 10:08 AM
To: Wesley K. Joyce; m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch; m0n0wall dash dev at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
Subject: RE: [m0n0wall] Can CP Catch more than just port 80?
> Van: Wesley K. Joyce [mailto:wjoyce at uvi dot edu]
> Verzonden: zondag 12 februari 2006 23:07
> Aan: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
> Onderwerp: [m0n0wall] Can CP Catch more than just port 80?
> I have users who may have their web browser configured to use a proxy
> server on port 8080. The Captive Portal doesn't appear to see http
> requests to port 8080. Is it possible to make the CP see ports other
> 80?
Currently it isn't
> Or is my approach wrong and they should have an exclusion (that
> proxy) to some web server that allows the CP to see traffic to port
If anybody can think of a good solution for this, I will be happy to
implement it.
What I do plan to integrate is to have an option to redirect DNS traffic
to our own local dns forwarder. This fixes a problem with people having
DHCP ip but static DNS
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Bentley Previously Owned By George Strait Is For SaleA Bentley previously owned by George Strait is for sale!
15 Year-Old George Strait Fan will Get Wish GrantedThe teenage fan will soon lose his hearing and wants to hear George Straight play live before that happens.
Mongolian Electrician Stuns Audiences with George Strait CoverSinging "Amarillo by Morning," the electrician received an enthusiastic reaction from the studio audience.
George Strait to Live Stream Texas Release PartyStrait will be performing on Wednesday, November 16th to celebrate the release of his new box set.
George Strait Talks New Album, Ideal Cold Beer Conversation"I just try to pick the best songs that I feel are right for me and try not to be too influenced by what's going on out there today."
George Strait Announces Surprise Album, Vegas ShowsCold Beer Conversation drops this Friday.
George Strait to Release Epic 'Cowboy Rides Away' Tour DVDDVD will also include commentary from the show's celebrity guests, and The King himself.
12 Best Country Wedding Songs for Your First DanceBetween decisions about locations, menus and seating arrangements, choosing the right songs for the right moments at your wedding can get overlooked. And one of the most important is the song a couple chooses for their first dance.
Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert Top 2015 ACM Awards, While Garth and Reba Deliver Knockout PerformancesFans saw strong performances by legends Garth Brooks, Reba, George Strait and a reformed Brooks & Dunn, as well as songs by Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, and Sam Hunt. See photos and get the full recap.
Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks Among ACM 50th Anniversary Milestone Award RecipientsBrooks & Dunn, Reba, Miranda Lambert, George Strait and Kenny Chesney are also among the seven artists honored by the Academy of Country Music with its 50th Anniversary Milestone Award.
ACM Awards Performers Announced: Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, MoreThe 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards are a month away, and the first performers have just been announced.
'One Piece at a Time': 5 Great Songs by the Late, Great Wayne KempThe late Wayne Kemp wrote songs for many legendary artists including Johnny Cash, George Jones, George Strait, Conway Twitty and Johnny Paycheck.


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Jennifer Lopez Is Pretty in Pink Pantsuit on 'American Idol' (PHOTOS)
The 42-year-old judge, who yesterday was named the most powerful celebrity in the world by FORBES, arrived for Wednesday night's show in a sexy pink pantsuit, which she paired with some oversized hoop earrings and heels. Love it!
But here's what we aren't loving …
Yesterday, sources told E! Online that J-Lo is parting ways with Idol after two successful seasons. The reason? She's just "too busy."
The singer-actress-judge also hinted she might be leaving on Ellen this week, saying, "I miss doing other things. It really does lock you down, which was nice the first year with the babies being three, but now they're getting more mobile, they're about to go into school … So I just don't know."
J-Lo — whose new movie, What to Expect When You're Expecting, opens Friday — is only signed to one season, which would make her departure rather seamless. She joined the show following season 10's mass exodus, when Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi parted ways with the show.
Lopez, who has two twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony, is currently dating her 25-year-old backup dancer, Casper Smart.
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Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: Burgers
Brunch restaurants in Los Angeles get meaty (and messy) with two-fisted burgers that are being served weekend mornings.
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: Stella burger at Café Stella
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: the Park burger at the Park
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: Pork burger with onion rings at Tavern
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: Turkey burger with french fries at Tavern
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: Pug burger at the Hungry Cat
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: Hamburger at Bottega Louie
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: Comme Ça burger at Comme Ça
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: BLD House burger at BLD
Best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles: The Raymond burger at the Raymond
It's a widespread belief that brunch is the remedy to last night's debauchery. We like to agree—and take it one indulgence further with our list of LA's best brunch burgers. Burgers are the new standard and ultimate morning dish. We've braved the juiciest, beefiest and cheesiest patties to compile the city's best.
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With enough reasons from Benedicts to fluffy blueberry ricotta pancakes to rise out of bed, it's no wonder that Neal Fraser's BLD—short for breakfast, lunch and dinner—is packed for brunch. And even brunch haters can find something to satisfy with four different burgers, from lamb to vegan, available weekend mornings. We like the BLD house burger ($16), a savory patty—choose either beef or turkey—draped in sharp aged cheddar, caramelized grilled onions, tomato, butter lettuce, tangy Russian dressing and housemade pickles on a springy bun. Offered with French fries or a side salad of lightly dressed mixed greens, the robust burger brings the flavor.
Bottega Louie
Bottega Louie boasts more than a pristine bakery display. The Downtown restaurant provides weekend morning crowds a rescue with luxe-meets-comfort food like the hamburger ($15)—succulent Angus beef burger topped with Brandywine heirloom tomato, red onion and aioli paired with crispy Kennebec French fries—that's downright divine. An optional slice of cheddar is offered but best skipped as the seared round holds plenty of flavor. Sit in the elegant dining room with high ceilings and celebrate with boozy bubbles like a classic Bellini ($12) with white peach purée and Prosecco or the French 75 ($12) with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and Prosecco.
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The All-American sandwich gets polished at David Myers' French brasserie, where an Angus beef patty meets sharp Vermont cheddar, iceberg lettuce and a toasted brioche bun. The Comme Ça burger ($18) is a refined specimen served with pomme frites by dapper waiters. Pair a spiked libation from the Bloody Mary menu—try a sweet and savory maple syrup and bacon variety ($13) or the Bloody Bull ($13), a bold combination of veal stock and scotch—with the insanely scrumptious burger that's way above comme ci, comme ça.
The Hungry Cat - Santa Monica Canyon
Though famous for its seafood, David Lentz's the Hungry Cat offers a killer burger. The Pug burger ($19) upgrades the classic with Niman Ranch ground beef, house-smoked bacon, Danish blue cheese, avocado and, for the ultimate brunch icing on the cake, a fried egg. The enormous brunch option is perched next to a pile of crispy fries that's tossed with fresh parsley. Enjoy Sunday morning's version of surf and turf with a signature Maryland Mary cocktail, a classic bloody Mary topped with a fresh oyster, to wash down the meaty two-fister.
The Raymond Restaurant
Pasadena's Raymond Restaurant stands as a remembrance of the town's rich past where old-school charm—the historic craftsman cottage was once a hotel—and chef Tim Guiltinan's classic American fare make for a popular neighborhood haunt. Cozy up next to the fireplace on one of two back patios and order the house burger ($16) with pickled red onions, piquillo peppers, melted St. Agur cheese and organic arugula served with a choice of crispy frites, sweet potato fries or a side salad. Sip on one of the specialty cocktails—we like the Chicory Flip ($12) with Yeti Stout, coffee-infused rye whiskey, an egg and caramelized chicory, or wake up to the Zombie ($13), a mix of three rums, passion fruit, Demerara syrup, lemon, lime and pineapple juice—for the ultimate hair of the dog.
Café Stella
Gareth Kantner's Sunset Junction French bistro gussies up the standard burger with its house Stella burger ($12), a beef patty with a blue cheese center topped with confit tomatoes, tangy fennel-onion jam and an optional fried egg on a ciabatta roll. The perfectly cooked, piquant mouthful comes with slender herbed pommes frites that are highly addictive. Sit on the covered outdoor patio while sipping a perfectly brewed latte—made with nearby Intelligentsia's beans for one of the best cups of coffee around—and noshing on the savory brunch burger. It's truly la vie en rose.
The Park Restaurant
While local, Californian cuisine is ubiquitous in Los Angeles, this sunny, no-frills neighborhood bistro offers a menu of quality, organic ingredients at moderate prices. The refreshingly simple burger ($10)—vegetarians can opt for the meat-free version—made with an organic beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bread and butter pickles, red onions and a buttery brioche bun reminds us of the best kind of backyard barbeque. Wash it down with crisp, craft beer like the Mendocino Scrimshaw Pilsner ($4.50), while soaking up the afternoon rays on the outdoor patio.
Suzanne Goin's elegantly rustic Brentwood gem serves up refined California local and its turkey burger ($17) is no exception. The Diestel Farm patty is dressed up with tomato confit on a buttery, housemade brioche bun. For pork lovers, there's Pork, Pork, Pork made with ground pork, bacon and smoky chorizo. Choose side salad, rosemary fries or off-the-menu onion rings—gluttons can order half fries and half rings. Get a Wake Up Call ($12)—Bulleit bourbon, baileys, espresso and hazelnut syrup—at one of the leather banquettes in the light-filled Atrium.
If God is in the details, then the burger at Abbot Kinney's hot spot Gjelina is downright heavenly. Despite long waits and the perpetual snooty hostess, the draw here is the food and Chef Travis Lett's locavore menu delivers. A juicy Niman Ranch lamb patty ($15) with spicy harissa aioli, caramelized roasted tomato and arugula on a buttery brioche bun creates a delectable bite. Pair with parsley frites to mop up any fallen (and flavorful) casualties. Laze on the outdoor back patio and start brunch off right with a ginger-lime Pilsner as you bask in the good life.
We're pretty proud of our burger. Kevin NaPier (District/Mercantile, The Patina Group) is even making his own American Cheese. You can check it out here. http://theproper.com/2013/08/11/anatomy-of-the-proper-burger/ Oh, we're also have the world's largest selection of gin... We'd love to have you stop by.


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H.Con.Res.216 - Providing for relocation of the Portrait Monument.104th Congress (1995-1996)
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Directs the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) restore the Portrait Monument (a statue of Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony) and place it in the Rotunda of the Capitol for one year at which time it, along with an appropriate educational display, shall be moved to a permanent site and an alternative statue shall be placed in the Rotunda; and (2) make all necessary arrangements for a rededication ceremony of the Monument in the Rotunda in conjunction with the Woman Suffrage Statue Campaign.
Establishes a commission to: (1) select the permanent site; (2) plan and develop the educational display that described some of the most dramatic events of the suffragettes' lives; and (3) select the alternative statue to commemorate the struggle of women in America for equal rights. Prohibits use of Federal funds to pay any expense of the educational display or of restoring, moving, or relocating the Monument.


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The inaugural Women in IT Awards were held in London on Thursday and I'd been nominated, with my colleague, for work on a large IT transformation project at Spire Healthcare (the project forms the major case study in my book, Customer-Centric Project Management). This photo is of us just before dinner was served. It wasClick for more
Women in IT Awards: the results
Video: Agile Awards 2012
In this video you'll see the Agile Awards 2012 event in London and a couple of the awards being given out. Read more about the evening and the award winners here.
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I attended the UK Agile Awards on Thursday night, which was a good evening. Master of Ceremonies comedian Steve Punt cracked an Agile joke during the first few minutes which went down well. There were 8 awards, and the winners were: Most Valuable Agile Innovation of 2012 Won by The 10 Second Build. This awardClick for more
Day of Gratitude
This blog might be called A Girl's Guide to Project Management, but the success of it isn't just down to me. There are a lot of people who contribute to making it happen. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK (our November holiday celebrates the chap who didn't manage to blow up Parliament in 1605)Click for more
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It's competitive out here in the Webosphere, so it's important to take the necessary steps to stay ahead of the pack. By grabbing your visitors' attention and getting them to take an action, you guarantee that your website will be a success. But usability's role can't be understated in the overall success of your website. If you want your business to do well (or you simply want to drive more traffic to your site), it's important that your website is user friendly and easy to navigate. To get the most out of your site, follow these 5 tips for making it more user friendly.
1. Make the content accessible. The text on your site should be very easy to read. It shouldn't be hard on the eyes. The last thing you want to do is frustrate people and have them go to another site to find what they need. On the web, people tend to skim content instead of reading it word for word, so the information that you present should be easy to follow and pleasing to the eye. Also use a consistent font, and make sure the text doesn't clash with your site's background. There should be a good enough contrast between the background and the text so that everything can be seen clearly.
2. Go mobile. More and more people are using mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, to access the Internet. As a result, it's important that your website is mobile optimized. Otherwise, it will be difficult to navigate for mobile users and make for a subpar user experience. If your site isn't currently supported by mobile, you can use a web-based mobile website builder to get you going. That way, users get a very similar web experience, whether they are on a laptop, a phone, or another device.
3. Make sure all facts are accurate and that there are no misspellings. Nothing can kill your site's credibility faster than including information that is outdated or inaccurate. For example, if your company's phone number or mailing address has changed, make sure this is reflected on your site. Also, the slightest misspelling might call your site's credibility into question, so make sure all of your content has been proofed and is error free. Maintain your site to ensure that information is always up to date, including details about any products or services you're selling.
4. Make your content concise and easy to find. From the moment a user arrives on your site, they should be treated to an easy, user-friendly experience. Busy homepages will confuse and drive away people before they even have a chance to check out what you have to offer. And easy navigation is just as important. Make sure you don't include too many menus, that they align with the content in them, and that they include clear and concise text. For example, if your menu is "About Us," don't include testimonials of customers or a comprehensive list of product offerings. Rather, include your company's mission statement or even a brief history of the company.
5. Decrease loading time. Time really can mean money, especially if you're an e-commerce site that takes forever to load. People don't want to sit around waiting for every single page on your site to properly load. Sites that have significant load times greatly hinder the user experience of the customer. This also ties into Tip #4. The simpler your website design, the faster your pages will load. Each page on your site should load within 4 to 6 seconds. Why? Because this isn't 1995. Today, people expect pages to load quickly and without problems.
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Movies! Amelie, American Beauty, Being John Malkovich, Last Night, the Dark Crystal, Run Lola Run, A League of Their Own, Shortbus, Paranorman, Wreck-It Ralph, A Single Man, Inception, The Toy Story Trilogy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail... (Again, going to stop)
TV! (I love TV so much more than movies, to be perfectly honest - ongoing stories are my favourite) Game of Thrones, Six Feet Under, Parks and Recreation, Community, Arrested Development, Black Books, 30 Rock (I will never forget you, Rural Juror), Cougar Town, Downton Abbey (Cougarton Abbey), Adventure Time, Gravity Falls, Archer, The Venture Bros, Futurama, Pushing Daisies, Happy Endings, Fringe, Star Trek, Firefly (RIP), Battlestar Galactica, Buffy, Twin Peaks, Person of Interest, Sherlock, Veronica Mars... (Stopping, stopping)
Music! The National, Regina Spektor, Mirah, Bear McCreary, Clint Mansell, Florence + The Machine, Green Day, Imogen Heap, Pete Gresser, Vienna Teng, Yoko Kanno, innumerable soundtracks and musicals
Theatre! Angels in America, Wicked, Into the Woods, Avenue Q, Title of Show, Next to Normal, Book of Mormon, Hairspray, The Producers...
The Internet
Access to old episodes of The Simpsons
A good set of d10s
I said books already, didn't I?
Honestly, if you are into any of the things I've talked about, I would love to hear from you. I am a bit shy about sending messages myself, but I will respond to messages sent to me, even if just to say hi. :)


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The name iTV is already taken by a regional tv broadcaster in the United Kingdom.
This will just be another device to suck the money out of your pockets one rental at a time. I hope they have some type of monthly subscription like Hulu. That would make sense. TV is heading towards WEB based programming. I saved 100 dollars a month on my cable bill by just using internet (FIOS 54 dollars a month including tax) a HD antenna, Hulu and Netflix (built into tv). Sure I can't watch everything but it's spring now and I would rather be outside anyway.
I would much MUCH prefer a high quality TV set (be that an Apple panel or not) alongside an Apple TV or something like that. I don't want to buy a TV set only to have the operating system on it outdated within 3 years time, thus having to buy a new one or not get to enjoy newer features. But who knows, maybe it will be like a huge iMac, in terms of sepcs, thus enabling us to use the set for 5-10 years without major issues.


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Pirates get pitcher, outfielder in trade; Jones walks plank
The Pirates have sought buy-low opportunities in the free agent and trade markets under general manager Neal Huntington, and hope they found more value in a three-player trade completed with the Padres on Monday.
The Pirates acquired a former top 100 prospect in Jaff Decker, 23, a versatile outfielder with on-base skills, and groundball relief pitcher Miles Mikolas, 25, for Alex Dickerson, 23, the Eastern League's top rookie last season.
To make room for Decker and Mikolas on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated first baseman Garrett Jones and pitcher Kyle McPherson for assignment, leaving questions around the Pirates' first base situation.
The decision to part ways with Jones is tied to declining production — Jones hit just .233 with 15 home runs last season while platooning with Gaby Sanchez — and increasing costs. Jones made $4.5 million last season and again is eligible for arbitration. The Pirates have 10 days to trade or release Jones. He is expected to be non-tendered by Monday's deadline if he hasn't been moved. Jones hit 27 home runs in 2012 with the Pirates.
"In Garrett's case the arbitration process was likely to drive the dollars above where we were comfortable," Huntington said. "If we don't trade him, and the non-tender is the outcome, we hope to keep the door open."
Both Decker and Mikolas were designated for assignment by the Padres.
Huntington said Decker, the 42nd overall pick in the 2008 draft, is not a candidate to play first base, but pointed out the left-handed hitter can play all three outfield positions. While Huntington declined to comment on a potential role for Decker next season, the Pirates likely are seeking platoon options in right field.
"With Decker we like the overall package," Huntington said. "We feel like he'll come to camp with a legitimate chance to make the club, if not, he'll provide us with some quality depth."
Decker was Baseball America's No. 82 overall prospect in 2010 before back-to-back, injury-riddled seasons downgraded his prospect status. But Pirates scouts continued to follow him during a bounce-back campaign in 2013 when he posted a .381 on-base mark and a .286 average with Triple-A Tucson.
The scouts like Decker's tools. He's a solid baserunner, has gap power — 35 extra base hits in 105 Triple-A games in 2013 — and enough arm for right field. The Pirates' analytics department like Decker's ability to control the strike zone. He has a career .402 on-base mark over six minor league seasons.
The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Decker profiles as a younger Travis Snider and could jeopardize Snider's roster spot. Snider is arbitration eligible.
Mikolas recorded 26 saves at Triple-A Tucson last season and fits the organization's preference for groundball pitchers.
"He's a guy that throws a low to mid-90s fastball with movement," Huntington said. "He has a legit opportunity to make our club."
By trading Dickerson, who hit 17 home runs and drove in 68 runs in his first taste of Double-A, Huntington said the Pirates were trading a prospect who appeared to be on the rise for one who had run into setbacks. But Dickerson wasn't ranked as one of the Pirates' top 10 prospects for 2014 by Baseball America, and Decker may help the big league club next season.
Travis Sawchik is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at email@example.com or via Twitter @Sawchik_Trib


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AUBURN — Mrs. Faye Wright Key, 79, of Auburn, formerly of Valley, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at Oak Park Nursing Home in Auburn.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley. Burial will follow at Fairfax Cemetery.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
LANETT — Mrs. Nettie Patterson, 86, of Lanett died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Mark McGee officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
LANETT — Funeral arrangements are pending for Ms. Brenda Diane Scott of Lanett, who died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at LaGrange Hospice in LaGrange.
The family may be contacted at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Tangela Hall, 60 Williams St., West Point or by calling 706-443-4450.
Morgan and Sons Funeral Home of Lanett handling the arrangements.