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So, I built my first website for a friend last year. It's only seven pages of HTML and has only a few instances of Javascript (Lightbox and an image slider on the homepage). Last week my friend was notified that the site had been blocked by Google and subsequently his account was suspended by the web hosting firm.
I found a malicious script on the homepage, which I deleted. Like an idiot I didn't change the login password after doing so, and the script reappeared. This obviously suggests that the hack is due to someone cracking into the account and not a code injection - I'm presuming a code injection is not actually a possibility as the site has no executable files (PHP, ASP etc only JS) - could someone confirm that?
I've now changed the passwords for both the login and email login as the email account was being used to send spam. I've updated all the Javascript files to current builds and cleaned out a whole bunch of dodgy files from the home directory including a bunch of PHP and images that were from the spam email.
What I'm most concerned about is that I found a mysql file ('horde.sql') when I backed up the site and wondered if this could be related? A little google suggests this could be a normal file, but when I look up mysql databases in cpanel there are none shown. I haven't created any (as I say, the whole site is just HTML/CSS) so could this be a dodgy database created under a different user account?
Thanks for any advice
Go to http://strongpasswordgenerator.com and create at least TWO very strong passwords (uppercase, lowercase, digits and special characters) of 12-15 characters in length.
Use one for your cPanel login and the other for the FTP login (and log in at both cPanel and your FTP in a secure mode).
DELETE everything you have on the website and reload from your original files.
Have your host use SuPHP rather than PHP as a cgi script to protect against requests that use a query string to alter PHP settings and load and execute PHP scripts from their websites using your account.
Database? Check your cPanel for a database and DELETE it immediately (you're obviously not using it so it should not exist).
Remember, hackers can load nefarious scripts into .html files (obviously, .js files, too) which can do evil things and you don't want to be taken advantage of.
This is great, thanks for the advice. I've done most of these steps but will look into the PHP advice and how to implement a regular strong password changing procedure. The site is now back online too!
Thanks again
horde.sql may be associated with webmail (horde is a common webmail application http://www.horde.org/)In addition to the measures DK has mentioned, also worth running a good malware scanner over your computer to be sure there's nothing leaking your ftp info (e.g malwarebytes anti-malware)
Good point, Mike!
The host in question uses maldet to scan and can set it up with a CRON job to run on a ... daily? ... basis. It does a good job.


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USDA study analyzes impact of climate legislation
WILLMAR -- While everyone seems to agree that the climate legislation being debated in Congress would have a big impact on agriculture, not everyone agrees whether it will help or hurt farmers.
Adding to that debate is a recently completed analysis of the impacts that the House-passed climate legislation will have on agriculture by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
More specifically, the analysis examined the potential effects of the cap-and-trade program that would be implemented under HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
In addition to placing restrictions on carbon emissions, the legislation would also provide opportunities for farmers and farmland owners to receive payments for carbon offsets.
In their analysis, USDA assumed no technological changes, no alteration of agricultural inputs, and no increase in the demand for bioenergy as a result of higher energy prices. Therefore, the study probably overstates the impact of the climate legislation on agricultural costs in the short (2012-2018), medium (2027-2033) and long term (2042-2048).
In USDA's analysis, short-term costs remain low in part because of provisions in the bill that reduce the impacts that the legislation will have on fertilizer costs. The analysis concludes that the agricultural offsets market may cover the slightly higher costs, resulting in a less than 1 percent decrease in net farm income.
Over the medium term and long term, costs to agriculture rise but remain modest, with net farm income decreasing 3.5 percent and 7.2 percent respectively. However, benefits to agriculture from the offsets market rise over time and will likely overtake costs in the medium and long term.
In summary, USDA's analysis concludes that the agricultural sector will have modest costs in the short term, with net benefits over the long term.
This analysis was based on the energy price effects estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency and published in their analysis of HR 2454.
While USDA's analysis did include the gross revenues associated with carbon offsets, the study did not consider the potential effects of the offsets market on commodity prices.
For example, the removal of cropland and pastureland for forest and biomass establishment would place upward pressure on crop prices, benefitting producers of livestock feed but leading to higher livestock input costs and higher producer prices for livestock and milk.
In addition, USDA's analysis did not assess the change in farm income due to the Renewable Electricity Standard and other provisions in the legislation that could increase the demand for biomass, thereby providing additional sources of income for the agricultural sector.
To view USDA's complete analysis of HR 2454, visit: www.usda.gov/oce/.
Dairy producers receive June MILC payments
Due to dramatically reduced milk prices during the month of June, dairy producers will receive payments under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Milk Income Loss Contract program.
Initially authorized by the 2002 farm bill, and then reauthorized under the 2008 farm bill, the program provides monthly financial assistance whenever the Boston Class I milk price falls below the payment trigger price of $16.94 per hundredweight. Dairy producers then qualify for a payment rate equal to 45 percent of the price difference.
Under the provisions of the 2008 farm bill, the $16.94 trigger price is adjusted upward whenever the monthly national average cost for a 16 percent protein feed ration is greater than $7.35 per hundredweight.
According to USDA, feeding costs for the month of June warranted an upward adjustment of the $16.94 trigger price to $17.42, resulting in a final payment rate of $1.84 per hundredweight for milk produced and sold during the month of June.
Corn, bean prices decline in July
According to the Minnesota Agricultural Statistics Service, prices received by Minnesota corn farmers during July averaged $3.25 per bushel, down $0.77 from June's average corn rice.
Soybean prices also declined in July to an average price of $10 per bushel, down $1.30 from June.
Hog prices averaged $44.20 per hundredweight during July, an increase of $0.30 from the June price.
May beef cattle prices averaged $75 per hundredweight, an increase of $0.20 from June.
Minnesota milk prices during July averaged $11.60 per hundredweight, up $0.10 from June's average price.
Wes Nelson is executive director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in Kandiyohi County.


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Hugh Jackman is jacked! Seeing as most of us are bundled up for the winter months, we thought it a nice Tuesday treat to show you some sexy shots of Hugh shirtless on a Bahama beach.By now we all know that Wolverine star
The 43-year-old actor enjoyed the sun and sand with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their two children Oscar and Ava. Sadly, their adorable dog Peaches was no where in sight. However, is there's nothing cuter than a hot dad chasing his kids around shirtless?! We think not!
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Air-conditioning Manufacturing Companies can do many important economic value-added advantages computerized design engineering additions to increase the Market Value of their Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment to Consumers - with Darrell Udelhoven
If I were an air-conditioning (HVAC) manufacturer, I would consider creating high service and economic utility value-added comparative-advantage computerized additions to the equipment I manufactured. These value-added comparative-advantage additions would be used to get a sales (advertising) advantage over the competition. This could easily have a huge impact on HVAC contractor and consumer equipment preference.
Consumers want to know that
the equipment they buy, and
installed, is performing at optimal capacity and efficiency. Therefore,
it behooves companies to make it easy for equipment owner's and the
contractor techs' to check the running capacity and efficiency
performance of the equipment.
A small low
cost kilowatt meter with computerized recording of run-time and length
of run-cycles of
the condensing unit would tell the owner and tech a lot about the the
units operating efficiency.
be easy for a manufacturer to put the needed
information in the owner's manual and using stickers' on the inside of
condensers' access panel, also on the indoor air-handlers' for use by
both the service
techs and the owners. This
information should also be put on the Internet for equipment that was
sold out to 15 years ago, which would add value to that manufacturers'
service oriented reputation. Which manufacturer would you want to buy
you HVAC equipment from?
paramount impediment to full
capacity efficient
performance is
the lack of a uniform optimal heat-load through the indoor evaporator
After the tech has checked for proper ductwork sizing and for any leaks
in the supply and return duct
system which must be sealed with approved mastic, duct insulation
should be
checked. The second thing to check is the External Static
Pressure (ESP) of the duct system before any other checks and adequate
remedies must be
performed. Ask the occupants if there is uniform heating and
cooling to the various rooms; if there are no dampers in the ducts
trhey should be installed so that airflow can be properly balanced to
eachy room.
To get the
gross BTUH
Heatload the Evaporator (DX) Coil is absorbing (which includes both
sensible heat) (These are ARI
The chart split listed below is at Condenser Design conditions: Indoor Return Air 80-F dry bulb 67-F Wet Bulb or 50% Relative Humidity as you go up to 99% RH the condenser split could increase by up to 6-F; down as much as 4-F at a low humidity of 55-F Wet Bulb.
Do your own figuring based on this formula. Motor BTU/hr additive = Watts X's PF x's 3.413 for Btu/Watts additive added to rated BTUH, divided by condenser fan CFM X's 1.08 = condenser Temp-Split. Get the Motor "Power Factors" (PF) of the compressor and fan motor from the manufacturers. Some Splits rounded.
CONDENSER TEMP-SPLITS - Comfortmaker® 12-SEER units - used 0.90 Motor Power Factor
1.5 T +17,500 +17-20Split Cond. CFM 1400 WATTS 1591x.90=1432x3.413=4,887+17500=22,389/1400=15.9x1.08=17.3
2-Ton 24,000 23-F Temp-S Cond. CFM 1400 WATTS 2067x.90=1860x3.413=6349+24000=30349/1400=21.7x1.08=23.4
2.5-T 30,000 21-F Temp-S Cond. CFM 2000 WATTS 2778x.90= 2500=8533+30000=38533/19.2x1.08=20.8
3-Ton 35,600 14.8-F T-Sp Cond. CFM 2800 WATTS 3096x.90= 2786+35600=38386/2800=13.7x1.08=14.8
3.5 T 42,500 17.6-F T-Sp Cond. CFM 2800 WATTS 3578x.90=3220+42500=45720/2800=16.3x1.08=17.6
4-Ton 48,500 19.5-F Split Cond. CFM 3400 WATTS 4174x.90=3756.6x3.413=12821+48500=61321/3400=18x1.08=19.5
5-Ton 59,000 23-F Temp-S Cond. CFM 3400 WATTS 5043x.90=4539x3.413=15,490+59000=74490/3400=21.9
- My Brother's Heil 12-SEER Condensing Unit
Click for Graph
Page 618, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning (ARI) Second Edition, C 1987
Those lower SEER units had higher condenser splits than 12-SEER and higher units.
Sorry, I defiled the graph, 90-db outdoor, 80-db indoors with 67 wet bulb/50% RH represents the condenser splits shown above.
The graph should use 78-F indoor dry bulb (DB) and show the correlative Relative Humidity (RH) to the Wet Bulb (WB)-F readings. Equipment owners could then use an accurate Relative Humidity indicator so they could perform the temperature split diagnosis. Graphs would be specific to the equipment. Condenser CFM should be shown on the metal equipment specification tag and in all spec literature and in the home owners manual.
Typical matched units from major manufacturers have Sensible Heat Ratios (SHR) in the 68% to 80% range (or 32% to 20% Latent) when it is 95-F outside and 75-F with 50% relative humidity inside. Proper mixing of the air and proper distribution to individual rooms is critical for comfort.
air-handler equipment should have capped ports for taking
pressures with information on how to do it along with a line graph or
other information of the blower performance at various static pressures.
are added value features that can be used in all
advertising and marketing, providing your company with a distinct value
advantage to all potential customers.
of the above information should be easily accessed on the
Internet for the convenience of techs and equipment owners.
Better Cooperation by manufacturers' toward, distributors, HVAC/R Contractors, Techs, and all consumers of their equipment would make performance evaluation simple and easy to perform.The motor vehicle techs have the dynamometer to evaluate the delivered horsepower of the motor under various loads and conditions.
HVAC/R techs and consumers have NO easy way provided to evaluate the varying load BTU/hr performance of an air conditioner evaporator and condenser design combination.
Let us say it is getting the design optimal-load on the evaporator and condenser however, the run-time is much too long for the A/C unit's design and the design cooling heat-load, --where do we look next?
We look at the supply-air (SA) and (RA) return air-ducting system for design and installation problems.
Many Return Air systems set the furnace on top of a RA chamber that is not sealed off from hot attic air —which overloads the cooling coil. This is also very dangerous, as the RA suction will put a negative pressure on the combustion-air venting and could easily result in carbon monoxide poisoning and death!
In most homes there is NO Return Air ducting to the various rooms. When the system pressurizes a bedroom, this positive pressure forces the conditioned air out through any opening in the room to the outdoors. Building science research states that for every cubic foot of air forced out of a building, a cubic foot of air infiltration must be drawn in from outside to replace it.
Therefore, when air is forced out of a room under pressure an equal amount of air is drawn into the main body of the home to replace the air forced-out. Depending on the number of doors that are closed, the rate at which hot or cold outside air enters the home goes up by from say, 300% to 900%. In turn, utility bills go up, comfort goes down, and health problems may ensue.
In a four-bedroom, home it could be drawing in almost 1,000-(CFM) cubic feet of outdoor air per minute with all of the doors closed! "With a high outside humidity and/or temperature difference, the air-conditioner may never catch up to the added heat-load."
To allow for cooling mode Return Air, the "upper panel of a door can be removed and an upward louvered wooden or metal grille can be installed." Alternatively, make a grilled opening of the proper size through the wall near the ceiling.
The Case for (TXV/TEV) Thermostatic Expansion Valve Refrigerant Controls & Higher SEER Ratings
TXV's give a colder coil than (Flow-rator) pistons under the same conditions and get colder faster. I have a data logger that has two external temperature probes. I put one before the coil and one after the coil. I start the data logger, then turn the AC on. The TXV gets 18 to 22 degrees across the coil in 5 minutes and 80% of that in 1 to 1.5 minutes. The piston gets
16 to 18 degrees in 10 minutes and 80% of THAT in 5 minutes. Under part load conditions the TXV will dehumidify better. Most systems run most of the time under part load conditions. Guess what? I am going to install TXV's most of the time, just to cover my back side. - Stretch | 4/28/05 alt.home.repair (NG)
Gurgling sounds at TEV: Low evaporator heat-loads lead to reduced liquid line mass and increased evaporator mass could be due to airflow problems. Eliminate low evaporator heat-loads before looking into adjusting the refrigerant charge. -- Gurgling and pulsation noises at the expansion device can also be caused by low evaporator circuit heat-loads, low charge, and/or non-condensable and moisture in the system. Unbalanced airflow through the various distributor circuits of the evaporator coil will cause the TEV to close down refrigerant flow starving the coil. Piston-flow-rators will make it impossible to properly charge the system and cooling will be greatly compromised unless you eliminate the cause!
Lennox and other companies now have some of the computerized engineering I was talking about:
"The XC21 has a "Systems Operation Monitor" - Similar to the diagnostics system used in automobiles, this monitor continually measures system performance, helping technicians solve problems faster and more accurately. It can even communicate with select thermostats to provide you with a "Check System" type indicator when service is needed for added peace of mind. " - Lennox Statement
"Customizable: Can be paired with a SignatureStat™ control combines the functions of a humidistat and thermostat into a single device.
Simple menu-driven programming helps you control your energy costs and comfort. " - Lennox Statement
The XC21 Combines with a Variable Speed furnace blower.
On every Rheem condenser cover it lists "non-condensable and or moisture" as causes for a gurgling or pulsating noise at the expansion device. The entire evaporator circuits may not become active for various reasons; the entire coil must become fully active.
Air Temperature Drop Through Evaporator Coil (1987 Period)
Indoor temperature and humidity load variations graph.
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning (ARI) Second Edition,
Page 624, © 1987
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Government investigation displays 12.5% food items hold non-approved insecticides [ Current News (Concise) ]
About the investigation by Government: Union government has investigates and found remains of insecticides in vegetables, fruits, milk and also in other food items. This food items were collected from various selling and wholesale selling across the country. It was exposed in the report released by Union Agriculture Ministry.
- It had studied the samples collected from various retail and wholesale selling during 2014 and 2015.
About non - approved insecticides in food:
- These dangerous remains of non - approved insecticides were found in 12.50 % from the 20, 618 samples collected from all over the nation.
- Samples collected from biological selling were also having remains of insecticides in the investigation.
- The remains of insecticides above MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) were found in 543 trials.
- The MRL is arranged by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
- In 1, 180 vegetables sample, non - approved insecticides remains insecticides like bifenthrin, triazofos, acephate, metalaxyl acetamiprid and Malathion were detected.
- In 225 fruit samples, founded non - approved insecticides were like acephate, acetamiprid, carbosulfan, cypermethrin, profenofos, quinalphos and metalaxyl.
- In 43 pulses samples, remains of non - approved insecticides like profenophos, hexaconazole and metalaxyl were found.
- In 30 rice samples, remains of insecticides like triazofos, metalaxyl, carbaryl and acephate were detected.
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Live updates
- ITV Report
Cavendish out of Tour of Britain as Trentin wins Stage 6
All you need to know about the Tour of Britain - Stage 6
Want to watch today's stage of the Tour of Britain as 120 elite cyclists weave their way through Staffordshire, the Peak District and Nottinghamshire?
If you do then you'll need to be in the right place at the right time, as the rush of the peloton waits for no one!
Chris Halpin explains where and when you need to be along the route as it races by today.
Wychavon welcomes Tour of Britain for Stage Four
Wychavon is set to welcome stage 4 of the Tour of Britain through Broadway, Pershore and Evesham today, as the Tour makes its way from Worcester to Bristol.
Jem Teal, Community Development Manager at Wychavon, said:
We're all ready to give the Tour of Britain a fantastic welcome to Wychavon. I'm sure residents and businesses will go all out to get behind the riders and show them our support. This is great news for the area and lots of fun for everyone.
Presiding over the village Broadway Tower will be decorated in a yellow jersey and traders will be getting into the spirit of the event by decorating their shop windows and offering live music.
In Pershore the streets will be dressed with bunting and in Chapman Court there will be a celebratory bicycle made entirely from willow.
There will also be street entertainment and local schools are expected to line the streets with Pershore High School running a yellow jersey day for charity.
Wiggins and Martin in Stoke for The Tour of Britain
Britain's answer to the Tour de France was in Stoke today. The world's best cyclists, including current leader Sir Bradley Wiggins and rising star Dan Martin from Tamworth took to their bikes for Stage Four of the Tour of Britain and were cheered on by thousands of spectators.
Our Sports Correspondent Steve Clamp reports.
Tour of Britain finale today
For the latest on today's Tour of Britain finale, visit the ITV Meridian website, as the final stage takes place in Surrey.
The cycle race passed through Nottingham and Staffordshire earlier this week.
- ITV Report
World champion cyclists race through region
Tour of Britain: viewer pictures
Dave Brailsford: a privilege to be part of the Summer of Sport
Dave Brailsford was at the starting line in Nottingham today for the second leg of the Tour of Britain.
The Director of British Cycling and General Manager of Team Sky said it has been a joy to be part of the summer of sport.
Bradley Wiggins from Tour de France to Tour of Britain
The first British cyclist to win Tour de France has begun the Nottingham leg of Tour of Britain.
The Stage 2 of the Tour started in Nottingham at 10.00am this morning and will end today in Knowsley.
Tour of Britain gets underway
Tour De France winner Bradley Wiggins is turning his attention to the Tour of Britain today.
The Olympic gold medalist is marking his return to competitive action with an appearance at the Nottingham leg of the Tour of Britain.
Teammate Mark Cavendish is also be at Nottingham Castle, as the route heads through the city centre via Castle Road.
The race tour commenced at 10.00am this morning.


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If you love nothing more than to hit the gym and stay in shape, you're going to love Miami. This incredibly beautiful part of the world is full of gyms, indoors and out, which means you will now have the chance to stay in shape and enjoy your vacation on a whole new level.
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Located at 434 SW 3rd Avenue in the Brickell area of Miami, Jose Marti Gym could just be one of the best around as far as non-members are concerned. At the time of writing you can pay just $3 each time you visit the gym, or take out yearly membership for $100. The gym is modern, clean and has a wide range of machines and equipment for you to use. Open from 6am – 10pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 8pm Saturday to Sunday. Please note prices are subject to change.
Downtown Athletic Club
With month to month contracts rather than yearly contracts, this gym is perfect for those of you who are in Miami for at least a month. Situated at 200 S Biscayne Blvd, you can also make use of individual classes for approximately $18 per visit (At the time of writing). If you are in the area for longer than a few weeks and you plan on visiting regularly, it may be worth your while thinking about paying for a monthly contract as it could work out cheaper.
Outdoor Gym, Concord Park
As of July this year, locals and visitors to Miami will be able to make use of the new outdoor gym that is completely free to use. One of the best things about the gym is you don't even have to pay a cent for membership, and you can simply turn up as and when you please. A local initiative between some of the county parks created this outdoor gym in an effort to tackle the level of obesity in the area. With free benches, leg presses and more on offer, you can be sure that working out in Miami in the beautiful sunshine is well worth a little bit of sweat and tears. Found at 3301 SW 114 Avenue, this is a good outdoor gym that never gets that busy.
As you can see, staying in shape while you're on vacation in Miami has never been easier. Make sure your pack your work-out gear and you hit the gym as often as you wish so you stay in shape while working out in the sunshine.
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Question: How do you pay for this?
Answer: We don't know. Grace. Hundreds of people have given us 5 and 10 dollars at a time, and that gets us from one state to the next. Many of our homeless friends have even demanded that we accept their donations.
Question: What about extra expenses?
Answer: The Project is a 501c3 nonprofit, and this year, our phone bill and truck insurance were donated by awesome people before we left. Beyond that we have no money. This is an exercise in faith. Neither of us have medical insurance, but Zuzu has enough heart worm preventative to last the year. If something else comes up, like issues with Jethro… we pray.
Question: How do you eat?
Answer: We collect food for donation. We do food drives. And we volunteer in community kitchens. We consider it 'working for our food'.
Question: Where do you sleep?
Answer: We sleep in the truck. We used to be paranoid about where to park, until we learned where we could go & not be bothered.
Question: How do you take showers?
Answer: Nice people let us stay with them for a night here and there, when we aren't working until 4 am. We usually get to shower about once a week, but sometimes we have to go a lot longer than that… We learned how to feel clean and stay healthy in severe circumstances.
Question: How do you get online?
Answer: We have a laptop, and a cell phone. Both have wireless capacity. There are many restaurants that will let us use their wireless even when we don't make a purchase.
Question: What was the hardest thing to get used to?
Answer: Learning to work with what we've got. The day to day tasks have become a time-consuming challenge. Hygiene is no longer a priority, it's a luxury. Public restrooms are the primary source of 'privacy'. Life is lived on the other side of a windsheild. Work is undefined and occurs even in the middle of the night, sleeping is never sound. There is no television and very little media influence, and consumerism is a dead ideology. Waste not…
Question: What is your favorite state?
Answer: Shay has been to all 50, and she has them categorized by scenery, nice people, and human services. Ultimately, each state has its own unique qualities that make it awesome. You'll start to see what she means if you read her blogs.
Question: Which state has the most severe homeless issues?
Answer: Homelessness and poverty are everywhere. The difference is in the way that the community responds to it. Big, urban areas have issues that are in your face when you walk down the street. Just because the rural communities have poverty down dirt roads in the middle of nowhere, doesn't mean it isn't there. We will discuss this furthur in our blogs.
Question: Are you going to publish your stories and images into a book?
Answer: Yes. As soon as we find a publisher. All the proceeds will go to providing food, clothing and hygiene products to people in need around the country. We give like we're dying…
Question: How do you collect all this stuff?
Answer: We host food and clothing drives. This means that we knock on doors, we stand in front of grocery stores, we hold signs. We beg for others. We use social media, like twitter and facebook, to connect the people with the resources to the people who need them. Networking is key…
Question: How do you decide who to give to?
Answer: If we have, we give… and we make donations to both organizations and individuals in need. We are actively seeking opportunities to give, rather than simply responding to a request. We want to fill up the 8 foot bed of the truck and empty it at least once a week. We believe in giving without judgement or stipulation, for the sake of love and generosity. We give without strings attached, and we do it daily.
Question: Why don't you guys get real jobs and settle down somewhere?
Answer: "Find a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life" -Confucius. We don't mind working hard without the fat paycheck, because all we really want is to BE love… and we love it.
Fun Facts About US
Shay likes all things sparkly, the color purple and sharpie markers. She has an irrational fear of sea monsters.
Shane can fix anything with a zip tie and duct tape. He puts hot sauce on everything and listens to the Beatles.
We both like pizza and mexican food, work well under pressure and love the open road.
Zuzu likes anything that we like, loves to go swimming and refuses to fetch.


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It's not that this is a boring album, it's that a few songs drag on WAY too long. The Angel & The Gambler from the video version (available on the Futureal single or Visions of the Beast) is actually a fun little rock song, but to DOUBLE the length of the song with the same chorus being repeated about 506834205 times just kills it on the album. The same goes with Don't Look To The Eyes Of A Stranger...the intro and fast parts are killer, but again, there's just way too much chorus.
Futureal is a total classic, as is The Clansman (one of Maiden's finest epics). Futureal is the pure speed metal classic here (every Maiden album has one...other than No Prayer), and much better than its X Factor counterpart, Man On The Edge. Upbeat, simple, killer solo.
The Clansman, along with its X Factor counterpart Sign Of The Cross (and the live versions of Afraid To Shoot Strangers), is the highlight of the Blaze era. Slow brooding, epic chorus, and Blaze at his vocal peak. The live versions with Bruce are nice, but there's something about Blaze's gruffer voice that really sets the studio original apart.
The rest of the album can be lumped in as "good" Maiden, but it's all pretty generic Maiden, as well. Lightning Strikes Twice has a great vocal/guitar melody in the chorus. When Two Worlds Collide is the typical ballad-into-crusher Maiden song (see: Afraid To Shoot Strangers, No Prayer For The Dying, Infinite Dreams), but fails to really grab you by the balls. The Educated Fool is basically When Two Worlds Collide, but falls short of even falling short. Como Estais Amigos closes the album in a way that no other Maiden album has done since Killers (Drifter): with a thud. Generic song and doesn't really get going or even attempt to do so.
All in all, you won't miss not having this, but Futureal and The Clansman should find their way into your collection somehow (The Essential Iron Maiden has both songs). It's not that Blaze is bad (actually, he's in top form here, even compared to the epic Silicon Messiah solo abum), it's that Steve Harris just happened to have the great idea of making a 40 minute album 50 minutes long.


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Abdul Wahab
Except Love Life Is Meaningless - Poem by Abdul Wahab
The soldier, my life, at war
Fighting the adversaries soul out there
Without any error or dearth in effort,
But at the end got ignominious defeat
In the barrack pondering deep, what is life?
Now life is hell, and death is bliss
My life, my soldier, thinks
Joy or sorrow, defeat or victory
Time eats up all and relieve in history
Two pennies more or less
Except love life is meaningless.
Comments about Except Love Life Is Meaningless by Abdul Wahab
Shahzia Batool (3/28/2012 8:44:00 AM)
Salema Khatun (3/28/2012 6:01:00 AM)
the life is like a soldier, the soldier fights to his best to save his life, there is no dearth of effort or the error in his attempt.......it is a question of life and death......but somewhere somehow the life got defeated....i mean the soldier defeated and to him the torture and imprisonment waits for him and he might be even killed....to a defeated soldier the life is hell now..........and he wishes death....and to him death is a bliss.............he tried his best but he could not win....now he feels....this is his destiny.....he could not do any thing more than this...it is his fate.....to him life is now..meaningless! two pennies more or less......summarises the whole life...some body got some bit of extra wealth but his life also ends with death....what is the difference who has got a few pennies less....both has the same ending.......death......................and the time eats up everything and do relieve in history.....a good epithet has been created......... but only memories of love are left behind..... (Report) Reply
Kumar Parashar (3/27/2012 2:54:00 PM)
In the barrack pondering deep, what is life?
Now life is hell, and death is bliss
woho........if one word can explain this...it is Amazing....great work...deep, touching.... (Report) Reply
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JAMAICA A 25-year-old Jamaica man was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on a woman, bit her and then caused the weapon to fire a bullet into her ceiling during a struggle, the Queens district attorney said.
Travis Day, of 114-26 158th St. in Jamaica, was arraigned Sept. 7 before Queens Criminal Court Judge Robert Raciti on charges of criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment, assault and menacing, Queens DA Richard Brown said. The defendant was held on $10,000 bail, he said.
Day got into a verbal dispute with a woman in a 169th Street home in Jamaica June 15, during which he allegedly pulled out a black handgun and pointed it at her, Brown said. The womans son allegedly attempted to wrest the gun away from the defendant and, during the course of a struggle between the three of them, Day bit her, the DA said.
During the struggle, the gun was also allegedly discharged, causing a bullet to be fired into the ceiling, the DA said. Police allegedly retrieved the gun upon Days arrest, Brown said.
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The Buffalo Bills will play their home game in Toronto this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks in what many fans now consider a throwaway game.
After losing last week to the St. Louis Rams, the Bills are 5-8 and going up against a tough opponent, all the while they will be on neutral ground, more or less.
Buffalo's attempt to expand into the Toronto fan base doesn't seem to be working very well. The game hasn't sold out in Toronto, leaving many seats to be covered with a tarp, and the fans that do show up always seem to be rooting for Buffalo's opposition.
The good news for Bills fans, the game is late enough in the season to where, given Buffalo's record, it's pretty much meaningless. Face it, if Buffalo were to win out, they would need miraculous help to even get into the playoffs. And even if that were to happen, could the Bills be expected to put up much of a fight on the road against, say, Denver? The truth is, fans have given up on the season and it doesn't matter where the rest of the games are played because Buffalo fans simply don't want to show up to watch them lose anymore.Tags: Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Football, NFL


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Tim Bruning is a resident, farmer, and president of the Loess Hills Landowners and Operators Association. Hear his perspective.
Transcript: Agriculture A good farmer, out of necessity, is going to take care of the land. No one is going to level the Hills and make more farmland. They're going to live and make do with what's there. So the valleys and the flatter ground are going to be crops. The in-between ground is going to be pasture and there are a lot of these hilltops that are never going to be touched. They're going to stay as they have been for many years. Farmers burn the prairie to try to get rid of some of these cedars not because they think it should be prairie but it's the economical thing to do. Get rid of trees, you're going to have more pasture. But still in the overall picture, the trees are going to be there.
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Campaign urges black donors to step up
College students in Pittsburgh will use their hands and feet to get out the word that Pennsylvania needs more black organ donors.
"Stepping" blends dance and chant with rhythmic slaps as a means of storytelling that is a tradition in black fraternities and sororities. The decades-old art form will be the centerpiece of an event at 8 tonight in the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Downtown.
"Step Up to Speak Up" is part of a statewide Donate Life campaign by the Department of Health through its two organ procurement organizations -- Gift of Life in Philadelphia and the Center for Organ Recovery and Education, or CORE, in Pittsburgh. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation for blacks and to inspire more blacks to become donors.
"I was unaware of the statistics ... and the need in the African-American community until recently," said Victoria Byrd, 20, who heads New Beginnings Ministries, a religion-based student organization at Duquesne University that features choir, step and mime ministries. Byrd, a junior, and two other step performers will participate.
"This is something that we as young leaders have the opportunity to address," she said.
Blacks constitute 11 percent of the state's population but 32 percent of Pennsylvanians awaiting organ transplants. Of 8,061 people on waiting lists for organs in Pennsylvania, 2,551 are black, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. Nearly all blacks on the lists -- 89 percent of them -- are awaiting kidney transplants.
Blacks make up 30 percent of the nation's dialysis population, a trend that is mirrored in the Pittsburgh area, said Dr. Jerry McCauley, medical director for the kidney and pancreas transplant program at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
"The rate of organ donation among African-Americans has gone up some recently, and that's good ... but there's still limitations on the use of certain organs because of the histories of hypertension, diabetes and other kidney diseases in the community," said McCauley, the former chair of the Diversity and Minority Affairs Committee at the American Society of Transplantation.
Many blacks stay on waiting lists for organs longer than whites because of the difficulty of matching tissues and because blacks generally cannot afford health care comparable to whites, McCauley said. Some patients wait five years for a match.
Jamiliah Beverly, 14, of Garfield has waited 10 years to receive a bowel, liver and pancreas transplant. To raise awareness about her case, students carried a torch for her through the Torch for Life program organized by Step By Step Organ Transplant Association, a Canadian nonprofit.
"There's a huge gap between the need and the people who actually receive organs they need," said Holly Bulvony, a CORE spokeswoman. She said people donating and receiving organs do not need to be of the same race, but the likelihood of successful transplants increases among members of the same ethnic and racial groups.


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The M26 General Pershing was a heavy tank used by the United States during World War II. It was the first heavy tank produced for the United States Military.
The Pershing had an 8-cylinder, gasoline powered, Ford GAF engine which was capable of propelling the Pershing at speeds of up to around 48 km/h. It also had a 3 speed forward, 1 speed reverse transmission and a crew of five men.[1]
The Pershing had an armament of one 90 mm M3 main gun, one 12.7 mm Browning M2HB, and two 7.62 mm Browning M1919s, one mounted coaxally and one mounted in the hull. Around 70 rounds of ammunition were carried for the main gun, about 600 of 12.7 mm ammunition, and about 5,000 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. The weight of the Pershing was about 41,900 kilograms. and the length was about 8.5 meters. The armor protection on the front of the tank was a little over 115 mm while the sides were about 50 mm. The rear was about the same as the sides in terms of armor. Furthermore, the Pershing utilized a torsion bar suspension system.
Being armed with such a fearsome main gun and being protected to the same extent, the Pershing was certainly a heavy tank that could deal with its German counterparts, the Tiger and Panzer V Panther. However, with so few examples being produced during the war, the German heavies could continue to maintain superiority on the battlefield, fighting mainly against late war M4 Shermans and various other British tanks like the Cromwell.
The M26 Pershing had only one variant that were used in World War II. That variant was the T26E4, or "Super Pershing", which featured a much higher velocity 90 mm anti-tank gun. After the war, other variants and prototypes were built. The M26E2 was a testbed for a new, more powerful engine, and was the first step in developing the M46 Patton Medium Tank. The M26A1 Pershing was fitted a new M3A1 main gun which itself included a bore evacuator, when there were a lack of new engines to bring the M26 tanks up to M46 standard.
Lastly, there was the T26E1, which was based off the T26E4, but used a fatter, shorter ammunition casing, which made the large gun much easier to load.
The M26 Pershing prototype rose out of the need for a heavy tank because of the many tank advancements made by Germany.[2] the first prototype was the T26 (not to be confused with the Soviet T-26 light tank), then T26E1, then T26E2, and so on until the T26E5 which was the last prototype until the M26 design was finished.
The Pershing first saw combat in early 1945 in the European Theater during the battle for Remagen Bridge across the Lower Rhine on March 7, 1945, and even saw service on Okinawa in May.[3] However, they only saw limited service, with very few if any actually fighting with Axis armored vehicles. Typically, M26s were used to mop up remaining German troops and secure territory into Germany itself, and only 310 reached their units before the war ended. In total, about 2,000 Pershings were made and it inspired several new tank designs including the Patton series. After World War II the M26 was redesignated as a medium tank and was used mainly in the Korean War, fighting now North Korean T-34/85s and other former Soviet designs.
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DJ Waldow is an email marketing expert who just wrote a book (co-authored by Jason Falls) called The Rebel's Guide to Email Marketing. The book was just released; I'm partway through reading it and I'm finding lots of practical information. Email marketing doesn't get quite as much buzz as some of the newer, social, "sexier" online marketing venues but the reality is that everyone has email and it can be a very effective method for communication with clients and peers. There are a lot of "best practices" out there, but one of the unique angles of DJ and Jason's book is that they specifically talk about how breaking some of those rules can lead to good things.
A few weeks back I had a chance to interview DJ about email marketing; in addition to some general advice I asked some questions specific to photographers. Here's the interview (about 19 minutes):


text: Flash Pointe Dance was created to provide an environment where the art of dance and movement can be appreciated and shared. It is our intent to offer a supportive environment to discover the hottest new trends as well as the most pristine classics to all ages, pre-school through adult, dance and fitness. We offer classical ballet and story ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, break dance, Broadway and rhythm tap, lyrical, yoga, body sculpt, Itsy Bitsy Yoga, Pilates, Latin, musical theater, partnering.


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October 31, 2005
Great interview Louis and greet answers Tony. Working for a consultancy that deals with an number of CMS systems this was just as helpful in understanding what questions clients should be asking.
Generally our clients who ask the right questions tend to be the ones who are more satisfied with our answers and more satisfied with the software and services we provide.
Superb job Tony and really great questions Louis.


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Three Ashland University education professors -- Joan Knickerbocker, Jim Rycik and Marti Brueggemann
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By Mike Pearson, News staff

While they acknowledge the new regulations are here to stay, local homebuilders say they're not seeing any benefits in exchange for fees charged by the Ontario College of Trades.

Vince Molinaro, first vice-president of the Ontario Homebuilders Association calls the new mandatory registration fees an unfair tax on trades people.

"We're getting feedback from everyone," said Molinaro. It's probably one of the biggest issues we're dealing with now. People are upset; they're getting bills in the mail; they're not understanding what this is for."

The Ontario College of Trades was put in place by the Liberal government to act as an industry-driven, professional regulatory body that protects the public by regulating and promoting 156 apprenticeship-eligible skilled trades in Ontario.

Molinaro said trades people in the home building industry now pay about $150 in annual membership fees.

"It's a big deal to the tradespeople, especially if they aren't getting any value to it whatsoever," said Molinaro. When the government talked about the college, they talked about training and safety, all kinds of wonderful things and I don't know what happened to that piece, but that doesn't exist."

Brandon Campbell, vice-president of Hamilton's Starward Homes, echoed those concerns.

"They get no additional training, they get nothing for their fee, other than they get listed on a list of people who have paid. It's a tax to workers," Campbell said.

But Tyler Charlebois, an Ontario College of Trades spokesperson, said the organization performs numerous functions to benefit both trades people and consumers.

Along with protecting the public interest through enforcement activities, Charlebois said the college issues certificates of qualification and statements of membership, develops training and curriculum standards, assesses individual's prior skills and experience through the trade equivalency assessment process and promotes the skilled trades and apprenticeship system.

The college works like other regulatory bodies for teachers, real estate agents, travel agents, and nurses, which are funded through membership fees as opposed to general revenues collected from all taxpayers, Charlebois noted. He said the college's fees are also the lowest of any regulatory body in Ontario.

"Membership fees support the college's mandate to protect the public interest by regulating and promoting the skilled trades," Charlebois states in an email.

Charlebois said since its inception, the college has been working with industry and curriculum experts to update and develop the training and curriculum standards for all apprenticeship trades in Ontario.

The college also helps consumers choose qualified tradespeople for construction projects.

"Now for the first time in Ontario, the public can confirm if a person working in a compulsory trade — wiring their home or fixing their brakes — has the certification to do the job through our public register," Charlebois stated.

Along with his concerns over the Ontario College of Trades, Molinaro said the provincial homebuilding agency has asked the province to establish a one-to-one ratio between apprentices and journeymen.

Molinaro said the provincial Liberals have committed to a review of the matter.

Former Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak had promised to scrap the college during the last election campaign if his party formed a government.


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The BMW Shorties is a cultural initiative by BMW Group Malaysia to provide amateur film makers with a platform to express their creativity. This short film competition is a continuous effort to identify, cultivate and support emerging film talent in the country. Since its inception in December 2006, the BMW Shorties has received more than 600 short film entries, many of which have gone on to screenings at prestigious international film festivals such as Cannes, New York, Rotterdam, Oberhausen, Rome, Clermont-Ferrand and more.
Returning for the tenth year in 2016, the prominent short film competition is appropriately themed "Journey" to commemorate its decade-long milestone. The theme aims to encourage aspiring film makers to expound on and communicate the importance of a journey in the establishment of legacies in life.
The grand prize winner of the BMW Shorties short film competition will receive an RM 75,000 production grant. Recognition for film making talent will also be awarded in a line-up of supporting categories, including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing and Best Sound Design as well as the ever popular People's Choice Award.
The significance of a journey in the pursuit of legacy and ambition cannot be appreciated enough as it is the journey which shapes our identity. With the theme "Journey", the BMW Shorties want aspiring film makers to recognize and internalize the significance of the journey not only in their short film creations but also in their own pursuit of a filmmaking career.
The BMW Shorties is now open for entries and you have until the 8th of November 2016 to submit your short film entry.
Judging this year's competition is a line-up of Malaysia's top film making virtuosos which comprises six-time BMW Shorties veteran and commercial film maker Lina Tan; award-winning Malaysian film maker, Liew Seng Tat; and up and coming film maker and screenwriter, Nadira Ilana. To mark the tenth edition of the BMW Shorties, the short film competition will also be judged by guest judges including renowned film editor and sound editor, Lee Chatametikool from Thailand as well as Yuni Hadi from Singapore, a refined film producer, author and curator specializing in the management of film and media projects.


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I need to upgrade a Xen cluster using RH servers from 5.3 to 5.4.
It is a 3 nodes cluster (+qdisk) and 1 luci server for management.
All VM are in a GFS2 FS in /home/domU/FQDN folders.
Each FQDN folder contains :
-The xen config file
-the VM FQDN.img file
I read about some issues with rgmanager from 5.4 (unable to create VM config files that were not in /etc/xen). This bug has been fixed in rgmanager-2.0.52-1.el5_4.1
Can I safely apply the update without modifying any config made with 5.3 ? Do I need to tweak the cluster.conf between 5.3 and 5.4 ?
Is it better to upgrade the luci server before the nodes ?
I am also curious about the nodes, what is the best practice : moving VM , removing the node from the cluster, upgrading and then reboot, see if everything is fine and go for the next one after that ? Can I stay with a mix of 5.3 and 5.4 for several days ?
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Locals play in all-star games; showcase
Sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Softball Coaches Association, the players were chosen after having participated in the MTSCA Red, White & Blue series held June 12 at Riverdale High School.
Franklin in Border WarsWilson Central rising junior A.J. Franklin will be participating in the Border Wars games this week in Marietta, GA.Recently honored by District 9AAA as the Left-handed Pitcher of the Year Franklin and his teammates will play against an Alabama squad Thursday evening.Earlier this month, Franklin earned a spot on the Border Wars roster by playing in the TBCA showcase at Middle Tennessee State University. No other Wilson County player was selected.


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For Desert Vista High School ceramics educator Mark Honaker, there is no greater purpose for artwork than to help someone else coping with a tragic circumstance.
It is in that spirit that Honaker and a "Bowl Patrol" of about a dozen students escorted more than 60 soup bowls – all created by Desert Vista ceramics students – on foot nearly 12 miles to the Tempe Public Library Feb. 20 for the ninth annual Tempe Empty Bowls charity event.
Departing from Desert Vista High School at 6 a.m., the convoy embarked east on Chandler Boulevard, before turning north on Rural Road all the way to the library's Southern Avenue location in Tempe. Students took turns pulling the dolly toward their destination, selling bowls during stops near Fry's, Starbucks and other local spots along the way.
By the time "Bowl Patrol" arrived at the Tempe Public Library at 11 a.m., it had been raining for about an hour.
"It got a little chilly," Honaker said. "But (it was) a character building moment."
As the Tempe Community Action Agency handled sales for the bowls, the students received free T-shirts and soup for their contributions.
This year marked the ninth annual Tempe Empty Bowls event and the fourth time Honaker's students walked the bowls to Tempe.
"I thought it was a neat opportunity to get a little more community involvement in the event and heighten the awareness of what we were doing," Honaker said.
He said his students don't walk 12 miles just for the sake of walking 12 miles, though.
"To get any teenager up at 5:30 in the morning on a Saturday is almost an impossible task," Honaker said.
Although Desert Vista is part of the Tempe Union High School District, Honaker said its Phoenix location makes it hard for students to be tuned into events going on in nearby communities, like the Tempe Empty Bowls event. Through walking the bowls themselves, he said, "that allowed us to bring our community here a little closer to the event."
"I wouldn't do it if it wasn't fun," Honaker said, adding that the sentiment was infused in the club's other activities, including during "cosmic bowling" on Jan. 23, when students created bowls for the Tempe event in the dark.
Junior Lauren Johnson created seven bowls in an hour-and-a-half during cosmic bowling.
"It sounded like a really fun event ... like it was helping a good cause," she said. "I actually got more work done than in usual class."
Sales from the bowls benefited the Tempe Community Action Agency and the United Food Bank. According to the TCAA's Web site, the event raised more than $15,000 and garnered hunger awareness. There was another sale at Sixth Street Park on Feb. 19.
All in all, Honaker's students produced more than 430 bowls to benefit Tempe Empty Bowls, most of which had been delivered before the walk. One student, junior Jake Elledge, made more than 100 bowls.
"It's a wonderful way for me to be able to do service doing something I love," said senior James Skidmore, who made 11 pots for Empty Bowls.
This isn't the only charity project from the Clay Club; Honaker said the group raises an average of $20,000 a year for various charities, including ones for New York after Sept. 11, the Red Cross and recently for Haiti.
"It's a great opportunity for the kids to feel good about the time they spend in the classroom," Honaker said. "They're not just working for grade, but they're helping others within their community."
Christopher Ogino is interning this semester for the Ahwatukee Foothills News. He is a junior at Arizona State University.


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Statement On Jobless Claims
Today, Senator John McCain issued the following statement concerning the increase in those claiming unemployment benefits:
"Today, we learned that another 478,000 Americans claimed unemployment benefits this week. Times are tough, and we need immediate action to take this economy in a new direction. Governor Palin and I will fight to reform Wall Street and Washington. We will make sure that bailout dollars are used to help deserving homeowners, stop the foreclosures and free-fall in housing prices, and make sure Americans can afford their house, pay their heat and drive their car. We will help the seniors and savers who have been damaged by the financial market meltdown. Our Jobs for America plan will create millions of new jobs. Barack Obama's only answer is to double-down on the Bush Administration's legacy of out-of-control spending, raise taxes on small businesses, impose mandates on employers, and raise trade barriers -- a time-proven recipe for turning tough economic times into terrible economic circumstances."
Source: http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/News/PressReleases/35a7ec1a-6255-4a40-9365-c0cce0824915.htm


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As a backpacking couple, hostels and cheap hotels are our playground – whether we're traipsing around South America or island-hopping in Southeast Asia. We've stayed in a variety of accommodation – from upscale resorts to vacation rentals to funky dorms; but casual hostels have always been more of our style. Naturally, we were excited when Hostelbookers announced the results of its Awards for Excellence 2012 today. Now in its third year, the awards recognizes the the top dogs in the budget accommodation industry, judging them based on reviews and feedback of travelers.
Winners have been divided into six different continents and 13 categories – including overall top 3 accommodation, best atmosphere, best newcomers and best value cheap hotel. Properties were required to have a minimum number of 25 reviews and bookings to be eligible for the awards and, with so many quality properties to choose from, each hostel was limited to winning just one award.
Here are some hostels that we think are worth mentioning for their outstanding performance:
Travellers House – Lisbon, Portugal
This eclectic hostel truly lives up to its name as a traveler's house, with its inviting lounge areas, comfortable giant bean bags, teakwood book shelves and generally fun atmosphere. Earning a spot on the top three properties in Europe, this centrally located hostel in the Baixa district of Lisbon is within walking distance of all Lisbon's major tourist attractions and has connections to the city's transport system on its doorstep.In a 250-year-old building, travelers can chill out in their music lounge, read their collection of guidebooks and surf the internet on the iMac.
Clink 78 – London, England
This has to be one of the most attractive hostels in Europe based on the photos alone – clearly the reason why it won a spot on the top 3 most popular hostels, awarded to those that received the highest number of bookings. Set in a former courthouse, Clink78 combines 200 years of history with a quirky and colorful interior in London King's Cross. Dubbed one of the most original hostels in London, this funky hostel attracts travelers with a unique slogan that says 'Sleep in an authentic prison cell! Chill out The Clash stood trial!' Enough said.
Sydney Harbour YHA – Sydney, Australia
This is a hostel with one hell of a view – the Sydney Harbour YHA has an opened roof terrace that reveals a stunning panorama of the iconic Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. One of the top three properties in Oceania, this is YHA's newest Sydney hostels and its location in the vibrant Harbourside Rocks precinct makes it all the more exciting. I've stayed in several YHA properties in Australia and they've never let me down, so I've got no doubts this hostel deserves to win the award!
NapPark Hostel @ Khao San – Bangkok, Thailand
A new hybrid that borders between a boutique hotel and a design hostel, NapPark Hostel must be a dream come true for flashpackers and design buffs. It's easy to see why it's one of the top three properties in Asia – with stylish all-white dorm rooms and slick earth-colored lounge areas, the hostel is designed with the wandering spirit of travelers in mind, providing a real Thai-homestay experience without compromising quality and style. It might be located close to the crowded Khao San Road, but upon entering its doors, you'll be engulfed by a zen sensation and tranquility.
Dar Hafsa – Fez, Morocco
Awarded as one of the top three properties in Africa and the Middle East, Dar Hafsa received an overall rating of 99.2% from all of its reviews. This atmospheric hotel is a traditional 19th century Moroccan home made up for four rooms, all beautifully decorated with Arabic kilim rugs, Moorish lamps and ornate tile work. . An open floor plan with multiple indoor balconies gives the house a cozy feeling, but not at the expense of privacy. A roof-top terrace offers an expansive view of the Fes Medina and the Riff Mountains. This hostel received over 195 reviews on its Hostelbookers site, with many of them praising owners Karim and his family for their hospitality and warmth.
Krishna Palace – Jaipur, India
Voted as the best property for couples in Asia, Krishna Palace has received over 297 reviews to date, with majority of them giving a 100% rating for atmosphere. This heritage property – with its Rajasthani-style carved arches, gardens and pavilions – has the exterior of a palace rather than a budget hotel. While rooms have a slightly old fashioned touch, they're very clean and spacious, according to reviews from travelers. Krishna Palace is located in the heart of Jaipur, India, close to the train station and central bus station.
*For the full list of winners worldwide please visit Hostelbookers' Awards of Excellence 2012 site.
*All photos are courtesy of Hostelbookers and the respective hostels.
Disclaimer: I was not paid to write this post, all opinions above are my own.


text: Botany (Scholarly Publications) Botany (Scholarly Publications) http://hdl.handle.net/2262/108 2017-07-26T12:52:41Z 2017-07-26T12:52:41Z Recognising the value of insects in providing ecosystem services STOUT, JANE http://hdl.handle.net/2262/79841 2017-04-20T02:01:50Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Recognising the value of insects in providing ecosystem services STOUT, JANE PUBLISHED 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Origin of year-long bean (Phaseolus dumosus Macfady, Fabaceae) from reticulated hybridization events between multiple Phaseolus species HODKINSON, TREVOR http://hdl.handle.net/2262/78781 2017-01-17T12:29:14Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Origin of year-long bean (Phaseolus dumosus Macfady, Fabaceae) from reticulated hybridization events between multiple Phaseolus species HODKINSON, TREVOR Background and Aims Improved understanding of the secondary gene pools of crops is essential for advancing genetic gain in breeding programmes. Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, is a staple crop with several wild relatives in its secondary gene pool. The year-long bean, P. dumosus, an important crop in Guatemala, is considered particularly closely related to P. vulgaris and a potential source of novel variation. However, the genetic diversity and relationship to other Phaseolus species of P. dumosus remain unclear. Methods We conducted the first comprehensive investigation of P. dumosus genetic diversity using both nuclear and chloroplast genome markers. Our nuclear marker set included over 700 markers present within the Phaseolus DArT (Diversity Arrays Technology) array, which we applied to P. dumosus and other relatives of P. vulgaris (including every secondary gene pool species: P. acutifolius, P. albescens, P. coccineus and P. costaricensis). Key Results Phaseolus dumosus arose from hybridization of P. vulgaris and P. coccineus, followed by at least two later hybridizations with sympatric congener populations. Existing P. dumosus collections have low genetic diversity. Conclusions The under-utilized crop P. dumosus has a complex hybrid origin. Further sampling in the region in which it arose may uncover additional germplasm for introgressing favourable traits into crops within the P. vulgaris gene pool. Key words Phaseolus dumosus year-long bean common bean genetic diversity secondary gene pool hybridization crop wild relative (CWR) reticulate evolution sympatry inter-species PUBLISHED 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Plastid genome sequencing reveals biogeographical structure and extensive population genetic variation in wild populations of Phalaris arundinacea L. in north-western Europe. HODKINSON, TREVOR http://hdl.handle.net/2262/78780 2017-01-17T12:28:27Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Plastid genome sequencing reveals biogeographical structure and extensive population genetic variation in wild populations of Phalaris arundinacea L. in north-western Europe. HODKINSON, TREVOR New and comprehensive collections of the perennial rhizomatous reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) were made in NW Europe along north-to-south and east-to-west clines from Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Rhizome, seed and leaf samples were taken for analysis and genetic resource conservation. A subsample covering the geographical range was characterized using plastid genome sequencing and SNP discovery generated using a long-read PCR and MiSeq sequencing approach. Samples were also subject to flow cytometry and all found to be tetraploid. New sequences were assembled against a Lolium perenne (perennial ryegrass) reference genome, and an average of approximately 60% of each genome was aligned (81 064 bp). Genetic variation was high among the 48 sequenced genotypes with a total of 1793 SNPs, equating to 23 SNPs per kbp. SNPs were subject to principal coordinate and Structure analyses to detect population genetic groupings and to examine phylogeographical pattern. Results indicate substantial genetic variation and population genetic structuring of this allogamous species at a broad geographical scale in NW Europe with plastid genetic diversity organized more across an east-to-west than a north-to-south cline. PUBLISHED 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Markers associated with heading and aftermath heading in perennial ryegrass full-sib families HODKINSON, TREVOR http://hdl.handle.net/2262/78779 2017-01-18T03:01:24Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Markers associated with heading and aftermath heading in perennial ryegrass full-sib families HODKINSON, TREVOR Background Heading and aftermath heading are important traits in perennial ryegrass because they impact forage quality. So far, genome-wide association analyses in this major forage species have only identified a small number of genetic variants associated with heading date that overall explained little of the variation. Some possible reasons include rare alleles with large phenotypic affects, allelic heterogeneity, or insufficient marker density. We established a genome-wide association panel with multiple genotypes from multiple full-sib families. This ensured alleles were present at the frequency needed to have sufficient statistical power to identify associations. We genotyped the panel via partial genome sequencing and performed genome-wide association analyses with multi-year phenotype data collected for heading date, and aftermath heading. Results Genome wide association using a mixed linear model failed to identify any variants significantly associated with heading date or aftermath heading. Our failure to identify associations for these traits is likely due to the extremely low linkage disequilibrium we observed in this population. However, using single marker analysis within each full-sib family we could identify markers and genomic regions associated with heading and aftermath heading. Using the ryegrass genome we identified putative orthologs of key heading genes, some of which were located in regions of marker-trait associations. Conclusion Given the very low levels of LD, genome wide association studies in perennial ryegrass populations are going to require very high SNP densities. Single marker analysis within full-sibs enabled us to identify significant marker-trait associations. One of these markers anchored proximal to a putative ortholog of TFL1, homologues of which have been shown to play a key role in continuous heading of some members of the rose family, Rosaceae. PUBLISHED 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z


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The Las Arenas Hotel is in front of the Santa Ana beach and the castle in Benalmadena. The town has a very attractive harbour and marina, great beaches, some man made and a large selection of watersports. The modern promenade is bordered with a fine selection of shops, restaurants and bars. Most of the beaches are small and sandy and there are at least 6 along the Benalmadena coastline.
Distance from Airport:
10 miles
All have * bathroom/shower * WC * air conditioning * TV * telephone * minibar * (certain amenities may be payable locally
Transfer time:
20 minutes
Location and Resort:
The Las Arenas Hotel is close to the many attractions in the area including the marina, nightlife, shops, bars and restaurants. There is a selection of watersports available on the beach in front of the hotel and the nearest golf course is 1.5 miles away.
Eating and Drinking:
The hotel has a buffet style restaurant and a lounge bar.
Swimming pools:
The hotel has a swimming pool and a children`s pool.
Right choice:
This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for a good standard of accommodation on the Benalmadena coastline for a relaxing beach based holiday in Spain.
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Couples and Families
Hotel Beachfront
Hotel Family Room
Hotel Golf Course Nearby


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2009-12-17 / Front Page
Homeless shelters get busy in a hurry when winter weather hits
With cold winter rains pounding Thousand Oaks, forcing homeless people to find a place with a roof, Lutheran Social Services' winter homeless shelter opened just in time.
About 20 people checked in by the 8 p.m. deadline to sleep over the first night, Dec. 1.
"Some of our old people haven't shown up. I hope they're okay," winter shelter manager Diana Ortuno said.
She expects to see more people as the month continues.
"They get their disability checks at the first of the month. As money runs out, they come to us for help," she said.
The shelter also provides a hot meal each night. About 40 churches, synagogues, clubs and individuals take turns preparing the meals. Most have done it for years. In the past they usually expected no more than 40 for dinner, but lately between 50 and 100 have been showing up for the free food, Ortuno said.
"We encourage people to come to the dinner so they can use the money they save on groceries to pay their rent and avoid becoming homeless," Ortuno said.
Even when more than expected come, everyone eats."We open up cans of soup or order pizzas. Everyone gets fed," Ortuno said.
Dinner check-in is at 5:45 p.m. That program is year-round. The overnight winter shelter runs from December through March. (See schedule below.)
Those hoping to stay overnight need to have proof of identity and a TB test record as required by law.
The homeless can use donations of backpacks, hamburger gift coupons, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, deodorant, shampoo, soap and razors. These items can be dropped off at Lutheran Social Services, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
For more information, call (805) 497-6207.
—Nancy Needham
Dinner and overnight winter shelter sites
Dec. 1- March 31
Monday: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 W. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks
Tuesday: Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village
Wednesday: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village
Thursday: Chinese Christian Church, 218 W. Janss Road
Friday: United Methodist Church, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks
Saturday: St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 2475 Borchard Road, Newbury Park
Sunday: Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks


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Sarasota at a Glance
|Coastal Cities
|North Port, Sarasota, Venice, Longboat Key
|Popular Spot
|Sandy Beaches
|35 miles
|Public Accesses
|Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail
|15 sites
|State Parks & Lands
|Deer Prairie Creek Preserve
|Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (Charlotte)
|Myakka River State Park (Manatee)
|Myakka State Forest
|Oscar Scherer State Park
|Bays & Inlets
|New Pass, Sarasota Bay, Lemon Bay, Lyons Bay, Roberts Bay, Blackburn Bay, Dryman Bay, Little Sarasota Bay
|Rivers & Paddling Trails
|Myakka Wild & Scenic River, Big Sarasota Pass, New Pass, Shakett Creek, Blind Pass, Big Pass, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail
Sarasota County is a blend of cities, natural areas, and 35 miles of white sand beaches on five very different barrier islands on the Gulf of Mexico–Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Manasota Key. Mangroves and seagrass edge their bay sides. The city of Sarasota, home of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, bustles with indoor and outdoor attractions–fishing, boating, golf, tennis, aquariums, botanical gardens and a host of cultural events–many connected to Ringling.
Longboat Key's secluded beach has no amenities and limited parking. Further south on Lido Key, three busy beaches have free parking: North Lido Beach with 3,000 feet of undeveloped beach, nesting birds, rolling dunes and trails; Lido Beach with lifeguards, fenced pool, picnic tables, playground, showers and restrooms; and South Lido Beach with 640 feet on the gulf and 3,500 feet on Sarasota Bay Brushy Bayou for fishing, sunbathing, picnic shelters and boat-anchor area. It looks over Big Pass where swimming is not advised due to strong currents.
South over Big Pass, Siesta Key is flanked by the gulf and Roberts Bay. The village of Siesta Key on its north is laced with canals. Crescent Beach is shaped by the island's crescent. Its middle stretch, Siesta Beach, features very fine sand and a host of amenities. At the southern end of the key, Turtle Beach has dark, coarse sand, an abundance of shells, overnight camping, boat ramps and sandy drop-ins for kayaks and canoes.
Isolated eight-mile-long Casey Key, accessible by bridge, has two public beaches near its southern end. Twenty-acre, sandy, Nokomis Beach has lifeguards, dune walkovers, a boat ramp, fishing, playground, picnic areas and free parking, while North Jetty Park Beach, Venice Inlet offers excellent surfing and fishing in Roberts Bay. Moving south, the Venice area is laced with bays, canals and ten miles of Intracoastal Waterway. It encompasses five communities: Osprey, Laurel, Nokomis, Venice and South Venice. The Venetian Waterway Trail flanks the Intracoastal Waterway offering a waterfront view of boats and dolphins and place to stroll or jog. Three drawbridges connect Venice's four beaches: Venice Beach, a great area to find prehistoric sharks' teeth and sea shells, hosts an annual Sharks Tooth and Seafood Festival; Brohard Beach has 67 acres of beach, fishing piers and full facilities; South Brohard Beach (Paw Park) has facilities for pets; and Caspersen Beach, Sarasota's largest beach with 9,150 feet on Lemon Bay, offers numerous activities and amenities including a canopied playground, fitness park, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch and paved and shelled paths. Its southern two-thirds are rolling dunes, mangroves, freshwater and saltwater marsh.
Manasota Key borders Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve with two remote full-facility beaches. Rarely crowded, Manasota Beach is 14 acres of beach and dunes with lifeguards and free parking. Even more secluded Blind Pass Beach is a popular retreat for artists. On the mainland across Lemon Bay from Casey and Manasota Keys, the city of Osprey showcases the Historic Spanish Point Archaeological Museum built inside a prehistoric shell mound. Oscar Scherer State Park has grills, pavilions, full-facility campsites, nature exhibits, miles of trails, natural areas and Lake Osprey for water activities. Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve's shallow water hosts hundreds of species of birds, invertebrates and fish in a network of mangroves, marsh and seagrass meadows. Fishing, kayaking, birding, wading and beachcombing are common.
Other points of interest: Ringling Museum of Art; Myakka River, a Florida Wild and Scenic River that flows through the immense, natural Myakka River State Park, which features a suspension bridge, tower, 1940s log cabins and camp sites; Quick Point Nature Preserve, 34 acres of trails, boardwalks, canoe/kayak launch, fishing docks and a man-made tidal lagoon on Longboat Key; Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on Lido Key; Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, in the city of Sarasota, an open-air and under-glass museum with thousands of exotic plants and a rain forest environment; and Sarasota Jungle Gardens with acres of winding jungle trails, rescued native crocodiles and rare, exotic birds.


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After losing the first game of this three-game series Friday night, the San Francisco Giants rebounded by winning the next two games, capturing the series finale 6-2 Sunday afternoon over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs began the game by allowing three straight singles to Andres Torres, Marco Scutaro and Buster Posey as the Giants took a 1-0 lead on Posey's RBI hit. Hunter Pence drew a walk loading the bases for Joaquin Arias, who singled home Scutaro. The Giants could not muster up any more runs as Skaggs retired the next three batters and the Giants had to settle for a 2-0 lead.
For the second straight Sunday, the Giants handed the ball to Chad Gaudin, who recorded a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the first. Pence led off the top of the third with a double and scored on an RBI single by Juan Perez, who was making his Major League debut. Perez recorded his first career hit and RBI. The Giants had a 3-0 lead.
With one out in the top of the fourth, Scutaro connected with his second home run of the season, increasing the Giants advantage to 4-0. With one out in the bottom of the fourth, catcher Miguel Montero singled and one batter later, left fielder Jason Kubel singled. Center fielder A.J. Pollock singled home Montero and during the at-bat of second baseman Cliff Pennington, Gaudin was called for a balk enabling Kubel to score. Gaudin struck out Skaggs and the Diamondbacks cut the Giants deficit in half at 4-2.
Brandon Belt drilled his seventh home run of the season in the top of the fifth to extend the lead to 5-2. The Giants added one last run in the top of the eighth as Gregor Blanco tripled and scored on a Torres RBI sacrifice fly. The Giants won 6-2 and improved their record to 5-1 against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Gaudin earned the win (2-1) and pitched terrific once again, going six innings, allowing five hits, two runs, one walk and seven strikeouts, throwing 84 pitches.
The Giants pounded out 12 hits in the win, led by Scutaro, who smacked three. Posey and Pence each contributed with two hits on the day.
The 33-29 Giants have Monday off before beginning a three-game series Tuesday night in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. Tim Lincecum (4-5) gets the ball in the opener opposing Gerrit Cole (0-0), who will be making his major league debut. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 pm.
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What's On Calendar
Beeston Regis - West Runton
The Chalk is only exposed at low water. In the cliff there are good sections of the Contorted Drift, displaying banded tills in the lower part of the cliffs and highly contorted tills and sand pods in the upper part. At intervals along the cliff there are prominent basins of sand several, tens of metres across. They are often well bedded and level, except at the edges, where the bedding is folded sharply upwards becoming vertical or even over vertical. The favoured explanation are that these are the remnants of outwash sands that were deposited rapidly from the meltwaters flowing off the icesheet. They appear to have sunk through the soft and possibly very wet sediments that we call the Contorted Drift, which have flowed aside to accommodate them.
Immediately to the west of Woman Hythe (West Runton Gap) a small swale of black, organic deposits that belong to the West Runton Freshwater Bed, which outcrops in the upper beach and base of the cliff. It is less fossiliferous than the main Freshwater Bed deposit but is of the same age. Above it are silts of the Cromerian III transgression, when the ancient Norfolk coastline was inundated by the rising sea levels of the latter part of the Cromer interglacial. Below the swale, on the seaward side of the wooden revetment, are pebbly marine sands and silts of the Lower Pleistocene, including two stone beds. The lower of these, directly on the Chalk, is the Cromer Stone Bed, which is rich in local flint. The upper one includes quartz and quartzite pebbles brought from the Midlands by pre-Anglian river systems. These Pleistocene deposits rest on the Chalk platform where, due to the hardness of the Cromer Stone Bed that caps the Chalk in places, small, pedestals of Chalk are left standing proud by marine erosion.
The foreshore west of Woman Hythe exhibits the only rock pools on the Norfolk coast. We are asked to help conserve the wildlife that lives in these pools by not collecting live specimens and to restore boulders to their original orientations if there are turned over.
The area is rich in exhumed paramoudra flints (known locally as pot stones) - which are characteristic, sturdy flint nodules that originally have a central core of Chalk and a tall flint 'doughnut' around it. But once exhumed, the Chalk is quickly removed by the action of the sea to create a hole big enough to get your arm through.
Getting There
There is a large car park at West Runton beach (Woman Hythe) sign posted from village (TG 184432). The beach is best accessed from West Runton (Woman Hythe).
Dates for your diary
Jul 26Titanic: Honour and Glory
Jul 26On Board the Titanic Trail
Jul 26Oh, What a Picture!
Jul 26Pirates and Seafarers
Jul 26Cecil Aldin - The Art of Black Beauty
Jul 26Seaside Family Fun Day!
Jul 26Free days from the Norwich Freemen