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A jury of five men and two women found the former chief of the Air Force's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office not guilty of assault and battery related to allegations he groped a woman's buttocks in Arlington, Va., in May.
Jurors deliberated for about one hour and 15 minutes Wednesday before clearing Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, 42, of the misdemeanor charge. Krusinski was at first expressionless when the verdict was read, but within seconds he was smiling and talking with his attorney. He exited the Arlington County courthouse without commenting on the two-day trial's verdict.
"I just want to say I love my children," he said.
Krusinski's defense attorney, Barry Coburn, said the case "has been a completely devastating experience for Lt. Col. Krusinski."
Krusinski was accused of groping a 23-year-old woman May 5 outside Freddie's Beach Bar. The woman, a Treasury Department employee, testified Tuesday that he grabbed her buttocks and asked her if she liked it. She said she responded by catching up to him and hitting him several times in the face.
"I took steps to confront him, and asked, 'What do you think you are doing?' " she said. "He was taunting me, his hand was too close to my chest."
Krusinski was initially charged with sexual battery, also a misdemeanor. Commonwealth's Attorney Theo Stamos dropped the charge and instead sought an indictment on a charge of assault and battery. Stamos said she amended the charge based on the level of force alleged in the incident.
The defense focused on discrepancies over the number of times the woman hit Krusinski in the face and whether she hit him with the hand that held her cell phone or her other hand. The woman said she hit him three times.
Multiple witnesses who said they saw the altercation testified it was far more than that.
Vaughn Coleman, an employee at Freddies, said she witnessed Krusinski being hit repeatedly for about 15 seconds. Coleman, who is transsexual, also said Krusinski grabbed her earlier that night with both hands and said, "I have a penis, you have a penis. It's OK. You can come home with me."
After Coleman saw the woman hit Krusinski, "he looked apologetic."
Rene Miranda, who was near a window inside Tortoise and Hare Bar, testified he saw the woman punch Krusinski in the face with one hand and then the other. Krusinski just stood there and seemed to nod compliantly, said Miranda, who mistook them for a couple.
"He seemed to not be totally sober or else he would do something," Miranda said. "You see all kinds of things late at night. But that was odd to me."
Ray Martin, a bartender at Freddies, testified Wednesday that he saw Krusinski's face "awash in blood" after a server frantically said a man was bleeding in the back parking lot. Martin called an ambulance because he thought Krusinski needed medical attention.
Todd Walter, an agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, testified he had tried to retrieve surveillance video from Freddies that may have captured part of the incident. Walter said when he viewed the tape he saw what he believed to be the alleged victim high-fiving one of her friends in the back parking lot. But the video, on a three-day loop, was recorded over before it could be taken into evidence.
Krusinski did not take the witness stand.
Prosecutor Cari Steele called the video – and the testimony of those who saw the woman striking Krusinski – irrelevant. She said the discrepancies of the witnesses made sense considering most had been drinking and did not see the incident in its entirety.
"There is no doubt Krusinski grabbed [her] buttocks, squeezed it and asked if she liked it," Steele said in closing arguments. "There is no doubt he touched her, and there is no doubt that she didn't like it. She felt totally violated."
Coburn argued the witnesses gave conflicting testimony and that the alleged victim "grossly understated" the number of times she struck Krusinski. "We know he'd been beaten to the point he was barely recognizable," he said.
Coburn suggested that if anything transpired between the woman and his client, Krusinski may have stumbled into her because he was so drunk.
"At no point did he do anything aggressive. What does that tell you about his disposition?" Coburn said. "If he had done [what he was accused of], would he have reacted with such passivity to being beaten to a pulp?"
Krusinski's arrest coincided with a Defense Department report that showed sexual assaults in the military were on the rise. It also fueled criticism from lawmakers already unhappy with the military's handling of sex crimes in the ranks.
Two days after the arrest, legislators grilled Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh on how a man could be accused of a crime he was supposed to help prevent.
Krusinski was immediately removed from the position of SAPRO chief, which he'd held for only two months. A general was put in charge of the office, which was reorganized in the aftermath of the arrest.
The Air Force had sought to take jurisdiction of the case.
Krusinski could have faced a harsher penalty if convicted in a court-martial of the initial charge of sexual battery, where the maximum sentence is seven years and a dismissal from the service.
The Air Force could still bring charges against Krusinski. A person can be tried in a state and federal court for the same crime.


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Leftovers Omelets
1 tsp margarine
1/8 cup pre-cooked chopped asparagus
1/8 cup pre-cup chopped broccoli
1/8 cup diced left over ham
2 eggs whisked
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 cup shredded mozzarella
Sauté the vegetable and ham for one to two minutes in the 1 tsp of margarine. Next add the whisked eggs and salt pepper. Then make sure to slightly stir the ingredients in the pan and to smooth the eggs to form a uniform surface. When eggs are beginning to tighten up flip the omelet over. Let the omelet cook for another minute then add shredded cheese and fold over. Plate and serve.
Prime Rib Sliders
1 tsp olive oil
½ of yellow onion julienne
3 Slider rolls
3 cups beef stock
2 cups thinly sliced prime rib roast
Sautee the onions until they are fully caramelized. This usually takes about 5 mins on med heat. While your onions are caramelizing reduce your beef stock from three cups to two on high boil. You want to reduce the stock to bring out the beef flavor. When your stock is reduced and onions are caramelized place your sliced beef in the simmering stock for one to two minutes. Last place equal amounts of beef on each roll and top with equal amounts of caramelized onions.

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So yes there are a lot of new table top analog synths such as the new Arturia MiniBrute and Moog Minitaur. But what if have three times the cash in your pocket and 10 times the need to impress the hell out of your friends? Clearly the new Pittsburgh Modular Foundation should be on your short wish list. It's a selection of Eurorack modular Modules in a Monorocket case. This selection gives you a solid synth at about a 10% discount. Pretty isn't it?
"The Foundation is a fully modular, eurorack, analog synthesizer. A patchable system styled after the great monosynths of the past with no hardwired signal path or fixed voice architecture to restrict creativity. Driven by two wide range analog oscillators the Foundation produces a huge, warm sound that can't be matched by digital or VST synths. All of the elements of a classic voltage controlled synthesizer are available as an open, patchable, modern synth.
The Foundation is a "complete voice". It contains all the modules needed to produce a wide variety of complex sounds such as monster analog bass, cutting leads, evolving pads, and short percussive hits. All of which can be controlled directly using the Foundations' 42 knobs and switches then played with any standard Midi controller. The Foundation is also fully compatable with Expert Sleepers Silent Way software plug-ins." – Pittsburgh Modular
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|Diaspora California
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|Ed Batista: Executive Coaching & Change Management
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MOPA To Participate in Blue Star Museums
The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) is proud to be one of more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration withthe National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.
Today the Museum of Photographic Arts announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. The Museum of Photographic Arts is proud to be a Blue Star Museum and goes a step further by offering free admission for active duty military and their dependents year round.
"Living in San Diego, we are surrounded by our courageous servicemen and women and are proud to offer complimentary admission as a small expression of our gratitude," said Deborah Klochko, executive director, MOPA. "At MOPA, we believe that art and photography add dimension and value to one's life and livelihood, and we are excited to welcome military families this summer and throughout the year."
"Through Blue Star Museums, the arts community is extending a special invitation to military families to enjoy over 1,500 museums this summer," said NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman. "This is both an opportunity to thank military families for their service and sacrifice, as well as a chance to create connections between museums and these families that will continue throughout the year. Especially for families with limited time together, those on a limited budget, and ones that have to relocate frequently, Blue Star Museums offers an opportunity to enjoy one another and become more fully integrated into a community."
"As we enter the third consecutive year of the Blue Star Museums program, we are happy to provide an opportunity for our nation's service members and their families to connect with our national treasures," said Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. "Through this distinctive collaboration between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 1,500 museums across the United States, military families have an unparalleled opportunity to visit some of the country's finest museums for free."
Press Opportunities:To request high-resolution images, additional information or to schedule an interview, please contact Kristine Page at 619.238.7559 X203 or via email (email@example.com).
About MOPA: MOPA is a center for visual learning, passionately dedicated to sharing and exploring the universal language of photography. Learn more at MOPA.org.
About Blue Star Museums: Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America. The program runs from Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 through Labor Day, September 3, 2012. The free admission program is available to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to five family members). Active duty military include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program.
For questions on particular exhibits or museums, please contact the museum directly. To find out which museums are participating, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning. This is the latest NEA program to bring quality arts programs to the military, veterans, and their families. Other NEA programs for the military have included Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience; Great American Voices Military Base Tour; and Shakespeare in American Communities Military Base Tour.
About Blue Star Families: Blue Star Families is a national, nonprofit network of military families from all ranks and services, including guard and reserve, with a mission to support, connect and empower military families. In addition to morale and empowerment programs, Blue Star Families raises awareness of the challenges and strengths of military family life and works to make military life more sustainable through programs and partnerships like Operation Honor Cards, MilKidz Club and Blue Star Museums. Membership includes military spouses, children and parents as well as service members, veterans and the civilians who strongly support them. To learn more about Blue Star Families, visit www.bluestarfam.org.
About the National Endowment for the Arts: The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. To join the discussion on how art works, visit the NEA at arts.gov.
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Get an overview of this hotelBeachside resort on the west coast of Bali
Popular property highlights
Seminyak Beach, west Bali
The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa offers guests the chance to relax on Bali's beautiful west coast. There is a shuttle service to the beaches in nearby Legian and Kuta, and guests can head to Seminyak Square, a 10-minute walk from the hotel, for shopping and dining.
Infinity pool and spa
Guests can unwind in style in the infinity pool, or with a visit to Kahyangan Spa for a massage. A poolside bar, and alfresco dining at Santan Restaurant mean guests can make the most of Bali's warm weather. The onsite boutique is a great place to pick up gifts.
Balinese inspirations, stunning views
Rooms blend contemporary decor with traditional Balinese touches, and offer modern conveniences like a minibar, WiFi and flat-screen TV. Guests will either have garden, ocean, or beach views from their rooms, and some suites include private pools or hot tubs overlooking the water.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Beach
- Overall value of stay
- Helpful staff
- Guestroom size
The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa like 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center.
Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and lounge bar. The Santan Restaurant serves an international cuisine. WiFi is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a sauna and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Beach towels
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Fitness facilities
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 105
- Number of floors - 4
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service spa
- Pool umbrellas
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Garden
- Poolside bar
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Pool sun loungers
- Year Built 2011
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Free self parking
- Sauna
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Spa services on site
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Room service (24 hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- DVD player
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Cable TV service
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Santan Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the resort include two outdoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
Spa Services
The Kahyangan Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
- Facial treatments
- Body wraps
- Massages
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Number of treatment rooms 7
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: IDR 363000 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: IDR 528200.00 per vehicle (one way)
Hotel Name
- The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa Bali
- The Seminyak Beach Resort And Spa
- Seminyak Beach
- Seminyak Beach Resort
- The Seminyak Beach Hotel Seminyak
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December. One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Special Offer
Book a stay in any room type or rate plan and receive daily afternoon tea at Santan restaurant from 3 PM- 5 PM for 2 people.
Full details at check-in. Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.


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You can't spell Nintendo Entertainment System without E-a-s-t-e-r. (also without "internet nest mementos"). Curiously, the most obvious of Nintendo-themed eggs are absent from this 8-bit basket.
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The Colorado Noxious Weed Act requires mandatory eradication of weeds categorized as list A species. These are species with the potential to significantly impact the environment and economy of Colorado, but exist in numbers small enough that eradication is possible. There are currently 20 weeds in this category, and seven are known to be in Larimer County. Methods of control required for these weeds are those that result in eradication, or prevention of seed production. Management techniques must be digging, pulling, or herbicide application. Management methods that result in suppression, such as mowing, grazing, and insect biocontrol, are not acceptable.
Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis)
Yellow starthistle is potentially Colorado's worst weed. Though less than 100 acres statewide are currently infested with yellow starthistle, this invasive species could rapidly dominate rangeland and natural areas if aggressive steps are not taken. Other western states face insurmountable infestations of this weed. California alone reports estimated infestation levels as high as 20 million acres. Locally, several patches are known to exist on about 5 acres west of Berthoud in Larimer County. Private landowners and the Weed District are working cooperatively on these sites to eradicate yellow starthistle before it can become a problem in the area.
Yellow starthistle is an annual in the sunflower family. In June, and after every summer rainstorm, the plants emerge into a rosette with deeply lobed leaves. The plants produce branched stems that are about 2 feet tall, winged and covered with cottony hairs. It has a disk only flower that is bright yellow, with 1-2 inches straw-colored spines below, creating a star-like appearance on the end of short branches. Though not palatable, inadvertent consumption of hay contaminated with yellow starthistle can cause chewing disease in horses.
The most effective herbicides for control of yellow starthistle are Milestone, Transline and Tordon. Herbicides need to be applied before the plants are flowering to prevent seed production.
Digging and hand pulling are effective methods for controlling this annual plant. If the plants are in the flowering stage they need to be bagged and properly disposed. See the article "Yellow Starthistle Saga."
Mediterranean sage (Salvia aethiopis)
Mediterranean sage was introduced into this country as an ornamental plant and has since escaped and become a noxious weed in rangeland areas of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Scattered infestations of this invader can be found over several hundred acres of pastureland west of Berthoud in southern Larimer County near Campion and the Blue Mountain area. Local information on Mediterranean sage can be found in the article "Mediterranean Sage in Larimer County." Private landowners and the Weed District are working cooperatively to eradicate Mediterranean sage from the area. Only a couple of other counties in Colorado are known to have this weed, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture hopes to see Mediterranean sage eradicated from the state in the next ten years.
Mediterranean sage is a biennial member of the mint family that reproduces only from seed. Plants germinate in spring/summer/fall, over-winter as rosettes, flower in spring, and become tumbleweeds in the fall. No data are available on seed longevity in the soil, but it appears to be 10 years or more.
The most effective herbicides for control of Mediterranean sage are Telar, Escort, Tordon, and 2,4-D. Herbicide applications at the rosette stage provide best control.
Digging and hand pulling are effective methods for controlling this biennial plant. The top 2-4 inches of tap-root need to be removed to prevent re-growth. If the plants are in the flowering stage they need to be bagged and properly disposed.
Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
A garden plant long used as a xeriscape (drought tolerant) species in flower beds and rock gardens throughout Colorado and other western states. Myrtle spurge has escaped into natural areas and with its competitive characteristics has become an ornamental weed.
The most effective herbicides for controlling myrtle spurge are 2,4-D and dicamba along with a good surfactant. Fall applications provide better control than spring.
Hand pulling and digging are effective management methods. Precautions must be taken to protect skin and eyes. If plants have set seed they must be bagged to prevent seed dispersal. For more information about myrtle spurge and why it poses such a problem, please see the article "Myrtle Spurge - Ornamental Garden Plant or Noxious Weed?"
Cypress spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias)
Much like myrtle spurge, this ornamental can be found in many flower beds, and has escaped into natural areas and become an invasive weed. Cypress spurge is a simple perennial that reproduces only by seed. Flowering occurs in April and May. The latex sap is irritating to the skin and can cause eye damage. Seed longevity is estimated to be 8 years in the soil.
The most effective herbicides for controlling Cypress spurge are 2,4-D and dicamba. Fall applications provide better control than spring.
Hand pulling and digging are effective management methods. Precautions must be taken to protect skin and eyes. If plants have set seed they must be bagged to prevent dispersal.
Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum)
A perennial forb that grows to 12 inches tall with a very showy flower that appears mid-June through August. Leaves occur primarily at the base, the stem has prominent hairs, and the plant contain a milky juice.
The most effective herbicides for control of orange hawkweed are Milestone, Transline, Tordon, or 2,4-D. Apply prior to seed production.
Hand pulling or digging can reduce seed production and stress plants, but unless enough of the root is removed, this perennial will readily grow back.
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
A rhizomatous perennial that reproduces by rootstalks and seed. Plants grow 6 - 8 feet tall. Purple loosestrife flowers are very showy, lavender to purple, and arranged along a vertical spike. Seed longevity is 20 years. Purple loosestrife is an escaped ornamental plant that thrives in a wet environment and readily invades riparian sites. If unchecked, this invasive species can dominate riparian areas, displacing native plants and reducing wildlife habitat. The Colorado Division of Wildlife has led the effort to eradicate purple loosestrife from the state. With enough cooperation and diligence the effort could succeed within the next 10 years.
Due to this plant's proximity to water, the choice of herbicides is limited to those that have an aquatic label. Rodeo (glyphosate), Garlon A (triclopyr), Habitat (imazapyr) and several formulations of 2,4-D effectively control purple loosestrife and are registered for use in and around water.
Hand pulling or digging is only effective if all the rootstalk is removed. A common management practice is to cut and bag seed heads, then spot-spray the remaining portion of the plant with an herbicide.
Knotweeds are shrubby, non-native perennial plants that can grow to 9 feet tall. Knotweed was introduced into this country as an ornamental, but has escaped to become a major weed problem in natural areas of the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the United States. Not yet common in Larimer County, some plants have been identified and landowners are encouraged to eradicate this plant before it becomes a problem here.
Due to this plant's proximity to water, the choice of herbicides is limited to those that have an aquatic label. Rodeo (glyphosate), Garlon A (triclopyr), Habitat (imazapyr) and several formulations of 2,4-D effectively control knotweeds and are registered for use in and around water.
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When it comes to the Fibralo range of fibre-tipped pens, the Maison Caran d'Ache has created a medium of choice for colour enthusiasts. Filled with completely water-soluble ink and offering a wealth of luminous, transparent shades, Fibralo fibre-tipped pens are designed for budding artists as well as professionals in the fields of design, architecture and every artistic sphere.
Colours take on vibrant watercolour shades or outline various shapes. The durability enables optimal use for up to three years. Even if the cap is left open, the ink retains its qualities for up to seven days without drying out. Fibralo fibre-tipped pens offer excellent writing length of more than 600 metres. Inks do not bleed through paper and are washable on most contemporary fabrics.
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The world's top cyclocross racers came to Louisville, Kentucky, for the first 'cross world championships held outside Europe. Due to flood warnings, organizers ran all four medal races (junior, U23, elite women, and elite men) on the same day.—Photos and words by Wil Matthews
Riding Out the Cyclocross Worlds
The world's top cyclocross racers came to Louisville, Kentucky, for the first 'cross world championships held outside Europe. Due to flood warnings, organizers ran all four medal races (junior, U23, elite women, and elite men) on the same day.—Photos and words by Wil Matthews
Sven Nys Wins a Second Worlds Title
After first taking the title in 2005, Sven Nys is exultant upon claiming his second world championship.
Marianne Vos Rides Alone
The course was lined with spectators during the women's race, the second of the day's four events. Here, after quickly distancing herself from the field, Dutch champion Marianne Vos solos to the win.
Junior Champ Mathieu Van der Poel
Mathieu Van der Poel claimed the Junior World Championship. He comes from a cycling family: His father, Adrie, was the 1996 Cyclocross World Champion and his brother, David, finished 20th in Saturday's U23 race.
Jeremy Powers
Jeremy Powers's familiarity with the Louisville venue did not provide much of an advantage against the faster Belgian and Dutch squads. He finished 25th.
U.S. National Champion Jonathan Page
Jonathan Page was looking at a top-10 finish before a broken chain and a flat tire sent him back to midpack.
Marianne Vos Wins a Sixth Cyclocross Title
Marianne Vos strikes a familiar pose at the finish of another world championship.
Top Junior American Logan Owen
Logan Owen is passed by a Belgian while regaining his footing. Owen's fourth-place finish was the highest of any American male.
Eva Bandman Park
The forest section of Louisville's Eva Bandman Park was filled with spectators along the course.
Sven Nys Passes Klaas Vantornout
Sven Nys got past teammate Klaas Vantornout with three laps to go. The pair stayed close until the final lap, where Vantornout made several errors and lost time.
Tim Johnson
Three-time national champion Tim Johnson was the top-placing American in the elite men's race, at 19th.
Germany's Yannick Eckmann
Despite holding dual citizenship with the United States, Yannick Eckmann raced for Germany and finished 16th in the U23 race.
Mathieu Van der Poel Charges to the Win
Mathieu Van der Poel solos to a second world championship.
Top American Katie Compton
Katie Compton fought through a crowded field to finish second.
Amy Dombroski
American Amy Dombroski raced the entire season in Europe for the Belgian Telenet-Fidea team, coming to the States only for Worlds.
Maxx Chance
American Maxx Chance squeezes up the side of the first run-up during the junior race.
Logan Owen
Despite finishing fourth, Logan Owen shows his disappointment after a rough day at Worlds.
Ryan Trebon
Ryan Trebon's day was done after a midrace crash caused him to drop out.
Mike Teunissen
Mike Teunissen's U23 win gave the Netherlands its third gold medal of the day.
Zach McDonald
Zach McDonald managed to move up to 11th by the finish, after starting 29th on the grid.
Mike Teunissen Takes the Hole Shot
Dutch and Belgian riders crowded the front of the U23 race going into the course's first corner.
Katie Compton Takes Silver
Katie Compton showed her disappointment in finishing second to Marianne Vos for a second time at the world championships. A mechanical shortly after the start cost her time, but the American said she still wouldn't have beaten Vos, who finished more than a minute and a half ahead.
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The surf world is buzzing after photos of surfer Garrett McNamara racing down the face of a monster wave on Monday emerged, with speculation that he might have broken his own world record.
McNamara last year made history after taking on a 78-foot wave in Nazaré, Portugal, nabbing the Guinness World Record for breaking the previous record set by Orange County's Mike Parsons, who set the record in 2008 for a 77-foot wave ridden at Cortes Bank. McNamara won the Billabong XXL Award at the Grove in Anaheim later that season for Biggest Wave Award, grabbing $15,000 for the feat.
Photographers and spectators lined the cliff watching a handful of big-wave riders get pulled into the massive waves by jet skis. Analysts are measuring the latest wave taken on Monday by McNamara at the same place he set the record last year, with some news reports making early guesses that it towered 100 feet tall.
It could take months for the size of the latest wave to be determined by experts at the Guinness Book of World Records.
McNamara has been surfing since he was 11, and went pro at 17. He was born in Massachusetts, but moved to Hawaii in 1978, according to his website. He is considered one of the best big-wave surfers in the world.
For more information on McNamara: garrettmcnamara.com
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COLUMBUS GROVE — Two ladder trucks from Ottawa and Perry Fire
Departments were set up Monday at the intersection of High and Sycamore
Streets in Columbus Grove. The trucks were set up to pay tribute to Sue
Williams, Ottawa, who passed away Thursday morning.
As one co-worker said, "Your paper isn't big enough to say all the nice things that could be said about Sue."
had been a dispatch supervisor for the Putnam County Sheriff's
Department for 28 years and also served as a paramedic with the
Ottawa-Glandorf EMS for 33 years, Putnam County Office of Public Safety,
and Perry Township Fire Department in Allen County.
"Even when I
was a deputy, Sue was more than a co-worker, she was everybody's
friend," said Putnam County Sheriff Mike Chandler. Chandler said
Williams was a walking Rolodex of information. "She knew addresses and
phone numbers off the top of her head," he indicated.
"We are just
at the tip of the iceberg of the effect of losing Sue," Chandler said.
"She had a lot of information and it will be hard to replace her
Chandler said as the district supervisor she was like a training officer and took everybody under her wing.
her service as an Ottawa-Glandorf Medic, as Unit 301 with Putnam County
EMS and as a CPR instructor, we'll never know how many lives she
touched," said Anita Stechschulte, Putnam County EMS Chief said.
"I'm certain she had no idea the impact she had on the people of Putnam County. She certainly impacted her fellow EMTs."
true dedication and life was about taking care of others and committing
to making our lives better and safer while being the best mom, friend,
sister, aunt, co-worker, Medic, teacher, dispatcher, supervisor, mentor,
and babysitter anyone could have or ask for," said former sheriff Jim
A line of fire trucks, EMS vehicles, and law enforcement
representatives from Putnam and surrounding counties took part in the
procession from St. John Methodist Church in Columbus Grove to Truro
Cemetery on SR 12 in Columbus Grove.
At the cemetery Williams was
given a 21-gun salute and service by the Putnam County Honor Guard. Life
Flight also did a full salute and flyover at the cemetery during the
burial service.
Williams was also a member of the Allen County
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team, the National Emergency
Numbering Association, the Ohio Chapter of the Association of Public
Safety Communications Officials and Putnam County Peace Officers.
was not only there to help others as an EMT, she was also the voice
that guided all of us over the radio whenever people needed help,"
George Lane, Elida, commented trying to convey the impact Williams made
as a dispatcher.
"She was in the business of saving lives,"
Sheriff Chandler said. "In the past we could call her and ask questions.
Now that is not the case."
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Prostate Cancer Degrees
What does the "3 percent" mean when the doctor advised my father that he has 3 percent prostate cancer? Doctor did advise that he may have 10 more years to live. My father is 76 and has had several procedures done within the last 5 months and is unable to cease the plavix for even 7 days for at least one year in order to do the cryo procedure for the cancer. Is there any other type of procedure that can be done with the continuation of the plavix?
I don't know for sure what his doctor was referring to but I assume he meant 3% of the biopsy had cancer. There are many options other than cryotherapy. In fact active surveillance may be a very resonable option in addition to radiation. I think it is important to discuss these options with your doctor.
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Associate Professor of Urology
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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Pretty in Pink: Who Rocked It Best, Carrie or Eva? (Plus, Steal the Looks!)
Eva Mendes, Carrie Underwood, and more of this week's best dressed stars are all ready for spring in their pretty pink getups!
-Courtney Leiva
We're just days away from spring, and if you're anything like us, you can hardly wait. But if you think we're the only ones with pastels, floral prints, and bright colors on the brain, get a load of this week's spring-ready fashionistas!


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The American Association of University Women released survey results revealing that during the 2010-11 school year, 48 percent of students in grades 7-12 experienced some form of sexual harassment in person or electronically via texting, email and social media. The survey asked 1,002 girls and 963 boys from public and private schools nationwide whether they had experienced any of various forms of sexual harassment including unwelcome sexual comments, being called gay or lesbian in a negative way, being touched in an unwelcome sexual way, being shown sexual pictures they didn't want to see, and being the subject of unwelcome sexual rumors. 56 percent of the girls and 40 percent of the boys said they had experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment during the school year.
Penn State Officials Fail to Report Child Abuse by Former Football CoachWritten by Katherine Starr
In 2002, a Penn State University graduate student told the university's head football coach, Joe Paterno, that he witnessed one of Paterno's former assistant coaches, Jerry Sandusky, sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in the Penn State football facility's showers. The next day, Paterno told his athletic director. Neither the athletic director nor the president of the institution, who informed of the report, contacted the state's Department of Public Welfare as required by law. But this wasn't the first time for Sandusky or Paterno.


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Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Smoke-free
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Muckley Cross Farm Barns
Bridgnorth 4 miles. A superb collection of barn conversions, set next to a working farm amidst beautiful Shropshire countryside, just 4 miles from the pretty market town of Bridgnorth, and 3 miles from the lovely priory, shops and pubs at Much Wenlock. Completed, decorated and furnished to a high standard with some exposed beams and oak flooring, these lovely barn conversions offer warm, welcoming accommodation that is sure to please. Ideal for relaxing and recharging the batteries, the barns, which are mainly on one level, boast cosy sitting rooms, a variety of bedroom layouts, a private terrace and furniture for each unit, while modern features such as flat screen TVs with Freeview and iPod docks complete the picture of an ideal holiday base. Bridgnorth, with its "high" and "low" towns, castle remains, funicular railway and the start of the Severn Valley Railway, is a great place for a day out. The fascinating museums of Ironbridge are just a few miles north, medieval Ludlow and Shrewsbury are within easy reach, and the wonderful walking, picturesque villages, superb stately homes and irresistible tranquillity of Shropshire are all on the doorstep.
The property
A cosy semi-detached barn conversion at Muckley Cross.
Well-equipped and comfortable, an ideal base for exploring Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and beyond.
Note: This cottage can be booked with Refs. 2849, 2850 and 2851, together they sleep 20.Read more
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 2 x twin (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x adult bunks. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and sofa bed.
- Electric storage heaters
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, iPod dock, WiFi
- Electricity inc. in rent
- Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 2 cars adjacent to cottage
- Private patio with furniture, own lawned garden and shared use of further lawned area
- One well-behaved dog welcome at £15
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles
- Note: There is a low beam and restricted head height in the bunk room, please take care
- Note: For more information on the area and property, please visit the owners' website - www.muckleycrossholidaybarns.co.uk.
About the location
Much Wenlock 8 miles; Ironbridge 15 miles; Shrewsbury 20 miles; Ludlow 20 miles; Church Stretton 30 miles.
The market town of Bridgnorth lies in two very distinct halves - the High Town and the Low Town - separated by the red sandstone ridge on which the town is built. The two halves are connected by winding streets and flights of steps, or there is always the steep funicular railway, enabling the weary traveller to glimpse what Charles I called "the finest view in all my kingdom". A bustling Saturday street market provides an ample excuse to explore the town and examine the castle ruins, which lean at a greater angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Flowing below is the River Severn, providing many pleasant riverside walks. The Severn Valley Railway runs between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, and runs a variety of steam and diesel engines through picturesque country stations. In the areas surrounding Bridgnorth, there are a wealth of country parks, impressive houses, museums and picturesque Shropshire villages, as well as easy access to The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford, and Ironbridge Gorge, with its 10 museums and striking landscape. The area offers excellent walking, and with the popular destinations of Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Church Stretton all within easy reach, it is ideal for a visit any time of the year.
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High cholesterol
Beginning in childhood, the waxy substance called cholesterol and other fatty substances known as lipids begin to build up in the arteries, hardening into plaques that narrow the arterial passageways. During adulthood, plaque buildup and resulting health problems occur not only in the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle but in arteries throughout the body (a problem known as atherosclerosis). For both men and women in the United States, the number one cause of death is heart disease, and the amount of cholesterol in the blood greatly affects a person's chances of suffering from it.
Growing evidence shows that the biological processes that precede heart attacks and cardiovascular disease begin in childhood, although they don't generally cause symptoms or lead to disease until middle age or later. Experts encourage physical activity and healthy eating in childhood and adolescence—appropriately limiting cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat—as these may protect against heart disease in adulthood.
In an effort to get an earlier start on cardiovascular prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new guideline in 2011 that included the recommendation that children get routine screening with tests for lipids, including cholesterol. A lipid profile typically includes the following tests: total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides. Non-HDL-cholesterol can also be calculated by subtracting the HDL-C value from the total cholesterol result.
Specifically, the AAP recommends:
- Ages 2-8 years
- No routine screening; if no risk factors, no testing needed.
- If at increased risk, fasting lipid profile twice during this time period.
- Ages 9-11 years
- Universal screening; even if no risk factors, non-fasting lipid profile during this time period.
- If results of concern, fasting lipid profile twice during this time period.
See Teens for recommendations for older youth 12 and up.
For children with unhealthy lipid levels, the AAP recommends dietary and lifestyle changes, including more exercise, as the often-effective first steps. In some cases, medication may be needed, such as if lipid levels do not respond to lifestyle changes. Talk to your child's doctor about what would be appropriate in your child's situation.
Risk Factors
- Family History: Children are at increased risk if they have a parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or sibling who has high cholesterol or if they have a family history of cardiovascular disease (prior to age 55 in male relative and age 65 in female relative).
- Personal Health: Children are also at higher risk if they:
- Are overweight or obese
- Have a diet high in fats, especially saturated or trans fat
- Get little or no exercise
- Have diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Have another moderate- or high-risk medical condition
- Smoke
American Heart Association: Children and Cholesterol
KidsHealth.org: Cholesterol and Your Child
Sources Used in Current Review
CDC. FASTSTATS – Leading Causes of Death (2009 data). Available online at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/lcod.htm through http://www.cdc.gov. Accessed June 2012.
Kavey R-EW, et al. Expert panel on integrated guidelines for cardiovascular health and risk reduction in children and adolescents: Summary report. Pediatrics 2011; 128: DOI:10.1542/peds.2009-2107C. PDF available for download at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/site/misc/2009-2107.pdf through http://pediatrics.aappublications.org. Accessed June 2012.
KidsHealth.org. Cholesterol and Your Child. Available online at http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/cholesterol.html# through http://kidshealth.org. Accessed June 2012.


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Test Center guide: Load balancers and Web accelerators
Barracuda, Citrix, Coyote Point, F5, Kemp, and Zeus offerings stretch from no-frills appliances with basic load balancing to kitchen-sink solutions with rule-based traffic management, application security, and application performance optimizations; here's how to pick 'em, based on our tests
Whether you call them application delivery controllers, application accelerators, application traffic managers, or just load balancers, the solutions for scaling out Web sites and improving the performance of Web applications have come a long way from their humble beginnings. The result is a great deal of choice in the marketplace, from bare-bones appliances with basic functionality to high-capacity switch-based systems that handle Web traffic in wildly sophisticated ways.
In its simplest form, a load balancer is a device that sends TCP/IP requests to more than one host, creating a cluster of servers that all present the same Web site. In fact, basic load balancing can be accomplished by adding multiple IP addresses to a host entry in the domain name service (DNS) system. However, doing this creates a blind round-robin system that will send the next request to the next IP address, whether that IP address actually has a working server on it or not and regardless of whether or not that server is the best server to handle the next request.
[ Read today's reviews of Kemp Technologies Load Master 1500 and Barracuda Load Balancer 340. Read previous reviews of Citrix NetScaler, Coyote Point Equalizer, F5 BIG-IP, Juniper DX Series, and Zeus ZXTM. ]
Most advances in load-balancing technology have been aimed at ensuring that requests go to a server in the group best able to handle a request. Various algorithms decide which server gets the next request: the server loaded with the fewest connections, or the one responding fastest to a ping, for example. Vendors also offer proprietary algorithms and even agents to run on each server to provide more granular and accurate information on how heavily loaded each server might be.
The process of determining whether servers are available has also grown more complex and precise, from the basic TCP/IP ping to checking whether the server has a responsive network connection to checking whether a particular service (be it an HTTP daemon or a back-end SQL server) is running and returning a proper response to a query.
From the early systems that were built on PCs with two Ethernet cards, load balancers have evolved to include up to 24 switched Ethernet ports and custom ASICs running routing rules at gigabit wire-speed. Other systems add protection for Web servers and other types of application servers, guarding against buffer overflows, denial of service, and other hacker attacks. Still others add the ability to route incoming traffic to specialized clusters of Web servers depending on the needs of the customer, so that e-commerce requests go to one cluster while video viewing is done on another. Finally, a more recent trend is to add Web acceleration technologies, including HTTP compression, caching, and consolidation of TCP/IP requests from hundreds to a few.
The bigger question is whether you want all of these capabilities in the same box as your load balancer, when you may very well already have another box that does the same thing. SSL termination is a common addition because it simplifies load balancing. WAN optimization is also a good fit, considering that functionality needs to be outside the firewall along with the load balancer, and the right kinds of optimization can really improve the user experience, which is one of the main goals of load balancers. Other features such as firewalls, anti-spam, and site-to-site acceleration are less obviously a good fit. These are things that might be better done with separate boxes.
Software, appliance, or switch
Load balancers can be divided into two general categories: software- or appliance-based systems (running on Linux or Windows and Intel- or AMD-based hardware), and switch-based systems that make use of proprietary operating systems and hardware.
The software- or appliance-based systems are easy to add functionality to, but they are limited in throughput, since they rely on the two to four network interfaces installed in the appliance. Switch-based load balancers often have 24 or more ports, and offer gigabit or higher performance on every port. In the last few years, switch-based products have come to offer the same kinds of extended functionality as appliances, including support for e-commerce, additional security features, network acceleration, geographic load balancing, and more.
Once owned by software-based solutions, the low end of the market is in flux. First, the added cost of hardware on Linux- or Windows-based appliances is offset by the dramatically reduced time to configure the system. Second, the entire "commodity" category is getting smaller as time goes by – the ready availability of ASICS (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) means that switch-based load balancers can be inexpensively made. As prices of switch-based load balancers have dropped, and more organizations have started delivering Web-based applications both internally over high-speed connections and externally over a slow Internet links, switch-based products are coming to dominate the market. However, appliances offer a low starting cost, are easily expanded with SSL acceleration boards and other add-ons, and still have a place, especially for organizations with no need for multiple gigabit ports.
If you want to spend the time, you can use an existing Windows server and WSLB (Windows Server Load Balancing) software, or with Linux installed and add IPVS (IP Virtual Server) or BalanceNG load balancing software to create your own load balancer. However, unless you're paid a lot less than the average admin, the time you spend configuring the Linux server and the IPVS software will more than offset the cost of a small appliance, some of which are available for less than $2,000 including the hardware.
The vendors and offerings
Appliance vendors include Barracuda Networks, Kemp Technologies, and Zeus Technology. Coyote Point Systems, which was on the appliance side for a long time, now sells switch-based systems and offers some of the least expensive switch-based products available, still with good functionality.
Switch-based vendors include Array Networks, Cisco, Citrix (NetScaler), Foundry, F5 Networks, and Juniper Networks, though Juniper announced in January that it is discontinuing its product line (DX systems will no longer be available after July 24, 2008). These vendors provide high levels of functionality aimed at serving Web sites that are scalable and highly available.
Beyond the basic parceling out of requests to groups of servers, some load balancers also use several different methods to speed up responses to requests or to compress traffic, lessening utilization of bandwidth. One of the main optimization techniques is to group what would otherwise be anywhere from a few to more than 100 TCP sessions into one, using TCP session multiplexing or TCP session consolidation, depending on the vendor. Because the overhead of starting a session is fairly large, and some Web browsers can start dozens or even hundreds of TCP sessions to display a single page, multiplexing and session consolidation can improve performance substantially.
F5, Juniper, Citrix, and Zeus offer similar kinds of compression and acceleration technologies, which Barracuda, Coyote Point, and Kemp don't offer. F5 has outstanding ease of use, even better than Juniper, which has some very easy-to-use automation technologies that make it very easy to secure a Web site by moving to SSL without recoding the site itself. F5 also offers an application security gateway, which none of the others do, although many users may already have this capability in a standalone appliance. F5 has added Web application acceleration since our last review was completed. Citrix offers the greatest variety of acceleration technologies, with Juniper a close second and Zeus not far behind, although the Zeus box is not as easy to use. Barracuda and Kemp offer good basic systems at very low prices, starting at less than $2,000, while Coyote Point has an excellent higher capacity system that still costs much less than the F5, Juniper, Citrix, and Zeus offerings with all the bells and whistles.
All the systems can perform the basic load-balancing tasks of creating virtual clusters and directing traffic based on content or type of traffic. All will work for creating a sophisticated e-commerce application or SSL-based corporate portal. Acceleration is very much a "your mileage may vary" kind of application: The type of Web server, whether TCP/IP session persistence is enabled, and the types of content being served will all have major impacts on the effectiveness of acceleration techniques.
In most cases, the Internet link will be saturated before the capabilities of any of these systems is reached, unless your Internet link supports gigabit or higher speeds. What can make a difference is the number of rules used to route traffic. If you're planning on applying a large number of rules to handle traffic based on IP address and other parameters ("if the IP address is in this range, and the connection is HTTPS, then send the traffic to these servers"), then the faster processing engines of the F5, Juniper, and Citrix systems can make a difference.
How the products stack up
There's a wide range of capabilities and prices represented here, from the inexpensive but functional Barracuda and Kemp products, to the Coyote Point and Zeus boxes in the middle, to the high-end systems from Citrix and F5. Barracuda and Kemp offer bare-bones load balancing functionality in Intel-based appliances at rock-bottom prices. Coyote Point and Zeus combine good functionality and good value for the price. And Citrix and F5 offer all the functionality anyone could want, but at premium prices.
At the three tiers, Barracuda, Coyote Point, and Citrix offer the best bang for the buck. Barracuda, Kemp, and Zeus are excellent places to start if you're just looking for fault tolerance and scalability of a basic Web site. F5 stands out from the crowd with superb ease of use, and its programmability and available extra features will make even sophisticated e-commerce sites or corporate application delivery sites easy to create. The Juniper DX line has been discontinued, which goes to show that even excellent products don't always survive. For a quick, feature by feature comparison of all the products, see the table, "Load balancers and Web accelerators compared."
Barracuda Load Balancer 340 Version 2.1.033
Good 7.6
Bottom Line: The Barracuda Load Balancer is a good choice for any organization looking for a low-cost way to move from a single Web server to a Web farm. It has a good basic feature set, including cookie persistence, SSL offloading, and intrusion prevention capabilities. It's not as sophisticated -- or as expensive -- as some competing products.
Citrix NetScaler 8.0
Very Good 8.6
Bottom Line: NetScaler 8.0 offers a very sophisticated suite of load balancing, Web application acceleration, Web application firewall, security, and logging features, at a good price. The system is easy to configure, yet offers the power to create a secure site that gives great response times and reduces loads on Web servers.
Coyote Point Equalizer E550si
Very Good 8.6
Bottom Line: The Equalizer E550si offers a big jump in performance over the previous model at about the same price. With 20 gigabit Ethernet ports, an unlimited number of clusters, and support for more than 8 million simultaneous users, the E550si can support large commercial Web sites with ease, as well as internal Web-based applications that need higher bandwidth.
F5 Networks BIG-IP 6800
Very Good 8.5
Bottom Line: The BIG-IP 6800 is an extremely capable load balancer and Web application optimization engine. It should be scalable enough for even the largest Web application, and offers a depth and breadth of features difficult to equal. Functions such as application firewalling and global load balancing come at additional cost.
Juniper DX3680 v. 5.2
Excellent 8.7
Bottom Line: The DX3680 is an example of the adage "you get what you pay for." It's a very capable 2U appliance that not only creates clusters of Web servers but also adds SSL encryption, user authentication, and protection against hacker attacks. All of this is done transparently without having to rewrite HTML code on the Web servers. The application rules functionality provides powerful customization capabilities as well.
Kemp Load Master 1500 Version 4.1-33
Good 7.7
Bottom Line: Although initial setup is a bit of a pain, the wide variety of preset options in the Kemp Load Master make configuring persistence or sophisticated health checks easier than usual. The GUI is clear and easy to navigate, and drop-down menus handle functions that require creating scripts or custom rules in other products. The Load Master goes a step beyond the Barracuda at a slightly higher price.
Zeus ZXTM 7000 4.0r1
Very Good 8.4
Bottom Line: The ZXTM 7000 offers a wide variety of features beyond the standard load balancing, and it's easily expanded as needed. Although not quite as powerful or polished as competitors such as the BIG-IP, it is nevertheless easy to set up and manage, and it can be scaled by clustering up to 64 units.
How I tested
To test the performance of each product, I set up several servers with the same Web site (a demo version of an e-commerce site) and created a virtual cluster with those servers in it. The servers varied in processor number and power. I then used an Ixia 400T traffic generator and Aptixia IxLoad software to simulate a large number of users accessing the Web site, and compared the loads generated on each server. I then enabled features such as SSL sessions, Web acceleration, and application security, and attempted to overload the load balancer by simulating many simultaneous users.
Testing the Web application acceleration features of the products is more problematic. The greatest improvements in delivery of pages from the Web servers will occur when the server is heavily loaded (or would be heavily loaded if the load balancer weren't present. The type of content being delivered also makes a big difference – static HTML pages will see big improvements while dynamic pages using .ASP, CGI, Java, or other application servers may not seem much faster. The performance of the server delivering the application will be the gating factor rather than network performance.


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Did you know?
Karkloof Spa was voted the 'Best Luxury Safari Spa' at The World Luxury Spa Awards in 2012.
In South Africa, country spas offer welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of our cosmpolitan city centres. As one heads out of the urban structures, you can feel the stresses of modern life begin to peel off, layer by layer and there's lots more 'de-cluttering' of the anxiety levels as you enter a delightful country spa.
Country spas in South Africa have certainly come of age over the past 10 years. While now, there is certainly more quantity (the country spa concept is a popular one) there is also a great deal of quality as part of the package.
There are the stalwarts like Cybele Forest Lodge, in Mpumalanga, who led the way in launching a localised version of the country spa, to tried and trusted places like Mount Grace Country House & Spa (Magaliesberg) who continue to reinvent the African country spa concept.
Then there are the fabulous new kids on the block: Places like Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa (situated along the Sabie River in Mpumalanga) and Karkloof Spa in the Natal Midlands that are fast making waves in the international spa arena.
Each one of our country spas has something special, for instance, the Body Bliss Spa at Kiara Lodge (Clarens, Free State) has a homely feel, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West is known for its incredible touch therapy therapies and the Garden Spa at Leeuwenhof Country Lodge in the Waterberg combines a country spa experience with game viewing and hiking in the African bushveld.
South African country spas have one thing in common - they are all situated in exquisite locations, and a nature-based experience of sorts is part of the deal. Enjoy a range of treatments and then head out into the gardens, the hills, the bushveld and imbibe on Mother Nature's gifts of wide open spaces and big African skies.
Whilst many of these country spas offer day packages, it's a good idea to book yourself in for a night or two because once you arrive, we promise you won't be in a hurry to leave.
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The Crap We Missed – Monday 4.23.12
Does Justin Bieber batting away women with his purse even need its own caption? No. No, it doesn't.
Welcome to Monday's The Crap We Missed which fortunately Photo Boy tossed together before getting pulled away on another assignment that would make your head explode if I told you. So here's Gerard Butler continuing to look clean and sober and not at all on cocaine again, giant breasts, Gerard Depardieu making sure he's never late to the restroom again, more giant breasts (Appropriately colored, I might add.), a child molester, two more decent-sized breasts and a goddamn vampire.
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The McDonald's Corporation in Canada has set up a website where its Canadian fans (or adversaries) can submit questions — like "do you use pink slime in your meat?" or "are your fries made out of plastic?" — and receive answers directly from the company. When Toronto's Isabel M. sought out the reasons why a Quarter Pounder with Cheese pictured in advertisements doesn't aesthetically compare to any burger she's ever eaten at one of the restaurants [see photo], the Director of Marketing responded on YouTube (A: hours of food styling).
Turns out (to some diners' relief) the fries are made from whole Russet Burbank and Shepody potatoes and the burgers are 100% beef. If you're curious about the various Canadian nugget shapes (ball, bow-tie, bell and boot), what's in the Big Mac sauce, or any other McDonald's mystery, you can browse the (granted somewhat corporately spun) responses here. If one of your questions is "how can I make a McDonald's Caramel Frappe right now!?" then we suggest you visit food.com.


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Remembering Toms River Shooting Victim Brandon Holt [VIDEO]
A funeral was held Saturday for 6-year-old Toms River shooting victim Brandon Holt at a church filled with green.
Several hundred mourners filled St. Joseph's Church in Toms River as green ribbons were tied around nearby trees, and many mourners wore green ribbons or green attire to honor Brandon, whose favorite color was green according to the Asbury Park Press.
"How many times have we look at what happened this week and said, 'what could have been different?'" Rev. Scott Shaffer according to the Patch of Toms River. "If only, if only, if only."
Shaffer talked about the positives of Brandon. "My goodness did he life that life" in recalling a boy that was full of energy and always had a smile. "One little life touched an awful lot," he said. "Be at peace, little buddy," Shaffer told the assembled according to the Patch.
Friday night following his wake, holding candles tied with a ribbon of Brandon's favorite color of green, mourners walked in the damp spring air from the Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals on Main Street to Huddy Park, according to the Asbury Park Press, where the candles were put out as they stood under the park's gazebo.
"This was the best way to honor Brandon," his aunt Laura Decker of Brielle told the Press. "We wanted Brandon's voice to be heard and make a statement."
"More Safes for Brandon Act"
A website for the Brandon Holt Memorial Fund has posted what they call the "More Safes for Brandon Act" described as a "mother's wish" for a law requiring those who wish to purchase a gun to provide proof of a "federally coded weapons safe or device" in a home before the purchaser to actually handed their weapon. The safe would need to be inspected every two years.
Ocean County and Atlantic County law enforcement remains silent on their investigation into the Monday evening shooting in which a 4-year-old neighbor shot Brandon in the head with a rifle he found inside his parents home. No charges have been filed.


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A WORLD Cup winner oversaw training at Highworth Town Juniors on Saturday, but most people at The Elms had no idea who Sir Geoff Hurst was.
England's most famous hat-trick hero, as McDonald's director of football, was launching the 2014 FA Community Awards with a visit to last year's winners of the South West FA Community Club of the Year gong.
An inspiration to many he meets, Sir Geoff had to overcome a gaping age difference in his audience, many of whom were born more than 30 years after his Wembley exploits in 1966.
The junior side of Highworth Town is made up of 27 teams from age four to 18, with more than 400 footballers out in force across the pitches at The Elms on Saturday.
The facility was bathed in sunshine as Sir Geoff made his way around the pitches, assessing the talent on show at the community-driven club, before fielding questions in front of the clubhouse.
"Everybody has been looking forward to this for the past few weeks. It's been an exciting experience for everyone involved," said club chairman Mark Collett.
"The aim for today was for Sir Geoff to see as many teams out there as possible this morning.
"I doubt many of the children fully understood because he's from an older generation, unfortunately.
"One of the things we would like the FA to look into is getting current players involved. It wouldn't hurt for players to spend a weekend, once in a while, when they're injured, to help some of the clubs progress."
In his role at McDonald's, whose local franchisee Paul Booth organised Saturday's visit, Sir Geoff visits many clubs across the country and has a firm hold on grassroots football across the UK.
He said his hope would be to inspire parents and grandparents, if not the younger players, although one child impressed him with their research skills ahead of his visit.
"The key thing about last year's award and this visit is that it recognises they are good at what they do," said the 72-year-old.
"At a younger age the most important thing is getting them to enjoy their football and improve their skills, because it can become too competitive. If I can't inspire the kids, maybe I can inspire the parents or the grandparents, who can remember me.
"One kid did come up to me and say he had looked me up on YouTube – he can't have been more than six. That shows they can be inspired if they are told the stories.
"There are many great stories which can be told of England winning it (the World Cup) and it can inspire them."
Nominations for the FA Community Awards presented by McDonald's are now open. To vote for a football volunteer, club or league, go to www.mcdonalds.co.uk/awards


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Expanded border wait time system improves cross-border travel
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A new border delay message sign on Highway 1 will make it easier for motorists and commercial vehicle operators travelling to the U.S. to plan their route and save time. The sign was announced today by Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Ed Fast and British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom.
The Advanced Traveller Information System (ATIS) measures and displays border wait times to allow motorists to make informed travel decisions. The new sign is located on Highway 1 westbound, between the Whatcom Road Interchange and Highway 11.
The new sign is part of the previous $2.6 million Highway 11/13 ATIS expansion, with the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia each contributing $1.3 million.
"The Government of Canada is proud to participate in the expansion of the Advanced Traveller Information System" said the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. "Using advanced technologies such as this new sign at crossings along the B.C. and Washington State international border will help travellers decide when and where to cross this border and will reduce delays at these crossings."
"We are committed to working with all partners to move people and goods more safely and efficiently across our borders," said Minister Lekstrom. "This new sign will give border travellers and families the information they need to plan their route and save time."
The project supports the Province's goal to improve the movement of goods and people, which is outlined in 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan'. It also supports the Government of Canada's commitment to accelerate the legitimate flows of people and goods between Canada and the U.S., while strengthening security and economic competitiveness.
The entire ATIS includes overhead message signs approaching key Lower Mainland Canada-U.S. border crossings and changeable message signs on Highway 1, 91 and 99. In addition, travellers can check border wait times and conditions online, at: www.th.gov.bc.ca/ATIS or by calling: 604-542-4380.
The federal funds come from the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at Border Crossings program, a contribution program that provides funding to transportation operators to deploy transportation technology at Canada-U.S. land border crossings.
This new sign is part of several measures undertaken by the federal and provincial governments to improve cross-border trade and travel in B.C. These measures include expanding the ATIS, adding NEXUS lanes at three border crossings, FAST improvements at Highway 15, improving commercial vehicle access and adding an anti-idling signal system at the Peace Arch crossing.


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A COUPLE from Berkeley have pleaded guilty to dishonestly claiming housing and council tax benefit to the tune of £5,297.
Stephen Earley, 50 and his wife Sharon, 43, of Jubilee Way in Newtown were caught out by Stroud District Council (SDC) officers after they had spent over a year claiming benefit they were not entitled to.
On Friday, February 7, Cheltenham Magistrates Court heard how Mr Earley had contacted SDC in December 2011 and informed them he had lost his job in November and provided his P45 to prove it.
But prosecutor Zoe Lash said that, unbeknown to the council, he had gained employment a week after he had lost his previous job.
"He simply told us he had stopped working," she said.
"He contacted the council and gave them his P45 in December. But he had started a new job a week later and didn't tell us this."
The court also heard how Mrs Earley had failed to tell SDC that she had increased her working hours from 18 a week to 30 in December 2012, which would mean she was entitled to less benefit.
Ms Lash explained that their dishonest actions started to unravel when Mrs Earley eventually called the council in May 2013 to inform them that her husband had found employment and she was working more hours within the last month.
"Sharon had given in one month of details to us, whereas both had been in work for a considerable time before that," she said.
"The council became suspicious and made some enquiries."
Both were interviewed under caution and admitted being dishonest in claiming £4,106.34p in housing benefit and £1,191.28p in council tax benefit, which they are now repaying at a rate of £100.
At Cheltenham Magistrates Court on Friday, February 7 the couple pleaded guilty to two counts each of dishonestly failing to give prompt notification of a change in their circumstances.
They also both admitted guilt to one charge each of dishonestly making a false representation to obtain benefits.
Ms Lash added the council was asking the court for costs of £230 each to be paid back by the defendants.
Defending, Mohammed Iqbal said a report would be needed by probation services on the pair to guide sentencing because of the length of time since the offences took place.
Bench chairman Roger Schofield adjourned the case for sentencing until Monday, March 3 at Cheltenham Magistrates Court.
After the hearing, a SDC spokesman said:
"We take benefit fraud very seriously and will prosecute people who abuse the system.
"This case obviously showed intention to defraud and we are pleased with the outcome."


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Nucleus chair wins honorable mention in Middle East Office & Hospitality Product Design Competition
The Nucleus chair is awarded honorable mention in the show's product awards Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task category.
MUSCATINE, IA—The HON Company, which just made its first appearance at The Office Exhibition in Dubai, is returning with official recognition from the annual show's Middle East Office & Hospitality Product Design Competition. Nucleus, one of the manufacturer's premier seating solutions, received Honorable Mention in the Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task Category, cited for excellence and innovation in product design by the IIDA judges who managed the awards program.
"This is a tremendous honor for us," says Mark Roumfort, vice president, product management and development for The HON Company. "We're certainly proud of our product portfolio, and this international recognition really underscores HON's core values of practical design, reliable performance, and understanding the needs of our customers. These values are embedded in the integrity of Nucleus, and it is a solution that fully represents how we provide form, function, innovation and design to today's workplace."
Nucleus, designed by Marcus Koepke, offers a slim, contemporary look that delivers a personalized comfort to the user. The construction incorporates high-tech materials in the seat and back that help deliver exceptional support in a very slender profile.


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Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American All-Star shooting guard in the NBA who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- What I'm doing right now, I'm chasing perfection... and if I don't get it, I'm going to get this close.
- As quoted in Kobe Bryant : Hard to the Hoop (2000) by Mark Stewart, p. 46
- First, I want to apologize directly to the young woman involved in this incident. I want to apologize to her for my behavior that night and for the consequences she has suffered in the past year. Although this year has been incredibly difficult for me personally, I can only imagine the pain she has had to endure. I also want to apologize to her parents and family members, and to my family and friends and supporters, and to the citizens of Eagle, Colo.
I also want to make it clear that I do not question the motives of this young woman. No money has been paid to this woman. She has agreed that this statement will not be used against me in the civil case. Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual, I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did. After months of reviewing discovery, listening to her attorney, and even her testimony in person, I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter.
I issue this statement today fully aware that while one part of this case ends today, another remains. I understand that the civil case against me will go forward. That part of this case will be decided by and between the parties directly involved in the incident and will no longer be a financial or emotional drain on the citizens of the state of Colorado.
- Statement in court, as quoted in "Rape Charges Dropped Against Kobe Bryant; Judge Dismisses Case" in Jet, Vol. 106, No. 12 (20 September 2004), p. 48
- "I wouldn't mind being Jewish".[1]
- I'm a scorer, not a triple-double player
- Post-game comment after he recorded his 18th triple-double against Houston Rockets, and his first in two years. [2]
- Would people be celebrating me if I scored 138 points? You know how it is, some people would, some people wouldn't. They can all kiss my a– as I'm sure he feels the same way. If you score 138 points, you kind of have a license to tell people to f— off.
- Kobe's response to ESPN's Dave McMenamin after finding out about Jack Taylor's 138-point game in a Division III college game.
- Put your big-boy pants on, Just adjust. Just adjust. You can't whine about it. You can't complain about it".
- Bryant's commenting on Pau Gasol's struggles following the hiring of new Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni [4]
- Reporter: You've been passing more lately, is that gonna continue in the All-Star Weekend, or is that gonna change?
Kobe: Naw, I'm seeing single coverage there, I'm shooting that s^*t.
- Bryant interviewed by Bleacher Report[5]
Quotes about Kobe Bryant[edit]
- I've been quoted in the past and I will continue to be quoted; I think he's the best player in our league right now.
- Only God can stop Kobe Bryant.
- He's an unbelievable player. He's God's gift, something that's going to flash before our eyes and I don't think it's ever going to happen again. The only person I can think about he's catching up with is Michael Jordan.
- I give him all the respect in the world. He is the No. 1 player in the league, by far. It's like that. With a player like him, he just wants that challenge. He's just that fierce competitor. He doesn't want to get out-showed. He's the one who everybody's afraid of.
- I think Kobe Bryant should be at the top of the (MVP) list. His game is unstoppable.
- He's definitely the best player in the NBA — to me. I don't know if winning the (MVP) award is important to him or not. But he has three (championship) rings and that's what it's all about.
- To me he is the best player in the world right now. That guy doesn't know fear at all. He doesn't care. He would have won it
"Obviously Kobe is an unbelievable player. He can explode for 50 points at any given time. There's nothing we can do about that, and we're just going to have to deal with that. You're never going to stop Kobe. He's just too good. You just have to make him work for what he gets. Kobe is the greatest player I have ever seen at what he does.
- You can set the bar at seven and a half feet and tell them nobody has every jumped that before. And they say, 'I can do it.' And they'll go out and try.
- ↑ Kaplowitz, Aaron (March 24, 2006). "Kobe Bryant: I wouldn't mind being Jewish". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved on September 11, 2010.
- ↑ NBA.com - Houston vs. LA Lakers, 2012-11-18 recap
- ↑ Jack Taylor's 138-point game impressed Kobe Bryant, 21-11-2012
- ↑ Kobe Bryant Won't Be Passing in 2013 NBA All-Star Game


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I still prefer whatsapp messenger, since you can text android, windows, nokia, blackberry.....
That so nice to hear , but I am using solavie with my I phone which is most convenient and affordable, I have many phones of different but you will find only a few with other company brands.
2 Billion a day but NOT a single one from my iPod 4G !! way to go apple.
I send at least 200-300 iMessages a day lol


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Free Jeans!Logic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
A clothes shop was running a promotion giving away free jeans. In order to get the free jeans you had to try a pair on, then, while still wearing the jeans you had to put your right hand in the left pocket and your left hand in the right pocket and reach right to the bottom of the pockets at the same time. Many people tried but were unable to achieve the feat until one chap walked in and walked out a few minutes later with his free jeans. How did he do it?
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I would like to get eberyones opinion on when to apply the rub. I generally apply it before I put the chuck, ribs, butt or whatever on the smoker. I have also seen the rub be applied to the meat the night before. The meat then wrapped up and put in the fridge for the night.
What is the general consensus on this? The night before or the day of?