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Entertainment News Recap 2008-08-30 08:00:49
Rewind: This Week's Buzz
- Wow! American Idol added a fourth judge to its panel for next season. What do you think?
- How're you doing on Olympic TV withdrawal? Don't worry, Michael Phelps is making the rounds and will be on TV lots more, including hosting Saturday Night Live.
- OMG! There's so much good stuff coming to TV this week, including 90210! Check out my interview with star Shenae Grimes for tidbits on the new cast.
- And speaking of new teen dramas, check out my thoughts on the new CW series Privileged. Also, if you just can't wait until Monday, here's the first few minutes of the Gossip Girl season two premiere.
- I'm really excited for New York, I Love You! Check out the trailer.
- This week in music: I shared my experiences at San Francisco's first ever Outside Lands festival, and wondered if you enjoy music in a different language than your own. Also, is Jessica Simpson's duet with Dolly Parton doing anything for ya?
- In random I-may-need-glasses news: I thought these two look alike — and these two, too!
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Yagööt was the first frozen yogurt I ever had. It is also my least favorite. It wasn't terrible, however. They only had four flavors to choose from. When I was there, they were classic tart(original), strawberry, mango, and pineapple. I had strawberry and mango. It was the coldest and tartest froyo I ever had. There, you didn't pay by the ounce. Instead, they got it for you and you could get it in a couple of sizes. Since they exchange flavors every 3 months, I would go back in December for the pomegranate and Italian cocoa. Otherwise, I don't need to return.

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The ECM relay is located in the engine compartment fuse box. Click the link. Usually when the relay is bad the engine will not crank. If you could send me the link of the question you are referring to I can tell you if it may be the same problem. It is possible that you have a faulty fuel pump and even a bad battery. When the engine does not start we need to check fuel and ignition. There is a fuel rail test port on the passenger side of the engine under the cover. You can depress the center of it and have an assistant crank the engine to see if there is pressure. Just be carefull when doing this as if fuel is present it will shoot out with some force.
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I fhave this diagram already, which one is the ecm relay, R1, etc?
I had the battery checked (ok), changed the all the relays including the ECM, and it still did not start when the temp was high.
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Mr. Richard,
Outside temp has been cooler, car has been starting ok. Supposed to be very warm today, will do as you instructed.
ok, here what happened,
temp raised and sure enough car will not start. "P" was lit, but the alarm light was not blinking/flashing, nothing. Inertia switch is fully depressed............
temp cooled, car started, i attempted to look at the security led, here is what i noticed:
dash/instrument panel totally black but everytime the security LED would illuminate, guage needles move back and forth sporadically and the instrument panel would illuminate. when the security led stop illuminating the instrument panel stopped illuminating.
hello sir,
batteries connections secure, grounds secure, harness is not touching v shape metal.
also wanted to point out, yesterday when the security led would flash, the dash would illuminate and the guage needles would move sporadically, there was a clicking sound like when the battery is dead. When the security led light did not flash the dash would not illuminate,


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MSFT_SIPFederationInternalDomainData class
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The MSFT_SIPFederationInternalDomainData class lists the domains within an organization to which this Access Proxy will route messages.
The following syntax is simplified from MOF code and includes all inherited properties.
class MSFT_SIPFederationInternalDomainData { [key] string SupportedInternalDomain; };
This class does not define any methods.
The MSFT_SIPFederationInternalDomainData class has the following property.
- SupportedInternalDomain
- Data type: [key] string
The FQDN (fully qualified domain name) of a supported domain.
A domain in this list should not be listed in the direct partner table. Instances of this class can be added or deleted.
Server: Installed on Windows Server 2003 with Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1.
Namespace: Defined in \root\cimv2.
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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Fassbender, Joyce URN etd-0418102-084638 Title Litter and Ground Dwelling Spiders of Mixed Mesophytic Forests in Southeast Louisiana Degree Master of Science (M.S.) Department Entomology Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Christopher Carlton Committee Chair Charles Ramcharan Committee Member Dorothy Prowell Committee Member Keywords
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Date of Defense 2002-04-08 Availability unrestricted AbstractDuring Pleistocene glaciation much of the southeastern United States was covered with mixed mesophytic hardwood forest. These forests are composed predominantly of magnolia, holly, and beech with a mixture of other tree species, such as oak and hickory, and a distinct understory. Remnants of mixed mesophytic hardwood forests occur in the southern United States and are important refugia for disjunct and habitat-restricted species. In Louisiana, the mixed mesophytic forest habitat is found mostly in West Feliciana Parish, particularly in the area around St. Francisville. I chose two sites to conduct a study of spider diversity in litter habitats of disturbed and mature forests. Comparing spider species found these two habitats was necessary to understand the effects of disturbance on species richness and abundance. Berlese sampling was used to collect 10-kg samples of forest litter twice monthly from both sites. Collections were made from October 1998 to October 1999. I collected 1725 adult specimens representing 89 species in 14 families. At the mature forest site (Tunica Hills WMA) I collected 909 adult specimens, 58 species in 12 families. At the disturbed forest site (Feliciana Preserve) I collected 816 adult specimens, 73 species in 12 families. Species accumulation and richness estimators indicated the likelihood that additional species were present but not collected during the sampling period. The disturbed site had significantly greater species diversity and more uncommon species, perhaps because of a wider variety of microhabitats and presence of tourist and colonizer species. The mature forest site was less diverse, perhaps as a result of more stable and homogeneous habitat. Multiple disjunct species with northern affinities were found during the course of this study. Twelve species previously unreported for the state were discovered bringing the total to 225 spider species that are known to occur in Louisiana. Files
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Extra-Crispy Garlic Baked Chicken
Recipe by Kittencalrecipezazz
This almost tastes similar to Shake n' Bake coating mix, you may reduce the garlic slightly if desired, I have left the cayenne pepper as optional you may adjust to suit heat level or omit --- this chicken bakes out moist and delicious, you'll be picking off the crumbs from the pan! :)
Top Review by Chef shapeweaver
I made this recipe for the " National Garlic Month " event in the Food Photo Forum and most importantly mine and my SO's dinner.Except for using just 4 very " LARGE " chicken legs and adjusting the ingredients the recipe was made as it was written( I like garlic,so 3 Tablespoons were used).I baked the legs for the full 40 minutes.But even after that the chicken still wasn't very crispy, so I gave it another 10 minutes and it still wasn't crispy.My SO thought it tasted pretty good and even though I'm not really crazy about legs I thought it was o.k. Thanks for posting and, " Keep Smiling :) "
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 10 piece chicken
- 236.59 ml kelloggs corn flake crumbs (or process cornflakes cereal until finely crushed in a processor to measure 1 cup)
- 14.79 ml flour
- 4.92 ml seasoning salt
- 2.46 ml paprika
- 0.25 ml cayenne pepper (optional)
- 14.78 ml garlic powder (can increase to 4 teaspoons)
- 4.92 ml onion powder
- 1.23 ml white sugar
Directions See How It's Made
- Set oven to 425 degrees F (set oven rack to lowest position).
- Grease a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet.
- In a large heavy resealable plastic bag combine the cornflake crumbs with the next 7 dry ingredients.
- Moisten each piece of chicken under cold water then shake off excess water (the chicken must be slightly wet for the crumb mixture to adhear to the chicken).
- Place 1 or 2 pieces of chicken into the bag and shake to coat with the crumb mixture, then place skin-side facing up onto the baking sheet.
- Continue with remaining chicken pieces.
- Bake for 40 minutes (the chicken will continue baking when removed from the oven).


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PUPILS from a Davyhulme primary school joined forces with a councillor to help make the area a greener place.
Davyhulme East Ward's Cllr Lisa Cooke has been planting trees in a bid to improve the environment and enlisted the help of youngsters from Our Lady of the Rosary RC school, on Davyhulme Road.
Head teacher Susan Malloy said: "Our Lady of the Rosary is delighted to be involved in this tree planting project which is improving our local environment."
Cllr Cooke is pictured with Year Five pupils Keanan and Ciara planting one of the new trees.


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The United States Grand Prix hasn't made its first Texas race yet and Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone is looking for ways to expand in a country where it has struggled in the past.
Ecclestone said he still hopes Formula 1 can stage a race in New York-New Jersey in 2014 and even mentioned Los Angeles as a possible race site in the future.
Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix in Austin is Formula 1's first race on American soil since 2007. Another race, the Grand Prix of America in New Jersey, which was to run on a street course set against the Manhattan skyline, was originally scheduled for June 2013. That race was postponed last month for at least a year.
"We're trying to get something sorted out in New Jersey-New York. Maybe we can do something in (Los Angeles) in the future," Ecclestone said. "I'm hoping we can resurrect (New York-New Jersey) in 2014."
As for the event in Austin, Ecclestone said he's excited about the race and the $400 million track built to host it. Formula 1 has a ten-year contract with the Circuit of The Americas to see if it can succeed. Ecclestone noted the commercial importance of creating a permanent presence in the U.S.
"It's a good market for everybody. It's Ferraris', I think, biggest market now," Ecclestone said.
Why the sport has struggled in the U.S. is a mystery, Ecclestone said.
"We've had good crowds in the past," he said, noting races in Long Beach, Calif., in the 1970s and '80s, and Watkins Glen, N.Y. from 1961-1980. The U.S. Grand Prix also drew large crowds at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 2000-2007.
The rise of an American driver who could win races and maybe even challenge for a world championship would help grow the sport, Ecclestone said. But even that can't guarantee success.
Ecclestone said in the 1970s, an American television network executive told him that if the U.S. produced a world champion, they would pay F1 $5 million for broadcast rights.
"In those days, that was quite a decent price. When Mario (Andretti) won the championship (1978) I rang him and said "Do you want the bank particulars?' Nothing particularly happened," Ecclestone said. "What we need is some support from American companies to support an American driver and make sure it's a good team."


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In another adorable photo posted by popstar Britney Spears, her sons Sean Preston, 6, and Jayden James, 5, were seen having a "hair raising" good time.
Jayden is having some hair raising fun on the trampoline!" Britney wrote on her Tumblr page.
The day before, the 30-year-old singer posted this sweet shot of her elder son.
The blonde bombshell – who got engaged to Jason Trawick in December – was photographed in the below picture for V magazine. She opened up about her professional team, whom she calls her second family.
"I have worked with all of them for many, many years so it was fun to see them all together again on the first day of the tour," Brit said. "Everybody was catching up and telling all of their fun stories from the past, laughing and just having a great time."
She added that her team works "SO hard" and she also credited "Jason, and my boys who keep me smiling every single day."View Slideshow »»


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Welcome to Maryland Swim for Life!
Swim for Life is an open water swim competition and fundraising event to benefit Washington, DC-area HIV/AIDS non-profit organizations, as well as local watershed organizations that advocate for clean, local waters.
Sanctioned each year by United States Masters Swimming, Swim for Life begins and ends at Rolph's Wharf on the Chester River, which is one of the Chesapeake Bay's most beautiful tributaries. Athletes have the choice of swimming 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 miles. We will again be offering the hugely popular 2.4 Mile Triathlon Challenge swim!!
The District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC) will host the 27th Annual Maryland Swim for Life on July 14th in Chestertown, Maryland.
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Omega-Pharma's Matteo Trentin handed Italy its maiden win of the 100th Tour de France when he beat Swiss Michael Albasini and American Andrew Talansky in a sprint finish at the end of an entertaining 14th stage on Saturday.
Britain's yellow jersey holder Chris Froome, of Team Sky, finished with the peloton and his chief rivals just over seven minutes adrift.
Froome did not come under attack during the undulating 191km ride from Saint-Pourcain-sur-Sioule to Lyon and still leads Dutchman Bauke Mollema (Belkin) by 2min 28sec and Spain's former two-time winner Alberto Contador (Saxo) by 2:45.
Australia's Cadel Evans (BMC), the 2011 winner, dropped one place to 13th but maintained a gap of almost seven minutes to Froome.
A day after Froome and several leading challengers lost 1:09 to key rivals Contador and Mollema, the contenders for overall victory kept their powder dry ahead of Sunday's first summit finish at Mont Ventoux.
"I'm totally focused on the general classification, but of course it would be a dream to win at Mont Ventoux," said Froome, who won on the only previous summit finish of this edition at Ax-Trois-Domaines on stage eight.
"I have been up there. I'm really glad I have seen it because it's a really tough climb. My focus is going to be on keeping yellow, possibly to build on the advantage I have.
"But it will be interesting because a lot of guys will be targeting it tomorrow."
After a frenetic start to Saturday's stage a group of 18 riders finally broke free and went on to build a healthy lead.
Cracks in their collaboration began to appear around 20km from the finish.
With two of the day's seven small climbs still to negotiate, Frenchman Julien Simon tried his hand and crossed the summit of the 1.8km Duchere climb with a 20sec lead.
However the Sojasun rider's hopes of becoming France's first stage winner on this edition ended when he was caught by GreenEdge rider Albasini just outside the final kilometre.
Attacks by veteran Jens Voigt (RadioShack) and German Simon Geschke (Argos) came to nothing and, just as Albasini began powering towards the finish, Trentin opened up his sprint to finish half a wheel in front.
Trentin's win means Omega-Pharma now have four stage wins following victories by sprinter Mark Cavendish (two) and time trialist Tony Martin.
Normally a part of Cavendish's lead-out train, the 23-year-old Italian said his experience working for the 25-time stage winner had paid off.
"When you work alongside a rider like Cavendish, you learn a thing or two. I just waited patiently and unleashed my sprint with 100 (metres) to go.
"We're all super happy. All my teammates came behind the podium to congratulate me and that was really nice."


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It's sad that we have to rely on technology on meeting people and breaking the ice since we all have our gaurd up when we meet at bars and clubs.
I currently work as an assistant controller at a hotel and have no clue where I am heading in life. I learned that when things are planned they never work out so I try and live in the moment
I'm even better at not following my own advice.
Toothbrush (and loofah for the shower)
Family and friends
Alcohol (to help deal with fam & friends)
-let's just say batman and I have never been in the same room at the same time.
if you are a strong independent woman who has a good credit score, or even knows what one looks like.
and willing take a shot at makeing the best come out of both of us because that's what makes a relationship survive.
If you are willing to understand how a crazy Italian family functions
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A CONCERT in Cossington next month will feature three outstanding young musicians.
The Cossington Concert Trust is hosting its Showcase Concert in the village hall on Friday, March 15, at 7.30pm.
The concert celebrates the Cossington Young Musicians' Fund.
For tickets at £10 call Marian Curry on 01278-683777 – free tickets are available for students under 19.


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At present many of the popular JS framework for Dojo, Scriptaculous, Prototype, yui-ext, Jquery, Mochikit, mootools, moo.fx and so on. Of course, there are many I do not know the framework, there is no list. Many people will ask in the jars, which in the end frame is good? Which frameworks more cattle x do? OO framework which is more comfortable then? webryan personally think that this is a novice can easily mistake the logic. Nothing in the world, any tool, do not have the best view of this one, only the fit and unfit. We should be the true needs of our project to select relevant features framework.
1, JQuery
Recommended levels: a five-star
Usage scenarios: arbitrary
Download: www.jquery.com or google search to download jquery
Recommended reason: At present I use most of the framework (of course, my other frameworks are also really had a number of project development), is also my personal one of the most recommended. And the industry at the time when some of the technical talk and found xiaonei.com of the CTO, Tencent, or some other large emerging web2.0 cattle were all devaluation this framework. Fortunately, what was it specifically? 1. Small. (This last volume, the very serious problem) 2. Simple. (Learning the effectiveness of low-cost but high enough to clear examples of the manual, so you from 0 to project completion) 3. The internal structure of a good open-source, focusing on logic 4. For DOM to powerful (in fact, JS most of the time in dealing with DOM) 5.UI extended good (to be mentioned here is the Jquery tools and Jquery UI, you can go to see the two Jquery Soso extension of UI, you will find the original ui so simple, but also because ui scalability, so he favorably compared to other frameworks).
2, Extjs
Download: http://extjs.com/
Usage scenarios: internal systems. Backend systems. Management systems.
Recommended level: a four-star
Recommended reason: Extjs has a very Of the UI design . So when you do like the backstage management, corporate internal processes, or other management systems, when this thing is undoubtedly your best choice. Why? Because it is a few lines of code can generate a very nice full-interface UI, a powerful, style optional. CMS conducted a background and an in-house systems are done with this, saving a lot of manpower and time, and received rave reviews. While its disadvantage is that, in a lot of tab when the page loads, js might want to download several files at the same time. Js will be more simple terms it is great. But for the background management and enterprise-wide systems, this will become a bottleneck.
Download: http://developer.yahoo.com/yui/
Recommended Level: 4 Stars
Recommended reason: YUI this framework, I have studied, but useless in the project independently used. Mostly into the project, the predecessors used the YUI, and then we continued in the subsequent development of the role of just before. A long time ago version of the QQ drive, mop some of the modules used, but it is now very clear who is still used. Extjs it is somewhat similar, UI has many advantages.
Usage scenarios: YUI split the various modules for different needs in a certain part of using yui to fill into their own modules. Or similar to the network disk application of such Dongdong.
4, Dojo
Download: http://dojotoolkit.org/
Recommended level: a four-star
Recommended reason: Dojo is the most powerful javascript framework, deliberately remind: the most powerful. It contain virtually all of the things you might want to use. ). Dojo is more suitable for enterprise applications and product development needs, because the off-site storage, DataGrid, 2D, 3D graphics, Chart, Comet and other components for enterprise applications is very important (of course, these components have to wait some time before stabilized). For example, BEA's products based on Mashup technology development have been used in the Dojo. But, however, do we need these features? Web2.0 product will be done to such a great Dongdong it? This should be according to your own demand. And Dojo shortcomings were obvious, too, features too much, the learning curve too steep. However, enterprise applications, it does so, it is simply duck to water. This is also a time when IBM and other companies recruited to Dojo and learning Dojo top priority reasons.
5, Prototype
The most mature. I personally think that can be replaced by Jquery. Similarity between the two is also relatively high. Here will not say any more.
6, Mootools
Download: http://mootools.net/
Recommended Level: 4 Stars
Recommended reason: OO design. Modular strong coupling is relatively low. Some people say that it is better than Jquery UI of UI better, no ui temporarily used it much to say. Developers can you see by the effect of their demo, etc. or choose something suitable for himself.
ok, the real framework of the still using them, and to write out. If you have read the above stuff was very confused, it is recommended you from the JQuery begin.


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Millennium's First College Grads Adjust to Life as Impact of Hard Times Settles In; Snapshot Provides Glimpse of Generation 2001 a Year After 9/11
Only a little more than a year out of school, the millennium's first college graduates report that the impact of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has triggered adjustments to their hopes and aspirations. Still optimistic, these members of the Millennium Generation (or Generation 2001) say they've also come to believe the attacks have had a significant impact on the nation's economy and how they view their job security and financial future, according to a Harris Interactive® survey commissioned by Northwestern Mutual.
"We've been following this group since 1997, and we've conducted four separate surveys," said Deanna L. Tillisch, director of the Generation 2001 study for Northwestern Mutual. "As college freshmen, we found this group to be alive with idealism, optimism and a vision of a better world. As college seniors ready to face this world, this group was extremely confident and career-minded. Immediately after the Sept. 11 attacks, their confidence and optimism hardly waned. But, a year after the attacks, the members of Generation 2001 are telling us the effects of the attack are having an impact."
The survey of more than 500 adults who graduated from college in 2001 revealed:
-- 70 percent now say that the attacks had a major impact on the economy compared with just over half (58 percent) in October 2001. -- 21 percent (vs. 16 percent in October 2001) say the attacks had a major impact on their job security. -- 26 percent (vs. 17 percent) say the attacks had a major impact on planning their financial future. -- 93 percent believe they will someday get to where they want to be in life (which is consistent with the October study); 80 percent have established goals for the next five years (also consistent with the previous post-9/11 study).
"What's happening is that these members of Millennium 2001 are facing the hard realities of how much life has changed since they received their diplomas," Tillisch said. "We should remember, when they graduated in 2001, the world was a different place -- our economy was stronger, there were more jobs, there were no hints of corporate scandals and the threat of terrorism wasn't even on their radar.
"In fact," Tillisch noted, "in the spring of 2001, the threat of terrorism was at the bottom of their list of Top 10 concerns. Today, it's No. 4 (preceded in chronological order by concern for the nation's education system, the economy and the country's political leadership)."
Job priorities have also changed for this group, reflecting the realities of the times and the work world. For example, the percentage that believes a high salary is very important has jumped from 15 percent to nearly 37 percent. Congruent with earning a high salary, 83 percent say that a job that looks good on a resume is important, an increase from 77 percent in October 2001. Despite a flagging economy, most Millennium 2001 college graduates are employed, with nearly three out of four (72 percent) employed full-time -- a significant increase from October 2001, when just half (52 percent) reported being employed full-time.
Elsewhere, these members of Millennium 2001 give President Bush a positive job rating, with a majority (59 percent) saying he is doing an excellent or pretty good job. This number is quite similar with the national comparison, where the president receives a 62 percent favorable rating.
Northwestern Mutual, the nation's leading provider of individual life insurance according to A. M. Best, has always received the highest possible ratings for financial strength from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and A. M. Best. In addition to life insurance, the company, its subsidiaries and affiliates are also providers of annuities, mutual funds, long-term care insurance and disability income insurance. These products and services are distributed through the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and its 7,800 financial representatives. Among its affiliated companies are the Frank Russell Company, the investment management and advisory firm; Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), the securities brokerage firm; and Northwestern Mutual Trust Company, a special purpose federal savings bank. Further information on Northwestern Mutual, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, can be found at: http://www.northwesternmutual.com/ .
SOURCE: Northwestern Mutual
CONTACT: Deanna Tillisch, +1-414-665-2705, or
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With a valuation over $1 billion all-flash enterprise storage company Pure Storage has received additional capital to continue its rapid growth, and pave the way for a potential future IPO – announcing that it has closed an oversubscribed $150 million Series E funding round with institutional investors. Just a few days earlier flash storage provider Violin Memory filed for a $172.5 million IPO.
Led by T. Rowe Price, Tiger Global Management and other public market investors, with participation by its previous venture capital investors Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Samsung Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures, the new funding brings the company's total capital raise to $245 million. will use the new funding to accelerate continued expansion of its European and Asia-based operations, grow its sales, support and marketing teams worldwide, and increase its investments in research and development.
"We are very selective in the private companies that we choose to invest in," said Henry Ellenbogen of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. "In our view, Pure represents a rare combination of disruptive innovation, strong leadership, and strong growth. In particular, customer references were excellent. We look forward to working with Pure as they scale and strive toward becoming a public company."
Pure Storage also announced that former Data Domain CEO Frank Slootman has joined its board of directors. Slootman was one of the company's earliest supporters and angel investors, which also include VMware's cofounders: former CEO Diane Green and former CTO Mendel Rosenblum.
"Pure Storage is experiencing much of what we did at Data Domain," said Slootman. "They're replacing one storage media (disk) with another (flash). They pioneered the use of inline data reduction to remove the cost hurdle for the media upgrade, and, as a result of being the first to get this right they are growing about as fast as companies can grow organically. I am glad to be able to offer my own perspective in driving and managing growth to the top tier board of directors and leadership team at Pure."
The $1 billion valuation for Pure Storage is based on the size of its market and rapid growth. After launching in 2009 and releasing its flagship FlashArray in 2012, the company has achieved over 50-percent consecutive quarterly growth, surpassing previous industry growth benchmarks set by NetApp and Data Domain. The company has also responded to international demand, by establishing new bases of operations in more than 10 countries across three continents in 2013.
"In 2009, we set out to build the next great storage company," said Scott Dietzen, CEO at Pure Storage. "Today, we are taking our most significant step yet toward realizing that goal. This landmark financing reinforces our position as the frontrunner in leading the transition from mechanical disk to flash memory in the data center – perhaps this decade's most significant IT disruption."


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Are the truck pois and ftr files actually working on an Android device? Or do I have to put extra licence files or something in the sys.txt?
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Is it possible to use Here maps with Tomtom buildings in Wince Primo ?
In �Torrent:
click in menu bar on "File" command, then "Add Torrent from URL...", then paste magnet address. Wait few seconds. You 'll get "Here Q3", 5.73GB.
It worked, but I had to change some settings, cause I am a member of private tracker that does not allow some settings to be enabled on utorrent client. Working now.
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A mission was assigned to the Survey Corps the next day. Suddenly yesterday's training seemed almost fruitless, because the muscles in Eren's body were still sore and aching. The Survey Corps was called to a meeting during the early morning hours, and Eren was stirred awake by none other than the Corporal, who thought it would be a wise idea to enter his basement home, unchain the boy, and lightly kick him awake. Stunned, Eren fell off of the side of the bed. "Good morning," Levi said in his perfectly irritating monotone voice. Eren rubbed the back of his head, squeezing his eyes closed multiple times until his vision came back into focus. Marine colored eyes scanned the cell for signs of his intruder, and glued to Levi as he walked over and kneeled behind the boy. "We have a meeting in approximately fifteen minutes. I suggest you move quickly," he said, then getting up and making his way back upstairs.
Fifteen minutes? Was this a joke? How could the most renowned clean freak in the entire Survey Corps only give him fifteen minutes to prepare for a meeting, after just being so rudely awoken? Whatever. By laying on the floor looking off into space, he was only wasting more time. After clinging onto his mattress for support, Eren got up and threw on his uniform. Five minutes left. Surely the Corporal would kill him if he didn't look presentable so he washed his mouth out quickly and used his fingers to comb out his hair. He stumbled out of his cramped bathroom while finishing buttoning up his uniform blouse. Making his way up the stairs, Eren noticed that this meeting was called particularly early, as it seemed the sun was only beginning to rise.
Five. Four. Three. Two.
Of course.
To the others, Eren was on time; early, even. But to Levi, he was as late as ever. "You've got to finish taking your shits faster, Jaeger," was his greeting. Eren arched a brow. "In my defense, sir, you woke me up without warning, and with only fifteen minutes to spare."
Levi glared. "And is it my problem you can't get your ass into gear when I tell you to?"
"… No, sir."
"Precisely. Now sit the hell down before you collapse, you have bags under your eyes and they sure as fuck aren't fashionable."
Doing as he was told, Eren grabbed the chair farthest from the door. He scooted over to the table, leaning on it with his elbows. It appeared Commander Erwin would be joining them that morning, and as he was absent, Eren figured it must have meant he was still on his way. It didn't take long before Eren began to nod off, eyelids drooping as he heard the faint whispers of the other crewmembers, some sounding more concerned than others. The last mission hadn't gone so well. Many valuable members of the Survey Corps had been lost. However, the power of deviant type titan that had lead them to their dooms was unexpected, to say the least. Should anything of the sort happen again, most assumed that Commander Erwin would have a backup plan.
Just as Eren began to drift away from consciousness, a loud bang ruptured through their small meeting area. The door had flung open, hitting the wall and making an unsavory sound ricochet between the table, chairs, and tea cups. The culprit was none other than Hange, who sauntered in proudly and announced that the Commander had just led his horse to the stables and was making his way through the halls as she spoke. No sooner than that, Erwin had arrived followed by no more than a few guards. He was greeted with a salute from each soldier aside from Levi. Instead, Levi sat with his legs crossed, taking a sip out of the cleanest piece of fine china that Eren had ever seen. His dark eyes didn't even so much as shift their gaze when Erwin made his grand entrance. "That took you a bit"
Erwin stepped into the room and spread a map out on the table. "Sorry for the wait," he said, giving a quick glance to Levi in the process. "But I suppose we should get right into this."
The crew gathered around the table, each itching with the desire to know their assignment as Erwin went over the mission objective. The objective, Erwin said, was to find a safe route leading from Karanes around to Shiganshina. "That's all," Erwin secured, as the last mission that had been assigned had the exact same objective with an extra hidden motive that was hidden from most of the other soldiers, many of whom lost their lives due to the lack of information. Eren scanned the faces of the others present. Many looked skeptical. Their eyes appeared dim, soulless, dreary, tired; obviously these soldiers had lost many of their own friends during the last venture beyond the walls, although Eren was positive that was not the first time they'd witnessed the wrath of the titans. These were survivors, after all. But still, after being so confident in the Commander before, how would he be able to regain their trust?
Eren's thought was cut short when Erwin announced that there was a small shortcoming in their planning agreements. "I'm afraid we'll have to make due with what we have," he said, "and thus, the Survey Corps has only been given a matter of two weeks at most to prepare for this expedition."
A sudden silence cut like knives through the atmosphere of the meeting room. "Two weeks," A whisper emerged. "We can barely get prepared in a month! Are they just trying to kill us all off?!"
Eren's eyes grew wide, mouth agape as he turned towards the Commander. Calm and collected, as usual. How could he look so worry-free at a time like this?! The number of participating Survey Corps members wasn't that high to begin with. Didn't he care about his fellow men in arms?
Seeking consolation, Eren turned to Corporal Levi. The expression on his pale, almost porcelain face had not changed, but Eren supposed that wasn't saying much. He looked about as calm as the Commander had, maybe even more so.
Erwin began to speak up again.
"I notice many of you lack your usual enthusiasm."
Erwin stood suddenly, knocking his chair back in the process. He slammed his fist down on the table, causing a loud bang to rupture the silence. If anyone was asleep, Eren was sure as hell they were awake now.
"Listen up," Erwin said with a snarl. Was this really the gentle-mannered man who had accepted Eren into the Survey Corps only months prior?
"This could be our last chance to prove our worth. I'd be damned if they haven't considered cutting our funds, and that's the last thing we'd need. You," he pointed his finger to the group crowded around him, "Are official members of the Survey Corps. You are survivors. You've spat in the face of death one hundred times over. You know how to deal with this. And you know you have faith in yourselves. I highly doubt you would have signed up for this otherwise."
Erwin stood his chair back on its legs and regained his composure. "You all are to gather as much supplies as you can. I expect to be met with proper preparations when I return in two weeks."
Erwin nodded at the two soldiers standing by the door, signaling them to open it. His demand was met, and after the bulky door opened with a creek, both Erwin and his men vanished.
They weren't kidding when they called him a ruthless commander.
One by one, the other soldiers filed out of the room in silence, either heading back to their dorms or escaping for some fresh air outside.
But Levi stayed put.
Eren figured he should stick around as well. The Corporal looked quite lonely , sitting there in the dull candlelight and all.
"E-Ehm," Eren tried to begin a conversation. The prior events had left the room with a stiflingly awkward atmosphere.
Levi sighed, stood up, and left.
Eren backtracked. He'd barely spoken a word! If one could even call it that. Was the Corporal angry with him?
"Corporal Levi, sir?"
Levi turned. "What."
"Is anything the matter, sir?"
"Why would you think that."
Eren could feel beads of sweat forming at his temples, either from nerves or frustration. "Well, sir, I barely said anything and you just got up and left."
Levi blinked, long and slow. His entire demeanor bled sarcasm. "It's got nothing to do with you, Eren," he said before resuming his way down the hall.
"Wait up, then!" Eren called, jogging to the front of the Corporal, standing in front of him to block his path. Levi looked up at him, his glare cold as ice, piercing Eren right through the chest.
"What," hissed the shorter man.
Eren swallowed and continued. "Well, it's just… do you really think the Commander knows what he's doing, accepting a new mission this soon? I mean, we lost so many members last time, sir," Eren's eyes cooled and saddened as a pang of emotional pain clung to his stomach. The memories of his dead team members clouded his mind.
Levi scoffed and walked around the boy. "Have faith in the Commander. He wouldn't be in that position if he was that much of an idiot," he said.
"Sir," Eren began seething again. The Corporal cared about his men, didn't he? How could he remain so nonchalant, even after all that had happened? "I'd hate to break it to you sir, but you told me to have faith last time, too."
Eren clasped his hand to his mouth almost as soon as the words poured out of it. He noticed the Corporal visibly twitch and stiffen up before he turned to face Eren again. "Excuse me?" Levi said. Those two words alone were as harsh and as sharp as taking a hit from a sword.
"Wait, sir, I didn't mean it like that, you know I didn't," Eren stammered, mouth moving a mile a minute, thoughts flooding his head sooner than he could stop and assess the situation. He covered his head, expecting the impact of Levi's boot to knock him senseless.
But the blow never came.
Eren lifted his head up, eyes widening at what he saw. Though his facial features appeared remotely the same, the Corporal looked visibly hurt. It wasn't the way his mouth had assumed an angry scowl, no, it was his eyes. Something gleamed in them that he had never seen before.
It was sadness.
Levi cocked his head, only in the slightest of ways. "You know," he said, "They'd be rolling in their graves if they heard you say that."
Eren hung his head and tried to form an apology, but he just couldn't pull the words together. The Corporal was gone before he could even look up.
You really fucked up this time, Eren thought, you really fucked up.


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Rodney is listed at SF but he is a backup both for Iguodala at SF but also for the Kover/Green committee at SG. In fact, Philly has used the combination of Iggy and Carney on many occasions, since he is a slighly leaner and possibly even more athletic version of Iguodala.
There are lots of articles discussing him at shooting guard:
Carney is considered a swingman who can play either shooting guard or small forward. He'll find more opportunity in the backcourt in Philly, because budding star Andre Iguodala has a lock on the starting small forward spot. The shooting guard position was unsettled, with John Salmons and Kyle Korver combining to start most of the season.
Carney will play both shooting guard and small forward for the Sixers, which sets him up to compete for minutes with Iguodala, Kyle Korver, Willie Green, and fellow draft pick Bobby Jones.
Front Office Opinion*: "Carney is a very athletic shooting guard/small forward who will be a very good transition player capable at finishing well at rim.
He's an elite NBA athlete, with a great body for a shooting guard and a stroke that looks good.
Cheeks will find time for Carney
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Where does he fit? How much does he play when the regular season starts?
'I think we just wait and see how it's going to go,' coach Maurice Cheeks said yesterday, after practice at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. 'The way he has played thus far, I think he has a chance to get on the floor. That's what preseason games are for, to put guys in different positions, see if they can contribute.
At stake for Carney, the 16th pick in the first round of June's draft, is the possibility of cracking Cheeks' rotation. It's something he said he really wants, but won't be easy because Andre Iguodala, Kyle Korver, Willie Green and Kevin Ollie are all in the mix for time at shooting guard/small forward alongside Allen Iverson Carney, a 6-foot-7 swingman, certainly caught Cheeks' eye during the 103-100 victory over the Suns on Oct. 10 in Cologne, Germany. Carney hit the winning 3-pointer with 10.5 seconds remaining to cap off a 14-point, seven-rebound outing. He's still learning, obviously, Cheeks said.
Extremely athletic swingman who will make a lot of spectacular plays in the open court .
Look for a lot of electrifying athletic plays with the combination of Iguodala and Carney on the floor at the same time for the Sixers.


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Rival Palestinian Factions Reach Reconciliation Agreement; Netanyahu Slams Deal
Wednesday April 27, 2011 19:35 by George Rishmawi - IMEMC News Report post
Hamas and Fatah sign a reconciliation draft agreement in Cairo Egypt Wednesday evening following rounds of talks, with hope to end a four-year internal unrest in the Palestinian Territories, Palestinian media sources reported.
[Cartoon by Palestinian Cartonnist Majed Badra]
Both parties agreed, under Egyptian supervision, to form a transitional government soon. The two delegations, headed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Fatah movement and Khaled Mashaal, Hamas' politburo chief, discussed the security issue and ways to coordinate the two security forces that Hamas and Fatah control. They have set a date for general elections to take place, however, it is not disclosed yet.
A Hamas official reported that all points of differences with Fatah have been overcome. During the past month, Palestinian youth protested in a number of West Bank and Gaza areas calling for ending division.
Egyptian sources said that the two parties will be invited into Egypt soon to an official signing ceremony.
Wednesday April 27, 2011 21:39 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies Report post
Palestinian factions welcomed on Wednesday a draft unity deal that was signed in Cairo on Wednesday between the rival Fateh and Hamas movements, and expressed hopes that the four years of internal conflict will come to an end.
Cairo will be asking the Palestinian factions to sign the final deal next week.
The new interim government will be appointed by consensus, and will be in charge of preparing for general and presidential elections.
Khaled Al Batsh of the Islamic Jihad stated that his movement welcomes this important development, and called for a fast and actual implementation.
Al Batsh also called for ending the file of political arrests in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and added that protecting the resistance, the national interests and boosting Palestinian steadfastness are top priorities.
He said that guarantees must be provided to ensure actual implementation, and stressed on the importance of a unified Arab-Palestinian stance regarding Palestinian independence, the Right of Return of the refugees, and Jerusalem, the capital of the anticipated state.
Al Batsh further stated that Egypt will invite the Palestinian factions to hold consultation talks for two days in order to agree on an interim government tasked with starting preparations for general elections that would be held within a year. Political leaders and independent figures will be invited.
Deputy head of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), Dr. Ahmad Bahar of Hamas, welcomed that deal and described it as historic. He also thanked Egypt for its important role in hosting and moderating Palestinian unity talks.
Dr. Mahmoud Zahhar of Hamas stated that an agreement was made to appoint 12 judges as members of the Elections Court, adding that this agreement will be presented to Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, for approval.
He said that consecutive legislative and presidential elections will be held within a year after signing the final deal.
Zahhar further stated agreements were reached on most of the main issues that obstructed reconciliation.
The Hamas leader added that an agreement was reached to reform the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in order to restructure it to include all factions.
Hamas leader, Prime Minister of the Hamas-led government in Gaza, Ismail Haniyya, also welcomed the deal and stated that the movement has always supported unity efforts and is interested in a solid deal that protects the national Palestinian interests.
Dr. Abdul-Aziz Shiqaqi, head of the coalition of independent figures in the Gaza Strip, told the Maan News Agency that this deal is a new grounds and a new phase of reconciliation.
Al Shiqaqi called on all factions to support unity efforts, and thanked Egypt for its important role.
Khalil Assaf, representative of Independent Figures in the West Bank, stated that this deal is the best and most important event for the Palestinians this year.
Assaf told the Maan News Agency that unity is the wish that every Palestinian carried for many years, and called for actual implementation of the deal.
Azzam Al Ahmad, head of the Fateh parliamentary bloc, the second largest bloc after Hamas, said that a technocrat interim government will be announced, and that this government will represent the Palestinian people.
The Palestinian People Party (PPP) also welcomed the deal and called for implementing all what have been agreed upon during previous rounds of talks.
The PPP also called for diplomatic moves to gather international support for the recognition of a Palestinian State, with Jerusalem as its capital.
Wednesday April 27, 2011 22:02 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies Report post
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud Party, denounced on Wednesday the draft agreement of Palestinian unity, and added that "Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas chose peace with Hamas instead of peace with Israel".
Netanyahu said that peace with Israel and reconciliation with the Hamas movement cannot go hand in hand, Israeli daily, Haaretz, reported.
The Israeli Prime Minister said that "peace with both Israel and Hamas is impossible, adding that Hamas believes in the destruction of Israel and in ongoing firing of shells into Israeli areas.
He claimed that this reconciliation with the Islamic Movement (Hamas) is in indication that the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank is weak, and claimed that this could mean that Hamas will take control over the West Bank.
The Israeli Prime Minister is said to be planning to head to Washington next month to address the Congress and present a plan he claims to be an effort to restart the stalled talks with the Palestinian Authority of Mahmoud Abbas.
Palestinian-Israel talks have been stalled since September of last year after Israel resumed its construction and expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and in occupied East Jerusalem.
The P.A said talks with Israel cannot be resumed while it constructs and expands settlements, and while it is ongoing with its invasions and assaults against the Palestinian people, their lands and property, and their holy sites.
It also demanded Israel to stop the demolishing of Arab homes in Jerusalem.
Different Hamas leaders, leaders of Fateh movement, leftist factions and independent figures in Palestine expressed support to the draft unity deal and called for ensuring the success of the final reconciliation agreement that will be signed in Cairo next week.
The Hamas movement said that Israel has no interest in Palestinian unity and will continue to in order to sabotage a united Palestinian front that counters the occupation and seeks liberation.
The deal came as a surprise amidst endless round of deadlock reconciliation talks mediated by Cairo.
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Saturday Apr 30th, 2011 12:33 AM
have you been looking at the arab (and iran) world in the last two months? it's imploding due to the tyranny, corruption, oppression and tribalism that is the corner stone of the arab muslim world. the palestinians with all their petty factions and feudalism are just part of the bigger problem. the world needs another arab country about as much as Japan needs another tsunami.


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UPDATE Phuket's Body in Bin Case: Expat's Trial for Murder Hears of Gruesome Discovery
By Premkamon Ketsara and Sert Tongdee
Thursday, August 22, 2013
UPDATE Phuket's Body in Bin Case: Expat's Trial for Murder Hears of Gruesome Discovery - Phuket Wan
PHUKET: Phuket expat Stein Havard Dockset appeared in Phuket Provincial Court today as his trial progressed for the murder of his former lover, Rungnapa ''June'' Ratchasombut.
Mr Dokset, 50, a Norwegian, was difficult to recognise as he emerged with other inmates from Phuket prison today. He was crop-headed and in prison garb, wearing shackles.
The remains of the vivacious Thai mother-of-three were found in a large wheeled rubbish bin in the large house at Kata that the couple once happily shared.
From the time that Khun June disappeared in mid-2009 until the discovery of what remained of her body in February, 2012, Mr Dokset continued to live in the house and denied all knowledge of her whereabouts.
From time to time, he moved the bin to a new location behind a different locked door, and the maid did not have a key.
Mr Dokset's trial on Phuket is unfolding slowly. Two police witnesses were due to give evidence today.
Sitting alongside a reporter in court today awaiting a start to the hearing, Mr Dokset - once a regular commenter on Phuketwan - found time to chat.
He said he had an infected leg wound that was not healing easily. When asked whether he had been to have hospital treatment, he said: ''You only get that if you are dying.''
[Phuketwan has recently seen a prisoner in shackles shuffling through Vachira Phuket Hospital for treatment. Security became more intense after an escape attempt by a ''patient.'']
Mr Dokset said it was crowded inside Phuket Prison.
The number of people awaiting trial or sentencing on Phuket on drug offences boost inmate numbers to three times the amount the jail was built to hold.
When asked if everyone was nice to him, Mr Dokset said that although he was a nice man, everybody was not nice to him.
Somebody was trying to kill him, he said. But he declined to elaborate.
Mr Dokset maintained in conversation with Phuketwan's reporter that the death of Khun June was accidental.
He has previously said that he hid her body because of concerns that police would not treat her death as an accident.
Today the sole witness, Lieutenant Colonel Kittisak Wanpleum, told the court that on February 27 last year, investigators found what appeared to be human remains in a green ''wheelie'' bin in a toilet annexe at the Kata house.
The trial was adjourned until November 8. Mr Dokset is being held without bail.
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I see Thai criminals always given bail but Farangs get banged up straight away and get to sit in jail while they wait a few years for their trials.
What's up?
I guess Farangs are flight risks and Thais just sit in their baans and wait patiently for their day in court.
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Heard a lot of bad things about Phuket,but the local council failing to empty a wheelie bin for nearly 2 years,now that service stinks,wheelie bin service should be cleaned up. Remains to be seen.
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Xbox 360 Revives the Media Extender
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Microsoft and other companies looking to sell Extender devices should not despair. In the early 1980s, my family, like most American families, owned a VCR. I think we paid around $900 for it in 1979. We recorded TV shows and rented movies. Sometimes my parents wanted to watch a movie in their bedroom and leave us kids to watch a cartoon in the living room. The VCR was way too big to carry from room to room (most were the size of small suitcases). But my parents found a product called the Rabbit. This was essentially a two-piece television-signal transmitter that you hooked up to your VCR on one end and the receiver TV on the other. When both were switched on, you could watch whatever was playing on the VCR in whichever room had a Rabbit receiver. My parents eventually had a few of these small set-top box receivers connected to our various TV sets.
In time, VCR sizes shrank (so you could move them from room to room) and prices fell so that it was no longer a financial burden to own two or more players. Eventually, Rabbits disappeared and people forgot about them.
When Microsoft introduced the idea of the Extender, no one knew what it meant. I think Microsoft would have had more luck calling it the Rabbit II. The company has decided, smartly, not to try to sell the Extender as a standalone device. Instead, it's crammed it into one of the company's most popular and eagerly awaited brands, the Xbox 360 gaming console.
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Efectos del Salario Mínimo: Aplicación del Método Tobit
This paper develops a new methodology for the empirical testing of how restrictive the existence of a minimum wage law can be, and its implications with respect to unemployment and the behavior of the agents. This new method is based in the well-known TOB
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- Brown, Charles & Gilroy, Curtis & Kohen, Andrew, 1982. "The Effect of the Minimum Wage on Employment and Unemployment," Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Association, vol. 20(2), pages 487-528, June.
- Linneman, Peter, 1982. "The Economic Impacts of Minimum Wage Laws: A New Look at an Old Question," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 90(3), pages 443-469, June.
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ClimateMaster Shows Homeowners the Best Investment
By Henry Morse
With the economy coming back each and every day, the American family is looking for new investments that are solid winners. They have found ways to put money into their residences that not only increase property value, but also create a far more efficient home when it comes to energy sources and cutting the always-rising electric costs.
There are many home retrofits or renovation projects; from adding a new kitchen to tackling major things, such as the creation of an entirely new backyard. But it's a fact that more and more homeowners are choosing the addition of a geothermal heating and cooling system in order to invest in the future and get cash back.
ClimateMaster is the name that homeowners are discovering. They are finding out about the solid and stellar reputation of the business that offers ENERGY STAR brand heat pumps, HVAC units – everything for your geothermal heating and cooling needs.
While oil prices are on the rise, electricity prices remain relatively stable right now, making heating costs with geothermal more predictable than oil.
Being that the geothermal systems are able to generate heat more efficiently by moving it from the earth to the home using a 'loop' system, the geothermal heating and cooling systems by ClimateMaster use considerably less energy to operate than electric heat and oil heat systems.
Owners can install a geothermal heating and cooling system in both new and existing residential construction. Not only do the geothermal systems produce less noise and require far less maintenance than traditional heating and cooling systems, but the incentives and benefits they receive far outweigh the traditional path.
The Federal government offers a 30% tax credit that is guaranteed for homeowners who install an ENERGY STAR ClimateMaster heating and cooling system into their residence. The government is awarding those who switch to this renewable energy source that far outweighs the competition. With the tax incentive, the homeowner has the ability to use the funds to cover all areas of the installation – from landscaping to equipment and labor. States are also offering the homeowner extra tax incentives to switch to this renewable energy – to once again award the homeowner so they can see an immediate return on their investment.
For the homeowner it's important to note many things about the geothermal heat pump. This is a tool used within the ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling system that actually transfers heat from one source to another (the ground into your home).
It's a fact that the earth remains at a constant temperature (with a small variable of only a few degrees depending on geographic location), just a few feet below its surface of the at all times. By using this natural and unending resource, the ClimateMaster 'loop' system offers the homeowner perfect and consistent heat in the winter and cool in the summer – with no hot or cold spots left over. The air is far more breathable and clean, and the whole atmosphere of the house improves for the family.
Traditional systems rely on burning fuel, which creates harmful emissions into the home and environment. Geothermal residential heating and cooling systems from ClimateMaster solves that problem as well, being an environmentally friendly option that does not utilize fossil fuels.
The savings seen by using ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems are significant, cutting the utility bill by up to 80%. Homeowners with large houses have the biggest cost savings with geothermal heat, allowing these shrewd investors to not only receive a more efficient home, but also receive a return on their investment.
Although the initial investment runs about twice as much as the more conventional heating and cooling systems out there, the ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling system benefits are guaranteed; cash is put back into the homeowner's pocket – and then some.
Lasting more than twice as long as conventional systems, the ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling system will send those monthly utility costs plummeting for a good, long time – with very little maintenance ever needed.
One million Americans have already seen the beauty of the ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems by installing them into their homes. Now is the time for YOU to look for that smart, solid investment that will continue to save you money.
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A showcase of the Middle East's emerging ICT
An important showcase of the Middle East's emerging ICT sector, Jordan boasts a a burgeoning technology start up industry and a modern liberalised telecoms market.
Privatised incumbent Jordan Telecom Group is majority owned by France Telecom and operates as Orange Jordan. Despite liberalisation Jordan Telecom Group maintains a stronghold on the fixed market. Competition is strongest in the broadband and mobile markets, based predominantly on infrastructure.
Jordan's broadband market is served by a number of technology platforms including DSL, FttX, WiMAX, leased line and mobile. Jordan recently announced plans to revive its National Broadband Network after construction was halted due to lack of funds. WiMAX makes up a significant proportion of total fixed broadband subscriptions although its long term prospects are questionable given the growing popularity of mobile broadband.
Jordan has emerged as a regional tech start up hub due to an ICT focused education system, low start up costs and business-friendly government. Its growing reputation is increasingly attracting international capital eager to tap into the region's underserved growing online market. Due to country's small market, most start ups in Jordan either focus exclusively on or grow with the expectation of expanding into the wealthy markets of the Middle East's Gulf Region.
Jordan's thriving start up scene has in turn, underpinned Jordan's digital economy, which incorporates e-commerce, e-health, e-education and e-government. Most activity and attention is focused on the e-commerce sector given the commercial opportunities available. Tackling one of the largest impediments to e-commerce development in Jordan and the Middle East in general, the Central Bank of Jordan's has adopted a strategy for 2013 – 2017 to develop the legal framework and infrastructure for all e-payments systems in Jordan.
Three network operators compete in the mobile market, which made up predominantly of prepaid users. All three have launched HSPA+ networks, which is underpinning mobile broadband growth. The potential for large scale mobile Internet penetration due to competition has captured the attention of Jordan's technology start up companies, with many developing apps to target the higher spending demographic traditionally associated with Mobile Internet early adopters. Jordan's initiative to develop an e-payment infrastructure coincides with a rollout of Near Field Communications (NFC) mobile payment terminals across Jordan by MasterCard and a number of partners.
Key telecom parameters – 2012; 2014
|Subscribers to telecoms services (million):
|Fixed-line telephony
|Mobile phone
(Source: BuddeComm)
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Jordan – Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Major problems continue along the Southbank Riverwalk, and now it looks like there are more delays on replacing it.
For years, Channel 4's Jim Piggott has been watching and following how the Southbank landmark has been deteriorating. There have been promises of repairs and replacements, the most recent in which the city said it was ready to move ahead with a new Riverwalk by the end of the year.
Now, however, city officials say work won't begin until next summer.
The developer has come with a plan and schedule to replace the still-popular attraction that serves as a place to exercise or relax.
Piggott said since his visit to the Riverwalk last month, things appear to have gotten worse. Areas are barricaded off underneath the Main Street Bridge, and parts are caving in, making it dangerous for those who use the Riverwalk.
"When you walk on it, it feels like its going to drop right though to the river," Piggott said. "There is nobody here to warn people, there is no barricade set up. It's really dangerous."
"I did not think it was like this the last time we were here," said Suzanne Rader, who visits the Riverwalk. "It looks like they recently cut a whole in there to do something. It was not like that."
The city is now giving some answers about how it plans to fix the problems. For several years, it has set aside $15 million to replace the Southbank Riverwalk. Instead of wood, the plan is for it to be concrete like the Northbank Riverwalk.
The first part of the project is demolition.
Starting in July, the contractor is proposing tearing down the portion of the Riverwalk from Friendship Fountain to the Riverplace Tower.
Instead of using equipment that creates loud pounding noises to put in concrete pilings, the contractor has come up with a new method that property owners like the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront say they can live with.
"We are working to get this done as soon as possible, but you have to understand we are working with the contractor and look for savings and design improvements on the route," said David DeCamp, a spokesman for the mayor's office. "But we want to make sure the adjacent property owners accept what we are doing."
The city has not signed off on the plans. Even though there is money set aside, it could cost more.
The work is planned when hotel occupancy is at its lowest. The contractor says the entire Riverwalk may be finished by 2014.
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Frankfurt
Frankfurt is your international gateway to Bavaria and the Romantic Road. If you arrive in Frankfurt early enough enjoy this very modern metropolis which nevertheless offers many historic sites such as the Römerberg with its beautifully restored timber-framed houses, of course the Goethe Haus where the world famous poet once lived, the Paulskirche, symbol for democracy and freedom in Germany, "Alt-Sachsenhausen", where in Schellgasse number 6 you will find Frankfurt's oldest timber-framed house which was built around 1291, to name only a few of Frankfurt's historic landmarks.
The Frankfurt museum riverbank is one of the most important locations for museums in Germany and Europe. The exhibition buildings are lined up on both sides of the Main riverbank, several famous museums are to be found in the city centre. Visit the "Städel", the German Museum of Architecture as well as the Museum of Applied Art or the "Schirn Kunsthalle" to name only a few.
Don't miss out on Frankfurt's "Zeil", a huge pedestrian zone where shopping is the name of the game. In addition to the large department stores in the pedestrian zone in February 2009 "MYZEIL" was opened, a shopping center with 80 shops and Frankfurt's longest escalator (46 metres).
Day 2: Aschaffenburg - Wuerzburg
Today you will have an early start: take the High-speed (ICE) train to Aschaffenburg to visit the Renaissance palace (closed on Mondays), built in 1605-1614, served until 1803 as a second official residence for the archbishops and electors of Mainz. It features an art gallery with works by Lucas Cranach the Elder (Branch of the Bavarian State Galleries), the Vestment Chamber of the Palace Church with ecclesiastical vestments from the Mainz Cathedral treasury, the Princes' Apartments with neoclassical furnishings and the Municipal Palace Museum.
Take a train to Würzburg, your first stop along the Romantic Road. The city is idyllically located amidst vineyards, with the mediaeval fortress Marienberg towering above. Würzburg is old bishop´s see and lively town, proudly presenting monuments of different eras. Culture, art, history and hospitality are ever-present in this remarkable city!
The Fortress Marienberg, Würzburg´s landmark, has of course changed its appearance a great deal since it was first mentioned, today the oldest part of the fortress is the "Rundkirche" (round church) which was built in the year one thousand. Please note that Marienberg Fortress and the Rundkirche are closed on Mondays and from November to March 15th. The Cathedral, the Marienkapelle, the "Alte Mainbrücke" (old bridge across the river Main), the Juliusspital and the "Käppele" are musts, but make sure that you do not miss out on the "Fürstbischöfliche Residenz" (Prince bishops residence).
This "Palace above all Palaces" is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are only a few cities in Germany which present buildings of so many different eras as Würzburg does, some of them being true masterpieces of their time. Enjoy this beautiful town which offers not only cultural but also culinary highlights such as the hearty cuisine and of course the world famous Frankenwein!
Day 3: Day trip (by rail) to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
In the morning take a train to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany's most beautiful mediaeval cities. Taking a walk thru this charming little town is truly a journey back in time. Rothenburg ob der Tauber was once a powerful free imperial town and its monuments, landmarks and buildings still bear witness to these days. Marvel at the half-timbered buildings and at town walls which are withstanding time since hundreds of years, protecting the city since the Middle Ages.
Visit the town's most famous spot, the Ploenlein square, probably the most photographed place in Rothenburg. Also very interesting to see is the Spitalbastei Gate, created by Leonhard Weidmann, the latin inscription on the gate reading: "Peace to those who enter, health to those who leave". The Gothic St. James church is the town's most prominent church, here you can take a minute and relax in quietness while you enjoy the beauty of the famous Altar of the Holy Blood and the Twelve Apostles Altar. Every step you take in this old town is a step thru history with yet another beautiful spot to be discovered around the corner.
Rothenburg also offers museums which are cultural highlights, such as the Christmas Museum with an exhibition showing Christmas tradition in Germany, the Doll and Toy Museum where the history of playthings is shown, as well as the Crime Museum, where the visitor gets an insight into the law and especially its execution during the last 700 years. In the evening take the train back to Würzburg.
Day 4: Nuremberg
The High Speed Train will take you from Wurzburg to Nuremberg. The city's history reaches back to the year 1050, its name "nourenberc" translating into "rocky hill". Nuremberg's famous landmark, the "Kaiserburg" (Imperial Castle), towers above the Old town, which is protected by the five kilometers long city wall with its many towers.
When exploring the beauty of Nuremberg's mediaeval Old Town one can start at the Koenigstor ("Kingsgate"), from where the timber framed buildings, the Gothic Church of St.Lawrence and the Church of St.Sebaldus can be easily reached by foot.
Right next to the Koenigstor is the Handwerkerhof (craft center), here you will feel like you are back in the mediaeval times, there are craft workshops like they used to have a long time ago as well as a gingerbread bakery.
Make sure to enjoy a Nuremberg Bratwurst along with a beer or a glass of Frankenwein
Day 5: Day trip (by rail) to Bamberg and Bayreuth
Today a train will take you in around 45 minutes to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Bamberg. Bamberg is a rarity even by "German standards", as the basic fabric of the Old Town is largely obtained, over one thousand buildings are land marked. A "main" attraction is of course also the Imperial Cathedral, built on one of Bamberg´s seven hills. Marvel at the enigma of the cathedral's most well-known sculpture, the Bamberg horseman, as of today no one knows who the author is and whom it represents! The Imperial cathedral is one of the most important works of art in the surroundings.
From Bamberg you will take the train to Bayreuth. The train ride takes around 75 minutes to the town of the popular Richard Wagner festivals. The New Town Residence (admission included) was built in Bayreuth after the Old Palace burned down. Margravine Wilhelmine had considerable influence on its final form, designing some of the rooms herself, including the Cabinet of Fragmented Mirrors and the Old Music Room with its pastel portraits of singers, actors and dancers.
The Palm Room with its outstanding walnut panelling is a typical example of the Rococo style in Bayreuth. See the Margravial Opera House (admission included), built between 1744 and 1748, one of the few remaining 18th-century theatre buildings in Europe. The interior of this theatre with its tiers of boxes, made entirely of wood, was designed by Guiseppe Galli Bibiena from Bologna, the most important theatre architect of his day.
Margravine Wilhelmine, a sister of Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great), Margravine Wilhelmine converted the Old Palace into a charming little summer palace. Her audience room, the Music Room, the Japanese Cabinet as well as the Chinese Mirror Cabinet are splendid examples of Rococo architecture. The Margravine, who was a theater buff, also had an artificial amphitheater ruin erected, in which she herself appeared along with the writer and philosopher Voltaire. A particular highlight of a tour of the palace is the interplay of water fountains in the grottos.
An around one hour train ride will take you back to your hotel in Nuremberg.
Please note: the tour is arranged so that Bamberg and Bayreuth can be visited from Nuremberg during this day trip by rail. If you rather travel more relaxed you might want to consider visiting either Bayreuth or Bamberg that day.
Day 6: Munich
Munich, famous throughout the world, is the Bavarian metropolis, close to the Alps and in the heart of Europe. Where to begin when one wants to name places to see and things to do in this extraordinary city which like few others combines modern life with lively history.
The "Munich All Day Pass" which is for free use of the public transportation system within Munich is included in your tour package.Visit Munich's old town where 850 years of history are showing off, there is the Marienplatz (Marien square) where 3 times each day thousands of people are spell bound when the world famous Glockenspiel (carillon) starts it's beautiful song. Visit and marvel at the Frauenkirche, the town's landmark, do not miss the Hofbräuhaus and find out why the Münchner (inhabitants of Munich) don't want to miss out on their "Brotzeit" (a meal or snack consisting of bread, cold cut, cheese and so on, usually enjoyed between breakfast and lunch).
These are only a very few ideas of what to see and to do in this great city which might deserve an extra day's visit!
Day 7: Escorted coach tour to the Royal Castles
This all day escorted coach tour will first take you to Oberammergau for a photo stop. Here the famous Oberammergau Passion Play take place every ten years. The next time it takes place is in 2020.
The tour will then continue to Linderhof Palace, the "Royal Villa" of Ludwig II. Visit this beautiful furnished castle with the Hall of Mirrors and visit the beautiful palace park laid out from 1870 to 1880.
The picture of Neuschwanstein Castle is probably present in everybody's mind but certainly for those traveling along the Romantic Road. Be prepared that reality will surpass all pictures and imaginations: Neuschwanstein seems to be taken out of a fairy tale!
Seeing the Castle from the outside is unforgettable, a tour of the insight, which was originally built for the one famous inhabitant, will make the picture perfect! But make sure to take some time to explore the castle grounds, the view of Neuschwanstein from the bridge behind it is like none other!
Day 8: Day trip (by rail) to Salzburg
In your personal timetable (which is included in your tour package) you will find a choice of High-Speed trains you can take from Munich to Salzburg. You are holding unrestricted Rail tickets and you may travel that day at your convenience.
Start to explore the "Mozartstadt" (which means "Mozarttown) on your own. Don´t miss the birthplace of Mozart or the famous medieavel "Getreidegasse" - a special shopping experience.
"The Sound of Music tour starts at 2:00 pm from "Mirabellplatz" in front of Mirabell Palace and Garden.
Sit back and relax as "the most unique Sound of Music tour"(Salzburg Sightseeing tours was involved in the making of the movie) takes you not only through Salzburg City Center but also out to the magnificent Lake region. Stopping in the village of Mondsee you will get a chance to see the location of
the movie Wedding Scenes before returning back to Salzburg. This tour is an ideal opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Maria von Trapp whilst taking in local historical sights both from the city of Salzburg and also the picturesque Lakes and Mountain region along the way."
In the evening the High Speed train will take you back to your hotel in Munich.
Day 9: Munich
Today your tour ends after breakfast. The train takes about 40 minutes from Munich Main Station to Munich International Airport.
Please note: the rail tour includes unrestricted 2nd-class Rail tickets and there is an option to upgraded to 1st-class Rail for the long distance train rides (Frankfurt to Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg to Wurzburg, Wurzburg to Nuremberg, Nuremberg to Munich, Munich to Salzburg, Salzburg to Munich). This is just EUR 110.00 per person
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I went on a date last night. We played Boggle.
Unfortunately I'm not at liberty to say more because I'm pretty sure he's reading my blog. I think I really need to work on my online anonymity. Gah.
But for the record-
1. protective shelter: The lee of the rock gave us some protection against the storm.
2. the side or part that is sheltered or turned away from the wind: We erected our huts under the lee of the mountain.
1. a brimless and close-fitting hat for women, in any of several shapes.
2. a velvet hat with a narrow, sometimes turned-up brim, a full crown, and usually a plume, worn by men and women esp. in 16th-century France.
Good game, though.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Why you can't spell Boggle without blog
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In Canada, a toque is also worn by men. And to add a little comedy to your comments today, a non-circumcised male may be lovingly referred to as sporting a 'toque'. LOL!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 11, 2008 at 1:55 PM
I frankly enjoyed a toke or two in my day as well.ReplyDelete
But why the cone of silence around the evening? :)
Heidi- ha! I'll have to remember that the next time it comes up. (Crossing my fingers...) :)ReplyDelete
M- What's a cone of silence? And I think I just said why, didn't I?
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I really do feel so honored and privileged when a family returns to shoot with me again. This family is so fabulous- so fun, so real, so comfortable and up for anything (hello, standing in the waves!). Their children remind me of the dynamic with my own three kids. What a delight to see these three kids squeeze each other, laugh and play together, and tell me how much they love each other. Mom and Dad, you are definitely doing something right.
Enjoy these treasures from our day at the beach- I dare you not to smile.
I love California. Almost as much as I love this family.
We spent some time at the Bolsa Chica wetlands, then we hopped across the street to Sunset beach to watch the sun go down.
It was a beautiful day.
So, are you booking your ticket to Cancun yet? No? Well here, let me help you with that.
Dana and Anthony did all of the planning from here in California, entrusting the details to the planners at the resort. They couldn't have been in better hands. Every detail, every small piece of the day was spectacular. Not only was every part of this reception wonderful, love-filled, and heartfelt (right down to the flowergirl falling asleep in Grandpa's arms), but these guys can party. No, really. You know that party in high school you wish you were cool enough to get invited to? That was this party. There was actually another (perfectly nice, albeit quiet) wedding happening at the same time further down the beach... and I'm pretty sure a few of those guests snuck over just to move it on our dance floor. It was that fun. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE was up and dancing. Every age, every background, no excuses.
Get up and CELEBRATE. Words to live by, no?
I can't even thank you enough, Dana and Anthony, for taking me on this amazing journey with you. I wish you a marriage as loving and joyful as the time you spent together on this beach.


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Scot's Cycles Prepare For The 6th Annual Run For The House
Our good friends at Scot's Cycles are prepping for the 6th Annual Run For The House. If you aren't familiar with The Run For The House, it's a poker run held at Scots every year where all the proceeds go to the Hilman House.
This year is going to be pretty exciting. Aside from all the drinks, food, and awesome company you come to expect from Scot's. There will also be live music from the Black Water Brides and Beaux Atkins. And the person with the highest hand in the poker run will receive $250 cold hard cash!
It's $20 per rider to get registered. As always, for ALL the info you need, hit up Scot's Cycles Facebook Page!