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It all started one morning in December, when Harry wouldn't get out of bed.. Usually the younger man was awake and cooking breakfast before John or Sherlock woke up. This time, he grumbled about not feeling good and rolled over. Ignoring both of his lovers in favor of more sleep.
Sherlock leaned over, and feeling that Harry's forehead was hotter then normal (101.9, if his calculations where correct… and they always where.), and thought nothing of it. He informed John that Harry had a fever, and got up to start breakfast himself. He then continued on with his experiments.
John WAS the doctor, after all.. It made perfect since to let him take care of Harry's aliment.
John, of course, fussed over Harry like Sherlock knew he would. Keeping the young man in bed and bringing him his meals. Sherlock helped to, but he left most of the mothering to John. John was just.. Better at it.
A few days pasted, and Harry started to get more ill. Throwing up, and becoming clammy and shaky at the slightest change of temperature. Sherlock excused this, as the poor boy was probably suffering the Flu, and not the common cold as Sherlock and John first assumed.
Sherlock helped out a bit more, by bringing him tea and making a extra effort at keeping 221b at a stable temperature… even going at far as to block the windows from the cold airflow, as well as cleaning out some of the air vents to allow better dispersion of heat. Sherlock was rewarded by gratefulness from both John and Harry, and the healthy glow that started to show on Harry's face.
As Harry's symptoms started to wean off at the end of the 8th day, Sherlock considered himself a victor in this war against that annoying bug that dared to take root in Harry's system. He was sure that after a few more days of John's care and Sherlock's carefully selected teas, Harry would be back to himself in no less then 56 hours… two days and a half.
That was of course, until he came home from a consulting job on the night of the 9th day. He walked in the door to find, to his utter despair, a parcel from Mycroft laying right in front of his door.
It was, of course, from Mycroft; If the handwritten words; 'For Sherlock' on the paper wasn't enough of a give away, the carefully folded lines and the impeccable placement of the ribbon and tape he had used would have been enough.
Sherlock picked up the offending white box, and walked into 221B. Harry and John where talking cheerfully as they lounged together on the sofa in front of the Telly. Harry wrapped in a large fluffy blanket, and John in his jumper. Sherlock smiled lovingly at the pair. He shook off his favorite London fog coat, and placed it on the coat rack by the door.
Harry and John both smiled back to Sherlock as he showed them the little white THING that Mycroft had sent.
"My dear brother dropped something off… ether of you want to open it?"
"Since it's obviously for you, Sher, No." The young wizard said, as he took another sip of his tea.
"But I don't want it…" Sherlock protested.. Protested, NOT WHINED, protested…
"You don't even know what it is yet, Sherlock. Just open it, and if you don't want it, you can let us deal with it." John Watson said, as he pinned Sherlock with a look.
"Do I REALLY?.. It's not a Christmas or a birthday gift, obviously, so there is no social rule that says I HAVE to open it." Sherlock started.
"It would be rude… And I really don't feel like offending Mycroft anytime this decade. He meant for you to open it, so just open it." The young wizard had a point, and Sherlock could only sigh.
He took off the white bow and the ribbons first, then made quick work of the white wrapping paper. Finding a small cardboard box with a lid under the paper. Sherlock lifted the lid only to find a unimpressive bit of folded cotton fabric. Sherlock raised his arched eyebrow as the pulled the little thing out, and snored.
What ridiculousness was Mycroft up to now?… A infant's Sleep-and-play?.. Really, he never knew his brother would resort to GAG gifts!
Sherlock then froze as he looked and saw words printed in green letters in the front of the Sleeper.
I've got TWO daddies that love me!
Obvious the sleeper was meant to be a creative protest against the Anti-homosexuality movement.. Designed to be worn by a baby adopted by two men… but that was not what made Sherlock pause.
Me, John, and Harry had been together for months now, and Mycroft has known that since it started… but has left Harry out on purpose…
Harry is the only wizard in our relationship, with a magical core, leaving him with abilities beyond normal men…
Harry had been ill; Fever, nausea, weariness, 'Glow', Sensitivity to temperature…
The Two more dominant partners, or "Daddies" of the relationship would be him and John, Leaving Harry to be labeled as the… Mummy…
Sherlock's eyes nearly popped out his head as the sleeper stayed in his hand. John and Harry both started to look concerned. Sherlock seemed to be in shock, and that had never happened before….
John then stood up, and walked briskly over to his lover and flat mate as Harry looked around the room for some water or something to splash on his to knock him out of it.
"Sherlock? Sher? What's wrong? What happened?" John said gently. Trying to ease him back to them.
"Pregnant!" Sherlock exclaimed.. Not SQUEAKED, exclaimed… "Harry's pregnant!"
John's eyes went wide, and he lost his breath… Harry dropped his teacup and let it fall shattering to the floor as he stared down at his blanket-wrapped stomach in wonder…
And Sherlock fainted flat away onto the floor…
Mycroft Holmes grinned as he watched the live feed from his Brother's apartment. Streaming live on his desktop computer.
He knew that having all those cameras and bugs planted there would pay off eventually. Watching as his little brother fainted at finding he was going to be a father, and the Chaos that ensued, Mycroft had to admit.. This was DEFINITELY a pay off…
He clicked a button on the screen to capture and save the last few moments of video onto his hard drive, as he snickered to himself… The future blackmail on his brother was now secure.
It seems being the Shadow ruler of Britain did come with a few perks after all…


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Giddy-Up, Daddy!
Giddy-Up, Daddy!
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"Giddy-Up, Daddy "is the newest imaginative picture book from celebrated cartoonist Troy Cummings. When rootin'-tootin' Daddy the "horse" is eyeballed by some rotten rustlers, it's all the kids can do to keep him out of the big lugs' lasso. What follows is a quick detour through a rodeo, a trip across a circus high wire, and a near-miss in the Rockies, till the kids don Mounty gear and capture the bad guys for good. A celebratory parade at sundown leads the kids and Daddy back home into Mom's waiting arms.
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TROY CUMMINGS has been drawing and writing since he was just a small cowboy. His illustrations have appeared in newspapers and magazines, on Web sites, on frozen-fish-stick packages, and in hospital waiting rooms. This is his third picture book. He lives in Greencastle, Indiana, with his cat and his family.


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Market Demand
Demand for Gas
Australia's LNG exports exceeded 15 million tons in 2009, and are expected to reach 60 million metric tons (MMT) by 2015 if companies proceed with planned projects. Australia's domestic demand for gas is expected to increase by three percent per annum and will reach 30.3 billion cubic meters by 2014. Gas will play an increasingly important role in energy production as the government proceeds with policies and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. International demand for gas will also increase as the developed world turns to renewable energy and increases conservation efforts. Gas is forecast to account for 22 percent of all Australian energy consumption by 2025. Climate change concerns should drive the substitution of clean energy for high emission, coal-generated power.
National and state green policy initiatives will also increase demand for gas. These initiatives include:
• A Government commitment to reduce greenhouse pollution by 60 percent on 2000 levels by 2050. The medium-term target is for a five percent carbon emissions reduction by 2020.
• The State of Victoria's commitment to increase its reliance on gas-powered electricity through proposed legislation calling for 20 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
• The State of Queensland requirement for companies to source 13 percent of the electricity from generated gas, reaching 18 percent in 2020. Even the move towards renewable energy is expected to create demand for gas, as companies will need a fast- response, readily storable back up alternatives for power generation. Internationall y, the Asia Pacific region, which Australia is uniquely positioned to serve, will account for about 50 percent of global LNG consumption by 2015. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) Australian commodities report predicts that Australian LNG exports will rise by 13 percent to 17.4 MMt (million metric tons) in 2009 -2010 and will rise by an additional three percent in 2010 – 2011.
Australia's geographical proximity to burgeoning Asian economies and its secure geopolitical situation will assure continued Asian demand, which is expected to increase as existing LNG fields in Malaysia and Indonesia come to the end of their operational life. China has become the greatest energy consumer in the world, and is projected to increase its demand for LNG by 50 per cent to 46 million tonnes in the next 10 years. India is emerging as a major LNG market which Australia is well-positioned to service.
Demand for CBMs
Coal bed methane (CBM), or coal seam gas (CSG) as it is known in Australia, is a burgeoning industry. CBM is used for the same purposes as LNG, and can be converted to LNG for export. CBM accounts for 30 percent of Australia's proven and probable gas reserves. More than 50 major international and Australian companies, including Chevron and ConocoPhilllips, are active in exploring and developing the resource. Reports of new developments occur daily. To date, the Bowen, Surat, and Sydney Basins in Queensland and New South Wales are the sites of most CBM exploration and production. Companies have explored other coal bed locations, but have not yet found commercially exploitable CBM reserves.
Best Prospects
A challenge unique to the Australian market is the issue of ramp gas (gas released as well drilling begins). Flaring is no longer an option and so storage or alternative-use solutions are important. Government concerns about increased groundwater and soil pollution from CBM water have impacted some CBM projects. In July 2010, Queensland and Federal environmental authorities delayed final approval of the Santos/BG Group's multi-billion dollar CBM-to-LNG plant due to concerns over application of CBM water and discharge of brine and effluent into the sea. Recent developments include new environmental guidelines for CBM water in Queensland and the establishment of a CBM water monitoring program. Companies will need to construct treatment facilities for vast amounts CBM-generated waste water. Companies will also need to pursue pollution abatement measures for former evaporative ponds. Pipeline, used in extraction and in transportation to processors or power plants, is an essential component of the CBM industry. Planned CBM-to-LNG plants in Gladstone, Queensland will need thousands of kilometers of pipeline to carry CBM feedstock from the wells. Power generation from CBM is increasing. Opportunities in EPCM (engineering, procurement, construction, management) and equipment supply exist in this sector. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is introducing a wholesale gas short-term trading market (STTM) for Sydney and Adelaide. The STTM and AEMO will offer opportunities for IT services such as demand forecasting and auditing, as well as engineering, construction, procurement, and management services for CBM-fed power stations.
Australian companies place a priority on the health and safety of the local work force. Stringent regulations, organized union activity, and modern company practices all help to maintain the importance of worker safety. Products or services that enhance this aspect of gas drilling and production enjoy strong demand. Companies are also very interested in automated systems that can maximize worker safety.
Drilling companies are always interested in equipment that can reduce operating costs.
Market Entry
Most Australian CBM companies maintain a procurement manager or team to manage sourcing. For larger companies, the procurement office could be located at a head office, or at each drilling or processing site. Small and large CBM companies tend to outsource operations to EPCMs. CBM companies delegate purchase decisions for consumables, such as connectors and valves, down the management line to the drilling-site manager, purchasing manager, or maintenance manager. Sources advise that consumables show little product differentiation and are very price sensitive.
Overseas OEMs sell consumables through general-stocking distributors. As in the U.S., it is important for consumables to be close to the site. Established agents and distributors usually locate near key CBM regions, allowing them to make regular site visits. Some wells and processing plants hold consumable stock on site. Specialist retailers and wholesalers, rather than general suppliers, market more specialized products such as drilling supplies and consumables.
CBM companies purchase capital or processing equipment through a tender process. Tenders can vary from widely-publicized, open tenders to pre-qualified, closed tenders.
For large-scale projects, CBM companies use EPCMs to assist in project design and development. U.S. companies that bid for tendered projects should have knowledge of local technical requirements and may have to submit to several levels of qualification.
Australian CBM companies stress the importance of local support and service. U.S. companies will need to establish a local sales presence to succeed in the market. For capital equipment, U.S. companies may also need to form strategic alliances with EPCM contractors.
American companies should visit Australia to meet prospective partners and to demonstrate ongoing support, as this is the common practice of their European competitors.
We can assist most American firms to select agents, distributors, and customers in Australia. Performing due diligence in Australia is as important as in the United States, and we can assist in that work as well.
Market Issues & Obstacles
In 2005, Australia and the United States enacted a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which eliminated import duties on more than 99 percent of tariff lines, including mining and drilling equipment. Prior to the FTA, the maximum general tariff on most products was five percent.
The Australian government imposes a Goods and Services Tax (GST) on both imported and locally manufactured equipment. The GST is a broad-based tax of ten percent on the supply of most goods and services consumed in Australia. It is akin to the value-added tax systems in Canada and Europe.
The CBM industry is highly regulated and involves multiple governmental agencies at the state and federal level. Requirements differ from state-to-state, so approval in one state does not transfer to another state.
Challenges in the Australian market, as elsewhere, include environmental protection and creation of the infrastructure necessary to fully exploit this resource.
Other nations in the region are expected to increase their contributions to global supply of LNG from CBM and other sources, which could diminish Australia's market share. China, a major consumer of Australian LNG, is investing heavily in its own CBM industry which analysts claim could reduce demand for Australian LNG. CBM projects are underway in Japan, Russia, the Ukraine, Europe and the U.S.
Australia's CBM industry has had recent consolidation in the production sector. Some analysts expect further consolidation, especially among companies producing liquefied natural gas from CBM for export. This will concentrate resources in the hands of fewer companies and could limit the ability of suppliers to bid on contracts.


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CMI Toyota teams up with the Adelaide City Council to plant for the community's environmental future
CMI Toyota will lead National Tree Day planting activities at Linear Park along the River Torrens on Sunday 29th July and is encouraging the community to get involved.
CMI Toyota is South Australia's favourite and most awarded Toyota dealer and proud to be associated with National Tree Day having now been involved with a tree planting site in Adelaide since 2003.
As Australia's biggest community tree planting event, National Tree Day (Sunday, 29 July) and Schools Tree Day (Friday, 27 July) have been responsible for the planting of more than 16 million native trees and shrubs by over 2.5 million volunteers over the years.
Toyota has sponsored National Tree Day since 2000 as part of its global commitment to sustainability. In partnership with its dealer network and Planet Ark, Toyota encourages all Australians to get involved in National Tree Day through their local school, community or sporting group to help preserve the environment for generations to come.
"Toyota has been supporting National Tree Day for the past 13 years, and we're committed to the cause and leading community involvement. Every tree we plant has a positive impact on the environment, and on the future of our planet," dealership General Manager, Roy Marando, said.
Spokesperson for Planet Ark, Rebecca Gilling added: "National Tree Day is a simple and effective way for Australians to do their bit for the environment and their community. Toyota greatly aids Planet Ark to give individuals, families and communities the opportunity to make a positive contribution."
Toyota Australia is an industry leader in environmental research and technologies in order to create a more sustainable motoring future to benefit all communities.
Toyota has demonstrated its genuine global commitment to sustainability, minimising its impact on our environment through the creation of the Toyota Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to function on a combination of a petrol engine and electric motor to reduce fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Locals can get involved in National Tree Day through Treeday.planetark.org or by contacting their local Toyota dealership.
Get the latest tips, news and information from Toyota.com.au/tree-day or via Twitter.com/toyota_aus and Facebook.com/toyota.aus
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4835 E Exeter Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds, 6.5 baths, 6,910 sqft
Status: Active
Property Description
Elegant Santa Barbara architecture makes for a stunning silhouette against two and a half acres of lush landscaping. Fountains, secluded patios, and ramadas as well as a separate guesthouse and a pool house, create interest throughout the fully walled and gated property. Inside you will find lovely solid hardwood flooring and custom cabinetry. 4 en-suite bedrooms in main house; the master retreat and office upstairs, is accessible via the spiral staircase or by elevator. 2-bedroom guest house is currently being used as an office; included are an efficiency kitchen and fireplace. Pool house is set-up to also be used as a catering kitchen for large scale entertaining. This home offers the secluded feeling of a country home with a location just minutes from Scottsdale and Sky Harbor.
Listing Information for 4835 E Exeter Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85018
Sewer-Public, Sewer-in and Connected
SRP,SW Gas
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Separate Bedroom Exit, Other Bedroom Walkin Closet, Other Bedroom Split, Other Bedoorm Downstairs
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Breakfast Room, Formal, Eat-in Kitchen
Granite Counter-tops, Walk-in Pantry, Pantry, Kitchen Island
Double Sinks,Private Toilet Room,Tub with Jets,Separate Shwr & Tub,Full Bth Master Bdrm
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Disposal, Multiple Ovens, Wall Oven, Microwave, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
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Double Pane, Wood Frame
Gas Fireplace, Fireplace Master Bdr, Fireplace Living Rm, Exterior Fireplace
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2 Garage Spaces, 2 Parking Spaces, Attached Garage Cabinets, Gated Parking, Extnded Length Garage, Electric Door Opener, Detached
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I have a small mirror issue with my customized ticket template
First for some strange reason their no value with the assignee which comes default with template
I have auto assign my tickets so I not sure if that the issue
Second issue I create a custom attribute called subcategory and add the line {{ticket.c_ssubcategory}} but no value appears
This topic was created during version 5.1.
The latest version is 7.5.00101.
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Sep 2, 2011 at 12:45 UTC
I guess you are issuing tickets from email.
The right sintax is:
#assign admin_name@yourdomain
#due today
#cc another_admin@yourdomain
#relate the_device_to_which_relates
#set subcategory=SUBCATEGORY_NAME
where you saw that your custom attribute subcategory is called and then follows it's name.
I hope it helps,
Sep 2, 2011 at 12:50 UTC
Sorry it does not help
The template shows:
Priority: low
assignee: (it ha no name)
category: hardware
subcategory: (it has no value)
the syntext I used for sucategory is {{ticket.c_subcategory}}
the sytextt came as default from spicework install
I would like assigne to show with a name and subcategory with the value from the portal
Sep 2, 2011 at 12:58 UTC
Can you attach some screenshots to better understand from where your issue is comming?
Sep 2, 2011 at 1:13 UTC
Ticket Overview
Priority: Low
Creator: Frank
Category: Hardware
Ticket Commands let you take control of your help desk remotely. Check the Spiceworks community for a full list of available commands and usage:
Examples: #close, #add 5m, #assign to bob, #priority high
You can see that assignee has no name and subcategory has no value
Sep 2, 2011 at 2:13 UTC
So I have to understand that your tickets arre issued from email. This is the only reason to look at the Tickets Anywhere as this why this plugin was built.
Then, if you wrote a valid admin name or it's email address, as is shown in Settings-->user accounts, this shall fill the assignee name.
Furthermore, have a look at the advanced&international options, where custom attributes are defined. Just don't mistype their name, and fill the right value for them into email (using syntax shown above). I've also attached a screenshot regarding advanced&international settings.
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My response to the challenge was to use the "DANGER" red and black tape (like Police Line- Do Not Cross tape only different) to crochet a "bullfighting cape".
The tape was too wide, so I unrolled it from the spool and cut in half lengthwise. Then I ran out of DANGER tape and switched to red surveyor's tape for the finish.
I realize WHY people don't crochet with plastic tape! Very unforgiving stuff. I had to use PAM (registered trademark) to get the tape to quit sticking to the crochet hook (and itself), plus, the finished cape is pretty stiff.
.... I had fun, though!
*still looking for a digital camera to borrow*
I see some AWEsome ideas here! Craftsters are amazing!


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Bateman Group Announces Four New Clients; Office Move in Brooklyn
Animoto, Get Satisfaction, Heroku and Zenprise Select Fast-Growing Agency for PR, Content Marketing and Social Media Work
Oct 30, 2012, 09:00 ET from Bateman Group
SAN FRANCISCO and BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bateman Group, an award-winning integrated public relations and social media communications firm, today announced the addition of four new clients, together representing more than $750,000 in annual revenue for the agency. To support this recent growth, Bateman Group also announced the move of the East Coast office into larger space in DUMBO. Effective Nov. 5, Bateman Group/East will be located at 20 Jay Street, Suite 1005, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201.
Rising to the top after four highly competitive agency reviews, these recent wins add a flagship account to several of Bateman Group's key practice areas, including Mobility, Security, Enterprise Cloud Computing, Social Business and Consumer Internet Services. Ongoing responsibilities for the new clients include: corporate and product message refinement; storyline development; thought leadership campaigns; product/service awareness programs including media and blogger outreach; integrated social media marketing; content marketing, among others. New clients announced today include:
Animoto — Headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco, Animoto is a video creation service (online and mobile) that makes it easy and fun for anyone to create and share extraordinary videos using their own pictures, video clips, words and music.
Get Satisfaction — Based in San Francisco, Get Satisfaction is the leading customer engagement platform that helps companies build better relationships with their customers and prospects.
Heroku — Based in San Francisco, Heroku, a salesforce.com company, provides the industry's leading platform-as-a-service (PaaS) for building, deploying, and running cloud applications.
Zenprise — Headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., Zenprise provides the most innovative and secure mobile device management solution, backed by the best customer service in the industry.
"Demand for our content-driven, analytical approach to strategic communications has grown tremendously over the last two years and shows no signs of slowing down," said Fred Bateman, CEO and founder, Bateman Group. "We're winning marquee-value, market-leading clients with increased regularity, transforming our roster into a diverse showcase of some of today's most admired companies in technology. And with our new expanded office space in Brooklyn, we now have the executive team, client brands, success stories, state-of-the-art infrastructure and business momentum needed to propel the firm to a nationally dominant position for years to come," added Bateman.
About Bateman Group
Bateman Group was founded in 2004 to make a bigger impact for a more select group of companies. The award-winning digital communications agency integrates PR, social media, content marketing and analytics to help technology and consumer brands turn innovation into market leadership. Bateman Group is based in San Francisco with offices in Brooklyn. For more information, visit the Bateman Group's website.
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I go to pain management and they keep trying to give me antiinflamitories and I have been told by my nephrologist that they will harm the kidney function. Why am I able to take pain medication like vicodin but not antiinflamitories?READ MORE
Do antiinflamitories really cause kidney damage?
That's right anti-inflammatory medications (NSAID's) can cause kidney damage. Because you have reason to see a nephrologist (kidney specialist), you must have some type of kidney condition that would put you at even greater risk of acute renal failure due to the use of NSAID's. Listen to your nephrologist.
Vicodin has both hydrocodone and Tylenol. Doctors are mostly worried about liver toxicity when prescribing this drug. BUT, anyone with renal disease (renal insufficiency) might need a lower dose of Vicodin because the kidneys help to clear Vicodin out of your body. The dose is adjusted according to your Creatinine Clearance. So, this would be a good topic to discuss with your nephrologist.
Please read more information about NSAID Myths at http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/23153/37942/inflammatory
Dr. Christina Lasich, MD
Read the excellent article on this site about NSAIDS and myths about them. But yes, in answer to your question they can harm your kidneys. I lost a friend a few years ago due to kidney problems, he'd had both removed and had other severe problems, and I know that he could not take any antiinflamitories.
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We had two new goals: a maxiumum of 5 mintutes showering and saving energy.
Less than 5 minutes of showering wasn't a problem for me, I was ready within a few minutes while I shower at least for 10 minutes normally. The energy saving was a little bit more difficult for me..
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I recently went on a first date with a guy last week and then he texted me over the weekend saying he enjoyed our conversation. A few days later I reached out to him asking him about the weekend and went from there. At some point, I was talking about ice skating and that "maybe I can teach you how to ice skate and you can teach me how to play bass." and then he said "that would be fun, what's the closest rink?" and then "maybe this weekend sometime?"
but here's the thing: I wasn't saying when I would teach him but I think he thought that I wanted to show him how very soon when I was just saying it arbitrarily. In your opinion, who do you think planned the second date? By him asking where the closest rink is, was he planning it or was it both of our doing? I ask because I'm so used to guys planning the second date and I want to gauge his interest. Thanks!
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this network has server 2003 r2 and server 2003 sp3 DC with XP pro w/s. We are adding 5 windows 7 pro w/s. I saw the post about adding the adm file however concerned what that will do to the xp w/s gpo
Will Windows 7 pro GPO play nicely with XPpro and Windows 2003 servers?
what needs to be done to make this work?
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Oct 2, 2010 at 8:26 UTC
I would use one of the Windows 7 machines and install the remote system administrator tools. Use the group policy management tool in the RSAT to connect to the domain controller. This will let you apply newer policies to Windows 7, as well as allow you to use group policy preferences, which are very useful in their own right. For XP to use GPP you'd need to deploy the client side extensions, but that's no big deal.
I've never used Windows 7 with Server 2003, but plenty of people here have and haven't had any trouble.
Oct 2, 2010 at 11:15 UTC
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Yes, as Bryan4107 says Windows 7 policy can only be managed from Server 2k8 R2 or Windows 7 so installing RSAT on one of the Windows 7 workstation is critical.
If you continue to manage the server 2k3 and XP policy from server 2k3 or XP their policy will be uneffected. To make this more manageable we usually create GPOs specifically for Windows 7 and Server 2k8 R2 to prevent confusion.
Oct 3, 2010 at 11:18 UTC
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thanks for your replys, so to be clear
1. install rsat on one of the win7 w/s does this need to be done before I join the w/s to the win2003 domain?
2. then configure gpo using win7 w/s
3. can you please explain step by step what is meant by "For XP to use GPP you'd need to deploy the client side extensions, but that's no big deal" XP already has GPO deployed so I am unsure what will change.
Oct 3, 2010 at 12:13 UTC
1. Its up to you - the group policy management tools included in the RSAT are just the same as the tools that you probably already use to manage your Windows XP GPOs, its just that when you run it on Windows 7 you will be able to see Windows 7 specific GPO settings that you cannot see when you use the XP/2003 GPO management tools
2. Yes you can configure both XP and Windows 7 related GPOs from the Windows 7 RSAT
3. There are some new features in Group Policy as of Server 2008 that are called Group Policy Preferences - any settings configured in the Preferences section of a GPO will only affect Server 2008, Windows Vista (I think), Windows 7 - if you want these "Preferences" settings to affect XP machines as well then you need to install the GPO Client Side Extensions Preferences on each XP machine.
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ok sounds like adding windows 7 w/s to a domain running windows 2003 and xp pro will result in only needing to install the resource kit for windows 7 on 1 windows 7 box then configuring the policies from that 1 machine for all the windows 7 w/s. This action will have no effect on the XP existing GPO and there will be no ill-effect on these windows7 boxes. The reason I am so jumpy is once upon a time I installed windows 7 and joined it to a windows2003 network. I ran gpupdate without installing the RSAT tools with results of a reimage to that w/s. It worked great until I forced a gpo update. Since then I have only ran windows 7 in a 2008 domain environment. I now need to try again and really hope to avoid a reimage. Are you now running windows 7 and XP in a server 2003 only environment?
Oct 4, 2010 at 8:58 UTC
When I started deploying Windows 7 I only had a 2003 DC and everything worked fine. If you want to be safe make an OU just for you Windows 7 PCs and only apply your Windows 7 GPOs to that OU.
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We are thinking of replacing our sysmantec endpoint protection with CA threat protection 8.1.
I think it used to be called e-trust...
It is certainly cheaper but I don't want to compromise my network for cost.
Its not until January but I'm having a demo this afternoon.
Any thoughts/reviews appreciated.
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Nov 12, 2008 at 8:32 UTC
I'd like to know what you think about it - our Symantec subscription is due in Jan as well, and I'm looking at other options. I tried out CA several years ago, and it looked like it was a program written by a third grader, but maybe they've gotten better since then.
Nov 12, 2008 at 8:42 UTC
Hi Christopher
to be honest it looked pretty good (but they always do in demos generally) All the functionality but my worry is removing sysmantec from the network, how good there support is and endpoint protection ..
I'm installing it on a test network in the next few weeks so i'll pop up my thoughts after that if your interested.
PS Its a quarter of the price..!!
Dec 10, 2008 at 10:34 UTC
Well the results are in.
It seems pretty good, a bit tricky to roll out all the different components and reboots a plenty but i think we'll be moving over in the new year.
Let me know if you have any specific queries.
Dec 11, 2008 at 2:44 UTC
Hi Stonefish,
I use CA in my company, and currently evaluating for other solutions..
CA is OK, but that's it. Just OK. It sometimes can't remove virus (especially polymorphic ones).
I currently examining TrendMicro, Norman & Kaspersky. And so far TrendMicro Worry-Free is more favorable for me (pricing/performance/features).
Dec 11, 2008 at 3:20 UTC
Thanks for that note,
I really like it the console and i'm familiar with not being able to remove viruses (we have symantec, it just quarantines everything).
Do Trend have an enterprise product? Have you tested it ?
I still have s few weeks so maybe i'll give it a go.
Dec 11, 2008 at 3:55 UTC
Yes it have. I'm currently evaluating Worry-Free Business Security Standard (http:/
Dec 11, 2008 at 4:01 UTC
I'll check it out.
Dec 11, 2008 at 12:10 UTC
My vote is no on this.
I would in a real estate company and we have a smal group of realtors that got fitted with the AV/Firewall flavor of this program. The firewall is a nightmare. I get called down there about twice a month to re-add exceptions for windows filesharing on thier workgroup subnet. It seems even after adding the subnet (or individual ip addresses), it still blocks the world allowing no access in or out. Internet and such works fine, but the filesharing they would like to do, between computers, in a workgroup has been nothing but one problem after another caused by that software.
Dec 12, 2008 at 3:08 UTC
Hi akmattb
Thanks for the post.
Are you saying no to CA? or Trend?
Dec 15, 2008 at 7:31 UTC
If you are looking at CA's ITM 8.1 then you do not have to worry about the firewall that akmattb referenced because it does not have a firewall component.
He may be referencing the consumer version of CA's antivirus and not the enterprise version. The consumer version has some serious issues because they tried to make it idiot proof.
In my seven years of experience using CA's AV products I have only seen one person get infected and he thought he was an IT god and uninstalled CA and installed Norton but did not configure anything including updates. That was in an early CA version but now the end user even if they are a local admin can not remove or disable the program.
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Favorite India memory: I made friends with a family on a train trip. They invited me to their home in Surat for delicious, homemade Rajasthani food.
Education: Adelphi University, B.A., M.A.
Where are you now? Teaching in China with the Peace Corps.
Favorite internship aspect: I loved working with passionate people who all wanted to work hard towards the goal of bringing equal education to all children.
Favorite India memory: I started a mentorship program for young women. We talked about their dreams, their lives in rural India, and other topics that they may not be able to discuss with others. Working with these young women was very inspiring.
Education: University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A. / Institute of Education (University of London), M.A.
Where are you now? Dubai, UAE
Favorite internship aspect: Getting to meet the people I completed the internship with and the people who lived in Kadod. I still keep in touch with our neighbor via Facebook
Favorite India memory: Visiting the state of Rajasthan, I fell in love with all the palaces and it quickly became one of my favorite state in India.
Education: University of Texas-Austin, B.A. / M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University (current)
Where are you now? I am currently finishing my Masters degree in International Education Development at Teachers College, Columbia University
Favorite internship aspect: I enjoyed being able to apply what I have learned in my Masters program to program development with Nanubhai
Favorite India memory: Seeing the Taj Mahal in person was pretty amazing!
Education: Syracuse University, Sophomore class of 2018
Where are you now? Majoring in Public Policy at the Maxwell School of Citizen and Public Affairs.
Favorite internship aspect: Traveling to interview the scholars.
Favorite India memory: Visiting the Dutch Cemetery in Surat.
Education: BA and BSBA from the University of South Carolina, MA from The George Washington University
Where are you now? Completing the second year of my graduate program, working part-time for the George Washington University, and interning part-time at the Department of State
Favorite internship aspect: I loved getting to meet the Nanubhai Scholars and hear their hopes and dreams for their future as well as how NEF scholarships will impact their lives.
Favorite India memory: I got to travel to Rajasthan on a 12-hour sleeper train, and I really enjoyed the experience of riding on the train and seeing a different side of Indian culture.
Education: BA from Providence College, working towards MA at Teachers College, Columbia University
Where are you now? Finishing my MA degree in New York City at Teachers College, Columbia University
Favorite internship aspect: Visiting the scholars at at their houses.
Favorite India memory: Walking dirt paths and through fields to get to one of the Scholar's houses during the monsoon because a tree fell in the road and the auto couldn't go any further.


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Palaka I was Raja of the Ganga Dynasty from 679 to 695. He is the second son of the famous Khanchana I, also known as Khanchana the Glorious. He suceeded to his father in the middle of the First Great War of India.
Famous for ending the First Great War of India, he brought a period of peace and prosperity to the Ganga Dynasty following the war. His visit to the Chenla Kingdom was full of hopefull promises, but the hope for a new ally was destroyed after Palaka I died in mysterious circumstances.
- Palaka is the second son of Khanchana I, born in 653 from his second marriage. Being the oldest son alive at his birth, he became the Yuvraj (heir) to the throne.
- Around 660, Sri Lanka came under the control of the Ganga Dynasty. His father turned it into the personal domain of the Yuvraj, Palaka becoming the first Yuvraj to rule over Sri Lanka.
- Palaka always loved the sea, a passion he had in common with his uncle Somesvara, with who he had a great relationship.
- He had his first child in 670 (a son named Khadaga in honor of his grandfather Khadaga I), shortly before he joined the front as a general of his father during the First Great War of India.
- In 675, his father returned to the capital because of illness, leaving Palaka to lead the Ganga forces in the war.
- In 680, he recievec new of the death of his father, who died in 679, meaning he had became the new Raja. Because of the war, he woudl however have to wait in order to be crown.
- In 682, he signed the Treaty of Pataliputra, which ended the First Great War of India, and ended up with Ganga gaining new territories. He was crowned soon after.
- From 682 to 690, he ordered the fortification of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, that he recently gained from the Treaty of Pataliputra, and the creation of a fleet there. Thus, he passed many time travelling between Bhubaneswar and the islands, leaving much of the administration to his brothers Jagadeva and Chandrejara.
- In 690, after hearing stories of the Chenla Kingdom, decided to go there with his uncle Somesvara. He arrived there in 691 with escorts and gifts. Saddly, his uncle felt ill after their arrival and died shortly after.
- From 691 to 695, he stayed in the Chenla Kingdom. During these times, his brothers Jagadevra and Chandrajara ruled as regents. In those 405 years, he created a friendly relatinship with the Queen of Chenla. They were able to agree on a commercial pact and the betrothal of his daughter Chamekamba and Prince Thepaman, a member of the Chenla's royal family. He also had an adventure with a local noblewoman, which lead to the birth of his bastard son Indravarman.
- In 695, he got news of how baddly his brothers were running the kingdom, and decided to return home. However, he died on the way in suspicious circumstances. His death would lead to the rise of his brothers and of the anti-buddhist movement of his brother Chandrajara.
Theories about his death
- One of the main theory is that he died when his ship got stuck in a storm, sinking it.
- The second most accepted theory is that his ship was attacked by pirates, whichresulted in his death along his entire crew.
- His brothers claimed that he was killed by Chenlan troops, accusing them of murdering their brothers. However, they never pushed their accusation furder than speaking.
- Some nobles believed that it was in fact his brothers that were responsible of his death, as Palaka was on his way to punish them, and his death would leave them in a position of power.
- Raja Khadaga II(M): 670-717, murdered by his uncle Jagadevra.
- Mahakala (M): 683-743
- Chamekamba (F): 684-748
- Indravarman (M), bastard son born in Chenla Kingdom: 694-737


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Every Monday Night- Singer/Songwriter Open Mic
All ages welcome so come on over at 7pm, sign up for the 1 song lottery and
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Last month we launched a series that will address the characteristics of high achieving women entrepreneurs and fast growth businesses. This article will detail the first characteristic, investment in professional advisors. To read "Characteristics of Accomplished Women Entrepreneurs," the introductory article, please click here.
Many entrepreneurs expect that their personal business expertise will suffice in lieu of professional advisors. After all, advisors are not an inexpensive service and who knows your business better than you? In the end though, this choice will end up costing money, causing complications and limiting growth. The old adage says that you have to spend money to make money and in no other investment does that adage resonate more clearly than in business development. When launching, growing, and selling a company it is imperative to invest in excellent guidance. In fact, the Center for Women's Business Research has found that of fast-growth businesses, a common trait is the use of professional advisors. According to Linda Hamilton, Partner of Linda A. Hamilton, LLP , "professional advisors are particularly important for small businesses because they have access to fewer resources than their larger business counterparts."
Unfortunately, a lack of resources is actually the reason many small businesses refrain from investing. To compensate, start-up business owners frequently look to friends and family as their advisors. In many situations though, seeking free advice or advice from a personal friend is counterproductive. It is too easy to for entrepreneurs to be bogged down by financials and begin to ignore them or begin to work in their businesses exclusively rather than on their business. Further, personal relationships may provide biased outlooks. Both of these results will hinder the growth of the company and force limitations. While you should not shy away from good advice if it is personally related, when looking to invest in a professional advisor, it is important to hire someone who will be able to approach your company with fresh insight.
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Enron verdicts end an era
Fri., May 26, 2006
HOUSTON – Handing the government its biggest victory in its war on corporate corruption, a federal jury Thursday found former Enron Corp. executives Kenneth L. Lay and Jeffrey K. Skilling guilty of conspiracy and fraud in connection with the 2001 collapse of the onetime energy trading giant.
The convictions cap the Justice Department's five-year battle to hold top executives of a number of companies responsible for a flood of accounting fraud and corporate failures that undermined investor confidence, put tens of thousands of people out of work and hit the savings of millions of ordinary people.
"The ordinary investor uses the word Enron to scare their kids," said University of Texas law professor Henry T.C. Hu. "These convictions are the end of a particularly important morality play. Everyone always thought that the Enron-Skilling-Lay trial would be harder for prosecutors … and yet the prosecutors won. That really helps in terms of deterrence."
Jurors said they rejected the defense that there was no crime at Enron – that Lay and Skilling were unfairly targeted by a government bent on making them the scapegoats for their company's failure. They said the defendants' own testimony helped to make up their minds.
"I wanted very, very badly to believe what they were saying," juror Wendy Vaughan, owner of a roofing business and a fitness company, said at a press conference after the verdict. However, she added, "there were places in the testimony where I felt their character was in question."
In the end, the jury embraced the testimony of a parade of former Enron executives who said that Lay and Skilling lied publicly about the energy company's financial health and condoned, if not actively encouraged, the use of accounting tricks to boost reported profits and hide debt.
The verdicts came at the end of a four-month trial, on the morning of the sixth day of deliberations by the panel of eight women and four men. They found Lay, 64, guilty of conspiracy and five counts of fraud – all the charges he faced. They convicted Skilling, 52, of conspiracy, 12 counts of fraud, five counts of making false statements and one count of insider trading. He was acquitted of nine other insider trading counts.
Separately, based on a three-day, non-jury trial, U.S. District Judge Sim Lake found Lay guilty of four counts of bank fraud related to false statements he made while arranging bank lines of credit.
Enron's implosion was one of the most infamous corporate scandals in U.S. history. The energy company's failure wiped out more than 4,000 jobs and billions of dollars of stock-market value. Enron's auditors, then-Big Five accounting giant Arthur Andersen, went out of business after being indicted for obstruction of justice in the wake of Enron's collapse.
Enron's bankruptcy exposed failures across the system of corporate governance, from audit companies that lacked true independence and board members who failed to ask skeptical questions to lawyers and bankers who blessed questionable deals in exchange for whopping fees. It also resulted in major changes to the regulatory system, including a federal law that requires top corporate executives to attest to the accuracy of financial statements.
When Enron was followed by a wave of scandals at companies such as WorldCom Inc., Tyco International Ltd. and Adelphia Communications Corp., it was not clear whether prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission would be able to cope with the complexity and sheer numbers of the cases. But government lawyers slowly built their evidence and, after initial setbacks, learned to streamline their cases for juries. They won convictions of WorldCom chief executive Bernard J. Ebbers, Adelphia Chairman John J. Rigas, domesticity entrepreneur Martha Stewart and the top executives of Tyco.
But none of them equaled the importance of Enron, where it all started and which involved the most complicated financial and legal schemes.
"The failure of Enron … fundamentally altered the corporate governance movement forever," said University of Delaware professor Charles Elson. "It greatly accelerated changes in the form of more responsibility for corporate boards and auditors, and it led to a great skepticism on the part of the investing public as to the business practices in corporate America. Regardless of what happens, they have been inadvertent change agents."
Lake set sentencing for Sept. 11. He ordered Lay to immediately surrender his passport before releasing both men on $5 million bond. Skilling's bond had been posted previously, but in a brief afternoon hearing, Lay and his family members were required to pledge their own homes as security for the bond.
Lay and Skilling could be sentenced to several decades in prison.
Leaving the courtroom after the verdict, Skilling was asked for his reaction. He shrugged slightly and stayed silent for a moment, then said softly: "It is what it is."
Lay remained in the courtroom after the verdict, awaiting the hearing on his bond. He and several family members and a minister joined their hands in prayer. Outside the courthouse later, surrounded by reporters and photographers, Lay once again insisted that he was innocent.
In the course of its investigation, the government obtained guilty pleas from 16 former Enron employees, including Chief Financial Officer Andrew S. Fastow – a star witness for the government – and Chief Accounting Officer Richard A. Causey, who originally was to stand trial with Lay and Skilling but pleaded guilty late last year.
Sean M. Berkowitz, head of the Enron Task Force, said in a sidewalk press conference outside the courthouse that the verdict "sends an unmistakable message to boardrooms across the country: You can't lie to shareholders and you can't put your own interests ahead of theirs."
Several jurors thought Lay's credibility was severely damaged by evidence that he quietly sold $70 million in Enron stock back to the company in 2001, while telling employees that the company was in fine shape and the stock was a great buy.
Juror Don Martin, an electrical designer, called the sales "a disgrace."
Lay and Skilling's legal troubles extend beyond the criminal case. They still face civil fraud charges brought by the SEC, which is seeking disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, fines and a permanent bar against their serving as officers of a publicly-traded company. The agency also charged Lay with insider trading and seeks to recover $90 million that he reaped from stock sales in 2001. The SEC litigation was stayed pending completion of the criminal case.
Private plaintiffs are waiting in the wings as well. Lay and Skilling are defendants in lawsuits brought by Enron shareholders and creditors. Most of those suits have been consolidated into a major class-action case that is scheduled to go to trial in October.


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I've officially transitioned over from driving everywhere to eliminating my tire to road mentality in favor of the friendly skies of flying from one destination.
How friendly they are remains to be seen.
The truth is flying is super convenience, fast and efficient, versus the alternative of packing up the family car for a summertime vacation or for work purposes, getting from A to B without lugging around your SUV from one stop to the next and getting all too frustrated with what is happening on the road around you.
Flying always makes the most sense when you consider geography and that a trip rom Pittsburgh to Tennessee takes about 10 hours in the car and only a few hours through the air.
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