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What's black and blue and red all over? That would be San Diego after one of the most bruising, nasty political seasons in decades, if not ever.
The bruising comes from highly contentious and partisan races for mayor, City Council and Board of Supervisors, made all the more remarkable by the fact that these races are partisan battles at all in what has historically been a reliably red county. The primary races resulted in a four-four partisan council split, with control coming down to the outcome of the closely divided District 1 between incumbent (and Democrat) Sherri Lightner and Republican businessman Ray Ellis. Higher voter turnout by Republican core voters in the low turnout June primary helped Ellis come in ahead of Lightner.
It also helped Republican Party-endorsed Carl DeMaio triumph over more moderate Republicans Bonnie Dumanis and Nathan Fletcher (who shifted to independent status two months before the June primary). Bob Filner, meanwhile, managed to coast into the runoff with stealthy "Hey, I'm the only Democrat in this thing" campaign.
Filner and DeMaio represent the greatest polarization of mayoral politics in modern times. While both have campaigned on a moderate-consensus building platform with some common policies (Prop B: will enforce it; Charger Stadium: will not pay for it) they come from opposite ends of the policymaking spectrum (Filner the pro-government spending/pro-unions/pro-public services liberal and DeMaio the pro-private sector/pro-union rollbacks/pro-privatization conservative). What the two men share in common are personalities that can politely be termed "strong-willed."
Both candidates came out of the primaries promising to pursue the political high road running positive campaigns focusing on policy. Polls since June have had Filner ahead of DeMaio by increasing margins, though a recent UT-San Diego sponsored poll had DeMaio up by 10 percent. What the polls have had in common, however, are consistent and unusually high rates – 10 percent to 20 percent – of undecided voters. Even the Bataan Debate Death March the two candidates have endured with increasing testiness has not been sufficient to generate a decisive voter preference. As a result both candidates have embraced escalating negativity to sway the undecided – or at least keep them home out of distaste for the acrimony.
Which would be a shame because this could be the most pivotal election in modern San Diego history. If Ellis and DeMaio win, City Hall would be returned to Republican hegemony. If Lightner holds on to her seat – a reasonable prospect given rising Democratic registration and a lower advantage for Republicans in November turnout – and Filner wins, Democrats would control the council and the now strong-mayor, a first in city history. That purplish bruising of San Diego's body politic is coming from more than just the punishing political campaigns. It's reflective of San Diego's transitioning from Republican red into a purplish mix of Republicans (28 percent), Democrats (40 percent) and independents (27 percent). The result: our highly partisan, contentious and increasingly negative political campaigns as both parties struggle for dominance.
City government could also end up politically divided between the council and a mayor armed with a potentially override-proof veto. Given that neither mayoral candidate has a solid reputation for consensus-building, this leads to the real prospect of paralyzing civic gridlock. Which would be the least productive outcome of a very long campaign season.
San Diego's purplish bruising is also spreading into county politics. While unincorporated areas of the county remain pronouncedly red, countywide Democrats and Republicans are tied at 35 percent of registrations. This is why Democrat Dave Roberts, deputy mayor of Solana Beach, has a chance to crash the all-Republican party that is the Board of Supervisors. Republican Steve Danon, Rep. Brian Bilbray's former chief of staff, has been touting his conservative and business credentials for continuing the county's largely successful policies of fiscal prudence. Roberts, armed with outgoing incumbent (and Republican) Pam Slater-Price's endorsement, has campaigned on a progressive counter argument that, with one in six San Diego families living in poverty, maintaining the county social safety net must be given reinvigorated priority.
District 3's advantage in Republican registration (38 percent to 31 percent) gives Danon the edge to win the seat. Democrats may have to wait until 2014 when Ron Robert's supervisory district 4, where Republicans now only account for 24 percent of voters, is on the ballot to win. That there will one day be a Democrat on the Board of Supervisors and in the San Diego mayor's office seems inevitable. And local Republicans may end up be the ones wearing the political bruises unless their party can figure out how to adapt to a blue-ing San Diego.


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Make sure your hands are clean and wet. Oils and lotions on your hands can hurt a frog, while wet hands help its skin stay moist.
As long as the pond is shallow enough, it's best to sneak up on the frog from the water. If you approach from the bank, the frog can simply jump into the pond and swim away.
Cup your hands together and quickly pop them over the frog. Keep your hands cupped around the frog so it can't jump away. But don't squeeze it!
Dip your hands into the water now and then to keep the frog wet. And, of course, let it go after a short time.

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bents wrote:I just recently figured out what I think is an important body mechanic for driving. JR always says "brace the right leg" and I misread this to mean "stiffen the leg". Stiffening the leg holds it fixed relative to your body, so when you're rotating, a stiffened leg rotates with you. But what I figured out he meant was to hold the leg fixed relative to the ground, with your body rotating around it. The same muscle action while lying still would produce a hard inward (counter-clockwise) rotation of the leg.
I've only been able to try this twice (stomach flu...) since I figured it out, but it definitely felt more powerful than what I was doing before. It makes sense physically, to "rotate against" your fixed leg, and I'm surprised I hadn't figured it out before!
Steady 26542 wrote:Yes, it makes sense. I have always been a more conservative player. I refuse to blow by on putts. If I miss, I miss short. I can live with that...
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text: Im kind of surprised there isn't a thread on this yet. Anyone upgrade their Droid to Froyo yet? I did and I must say I am impressed. Im usually not on flash websites on my phone but it sure is nice to have the capability too, and honestly the load time isn't all that terrible. Also check out Chrometophone. It allows you to send stuff from Chrome right to your phone, websites, google maps directions, youtube links, highlight a phone number on a web page and send it straight to your phone to call. Its pretty sweet and rather quick. I think Froyo is a very good update, much better than Eclair.


text: What's for Dinner By Beverly Glaze December 8, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As the demands of the busy holiday season pick up, it's easy to take a pass on dinner preparations and choose fast food. Get out of the takeout rut and serve breakfast for dinner. Always popular with kids, breakfast for dinner usually involves minimal prep time, especially for casseroles that can be assembled the day before.Serve with fresh fruit and 100 percent fruit juice for a fast, complete meal.Make-Ahead Breakfast CasseroleFrom allrecipes.com. Makes 10 servings. 2 1/2 cups seasoned croutons 1 pound spicy pork sausage 4 eggs 2 1/4 cups 2 percent milk 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 1 4.5-ounce can mushrooms, drained and chopped 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)SPREAD croutons on the bottom of greased 9- by 13-inch pan. CRUMBLE sausage into medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off any drippings. Spread sausage over croutons.WHISK together in a large bowl the eggs and milk until well blended. Stir in soup, spinach, mushrooms, cheeses and mustard (if desired).POUR egg mixture over sausage and croutons. Refrigerate overnight.BAKE at 325° for 50 to 55 minutes or until set and lightly browned on top. Serve hot.Nutrition information: Per serving: 419 calories, 32 grams total fat, 142 milligrams cholesterol, 14 grams total carbohydrates, 2 grams dietary fiber, 18 grams protein, 882 milligrams sodium.Hash Brown and Egg Casserole From allrecipes.com. Makes 6 servings. 1 2-pound package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 pound pork sausage 1 small onion, diced 5 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and ground black pepper to taste 12 ounces shredded cheddar cheeseHEAT oven to 350°. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.PLACE the hash brown potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish.COOK and stir sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned and no longer pink; drain.WHISK together the eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper; pour over the potatoes.LAYER with half the cheddar cheese, the sausage mixture and the remaining cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.BAKE in heated oven for 1 hour. Remove cover, return casserole to oven and bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.Nutrition information: Per serving: 616 calories, 48 grams total fat, 281 milligrams cholesterol, 30 grams total carbohydrates, 2 grams dietary fiber, 34 grams protein, 1,206 milligrams sodium.French Toast CasseroleFrom allrecipes.com. Makes 6 servings. 5 cups bread cubes 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup white sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon margarine, softened 1 teaspoon ground cinnamonHEAT oven to 350°. Lightly butter an 8- by 8-inch baking pan. Line bottom of pan with bread cubes.BEAT together in a large bowl eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla.POUR egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine, let stand for 10 minutes.COMBINE remaining 2 tablespoons with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.BAKE for about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden brown.Nutrition information: Per serving: 207 calories, 7 grams total fat, 146 milligrams cholesterol, 27 grams total carbohydrates, 1 gram dietary fiber, 9 grams protein, 388 milligrams sodium.Christmas Brunch CasseroleFrom allrecipes.com. Makes 5 servings. 1 pound bacon 2 onions, chopped 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups frozen, hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 pinch dried parsley 1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseCOOK bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.ADD the mushrooms and onion to the skillet, cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.GREASE a 9- by 13-inch casserole dish with the 1 tablespoon butter. Place potatoes in bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with salt, garlic salt and pepper. Top with crumbled bacon, add the mushrooms and onions.BEAT in a mixing bowl the eggs with the milk and parsley. Pour the beaten eggs over the casserole and top with grated cheese.COVER and refrigerate overnight.HEAT oven to 400°. Bake in heated oven for 1 hour or until set.Nutrition information: Per serving: 494 calories, 28 grams total fat, 238 milligrams cholesterol, 32 grams total carbohydrates, 3 grams dietary fiber, 28 grams protein, 1,518 milligrams sodium.Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown CasseroleFrom allrecipes.com. Makes 12 servings. 1 32-ounce package frozen hash brown potatoes 8 ounces cooked, diced ham 1 10.75-ounce cans cream of potato soup 1 16-ounce container sour cream 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheeseHEAT oven to 375°. Lightly grease 9- by 13-inch baking pan.MIX in a large bowl the hash browns, ham, cream of potato soup, sour cream and cheddar cheese.SPREAD evenly in prepared dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.BAKE 1 hour in heated oven or until bubbly and lightly brown. Serve immediately.Nutrition information: Per serving: 399 calories, 26 grams total fat, 47 milligrams cholesterol, 29 grams total carbohydrates, 2 grams dietary fiber, 13 grams protein, 639 milligrams sodium.Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or family status. This material was funded, in part, by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with limited income. To find out more, contact your local Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.Beverly Glaze has a master's degree in human nutrition and food science and is a WVU Extension specialist in the FNP adult program. Reach her at email@example.com or 304-634-8449. 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|Deutsche Bank got the S&P 500 all wrong in 2011. Now, that may make the bank ahead of the curve in forecasting earnings growth.
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Since the recession, investors haven't had to worry about U.S. corporate earnings growth, even if unemployment, Federal Reserve policy and a European sovereign debt spiral provided plenty of room for nervousness. Deep into first quarter earnings season, U.S. companies are once again showing resilience and beating estimates. But amid the recent and sobering jobs reports, quixotic Fed messages, negative dispatches from Europe, and this past week's stock market swoon, it may be time for investors to question whether U.S. corporate earnings -- the lynchpin of an S&P 500 Index recovery from March 2009 lows -- will stall in 2012 and 2013. Recent comments from top investors and strategists signal a corporate earnings slowdown is coming.
Deutsche Bank, the biggest S&P 500 bull of 2011, and ValueAct Capital, a prominent activist hedge fund, both presented reasons why a U.S. earnings slowdown may be imminent in 2012 and 2013. Their comments don't just counter the post-crisis drumbeat of strong earnings that drove recovering markets and outweighed a myriad of economic uncertainties like 8%-plus unemployment: the investors present a way to navigate what may be a new stock market reality. "Having recovered from cyclically depressed levels, S&P 500 EPS
earnings per share growth will be much slower than 2009-2011," wrote Deutsche Bank strategist David Bianco in a note this past Friday detailing the firm's outlook for the S&P 500. "Most sectors should deliver mid-cycle normal EPS in 2012 with the exception of Energy and Financials. We expect Energy to significantly over earn in 2012 and its EPS to decline in 2013. We expect Financials to under earn in 2012." For Deutsche Bank, the biggest bull during a flat year for the S&P, the comments are noteworthy because their 2011 blown call had little to do with a misforecast of corporate earnings, but instead, a misread of economic headwinds like U.S. political gridlock and the intensification of a European debt crisis midway through the year. While S&P 500 earnings grew 15% to $97 per share in 2011, markets were flat because the earnings multiple that investors were willing to pay fell roughly 13% to 13 times earnings -- below Deutsche Bank's beginning of year forecast of a 16.4 price-to-earnings multiple. Still, Deutsche Bank sees the S&P rising roughly 8% in 2012 to 1475, because today's multiple may already price in more than just a slowing to single digit earnings growth. The 13x multiple suggests investor fear of a drastic earnings slowdown or even an earnings decline. In fact, S&P gains may be more reliant on a rising earnings multiple in 2012, a part of the market recovery that's underperformed in recent years. Meanwhile, investors who sold shares in recent weeks on weaker than expected GDP and employment figures may be focusing on the wrong signals. "The upside surprises in many US economic reports, such as housing starts and retail sales, have reduced recession risk, but will not lead to faster EPS growth as these segments of GDP have limited influence on S&P 500 EPS," notes Bianco. How can investors get ahead of the curve by preparing for an earnings slowdown? Deutsche Bank suggests: Microsoft (MSFT) for dividend growth Haliburton (HAL), United Technologies (UTX) and DuPont (DD) for spending efficiencies and rising energy consumption Intel (INTC) for U.S. consumer and Asian business spending Google (GOOG) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) for value JPMorgan (JPM) for a depressed PE due to the riskiness of banks.


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Eaton Golf Course introduction
Eaton Golf Club is the closest you will get to city centre golf. It is a stunning parkland layout just a short drive from the hub of activity, although the atmosphere on the course would suggest otherwise. Renowned for tight fairways and well manicured holes, positioning for the following shot is key to scoring well round here.
Eaton Golf Course information
18 holes, 70 par, 6118 yards. Parkland.
The tranquil, scenic environment with plenty of natural wildlife at Eaton Golf Club is very refreshing considering Norwich City Centre is just 10 minutes drive away. It is a golf course that is used to hosting many regional and county championship events, showing its quality and reputation as a fine club in Norfolk. This is not a long golf course by today's standards, but the tight fairways, well placed hazards and tricky approach shots mean you have to think about position before taking each shot.
Eaton Golf Course Location
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon anise extract
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 teaspoons butter, softened
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk
- Colored sprinkles, optional
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set. Yield: 7 dozen.
Originally published as Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2010, p64
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text: Deadline arrives for mine communications equipment By The Associated Press June 16, 2011 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The long-awaited deadline has arrived to improve safety in the nation's 540 underground coal mines by adding technology capable of tracking miners and communicating with them after a disaster.Whether the mandate will immediately improve safety for the nation's 46,000 underground coal miners is unknown because it's uncertain how many mines installed everything they needed in time.The most recent numbers from the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration show that as of April, 64 percent hadn't fully installed the required wireless equipment.The equipment had better be there, MSHA Director Joe Main told The Associated Press."We're going to find out,'' Main said. "Mines are obligated to have their communications systems in and we're going to be applying the strength of the Mine Act.''Main offered few specifics, saying only that communications and tracking equipment will be checked during regular inspections.The deadline coincides with the fifth anniversary of landmark mine safety legislation passed after 12 miners died at the Sago Mine in Upshur County, followed by two more miners at the Aracoma Mine in Logan County, and five more at the Upper Darby Mine in Kentucky. Some violations are likely to occur, in part because some are using technology that didn't exist in 2006 and only recently received approval for underground use, Main said."I will temper what I'm saying with this: We know that this is new technology, some of it just came through the pipelines in the last few months,'' he said. "There's going to be glitches.''The National Mining Association estimates that companies have since spent $1 billion complying with the law.The final piece is communications and tracking. Other requirements were completed long ago. Mines, for instance, now must store two hours of breathable air per miner every 30 minutes along escape routes. They also must have airtight refuges capable of keeping trapped miners alive for 96 hours. The law also beefed up training requirements for mine rescue teams and miners and required mines to report accidents within 15 minutes. The number of rescue teams trained to enter mines and find and help miners has increased nearly 50 percent, Main said."I was in a mine in New Mexico about three weeks ago that had a refuge area,'' said Main, who worked for decades underground without such a fallback. "Refuge chambers are now commonplace.''The same is true of the oxygen generators that miners wear on their belts."Prior to the Sago disaster you had about one apiece,'' Main said. "Now you have multiple devices available.'' The legislation also required family liaisons to work with the families of miners killed in major disasters. Main has assigned a liaison for every fatal accident. "We owe it to the families,'' he said.Sen. Jay Rockefeller credited the MINER Act with reducing coal mine fatalities 14 percent and injuries 25 percent."The MINER Act was a huge step forward. Safety laws save lives and keep families intact,'' the West Virginia Democrat said.Rockefeller, however, renewed calls for more legislation to protect miners."It's not enough,'' he said. "We know from the terrible tragedy at Upper Big Branch that we must do more.''An explosion killed 29 miners at Upper Big Branch on April 5, 2010. The tragedy was the deadliest at a U.S. coal mine since 1970. It sparked state and federal civil investigations and a federal criminal probe, but little legislation. "We have said that we think that there is a need following Upper Big Branch, with all we know, is to move forward with legislation,'' Main said. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 3 YWCA Charleston's Women of Achievement to be honored in March 4 WVU law professor announces run for Congress 5 'Heroin(e)' tells complex story of Huntington's drug crisis Famous storyteller, columnist Kathryn Windham dies Previous Story IBM nickname "Big Blue" remains a big mystery Next Story


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Mrs. BraunMystery teasers are little stories where you need to figure out what happened based on the given clues.
There once was a man named Mr. Braun. Not much was known about him, except for these things: he was married to a piano teacher, he was born and lived and married in Germany, and he had died a week earlier. Now, since he was dead and had no other living relatives, his estate would go to his wife (he left no will). The problem is, two women came forward, claiming to be the real Mrs. Braun.
Now, you're a detective, trying to figure out who is the real Mrs. Braun by having a piano competition. Mrs. Braun was an exceptional pianist, who could play many complex pieces. When you met them, they were sitting in a room with a couch and a piano. You extended your hand to greet them. One of them, a blonde, wore one ring (her wedding ring), which dug painfully into your hand when she shook it. The other (brunette) had one wedding ring also, but since it was on the other hand, you figured it was safe to shake.
Anyway, you put on the show with a lawyer as your witness. The blonde sat down and played Beethoven's Fifth with no trouble whatsoever, as did the brunette. They were both equal, but you managed to tell who the REAL Mrs. Braun was.
Who was it and how did you know?
HintIt's important that he didn't live in the United States.
AnswerThe blonde, since her wedding ring was on her right hand. In other countries including Germany, wedding rings are worn on the right hand, not the left.
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BRIAN WILSON ON BEACH BOYS REUNION After all his hits, Brian Wilson won only the second Grammy of his storied half-century career, when The Beach Boys took Best Historical Album for "The SMiLE Sessions" box set (believe it or not, his only other win was as a solo artist in 2004 for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow").
Backstage in the press room, Wilson was asked whether there will be another Beach Boys reunion like last year's highly successful 50th anniversary reunion tour that also saw Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks record a new hit album, "That's Why God Made the Radio." He simply said, "No. I don't think so. Doubt it."
Love, who currently owns the band name, fired Wilson and Jardine immediately upon the conclusion of that 50th tour for reasons that remain unexplained.
DAVID LEE ROTH ON VAN HALEN FUTURE Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth told Rolling Stone that he would love to see his band play major festivals this spring and summer, from Coachella to Lollapalooza, but instead the band has nothing planned. "I'm not sure what's in Ed's mind at this point."
Roth, who spoke from his new digs in Tokyo, appeared to be in the dark about the quartet's three gigs in June in Japan, saying, "There's nothing on the ticket as far as travel, and that's a disappointment, frankly. How long have I been back with the gang? Maybe six years, we'll say, and we have yet to travel to Europe, South America, Japan, anywhere outside of those basic 50 cities in the United States. And again that's been a disappointment."
When it comes to writing with Eddie Van Halen, he again voiced some frustration, "I would certainly look forward to working with Ed on some new material, but we have yet to do that. Almost all of the music that you hear on our most recent album (last year's "A Different Kind of Truth") was written and demoed before the first album. Truth be told, Edward and I haven't written a new song in 20 years."
SHIRLEY BASSEY TO SING 'GOLDFINGER' AT THE OSCARS At 76, Dame Shirley Bassey is still performing. The Welsh songstress with the booming voice recorded three of the James Bond themes, "Goldfinger" in 1964, "Diamonds Are Forever" in 1971 and "Moonraker" in 1979.
As part of the Oscar broadcast's 50 th anniversary salute to 007, the show's producers are flying Bassey to Hollywood where she will perform "Goldfinger" at the event that will be telecast live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre (formerly the Kodak Theatre) on Feb. 24.
Adele will sing her theme from the newest Bond blockbuster, "Skyfall."
Other performers include Norah Jones and, singing at the Oscars for the first time in 36 years, Barbra Streisand.
MUSICARES HONORS SPRINGSTEEN The Grammy's non-profit organization, MusiCares, honored its Person of the Year, Bruce Springsteen, at an event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center two nights before the Grammy ceremony.
Among the many concert highlights was a roster of biggies performing Springsteen songs, including Neil Young & Crazy Horse grinding out the Boss' "Born in the USA," Patti Smith delivering her and Springsteen's collaborative "Because the Night," Jackson Browne on "American Skin (41 Shots)," Emmylou Harris doing "Your Hometown," Kenny Chesney's acoustic "One Step Up," Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's countrified "Tougher Than the Rest," Elton John's poignant "Street of Philadelphia," and Sting going gospel on "Lonesome Day."
To cap the evening, Springsteen played a five-song set and he and a few E Street Band members and the rest of the evening's performers ended the festivities with "Glory Days."
JOHNNY CASH POSTAGE STAMP Johnny Cash will get his own postage stamp later this year, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Two other musical icons will also receive this honor but thus far no names or other details have been announced. The 46-cent stamp will be square, resembling a 45 record sleeve and will feature a 1963 photo of the "Man in Black" as he appeared on that year's LP, "Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash."
THE TURTLES' 'HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR' LINEUP ANNOUNCED The Turtles' annual "Happy Together Tour" this summer will see the Westchester band joined by Gary Lewis and the Playboys, former Paul Revere and The Raiders singer Mark Lindsay, former Union Gap frontman Gary Puckett, and Chuck Negron, who was Three Dog Night's lead singer on most of their hits, according to a Facebook message from lead singer Howard Kaylan. The Turtles themselves always close out the evening. Without giving out tour dates at this time, Kaylan noted that the tour will hit Southern California, either the L.A. County Fair in Pomona or the O.C. Fair in Costa Mesa.
PETER NOONE, DAVID CASSIDY & MICKY DOLENZ TO TOUR Herman's Hermit's frontman Peter Noone, The Partridge Family's big gun David Cassidy and The Monkees' singing drummer Micky Dolenz are hitting the road together on and off throughout 2013 under the tour title, "David Cassidy Presents The World's Greatest Teen Idols," according to Cassidy's website. Thus far, only three dates have been announced in March, August and September, but it's expected that many more dates will be forthcoming, according to VVN.
At a recent Peter Noone show during his three-night stand at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the Herman's Hermits leader paid tribute to several of his fellow British Invasion by covering their songs.
These included Peter and Gordon's "World Without Love," Freddie and The Dreamers' "I'm Telling you Now," The Yardbirds' "For Your Love" (Herman's Hermits actually recorded the song first), Manfred Mann's "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual" and The Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (a running gag at Noone's shows is that Mick Jagger is his father).
He also paid tribute to his friend Davy Jones, as he often does during his shows, by singing and leading the audience in The Monkees' "Daydream Believer."
Even with all those cover tributes, he still found time for Herman's Hermits' smashes "I'm Into Something Good," "Wonderful World," "Dandy," "A Must to Avoid," "No Milk Today," "Listen People," "The End of the World" (his personal favorite Hermits hit), "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat," "Just a Little Bit Better," "Silhouettes," "Listen People," "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter," "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am" and "There's a Kind of Hush."
Among his four dozen upcoming gigs Noone will play this year are the Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, near San Diego on March 10, the Oaklawn Racetrack in Hot Springs, Ark. with The Buckinghams on Aug. 17, and a return to the South Point in Vegas Aug. 2-4.
ERIC BURDON, BOB WEIR AMONG SXSW SPEAKERS Animals singer Eric Burdon, whose first CD in seven years, "Til Your River Runs Dry," was just released to critical acclaim, will join former Grateful Dead frontman Bob Weir, former Fairport Convention co-founder and highly regarded guitarist Richard Thompson, Dave Grohl and iconic record industry exec Clive Davis as a feature speaker at this year's huge SXSW music fest, March 12-17 in Austin, Tex. Burdon guested at last year's SXSW when he was Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's surprise guest, singing a duet with the Boss on The Animals' 1965 hit, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place."
DAVE CLARK FIVE BASSIST RICK HUXLEY DIES Rick Huxley, bassist for British Invasion faves The Dave Clark Five, died unexpectedly at 72 at his home in the English countryside, according to the BBC and an announcement by Dave Clark. While the cause of death wasn't announced, Huxley, a heavy smoker, had suffered for years from emphysema.
However, Clark, who said he and Huxley still kept in touch and talked weekly, had recently been given a clean bill of health from his doctors. "I spoke to him on Friday and he was in great spirits. Clark said, "He went through a recent doctor's check and had a good, clean bill of health. This came totally out of the blue, and I'm just devastated." Clark and guitarist Lenny Davidson are the only two surviving members of the band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 (although they qualified for entrance in 2007 but were reportedly held back by Rock Hall chief-Rolling Stone magazine publisher Jann Wenner in order to allow hip hop group Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five's admission).
In the British Invasion days, fans of The Dave Clark Five and The Beatles debated endlessly the burning question of which group was the best. The DC5, as they were also known, distinguished themselves by toppling The Beatles from No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart in 1964 when "Glad All Over" deposed "I Want to Hold Your Hand" from the top position.
The group started in 1957 as The Dave Clark Quintet in the Tottenham district of London. The band scored 17 Top 40 hits in the U.S. between 1964-1967, eight of them cracking the Top 10, including their first biggie, "Glad All Over" (No. 6), the stomping "Bits and Pieces" (No. 4), "Can't You See That she's Mine" (No. 4), "Because" (No. 3) and their only No. 1, "Over and Over." Following in the footsteps of The Beatles and their success with "A Hard Day's Night," the band made a film, "Having a Wild Weekend," (titled "Catch Us If You Can" in the U.K.).
In the U.S., the hits stopped in 1967 when the release of their version of Johnny Mercer and Harry Warren's smaltzy 1938 crooner tune, "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" peaked at No. 35. However, in Britain, The DC5 experienced continuing popularity from 1967 until Clark disbanded the Five in 1970, racking up eight more Top 40 hits there. After the group's breakup, Huxley invested in real estate.
JAZZ TRUMPETER DONALD BYRD DIES Hard bop jazz trumpeter and band leader Donald Byrd, who played with such jazz giants as John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk in the '50 s and later became a major influence on Herbie Hancock before finding even more success as a funk and soul pioneer, died at 80 in Delaware, according to the New York Daily News. No further details have been released. In an interview with the paper immediately after Byrd's death, Hancock said the horn player took the then-struggling keyboardist under his wing shortly after he arrived in New York City and let him sleep on a hideaway bed in his Bronx apartment for several years. In 2000, Byrd was awarded a Jazz Master title from the National Endowment of the Arts, America's highest jazz honor.
MUSICIAN PAUL TANNER DIES Paul Tanner, who initially found fame as a trombonist with Glenn Miller's big band from 1938-1942, died of pneumonia at an assisted living facility in Carlsbad, at 95, according to the Associated Press. He was the last surviving member of The Glenn Miller Orchestra.
However, Tanner, who also played with artists as diverse as Henry Mancini, big band leader-singer Tex Beneke and NBC Symphony Orchestra conductor Arturo Toscanini, may be best known for playing the high-pitch whistle sounding Electro-Theremin on The Beach Boy's "Good Vibrations" in 1966. He also played the instrument on The Beach Boys' "Wild Honey" and "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" that were recorded in 1966-1967.
Tanner learned to play the trombone in reform school and was playing in a group with his brothers in what he described as a "strip joint" when Miller heard him and invited him to join his group.
BARRY GIBB'S FIRST SOLO TOUR Barry Gibb is in the midst of his first solo tour. This tour of Australia and New Zealand mark his first shows since the death of his brother Robin last year. At the first show, at the 13,000-seat Sydney Entertainment Centre, the 65-year-old Gibb went deep, delivering three songs from 1966, including "Spicks and Specks," that were hits there before the Gibb family moved back to Britain and found worldwide fame in 1967.
While he delivered several of Bee Gees disco era smashes, the lion's share came via a medley as Gibb concentrated on songs, both hits and deep cuts, from the trio's Beatlesque period, 1967-1971. The smash hits he performed from those years included "Lonely Days," and the ballads "I Started a Joke," "Words" and the minor hit from 1969, "First of May," that received airplay in the early days of FM rock radio, as well as such deep chestnuts as "Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You" from "The Bee Gees 1 st" in 1967 and "Kilburn Towers" from the 1968 LP, "Idea" and also "With The Sun In My Eyes," from "Horizontal," that was also released in 1968.
NEW RELEASES Among the recently released albums, digital reissues and deluxe box sets are "The Jazz Age" from The Bryan Ferry Orchestra that sees the Roxy Music singer reinterpret 13 of his Roxy hits and past solo cuts in a Roaring '20 s jazz vein, including "Love Is The Drug" and "The 'In' Crowd," "Virginia Plain," "Do the Strand" and "Avalon;" a reissue of "Hard & Heavy," the 1971 LP by Sam Samudio, better known as Sam the Sham, leader of The Pharaohs; a 2-CD, "The Orchestrion Project" from jazz fusion guitarist Pat Metheny; and "Lock My Heart" from singer Heather Masse and 85-year-old jazz pianist Dick Hyman, whose instrumental "The Minotaur" in 1969 was the first hit single with the moog synthesizer as lead instrument.
A live 2-CD, "Macon City Auditorium 2/11/72" by The Allman Brothers Band that shows the band still grieving the loss of guitarist Duane Allman four months earlier, and another live 2-CD, "Nassau Coliseum, NY 5/1/73;" a reissue of Yes synthesizer wizard Rick Wakeman's 1976 concept LP, "No Earthy Connection;" "Benny Goodman in Moscow" shows the legendary Big Band and jazz clarinetist on tour in the Soviet capital during Cold War 1962; "She Puts Me in the Mood" from blues-rock singer-guitarist Elvin Bishop; and "No Elephants," the first solo album in four years from John Mellencamp's former longtime violinist Lisa Germano.
"I've Got Your Number" from country/saloon and Broadway singer and actor Tom Wopat offers jazz takes on deep cut songs by Paul Simon, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Judy Collins and Bruce Hornsby; a 2-CD, "The Complete Columbia Recordings" by outlaw country singer Billy Joe Shaver; "Loving Arms Best of 1971-1982" from folk singer-songwriter Tom Jans, who died of a drug overdose in 1984 at 35; a reissue of "The Show Must Go On," a 1975 LP from soul singer Sam Dees; a 2-for-1 import album, "The Now Sound; Silk 'n Brass," from actor-comedian-orchestra leader Jackie Gleason; "Dave Koz - Live At The Blue Note Tokyo" showcases the smooth jazz sax player in concert in 2011; "#1 s Vol. 2" from contemporary Christian star Steven Curtis Chapman; and "Blue Moon - Collector's Edition" from 82-year-old jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal.
Box sets include the 10-CD "Studio Albums 1968-1979" from Joni Mitchell; a 29-disc box, "Van Cliburn: Complete Album Collection," from the classical pianist who shocked the world by winning the 1958 Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow at the height of the Cold War; and a 3-CD import set, "Festival Album Collection 1965-1967," that contains the first three Australian albums from The Bee Gees before they became international stars, "The Bee Gees Song & Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs," "Spicks & Specks" and "Turn Around, Look At Us."
Among the new DVDs are "L.A. Guns - Live in Concert Limited Edition with bonus CD," filmed last May in Columbia, Md.; "Dead Ahead New York City October 1980" from The Grateful Dead; "Whitesnake - Live at Seibu Tokyo" and "Duran Duran - In Japan" shows the new wave outfit on its 1989 tour before 55,000 people at the Tokyo Dome.
Steve Smith writes a new Classic Pop, Rock and Country Music News column every week. It can be read in its entirety on www.presstelegram.com. Like, recommend or share the column on Facebook. Contact him by email at email@example.com.


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More than 400 Air Cadets will parade through Marlborough on Sunday as the town's Air Cadets 2293 Squadron host the Wiltshire Air Training Corps (ATC) annual Wing Parade.
The parade will mark the 73rd anniversary ATC which formed in February 1941 and is especially important to Marlborough Air Cadets this year as they celebrate their 60th anniversary.
The parade will start at George Lane car park at 2pm and head to the High Street, which will be closed for about 15mins to allow the marchers safe access, and finish at St Mary's Church.
In the High Street a salute will be taken by Wing Commander Vanessa Toth, Officer Commanding Dorset Wilts Wing, accompanied by the Mayor of Marlborough, Guy Loosmoore and his wife Fiona.
The cadets and staff will then attend a special service at St Mary's Church starting at 2.30pm, after which there will be a reception at the town hall.
Wing Commander Toth said: "ATC Sunday is a very special day for everyone in the Air Cadet organisation."
"It is our opportunity to show everyone the high standards that cadets achieve and we hope that many people will come along to watch our parade and encourage the cadets."


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If you think cereal is just for keeping tummies happy then you are in for a truly unique, super cool treat for today's How To'sday tutorial. Today Amanda George shows us how to upcycle a cereal box into a project that will keep your crafty taste buds tingling with happiness too!
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One of my favorite things about mini albums is that there are so many different ways to make them. There are paper bag minis, toilet roll minis, chipboard albums, and the list goes on! I'd like to share how you can make a mini album by upcycling your cereal boxes! I like this because the pages are thinner than the heavy chipboard but still sturdy. Plus, you get more for your money. I buy the chipboard mini albums when they have them for $1 at my local chain craft store and they come with several pieces of chipboard= lots of minis out of 1 pack!
Here's what you'll need:
- 2-4 Cereal boxes (depending on the box size and number of pages you want to create. I used two regular/small boxes and one "family size" box not pictured and was able to get eight pages)
- 6x6 solid or patterened cardstock (I used both)
- Krylon Spray Adhesive (or other strong bonding adhesive, non water-based!)
- 2 pieces of pre-cut chipboard (optional)
- 1-3 jump rings (depending on how you prefer to bind your album)
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Hole Punch (or Crop a dile)
- Ink
- Xacto knife
- Newspaper/ plastic- or something to keep your surface clean from the spray
The first thing to do is to take a piece of your chipboard and trace it onto the inside of your cereal box. Remember to trace the holes as well! The two pieces of board you have are for the covers. (You can omit the chipboard all together and use your own cardboard template from the box if you wish). Don't forget to save your box tops ;)
Depending on the size of your box and your chipboard you may be able to get 2-4 pages out of your box. You can see here I only had room for two pages as it was a small box. DO NOT FRET! You can use the extra cardboard for sturdy pockets, framing, tags or pull out photo cards! It's up to you, but you don't have to feel like it's a waste. I stop at the creases because I'm afraid it will be bumpy, but you can certainly break the rules if you want!
After you've traced, use your scissors to cut out your pages. I recommend using smaller scissors to get a more precise cut than the longer utility scissors.
After you've cut, decide how many rings you'd like holding your album. I started with just one and decided I wanted more later. Use your hole punch where you've already traced or line up your holes now, or you could use your Crop-a-Dile if you have one and reinforce the holes with eyelets. I would do this after you adhere cardstock.
After you've got all your pieces cut and punched its time for adhesive! When you've decided which side of the paper you'd like to use turn it good side down. Spray the paper with your spray adhesive and let it set for almost a minute. This will get your surface nice and tacky and make for a stronger bond. You don't have to worry about it drying on you because as it dries it gets tackier. I just want to say I really love Krylon Spray adhesive because it doesn't warp your board. I've tried other methods in the past and my boards started to fold and separate.
Another side note: Because one side of your board has bold colors/print I would not recommend using less-expensive, thin paper because the colors will most likely show through.
Now carefully line up your piece and place on top of the tacky surface. Be careful not to let your cardstock stick to the newspaper like I almost did. Use your craft knife to cut off excess paper. If you find some edges of your board aren't completely covered it's okay. You can use your ink later to fill it in.
Punch out your holes again!
Repeat this process on the opposite sides.
After both sides have cardstock adhered you can ink. It makes it look a little smoother IMO. As you can see I don't have the best Xacto skills :/
Finally, place your jump rings!
Obviously this isn't the final final product! You still have embellishments to add! Time to get creating! I like to use twine, buttons, embossing, ribbon/fibers, bling, feathers, pom poms, anything you'd like! Remember you can use that extra cereal box space for flip up pieces, pockets, pullouts, tags, etc! You could also make a frame by cutting out the middle of one page and gluing it onto another, allowing space in the middle for a photo and enough edges to frame it nicely. Those are just some ideas I have. There are tons out there! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
P.S. The I used MME Lime Twist for my papers and coordinating solid cardstock. The ink is Tim Holtz Distress in Seedless preserves and the nifty inking tool is also Tim Holtz/Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool
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I love it Amanda! Thanks to your fabulous idea I wont feel so bad that I shamelessly ate two big bowls of Lucky Charms out of the "Family Size" box for breakfast. I need to put that cardboard to use!
If you have an idea that you would like to see featured on a How To'sday, please send photos and directions to email@example.com. No idea is too big or too small! We want to feature them all.
I'll see you tomorrow for a blissful Mid Wee Mojo! Always the highlight of my week.


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Table Of Contents
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS VSFN Release 2.0(2b)
Determining the Software Version
Virtualization Documentation for ASM
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support Website
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS VSFN Release 2.0(2b)
Release Date: December 10, 2004
Text Part Number: OL-6223-04
This document describes the caveats and limitations for the VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks (VSFN) software for the Cisco MDS Advanced Services Module (ASM). Use this document in conjunction with the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.
Note Release notes are sometimes updated with new information on restrictions and caveats. Refer to the following website for the most recent version of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/ps4159/ps4358/prod_release_notes_list.html
For information on VERITAS Storage Foundation™ for Networks for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, refer to the http://support.veritas.com/ website.
This document includes the following sections:
•Obtaining Technical Assistance
•Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
The ASM provides virtualization services for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and supports up to 32 Fibre Channel ports. It provides the following distributed intelligent storage services:
•Network-based volume management
•Management and copy services
•32 autosensing 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel interfaces
•Hot-swappable Fibre Channel small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver connectivity
–Short wavelength (SWL) for connectivity up to 500 m
–Long wavelength (LWL) for connectivity up to 10 km
–Coarse wavelength-division multiplexing (CWDM) for connectivity up to 100 km and aggregation of up to 8 ports onto a single optical fiber
Refer to the documents listed in the "Virtualization Documentation for ASM" section.
System Requirements
This section describes the system requirements for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.0(2b) and includes the following topics:
•Determining the Software Version
Components Supported
Table 1 lists the software and hardware components supported by the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Note To use the Cisco Storage Services Enabler package, the VERITAS Release 1.2(2b) or later must be installed onVERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks.
Table 1 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components
Component Part Number Description Applicable Products
MDS 9500 Series Supervisor/Fabric-I, enterprise software
MDS 9500 Series only
MDS 9216 enterprise software
MDS 9216 only
Not orderable
MDS 9000 ASM add-on image
MDS 9500 Series and 9216
Storage services enabler package
MDS 9500 series with ASM or SSM
Storage services enabler package
MDS 9200 series with ASM or SSM
MDS 9509 director, base configuration (9-slot modular chassis includes 7 slots for switching modules and 2 slots for supervisor modules—SFPs sold separately)
MDS 9509 only
MDS 9506 director (6-slot modular chassis includes 4 slots for switching modules and 2 slots for supervisor modules—SFPs1 sold separately)
MDS 9506 only
MDS 9216 16-port semi-modular fabric switch (includes 16 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, power supply, and expansion slot—SFPs sold separately)
MDS 9216 only
MDS 9216A 16-port semi-modular fabric switch (includes 16 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, power supply, and expansion slot—SFPs sold separately).
MDS 9216A only
MDS 9216i 16-port semi-modular fabric switch (includes 14 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, power supply, and expansion slot—SFPs sold separately).
MDS 9216i only
Supervisor modules
MDS 9500 Supervisor/Fabric-I, module
MDS 9500 Series only
Switching modules
MDS 9000 16-port 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel module (SFPs sold separately)
MDS 9500 Series and 9216
MDS 9000 32-port 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel module (SFPs sold separately)
Services modules
8-port Gigabit Ethernet IP Storage Services module
4-port Gigabit Ethernet IP Storage Services module
32-port Fibre Channel Advanced Services Module (ASM)
MDS 9000 32-Port 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel Storage Services Module (SSM)
LC-type fiber-optic SFP
1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel — short wavelength SFP
MDS 9000 Family
1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel — long wavelength SFP
1-Gbps Ethernet and 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel—short wavelength SFP
1-Gbps Ethernet and 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel — long wavelength SFP
Gigabit Ethernet and 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP LC interface xxxx nm, where xxxx = 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, or 1610 nm
MDS 9000 Family
Add/drop multiplexer for 4 CWDM wavelengths
Add/drop multiplexer for 8 CWDM wavelengths
Two slot chassis for CWDM add/drop multiplexer(s)
Power supplies
300-W3 AC power supply
MDS 9100 Series only
845-W AC power supply
MDS 9216 only
2500-W AC power supply
MDS 9509 only
2500-W DC power supply
4000-W AC power supply for US (cable attached)
4000-W AC power supply international (cable attached)
1900-W AC power supply
MDS 9506 only
1900-W DC power supply
MDS 9500 supervisor Compact Flash disk, 512 MB
MDS 9500 Series only
Port analyzer adapter
A standalone Fibre Channel-to-Ethernet adapter that allows for simple, transparent analysis of Fibre Channel traffic in a switched fabric
MDS 9000 Family
1 SFP = small form-factor pluggable
2 CWDM = coarse wavelength division multiplexing
3 W = Watt
Determining the Software Version
Note We strongly recommend that you use the latest available software release supported by your vendor for all Cisco MDS 9000 Family products.
To determine the version of the Cisco SAN-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using the CLI, log into the switch and enter the show version EXEC command.
To determine the version of the Cisco SAN-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using the Fabric Manager, from the Switches tab in the information pane, locate the switch using its the IP address, logical name, or WWN, and then check its version in the Release column.
Image Upgrade
When ASMs are present in a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch, several kinds of upgrade may be performed as required—upgrading a previous provider package, upgrading the SAN-OS image, or reformatting the ASM add-on image.
Refer to the VERITAS Storage Foundation ™ for Networks Installation and Configuration Guide. You can access this document at http://support.veritas.com/.
A printed version of this document is also available through the VERITAS web store:
New Features
VSFN Release 2.0(2b) is a patch release for switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. See the "Caveats" section for details on open and resolved caveats and limitations.
Note These release notes are specific to this patch release. For the entire Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.0 documentation set, see the "Related Documentation" section.
The VSFN Release 2.0(2b) add-on image is compatible with the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.0(2b) image. The VSFN Release 2.0(2b) supports the following new features:
•Mid-range disk support.
•iSCSI access.
•Simplified configuration.
•Separation of fabrics through IVR connection.
The following limitations apply to the VSFN Release 2.0(2b) image:
•The VSFN Release 2.0(2b) add-on image requires the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.0(2b) image and will not work with earlier releases.
•ASM cannot run VSFN and Fibre Channel Write Acceleration concurrently.
•When using mirrored volumes, enable Dirty Region Logging (DRL).
Compatibility Matrix
The latest Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks Software is available from the following Cisco Systems website.
Note We recommend that you upgrade to VSFN Release 2.0(2b).
There are no caveats for this release.
Related Documentation
The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family includes the following documents:
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Releases
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Interoperability Support Matrix
•Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for IBM SAN Volume Controller Software for Cisco MDS 9000
•Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks Software
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family
•Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Software Upgrade Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric and Device Manager Online Help
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family SAN Volume Controller Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family MIB Quick Reference
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family CIM Programming Reference
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family System Messages Reference
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Troubleshooting Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Port Analyzer Adapter 2 Installation and Configuration Note
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Port Analyzer Adapter Installation and Configuration Note
Virtualization Documentation for ASM
For ASM information, refer to the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide or the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
For Cisco MDS SAN-OS CLI commands, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference.
For information on VERITAS Storage Foundation™ for Networks 1.1, refer to the following Veritas documents available from the http://support.veritas.com/ website:
•VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks Overview
•VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks Installation and Configuration Guide
•VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks Obtaining and Installing Licenses
•VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks GUI Administrator's Guide
•VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks CLI Administrator's Guide
•VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks README
Obtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.
You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:
You can access the Cisco website at this URL:
You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:
Ordering Documentation
You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:
You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:
•Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from the Ordering tool:
•Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 1 800 553-NETS (6387).
Documentation Feedback
You can send comments about technical documentation to email@example.com.
You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:
Cisco Systems
Attn: Customer Document Ordering
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-9883
We appreciate your comments.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support Website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.
Cisco Technical Support Website
The Cisco Technical Support Website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at this URL:
Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support Website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:
Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before submitting a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support Website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.
Submitting a Service Request
Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
Definitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
•Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, and logo merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL:
•The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:
•Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL:
•Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for maximizing Internet and networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to scores of in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:
•iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:
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BALTIMORE -- The Orioles are used to scouting and preparing to play American League East foes like Tampa Bay and the Yankees in April. Getting ready to face the Los Angeles Dodgers is another test entirely.
With Interleague Play occurring on a near-daily basis, teams must adjust their scouting to account for an unfamiliar visit from the other league.
"It's a real challenging time," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "We were here after the game until after midnight trying to get ready and we spent the whole day [Friday] trying to gather information to present to our players."
Showalter said he often uses his players who have a National League background to help with scouting, but even that isn't always reliable.
"Things change," he said. "Obviously, the Dodgers have changed a lot."
And, with the opportunity to use the designated hitter when visiting an American League park, National League teams often feel as if they have an advantage.
"They've got people they would like to DH," Showalter said. "It's a lot easier transformation for them here than it is for us going there."
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I'm going to spend the day outside, trying to get caught up on some gardening and plant maintenance. It's actually really relaxing for me and I don't have to worry about watching Israel because I know right where he'll be, holding the water hose over his shoes.
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Hahaha the last line literally made me crack up! I can picture it! ;) Honestly I pretty much never buy my littles outside toys! Give them water and a bucket and there's hours of fun!ReplyDelete
just scrolled down and saw your post "four years ago today" and recognized your venue, because the hubby and i were married there, too!ReplyDelete
sigh, i just love the botanical gardens <3
Gardening can be so relaxing and calming. Hope you are having a lovely day! xoReplyDelete
That sounds like my kind of day! Hope it was great.ReplyDelete
haha i can just picture my nephew doing the same thing! hope your day was as relaxing as you hoped.ReplyDelete
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The location is equipped with over 40 eco-friendly upgrades including rooftop rainwater harvesting, waterless urinals and a "living wall" made up of plants. The plants are watered automatically through an automated control panel, which controls fertilizing as well. The use of bamboo figures prominently throughout the interior, used for the bar, countertops and chandeliers.
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I'm in.
I organized the set-up of all three Yahoo leagues last year, and ran one of them. I had also done so the previous three years. I had planned to do so again this year, but apparently not.
Good luck to you all then. A word of advice to travmil: Don't post the league info here. Send info to people who ask over PMs.
I'm in.
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Travmil expand the league and take the league info down because people who did not sign up are going to sign in the league
Well apparently I've stepped on someone's toes, so nevermind...
OK league deleted. I'll still commish one of the PD leagues once everything gets off the ground if needed though.
count me in to whip yalls butts as long as we dont play rotisserie league, i will only play head to head matchup.
my email is email@example.com
May Allah bless the pacers organization from top to bottom
So BTown are you gonna take over?
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Okay....we have 20 players:
Lord Helmet
Pig Nash
Unless you guys want to go ahead with a 20 player league....as there is no immediate rush to setup a league...I suggest that we wait for another couple of days to see if we can get the count up to 24 so that we can split the game into into two "12 player leagues".
For those that want to play, vote either for a 20-player league or two 12-player leagues. My vote goes to two 12-player leagues.
1 vote for two 12-player leagues
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Didn't mean to imply that my toes had been stepped on.
I can do it, but I won't get around to anything until after this weekend. Have to take the LSAT Saturday.
We still have quite a while until the first NBA game, no hurry.
Count me in if there's still room
count me in
yea i reckon go for 2 12players leagues.
Okay...I'll make the executive decision....let's go with 2 leagues. We are up to 22 players.
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Pig Nash
BTOWN, you in?
Let's leave the signup period open until the end of Wednesday 11:59pm PDT to see if there is additional interest and then proceed with creating the League. I assume that we will likely get another 1 or 2 players to join in that period.
Anyone biased towards Live Drafts or OffLine Drafts?
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
i'm in
I definately would like to be in.
2 time former champ in yahoo public leagues
Iight so theres the 24.
I like the idea of a "thread draft" and the commish puttin in the picks.
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I really think that's the best way to go. Like I said earlier, we just ran in to too many problems with the live draft. We had multiple users who's team got auto picked for them and then they had to rebuild it the way they liked it. An offline draft means more work for the commish, but I've already volunteered to commish one of the leagues and I don't mind doing it. I think we'll end up with more than 24 anyway. Last year we had two 12 team leagues and one 16 team league I believe.
If there is room, I am definitely interested.
If we do a thread draft. We will also have to have a thread dedicated to all nba players, hopefully in alphabetical order or by position. Or one other idea. If you would like a live draft then, make one of the leagues a live draft. If you would like thread draft, then sign the people for another league.
A Few suggestions
I agree the life draft can be abit ackward. I managed to log in minutes before the start only to find that the draft program behind the firewall at my work. Thankfully my pre-ranking gave me a workable roster but some other people got screwed pretty badly.
One problem with a thread draft: I, for example, am only online during the day. If I am followed in the draft order by someone who can only get online at night, then our two draft picks will eat up the good part of a day. Something to think about.
I like the idea, but there can be problems.
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CableKC, that depends. Can someone tell me what exactly is going on? I was going to start organizing the way I always do after this weekend, but I can't tell what is happening.
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Your comment is asinine. Nothing i said eluded to the logic that i think im a creative team. Look at the title of this blog. Updated and estimated wm card. To me, i take that as this writer is putting what he thinks we will see at wm. While i do for all intensive purposes think we will see orton turn heel, i dont see the point in adding michael m or the bellas to the shield, now do i see it happening. If anything, it is wishful thinking of the blogger. Also, the other match i commented on, miz vs barrett. The users logic was to put the belt on miz cause it looks better on him. What logic is that? Id think id hear "put the title on miz because he cant cut a good promo, or because he can wrestle a good match", not because it looks good on him.
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Kuwait finally closes 1982 stock market debt
Kuwait is about to close the books on its $20 billion debt resulting from the 1982 stock market crash.
Fearing the collapse of the nations banking system, the government paid $18 billion in debentures and designed a pay back plan for debtors to paid off the remaining $3 billion.
The plan gave debtors until 6 September 2000 to pay off loans either over a 12-year interest-free period or by five annual payments, at which time the bank would cancel 55 to 97 percent of the original debt.
The government would cover the interest and remainder of the debt that comes to approximately $17.9 billion.
Observers say the absence of stock market laws caused stock prices to jump sending investors running to banks for loans to keep up with the share prices.
Preliminary reports from the Central Bank of Kuwait that supervises the plan show that 8,849 debtors have paid off their debt and about 900 debts have been partially paid off.
According to the report, approximately 201 billion Kuwaiti dinars ($663 billion) of the original debt plus interest would be collected by September 6. The bank predicts the total government losses to be about 5.5 billion dinar ($1.6 billion). – (Albawaba-MEBG)


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Busting vaccine myths
While the global medical industry claims the discovery of vaccines as one of the single most important health breakthroughs ever, immunisation is still shrouded in controversy, misinformation and even fear.
Myths and old wives' tales have always followed the immunisation story and even though more and more Australians understand the importance of vaccines, misconceptions remain, according to a recent survey. The Australian Medicines Industry has found that 94 percent of the 1200 people surveyed believe vaccines to be effective in preventing the spread of disease.
Aussies still confused about vaccination
Yet the survey revealed a few worrying findings, including that one in four believed natural homeopathic remedies are an effective alternative to conventional vaccines, while 15 percent believed immunisations weakened the immune system.
Another seven percent wrongly thought that children don't need to be vaccinated because their baby's immune system is adequately developed through the placenta and breastfeeding.
Professor Robert Booy, head of clinical research at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, thinks the research highlights the ongoing confusion around the immunisations.
"While it's heartening to see Australians understand the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases spread, the number of misconceptions out there is worrying. Australians are clearly confused about this issue," he says.
Fact and fiction
Working out what's fact and what's not in this extremely emotional debate is a minefield for parents. But being fully immunised according to Australia's national schedule is fully supported, condoned and encouraged by major health bodies and organisations like the Australian Medical Association.
But still the misconceptions remain – and while some websites and groups claim that these misconceptions are fact, they have not been scientifically proven. Here are a few.
The Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine is linked to autism
In February 2009, the US Court of Federal Claims ruled that the MMR vaccine does not cause autism. This reflected the findings of 18 major scientific studies which failed to show a link between vaccines and the widely diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder. The decision was based on an overwhelming body of scientific evidence.
The MMR vaccine (until now given at four years) will be replaced by the MMRV vaccine on 1 July 2013 and given at 18 months instead. The MMRV combines the vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox). The MMRV will replace the single dose varicella (chickenpox) vaccine currently given at 18 months and the MMR vaccine currently given at four years.
Homeopathic vaccines are effective
No research can be found to demonstrate the effectiveness of homoeopathic preparations for prevention or treatment of vaccine preventable diseases, says Australia's National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS).
Hepatitis B vaccine increases multiple sclerosis (MS) risk
The World Health Organization Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety states that "multiple studies and review panels have concluded that there is no link between MS and hepatitis B vaccination".
Whooping cough immunisation is a waste of time
It's true, whooping cough (or pertussis, as it's officially known) is everywhere. In 2010, almost 35,000 cases of the disease were reported across Australia – the highest number since records began in 1991 and twice as many as recorded in 2008. So does this mean the vaccine doesn't work?
Not at all. According to the NCIRS it's probably down to a couple things. Firstly, there are more efficient and effective ways to diagnose the diseases so more cases are being recorded.
And secondly, research suggests that four to 12 years after having the initial vaccinations our immunity to the disease may have worn off. Hence the need for booster shots, that are currently given at four years of age and again in adolescence, and are now also recommended for adults in contact with young babies.
Childhood diseases are a rite of passage and build immunity
The fact is many of these diseases can be serious or have severe complications. For example, worldwide, measles is thought to be the fifth leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality, causing an estimated 770,000 deaths in 2000. Even with chicken pox, considered a relatively mild illness, about one percent of children who contract it, suffer serious complications.
Vaccines overload a child's immune system
That is completely false, says the Australian Government's Immunise Australia website.
"Children and adults come into contact with many antigens (substances that provoke a reaction from the immune system) each day, and the immune system responds to each antigen in specific ways to protect the body," the website says.
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Last revised: Wednesday, 11 January 2012
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Game Time Start: 8:30 PM ET
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Eight Points, Nine Seconds PreviewReview: Jared Wade: Barbosa Is Happy to Be a Pacer
Trades are a cold reality of the NBA. One day, a team is paying you a huge
salary for your services, and the next they are telling you thanks, but no
thanks we can do better. Then of course comes the relocation hassle and
the burden that can place on families.
For Leandro Barbosa, however, being traded from the Toronto Raptors to
the Indiana Pacers was a welcome change. It was my time, he said, and
Im happy to be here.
It also usually helps the transition process when the player isnt blind-sided
by the news. Barbosa foresaw moving on. I kind of knew, said Barbosa.
[Raptors GM] Bryan Colangelo told me Indiana was really interested,
and he told me that it was maybe going to happen.
Then, on the day of the trade deadline, it did. And now the 29-year-old,
long-armed combo guard from Sao Paulo, Brazil the largest city in
South America once again gets to do what he made his NBA name off:
being a key scorer off the bench for a playoff team.
Individually, his time in Toronto was marked by unusually erratic (for him)
shooting accuracy and struggles through a chronic wrist injury. But worse
was the teams futility. During his two years as a Raptor, his team racked
up 102 losses compares to just 62 wins. This, for a guy who made the
Western Conference Finals with the Phoenix Suns in his second season and
won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award for the 61-win Suns in 2006-07.
In that respect, Barbosa is just happy to be headed back to the playoffs.
Im very happy to be here, said Barbosa. Its a good team. Its a team
that is going to the playoffs for sure. I love the coach and the organization.
Its a good opportunity for mea new family for me.
Leandrinho, as he is called in his native Brazil, missed 8 of his 10 shots
last night in Indianas loss to the Suns and blew 3 of his 4 attempts
against the Wizards the night before. But in his Pacers debut last Tuesday
against the Clippers, Barbosa scored 9 points in his first 9 minutes in an
Indiana uniform and finished the game scoring 12 on 10 shots.
The key thread in all performances has been putting up a lot of looks.
According to Barbosa, thats exactly what he was brought in to do. He
talked about his role...CONTINUE READING AT 8p9s
Bucksketball: Month of March? More like month of Mike!
I cant explain how it happened, I cant say I expected it to happen. But I can
say Im enjoying it.
Some how, while being the most enjoyable to watch Milwaukee Bucks forward
since Toni Kukoc left town, Mike Dunleavy has been one of the best offensive
players in the NBA over the past month. Hes kind of playing like Kukoc, if only
Kukoc was just leaving his prime rather than a few years past it when he was
in Milwaukee. Thats a lofty compliment coming from as big a Kukoc fan as me.
In the month of March, Dunleavy has averaged 16/4/4 while shooting better
than 50%, one of only three players (as far as I can tell) to do so. The other
two? Lebron James and Dwyane Wade. Wow. Dunleavy joins James again as
one of the leagues top 10 players in True Shooting Percentage, a measure
that takes into account field goals, threes and free throws.
Dunleavy isnt forcing his athleticism down the throats of opponents in the
way that James and Wade are though. Rather hes using his opponents speed
and athleticism against them quite frequently. If I had a dollar for every
occasion this season that Dunleavy has pump faked and watched a defender
fly five feet past him trying to block his shot as he calmly took another
dribble forward and knocked down his shot Id be a rich man.
And where James and Wade drive and dish and throw full court lobs to each
other, Dunleavy has a more cerebral approach to moving the ball on offense.
Hes quick and hes smart. Never does the ball linger in his hands. He comes
off screens and when he pulls up to shoot he often has an eye on the man
rolling to the hoop. While hes in the air he has the ability to use his height
and make the pass to the rolling screener or pull-up for a jumper himself.
On the wing or on the pick and roll, he makes decisions quickly. Even though
he hasnt fared particularly well as a shooter in pick and roll situations, hes
shown an ability to create for his teammates and find the screener rolling
to the hoop.
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I agree. I know it's not our money but OTOH they are sitting in a very rare position. They have the chance to field a team that for 2 more years could easily look like:This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Hill - Watson
Paul - Lance
Granger - Lance
West - Scola
Roy - Ian
West and Scola might be close to the end (West talked like his current deal might be his last) and possibly Granger might be in that same mindset a few seasons from now, or certainly he'd be a cheaper contract by that point (he already will be way cheaper than 14m).
You don't get hit with the repeat penalty until I think 3 years of being over the cap (I looked at this last summer and basically it showed you could keep Granger without the penalty). The tax would hurt, but measured against not just sell-outs but in residual income from the overall massive popularity of a dynasty team? You aren't just selling seats now, you are selling a generation of local fans on this team if you run 3 years in a row of what we are currently seeing.
The team has walked into something very special, something that shouldn't be taken for granted. Once you get to a spot like this you want to put it in cement for as long as you can. Not so much in terms of long deals, but in terms of continuing to keep it together till it falls apart. Danny on a 2 year deal at 8-9, Lance at 8-9-10. It wouldn't be "we are now broke" level spending considering the benefit.
I know I just spent 2 nights in an arena of fans chanting Danny, and I don't mean A55/G2, I mean the WHOLE arena. The fanbase loves Granger and they love Lance. They both will sell tickets and jerseys and all sorts of merch.


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I was thirteen when I went to the Worlds Fair in Knoxville. What a great trip. We came up to TN for a week in Knoxville and the WF then spent another week in Gatlinburg. The Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee Reservation were great bonus's on the trip.
This tray is a Coca-Cola commemorative tray and has a detailed story of the WF in Knoxville. And the pocket knife is just a cheapy, but I was just a kid.
Anyone have a Worlds Fair story? Please post up your experience. I'd love to read it.


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Kolano zaciskane 16x1/2 GW wieszakoweGwint Wewnętrzny
system WAVIN - Tigris M1 - złączka wykonana z mosiądzu
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