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Visors, visors, visors … since Chris Pronger's(notes) eye injury on Oct. 24, and his prickly reaction to potentially having to don a visor upon his return, the issue has been at the forefront at the player safety debate.
Defenseman Drew Doughty(notes) of the Los Angeles Kings wears one; and after this shot by James Neal(notes) of the Pittsburgh Penguins deflected up into Doughty's face on Saturday night, let's be happy he does:
Doughty played 25:01 in the shootout loss, taking regular shifts for the rest of the third and into overtime.
From The Royal Half, it appears Doughty also had a screw loose. Or two:
TSN's Gord Miller wrote on Twitter last night, "We'll never know for sure, but after watching a shot hit Drew Doughty in the visor, it's quite likely that the shield saved Doughty's eye."
While that might be a bit of hyperbole, Doughty's lucky he didn't test the theory; and the Kings are lucky their $56 million investment is well protected.
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Our last news regarding "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins" (geez, that's some clunky title there, guys, nice work) was not a happy one: McG, he of the "Charlie's Angels" flash and little else, had been confirmed as director. Now the latest T4 rumor that is flying around the Internet like wildfire is that Christian Bale, he of the very substantial "Batman Begins", will be assaying the role of an adult John Connor in the film. Or at least that's the rumor being floated by the boys over at AICN, who bases their reporting as having come from an "extremely trusted source who has never been wrong before." Well there's always a first, boys.
We know Bale takes his shit seriously. And if you saw 3:10 TO YUMA… just imagine him coming out of his mountain and beginning the process of taking out SKYNET. With Bale as Conner – that means that we have a great chance that McG is pulling a chair up and will deliver. It all depends on that script… it is obvious we're dealing now with an adult, GREAT MILITARY LEADER storyline … How he got the remnants of civilization together, trained them, armed them and began a guerilla war that eventually, we hope, brings down SKYNET.
Yes, Bale does indeed "take his shit seriously", but why in the world would Christian Bale, a mega movie star of action movies and dramas, play a character who, it has been reported, won't even be the focus of the movie? From everything I've read reported on the would-be trilogy, the storyline will be moving away from the John Connor character, and following a new hero that we have not met yet. Yes, John Connor will be around, as he must, but he won't be the star of the trilogy.
Then again, if the makers of T4 were able to wrangle Bale into taking the lead, I'm sure they would be more than willing to change their trilogy's storyline. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Or hey, how about a third option: Maybe Bale is in T4, but maybe he won't be playing John Connor (a secondary character) or even a Terminator (who wants to follow Ah-nuld?), but instead he'll be playing the new character that the new trilogy is supposed to be focused on, as we've all read in the past? CHUD thinks so.

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CASE XX Autumn Shadow Bone BABY BUTTERBEAN -New in Tin2001~UNIQUE, HAS NO METAL BOLSTERS~AUTUMN COLLECTOR TIN 2001 Unique CASE XX Pocket Knife - Baby Butterbean 62132 SS 2 3/4" knife called a Baby Butterbean or small canoe. It was introduced by W.R. Case & Sons as a smaller version of the pattern canoe. All of these have two blades - a spear master blade, and a secondary pen blade, both in highly polished tru-sharp surgical stainless steel. Stamped with long-tailed CaseXX and 5 X's and 4 dots on one blade side, USA 62132 SS on the reverse. Perfect knife size for carrying in your pocket. It is somewhat unique as it has no metal bolsters, a continuous flow of the beautiful bone handle. The handles are Autumn Shadow Bone. Look at the great color on these handles! Procured from Brazil, the shin bone of the Zebu cattle are the main source of bone suitable for Case bone handle materials. This knife comes packaged in a colorful "Autumn" collector tin, complete with Case papers. The tin has a beautiful autumn trees and stream scene on the lid. This knife and tin are brand new. The outer cellophane cover was opened today to photograph the knife. Buy yourself or someone a great gift, or add to your collection! You will not be disappointed. ...... ... read more


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Halle Berry is looking for Mr. Right, The Hangover director is set to do a new John Belushi biopic, and Time kicks Tiger Woods while he's down...we're on a mission from the Mantenna!
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Halle Berry Looking for Mr. Right
Gentlemen, Halle Berry is searching for a new man and that man could be you! The sexy actress recently gave her first interview in three years to fashion magazine Vogue. In it she discusses her relationship breakdown with baby daddy Gabriel Aubry and how's she's ready to love again. She tells the mag, "I'm not done with love, but I refuse to settle. I am a hopeless romantic. And I won't stop till I get it right." Berry says she is still friends with Aubry and that they will be connected forever because of their daughter. One thing Aubry is missing out on is naked Halle. The actress says she loves being nude, saying, "I love the naked female form.... I just feel like that's the most empowered position you can be in." She sounds like the ultimate catch! [Vogue]
Pee-Wee Herman is Innocent
Paul Reubens, the man better known as Pee-Wee Herman, has spoken out against his 1991 arrest for public masturbation. The incident was fatal to Reuben's career at the time and he has only recently revived the much loved character. Reuben says he would have been found not guilty if he had gone to trial. He tells Playboy magazine, "Had we gone to trial, we had ready an expert from the Masters and Johnson Institute who was going to testify that in 30 years of research on masturbation the institute had never found one person who masturbated with his or her non-dominant hand. I'm right-handed, and the police report said I was jerking off with my left hand. That would have been the end of the case right there, proof it couldn't have been me." Uh, okay. [FOX News]
Hangover Director to do John Belushi Biopic
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It's been confirmed that Hangover director Todd Phillips will produce a biopic about the late comic icon John Belushi. Warner Bros. has secured the life rights from Belushi's estate and enlisted Phillips and The Pursuit of Happyness screenwriter Steven Conrad to put the project together. Phillips has not yet committed to direct the movie. Even though no actors have been nailed down, Zach Galifianakis, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen have been named as potential leads. Belushi died of a drug overdose in 1982 at the age of 33. This could actually be awesome, if done right. [JoBlo]
Time Kicks Tiger Woods While He's Down
Everyone's jumping on the Tiger Woods bashing-wagon, so why should Time refuse to buy a ticket? The magazine has published an article titled "Is Tiger Woods Washed Up?" this week with some scathing editorial attached. "Who is this strange, goateed creature in a Nike shirt, spraying balls all over the course?" they asked in a few demeaning graphs. I'm not so sure the phrase "creature" is the best choice of words, but the rest of the piece makes some valid points. [News Feed]
Brandon Marshall May Give the NBA a Try
With an NFL lockout looming in the 2011 NFL season, Miami Dolphins' Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall has decided that he will kill time by playing professional basketball until it's over. "There's not going to be any football," Marshall predicted. "If there's a lockout, I have to find a job. I figure the [Denver] Nuggets will be a better choice because of the welcome home cheer I'll get -- a couple of boos at first. I'm gonna get with a basketball coach and get to work, prepare for the lockout." So, he won't be taking his talents to South Beach? [ESPN]
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29 - 35 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014, USA - +1 (646) 253 6111
Our Treatments
When making your booking please advise us of any health conditions and any medication you are taking. On the day of your treatment, our spa team will ask you to complete a health questionnaire to ensure we are providing you the very best service and results, while assuring your comfort and safety. Please note that for certain medical conditions we will require written permission from your Doctor to proceed. Please speak to our Customer Care team for more information.
For your Body
Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage: 30 minutes $75
Designed for the problem areas of the upper body.
Cowshed Massage: 60 minutes $125; 90 minutes $175
Full body massage using signature Cowshed essential oils to soothe, invigorate and relax.
Deep Tissue Massage: 60 minutes $135; 90 minutes $195
Designed to battle stubborn knots and chronic tension.
In-Room Massage: 60 minutes $170; 90 minutes $225
Enjoy a Cowshed Massage in the comfort of your room.
In-Room Deep Tissue Massage: 60 minutes $180; 90 minutes $244
Designed to battle stubborn knots and chronic tension.
In-Room Outside Cowshed Opening Hours: + $50
Reflexology: 30 minutes $60; 60 minutes $110
Pregnancy Massage: 60 minutes $165
Body cushions support you while you enjoy a relaxing full body massage using our specifically designed pregnancy massage oil.
Hot Stone Massage: 60 minutes $155; 90 minutes $195*
The volcanic basalt stones are bathed in warm water and anointed with spicy, sensual aromas. They are placed on key energy points of the body and are used to massage using traditional techniques easing pain and tension and enhancing relaxation.
Shiatsu: 60 minutes $165
Traditional shiatsu massage working through the clothing, using gentle stretches and acupressure to balance the body's energy and encourage self healing.
Thai Massage: 60 minutes $210; 90 minutes $260
Thai-style massage focuses on the sen lines to awaken the body using deep-stretching and compression to invigorate and open the body. Please wear comfortable loose clothing as Shiatsu and Thai massages are both performed on a massage mat placed on the floor.
Salt Scrub: 30 minutes $65; 45 minutes $80
Complete body exfoliation using sea salt immersed in peppermint oil and finished with conditioning contour cream.
Cowshed Salt Scrub and Massage: 90 minutes $190; Deep Work + $20
Full body brushing followed by deep exfoliation and a Cowshed massage to finish.
Cowshed Body Wrap: 75 minutes $160
A full body exfoliation using natural sea salt followed by your choice of our Cowshed wrap.
Detoxify with a Deep Mineral Seaweed Wrap. Restore your body's energy with our Evening Primrose Cream Wrap. Invigorate with our Spicy Warming Honey and Mango Wrap. While your body is wrapped, you will receive a gentle scalp massage using a nourishing hair mask followed by a nourishing Body Contour Cream.
Vitamin C Body Mask: 75 minutes $180
A full body firming and anti-aging experience finished with a moisturizing contour cream.
Full Back Polish: 60 minutes $140
Deep cleanse with an exfoliating and moisturizing specialized service.
For a list of maternity treatments available, please contact the spa directly.
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Collagen Eye Treatment: 30 minutes $80
Concentrating on the delicate area of the eyes incorporating pressure point massage and a collagen eye mask. Helps detoxify, reduce puffiness and combat fine lines.
Speedy Facial: 30 minutes $75
A Cleansing Facial in half the time, steam extractions excluded.
Cowshed Facial: 60 minutes $140
Facial cleanse, exfoliation, steam, extractions, facial and decollete massage. This treatment focuses on naturally improving the condition of the skin and enhancing its appearance. In addition, Cowshed offers an extra polishing customized mask to give the skin deep exfoliation.
The following advanced spa treatments take facials beyond cleansing, toning and moisturising and into treating special skin concerns.
Hydrating Facial: 75 minutes $170
Designed for very dry and dehydrated skins. It also includes a relaxing face, shoulder, neck and scalp massage.
Vitamin C Facial (Anti-Aging): 75 minutes $170
With the combination of Vitamin A & C, your skin will look radiant, luminous, and firmer. Includes a relaxing face, shoulder, neck and scalp massage.
Calming Facial: 75 minutes $170
Designed to help calm and soothe irritated skin. It also includes a relaxing face, shoulder, neck and scalp massage.
Deep Cleansing Facial: 75 minutes $170
Perfect for oily skin and acne. Helps to reduce oil and detoxify the skin. Includes steam, extractions and a relaxing shoulder and scalp massage.
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Polish Change: $15
Speedy Manicure: $35
File, tidy and polish.
Cowshed Manicure: $50
File and complete cuticle tidy, followed by a deep relaxing hand and arm massage and polish to finish.
Fruit Acid Manicure: $60
The ultimate in hand rejuvenation includes a file and complete cuticle tidy and an application of fruit acid peel which refines the texture of your hands, leaving them extremely smooth – good for anti-ageing. This is followed by a deep, relaxing hand and arm massage and polish to finish.
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Polish Change: $15
Speedy Pedicure: $45
File, tidy and polish.
Cowshed Pedicure: $60
File, and complete cuticle tidy, removal of hard and calloused skin. Followed by a deep, relaxing foot and leg massage and polish to finish.
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The ultimate in foot rejuvenation includes a file, complete cuticle tidy, removal of hard and calloused skin and an application of fruit acid peel which refines the texture of your feet, leaving them extremely smooth. This is followed by a deep, relaxing foot and leg massage and polish to finish.
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The Deal: The Reds were looking for a righthanded hitter who could platoon with Scott Hatteberg at first base and also man the outfield corners. They got their man Thursday in Jeff Conine, who came over from the Phillies in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers, outfielder Javon Moran and third baseman Brad Key.
The Big Leaguers: Conine, 40, is coming off the worst season of his 16-year big league career, having hit .268/.325/.399 with 10 homers and 66 RBIs in 142 games. He started the year with the Orioles and went to Philadelphia in a late-August deal for minor league shortstop Angel Chavez. While the Reds want Conine for a platoon role, he was only marginally more effective against lefties (.260/.337/.400) than righties (.271/.320/.398) last year.
The Prospects: Moran, 24, originally signed with the Phillies in 2003 as a fifth-round pick out of Auburn and went to Cincinnati in an August 2004 trade for Cory Lidle. Moran's standout tools are his well above-average speed and his center-field range. Though he played just 73 games in 2006 while battling wrist and ankle injuries, he had a good year at the plate, hitting .328/.363/.403 with one homer, 15 RBIs and 20 steals. He has little power or on-base ability, so he has to hit for a high average to be at all productive offensively.
Key, 23, signed as a 48th-round pick out from South Carolina-Aiken in 2004. He has some raw power but hasn't hit consistently in the minors. He batted just .220/.299/.309 with one homer and six RBIs in 42 games during an injury-plagued 2006 split between low Class A Dayton and high Class A Sarasota. Key also pitched in college and has a strong arm at third base.
Quick Take: This deal shouldn't have much of an impact on either club. Conine is near the end of the line, while Moran projects as an extra outfielder and Key as a longshot.


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Inspired Quote of the Day™It is but a choice, each moment, each breath, to live our most powerful life. ~ Shannon Rios
Today's Inspiration
Shannon RiosShannon is a life coach and the author of The 7 Fatal Mistakes Divorced and Separated Parents Make.If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I'd want to pass along to others...The inspiration for the day is Love. The inspiration for the day is you. You are pure love. That means that you have all the ability in the world to bring to you the most loving and abundant life. You deserve this. This is not an option for you in this lifetime. If you are reading this, you are ready to create the most amazing life possible.The first step to knowing this truth is to understand that we must love ourselves deeply. If we do not first love ourselves, we will continue to create lives that do not mirror our deepest beauty. We will attract partners and work that do not serve our highest good.If your life is not looking the way you would like, you must first take the time to deeply love yourself. Really, truly, deeply feeling that love that is you at your perfect, beautiful, amazing core. There is no one, I repeat, no one on this planet as special as you or is here to offer what you have to offer to the world. You have amazing talents and gifts that no one else has.Close your eyes now and deeply breathe into the words "I am pure love". Do this five times and bring love into yourself each time you do this. Fill yourself up with the abundance and love from the world, you deserve every beautiful breath. As you breathe out let any stress release from any part of your body. Give yourself this gift.We must also know how to receive. Receiving is the key. How well do you receive hugs, do you really take them in? When someone gives you a compliment, do you take a deep breath and deeply feel their kind and loving words? Do you allow it to resonate with your core? Or... do you reject the compliment or not truly allow it in, thus rejecting yourself or rejecting love from others?How well we receive is how well we manifest. Truly, we give to others and ourselves when we receive. Take a few moments the next time you get a hug to truly receive it. Deeply breathe and allow in the next compliment you receive. You are amazing.Trust and be grateful. Deep down we must truly believe and trust that we will receive everything we need. When we truly trust, attachment fades away. Attachment can actually repel what we most want in our lives if we are attached in a non-trusting way. Let go of your attachment to what you are "wanting" and trust that is happening.Be grateful for it before it arrives, know this is your birthright and live as if you have it. The universe only knows abundance and it will work with you as long as you are not pushing it away through attachment. Once you know you truly deserve it in your heart, you can manifest.Finally, breathe. Breathing is our gateway. It brings us back to us, to our beauty and love deep within. Close your eyes and feel your deep beautiful breath. It is a pure miracle that your body breathes. Feel this miracle deeply, it is you.You are the miracle that came here to breathe deeply, receive fully, laugh joyously and love unabashedly. Go forth and prosper... you are pure beauty in the world. I am sending you beautiful love and I thank you for sharing this time with me. I am grateful. You are pure love and there is only love.
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Flexibility, bandwidth and investment protection
Existing Dell M1000e customers seeking to use existing network investment to help reduce operating expenses
Port Attributes
- 20 (16 internal, 4 external) 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports
Either 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Ethernet ports (using included Cisco TwinGig Converter Modules in the X2 slots) or 2 X2 based 10 Gigabit ports (SFP and X2 cage supports only SFP and X2 modules from Cisco)
One external console port
2 high-speed stack connectors (Virtual Blade Switch)
- Up to 128-Gbps switching fabric
Forwarding rate based on 64-byte packets; up to 59.2 million packets per second (mpps)
Configurable maximum transmission units (MTUs) of up to 9018 bytes (jumbo frames)
64 MB flash memory
- IP Base:
Static Routes
Routing Information Protocol Version 1 (RIPv1) and RIPv2
EIGRP Stub
IP Services Upgrade: Includes IP Base features and adds
- VLAN trunks can be created from any port, using either standards-based IEEE 802.1Q tagging or the Cisco Inter-Switch Link (ISL) VLAN architecture.
Up to 1005 VLANs per switch and up to 128 spanning-tree instances per switch are supported.
4096 VLAN IDs are supported.
Cisco VTP supports dynamic VLANs and dynamic trunk configuration across all switches.
Quality of Service
- Wire-rate performance enables highly granular QoS functions (for example, granular rate limiting).
Asynchronous data flows upstream and downstream from the end station or on an uplink are easily managed using ingress policing and egress shaping.
IEE 802.1p CoS and DSCP field classification are provided, using marking and reclassification on a per-packet basis by source and destination IP address, source and destination MAC address, or Layer 4 TCP or UDP port number.
Rate limiting is provided based on source and destination IP address, source and destination MAC address, Layer 4 TCP or UDP information, or any combination of these fields, using QoS ACLs (IP ACLs or MAC ACLs), class maps, and policy maps.
Up to 64 aggregate or individual policers per port are allowed.
Cisco control plane and data plane QoS ACLs on all ports help ensure proper marking on a per-packet basis.
4 egress queues per port enable differentiated management of up to 4 traffic flows.
SRR scheduling helps ensure differential prioritization of packet flows by intelligently servicing the egress queues.
Weighted Tail Drop (WTD) provides congestion avoidance at the ingress and egress queues before a disruption occurs.
Strict priority queuing guarantees that the highest-priority packets are serviced ahead of all other traffic.
The Cisco Committed Information Rate (CIR) function guarantees bandwidth in increments as low as 8 Kbps.
- IEEE 802.1x allows dynamic, port-based security, providing server authentication.
IEEE 802.1x with VLAN assignment allows a dynamic VLAN assignment for a specific server, regardless of where the server is connected.
IEEE 802.1x and port security are provided to authenticate the port and manage network access for all MAC addresses, including those of the server.
IEEE 802.1x with an ACL assignment allows specific identity-based security policies, regardless of where the server is connected.
IEEE 802.1x with guest VLAN allows servers without IEEE 802.1x clients to have limited network access on the guest VLAN.
Cisco security VLAN ACLs (VACLs) on all VLANs prevent unauthorized data flows from being bridged within VLANs.
Port-based ACLs (PACLs) allow security policies to be applied on individual switch ports.
SSHv2, Kerberos, and SNMPv3 provide network security by encrypting administrator traffic during Telnet and SNMP sessions. SSH, Kerberos, and the cryptographic version of SNMPv3 require a special cryptographic software image because of U.S. export restrictions.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) provides a secure means to use Web-based tools such as HTML-based device managers.
Private VLAN Edge provides security and isolation between switch ports, helping ensure that users cannot snoop on other users' traffic.
Bidirectional data support on the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) port allows the Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System (IDS) [[PLS PROVIDE FULL PRODUCT NAME; NOT ON MDS]] to take action when an intruder is detected.
TACACS+ and RADIUS authentication enables centralized control of the switch and restricts unauthorized users from altering the configuration.
MAC address notification allows administrators to be notified of servers added to or removed from the network.
Port security secures access to an access or trunk port based on the MAC address.
After a specific time period, the Aging feature removes the MAC address from the switch to allow another server to connect to the same port.
Multilevel security on console access prevents unauthorized users from altering the switch configuration.
The user-selectable address-learning mode simplifies configuration and enhances security.
BPDU Guard shuts down Spanning Tree Protocol PortFast-enabled interfaces when BPDUs are received to avoid accidental topology loops.
Spanning Tree Root Guard (STRG) prevents edge devices not in the network administrator's control from becoming Spanning Tree Protocol root nodes.
IGMP filtering provides multicast authentication by filtering out non-subscribers and limits the number of concurrent multicast streams available per port.
Dynamic VLAN assignment is supported through implementation of the VLAN Membership Policy Server (VMPS) client function to provide flexibility in assigning ports to VLANs. Dynamic VLAN enables the fast assignment of IP addresses.
1000 security access control entries are supported.
Dynamic Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Inspection (DAI) helps ensure user integrity by preventing malicious users from exploiting the insecure nature of ARP.
DHCP Snooping prevents malicious users from spoofing a DHCP server and sending out bogus addresses. This feature is used by other primary security features to prevent a number of other attacks such as ARP poisoning.
IP Source Guard prevents a malicious user from spoofing or taking over another user's IP address by creating a binding table between the client's IP and MAC address, port, and VLAN.
Private VLANs restrict traffic between hosts in a common segment by segregating traffic at Layer
- Dimensions (L x W x H) - 9.8 x 9.1 x 1.1 inches ( 24.8 x 23.1 x 2.9 cm)
Weight - Approximately 4.0 lb ( 1.8 kg)
MIB Support
IF-MIB (in and out counters for VLANs are not supported)
RFC1213-MIB (by agent; capabilities specified in CISCO-RFC1213-CAPABILITY.my)
Standards Supported
- IEEE 802.1s
IEEE 802.1w
IEEE 802.1x
IEEE 802.3ad
IEEE 802.3x full duplex on 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T ports
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1p CoS Prioritization
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specification
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specification
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T specification
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X specification
RMON I and II standards
SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3
Environmental Operating Conditions
- Operating temperature: 0° to 40°C
Storage temperature: -25° to 70°C
Operating relative humidity: 10 to 85% non-condensing
Storage relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
12V at 6.25A (75W) (max)
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 series represents the next-generation networking solution for blade server environments. Built on the market-leading Cisco hardware and Cisco IOS® software, the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 series is engineered with unique technologies designed to meet the rigors of blade-server based application infrastructure. Specifically, the switches in the series are designed to deliver scalable, high-performance, highly resilient connectivity that supports ongoing IT initiatives to reduce the complexity of server infrastructure and total cost of ownership.
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell™ M1000e modular server enclosure has two configurations. One configuration allows customers to connect the switch to the existing network fabric using Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, and the other configuration allows customers to connect the switch to the existing network fabric using Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks.
Configuration 1: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130G for Dell M1000e
Supports up to eight Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports: 4 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports and four small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Ethernet ports (using Cisco TwinGig Converter Modules in the X2 slots)
Configuration 2: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130X for Dell M1000e
Supports up to four 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports and two X2-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130 for Dell™ M1000e modular server enclosure has two configurations. One configuration allows customers to connect the switch to the existing network fabric using Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, and the other configuration allows customers to connect the switch to the existing network fabric using Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks.
Configuration 1: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130G for Dell M1000e
Supports up to eight Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports: 4 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports and four small form-factor pluggable (SFP) Gigabit Ethernet ports (using Cisco TwinGig Converter Modules in the X2 slots)
Configuration 2: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3130X for Dell M1000e
Supports up to four 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports and two X2-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
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A year has passed since the loss of the Fifty Years' War. The prince, though but two years of age, has ascended the throne, his father having been claimed by sudden malady. Too young to rule, the prince requires a regent, who would be king in all but name. The queen's brother, Duke Larg, had seemed the obvious choice for the regency. However, fearing the influence such an appointment would give the queen, the Council refused to back him. Instead, they appointed the king's younger cousin, Duke Goltanna, as regent.
Duke Goltanna and Duke Larg were both generals who had distinguished themselves during the Fifty Years' War. Duke Goltanna counts as ally the greater part of the aristocracy loyal to the Crown. However, the fallen nobility and free knights left in the aftermath of the Fifty Years' War have aligned themselves with Duke Larg. With Duke Goltanna under the banner of the Black Lion, and Duke Larg under that of the White, the stage is set for what history would one day record as the War of the Lions.
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Operation Love
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|Fuji Television
Operation Love (プロポーズ大作戦 Puropōzu Daisakusen) is a Japanese TV drama series that was aired on Fuji TV. The series started on April 16, 2007 and ended with 11 episodes on June 24, 2007. A special (SP) aired on March 25, 2008.
A Korean remake of the series, Operation Proposal, starring Yoo Seung-ho and Park Eun-bin, aired in 2012. A Chinese remake of the same title, Operation Love starring EXO's Lay and Chen Duling, aired in 2017.
Ken Iwase (岩瀬健) is at his friend, Rei Yoshida's (吉田礼) marriage ceremony. However, he still loves her and regrets not having confessed his feelings towards her. A fairy lets him travel back in time and try one more time to get Rei's heart.
Episode synopsis[edit]
In each episode, Ken travels to each photo that will appear in the slideshow that Mikio made, so that he can correct his regrets in each photo.
|"Can I get married if we had gone to the Koshien!?"
|Ken rushes to Rei's wedding and throughout the ceremony, he suffers regret at never being able to articulate his feelings. A sprite who lives in the church takes pity on him and allows him to "time slip" through certain photos. This gives Ken a second chance to relive key moments in his life. Initially Ken returns to the final game of the season where he has another opportunity to win the game and make the playoffs.
|"Can I get married through coffee milk!?"
|The photograph on the slide show showing an angry Rei bothered by Ken. He returns to the past where Rei asked him for coffee milk. He thought this coffee milk was his way of changing his present and making him the man who sits beside Rei.
|"Can I get married if I switch seats?"
|Ken returns to the past wherein they met Tada-sensei, Rei's groom. Ken tried his very best to avoid making Rei and Tada-sensei close. But in the end, it was Tada-sensei who made him see the smile he never saw 6 years ago.
|"Can I get married by the second button?"
|Ken returns to his high school graduation where boys give their second button to the girl they like. He gave his button to another girl, making Rei disappointed. He gives his best shot in order to touch Rei's heart.
|"Are those who say they'll do it tomorrow idiots?"
|Ken is given a second chance to let Rei say goodbye to her grandfather.
|"From what do I graduate on my last day as a teen?"
|Ken returns to just before Rei's birthday and also on her eve of her major architectural project.
|"When will love and fireworks scatter?"
|Ken returns to a fireworks festival before Tada confesses his feelings to Rei.
|"Are the tears I shed on New Year's Eve the real thing?"
|Ken returns to their past celebration of new year's eve. He intentionally let his friends go and see the new year's sunrise by themselves, hoping that he would forget all about Rei.
|"What can I bet at the last moment?"
|Ken returns to just before Tada proposes to Rei.
|"Last Hallelujah Chance"
|Ken returns to the last photo of the slideshow where they are at Tada's party, where Tada introduces Rei to all his friends. In the middle of the event, Ken drags Rei into their elementary school.
|"Will a tearful confession call a miracle?"
|Ken plans to have a "coming from behind victory" over Rei, but as he hears Rei's opinion about regrets, Ken decided not to change the past but to act in the present. So Ken returns to just before he has to give a speech at the wedding banquet.
SP Synopsis[edit]
A year later, the characters are in Hawaii for Hisashi's and Eri's wedding ceremony. The fairy appears and allows Ken to travel back in time to save the couple's relationship.
|"Should I visit the moment of the vow of eternal love?"
|Ken returns to one week before the wedding ceremony, as he tries to save the couple's relationship, and faces Rei's parents for the first time after the unfinished wedding of Rei and Tada. Ken also finally proposes to Rei.
Main character[edit]
- Ken Iwase (岩瀬 健 Iwase Ken)
- The lead protagonist of this drama. Ken's biggest regret is never being able to confess his feelings to his Rei. Rei calls him Ken-Zou as a term of endearment. He was on the baseball team in high school and is currently a salesperson for electronic whiteboards. During Rei's wedding, he is given the chance to relive key moments of his life by entering into different photos in one of the presentations. He is extremely kind-hearted, even helping Tetsuya Tada knowing that in the future, Tada will be his main rival for Rei's affection.
- Rei Yoshida (吉田 礼 Yoshida Rei)
Rei has been a childhood friend of Ken's. Their initial meeting is when Ken breaks his eraser in half and shares it with Rei. She has secretly loved Ken as well, but has never been able to articulate her feelings for him. Her seat in high school was always next to Ken's. In university, she studied architecture and won a major architectural award during the course of her studies. At the end of the series, she realizes that she never took the risk of telling Ken her feelings and runs out of her wedding to chase after him.
Other characters[edit]
- Eri Oku (奥 エリ Oku Eri)
- Eri has always been the person of Hisashi's affection. She finally decides to go out with him after he stops her from returning to an ex-boyfriend. She is also the best friend of Rei since high school.
- Enokido Mikio (榎戸 幹雄 Mikio Enokido)
- Mikio begins to figure out that Ken is "slipping through time" and decides to assist him in his quest to change the future. He is also Ken's best friend because he is the only one who knows Ken's feelings towards Rei.
- Hisashi Tsurumi (鶴見 尚 Tsurumi Hisashi)
- One of Ken's friends. He has always had a crush on Eri even after initial rejections.
- Tetsuya Tada (多田 哲也 Tada Tetsuya)
- Originally a student teacher at Ken's high school, Tada becomes friends with Ken's group and eventually marries Rei, but after the fairy miracle from which Ken's and Rei's relationship is born, he is seen teaching at a university and is on good terms with his childhood friend
- Tomohisa Yamashita as Ken Iwase
- Kaito Kitamura as Ken Iwase (primary school)
- Masami Nagasawa as Rei Yoshida
- Tamaki Matsumoto as Rei Yoshida (primary school)
- Kurumi Hashimoto as Rei Yoshida (childhood)
- Nana Eikura as Eri Oku
- Yūta Hiraoka as Enokido Mikio
- Gaku Hamada as Hisashi Tsurumi
- Naohito Fujiki as Tetsuya Tada
- Hiroshi Mikami as the Yosei/Fairy
- Yutaka Matsushige as Matsunori Itou
- Shigenori Yamazaki as 御法川潤蔵 (The master of ceremonies in the wedding)
- Leo Morimoto as Takashirei Yoshida
- Yoshiko Miyazaki as Reina Yoshida
- Gota Watabe as Socrates
- Fumina Hara as Yuko Matsuki (Mikio's girlfriend)
- Kenichiro Kikuchi as Tamotsu Nishio
- Issa Troare as the marathon runner
- Tomoya Takeuchi as classmate
- Masahiro Okawa as classmate
- Kenta Arai as classmate
- Ayaka Ikezawa as classmate
- Yuko Masumoto as classmate
- 01 - Rising Road ~Main Theme~
- 02 - Honey Cheese
- 03 - Yume Oi Runner
- 04 - Rainy Man
- 05 - Sasayakana Negai
- 06 - Hallelujah Flash
- 07 - Samayou Kokoro
- 08 - Soremo Mata Seishun
- 09 - Sugar
- 10 - Kibou
- 11 - Gorioshi My Way
- 12 - Sepia no Kyoushitsu
- 13 - Ebi Fry
- 14 - DaDa double chance!
- 15 - Sunao na Kimochi
- 16 - Koi no Daisakusen
- 17 - Ame Agari
- 18 - Ashita Hareru Kana (Piano & Cordes)
- 19 - Kuwata Keisuke - Ashita Hareru Kana
- 20 - Mongol800 - Chiisana Koi No Uta
- 53rd Television Drama Academy Awards
- Best Drama
- Best Theme Song by Keisuke Kuwata.[1]
- Special Award
- 11th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Apr-June 7)
- Best Drama
- Best Actor - Yamashita Tomohisa
- Best Actress - Nagasawa Masami
- Best Supporting Actor - Hamada Gaku
- Best Supporting Actress - Eikura Nana
- ^ Asian Drama Reviews (January 21, 2008). "Proposal Daisakusen". Takiyama Madoka, Misao Reiko. Retrieved 2008-12-31.


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All Saints Day (Hallow Mass)Today, November 1st, is the Feast of All Saints. Let me first remind all Catholics that today is a Holy Day of Obligation, wherein you are required under the pain of mortal sin to attend Holy Mass and receive Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
All Saints is when the Church remembers all the holy people-Christians-who have died in a state of grace having the hope of salvation and of the Ressurrection.
During this election season, a particular Saint comes to mind, Saint Chad. Chad was appointed Bishop of Mercia in what is now England in the year 662. At that time, there was a great controversy in the Church in what at that time were all-Celtic lands over whether the Church in that part of the world should continue using the old Celtic calendar, or adopt the calendar that was approved by the Council of Nicaea. The bishops decided to take a vote, and Chad originally favored maintaining the Celtic calendar. However, when it became clear that the vote would be split, Chad voted with the Nicaean side and in favor of maintaining unity throughout the Church on the issue of sacred time.
St. Chad is the patron of elections and election workers.
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Dixie Trails and Advocacy Summit
- Posted: April 1, 2013 at 9:37:52 AM
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This weekend, Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association hosted their first annual Trails and Advocacy Summit in St. George Utah. The goal was to bring enthusiasts, regional advocacy experts, and government officials together to learn how to go from Planning to Action and to grow mountain biking opportunities in Southern Utah.
There were several speakers this weekend from all areas! Topics included things like; Planning and Mapping, Economic Impacts and Community Benefits, Getting Involved in Advocacy, Sustainable Trail Building and much more. There were both presentations and workshop sessions that gave attendees plenty of networking time!
The summit wasn't all work and no play however, there were two scheduled trail projects that gave us an opportunity to get out and dig in the dirt, practicing what we learned. Trail project #1 included maintenance and rehab out at the Bear Claw Poppy Trail Head and project #2 was an Advanced Trail Building Clinic out at Quail Lake Trail. We jumped in to help out with project #2 and acted as volunteers! It was definitely a change of pace for us, but we really enjoyed learning from other trail builders and picking up some new techniques!
Aside of playing in the dirt, there were tons of social events throughout the weekend. Group rides, a gathering hosted by Red Rock Bicycle, a group showing of the movie Pedal Driven and even a BBQ hosted by Over the Edge Sports! The community support and involvement was impressive! So many people helped make this weekend a great Summit!
A big thank you to Cimarron and Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association for all your hard work and dedication to Southern Utah trails! Thank you Red Rock Bicycle and Over the Edge Sports for hosting after hour social events! And to all the presenters and attendees who gave time and attention to this summit, advocacy and education are key, and you are all big players in the future of trails.
We enjoyed our time in St. George! Thanks for good times and great rides!


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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she has no problem with Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try in New York City five alleged terrorists involved in the Sept. 11 attacks.
A former senator from New York, Clinton tells NBC's "Meet the Press" that she understands that trials will be a painful experience for the families of those who died.
She also said she does not think holding the trials in New York will put the city at any heightened risk of attack -- and she said Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly also agree.
Holder says he plans to bring the professed mastermind of the attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four others detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to trial in a courtroom near the site of the World Trade Center.


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Alternative Title: Khrisong Detsen
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Buddha myth
...of Japan (died 622 ce)—whose enthusiasm for Buddhism is genuinely historical—Srong-brtsan-sgam-po of Tibet (died 650 ce), and Tibet's two other great "kings of religion": Khri-srong-lde-btsan (reigned 755–797 ce) and Ral-pa-can, who was assassinated in 838 ce.
effect on Bon
...developed into a systematized religion with specific doctrine and a sacred literature. Although any serious Bon claims to religious supremacy were ended by the late 8th-century persecution by King Khrisong Detsen, it was never completely destroyed and continues to survive both in the aspects of Tibetan Buddhism that are mentioned above and as a living religion on the northern and eastern...
history of Tibet
The reign of Khri-srong-lde-brtsan (755–797) marked the peak of Tibetan military success, including the exaction of tribute from China and the brief capture of its capital, Chang'an, in 763. But it was as the second religious king and champion of Buddhism that Khri-srong-lde-brtsan was immortalized by posterity. He initially had prohibited Buddhism, but that restriction was lifted in 761....
Samye Debate
The debate took place in front of the reigning Tibetan king, Khri-srong-lde-btsan, who declared in favour of the Madhyamika teachings of the Indian representatives. His decision may have been influenced to some degree by the intermittent warfare then going on between Tibet and China. Thereafter, India exerted greater influence than China over Buddhism's development in Tibet, though Chan...


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Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin may have a PhD in zoology, but he could have easily pursued philosophy, instead. Lucky for us – or unlucky, if you happen to disagree with him – Graffin decided to keep his academic life focused in earth sciences so his ethical theses could remain publicly broadcast through his 34-year-old punk band. True North is no exception to the rule – Graffin continues lecturing from the mic on the nature of right and wrong, as well as religion's role in the whole mess. Socio-political punk activists are nothing new, but when one has letters after his name and teaches at Cornell, you pay attention. Here's a look at the True North's five most conscientious lyrics, in all their punkish, foul-mouthed and harmonized glory.
'Past is Dead'
Graffin is dumbfounded by popular culture today, but he has some hope for tomorrow. It's a skeptical hope, though, and rightfully so – some of today's icons and consumers resemble the intellectual levels seen in Idiocracy. After all, one can't find a better fan for "stupid hoes" like Nicki Minaj than a sofa-toilet owner (seriously, what is her appeal?). On top of smart guys, nice guys also finish last in today's world, according to Graffin. While it's a bleak outlook, remember that the "past is dead," and that the present will die as well: [LISTEN]
Who can say what constitutes the most important sector of society?
The dominant portion seek an instant gratification
And are proud of intellectual poverty
Now the past is dead
Good deeds won't help you get ahead
The modern signpost read the past is dead
'Robin Hood in Reverse'
Mitt Romney may be out of the political landscape, but that doesn't mean these guys plan on giving him a break. After calling him out blatantly on his infamous "corporations are people" remark, Graffin extends his barbs to the financial hedonists that played a role in the 2008 collapse to a perceived steal-from-the-poor-and-give-to-the-rich strategy imposed by related political players. The chorus even tosses a satirical jab at the current republican obsession with Ayn Rand and Jesus Christ, two masters who couldn't be more incompatible; All of this wrapped neatly in three-minutes of sing-along punk: [LISTEN]
Here is the church
There is the steeple
Open up the door
Corporations are people
Wait what did he say?
What the fuck did he say?
'In Their Hearts is Right'
While Graffin obviously has issues with pop culture, religion and politics, he still acknowledges those who disagree. There's an old saying: "no one thinks that they are evil," but the reality is more extreme – outside of movie characters, everyone is convinced that their convictions are actually noble. We're all the knights-in-shining-armor of our own life-movies, and know that we are upstanding – reverse-Robin Hoods notwithstanding. His point: your enemy, who lives by a different ancient book than you do, is just as passionate that he is virtuous and you are evil: [LISTEN]
Everybody knows what's in their heart is right
'Crisis Time'
Graffin's lifelong obsession with science has turned into a borderline religion – he describes his "Naturalism" as a belief system of its own. While "Crisis" throws a couple dissatisfied references to our environment's corporate pillaging and our silver spoon economy, the best take-away lyric is the warning that in any debate, logic is king. On the other hand, appeals to emotion, like an oil-soaked pelican, are unethically distracting gimmicks. Perhaps we need more "naturalist" politicians: [LISTEN]
When the wheel of fortune turns progressively depraved
It's the manifestation of a biospheric decay
Luxury was privilege and I knew it all along
But to let human reason get trumped by emotion is wrong
'Popular Consensus'
An even worse substitute for fact is "popular consensus" – your parents called it the "jump off a bridge" mentality. Even if everyone you know does or believes in something, that doesn't make it right. Again, Graffin's target is religion, and here's his point: does this giant Muslim congregation, uniformly praying in all the same direction, look silly to you? Do the passion and numbers make you nervous, as if they are dangerous? That's how Graffin sees all religion. Re-enter my Nicki Minaj rage – forever trivial, despite "popular consensus:" [LISTEN]
Some people are almost impossible to live with
Some people have faith in the craziest things
They follow outdated conventions that were recorded
But most of it to me all sounds insane
Maybe that's what you need to get you through the night
Maybe you've seen the light
But you know that popular consensus doesn't make it right


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Sauber simply too slow, says Sutil
18 March 2014 – Adrian Sutil has admitted Sauber will need to progress quickly after a rather mediocre showing in the Australian Grand Prix.
Sutil finished eleventh in Melbourne on Sunday, but despite being only one spot off a place in the points, the German wasn't too impressed with the performance of his Ferrari-powered C33.
"We were simply too slow," Sutil lamented after the 2014 Formula 1 season opener, "but we managed to finish the race, which was our goal. We came close to the points [too], but we need to improve our speed. There is a lot of data now to analyse and we can only improve. I hope that we will progress quickly."
Meanwhile, team-mate Esteban Gutiérrez, who finished one place further back in the sister car, also thinks the lack of pace is a real problem.
"In general we are missing speed and it's a challenge to be able to compete at the front like this," added the Mexican. "As a team, we need to make sure we put everything together because the lack of speed we have on the straight is quite significant."


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Planning a weekend away with the-future-mrs-rogg in a couple of weeks (without the kids), and Winchester has been suggested. Is it worth a weekend? Any decent hotels/pubs/restaurants I should check out?
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Winchester - worth a weekend visit?
Planning a weekend away with the-future-mrs-rogg in a couple of weeks (without the kids), and Winchester has been suggested. Is it worth a weekend? Any decent hotels/pubs/restaurants I should check out?
Hotel du Vin is good.. You can get some cheap(er) rates by booking ahead or including a Sunday night. It's close to the centre of town / cathedral and you can park there too.
Not too far away - http://www.thebushinn.co.uk/home.php and very much worth the trip, IMHO. Some lovely walking around there as well. Be sure to get to the river to look at the fishes.
Also worth a jaunt is Stockbridge, again not a million miles away. The Three Cups is lovely for a bit of lunch, or for the full DWA. If not, lunch at either Thyme & Tide or Stokes is a good choice, and then a walk along the Test on the Marsh.
Winchester itself? Well, it's OK as a location, I suppose. Nothing special, but OK. As above, Hotel du Vin is a nice spot if you're in town.
Make sure you go in Montazuma's!
Winchester itself? Well, it's OK as a location, I suppose. Nothing special, but OK
You could easily wander around in a couple of hours, have a bite to eat then check out the cathedral. Nothing else really of note IMO.
EDIT: you could of course take your bike, drop the missus off, head along the SDW and meet her later
I would say so, Winchester Hotel is on the edge of the city centre http://www.thewinchesterhotel.co.uk/, nice pubs around cathedral square, wykham arms, the vine, usual prezzo zizzi, pizza places, farmer market on a sunday if you time it well, walking down the river to st catherines hill and along the old viaduct...
Nip over Upham, Twyford way for more pubs walks etc
Benny Hill and Colin Firth are from Winchester.
I would suggest a visit to New Alresford. Gorgeous Georgian (small) town with walks along the River Arle and, of course, the well-known watercress beds. There is the Watercress Line steam train if that interests you, takes you through the midst of the gentle Hampshire countryside.
Haven't been shopping in Winch for a few years but didn't think it was up to much.
Agree with the Cap'n re Stockbridge, another lovely little place.
Edit: still haven't got around to cycling along the viaduct.
If your visit is after the 21st of November then I'd recommend booking an evening session of ice skating at the Christmas market in the Cathedral grounds should score you plenty of points. http://winchester-cathedral.org.uk/christmas/ice-rink/
Tanoshii Fusion for food, Black Bottle wine bar for plonk. Latter a bit London pricey (therefore attracting a certain sort of client which may or may not be to your taste) and maybe not the spot to get completely bladdered but a fun concept.
A swim in the river was fun this summer as well...
This is great, thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. I think we'll go for it, maybe use Winchester as a base and travel out during the day.
Benny Hill and Colin Firth are from Winchester.
Something to get both of us in the mood then!
*sets 'Yakkety Sax' as a ring tone, packs slightly damp large white shirt and breeches*
Tanoshi fusion is great for sushi. Black boy for ale and quirkiness. Water meadows and st Katherine's hill for views over the city. Greens is a nice bar. Further afield the new Forrest for walks and my 2 favourite pubs are the brushmakers in Upham and the shoe at exton. The round table is worth a look.
I grew up near Winchester, and still have mates there and my brother lives in Eastleigh.
It's a nice place, the town centre is quaint I suppose, and it has nice restaurants and pubs. The cathedral interesting for an hour or so, and there's a Ghurkha museum (linky), and a load of other military museums (the Royal Green Jackets for example).
I grew up in a small town nearby - Whitchurch - there's the silk mill there which is interesting for kids I suppose (but I haven't been there since I was in the cubs about 25-30 years ago!).
You could also go to Watership Down for a walk but that's about 20 miles away near Kingsclere. The author, Richard Adams, lived in Whitchurch and there's a pub called the Watership Down near Whitchurch (in Freefolk on the Basingstoke road). It's got a nice beer garden and used to do good food, although I haven't eaten there for about 20 years.
Stonehenge is about an hour away too, near Salisbury.
Bring your bikes too, as you can jump on the South Downs Way from Winchester...most of the organised SDW events start in Winchester.
Awesome brekkie / snacks / coffee here Brekk-ie Link-ie
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Downhill running is associated with fiber damage, inflammation, delayed-onset muscle soreness, and various functional deficits. Curcumin, a constituent of the Indian spice turmeric has been investigated for its anti-inflammatory activity and may offset some of the damage and functional deficits associated with downhill running. This study examined the effects of curcumin on inflammation and recovery of running performance following downhill running in mice. Male mice were assigned to downhill placebo (Down-Plac), downhill curcumin (Down-Cur), uphill placebo (Up-Plac), or uphill curcumin (Up-Cur) groups and run on a treadmill at 22 m/min at −14% or +14% grade, for 150 min. At 48 h or 72 h after the up/downhill run, mice (experiment 1) underwent a treadmill performance run to fatigue. Another subset of mice was placed in voluntary activity wheel cages following the up/downhill run (experiment 2) and their voluntary activity (distance, time and peak speed) was recorded. Additional mice (experiment 3) were killed at 24 h and 48 h following the up/downhill run, and the soleus muscle was harvested for analysis of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α), and plasma was collected for creatine kinase analysis. Downhill running decreased both treadmill run time to fatigue (48 h and 72 h) and voluntary activity (24 h) (P < 0.05), and curcumin feedings offset these effects on running performance. Downhill running was also associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines (24 h and 48 h) and creatine kinase (24 h) (P < 0.05) that were blunted by curcumin feedings. These results support the hypothesis that curcumin can reduce inflammation and offset some of the performance deficits associated with eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage.
- inflammatory cytokines
- fatigue
- mice
- nutraceutical
- phytochemicals
it is well known that intense exercise can induce muscle damage and inflammation depending on exercise mode, intensity, and duration (30, 40). Exercise with a large eccentric component (lengthening of a muscle that is actively developing tension) produces the greatest muscle fiber damage, inflammation, delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and various functional deficits. It is now thought that many of these responses to muscle-damaging exercise may be triggered by a large increase in inflammatory cytokines in the working muscle, plasma, and perhaps even the brain (13, 30, 32, 40).
Exercise-induced increases in inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 were originally thought to be expressed only in immune cells, but now are known to be expressed, to varying degrees, in many other tissues. These cytokines are regulated by a variety of stimulators and suppressors within the inflammatory pathways. The NF-κB and activator protein-1 (AP-1) mediated cytokine pathways and the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) prostaglandin cascade are the most well studied pathways (12). Muscle damage with the production of free radicals in response to unaccustomed exercise can trigger these pathways that lead to increased inflammatory cytokine production, pain, and performance deficits in muscle function (4).
Recent evidence suggests that various herbal extracts including tumeric (Curcuma Ionga rhizomes) have potent anti-inflammatory activity in a variety of inflammation models (1). The anti-inflammatory properties of tumeric have been attributed to its constituent curcumin. Evidence suggests that in some experimental conditions, curcumin can have similar anti-inflammatory activity as some of the common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like indomethacin, Vioxx, Celebrex, and ibuprofen, but without many of the side effects, such as gastrointestinal distress and cardiovascular complications (14, 22). The molecular basis of the anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin is linked to its effects on several targets, including transcription factors, growth regulators, and cellular signaling molecules. Curcumin is reported to directly influence the activity of various inflammatory regulators; it has been shown to reduce NF-κB activation, AP-1 binding to DNA, as well as to decrease the production of the enzyme COX-2, all of which play a pivotal role in the inflammatory cascade (11, 15, 18, 33, 41). In addition, several studies have shown that curcumin can indirectly inhibit these inflammatory regulators through its ability to scavenge free radicals (6, 28). However, to date there are no reports of the potential benefits of curcumin on inflammation and subsequent recovery of performance following eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential benefits of curcumin supplementation using an eccentrically biased downhill treadmill running model. This model of exercise-induced muscle damage, inflammation, and functional deficits is well characterized in rodents (2, 7, 19, 20, 30, 34). The strength of this model is that the "control" condition is uphill running that requires more energy and is physically more demanding, but produces little or no muscle damage and inflammation. Recently, we have shown that both voluntary (wheel) and involuntary (treadmill) running is significantly reduced for up to 4 days following a bout of downhill running in mice (8). And further, we have suggested that the performance deficits are at least partially explained by inflammation including increases in brain IL-1β (8, 9). We hypothesized that the anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin would hasten recovery of running performance due to a reduction in inflammation-induced deficits in regeneration of muscle fibers, soreness, and central nervous system fatigue.
Male Institute of Cancer Research mice, 8 wk of age, were purchased from Harlan Sprague-Dawley Labs and were acclimated to our facility for a period of at least 3 days prior to any experimental intervention. Mice were housed individually in regular cages or cages that contained a running wheel (Mini-Mitter, Bend, OR). All mice were cared for in the animal facility at the University of South Carolina Medical School. Mice were maintained on a 12:12-h light-dark cycle in a low-stress environment (22°C, 50% humidity, and low noise) and given food (Purina Chow) and water ad libitum. All experimental trials were performed at the end of the active dark cycle (0700). The University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approved all aspects of this experimental protocol.
Curcumin Treatment
Mice were randomly assigned to one of four groups: downhill placebo (Down-Plac), downhill curcumin (Down-Cur), uphill placebo (Up-Plac), or uphill curcumin (Up-Cur). All mice were acclimated to a 0.5-g highly palatable rodent food pellet (Research Diets) for a period of 3 days. Mice were given either a food pellet containing 10 mg of curcumin powder (Down-Cur and Up-Cur) or placebo [food pellet without curcumin (Down-Plac and Up-Plac)] daily for 3 consecutive days prior to the up/downhill run. Animals typically (>90%) consume the entire pellet within 30 min with no differences between the placebo and curcumin pellet. This was confirmed in these animals during the acclimation period. Mice that did not ingest the food pellet within 30 min of it being dropped into the cage were excluded (<5%).
Exercise Protocol
The initial up/downhill run consisted of 150 min of running on a motorized treadmill. For this session, all mice were placed on a stationary rodent treadmill for a few minutes to allow them to become familiar with the running environment prior to a progressive ramping of speed and grade during the first 20 min of exercise. Instead of a typical acclimation period that runs between a few days to several weeks we incorporated this brief acclimation period in the exercise bout to prevent any adaptation to the running protocol that is known to significantly dampen the muscle-damaging effects. After the first 20 min, mice were running at 22 m/min at a grade of −14% or +14%. The strength of this model is that the control condition is uphill running that requires more energy and is physically more demanding but produces little or no muscle damage and inflammation. Mice were gently hand-prodded occasionally to maintain running status; no electric shock was used in these experiments, as mice generally respond to a gentle tap on the tail or hindquarters.
Experiment 1. Treadmill run to fatigue.
A subset of mice (n = 64) [Down-Plac (n = 16), Down-Cur (n = 16), Up-Plac (n = 16), and Up-Cur (n = 16)] were used to assess recovery of running performance following the up/downhill run, these mice were run to fatigue on a motorized treadmill at 36 m/min and 8% grade at either 48 h (n = 8/group) or 72 h (n = 8/group) post-up/downhill run. Fatigue was defined as the time when mice were no longer able or willing to keep up with the treadmill speed, despite continued gentle hand prodding for a period of 1 min (8) (Fig. 1).
Experiment 2. Voluntary wheel running activity.
A second subset of mice (n = 61) [Down-Plac (n = 16), Down-Cur (n = 18), Up-Plac (n = 13), and Up-Cur (n = 14)] were used to assess recovery of voluntary activity following the up/downhill run. Immediately following the up/downhill run the animals were placed back into activity wheel cages to which they had become acclimated over the past 7 days. Mice were acclimated to the running wheels for 7 days prior to the collection of baseline levels (defined as the average activity for 3 days prior to the up/downhill run), typically running behavior increases over time for ∼7 days after which it reaches a plateau, which is relatively constant for 4–8 wk. Voluntary wheel running activity was measured automatically for 7 consecutive days via computer using Vital View physiological and behavioral monitoring software (Mini-Mitter). However, only data collected during the "active" dark period (1900–0700) were analyzed. Earlier experiments in our lab have shown that voluntary wheel running activity is minimal during the "inactive" light period (0700–1900), (∼300 m vs. 6000 m during the "active" dark period from 1900–0700). Voluntary activity was quantitated for total distance (Distance), time on wheel (Time), and peak speed (P-Speed) as calculated using the following equations: Distance = (number of wheel rotations during a 2-min interval) × [circumference of the running wheel (0.7581 m)]; Time = [(number of 2-min intervals where wheel rotations were > 0) × 2]; P-Speed = {(95th percentile of rotations during a given time interval) × [circumference of wheel (0.7581 m)/2]} (24). Data are represented as the average of each 2-min interval collected over the 12-h active dark cycle and is expressed as a percentage of baseline (average of data collected for 3 days prior to up/downhill run) (Fig. 1).
Experiment 3. Muscle cytokine and plasma creatine kinase analysis.
A third subset of mice (n = 96) [Down-Plac (n = 24), Down-Cur (n = 24), Up-Plac (n = 24), and Up-Cur (n = 24)] were killed at 24 h or 48 h following the up/downhill run for blood and muscle collection. Animals were killed by halothane overdose, and blood was collected from the inferior vena cava with a heparinized syringe and spun in a microcentrifuge at 4,000 rpm for 15 min. Plasma was then stored at −80°C until assayed for creatine kinase via an N-acetylcysteine-activated kinetic assay (Diagnostic Chemicals, Prince Edward Island, Canada). Immediately following the blood collection, the soleus muscle from both legs was immediately removed, cleaned of residual blood, and flash frozen in liquid nitrogen. They were then stored at −80°C for analysis of cytokine (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) protein concentration. The right and left soleus muscles from two mice of the same group were pooled to obtain enough tissue for analysis of the three cytokines. Each pool was added to 0.8 ml of Iscoves culture medium containing 5% fetal bovine serum and a cocktail enzyme inhibitor (10 mM EDTA, 5 mM benzamidine HCl, and 0.2 mM PMSF). The tissue was homogenized by using a polytron, and total protein was mechanically dissociated from the tissue by using an ultrasonic cell disruptor. Sonicated samples were centrifuged at 10,000 rpm at 4°C for 10 min, and the supernatants were removed and stored at 4°C prior to the assay of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α via ELISA (R&D Systems, Minneapolis MN). The assay was performed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Total soluble protein was also determined by using supernatant of sonicated samples via bicinchoninic acid protein assay (Rockford, IL). Cytokine levels are expressed as a picogram per 100 micrograms of total protein. Creatine kinase was measured in plasma according to manufacturer's instructions (Diagnostic Chemicals) with modification for use with a microplate. Briefly, creatine kinase was measured by recording the change in absorbance, after the slope had stabilized, at 340 nm at 1-min intervals until the absorbance change was constant. Creatine kinase was calculated by the rate of increase in absorbance at 340 nm due to the formation of NADPH. Creatine kinase activity is expressed as units per liter (Fig. 1).
Statistical Analysis
Data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA (exercise × treatment). All data were analyzed using commercial software (SigmaStat, SPSS, Chicago, IL). Statistical significance was set with an alpha value of P < 0.05. Post hoc analysis was done by utilizing Student-Newman-Keuls tests. Data are presented as means ± SE.
Treadmill Running Performance
As compared with uphill running, downhill running significantly reduced treadmill run times to fatigue at 48 h (<0.001) and 72 h (<0.001) following the run (Fig. 2). Curcumin treatment for 3 days prior to the up/downhill run blocked the over-100% reduction in treadmill run times associated with downhill running (P < 0.01). There was no effect of curcumin in the uphill runners.
Voluntary Wheel Running Activity
Downhill running also reduced voluntary wheel running (distance and time, but not peak speed) compared with uphill runners (P < 0.05), although this effect was less in magnitude than the reduction in treadmill running performance. Curcumin feedings completely blocked this reduction in wheel running. Total running distance for Down-Plac during the first active cycle (1900–0700) following the downhill run (0700–0930) was ∼75% of baseline (mean of 3 active cycles prior to the up/downhill run) (P < 0.05) (Fig. 3A). This improved to 80% for the active cycle on day 2 (P < 0.1) and returned to baseline on day 3. There was no difference from baseline in the curcumin-fed group following either the downhill or uphill run. Time on the wheel was also reduced during each of the first two active cycles following the downhill run (P < 0.05) (Fig. 3B). This effect was also blocked by curcumin feedings. There was no effect of either downhill running or curcumin on peak speed (data not shown).
Creatine Kinase
Plasma creatine kinase was significantly elevated (over 100%) in Down-Plac at 24 h, but not 48 h following the initial run compared with Up-Plac (P < 0.01). Curcumin treatment blunted this increase in creatine kinase (P < 0.05) (Fig. 4). Again, there was no effect of curcumin in the uphill runners.
Muscle Cytokine Analysis
Figure 5 shows the effects of curcumin on inflammatory cytokine concentrations in the soleus muscle. The effects of downhill running on soleus muscle IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α concentration were similar with generally smaller effects at 24 h than 48 h. Downhill running was associated with a small but statistically insignificant increase in IL-1β (P = 0.1) at 24 h (Fig. 5A), whereas at 48 h there was a significant increase in IL-1β in Down-Plac vs. Up-Plac (P < 0.05). Curcumin feedings offset this increase in IL-β in the downhill group (P < 0.05). Curcumin similarly blunted the increases in IL-6 (Fig. 5B) and TNF-α (Fig. 5C) at 24 h (P < 0.1) and 48 h (P < 0.05).
The induction of mechanical damage and inflammatory cytokines in skeletal muscle following a bout of eccentrically biased exercise (downhill running) is typically associated with a reduction in muscle-specific performance during the normal progression of tissue regeneration. Recently, we have shown a decrease in whole body exercise (both treadmill running and voluntary wheel running) following a bout of downhill running in mice (8, 9). The primary results of this study suggest that the anti-inflammatory phytochemical curcumin can speed recovery of both voluntary (wheel running) and involuntary (treadmill) running performance following exercise-induced muscle damage. The performance effects are reflected by a reduction in plasma creatine kinase and inflammatory cytokine concentrations (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) in soleus muscle, which are typically associated with muscle damage and inflammation. Others have shown a beneficial effect of curcumin on enhancement of muscle regeneration after trauma (37), but this is the first study to show a benefit of curcumin on whole body exercise performance following exercise-induced muscle damage.
Both concentric and eccentric muscle contractions can induce muscle damage and muscle-specific functional deficits, albeit to different degrees. Eccentric contractions, defined as a muscle that is lengthening while tension is still developing, is known to produce the most damage and DOMS (2). This has repeatedly been indicated by histology (16), increased damage and inflammation markers, such as creatine kinase (17), C-reactive protein (27), and inflammatory cytokines (38), along with reduced muscle endurance/power (31) and increased pain (DOMS) (17, 31). This phenomenon is well studied, but has for the most part been confined to contrived lab experiments involving single muscle groups in humans and rodents, and overall physical performance was not addressed. The fact that curcumin appears capable of enhancing a behavioral response (spontaneous running) implies an important central nervous system (CNS) component (e.g., drive, motivation) that may be related to less pain and perhaps reduced inflammatory cytokines. Support for a CNS effect involving the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β comes from studies showing that delayed recovery of both voluntary and involuntary running performance following exercise-induced muscle damage is associated with increased IL-1β concentrations in various brain regions (8), and this effect can be reversed with intracerebral ventricular administration of an IL-1β antagonist (9). The mechanical damage can result in a variety of inflammatory responses, initially due to infiltrating cells, such as neutrophils and macrophages within the muscle that result in increased muscle, blood, and even brain concentrations of inflammatory cytokines. These responses can have profound effects on both physical and mental function (fatigue, perceived discomfort, impaired mood, and perhaps other cognitive deficits) (13, 30, 32, 40).
Scientific investigation into the development of new anti-inflammatory drugs has increased dramatically in recent years. The outcome has been a wide variety of NSAIDs like indomethacin, Vioxx, Celebrex, and ibuprofen, which are often used to reduce muscle and joint pain (22, 29, 39). However, a major drawback to chronic ingestion of many of the NSAIDs, such as practiced by many athletes and military personnel, is the degradation of the mucosa lining of the stomach, leading to gastrointestinal ulcers and unexpected and potentially deadly bleeding, as well as increased risk of other cardiovascular events (14, 22, 29, 39). We have shown that the NSAID ibuprofen does not alter DOMS or creatine kinase following a ultramarathon competition (23). Furthermore, repeated use of NSAIDs may not be appropriate in the context that some inflammatory components are needed for both repair and adaptation (21). As a result, the use of mild natural anti-inflammatory agents, such as curcumin, are generating much interest. Our results suggest that curcumin can enhance performance recovery following muscle-damaging exercise, which is of great potential benefit to athletes and military personnel who are often exposed to unusually stressful exercise conditions on a recurrent basis.
The molecular basis of the anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin has been attributed to its effects on several targets including transcription factors, enzymes, and cellular signaling molecules, including NF-kB, AP-1, and COX-2. Curcumin has been shown to directly inhibit activation of transcription factors NF-κB and AP-1 (15, 18, 33, 35). NF-κB and AP-1 play critical roles on the cells of the immune system through the regulation of various inflammatory cytokines (10, 36). In nonstimulated cells, NF-κB is held in the cytosol through interaction with inhibitor κB (IκB) inhibitory proteins. Following exposure to inflammatory stimuli, IκB is phosphorylated and degraded, resulting in liberation of the NF-κB dimers (p50 and p65), which can now be translocated to the nucleus where transcription of the target gene is induced (3). It has been proposed that curcumin directly inhibits IκB kinase (IKK) activity, which prevents the phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα, thereby blocking NF-κB activation, which, in turn, leads to decreased transcription of various inflammatory cytokine genes (25). The suppressed activation of AP-1 by curcumin is thought to occur via binding to its DNA motif (5, 18) or inhibition of c-fos and c-jun, components of the AP-1 pathway (26). It is also possible that curcumin can act indirectly to inhibit NF-κB and AP-1 through its ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species, which can decrease the oxidative stimulus for activation of NF-κB and AP-1 (6, 28).
Curcumin has also been reported to suppress COX-2, the key enzyme in the formation of prostaglandins, a family of compounds derived from arachidonic acid through the COX pathway (11, 18, 41). Prostaglandins are potent mediators in the inflammatory response. The mechanisms for the curcumin-induced reduction in COX-2 have not yet been elucidated; however, it is thought to be mediated by its effects on NF-κB and AP-1 (18). As opposed to the NSAID drugs, which specifically target COX-2 inhibition, curcumin's effects appear to be more specifically targeted at NF-kB (15, 18, 33, 35), and therefore, their anti-inflammatory effects may come with less potential for serious side effects.
In conclusion, these results suggest that ingestion of the common food constituent curcumin can offset the muscle-damaging effects of downhill running on inflammation and whole body exercise performance. This benefit was shown for both externally motivated treadmill running, as well as voluntary wheel running, a distinction that could be helpful in determining the underlying mechanisms (i.e., CNS vs. peripheral). These extend previous data showing a beneficial effect of curcumin on muscle regeneration after trauma that was linked to its anti-inflammatory activity (37). These findings may have important ramifications with respect to novel nutritional strategies that enhance performance recovery following stressful endurance events, such as those commonly undertaken by athletes and military personnel. NSAIDs are typically used for this purpose but have not been shown to be particularly effective and may be associated with serious side effects.
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TCHC building revamp enters next phase of construction
Tri-County Health Care (TCHC) began its next phase of renovations this week as part of an extensive multi-million-dollar development plan that included the new Rehabilitation Center completed earlier this year.
Work crews were busy Thursday with installing a sheet rock wall near the main entrance, as well as demolishing the old administrative office spaces on the second floor in preparation for installing 17 new specialist exam rooms in their place.
TCHC Facilities Director Nate Hendrickson and Communications Specialist Jil Fiemeyer said the wall will serve as a temporary measure to shield visitors from construction on several different structures, including a stairwell up to the new exam rooms and a hospital gift shop. All the changes in this phase – including specialist rooms, a stairwell and the gift shop – are planned to be done by mid- to late August, said Brian Smith, a supervisor for Kraus-Anderson Construction Company.
The wall, however, was to be completed Thursday, Smith said. Kraus-Anderson is planned to serve as general contractor for the hospital project from this phase forward. Smith said he had an average of 10-12 workers from various trade firms operating on the project, including electricians, plumbers, sheet rock workers and tapers.
Once this phase is completed and renovations to the patient reception desk begin, the construction workers and patients will change sides of the wall so patients will enter the hospital through what used to be a construction zone and vice versa. Additional features to be constructed after this phase include a more patient-accessible lab draw space, cardiac rehab and new mental health wing, according to a TCHC press release.


text: I have a Squire Active Deluxe V Jazz bass & am presently trying to convert it to a 6 string. I already purchased a Kahler 7146 tremolo bridge for it (I want to get that Stanley Clarke bad ass vibrato.) The neck is unusually wide (2.008" @ the nut, ideal 15mm spacing after 5 to 6 conversion.) The problem is there is limited space on the headstock, and I will have to replace the stock Squire Standard Open tuners with smaller GB7 Gotohs, and there are no spacer/ bushings available to gill in those holes. I have seen the project successfully done on this website & it is supposed to be easy! Pretty labor intensive to make six 17mm dowels to plug up those holes. Maybe stock hardware 11/16" dowels with gorilla glue? I've been advised against this & I don't know why. Gorilla Glue adhering to dampened wood's damn strong! Suggestions? Also the pickup/Active eq combo give me a very satisfactory Marcus Miller growl (using DR Fatbeam strings.) The J pickups are standard ceramic bars, but apparently the interface between pickups, electronics, & strings gimme what I want. Except it could be beefier sounding, the low b is particularly weak. In lieu of getting new pickups, I will first try using an MXR M108 EQ pedal to deepen & fatten out the MM slap sound, without compromising the mid & hi overtones that define the growl. If possible, for accompanying on folk/pop/rock gigs, using the EQ unit, I might be able to achieve a less funky/ more generic sound using the same Squire bass & DR strings. I have noticed that the combo of single coil pickups & round core (even bright hex core) strings results in a bright, prominent "chiff" when rapidly attacked--particular in the lower register. I have noticed Marcus Miller does turn down his treble & volume when in the accompaniment mode, and does get a decent generic sound free of a distracting chiff attack. (By the way "chiff'or "chif" is a legitimate musical adjective describing the attack made by the initial striking sound of bow horsehairs on a violin string, and/or the attack of a Baroque organ--not a 19th century organ) It also applies to the bright slap bass attack on the lower notes, I wish basstalks' spell checker (or my own androids') would stop changing it to Schiff or chief & give me the correct spelling-- two f's or one! For a generic pop/folk sound, nothing beats the punchy foundation that traditional hex core strings & a split coil P bass combo can provide. It is a compromise & I hope the MXR EQ will adequately bridge that gap. Also I am a bit concerned about the position of the pole pieces on the ceramic single coils once the position & spacing of the strings change (19mm to 15mm). People on this website who have already made the 5 to 6 string conversion report no I'll effect. I do have the option of taking my Carvin J99a's off my Ibanez SR406, & putting them on my Squire. Then I can put the factory DX6s back on the Ibanez & sell that piece o' crap! Never liked the 406 cuz of the incredibly dull lifeless nonbypassable active EQ, & the neck/string spacing is too wide. Any insight or suggestions that can save me time & labor?


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The Demons are coming!
16 April 2012
Demons has been described by Picturehouse's Culture Shock team as "a frenzied slice of gore-heavy shock cinema that gives up on logic and instead assaults the screen with a riot of X-rated violence, face-chewing zombies and pounding heavy metal" - surely the perfect recipe for pre-mid week cinema trip?
Shot in Germany and Rome and directed by third generation Italian filmmaker Lamberto Bava, it follows a group of unsuspecting students who've been invited to a free screening at a recently renovated cinema. They suspect something is not quite right when the mask that they have only just seen in the lobby appears in the film... and something definitely isn't right when the first of the infected transforms into a demon in front of their very eyes. The virus spreads as quickly as the action in the film - which ranges from sword-swinging, motorbike-riding, flaming helicopters bursting through ceilings, and a frantic survival dash across a demon-filled city. All this action is backdropped by soundtrack from Motley Crew and Billy Idol - just to add to the drama.
The original movie poster promises demons that "will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs". Watch your back when leaving the cinema then, you never know where the next demon might come from....
Demons will be screening on Tuesday 10 April at 9pm. You can book tickets online, in person at the Box Office, or by calling 0871 902 5737.


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Nathan works as a full-time service worker with Mennonite Central Committee in Bogota, Colombia. His assignment is to develop and conduct research and evaluation initiatives for the organization Inter-Church Coordination for Psychosocial Action (CEAS – Coordinación Eclesial para la Acción Psicosocial). CEAS is an initiative of the three Anabaptist denominations in Colombia, the Brethren in ...More


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Crest Financial Opposes Sprint Offer for Clearwire
Dec 13, 2012, 15:03 ET from Crest Financial Limited
HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Crest Financial Limited about Sprint's Offer to Buy Clearwire Corporation:
The $2.90 per share offer by Sprint for Clearwire today is the capstone in Sprint's ongoing effort to interfere with Clearwire's ability to operate as an independent company, to thwart the planned development of Clearwire's network, and to take Clearwire's valuable high-speed broadband spectrum for itself to the detriment of Clearwire's minority shareholders.
Crest Financial, a significant minority shareholder of Clearwire, intends to take whatever actions it can, including petitioning the Federal Communications Commission, to protect the rights of Clearwire shareholders against unfair dealing by Sprint and other parties, and to preserve competition in the market for broadband services.
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