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Academic and industrial researchers and investigators are invited to learn more about the imaging technologies available at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis during a daylong event that includes 20-minute talks, poster displays, special guest lectures and opportunities to tour IUPUI imaging laboratories.
Presentations by campus researchers will highlight several IUPUI imaging capabilities as well as the applications of advanced imaging methods to address current scientific, medical and engineering questions. The goal of the symposium is to promote knowledge of the IUPUI imaging community and to foster collaborative research opportunities.
Experts from the Indiana Institute for Biomedical Imaging Sciences, the Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy, the Nanoscale Imaging Center, The 3D Imaging of the Craniofacial Complex Center and the Electron Microscopy Center, all members of the IUPUI Imaging Research Initiative, will discuss their imaging facilities and their research.
Invited guest speakers include Dr. Daniel C. Sullivan from Duke University Medical Center and Andrew J. Bowling of Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis.
Sullivan will discuss "Quantitative Imaging in Medicine" from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. and Bowling will discuss "Imaging & Crop Development" from 2:15 to 3 p.m. Guided tours through several IUPUI imaging laboratories will be available from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
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hi all,
i need help to set up source NAT from my internal network interface "vr1"
to a public ip address that obtained from my ISP to interface "vr0"
this is my lan settings:
interface name: vr1
interface ip: 192.168.1.254/32
network behind interface vr1: 192.168.1.0/24
internal network Default gateway: vr1 interface ip.
vr0 represent my public ip address.
thanks in advance.
In addition, The Book of PF started out as an online manuscript. Differences exist between the book & paper, but Hansteen's manuscript is still frequently updated & can be found at the following:
thank you for your quick answer
but i didn't success to set up NAT after reading PF User's Guide
i really appreciate if some one can post a working configuration with the same topology (two network interface one for LAN and the other for WAN)
firewall policy not interesting me at this moment
i want everything to pass out
just the source NAT from my LAN 192.168.1.0/24 (vr1) to my WAN interface vr0
to work ...
thanks in advance to helpers.
You and Igor had previously decided on this topology:
{Internet} -- a.b.c.d/xx -- [Linksys router] -- 192.168.1/24 -- [ALIX router] -- e.f.g.h/xx -- [Windows laptop]
Your inner subnet on vr1 you have not described. I don't know if you've defined it yet, so I call it e.f.g.h/xx. But it doesn't matter. As long as it is a different subnet and is also within any of the RFC 1918 blocks, that will be fine.
I've stated this in your larger "urgently!!" thread, and I will state it here once more. With this two-router topology you decided on, NAT is not necessary between vr0 and vr1. All that is needed is a route added to the Linksys box, so that it can reach the vr1 subnet.
For example: if the vr1 subnet e.f.g.h/xx was 10.0.0.0/24, you merely need to add a route on the linksys router, defining a route for the destination network (10.0.0.0/24) via the ALIX router (192.168.1.102).
NAT is in use on the Linksys router. All of your local addresses will be translated into your single IP address assigned to you on your ISP's a.b.c.d/xx subnet. It will keep state tables, translate all transiting addresses in and out, and route the packets accordingly. It just needs to be told where to route the "inner" traffic.
Your description in this thread, however, describes a different topology. Please clarify.
the topology was changed
this is the wanted topology
internal network behind interface vr1
LAN default gateway is vr1 ip address 192.168.1.254
the dhcp server is working and LAN pcs obtaining an ip address successfully
and able to rich by ping their default gateway (vr1 interface)
cable modem connected to vr0 interface
vr0 set to dhcp
and obtaining an IP Address from my ISP.
i can ping and resolve internet web sites from my alix board directly
but not from computers in my lan.
i want that all the traffic from internal network to get out to the internet via interface vr0
Here is a two line pf.conf. It has not been tested.
Line #1 performs Network Address Translation for packets destined for your gateway network (the network with your default route). This is the network on your vr0 interface, though that name is not needed if one uses the "egress" interface group.
Line #2 passes all packets, making this a Default Allow ruleset.
match out on egress inet from !(egress:network) to any nat-to (egress:0) pass all
Finally its WORKING :)
thank you jggimi For all your help and patience!
now its working but Frankly I'm not so sure how
I'd love if you could help me understand The following line:
match out on egress inet from !(egress) to any nat-to (egress:0)
The part I do not understand is how !(egress) represent my VR1 interface
and (egress:0) represent my VR0 Interface ...
this is the working configuration:
ext_if = "vr0" int1_if = "vr1" # set block-policy drop set loginterface $ext_if set limit { frags 5000, states 10000 } set state-policy floating set optimization normal set ruleset-optimization basic set timeout interval 10 set timeout frag 30 set skip on lo # match out on egress inet from !(egress) to any nat-to (egress:0) block return #all antispoof for $ext_if inet # pass out quick keep state pass in quick on $int1_if
Last edited by ocicat; 22nd October 2011 at 07:31 AM. Reason: *Please* use [code] & [/code] tags when posting screen output!
Start with the word "egress". You can see it appear in your ifconfig output for vr0:
vr0: flags=8843<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500 lladdr 00:0d:b9:1c:96:80 priority: 0 groups: egress media: Ethernet autoselect (100baseTX full-duplex) status: active inet6 fe80::20d:b9ff:fe1c:9680%vr0 prefixlen 64 scopeid 0x1 inet 192.168.1.103 netmask 0xffffff00 broadcast 192.168.1.255
group group-name Assign the interface to a ``group''. Any interface can be in multiple groups. For instance, such a group could be used to create a hardware independent pf(4) ruleset (i.e. not one based on the names of NICs) using existing (egress, carp, etc.) or user-defined groups. Some interfaces belong to specific groups by default: - All interfaces are members of the all interface group. - Cloned interfaces are members of their interface family group. For example, a PPP interface such as ppp0 is a member of the ppp interface family group. - The interface(s) the default route(s) point to are members of the egress interface group. - IEEE 802.11 wireless interfaces are members of the wlan interface group. - Any interfaces used for network booting are members of the netboot interface group.
I have no words to express my appreciation
You helped me a lot!
Thanks again
You are welcome, wlm2, but I am concerned by what I have seen in the pf.conf you have posted. It appears that you have copied and pasted a pf.conf file from some "how-to" you found on the Internet.
Just one example: set block-policy drop is made meaningless by block return. I am guessing that you did not realize this because you copied and pasted from someone else's configuration file, and then hoped things would work for you. Let us quote from Peter Hansteen's The Book of PF:
Of course I still have many things to understand
I'm just glad that I have overcome the main problems
with the help of the wonderful people in this forum!
And i will embrace this Pledge i like it
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Caring In Place: An Interview with Josh Fotheringham
August 18–22, 2014 | Vol. 120, Week 9
If you are caring for aging loved ones, you know how much of a commitment that can be. Thankfully, there are resources that can support you. This week on Home School Heartbeat, Mike Farris and Josh Fotheringham talk about caring for elderly loved ones—and they discuss a new technological tool, Caring In Place, that can help the family caretaker.
"Caring In Place [is] a free technology solution that helps family members learn how to become family caregivers for their aging loved ones."—Josh Fotheringham
This Week's Offer
If you've appreciated this week's program on caring for your loved ones, you can find out more about Josh's mobile phone app, Caring In Place, by clicking the link above.
Full-time home schooling is a big commitment of time, and energy, and money. But what happens when a family faces the need to care for elderly parents as well? Join host Mike Farris as he talks about managing the stresses of these challenges. That's today on Home School Heartbeat.
Mike Farris: As the father of ten, with parents nearing 90 years old, my family is just beginning to experience the challenge that this season of life can bring.
But being the generation between the aging and the young has its upside, too. Our children have the privilege of watching and learning, and helping care for their aging grandparents.
Though families have hard choices to make to meet all these needs, there are community programs and church support that can help. But when you're considering how to teach your children about God's command to honor your parents, what better way to train them than by the example that you set?
One homeschooling family I know made the decision to take their aging grandfather into their home after he suffered a stroke. He became a beloved member both of their family and their church family. Over the years, fond memories of Grampa singing hymns when he could no longer speak mixed with some of the more difficult times.
These kids watched and helped as their parents worked through meeting his ever more complicated needs as he declined. What a real life educational opportunity.
If your family is struggling to manage both homeschooling and the needs of aging parents, tune in this week as we talk about some of the tools that will really help you manage this complicated time. God can provide just the needed balance to help make this a season of blessing the whole family will look back on and celebrate. I'm Mike Farris.
Mike Farris: Our guest today is Josh Fotheringham. Josh, welcome to the program.
Josh Fotheringham: Thanks, Mike. I'm really happy to be here.
Mike: Josh, you were formerly a software developer for Apple and have worked with Fortune 500 companies. What got you interested in elder care?
Josh: Well it's a great question, Mike. There really is no community that is in more desperate need for innovation than those that really support our aging population, both here in the US and across the globe, so that's why I'm here.
Mike: Well, tell us about how Caring in Place, this new organization that you're leading, can help families.
Josh: So, Caring in Place, it's a free technology solution that helps family members learn how to become family caregivers for their aging loved ones. And we do this through smartphone apps, both for iPhone and Android, as well as through a web portal. And these family members are provided with to-do lists that tell them what to do, when to do it, and also how to care for their aging loved ones. It allows families really to manage medication, receive alerts and notifications when their loved ones need some assistance or help, or even be able to interact directly with their doctors.
Mike: If you're suddenly facing caring for an aging parent, you'll want to see these resources that are available to help. I'm Mike Farris.
Mike Farris: Josh, when I think of how busy most homeschooling families are—or really, all families are very busy these days—I wonder how people can take on the additional role of caregiver when their own parents fall ill. How can your program, Caring in Place, help?
Josh Fotheringham: The role of the family caregiver is extremely difficult and it's also pretty time-consuming. And this role is exponentially harder for those who are also homeschooling and taking care of their own children. Parents that are both raising children and caring for a senior—there's actually a name for that, it's called the Sandwich Generation, and most family members are thrown into this role as caregivers for seniors. And they often don't know what to do or how to do it. And that's why we're here. We enable families to know what to do and how to care for their loved ones.
Mike : Josh, what can people do to prepare for this season of life, if they're not quite there yet?
Josh: That's a good question, Mike. The preparation really comes in learning what resources are available for them when that time comes. They may not know what health conditions they will be dealing with, but knowing what technology solutions are available are a great place to start in anticipation for that work.
Mike: Planning ahead or whether you're in the midst of it, the information that is being offered is free and will be very helpful to you. I'm Mike Farris.
Mike Farris: Josh, how do you see Caring in Place being used by a homeschooling family?
Josh Fotheringham: Mike, our solution is free to all families, so it's as simple as going to our website, which is caringinplace.com, or accessing our apps that are available in both the iPhone store and the Android Place store. From there, a family member will go through our simple setup process and it shouldn't take more than about five minutes or less to get set up. Then what Caring in Place does is, we generate a care plan for you and for others who will be caring for your loved one. We'll teach you how to use your smartphone or your computer to become a care coordination expert.
So imagine yourself creating a video with your iPhone and being able to teach siblings or neighbors or even church members how to populate mom's pill box. This is something that caregivers feel like they are the only ones that are qualified to do this; they go to the appointments and meet with the physicians and understand the medications. But our solution provides that freedom and flexibility to have others involved. So you no longer have to be the only one caring for anyone, and with Caring in Place, caring becomes a community effort.
Mike: If you, like me, are in the midst of caring for elderly parents, you might find Caring in Place to be a very valuable resource. I'm Mike Farris.
Mike Farris: Probably the most challenging part of caring for elderly parents, besides the energy and management skills needed to keep on top of doctors' visits, medication and dietary needs, insurance, and financial questions, is the busy life that most families with teenagers face at the same time.
When you throw homeschooling on top of caregiving, you've got a recipe for a tangled web of overlapping needs.
But families will find that there are real resources available now to help them successfully juggle the needs of grandparents and children, as well as their own. Getting everyone on the same page is essential. Making use of community support, church programs, and other web and smartphone technology to manage schedules and medical needs can keep everyone on the same page. Your tech-savvy youngster may be the one who manages this part of the load.
Getting kids involved in transporting and caring for elderly parents will give them the firsthand understanding of what it takes to meet others' needs ahead of their own. Grandparents can also bring their wisdom and experience into the homeschool classroom, helping to lift some of the burden on the homeschooling mom, as well.
As one friend shared, caring for two generations simultaneously can be very hard at times. But now, they all remember Grampa's hugs, his laugh, and the incredible opportunity they had to speak the gospel into his life, to see him daily long for heaven, and to know that he's now resting with Christ for eternity. I'm Mike Farris.
Josh Fotheringham
Josh Fotheringham is a 15 year business and technology executive with extensive experience managing some of the world's most innovative companies. Josh combines Fortune 500 international P&L responsibility in the high-tech industry with global channels and distribution expertise. His experience extends from managing all go-to-market activities for a $2.5 billion global services organization to designing software products for Apple. Josh is now myopically focused on disruptive innovation and applying it to the world of healthcare.
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Homeschool Heartbeat has been retired and replaced by a new HSLDA podcast, Homeschool Talks. You're welcome to continue browsing the Homeschool Heartbeat archives, but if you want to stay up-to-date on the latest content, head over to our new podcast page. Happy podcasting!


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The glint of new corrugated steel bins and dryers will continue to transform the agricultural landscape as new grain-handling facilities take up residence on more farms.
Bin and dryer manufacturers had wondered whether the extensive 2010 building boom would cool down in 2011. But surprisingly brisk early orders have some manufacturers wondering whether 2011 could match 2010's record sales.
"Two thousand ten was a record-setting year, and 2011 has been gangbuster so far, as well," says John Tuttle, district sales manager for Brock Grain Systems in Iowa, northern Illinois and Wisconsin. "Whether it is going to continue at that pace into the building season, I'm not sure."
Ed Benson, general sales manager for Chief Industries grain bins, tells pretty much the same story: "In one word, business is great. With current commodity prices, the demand for grain storage both on the farm and commercial is outstanding. We expect a large increase from 2010 in 2011."
Although bin sales are expected to continue to be brisk, dryer sales, although still strong, appear to be backing off from 2010's torrid pace.
"In 2010, a lot of the interest focused on drying equipment because of the wet harvest in 2009, and capacity was tight," says Scott Becker, farm storage product manager for Grain Systems Inc. (GSI). "The focus this year has shifted more to storage and materials-handling equipment. We're still getting some interest in dryers, more than we expected after the exceptional year we had in 2010."
Commercial capabilities
Bin and dryer manufacturers say that many buyers are dramatically upgrading their facilities. Upgrades aren't just about bigger bins. Many operations are investing in completely new or significantly reconfigured facilities that streamline the entire grain-handling, drying and storage system to mimic the efficiency of large commercial grain-handling setups.
"Many farmers are interested in going to centralized systems with higher-capacity materials-handling equipment," Becker says. "Having everything in one location makes management easier."
This trend, which has been cash-flowed by high commodity prices, reflects a growing awareness that existing on-farm facilities often are outmoded, undersized and in the wrong place to efficiently handle today's larger harvests.
In many cases, smaller bins built during the last big bin-building run-up in the 1970s are being taken out of commission. Large existing bins often are being converted for bean storage, while new corn-handling facilities are built from the ground up.
"Harvest capacities have increased dramatically, so the bottleneck is at the grain drying/storage site," says Jeff Cruzen, a regional sales manager for Mathews Company, which manufactures grain dryers. "Farmers are addressing this by updating their dryers and grain-handling systems."
Speed, automation, and traffic flow
"Along with sizes increasing, there is a lot more focus on speed, automation, and traffic flow," Tuttle says. "Many farmers today have their own semis, which are a lot more difficult to maneuver than small trucks or wagons. The progressive guys are saying we either are going to a brand-new site, or clear things away from an existing site to improve flow."
Designs with receiving pits with bucket elevators for quick unloading of hopper-bottom trucks are common. So are overhead load-out bins that can fill a semitrailer in two or three minutes.
"It is really a commercial-style setup," Tuttle says. "I have been encouraged by the amount of investment producers are willing to make in these systems. But when growers recognize the profit potential for controlling their grain, they feel they can afford to build a system that is easier to use, quicker and safer."
To maximize grain quality and to reduce the risk of grain going out of condition, new systems also often include sophisticated stored grain monitoring and control packages, such as those offered by AgriDry, Integris USA, and Intelliair.
Tower dryer sales heat up
Although traditional basket-style grain dryers continue to be an important consideration for growers upgrading drying capabilities, farm-sized modular tower dryers increasingly are the dryer of choice, according to Becker and Cruzen. Sales of tower dryers have strengthened in part because they are 25 to 30% more efficient than traditional dryers, Becker says. Sales also have been spurred by USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding, which offers grants and guaranteed loans of up to 25% each for adoption of energy-efficient technologies. The program, which is administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency, is scheduled to end in 2012.
Many larger operators stung by 2009's wet harvest shifted to larger-capacity towers to continuously dry and cool grain and avoid in-bin cooling, Cruzen adds. "Dry-and-cool systems are much easier to manage because your corn is coming out relatively cool and there is less heat and humidity to remove after the grain leaves the dryer," he says.
Regardless of dryer design, many buyers are opting for sophisticated dryer-monitoring packages with touch-screen controls and interfaces that allow dryers to be monitored via the Internet. Internet capability also allows support and service personnel to help diagnose dryer breakdowns from afar.
Prices heat up, too
List prices for both bins and dryers are up in 2011 from 2010, with more price hikes likely in the future. While dryer prices are up modestly, many bin manufacturers have bumped prices 20% or more since last fall in response to steel price hikes of about 40%, according to Benson of Chief Industries.
"With steel such a major part of the cost of a bin, we are in the position of having to change our prices right along with the price of steel," adds Tuttle of Brock Grain Systems. "But the reality is, we struggle to maintain our margins because it is hard to pass along such large price increases in real time."
Despite higher prices, manufacturers expect the bin-building boom to continue beyond 2011. "If what the seed corn industry is telling us about expected yield increases is right, we'll continue to need more storage," Benson says.


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IceHL Southeast: Final Names/
The final names for the IceHL's Southeast Division are in! Hundreds of you made your voice heard by rating the finalists for each franchise. So here are the winners.
- Atlanta ARSENAL
average rating 3.19/5 by 443 people
- Baltimore BLUE CRABS
average rating 3.4/5 by 429 people
- North Carolina NIGHTHAWKS
average rating 3.83/5 by 448 people
- Tampa Bay BARRACUDAS
average rating 3.79/5 by 412 people
- Washington SENTINELS
average rating 2.95/5 by 309 people
It's a little odd to see such similar names as Winterhawks and Nighthawks along with Hellcats and Steelcats. But I've been leaving these decisions up to you guys so there it is.
Based on these names, your task — should you choose to accept it — is to brand the franchise. You choose the color scheme and design primary, secondary and script logos around that. Additional logos may or may not be included in the voting process.
Submit your logo art by email to me at email@example.com. Do not post links to artwork in the comments. They will be deleted and not considered for use in this project. I'm also outlining guidelines for submissions below. If you don't follow them, your work will probably not be included.
Southeast logo submission deadline: November 15
If you want your submission included, follow these instructions:
- DO NOT STEAL ARTWORK. Logos copied or adapted from professional trademarked logos will not be permitted.
- Submit three (3) logos: primary, secondary and script. Use a white background. If your logo requires a white outline (think Lightning or Capitals), then use a gray background with the white outline included. ALL 3 LOGOS will be used in the voting process. If you leave out one, your work may be disqualified.
- Submit vector art if possible. I will accept .ai, .psd and .pdf files. If you cannot submit vector art, you must be able to provide high quality images in .jpg or .png files ONLY. All other file types may be disqualified.
- You must include your credit within the graphic itself as well as the email. This can be your real name or a pseudonym. I need them in both places so I can easily search my email to find your artwork and email address. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- By submitting your own original artwork to any Icethetics email address, you agree to grant permission of its use for online or print publication by Icethetics. Do not watermark your logos or they will be disqualified.
- No jersey concepts, please. That will be a later step in this process.
I tried to be specific here but I'm happy to answer any additional questions you may have via email. I was very clear about this but keep in mind that if you do not properly follow the instructions above, your work will likely be disqualified. So read them carefully.
Just so everyone is aware, when it comes time to choose a logo for each team, the process will work basically the same as the name ratings. Logo rating pages will be posted for each team and up to 20 logo submissions will be available to rate. I'm sorry I can't include more but this assures that all worthy submissions will get a fair shake.
The difference here is that once the rating period has ended, there will be a vote on Icethetics of the top 3 rated logos for each team. This assures that we choose the logo everyone wants.
Start submitting your logos!


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Elly - very popular girl from Vietnam (30 pics)
People say that Elly is the hottest girl from Vietnam.
I haven't seen a lot of Vietnamese girls, but I must admit that Elly is very cute.
There is not a lot of information about her, but it seems like Elly is the Vietnamese Tila Tequila.
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2013 Cross Country: Competed in five meets ... placed third overall at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invite with a time of 25:30.20 ... finished 29th overall at the A-Sun Championships with a time of 26:28.80 in the 8K ... was named A-Sun Men's Cross Country Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
2012 Cross Country: Competed in five meets ... finished in the top-50 in four meets including a season-high finish of 13th at the Atlantic Sun Championships which earned him second team all-conference honors ... placed 33rd at the NCAA Division I South Region Cross Country Championships.
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In addition to basic monitor and control, the software has many advanced features that help streamline the design of sophisticated applications, including creating web-based applications. Simplified yet powerful security means that the same local user accounts and passwords for viewing and control also apply remotely, Eaton said. Visual Designer allows Eaton's XV and XP Series to communicate with a variety of networks, PLCs, web clients, and databases.
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Kylie Jenner, 14, Is Walking In Avril Lavigne's Abbey Dawn Show!
The youngest sister of the Kardashian reality clan is taking a turn on the catwalk for her half-brother's girlfriend's show — and it'll all be on the upcoming season of 'Kim & Kourtney Take New York'!
Even if you don't have access to New York Fashion Week you'll definitely get a glimpse of the runway on the second season of Kim & Kourtney Take New York! In fact, the cameras will be rolling when Kylie Jenner, 14-year-old half-sister to Brody Jenner, will walk in STYLE 360's Abbey Dawn show. The collection, crafted by Avril Lavigne, has a young, rocker vibe to it. While we think it's so awesome that Kylie's supporting her half-brother's girlfriend, we doubt everyone would agree — especially since CFDA president, Diane von Furstenberg, recommends that every model be carded to assure that she's at least 16-years-old.
While Kylie may not reach the age requirement, we think the family connection (and the fact that the clothing is very teen-oriented) proves to be reason enough for the exception. What do you think? Is it totally cool that she's walking in the show or do you think the rules should apply to everyone — even if they are a part of the Kardashian clan?


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We're ready to take over PAX Prime! Find us on the SkyBridge.
PAX Prime, here we come!
Hey West Coasters! Who's going to be in Seattle this weekend?! That's right--we are! It's our second PAX Prime and we hope we'll be seeing all your lovely faces again! Find our PAX Prime Away Team at SkyBridge 9 to purchase your favorite TG goodies and hang out with Timmy!
But that's not all!
We've got a lot in store for all you con-goers this weekend, including cookies, raffles, and free swag!
The Official Guide to Stalking ThinkGeek at PAX Prime
Where to Find Us:
- For most of the con, you can find us on the SkyBridge . Along with our newest and most popular items, we'll be carrying con exclusives as well. Pick 'em up before we run out! You don't want to miss out on (Sorry! Due to their exclusivity, these pages won't be live until Friday, 8/29.This is the last time you'll see of our con tour exclusives!):
- We've teamed up with Razer to make an epic photo booth! Stop by our booth and have your picture taken in a Portal Test Chamber, on the fields of Minecraft, or in a post card from Seattle. Use our provided props to level up your photo game, and then email the memory to yourself!
- If you're looking to score some freebies, don't think it'll be so easy -- you'll have to know how and when to get them. Come by our booth anytime to earn yourself a lil' somethin' somethin' as long as you say the magic words:
- Friday: "Prepare for trouble!"
- Saturday: "I choose you, Pikachu!"
- Sunday: "I wanna battle the Pewter City Gym Leader!"
- Monday: "They call me the Pokemon Prof!"
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- If you're a fan of delicious treats and Child's Play, then we're sure you're familiar with the famous Cookie Brigade. We've partnered up with them again this year, so if you make a Child's Play donation to a brigadier, you may also earn a raffle ticket and a chance to win one of three $100 ThinkGeek gift certificates! Just drop it off at the box at our booth on the SkyBridge to be eligible to win.
- Over the con weekend, we'll be giving away a Hyperkin RetroN 5 Gaming System every day! Yep, that's right. Just stop by our SkyBridge booth and mention this contest, and we'll give you a raffle ticket. Beware: there's a limited amount of tickets! The drawing for the winner will occur at our booth near the end of the day at 4:30pm. You must get a new ticket every day in order to be eligible to win!
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- August 30th is International Cosplay Day! Remember to swing by our booth to check out our photo booth & let us snap a picture of your snazzy costume. If you don't have a costume yet, check out Holly Conrad's five easy steps to cosplay success!
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Pure Platinum, Refined Perfection of An Earth Rarity - Part One, The OversightMany times we hear about The 1% in todays news stories. When it comes to scarcity however, Platinum is found in only .01 parts per million of the earths crust, making it one of the planets most elusive elements. In the 18th Century, platinums rarity made King Louis the XV of France declare it the only metal fit for a king. So, when Bill Pyburn collaborated with Peter Hledin to produce the latest Pure Platinum Skater, they had a lofty target to attain to make sure the finished product would live up to the rarity of its namesake.
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As rare as the platinum element is, Pure Platinum is very difficult to obtain. Some of the processes required include the use of magnets, dissolving, smelting, and floating in fluids. It also requires many difficult processes to obtain the Skater version of Pure Platinum.
From the layup in the mold:
To the perfection of the sheer:
To the rigging:
And installation of the engines:
Plus building and finishing a custom tilt trailer.
Creating a deserving namesake that starts with an empty mold and turns into a purified element requires the foresight, time, perseverance, planning, and skill of experts in all areas of boat building. The crew at Skater, (Douglas Marine), in Douglas, Michigan is as good as it gets.
Dean Loucks of The Art of Design designed the interior, dash, seats and painted Pure Platinum. Some of the detailed items you may never notice in the boat are some of what helps to put it over the top and live up to the rarity of its namesake. Items like the fuel filters and driveshaft protection covers.
Jamie Borg, of Cutting Edge Upholstery in Punta Gorda, Florida, made the interior. Some of you may have seen Jamie on the Gas Monkey doing interiors for Richards cars. The stitching and materials are all at the top of the upholstery world.
Todd Goodwin, of Goodwin Competition in Omro, Wisconsin, built the engines to power Pure Platinum. His 1947 HP, 605 Cu In beasts are an integral part of what it takes to achieve the platinum namesake.
This boat has as much detail, possibly more, than any boat weve ever watched be built. Stay tuned as we do a second article on the build, especially the final push, followed by another article on the completed item. There is just too much detail to cover in one article.
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More than 2.5 million Tar Heels will be taking to the road for Christmas and New Year�s, according to AAA Carolinas. That�s well over 40,000 more than last year.
The 12-day travel holiday period is defined as Saturday through Jan. 1. That�s one day longer than last year, and travel volume often increases relative to the period�s length.
�As the longest holiday travel period of the year, the Christmas/New Year�s holiday is also one of the deadliest,� said David E. Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. �Drivers should buckle up and avoid drinking and driving, speeding and texting behind the wheel.�
North Carolina travelers are expected to log an average trip of 965 miles from home, a significant increase from 765 miles last year.
Gas prices in North Carolina currently average $3.23 � the same as a year ago. After falling to a year-low of $3.19 on Nov. 14, they rose to $3.33 on Nov. 27, but have fallen steadily since then, AAA says. Prices are expected to continue their downward trend through the end of the year because of rising supplies and increased refinery production.
The lowest gas price recorded in Alamance County on Thursday was at the Triangle in Gibsonville at $3.11 a gallon for unleaded regular. It was followed by the Flying J in Haw River at $3.12 a gallon. Burlington�s lowest gas price on Thursday was $3.13 a gallon at BJs on Boone Station Drive, the Shell at North Church Street and Beaumont Avenue, and the Sunoco at Morehead Street near Maple Avenue.
In North Carolina, Boone has the most expensive gas: $3.30. Two surrounding states are cheaper: South Carolina average price is $3.07 and Tennessee�s is $3.06. Meanwhile, Virginia�s is $3.15, and Georgia�s is $3.17.
An estimated 155,200 Tar Heels will be flying, and 111,600 will use other modes of transportation, such as trains, buses or boats.
Airfares are down 3 percent from a year ago, AAA says, averaging $199 for top 40 U.S. routes. Car rental rates are up, though: 14.5 percent to $63 per day compared, to $55 per day last year.
Drunk driving is always a major problem during this travel period with holiday parties often held between Christmas and New Year�s. Drivers are advised to secure a designated driver or call a cab if they are planning to consume alcohol. Thirty-seven people died during this period last year on North Carolina roads. Of those accidents, 38 percent involved drunken drivers, and 43 percent of those who died weren�t wearing seat belts.
North Carolina�s �Booze It & Lose It� campaign, which runs Dec. 13 through Jan. 5, includes checkpoints and stepped-up patrols to remove impaired drivers from North Carolina roads.
After 11 months, traffic fatalities are trending sharply downward this year in both North and South Carolina, as well as nationally.
As of Dec. 1, North Carolina had seen a 9 percent drop year-to-date from 1,227 traffic deaths to 1,115, including a decline of 118 alcohol-involved traffic deaths. During the same 11 months, South Carolina�s fatal crashes declined more than 11 percent from 787 to 695, and alcohol-related fatalities dropped more than 35 percent.
Traffic safety officials in both Carolinas credit the drop to more intense patrolling of high-crash corridors; checkpoints and crackdowns on drunk drivers, unbuckled drivers and passengers; stricter speed-limit enforcement; and a decline in vehicle miles traveled.
North Carolina suspends most road construction projects during the holiday travel period, but these are exceptions:
▪ U.S. 158 on Elizabeth Street in downtown Elizabeth City will remain in its two lane, two-way configuration through the holiday.
▪ The U.S. 158 Westbound Wright Memorial Bridge over the Currituck Sound is closed for deck repair. All traffic is in a two-lane, two-way pattern on the eastbound bridge, and will remain in this pattern until May.
▪ U.S. 13, just north of Windsor, is closed with a local detour route. The detour adds five minutes of travel time.
▪ I-440 in Wake County, between the I-40/I-440 split and U.S. 64/264, will be reduced from six lanes to four by Dec. 20.
▪ I-73 in Guilford County is reduced to two lanes in each direction between I-40 and I-85 for a new interchange with High Point Road.
Information on construction delays, traffic and closed lanes, accidents or congestion because of special events is available at the N.C. Department of Transportation website, www.ncdot.org. Click on Travel & Maps, and then on the Traveler Information Management System.
Handy tips
AAA Carolinas recommends that drivers keep an emergency kit in their cars that includes:
▪ A mobile phone and car charger;
▪ Blankets and a flashlight with extra batteries;
▪ A first aid kit;
▪ Drinking water and non-perishable snacks
▪ A small shovel and a sack of sand or cat litter for traction
▪ A windshield scraper;
▪ Battery booster cables; and
▪ Plastic emergency triangle reflectors.


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Schumacher critical, outlook uncertain after fall
Doctors treating Michael Schumacher refused Monday to predict an outcome for the former Formula One driver, saying they were taking his very critical head injury "hour by hour" following a skiing accident.
Chief anesthesiologist Jean-Francois Payen told reporters the seven-time racing champion is still in a medically induced coma. He said the medical team was focusing only on his current condition.
"We cannot predict the future for Michael Schumacher," Payen said.
"He is in a critical state in terms of cerebral resuscitation," he added. "We are working hour by hour."
Schumacher, the most successful driver in Formula One history, arrived at the Grenoble University Hospital Center a day earlier already in a coma and immediately underwent brain surgery.
The German driver was skiing with his son Sunday morning in the French Alpine resort of Meribel when he fell and hit the right side of his head on a rock. He was wearing a helmet, but the doctors said it was clearly not sufficient to prevent a serious brain injury.
"Someone who had suffered this accident without a helmet would not have made it this far," Payen said.
Gerard Saillant, a trauma surgeon who operated on Schumacher when he broke his leg in a race crash in 1999, was at the hospital. But he said he was there in his capacity as a friend, not a doctor. He did, however, tell reporters that Schumacher's age—he turns 45 on Jan. 3—and his fitness should work in his favor.
But the Grenoble medical team was being very cautious about Schumacher's prognosis. They are working to relieve pressure on his brain and have lowered his body temperature to between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius (93.2 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit), as part of the medically induced coma.
Schumacher has been seriously hurt before. He broke his leg in a crash at the Silverstone race course in 1999. He also suffered serious neck and spine injuries after a motorcycling accident in February 2009 in Spain.
The area where Schumacher was skiing is part of a web of trails that slice down through a vast and, in parts, very steep snowfield. Although challenging, the snowfield is not extreme skiing: The runs are broad and neatly tended, and the ungroomed area in between, known as off-piste—where the resort said Schumacher was found—is free of trees.
The resort said Schumacher was conscious when first responders arrived on the scene, although agitated and in shock.
But on Monday, Payen said after the fall Schumacher was not in "normal state of consciousness." He was not responding to questions and his limbs appeared to be moving involuntarily.
He was airlifted to a local hospital and then later brought to Grenoble. Doctors said this stopover was typical and did not affect his condition.
His wife and other family members are by his bedside.
"The family is not doing very well obviously. They are shocked," said his manager Sabine Kehm, who added that the family still appreciated the outpouring of support for Schumacher.
As news of the accident spread, Formula One drivers and fans rushed to wish Schumacher a quick recovery.
"Like millions of Germans, the chancellor and members of the government were extremely dismayed when they heard about Michael Schumacher's serious skiing accident," German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said in Berlin.
Sebatian Vettel, who was once referred to as "Baby Schumi," told German news agency dpa: "I am shocked and hope that he will get better as soon as possible."
Former Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa, who himself recovered from life-threatening head injuries at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2009, wrote on Instagram: "I am praying for you my brother!! I hope you have a quick recovery!! God bless you Michael."
British former world champion Jenson Button said posted that his "thoughts are with Michael Schumacher at this tough time. ... Michael more than anyone has the strength to pull through this."
During his career, Schumacher notched up seven drivers' championships and 91 race wins. After initial success with the Benetton team, Schumacher moved to Ferrari and helped turn the Italian team into the sport's dominant force. After initially retiring in 2006, he made a comeback in 2010 and raced for three years with Mercedes.
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Cool Science is divided into five main sections: Plant Parts, Air Junk, Critters, Butterflies, and Inch Square. In addition to the information provided on this site, there are interactive games and ideas for exploring offline.
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– Besides CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar and Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena for the WWE Title, other matches in the works for SummerSlam include:
* Kane vs. Bray Wyatt
* Cody Rhodes vs. Damien Sandow with the briefcase on the line
* Big E Langston vs. Dolph Ziggler
* A Divas match on the pre-show
The Shield will be doing something with Mark Henry and The Usos and if not, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns will defend the WWE Tag Team Titles against Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro. Keep in mind none of these matches, except for Lesnar vs. Punk and Bryan vs. Cena, are confirmed.
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Moe's just released a new menu, with clear ingredient and allergen information. Unfortunately, they don't offer corn tortillas, but their bowls look yummy. Corn chips aren't gf but you could always bring your own. (Just don't share your salsa or guac with the rest of the table!) All of the meats are GF, as well as beans and rice, and lots of toppings. Click here for more information about their new menu and clarification on gluten-free items. Always make sure to ask servers to change their gloves when making your dish.
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Miami approves Tequesta plan, urges action on garage sales
Miami city commissioners approved a plan Thursday to preserve the remains of a 2,000-year-old Native American village found on the downtown site of a planned multibillion-dollar high-rise development.
It was discovered in 2005 when developers began excavating what had long been a parking lot. Since then, archaeologists have discovered eight circles of holes in the limestone bedrock where, they say, supports for Tequesta huts may have been anchored.
After weeks of negotiations, preservationists and the Miami-based MDM Development Group agreed on a plan that would build two-story glass enclosures above and around two of the circles.
A third circle will be encased alongside the remains of the foundation of the Royal Palm Hotel, built in 1897, which were also discovered on the site.
Archaeologists have described the Tequesta Indian site as one of the most significant Native American finds in Florida.
In other business Thursday, commissioners urged the city's code enforcement office Thursday to regulate illegal garage sales.
The issue vexes commissioners, who say garage sales, which should take place just twice a year per home, have turned into weekly retail operations in some areas, rivaling department stores.
"I think we need to take control," said Commissioner Wifredo "Willy" Gort.
The commission voted unanimously to allow homeowners to apply for a permit at no cost before hosting a garage or yard sale. The city has been charging $28.50 for the permits, but found few people actually apply.
Eliminating the cost will make compliance less of a hassle, said Commissioner Francis Suarez.
City rules limit garage sales to twice per year. Among other provisions, items cannot be showcased on the public right of way, new and bulk items are prohibited and no more than two signs can advertise the sale.
A homeowner who holds an unpermitted garage sale will not be able to apply for a permit for a year. Violations can result in fines.
Commissioners said they are frustrated with the lax enforcement of illegal garage sales. Gort said he expects code enforcement officers to crack down on weekly front yard retail operations.
"If you look through my neighborhoods you see all types of sales taking place constantly," he said.
The commission Thursday also voted to expand a plan to do away with opaque metal shutters that protect many downtown storefronts. An identical plan was approved for Coconut Grove last year.
Commissioner Marc Sarnoff attempted to include downtown with the Coconut Grove community at the time, but business owners resisted.
Sarnoff said he would reintroduce the ordinance after downtown business owners saw results in the Grove.
On Thursday, the provision passed unanimously for downtown business owners. They will be given three years to replace their shutters with hurricane-resistant windows. Decorative and transparent shutters would still be allowed.
Sarnoff, who represents Coconut Grove and downtown, said the new windows will make downtown more open and pedestrian friendly, even when businesses are closed in the evening hours.
Downtown business owners originally balked at the high cost of replacing their shutters. The cost can range from $35 to $150 per square foot, depending on quality.
The Miami Downtown Development Authority will help businesses pay the removal costs and offer financial assistance for businesses that undergo the upgrades.
Information from Reuters is included in this report.


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It's been more than a year since I brought home the first of two closely related Pentium laptops, with the goal of really wringing through some of the distributions that claim to be "lightweight." And in that time, no matter what I did, I never heard a peep out of either machine.
Until today.
Yes, today I solved a puzzle that has confounded and distressed me for well over a year: How to configure an ISA sound card in the 2.6.xx-series kernels. And here is the magic ingredient, for all the world to share.
modprobe snd-sb8 irq=5 dma8=1
One simple string of letters and numbers, and suddenly a world of music is opened to me ... at 120Mhz. :roll:
Honestly it was never a question of whether or not the sound card worked; I could hear AC feedback from the speakers and soft pops when the machine turned on. It was simply a question of arranging the right module out of the 30 or so for a mysterious "Creative SoundBlaster-compatible" card, then figuring out that you could pass options to modprobe, then picking the right irq, and realizing when modprobe told you it wanted the dma8 number, it really meant it wanted a dma8 number.
Perhaps I exaggerate, but it was rather like picking a combination lock. So long as the right module was inserted, along with any of a range of irq numbers and a corresponding dma8 number, it would produce sound. Of course the irq and dma number were openly visible and available in the BIOS, and I had seen them any number of times in the past.
And perhaps a real wizard would have had those numbers picked and in place, and figured out what card it was and gotten it working within 15 minutes of turning it on. Be kind, this is the first time I've ever needed to figure out ISA hardware in Linux.
So I apologize if I am somewhat self-congratulatory in this post. It's just that this time, I feel like I solved a puzzle that took me a year to assemble. :mrgreen:
P.S., credit where credit is due: If it hadn't been for Debian and the verbose messages kicked back from modprobe and ALSA, I doubt I would be listening to Revolution Void right now. Ubuntu wasn't as helpful and has issues with sound when I install it in a command-line system, no matter the hardware. So all you red-swirly fans out there can pat yourselves on the back too. ... ;)


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Does he prefer sweet or savory? No problem. We have plenty of both, so there's something for every guy to enjoy. Health-conscious dads will enjoy fruit baskets and fruit gifts, ranging from certified organic fruit basket to decadent hand-dipped berries. We also offer fruit of the month clubs, so dad can be sent a new seasonal choice for three, six, or twelve months. These Father's Day gift basket ideas give him the thrill of a surprise presents each month, plus the chance to try premium fruits he might not otherwise be interested in. Other birthday gifts for dad take a sweeter approach, like our exquisite dipped strawberries and sweet cherries. Treat Dad to strawberries and chocolate covered with flavorful toppings like coconut, almonds and chocolate chips.
If your father is a serious chocoholic, he will love our gourmet meat and cheese gift baskets, dreamy chocolate layer cakes, and dipped pretzels. Other options include our popular hand-decorated cake pops and cake balls, as well as rich chocolates for dad like classic brownies and other incredible gourmet gifts. Familiar cake flavors like red velvet and vanilla bean mingle alongside exciting new bakery combinations like raspberry, butterscotch with espresso, and hazelnut with rum. Once your father gets a taste, he's sure to expect a Father's Day cake each year as a new tradition.


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- This article is about the biological component; for the creator of Star Trek, see Gene Roddenberry.
A gene is a region of DNA that encodes proteins and regulatory elements that determine the characteristics of a lifeform. Genes are organized into macromolecular structures called chromosomes.
Lyris referred to Harry Kim's Taresian genes while trying to convince him that he was conceived on Taresia. (VOY: "Favorite Son")
The Doctor informed Neelix that his change in appearance was the result of stimulation of the Mylean genes he inherited from his great-grandfather. (VOY: "Scientific Method")
The gene for sensory tremens was suppressed in Chakotay before he was born, but was reactivated by an encounter with chaotic space. (VOY: "The Fight")
Captain Janeway jokingly asked Mortimer Harren if he was missing a couple of base pairs from gene 178 while on an away mission in the Delta Flyer. (VOY: "Good Shepherd")
The Doctor and B'Elanna Torres discussed deletion of genes from her unborn child. (VOY: "Lineage")


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#include <sys/kernel.h> void MD5Init(u_int32_t buf[4]); void MD5Transform(u_int32_t buf[4], u_int32_t const in[16]);
The md5 module implements the RSA Data Security, Inc. MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm (MD5). It produces 128-bit MD5 Digest of data. MD5Init must be called just before MD5Transform() will be used to produce a digest. The buf argument is the storage for the digest being produced on subsequent calls to the MD5Transform() routine. MD5Transform is the core of the MD5 algorithm, this alters an existing MD5 hash kept in buf to reflect the addition of 16 long- words of new data passed in in argument.
The code for MD5 transform was taken from Colin Plumb's implementation, which has been placed in the public domain. The MD5 cryptographic check- sum was devised by Ronald Rivest, and is documented in RFC 1321, "The MD5 Message Digest Algorithm".
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Gamma Iota Sigma is a professional risk management fraternity organized to: promote, encourage and sustain student interest in insurance, risk management and the actuarial sciences; encourage high moral and scholarship attainment; and facilitate the interaction and cooperation between universities and risk management industry organizations.
Who Joins Gamma Iota Sigma?
Currently forty-five campuses in the United States and Canada have chartered Gamma Iota Sigma. The University of Houston (UH) Chapter was founded in 2003 and membership is open to all UH students. Gamma Iota Sigma tends to attract those students interested in exciting, well-paying jobs in the insurance industry as well students seeking to better their leadership, public speaking and business planning skills.
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On Saturday, December 8, 2012 local organizations and car clubs participated in the MHRC Randall's Childrens Hospital Christmas Toy Run to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Members from the Multnomah Hot Rod Council, Mustang Wranglers, Vanport Car Cruisers, Pharaoh's Street Rodders and Columbia River Camaro Club met at Portland Meadows parking lot and cruised over to Legacy where hundreds of unwrapped toys were placed under the tree for the children who are patients at the Randall's Childrens Hospital. As you can see from the pictures below, the generosity of these fine folks will bring smiles to many children on Christmas Day.
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Your guide to the best of Britain
London has served as a melting pot of arts, literature, food, and fashion for centuries, but the city underwent a serious makeover in recent years. In preparation for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it was transformed into a spiffy international hotspot with cutting-edge public transportation, loads of contemporary hotels, haute design boutiques, and a kaleidoscope of new restaurants that wow with their modern cuisine. The historical city still thrives, though: Tucked-away byways, quaint pubs, and sumptuous gardens harmonize with the city's more contemporary attractions, blending old London with new. Today, London is brimming with sights and activities that will excite and awe, earning its long-standing title of the world's most fashionable locale.
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Buckingham Palace
London is a city of villages that have been cobbled together and absorbed into the metropolis over time, so each neighborhood has an individual character. And, unlike New York, say, where a visitor probably wouldn't travel from Manhattan to Queens and onward to Brooklyn, London is all about zipping between neighborhoods and the quantum leaps of style and sensibility that accompany a trip from Notting Hill to Soho and on to Knightsbridge.
The Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is an extravagant display no visitor should miss. Once per day during the summer months, the Queen's Guard (a company of soldiers who protect Buckingham Palace as well as other royal residences) exchanges duty with the first-shift Guard while marching to brilliant fanfare. The ceremony is typically performed in the late morning, so be sure to arrive early to get the best vantage point. You can even download an app to locate and learn more about Changing the Guard, complete with a checklist to identify the five regiments of footguards. For more information, visit www.royal.gov.uk.
National Garden Scheme
The city is home to stunning green spaces, with Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James's Park topping the list. But don't overlook The Regent's Park with its Queen Mary's Gardens and Open Air Theatre, where classic plays are performed during the summer months. Tucked-away Holland Park pleases with its romantic Holland House ruins, peacocks, and British Saddleback pigs busily rooting away to restore an overgrown meadow. And flower fans will want to visit Sunday morning's Columbia Road Market in the East End to browse the endless array of greenery for sale and enjoy the charming shops and cafes that line the surrounding alleys and courtyards.
For assistance finding the perfect garden to visit, check out Britain's National Garden Scheme. Every year, NGS publishes the "Yellow Book," with over 3,700 gardens listed nationwide. Most are privately owned and only open a few times per year, but nearly all of the proceeds benefit charities. With a tradition of opening gardens of "quality, character, and interest," the NGS is the perfect tool to plan your British garden tour.
Piccadilly Circus
So named in 1819 because of its circular shape, Piccadilly Circus is a road junction in London's West End. The area also serves as a bustling public space, with major shopping destinations and tourists sights such as the Shaftesbury Memorial fountain and the underground Criterion Theatre. The area is such an excellent place for people-watching; a common phrase in the UK for a place or situation extremely busy with people is referred to as a "Piccadilly Circus."
Haymarket Hotel
London hotels are bespoke gems, ranging from the grand and historic to contemporary classics loaded with Brit-wit brilliance. For a taste of all things royal, The Goring will tempt with its proximity to Buckingham Palace. Plus, this is where Kate Middleton and her family stayed before the royal wedding. (They booked the top-floor Royal Apartment.)
Pictured above is the Haymarket Hotel's swimming pool and lounge. The swimming pool spans sixty feet with dramatic lighting overhead. The long pewter bar is the perfect place to sip a cocktail poolside and rest your weary traveler's feet.
The Corinthia Hotel
The Corinthia is a fine example of the fashionable hostelry that's hit town, and it's worth a visit even if you aren't savoring the gorgeous guest rooms. Steps from the Prime Minister's pad at 10 Downing Street, the Corinthia is an exemplary modern luxury hotel, with vast public rooms and lobbies which take full advantage of the natural light as well as the cityscape outside.
The Corinthia Hotel Lobby
Wander through the sprawling public spaces—including the arresting Northall restaurant—and stop for an English Tea Punch cocktail in the chic and intimate Bassoon Bar lounge.
Claridge's Bar
Claridge's and The Connaught in Mayfair shine brighter than ever, thanks to their clever tweaks on tradition. Claridge's is considered the Art Deco jewel of London, with much of its interior refurbished in the 1920s by renowned designers. Be sure to visit Claridge's Bar for its decadent cocktails and tangible glamour.
The Langham is another grande dame that has been remarkably refurbished. Pop into the hotel's David Collins-crafted Artesian bar for a crash course in chinoiserie chic or a treatment at the Chuan Spa.
Number Sixteen
Another design-minded Firmdale hotel is the relaxed, courtyard-facing Number Sixteen in South Kensington. Equipped with forty-one guest rooms and a sunny conservatory, this hotel is perfect for the traveler looking to find luxury and comfort in a bustling city.
Number Sixteen Afternoon Tea
The hotel's luxurious, sun-drenched garden is the ideal place for that classic English tradition of afternoon tea. The menu includes a sophisticated selection of teas from around the world, as well as bubbly champagne, finger sandwiches, and decadent sweets.
Windsor Castle
Numerous historic homes are open to visitors within the confines of London—from Spencer House, situated cheek-by-jowl with Green Park, to Apsley House and Syon Park. An especial standout is the recently restored Leighton House in Holland Park. Crafted by Victorian painter Frederick Leighton, the brick home-cum-studio boasts a period exterior, but step inside and enter a far-flung fantasy that mixes Oriental influences with glorious tilework, peacock hues, and burbling fountains. The home's Arab Hall, housing more than 1,000 Islamic tiles culled from Damascus, is especially breathtaking.
Windsor Castle, rich with history, is the former residence of British monarchs since being built by Henry I in the eleventh century. It stands as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. The Queen still uses the estate as a weekend home, but tourists can visit the State Apartments, St. George's Chapel, and the curious Queen Mary's Dolls' House, an aristocratic palace in miniature. For details on admission, visit royalcollection.org.uk.
London Eye
The EDF Energy London Eye opened in March 2000, symbolizing a new, modern Britain. Overlooking central London (and even as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day), the Eye is the perfect way to sightsee from your seat. Each of the 32 capsules rotates once every thirty minutes, making this attraction both relaxing and awe-inspiring.
After this tour from the sky, visit one of London's more than 240 museums—many of which are free. Top of the list are the National Gallery, the lavishly overhauled Victoria and Albert, the British Museum, the Wallace Collection, the Tate Britain and Tate Modern, and the National Portrait Gallery. But don't forget such gems as the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens, the Wellcome Collection, and the Garden Museum.
Borough Market
For a true London experience, a visit to Borough Market is in order. Get lost among the produce stalls, the bakers and butchers, and sample some of the vendors' fares for a real taste of "London's Oldest Fruit and Veg Market."
While England may be better known for its fish and chips than its grilled cheese sandwiches, Bill Ogglethorpe, owner of Kappacasein Dairy, might be the man to change all that. Hawking his toasted cheese sandwiches from a stall at London's Borough Market for the past 12 years, Ogglethorpe's mouthwatering grilled concoctions have become a bit of a cult favorite with locals and tourists alike. The Montgomery cheddar, the leeks, the minced onions and garlic (and probably a secret ingredient or two) melted to perfection and served on sourdough—it just might be the world's best toasted cheese sandwich.
Food & Shopping
Foodies will lap up the splendor of Fortnum & Mason: Oh, the jams, the picnic hampers, the cheeses, and the Fountain Restaurant! And don't miss Selfridges, with its ever-changing pop-up shops and super-cool vibe, all housed within a building designed by American architect Daniel Burnham.
Fine Dining
Still think of London as offering the drab fare for which it was once infamous? Shed your preconceived notions. As chef Heston Blumenthal of Dinner and The Fat Duck puts it: "London is the best place in the world to eat right now." Blumenthal's new restaurant, Dinner, is inspired by traditional British gastronomy, and was recently recognized as one of the top ten World's Best Restaurants by the 2012 San Pellegrino Awards.
For another exquisite dining option, the Wolseley has become the go-to cafe for the smart set and is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails. But reserve well in advance. For something buzzier, sample the latest from the Wolseley team at The Delaunay, which serves an all-day menu in a clubby setting just off The Strand. The old standbys are as classically cool as ever—from Rules Restaurant and The Ivy to J. Sheekey—but don't overlook newcomers like Dinner, Arbutus, The Ledbury, St. John Bar and Restaurant, and Hawksmoor Seven Dials. If you seek the pub experience, settle in at the 17th-century George Inn on the south bank, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese near St. Paul's Cathedral, or The Scarsdale in Kensington.
Daylesford Organic
A must-visit stretch of shopping is Pimlico Road, where you can savor fine food and furnishings: Daylesford Organic (for the ideal all-day café), Linley (wood-crafted furnishings from David Linley), and Nicholas Haslam (a treasure trove in Holbein Place, courtesy of the über-designer). While you're in the area, don't miss Westbourne Grove, another great shopping street, for sensational flowers from Wild at Heart, stationery, and leather goods from Smythson of Bond Street, and lunch at Tom's Deli.
Liberty of London
London boasts a fabulous array of department stores, too, that truly surprise, delight, and astonish. Harrods is as glitzy and glam as ever (take a peek at the eye-popping food hall, and purchase rainbow-hued macaroons at Ladurée), but we suggest you kick off your department store tour at Liberty of London. Housed within a mock-Tudor building just off refurbished Regent Street, Liberty is pure eye candy: There's everything for the home—including bolts of Liberty's signature floral fabrics as well as boutiques selling the likes of Josef Frank pillows and Arts & Crafts-era furniture—plus avant-garde fashion, accessories, and beauty products.
Osborne & Little
Fabric aficionados should hightail it to Peter Jones on Sloane Square for its broad selection of textiles available only to the trade in America (think Zoffany and Romo). Plus, they have a gorgeous selection of graphic wallpapers from such U.K. designers as Lizzie Allen and Georgia Horton.
Osborne & Little's UK showroom on King's Road is another must-see for fans of unique fabrics, wall coverings, and upholstery.
The Conran Shop
The city also boasts tucked-away byways that overflow with one-off boutiques and charming cafes. Top of the list is Marylebone High Street, a gem that sits but steps from Oxford Street and its hordes of high-street shoppers. Browse the wares at the Button Queen and The Conran Shop in the iconic Michelin House building before lunching on informal Spanish-fusion fare at The Providores.
Designers Guild
Also on shopper-friendly Marylebone High Street is Designers Guild, a fabric and wallpaper company founded by interior designer Tricia Guild. Here you will find hundreds of custom fabrics, upholstery, and furniture collections by designers worldwide. And don't miss Elizabeth Street for the likes of Mungo & Maud bespoke dog and cat accessories and Philip Treacy's whimsical, spun-sugar millinery.
Outside of London
So while central London is home to many of the top visitor sights—The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace—be certain to look farther afield. Purchase a multiday pass for the easy-to-navigate Underground, and set out to explore. Notting Hill has charming, leafy streets punctuated with shops and cafes and hosts Saturday's Portobello Road antiques market, while Bankside houses the Tate Modern, the Globe Theatre, the bustling Borough Market, and the Design Museum. East London has undergone a renaissance in the past decade, too, and Spitalfields now showcases its glistening eponymous market, bursting with colorful shops and restaurants.
To make your British experience truly valuable, visit the countless destinations beyond the city of London. Here are a few to get you started:
1. Durham Cathedral: A stunning example of Romanesque architecture, this Norman structure is a World Heritage site.
2. Snowdon: The highest point in England and Wales at 3,560 feet, Snowdon is located in Snowdonia National Park.
3. Stonehenge: Another World Heritage site, this megalith monument (and mecca for tourists) is one of the world's most famous.
4. Windsor Castle: The largest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen.
5. Hampton Court: Said to be Henry VIII's favorite residence, this palace is a don't-miss for history buffs and design enthusiasts.
6. Chiswick House: A neo-Palladian villa constructed by the Earl of Burlington in 1729. http://chgt.org.uk/
7. Portobello Road: Set aside an entire Saturday morning to browse the stalls and shops of Notting Hill's Portobello Road antiques markets.
8. Marylebone High Street: Browse the wares at the Button Queen, The Conran Shop, and Designers Guild before lunching on Spanish-fusion fare at The Providores.
9 The Conran Shop: This revered design shop's Chelsea venue is located in the iconic Michelin House building.
10. Covent Garden markets: Shop, eat, and enjoy street performers in this historic market.
11. Borough Market: London's most renowned food market.
12 Tate Modern: This former power station on the Thames now houses premier modern art. A Damien Hirst exhibition runs through September 9.
13. Olympic Park: Home of the 2012 Olympic Games.
14 The Shard: Designed by architect Renzo Piano, The Shard will be the tallest building in Western Europe when complete.
15. Dover: This major ferry port is famous for its white chalk cliffs.
16. Brighton: A seaside resort in East Sussex, Brighton is home to the Royal Pavilion—designed by John Nash and built 1815–22 for the Prince Regent.


text: Bjorn holed a 12-foot putt to defeat Scotland's Craig Lee in misty conditions in Switzerland [GETTY]Thomas Bjorn made a 12-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to beat Craig Lee for the European Masters title. Bjorn added to his title from 2011 after watching Lee's attempt from 15 feet slide left of the hole on the par-4 18th. Both had finished with 20-under totals of 264. "It was to be my week,'' said Bjorn, who shot a bogey-free 6-under 65 in the final round. "I have got a long love relationship with this golf course.'' Poor conditions Earlier, both players missed 20-foot putts for the win in regulation on the misty, rain-swept final green following a 30-minute suspension for fog to clear. Bjorn, who waited out the delay standing on the 18th tee, missed left and then watched on TV in the scorer's hut as the 36-year-old Lee of Scotland sought to clinch his first career title. Lee, who led by two shots after his 61 on Saturday, had his putt catch the right lip of the hole and carded a 67. "He was unfortunate not to hole that,'' said Bjorn, recalling how he finished one shot behind Phil Mickelson at the 2005 PGA Championship. "I have had one lip out to get a playoff in a major championship.'' Bjorn's 14th career European Tour title was his first since winning here in 2011, when he closed with 62 to also finish 20 under. The 42-year-old Dane earned prize money of $483,000. Lee's career-high check for $322,000 looks certain to secure his European Tour status for next year. "(Craig) needed to do a lot of things to get his card and he has done that,'' Bjorn said. "He did tremendous over the week.'' Victor Dubuisson of France was third, one shot back after shooting 66. Just like two years ago, Bjorn made a Sunday charge for the title in the thin mountain air of the Swiss Alps. Bjorn fired five birdies in the first eight holes, and added another at the par-5 15th. Indeed, his entire tournament was a model of consistency with just two dropped shots and no eagles in four rounds. Bjorn birdied the first and fourth holes Sunday, and moved into a three-way share of the lead with another at the par-4 fifth. He joined Lee and Alejandro Canizares of Spain, who eagled the easy par-5 first and birdied the next two holes. Reaching the turn in 31, Bjorn led by two but missed mid-range birdie chances at holes 11 and 12, as Lee made birdie at the par-4 12th. Bjorn found trouble at the par-5 14th, hitting his tee shot onto the 13th tee box. He got a free drop and sank a 6-foot putt for par. 'Lucky' "I was lucky. You just have to say thank you when that happens,'' said Bjorn, who received a text message soon after his victory from Europe's 2014 Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley. Lee drew level at 19 under with a 25-footer for birdie at the 14th, then both contenders got birdies at the 15th. The Swiss event is co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour, and Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand carded a 65 to finish tied for ninth place on 12-under. Soren Hansen of Denmark made the second hole-in-one of the weekend, using a 7-iron at the 196-yard third hole. Fog had already delayed the start of play, and weather conditions veered between warm sunshine and a chilling rain shower when the leaders played holes 11 through 13. Sunshine broke through again before fog returned to prolong a tense finish. SOURCE: AP Sport Golf France Scotland Spain


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Started running in 2001. Have completed over 100 marathons and ultras since then.
Marathon PR 2:56:04 (2005 St. George)
New PR 2:53:24 (2008 Tucson)
Finished 2nd Overall in 2005 Utah Grand Slam to Paul Peterson. He beat me by 30 min in every race.
1/2 Marathon PR 1:23:56 (2008 Just Cuz Half Marathon)
Completed the Utah Grand Slam 10 consecutive years (2003-2012). I don't know if anyone else has done that.
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Just get back in shape after slacking hard in 2017.
I do half my running in Idaho and half in Utah due to my work.
Maybe run another marathon later in the year.
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Maybe run a Marathon once in a while....but I am not in that competitive mode anymore.
I'm in the 55-59 Age Group.....Yikes!
I have been married for over 30 years. We have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
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SAN ANTONIO - Mount Vernon Mills, Inc., a Greenville, S.C., textile company with a cotton mill in Cuero, Texas, will pay $70,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The EEOC's suit (Case No. 6:11-cv-00052, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Victoria Division) charged that Mount Vernon Mills allowed two male mill workers to subject a teenaged female employee on the overnight shift to sexual harassment. The misconduct included unwelcome sexual touching as well as a pattern of crude statements and company-wide sexual rumors about the girl. The EEOC said the company failed to take appropriate action to address and stop the harassment, even when the teenager repeatedly complained and management was aware of the unlawful conduct.
The two-year consent decree settling the suit, signed by U.S. District Judge Gregg Costas, provides for anti-discrimination training for managers and supervisors at the Cuero facility, as well as payment of $70,000 to the victim.
"Employees absolutely have the right under federal law to work in an environment free of sexual harassment," said Judith G. Taylor, supervisory trial attorney of the EEOC's San Antonio Field Office. "No employer should allow such degrading and shameful conditions for any worker, especially a teenager. Supervisors and managers must ensure that young female workers are safe and that immediate action is taken to identify and rectify sexual misconduct in the workplace."
Robert A. Canino, regional attorney for the EEOC's Dallas District Office, said, "Some workplaces, shifts or remote assignments make female workers particularly vulnerable to sexual offenses by co-workers and supervisors. We will be keeping a close eye on those situations so that women do not have to be anxious about pursuing that kind of job opportunity in a tough job market."
Janet Elizondo, the EEOC's Dallas District director, added, "Our hope is that young people will learn early on what their rights and protections are in the workplace so that they can later have the knowledge and insight they need during the course of their careers, whatever their occupation."
In fiscal year 2011, 11,364 charges of sexual harassment were filed with the EEOC and state or local agencies nationwide.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on the agency's web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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