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Australia's world-renowned motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly Premiere its sophisticated 5400 Sport Yachts in conjunction with dedicated Riviera and Belize Dealer Lee Marine at the first annual Phuket Rendezvous in Thailand from January 4 to 7.
The Phuket Rendezvous replaces the annual PIMEX boat show in Thailand.
Lee Marine General Manager Martin Holmes said he and his team are excited to display this elegant model to the Asian motor yachting community at the Royal Phuket Marina.
"The Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht epitomise the combined commitment of Riviera and Lee Marine to fulfilling the lifestyle dreams of discerning motor yacht enthusiasts in Thailand and throughout south-east Asia," said Mr Holmes.
"The alfresco layouts merging the welcoming and superbly equipped cockpit spaces with luxurious and comfortable interiors are the hallmark of Sport Yachts. The 5400 model is a supreme example.
"The accomplished designers, engineers and master craftsmen at Riviera's headquarters in Australia are continually refining the designs and easy-to-use technology and equipment aboard these motor yachts that make the joy of Riviera ownership a sheer pleasure," he said.
Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht – Thailand Premiere
The 5400 Sport Yacht has impressed owners and boat show visitors around the world since her launch.
"The three-stateroom, two-bathroom 5400 model is an evolution of the luxury single-level living design for which Riviera's Sport Yacht series is highly awarded," said Mr Holmes.
"The forward deck features an upholstered sun lounge and, in the cockpit, a sunroof slides open at the touch of a button so you can also enjoy the sunshine out of the wind. This is a true entertainer's cockpit that connects seamlessly through to the aft gourmet galley and spacious salon through a large sliding glass door and awning window that opens out and places the chef right in the centre of the social environment."
The sports-inspired centreline helm console provides excellent visibility and ergonomics so that all critical navigation electronics, comprehensive engine instrumentation and vessel controls are within easy reach. An L-shape lounge in the port forward quarter beside the helm offers guests a panoramic view.
"The accommodation deck of the 5400 Sport Yacht features a luxurious midships full-beam master stateroom with ensuite, the option for either a port side guest stateroom or an accommodation atrium lounge and a spacious VIP guest stateroom forward with ensuite/day head.
Base power for the 5400 is the Volvo Penta D11-IPS800 propulsion system with twin D11 turbo diesel engines and IPS20 pod-drives (460kW/626hp each). Owners have the option of the D11-IPS950 system featuring twin D11 engines and IPS20 pod-drives (533kW/725hp each). With Riviera, all Volvo Penta systems and drives are covered by an industry-leading five-year warranty.
Where to find us
"You are welcome to step aboard and experience the excellence or Riviera at the inaugural Phuket Rendezvous," said Mr Holmes. "Visit the Riviera and Lee Marine team at our display, Dock E15 at the Royal Phuket Marina."


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Make the most of international careers opportunities in governance
ICSA Chartered status is your passport to career opportunities across the world. It is the internationally recognised benchmark for governance professionals and a standard that is upheld across ICSA's international divisions: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong/China, Malaysia, Singapore, Southern Africa, New Zealand, UK, Ireland and Associated Territories and Zimbabwe.
Employers in many jurisdictions recognise and welcome the proven skills and experience that Chartered Secretaries and Governance Professionals can bring to their organisation.
This is especially true of highly regulated sectors, such as financial services, where ICSA qualifications are often essential to an employee profile.
Benefits of moving
Living and working overseas can be personally and professionally rewarding. It's an adventure full of new experiences with different people, cultures, climates and places. It often involves a change of pace and requires a steep learning curve as you adapt to your new life at home and work.
Working in another country can offer scope for professional development that is not readily available at home which broadens your expertise, interests and contacts. The fact that you have lived and worked in another jurisdiction not only shows professional breadth but can also demonstrate positive personal qualities such as curiosity and resilience to future employers.
It will also open up your horizons, with one successful international move potentially increasing your interest in and eligibility for another.
Robert Ford FCIS, Executive Director of Governance Gurus FZE which is headquartered in the UAE, explains how relocating abroad created new opportunities for him. 'Living and working overseas enables you to gain corporate governance and company secretary expertise across different entity types and jurisdictions. Over the last 10 years in the Middle East I have had the opportunity to work with professional firms, family businesses, government entities, not-for-profit organisations and started two businesses. During this time, I led one transformation project spanning 13 regional countries and advised on governance structure, policies, processes, system and technology. I also reviewed and enhanced the governance framework and policies of a large group with an annual revenue of over $1 billion.
In my current role I provide regional and international organisations with governance and board advisory consulting and corporate training and regularly facilitate training on corporate governance, leadership and advanced company secretary skills in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa, India and Middle East countries. This is only
possible through the enhancement of my regional and international expertise in corporate governance, company secretarial practice and board effectiveness since living and working in Dubai'.
Whilst there are many benefits to spreading your wings in an international role, it can also be a daunting prospect, and the decision is not one to take lightly. Sarah Turnbull FCIS, Managing Director, Citco (Bermuda) Ltd, who moved from the UK to take up roles in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda, advises that 'it's important to apply the same rigour to your own preparation that you would to your corporate governance.'
It is not simply a question of broadly weighing up the pros and cons. You need to be very well informed about your particular destination and its suitability for you and, if you have family and pets, for them too. Source Recruitment Specialists in Guernsey, make this point to candidates seeking to relocate. Steve Duckworth, Senior Recruiter, says, 'Guernsey is a fantastic place to live and work with a thriving private equity industry and a wonderful environment. We encourage candidates to consider all the factors that will surround their new role as these will determine their happiness, well-being, and ultimately their success. For example, candidates need to take into account the differences between city life and living on a small island which has a different momentum, cost of living, and where the weather will influence their travel plans'.
Making connections
If you are planning to move overseas with your partner or young children, the range of considerations are significant. Claire Alves FCIS moved to Dubai from the UK when her daughter was 10 months old and needed to make lots of provisions to ensure that the move went smoothly. These ranged from details such as checking that the brand of baby formula that
her daughter was used to was available, to making arrangements to employ a nanny in England who was prepared to accompany the family for the first year of their relocation.
One of Claire's top tips about planning to relocate is to contact with as many people as possible before you go. She says, 'I'd recommend that you get in touch with other ICSA members and governance professionals through LinkedIn and the local branch, if one exists, as you will benefit from a network and the power of word of mouth. This can not only help you to find the right job but also to get the inside track on how to set yourself up in a new place, ranging from identifying the best areas to live in, to finding the good schools, to working out how to buy a car. Specialist websites such as expatwoman.com are also excellent sources of information.'
Keeping an open mind
Another important thing to do is to research the cost of living in your new destination, to make sure that the move will stack up for you financially. It is also advisable to give yourself a safety net, putting some cash aside just in case circumstances change through illness, political unrest or natural disaster and you need to come home.
Once you arrive, your learning will continue and it is extremely helpful to think about how you orient and present yourself.
Jenny Farrer FCIS, Senior Corporate Services Manager in Conyers Corporate Services (Bermuda) Limited, notes that, 'Your skills and experience will be utilised in time, but for the first six months it is important to listen more than you speak and be flexible in your expectations of what will be required of you.'
You also need to consider how you behave socially too. Jenny says, 'the best advice I was given was to avoid getting drawn into discussions about politics, economics or local culture. First impressions last and it's useful to remember that you are a guest in someone else's country. With an open mind and some humility you may be surprised at the new friends you make and skills that you learn'.
Top tips for preparing to relocate
- Start with 'why?' Focus on what you want to experience and achieve by moving country. This will define the where, what and how of your relocation.
- Visit your destination. Find out what it is really like and if you can see yourself living there.
- Understand the legal system. Do you need a visa? What will your rights be as an employee? Will your partner or spouse be able to work too? Should you register with your consulate?
- Do your sums. Research the cost of living and tax regime in your proposed country to make sure that the move will be financially viable.
- Start building a network. ICSA groups, LinkedIn and other forums will help you to access local intelligence and support.
- Ask how your future employers can support your preparation and transition.
Useful links

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Cloud computing management overview
Learn about the essentials of cloud computing management in this podcast with Andi Mann, vice president of research with Enterprise Management Associates.
While not distinctly different from traditional data center management, cloud computing management presents a new environment and new situations for vendors and users to master in order to keep a watchful eye on their applications and data.
Learn about the meaning of cloud management, its growing purpose in the cloud computing world and the expectations laid on cloud management providers in this podcast with Andi Mann, vice president of research with Enterprise Management Associates.
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He has worked in IT operations and management for many large corporations and in a range of technical and product management positions with several enterprise software vendors. Andi leads the EMA systems & storage management research practices, covering the intelligent and automated management of enterprise IT systems and infrastructure, with a special focus on data center automation and virtualization.
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Nice surprise today! Consumer Reports rated the 1 horse power Waste King Legend 8000 as the best garbage disposer on the market. With excellent ratings in speed, fineness of grind, and handling of vegetable scraps — and a good rating on noise — it outranked the other units tested. And it has a lifetime warranty, which is a great bonus
Unfortunately, the Waste King 8000 also has a hefty pricetag of $230. Because of the price, we decided to purchase the second-ranked Waste King Gourmet SS53300. It has only 3/4 horse power and a 10-year warranty — and didn't handle vegetable scraps as well — but the cost is much lower, at only $165. It was still a top-quality appliance and seemed like the perfect solution.
We need three garbage disposer units, two for the kitchen and one for the kitchenette. We found that it's much more convenient to spend a bit of extra money to have all the food prep sinks fitted with garbage disposers. Buying the slightly lower-ranked model would save us nearly $200.
While searching for the second-ranked model, however, I found the top-rated Waste King at Overstock for only $116! I snatched up three, getting the top-ranked unit for $147 less than the retail price of three second-ranked units.
As the name implies, Overstock doesn't have a regular inventory you can count on. But it's a great place to check when you're ready to buy. Sometimes you find just the right thing and the prices are always very competitive.


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Looking to disable all the access using SNMPv1/v2c on DCX switches running FOS 6.4.2b.
Trying to use #snmpconfig --disable snmpv1
but getting wrong options used...
The option to --disable is present in FOS7 for sure, but Im not sure if it is in FOS6.4.
If your syntax is correct per CMD ref guide the switch simply does not understand the options given.
If you want to disable snmp all together, block it by using the ipfilter to block port 161
can you provide more info on using ipfilter? remember i want to disable only SNMPv1 and 2c.
Just to make sure, you do want to use snmpv3?
If so ipfilter is useless but if you want to block snmp completely (like I stated in previous post) it well do the job.
Using ipfilter is similar to using other commands.
help ipfilter gives you syntax/operands/examples from which you can work of.
Please note that, lathough you may not be aware of it, the switch is already running a default rulebase for ipfilter.
It is best to keep that one as is, clone it, make alteration in the clone, and activate the clone.
Please be aware that if done wrong, you may end up with a switch blocked management services (ssh telnet http set to deny).
In such an event you can revert your action if you have a serial connection. .
So better make sure you have a proper serial cable and test if you can connect to the switch using the serial cable before you attempt this.
Thanks for the input.
I want to still use SNMPv3 and disable only SNMPV1/V2c.
any other way or disabling SNMPV1 alone?
Not that I'm aware of, unless you are willing to upgrade (if possible)
i think since both snmp versions use the same ports 161 & 162, it won't be possible to run only snmpv3 and delete snpmv1/v2c.
ipfilter works on blocking the port.
why is it that you want to disable it completely ? any security reason or something ?


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Location: Shoddy Mill Road Contact: 860-742-4049
Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 A.M. to 3:50 P.M.
As of July 1, 2018 all residents must have a vehicle sticker to use Andover's Transfer Station.
- Available in Town Clerk's Office – STICKER FEE APPLIES
- Vehicle must be present to apply sticker
- Residential stickers are good for fiscal calendar year July 1 to June 30
- Seasonal stickers are good from April 1st until October 31st
- **Any questions please call the Town Clerk's office at 860-742-0188, ext. 2
Items that can be brought to the Transfer Station
- Household waste
- Bulky waste (furniture, large toys, etc.)
- Recyclables-SINGLE STREAM (plastics 2-9), glass, paper and cardboard – can be mixed) 2017_Recycle_CT_Brochure_
- Scrap metal
- Lawn clippings and branches
- Spent oil
- Tires (Place in the open shed next to the bottle recycling)
- Refrigerators and Air Conditioners
- Mattresses
- Sofas
- Carpet (must be cut in 5′ squares or smaller)
- Electronics, Computers (these are all recycled)
- Only brush up to three inches in diameter will be accepted at the transfer station brush pile.
- Household goods for Salvation Army
Deposit bottles can be donated to benefit various children's groups
- Books for women's shelter
RecycleCT 'What's In, What's Out?'
Electronics Program Newtech Recycling Inc
The transfer station accepts many kinds of electronics and computers at no cost. There is a trailer on the right side as you enter the transfer station. Acceptable items include:
Computers, Monitors, Printers, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, Copiers, FAX Machines, Scanners, Video Game Machines, IPods/PDA, Modems, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Stereo Equipment, Telephones, Cellphones, Cameras, Tablets and e-books, Microwaves and other small appliances…
- Mid-Neroc – List of acceptable consumer electronic equipment_2019__2_
- Mid-Neroc – List of acceptable white goods equipment _2019__3_
- Hazardous Materials are NOT ACCEPTED (lighter fluid, liquids, paints, etc.)
Town of Willington has a hazardous waste drop-off facility that is accessible to Andover town residents. Details can be found on their website or by calling 860-684-3163.


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We Are Vog Edmonton App Developer – Mobile Development Professionals
Technology is reshaping the world, and every industry along with it. Its why at Vog we see the work we do as more than just writing code that lives on your smartphone. Businesses live or die by their ability to keep pace with changing technology, and apps are an integral part of that change. We see app creation as more than a sidebar benefit to your business. The business of the future will be defined by their ability to digitally connect with their audience, and for the foreseeable future apps are one of the best ways we have to do that.
Vog Apps was founded in 2012 and since then we have been proving that app development is meant to be an exciting and fun experience. Our commitment to developing apps locally has proven to be one of the best advantages in delivering our best to all clients.
Vog Edmonton app developer wants to work with you on your next project! If you have an idea for an app you think the world needs, you've come to the right place. Give us a call or send us a message and we will get back to you right away.


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Shops and Cafes
Emmanuel Church, Bridlington, YO15 3JT
Held at The Emmanuel Church Every Friday Morning between 10-12:30
22 West Street, Bridlington, YO15 3DX
Christian Charity Based in Bridlington. Runs a Café that supports the Charity and money raised by the Kingfisher trust goes to providing meals for the homeless also runs Food and Clothing banks
The Hinge Centre, Bridlington, YO16 4AU
Our after schools clubs run weekly, Monday-Friday and aim to give the children from the local area positive activities to support them with their development and provide them with new opportunities. As well as these weekly sessions we offer extra clu ...
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The Courtyard, Goole, DN 14 6AE
Join us for a morning coffee and a chat. A group that helps us to help you, giving you the opportunity to raise any issues you would like help with. There will be occasional guest speakers. Arranged trips or events. Plus welcoming any other ideas.
The Cakery Bake, Driffield, YO25 5UY
Come down and have a natter whilst doing Knitting or Crafts 1:30pm - 3:30pm Tea £1 Coffee £1.50 Suki Teas £2:25
The Priory Church, Bridlington, YO16 7JX
Lunch Club , Coffee Club & Craft Group
Tower Hill Methodist Church, Hessle, HU13 0SP
This social cafe is open from Monday - Friday at 9.30am - 12.30pm and Saturday 10.00am - 12.00pm. Come along to meet with friends and make new ones. Contact for further details.
North Ferriby Village Hall, North Ferriby, HU14 3AA
Table top games, gentle activities, bowling, curling, table tennis, seated aerobics etc. Refreshments available and at natter. Cost £1.50 per session
Emmaus Hull & East Riding, Hull, HU5 2EN
Emmaus provide a Rough Sleeper Support Service with Street Outreach.We work between 6am and 10pm 7 days a week to identify those most in need of support.
We can signpost and refer rough sleepers into safe and secure accommodation.
Signpost and re ...
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St Mary's Church, Cottingham, HU16 4DD
St Mary's Coffee shop is open daily Monday to Saturday 10 - 12 noon in the Mark Kirby Hall behind the church. You will receive a warm welcome and refreshments. The same group provides SALT (share a lunch together - bring your own sandwich) every Tues ...
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Opera Tottie
OperaTottie: a man, a woman and a piano. A
classy, clever, stylish cabaret that spans opera to jazz. An
evening of warmth, wit and laughter to the accompaniment of their
own sparkling lyrics.
" ... you can't go wrong with Carolyn Allen's cheeky musical cabaret and Paul Smith's witty piano accompaniments." Michael Coveney, The Independent & What'sOnStage
"I loved OperaTottie! Funny, musically impeccable and Carrie is a force of nature. I can't wait until next time!" Geoff Lloyd, Absolute Radio
"... original, stylish - and Carolyn is dead sexy. All this and Cole Porter too! To say nothing of Bizet... who could ask for anything more?" Gyles Brandreth
Among Carolyn Allen's many television appearances she most
memorably played Vonny, the sexy stripper and snake charmer in
Only Fools and Horses and Carol, the best friend in
The Upper Hand. Other television appearances include
Slinger's Day and Just His Luck. Carolyn's West
End credits include Ray Cooney's famous farces, Two Into
One and See How They Run, as well as Joseph And
His Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, Les Miserables and Edith
in Jo Papp's Pirates of Penzance at the Drury Lane
Theatre. She also appeared as Carole in the film Personal
Services (Cynthia Payne's birthday present girl). She has been
playing Hebe in Opera Della Luna's HMS Pinafore and
appeared in Forces Sweethearts and Pack Up Your
Troubles in theatres around the UK.
Paul Smith began his career playing cabaret all over Europe and America, and enjoyed three years as Danny La Rue's MD on stage and television, as well as MD for Ronnie Corbett and Anthony Newly. His concert work has taken him all over the world, playing and conducting for Pam Ayres, Rosie Ashe, Sheila Steafel, Janie Dee and the late, great Dame Hilda Bracket. Paul is a specialist in Victorian Music Hall and played regularly at The Players Theatre for fifteen years.


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With the fast-growing demand in services requiring internet access, security is an aspect we can't think of anymore. In the meantime, WAN (Wireless Area Network) & LAN (Local Area Network) are increasingly becoming an important part for every organization. The Managed Firewall solution offers an eye on security and network availability, while network maintenance and control are becoming more complex.
For a lot of organization this is the reason why it is becoming harder to maintain these networks in their own organization. Where possible, organizations also choose to hire external parties to handle the IT-Maintenance activities. OceanSat is the solution, that's why we developed our Managed Firewall-as-a-service solution. Get an state of the art firewall, where we take care of the hardware, software and the needed support and maintenance activities.
Content of our FaaS Solution
We will connect your firewall onto our operation center which enables us to pro-actively manage the firewall and prevent any failures and interferences. The infrastructure gets continuously optimized by performing permanent capacity/trend analyses. Everything under the central direction and responsibility of OceanSat
Firewall management takes place in a controlled management environment, where your firewall will communicate with our network operation center. Via this way we can pro-actively perform capacity and performance analyses that form the basis for a continues optimization and functioning firewall, so that this can offer added value to your business objectives while not having to worry about any aspect of this solution. The use of this managed solution offers you more possibilities to get reports of your surroundings. These reports give you insight in application usage, malware detection and web application usage.
Most noticeable features with OceanSat' Firewall As A Service solution
1. Central controlling and execution by OceanSat for the full process. From inventory of your needs and wishes, to exploiting the full possibilities with the managed firewall solution.
2. Input of extensive process- and technical knowledge with experience from our OceanSat IT experts
3. Regular updates and screeing of your firewall by a certified engineer
4. Remote monitoring from our Network Operation Center (NOC) with a ready for action service added to it when action is needed
5. Carry out minor and major changed on your managed firewall solution
Your Benefits
1. Limit your effort in regards of deploying, maintaining and managing the firewall, we manage this for you. Giving you more time for innovation and focusing on your primary business processes
2. Availability of a state of the art, safe and reliable firewall that is fully supportive of achieving your business goals
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What scenario could be worse than ISIS terrorists entering the U.S. through its southern border and carrying out an attack on our schools? Consider the potential for ISIS to convincing people already in the U.S., possibly including students, to do it for them.
The foundation of ISIS ideology is creating chaos through savage attacks. The book "Management of Savagery: The Most Critical Stage Through Which the Islamic Nation Will Pass" by the terror strategist Abu Bakr Naji describes this core component of ISIS ideological training.
Management of Savagery teaches that success is obtained by enacting a vicious campaign of attacks that cause chaos and a decay government authority. This chaos creates the opportunity for ISIS to enact social services that are more stable than the savagery; thereby creating acceptance of their ideology.
Management of Savagery purports that U.S. intervention in the Middle East will lack resolve and can be curtailed though violence. An example states, "If the number of Americans killed is one tenth of the number of Russians killed in Afghanistan and Chechnya, they will flee, heedless of all else." If this doctrine is to be given credibility, an attack on U.S. soil is a plausible ISIS scenario to force the U.S. withdrawal from the Middle East.
The threat of radicalization, ISIS lust for media exposure, and possible ISIS affiliated camps reported near the southern border all highlight the need for improvement in U.S. preparedness efforts. Existing all-hazards plans and training should serve as a platform on which to develop hazard-specific programs. To address the threat posed by radicalization of students, school districts need to expand threat assessment programs to consider ideological-based warning signs.
ISIS is a terrorist organization that is implementing teachings from a book called Management of Savagery (also translated as the Administration of Savagery). It is hard to think of target that is more attractive than a school. When preparing for this threat, we need to do more than look at the border.
This post is part of an upcoming SafePlans' white paper regarding the terrorist threat facing schools and how they can prepare/ It may be printed and reposted with proper attribution.
Brad Spicer, CEO of SafePlans (www.safeplans.com) is the creator of ERIP, an all-hazards preparedness platform that is designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology.


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Steve Goodman
(solo acoustic)
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
FM Broadcast recording, very good quality
Previously uncirculated recording, transferred from old cassette
Available in both Lossless (FLAC) and Mp3 (320 kbps) versions
Here's an exclusive, previously unicrculated performance/recording of the wonderful Steve Goodman. I was recently contacted (through the blog) by Martin, telling me he had a couple of Steve Goodman shows from radio broadcasts on old cassette tapes he had recorded in the early seventies, and wondered whether I would be interested in transferring them to digital. Of course, when I found out that they both were uncirculated shows I had not seen anywhere before, I said that I would be very interested in them, so he sent me the cassettes for the two shows (one from 1972 and one from 1973). This is the first of those shows (and the one in the best condition). Both are shows from the University of Illinois, and this 1973 show, although relatively short (45 min., 10 songs) is very good quality, suffering only from the limited fidelity quality of the old cassette tape used. This was at a time in Steve's career where he was making the transition from a more traditional folk artist to more of a singer-songwriter-entertainer, as half of the songs are covers and half are his own. Interspersed with the songs are examples of his observational wit and storytelling. Particularly noteworthy here is his excellent guitar playing, which he features prominently throughout the set. Certainly a worthy addition to the legacy and recorded shows of Steve Goodman. If new to Steve's music, be sure to check out some of Steve's other great shows/recordings already posted here previously.
1. Goody Goody (Mercer-Malneck)
2. Chicken Cordon Blues
3. Six Hours Ahead of the Sun
4. There Stands the Glass (Web Pierce)
5. Penut Butter Conspiracy (Jimmy Buffett)
6. Lincoln Park Pirates
7. The Dutchman (Michael Scott)
8. City of New Orleans
9. You Never Even Call Me By My Name
10. I'll Fly Away (Albert Brumley)
FLAC - Steve Goodman_1973-10-13_University of Illinois_FLAC.rar
Link updated (08/02/2019)
mp3 - Steve Goodman_1973-10-13_University of Illinois_mp3.rar
Note: The show from the second tape will be coming soon, also from the University of Illinois (1972-12-09). It's a longer show, but has some audio and fidelity problems, with cuts and dropouts in several places, but still worth checking out, so stay tuned.
A Music-related blog containing information and commentary of my favorite music, as well as some choice downloads of quality, hard-to-find music (unofficial releases, ROIO's, concert bootlegs, etc.) available on the web.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Steve Goodman - 1973-10-13 - University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
8 comments:
- Glenn said...
Thank you..
Any live material on Steve Goodman is a great find & a great listen.
- June 20, 2016 at 10:21 PM
- Martin G said...
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I agree with Glenn.
- June 23, 2016 at 3:12 PM
- furnguy said...
- June 24, 2016 at 9:50 AM
- Unknown said...
Can you put this on mega in FLAC?
- February 26, 2018 at 10:05 PM
- BBKron said...
Updated FLAC link on zippyshare (can't put it on Mega at this time)
- February 28, 2018 at 7:49 PM
- LakerCrazy said...
Link dead.Can you re-up? Thanks...love your shares.
- July 31, 2019 at 8:31 PM
- BBKron said...
Links updated
- August 2, 2019 at 6:37 PM
- LakerCrazy said...
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Fell in love~ the Harlequin Rhea
I met a bra yesterday that I absolutely loved. I did not think it would fit, I almost did not order it. But someone had entered in the measurements on Bratabase in a size 28H. The measurements looked pretty good so I thought I would give it a try. I wanted to order the Freya Lauren anyway. I read on Break Out Bras that it works well for women that have a slight size difference between breasts. Like most women, my left is lightly larger then my right. Yes, even with implants you have these slight imperfections.
The review on Breakout Bras said that the band runs a size small and the cup is open and wide at the top. I definitely could do with a little less width at the top, but it is not enough for me to downsize in the cup. The fact that I have implants and very little tissue leads to some gaping. It works best when the bras fit to me and not need to have the breast tissue fit to them. I usually cannot do a cup like the Rhea because the cup is a little stiffer, but I love it so much I'll deal with some gaping when I slouch. Hopefully with wash and wear it will get a little softer and mold to my shape better.
I love the band of this bra. It measures at 23 inches and stretches to 27.5 inches. That little bit really makes a difference. The cup material is super soft, with smooth fabric. This extends to the straps which are thinner than most bras in this size range. I love that and how they feel against my skin. I'm not sure why manufacturers feel the need to add scalloped edges to bra straps. They really irritate my skin. I love the cup shape, it is a three part cup, but instead of the normal seam lines the seams are vertical. I like this much better than the normal three part cup set up. The seams on this cup are so well done and put together that they are nearly invisible. I won't be worried about them showing through many T-shirts. Below is a photo of the inner cup. What looks like a top seam is actually where the lace on the outside of the cup is sewn on, there is no division of fabric.
The last bits I'd like to share about this bra are in the detailing. The color is amazing. A beautiful ivory cream color. The lacy is a pretty mauve that compliments my pasty skin tone well. I love the little bow, it is small and delicate and doesn't make or break the bra.
In the picture below you can see the right breast (left in the pic) has a tiny bit of a gap. As you have to fit for the larger breast, this is bound to happen at times. Again, it's a tiny gap and not enough for me to go down a size. That would cause the other breast to bulge out of the cup. Not so good. If this was a soft cup bra I'd just adjust that strap a tiny bit tighter to smooth out the cup fit.
This also shows the stitching details. I am not a huge fan of the stitching on the straps, but it works very well on the cup. This bra reminds me of the Curvy Kate Thrill Me. But the Thrill Me has wider cups and less forward projection in the cup. I have that on order too, so we'll see how the two compare. Please excuse the sports bra lines in the photo! But the look of this photo makes me love this bra.
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I quickly stopped in a Texas Thrift, and was shocked a little by the prices. Some books were as pricey as $3. I stayed for 30 minutes and found some good scores.
I found a pretty good score. The Pimsleur Approach Spanish 1 language set was selling for $2.98. Brand new, this went for $250 back in 2010. On ebay now, this goes from $35 to $60 depending on the seller and condition. Many of the languages, especially advanced levels go for $99 to $150, so I'll keep my eyes peeled in the future. I actually might listen to these on the way to work the next month and then sell online in August.
This was my book haul. All in all, I overpaid. One I bought as a joke. I'm an Anne McCaffrey fan, so I paid $2 for this first edition since I didn't own it already. I bought a first edition of "The Historian" because it might be collectable down the road. Who knows. I bought The New New Thing by Michael Lewis because I read most of his books. He had me hooked after Liar's Poker although most people know him from The Blind Side, Moneyball, and The Big Short.
The score of the day? Oliver North, autographed. You can buy this for as low as $11.98 on ebay, but who knows in 20 years.
The big hint was the sticker on the front cover.
An autograph is an autograph. I couldn't go wrong for $2.


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Our primary goal is to help students gain familiarity and facility with the language of mathematics. While developing computational, logical, and analytical skills, we encourage our students to become active, creative problem solvers.
We stress the historical significance as well as the practical applications of the concepts we teach. Our students learn the role of mathematics in other fields of study and we hope our students will carry with them an appreciation of the beauty of mathematics throughout their adult lives.
Standard CurriculumPre-Algebra
Middle HonorsAccelerated Pre-Algebra
Top HonorsAlgebra I
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Top HonorsGeometryAlgebra 1A and Algebra I are both courses in first-year algebra, but Algebra I is a more challenging version of the course.
All students in honors level courses must maintain a grade average of B- or better in order to advance to the next course in that sequence. Participation in the American Mathematics Competitions is expected of middle school students in honors level courses.
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When I woke on the morning of December 24, 2011, the sky was cloudy. I could tell this, not because I could see the sky, but because the light coming in through the metal grate over the window was a cold, grey shade. The window looked out on an enclosed courtyard covered by a large dome of honeycombed skylights. A tree stood in the courtyard and some benches.
I can see these things in my mind's eye now as I write, but they were not what initially captured my attention. What I first noticed, as I raised my head, were the claw marks on the walls. Someone had dug their nails frantically into the drywall over and over, and perhaps had applied their teeth as well. The first question that came into my mind was not why am I in a child psych ward? I recognized that I was, but it didn't matter in that moment. What I wanted to know, as I eyed the marks with horror, was whether or not I had been the one to make them. In my drugged haze and the scattered confusion of the still prominent mania, I couldn't remember any of what had taken place.
My memory came back to me in bits and pieces as the mania diminished, but the first few days of my stay at that child psychiatric facility have remained a fuzzy blur to this day. I do remember being profoundly relieved to learn I had not made the marks on the wall. And what little else I remember is both cringe-worthy and amusing. I have a vague memory of being locked in a padded room on the unit–the one saved for unruly patients when they threw fits–not because I'd been violent but because, as a fellow patient later explained to me with great amusement, they hadn't been able to get me to stop singing. I hope the nurses in Emergency had a similar sense of humour, because I sang Christmas carols at the top of my lungs for the majority of the nine hours that I spent waiting there, my exhausted mother at my side having long since given up the task of quieting me.
I don't remember being told I had Bipolar Disorder. I must have been told at some point, because I remember sitting in a room with my parents as the doctor gently explained to them why they assumed I had the condition. Then the doctor took me aside into another room to discuss the matter with me. I have no memory of what he said, but I do distinctly remember asking him why he sounded like Darth Vader and feeling convinced he was breathing oddly just to see if I would react. I remember his laughter and his assurance that he simply had a cold. And I remember remaining convinced that he was lying to me.
Looking back at my level of paranoia during those first few days of treatment is quite comical.
(For an explanation of the symptoms/terminology I use in reference to bipolar disorder, check out my post on the subject)
My parents received my diagnosis with a certain amount of relief. Whatever was going on, they hadn't lost me forever. It was treatable. And it wasn't, as my mother had feared, schizophrenia. But none of us really knew what the diagnosis meant. It was close to a year before I began to really understand what I was dealing with. In those first few weeks, all I knew was that I had been through an incredible ordeal and my life would never be the same. If I had known at that point just how true the latter statement would prove to be, I'm not sure I would have survived it. But as humans, we are blessed with not knowing the future. It's a greater mercy than any of us realize.
But how had I gotten to the extreme point of needing hospitalization in the first place?
To continue with the boat analogy from the Why Catholic…? page, my little boat had been sailing along without too many glitches for most of my childhood. As I grew into my teens, the waters grew rougher, but what teenage-hood isn't rough at times? As the waves grew higher and the troughs between them grew deeper, I struggled to keep my little vessel from capsizing. I didn't understand why the moods I was experiencing were so painfully intense, but I chalked it up to hormones. "Moody" and "teenager" go together like "peanut butter" and "honey."
It was my horseback riding instructor, of all people, who rang the first alarm bell. I had been riding for about 6 years. My ability, once cemented at a slow but steady rate of improvement, had begun to fluctuate from skilled to utterly incompetent, right alongside my moods. It was infuriating and disheartening, and my horse was none too pleased with me either. My instructor was at her wit's end. How was it possible for a student to excel at challenging manoeuvres one lesson, and fail miserably at even simple warm-up exercises the next? Having worked with horses for over 50 years, she had developed what I can only describe as a sixth sense. She could see what was going on inside me just by looking me in the eyes, and what she saw concerned her. She spoke to my dad about it.
"Have you ever considered that your daughter might have some sort of disability?"
My father was utterly taken aback. How could someone suggest such a thing? I was a high functioning, capable individual. There couldn't be anything wrong with me.
Things continued along in this way for several years, a storm brewing secretly beneath the veneer of my everyday life. Then in December of 2011, a month shy of my 17th birthday, the storm broke. I had no way of knowing I was in dangerous waters. I didn't feel normal, but I didn't feel bad exactly. I began taking on more than I could handle in commitments and failed to feel stressed out by it. I began to feel I could accomplish anything I put my mind to, regardless of the challenge. I was invincible and life was my oyster. Those of us who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder recognize such feelings of grandiosity as a major warning sign. In type 1 bipolar, when you reach that point, there's nowhere to go but up. And I kept going up— much, much too high.
My riding lessons began to turn into rodeos. My horse was highly sensitive and intelligent, and whatever it was he sensed going on in me, he was not happy about it. I was unable to get through a lesson without him trying to throw me. My guardian angel was definitely looking out for me because my horse employed nearly every trick in the equine book to get me off: from bucking and crow-hopping, to rearing and bolting. My riding instructor was floored. My horse and I had gone through a lot of ups and downs together in the preceding months, but he'd never behaved anything like this before. Something was wrong. But we didn't know what.
That was when my ship finally crashed into some rocks.
My parents didn't initially recognize that I had become delusional, but they were getting concerned by my increasingly erratic behavior and they kept me home. I knew something was wrong with me, and I had crying spells in which I sobbed out all the various things that had bothered me over the years. This alternated with ecstatic excitement over the belief that I was reaching a whole new level of existence. I had numerous bizarre insights into books and other things that my parents couldn't make any sense of. I exclaimed "Oooh, I get it. I get it!" with alarming frequency. Finally, one evening, after telling my parents good night, going to bed, closing my eyes for several minutes, and then leaping out of bed and skipping back into their room declaring "Wow, I had such an amazing sleep!" with total sincerity, my parents realized I was no longer living in reality.
They rushed me to the nearest hospital, an hour away from our small town. By the time we arrived, I was conversing amiably with my guardian angel, convinced I was a prophet from God and that I had the cure for cancer. I was also at some level aware that my behavior was not what it should be, and decided it must be because I had a brain tumor. But, of course, I had the cure for cancer, so everything would be okay.
We spent the entire night in Emergency. I had gotten the idea into my head that the key to moving on into a higher level of existence was demonstrating that I was able to breathe correctly. I spent the night making repeated trips to the reception desk to earnestly inform the nurses there that "I can breathe!" and then returning confusedly to my bed after receiving their forced smiles and nods.
Morning arrived without me having slept a wink. My poor mother had spent the night keeping track of me while my father grabbed a bit of rest so as to be fit for driving the next day. We were sent to another hospital in a larger city, another hour away. A nine hour wait in emergency later (during which time I began to hallucinate and my delusions grew even more convoluted) I was finally admitted to the child psychiatric unit. After going for nearly 72 hours without sleeping, the cocktail of medications I was given kicked in and I slept for most of two days. December 25th found me still in the scattered, confused grip of mania, but my delusions and hallucinations had ceased and my parents were able to come and attempt to celebrate Christmas with me, bringing me a number of presents that would make my stay in the hospital more comfortable.
But the largest, most life altering present had already been delivered to me: I was Bipolar.


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Security, privacy, connectivity top IoT Tech Expo agenda
Descending on London Olympia from 10-11 February, discussions took place on why the Internet of Things can't realise...
More companies are opting to transform their offices into smart spaces, taking inspiration from smart home technologies. However, what impact does this have on a company's security policy?
Smart technologies aren't just reserved for the home anymore. Offices are increasingly signing up to the Internet of Things (IoT) with Gartner predicting there will be more than 1.7 billion connected devices used in smart cities by the end of this year.
But connecting the office comes with a security price. Earlier this year, security researchers managed to break into the offices of Sydney-based Wharf 7 via Google's building management system (BMS).
Billy Rios, one of the researchers involved in the hack, explained there are 50,000 buildings currently connected to the internet to control heating and cooling, and security systems. What's shocking, however, is that 2000 of these buildings don't even have passwords set up to prevent hackers infiltrating them.
Aside from setting up strong passwords, how can organisations prevent cybercriminals breaking into their smart offices?
Only those who absolutely need access should be able to control office systems, such as lighting, heating, access or other security systems. Giving access to the wrong people could mean your company can be physically as well as virtually attacked, putting lives in danger, not just data.
Once the privileges have been set, anyone who wants to access office systems should be using two-factor authentication to make significant changes. This ensures even if hackers are able to break through one layer of security, it's unlikely they would be able to infiltrate through multiple layers of protection.
Using network access controls will restrict the ability for people outside the organisation to attack internal networks, such as a building management system (BMS). It means any devices without the defined security policies will be unable to access the systems, meaning security policies on company devices should also be updated too.
Systems to control the building should be using a different network to other systems in the company. Hackers are able to use corporate networks as a backdoor into the company's BMS if they are too closely linked. Although running two networks concurrently may be more costly, it's worth making the outlay to ensure both the building and your company's data are protected.
Where possible, all remote network access options should be disabled. There should always be someone on site who can control the BMS to prevent any hackers being able to break into the office, whether that's a facilities manager or senior IT personnel who can take control where needed.
If someone unknown tries to access the BMS, it's important for the activity to be flagged as soon as it happens. Implementing a SIEM would mean the network is continuously monitored for suspicious activity and alerts the necessary people should it detect any strange goings-on before it's too late.
A company BMS used to control the many smart technologies in offices of the future should be protected, just like any network-based system in an organisation. In fact, more care and attention should be taken to ensure they are adequately secure because putting your employees' lives in danger could be more risky than losing data.
Descending on London Olympia from 10-11 February, discussions took place on why the Internet of Things can't realise...


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Charles Hope
Died 1808. He was the son of the Scottish politician Hon. Charles Hope Vere and his second wife Lady Anne Vane, daughter of the 1st Earl of Darlington, and was the brother of Brigadier-General Henry Hope who died in 1789. His parents had divorced in 1757 and his step-brother from his father?s third marriage was Admiral Sir George Johnstone-Hope.
He was commissioned lieutenant on 10 June 1767, promoted commander on 3 June 1776, and after commanding the armed ship Friendship at the unsuccessful attack on Charleston on 28 June 1776 was sent home with despatches. During the autumn of 1777 he commanded the Weasel 16 in home waters and off Africa, contributing with the Camel 24, Commander William Clement Finch, and Druid 16, Commander Peter Carteret, to the salvation of a convoy which was attacked by the rebel frigate Raleigh on 4 September. During the action Commander Carteret lost his life.
He was posted captain on 29 November 1777, joining the Hind 24 and sailing in December for Jamaica. In the autumn of 1779 he commissioned the new Crescent 28, serving off Ireland, Guernsey, and then Lisbon with Commodore George Johnstone?s squadron. In company with the Jupiter 50, Captain Francis Reynolds, and Apollo 32, Captain Philemon Pownall, he assisted in the capture of the French cutters Mutine 14 and Pilote 14 on 2 October 1779.
In December 1780 he commissioned the new Iphigenia 32 for service in the North Sea, taking the privateer American Union 6 off Flamborough Head on 2 July, and escorting the Baltic convoy to safety prior to the Battle of the Doggersbank on 5 August 1781. He served the last part of the war in command of the Spanish prize Leocadia 36 to which he had had been appointed in November 1781, although she was not available for service until the early spring of 1782, during which time he appears to have continued with the Iphigenia in home waters. Going out to Newfoundland, he took the rebel privateers Viper on 20 May 1782, Lexington on 29 June, and Junius Brutus on 18 August. The Leocadia was paid off in April 1783.
Almost immediately Captain Hope recommissioned the Sampson 64 , which later served as flagship to Vice-Admiral Mark Milbanke at Plymouth from 1785 until paid off in June 1786. During the Dutch Armament in 1787 he commanded the Victory 100 at Portsmouth from 1 October until paid off on 5 December 1787, and during the Spanish Armament of 1790 he briefly commanded the Egmont 74.
He became an ?extra commissioner? of the Navy from July 1794, deputy controller of the Navy from 1796 until January 1801, and then assumed the role of commissioner at Chatham which he held until his death on 10 September 1808.
He married Susan Anne Sawyer, daughter of Admiral Herbert Sawyer and was the father of Admiral Sir Henry Hope, Major Frederick Hope and Captain George Hope of the Navy.


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100% Clean Energy: Of the county, for the county, by the county
Hey, San Mateo County residents and business owners, did you hear that clean energy explosion at midnight on April 1, 2017? It was a massive attack of carbon-free electricity, shocked right into your home and office. Solar, wind and hydro kilowatts seizing your cable box, refrigerator and smartphone.
Can you hear it now? Probably not. But listen up: it's a revolution!
This quiet but brilliant move was beautifully orchestrated on our behalf by city and county leaders in early 2016. Leveraging a little-known state law, AB117 from 2002, they embraced cleaner and greener electricity by forming a CCA (Community Choice Aggregation) entity. Never heard of CCA? Not many outside the power industry have. But you should. It's a clean energy uprising – of the people, for the people, by the people. In our case, the people of San Mateo County.
Congratulations, Peninsula Clean Energy!
Launched in October 2016 and fully operational as of April, Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is our CCA entity. By springtime, almost every San Mateo resident and business was automatically switched to PCE's cleaner and greener electricity. While PG&E still delivers power through existing lines, bills us and answers maintenance calls, the company no longer generates our electricity. We do. We, of PCE. We, the 765,000 clean energy warriors of San Mateo County.
And the revolution continues. Without much fanfare, PCE celebrated its first birthday in October 2017. With only 15 employees but 300,000 accounts, this joint powers authority (JPA), governed by the county and its 20 cities, is our baby – by us, for us, of us. And it's already a quiet giant running free, clean and green. Its total electrical load is almost 4 million megawatt-hours, delivered daily to our stores, homes, streetlights and more.
Go 100% Clean Energy with ECO100
PCE's ECOplus baseline electricity option, delivered to most of our homes and businesses, is clean and green at 50 percent renewable and 80 percent carbon-free – a level that supports our county's climate goals. ECOplus is much better for our planet than PG&E's approximately 30 percent renewable, 70 percent carbon-free portfolio. And it's cheaper than PG&E by $2/month for the average home.
But San Mateo County residents and business owners have an even better option: ECO100, – which offers 100 percent renewable and 100 percent carbon-free electricity for about $2/month per home more than PG&E. They also have the option to switch from ECOplus back to PG&E's more expensive and less clean selection.
For Eco-Heroes who want 100 percent clean energy, ECO100 is just a click away. To opt up to ECO100, go to peninsulacleanenergy.com/opt-up. If you want to stay with ECOplus, there's no need to do anything. You're already there.
Whether you choose ECO100 or ECOplus, PCE's not-for-profit earnings will be pumped right back into local programs within the county borders. To benefit "we the people," not board room execs and shareholders.
100% Clean – and Proud of It!
So how did we get here?
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our local leaders – including Dave Pine (SMC Board of Supervisors, PCE Board of Directors Chairman), Jim Eggemeyer (SMC Office of Sustainability Director), Jan Pepper (PCE Chief Executive Officer) and many others.
As Peninsula Clean Energy moves into their second year, let's opt for more clean energy and green tech growth. And a better planet for our next generation!
Author Doug Silverstein is a multi-generation Bay Area native and passionate contributor to the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame and Sustainable San Mateo County. Doug runs a local tech marketing agency and interests include hiking, travel, music, and family.


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Whale and Dolphin History
An appeal for Whale and Dolphin Information
We are appealing to anyone who has old photographs, newspaper articles, video footage, Slides, or even stories about whales that have been washed up or seen on or around the shores of Inishowen.
If it was a Hundred years ago or last year we?d like to know about it. If it was a whale, a tortoise, a shark, a dolphin or a porpoise we would like to hear all about your encounters.
All the information we gather will be presented and displayed under the title ? The story of Whales and Dolphins around Inishowen?. The display will be at Fort Dunree during the whole month of August. This will coincide with other marine displays and events during August being held at Fort Dunree.
To find out more see
the events section
Don?t be shy and please don?t assume we already know about particular sightings or whale and Dolphin stranding. Please get in contact! Every piece of information is important to building up the story of whales and Dolphins around Inishowen.
You can post your story or photo directly onto the web-site under the Report Wildlife Section.
Or you can contact us by email by
clicking on the contact page
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06.07.06, 11.45pmhrs |
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Minke Whale Dig
Malin Head, July 10th ?14th ~
Youth groups to conduct dig for buried whale?
Glengad and Malin head youth groups with E. Johnston advisor to Nature will be attempting to dig up bones of a Minke whale buried on Port Ronan Beach in the late 1990?s.
This event is a summer camp for youths organised to raise the awareness of young people in the local area about marine wildlife. The bones will be exhumed over the period 10th-14 of July. They will then go on display in the new wildlife Display area at Fort Dunree for the month of August. This will coincide with the many other events planed at Fort Dunree on the Marine life theme during August.
See the events Diary for information on National Whale Watch Day at Fort Dunree, a fun and educational event for all the Family.
For more information on summer camps and the whale dig visit the Education section of the Web site,
Or come and visit Port Ronan and give the youths some encouragement and watch the Dig in Progress.
This event is organised by Tish McDaid and Carmel McLoughlin of Malin head youth group and Sile Smith of Glengad youth group with E. Johnston advisor to Nature and overall assistance, coordination and support by P.J.Hannlon of the Inishowen Partnership.
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06.07.06, 11.43pmhrs |
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Nature at Inishowen Gathering
July 21st-22nd ~ The second Inishowen Gathering will be on the 21st ? 23rd of July at Culdaff on the North Coast of Inishowen.
The Nature team will be there with the Nature Table. Come down and see some sperm whale jaws or try to identify some of the plants and animals we will have on display.
We will be giving free talks and walks on Bats and Woodlands. Both will have a local theme as this year Gathering venue is located in the heart of the North Inishowen Coast Special Area Of Conservation which is Internationally recognised for its populations of Breeding birds and pristine natural coastal habitats.
Nature Hunt
Our main event will be the Nature Hunt, which will take place at 12 midday till 3 PM on Sunday the 23rd. Teams of four will follow the Nature Trail around Culdaff answering questions and Finding clues.
No mechanical transport is allowed for competitors so the Nature Trail will provide a great way to explore and learn about Culdaff and its beautiful natural surroundings. Families and friends will be able to join in the fun and enjoy the competition.
The team who complete the Nature Hunt in the shortest time and have the most answers right will be the winners. The First Prize is a weekend break for 6 in the Old Coast Guard Cottages at Bunagee pier, Culdaff.
Talks and Walks
The Talks and walks will be held in the straw-bail theatre. The bat walk will start at 10:00 p.m. on the Friday. The Woodlands event will be on Sunday starting at 3:30 p.m. following the Nature Hunt.
Come and visit The Nature Table at this years Gathering there?ll be prizes and competitions for children through out the whole weekend.
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06.07.06, 11.37pmhrs |
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Bottlenose Dolphin encounters
Culdaff, June ~
Des Mills gives an account of the playful Bottlenose Dolphins at Culdaff.
Midsummer?s day 21st June 2006. I was awake at 5am. And looking out my bedroom window overlooking Bunagee harbour at Culdaff. The reason I was there at this hour was the weather forecast of Northwest gales of Force 9 and more. The charter boat ? Barracuda? was at anchor just off the pier.
I have constantly told the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group that we rarely see bottlenose dolphins off North Inishowen, when there they were in front of me, 3 or 4 of them.
While the ?Baracuda ? rode out the storm in the increasing swell the dolphins played and turned cartwheels all around here. I wanted to wake everyone to watch. As it turned out I didn?t have to. The dolphins were with us for the next 5 days. The weather settled down and they put on a show everyday for everyone standing on the pier or walking on the beach. Every boat that came onto or left the harbour was treated to an amazing display of jumping and bow riding. The ?Baracuda ? was no exception and my son Shaun actually touched one of the dolphins as it rose at the bow of the boat.
We were able to get some amazing DVD footage of them bow-riding and playing. Dolphins will follow a food source and I?m not sure what these ones were feeding on, but my daughter Laura saw one surface with a fish across it?s beak, toss it in the air, and catch it as it fell. Unfortunately whatever the feed source it must have moved on, as we?ve not seen our dolphins since Sunday 25th June.
Let?s hope they come back as they capped a really memorable month of June off Inishowen which began with the unbelievable sightings of basking sharks and Minke whales then the bottle nose dolphins so everyone, Watch this space!
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06.07.06, 11.34pmhrs |
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The Corncrake, the shy bird with the big voice! The Corncrake (Crex crex) is known as the secretive bird of the meadows. The distinctive breeding call of the male Corncrake was once heard throughout all of Ireland during the summer months. After almost 100 years of decline, the population of this endangered migratory bird has now been confined to only a few areas in Ireland. The floodlands of the Shannon Callows and the hay meadows of West Connacht and Donegal are its few remaining strongholds. The Corncrake census revealed a total of 162 calling males during the 2005-breeding season. Although population numbers remain critically low, the figures show an increase frm the 2004 numbers. This is encouraging findings, especially considering Inishowen and Malin head in particular have shown significant increases in the last two years.
The provision of tall meadow grassland within hay fields during the breeding season to protect the nests, eggs and young birds frm predators is crucial for the birds? survival. The modern trend towards silage production in place of hay production has resulted in farmers cutting their crop earlier during the breeding season. This is thought to have accelerated the decline of the Corncrake.
BirdWatch Ireland, funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and the Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Teagasc) have introduced farm management agreements to conserve areas were Corncrake are known to return in order to promote their breeding success rate in Ireland. Corncrake friendly mowing techniques and delays in cutting dates are in place during this time.
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Inishtrahull, June ~ An account of events reported by Conservation Ranger E. Johnston on board the Barracuda with Skipper Des Mills.
On Monday June 5th we landed on Inishtrahull, Irelands most northerly island. The task of the next few days was to conduct breeding bird surveys of the Island. Stepping off the Barracuda onto the pier at Port M?r is like stepping into another world. It is a place dominated by sea birds and tidal currents.
On tuesday morning we arose to dead calm seas and perfect visibility, which is an extremely rare occasion at Malin Head. Telescopes and Bins out relaxing in the sunshine. Within 60 seconds we had our first sighting of a Basking shark about 100m off shore, then it started: five, six no wait twelve and even more? at one moment we had over 20 in view. There had been some talk of Basking sharks during the last few days and I saw a few myself while monitoring the coastline days earlier. Word on the harbours was that they were in the usual number and density, sure isn?t it about this time they always turn up to coincide with the salmon season.
We then saw our first cetacean sighting, Minke whales feeding about 2-3 km off the east end of the island. First we thought it was a group of 4-5 but as we started to pan the scope, more and more kept coming into view. Twenty plus separate animals was our final count at about lunchtime. Mix in a spattering of harbour porpoise sightings and our day was made. Relaxing that evening on the heli pad beside the lighthouse no scope or bins just taking in the view, we caught a once in a lifetime moment. What we now believe to be a Humpback leapt clean out of the water and dived back with a mountain of a splash. There was silence during those few seconds. ? Did you just see that? ? was the loud shout as we leapt to our feet. We saw another great splash about 4-5 miles out towards the North Antrim coast minutes after.
That same night my phone was inundated with calls the public reporting sharks near shore and a broadcast on highland radio meant these events were a bit more topical than the usual.
At lunchtime the next day we were picked up by the Barracuda. Skipper Des Mills told us about an 8 meter Minke that passed under the boat earlier. Our hearts were thumping for the journey in. As we got to about 3 miles off Inishtrahull we hit the tidal meeting line, birds were diving all over the place. Basking sharks passed under and around the boat. Des killed the engine and we started to hear the Minke blowing. We saw our first one, then more and more and more. Within 10 minutes we were surrounded by them feeding, breaching and blowing. Their blows sounded like someone was blowing through a hollow steel tube. My camera was on overdrive but the digital wouldn?t take pictures fast enough, I just kept catching their backs as they dived again.
We were all ecstatic, hairs raised on end. Three hours later and after finding a dead baby porpoise we reluctantly headed back to shore. Later that night I sent off a few emails and made a few phone calls, the pictures looked good! We manged to rope Daniel Maloney into being camera man and everyone agreed to head out again the next day.
This time it was a little more breezy and we didn?t catch the same tide, but the basking sharks were there alright milling around in pairs! They looked like they were pairing up to mate, the video cameras were whizzing and we were lucky to get some great footage. This is the first time I?ve ever heard of Basking sharks been seen together like this. Some Minke leapt nearby and we headed in their direction but a few jumps later and it was just us and the gannets out there. We saw 5 Minke jump but no feeding activity, a bit of a difference the day before.
I can?t say I was disappointed, all in all it was a manic few days, but I have to admit I have definitely caught the whale watch bug.
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A little exploration of the Beechworth MTB part without Ryan — a little harder this time.
Time: 0:50:00 (44:11 for the loop itself — I'm told the Van der Ploegs knock it out in 30-35)
Distance: 14.70 km
Elevation Gain: 270 m
Avg Moving Speed: 17.7 km/h
Max Speed: 43.7 km/h
Avg HR: 157 bpm (z4.0)
Max HR: 178 bpm (z5.1) (LT is at 162 or 5.0)
A little exploration of the Beechworth MTB part with Ryan.
Time: 1:08:15
Distance: 17.01 km
Elevation Gain: 346 m
Avg Moving Speed: 15.0 km/h
Max Speed: 43.7 km/h
Avg HR: 124 bpm (z2.4)
Max HR: 162 bpm (z4.3)
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Met Neil at 6:30 and headed out to do the Mt Pleasant loop we weren't able to fit in the last couple of times. It was 9° when we rolled out, 7° in the misty hills before the day bloomed, beautiful and warm, and after a solid night's sleep I was full of labrador enthusiasm and bounded at the early hills. By the 45 km mark I had legs of wood. Not cracked, not blown, just snap-less. Uh oh. I downed my get-out-of-jail-free Gu and it had the desired effect.
In total, the loop accumulates almost as much climbing as the old King Lake circuit and can be extended to be almost as long without ever falling back onto the drudgery of main roads to get there. Not only that, it stays within emergency bailing distance of the city. Anyway…
You might say I'm too tired to write this up properly, or you might say I'm too lazy. Either way— zzz. Here are some pictures:
Time: 03:57:52
Distance: 94.80 km
Elevation Gain: 1,299 m
Avg Moving Speed: 25.1 km/h
Max Speed: 70.1 km/h
Warrandyte dirt with Jim
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Jim and I turned out 40-ish km over a couple of hours.
What's more important was that it'd rained all night and the trails were perfectly solid. Damp. Mossy. Slippery in places, but woven around a gully that cradled a constantly babbling creek that felt an entire world away from the suburbia it writhes betwixt. You come home damp and spattered, but your mind is clean.
Time: 1:59:00
Distance: 30.63 km
Elevation Gain: 571 m


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MÜNSTER, GERMANY, December 11, 2016: A new video shows how melt filtration and pelletizing technologies from Nordson Corporation conserve energy and enhance productivity at the 600 ton per day PET resin plant of Lotte Chemical UK Ltd., Nordson announced today.
Commissioned late in 2014, the world-scale plant at Lotte Chemical's Redcar, England facility includes three pelletizing / crystallizing units based on Nordson's patented BKG® CrystallCut™ process, which saves energy by retaining heat from the molten polymer and using it for crystallization. The installation also includes a Nordson Kreyenborg™ POLY screen changer, whose quick-change operation makes possible filter screen replacement while maintaining continuous production.
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The serpentine front is incredibly elegant. After painting, I tastefully distressed/antiqued it, then applied a custom mixed Expresso colored glaze and finished with a good coat of wax. It gives such and authentic vintage feel.
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Gamertroll's 7th Settlement tour is of the superb Sunshine Tidings Co-op location. loadsa pitches for the happy camper if one's prepared to zap a shit-ton of Feral Ghouls to suitably clear the place out.
It might well make it impossible to generate ad revenue, but Gamertroll is stubbornly sticking to the inclusion of Brief action segments set to proper dirty choons bookending the main tour, I hope you like 'em folks!
Gamertroll has become fascinated by Fallout 4's settlement building, stopping to build up each and every settlement location in the game. So long as it's fun, there will be tour videos for the whole of the Commonwealth in the coming weeks!
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I guess it was only a matter of when someone would make a dramatised feature film about Edward Snowden, and I guess it only makes sense that that someone would be Oliver Stone (JFK, Nixon, World Trade Center). Snowden is a movie that should be essential and important, sadly it is neither.
The issue with Snowden is not that it blindly sides with Edward Snowden, but rather the way it goes about doing so. Stone's directorial language is so heavy-handed and hyperbolic that it is impossible to sympathise or care about Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Edward Snowden's moral dilemmas, at work or at home. There are scenes in this film, taken straight from secondary sources like Laura Poitras' Citizenfour, that plays into every single cliché you can imagine; unnecessary dramatic pauses ("I thought Obama would change things" *stares longingly into the black night, as Laura Poitras' character holds her breath, dramatic music building* "I was wrong"); incessant symbolism at every turn – Gordon-Levitt stares sadly at some American symbol/icon more times than I cared to count – and as he gets yelled at by a higher-up through video chat, this higher-up is ten times the size of him, not alluding to Nineteen Eighty-Four as much as repeatedly punching us in the face with it. There are no graceful subtleties anywhere, nor any nuances in characters or situations, every element exists solely to underline Stone's political stance. And it is not that I agree or disagree with Stone's stance only that it becomes vividly dull and overstated.
It also struggles with an identity crisis, as it doesn't seem to know whether it is a biopic on Snowden, a political drama, or a love story. It switches between all these modus operandi, and Stone does not seem interested in allowing them to form a symbiosis, making them collide in every turn. The movie opens when Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald first meet Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, and as they work with the documents and Poitras' documentary in the hotel room, we get glimpses into Snowden's life. The problem here is that Stone uses 120 minutes to tell us a story that could've been told in 90, and that the back-and-fourths become repetitive and shallow pretty fast. It tries to tell a love story, but it is impossible to care about it when Lindsay Mills (Shailene Woodley) is relegated to a prop for Snowden, and given no independent room to grow. It tries to showcase Snowden's motivations, but all it can muster up is a paper-mâché of a character whose reasoning and ideals are never explored, simply explained.
The irony in this personal exposition of Edward Snowden is a line the true Snowden has repeated again and again; I am not the story here. I don't want the story to become about me. With Snowden Oliver Stone has managed to take one of the biggest and most important political incidents in recent years and turned it into a mindless anti-American/government movie, lacking any of the eloquence or tact apparent in works like Citizenfour, Glenn Greenwald's No Place to Hide…¹, or Luke Harding's The Snowden Files…² Please pick them up, because Snowden deserves a better story than this, especially in these crucial times of a potential (if highly unlikely) Presidental pardon. Please sign here (one could argue personal politics should be kept away from a movie review, but one can also shut up).
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We're so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!! We have an EXTRA SPECIAL hop for you this month -- All week long, the Design Team has been featuring many of Kristal's stamp sets as well as an array of Cricut Cartridges, SVG cuts, and more in anticipation of the hop... If you've missed out on any of the week, be sure to check out our previous posts for ALMOST 100 CREATIVE IDEAS and PROJECTS as well as giveaways, promotions, tips, and tutorials!! **Plus you can link up YOUR project using any of Kristal's stamp sets and a Cricut Cartridge that you haven't used in at least 3 months (dust 'em off and get to cuttin'!!)... To enter the challenge, or for more details, please CLICK HERE!!
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Traveler Cricut Cartridge. I cut the base layer from green, the base SHIFT layer from yellow, and the shadow layer from brown... I used green ink and a sponge dauber to distress the leaves and folded them and bent them before attaching them to the light (after I finished everything else on the jar). I LOVE these leaves and will be using them in another project VERY soon...
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The key to a successful Managed Services engagement is defining the desired outcomes your organization expects from partnering with an MSP, rather than focusing on specific tasks you want them to execute. The scope of work with your MSP should be focused on the results of the services they provide rather than on how and what they do to achieve those outcomes. Emphasizing outcomes makes monitoring the value of the Managed Services much easier for the Client.
For smaller organizations, defining outcomes can be easier as often there are no in-house IT personnel. As such, the expectation of the MSP will be that it is responsible for most if not everything. For medium to large organizations with in-house IT personnel, defining the scope of a Managed IT Services engagement involves determining which functions should go to the MSP so that the internal IT team can focus on strategic initiatives.
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Often a client will insist on maintaining certain roles and responsibilities, either to save on costs or to retain control. This mindset is often counter-productive, duplicates work, and can ultimately result in additional costs. For example, a small organization may be insistent that a staff member (often a non-technical person) will handle account setups, mailbox management, or file permissions. This individual will most likely struggle to follow proper procedures to ensure correct configuration and standardization. In a larger organization, the internal IT staff may want to manage troubleshooting server/network issues, and only escalate to the MSP when they can't resolve them. At that point, the MSP will have to troubleshoot the issue all over again from the start, delaying the resolution of the issue. Any time invested by internal staff prior to the issue being escalated is lost time.
At the same time, if your organization is relinquishing roles and responsibilities, and ultimately some level of control to the MSP, the provider must also be fully willing and able to be held accountable for those functions. Furthermore, the MSP must have clearly defined expected outcomes in their scope of work. For example, 99.99% uptime of systems or reliability of data backups may be included in the scope of a defined support SLA. These results must be quantifiable and tracked. The client may request that the MSP provide reports on such metrics on a quarterly basis.
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Cash for Clunkers program falls short of goals to help economy, environment
WASHINGTON – The Cash for Clunkers program that was pitched to the public as a big boost for the economy and the environment turned out to be nothing more than a lemon, according to a new study released by the Brookings Institution.
In fact, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) known as Cash for Clunkers, did little to help the environment and was "far more expensive per job created than alternative fiscal stimulus programs," according to new research led by Ted Gayer and Emily Parker of Brookings.
Sold as an economic stimulus and an environmental salve, the program made early progress in jump-starting the ailing auto industry.
Initial data seemed to indicate that the program, which offered $3,500 to $4,500 for people who trade in their old cars for a new one with higher fuel economy, was popular.
The plan, which was the brainchild of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, was championed as one that would stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce emissions. But ultimately, all of those lofty goals fell short of expectations.
For starters, the fuel-economy requirements ended up being fairly loose. For example, a person trading in a vehicle like a Hummer, which clocks in 14 miles-per-gallon, could get a $3,500 voucher that would go towards a new SUV with 18 miles-per-gallon. Experts argue that the small gains made in efficiency would be offset by the energy costs put into manufacturing a new car.
"The existing evidence also suggests that these sales were pulled forward from sales that would have occurred otherwise in the future," Gayer and Parker said. "Ten months after the end of the program, the cumulative purchases from July 2009 to June 2010 were nearly the same, showing little lasting effect."
Americans traded in 700,000 "clunkers" between July 1 and Aug. 24, 2009, according to Brookings.
While the study found that the $2.85 billion program provided a short-term bump in vehicle sales, the program only provided a small boost in employment which the government watchdog group says could have been done easily through other fiscal stimulus programs like reducing employers' and employees' payroll taxes.
The environmental gains made through the program weren't all that impressive either, according to the study.
The cost per ton of carbon dioxide reduced from the program suggests that the program was not a cost-effective way to reduce emissions, although it was more cost effective than certain other environmental policies, such as the tax subsidy for electric vehicles or the tax credit for ethanol.
Total emissions reduction was not "substantial" because "only about half a percent of all vehicles in the United States were the new, more energy-efficient CARS vehicles."
During the CARS program, vehicle sales increased 14 percent in July 2009 and another 28 percent in August but sales reverted to pre-program levels after the program ended, Brookings said.


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Olivia Palermo is the one star whose closet we covet.
Last month she joined the fashion pack in the front row at the Christian Dior Fall 2012 Couture presentation in Paris wearing a sleek Dior look.
The look included a leather Dior peplum top with a simple waist belt, navy Tibi shorts, a Dior chain-accented bag and two-tone wedges.
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