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– Jan 09, 2012
2011 was a year flanked by influential global events. International affairs were in the hot seat; as thought leaders, writers and politicians all looked at the role and impact of humanitarian efforts. Many of 2011's loose ends from the Arab Spring, the famine in the Horn of Africa, November's flawed election in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Canada's retreat from Afghanistan – militarily speaking, will all affect 2012 decisions.
The culmination of any year brings with it "best of" lists that document the year that was in music, fashion, books, films and the like in addition to countless predictions – however, here at War Child, the "best of" lists that interest us most are these, in no particular order:
1. CGD's What's Hot & What's Not for 2012 from the Centre for Global Development by Jenny Ottenhoff
2. 2011 International Book List by The CIC
3. 2011 Round up by Anouk Dey and Taylor Owen, CIC Dispatch Editors
4. Three Trends to Watch in International Development from the Council on Foreign Relations by Isobel Coleman
5. From an excellent resource – The Guardian's "Global Development" – a year in pictures
6. Five Reasons for Hope for AIDS, Polio, and More in 2012 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation by Joe Cerrell
7. From Foreign Policy Magazine "The FP Top 100 Global Thinkers"
8. CIGI Experts Predict Global Governance Challenges for 2012
9. 12 Trends That Will Drive the Global Agenda in 2012 by Mark Goldberg from UN Global Dispatch
10. Top 10 nuclear weapons stories of 2011 from Project Ploughshares by Margaret Swink
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We completely agree! We believe change can only occur if women and children know their rights. At the same time the individuals who are abusing their rights need to be provided with education and support as well so they can understand that what they are doing is wrong. However I think for them to change no one can do it for them , they have to want the change for themselves.
How does UNICEF advocate and fight for the rights of women and children? Do they have initiatives currently in place?
War Child's website offers numerous ideas for fundraising and getting involved. Individuals can show their support by organizing a fundraising event. To do so you can register the event using their on-line registry and once the event is registered War Child provides all the needed forms, resources and information to support in the implementation process. The online registry provides individuals with the ability to track donations and send friends invitations. On the website they also have a PDF called the fundraising toolkit. Within this document they provide a bunch of fundraising event ideas from raffles, dance offs, talent shows, bake sales, Karaoke night, art exhibitions etc. One idea War Child provided that we personally really liked is called War Child Eats.What this means is we would invite family and friends over for dinner and would ask them to bring a donation rather than paying to go out to eat at a restaurant.
Check out page three and four on this PDF http://www.warchild.ca/images/...,
Out of the listed ideas which one would you
personally enjoy doing?
Thank you for your comment! We completely agree, before this assignment we previously didn't think about world issues as much as we should have been. This blog has opened our
eyes and perspectives about the importance of advocacy. It's so uplifting to hear and learn about what these amazing people are doing for people in the world who are in need. We often take for granted so many things in our lives and your
right we wake up and think about ourselves first. But once this blog is over,will we continue advocating? My hopes are that we will, for instance once school is over we would love to go to Students Crossing Boarders to do volunteer work.
Once this blog is over, what things do you want to do to continue advocating?
We completely agree with you, it is important for teachers and professionals working in the field to raise awareness and advocate for these children. It is likely that teachers could have at least one refugee in their classroom. it is crucial that we as educators ensure we are speaking about this issue and educating not on ourselves but the children as well. Thank you for this game! Have you played this with children before? If so how did it go?
I think that wherever in the world we find crime, war, poverty, and so much more tragic issues there will always be a negative impact on children- and as much as i hate to say this children will most likely always be used for child labor, child bride, pornography etc and therefore i think as educators within this field there should always be ongoing advocacy and volunteer help/workshops to stop this issue. i think other organizations should form some kind of a hub where they support each other into the well-being of children and families. i do like the idea of starting of shelters, just like an ordinary guy started to give a way shoes for every pair bought, but what more does it take to bring realization to the world and how much more effort can someone go and who is willing to put in that effort- advertisment and advocacy is only about talk- which is okay because it creates awareness but the inspiration brings about action- and everyday i personally ask my self "well its a new day, what are you going to do for yourself today and what will you do for the world" personally i know we are all busy with our lives but after our busy time is over will we all commit ourselves to doing more and how far are we willing to go and to do.
I think a good way to help refugees is to introduce what refugees are in the classroom! Teachers can raise awareness for the issues refugees face. Here is a game that teachers can use in the classroom to raise awareness! http://www.unhcr.org/46a07f8c4...
We think that this is great how War Child fight for women and child rights violation especially sexual violence. It is important to teach women and children about their rights, but we feel that it is also important to teach the abusers about women and childrens rights. We know that it maybe hard, but we think that this will not change if we do not correct the people that are doing wrong! What do you guys think?
Alexandra and Jen C.
It's great that you are advocating for Lets-give Dominican Republic, the poverty going on there must be devastating, but it is amazing that there is an organization to help support them and provide them with much need resources. We recently read the article you posted on your blog, it was shocking to hear about how girls are being told they can have a better life but are then enslaved as sex workers in neighbouring countries. It's very sad to know this is happening and we hope that with time this can be stopped. What initiatives is your organization doing to help these children, adolescents and women?
We think that this is a great way to actually get people there. Besides donating Aeroplan miles do War Child do any other fundraising? What other potential fundraising in your opinion would work?
Thank you for your comment! War Child UK and Holland along with Canada are making huge strides in providing safe places for child refugees. We hope that the end is near for the Syrian Crisis. What else do you think needs to be done to help refugees?


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Hail and high winds can be romantic if you're at home in front of the fireplace with a bottle of wine. But if you're suspended in a tiny, swaying gondola high above Mount Mansfield, the experience can be harrowing.
That's why ominous weather reports persuaded Brian Clark of Stowe's Cliff House Restaurant to make a tough call: He postponed the restaurant's Vermont Fresh Network "Farmers' Dinner" last Friday.
"It's disappointing," Clark admits. Luckily, it looks like the dinner will be rescheduled for Saturday, July 12, so patrons won't miss out on fried green tomatoes with balsamic-tomato coulis and Cobb Hill cheese; Vermont trout with wild mushroom ragout; and an ice-cream float made with citrus-hibiscus Pop Soda and rhubarb ice cream.
The only thing better than sweet, tender doughnuts? Crisp, salty bacon. The two foods have long been separated by conventional notions about sweet and savory.
But, the pastry purveyors at Burlington's Dinky Donuts have combined them into a mouth-watering treat maple-caramel-glazed donuts topped with Vermont bacon crumbles. The decadent combo is available at the company's Burlington Farmers' Market stand, where other special "Dinkys" include a strawberry-rhubarb jelly-filled doughnut and a chocolate one topped with peanut brittle. Dinky delivers 'em, too.
Although the competitors were apparently flank and flank, Clover edged out two other floral titles to become the new name of Vermont's bovine dairy mascot. Move over, Buttercup and Daisy!

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Langkawi: Stay for 2 at Geopark Hotel Langkawi + Cable Car Ride from RM140
- Located in Oriental Village, Langkawi.
- Visit Mat Cincang Mountain, Langkawi Geopark, Pantai Kok, and Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls.
- Includes cable car ride for 2 people.
- Valid until Dec 31, 2012. Combine Groupons for longer stay.
- AirAsia flies to Langkawi 9 times daily, Malaysia Airlines flies 5 times daily, and Firefly flies 3 times daily (tickets to be purchased separately).
- Stay period: Aug 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012.
- Bookings must be made between Jul 24, 2012 – Dec 24, 2012.
- Min. 7 days prior booking required. Bookings subject to availability.
- Amendments must be made at least 3 days prior to confirmed booking date.
- May buy and use many. Combine Groupons for longer stay.
- Max. 3 adults OR 2 adults and 2 children aged 11 and below per room. 3rd adult subject to additional charges.
- Cable car ride is subject to weather, maintenance schedules, and other unforeseen circumstances. The hotel reserves the right to replace ride with another activity of equivalent monetary value.
- Rate is inclusive of applicable taxes and service charges.
- Printed Groupon voucher required at check-in.
- See the rules that apply to all deals.
- Daily Malay buffet breakfast for 2 people (only if purchased).
- Cable car ride for 2 people.
- Airport transfer.
- Transportation to Langkawi, Kedah.
ADD-ONS (payable to hotel)
- Extra bed with breakfast for guest aged 12 and above: RM50 per person per night.
- Free stay (shared bedding) for 2 children aged 11 and below.
- Extra breakfast: RM10 per person.
- Return airport transfer: RM28 per car per way (max. 4 people per car).
- Eve of public holidays and public holidays: RM50 per room per night.
- Non-Malaysian citizens: RM15 per person for cable car ride.
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Popular ways to reach the top of a mountain include riding a cable car, climbing, and piggybacking a climber. Today's Groupon takes weight off your back with a stay for two in a Superior Room, inclusive of cable car ride, at Geopark Hotel Langkawi in Langkawi, Kedah. Choose from the following options:
- 2D1N stay for 2 for RM140 (RM180 published rack rate) (only RM70 per person per night)
- 2D1N stay with daily buffet breakfast for 2 for RM160 (RM200 published rack rate) (only RM80 per person per night)
- 3D2N stay for 2 for RM239 (RM320 published rack rate) (only RM59.75 per person per night)
- 3D2N stay with daily buffet breakfast for 2 for RM279 (RM350 published rack rate) (only RM69.75 per person per night)
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- 24 sqm room
- 2 single beds or 1 king-sized bed
- Hot & cold shower
- Television
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board (upon request)
Nestled in Oriental Village against the backdrop of Mat Cincang Mountain, the hotel opens its doors to tired travellers seeking tranquillity amidst nature and cordial hospitality. Residents ride cable cars while enjoying enigmatic views of the island and jungle trek through Langkawi Geopark while observing monkeys, birds, and hiking shoes. Apart from swimming and picking seashells from Pantai Kok, wanderers wishing to shop for souvenirs and seashells may circle Langkawi Craft complex while less active patrons may recharge and use hotel facilities such as:
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Nearby places of interest
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- Pantai Cenang
- Oriental Village
- Mat Cincang Mountain
- Langkawi Geopark
- Snorkelling and scuba diving
- Langkawi Cable Car
- Telaga Harbour Park
- Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls
- Langkawi Craft Complex
- Restaurants and bars
Check out more things to do and places to visit around Langkawi at Virtual Tourist and Wikitravel.
Phone: 04-959 2300 / 04-959 1200
Geopark Hotel Langkawi is ranked 9th out of 24 specialty lodgings in Langkawi on TripAdvisor and received a score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 420 reviews on Agoda.
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The staff were friendly and the wireless signal was strong. – Mar 16, 2012
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The room and bathroom was very good and clean. Big enough too.Location next to the cable car and very close to seven wells water falls. Very beautiful surroundings. Serene lake with deer and rabbit park. Oriental village setup was very colourful with boating, bridges, lake, fishes etc. – Jan 12, 2010
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The sunset (around 6:45pm) at the cable car is wonderful but make sure you bring your jacket as the wind is very strong and the temperture drop a lot at sunset. – Jul 15, 2011
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been looking at the dlink des-5600 which is $1300 for the chassis and $1100 for the 4 port gig sx blades (it holds 4) which makes it fully configured a bit under $5,000 less than a similar configuration from 3com (9300 which we have) or extreme (3804) (though in it's defense the extreme is a significantly more feature rich switch). you could also have it with 4 16 port ethernet blades for ~$2800 which might buy you better performance (beyond 40 ports on the 4000M). layer 2 fast ethernet switches have definently arrived at commidity pricing, gig I think is a little further off, what with hp still charging about $900 ea for single port gig blades in the 4000's. On Tue, 19 Sep 2000, Greg Lindahl wrote: > For a long time, the HP Procurve 4000M was the price/performance leader for > fast ethernet switches. One of my co-workers (John Eshleman) points out a > new contender: > > http://intel.com/network/products/exp420t.htm > > The 420T has 48 ports and 2 slots which take gigabit expansion cards. It is > apparently always store-and-forward, but claims 20 usec switching latencies > for 100 mbit. Street price (www.hardwarestreet.com) is $1540, the gbit > uplinks are $377. > > This compares to $1943 for a 40-port HP -- half populated, but that is about > all the backplane can handle at full speed. > > The Intel switch claims 21 gbits of bandwidth, and that it can run all its > ports at full speed at any packet size. > > Anyone know of any other new contenders for the crown? > > -- g > > > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list > Beowulf at beowulf.org > http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf > -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joel Jaeggli joelja at darkwing.uoregon.edu Academic User Services consult at gladstone.uoregon.edu PGP Key Fingerprint: 1DE9 8FCA 51FB 4195 B42A 9C32 A30D 121E -------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is clear that the arm of criticism cannot replace the criticism of arms. Karl Marx -- Introduction to the critique of Hegel's Philosophy of the right, 1843.
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Character Sheets for Chain of Being, for both Higher Arc and d20.
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Published: 11/9/2012 11:06 PM | Last update: 11/12/2012 11:50 AM Driving forwardSalthawks overcome deficit, drain clock for a 42-33 win over Topeka.TOPEKA - Trevor Turner has been efficient under center for Hutchinson.But for the first time this year, when the Salthawks absolutely needed him to, he took over the game.
Hutchinson (9-2) now advances to face Derby (10-1), a team it beat 31-28 on Oct. 5. In a battle of offenses, Turner engineered Hutch's flexbone rush attack to perfection in the second half. The 5-foot-10, 160-pounder led the Salthawks to touchdowns on each of its first four drives after intermission and salted the game away with a clock draining possession to end the game. "Trevor took over the game in the second half," Hutchinson coach Randy Dreiling said. "He was checking off those quarterback sneaks, he was checking off plays. They (Topeka) were changing some plays at the line that they thought were better suited for what they were doing. We had a lot of input from the offense. It was just clicking." The Salthawks pulled away from the Trojans by scoring half of its total points in the third quarter alone. After Topeka, which held a 20-14 halftime lead, opened the third quarter with an onside kick attempt, Hutch recovered and drove 56 yards in six plays to retake the lead. Turner converted a fourth-and-inches play at the Trojans' 42 and then found Evan Gaines-Grissom for a 37-yard completion to set up fullback Will Smith's two-yard scoring run. Up 21-20, Hutch got a big break on a Topeka gamble. Facing a fourth-and-two at its own 28, Trojans' coach Walt Alexander took a timeout and then called for an option-keeper with quarterback Raymond Solis. But Topeka's beastly 6-2, 220-pounder botched the snap in the shotgun formation for a turnover on downs. "That fourth-and-two, we fumbled there and the play was actually there," Alexander said. "That gave them some momentum." Turner sparked the next drive with his only other completion of the game - a 12-yarder to Dakota Brower - before smith took the next two carries 15 yards into the end zone to give Hutch a 28-20 lead less than five minutes into the third quarter. Solis, who gashed Hutch in the first half, gave Topeka an answer by steering the Trojans 80 yards down the field in 12 plays. Running back Austin Tillman capped the drive with a 15-yard run but the Trojans went for two and were stuffed, leaving the game at 28-26. Turner had his signature moment on the next drive, picking up 65 yards on just two runs to get the Salthawks back on the board, After a 16-yard scamper, he busted through the middle of the line on a quarterback keeper, broke a few tackles and dashed into the end zone on a 49-yard touchdown run that rounded out the third-quarter scoring at 35-26. Solis again helped the Trojans mount a scoring drive, running in from one yard out just 12 seconds into the fourth quarter. But at 35-33 after the point after, Hutch ran away with the game. Turner led the Salthawks on a 12-play, 76-yard drive that drained nearly six minutes off the clock. The seniors quarterback runs of 12 and 26 yards on the drive but his shortest - a six-yard gain - was his biggest. Facing a third-and-three, Turner ran to his left, was hit in the backfield but spun out of multiple tackles before netting a six-yard gain to move the chains. "The biggest play of the second half was the third-and-five where he broke about five tackles to get that first down," Dreiling said. "That was huge." Will Smith capped that drive with a one-yard TD to push Hutch ahead 42-33. Topeka drove to Hutch's 19 with just under four minutes to go but a Solis pass to Alec Beatty went through the wide out's hands and into Salthawk safety Turner Wintz's, all but sealing the game. Hutch ran eight more plays and picked up four more first downs to drain the remaining 3:47 off the clock, setting up its rematch with Derby. "We came out really focused and we knew we had to do the little details to win this game," said Turner, who ran for a game-high 196 yards on 18 totes. "We kept our head in the game and kept fighting." Overcoming the halftime deficit was a byproduct of Hutch's rushing attack which churned its way to 489 yards, but the defense got the turnovers and stops at crucial times. ""We really didn't get discouraged," Dreiling said about trailing at half. "They were a handful and we knew it. We knew we were going to have to stiffen up the second half. I thought our defensive staff did a great job slowing them down more. You just can't stop them. You just have to slow them down and hope they make a mistake." They stymied Solis to just 54 second half rushing yards after he torched them for 129 in the first. "We've got to stop playing 220-pound quarterbacks," Dreiling said of Solis. "Those guys should be in college." Even entering after its first playoff win in school history, Topeka didn't look intimidated by perennial power Hutch in the first half. In fact, they outplayed them. Topeka's first drive fizzled after six plays and Hutchinson drove the field quickly for the game's first score. Slot back Dakota Brower sparked the drive with a 23-yard sweep on the Salthawks' first offensive play of the game and ended the drive on another sweep, a 26-yarder, around the right side. The Trojans needed only two plays - both runs by Solis - to answer. He picked up eight yards on his first run and then sprinted 56, going off right tackle on an option keeper, to knot the game 7-7. Hutch didn't move the chains as easily on its next drive but converted three fourth downs on a 16-play, 65-yard drive that chewed up seven minutes and 25 seconds. The Salthawks twice eked out runs just long enough to move the chains and Topeka helped out on a fourth-and-five by jumping offsides. With time winding down in the first quarter, fullback Will Smith converted a fourth-and-one with a two-yard run that ended the period. Opening the second quarter, he ran in from six yards out to give Hutch the lead at 14-7. But it was all Topeka the rest of the half. Solis again engineered a response to Hutch, completing a pair of passes - both to wide out Alec Beatty for a net of 27 yards - then had four runs for 26 yards, the final being a seven-yard run up the gut to tie the game at 14-14. The game's next two drives - ending on Jamison Likes' fumble for Hutch and a three-and-out for Topeka - kept the game even. Hutch looked to answer by driving 60 yards from its 20 to the Trojans' 20 but ended when Tanner Higgins was in the backfield on a fourth-and-six sweep. Topeka took advantage of the stop, going 77 yards in 12 plays to take its first lead of the game and it was Solis again coming up with the big plays. He completed a 23-yard pass to Beatty and had seven rushes for 44 of his 129 first-half rushing yards. The final was a one-yard dive over the pile and into the end zone that gave Topeka its 20-14 halftime lead. Hutch blocked the point after to stay within six.
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The newsletter article comparing GIMP and Photoshop made me wonder--does GIMP have the clipping masks that Photoshop does? I use Paint.net (another free download) for cropping, editing, etc, but it doesn't have the clipping mask. I'd love to have that application.
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I'm not sure if they work exactly the same way, but I use GIMP and often use a clipping mask. What GIMP lacks is the ability to use the styles. Other than that, I haven't had any trouble doing in GIMP what I've seen here.
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sorry - it's styles and tools - are they the same thing? Also, re the user manual - it isn't very useful, but there are lots of tutorials online, there are even a few aimed at scrapbooking in GIMP. Maybe I'll try my hand, too.
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Pros: Easily the most readable face of any watch I've found, the face is dead-simple and very legible (you'd have to be blind to miss the 12, 3, 6, and 9 markers). Eco-Drive -- no batteries. All the little things are right: easy to set, all the hands line up correctly (it's weird that I should feel the need to call that out, but I've run into quite a few watches more expensive than this one lately where that wasn't the case), day and date are easily read, etc. For $88 you really can't go wrong. Cons: The strap is pretty stiff out of the box, but that should improve with more wear. A lot of people online seem to replace the strap immediately. I doubt I'll do that, but it's worth noting. Other Thoughts: This is not a small watch. It's smaller than a lot of the 3 inch wide, 1 inch thick portable sun-dials that other companies are popping out, and it sits well on my wrist (I have small wrists, so this is always going to be a toss up for watches over 40mm), but it's still bigger than anything else I own. It's noticeably heavier than even my seiko chronograph (ssb015). That's not necessarily a bad thing, though. As far as trade-offs go, I'll take it, because I really like the extra real estate on the face. I'm pretty sure I could read this thing in a snowstorm at midnight. Did you find this review helpful? |
Nice watchPros: This is my first Citizen watch and so far I am very happy with my purchase. The watch keeps accurate time and the Eco-Drive means no need to worry about batteries. The night time glow of the watch is bright and clear, along with the easy to read numbers it makes for a nice proficient time piece. Cons: Strap is very well made but could be longer for larger wrist. Other Thoughts: Overall I really like this watch!! 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Not badPros: Simple easy to read face Cons: Band isn't the best, but ok. Other Thoughts: I'd been wearing a Luminox 3050 series before I purchased this. I wanted something a little simpler for everyday wearing. Did you find this review helpful? |
Citizen Military WatchPros: Easy to read with large dial. Least expensive EcoDrive watch I could find. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? |
Great everyday wearPros: Superb lume that lasts all night and of course never needing to change the battery thanks to Eco-drive. Cons: Strap is lame, I recommend a Texas strap or other high quality alternative. Other Thoughts: I needed an affordable Eco-drive for casual wear and this watch fits the bill. Did you find this review helpful? |
Great Watch Without Need for New BatteriesPros: Handsome looking with a military green face appearance; good luminescence; seems sturdy; good purchase price and no need for batteries. Cons: Watch band is initially a little stiff. Time setting protocol upon start-up seems a bit confusing, but is quickly resolved. Other Thoughts: The watch band take time to limber up and conform to your arm, but the fabric band does use metal grommets for the adjustment holes which should make it last longer. Watch size is not small, but it is not as large as some styles and looks very close to the newer Bell & Ross round models. Pretty bright numerals and time hands at night. Transaction and delivery time were very good. Did you find this review helpful? |


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Highlighting World Blood Donor Day in Dublin - a press release from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service - www.giveblood.ie | www.facebook.com/giveblood | @giveblood_ie
Paint the Town Red
Some of Dublin's most iconic buildings highlighted their support for blood donors around the country by lighting up red for World Blood Donor Day on 14th June.
The Convention Centre, Dublin's City Hall, The National Concert Hall, Lafayette House beside O'Connell Bridge and the Irish Architecture Archive "went red" in honour of Ireland's many communities of blood donors.
"The international event falls on June 14th each year and aims to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation and to thank regular blood donors for their commitment to saving lives. We are delighted to have these landmark buildings on board for this special occasion", Clare MacDermott, Marketing Executive, Irish Blood Transfusion Service.
For more information on giving blood and full clinic details please call 1850 731 137 or visit www.giveblood.ie.


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I recently spent sometime revising RVC as it has gotten a significant amount of new features from the last time I looked at it. RVC currently has over 120+ commands that simplify some of the most common tasks such as cloning a VM (Full & Linked Clone), vDS Management, Cluster/Host/VM Management and many many others.
There are so many cool and unique features that RVC offers that I could not name them all, but I thought I share with you my top 5 favorite features of RVC.
1. vSphere Virtual Filesystem
RVC presents the vSphere infrastructure as a virtual filesystem, this allows you to quickly navigate your Hosts, Cluster, Datacenter, VMs, etc. in a very user friendly and intuitive manner. It also allows for tab completion of commands and the use of wild cards when referring to objects.
Here is an example of connecting to a vCenter Server and quickly building out a new infrastructure by creating a new datacenter, cluster, adding an ESXi host and then creating a Linked Clone VM in just seconds:
Here is another example of what can be done with the virtualFS that Rich has created, you can easily view or edit files within the datastores (e.g. .vmx,.vmdk,vmware.log).
2. Multi-vCenter Support
You can connect to multiple vCenter Server(s) at once and quickly navigate to any of your vCenter Servers to perform various operations. Each vCenter will have it's own constructed virtual filesystem that will show up when you login.
Here is an example of connecting to 4 different vCenter Servers:
3. Performance Graphs
You can view performance charts using RVC similar to the vSphere Client. RVC quickly allows you to see what performance metrics are relevant for an object and displaying the graph using gnuplot:
Here is an example of displaying the live "cpu.usagemhz.average" metric for an ESXi host:
4. Marks
You can think of marks like an alias, RVC allows you to quickly save your favorite paths for later use and also include them within commands. This can be really helpful if you do not want to keep typing out a super long path and just give it a short and easy name to remember.
Here is an example of creating a mark called "favVM" to a particular VM in my vSphere infrastructure and perform a linked clone operation using the mark I created:
Here is an example of extending two new commands for "cluster" object. There are currently only three cluster commands by default: add, configure_ha and create. You may have noticed that configuring DRS is not one of the available commands, but wouldn't it be nice to have it? I created two new commands called "configure_drs" and "configure_automationlevel" which allows you to enable/disable DRS for a cluster and also specifying the DRS automation level.
Here is the source code for two commands that were added in .rvc/cluster.rb
Note: This was my first time writing any Ruby code, I'm sure I could have combined the two operations with some conditionals and then create the property drsConfig object.
If these five features of RVC seems really cool, I would highly recommend you go download and install RVC and give the rest a spin. If you have any feedback, questions or want to submit a patch for the RVC project, be sure to check out the RVC github project page for all the details.


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Passing your ITIL® Foundation Exam PDF - 2011 Edition
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Augustana sophomore Ryan Schuetz (Omaha, NE) has been awarded an Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) scholarship going toward tuition/fees, a monthly stipend, and a book allowance. Schuetz is majoring in Government/International Affairs.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Augustana alumna Alyssa Nance, class of 2008, won the Nebraska District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions held Saturday in Lincoln. She advances to the Upper Midwest Region Finals to be held February 6 in St. Paul, Minn.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Augustana College and The Great Plains Dramatist Exchange seek submissions for the Claire Donaldson '8 in 48' Short Play Festival. Submissions will be accepted through May 15, 2010. A scholarship and cash prizes are offered.
January finds Augustana students transcribing original historical documents on deposit in the College's Center for Western Studies archives. The new course, "Unlocking the Archives," supports both Augustana's major in anthropology and minor in Northern Plains studies.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Dr. Dale Peterson, class of 1960, is assisting in the medical treatment of those injured in the Haiti earthquake. He is a volunteer physician at Hôpital Sacré Coeur in Milot, located about 75 miles from Port-au-Prince.
Augustana point guard Jordan Dalton had to wait his turn to crack the starting lineup. Playing behind guys like Corey McIntosh and Marques Blank will do that to you. But he paid his dues, and now, Dalton is making a big impact - despite his small stature.
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Annual Report is now available online to view fundraising, endowment and economic performance, as well as quality and cost comparisons with other institutions. Augustana's fiscal year runs from August 1, 2008, through July 31, 2009.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Two Augustana alumni were among the many American missionaries serving in Haiti at the time of Tuesday's massive earthquake. Both Jonathan Larson, class of 2006, and Sarah Thomson, class of 2007, survived the disaster.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Dr. Robert Wright, Nef Family Chair of Political Economy at Augustana, discusses health care reform in his recent editorial published by The Daily Caller. The DC is a 24/7 news site on current policy issues run by editor-in-chief Tucker Carlson.
Friday, January 8, 2010
The 2010 January Interim at Augustana (January 4 thru 27) finds 87 students studying on seven continents - Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, and Europe. In addition, 13 Augustana faculty members are teaching courses abroad.


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99th Annual Patriots Day 5-Mile Road Race
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Monday, April 15, 2013, 10:00 AM
Please join us for the 99th Annual running one of the oldest road races in the United States. First run in 1914, the Patriots Day Five Mile Road Race has a long and rich tradition for runners from Lexington to all over the country. Come spend the day in Lexington, there is so much to offer. Come be a part of the Birthplace of American Liberty on the anniversary of the first day of the American Revolution.
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. Michael Madding scored the game-winning goal with less than a minute to play in overtime to give ninth-seeded Williams College a 2-1 sudden victory over No. 13 St. Lawrence University in the second round of the NCAA Division III mens soccer tournament Sunday.
The Saints ended their season with 14-3-3 record. Sophomore Jamal Samaroo scored the only goal for St. Lawrence just 28 seconds into the game.
Mohammed Rashid then tied the game in 80th minute for the Ephs (15-1-2), who will move on to the round of 16.
■ The St. Lawrence mens cross country team received an at-large bid on Sunday for the NCAA Division III championships.
It will be the fifth straight year the Saints will compete in the race, scheduled for Saturday in Terre Haute, Ind. The womens team qualified automatically with its victory in Saturdays regional event.


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Starting point: Cambria, Calif.
Distance: 251 miles
Challenge factor: Low (a leisurely ride, but keep an eye out for gawking tourists)
Highlights: The Big Sur coast, Carmel Valley and the Monterey Peninsula. This is the quintessential scenic California ride, and perhaps some of the best motorcycling in the world. If you haven't seen Hearst Castle (800-444-4445), stop for the tour.
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Company Profile: Decker is a family owned and operated truck line servicing some of the most successful companies in the country with our reefer/van and flatbed services. With 550 tractors and nearly 1350 trailers, Decker is a diversified carrier servicing the 48 contiguous states and 7 Canadian provinces. Job Description: As a family owned and operated company for over 75 years, we understand the importance of family to you. We are committed to offering competitive pay, excellent benefits and a working environment that emphasizes family values and provides quality time at home. In the trucking industry, a company is only as good as its drivers and at Decker, we have some of the best in the industry. We are proud to offer our company drivers competitive pay, excellent benefits and equipment. We have opportunities for reefer/van and flatbed drivers, with routes to give you quality home time and keep you successful. We are looking for CDL-A Drivers to join our team! 1 year OTR experience $2500 Sign-On Bonus Reefer Positions Available Late Model Equipment Please apply online, or call 888-670-9378 for more information. www.drivedecker.com Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: Retail, Driver - Company


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Westhampton-Hampton Bays
Twilight Fees Lifted at Cupsogue, Smith Point
Close to 200 locals showed up Monday evening at for a at two county beaches, and . And two weeks after the fee was lifted at in Hampton Bays, officials announced Monday that their efforts paid off.
"Your voices were heard, and there are going to be no more fees," said South Fork Legislator Jay Schneiderman, I-Montauk. "This was a mistake, and we knew it was a mistake."
County parks officials had originally proposed the fee - charged between 5 and 8 p.m. - to defray the cost of maintaining beaches. However after lifting the fee in Hampton Bays, residents called for more action.
A Riverhead teen who pleaded guilty to two November shootings was sentenced to six years in prison, followed by five years of post release supervision, on Wednesday.
Juan Soyos-Pixtun, 19, in the two November shootings in May. He was sentenced on Wednesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court on eight criminal charges before Judge Mark Cohen.
East Hampton
Boaters Arrested Outside Romney Protest; Claim Cops Out of Line
Two boaters in waters off The Creeks, billionaire Ronald Perelman's 57-acre East Hampton Village estate — where Mitt Romney was scheduled to be present for a campaign fundraiser — when they failed to comply with police orders, according to police.
One was arrested on the sailboat, while the second jumped off into Georgica Pond and swam to Perelman's property, where he was arrested by the Secret Service and , police said.
David A. Fink and his longtime fiance Simon V. Kinsella, the two arrested, later said in a statement released Monday that when they were taken in.
North Fork
Days after Walter Jose Gomez, 18, was found in an apparent , family and friends are trying desperately to raise enough money to send his body home to Guatemala for burial.
A cannister at the Empire Gas Station on Route 25 in Southold is stuffed with dollar bills, as a community comes forward to help a family in need.
Southold resident Alex Tacovic, a friend of the Gomez family, organized the collection -- another can is set up in Laurel -- to help.
Detectives are searching for a hit-and-run driver who fled after fatally striking a nun on Monday night.
The victim has been identified as Sister Jacqueline Walsh, a pastoral associate at in Syosset, who was attending a retreat in the Water Mill area with fellow members of the Sisters of Mercy, according to .
Det. Sgt. Lisa Costa said that police were called at 8:30 p.m. Monday with a report of a woman lying on the ground a few feet from the roadway, bleeding and unresponsive, near 383 Rose Hill Road in Water Mill. The woman, white and approximately 60 years of age, was dead upon police arrival, Costa said.
Just a half mile from the scene, detectives located an unoccupied 2009 Volkswagen Touareg with front-end damage, Costa said. Detectives are asking the public's help in finding the driver, said to be a white Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall, in his 20s or 30s, with short spiked hair, who was wearing dark shorts and a white shirt at the time of the accident.


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Gary Kaltbaum, "The Investor's Edge" author, on companies moving up their dividend payments ahead of the fiscal cliff.
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Pat won't more companies are accelerating their dividend payments so we heard today from Campbell Soup and -- some of the latest getting -- -- -- -- Early of course ahead of the fiscal clip and Oracle taking a step further actually moving up three dividend payments before the end of the year.
So for more and all this joined by Gary -- -- president of cap on capital management and of course Fox News contributor.
-- -- here because look this is got to backfire at some point especially we're hearing some companies actually taking loans.
To make a dividend expect that be good at the end of the day.
Well look capital is gonna flow and move to -- street -- -- treated best and when it's treated best and right now is when.
I can tell you next year taxes are going up so they've taken advantage of -- -- with taxes this year somebody like Larry Ellison.
I think it's taken out out maybe a quarter billion dollars and he gets the pay less taxes on it it's actually a good decent moving just realized.
These companies with the Fed keeping rates down and up bond yields weighed down they cannot help -- -- -- very you low yields.
Almost the cost the money is zero so why they're okay with what they're doing and I'm seeing yields on ten year corporates it.
Wanted to -- 2% for some of these companies so their happiness -- Great and that's -- thing right we got the Fed keeping rates so low who's gonna -- their money up for ten years at 2% so.
I don't wanna buy that corporate debt banks -- alone it's in because they don't want to lock me in at that rate for thirty years on a mortgage what kind of on a stalemate -- aren't we.
Seattle I think of the big Bob bubbles in the bond market the Fed is forcing people and they're just buying nothing ton of the bond funds which are buying up.
You know the bonds and the distortions in the market and in bonds right now -- -- yields.
-- an absolute joke and I think they'll be a lots of pain once the up bubbles burst I just don't know when.
I think -- probably a couple years off but there's going to be a point in time with a market doesn't listen or care what Bernanke does anymore.
Right so that bubble bursts.
But prior to that it.
And they're basically pushing us on to the equity -- -- -- -- got nowhere to go out and they are you got earnings and revenues both kind of really flat.
Well -- quarter's earnings and revenue not very good Lotta company -- a -- IBM's sales down 5% Harley-Davidson's.
Sales down 11%.
Those dogs aren't gonna -- the long term that has to get better.
So the Fed can do whatever they want to do right now eventually people gonna focus on earnings and sales growth and if it's not they are.
Market's gonna pay a penalty for that and by the way who will look a little news is that on September 13 was the last announcement by the Fed.
About QE3 -- QE for whatever number there on and the market is no longer listening it's actually down pretty decently from there.
I've always been worried what happens if the market stops listening to the Fed.
I'm not so sure we're there yet but certainly the market hasn't been too good sense.
Right because then there's no place to go you know I've got to ask you about the -- fiscal -- You pretty much resuming again higher taxes next here aren't -- so let it is it just any deal at this point is better than no deal.
Any deal is a bad deal look at Tracy we've talked about this all the time on weekends off.
Nothing is going to change this is a big con game the big shell -- Taxes are gonna go up and I have news the spending is gonna go -- this talk of a trillion here -- -- trillion they are spending coming down.
That's -- above ten trillion already accounted for in the next decade so while we're gonna be in the twenties as far as deficits going forward.
And -- just I think they're poor -- markets on just hope that we don't wake up one day in the markets look at what's going on here and you know fire right back at them.
Yes and you know what you're not wrong that's -- -- so between now and then.
Bond bubble bursting we get lots and look forward to in the new year get -- comment -- -- capital -- think he's there expect.
My pleasure thank you.
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