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In this series for small office and home office (soho) I will discuss connecting via ipv6 to the outside world, and back.
In this 2nd post, I will look at ipv6 in my linux machines.
There are 3 desktops and as many laptops in my network, all running one or the other Debian like distro. Regardless, what I will talk about in this post should be similar to most linux distros. I realize that this is a highly technical post. The most important thing is that you try some or many of the things in this post for yourself. A practical approach is the best to learn: you ask yourself questions, next, you're bound to look for answers.
ipv6 on my desktop
3 years ago, we had a world wide ipv6 day: On 8 June, 2011, top websites and Internet service providers around the world, including Google, Facebook, Yahoo!, Akamai and Limelight Networks joined together with more than 1000 other participating websites in World IPv6 Day for a successful global scale trial of the new Internet Protocol, IPv6.
I'm sure that this was not the first, neither the last ipv6 day, but it was the first that caught my attention. With 3 people, we did some experiments that day, involving windows and linux machines. Unfortunately, our first steps were on a Link local ipv6 network only, and such a network is not representative for the ipv6 internet. I will talk about link-local networks at the end of the series, but now only mention them when they appear without going deeper.
In January 2014, mysteriously ipv6 global links appeared out of nothing: my provider was rolling out ipv6.
hands on
No network-manager enabled, No avahi-daemon.
The most simple configuration in /etc/network/interfaces
bert@lx24:~$ cat /etc/network/interfaces # This file describes the network interfaces available on your system # and how to activate them. For more information, see interfaces(5). # The loopback network interface auto lo iface lo inet loopback # The primary network interface auto eth1 iface eth1 inet dhcp
Starting with no cable attached and a two minutes waiting time for the network (not to come up), we get the following situation:
bert@lx24:~$ ifconfig
eth1 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 08:00:27:07:b6:19
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0
inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:65536 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
Notice that this machine is ipv6 enabled, the local loopback address ::1 is configured for ipv6. Any linux kernel from 2.6 onwards (and some even before), are ipv6 ready. Unless you still have a SuSE-Linux-9.0 from 2004 running you should be ok;
The /128 means that ::1 sits in its own address space. In ipv4 it would look like a /32.
As soon as we connect a network cable, the situation changes.
I first connect to a network without ipv6 access (ipv4 only):
bert@lx24:~$ ifconfig eth1 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 08:00:27:07:b6:19 inet addr:10.0.0.74 Bcast:10.0.0.255 Mask:255.255.255.0 inet6 addr: fe80::a00:27ff:fe07:b619/64 Scope:Link UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1 RX packets:462 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 TX packets:182 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000 RX bytes:69963 (69.9 KB) TX bytes:24713 (24.7 KB) lo Link encap:Local Loopback inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0 inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:65536 Metric:1 RX packets:72 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 TX packets:72 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 collisions:0 txqueuelen:0 RX bytes:5632 (5.6 KB) TX bytes:5632 (5.6 KB)
We get ipv4 addresses but in ipv6 we only get a Link-local address. We already had a loopback address.
If we look at the link local address we notice a /64. The first 64 bits or 16 hexes are network identifier, the next 16 hexes should be unique host-addresses in the entire network. I underlined the part of the mac address that is repeated in the ipv6 address. If MAC-addresses are unique (and they are), your Link-local addresses are also unique.
Now I connect the same network adapter to an ipv6/ipv4 network:
bert@lx24:~$ ifconfig eth1 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 08:00:27:07:b6:19 inet addr:10.0.1.150 Bcast:10.0.1.255 Mask:255.255.255.0 inet6 addr: fe80::a00:27ff:fe07:b619/64 Scope:Link inet6 addr: 2a02:1811:e100:e100:a9cc:a9c8:c2bb:f335/64 Scope:Global inet6 addr: 2a02:1811:e100:e100:a00:27ff:fe07:b619/64 Scope:Global UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1 RX packets:530 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 TX packets:233 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000 RX bytes:82428 (82.4 KB) TX bytes:33056 (33.0 KB) lo Link encap:Local Loopback inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0 inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:65536 Metric:1 RX packets:188 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 TX packets:188 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 collisions:0 txqueuelen:0 RX bytes:14880 (14.8 KB) TX bytes:14880 (14.8 KB)
Almost immediately I get two global ipv6 addresses. Only minutes later the ipv4 addresses appear.
This raises some questions:
- Why are there two ipv6 GLOBAL addresses and not one?
- How does my system find the right subnet,
and from where does it get an answer?
- Did I get a default ipv6 gateway?
- How and Whom can I ping?
Why are there two ipv6 GLOBAL addresses and not one?
Instead of using 'ifconfig', I will use the 'ip addr' command. Slowly but surely the older familiar commands are replaced by newer ones. The 'ip' command set is different, but more powerfull. Let's use this hidden powers to analyze the ipv6 configuration:
bert@lx24:~$ ip addr 1: lo: <LOOPBACK,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 65536 qdisc noqueue state UNKNOWN link/loopback 00:00:00:00:00:00 brd 00:00:00:00:00:00 inet 127.0.0.1/8 scope host lo inet6 ::1/128 scope host valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever 2: eth1: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast state UP qlen 1000 link/ether 08:00:27:07:b6:19 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff inet 10.0.1.150/24 brd 10.0.1.255 scope global eth1 inet6 2a02:1811:e100:e100:a9cc:a9c8:c2bb:f335/64 scope global temporary dynamic valid_lft 566728sec preferred_lft 47728sec inet6 2a02:1811:e100:e100:a00:27ff:fe07:b619/64 scope global dynamic valid_lft 603626sec preferred_lft 85226sec inet6 fe80::a00:27ff:fe07:b619/64 scope link valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever
Both GLOBAL ipv6 addresses are type dynamic; they don't come from a dhcp6 server, but are self generated by a process called Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC). Now if we look at the second global dynamic ipv6 address, we notice that it is constructed around the MAC, in the same way as the Link-Local address. If my computer will connect to a website, that ipv6 address can be harvested. However, in today's ipv4 world, only the public ipv4 address of my router would be seen, and my private addresses would become obscured by NAT.
Does that matter? Well, yes, it could mean less privacy, and for that reason there is a process in my linux machine creating temporary global dynamic ipv6 addresses.
Now there is a problem: if my system creates a new ipv6 address every day, the old sockets would not survive. So we keep old addresses alive for a longer period, lets say a week, but we start new connections with the most recently created ipv6 global temporary dynamic address. We will keep the old sockets alive for a week. In the long run, we will have several auto-created global temporary dynamic addresses.
In my world, this way of working is not good, not good at all. I keep a lot of SSH sessions running permanently. So I can configure a static ipv6 address (in another part of this series), and use that all the time.
How does my system find the right subnet,
and from where does it get an answer?
Did I get a default ipv6 gateway?
To find this out, I started a wireshark sniffing session on my network. I used a capture filter 'IP6'. This is what I saw:
No. Time Source Destination Protocol Length Info 6 1.540652000 fe80::a00:27ff:fe07:b619 ff02::2 ICMPv6 70 Router Solicitation from 08:00:27:07:b6:19 7 1.543190000 fe80::5e35:3bff:fe5c:8b35 fe80::a00:27ff:fe07:b619 ICMPv6 206 Router Advertisement from 5c:35:3b:5c:8b:35
Remember that my system autocreated Link-Local addresses regardless whether it was on an ipv6 network. It now uses this address to ask whether an ipv6-router exist on the network. That is the first packet (6).
It sends the solicitation to a multicast address, ff02::2
In ipv6 the designers got rid of annoying broadcasts. They replaced them by task-specific multicast addresses.
An ipv6 multicast address starts with a binary 11111111/8 or ff in hexes.
Link Local Multicasts start with FF02 (www.iana.org)
And an FF02::2 means All Routers Address
So the link local address is used to multicast to all routers and asks for their presence and information.
A unicast answer, packet (7), is sent by all routers (in this case and in most SOHO cases only one) to advertise themselves.
In the body of this packet we find the following intersting parts:
Ethernet II, Src: CompalBr_5c:8b:35 (5c:35:3b:5c:8b:35), Dst: CadmusCo_07:b6:19 (08:00:27:07:b6:19) Type: IPv6 (0x86dd) Internet Protocol Version 6, Src: fe80::5e35:3bff:fe5c:8b35 Dst: fe80::a00:27ff:fe07:b619 Next header: ICMPv6 (58) Internet Control Message Protocol v6 Type: Router Advertisement (134) Cur hop limit: 64 ...0 1... = Prf (Default Router Preference): High (1) Router lifetime (s): 1800 ICMPv6 Option (Prefix information : 2a02:1811:e100:e100::/64) ICMPv6 Option (Recursive DNS Server 2a02:1800:100::41:2 2a02:1800:100::41:1) Recursive DNS Servers: 2a02:1800:100::41:2 (2a02:1800:100::41:2) Recursive DNS Servers: 2a02:1800:100::41:1 (2a02:1800:100::41:1) ICMPv6 Option (DNS Search List Option telenet.be) Domain Names: telenet.be ICMPv6 Option (Source link-layer address : 5c:35:3b:5c:8b:35)
I snipped away most of the jargon. We see a subnet, DNS-servers (2) and a domain name from my ISP (telenet.be), and the MAC address of the router. The ipv6 address of the router sits inside the ipv6 header.
How and Whom can I ping?
Does it all work? Let me do a ping:
bert@lx24:~$ ping6 google.com PING google.com(ea-in-x64.1e100.net) 56 data bytes 64 bytes from ea-in-x64.1e100.net: icmp_seq=1 ttl=52 time=16.7 ms 64 bytes from ea-in-x64.1e100.net: icmp_seq=2 ttl=52 time=17.9 ms 64 bytes from ea-in-x64.1e100.net: icmp_seq=3 ttl=52 time=17.8 ms ... 3 packets transmitted, 3 received, 0% packet loss, time 2003ms ... bert@lx24:~$ ping6 -n google.com PING google.com(2a00:1450:4013:c01::64) 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 2a00:1450:4013:c01::64: icmp_seq=1 ttl=52 time=15.7 ms 64 bytes from 2a00:1450:4013:c01::64: icmp_seq=2 ttl=52 time=16.9 ms 64 bytes from 2a00:1450:4013:c01::64: icmp_seq=3 ttl=52 time=17.9 ms
it's obvious that it works …
and that I can ping the world; I'll come back to this in a next post
Finally, let's have a look at the routing table:
bert@lx24:~$ route -n6
Kernel IPv6 routing table
Destination Next Hop Flag Met Ref Use If
2a02:1811:e100:e100::/64 :: UAe 256 0 0 eth1
fe80::/64 :: U 256 0 0 eth1
::/0 fe80::5e35:3bff:fe5c:8b35 UGDAe 1024 0 0 eth1
::/0 :: !n -1 1 111 lo
::1/128 :: Un 0 1 13 lo
2a02:1811:e100:e100:a00:27ff:fe07:b619/128 :: Un 0 1 0 lo
2a02:1811:e100:e100:18bf:ef2:ce5e:ae2a/128 :: Un 0 1 22 lo
fe80::a00:27ff:fe07:b619/128 :: Un 0 1 9 lo
ff00::/8 :: U 256 0 0 eth1
::/0 :: !n -1 1 111 lo
A final remark on the default gateway
Well, the pinging works, once we have a global unicast address. We use a local-link address of the gateway to go outside. This is not necessary, we can also use a static global unicast address for it. The latter looks more familiar, but it doesn't have to be; after all, your default gateway in ipv4 is usually a private address too.
What's next:
In part 3 we will be looking at DNS / traceroute / … how do I do "this" in ipv6
IPv6 temporary addresses and privacy extensions
IPv6 Multicast Address Space Registry
Observing Router Advertisements
IPv6: Goodbye to broadcast, say hello to Multicast
Multicast Listener Discovery Version 2 (MLDv2) for IPv6
ICMP Version 6 (ICMPv6) Informational Message Types and Formats
Post Scriptum:
It is difficult to create posts like this in WordPress. All themes generally messed up the lay-out I wanted. Double spacing where single spacing was required, joining two paragraphs where only one was available, separating one paragraph into several parts, etc ….
I started editing in WP, then switched to LibreOffice, next to Google Docs. Google Docs used a lot less lay-out, but still too much for WP. I'm slightly disappointend 🙂


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Dates of Interview:
November 3, 1983
Location of Interview:
Belli & Belli office, Chicago
Betty J. Blum
Length of Transcript:
56 pages
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Biographical Summary
Edo J. Belli was born in 1918 in Chicago and began his architectural training while in high school. Upon graduating, Belli took a job with Chicago architects Holsman & Holsman in 1936, and, with their support, he enrolled in evening classes at Chicago's Armour Institute of Technology, graduating in 1939. He worked briefly for Perkins & Will before setting out with his brother, Anthony, to organize their own firm, Edo J. & Anthony J. Belli, in 1941. Edo's sons, Allan and James, later joined them, and in 1978 the firm was renamed Belli & Belli. The firm has elected to remain a relatively small family-owned and -run operation specializing in Catholic ecclesiastical architecture. Belli died in Lake Forest, Illinois, in 2003.
Interview Highlights
Belli speaks about what led him to a career in architecture; working for Graham, Anderson, Probst & White; opening his office; designing Catholic schools and churches; networking; Belli's offices; sons Allen and James Belli; successful projects; James Belli's work at C.F. Murphy Associates; the future for Belli & Belli.
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Interview Excerpt
"I think the most interesting [jobs] were the church ones, the Catholic churches, because there you're dealing with the priest one-on-one. In those days, and even today, he is the most important in the way of the committees. Once you get to know this person, you get an opportunity to design everything that goes in there, from the doorknobs to the threshold. You're dealing with the makeup of a human being. You know, you got people that are in trouble, you got people that are happy, you got people that don't give a damn, so you try to incorporate all of their habits and their thinking and their methods of praying and so forth in this type of a structure." (p. 33)
Additional Resources
Edo Belli images in the R&B Archives [5]
Funding for this oral history was provided by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts.
Publication of this oral history in web-accessible form was made possible by the generous support of The Vernon and Marcia Wagner Access Fund at The Art Institute of Chicago, The James & Catherine Haveman Foundation, The Reva and David Logan Family Fund of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, and Daniel Logan and The Reva and David Logan Foundation.


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Feburary 3rd was a day full of surprises! It was the day after our official opening of the new FCJ novitiate in Salta and we were filled with expectation as we were planning to visit the LaSalette Fathers and Brothers and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our FCJ presence in South America with them. The LaSalettes were finishing their annual regional meeting at a retreat house, beautifully located near a river, just outside of the city of Salta in Argentina.
As we prepared to set out on our journey, our first surprise was to see that our FCJ house was set within a flood. For miles around there was nothing but the poor houses of the barrio emerging out of water.
How could we meet the LaSalette groups who were to celebrate Mass with us, the enjoy a festive asado (BBQ)? Would we have to wade out? Could we? Or drive the Ford ranger? If anyone could, the general agreement was that it would have to be Hna Shirley (who had had years of such driving while she lived in Santiago del Estero).
A police car managed to drive by and we were assured we could drive out if we went in the direction the officer indicated. Unfortunately no one told Sr. Shirley about these dirrections, so at 4:30pm when the group set out (three in front and ten in the back under the canopy) she took the usual route out of the barrio to the horror of her more well-informed passengers. There was no way to backtrack or turn around, so it took all her driving experience to ease the truck through mud and foot-deep water for about 12 blocks. Many the prayers that were said and loud the applause when we finally reached paved streets!
We arrived early and had time to walk down to the river and take pictures.
At the Eucharist there was much sharing honoring the 20 years that the FCJs had been in South America, appreciating the history of working together with the LaSalettes, the years of friendships, and recalling also the number of LaSalettes who had been educated by the FCJs in Fitchburg.
FCJ Sisters join with the La Salette Priests and Brothers
to celebrate the 20th Anniversary
of FCJ Presence in South America.
Shirley, one of the pioneers of our FCJ presence in South America, received a hand crafted wall hanging with the 20 years of FCJ presence woven into the fabric. All agreed that this should be given to Sr. Mary Cavanagh who was not able to be present due to a sudden rush to the hospital instead to the airport for her planned return visit to Argentina.
Sr. Patricia Binchy, who had recently been named the Provincial of the FCJ Province of the Americas and who would now be based in Toronto, Canada, received a beautiful painting of Our Lady of LaSalette (painted by LaSalette Fr. Alfredo Velarde as a farewell gift.


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Missing extended furlough inmate Michael Joyce turned himself in to Hawaii Police last night. He was returned to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC) at 2:20 a.m. Joyce failed to report to HCCC for his scheduled check-in on April 6.
Joyce is serving time for Assault 2. He is classified as community custody which is the lowest custody level. Escape 2 is expected to be added to his charges. His next parole hearing was scheduled for June 2016.
Inmates in the extended furlough program live and work outside of the facility but must check in at various times throughout the month.
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Resistance of Two Mediterranean Cold-Water Coral Species to Low-pH Conditions
AbstractDeep-water ecosystems are characterized by relatively low carbonate concentration values and, due to ocean acidification (OA), these habitats might be among the first to be exposed to undersaturated conditions in the forthcoming years. However, until now, very few studies have been conducted to test how cold-water coral (CWC) species react to such changes in the seawater chemistry. The present work aims to investigate the mid-term effect of decreased pH on calcification of the two branching CWC species most widely distributed in the Mediterranean, Lophelia pertusa and Madrepora oculata. No significant effects were observed in the skeletal growth rate, microdensity and porosity of both species after 6 months of exposure. However, while the calcification rate of M. oculata was similar for all colony fragments, a heterogeneous skeletal growth pattern was observed in L. pertusa, the younger nubbins showing higher growth rates than the older ones. A higher energy demand is expected in these young, fast-growing fragments and, therefore, a reduction in calcification might be noticed earlier during long-term exposure to acidified conditions. View Full-Text
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Movilla, J.; Gori, A.; Calvo, E.; Orejas, C.; López-Sanz, À.; Domínguez-Carrió, C.; Grinyó, J.; Pelejero, C. Resistance of Two Mediterranean Cold-Water Coral Species to Low-pH Conditions. Water 2014, 6, 59-67.
Movilla J, Gori A, Calvo E, Orejas C, López-Sanz À, Domínguez-Carrió C, Grinyó J, Pelejero C. Resistance of Two Mediterranean Cold-Water Coral Species to Low-pH Conditions. Water. 2014; 6(1):59-67.Chicago/Turabian Style
Movilla, Juancho; Gori, Andrea; Calvo, Eva; Orejas, Covadonga; López-Sanz, Àngel; Domínguez-Carrió, Carlos; Grinyó, Jordi; Pelejero, Carles. 2014. "Resistance of Two Mediterranean Cold-Water Coral Species to Low-pH Conditions." Water 6, no. 1: 59-67.


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Overall, the Vitality was worth the money and definitely got the job done. It's so quiet and travel-friendly, you could use it just about anywhere.
The Leaf Vitality is the perfect toy for moderate stimulation. She is versatile enough to use in the shower/tub, and also quiet enough to function in a shared living situation. If you require a little "vroom" in your routine, make sure you set aside some extra time when playing. What the Vitality brings to the table in design and hygiene, she lacks somewhat in strength.
The price tag of the Vitality might be considered steep but Leaf does provide a quality toy. All women are built different but the Vitality is the first toy that I feel acknowledges that fact. If you are a fan of luxury toys and having multiple areas stimulated at once, the Vitality is definitely something you should consider.
This toy was just not getting it for my girlfriend, so this will be one that hardly gets used. I was hoping to get a new toy for our collection, oh well.
I really loved the Vitality by Leaf. I would defiantly recommend this toy to anybody. It's made of high quality material and I plan on buying another product from Leaf again.
Let your imagination run wild and get back to nature with Vitality. Perfect to use solo or with your partner, Vitality is a neat little vibe to add some spice to your play time. Its sleek and ergonomic design is easy to use and completely satisfying. Packed full of power, it is sure to please even the pickiest players.
I love the idea of Vitality so much that I want to suggest improvements -- however, the fact remains that Vitality needs improvement. It's an attractive variation on the Leaf theme, but many will find the vaginal arm very petite, while the separated arms will not stimulate; and others will find the incredibly buzzy and whiny noise a turn off. However, if you've had bad experiences with other rabbits, Vitality is completely different and may give you a new lease on life.
I love my Vitality. It's worth the investment and I cannot wait to take it on trips with me. An attractive toy that leaves me a whole lotta happy.
Looking for a rabbit that's not exactly a rabbit? Vitality may be for you. Its dual motors allow you a level of control not present in many vibes. It's also won toy of the year, what more could you want?
While Vitality won't be a size-queen's beloved, it's an outstanding dual-action vibrator for girls who like a slow, passionate build-up to orgasm or those who want a quick, powerful orgasm in much less time than it would take with any other dual-action vibrator available. I like that the vibrations can be set to give you the slow build up or the straight to it orgasm. My partner and I are fascinated with Vitality, and it has left me thinking there's nothing out there that could ever measure up.
The Leaf Vitality rocks. It's a unique, ergonomic, water-proof vibe in the shape of a plant that provides many options for penetration and stimulation. Male or female, vagina or perineum, the silicone on this toy vibrates with strength and supreme ease of use. Like most luxury vibes it's rechargeable and costs a little too much but it has a warranty and is destined to add to a ton of orgasmic nights.
While this is a pretty expensive toy, it's very worth it! It's very quiet and powerful. It's also rechargeable so you don't have to waste a ton of money on batteries. This is a rabbit type vibrator that massages both the g-spot and the clit.
This toy, though seemingly costly for what "little" you get, is totally worth the expense. This was the first toy I had ever purchased over $60, and it has proven worth its weight in gold for my personal activities, time and time again. It is fun for solo use, but even more fun for use with your play partners; it's amazing for sensory play and is fun to just explore your pleasure centers with! I absolutely love the texture of this toy - the smoothness makes it that much more erotic!
The Vitality is rechargeable, has duel motors, duel speeds. is easy to care for, and travels well. This rabbits ears are flexible and can be adjust somewhat to make the perfect fit. It is very user friendly and a great addition to any toy collection.
Totally great for a unique looking product that is quiet and fun. Waterproof and easy to clean but lacking in strong vibrations.
Vitality is a rabbit vibrator with dual motors. The dual motors are packed with powerful vibrations, but they are more located at the surface. It has flexible arms that are designed to fit most anatomies, but not all. The arms don't allow for firm pressure on the clit, but you can do this manually. This vibrator is made of body safe material and is rechargeable.
The Vitality from BMS Enterprises is a brand new issue from the Leaf line of rechargeable vibrators. This luxury rechargeable doesn't boast all the elaborate patterns and LED interfaces of some of its peers, but it's still one hell of an effective vibrator. It packs a lot of power in two independently controlled motors! BMS includes an eco-friendly canvas pouch and a charger to keep your vibe juiced up without wasting money and landfill space on batteries!


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Meat eating causes disease?
Created March 11, 2013 at 7:04 AM
Hi, I am a 1 year paleo lover, but have recently been doing my research and found a question i would love to know more about.. if anyone has insight please let me know!!
i have recently heard the argument many a time that meat eating causes colon cancer and heart disease.. i was wondering if these statistics are just completely untrue, or are they based on the population eating factroy farmed meats not grass fed, or is it dues to something else in their diet... which would be difficult as the study is based on the high consumption of meat..
so there it is.. EDUCATE me please
on March 11, 2013
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Thanks for your post because I eat A LOT of meat and I am actually worried...
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There are observational studies from the US that have found a link between (red) meat and colon cancer. Interestingly, this link is generally non-existent when looking at observational studies from europe:
Why is this the case? Maybe because red meat is often villanized here in the States and thus ends up being consumed less by health conscious people and more by health ambivalent people. Or maybe because European meat is more likely to have been raised on pasture and grass. I honestly don't know for sure.
Another interesting idea being found recently is that those American studies condemning meat aren't accounting for high heat cooking temperatures and its actually the harshly cooked meat fried at McDonald's or on your uncle Ted's grill that causes colon cancer. Again, it's hard to say for sure at this point but some evidence is pointing that way.
Oh yeah and some large studies have linked vegetarianism to increased rates of colon cancer:
Personally I think gently cooked meat from pastured animals is not going to increase my risk of colon cancer. I even think it may even decrease it, especially when paired in meals with vegetables (most vegetables contain chlorophyl, resistant starch, and/or polyphenols, all of which have been shown to reduce the potential oxidative stress from heme iron on the colon).
on March 11, 2013
at 08:37 AM
Thanks for your post because I eat A LOT of meat and I am actually worried...
on March 12, 2013
at 03:43 AM
Just read an article on this. Here is the link... http://www.marksdailyapple.com/processed-meat-death-mortality-study/#axzz2NIGBgsg8
on March 11, 2013
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A control factor worth considering when examining the link between meat-eating and disease: the majority of people eating high-meat diets presumably are not following a very healthful nor paleo protocol. They may be more likely to shun other nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables which would make them more prone to diseases caused not by eating meat per se but by a lack of other nutrients.
Something else worth pointing out: All foods, insofar as they can carry bacteria, can "cause disease". Different foods carry different sorts of bacteria and risk factors. It might be true in this sense that "x food causes disease" however this statement may be uncontroversial depending on the context of the term "causes disease". If there is a link between meat and disease, question how significant this link is compared to other foods.


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Monday, July 6, 2015
Bear scared off
Family dogs scared off a bear coming into the back yard where there's a chid. http://patch.com/new-jersey/longvalley/family-dogs-save-child-backyard-bear-morris-county
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Sunday, July 5, 2015
We received notice of the following STOP SALE and wanted to immediately notify you: The Maryland Department of Agriculture has issued a stop sale on one specific lot of Stella & Chewy's Freeze Dried Chicken Patties (Chewie's Chicken Dinner Patties on the bag) after a positive test by the FDA for listeria monocytogenes. The lot number on the bag is 111-15 with a best by date of 4/23/16. While Stella & Chewy's has not yet issued an official recall for this product, we suspect that the company may take this action in the near future. Montclair Feed DOES NOT HAVE this product, but we are issuing this notice in an abundance of caution. If you or anyone you know has purchased this product, please check the lot and date codes and return the product to the place of purchase immediately. Listeria is not only dangerous to dogs, it can also be deadly to small children, the elderly and those with auto immune disorders. Consumers who have unopened bags of this dog food are urged to keep it sealed & away from people.
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Saturday, June 27, 2015
Good deads
This group https://www.facebook.com/OneWarriorWon?fref=nf takes ex MIlitary dogs out of kill shelters and pairs then up with Veterans suffering from PYSD
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Naturesz Bits. Made in USA, Gluten free Kale treats w/ apple, pumpkin or peanut butter
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SUNDAY, JUNE 28th
Montclair Animal Shelter is holding an Adoption Day here, tomorrow, 11am - 3pm Refreshments for all.
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
New, gluten free treat
New, http://www.naturesbits.com/ Made in USA. * special offer, now thru June 30, buy 1 , get 1 free.
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NOW in stock http://www.petitecuisine.com/ Quality, no grain not made in China
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Saturday, June 20, 2015
Heavy duty dryers! Not here
We providea self service dog wash. Stainless steel tub, shampoo, towels and hand held dryer. Someone made a comment about why we don't provide heavy duty dryers like at a P***** a nation wide franchise. Read this http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/01/dog-dies-petco-drying-cage_n_7485728.html and btw, they've wihdrawn those dryers from their stores.
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National Oil Corporation Kenya (NOCK) donated equipment worth 100M. A team from the university visited the corporation's terminal in Nairobi's busy Industrial Area on the 6th July. With technical courses on offer at the university, the equipment will be of use to train students in various industries including Geology, Chemistry, Engineering and Physics.
According to an article published on the university's site, most of the items which were in disuse due to depreciation will be rehabilitated, modified and used for training. Availability of proper equipment will enhance the learning experience of students from various departments and provide hands on experience preparing for the job market. Speaking on behalf of the team, Prof. Jackson Mbuthia, Dean,School of Engineering thanked NOCK for the kind gesture.


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Proposed features/Bus restriction
This proposal is redudant and was abondoned. The Feature Page corresponding this to this proposal can be located at Key:psv.
|Bus restriction
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|bus symbol on the way?
Lots of roads have bus lanes, some of which also allow other kinds of vehicles. It would make sense to be able to mark these clearly. Sometimes entire roads will be bus lanes, and other times sections of a lane are for bus use only (plus bikes, taxis, etc.).
For flexibility just having a bus restriction property would get us there, though it would also be nice to be able to have them show up on maps produced by the web applet, osmarender, etc. I've no idea how that could be best achieved.
It could show up on maps as a bus symbol next to the lane, and/or a slightly different colour. Although there are a lot of different access restrictions, I think that bus and cycle lanes are sufficiently different and common to warrant their own visualisation. I'd certainly appreciate that for my own use!
Key: bus Value: yes/private/unknown/no
- Australia certainly has a few roads just for buses. MikeCollinson 08:53, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
- I'd note there is already a "psv" tag (public service vehicle) in Map Features that is equivalent to the suggestion but I believe this would only have meaning in the UK. MikeCollinson 08:53, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
- I'm not sure though how this would be practically applied in the manner described. Mapping and rendered maps are done on a street basis, not by lanes. Would you not want instead to apply something like bus_lane=yes or bus_way=lane to a way? This would be the equivalent of adding cycleway=lane. MikeCollinson 08:53, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
- We're not talking about bus lanes, we're talking about infrastructure that is only accessible to buses. See Wikipedia for examples. This kind of thing is common in at least western Europe, South America and Australia, generally as a cheap alternative to light rail. A way to mark this type of road is desperately needed. Additionally, elsewhere on the Wiki there is mention of 'bus sluices' (an incorrect translation of the phrase bus trap) - which could probably be marked by a short stretch of bus-only road. According to several internet sources, a 'psv' is indeed a bus, but this is non-obvious even to people from Britain, where it is a legal description of buses and other public carriage vehicles. Bz2 17:54, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- In my experience there are a variety of different restrictions that need to be shown: bus lanes, roads open only to buses, roads and lanes only open to local buses but not national buses, bus lanes open to taxis and/or cyclists too, and opposite lanes, where other vehicles are allowed in one direction, but not the other. Also there is the times that the restrictions are in place. Smsm1 13:31, 8 August 2007 (BST)
- This duplicates psv. But perhaps bus would be a better term, for international comprehension? --Hawke 18:50, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
- Well, bus is over here in Belgium something different than a public service vehicle. The last one includes "some" buses. Coaches don't belong to psv. Furthermore, we have places where all buses may drive, and we have places where only public service buses can come, so we'll need the distinction. --Eimai 12:04, 16 April 2008 (UTC)


text: clay lover 163 Report post Posted September 8, 2012 I am looking at a new venue, a permanent space in a collection of booths, all run by a managing staff. The place has been in business for 4 years, very well organized, clean, mostly buy-sell of gift type items, jewelery, home decor, small furniture, nice clothing, Baby clothes, Christian books, a card shop and a lunch counter in the back. 18 different vendors, with various sized booths. I would need to sign a year contract , pay rent and they take 15% on top of the rent and pay the taxes and cc fees. They advertise, have good foot traffic, the parking lot is always full, and have a very well thought out contract. All the booths look good and the contract requires it. The take Credit cards, do gift wrapping and handle all sales. I do not have to work the booth at all. They are open 6 days a week 10-6 and longer during holiday shopping. There are no galleries in this town or near by. I have a friend who is a painter, VERY nice woman, good painter, good work. she is having trouble keeping her booth at this place stocked as well as the managers want her to. And having a little trouble with the rent. Management is OK with sharing space. We are talking around about sharing the booth rent and the space. She would get the wall space, I would get the shelving and floor space. I know her well enough to not be worried about that part. Have you done something like this? Good points and bad, what should I be considering? Is a painter a good match with a potter? There are some open booths, should I look for a different type artist to share with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Give Smile to Child
The "Give a Smile to a Child" Project
The "Give a Smile to a Child" Project was founded in 2010 by Ezra USA and Larger Than Life. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of life of children with cancer in Israel, regardless of faith, race, or gender. During the next 3 months, our volunteers will be collecting new toys as well as new and used (but functional) electronics. These collections will then be distributed to children with cancer in Israeli hospitals.
The purpose of collecting gifts for these children is to fulfill their desires, therefore strengthening the willpower they so desperately need to battle their disease. This is a very important factor in their recovery process, enabling them to connect with other children who share their experiences. Even if for a few mere hours, they get to have happy and normal childhood experiences. Experiences that other children and youth their age, take for granted.
Please join us in giving hope and joy to these ill children.
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With the breathtaking beauty of northern Michigan as the backdrop to your big day, your wedding will be sure to amaze both you and your guests. Whether you're hosting an extravagant affair for 300 or an intimate celebration with your closest friends and family, trust the dedicated staff at Crystal Mountain to help make your wedding dreams a reality.
MountainTop Deck, 250 guests
With panoramic views of the Betsie River Valley and beyond, a wedding on our MountainTop Deck is sure to stun. Ride the Crystal Clipper chairlift to the top of the mountain for this unforgettable occasion.
Tucked away near the village core, Petritz Pond is a semi-private oasis surrounded by lush greenery with the babbling fountain nearby. This storybook setting features a stone pathway and quaint wooden bridge.
Family and friends surround you, while towering trees and native songbirds set the mood for your big day. This 30-acre forest features dozens of artwork pieces, sure to make your big day the real masterpiece.
Northern Lights, 100 Guests
This cozy atrium boasts maple and granite surfaces, Inuit art accents, fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the mountain. Say "I do" under a sparking sailboat suspended from the vaulted ceiling above you.
Rose Garden, 100 guests
Envisioning an outdoor winter wedding overlooking the slopes? Look no further than the Rose Garden at Kinlochen. The brick patio and wooden trellis covered in rose vines and lights add to the beautiful scenery.
Northwest territories, 220 GUESTS
Located on the main level of the Crystal Center, Northwest Territories is one of Crystal Mountain's most versatile rooms. The Northwest Territories room has a graciously appointed pre-function area known as Northern Lights. Wrapped around this area, your guests will be able to enjoy a 120' slopeside terrace for a breath of fresh air. More Details »
Hudson Bay is perched atop the upper level of the Crystal Center. This room has an adjoining pre-function area called Lake Harbor, great for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy hand painted murals, a granite bar, copper-plated fireplace and alcoves with comfy arm chairs and sofas. More Details »
Located in the lower level of the Crystal Center, James Bay is a great spot for a warm, candlelit reception. Your imagination can run wild in James Bay - this blank slate is waiting for your unique touch. No need to cut the guest list with this location - James Bay is the place for a real party! More Details »
Mountainview Lodge & Pavilion Tent, 150 Guests
Soak in the summer sun, manicured lawn and overflowing flower pots at the MountainView Lodge, located at the base of the slopes. The high-pitched ceiling and wall of windows allow the room to be flooded with natural light. Outside, guests are welcome to sip cocktails and snack on hors d'oeuvres under the Lodge Pavilion Tent. It's the perfect setting for an outdoor reception.
Inn RoofTop Terrace, 40 Guests
Located in the heart of Crystal Mountain, the Inn Rooftop Terrace provides an atmosphere full of beauty and charm. If you are planning on an intimate affair for up to 40 of your close friends and family, this is the place do it. Sit back and adore the unpretentious location and let the view do the talking!
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Monthly Writing Contest May 13, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Contest Completed
Featured Winner - The Pianist
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Each month I will have a new writing contest on my blog.
The winners entry will be featured on my blog for a month, and I can mention their blog or website if wanted.
Go to my blog for the guidelines and details.
I have received submissions that are wonderful, however they do not fit the theme I choose this month. I have the guidelines on my blog but I will post them here as well.
It can be any work of writing as long as it is no more than 5,000 words.
The theme this month is Music. You can write about music, the music industry, a song, or an artist.
I will accept submissions until the 31st and the winner will be announced the beginning of June on my blog.
I am receiving submissions through email as well so the winner might not come from this site.
Thank you everyone for your submissions.
The winner and their entry will be featured on my blog, www.Write-About-This.blogspot.com, for a month.
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