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Piegan Pass Trail is a 12.4 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Essex, Montana that features a lake. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and primarily used for hiking, walking, and backpacking.
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This makes for a great out and back or through hike to Many Glacier. It has a remote feeling that I really like. Please do not take dogs as they are not permitted on trails in Glacier. Do take "bear spray" as bears can be found anywhere in the park.
Did this hike on 8/5/2018. Cools temps. Plenty of hikers on the trail. I would not rate this hike as difficult. Yes there are a few steep areas but not leg burning. The trail odd Going to the Sun road winds through the forest and Alpine Meadows filled with various flowers. The last mile plus to the pass is flat along a rock slide area. The views are fantastic. I would recommend to go a bit pass the top of the pass ...a few hundred yards or so. A beautifu emerald bluel glacier pond can be seen sitting beneath the wall. Out and back took a little less than five hours including a lunch stop. I would definitely do this hike again!!!!
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We had one day in Glacier and decided to do this hike over the Highline Trail (we were worried about the crowds and the stress of parking at logan pass). Also, I may be wrong, but it seems the Highline looks out on the same area the Going To The Sun Road does, Piegon Pass is on the other side of the garden wall and looks out into an area that can't already be seen from the road. We started at Siyeh Pass, arrived at 8am, there were plenty of spots but filling quickly. We hiked the 4.5 miles to the pass/valley that looks towards Many Glacier and turned around and hiked back to where we started. My husband and I both thought the hike was pretty moderate and were surprised that you don't encounter really any steep inclines, no switchbacks at all, path clear of most rocks (I think the hike might get more rigorous in the Many Glacier area, but we didn't go that far). Only snow on the path was about a 20ft. long stretch. We did the hike in 5 hours. We were really happy with our decision to do this hike. Very rewarding views of the mountains and glaciers at the top, while still very pretty meadows and wild flowers near the bottom. I also liked the amount of hikers on the trail, enough to make you feel a little more at ease about warding off bears, but not so many you were having to slow down/speed up/pass people, everyone was pretty spread out. Also the length of this hike gave us some time to chill by Lake McDonald in the afternoon, great day!
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A nice hike , be in shape and bring water. A very good hike but also a good work out . The views are amazing ! Well worth it.
Looking to hike this in mid to late July with another person or small group. Normally would do this by myself but I've heard of a lot of bear and moose sightings in this area and rather not chance it. HMU if interested. 716 359 2077.
Beautiful hike.
one of the best hikes in my life!!
Did this Beautiful hike yesterday! I would not rate it as a Difficult hike...it is however a longer one..took about 7 hours to go over the pass and end up over in Many Glacier. We stopped a few times just to take in the beauty, and eat of course. Would Highly reccomend to anyone to do the same. Just make sure you have enough time to catch the shuttle back or plan ahead and have two vehicles. I think I would do it a little earlier in the season next time...later July or early August just to see all the wild flowers in bloom. Still an amazing hike and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Did not see any bears but did come face on with a huge bull moose right off the trail near then end around Josephine Lake:)
this hike was fantastic. bonus points we were there to begin hike at 8 am and the trail was completely ours which contrasts greatly to highlune hikers. fantastic meadows keep you cool in shade for over half the 4.6 miles out. great views emerge on the last 2 miles which has you on a easy trek to see glaciers and snow pack up close. saw a big family of mountain goats. as you go a little past the piegan another awesome valley gives you another great valley and at the connection of the one valley to the next this great cooling breeze was again outstanding bonus points. saw people only when we turned to go back to siyeh bend where we started
I did piegan pass and siyeh pass in the same day. 14 miles total. Parked at Siyeh bend and started there. I highly recommend getting both hikes in this way. Views are incredible! I liked the piegan view a tiny bit more, but it's possible that's bc half of the view at Siyeh was blocked by forest fire smoke. Hike to Siyeh was significantly more challenging than the ascension to piegan. Thought they'd both be very hard, but that wasn't the case. This is a solid hike and I recommend it.
We stumbled upon this trail by accident. We were driving up the Going To The Sun Road when we came across Lunch Creek. We saw some people hanging out at the creek, so we thought we'd stop and eat lunch there (we didn't even realize that it was called Lunch Creek until after we'd eaten lunch lol!) There was a little path on the side so we started to ascend. Then, we saw a majestic waterfall in the distance. It was a steep climb, but we wanted to see the waterfall! We made it up there and dunked our heads in. It was amazing! Would not recommend for children. Our dogs did great. We turned around at the waterfall, but I would love to climb up the entirety of Piegan Pass one day. Based on the pictures I don't think this is the exact same trail as Piegan Pass, but when I looked up Lunch Creek I found out that this trail is one that climbers use to get to a spot where they can climb up there.
A few nice waterfalls. Trail is in good shape. Able to see mountain goats while using binoculars. Stay away from Siyeh Pass which connects the two. Not maintained at all, no decent views and takes you right thru Grizzly country with lots of berry bushes.
Nice trail. Go early as parking is limited at roadside. There is a shuttle stop though. We only met one couple on way up. Had trail to ourselves. Views are amazing especially when you go a little over the pass. There's a waterfall and brilliant blue glacier as well as a valley. Pack a lunch to enjoy as you take in the views. You'll have plenty of company. Marmots, squirrels, and chipmunks are all around. Did not see any goats, bears, or moose. Lots of wildflowers!! Did Highline Trail and would agree that this trail is right up there with it. Would advise good boots and poles. Have to cross two snow fields at a pretty good pitch and this time of year pretty slick. Trail once leaving woods is narrow and exposed with loose rock in places. Pitch is definitely doable for anyone in relatively good shape. Don't miss this one!!
My wife and I hiked 7/4/17 from Siyeh pass trailhead to Piegan Pass (10mi out and back) with my 2 year old daughter strapped to my back in a child carrier. We had hiking boots, trekking poles, and over 100mi of hiking experience and I would rate this a hard trail due to the unforgiving uphill ascent and 3 snowfields (the last one heading up was treacherous without gear).
Very diverse trail, definitely a top choice if the Highline trail is closed and is a close second. Alpine meadows, flowers, snow on trail in the summer, 5 creek crossings when there is snowmelt (via bridges), very good views above tree line of 2 valleys, make sure to cross the pass and go at least 100 yards down the next side to get the best view of the valley, and lots and lots of wildlife!
We did not see bears that day however this is prime bear country, make noise and carry spray! We did meet a family of mountain goats near the top. One surprised us by jumping over the ledge we were resting next to and seemed slightly aggressive toward our food. With some talking he scampered off which allowed us time to pack up and head out. He returned shortly later as we headed down we met a family of 5 goats on the narrow trail and they had no intention of moving. We had to squeeze past them within inches, one was above us on the cliff, the rest on the trail. Make sure to stay on the inside of the trail if you're in this situation. Lastly the marmots near the top are fantastic, one very curious one came close enough to smell us.
Some planning advice, if you have a water filtration system, plan to use it to reduce how much water you have to carry. The last creek going up is near Siyeh junction. Secondly, if you plan to make it to the pass, bring your Helinox chairs to relax with the views! It is very windy and chilly the final mile however there is a stone pile (looks like a makeshift shelter) on the top of the pass which is in an area with very little wind.
One of the best hikes for views in my entire life. Outstanding.
We hiked from Many up through the pass to the Sy Bend. Beware the vast majority of the ascent is in the 2 or 3 miles just before the pass itself. Also, make the short side trip to Grinnell Lake.
We hiked in 3-miles. Took us 3.5 hours, up and back from Siyah Bend. That's with a break at the halfway point. We hiked another spot earlier in the day, so a clearing with an amazing mountain view was our halfway point. This is DEFINITELY grizzly country, so pack a whistle and bear mace. We saw several bear scat, but no bear. We were really loud so not much wildlife, except a lot of marmot and squirrel. This is a moderate climb, with a pretty good elevation gain. You start off next to a swift creek and then begin gaining elevation in a forested area. Watch for bears on the blind corners and over hills. Once you get out of the trees, that's where the views really get wonderful.
Incredible views and amazing wild life. ran into two grizzlys in the woods. suprised them and thank goodness they ran. There was a snow cave on the cliff and on our way back it collapsed. A deer was on the trail and it took some work to make him move so we could get by. At the top the view is incredible and a small lake is the strangest blue I have ever seen. Waterfall from glacier coming down thousands of feet. Amazing!!
Amazing hike. Keep driving down for. Logan's Pass towards St. Mary's campground and its between there. It's moderate difficulty but its very do-able. First you walk along a gorgeous river and then split into the woods for awhile. Then you'll come out into meadows filled with wildflowers. The hike leads you through the mountain but I always stop at the top before the trail goes through the mountains. This area is rocky and gives you an amazing view of the mountains and the park. Pack a good picnic for the top. There are no restrooms so use the one by the parking area before you start. I never encounter wildlife bigger than a marmot but you never know. Mountain goats, rams, deer, and bears live in this area.
Real nice hike gaining 1670 feet from Siyeh Bend on Going-to-the-Sun Road to Piegan Pass. First 2.7 miles thru meadows and forrest with the last 1.8 across the talus slopes of Cataract Mountain. The turnaround point is the high col of Piegan Pass with an option to contiue onward to Many Glacier Hotel or Baring Creek exit onto the highway at mile 40. Mountain goats frequently seen on slopes leading to the high col of Piegan Pass.


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Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu today welcomed the appointment of his personal friend John Kerry as U.S. secretary of state and described him as "a known supporter of Israel's security."
President Barack Obama nominated Kerry on Friday, calling the veteran U.S. senator the "perfect choice" as America's top diplomat.
Netanyahu said in a statement: "I congratulate John Kerry on being chosen for the position of U.S. Secretary of State. Kerry is very experienced and is a known supporter of Israel's security."
But Netanyahu may find Kerry no less critical than his predecessor of Israel's policy of settlement building in the occupied West Bank, an area Palestinians want as part of a future state.
"When new settlements go up … it undermines the viability of a two-state solution," Kerry told a Senate hearing.
Kerry will be the leading Cabinet member charged with tackling pressing global challenges, including trying to restart the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and Iran's nuclear standoff with the West.
Netanyahu, who has had frosty ties with Obama, also mentioned his good personal relations with Kerry in his statement.
"John Kerry and I are friends for many years and I greatly appreciated the fact that half a year ago, after the death of my father, he came to visit me during my mourning. I look forward to cooperating with him," he added.
While Obama put one important piece of his revamped cabinet in place, he held off on naming a new defense secretary.
The delay came in the face of a growing backlash from critics of former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, who is considered a leading candidate to replace Leon Panetta at the Pentagon.
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With snow melting, but summer feeling far away, many Northern Michigan residents head elsewhere to snag an early dose of sun.
The staff of Passageways Travel sat down with the Herald Times highlighting some of the places people from Northern Michigan go when they're tired of shivering along the 45th parallel.
Despite a struggling economy, tourism professionals say business is good and is expected to boom over the next decade as more baby boomers reach retirement.
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Simple Tips to Boost Network Efficiency
In layman's terms, anything that will improve the performance of a network can also pave way for network efficiency. However, this is easier said than one since it is very difficult to track and check network performance issues. While it is important to identify bottlenecks that come in the way of delivering optimized network efficiency, it is also important to have a clear idea of the IT needs of your organization. So, here are the simple ways that can help organizations make the most out of their network efficiencies as a competitive edge over others who fail to do so.
- A complete understanding of your network
- Prioritize Applications
- Compressed Bandwidth
- Acceleration of Protocol
- Educating the User
- Bad Timed Traffic
- A Big "No" to Junk Traffic
- Updating Your Network
It is needless to mention that to arrive at a network efficiency, it is pertinent to know about what is happening on the network. It is important to analyze the problem by adopting a comprehensive approach. This can be done by collating the right information that will help you solve issues connected to networks.
The second step that comes into picture to boost network efficiency is to make a conscious effort in prioritizing applications. Attaching importance to applications which is then linked to the bandwidth that each application should work with will ease problems.
It goes without saying that limited bandwidth can come as an uninvited guest dampening your peace of mind. In such a situation, it is important to resort to compression techniques that come in the form of modern compression algorithms. A notable suggestion is to opt for a TCP rate control coupled with a level of compression that will eventually lead to an optimized network.
Blaming the round-trip latency of 1 second that comes as part of the satellite links for limiting the speed of TCP/IP communication, it comes as a wise move to go in for TCP acceleration. Removing this hurdle thus paves way for the network line to operate at its optimized speed. It is also beneficial to adjust the packet sizes while also attempting to increase the size of the window. All these together can either cut down or abolish the need for retransmission when a fault occurs.
Many a times, dismal network performance results from the unhealthy practices of the user. Information about data security and malware attacks should be passed on to the user community. It is only when people are informed about the main reasons of a network downtime that will try to avoid all such acts that will fuel network inefficiency.
All to do with backup software, it is important to scout for a software that will lock its available bandwidth for some hours while at other times will run at high speeds. It is also important for the software to wriggle back to its original capability without causing a knee-jerk reaction to the activity in question.
All for the sake of improving the efficiency of your network, it is the need of the hour to install antivirus software loaded with spam filters and firewalls. Prevention is always better than cure and this is so true in this case when you can resort to certain preventive measures so as to avert a shocking situation that can throw your business out of gear.
With new applications adding to the network's load, it is but important to ensure a proper balance between changes in the requirements and the capability of the network to deliver appropriately. These should be delivered without any time lag, as in the case of adding a new VoIP application that demands the timely arrival of the packets without any delay.
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Factors to consider before moving to 10Gbps or 100Gbps
Notwithstanding the fact that the Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) is a relatively latest offering in the space of World Wide Web, a decision whether to stay put with the 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet or to migrate to 10/100 Gbps is an important question for every enterprise. And to arrive at this decision, the following pointers will help network admins steer clear of issues that might dampen the prime purpose of this technological scale up.
- Cost Constraints
It is needless to mention that every technological upscale comes with additional cost burdens. Same is the case with the decision to transition from 100 Mbps to GbE. Not only should an enterprise consider replacement of Fast Ethernet switches with those that are meant for GbE, costs also need to be incurred in the direction of changing the cables. It is important to note that a 10/100 GbE upgrade would mean a complete elimination or replacement of any pre-determined Power over Ethernet (POE) and legacy CAT3 cabling requirements.
- Is there a Need for The Bandwidth Offered by GbE Connections?
This is one of the most fundamental questions that network administrators pose to themselves; whether their enterprise actually demands the bandwidth offered by GbE connections. Introspecting over this pertinent question will help network engineers to come to a conclusion whether their end-user applications can work to their optimum even without the complete consumption of the bandwidth offered by Fast Ethernet connections. In that case, moving over to GbE connections will simply mean burning a hole in the pocket of the enterprise.
- The Timeline For Which Fast Ethernet Connections Will Be Sufficient
As regards arriving at a decision to migrate to the rocket speed GbE connections, it is the prime responsibility of network engineers to arrive at bandwidth requirement figures for a particular tenure. Spade work should be done in the direction of measuring their current bandwidth requirements on the local area network (LAN) keeping in mind the projected network speed demands for a 5 year period.
This analysis will eventually throw light on the actual need for 10/100 Gbps Ethernet connections. And if the consensus that most of the applications which have already migrated to the Fast Ethernet speed are already enjoying the benefits of increased bandwidth is reached, then it is not the right time to urge the shift towards GbE connections.
- Network Admins to Prepare a Case in Favor of GbE upscale
As regards performance, migrating from Fast Ethernet to GbE connections promises many advantages. The GbE switches which are made incorporating the state-of-the-art technology enable network admins to allocate Quality of Service (QOS) and security policies to particular applications along with the benefit of efficient management.
With this, enterprises which operate through private cloud services can make the most of these advanced management features in the form of stringent service level agreements along with a strong security cover. However, choosing to stay with 100 Mbps connections is a choice that an enterprise makes to conduct its practices through Fast Ethernet switches. The benefit of these switches provided by vendors thus allow enterprises to be at the receiving end of infrastructure management and security specifications with a big price tag. This is when the migration from 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet to 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps can be urged.
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Bandwidth INSANITY is here! Are you ready?
Are you ready for the Bandwidth (R)Evolution?
FDC Servers will now offer the best deal on non-oversubscribed Internet connectivity for dedicated servers and colocation hosting solutions.
Starting December 1st, we will introduce a new market shattering Dedicated Bandwidth service. Our team is thrilled to announce unprecedented deals on non-oversubscribed connectivity for bare metal servers and colocation.
Ok, so what does this service offer?
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- Capacity to deliver up to 60 Petabytes of data per server per month
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In addition to superb connectivity, the new special will offer brand name servers with 72+GB RAM, all SSD storage, full IPMI access and fiber optic connectivity provisioned all the way to the server. This setup will ensure no bottleneck infrastructure that is capable of full port utilization.
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Our dedicated bandwidth service will enable startups and existing hosting companies to gain near instant access to Terabits of Internet connectivity across multiple continents & countries, without having to make a long term commitment or having to sign a contract.
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FDC Looking Glass – A quick guide
FDC Servers has a helpful tool called the Looking Glass for anyone to speed test and ping our network.
FDC Looking Glass avalible at http://lg.fdcservers.net/ offers the following options for your use:
A location selector drop down based utility that will show your IP and allow you to:
- Ping
- Traceroute
You can choose IPV4 or IPv6 for each of the 3 functions above.
Speed Test with File Downloads
Looking Glass has a File download speed test which will allow you to choose 3 sizes of (100 MB, 1 GB and 10 GB) test files to download from :
- North American datacenter locations
- European datacenter locations
All download locations are part of our global network of datacenters which can be seen in detail here.
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5 Security Tips for Your WordPress Hosting Installation
Hackers aren't usually willing to enter into a prolonged battle in order to access a particular site. They target weak points and tend to move on if they don't find any major security holes. This means you can effectively block over 99 percent of all attacks just by improving basic WordPress security. A recent survey showed four main approaches that hackers use to access WordPress Sites:
• WordPress Hosting platform vulnerabilities (41 percent)
• WordPress themes (29 percent)
• Plugin security issues (22 percent)
• Password weaknesses (8 percent)
Let's look at how we can address these weak points.
1. Choose a secure hosting environment
Just about every host will offer at least minimal security, but since 41 percent of attacks are caused by security vulnerabilities at the hosting end, you'll want to invest in a high-quality company. Some specifics to look for include:
• A host that is optimized for WordPress, including a firewall optimized for WordPress
• A host that uses the latest stable versions of applications on their servers, specifically MySQL and PHP
• A host with state of the art malware scanning
• A host with Reliable backup and recovery plus account isolation. This ensures that if one site is attacked the effects won't spread to all other sites on the same server.
2. Activate WordPress security keys
Security keys improve the encryption of data stored in cookies and add random elements to passwords to make them tougher to crack. Modifying the security keys periodically will help keep your site secure. Changing the keys also kicks out everyone who is logged in, a useful trick if you spot suspicious activity.
3. Update regularly
WordPress is regularly updated to address security risks and patch vulnerabilities. It is important to update your themes and plugins continually to make sure that they take advantage of the latest security changes.
The other piece of the update process, one that is often ignored, is removing inactive plugins and themes. These old files are still accessible and are often more vulnerable to hackers because they aren't being kept up to date.
4. Backup regularly
Host providers make regular backups, but it is a good practice to make your backups whenever you make changes to your site. If you need to recover from an attack without losing time or data, you'll understand how valuable backups can be.
5. Install and maintain WordPress security plugins
There are many free and paid options that help users upgrade the security of their WordPress site. These are some of our favorites.
• IThemes Security – uses database monitoring, strong user credentials, and brute force protection to prevent several common WordPress attacks. The basic plugin is free, or for a one-time purchase of $80 you can get two pro licenses with additional security measures.
• Wordfence Security – A free plugin that scans server side source code for infections and vulnerabilities then takes action to secure and speed up your site.
• BulletProof Security – Coordinates multiple WordPress security settings into a single area to make monitoring and adjusting easier. In some cases, it takes only one click to set up a secure site though you have options to customize as well.
• BruteProtect – This free plugin tracks failed login attempts across its network of users and bans IP addresses who make too many failed attempts in a given period. This prevents against botnets infiltrating and crashing your site.
Implementing these WordPress security protocols will ensure that your data is secure. These are some simple installs that will give peace of mind to you an your team.
What exactly is a 10Gbps Unmetered Port for a Dedicated Server?
Unmetered port for dedicated server means that the server's bandwidth is charged based on the speed of the connection instead of the amount of data that is transferred through the port per month. This should not be confused with "unlimited bandwidth" as the amount of data/traffic that can be transferred or handled is limited by the speed of the connection plan.
To understand how an unmetered port works, and what it means to have a 10Gbps unmetered port for your dedicated server, we must understand and differentiate between traffic, bandwidth, and throughput.
"An unmetered 10 Gbps port is capable of transferring 1000x more data compared to a 10 Mbps port"
Traffic and Data Transfer
The traffic on a port is the amount of data being transferred between the server and the Internet over a time period (say, a month). This traffic is usually measured in terabytes (TB) of data per month. Metered ports have traffic limits. Hence, if a server signs up for a 30TB metered port then it means that the server can transfer 30TB over the next month without incurring additional fees. The moment the server exceeds its metered limit (30TB), extra charges are levied on the subscriber.
How fast the metered traffic limit is consumed depends on the bandwidth of the port. Higher the bandwidth of the port, greater is the amount of data that can be transferred across it in shorter time.
Bandwidth of a Connection
Bandwidth is the speed limit at which the port of a dedicated server can transfer data between itself and the Internet. Bandwidth is measured in Megabits per Second (Mbps) and for high end servers in Gigabits per Second (Gbps). Hence, a 10 Gbps bandwidth for a dedicated server defines the size of that port.
However, the bandwidth of a port is always an ideal value. In real life, the bandwidth cannot be used at full limit at all times. It is limited by its throughput.
Throughput across the Port
Throughput is the actual rate of data transfer that can be achieved on a given port. It is always less than the bandwidth (cut off limit) of the port. This occurs because the bandwidth is also used for other network overheads (protocols, encryption, opening and closing bits for data packets, etc.), the location of and number of users on the server, and packet loss, among others.
Hence, the actual traffic on a dedicated server is defined in terms of throughput:
Traffic (MB) = Throughput (Mbps) x Time (Seconds)
In Conclusion — Using an unmetered 10 Gbps Port
If your server transfers data at 100 Mbps 24/7 for an entire month, then it would it would equal about 33,000GB or 33 TB of data. For a 1Gbps unmetered port working 24/7 a month would equal successful transfer of about 330 TB of data.
A 10 Gbps unmetered port would mean that ideally you can push up to 3300 TB worth of data in an entire month (if the port was being used at full potential 24/7 without experiencing any packet loss for an entire month).
This means that your server can ideally transfer between 0 to 3300 TB worth of data in the entire month and will be charged only for the package's speed.
How does a 10Gbps Unmetered Port for a Dedicated Server benefit businesses?
There are multiple benefits for businesses such as significantly faster transfer of data, stability and security, connection exclusivity and more.
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Why implement a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?
First What Is a Content Delivery Network?
Simply put, a content delivery network (CDN) is a means of accelerating access to the information from your company or other business' web pages to the end user viewing them. This could be content for any type of information including eCommerce pages to retail customers, video streams to social media viewers, game pages to hundreds of on-line participants, business video feeds, and other applications. In today's digital age, the "Internet of Things" (IoT) has made reliable high-speed communications essential to many types of businesses.
Performance is key in this market, as customers or gamers who lose interest due to poor response will quickly move on to other media that provides response levels that hold their interest. A CDN provides a solution to web page performance by providing content to the viewer from a CDN server closest to the end user. This provides accelerated viewing of web pages, video streaming services, or games being played. The result is an improved experience by the end user, especially for high-traffic and geographically-diverse locations.
Why a CDN Is Important to Your Business
Today's IoT means that all sort of consumers are demanding online access from their retailers, social media, video streaming providers, educational resources, and gaming providers. The only limit is the imagination of business and demands of the consumer. As your customers become increasingly savvy in this digital environment, you must be prepared to meet these expectations. Benefits of CDN implementation can help you meet these requirements by providing these benefits:
- Accelerated viewing of web pages
- Improved performance of video streaming and gaming
- Reliable and high-speed access to company web pages
- Capacity provided without company infrastructure cost
- Distributed network results in improved local performance for users
- Cost control – pay for what you need, don't build the capacity internally
CDN Is Already Available and In Use
CDN is a time-proven technology with multiple providers of the service who provide differing options and capabilities. Examples of companies profiting from implementing CDN technology:
- Gaming companies – players experience faster download speeds and more enjoyable gaming experience
- Video – providers captivate viewers with consistent high-quality video streaming that keep them engaged
- Retailers – all types and sizes benefit through improved performance and consistent access to their sales web sites. This is true for small businesses and global enterprises alike
- Publishers – online content is delivered consistently and globally
As you can see from this partial list of businesses and applications the benefits from adoption of CDN technology can be achieved across industries of all types and sizes.
Why do You Need a CDN?
In a word—speed. When performance and user experience are important elements in your content delivery, a CDN can provide significant advantages. When a target audience can be located over a greatly dispersed area typical of today's global enterprises, there can be considerable delays in content delivery caused by latency. Application servers may reside in California USA, with the end user's computer in Germany, generating a large amount of data traversing the Atlantic Ocean with resulting delays in delivery to the user. With a CDN, the same static content desired may also reside on a server in Frankfurt, Germany, or London, England providing the user with significant performance benefits due to proximity to the source.
Additional scenarios exist where a CDN can provide similar improvements in response. There may be peak periods of demand for your content, putting extremely high demand on a dedicated server in a fixed location causing performance issues and even system crashes. By distributing this load over a CDN that problem can be totally eliminated.
CDNs are available to meet your specific needs, providing a cost-effective solution for reliable and high-performance content delivery and video streaming.
Important Objectives before you consider implementing a CDN Solution:
When evaluating your options in implementing a Content Distribution Network strategy, it's critical to consider all the aspects of your decision including these criteria:
- Performance – Will the vendor provide the level of service you need, that will keep your audience engaged? When considering performance, be sure this applies to all intended destinations, whether national or global.
- Location – Does your potential vendor provide access in multiple locations? This can impact the resulting performance experience at the end destination, as the closer your user is to the CDN provider's server, the more reliable the performance and viewing experience will be.
- Scalability – Can you purchase just the capacity you need, to control cost? After implementation, can you expand to quickly accommodate growth?
- Flexibility – Is the vendor service compatible with every form of technology your end users will potentially utilize? This is likely to include PCs, Mac computers, tablets, and smart phones.
- Support – After signing up, will you receive the level of support you require to ensure you receive continuous reliable service?
- Cost-effective – Is the service available within your budget? Available services may vary greatly in cost. Be sure you're not signing up for a long-term service that cannot truly accommodate your needs at a cost-effective price.
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FDC Servers partners up with Speedtest.net to offer nodes for testing
FDC Servers and Speedtest from OOKLA have partnered up to provide some real hardcore speed testing nodes.
Speedtest.net is the most popular Internet speed test site with over 5 million tests per day. Yes! 5 million tests go on daily there. Ookla's speed test website offers global coverage from over 3500 servers worldwide.
We are proud to join their network of servers and our team has set up nodes from various cities in EU & USA on Speedtest.net to help with connectivity and bandwidth testing.
These nodes are :
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194196357 for Chicago
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194192487 for LA
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194198698 for NY
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194204516 for Miami
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194210260 for Denver
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194220359 for Seattle
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194224880 for Amsterdam
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194231147 for Paris
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194233864 for London
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194236930 for Zlin
- http://beta.speedtest.net/
result/4194242504 for Vienna
Feel free to test these for your servers or service in EU or USA.
FDC servers also has its own speed test website at FDC Looking Glass
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FDC Servers launches 3rd Data Center Location in Chicago
Here at FDCServers.net, we are bringing our Data Center to a third location, the Chicago Market. Our new Enterprise class facility, located at 216 W Jackson, will accommodate hosting and server platforms that have the need of internet connectivity at the rates of 10Gbps to 10Tbps.
Our newly launched facility features UPS battery back up, biometric security, 2 diesel generators, brand name servers with IPMI and APC lockable racks.
More features of our new facility in the Chicago Market is listed below.
On-Net Products
- IP Transits
- Ethernet Transport Services
- Utility Computing
Standard Rack Configuration
- 42U Cabinets (Type : APC AR3100)
- Power extra; (1) 110v/20 amp or (2) 110v/20A is standard
Carrier Availability – In Data Center
- AT&T, Verizon, and XO
- 480v 3-phase utility feed – 1,200 amps
- 8,500 square feet of raised floor data center space
- Cages available
- WIFI available
- (4) Liebert 10-ton units
- Liebert 20-ton unit
- Schneider Electric 11-ton unit ("Uniflair" model)
- "In-Row" APC/Schneider Electric units
- Rooftop mounted condensers unit
UPS Systems
- (2) UPS Units: 225kVA & 150kVA (Manufacturer: MGE)
- 225kVA UPS has (2) strings of batteries – 80 total
- 150kVA UPS has (2) strings of batteries – 72 total
Generator Systems
- (2) Generators service the Cogent data center – "A&B" unit
- (2) MGE Power Distribution Units
- EPE Power Distribution Unit
- Biometric hand scanner provides 24/7 data center access
- Building system access badge required for after-hours, weekends, and holidays
- (16) cameras w/ remote monitoring & recording capabilities; recording to DVR system
- Main Entrance IP camera in use with recording and 24/7 monitoring capabilities to the Cogent NOC
Recent Articles:
Colocation Choices on the FDC Global Network
FDC Servers Network – An Overview
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FDC Servers Expands Global Datacenter Network by Adding enterprise facilities in the EU and US
FDC Servers is happy to start 2015 on a network expansion mode. Our network of 14 global datacenters, located in the major metropolitan areas in the US and EU will be helpful for our clients and new customers alike. Out of our 14 global datacenters, 11 of them are Enterprise-class facilities that include state-of-the-art infrastructure and Tier1 bandwidth.
Our FDC Enterprise Datacenters are being offered in Los Angeles, CA – Seattle, WA – Paris, FR – Chicago,IL – New York, NY – Miami, FL – London, GB – Amsterdam, NL – Frankfurt, DE – Vienna, AT – Prague, CZ. These facilities feature:
- 1Gbps, 10Gbps and 2x10Gbps Unmetered server connectivity
- Complimentary IPMI connectivity
- Keycard access and video surveillance
- 24×7 site monitoring and security
- Redundant power with UPS and Diesel generator
- Redundant cooling infrastructure
- FDC Enterprise Datacenters features
Location! Location!
The only way to truly have global connectivity is by having a network of datacenters located in the top cities found throughout the world, offering access to the major population centers, a connected urban populace and consumer market. Our FDC Servers enterprise datacenters are being offered to the major cities in the EU, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Vienna and Prague and in biggest internet hub cities across the Atlantic in US, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Seattle.
Bandwidth and Connectivity
A 3Tbps+ Tier 1 High Bandwidth global backbone network spans all our enterprise datacenters in EU & US. We offer 1Gbps, 10Gbps and 2x10Gbps Unmetered connectivity for colocation equipment, dedicated servers and virtual dedicated servers (VPS)
FDC enterprise datacenters feature advanced security measures comprising of keycard access, video surveillance, 24×7 site monitoring and physical building security
All Enterprise datacenters are back by battery UPS and diesel generators to deliver best uptime possible for client`s hardware.
Furthermore clients have the ability to house equipment or rent servers in multiple markets at the same time to deliver even more redundancy and geographical diversity.
FDC Servers enterprise facilities offer state-of-the art tech to maximize your co-location or dedicated servers condition with optimal environment conditions. Cooling, humidity control, smoke detection and pre -action sprinklers are standard.
Even at Enterprise level FDC Servers delivers flexible and affordable service featuring month to month service terms, ability to scale up or down bandwidth & hardware infrastructure in various markets at anytime.
Selecting a server for any demanding application, website, media, gaming or ecommerce platform is made easy with FDC Server's unmetered bandwidth offerings.
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"Happy New Year" this is the most common phrase to send our best wishes on this day, below you are going to find it, but with beautiful images and quotes, choose the best one and surprise your friends, family and beloved people.
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. Happy New Year.
Kind New Years Greetings. This new years day I send to you kind loving thoughts and greetings true.
Sincere New Years Greetings. If good wishes always come true, my most sincere I send to you.
Happy New Year. For everybody in the world whatever color their skin may be, whatever their religion may be, whatever their situation may be, good health, lots of love, of possibilities and... peace!!!
Sometimes we ask God WHY... for answers... we can never fathom. But just keep on trusting Him and one day the right time will come for us to understand it for he always knows best!!! Happy New Year
You're the reason I smile, you are the reason I smile first in the morning and your thoughts put me to sleep every night. You make everyday feel like a beautiful melody, i never want it to stop, cause it feels so right. Happy New Year
As we welcome in a new year i- just wanted to say thanks for being here for me in every way. I've learned a lot these past months and there's much to look forward to so here's to a happy new year and a great big "thank you"! Happy New Year
Wishing you: 12 months of success. 52 weeks of laughter. 365 days of fun. 8760 hours of joy. 525600 minutes of good luck and 31536000 seconds of happiness. Happy New Year.
Wish you and your family a joyful, bright, healthy, prosperous and happiest new year ahead.!! Happy New Year.
You are the reason behind my smile and add to my joys by being beside me on this New Year. Happy New Year.
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|Sainsbury's River Diversion Works Completed
As part of Sainsbury's major redevelopment of Churnet Works in Leek, Staffordshire, Dunton Environmental has successfully created an attractive riparian environment by successfully diverting the River Churnet to flow through the new scheme. The overall development provides a huge range of benefits to the local community, including much needed housing and employment accommodation, additional shopping facilities to complement the town's existing offer and a significant area of attractive public open space. A number of listed structures were also retained and enhanced by attractive river walks and green open spaces.
The total river length was approximately 300m and Dunton's remit was to keep the river flowing during the construction phase. The work was commissioned by London-basedMace Group and involved a combination of:
The works were completed within program, over a period of six months allowing the newSainsbury's store to open its doors to the local community in January 2013.
Dave Boyle, Mace's Commercial Manager said: "Dunton are a very good Company to work with, methodical in their works and pro-active in coming forward with alternative construction options."


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ADFD reviews $115m Albanian infrastructure projects
ABU DHABI, October 16, 2017
A high-level team from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) visited the Balkan state of Albania to review the status of three of its key projects worth Dh423 million ($115 million) including the Tirana River Rehabilitation project, Tirana River Northern Boulevard project, as well as the Tirana-Elbasan Road project.
ADFD, the leading national entity for development aid, had provided an Dh103 million concessionary loan for the Tirana River Rehabilitation project in 2013, while for the Tirana River Northern Boulevard project, it had given Dh137 million and also a concessionary loan worth Dh183 million for Tirana-Elbasan Road project.
Following the visit to the Tirana River Rehabilitation project site, the ADFD members said 70 per cent of the river rehabilitation works had been completed and the project was slated for handover by the second quarter of 2018.
The team led by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, the director general of ADFD, met several Albanian government officials including Gelardina Prodani, the secretary general of the Ministry of Finance, Arbjan Mazniku, Deputy Mayor of Tirana, and representatives of the Albanian Road Authority.
The two also sides discussed ADFD's funding parameters and guidelines, and the delegation received an update on the progress of the development projects.
On the Tirana River Northern Boulevard project, the officials said 50 per cent of the works have been completed, including a two-storey underground car park with 333 parking spaces, equipped with an electric vehicle charging station.
On the road project, Albanian officials said the work on the construction of a 28.2 metre wide, 27 km-long highway with a 2.2 kilometre long two-lane tunnel was progressing well. Once completed it will ensure smooth flow of traffic between the Albanian capital Tirana and the country's third-largest city of Elbasan.
The venture seeks to support economic growth and increase the volume of domestic trade through cutting down on travel time between the two cities and reducing the number of road accidents. The delegation confirmed that several phases of the works are finished, and the project is scheduled for completion by end-2017.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Suwaidi said: "ADFD is keen on periodically dispatching its technical team to review and assess funded projects in beneficiary countries."
"These delegation visits are crucial in evaluating progress of projects and discussing with officials any hurdles facing completion and finding appropriate solutions," he added.-TradeArabia News Service


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Ah, the first crisp, cool day of the fall has arrived, and my mom and I decided to go to the craft show at Schaumburg's Septemberfest to celebrate. I love craft shows. Absolutely love them. It's one thing my mom and I really bond over, and she always spoils me a little bit. This was the first outdoor craft show I've been to, but it was the perfect day for it. I got to wear the scarf I made with my bright yellow jacket and oxfords, how chic!
This show had everything: pillow with beer bottle holder? Got it. Wood sculpture of Obama? Done.
It was a huge show, but was a lot of artsy fartsy decoration stuff, normal craft show fodder, but I did find a few diamonds in the rough. One thing I did like but didn't buy is the new trend of utensil jewelry. Spoons bent into rings--who'da thunk it?
There was a pianist playing in the center and I bought two of his solo piano CDs. They are incredibly relaxing and I think they're available on iTunes, but you can check out Michael Strening's website HERE. He's incredibly talented.
I also got a bracelet from MakeShift Accessories. Devin Johnson makes amazing pieces of jewelry from reclaimed parts from cars, fire extinguishers, serving platters, gears, just about anywhere. They are truly a sight to behold. I think it took me literally 20 minutes to decide which one to buy. Each of his pieces tells a story. I was tempted to buy his bangle made from an art deco keyhole with a 1920s coin on it, but I picked this one instead.
The base comes from a 1960s anniversairy platter, there's a 1 kurus coin from Turkey, and the tag is from a car factory in [what else?] Kalamazoo for checking out tools. I absolutely love the history behind each piece.
I love craft shows.
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It's no secret that I am a dog lover. Some of my best friends in life have been dogs. To me, a dog is not just a pet, they are a part of my family, a companion and a loyal friend. My very first puppy as a young adult, a Rottweiler named Thor, has long since gone to doggy heaven, yet I still think of him fondly and miss him often.
In mid December, I walked into work and saw this face, this sweet adorable face. I don't know if it was the beautiful big brown eyes, the oversized floppy ears or the massive amount of "polka dots" that got me. I still don't know but what I do know is that I was smitten immediately. A local shelter had set up for the day with loads of puppies and kitties. A pen of the cutest Australian Shepherd puppies had the place already filled with admirers but I saw none of them, just this boy...
"Zach" is a 7 month old Coonhound. He was much larger than the other dogs and wasn't getting much attention. Isn't it funny how we all have our preferences and ideals so different from one another?
I walked past him into work and as the morning went on, I visited him and asked questions wondering what the heck I was thinking? I called John, sent him pictures from my phone, dragged my co-workers out to meet him and asked the shelter what I needed to do to take him home. I could barely concentrate! Then they told me that Zach had others interested in adopting him. Was I serious about him, did I want to start the paperwork (they could obviously see how taken I was with him)? After some minor begging, John gave in and said if I really wanted him, we could bring him home. But. He was my dog.
So, meet Remington. We renamed him and call him Remy. He is so sweet and so very naughty. The naughtiest dog I have ever known. He is young though and is learning quickly and I adore him so much. He is wonderful with Spencer and Dexter and him play and fight over food.
I am not only happy to have a new friend, but also feel wonderful adopting him. I couldn't imagine him one more night in that shelter with no forever home. He needed a family, our family.
So, say hello to my polka dotted puppy, who is eating all of my house and thinks he is a lap dog. He fits right in with our crazy life!
I linked up with Spun with Tears photo challenge "Toys".


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Can't play videos in Twitter.
Hi, This is a strange thing. I'm using Vivaldi in my house and office, in both places I have the last version of Vivaldi. But here is the thing: In my office I can play Twitter videos and GIFS without problem. In my house I can't play Twitter videos or GIFS. I read about this, but I just can't find an answer in this forum. I even installed the 1.1 version in my house with no fix about this. any idea about what is happening?
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I have the same problem. I think it's a HTML5 problem, but I'm not sure. If you found the solution, post him, please.
Screens about my problem:
Maybe is the HTML 5, but, if is this… Why those things works in one computer but are not working in another? Maybe is a codec or plugin. I even installed Flash Player without result. A missing codec or feature? I don't really know.
There is just one difference between both computers:
Office's computer: Windows 7
House's computer: Windows 10
may be a problem with hardware acceleration or graphics card driver.
Open chrome://gpu
Anything in red?
Open chrome://settings/search#hard
Hardware accelaration should bei activated
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Besides HTML5 it may be your flash.
Have you checked that you have PPAPI flash on BOTH computers?
It could be you are trying to NPAPI on your home computer, which will not work.
Open Tools/Plugins then (if needed) click on Details link in upper right
Then you will be able to see which Flash you have.
Well, this browser is using as flash player: Type: PPAPI (out-of-process)
Also, from the GPU check I got not only hardware acceleration activated, but also this:
Problems Detected
Always call glUseProgram after a successful link to avoid a driver bug: 349137
Applied Workarounds: use_current_program_after_successful_link
Some drivers are unable to reset the D3D device in the GPU process sandbox
Applied Workarounds: exit_on_context_lost
TexSubImage is faster for full uploads on ANGLE
Applied Workarounds: texsubimage_faster_than_teximage
Clear uniforms before first program use on all platforms: 124764, 349137
Applied Workarounds: clear_uniforms_before_first_program_use
Always rewrite vec/mat constructors to be consistent: 398694
Applied Workarounds: scalarize_vec_and_mat_constructor_args
ANGLE crash on glReadPixels from incomplete cube map texture: 518889
Applied Workarounds: force_cube_complete
Framebuffer discarding can hurt performance on non-tilers: 570897
Applied Workarounds: disable_discard_framebuffer
Accelerated rasterization has been disabled, either via about:flags or command line.
Disabled Features: rasterization
The section "Graphics Feature Status" is all green?
Do you have a cpecial Codecs package installed on you PCs?
Did you disable/delete codecs from Windows Mediaplayer?


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In honor of the release of Goddess, the third and final book in Josephine Angelini's Starcrossed trilogy, I will be holding a "Starcrossed Week" here on the blog during the week of May 20th. As some of you may know, I am a huge fan of these books and I absolutely adore the story within them.
What I need from you is simple. If you have read any of the books in the series and have loved them, I would love to hear your thoughts on the books. If you are interested in participating in this weeklong event celebrating this wonderful trilogy, just send me an email at email@example.com and I will be happy to give you more detail about what I would need from you!


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Venture Bros. Panels and Events Announced for NYCC
Adult Swim has announced the full line up of panels and events for New York Comic Con 2015. This year's guests include Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer of the Venture Bros., along with other notable talents from Adult Swim. Check out schedule below for Venture Bros. panel and signing information. Stay tuned for convention news and updates!
The Venture Bros. Panel
Time: 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Location: Adult Swim Panel Block – Main Stage
Panelist: Jackson Publick (co-creator) and Doc Hammer (co-creator)
The Venture Bros. Signing
Time: 12:15 – 1:15pm
Location: Table 126 at the NYCC Autographing Area
Signing: Jackson Publick (co-creator) and Doc Hammer (co-creator)
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Split Yellow Peas Soup and Ciabatta Bread
I was overjoyed when I spotted a bag of lentils in Harris Farm Market. All set to make Sambar, I picked up a kilo and got back. It was only once I came home that I saw that what I had got was not Tur Dal, but Split Yellow Peas! Green-peas-sambar-made-with-split-yellow-peas, somehow just did not seem right.
I started googling too see what can be made with these lentils, until I chanced upon Split Peas Soup, with a dollop of curd and chopped olives. I don't remember where I saw it, and soon forgot about it.
Yesterday I made a simple dal, by pressure cooking the peas, and giving a ghee tadka with a dash of asafoetida, a spoon of cumin and some red chillie powder. This was to be the side dish for chapattis. I opened the drawer for chapattis, when I noticed a fresh loaf of ciabatta bread that I had just bought that morning. My simple chapatti dal dinner menu changed in a jiffy, into a more exotic one!
Ciabatta Bread and Split Yellow Peas Dal
Ingredients for the Bread
Ciabatta Bread - a loaf
Grated cheddar cheese - as much as you want
Olive Oil - 2 Tbsp
Salt and Pepper - 1/4 tsp each
Cut the bread into thick slices, and pop it in the oven at 350degrees. After six minutes, top the bread with grated cheddar cheese. Take it out of the oven when the cheese melts.
Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and serve immediately with the split yellow peas soup.
Ingredients for the soup
Split Yellow Peas - 1 cup
Water - 5 cups
Salt - to taste
ghee - 1tsp
asafoetida - a pinch
jeera (cumin) - 1 tsp
red chillie powder
Ingredients for the Topping
Sour cream - 1 tbsp per cup of soup
Diced black olives - 1 tbsp per cup of soup
Pressure cook the peas, until soft. Let it not become a mash. Add salt. Heat ghee in a pan, and add asafoetida and jeera. Once the jeera splutters, switch of the flame. Now add the chillie powder, while the pan is still hot and swirl in the oil to fry. Pour this into the peas and mix. Serve in a soup cup, with a dollop of sour cream and diced black olives.


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I'm no longer using this blog site - come and see my new blog at FarmFreshMama over on WordPress.com :)
Gluten-Free Apple Cake with Cranberries
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|New hutch
|Wild Man helping with hardware
|Bunny's cozy hutch under the umbrella
|Favorite hang out!
|14 days old
|HE IS RISEN! What a glorious day!
|Egg hunt booty
|Foil covered chocolate eggs
|More booty
|Who knew Easter eggs contained money???
|One happy boy!
|I had done most of the dark blue years ago so that was the first color I finished.
|Added the aqua accent to the gown and started the pink sash -
the book in the above ground is my current read
a thread so thin by Marie Bostwick
|Here is my current work with the pattern photo - pretty, isn't she!
|This is a piece I made for my Dad for Fathers Day nearly 10 years ago!
I still love the beaded stars :)
|Before felting...
|After felting - still a bit wet :)
|Finished project complete with buttons :)
|Aren't they just darling?
|This is what we woke up to this morning...
|It was coming down in huge sticky clumps.
|The weight has crushed my outdoor chicken pen.
|This tree has been shedding snow like mad, in great scary clumps banging on the roof.
|Even the dog was thoroughly disgusted, picking his way out to do his business.
|Biking at the school with Daddy
|makes him a happy boy!
|New haircut!
|Maple Sunday - looking through a sap pump :)
|Field trip to the local airport!
When things seem to be unraveling...just remember Who is knitting all things together for good.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28


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Label Review.
1958 soundtrack.
Our Overview.
Super cool Miles Davis soundtrack with Miles Davis at his mid 50s peak. Original improvised score to Louis Malle's film featuring French tenor giant Barney Wilen.
Unavailable in the U.S.! Miles Davis' moody, evocative music for the Louis Malle movie (translation: The Lift to the Scaffold) comes in two different forms on this reissue. There is a chronological sketch pad of tracks which didn't appear in the original release, or appeared in altered form, and tracks 16-26, which comprise the body of the original release, complete with the odd dollop of post-production echo to italicize the film's dramatic content. Recorded on December 4-5, 1957, the music for the film has an elegant, romantic air to it. In the company of such French jazzmen as Pierre Michelot and tenor saxophonist Barney Wilen, this soundtrack is something of a throwback to the feel of Miles' early '50s Blue Note recordings with drummer Kenny Clarke. Rarely has Miles' open tone been more poignant, and that bittersweet quality probably owes something to Miles' ongoing affair with the film's leading lady, Jeanne Moreau.
Performed by a Miles Davis-fronted European band for a movie by Louis Malle, this music helped define the sound of film noir. It made viewers think the genre's films had always sounded just so, with slow-walking bass beats and muted, slithering horn lines miming the characters on the screen--and underlining their emotions. The melodies here are brief fragments, sometimes rising up only to disappear and then briefly return. This is Miles playing in the moment, improvising musical impressions as he watched the screen. And what he played managed to capture the era of postwar everywhere, while it offered Davis the freedom to test his on-the-spot compositional skills within a minimalist context.


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Would a PTI (or the like) fit in a Mott? Thanks
sorry, whats a PTI?
Porte Tresor International (the wallet)
No, the PTI wallet is about an inch too long.
OH! no way. too long. and the mott is not very deep either. love mine but can't carry much.
only carry my lil juicy wallet and cell phone in front flap.
That's what I thought - thanks!!!
It's too bad, the Mott is a cute style.
^^^^I added photo to my last post give you better idea....
Thanks! That helps a lot.


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Name: LUNG MONEY
Location: BRISTOL
Mission: TO INSPIRE PEOPLE WITH HAIR RAISING RIFFS AND MELODIES ENCOURAGING FREE THINKING, SELF EXPRESSION, AND GETTING YOUR CRAZY ON!
One of my favourite things about The Spiralling has been discovering new and interesting creative people all over the world. I was recently contacted by a band asking me to write a review of their EP, but I offered to write a feature on them instead!
Lung Money are a four piece melodic tech-rock band from Bristol. "We write pretty heavy and complex music, but we do our best to make it accessible. It's always chopping and changing so that you don't fall asleep, (that's for our benefit too!) but there's enough big hooks in there for you to feel that all the carnage pays off."
The lineup of the band is James Watson – Vocals and Guitar, Damian Kasioptas – Guitar and Vocals, Connor Smout – Bass and Vocals, and Mat Capper – Drums. The band actually had a fairly disjointed start. "Our singer/guitarist James and drummer Mat have been playing together since July 2013. Mat joined the band which at the time was called Electric Theatre and it went through several lineup changes. Things moved relatively slowly in the early days, but on the upside, we've had plenty of time to refine our sound." They started as a four piece, then became a three piece, and now they're a four piece again! "It's been constantly evolving, and usually for the best. We kinda consider Electric Theatre to be a completely separate project. We still play a couple of the songs we played under that name, but we're a new band! Lung Money, circa April 2016."
The band recorded their debut EP while still a three piece. "After the recording process, Mat and James reflected on the fact that we always end up tracking guitars as if there are two parts. We can't fully explain why, it's just the songs somehow demand it! We had invited Damian along to do some guest vocals on the EP – you can hear him screaming all over 'Spornos' and 'White Whine'. He'd been a close friend of ours throughout uni and was renowned for his guitar abilities, so it just made sense to ask him to join the band on second guitar. Dan left shortly after recording the EP and we met Connor on a night out in Bristol. Through mutual friends we got chatting and he was keen to join the ranks on bass. Since this configuration we've been the most productive we've ever been."
The EP received positive feedback. "It was a long time coming from conception to release, and by that time we were starting to wonder if people would like it or not; probably because we'd heard it so much and you get kinda sick of listening to yourself haha! Although money isn't particularly a major motivator for us, it did make us proud when we sold the first few copies. Suddenly you're like 'wait… people actually care enough to buy this?? Cooooool!' That was a good feeling."
When it comes to songwriting, Lung Money like to start with rhythm. "Finding a cool drum groove and jamming a guitar riff to it is usually a good place to start. Some people like to start with a chorus or melody, but that doesn't come naturally to us; we find you can get stuck in the same old patterns that way. On the flip side, we're guilty of getting too caught up in the complex rhythmic ideas and structures."
Lung Money take inspiration from all areas of life. "We love Jamie Lenman from Reuben. He's probably the most standup guy in the UK alternative rock scene. There's no bullshit, he's hilarious, and anything but a sellout. His music instantly resonates with people, and (without wanting to sound lame) you can tell it comes from the heart. We want to make music like that." When it comes to lyrics, James likes to write about a mix of personal things and bizarre social behaviours that he finds amusing or worrying! Without presuming to know it all, every song has some kind of 'life lesson' hidden within it, but we try not to take ourselves too seriously! Green-Eyed Monster for example, is essentially about how jealousy makes you say and do stupid shit. You think and act irrationally, thinking/saying nasty things about/to other people and yourself when you don't really mean it. Then you realise the error of your ways and spend the rest of the week beating yourself up about it, or apologising profusely."
Keeping the band hasn't always been easy. "We had so little time to be creative in our final year at uni and by the time graduation came and went, morale was at an all time low. But here we are, still going strong! I think it says something that we've kept it alive after hitting reset so many times and with all the line up changes; we're obviously meant to pursue this, and we hope that people in all walks of life will appreciate what we do."
Nothing is more satisfying to these guys than getting into the practice room or walking up on stage and playing. "Suddenly everything makes sense and has meaning. And time goes so damn fast! It's like an insatiable thirst; we've all talked about how whenever we get home from practice or gigs we can't sleep. We just can't wait for the next time. It makes us feel more alive than anything else. I suppose that's why we do it, it's totally addictive haha!"
The band plan on hitting the road in October to coincide with their next EP. "We're working on it right now! We'll be driving round the UK with some great bands, playing our favourite venues (and probably sleeping on their floors if they let us!). Living the dream. We can't wait to get back in the studio in the meantime." If you'd like to get your hands on a copy of their EP 'The Future Is Bright and Moisturised' visit the Bandcamp link below.
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An oral history of the early years of Christ Church College, Canterbury
Antonini, F. (2012) An oral history of the early years of Christ Church College, Canterbury. M.A. thesis, Canterbury Christ Church University.
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Student experiences of Higher Education are playing an increasingly important role in both educational and historical research. In particular, the adoption of an 'oral history' methodology in writing commemorative histories of colleges and universities offers unique insights into their life and culture. For the Golden Jubilee Year of Canterbury Christ Church University, a series of narrative interviews has been conducted with the first members of the institution, which began life as a teacher training college fifty years ago.
This is a study of the foundation of Christ Church College, Canterbury, in 1962, built around the documented planning of its administrators and the oral testimonies of its first students and staff. Its establishment was a project characterised by innovation. As well as being the first Anglican training college to be founded in sixty-three years, its designers experimented with having a small first year of students taught in a family house, and with a new interdisciplinary training module to replace the traditional model of training. Both of these policies were designed to create an early sense of college community and benefit the professional development of its students. The extent to which these related to student perceptions of their college experience is the focus of this study.
As well as the unique insights into the life and work of the early college provided by the oral history source, there are demonstrable connections between the college community, its training curriculum and the wider lives and careers of those who attended it. In particular, a common professional identity of the teacher in training, yet varied perspectives of what this involved, coloured both the design and the experience of the early college. Although several of Christ Church's early designs and innovations may have been limited and ultimately short lived, their enduring success and legacy is evident in these relationships between the institution and its constituent members.
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Ever felt like you haven't been alive for the past years and then at some point some events make you feel you're alive again? Meeting someone special, having a revelation, starting a new life, falling in love for someone. I tried to express the feeling in "Back to Life".
This cinematic track with ethereal voices is suitable for a wide range of cinematic projects. It has a mystic and optimistic feel.
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Short's The Magician (bottle)
Elk Rapids, MI
Yeah, I'm still using BeerAdvocate for my reviews. Still feeling ambivalent about it.
I reviewed all eight of Short's limited release bottles over the winter holidays, so when we got Short's newest year-round bottle released I knew I had to try it. This is my fourth bottle out of the sixer, and while it's a good brew, I don't think it quite lives up to the excellence of some of their other beers, in particular the Huma-Lupa Licious and the Soft Parade.
Pours dark reddish/amber with a very thick creamy brownish head. Clear body, but dark. Very interesting and inviting.
Smells very much like a traditional amber, but with a grainy fruitiness that adds complexity. Slight tartness and hints of sourness, not a lactic sourness or even a bretty sourness but just a traditional microbrewed Amber sour aroma.
Flavor is sweet, very grainy and bready, with a dry aftertaste and finish. Sourness is only present in the nose.
Mouthfeel moderately thick, creamy, with low carbonation and only a hint of hoppiness.
Overall quite drinkable, a decent beer, easy to consume, and worth the cost of the ten-dollar sixer. Overall I just don't have a lot to say.
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Health Education and Promotion
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The WKU Health Education & Promotion (HEP) Program strives to promote wellness and student success by providing engaging, dynamic, and educational programming and services for the WKU student body.
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Five prisoners escape Philippine jail after cop falls asleep
According to a foreign news agency, the inmates detained over drug charges had sawed the iron bars over some time and managed to crept through after they saw the cop named Teofilo Toledo sleeping.
They have scattered after their escape and none have been tracked as yet.
The police officer has been removed from active duty.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Jose Briones has appealed the relatives of the prisoners to help the authorities in returning them back to the correction facility and testify in the court.
It is still unknown as to why the inmates were locked in the cozy jail for so long.


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Mouse MFGE8/Lactadherin ELISA Kit - 1 Kit (96 Wells)Our Mouse MFGE8/Lactadherin ELISA Kit is a sandwich ELISA intended for the quantitative determination of mouse MFGE8 in cell culture supernates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).
MFGE8(Milk Fat Globule-Egf Factor 8), also called as Lactadherin or SED1, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the MFGE8 gene. Mfge8 is secreted protein found in vertebrates, including mammals as well as birds. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, the MFGE8 gene was mapped to chromosome 15q25. MFGE8 is a factor that links apoptotic cells to phagocytes. It specifically bound to apoptotic cells by recognizing aminophospholipids such as phosphatidylserine. MFGE8, when engaged by phospholipids, bound to cells via its RGD motif. It bound particularly strongly to cells expressing alpha-V-beta-3 integrin. It showed that Mfge8 was expressed in intestinal lamina propria macrophages in mice. Using a wound-healing assay, they showed that Mfge8 promoted migration of intestinal epithelial cells through a PKC-epsilon(PRKCE)-dependent mechanism.


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The HTC MAX 4G does not really have relevance to most of the world, but I do think it is a good model of the level of service and integration that is required to be competitive these days in the mobile phone market.
When reading the press release look out for features like video on demand with TV out, TV channels, streaming and downloadable music, ebooks, instant messaging, maps, video and picture upload, VOIP and a slew of other features and services.
We can see similar efforts in Nokia's Ovi and of course the iPhone ecosystem, but Scartel and HTC's implementation seems by far the most compelling and complete. One can only hope similarly ambitious services can be implemented in more accessible markets.
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SCARTEL AND HTC LAUNCH WORLD'S FIRST INTEGRATED GSM/WIMAX HANDSET
Designed and Optimized for the Russian market, HTC MAXTM 4G Will Be Available in Russia on November 26th
Moscow, Russia – Scartel (brand Yota), Russian provider of Mobile WiMAX, and HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, has announced the HTC MAX 4G, the world's first integrated GSM/WiMAX handset. Supported by a broad range of services based on Yota's Mobile WiMAX network, the HTC MAX 4G delivers a rich multimedia and high quality telephony experience in a sleek and powerful touch screen handset.
"Yota was established to provide a unique set of mobile communication services to millions of people in Russia and today we have launched the first device and services to realise its full potential,†said Denis Sverdlov, General Director of Yota's parent company, Scartel LLC (brand Yota). "We really believe that these innovative services, high-speed Internet and stylish HTC MAX 4G will completely change the communications industry, just as the introduction of cellular communications did many years ago.â€
HTC MAX 4G: A New World of Entertainment
The Yota Mobile WiMAX network offers high-speed wireless Internet access that opens a new realm of entertainment and communication possibilities. The basic Yota Home package will provide subscribers with instant access to online games, maps, messaging and file exchange applications while on the move. In addition, the high-capacity Mobile WiMAX network with traffic prioritisation algorithms, allows online films, video and TV programmes to be viewed on the large WVGA screen.
Thanks to mobile WiMAX, high-quality multimedia entertainment is no longer limited. With Yota Video, a full video on demand (VOD) service, users can watch their favourite movies and videos from their personal Yota catalogue anytime, anywhere.
Broadcasting 14 free channels at launch and 23 channels by the end of 2008, Yota TV introduces a powerful mobile television experience. The vibrant, 3.8 inch 800×480 screen of the HTC MAX 4G can display up to nine TV channels simultaneously, allowing quick and easy channel surfing and programme selection. Thanks to the device's TV-out capability, users can also watch content on the big screen, putting the HTC MAX 4G at the very heart of the mobile entertainment experience.
For music-lovers, Yota Music offers an extensive online music catalogue of more than 50,000 titles, including a wide range of music from both international and independent music labels. Users can choose to either play the tracks direct from the online catalogue, or download them to the HTC MAX 4G's 8GB of onboard flash memory.
In addition, a separate catalogue of electronic books is available, so users can download, read and enjoy a broad range of books while on the move.
â€The introduction of the HTC MAX 4G represents the culmination of a close partnership between HTC and Yota to develop the world's first integrated mobile GSM/WIMAX handset,†said Peter Chou, CEO and President, HTC Corporation. "Russia is a key strategic market for HTC and Yota's Mobile WiMAX network sets a new global benchmark for next-generation mobile services.â€
HTC MAX 4G: Flexible Communication
The HTC MAX 4G supports GSM calls using a SIM card from any Russian network operator and when both callers are Yota subscribers, the call will automatically be routed as a VoIP call over the Yota Mobile WiMAX network. The Yota Phone service also supports more business applications, allowing users to switch between English and Russian contact records while providing functionality such as call holding, conference calling and video calling using the VGA camera on the front of the device.
HTC MAX 4G: Unparalleled Performance With Intuitive Usability
The HTC MAX 4G was created to take full advantage of Yota's high-speed Mobile WiMAX network without compromising style or ease of use. The device is sleek and elegant and includes a vibrant, large 3.8 inch, 800×480 WVGA touch screen display. Running Windows Mobile 6.1, the HTC MAX 4G incorporates HTC's proprietary Touch FLO 3D user interface, allowing swift and intuitive navigation to key applications such as dialling calls, listening to music, taking picture and more.
Introduction of Yota Yap-yap
HTC MAX 4G users can now record their lives through a lens thanks to Yota's Yap-yap service. This allows contacts to be synchronised and edited through the Web and video clips and photos can also be uploaded to www.yota.ru. Images taken with the integrated 5MP camera can also be geo-tagged using coordinates from the integrated GPS.
Key HTC MAX 4G specifications:
Processor: Qualcomm® ESM7206A™ 528 MHz
Platform: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Memory: ROM: 256MB / RAM: 288MB / Flash: 8 GB
Dimensions: 113.5mm X 63.1mm X 13.9mm
Weight: 151 grams (with battery)
Display: 3.8-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:900/1800/1900 MHz
Yota Mobile WiMAX 2,5-2.7 GHz
Device Control: TouchFLOâ"¢ 3D
GPS: Inbuilt GPS
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR
HTC ExtUSBâ"¢
Main camera: High-resolution with autofocus
Second: VGA-camera
Motion G-sensor (automatically rotating picture)
Proximity sensor (saving energy while talking due to the switching the display off)
Audio: Ring tone formats:
AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV
40 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI
Battery: Li-Pol, 1500 mAh
Talk time:
GSM: up to 420 minutes
VoIP: up to 230 minutes
Standby time:
GSM: up to 350 hours
VoIP: up to 50 hours
AC Adapter: Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A
Source: HTC Press release.


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Bowling Tournament
The 69th Annual New York State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament takes place at Vista Lanes & Lounge in Yorkville (Utica area) over four weekends in April/May, 2018.
Hosted by Utica Post 229, the Legion Family tournament is open to members of the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Legion Riders. There are team events, and doubles and singles events.
Tournament dates are: Saturday-Sunday, April 14-15, April 21-22, April 28-29, and May 5-6.
Saturday squad times: 12 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday squad times: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Final deadline for submitting the entry form is April 1. Enter early to have a better chance of getting your preferred date and time to compete.
Opening ceremonies are at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at Vista Lanes & Lounge, 550 Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville, NY 13495.
Bowling Tournament Info and Rules
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Yes parents, this is a real holiday! Parents' Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday of July.
It became an official holiday in 1994 and is a time to honor parents for the hard work they do of raising the next generation. On Parents' Day, people are encouraged to recognize the important contributions of responsible, committed parents in their communities. It's also a day for parents to celebrate their children and their family as a whole, according to the National Parents' Day Coalition.
To learn more about how families can observe Parents' Day, we consulted Dr. Laura Markham, author of "Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting;" Chelsea Duggan, blogger at Milestar Babies, and parenting expert Ellie Hirsch from Mommy Masters.
Here are their eight suggestions for making Parents' Day memorable:
1. Hold a Family Conversation
"Parents can sit down with their children and discuss the meaning of Parents' Day and come up with ideas to celebrate as a family," Hirsch suggests.
Markham advocates having a discussion about family and parenting. Topics could include the best thing about your family, what qualities make a good parent and what makes a family close.
2. Share a Family Breakfast
A special breakfast is an ideal setting for a family conversation like the one described above. Hirsch recommends that, "Instead of mommy and daddy cooking breakfast, the whole family can get in on the action and use it as a way to bond." Assign each family member a task, so the job is accomplished by teamwork.
3. Make a Memory Book
"Create a family tree or scrapbook," says Markham. Work together to record the people, characteristics and activities that make your family special.
4. Support Working Parents
It's not easy being a working parent. And when both parents work, a family has to be creative and figure out how to adapt. Use Parents' Day as an opportunity to meet other families in your area in the same situation. Look on Meetup for parents' groups in your area.
Schedule play dates and adults-only get-togethers that occur during non-business hours. Compare notes about hiring a nanny. Talk about how local parents can help and encourage one another.
Markham also proposes that you "write letters to legislators in support of family-friendly policies in the workplace or government."
5. Create New Family Memories
Celebrate the holiday by planning future family fun. Two of Markham's suggestions are drafting a family bucket list or thinking up a new family tradition.
6. Praise Someone's Parenting
On Parents' Day, let another parent know what you admire about his or her parenting. "Another mother recently told me I always have a smile on my face when I am with my kids, which made me feel special," shares Hirsch.
Markham says that parents can support one another "by making a point of giving each other positive feedback about our children or our parenting."
7. Show Appreciation for Your Family
Make this holiday a time for family members to celebrate one another. Duggan suggests that families work together to bake a cake, and then enjoy it together as a family.
Hirsch says that parents should, "Ask your children, depending on their age, to write down or say three things that they appreciate about you as a parent. Afterwards, do the same and write down three things you appreciate about your children."
8. Host a Neighborhood Get-together
Celebrate the parents in your neighborhood by inviting their families over for a cookout. "It's a great moment to get together and enjoy all that summer has to offer," says Duggan. It also grants you the opportunity to get to know the other parents who live around you. The better you know one another, the more you can support and encourage each other.
"Parents' Day is an opportunity for our society to honor the very tough and critically important job that every parent does every day: raise the next generation of citizens," Markham says. With that in mind, make this Parents' Day an important occasion for the adults and children in your home.
StickeeBra believes in always improving ourselves, healthy and happy living, as well as maintaining close relationships with our family, partner and friends. Without the support of our loved ones, there wouldn't be us here today.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article intend to highlight alternative studies and induce conversation. They are the views of the (others) author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of StickeeBra, and are for informational purposes only, even if and to the extent that it features the advice of physicians and medical practitioners. This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.
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Uzbekistan slightly increases electricity generation since early 2013
Uzbekistan increased electricity generation by 3.8 percent to 27.057 billion kilowatt per hour in January-June 2013 compared to the first six months of 2011, a source in the Uzbek government circles told Trend today.
According to the interlocutor of the agency, Uzbekistan's power stations have provided the population and the enterprises of the republic with 9.613 million gigacalories of thermal energy since early 2013 (a 3.4 percent decrease).
The electricity generation increased by 0.2 percent to 52.534 billion kilowatt per hour in 2012 compared to 2011. The Uzbek power stations provided the population and enterprises with 18.876 million gigacalories of thermal energy (a 0.2 percent decrease).
Currently, around 45 power stations with a capacity of 12,400 megawatt operate in the Uzbek energy system, including 16 power stations of "Uzbekenergo" company with a total capacity of 12,040 megawatt.
Over 98 percent of electric power in Uzbekistan is generated at the power stations as part of the "Uzbekenergo" company, which was established on the basis of the Uzbek Ministry of Power Industry and Electrification.
The remained electric power is generated by autonomous thermal power stations of industrial enterprises and small hydropower stations as part of the Uzbek Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources.
Up to 90 percent of electric power is generated by 10 thermal power stations of the company with a total capacity of 10.6 million kilowatt. Some 29 hydropower stations of the company with 1.4 kilowatt capacity are mainly united in cascades of the hydroelectric power station and work on a waterway.
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