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After returning from an artistic residency at the North Pole, the artist Leticia Ramos is surprised by the news that an antarctic scientific station called VOSTOK, was able to collect samples of the subglacial lake located 4km below ice, "time capsules" from a period when the antarctic continent started to frozen.
This incident inspired Project VOSTOK which main objective is to investigate and construct a subaquatic geography made from a model of the antarctic peninsule and "evoque" the obscure landscapes of this submersed lake lost in time.
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Augury Fragmentary Evidence
Here's a welcome development— as death metal turns ever more technical, the bass is becoming not just increasingly audible (there's a start!), but more complex, counterpunctual, and essential to the actual song. That's certainly the case with Montreal-based Augury's second album Fragmentary Evidence, as bassist Dominic "Forest" LaPointe summons an unholy alliance of influences—Jaco Pastorius, Steve DiGiorgio, Adam Nitti?! — and throws down fierce, technique-driven lines all over the necks of his fretless, his 6- string, you name it. With a dark, warm, growling tone that somehow gets sweet up high, LaPointe opens "Sovereigns Unknown" with a furious tapping and fingerpicked riff, drives "Simian Cattle" with a neck-spanning, double- stop tri-tone lick, and performs a chordal/arpeggiated tour-de-force on "Jupiter To Ignite." The deeper into the disc you go, the more you want to hear what he does next. So, metal bassists: come for the expected payoff of well-delivered technical brutality, but stay for the muso pleasure of LaPointe's breakout performance.


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Lamb shanks, hearty red wine warm an evening
At this time of year, I turn to braised comfort food like coq au vin, stews, pot roast and lamb shanks. They're perfect for our Bay Area evenings, and match well with heartier red wines that feel right for the season.
Braising - long, slow, moist heat cooking - takes tough but flavorful cuts of meat and transforms them into tender morsels of goodness. The collagen and connective tissues break down into gelatin that provides body and a silky mouthfeel.
Lamb shanks are often served whole or off the bone. They can also be served "cracked" by partially cutting the shanks crosswise through the bone, making them appear hinged. This makes it easier to fit them into the pot and also exposes more of the bone marrow, which adds flavor and richness.
Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine is a simple dish that combines onion, carrot and celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns with dry red wine and chicken broth. Braising - either on top of the stove or in the oven - allows the lamb to give up its flavor to the braising liquid, which becomes the sauce.
While you can use a medium-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir, a hearty red such as Syrah is a fine match for the lamb, which can be slightly gamy.
Syrah or a Syrah-based blend deepens the flavor of the braising liquid and offsets the slight lambiness that some people find objectionable. A colleague's mother recently tried this dish and though not normally a lamb fan, enjoyed it immensely.
The wine's acidity brightens the dish without becoming harsh, thanks to the short time the wine reduces at the beginning of cooking and the dish's long overall simmering time.
Some recipes call for simply seasoning the shanks with salt and pepper before browning. I find that also lightly dredging the shanks in all-purpose flour improves browning and helps thicken the sauce - enough so you get a nice body without resorting to roux or cornstarch.
Straining and additionally reducing the braising liquid after the shanks are cooked brings out the flavor and consistency of the sauce.
Return the lamb shanks to the sauce to rewarm them. Or, or you can pull the meat off, add it to the sauce and serve atop mashed potatoes, polenta or couscous.
And my favorite wines to serve?
A hearty red such as Syrah or red Rhone blend, which echoes the meaty character of the lamb and provides complementary notes of pepper and spice.
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo are also good choices.
Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine
Serves 4
If the lamb shanks are whole, ask the butcher to "crack" them by cutting crosswise through the bone, letting the marrow contribute richness and flavor to the sauce. Serve the shanks on the bone or pull off the meat and use on polenta, mashed potatoes or pasta.
- 4 "cracked" lamb shanks, about 4 pounds
- -- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons canola oil + more as needed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, about 1 cup
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2 cups dry red wine such as Syrah
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, as needed
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- -- Minced parsley, optional
Instructions: Trim any excess fat from the shanks, then generously season the shanks with salt and pepper. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Working in batches, dredge half the shanks in the flour or coat them with the flour using a plastic or paper bag; shake off excess.
When the oil shimmers, add the shanks in batches; do not crowd the pan. Cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes; remove from the pot and set aside. Repeat with the remaining shanks.
Pour out any excess fat. Remove any burned bits, but leave browned bits - the fond - in the pan to add flavor. Return the pot to the heat and add another light coating of oil. Add the onions, celery and carrot; cook until the vegetables start to soften and brown, about 8 minutes, adding the garlic toward the end.
Remove the vegetables from the pot, add the wine and simmer until reduced by about half, stirring to incorporate any browned particles. Return the vegetables to the pot, then add the shanks. Pour in enough broth to cover the shanks at least 1/3 of the way. Add the thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns.
Bring to a low simmer, and cover; you may have to adjust the heat level a few times to keep it at a low simmer. Cook for 1 hour.
Turn the shanks over, re-cover the pot and continue to braise until the meat is fork-tender, 1-1 1/2 hours more.
You can also braise this in the oven, which provides more even heat than the stove. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven, and preheat the oven to 325°-350°. Bring the pot to a simmer on the stove, cover and place in the oven for 2-2 1/2 hours, turning once. Check every so often and adjust the heat level as needed.
Remove the shanks; set aside. Skim off the fat from the braising liquid, then strain the liquid into a medium pot; discard the solids. Place the pot on the stove, bring to a boil and reduce the sauce to achieve the desired flavor. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
Return the shanks to the pot and rewarm in the sauce. Garnish with parsley, if using.
Per serving: 402 calories, 35 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat (4 g saturated), 109 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.
Wine pairing: The hearty taste of lamb needs a wine with some depth and body. Try a Syrah like the 2010 Tablas Creek Paso Robles Syrah ($40; 14.5% alcohol).
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The EP Kings team will be meeting their supporters at an open day being held in association with the Kings Army and Future Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow between 9.30am and 12 noon.
The day, which is being hosted by the Kings Army, will include the players doing some coaching sessions with the older players from the Future Kings.
"It's an open day, the kids will be on the field playing touch and tag rugby with the players assisting and mingling with the families and supporters," said Kings Army chairman, Derrick Spies.
Spies said there would be chips and cooldrinks available for the supporters at the field.
"For those who are torn between coming down or watching the semi-final between the Sharks and Crusaders, the game will be shown on a big screen at the Kings Den at the EP Rugby offices and cash bar facilities will also be available," he said.
"There is no admission fee and we encourage anyone who would like to come and meet the Kings players before their official Currie Cup season starts to come down to the stadium and pop in," he said.


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Does the debt ceiling do any good?
The Washington Post recently answered the question: "Why does the debt ceiling exist?"
In answering the question, they reported, "The debt ceiling was set up in 1917 so the [US] Treasury could borrow money up to a limit without repeatedly having to go to Congress for permission. (The debt ceiling took its modern form, the one we know today, in 1939.)"
That "modern form" of the debt ceiling eliminated separate limits on different types of debt, and in 1941 the debt limit was set at $65 billion. By comparison, the federal debt has increased by at least $65 billion in all but 2 years since 1976 (FY 1979 & 2000).
The Post adds, the debt ceiling is "seen by many conservatives as a way to rein in federal spending: It takes a significant political fight to be able to go further into debt."
However history shows otherwise. Since its creation, the debt ceiling has never been lowered – EVER – and has been increased 74 times since 1962. Conservative hero Ronald Reagan allowed the debt ceiling to be raised 18 times during his Presidency, and it was raised (or temporarily suspended) another 27 times since 1988. The debt ceiling currently stands at $19.8 trillion and President Trump is working on a deal with Congress to eliminate the debt ceiling altogether.
To say this is akin to giving a drunken sailor on shore leave a credit card with no spending limit would be an insult to the drunken sailor on shore leave, because the drunken sailor would still be left with the consequences of his overspending. The nearly $20 trillion debt that was authorized and created by the 535 men and women of the United States Congress will never be paid off, and those who authorized the spending will never be held accountable for their reckless spending. Instead, as the Post reports, the "votes to raise the debt ceiling… have long been politicized [and give] both large and small political factions significant power in an elaborate game of chicken."
The question now is not whether or not Congress will vote to increase the debt ceiling to avoid a so-called government shut-down; the question is whether or not this Congress will give itself, and future members of Congress a no-limit credit card that will only encourage more wasteful spending!
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WordPress 4.2 was released tonight, and it's another solid release from the team. It includes a new PressThis bookmarklet, better (but not automatic) plugin updates, support for more character sets, and some other minor additions. I've been using the 4.2 branch for some time, and it's stable enough for me. Also, rest assured that the security patch from 4.1.2 is in 4.2 as well, so there's no reason to hold out on this update.
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Today's baby-led weaning update features watermelon, steamed carrots, hummus and mango! For those just tuning in, Isla turns seven months old this week and we've been at this for one month. Get ready for a ton of photos. This girl and her funny faces. She absolutely loves all this food and I literally take hundreds of photos of her at every meal. You're lucky I was able to narrow them down at all!
Carrots. I was a bit nervous about introducing carrots since they tend to be harder than other veggies. I'm glad I waited until Isla had gotten the hang of eating because even though I steamed them until they smushed between my forefinger and thumb they still broke off in chunks. I was still nervous, but Isla had no trouble at all. She's gotten really good at moving food around in her mouth and spitting out the chunks that are too big to swallow.
I used whole carrots (apparently they have more nutrients than the baby ones), peeled them, sliced them down the middle lengthwise and then in half and steamed them on the stove for 25 minutes (or more depending on how big the chunks were). The key is to make sure you and baby can mush the carrots with your fingers.
Hummus. After a few days, when I was sure Isla was comfortable and not allergic to carrots, I introduced hummus. I know a lot of people make their own hummus, but Wegmans makes one that we love and the ingredients are listed on its website so I went with that one. I did talk to our pediatrician first though because the recipe includes tahini, which is sesame paste, and sesame is a very common allergen. For those allergic to peanuts or with a history of family allergies, I read that it's advised to hold off on sesame so please talk to your doctor first. Or find a hummus recipe made without it. There are a ton of good ones out there.
I sound like a broken record, but the hummus was a hit! She loved sucking it off the carrots and her fingers and even the tray and her bib, too. Also, apparently chickpeas make her tired. She was practically asleep by the end of her meal. It was pretty funny.
The hummus was, understandably, very messy so by the end she was covered. There was hummus in her armpits, her hair and the rolls of her neck! When we washed her face she had a bit of redness where the hummus was smeared so I panicked, of course, and asked our pediatrician. She said it was likely just a contact reaction, not an allergy since there were no signs of GI or respiratory issues. I kept a close eye on her for a few days before trying again.
A few days later I served the hummus again with steamed carrots and broccoli and she didn't have any redness afterward so I'm hopeful it was just her skin reacting to the garlic, cayenne pepper or other ingredients. But now I know she can handle a little spice!
Watermelon! Love love love. She sucks the juice right out. This is another one that's a bit chunky though so make sure your little one can handle the chunks before introducing watermelon. I think more than anything she was very curious about the texture as she dug her fingers into it. She kept making this funny face and ripping the pieces apart before she would put them in her mouth. It was too funny. I love watching her explore new foods.
I first gave her a big triangle chunk with the rind on. That ended up being way too hard to pick up though so I cut them into more narrow, triangular pieces without the rind. Watermelon is a bit tough in terms of texture, as I mentioned, so it was easy for her to pick up (not slippery).
Mango. This picture sums up our experience with mango. I don't buy mango normally so I don't think it was quite ripe enough when I served it. Even I didn't really like it. She devoured an avocado instead. (I always have avocado on hand. It's a trusty back-up.)
Prune juice! Isla was having some diaper trouble since the introduction of solids so we started giving her a little prune juice with her meals. First of all, she loved it! And second, it worked! We tried pear juice first for a few days and that didn't help, plus, to my surprise, she prefers the prune juice.
So what's next, mom?! Isla is turning seven months old this weekend and since she's getting really good at managing a variety of textures and tastes, I'm feeling brave and want to try some actual recipes. Simple, basic things with pasta, then maybe add an avocado or pesto sauce (I'm waiting a little while to introduce tomato sauce and other acidic foods). I'm also contemplating meatballs and chicken, though I'm not quite sure how to go about the latter, plus cauliflower and another fruit. Any favorite recipes for a seventh-month-old? Any chicken suggestions?
For more about our journey with BLW:
BLW week one | BLW part two
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Department of Labor Sets Broad Definition of Joint Employer
Employers who contract out for services are increasingly being held responsible by enforcement agencies for wage and hour and other labor violations.
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new joint employer guidance in an attempt to hold more companies responsible for workers they may hire indirectly, such as when a company uses a temp agency. In addition to the guidance, the DOL created a webpage devoted to joint employment issues which includes answers to frequently asked questions and additional fact sheets.
The DOL notes the increasing trend of joint employment situations. According to the DOL, economic forces and technological advances have led to increasingly changing labor arrangements, including outsourcing, sharing employees, third-party management companies, independent contractors, staffing agencies and other labor providers. Examples might include nurses placed at a hospital by a staffing agency, production line workers supplied by a temp agency for a specific function or restaurant workers shared between two different, but related, restaurants.
Dr. David Weil, the administrator of the DOL's wage and hour division, calls this "the fissured workplace" — where there is no longer a traditional brick and mortar company owned and operated by a single employer, but instead companies have contracted out or shed activities to be performed by other businesses. In this situation, according to Weil, an employee might not know whom they actually work for.
For example, last year the DOL obtained a joint employment judgment against DirectTV to pay $395,000 in back wages and damages to installers. DirectTV subcontracted installation to another corporation and claimed that it was not the installers' employer and not responsible for federal wage and hour violations. A court disagreed, finding that DirectTV was a joint employer of the installers and responsible for the wage and hour violations.
In its newly released guidance, the DOL clearly intends that joint employment be defined broadly, focusing on the "economic realities" of the working relationship between the employee and the potential joint employer. For instance, according to the DOL, the core question in determining joint employer status where there is an intermediary employer, like a staffing agency, is whether the worker is "economically dependent" on the company that hired the staffing agency and whether the company is ultimately benefitting from the work. There are several factors to be applied, but none of them should be applied in a manner that loses sight of the core question.
This stance is similar to guidance issued by the DOL on the matter of independent contractor misclassification last July.
Moreover, the National Labor Relations Board also recently redefined the joint-employer standard, increasing collective bargaining power for temp workers through its decision in Browning Ferris Industries of California , 362 NLRB No. 186 (August 27, 2015).
California has already implemented legislation that increased liability on employers who contract for labor. Labor Code section 2810.3 holds companies accountable for wage-and-hour and other violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to supply workers.
Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content
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Dealing With The Fear Effect Of Radiation Therapy
Posted on: 12 January 2017
Radiation therapy is one of the most effective ways to deal with various types of cancer. But, radiation therapy can produce side effects. Some of the side effects of radiation therapy are more pronounced depending on the particular area of your body being treated.
There are general side effects inherent to all forms of radiation. Fear of the treatment itself or the potential side effects can be the most debilitating of all. Here are three generalized side effects that you may encounter and how to help deal with the fear surrounding both your treatments and these potential side effects.
Three Primary Side Effects of Radiation Therapy That Cause Fear & Anxiousness
Joint Stiffness & Muscle Aches
Joint stiffness and muscle aches are a frequent problem and will occur most acutely in the parts of the body that are being treated. The achy sensation will be most pronounced in the joint or part of the body where the radiation treatments are directly applied. Having your mobility limited by unnatural aches and pains can be demoralizing, and many people will become fearful they may never return to a normal, active life.
Shortness of Breath
When the focus of the treatments is in your chest, on your back, or between your stomach and shoulders, you may experience a slight difficulty in breathing. This can be especially frightening if you have never had trouble breathing.
Nausea & Vomiting
Feeling nauseous and having a sense you want to vomit when you eat or drink is normal in most all types of radiation therapy. Stomach and abdominal treatments will cause this side effect to be even worse. Feeling nauseous all the time can be an agonizing feeling.
Mentally Dealing With the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Relaxation & Anxiety Prevention
One of the most debilitating aspects of radiation therapy can be in your mind. While it is natural to experience fear and apprehension heading into your treatments, talking about those fears openly can be very helpful in reducing the intensity of the side effects.
Prepare Mentally
The human mind can be a powerful tool when combating pain and sickness. Preparing mentally ahead of time will be an excellent first step in dealing with the side effects commonly associated with cancer treatments. While it may not completely remove the effects totally, being in a good mindset can drastically reduce their intensity.
Talk About Fear
Talk about your treatment journey with others. Your medical team can steer you to support groups full of individuals just like yourself, who had made it through radiation therapy. These will be people you can identify with who have walked this journey before you—people who can share their experience, strength, and hope.
Take Care of Yourself Physically
Fear can manifest itself in many forms. If you are not active, take a few moderate steps to become more active before you start your treatments. Even though you will be tired, try to find ways to motivate yourself to do at least some limited activity while you are undergoing therapy. Speak with your physician beforehand, getting his or her clearance.
The idea is if you feel better, the dramatic feelings of fear will not be as paralyzing. Maintaining a healthy diet is essential because if your body becomes weakened, even slightly from poor nutrition, that can trigger your mind's imagery of how bad you are going to feel or actually do feel. Stick to a healthy diet, and do not become sedentary during your treatment phase.
Stick to all dietary suggestions of your doctor, do not skip meals no matter how bad you might feel, and eat healthy foods. This will allow your mind to work at its fullest capacity so you can deal with your side effects calmly and rationally.
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Jeepers Creepers 3 is one of the most hotly anticipated and preemptively loathed films in horror history. Rampant excitement over the long-gestating 3rd installment in the franchise launched in 2001 is tempered by writer/director Victor Salva's shameful past. After a false start in 2016, JC3 finally went before cameras in Louisiana this February.
Related Article: Meet the Cast of "Jeepers Creepers 3"!
But this doesn't mean it's smooth sailing for the production from here on out. In addition to a petition launched by horror fans asking the community to boycott Jeepers Creepers 3, we're just getting news that one of the film's leads is no longer affiliated with the production.
On February 23rd, we got the full cast list, which included a bona fide horror icon. To recap:
None other than Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Escape From New York) is in for the sequel and will be playing a character named 'Gaylen Brandon'.
Barbeau's character was described as a "shattered woman a burning vendetta. When her long dead son starts to appear to her with warnings about the creature who killed him – Gaylen plots to use the information to end the creature once and for all."
Related Article: Horror Fans Launch Petition to Boycott "Jeepers Creepers 3"
Today, we're getting word that Barbeau will not be participating in Jeepers Creepers 3 after all. The actress made the announcement via Facebook:
Contrary to what has been reported, I will not be joining the cast of Jeepers Creepers 3. It's a great script and if you liked the first two, you'll love this one.
What's unclear is whether Barbeau was officially part of the cast but quit, or whether it was initially misreported. The fact that she's read the script seems to imply she was at least offered the role. At this time, we can only hypothesize on whether she made a decision to retreat based on Salva's past.
Obviously, this is going to be a bumpy ride! We'll continue to bring you Jeepers Creepers 3 news as details emerge. Stay tuned.
Official Synopsis: "Trish Jenner is now a mother of a teenage son named Darry, named after the brother she lost 23 years ago. Trish has a recurring nightmare where her son suffers the same fate as her brother did, killed by the Creeper. Determined to prevent this from happening, Trish, who is now a rich and powerful woman, sets out on a final quest with Jack Taggart Sr. and Jr. to end the Creeper's reign of terror once and for all. The Creeper fights back in gory glory as its enemies grow closer than ever before to learning the secret of its dark origins."
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Well, another year has gone by, and another festive season is upon us. It is time to eat our body weight in cheap chocolate, and try not to cause an argument with our nearest and dearest.
This year the Delightful Mr F and I are having a quiet Christmas together, there will be good food, reading, walking, and photography. A nice gentle and relaxing time, before 2019 comes rushing at us with new challenges.
Thank you Dear Readers for continuing to visit this little corner of the internet, and may I wish you and yours, a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2019.
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For the days you have no idea what to wear. Oh how I love those terrible mornings where I just can not figure out what to wear, trying outfit after outfit but not setting my mind to one. Well the best thing to do on those days is to pick your favourite basics! its as simple as that. I went for a nude tank and paired it with my new favourite jeans, added a bit of texture with my belt to give it some contrast. Was in the mood to be comfortable that day so I opted for my loafers, and decided to accessorize more than usual. The look was effortlessly chic and simple, and was the perfect look for a causal day. To dress it up for an evening out, just add a pair of pumps and you are good to go! Overall perfect outfit for any occasion.
Tank: Aritzia
Jeans : Grlfrnd Denim
Belt: Urban Outfitters
Purse: YSL
Shoes: Gucci
Rings: Net- A- Porter
Sunnies: Acne Studios
"H" Bracelet: Hermès
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Larry Bird doesn't make himself available often, especially when it comes to discussing the team on the court. He ensure the front office keeps things inside their offices on the Founder's Level of Bankers Life Fieldhouse. He typically talks with local reporters before the season, at the mid-way point, and after the season in a formal season-in-review presser. Plus, after a staff change, like there was last spring, and occasionally to a reporter for a specific story.
Entering Monday's home game against the Washington Wizards, the Pacers are average — 14-14 — with almost 35 percent of the season complete. And that's enough of a sample size to evaluate the team, its strength and weaknesses.
In a Q&A with David Aldridge of NBA.com that was published on Monday, centered around Bird turning 60 years old on December 7th, Bird shared his observations of this year's Pacers team, whose record slots them seventh in the Eastern Conference. Inconsistencies by the team have been obvious, but the rest of his comments were interesting.
[You can read the entire Q&A at this link.]
(Aldridge): Let me ask you about your team this year. I thought you guys would get a ton of deflections and runouts and lob and dunk on people. What are you seeing?
LB: I think one of our problems is we've got too many guys that like to pound the basketball. We do get deflections, we do get steals, but we don't get a lot of fast break points. That's where I thought we would get out and get, I was hoping for like 15 a game, maybe a little bit more. We're not getting that. I always wanted to score between 103 and 105 points. The disappointing thing is on the defensive end. Giving up George Hill and letting (Ian) Mahinmi go, two of our better defenders, I knew we were going to struggle a little bit, but we've struggled more than I anticipated. And that's hurt us. We're not consistent. But we've got a nice little team and if we play well and we play together, we'll win our share of the games. But we're always going to be inconsistent, because of the fact that we don't defend as well as I thought, and we've got too many guys that just want to dribble the basketball. That kills your offense. But they're all good guys and they enjoy each, and Paul, since he came back from the injuries, has been phenomenal for us. I worry, too, that we depend too much on him. The guys sort of give in a little bit and go to him too much. But, when he's got it going, you've got to ride him.
The first of three lines that stood out to me: "But we've got a nice little team and if we play well and we play together, we'll win our share of the games."
That's very unlike the ultra-competitive Bird. It read to me like he was accepting that they would simply be mediocre this year.
He continued: "But we're always going to be inconsistent, because of the fact that we don't defend as well as I thought."
The drop on the defensive end wasn't unexpected after trading starting point guard George Hill, letting rim protector Ian Mahinmi, another start, go in free agency, and moving on from coach Frank Vogel. Those are three centerpieces that kept the Pacers a top three defensive team.
And this: "we've got too many guys that just want to dribble the basketball."
Well, who is responsible for that? Responsible for reshaping the roster, which includes six new faces plus a new coach in Nate McMillan? He is, no?
More on Paul George, who is averaging a 21.8 points (1st on the team), 7.0 rebounds (2nd), 3.1 assists (3rd), and 1.86 steals (1st) per game:
LB: Well, the thing is, he defends every night. He's a better defender than he is a scorer. But, in saying that, the one thing is that every night, he'll guard you. A lot of guys, they don't do that. But he will guard you. But he's good. He's a good player.
As I noted earlier, the primary purpose was to catch up with Bird after he turned 60. He mentions AlterG, an anti-gravity treadmill that the Pacers added to its weight room in the summer, several times.
LB: I do the AlterG and I walk a lot. My weights, I'm probably 10 to 15 pounds more than I want to be. I go, three months a year I go on this strict diet for a month and lose the pounds, stuff like that. But as far as movement, If I ain't broke down, I try to run every day. I try to run AlterG and stuff like that. Just like today, I'll go down there. I was up to 3½ miles; now I'm at 2½. I'm working back up to three. There's a limit for me. I try to stay active, keep moving. I always heard people say, as they get older, they always say you've got to keep moving. I believe that.
Me: As much as you ran, did you ever have shin splints?
LB: No. The only thing that ever bothered me, especially back home, was my back would get real tight. I ran a lot. Even in the summer, I'd wake up in the morning and the first thing I'd do was 2½ miles to get loose, just to start my other training. I always ran, always felt good doing it. It really wasn't a big deal for me. But now that I can't do it, you miss something, you know?
There's no doubt about that. It's not easy getting started on a run, but once completed it feels great. The Pacers hope to pick up the pace and find some consistency while on this marathon 2016-17 NBA season.


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Samsung has announced it is extending its global partnership with MasterCard to deliver Samsung Pay to European card issuers using the MasterCard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) — and is currently working with European banks and partners to bring the mobile payment service to the continent following a planned launch in the US and South Korea later this year.
"European card issuers will be able to connect to the MDES platform and activate the Samsung Pay service upon launch," MasterCard says.
"Earlier this year, MasterCard announced it would provide the tokenization service to Samsung Pay for its secure transactions, enabling a quick scaling connection to bank partners in the US.
"Samsung Pay is scheduled to launch in the US and South Korea later this summer and Samsung is currently working with banks and partners to bring the payment service to Europe."
"Samsung Pay is pleased to join forces with MasterCard to offer a simple and safe mobile payment experience enabled for wider merchant acceptance to MasterCard cardholders and issuers in Europe," says Injong Rhee, global head of Samsung Pay.
"Both organisations are committed to groundbreaking fintech innovations that will deliver on the promise of a true mobile wallet."
Samsung chose Oberthur Technologies (OT) for the deployment of Samsung Pay in Europe earlier in May, utilising the technology provider's Pearl secure element embedded in Samsung S6 and S6 Edge devices. The company began trialling the mobile payment service in Korea earlier this month.
MasterCard first launched the MDES platform in September 2014, which is currently being used for Apple Pay. Plans to expand the platform to private label, in-app, ecommerce and recurring billing card-on-file tokenization were announced in June this year.


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I have the Syntace P6 Carbon Hi-Flex seatpost. I've never been able to detect any flex in it at all.
If you want to add more comfort to your bike, and we're talking about reducing the vibrations through the main contact point, the saddle, then upgrading your seatpost is an easy and relatively inexpensive upgrade. Your derriere will thank you.
We've seen the explosion in recent years of endurance road bikes designed to provide smoother rides through the use of modified carbon fibre layups, tube shaping or elastomer inserts. They've been very popular with cyclists who value speed and performance, but want a smoother ride, especially given how universally bumpy and rough roads in the UK generally are.
Buying a new frame or bicycle is expensive though. It's actually possible to add more comfort to your current bike, simply by upgrading the seatpost to one that is designed to offer more comfort. So here are six aftermarket seatposts that will fit most bike frames and offer more comfort. Five of these seatposts use the inherent flex available in carbon fibre, and one uses a spring to provide a cushioned ride for your bum.
Canyon VCLS — £83.95 - £232.95
Canyon has a range of seatposts designed to take the edge off, from the conventional-looking S23 VCLS to the S14, S15 and S25 posts with a split-shaft design that Canyon say provides up to 20mm of movement. The clever design provides saddle angle adjustment by sliding the halves of the shaft against each other, while the floating seat clamp keeps the saddle tilt constant as the post flexes.
Read our review of the Canyon S15 VCLS 2.0 CF seatpost
Specialized COBL GOBL-R Carbon seatpost — £185
Specialized's COBL GOBL-R Carbon seatpost looks a bit like a Cobra snake but it's designed to provide about 7mm of vertical compliance.
The top of the seatpost features the kink with a Zertz elastomer insert sandwiched in the space created. This shape allows the post to flex when you hit a big enough bump in the road. It's based on similar technology found in their Roubaix bike.
It's constructed from FACT carbon fibre to a 27.2mm diameter with a cylindrical aluminium head for easy saddle adjustment.
If the COBL GOBL-R's looks don't appeal, the same price will get you Specialized's far more normal-looking S-Works Pavé SL post, but there's a catch: it only fits the 2020 Specialized Roubaix and the Tarmac SL6.
Read our review of the Specialized CG-R Carbon Seatpost
Rose RC-170 Flex Carbon seat post — £80.77
The least expensive shock-absorbing seatpost we know of is also pleasingly light at a claimed 185g, so you get a double benefit for a sensible amount of money.
Cannondale Save Carbon Seatpost — £104.99
Cannondale's Save post comes stock on most of their carbon Synapse bikes. It's designed for use by riders who want to keep as much of their power transfer, but don't mind losing a little in the name of comfort. Available in either 25.4mm or 27.2mm diameter and featuring an easy-to-adjust 2 blot clamping system, it keeps things nice and simple.
The simplicity also extends to the looks. You'd be hard-pressed to tell that this is a post aimed at comfort.
Syntace P6 Carbon Hi-Flex seatpost — ~£230
The Syntace P6 Carbon Hi-Flex seatpost, as the name suggests, is designed to flex. Unlike the Specialized post which takes unusual approaches to providing deflection, the Syntace P6 goes with specific carbon fibre construction with directional orientation of the fibres and specially shaped internal section to provide deflection.
How much? About 20mm, but that doesn't mean it'll deflect that much on every bump you ride over, it might regularly flex between 3 and 10mm. Riding speed and rider weight will affect this too. A 27.2mm 400mm post weighs 226g, and is also available in 30.9, 31.6mm diameters and in 300, 400 or 480mm lengths. Syntace offer the P6 Hi Flex with a satisfyingly long 10 year guarantee
USE Ultimate Vybe suspension seatpost — £85
Back in the early days of mountain biking, before suspension had properly developed, suspension posts were very popular. The go-to post was manufactured by British firm USE.
This Ultimate Vybe is their latest suspension seatpost, and provides a full 50mm of active tuneable travel. That's way more the the other three posts above, it might be too much for some applications but we can see if for those that want the maximum amount of comfort. Unlike the other posts, because it's actual suspension, the spring can be adjusted to be softer or firmer and to suit body weight - the other posts can't be adjusted for lighter or heavier riders. There's also a preload adjustment at the bottom of the post.
It's available to fit 27.2, 30.9, 31.6 seat tubes, uses USE's Sumo single-bolt clamp and the post is fully serviceable. The post and head are machined from aluminium. the 27.2mm post weighs a claimed 455g.
If you want less travel, the XCR Sumo provides a bit less travel, just 30mm, and incidentally was used by Vin Cox when he rode around the world.
Other comfort options: Tyre pressure, wider tyres, cushioned saddles and gel bar tape
There are other options for adding a bit more comfort to your ride. A really simple one is to lower the pressure in your tyres. You don't have to inflate your tyes to the maximum recommended 120psi, try setting them a bit lower. I often ride 90psi when training and once rode a whole in at 65psi! You'll be surprised at just how much difference that makes. Experiment by dropping just 10psi to start with and see how you get on.
Bigger tyres, provided your frame can take them is another step, but does involve a financial outlay, and you'll need to check your frame and fork can take wider tyres first - many race bikes won't go larger than 25mm. Wider tyres, even going from 23 to 25mm, can make a noticeable difference. The larger cushion of air between you and the road surface dampens much of of the harshness that can contribute to a rough ride, and you can run lower pressures.
Other component changes that can have a measurable difference include fitting a second layer of bar tape or a gel bar tape. This extra padding will provide a bit more vibration absorption and prevent those pesky vibrations from ruining the ride. These are both much cheaper options than buying a new seatpost or tyres, and may be enough for some people. It all depends on your bike, the type or riding you do and the condition of your local roads.
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I'm curious if anyone has tried a SR Suntour SP12-NCX seatpost.
Edit: thought I'd look for some reviews and it seems to work really well, but the weight is approx 765g so probably better for touring.
MY Cane Creek ThudBuster ST has been excellent. Only 1 1/3 inches of travel, but takes the edge off off road and is plush on. Did think about the long travel, but my seatpost is fairly full and I wouldn't have been able to drop it for the going down bits. The ST is a bit lighter than the Suntour.
Good article.....
Tryed Specialized's COBL GOBL-R Carbon seatpost but i weighs to little ( under 80kilo) to have any effect and talk to other ppl say the same they weight to little to it have any effect on them....all they other i never tryed, but i enden up with Ritchey WCS Carbon Link Flexlogic Carbon Seatpost and have never looked back agian when i ride my Alu roadbike for more flex and soft ride
What about the Ritchey Flexlogic, I use it on my roadbikes and I'm very happy with it!
U even reviewed it: https://road.cc/content/review/252346-ritchey-wcs-carbon-link-flexlogic-...


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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: New Year (05/09/05)
- TITLE: Happy New Year- Continuously
By Cyndie Odya-Weis
Four new numbers to remember- I couldn't get it out of my mind! It was 12-31-99, the last night of the millennium and no matter the magnitude of the merriment, I kept obsessing on my check-writing future. Never again would I write the 1999- but rather 2000.
We were listening to TV shows from around the world and enjoying time with another family at their lake cottage. So far, Bingo, Royal Rummy, silly hats and noise makers, sparkling grape juice, special appetizers and lots of conversation had filled the time while four adults and six children, ages 6-16 waited for the once in a lifetime opportunity of ringing in the new millennium.
"Just think, some people never get to see a new millennium" pondered my 14-year-old daughter, "or even a new century."
"Yeah, grandpa didn't think he'd live this long," I said, remembering my dad. "I think he knows it's the new millennium, but just doesn't remember how to talk about it," I said, thinking about Alzheimer's that had stolen so many things from him this past decade.
"Just think, some people may see the century change twice, like baby Emily," said the 12-year-old. Our friend's baby had been born that year, a tiny one- pound preemie. She was spending New Year's Eve in hospital NICU unit, the only home she had known so far. Despite the daunting odds, she was a fighter and doing well.
"I suppose she could live to be 101," I said, thankful for her chance for a long and normal life into 2100 or longer.
Strains of "Auld Lang Syne" came from the TV- it was the New Year somewhere.
"I'll see every decade and century and millennium." The voice of the10-year-old was matter-of- fact. "I'll live to eternity," he added, "because I have Jesus in my heart." We all paused.
"I have new life in Him every day, every minute," he went on, and began to sing a praise song with the phrase in it. He sang constantly, knowing that his angelic voice was his gift from God.
"That's for sure," said this mom. "It's great that no matter what, we can get a fresh start every day, every minute with God."
"It's New Year's every minute!!" said the 15 year-old. Let's party! She was never one to keep a serious mood going for very long. I didn't want to let the moment dissipate.
"Look how people around the world are celebrating. Imagine all of the effort people put into the New Year and the different ways that people can celebrate a new start. I wonder if they know that there's new life every day," I pondered.
"Seems like parties and resolutions and are for now, but God is forever," added my friend, Carol. "It's great to celebrate the NOW, and to keep it in perspective."
It was getting close to midnight by then and I wanted to capture the GOD-filled conversation. "Let's each tell something we remember about this past year or this past decade or this past millennium- or this evening," I suggested, "and by then it will be midnight."
The next 10-15 minutes was a cacophony of voices as we tried to take turns. I remember kind words about grandpa, whose last New Year's eve and baby Emily, whose first one were strikingly similar- full of hope for new life! We heard about fresh starts in school and with friendships. The teenagers shared hopes and dreams for the future, the moms shared parenting and career goals. We all laughed and gave words of support. As for the ten-year-old, his memory was poignant.
"I'll always remember that every minute can be a fresh start because if I mess up, Jesus gives me a chance to try again and I know that if Jesus gives me that chance, my mom and dad will and my friends will too."
Happy New Year- continuously!
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All buildings require maintenance and from time to time maintenance items become too numerous for an Owners' Corporation to manage. Often these smaller projects come together to form one large building upgrade. At CM+A we believe that additional value can potentially be unlocked by simple building upgrades. Common value-add upgrades include:
Voluntary fire & safety upgrades
Accessibility upgrades to AS1428.1
Improved energy efficiency and running costs
Refurbishment of landscape, lobbies, and common areas
Additional units, or car parking spaces
New rooftop terrace
Common Fire & Safety Upgrades
Common signs that your building may need a fire & safety upgrade:
Balustrades & railings seem low
A small child could climb or squeeze through balustrade openings
Exit strategy is not clear
Emergency lights not provided to stairs
Only one mean of egress for buildings over 25 metres high
Long distances to egress
No fire sprinklers
Obstacles or tight corridors
No fire separation of roof voids
Poor or missing fire insulation where services pass through fire walls or floors
Battery operated smoke detectors
Stairs or ramps seem steep, unsafe, irregular, or slippery
Combustible exit stairs and floor covering
Floors not leveled
Doors in exit path do not swing in direction of egress
Generally low light levels
Apartment entry doors not self closing or fire-rated
Doors are chocked/held open
Concrete cancer
What is a Fire Order
Fire orders are issued by Council or the NSW Fire Brigades. An order to upgrade your building can arise from four known scenarios:
A fire occurs in the building.
Substantial work is proposed and a Development Application or S96 is lodged.
Council receives a complaint.
Random audit undertaken by the Council's Fire Safety Officer, a Council Building Surveyor or a NSW Fire Brigades. See section 121B (Order 6) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.


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It is with great regret that we would like to announce that the Co. Wicklow Playbus Project (or Buala Bus as it is fondly known) will come to an end on 28th of June due to the loss of core government funding from the Department of Social Protection. The Buala Bus has brought much enjoyment to many children and parents throughout the county over the past two years, particularly in rural areas, which are isolated from many mainstream services.
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Affirmed won horse racing's Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont) in 1978. In 35 years since, 12 horses have come up short in the Belmont Stakes after winning the Derby and Preakness. California Chrome is the 13th horse since Affirmed that can win the Triple Crown by claiming the Belmont.
A look at the horses that came up short:
1979: Spectacular Bid
BELMONT FINISH: 3rd
Trainer Bud Delp said a safety pin was found in Spectacular Bid's hoof the day of the race. It was removed, and he had the lead coming out of the final turn but was overtaken by winner Coastal and runner-up Golden Act.
CURRENT STATUS: Died in 2003 of a heart attack at age 27 at Milfer Farm near Unadilla, N.Y.
Related: 13 reasons why California Chrome wins Triple Crown | Triple Crown winners
1981: Pleasant Colony
BELMONT FINISH: 3rd
Had trouble in the starting gate and started slowly, finished behind winner Summing and runner-up Highland Blade
CURRENT STATUS: Died in his sleep in 2002 at age 24 at Blue Ridge Farm in Upperville, Va.
1987: Alysheba
BELMONT FINISH: 4th
Finished well behind winner Bet Twice, which finished 14 lengths ahead of runner-up Cryptoclearance
CURRENT STATUS: Died in 2009 at age 25. Alysheba suffered from a spinal condition and was euthanized after a fall in his stall. He is buried at Hall of Champions at Kentucky Horse Park, where he lived in retirement.
1989: Sunday Silence
BELMONT FINISH: 2nd
Sunday Silence lost by eight lengths to winner Easy Goer, whose time of 2:26 remains second-fastest in Belmont history behind only 2:24 by Secretariat in 1973
CURRENT STATUS: Died in 2002 of heart failure at age 16 at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido, Japan.
1997: Silver Charm
BELMONT FINISH: 2nd
Lost by three-quarters of a length to Touch Gold, who had been fourth behind Silver Charm in the Preakness after stumbling at the start.
CURRENT STATUS: Silver Charm is a breeding stallion at Shizunai Stallion Station in Hokkaido, Japan.
1998: Real Quiet
BELMONT FINISH: 2nd
He lost by a nose to Victory Gallop, who had finished second behind Real Quiet in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.
CURRENT STATUS: Died in 2010 at age 15, he was euthanized after suffering several fractured vertebrae in a fall at Penn Ridge Farms in Harrisburg, Pa.
1999: Charismatic
BELMONT FINISH: 3rd
Took lead in final furlong and then faded and lost to winner Lemon Drop Kid. Jockey Chris Antley jumped off after the finish and held Charismatic's left front leg, which was fractured in two places.
CURRENT STATUS: Breeding stallion at Shizunai Stallion Station in Hokkaido, Japan.
2002: War Emblem
BELMONT FINISH: 8th
War Emblem stumbled out of the starting gate and tired at the top of the stretch in a Belmont won by 70-1 Sarava
CURRENT STATUS: Breeding stallion at Shadai Stallion Station in Japan, which bought him for $17 million (according to Daily Racing Form).
2003: Funny Cide
BELMONT FINISH: 3rd
In the mud Funny Cide finished behind two horses who had not competed in the Preakness, winner Empire Maker (who'd been 2nd in the Derby) and runner-up Ten Most Wanted.
CURRENT STATUS: A gelding, he is in retirement in Lexington, Ky., at the Kentucky Horse Park, a theme park dedicated to horses.
2004: Smarty Jones
BELMONT FINISH: 2nd
Smarty Jones was caught in the final 70 yards by 36-1 long shot winner Birdstone (far left),
CURRENT STATUS: Breeding stallion at Northview Stallion Station in Peach Bottom, Pa.
2008: Big Brown
BELMONT FINISH: Did not finish the race
A crack in a hoof was discovered after the Preakness and the horseshoe on Big Brown's right hind leg displaced early in the Belmont. Jockey Kent Desormeaux eased up on him in the homestretch of a race won by 38-1 Da' Tara.
CURRENT STATUS: Breeding stallion at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Ky. NBC and the Daily Racing Form reported his breeding rights were syndicated for about $50 million.
2012: I'll Have Another
BELMONT FINISH: Did not run
I'll Have Another was scratched the day before race due to a tendon injury. Union Rags won the race.
CURRENT STATUS: Breeding stallion at Big Red Farm in Hokkaido, Japan, Bloodhorse.com reported that owner Paul Reddam sold him for $10 million, more than double what two American farms had bid.
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Bee Jays Name Head Coach
Brock Kappelmann - February 13, 2017 7:05 am
Bee Jays hire 2017 Coach
The Liberal Bee Jays are excited to announce the hiring of Daniel Parker as the head coach and manager for the 2017 season. Parker is currently an assistant coach at Baker University. He comes to Liberal with a lot of experience and connections to baseball in Kansas.
Parker spent three years as a volunteer assistant coach with Dodge City Community College where he worked primarily with position players (both hitting and fielding) as well as recruiting.
Prior to Dodge City, he spent a year at Coffeyville Community College where he helped the Red Ravens break the school record for wins with 40. Under his guidance working with the hitters, Coffeyville broke 10 offensive school records.
In the summer of 2014, he was the hitting coach for the Derby Twins in the Jayhawk Collegiate League. The team went 4-2 in the NBC World Series in Wichita.
Parker is from Lawrence, KS and graduated from Lawrence High in 2007. He was a three year letterman in baseball. He then attended college at the University of Illinois where he played baseball for the Fighting Illini.


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What are the requirements for operating SIMATIC WinCC in a Windows network?
Associated product(s)
Make the settings below on your computer to meet the requirements for multi-user operation.
1. IP addressing (TCP/IP)
The IP addressing is the basis for a working logical network. Ensure that the computers to be networked are in a physical and a logical network.
In order to fulfill this condition, you must think about how to structure you network already when assigning the IP addresses. It is not possible for two computers from different logical networks or subnetworks to communicate if you are not using a router.
The network address and subnet mask define the association of a computer to a logical network.
Network address: it is not the IP address of a computer that is meant here, but the address of the network, in other words, just a part of the character string.
There are three different classes of network addresses:
of a network address
in the range
subnet mask
Table 1: Network addresses for TCP/IP
Note on subnet masks and IP addresses
Further information on the topic is available in Entry ID: 2073614.
The range of 127.X.Y.Z is reserved for loopback tests and interprocess communication and is not a reliable network address.
Example of a network address: 142.16.x.y | Network | Host |
This is an example of a Class B address. You can tell this from the address range which is from 128 to 191 for Class B. The first two tetrads correspond to the IP network address in this case.
In the case of different IP network addresses (142.16.x.y and 142.11.x.y, for example) you must make further preparations for the client-server operation, because you need a router (gateway) for different network addresses.
When using routers, it is absolutely necessary to read and apply the notes from the WinCC Information System in this path.
WinCC Installation / Release Notes > WinCC Release Notes > Operation Notes >
- WinCC V7.5: Information on Network Technology and UPS
- WinCC V7.4: Network Technology and UPS
- WinCC V7.3: Network Technology and UPS
- WinCC V7.2: Network Technology and UPS
You can test correct computer addressing with the ping command.
For this you open the input prompt (Start > Run > cmd) and execute the "ping +IP address" command (ping 22.214.171.124, for example) for each other computer.
If you do not get a response, you must check the complete network configuration and parameterization.
2. Name resolution
If you are not using a DHCP service in conjunction with DNS in your network, which does this task automatically, you must configure the "lmhosts" file for name resolution. If you are using a DNS and WINS server, the system also does the name resolution.
If you are using a DHCP server in your network, it can assign, for example, a standard gateway, an IP address, a DNS server or a WINS server to the DHCP client. The name resolution in the network is by DNS / WINS server. If these services are not used, the name resolution has to be via the hosts (DNS) / lmhosts (WINS).
The DNS server manages the Fully-Qualified Domain Name ( FQDN = computername.domain / www address). The local DNS name resolution is stored in the "hosts" file.
The WINS server manages the NETBIOS name resolution. The local WINS name resolution is stored in the "lmhosts" file.
Further information about name resolution in a network is available in the internet via the keywords "name resolution" and "netbios node type".
Sample links:
In Windows the "lmhosts" file is located in the following storage path.
Open the file with the text editor and enter all the computers that can be reached in the network according to the example in the file. Delete the comments above the entries and then save the changes in the file.
- If you edit the "lmhosts.sam" file in the path above, you have to change the name to "lmhosts" to enable. The "lmhosts.sam" file is a sample file that has no effect on the system. The changes only become effective after restarting the computer. Make these changes on all the computers.
- In order to further optimize the name resolution in the network you write the code word "#PRE" after each entry (default maximum of 100 entries). Entries with this code word are buffered in the cache right at system start. In the case of IP address resolution, the cache is read out first and then the lmhosts file if not all of the computer names can be resolved.
- By default the "lmhosts" file is imported via the network card setting for the terminal bus.
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- In large networks, you must configure the "lmhosts" file. You can also configure the "hosts" file in order to speed up name resolution. Bear in mind that the syntax of the "lmhosts" file and the "hosts" file is different.
- All SIMATIC WinCC stations must be logged on in the same workgroup or in the same domain.
A detailed description of the "lmhosts" file is available at the following Microsoft internet sites.
You can perform another ping command to test whether the changes have been applied.
Open the input prompt (Start > Run... > cmd) and execute the "ping + computer name" command (for example, ping WINCCPC01) for all the computers that you entered in the "lmhosts" file in the previous step.
If you get a response and the computer name has been resolved in the associated IP address, the file is configured correctly and the name resolution works in the network.
3. Operating system
Which version of SIMATIC WinCC requires which operating system is given in Entry ID 64847781. (This also gives information about which WinCC client/server environments are possible.)
Assignment of rights
Which user rights are required for specific actions is given in the WinCC Information System at the link below.
WinCC Installation / Release Notes > Installation Notes > Installation Requirements >
- WinCC V7.5: Access Rights in the Operating System
- WinCC V7.4: Access Rights in the Operating System
- WinCC V7.3: Access Rights in the Operating System
- WinCC V7.2: Access Rights in the Operating System
If you install an update (formerly hotfix) or a Service Pack for WinCC, you should always read the Release Notes for this extension. Under certain circumstances the required user rights might change.
4. Terminal bus
The terminal bus must be configured for the right network card in the SIMATIC shell. If you are using multiple network cards, there is the danger that the network card via which the WinCC communication is supposed to run is not selected here.
Notes on configuring the terminal bus are available in Entry ID 25437381.
Another indicator that the network is functioning (availability of the other computers) is that you can see the projects of the other computers in the network in the SIMATIC shell.
5. Order of network cards
This point is obsolete for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.
The order of network cards defines the order in which the network services access the network cards. You must therefore ensure that the network card/connection (that you have selected as terminal bus) is in first place.
You make the settings in the path below: "Control Panel > Network Connections > Advanced > Advanced Settings > Network Cards and Connections".
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, you must make settings in the Explorer window to get to this setting.
For this you switch to the Windows Explorer. Show the menu bar via "Organize > Layout". You can also have this menu bar displayed temporarily by pressing the "Alt" key.
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Then, via the Control Panel you switch to the "Networks and Release Center". In the left window pane is the "Change adapter settings" button. Click the button and then proceed with the "Advanced" step as already described above.
6. Firewall
Computers often have a firewall installed for security reasons. Only the Windows firewall is released for operation with WinCC. If you activate this, you must then run the SIMATIC Security Control again and "Make settings". Port filters are generally also not released.
Improve the stability of the Windows firewall
If the logging settings "Log discarded packages" and "Log successful connections" are enabled for the Windows firewall, this can lead to a "Deadlock" of the firewall and thus to blocking when WinCC is disabled.
To clear this behavior you install the July 2016 Update rollup from Microsoft as described in theMicrosoft KB 3155768.
Further Information
The WinCC Information System provides more information about distributed systems at the following link.
Configurations >
- WinCC V7.4: Multi-User Systems
- WinCC V7.3: Multi-User Systems
- WinCC V7.2: Multi-User Systems
If you are using WinCC version V5 or older, refer also to the notes in the following document. There you will also find notes on WINS, DNS and IPX.
WinCC_PCS7_lmhost_e.pdf (468,2 KB)
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Country TwitterFAIL: May '17
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Anti-Alan Jackson tweet telling it like it is a TwitterFAIL? Really? This is almost like a bad case of Stockholm Syndrome, that you traditional country fans are praising the very same man who had a major role in destroying country music and leading to why so many people hate country music nowadays. I'll have you know it was Jackson who lived up to negative stereotypes of country music involving rednecks, mud, beer, trucks, and NASCAR like in his songs "It's Alright to Be a Redneck" and "Country Boy". It was Jackson who made country music look stupid and ignorant, in his 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran. It was Jackson who covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. And it was Jackson who had a major hand in killing country music. And he had the balls to SING ABOUT HIS OWN CRIME!!! To anyone with even a basic understanding of what country music, Alan Jackson is his "music" career has been nothing short of a complete and utter disgrace to country music, leading the genre being the laughing stock it is today. And you think I'm a "fucking idiot"? Well, Alan Jackson is a fucking disgrace to country music and its traditions, an insult to true country music. Alan Jackson is not even an artist, he's basically a corporate Nashville puppet. The corporate Nashville machine must be so proud. He's nothing but a sellout, a budget Nickelback, a corporate mouthpiece. It will be his fate to go down in music history as the next Nickelback. Calling his music country is like calling Drake heavy metal. Alan Jackson is biggest disgrace to country music in its entire history.ReplyDelete


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Although they paint a pretty portrait, lady bugs are not so glamorous when they invade our homes. And with the weather beginning to cool off, they will surely begin searching for a warm place to overwinter. What makes lady bugs a nuisance pest is that they congregate in large numbers which makes getting rid of them a difficult task.
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Be sure that all windows have screens that fit securely and contain no holes or tears.
Consider ways to make your home more insulated as it is the heat escaping from the home that often attracts lady bugs in the first place.
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THOUSANDS of Midlanders are hoping to brew up a very special treat for cancer sufferers through Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning.
Schools, offices, community centres and housewives will be holding events on Friday to try to top last year's regional figure of £185,618.
Residents in Wellesley Gardens, Moseley, are turning their street into Coffee Close for the day with games and cakes.
And breast cancer victim Sue Jordan, who successfully battled for cancer drug Herceptin, will be supporting her local event at The Hardwick Arms, in Chester Road, Streetly.
Local companies have added their backing too with bakers Druckers donating free cakes to coffee mornings and Chiltern Railways holding the fastest event on land, with a coffee morning on its trains from Birmingham to London.
Hilary Carr at Barclays Bank, in Birmingham city centre, hopes to do as well as last year when her staff raised the most in the region of £2,343.
And Karren Brady will host an event at Birmingham City Football Club as the club's former goalkeeper Dave Latchford drops in for a coffee at the Irish Club, in Digbeth High Street.
Steve Dourass, spokesman for Macmillan Cancer Support, said: "We are thankful for every coffee morning for raising as little as £2 and more.
"It all contributes to our plan of helping to support people with cancer."
Some sessions in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support have already got under way and more than 800 pupils at Birmingham's largest junior school, Highfields Junior and Infants, in Highfield Road, Saltley, held their coffee morning last Friday with great success.
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By J. Irshad
For Gaza, Kashmir, Burma, Iraq, Afghanistan.
For Muslims.
For Islam.
Body parts
It is not just the soul that is
speckled and spotted with
tiny, finite grains of anguish
ripped open by bullets tearing through
layers of protection and hope.
It is not just the mind that slowly
Seeping dark poison,
the color of a thousand dreams
broken into tiny shards of glass
Spread in every corner of the land like
cremated ashes.
Body parts
A bulky, dense rib cage sits
in a hollow body.
The heart ready to jump out the mouth
Or squeeze, bleed, and force itself
through the spaces, into a body that has
lost sense of itself.
Sound flares its way to the mouth
burning away skin, vocal cords –
the power to even
Tennis-ball eyes dilate on backgrounds
of rippling heat and raining debris
Eye lids give up against terror that
glues –
no more
can be seen.
Bones liquidate inside legs molding into
each other.
What use are frames and skeletons
when skin contracts and refuses
to stay still?
An entire body melts, collapses
Where is the earth quake?
Why does everything move?
What is being rooted in fear?
This – immobility?
The earth moves, always.
The earth quakes, always.
The body is rooted in fear
Body parts