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Next iPhone to be announced September 12, released on September 21?
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video, Rumors
It's the time of year where Apple fans wait with bated breath for the next iPhone release, and iMore has rumors of when we can expect to see the iPhone 5 (or whatever Apple ends up calling it) make its debut.
According to the site, Apple will hold the press conference keynote on Wednesday, September 12. The new iPhone will be shown off in all its glory to the press on that day, and should then go on sale nine days later on Friday, September 21.
Another major tidbit of note is that iMore also reports that the 7.8-inch iPad mini will also be announced at the same September 12 event, as well as the redesigned iPod nano. Our guess is that a redesigned iPod touch would also be a part of the festivities of the day.
We'll be keeping on top of the iPhone, iPod, and iPad news, and will update with any confirmations (or denials) of the above information. As of right now, Intel has the Moscone Center reserved, and we can't see both Apple and Intel sharing the space. That said, Apple can easily use it's on-campus town hall for the announcement, but it's a much smaller venue. Rest assured, though, that even if the dates are off, they're close. The new iPhone will certainly be launching this fall a few days after the release of iOS 6.
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web1seo necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 164 diseños de 41 diseñadores freelance.
Web 2.0 style logo for a company that makes your website come up higher in the search engines and helps you increases the number of sales or leads.
While the company name is "WEB 1 SEO" I would like "WEB 1" to be a syle that stands on its own. So if you take away the "SEO" the "WEB 1" logo can still represent the brand.
It would also be nice if .com could be incorporated becuase that is the domain name web1seo.com
People need to know that that logo says Web 1 SEO so letters and number needs to be clear.
Im not sure if the "web" and "seo" should be lowercase or uppercase?
Please SUBMIT main design with WHITE BACKGROUND. Variations of background to show me options is also good tho.
BTW, SEO is referred to as ORGANIC so there is another idea for you.
If you submit logo PLEASE submit version that is only black/white with and without touch of color.
I need a professional logo to start building a brand.
Here are some competitors websites:
I like the way the logo has the bars on the left and then the "up" is offset, signifying then moving your company up in the search engines.
I would like to obviously use this for a website, biz card, letter head etc.
So any design that has a drop shadow I also need in a flat format, so if I want to print black and white the design will still work.
I like the use of different colors located on this site:
http://www.celebros.com/ (puzzle pieces)
The use of colors can be used to represent increased efficiency, more sales, better rankings, etc. -OR- the different aspects of Internet Marketing including PPC, SEO, SEM, Conversion, etc.
I would like to have a style developed for the "Web 1" that would be differnet than the "SEO". I would like to have more logos for things like "Web 1 PPC". The "Web 1" would stay the same and the "PPC" might be like "SEO" or a whole new concept.
- Logo MUST look nice as a VECTOR IMAGE.- Logo NEEDS to be noticeable even if downsized to 48x48- ORGANIC LOOK
- non-original or reused designs
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.

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Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens
Total TimePrep: 20 min. Bake: 70 min.
Makes2 servings
- 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 4 lemon wedges
- 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 6 small red potatoes, halved
- Preheat oven to 375°. Gently lift skin from hen breasts and place sage leaves under skin. Place lemon wedges and a third of the onions in the cavities. Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together. Place in a small greased roasting pan.
- Combine butter, oil, lemon juice and garlic; spoon half of mixture over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake 30 minutes. Add potatoes and remaining onions to pan. Brush hens with remaining butter mixture. Bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender.
- Remove hens to a serving platter. Stir potatoes and onions to coat with pan drippings. Serve with hens.
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May 8, 2017
A big hit for the Christmas dinner!! Everyone loved them!!
May 27, 2015
This is a terrific recipe! Instead of using the red potatoes, I made a batch of sage stuffing. I put it around the hens and baked them just like they said to bake the red potatoes. It was awesome!
Feb 22, 2014
Jan 1, 2012
I am not allowed stuffing or rice so this was an excellent alternative. I cooked it my Nuwave oven and it came out great.
Dec 13, 2011
To all those "commonsense is required"!!! cooks out there, you "KNOW how much your family can or cannot eat at a meal. So fix as many birds your family needs. If you use "commonsense is required" and eat portions that are healthy for you eat and enjoy sensibly.This goes to "Maiden Fair" you just as well take all the meat off the bones and feed it to the dog and eat the bones if you are that concerned about how the bird is prepared. jensenal
Dec 12, 2011
Hal47, You are right. Don't eat it. Get real, my family portion is Half a Cornish Hen ea. They put aside what they won't eat. They're sure to finish it off later. Heavens sakes it Christmas. You can heat up a lean Cuisine!!!!!!
Dec 12, 2011
These were very good. To the previous poster who is alarmed at the calorie count...DON'T MAKE IT THEN! I have to watch my calorie intake so I just used olive oil on mine and removed the skin upon eating. Even without the skin, it was delicious (I never eat the skin on chicken either, just a personal preference). But my husband, son and daughters ate it as is and loved it. Making them again on Christmas Eve. Thank you for the recipe!
Dec 12, 2011
Cornish game hens are excellent and there are so many ways to season them. They also make your dinner seem so very Special .... and it is. The Fresh Market has this Italian Seasoning that is so wonderful (and great on so many different things too ... pork, steaks, hamburgers). I also infuse my olive oil with different herbs and it makes a world of difference. Sweet Basil, garlic, rosemary. Bottles of infused olive oil makes a reall nice gift to those you know enjoy cooking and cooking well.You can also infuse your butter with garlic by just flattening the garlic and micro on reduced heat until you hear the garlic popping. Once you try this you will use this often. (like in garlic mashed potatoes.)Enjoy !!!
Dec 12, 2011
This recipe sounds so good! I may try it for Christ
Dec 12, 2011
I must agree with the previous users, commonsense is required. The recipe states that it yields 2-4 servings. Hello, that would mean a person would have either one or half of one of the hens. The nutritional amount listed would be for those individuals who would eat one entire hen. As for my family, we too feed four people with one hen. We love cornish game hens, and use lemon and sage in a large number of our recipes. We also only use real butter. We fully believe that natural products are better for us than man-made artificial ones. My college biology teacher warned us of the dangers of transfat in 1990. Just because an item says 0 transfat, you can't believe it. The FDA allows manufacturers to list 0 if a serving has .5 grams or less per serving. Read labels people.If you are concerned about the calories, make adaptations. Use less butter, or if you are one of those individuals that believes in the merits of margarine, then use that. You can use no butter or margarine at all, and make a vinaigrette out of the lemon and herbs to baste the hens with. Use less salt. Sea salt has much more flavor than table salt, therefore you automatically need to use less. After cooked, remove the skin from the hens and discard it. I wouldn't due it prior to cooking because the bird would be to dry. Instead of potatoes which are a natural starchy food, roast vegetables such as asparagus or brussel sprouts; or add various squashes. Whatever suits your tastes. Remember, none of these recipes are carved in granite. Use them as a foundation and then adapt. Personally, we don't roast the hens. We cook them on the rotisserie and baste them. We also add a bit of rubbed sage into the butter mixture as well as the cavity of the bird. We love it. Trial and error is how all recipes were developed over time as we learned about new foods. There are still so many wonderful flavor combinations out there to discover. When you discover your signature dish, please share with us all. We all have that gift down inside of us.Danny Kaye once said: If you're not cooking with joy, happiness and love, you're not cooking well.May we all "cook well".


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The latest up and comers to arise from established electronic label Planet Mu are Solar Bears. Having already reviewed their Inner Sunshine EP in August, I was eager to get my hands on the duos full length effort.
One of my complaints of Inner Sunshine EP was that it was, if you like, overly pleasant. The general cohesion favoured by the band naturally allows for atmosphere more than stand out individual efforts, but there has to be a balance of both, in my opinion, for a record to stand out as a classic, or at least an album that you'll come back to. My main apprehension when listening to She Was Coloured In for the first time then was this: Would the band have put together a cohesive album of good songs?
For the most part, yes. Solar Bears favour atmosphere and that hasn't changed on their full length, but the krautrock inspired nuggets that make up She Was Coloured In are at least distinctively recognizable enough so as not to become completely background music. Cuts like the inappropriately named "The Quiet Planet" rocket along with pulsating synthesisers and the band's signature flickering electronics, giving the tune just enough atmosphere to remain relevant. Or the Can-esque jam of "Primary Colours At The Back Of My Mind", which sees gentle twinkles and steady bass dance with an incredibly funky wah wah lick. Even opener "Forest Of Fountains" shows the band's progression from past works; a very distinct electronic line is paired with warm acoustics which finds a way of sounding fresh before leading into "Children of the Times"- The Kraftwerk influence apparent not only in the vocoder vocals but also in the space age bass progression. The feeling of space psychedelica continues on "Twin Stars", its military drum beats and sinister electronics providing the soundtrack to some sort of almighty battle involving giant robots.
She Was Coloured In is not without its flaws, and suffers from a slightly weak midsection. Those who find enough to love about the first part of the album will find their faith rewarded though, as the album also benefits from a strong burst at its climax. "Dolls" is a brilliantly contemplative number, the electro that runs throughout is distinct enough yet remains familiar and ensures it doesn't outstay its welcome. "Neon Colony" wins the award for 'Track most likely to please your mum', and it assuaged in part my belief that She Was Coloured In could consist of any track order and retain the same atmosphere. It would of course been a failure had this been the case, and thankfully the boys have pulled it off pretty well.
This is an album that is going to seem no less of a movie soundtrack upon the second listen as it does the first, but those that stick with it will find a quirky and intriguing album of hidden moments and pleasant flourishes. What's more, I know fine well that this album is not going to receive the attention it deserves, nor is it likely to reach as many as would want to hear it. Which is all the more reason why you should give She Was Coloured In a spin.Solar Bears - She Was Coloured In,


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Whiskey barrels are wonderful as planters.
Repurposing all types of objects into creative and sometimes wacky planters is a major gardening trend so hop aboard and I will give you some of my ideas. I have long been a fan of this idea – whether antiques or something you discover in the attic or barn – repurposing provides a vessel with non-traditional flair. Nothing is out of bounds, often the quirkier it is, the more impact it will have. So let your imagination run wild. Pursue the flea markets, rummage through grandma's attic, or go picking in farm outbuildings; any object is fair game.
First and foremost you must be able to provide good drainage in the vessel. This may involve drilling some small holes or providing a layering material such as small pebbles or charcoal. Be sure to not ignore this step or your oddball planter will be a soggy mess. Sometimes, I find it is better to plant in a clay pot and then place that in the "found" container. That way you do not have to alter the special container, changing its structural integrity.
Please use a good potting soil. Remember drainage is crucial and a good mix of peat, perlite, and vermiculite will ensure a healthy growing medium for your plants. Choose plants with similar growing requirements. Remember these guys are all in the same pool, so they need to have the same basic requirements.
Although the planters are going to provide a lot of the interest, the plants are the main focus. I look at the shape of the planter and try to make sure the plants provide balance and aren't out of proportion or in danger of toppling over.
Clockwise: Wait … this is for silverware at a garden party, oh no … succulents fill it up much better. • These orchids are very content in their bamboo log home. • Since my son is too old to love it, let's make it into a planter.
Many interesting containers have only small areas for growing medium. So out of necessity, I have discovered the wonderful world of succulents. Succulents are great for smaller containers. And they can survive where not many other plants could. Plus, the upsurge in their popularity has made many different varieties widely available. Some are beyond interesting and actually fall in to the weird category.
Since I live in an older house, I particularly love finding ways to use items from old houses.
Wooden shutters: I discovered this unique planter as I was repainting my house. I planted succulents along the top pocket of the vertical slats.
Old wood doors: I have seen doors painted a bright color with an attached window box sitting out in a garden … so interesting.
Old drawers: Repaint or at least weatherproof them and voila – instant planter.
My daughter's old iron bed now rests in the garden with beautiful annuals growing all over it.
Polly wants to be a planter – planted with baby tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) this old birdcage comes alive. • Baskets always are great vessels for basil. • Old milk crates are perfect planters.
Found in the old barn … now looking great full of marigolds (Tagetes spp.).
Wooden boxes are perfect for all these colorful blooms.
Lastly, how about an old cast-iron sink or bath tub – perfect in the garden filled with colorful plants.
Kitchen items can also serve as planters. Look around your kitchen and you may see many items begging to be repurposed. Old colanders, teapots, glasses, bowls, tea canisters, and old baskets are all perfect candidates.
I also love to raid my children's old toy closet, especially since my kids have told me they have no interest in all the "valuable objects" I have saved. It is now time to repurpose the old trucks, and Hello Kitty canisters. When I see them out in my garden overflowing with plants, it brings back fond memories of my babies.
Another group of items to repurpose for planters are the ones "Mother Nature" hands us. Take for instance that old fallen over and partially hollowed out log – perfect for a planter. How about a stump from a fallen tree, or even an old tractor or car left to sit by the barn, the possibilities are endless.
I could go on and on but I am hoping these ideas will fire your imaginations and you are going to look around and start envisioning plants growing out of oddball containers. Have fun … the options are endless, so start today "thinking outside of the pot."
A version of this article appeared in an April 2017 print version of State-by-State Gardening.
Photography courtesy of Rebecca Stoner Kirts.


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Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Newark's Downtown/Arts District
General Information: (973) 596-6550
Directions By Car
Via NJ Turnpike
Driving from the East - From the Lincoln Tunnel
Driving from the East - From the Holland Tunnel
Driving from the North or South via The Garden State Parkway
Driving via Route 78
Driving from the West - via Route 280
Driving from the Newark Airport
Additional Directions
For more information about getting to The Newark Museum, visit Google Maps
Note: The Newark Museum is not responsible for any Google Map errors.
By Public Transportation
NJ Transit trains go to Newark Penn Station and Broad Street Station.
PATH trains go to Newark Penn Station.
AMTRAK: 1-800-USA-RAIL, http://www.amtrak.com/
From Penn Station - The Newark Light Rail connects Penn Station to the Broad Street Station. There are two options for taking the Light Rail to the Museum:
1) Take the Light Rail to the Broad Street Stop. Next, transfer to the Light Rail that takes you to the Washington Park stop. The Museum is located across the Park on Washington Street.
2) Take the Light Rail to the Atlantic Street Stop. Exit to your right. Walk past the parking garage on your left toward Lombardy Street. Make a right onto Lombardy Street. Walk toward Broad Street and cross over to Washington Park. The Museum is located across the Park on Washington Street.
Note: The Light Rail operates every 10 minutes during rush hour, every 15 minutes during non-peak hours and every 30 minutes on weekends and major holidays.
NJ Transit buses go to Newark Penn Station.
From Newark Penn Station–Transit Bus #'s 11, 28, 29, 44 & 72.
From Broad St. Station–#13 or #27 to Broad St./Washington Pl. (Walk 2 blocks along park to Museum).
For additional information, fares and schedules:
NJ Transit: 973-762-5100; 973-275-5555, http://www.njtransit.com
PATH: 1-800-234-PATH, http://www.panynj.gov/path/index.html
NJ Transit buses: 1-800-626-RIDE,
Additional Directions
For more information about getting to the Newark Museum, visit Google Maps
Attended on-site parking, provided by Central Parking, an independent operator, is available (for a nominal fee) in the Museum parking lot, with entrances located at Washington St. and Central Ave. Click here for parking fee details.
NOTE: Visitors may be required to leave their car keys with the Parking Attendants.
*Subject to availability. Additional parking for special events is available in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Parking Lot ( University Ave. and James St. ) or the Edison Parking Lots ( Central Ave. between Washington and Broad St .)


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The Peninsula Bangkok, Bangkok
- Free WiFi and free parking
- Collect nights
The Peninsula Bangkok, Bangkokfrom $331
- Deluxe King
- Grand Deluxe Balcony King
- Grand Deluxe King
- Deluxe Suite King
- Grand Deluxe Suite King
- Deluxe Twin
- Grand Deluxe Balcony Twin
- Grand Deluxe Twin
- Deluxe Suite Twin
- Grand Deluxe Suite Twin
- Superior Room
- Superior Room
- Suite (The Thai)
- Suite, Terrace
- Grand Suite, Terrace
- Duplex, 2 Bedrooms (Duplex Suite)
- Suite (The Peninsula)
- Premier Suite
- Deluxe Balcony King
- Deluxe Balcony Twin
More great choices
What's around The Peninsula Bangkok, Bangkok
Top spots nearby
Recommended by this property
- Iconsiam (5-minute walk)
- River City Shopping Complex (8-minute walk)
- Asiatique The Riverfront (21-minute walk)
- Wat Pho (30-minute walk)
- Wat Arun (32-minute walk)
- Lumphini Park (32-minute walk)
- Siam Paragon Mall (33-minute walk)
- Grand Palace (35-minute walk)
- Royal Barge National Museum (3.3 mi / 5.2 km)
Getting around
- Bangkok (BKK-Suvarnabhumi Intl.) - 43 min drive
- Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.) - 37 min drive
- Wongwian Yai Station - 3 min drive
- Bangkok Talat Phlu Station - 5 min drive
- Bangkok Hua Lamphong Station - 5 min drive
- Krung Thon Buri BTS Station - 13 min walk
- Saphan Taksin BTS Station - 22 min walk
- Wongwian Yai BTS Station - 23 min walk
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 370 rooms
- Check-in time 2 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free valet parking
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 3 restaurants
- 3 bars/lounges
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Outdoor pool
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court 1
- Full-service spa
- Steam room
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Tennis on site
- Sauna
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Year Built - 1998
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Terrace
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Chinese
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Thai
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Special features
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Peninsula Spa. Services include Swedish massages, Thai massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.
Awards and affiliations
Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
- The Peninsula Bangkok is listed in the 2015 Travel + Leisure 500.
The Peninsula Bangkok, Bangkok's small print
Also known as
- Bangkok Peninsula
- Peninsula Bangkok
- Peninsula Hotel Bangkok
- Peninsula Bangkok Hotel
- The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel Bangkok
- The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel
- The Peninsula Bangkok Bangkok
- The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel Bangkok
Guests age 13 and older will be considered adults. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for THB 2500.0 per night
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of THB 930 for adults and THB 465 for children (approximately)
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 3200.00 per vehicle (one-way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Recent reviews
Exceptional 9.6 From 1,060 reviews
First class in every sense. Room was in every way over the top. Buffets were the best I ever had in a hotel. Location right on the river is unbelievable.
Superb stay in Bangkok. Two nits that you may want to look at: It'shard to get coffee t breakfast. First you get a half-a-cup then you have to wait a while to get more. You may have to ask twice. The hotel is impeccable, elegant, and beautiful/ Why not have a dress code for evenings. Usually most women are well dresses, some elegant. Most men too, yet there are always the pot=bellied males (mostly Americans, with more hair on their chin thn their head who parade throughout dining areas, bars and lobby dressed like school-boys in baggy shorts and tee-shirts. It takes away from the hotel. Post the rule and enforce it. Thank you for running this fine hotel.
Quite possibly the best hotel at which I have ever stayed. The staff was beyond excellent and exceptionally friendly and helpful. I had a health issue and they had a nurse in the hotel and a doctor on call at a local hospital who arranged everything for a positive and easy experience at the hospital. I consider that real service. My suite was exceptionally appointed and very comfortable and most definitely worth a bit of splurging: separate bedroom, living room, work area, entryway, dressing area and bathroom. The bathroom was very large and had a deep bathtub, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I could not recommend it more. The hotel is right on the river and convenient to most of the central attractions.
Incorrect information for booking. When I booked with the Peninsula Bangkok from hotel.com, I chose the breakfast option. Since we have two adult and one child. Therefore I should have three people breakfast included (see attachment for reference). However, when I stayed at the Peninsula Bangkok. the hotel claimed only two people's breakfast were included. Therefore, I had to pay breakfast for my daughter. I have communicated with the hotel multiple times and Hotel.com a couple of times. Unfortunately, the issue cannot be resolved. I have traveled to many countries. Hotel breakfast should include the number of people stayed. I never see any hotel only includes two adults' breakfast and we have to pay breakfast for young kids. On top of that, breakfast is similar to $60 range hotel provided. No worth to pay that much money.
This place was amazing! Transportation from the airport, brunch and upgraded room to the top floor made our one day/night in Bangkok fantastic! Everything was perfect and comfort was perfect. We loved the boat ride from the hotel. Can't say enough about brunch. It was our favorite on a 13 day trip to 6 countries. The hotel really was my favorite on our trip.
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Post-Hurricane Opportunities
A version of this article appears in the March/April 2005 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
March 01, 2005
Although coping with hurricanes is difficult, it does offer the opportunity to make homes more energy efficient and comfortable.
When Florida was slammed by a record four hurricanes in the late summer of 2004, many homes were seriously damaged. Following the storms, the demand for repairs—including reroofing—far exceeded the supply of contractors who could provide such services. Meanwhile, many Floridians experienced power outages that left them without air conditioning, and suffered accordingly. Further, many homes sustained floor water damage— particularly in carpeted or wood floor areas. Although coping with the aftermath of hurricanes is difficult, Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) looked to provide help by offering practical advice and applying research findings to those who were tackling repairs after a hurricane. Most homes can be made more energy efficient and comfortable,which is particularly advantageous in the event of power outages, and more resilient when facing future storms. Cool Roofs One major repair that must often be made after a hurricane is reroofing. By choosing the right roofing materials, you can make your entire home cooler, which will result in reduced energy use when your air conditioner is on, and more comfortable living conditions when power is ...
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The 90's were all that and a bag of chips. From overalls with one strap down to car phones to the Dick Tracy soundtrack, the decade was pretty much America's golden age. Don't agree? Talk to the hand. Below I round up the best dating shows of the 90's for a reminder of the incredible fashion, music, and celebs of the day. Remember brown lipstick? Turtleneck crop tops? Carmen Electra? It's so good/bad! Check it.
Studs - I was eight years old when this show first aired and I thought it was the sexiest thing since shirtless Prince Eric in the The Little Mermaid. The way the show works is that two guys, AKA studs, go out with three different women. Then they all gather on the show and try to guess what happened on the dates and who likes who. It's like the game Clue but someone got fingered instead of murdered. Make sure to get a good look at the guy with the long curly perm and a lace-up Renaissance top in the clip. FASHION, you guys!
Best line from the clip - "Those hungry tiger eyes brought out the jungle beast in me."
Singled Out - Dating is a numbers game. On Singled Out the show starts off with 50 horny singles competing for one special someone. The most important thing about this show is that it skyrocketed Jenny McCarthy to...actually what is she up to these days? Famous for her love of fart jokes and her Playboy looks she is basically Howard Stern's dream girl. Jenny taught Americans that all it takes to get on TV is a huge gazongas and a terrible personality. Namaste.
Best line from clip - "Hi Michelle, My name is Tony, come to Boston, no bologna." -
Change of Heart - Change of Heart is the Jerry Springer of dating shows. Every guest is like a feral animal who is THIS CLOSE to breaking some chairs or pulling some hair. In short, it's fabulous television. The basic concept is that a (creepy) couple comes on the show and one of them goes on a date with a new person. Then all three gather on the couch for some real talk and the contestant decides if they want to stay in their original relationship or break up after ONE DATE with someone else. Nothing says class like dumping your partner on national TV after hooking up with a stranger. USA! USA! USA!
Best line from the clip - "He said he wanted me to meet his mom at his mom's club and when we got there I didn't realize it was a strip club. "
Bzzz! - This show was only on for a year because it was kind of boring and there were too many rules. Kind of like actual dating. Basically, a contestant has to choose between four people who are slowly eliminated through a series of ridiculous tests and questions. The best question from this clip is when the bachelorette asks a potential date, "Where are you taking me to our honeymoon?" Slow down girl! All you know about this dude is that he's a bartender who waxes his eyebrows.
Best line from the clip - "I believe in everything; g-d, what horoscope tells me to do, ghosts. You name it, I believe it!"
Blind Date - Before OK Cupid and Match, the idea of going on a date with a total stranger was pure terror. Now, it's just a Tuesday. On Blind Date, the producers set up two people who have never met and follow them around with a camera all night. Then they playback the date on TV adding funny commentary in the form of subtitles, animations, and thought bubbles. In the below clip, a woman gets matched up on date with a guy wearing a leopard fedora, a neck-scarf and a red jumpsuit. We can't blame the 90's for that fashion, that's all him.
Best line from the clip - "So I gotta ask, what's with the outfit?"
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Using the GNS3 Network Simulator to create a Cisco CCNA Lab
The best way to learn about Cisco networking is to have your own lab. However, that is hard to do (costly, takes up space, and time-consuming). The best way to do this is to have a virtual Cisco lab using GNS3. This is easy to do with proper instruction. Fortunately, Train Signal Training recently posted a great new article on this topic.
Read the full article at: Using the GNS3 Network Simulator to create a Cisco CCNA Lab
Getting your Applications into vCloud Express
How do you get your applications into "the cloud"? In this video from VMware, they show you how easy it is to get your apps into "the cloud" using vCloud Express…
13 Cloud Computing Services in the Real World
Cloud computing means "everything" but also means "nothing". It is overused and too general. Still, there must be some cloud computing that "real people" are using in the "real world", right? Yes, there are.
I recently ran across an article from PC Magazine that covers 13 cool cloud computing services such as Dropbox, Microsoft Office Live, DimDim, Skype 2.0, LogMeIn, Salesforce, Google Apps, and others. This is a great article that covers these various "cloud" services and how they are used in the real world.
Great article, check it out at 13 Cloud Computing Services in the Real World
Get DVR for your virtual infrastructure with Xangati
Xangati recently released a VMware vSphere appliance that provides "video-like" visibility to your virtual network. Offered with a 14-day free trial, this appliance is able to view all traffic crossing your virtual network and allow you to monitor that traffic through sleek interface. Similar to a DVR that you would use to pause and rewind your TV shows, Xangati for ESX is able to offer the same "rewind feature" for your VMware infrastructure. The appliance understands the network traffic at the appliance level and shows you what VMs are talking to what. I believe that with Xangati for ESX and the visibility it provides, you can save a lot of time managing your virtual infrastructure network issues.
What is Tek-Tools Virtual Profiler (vProfiler)?
Monitoring the performance of your virtual infrastructure can be challenging. In my new video, I cover the Tek-Tools Virtual Profiler (a free tool).
Watch the video at: Tek-Tools Virtual Profiler
vSphere Mini Monitor
How do you know what's going on in your vSphere virtual infrastructure? If you don't have the vSphere Client open all the time and if you aren't checking the latest events in that client, you won't know who has been doing what.
Fortunately, Nick Weaver has created a super-cool tool called the vSphere mini-monitor that will notify you, through various methods, exactly what is happening. For example, you can get a windows system-tray alert, a Twitter Tweet could be sent, a RSS feed entry could be made, or an email could be sent. Amazing right?
Watch my new video covering where you find, how you install, and how to configure the new vSphere Mini-Monitor!
Virtumania Podcast Rocks!
Rich Brambley (@RBrambley) and crew from the new Virtuamania podcast are both educational and entertaining! This new podcast covers everything that you need to know about virtualization, storage, and servers. Rich has a real talent for making this stuff COOL and FUN, all at the same time (something not easy to do).
Listen to the Virtumania Podcast here!
Cloud Computing from Microsoft Azure & the Petri Knowledgebase
Cloud Computing is "all the buzz" lately but what is it really? Who should you get it from? How can it help you? Over at the Petri IT Knowledgebase they have a new section devoted to cloud computing knowledge with focus on Microsoft's cloud computing solution – Azure.
Learn about Cloud Computing at the Petri IT Knowledgebase
VIDEO: What are VMware vApps?
In my new video I cover what VMware vApps are, how they can help you, and the basics of using vApps. Take a look!
5 things you need to know about VMware vSphere Alarms
The proper setup of alarms in vSphere is crucial so that you are notified when there is about to be an issue with your virtual infrastructure (and hopefully not when issues have already occurred). In my new post over at VirtualizationAdmin.com, I cover the hierarchy of alarms, where to configure them, the different types, and more. Read the full post at 5 things you need to know about VMware vSphere Alarms


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Ph.D. Biopsychology, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 2000.
M.A. Biopsychology, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996.
B.A. Psychology, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1992.
About William Struthers
Dr. Struthers' lab research interests are in the neural mechanisms that underlie behavioral arousal and the processing of novel environments. His research employs the use of stereotaxic surgery, immunochemistry, and behavioral manipulations to investigate gene expression in the cingulate cortex and basal ganglia.
Dr. Struthers professional memberships include the Society for Neuroscience, Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience, Association for Psychological Science, and International Neuroethics Society. He recently received a grant from the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, an interdisciplinary research enterprise based at St Edmund's College, Cambridge University (UK) to examine uses and abuses of neuroscience research in society. Dr. Struthers was named a Visiting Research Fellow to Biola University's Center for Christian Thought in 2014 for his work on the impact of sexual exploitation on spirituality. As a Visiting Scholar in Science and Religion at Oxford he is currently researching neuroscience and culture as part of the Oxford Interdisciplinary Seminars in Science and Religion: Bridging the Two Cultures of Science and the Humanities. He is actively involved in the campus Animal Care and Use Committee and has served as chair of the Institutional Review Board - two committees that oversee the ethical treatment of animals and human subjects in research.
Dr. Struthers married his wife in 1993 and they have been blessed with three children. Born in Chicago, he grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania and is an avid fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams (Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates). He enjoys the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and Neil Gaiman, watching Battlestar Galactica (Reimagined) and Orphan Black, and playing bass guitar. In his free time he reads comic books, supports Arsenal in the Premier League, and listens to The Call, Joe Satriani, and U2.
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- Neuroscience and the Soul
- Men and Addictions
- History of Psychology
- Psychopharmacology (Graduate Program)
- Biological Bases of Behavior (Graduate Program)
- Teaching of Psychology Seminar (Graduate Program)
Membership in Professional Societies
- Society for Neuroscience
- Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience
- Association for Psychological Science
- International Neuroethics Society
Research Interests
Dr. Struthers' animal lab research is on the effects of environmental enrichment on neural responses to novelty challenges. His clinical research is in the area of compulsive sexuality and pornography use. In addition to this empirical work, Dr. Struthers' theoretical research interests are in the areas of neuroethics, the biological bases of spirituality and personhood, and science/faith dialogue issues. Dr. Struthers also speaks internationally as an advocate against various forms of sexual exploitation (i.e. pornography, prostitution, sex trafficking).
Books and Selected Book Chapters
Struthers, William M., Ansell, Kerryn, and Wilson, Adam (in press) The Neurobiology of Stress and Trauma. Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling. Ed. Gingrich, Heather and Gingrich, Fred. InterVarsity Press; Downers Grove, IL.
Struthers, William M. (submitted). The Pharmacology of Mystical Experiences. In: The Neurology of Religion, Ed. Alasdair Coles. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
Struthers, William M. (2012). Gaming Addiction. In: Addictions and Substance Abuse. Ed. Kamienny Montvilo, Robin. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA.
Struthers, William M. (2012). Pornography Addiction. In: Addictions and Substance Abuse. Ed. Kamienny Montvilo, Robin.Salem Press: Pasadena, CA.
Struthers, William M. (2012) Biopsychology and the Soul. In: Delight in Creation: Scientists Share Their Work with the Church. Eds. Haarsma, Deborah B. and Hoezee, Scott; Center for Excellence in Preaching: Grand Rapids, MI.
Struthers, W.M. (2009). Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain. InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL.
Struthers, W.M. (2005). What is the Mind-Brain Problem?. In: Not Just Science. Eds. Chappell, Dorothy F. and Cook, E. David. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI.
Selected Articles, Papers and Book Reviews
Fishbein, Mark, Benton, Kathryn, and Struthers, William M. (2016) Mealtime Disruption and Caregiver Stress in Referrals to an Outpatient Feeding Clinic. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 40(5), 636-645.
Mulhauser, K, Struthers, W.M., Hooks, J, and Pyykkonen, B. (2014) Performance on the Iowa Gambling Task Among a Hypersexual Sample. Journal of Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, 21, 170-183.
Struthers, William M. (2014) Comic Books, Mock Trials and Zombies: Engaging Integrative Biopsychology Themes in the Classroom. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 42(2) 188-199.
Struthers, William M.; Hagan, Tim; Mulhauser, Kyle; and Schuchardt, Read. (2014) The Use of Brain Images When Evaluating Religious and Non-Religious Media Reports. American Journal of Bioethics: Neuroscience, 5(3), pg 48-49
The Physical Nature of Christian Life: Neuroscience, Psychology, & the Church, by Warren S. Brown and Brad D. Strawn; Cambridge University Press, Reviewed by Struthers, William M. (2013) Christian Scholar's Review, 43(1), 92-94.
Kipp, Mike; Kipp, Mike A. Jr. and Struthers, William M. (2013) Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Anisometropic Amblyopia. Journal of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabisums. Vol 17(3): 235-8.
Struthers, William M. (2012) False Intimacy. Youthwork, Vol 2 (20), pg 18-21.
Struthers, William M. (2011) The Basics of the Brain, e-News Monthly, American Association of Christian Counselors Newsletter, July.
Struthers, W.M. (2011) Pornography Addiction and the Brain: Its Destructive Nature and How to Overcome It. Enrichment Journal, Vol 16 (3), pg 80-85.
Selected Presentations
Struthers, William M. (2016) Sexual Brains and Clinical Contexts. Reformed Theological Seminary, Apr 22, Orlando, FL.
Struthers, William M. (2016) Neurological Vulnerability, Plasticity, and Trajectory. Set Free Summit, Josh McDowell Ministries, Apr 6, Charlotte, NC.
Stuthers, William M. (2016) The (Neuro)Science of Pornography. James Madison University, Apr 29, Harrisonburg, VA.
Struthers, William M. and Hawkins, Dawn (2016) On Harms and Hopes: The Myriad Injustices of Pornography. University of Notre Dame, Apr 14, South Bend, IN.
Struthers, William M. and Van Dyke, David (2016) Pornography, Human Trafficking and the Family. Grand Valley State University, Mar 24, Allendale, MI.
Haviley, Corinne, Reid Tinio, Gina, Pugliese, Karen, Czyzewski, Katherine, and Struthers, William. (2015) Reducing Moral Distress in Nursing- Do Interventions Really Work? American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Struthers, W.M.; Medrano, S.P; and Ansell, K. (2015) Effects of Enriched Housing on the Expression of Novelty-Shuttling Induced Fos-Like Immunoreactivity in the Cingulate Cortex and Basal Ganglia. Society for Neuroscience 46th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Ross, Kelly, Addleman, Doug, Early, Amy, Reyes, Colby, Baker, Stephanie, O'Hora, Haley, Phinney, Ray, Struthers, William, Whitney, Heather; and Thom, Nathaniel. (2015) Behavioral and ERP responses to emotionally evocative images among high and low trait anger college age men. Society for Neuroscience 46th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Struthers, William M. (2015) Reconsidering Behavioral Addictions. American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference, Nashville, TN.
Struthers, William M. (2015) The Effects of Pornography on Men: A Neuropsychological Perspective. Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart Conference, March 26, University of Notre Dame/St. Mary's College, South Bend, IN.
Ahmad, Imran, Struthers, William, and Chenelle, Andrew. (2014) A Retrospective Chart Review: The Role of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension in Chiari Malformations. Chicago Medical School Summer Research Consortium Conference, Oct 31, Chicago, IL.
Struthers, William M., Mulhauser, Kyler R.W., and Magers, Andrew. (2014). Self-Identifying as a Pornography Addict: Religiosity, Mindfulness, and First Exposure Influences. Symposium on Religion and Sexuality. Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Aug 7, Washington, DC.
Struthers, William M. (2014) Sexual Exploitation and Spiritual Barriers: A Neurobiological Framework. Third Annual Center for Christian Thought Conference: Psychology and Spiritual Formation, Biola University, May 9, La Mirada, CA.
Struthers, William M. (2014) Female Neuro-sexuality: From Enmeshed Addict to Virtual Infidelity. International Association of Certified Sex Addiction Specialists Meeting, Sexual Addiction and Healthy Sexuality Conference: Redeeming Sexuality and Intimacy. May 1, Dallas, TX.
Struthers, William M. (2014) Pleasure Without Presence: Exploring the Psychological and Spiritual Impact of Online Sexuality and Entertainment. Ecclesia and Ethics II Conference, Corban University, Salem, OR.
Struthers, William M. (2014) Addiction. Mind Your Heart Conference, Biola University's Center for Christian Thought, La Mirada, CA.
Struthers, William M, Hagan, Tim, Mulhauser, Kyle and Schuchardt, Read (2013) The Use of Brain Images When Evaluating Religious and Non-Religious Media Reports. International Neuroethics Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Struthers, William M. and Buchheit, Sarah. (2013) The Neuroscience of Sex and Gender: Counseling Implications of Neurosexism. American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference, Nashville, TN.
Struthers, William M., Cressman, James, and Laaser, Mark (2013). Wired for Intimacy. Continuing Education Workshop for the American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference, Nashville, TN.
Mulhauser, K., Wenzel, B., Pyykkonen, B., and Struthers, W. M. (2013) Frontal Executive Functioning in Individuals Seeking Treatment for Compulsive Sexuality. 11th Annual Conference of American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, Chicago, IL.
Struthers, William M., Mulhauser, Kyler, Smith, Lia, and Campos, Darlene (2013) The Persuasiveness of Brain Imaging and Religious Commitment. Association for Psychological Science 25th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Struthers, William M. (2013) Secondhand Sexuality and Your Brain. Student Life, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Struthers, William M. (2013) Cybersex and Men: When Looking for Sex Online is Not About Sex. International Association of Certified Sex Addiction Specialists National Meeting, Sexual Addiction and Healthy Sexuality Conference: Redeeming Sexuality and Intimacy, Nashville, TN.
Struthers, William M. (2013) Brain Organization Theory, Society and Sex. International Association of Certified Sex Addiction Specialists National Meeting, Sexual Addiction and Healthy Sexuality Conference: Redeeming Sexuality and Intimacy, Nashville, TN.
Struthers, William M. (2012) Surrogates, Nuns, and Novels: Using Literature in the Neuroscience Classroom. Society for Neuroscience 42nd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Struthers, William M. (2012) What's the Harm? The Impact of Pornography on Adolescent Brain Development. British Parliament, House of Commons, Committee Meeting for the Independent Parliamentary Inquiry into Online Child Protection, Chaired by MP Claire Perry, May 23, London, England.
Struthers, William M. (2012) Neuroscience and the New High Priests. Persons and Their Brains. Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion, St Anne's College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Please contact Dr. Struthers if you would like a copy of his Curriculum Vita.


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The Chinese authorities have been at it again! They've had yet another recent crackdown on VPN China providers and now less servers are China VPN online.
This means huge online frustration for visitors, those on business trips and anyone living in a country with the highest population on earth; that is unless they take advantage of a working, secure and reliable VPN to use in China.
Please do not assume your current VPN subscription will work. By doing so it could mean that the end result is very likely to be a huge disappointment. This is why you'd want a VPN China server or something similar. So, that you can get China VPN online. Read more to find out which is the best VPN into China for you.
A Simple Insider's Trick to Getting a Free VPN
If you want to try out a VPN for free, then I recommend using ExpressVPN. It's one that I recommend to always use but if you prefer to avail for free in a short time, then that's fine too.
Yes, there are a lot of other providers that offer 30-day money back guarantees too. But most of the time, they always try to keep you from getting a refund. But not with ExpressVPN, they always take their customers seriously even when they want their money back. They don't ask questions or anything!
The trick I use is all from this link. Once you have the software and want to get your money back, simply call up their customer service and they will provide your refund right away as long as it's within 30 days.
I have used this trick myself and can vouch for it 100%.
Avoid tearing your hair out!
To avoid wasted time, exasperation, irritation and vexation I will give you details on the 6 best VPN for China providers that do work.
How can I confidently claim to know such information? It's very straightforward really, I have invested a good deal of time and effort to test a whole host of providers claiming to offer a VPN to use in China, some are even claiming to be the best VPN into China!
Sympathy for my efforts is not required! I have been to this fascinating country several times and will be off there again shortly. The size of this huge, diverse country means I will only skim the surface, but while there I want and need access to my Gmail and social sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
These are just a small selection of sites Chinese authorities deem to be unsuitable for public consumption.
Outdated information is as useful as a chocolate teapot!
To achieve this, and to avoid the stringent content and censorship blocking laws the country enforces a VPN to China subscription that actually works is needed.
And, if you are heading there I am sure you will benefit from one too. I would also urge you to take details of all my recommend providers. This will ensure you have a fallback solution in the event issues occur with the best VPN into China provider you select.
Quite frankly, a lot of the information still showing on VPN China provider websites pre-dates this recent crackdown. This means that many of the providers out there who were able to give VPN China access now cannot.
It also means that lots of the information still out there relating to the best VPN for China is as useful as a chocolate teapot in terms of being able to access the sites you want while in-country.
Without further ado, here are my top 6 CURRENT Best VPN for China providers:
It is important to stress once again that simply taking a VPN to China service that has worked in the past, or claims to work now is not the way to go.
You need the latest information on a VPN to use in China. One that really does allow you online access. The recommendations below have all been tested and do currently work:
NordVPN: NO in-country servers, just one of the reasons it works so well!
Please do not think I have lost the plot! It is true that one of the many reasons NordVPN torrent must rank up there with the best VPN for China providers is the fact they have no in-country servers. This means they are not on the Chinese authority's immediate 'concern' list and thus making it significantly less likely that a government block will be enforced on their service.
What they do have is:
- In excess of 60 servers surrounding China (this includes 14 in Hong Kong which, as a special administrative region (SAR) of the Chinese Republic, does not fall under the same government rules)
- Best of Breed, military-grade encryption and security
- Strong focus on privacy and anonymity
- Recent introduction of dedicated servers with the aim and ability to bypass heavily restricted areas (in this case: China!)
- 24/7 customer service that includes an assistance-specific section to help with VPN China configuration. They also offer a site in simplified Chinese
- Keen pricing for what is offered and their 30-day money back guarantee makes NordVPN a definite consideration in terms of VPN to China provision
ExpressVPN: Tried, Trusted, Super-Fast
ExpressVPN have an envious reputation in the VPN world. This is shown by the fact that they are one of the most popular VPN to China providers in existence.
Their commitment to providing the best VPN for China is clearly shown in how they rise above and bypass the challenges many VPN China providers suffer and shy away from, making them one of the best VPN China server. .
- In excess of 1,700 servers globally with a surrounding regional server-spread that includes Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan
- First-class security and encryption is employed
- Super-fast connection speeds
- Top-Notch customer service available in several different languages
- More expensive than other VPN providers but the quality service offered for a robust VPN to use in China more than justifies this premium. A 30-day money-back guarantee also means this is a no-risk VPN to China option
iPhone tip: Any iPhone user wishing to use their device while in China should download the Express VPN application before entering the country. This will ensure a trouble-free VPN to use in China.
VyperVPN: Tier 1 Provider. Superb Technology For Mac, Windows & Android. NOT for iOS
Any company that invests in a Tier-1 network is showing huge commitment and real belief in the VPN services they offer. VyperVPN is such a company.
Another huge bonus for those who tend to leave everything until the last minute is that their VPN to use in China subscription is available for purchase in-country.
Note: To those of you who fly by the seat of your pants (and it is often an exciting way to go): See, I told you to take this list with you!
- Tier-1 Network. This means exclusive ownership and management of all of their servers
- 700 globally placed servers. Including locations such as Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
- Very high connection speeds
- Extremely secure Chameleon VPN protocol. This 'scrambles' OpenVPN data. Important note: Just to reiterate, this protocol works on Mac, Windows and Android OS, but it is only available on VyperVPN premium plan package. Also, the iOS App does not come with this protocol. This means it is not a recommended choice as a VPN to use in China for iPhone users.
- Above average tariffs (but they do run and manage a private network). 24/7 customer service.
CyberGhost: L2TP protocol comes as a default for their mobile apps
CyberGhost is a low-cost VPN China option. The OpenVPN protocol is one that anti-VPN systems are effective at detecting and therefore blocking.
The Ghost VPN gets around this problem by allowing you to configure a device with L2TP protocol. Those using their mobile apps have no configuration worries as L2TP comes as standard on these apps.
- In excess of 2,000 servers worldwide with 4 based in Hong Kong
- Strong encryption and security capabilities
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P) torrenting allowed on certain servers. Note: CyberGhost Torrent servers do not serve China, so this is not a suitable VPN to use for this purpose while in the country
- Up to 7 simultaneous connections
- 24/7 Live Chat assistance
- Lower end of the best VPN for China subscription list. Great value for money when trying to get China VPN online
- 7-day free trial plus a 'no quibble' 30-day money-back guarantee
PrivateVPN: Strict No logs policy means privacy protection
Private VPN is an extremely solid option for those whose main online activity is fairly basic in term of general website access (and if you are on holiday what more do you need?).
- Achieves the 'Great Firewall' bypass through the L2TP protocol
- Military Grade encryption
- Has servers located in Hong Kong
- Tight No Logs policy
- Good speeds – access possible to Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer
- 24/7 customer support
- Competitively priced – 30-day money-back guarantee (although some users have complained about this guarantee)
Trust.Zone: Tech team fully committed to keeping China connections up
Trust.Zone is a relatively new player in the VPN world but is already making a name for itself. You should consider it as an all-around, sound, VPN in my list of best VPN for China recommendations. With servers in Hong Kong and a fully committed Tech team, their stats show 95% success rates for those accessing the VPN to use in China segment of this network.
- Available on every platform
- Scaling of the Great Firewall of China is achieved using Port 443
- Strong encryption and security measures in place
- Servers in Hong Kong and Singapore
- P2P allowed
- No logs policy firmly in place
- Up to 3 simultaneous connections
- 3-day free trial, 10-day money-back guarantee
- Middle-of-the-road pricing, but some excellent 'limited-time' specials
Take those hiking boots off!
Those looking for a VPN to China provider or the best VPN into China, can relax by using one from the recommended list above. It will also allow you to leave your hiking boots at home. This is because there will be no need to scale that formidable Great Firewall of China to search for a VPN China server service that really does offer the online access you deserve.
That's all for this piece but lots more to follow on "Access all areas" when it comes to online connectivity wherever you happen to be in this vibrant, global community. So don't worry if you're in China, get China VPN online or a good VPN China server, and you're good to go!
'Till Later!


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Sidney Crosby suffered a neck injury, we were told. It was supposedly separate from his concussion issues, and announced by someone with the ominous title of neurological spine specialist, but we were reassured that it was fully healed. Nothing about that terse Penguins release was reassuring. Crosby has been more or less concussed for 13 months, and it's okay to start fearing the worst. This would be Crosby's seventh NHL season, which was right about when Eric Lindros approached the cliff.
This news was relayed during a brief semi-serious moment for the NBC broadcast team, incongruous against the carnival backdrop of the Skills Competition. It's hard to blame the Penguins, or the league, or NBC for being reluctant to dwell on it. Crosby is/was the most popular and most marketable player hockey had to offer, struck down in his prime. How do you expect a sport to deal with something like that? By revving up the old starmaking machine. It's fitting that soon after we heard the latest depressing news on Crosby, Patrick Kane stole the attention and the show.
Kane was the undisputed star of All-Star weekend, winning the Breakaway Competition with a pair of superhero-inspired shots. A sprawling Superman complete with cape and glasses, followed up by a disintegrating puck, and the crowd was eating out of his hand. Heeding the lesson of NBA dunk contests that creativity matters more than degree of difficulty, Kane allowed himself to be the merry prankster the NHL would be wise to showcase.
The NHL's good at this, the breeding and grooming of young stars. Every draft sees a good number of likable, bland, clean-cut North Americans with 30-goal potential. Kane is the rare one who landed in a good hockey market, unlike Steven Stamkos, and turned around a down franchise, unlike John Tavares. PK already has his Cup, has represented his country internationally, and is getting a chance to see if his Q rating can translate beyond hockey. He's been a video game cover boy, he's gone toe-to-toe with Discover Card's Peggy, and was the league's first choice for a new all-access documentary series. The NHL is making a concerted effort to put Patrick Kane in front of as many eyeballs as possible.
There was a time, after he punched and throttled a cab driver over 20 cents, when it seemed like this could never happen. For an image-conscious marketing machine, it doesn't matter how handsome and talented you are if you manage to get yourself arrested. But whereas the Patrick Kane public rehabilitation tour would like to portray his Off-Ice Capades as just youthful indiscretions (he is still only 23), maybe it's something they should embrace. Being a drunk makes him human. We like our good boys to have a dark side. The telochki-hunting Alex Ovechkin has always been a more relatable and interesting figure than upstanding asexual Sidney Crosby. We'd be bored and confused if we didn't consistently hear debauched stories about Kane, who is after all a young, rich, famous person let loose in Chicago. PK pops up a lot here at Deadspin, and we've been accused of unfairly targeting him. That comes from a fundamental misunderstanding of our coverage. We aren't vilifying his adventures; we're glorifying them. Patrick Kane is a goofy, unassuming party boy from Upstate New York, who plays clean and doesn't have his fun at the expense of others. In the universe of athletes behaving badly, he isn't all that bad. He's the hockey player we'd choose to have a beer with, to say nothing of trading lives for a day. If he isn't the squeaky clean choir boy advertisers want pitching their minivans, he's a charismatic and realistic face of the NHL.
So let's not forget that the Blackhawks are surging just a year after blowing up their roster, proving for a second time that you can build a team around Kane and Toews. Or that Kane is America's best hope at the next Olympics, and is capable of doing things like this. He's got the talent and the charm to be the league's flagship superstar, as long as he keeps his nose clean. But not too clean.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Companies hired at the weakest pace in five months in March as recent strong demand for construction jobs evaporated, while growth in the vast services sector slowed, signs that the economic recovery could be hitting a soft patch.
The ADP National Employment Report said on Wednesday that private employers added 158,000 jobs last month, falling short of economists' expectations for 200,000 new jobs. The hiring was below the lowest estimates in a poll by Reuters and was the smallest gain since October.
A separate report on the health of the services sector, which dominates the economy, also showed employment growth pulled back in March, stirring concerns that the government's closely watched monthly labor market report due out on Friday could miss expectations.
Upbeat data in recent months, including on the labor market, has suggested the economy picked up in the first quarter after growing at a weak 0.4 percent rate in the fourth quarter of last year.
But Wednesday's reports suggested the first quarter may have ended on a softer note, as did data on Monday showing that growth in factory activity cooled in March. Economists said the slowdown in those areas could lay the foundation for weaker growth in the current quarter.
"That's been the process this whole recovery - you get one strong quarter and then things start to slow down again," said Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Although there has been little sign of an impact to the economy from the federal government's $85 billion in spending cuts that started to take effect in March, economists say it could start to show up as the year progresses.
"It looks like activity may have slowed down from the higher pace at the start of the year," said Sam Bullard, senior economist at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
"If we do see a pullback, it's probably not going to be all that surprising given the headwinds we have in front of us."
Those concerns will likely keep the Federal Reserve's loose monetary policy in place as the central bank works to boost the economy through its quantitative easing program.
The day's data hit financial markets, pulling U.S. stocks lower. Still, the benchmark S&P 500 index remained within striking distance of an all-time intraday high.
The pullback in March hiring seen in the ADP report was largely due to a slowdown in construction job growth after showing strength in recent months, said Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, which jointly develops the ADP report. There were zero new construction jobs in March.
Recent monthly gains in the construction sector have averaged about 35,000, Zandi said, as the housing recovery has gained traction. Hiring may also have been boosted in the short-term by rebuilding efforts following the massive storm that hit the U.S. northeast in the fall of last year, he said.
"If that's the case, underlying job growth is not changed appreciably," said Zandi, estimating overall employment growth is running at around 175,000 a month.
Revisions to February's jobs gains were more positive, with the private payrolls figure raised to an increase of 237,000 from the previously reported 198,000, although January was revised down to 177,000 from 215,000.
The ADP report comes ahead of the government's more comprehensive labor market report due on Friday.
That report is expected to show 200,000 jobs were created last month. Economists said Wednesday's data could add some downside risk to their forecasts, though they cautioned the ADP report is not always an accurate predictor.
Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, lowered his estimate for Friday's payrolls to 160,000 from 215,000.
A report from The Institute for Supply Management showed the pace of growth in the U.S. services sector slowed in March to the lowest level in seven months, with the ISM index falling to a reading of 54.4 from 56 in February. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector.
The forward-looking new orders index slipped to 54.6 from 58.2, while employment dropped to its lowest level since November at 53.3 from 57.2.
Still, the service sector has been more resilient than its manufacturing counterpart and has held above the 50 level on the index indicating expansion since the beginning of 2010.
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The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) requires employers to verify the eligibility to work for each person hired, thus screening out those who cannot legally work. Applicants must complete an employment verification form (I-9) and provide documentation confirming their identity and their eligibility to work within three days of the date of hire.
Discrimination in employment against any person based on national origin or citizenship is illegal. Therefore, exercise caution when phrasing applicant questions regarding national origin or citizenship. You may ask whether the applicant is prevented from lawfully becoming employed in the United States because of visa or immigration status. You cannot ask about or require proof of citizenship, as it would tend to reveal the applicant's ancestry or national origin. (Proof of employment eligibility is secured after hire.) Inquiries about an applicant's communication skills must be based on job requirements.
Because immigration laws are very complex, assistance from on- and possibly off-campus sources may be necessary. Everyone involved in a search committee should understand the following terminology:
Alien: Any person not a citizen or national of the United States.
Nonimmigrant: Aliens who are admitted to the country for a specific purpose and for a temporary time.
Immigrant: Aliens who are admitted to the country and have permission to remain indefinitely.
Visa: Technically, a stamp placed on a passport. The status of an alien is generally based on the visa he or she holds. Visas with numbers preceded by a letter (F-1, J-1, H-1, etc.) are nonimmigrant visas.
Work status: Determined by law and immigration regulations, this reflects the work restrictions, if any, which apply to visa holders. Generally, those with an immigrant visa have few restrictions imposed on them. On the other hand, unless exceptions and adjustments are made, specific restrictions apply to nonimmigrants.
Form I-94: The "Arrival and Departure Record" indicates the current legal status of nonimmigrants and will be stamped "Employment authorized" if such is the case.
Form I-151 or I-551: This is the "Alien Registration Receipt Card" (permanent resident card or "green card"), which identifies the alien as a permanent resident or immigrant.
Immigrant Visa Categories: The United States divides the numerous immigrant visas into six preference categories:
First Preference -- Unmarried sons and daughters of United States citizens.
Second Preference -- Spouses and unmarried sons & unmarried daughters of permanent residents.
Third Preference -- Professionals, scientists, and certain artists.
Fourth Preference -- Married sons and married daughters of United States citizens.
Fifth Preference -- Brothers and sisters of United States citizens.
Sixth Preference -- Persons coming to the United States to perform skilled and unskilled labor.
Each of the six preferences is allotted a percentage of the total visas issued.
Labor Certification: This is an established process that allows a U.S. employer to legally employ aliens who fall into preferences three and six. The foundation of this process is being able to show (1) that the alien is of exceptional skill and ability, (2) that a legitimate, good-faith effort has been made to recruit within the United States for the position, and (3) recruitment efforts have not been productive. This process is multifaceted.
Processes for Recruitment of Foreign Workers
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The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has two separate procedures for documenting recruitment of foreign workers – one that applies only to teaching faculty positions and one that applies to all other foreign national workers. These procedures are only required if a foreign national worker has been hired and the employer wishes to assure long term employment by sponsoring the successful applicant for permanent residence. It does NOT apply to recruitments where a US citizen or Permanent Resident has been hired. The following is a brief summary of the requirements as of the current US DOL regulations.
Teaching Faculty Positions
US DOL recruitment requirements for faculty positions are designed to allow universities to select the most qualified candidate from the applicant pool without regard for race, nationality, or immigration status with USCIS. Universities are allowed quite a bit of flexibility in this process, but must document each step and show that a competitive search has been completed.
Placement of Advertisement
Advertisement for the position must include at least one printed advertisement in a national professional journal. Placement and sources used in other advertisements is at the discretion of the hiring authority and/or search committee as appropriate.
Time Requirements for Advertisement
The regulations do not list a specific time that the position needs to remain open. However, a time period of less than one month during which application materials would be accepted may indicate to the US DOL that the search was less than "competitive."
Documentation of Search
The search documentation must include a statement signed by the hiring authority and search committee chair outlining in detail the complete recruitment process including the total number of applicants, the specific lawful job-related reasons why the alien is more qualified than each of the US workers, copy of the ads and information about where they were placed, and evidence of all other recruitment sources utilized. Additional items documented include a copy of the letter of offer after all signatures, copies of internal documentation authorizing the recruitment and confirming the hire (maintained on YourFuture), and evidence of the successful applicant's education and experience.
Adherence to Prevailing Wage Determination
If the recruitment is to be used for an application for permanent residence by a foreign worker, a Prevailing Wage Determination request must be submitted to the South Dakota Department of Labor (State Workforce Agency) by the Shared Immigration Service Center. The job offer must be at least 100% of the Prevailing Wage as determined by the State Workforce Agency.
Notification to Local COHE Representative
A letter is prepared by the shared Immigration Service Center to notify the local COHE representative of the pending employment of a foreign tenure-track faculty member. This notification must include the US DOL regulations, the Prevailing Wage Determination information, and the mailing address for the US DOL.
Time Limit for Filing
The time limit for documenting this process is 18 months from the time the offer of employment was accepted by the foreign worker. This includes completion of the electronic ETZ form 9089 by the Shared Immigration Service Center. If this deadline is not met, the recruitment must be done again.
Special Terms & Conditions on Contract
The following wording shall be included in the Special Terms & Conditions section of the PAF so that it will be included in the letter of offer for the Foreign National candidate:
This offer is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain appropriate authorization from the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)."
Non-Teaching Positions
US DOL recruitment requirements for non-faculty positions are designed to protect the employment of US workers, even if they are less qualified than foreign national candidates in the applicant pool. These regulations apply to all non-teaching positions – researchers, technicians, and administrators. Employers must follow a set process that may be different from the usual university procedures, particularly in the time the position remains open and the places where the ad is required to be posted.
US DOL Ad Requirements
The ad must include the name of the employer, direct applicants to report or send application materials to the employer, provide a description of the vacancy, indicate the geographic area of employment, not contain a wage lower than the prevailing wage rate, not contain any job requirements or duties which exceed the job requirements, not contain terms and conditions of employment that are less favorable than those offered to the alien, and allow applicants 30 days in which to submit application materials. All of these ad requirements are met as a standard for SD BOR university recruitment with the exception of the period of time the job must remain open for the submission of application materials. This time period is typically shorter than the US DOL requirement for technical and support positions.
Placement of Advertisements
The ad must be placed with the State Workforce Agency and in print at least two times in the local newspaper in the edition with widest circulation or professional journals. The job must also be advertised in at least three of the following sites: 1) job fairs, 2) employer's web site, 3) job search web site other than the employer's, 4) on-campus recruitment, 5) trade or professional organizations, 6) private employment firms, 7) employee referral program with incentives, 8) campus placement offices, 9) local and ethnic newspapers, or 10) radio and television ads. SD BOR university recruitment procedures usually include items 2, 4, 8, and 9. In addition, our state Workforce agency frequently includes university listings in their radio ads.
Recruitment and Selection Process – No US Workers Available
The recruitment process can only be documented and used for an application for permanent residence based on the foreign worker's employment if there are NO US workers or Permanent Residents who meet the minimum qualifications and are willing to accept the position. If the foreign worker is determined to be the most qualified applicant, the hiring authority may proceed with the hire. However, they must understand that the foreign worker will not be able to apply for permanent residence based on this recruitment. Therefore, the employment will either be temporary (for the duration that the foreign worker is able to obtain temporary work authorization from USCIS) or that another recruitment process will need to be completed at a future date.
Notification to Workers
Two postings are prepared by the Shared Immigration Service Center to notify local workers of the pending employment of a foreign employee. These postings are forwarded to the university and must be placed in "two prominent, unobstructed" locations (usually the university HR and hiring department bulletin boards) for a period of at least 10 working days. This notification must include the US DOL regulations, the Prevailing Wage Determination information, and the mailing address for US DOL.
Documentation of Recruitment Process
Recruitment documentation must include a statement signed by the hiring authority outlining in detail the complete recruitment process including the total number of applicants, the specific lawful job-related reasons why the US applicants did not qualify and/or were not willing to accept the position, copy of the ads and information about where they were placed, and evidence of all other recruitment sources utilized. Additional items documented include a copy of the letter of offer after all signatures, copies of internal documentation authorizing the recruitment and confirming the hire, and evidence of the successful applicant's education and experience.
Time Limit for Filing
The time limit for documenting this process is 180 days from the date the first ad was placed. This includes completion of the electronic ETA form 9089 by the Shared Immigration Service Center. If this deadline is not met, the recruitment process must be repeated. This deadline is difficult to meet for research and administrative positions where a more extensive search and screen process is desired by the university and the hiring manager. If the deadline is not net, a second, more limited recruitment may be done as long as all of the basic US DOL requirements listed above are met.
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RF Cesar Puello (.257/.325/.424) was 1-for-3 with a homer in game one. He played rightfield in both games, while Darrell Ceciliani roamed in center in game one and Alonzo Harris did the same in game two.
LF Cory Vaughn (pictured) was 2-for-3 with a double (his 22nd), a homer (his 23rd) and a stolen base, (his 21st) in game one and doubled and walked in game two. Vaughn is tied for the FSL homerun lead with Marlins OF Marzel Ozuna, who won game one with a walkoff off Adam Kolarek in the bottom of the seventh. Ozuna might be a better prospect simply because as a 21-year old who won't turn 22 until November, he's a year and a half younger than Vaughn, who turned 23 this year. After a .222/.330/.430 line in 61 games in the first half, Vaughn is up to .269/.382/.510 in 60 games in the second half as he's cut his strikeouts from 60 to 50. He has a significant platoon split as he's run a .922 OPS versus lefties and a .773 OPS versus right-handed pitching. Before you get excited about the next Scott Hairston, remember that he plays center and Vaughn doesn't.
With a couple walks in game one, and two hits and a walk in game two, "SS" Danny Muno is up to .289/.390/.429 in 76 games. I got some questions on Twitter about him. I see him as a MLB utility guy. First of all, he's 23 in advanced-A and was suspended 50 games this year for testing positive for an anabolic steroid metabolite. Second, he does not have the range for short everyday.
RHP Erik Goeddel was ok in game one: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K.
A: @ Asheville Tourists (COL) 6, Savannah Sand Gnats 5
Domingo Tapia shutout a good Asheville lineup through five innings, but was touched for five runs in the sixth and seventh innings combined. His line: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 1 HR. Want something positive? Think nine strikeouts and no walks.


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Sometimes I'm just not in the mood to be adventurous.
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It's practically part of my job description to be audacious when it comes to food: boring and routine, stick-to-the-same-six-restaurants eater? Not I! But sometimes, whether it be the effect of a bad day, a bad mood, or a bad whatever, I seek solace in sustenance and it damn well better hit the spot.
For times like this, I head to Old Swiss Inn. I eat the same things here that I've been eating since a college friend introduced me to the place. There's the cheese fondue of course, and the raclette dish, nuttily piquant, that comes with baby potatoes and gherkins. Oddly enough, the Spaghetti Bolognese here is one of the best in Manila – hearty with lots of ground beef and dare I say, a splash of red wine? It also goes without saying that the chocolate fondue is a required item of consumption when dining here. Really, how can you not?
But what I really come to Old Swiss Inn for is the Baked Pork Knuckle. It's a dish that speaks to the hardcore pleasure-seeker in me for all things porcine, coming in only second to my love for steak. Pork knuckle doesn't make a pretty plate. With two bones protruding at almost oblique angles, it's an oddball of fat and meat and tendon. Anatomically identifiable and unrepentantly fatty, it's both crisp and chewy, a process owing to it having been brined, boiled, then baked. My dad, who bequeathed his love for pork knuckle to me, likes to cut through the fat and meat with his utensils and when those prove useless, he picks up the knuckle and alternately gnaws and nibbles on sections of meat and crackling. Spoonfuls of sauerkraut cut the grease and keep cloy at bay.
On the days when I feel a need to retreat from the world, Old Swiss Inn is where I go. When he's free, my dad comes along too and I treat him to a dish of Baked Pork Knuckle; we have one each and for dessert, we share a pot of the Toblerone Fondue which he always lets me have the lion's share of.
Tell me, where do you go for a guaranteed great meal and what do you eat there?
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