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During the last two years I've been lucky enough to be able to visit the UK twice. On our first trip, in 2016, we (husband and I) concentrated our travels around the south of England during our 3 week holiday. On our 2nd 3 week trip to the UK in 2017 we travelled further north in England and also around Wales. The few stone circles and other 'dragony' places I was able to visit were only some of the many locations we managed to see during our travels.
All the stone circles had, for me anyway, a very dragonish feel about them, though in some the energy was stronger than others. I think my ability to sense this energy was also greatly affected by my mood on the day about the presence of other people and a certain amount of frustration at feeling too inhibited to do anything that might look weird to other people (including my husband), such as meditating in the middle of the circle or resting my forehead against the rocks to 'hear' them and connect with them — just my way of doing stuff. I'm too much of an introvert for my own good sometimes. :::sigh::: Oh well, here is account of my experiences and some photos… (You can click on the first image in each photo gallery to see them enlarged.) 🙂
Stonehenge ~ 1st Visit
7th June 2016 — Woohoo!! 😀 I finally got to see Stonehenge!! 😀 My first sighting of Stonehenge was the day before we actually visited it. I was so excited just to see it that I snapped some photos from the car as we drove past for the very first time and again on the return trip past it. They're rather awful as photos go but they are mementos of my very first sighting of this famous monument, lol. This first visit was the standard 'no access' where everybody viewed the stones from the path around the outside. With so many people around it was difficult to get into the right headspace to try to connect with the stones and the area in general on a deeper level than just as a starry-eyed tourist, but I was happy just to be there! 🙂
While browsing the displays in the visitors centre I happened to notice a rather interesting person standing in one corner of the room. She looked very 'pagan' in her style of dress and was holding a most impressive staff with a carved goat's head on the top. She looked like she was waiting for people to come over and speak with her — I was curious but far too shy, so I didn't. However, I did overhear part of the conversation between her and a woman who asked about her distinctive staff, which was about sensing energy, time, vortexes, intuition etc. I Googled later to find out who the holder of the goat-headed staff was and found out she is Siobhan Peal, known as Stonehenge's "Honorary Shaman". Her website is Talking with Capricorn.
7th June 2016 — After Stonehenge we travelled to Woodhenge. Although it had a certain 'atmosphere' about it Woodhenge didn't conjure up the same feelings of mystery and excitement as I'd felt at Stonehenge. Of course, visually it's not as interesting, but also 'energetically' I just wasn't feeing anything much. The positions of the original wooden posts are marked with stumpy concrete pillars which just don't have the same aura about them as natural stones. Read more at Wikipedia.
From Woodhenge we drove on to Avebury, and saw a white horse on the way. 🙂
7th June 2016 — Unfortunately we arrived much later in the day than I had hoped for, and for a variety of reasons we were not able to stay very long. So I didn't get to explore all the stone circles or avenues or see very much of the Avebury stones at all, let alone sit and meditate or whatever. 😥 I find it very difficult to truly connect with a place when there are other people around, including my husband who thinks the spiritual aspect of my interest in stone circles and the like is all a bit of BS, so the best I could do was to take a few photos for mementos and explore the stones in only one small section. (See Wikipedia for more info about Avebury.)
I could definitely sense 'something' but couldn't relax enough to make a real connection. Sometimes now (many months later) when I look at these photos and remember, it's almost like being there again so maybe I can connect to the Dragon of Avebury remotely through meditation. 🙂 I would love to go back there again some day.
I found these wonderful articles called The Avebury Dragon Awakes ~ Summer Solstice 2013 and I spotted the Avebury Dragon during the Solstice.
8th June 2016 — We visited Glastonbury and went to see the Abbey, where King Arthur is supposedly buried, then we went on a short bus ride which took us up a winding lane to reach the path to walk up the Tor, approaching the back entrance of St Michael's Tower. It was a very hot day and a long walk, but we survived, lol. Once at the top and having had a little while to recover from the exertion of the hike up I was able to relax enough to sense 'something' vaguely Draconic, though it was difficult with so many people around. It felt calm and reassuring, like I was 'home'. The top of the Tor provided a view of the surrounding landscape which was spectacular! After spending a while enjoying the view and soaking up the atmosphere of the place we left via the front path which eventually came out onto the street very close to the Chalice Well Gardens. The gardens felt very peaceful and relaxing — could have stayed there a lot longer but we had to eventually move on.
Stonehenge ~ 2nd Visit
12th June 2016 — We were able to book a Stone Circle Access visit and returned to Stonehenge 5 days after our first visit. It looked much more spectacular from inside than from a distance outside. It was a hot, sunny day when we saw around the outside but this day was cold and raining, and the atmosphere of the place felt different …it was much better and I felt much closer to the Dragons! It also helped that there were only about 15 people in the group so finding some people-free space was a bit easier, though it was never as quiet as I would have liked as there was always someone talking …one woman in particular who just wouldn't shut-the-f-up! So much for being silent and respecting other people's diverse reasons for being there (as stated in the information and guidelines when applying for inner access to the stones) …oh well, I still enjoyed the experience of having access to the inside of this special place and I tried to connect with the Dragon energies there as best I could. 🙂
The Hurlers
12th June 2016 — We went to see The Hurlers Stone Circles which are 3 stone circles arranged along a common axis on the moorlands at Minions near Liskeard. It's a vast area with a couple of other attractions — Cheesewring (a granite outcrop above a quarry) and The Pipers Standing Stones (a pair of stones) and old mines and displays about the history of the area — but I wanted mainly to see the stone circles. Like I said, it's a huge space, but where were all the cows? In the relatively small space in the middle of each of the 3 circles of course! They obviously liked the energy inside the circles, but it did make photography of the actual circles a bit difficult, lol. So here's a few photos of moorlands, and 'Belted Galloway' cows in stone circles.
The comparative desolation and the overcast windy weather seemed to amplify impressions and thoughts of "here there be Dragons"!
Castlerigg Stone Circle
4th June 2017 — We drove to Keswick and saw the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Lots of pretty scenery along the way but our car's sat nav had a strange idea of what the most direct route was so we got to experience a lot more tiny back roads than we were expecting, lol, including on the way to Castlerigg which we ended up approaching from a back lane rather than the more main road it opened out onto. As usual there were people crawling all over the place, including some young kids who photobombed a few times as I tried to take some people-free photos of the stones — little shits! 💩 😡 In spite of their efforts I still got some decent photos, haha. 😀
For a while there I had the feeling I was being watched — not so much by other people but by 'something' else — a presence that was quite tangible yet I couldn't quite connect with it — whispers in the wind. Looking at the surrounding landscape I felt that there were definitely Dragons in them thar hills!
Lake District, The Pennines & Yorkshire Dales
6th June 2017 — We journeyed across the Lake District (a mountainous region in North West England) through the Honister Pass (slate mining area) and eventually on through the North Pennines (the northernmost section of the Pennine range of hills which runs north-south through northern England) and through the Yorkshire Dales (an upland area of the Pennines). I found the whole mountainous area to have a very 'Dragony' feel about it. The more remote the area, the closer to the Dragons it felt — with the strongest presence being the massive Earth Dragons!
Druids Temple
7th June 2017 — Druids Temple in Knowle Lane, Ilton, Ripon HG4 4JZ, England — "a nineteenth century folly, styled after stone circles and well known prehistoric monuments such as Stonehenge. The Druid's Temple was built in 1820 to alleviate local unemployment, allowing William Danby, a wealthy land owner of the time to pay workers a shilling a day for their labour. At less than 200 years old, it is nonetheless an atmospheric and intriguing location. Despite its origin being common knowledge, myths and rumours of mystic practices have sprung up over its lifetime with tales of devil worship and harrowing frights experienced by those who have spent the night." (Source) Wish I could build a stone circle like this in my backyard! 😀
In spite of being a relatively recent construction the Druid's Temple still had an energy or atmosphere about it that had me wanting to stay longer to sit and meditate and just 'be', but that wasn't really possible due to time constraints, and the sporadic appearance of other people who came, looked and left again. We also saw a tripod-like structure decorated with flowers standing on the embankment above the main stone circle — signs of local Pagans' activities I suspect. 🙂
Clifford the Dragon – 9th June 2017 — I thought I should add here that we visited Clifford's Tower/York Castle where I found a little travel buddy in the gift shop who I named Clifford. He features in many of my holiday photos after this point (which I won't include on this blog). Here he is proudly showing off a model of 'his' tower. 😀 (Click image to enlarge)
Arbor Low Stone Circle & Gib Hill Barrow
10th June 2017 — We visited Arbor Low Stone Circle & Gib Hill Barrow near Monyash. The stones in this circle are no longer standing but there is definitely a mystical feeling about the place. The strong wind blowing on the day also added to the feeling of mystery.
We also tried to find the Nine Ladies Stone Circle near Bakewell (video) but gave up after a road closure sent us on a detour then driving around for a while unable to find any indication of a walking path to get to the circle (or anywhere to park the car). So near (according to Google Maps & other info) and yet so far but we were running out of time to get to the B&B for that night. 😦
Rollright Stones
14th June 2017 — The Rollright Stones include the Kings Men Stone Circle, the Whispering Knights and the King Stone.
Kings Men Stone Circle
For a while at least, I had the stone circle to myself and was able to slowly walk the perimeter of the circle, soaking up the atmosphere of the place. One small tree at the side of the circle was covered in clooties/clouties (bits of ribbon or other stuff tied to trees as part of a healing spell). I left a 'clootie' made of grass, mainly just to say, "I was here", lol. There was a little spell involved too but I won't elaborate. These spells rely on the ribbon or whatever being biodegradable so that by the time the object has rotted away, the magick will be done. Unfortunately the many synthetic bits of ribbon and cord tied to the tree won't work the desired magick in an acceptable or practical time frame, which kinda defeats the whole purpose of doing such a spell. Many people consider such additions to any sacred site akin to littering and desecration. Personally, as long as it's not harming the tree and is confined to one small area, I think it adds to the magickal charm of a place. There were also little bunches of flowers left by somebody in some of the hollows in the stones.
Whispering Knights
King Stone
Uffington White Horse (or Dragon?), Dragon Hill & Uffington Castle
14th June 2017 — After seeing the Rollright Stones we travelled on to see the Uffington White Horse. I sensed that this area also had an air of mystery and of Dragons about it as we walked from the car-park across the fields and up the hill to the horse and the Iron Age hill fort called Uffington Castle. Unfortunately we were not able to get very close to the horse as access had been restricted to help preserve it. Having already seen another white horse in 2016 that did actually look like a horse it was hard to see the 'horsiness' of this one. It has also been suggested by some that rather than a horse or horse goddess such as Epona it could be a representation of the Dragon killed by St George, which is an event thought to have taken place on nearby Dragon Hill. We saw Dragon Hill from a distance but didn't actually walk on it. Whether the St. George story is true or not I don't know, but if he did kill a physical Dragon there, the Dragons are thumbing their collective noses at this because the Dragon spirit is definitely alive and well at this location! The hill fort provided an excellent view of the surrounding countryside (obviously why it was built there, lol) including what appeared to be a crop circle in a nearby field.
Raglan Castle – There Be Dragons!
16th June 2017 — We drove to Wales and went to Raglan Castle …there be Dragons! We met Dywnwen and her Dragon Babies Dylan and Cariad at Raglan Castle. Unfortunately Dewi, the daddy Dragon was not visiting this location at the time. (See here for more details).
Of course Clifford wanted some photos with these Dragons as well. 🙂
Raglan the Welsh Dragon — On the way out of Raglan Castle we passed through the gift shop, where I found a friend for Clifford, whose name was of course 'Raglan'. Here is a photo of Raglan and Clifford together at our next destination which was Craig-y-Nos (click image to enlarge).
National Show Caves
17th June 2017 — After our 1 night stay at Craig-y-Nos Castle we visited the National Show Caves just down the road, on our way to our next destination. The caves were quite spectacular and being underground had a very special feeling of mystery and wonder — I could literally feel the Dragon energy surging through the earth! — it felt safe and comforting. It was also very cooooool inside the caves as the temperature outside was extremely hot. There were 3 caves — Dan yr Ogof, Cathedral Cave & Bone Cave, but we only visited the first two — which also involved walking through the Dinosaur Park between caves and on the way out again. 🙂
King Arthur's Labyrinth
18th June 2017 — We saw ads for King Arthur's Labyrinth at the Corris Craft Centre in a tourist guide and thought it might be interesting. "King Arthur's Labyrinth is an underground storytelling adventure, where visitors sail underground through vast caverns and winding tunnels, and through a waterfall to the past. Here tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends are told with dramatic scenes, light and sound. It takes place on one level of the old Braichgoch Slate Mine."
The attraction/display started with a boat ride through the tunnels of an old slate mine, through a waterfall (which thankfully was stopped as the boat glided through, lol) then by foot being led back and forth through the tunnels by a guide who activated the lights and recordings etc for each scene and retelling of various tales of King Arthur. The photos aren't great as it was too dark for my camera to focus, so I've only included a few here. Unfortunately I only got one (bad) photo of one of the 2 dragons. The 2nd dragon appeared by surprise over the top of the boat on the way out and I wasn't ready for it, lol. It was fun even though the displays were very outdated and of comparatively poor quality compared to the Jorvik Viking Centre display we had seen earlier on our trip while in York, England. However, all that aside, once again being underground I felt close to the Dragons. In some areas of the mine I felt a bit off balance — similar to how I feel when there are grounded spirits about when doing paranormal investigations. This may have been due to some human spirit activity in the mine (possible fatal accidents in the past?) or it may have been geopathic stress, or maybe Dragon energy, but whatever it was, it was very palpable (to me anyway) and in my opinion made up for the crappy quality of the touristy displays. 🙂
The Journey Home
22nd June 2017 — As stated at the beginning of this blog post, the places listed here are only a few of the many locations we visited while on our trips in 2016 and 2017, but they represent the places where I felt the Dragons' energy. The photo at the left shows Clifford and Raglan looking out at the night sky on the flight home …they opted to come on the plane instead of flying to their new home in Australia by themselves. 😀 (Click image to enlarge)
Websites & Articles of Interest:
The Avebury Experience www.theaveburyexperience.co.uk
Earth Energies and Stonehenge
Power Centres and Hidden Energies
Radiation Levels, Time-slips and Manifestations at Ancient Sites
Ancient Origins — They're Alive! Megalithic Sites Are More Than Just Stone
The Dragon Project Trust www.dragonprojecttrust.org — Researches into rumours about the power and properties of ancient "sacred" sites.
Trail of the White Dragon: Part 1 — Wayland's Smithy, Part 2 — Uffington Chalk Horse, Part 3 — The Avebury Egg.
I also came across this interesting bit of info in the "Google Books" preview of "The Return of the Serpents of Wisdom", by Mark Amaru Pinkham, 1997 (on page 80 in Chapter 4 – THE WORLDWIDE DRAGON CULTURE pp70–109).
The Dragon Culture arrived in the British Isles via sea and land routes taken by the Iberians, the Egyptians, the Tuatha de Danaan and the Pheryllt. Together these migrant Serpents of Wisdom covered the British dragons' lairs with stone circles, mounds, menhirs and tors (earthen mounds). The tors were manifestations of the mound form of the Primal Serpent and the stone circles were conceived of as being "Temples of Keridwen" or homes of the Serpent Goddess.
The British megaliths were all united by Ley Lines (the english term for dragon lines) into Dragon Communities. These Dragon Communities were in turn eventually amalgamated into one national British Dragon Community which included the communities of Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury, Bath, and those on the sacred islands of Man, Wight, Iona, and Anglesey.
(The preview above ended halfway through its next sentence — will have to get the book to read more.)
A general description of the book can be found on The Return of the Serpents of Wisdom Facebook page and website:
The Return of the Serpents of Wisdom by Mark Amaru Pinkham
This landmark book brings together the lineages and teachings of the spiritual masters around the world whose symbol has been the serpent or dragon. The book traces the fabled beginnings of these adepts from the legendary continents in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, to their later occurrences as the pyramid builders, priest kings and hierophants of pre-Christian cultures around the globe, and finally to their clandestine manifestation as the Secret Societies of Europe, within which they orchestrated the overthrow of the British rule and the eventual founding of the United States of America.
In this book you will learn the history and teachings of the following "Serpents":
– The Nagas of India
– The Lung Dragons of China
– The Djedhi of Egypt
– The Amaru of Peru
– The Druid Adders of Britain
– The Levites of Palestine
– The Ashipu priests of Mesopotamia
– The Quetzlcoatls of Mexico
– The Snake Clan of North America
– The Templars, Freemasons, and Rosacrucians


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My comment (last week) about how the main news channels seem to deliver superficial reporting led me into reading the results of some disturbing - and other elevating - investigations into what has really happened in the world over the last 15 years. Although I have been aware of a fair amount of it for some time, the scale of it now astonishes me.
Without wishing to sound like a doomsayer, I detect a certain feeling that the future of the world is coming to a head. How we are to get through the next few years, in my view, will be determined very much by how we come to see ourselves. "What are we really, physical or spirit?" is the leading question, as I see it, and I would suggest that the question can be answered individually by seeking to determine whether we allow ourselves to be controlled by fear.
An article I recently read partly addresses the matter in the following statement:
One of the central features of traditional societies, as outlined by the UN's 2007 declaration of indigenous rights is 'non dominance' [of people or the environment]. Perception is too easily manoeuvred by knowledge that is an outcome of money and power, rather than veracity. Despite these power structures at play, our lives are not that different from one another. Each person experiences emotions, tensions, difficulties, in life, that we assume makes our reality unique, but is a slight but vital part of being human. Each day is not a step towards a doomed future, but a new opportunity, to let our perception, see our faults, as an opportunity for greater understanding of the world from which we emerged.
The part of the world I live in - in the West - can no longer be said to be a "traditional society", in my view, though it is the only form that we really know of, and are conditioned to. The way the Western countries are run uses (one way or another) a dominant approach, seen visibly when dealing with non-Western countries (e.g. seeing military action as being the first option in the Middle East), but more subtly in our own country, whether it is the UK or USA or other Western country. But it is the first two of these countries that, in my view, are masters in the art of dominance. Other European countries have not succumbed to bullying as much as the UK and the USA in my opinion. In fact Michael Moore's comment (below) is interesting:
Where To Invade Next, which arrives in UK cinemas on Friday, argues for the United States to borrow social and political ideas from countries in Europe and North Africa.
In the film, Michael visits several countries including France and Portugal but not Britain.
He [Moore] said: "It was a conscious and purposeful decision to not go to the UK, with all due respect. We didn't feel there was anything left to learn here, and you have given up on yourselves to such a degree."Moore also seems to be lost for words that we're even thinking about breaking away from Europe.
The history of Western man has been of the warring and grabbing description for a long, long time, and that attitude was extended to the extraction of finite resources from the environment and also its pollution. There are a certain number that have got very rich by that process, and most of them (naturally perhaps) would not want to lose what they see as "earned wealth". But that dominating attitude has put the UK in the position where ordinary citizens are told that austerity is inevitable to pay off the nation's debts (and we are told this while the government mismanages the economy to only increase our indebtedness), while extremely wealthy people are not subject to such policies and experience none of the suffering that they have helped to create.
But, leaving domestic economic governance issues aside for now, there is the deeper matter of veracity and integrity. That is, do we really know what is going on in the 'bigger picture', and to what extent are we being led downriver.
Now I am a firm believer in the spirit; that whatever is to happen to me physically, I will survive in the spirit, so in one sense I am inured to the activities of the world. But I do wince at the suffering metered out to innocents in the process. And being of that philosophy, I do not allow myself to be "led downriver": it is as well, in my view, to not lose sight of the machinations of government that are at work, and the (often) sinister methods that are used.
There's a whole array of matters - both positive and questionable - that have been developing over the past century, details of which (UK and US) governments have managed to keep wholly or fairly secret, by means of deception and by technology. I'll not go into all of those: it's matters of government behaviour that concern me the most.
Perhaps you are already in tune with the fact that there seems to be virtually irrefutable evidence that the 9/11 affair was stage-managed. If there is any doubt in your mind about that then please watch this erudite presentation. There are other presentations I could also point you too that are equally compelling: it is important to objectively select what is there.
But, on the same tack, the matter that has come as a complete shock to me concerns 7/7 (of 2005). It was more of a shock because this occurred (of course) in London, and I was one of so many that accepted the main media reportage at the time at face value. This presentation has changed my view.
And the revelation that 9/11 and 7/7 seem to be connected by a certain Israeli security company, ICTS (and, probably, other common links), puts a very different complexion on these deplorable attacks on innocents.
Further, a British man, Richard Hall, is very much worth following. He is very, very active in all manner of sound investigations. See this list on Youtube.
But all these revelations are just a severe reminder to me of the dangers of being simply absorbed by our everyday lives. Most of us probably live to do our best and materially work and gain as much as we can in this life (for our families' happiness), but forget that there is another side of ourselves to foster. Also we have a tendency to just let government do what it does, even though we don't like 'em!
Try reading Noam Chomsky on how much we have surrendered.
In not looking after the spirit side of ourselves we leave ourselves open to being manipulated and dominated by 'the system'. And a combination of 'the system' and our surrender of our own will over the last 30 years in particular has largely succeeded in taking away our conscious, real, selves. All this has been aided by media control and the electronic gadgetry that is now available in proliferation to keep us occupied.
Please heed this warning. The answer lies within each of us, as taught us by the great spiritual masters such as Jesus and the Buddha. Let us awaken!
Thank you for reading this.


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Is this the end of Rosewood?
Date Posted:10 November 2017
You may have heard that Fender is in the process of making some major changes to the way they craft guitars and basses. And that it's looking like the end for the classic rosewood fingerboard.
What does this mean for the future of Fender and our guitars and basses? Mike Born, Fender Director of Wood Technology explains that Fender will be switching to a new type of hardwood, Pau Ferro.
"We were already usuing Pau Ferro in some models right now, so we could successfully switch to Pau Ferro. By January, we made the decision to jump on Pau Ferro and start getting it into our process."
But what is Pau Ferro and why the change?
Pau Ferro is South American hardwood Fender will be using in place of rosewood for their new guitars and basses' fingerboards. Pau Ferro is a wood of many names and is sometimes called Morado, and because the wood is so similar in appearance and texture to Rosewood it is also commonly called Bolivian Rosewood or Santos Rosewood.
It contains the same sensitizing compounds found in rosewoods and is about as close to true rosewood as wood can get. It's incredibly durable and has a fine, even texture, and a naturally high luster making in an ideal wood for musical instruments.
The reason Fender is making this swap is all to do with environmental conservation. The Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) has recently put new laws into effect that severely limit the amount of rosewood that can be traded internationally. This organization are responsible for ensuring that the international trade of wildlife doesn't threaten the health of any species of ecosystems. And Fender is onboard.
When the new law passed that any shipment of an instrument or instruments for commercial purposes with any amount of Rosewood required special certificates and permits, Fender decided it was time to make some changes of their own.
Senior Vice President of Fender Products Justin Norvell assured Fender customers, "[Pau Ferro] has actually been used as a well-known alternative for rosewood for a long time and it's often available in wider widths, so we used it on a lot of our five string basses in the 90s. It's a wood we're familiar with."
Both Born and Norvell stated that their first and foremost focus was on guaranteeing the best possible sounds and feels for their instruments. "We know it's got a good tone to it. And it's got a nice, dark colour," Born commented.
This aligns with Fender's history of being the industry standard in basses and guitars, producing some of the most exceptional instruments of our age.
As stated by Norvell, some of Fender's instruments are already using Pau Ferro. The most noteworthy ones include the Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster and the Jaco Pastorious Jazz Bass.
In the future, we've been informed that guitars and basses in the Standard Series, the Deluxe Series and the Classic Series (along with other instruments made in Mexico) will be sporting Pau Ferro soon.
It's easy to see that Fender is a brand committed to ensuring they are complying with all CITES regulations as well as delivering the best quality products to their customers. So even though it looks like this is the end of rosewood, here at Kosmic, we're looking forward to seeing the changes Fender is putting into place.


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The nice thing about having Symantec as your anti-virus is they provide support for removing them as well. I would get on the phone with Symantec for help with this.
Download and run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. It does a great job of cleaning up systems and is a great tool when there is an outbreak. It is updated every month with the monthly MS updates. This tool has saved my organization a lot of work. It will take quite some time to run and complete a full scan, but it will clean a lot of infections since they exploit MS vulnerabilities. Be sure to patch these systems once you have scanned and cleaned them.
Take a look at my blog for yesterday. I posted a link to an article about cleaning infected systems.
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Re: Implications of Switching from primarily SNMP to WMI?Vinay BY Mar 7, 2014 12:34 PM (in response to byrona)
What you have mentioned is correct - to the best of my knowledge most suitable would be SNMP, but then if you have decided to go with WMI it shouldn't affect Solarwinds unless and until you have frequent health check up placed on your servers(Solarwinds Servers Health check + Solarwinds DB maintenance). WMI would definitely increase the load not just on Solarwinds but on the node side as well(the node that is managed by Solarwinds).
Re: Implications of Switching from primarily SNMP to WMI?bsciencefiction.tv Mar 7, 2014 12:43 PM (in response to byrona)
Our biggest issue is there is no alert for when WMI is unable to Poll a node. So we may have a node that quits collecting data but is up and we do not know. With 5500 nodes, that is no fun.
Also, WMI uses a range of port rather than a port so, we had to work with the firewall and AD guys to limit the WMI range and then open it through the Wall of Fire.
Re: Implications of Switching from primarily SNMP to WMI?aLTeReGo Mar 7, 2014 1:20 PM (in response to bsciencefiction.tv)
The simplest solution would be to create an alert for WMI nodes that notifies you when a volume is in an unknown state for longer than "x" amount of time. Node status is determined by ICMP, no differently than SNMP managed nodes so I'm not sure how the problem you describe is unique for WMI managed nodes? These forums have plenty of threads where people are discussing similar issues when the SNMP daemon on their device stops responding. The solutions that address that issue are equally applicable in your scenario as well.
Re: Implications of Switching from primarily SNMP to WMI?Leon Adato Mar 7, 2014 12:43 PM (in response to byrona)
Last year I did a fairly in-dept analysis of the differences (in terms of load on systems) between ping-only, SNMP, and WMI. You can find it here:
Hope that helps!
Re: Implications of Switching from primarily SNMP to WMI?aLTeReGo Mar 7, 2014 1:14 PM (in response to Leon Adato)
As adatole's very in-depth analysis confirms, there is very little difference between SNMP and WMI as it relates to the monitored servers. I would argue that the difference is so insignificant as to not be measurable. The Orion server however does undergo some additional load, though certainly not enough enough to discontinue use. This additional resource consumption can usually be offset by adding additional CPU cores and memory to the physical or virtual machine where Orion is running. The only major difference between WMI and SNMP is its performance across bandwidth contentious high latency links. WMI is primarily a LAN based protocol that does not handle +500MS response times very well. SNMP, being UDP based is very latency friendly.


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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) � A gunman killed two American military advisers with shots to the back of the head yesterday inside a heavily guarded ministry building, and NATO ordered military workers out of Afghan ministries as protests raged for a fifth day over the burning of copies of the Quran at a U.S. army base.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the Interior Ministry attack, saying it was retaliation for the Quran burnings, after the U.S. servicemen � a lieutenant colonel and a major � were found dead on the floor of an office that only people who know a numerical combination can enter, Afghan and Western officials said.
The top commander of U.S. and NATO forces recalled all international military personnel from the ministries, an unprecedented action in the decade-long war that highlights the growing friction between Afghans and their foreign partners at a critical juncture in the war.
The U.S.-led coalition is trying to mentor and strengthen Afghan security forces so they can lead the fight against the Taliban, and foreign troops can go home. That mission, however, requires a measure of trust at a time when anti-Western sentiment is at an all-time high.
Afghan Defense Minister Gen. Abdul Rahim Wardak called U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to apologize for the shooting and offer his condolences, Pentagon press secretary George Little said in a statement released in Washington.
"This act is unacceptable and the United States condemns it in the strongest possible terms," Little said.
Security is tight in Kabul, which is covered in snow, and foreigners working at the U.S. Embassy and at international organizations have been banned from leaving their compounds.
U.S. officials said they were searching for the assailant, who has not been identified by name or nationality.
The two American service members were found by another foreigner who entered the room, said the Afghan official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to disclose details about the shootings. They were shot in the back of the head, said Western officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information. Authorities were poring over security camera video for clues, the Afghan official said.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid identified the shooter as one of their sympathizers, Abdul Rahman. He said an accomplice inside the ministry helped Rahman get inside the compound to kill the Americans in retaliation for the Quran burnings.
"After the attack, Rahman informed us by telephone that he was able to kill four high-ranking American advisers," Mujahid said. The Taliban often inflate death tolls and sometimes claim responsibility for killings they did not conduct.
Little, the Pentagon press secretary, said Wardak indicated that President Hamid Karzai was assembling religious leaders and other senior Afghan officials to take urgent steps to protect coalition forces.
U.S. Gen. John Allen, the top commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, met with Afghan Interior Minister Bismullah Khan Mohammadi, who offered both his condolences to the families of the victims and his apologies, Little said.
Afghanistan's interior and defense ministers are expected in Washington this week.


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BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Police charged two men with burglary and possession of stolen property on Friday, according to officials.
Police were notified by a neighbor at approximately 11:55 a.m. that a suspicious man was walking down the driveway of a Dickson Lane home with a sack in his hand, police said.
The men, Ahmad Safier, 21, and Edgar Rodriguez, 21 of Yonkers, were pulled over by authorities in a white Toyota sedan with the stolen property allegedly in their possession, police said.
Subsequent investigation revealed both men were also allegedly responsible for a burglary in Bedford Hills that took place in April as well as several others in neighboring areas, police said.
Additional charges are pending.
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Bkerké (Agenzia Fides) - Political leaders and all those who wish to remain faithful to the Lebanese nation must put "an end to the attrition in the Country, giving confidence in the government in order to relaunch the legislative activity". This is what the Patriarch of Antioch of the Maronites, Boutros Bechara Rai said during the Mass celebrated at the patriarchal seat in Bkerké for operators of Caritas Lebanon to mark the start of the appointment of the new President, Father Paul Karam. In his homily, delivered on Sunday, March 16 during the celebration of the Liturgy, the Patriarch condemned the divisive tensions put in place by the opposing political forces that continue to threaten the unity of the Country of the cedars.
In particular, His Beatitude Rai reiterated the need to eliminate all the "concerns expressed in relation to the State as a unitary authority in reference to its territory, its people and its institutions" as is enshrined in the preamble of the Constitution in force in Lebanon.
The last conflict had arisen around the government's statement published last week, where among other things reference was made to the "right of the Lebanese people to resist the Israeli occupation, reject its attacks and recover the occupied territories". The representatives of the Kataeb party had interpreted this as an implicit recognition of engraved freedom of maneuver for the militias linked to the Shiite party of Hezbollah, and this is why they had threatened to abandon the government team which had just been formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
During the Mass, the Maronite Patriarch wished the new President of Caritas Lebanon to operate profitably in addressing the exorbitant problems that the body will be found to deal with.
Fr. Karam stresses that aid and prayer are needed. Caritas Lebanon has just received a donation of 750 thousand dollars from Belgium. (GV) (Agenzia Fides 18/03/2014)


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Hope you have liked the images of my travels – 'Moments in Time'. You can have a canvas – print of some of the images easily delivered to you. Check out the site! A HUGE thanks to all who have visited my site and let me know if you want another subject for printing to hang on your wall or give as a gift – haha just in … Continue reading Have you liked the travel images?


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Karl Malone's flip phone is an excuse to watch Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious impersonation
In his 52 years, Karl Malone has been all around the world from Japan to Amsterdam, but he's still a country boy at heart.
So, the Summerfield, La. native isn't impressed with your newfangled, fancy telecommunications device. Saturday, just days after the domestic release of the iPhone 6s, the the basketball Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, pulled out a flip phone on national television while watching his son, LSU guard K.J. Malone, play against Syracuse. It might be the biggest dad moment of 2015.
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Karl Malone celebrated LSU's TD with a little dance and a text... on his flip phone. https://t.co/A54bNkDDIZ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 26, 2015
Karl Malone was in his zone.
Since we're already enjoying a laugh at Karl Malone's expense, why don't we all enjoy Jimmy Kimmel's masterful impersonation of the former power forward's penchant for speaking in third person.
P.S. Karl Malone has an estimated net worth of $75 million. So, the jokes really on us. Well, most of us.


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Why doesn't the R-word receive the same backlash as other hurtful terms?
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Zaffi Simone
"Just watching The A Word to see what all the fuss is about. So far, infidelity, deception, manipulation, financial insecurity, ego…but the smiley autistic lad who loves music is the (only) one who needs 'fixing'???
21 June 2016
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The EU Referendum is nearly here and we have three different voters who all have different ideas of the upcoming vote
5 May 2016
Mencap is calling on the dating website OkCupid to remove a deeply offensive question from their website
6 April 2016
Social media can be good and bad and here Amy tells us about both sides
29 January 2016
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The benefits of being a support worker are huge, read about Paul's experiences here
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The barriers around the attitudes to learning disability are still too high and this needs to change
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The majority of people with a learning disability are eager to work and Corrin writes about her experiences learning about Mencap's work
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Naomi talks about her experience of meeting people with a learning disability from an early age, and how this has shaped her
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A mother and daughter talk about their work together and how attitudes need to change in and outside of their work
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When I was single, I would look at my sister and brother-in-law's marriage and hope that one day I'd have a relationship as wonderful as theirs. They've always been so easy together and you can genuinely feel the love and respect they have for each other just by being around them. Now, years later, I have friends who look at the relationship The Hubby and I have and they say the same thing about us. Honestly, if I were to pin-point the one trait about each of our relationships that makes people long to have a similar one, it would have to be that they look "effortless". In reality however, that couldn't be further from the truth.
All relationships take work and a lot of it to make them great. The thing about my relationship with The Hubby and my sister's relationship with her husband is that we don't even realize we are working at them. The key is we honestly love and respect each other so much that the effort we make just automatically flows like water from an open faucet. Yet, as with everything that is good there is always room for improvement. So here are 7 Magical Ways to Make Your Good Relationship Better.
1. Be Spontaneous
The Hubby and I have some rituals both of us like a lot. On Thursdays we order take out Sushi, every Saturday and Sunday we take Quinley to the dog park, if we don't have other plans, and each New Years for the last few years we've celebrated with a gathering of friends at our house. Having a few predictable events that occur in your relationship is fine, but in order to keep a things fresh…you need to add a little spontaneity. Try surprising your honey with a dinner out at a restaurant you've never tried. Or perhaps go see a movie neither of you would ordinarily pick to see. Best of all, without getting too R rated…try a new sexual position or even a different place in your house, (or elsewhere…wink, wink), to enjoy each other. The changes you make don't have to be big, even small changes such as these will go a long way to make significant changes in your enjoyment of each other.
2. Go out of your way to do something nice for your partner
There's no need to explain what it feels like when someone does something nice for you because the feeling is down right awesome. But when the effort comes from your spouse or significant other, the joy is always that much sweeter. And this is one of those things you can easily do everyday. It's as simple as making coffee or tea for your sweetie in the morning or if there's time, fixing them breakfast in bed. If you live in a cold region you could go de-ice their car and even get it running so it's nice and toasty for them when they leave. Things like this that really don't take a lot of time or effort can really go a long way to making that special someone feel so happy. And that's what it's all about, right?
3. Give your partner 100% of your attention
Lack of attention is a real doozy when it comes to wrecking a relationship. I mean, everyone wants someone to pay attention to them, most importantly the person you are spending your life with. Yet we all have other things on our minds, deadlines to meet, unfinished projects, what to make for dinner or that awesome vacation you are dreaming about. But I'm telling you right now…put it all out of your mind! Drop everything you are doing and give your full attention to your partner. I'm not saying you must do this 24/7, no…what I'm saying is when your significant other is talking to you or perhaps you are simply spending an evening or a day out together, it is imperative that you give them 100% of your attention. Doing so will create a stronger bond between you two as everyone longs to be validated and when you validate someone, your connection gets stronger.
4. Compliment your partner
Compliments are like little pick-me-ups wrapped as a pretty package of spoken words. Seriously, you could be in the worst mood ever, yet if someone compliments you your attitude instantly brightens. And when it comes to relationships, we all want to know our partner appreciates the way we look or even the things we do. So be sure to sincerely compliment your sweetie as much as possible, the effort will come back to you in many ways.
5. Make time when you first see each other at the end of the day to kiss and embrace for at least 10 seconds
This one is a biggie and yet it is one that is so often forgotten due mostly due to the length of time in a relationship . Let's face, we all know after a while with the same person the "honeymoon" stage fades into something that is a little less touchy feely. But it doesn't have to be that way. Now I'm not saying you should act like teenager on Spring Break, but having some physical and emotional contact is definitely needed to enhance that spark that brought together in the first place. So do this and your established relationship will be better in no time at all.
6. Make romantic plans
As stated above, after a significant amount of time with the same person romance sometimes subsides. But you have the power to bring it right back in so many ways. One of them is by making romantic plans. Have you ever noticed how when you're on vacation in a tropical place or anywhere that oozes with romance, everything in your relationship just feels more romantic? Yeah, it's the power of suggestion. Think in romantic terms and romance will follow. It's as simple as that.
7. Each time you leave each other always say I love you
This is one of the many things I truly love about The Hubby as he just says it to me, and he says it often. So, at the very least, you should make it a point to say it each time you leave your partner. Why? Because even though we know our partner loves us, it's nice to hear them say it out loud. And…don't you want the last thing passed between you two before wherever you are off to to be something positive? Obviously in saying these three important words you really have to mean it, but in doing so it's such a simple way to make your love that much more enjoyable.
And there you have it, my 7 ways to make your good relationship better. Give 'em a try. Not all at once of course…but implement a few here and there and you'll be surprised how truly magical they are.
Have a Fab You Bliss day!
All photographs are from Stephanie Saul Photography. This couple is one of my 2012 bride and grooms. Mary and Brian, I can't wait for your July 2012 wedding!


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by Leo Sepkowitz | @LeoSepkowitz
Last night, the Mavs, Lakers and Jazz all won to keep pace with each other in the three-way competition to snag the West's final Playoff spot. Things are getting intense.
Mavericks (36-37) 100, Bulls (39-32) 98
Great, great game between two teams fighting for Playoff position in their respective conferences. Nate Robinson caught fire with three treys early in the fourth, and the Bulls led by five with under a minute left. Dirk Nowitzki drained a three in the corner, cutting the lead to two. Dallas got the ball back down three, when Dirk hit a nice jumper to pull Dallas with one with 27 seconds left. Then, Jimmy Butler missed two free throws for Chicago to give Dallas the ball back still down one—big mistake. Dirk hit one more huge shot—another three—putting his Mavs on top for good.
Nowitzki outscored the Bulls 8-1 in the final 53 seconds, turning a five-point deficit into a two-point win. He finished with 35 points on a tremendous 14-of-17 shooting. He was 5-of-6 from downtown and grabbed 7 boards. Vintage show. Brandan Wright (13 boards) and Vince Carter both came off the bench to score 17 for the Mavericks.
Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer and Robinson each scored a team-high 25 for the Bulls. But Butler, Kirk Hinrich and Taj Gibson—usually reliable—combined to shoot just 7-of-20. Chicago hit 12 threes on the night, but simply got Dirked.
Hawks (41-33) 97, Magic (19-55) 88
This game was pretty close down the stretch, but Atlanta had a lead the entire way. Josh Smith and Ivan Johnson both dropped 21 for the Hawks, and Devin Harris added 17. The Hawks committed 18 turnovers and shot under 44 percent, but were able to pull out the win at home.
The Magic got solid contributions from its young core. Nikola Vucevic was at it again, piling up 17 points, 15 boards and 2 steals. Mo Harkless scored 17 with 3 steals, Tobias Harris double-doubled and Andrew Nicholson scored 9 in just 12 minutes off the bench. Those four could be the heart of Playoff team (in a shallow East) surprisingly soon. It'll take some good drafting to get there, though. I like this Orlando squad.
The Hawks leaped ahead of the Bulls in the standings, though they still trail Chicago in the loss column. It's a battle for the fifth seed and, in all likelihood, the advantage of facing Brooklyn rather than New York in the first round. Frankly, though, I'd rather have the six seed since the winner of 4-vs-5 faces Miami in the second round. All teams should be trying to avoid the Heat for as long as possible.
76ers (30-43) 100, Bobcats (17-56) 92
Royal Ivey put the 6ers up with a three midway through the fourth and they hung on from there. Each Philly starter scored at least 10, and Ivey scored 11. Evan Turner was the team's high-man with 22, and has strung together consecutive good games. You can bet he'll come out flat as a bench next game. Thaddeus Young double-doubled with 15 and 10.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist led Charlotte with 21 and 9. He's also played well in consecutive nights, and is having a solid rookie season. The book on him before the draft was that he'd likely be a good forward who will never be really great. Charlotte could use a few guys like that. Gerald Henderson scored 19 with 7 assists.
Rockets (40-33) 98, Clippers (49-25) 81
Surprising outcome here, especially since James Harden sat with a sore foot for the Rockets. Lob City got outscored by 17 in the third—ultimately the difference in the game.
Chandler Parsons, Jeremy Lin and Francisco Garcia each scored a team-high 15 for Houston. The Rockets didn't play particularly well (44%, 9/24 threes, 22 turnovers), but the Clippers didn't bring their A-game on Saturday.
Chris Paul was solid with 19 points, 7 assists, 5 boards and 3 steals, but his teammates were off. Blake Griffin made only 5-of-11 shots in a quiet outing, and Caron Butler was 2-of-10 from the field. The Clippers shot below 40 percent overall, scored just 26 points in the paint, turned the ball over 19 times and got out-rebounded by 10. Red LA now trails both Denver and Memphis in the loss column in the West.
Grizzlies (49-24) 99, Timberwolves (26-46) 86
Memphis dominated the fourth quarter. They trailed by two entering the final period but led by 12 five minutes later. Marc Gasol scored a team-high 21 for Memphis, and added 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. There isn't a better center in the League. Mike Conley scored 19, and Darrell Arthur added 15 off the bench.
The T-Wolves got a big performance from Ricky Rubio. He scored 23 points, grabbed 10 boards, handed out 9 dimes and got to the line 12 times. He's been playing really well lately, and it's nice to see that he's mostly over his bad knee injury from last season. If only Kevin Love could get back on the floor…
Thunder (54-20) 109, Bucks (35-37) 99
Milwaukee hung in there for a while. They trailed by 10 at halftime, but evened the score entering the fourth quarter. They held a lead early in the fourth, but eventually the Thunder took over and ran away with it. Kevin Durant led OKC with 30 points, but Russell Westbrook was just as sharp. The guard triple-doubled with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Kevin Martin bounced back from a terrible game on Friday with 17 points and 5 rebounds.
Amazingly (considering it was a close game against a great team), Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis combined to shoot 6-of-30. Neither guy made more than 3 shots, and each took at least 13 shots. Hypothetically the Bucks have, if nothing else, a really fun backcourt to watch, but Ellis and Jennings never seem to play well on the same nights. Both are free agents this summer (Jennings is restricted, Monta unrestricted), and it wouldn't surprise me at all if one or both are gone a year from now. I like the Bucks, but this overrated duo will never go far in the Playoffs. They're both gifted scorers, but just aren't supposed to be on the same team. That being said, I really hope they go off at least once against Miami and push the round-one series to five games.
Ersan Ilyasova scored 29 points with 14 rebounds for Milwaukee. Ilyasova, Larry Sanders and Ekpe Udoh each had points-rebounds double-doubles. Udoh accomplished his in only 18 minutes. It's easy to see why he didn't play more, since forward Marquis Daniels was absolutely on fire, connecting on 4-of-12 shots while failing to grab a defensive rebound in 32 minutes.
Jazz (38-36) 116, Nets (42-31) 107
Randy Foye beat the Nets last night. He went absolutely bonkers in the second half, hitting five threes in a six-minute stretch in the third quarter. He added two more triples in the fourth, and finished with 26 points (8-of-9 from downtown). Al Jefferson had a big night down low, scoring 20 points with 7 boards and hitting a few big shots to hold Brooklyn off late. Paul Millsap made only 2-of-10 attempts, but handed out 9 assists.
Deron Williams played pretty well in his return to Utah, scoring 21 points (6/14) with 11 assists. He's been a completely different player since the All-Star break (16.7 points on 41.3% vs 22.2 points on 46.6%). Brook Lopez played well, scoring 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting. He grabbed 7 rebounds and blocked 4 shots. Reggie Evans continued his rebounding rampage with 16 boards. He'll close out March with averages of roughly 8 points and 16 rebounds for the month.
Lakers (38-36) 103, Kings (27-47) 98
LA got hot in the third quarter and took a seven point lead into the fourth. They led for the entirety of the final period.
Kobe Bryant had a great game, scoring 19 points with 14 assists and 9 rebounds while passing Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time points list. He's after MJ's spot on the list next (should pass him sometime next season). He played all 48 minutes—totally crazy for a 17-year vet.
Pau Gasol double-doubled with 12 points and 10 assists. With his strange season, it's easy to forget what a gifted player and, specifically, passer Gasol is. Hopefully he gets dealt to a team that can properly utilize him this summer.
Tyreke Evans scored 21 points for the Kings to go with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. DeMarcus Cousins posted 19 (8/20) and 11. I thought this might be the year Cousins takes off, but it just hasn't happened. He's had some nice games, but his numbers have dipped almost across the board from last season. That's very rare for a third-year player (usually a big improvement year), and perhaps a bad sign for the immensely talented center.
Pacers (46-27) 112, Suns (23-50) 104
Paul George and Roy Hibbert led the Pacers to a pretty easy win last night. It was a close game for most of the way, but, if you were watching, it was pretty apparent the Suns had no chance of winning. George scored 25 and tallied 4 dimes, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks and 2 threes, while Hibbert went for 20 and 7.
Fellow starters David West, George Hill and Lance Stephenson all played well, too. Each of them scored at least 14 points on 50 percent shooting or better. That's a strong starting five.
The Pacers attempted an absurd 46 free throws. 46! Two guys attempted at least 10 free throws, 4 others attempted at least 4 and two others also got to the stripe. By comparison, Phoenix attempted just 19 free throws and nobody got to the line more than 5 times.
Seven Suns scored in double-figures. Goran Dragic scored 21 points with 9 assists and Markieff Morris scored 18.
Warriors (41-32) 125, Blazers (33-39) 98
The Blazers have now dropped four straight at the worst possible time. Last night, they watched Stephen Curry go off for 39 (7 threes) in a blowout loss. Golden State won every quarter by at least five.
Carl Landry was big with 25 and 10 off the bench in only 23 minutes, and David Lee posted 13 and 8. The Warriors shot 54 percent from the floor compared to 38.4 percent for Portland. That always leads to big rebounding differentials, and last night was no different—the Ws won on the glass 52-38.
The Blazers' leading scorer was Myers Leonard with 22. He snatched 10 boards and is playing well with LaMarcus Aldridge out of the lineup. Damian Lillard scored 16 with 8 assists and JJ Hickson tallied 15 points and 10 boards.


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1 Samuel Chapter 27 | Parsha:
1David said to himself, "Some day I shall certainly perish at the hands of Saul. The best thing for me is to flee to the land of the Philistines; Saul will then give up hunting me throughout the territory of Israel, and I will escape him." 2So David and the six hundred men with him went and crossed over to King Achish son of Maoch of Gath. 3David and his men stayed with Achish in Gath, each man with his family, and David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite and Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 4And when Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, he did not pursue him any more.
5David said to Achish, "If you please, let a place be granted me in one of the country towns where I can live; why should your servant remain with you in the royal city?" 6At that time Achish granted him Ziklag; that is how Ziklag came to belong to the kings of Judah, as is still the case. 7The length of time that David lived in Philistine territory was a year and four months.
8David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Gizrites, and the Amalekites—who were the inhabitants of the region of Olam, all the way to Shur and to the land of Egypt.— 9When David attacked a region, he would leave no man or woman alive; he would take flocks, herds, asses, camels, and clothing. When he returned and came to Achish, 10Achish would ask, "Where did you raid today?" and David would reply, "The Negeb of Judah," or "the Negeb of the Jerahmeelites," or "the Negeb of the Kenites." 11David would leave no man or woman alive to be brought to Gath; for he thought, "They might tell about us: David did this." Such was his practice as long as he stayed in the territory of the Philistines. 12Achish trusted David. He thought: "He has aroused the wrath of his own people Israel, and so he will be my vassal forever."


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Cancer Caring Center is a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping people diagnosed with cancer, their families and friends, cope with the emotional impact of cancer. The Center is not an alternative to medical treatment. It is complementary to traditional medical treatment.
The organization was established through the generosity of the Greater Pittsburgh Franchise Community of Burger King and their corporate partners, Heinz USA and Coca-Cola Fountain. It is also supported by contributions from public and private sectors including an annual walk, Jeans, Jewels and Jazz and Pittsburgh Steelers Fashion Show. We are also eligible to receive donations through The United Way Contributor Choice Program (#2824).
All services of the Cancer Caring Center are FREE. To request assistance call us at 412-622-1212 or visit the Center at 4117 Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield (across from the Bloomfield Bridge). Our hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our Center is wheelchair accessible.


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Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
Terri Batch
Mrs. Terri L. Batch is a Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service in West Los Angeles, California. Terri heads the Global Design and Construction Team that consists of specialists throughout the world focused on assisting U.S. companies in the fields of architecture, construction & engineering services, building products, construction equipment, green building & sustainable development, and interior design. As a Senior International Trade Specialist Terri offers export counseling to companies in the building and construction, after-sales automotive, processed food and food equipment, general consumer goods, and consumer electronics industries.
Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Commerce, Terri worked as a web designer, an independent consultant to small businesses and municipalities, and in post-secondary education. Terri received a B.S. in Computer Science from Spelman College, and a Master's of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California. In addition to her professional degrees, Terri spent two years at language training institutes in Beijing, China and Taipei, Taiwan and speaks Mandarin Chinese at an advanced level. Terri has a professional designation as a Global Logistics Specialist from California State University Long Beach and is a Certified Global Business Professional from NASBITE.


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It's been a little over 4 years since I last checked in to Burger Culture. Last time I saw them, they were part of the Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta in Tampa, Florida. Now, they've got a permanent spot for Lunch & Dinner at a Harley Davidson complete with Tables, Chairs and most importantly a roof for those horrible Florida nights.
The Menu has expanded to now include a bunch of Grilled Cheeses.
We arrived about 30 minutes to closing time (around 9:30PM) and while I was aware of the additions I was hyper-focused on enjoying a Cheeseburger. My wife Marcela orders the Cheeseburger with LTO, my bud Colella orders a Grilled Cheese w/Prosciutto, Chunktronics opts to pick at everyone's dishes.
Me? I do the Double Cheeseburger with the Fresh Cuts and a Bacon Grilled Cheese.
The Burger was just as I remembered, just a perfect little number that didn't need anything other than Cheese. The seasoning gives it a distinct flavor that I'm still longing for. The fresh cut Fries were great too and the perfect partner to this Burger.
What really caught me off guard was just how excellent the Grilled Cheese was and they didn't skimp on the ingredients.
Burger Culture really has a great one-two punch here with the Burgers & Grilled Cheeses and if you can fit them into your diet, the Fries.
I'll be back, this time sooner than 4 years.
Prepare Yourself:
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2010 Ch. Palmer, Margaux
Red | For laying down | Chateau Palmer | Code: 7763 | 2010 | France > Bordeaux > Margaux | Cab.Sauvignon Blend | Medium-Full Bodied, Dry | 14.5 % alcohol
Wine shouldn't be allowed to be this incredible! Utterly seductive, reeling you in like a shapely siren, its rocks being the somewhat chunky price tag that will inevitably accompany yet another legend from this brilliant estate. I think it is safe to say that Thomas Duroux and his team have now taken Ch. Palmer to another level, and that their 2005 was not a one-off, should anyone have thought of that. It now really has the power, grace, sophistication and poise of a First Growth and has more charm than some. Where does 2010 sit amongst such amazing recent regal triumphs? Is it better than their thrilling 2009 and spellbinding 2005? It is really hard to say. The complexity, concentration, intensity and sheer pleasure-giving punch may well make this the finest of that glorious trinity. Exceptional, but I hope they try and keep a lid on the price.
(54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot)
(Simon Staples, BBR Fine Wine Director)
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Scores and Reviews
The Wine Advocate
Wine Spectator
Tim Atkin
The Wine Advocate - Tasted at the Chteau Palmer vertical in London, the estate team regard the 2010 Chteau Palmer as their best since the 1983. This showing did nothing to suggest otherwise. It offers stunning precision on the nose: incredibly fresh and vibrant with the same spine-tingling level of mineralit as the 2005. What they both share is a Pauillac-like graphite seam that runs from start to finish. Like the 2005, there is a beguiling symmetry here, more focused and linear than the sumptuous 2009, yet with sensational length that makes you wonder what on Earth it will taste like in another 10-15 years. I would keep this in your cellar for another decade at least and it may well merit a higher score down the line. Tasted May 2015.
Neal Martin - 30/05/2016
Jancis - 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot. Very dark purple. Amazingly sweet and luscious on the nose. Incredibly sweet and distinctive – pure pleasure at first. Very round and luscious and has massive polish. Incredibly open at this stage – will it close up, I wonder? But underneath, a great stew of tannins lurk..! Great freshness but no leafiness. This is already carrying the Palmer hallmark in spades and its only on the finish that one sees the strong vintage character. Nothing excessive.
(Jancis Robinson MW- jancis robinson.com 18 Apr 2011)
Wine Spectator - This dense red offers a big core of currant, plum and cassis, with lots of buried violet and anise. Really loaded on the back end, this is very muscular, but still velvety. Features saturated fruit on the finish, but stays restrained. Should be very long-lived.
(James Molesworth – The Wine Spectator – Mar 2011)
Parker - The 2010 Palmer is one of the superstars of the vintage, a blend of 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, which is just slightly different than what I indicated two years ago. The alcohol level hit 14.5%, and the wine comes across like a more stacked-and-packed version of their 2000. It is tannic and backward, but has a sensational black/purple color and a gorgeous nose of camphor, barbecue smoke, blackberry and cassis. Full-bodied, with oodles of glycerin but a relatively healthy pH, this wine has a precision and freshness that belie its lofty alcohol and extravagant concentration. This is a sensationally rich, full-throttle Palmer that could well end up being one of the all-time great wines made at this estate. It needs a good 7-10 years of cellaring and should keep for 50 or more years.
There's no question that Thomas Duroux and the staff at Palmer are producing wines of first-growth quality, and have been for nearly a decade
(98+ Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- Feb 2013)
The 2010 Palmer, which is 50% Merlot and the rest mostly Cabernet Sauvignon except for 6% Petit Verdot, is a huge, inky/purple-colored wine with notes of camphor, incense, blackberry, espresso roast, and subtle barbecue smoke. Extremely full-bodied and unbelievably powerful (14.5% natural alcohol, but with a rather standard pH of 3.75), this wine is going to be one of the great classics ever to emerge from this iconic chateau. It is extremely tannic, but the tannins are eclipsed by the extravagant concentration of fruit, unctuosity, and density of this wine. This will be a Chateau Palmer to put away for 10 years and drink over the following 40+.
(95-97 Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- May 2011)
Decanter - Superb richness and already showing a velvety texture, wonderful freshness and flavours that keep on growing, a magnificent Palmer wine for the 2010 vintage.
(Steven Spurrier – Decanter – Apr 2011)
Tim Atkin - Another brilliant release from Palmer, right up there with 2005 and 2009 and with an almost identical varietal make up to last year. Polished and aromatic, with sweet cedarwood notes on the nose, plenty of colour, vigorous tannins and elegant flavours of red fruits and orange zest. This château is enjoying a rich vein of form at the
moment. Sure to be in demand this year.
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The Producer
Château Palmer is named after a British officer, Major General Palmer, who settled in Bordeaux in 1814. It is the top estate of the Margaux appellation after Château Margaux. It is located in the centre of the Margaux appellation, and its vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 5%) lie on a sparse gravel plateau.
Palmer is classified as a 3ème Cru Classé and was established as a Super Second long before Léoville Las Cases, Ducru-Beaucaillou and Pichon-Lalande, and in some years (1961, 1966, and 1983) it is as good as any wine in Bordeaux.
Palmer's relatively high Merlot content makes Palmer the closest in style of any leading Médoc properties to the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion.
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The Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon lends itself particularly well in blends with Merlot. This is actually the archetypal Bordeaux blend, though in different proportions in the sub-regions and sometimes topped up with Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
In the Médoc and Graves the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend can range from 95% (Mouton-Rothschild) to as low as 40%. It is particularly suited to the dry, warm, free- draining, gravel-rich soils and is responsible for the redolent cassis characteristics as well as the depth of colour, tannic structure and pronounced acidity of Médoc wines. However 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wines can be slightly hollow-tasting in the middle palate and Merlot with its generous, fleshy fruit flavours acts as a perfect foil by filling in this cavity.
In St-Emilion and Pomerol, the blends are Merlot dominated as Cabernet Sauvignon can struggle to ripen there - when it is included, it adds structure and body to the wine. Sassicaia is the most famous Bordeaux blend in Italy and has spawned many imitations, whereby the blend is now firmly established in the New World and particularly in California and Australia.
The Region
If Pauillac can be seen as the bastion of 'traditional' Red Bordeaux, then Margaux represents its other facet in producing wines that are among Bordeaux's most sensual and alluring. It is the largest commune in the Médoc, encompassing the communes of Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labaude, in addition to Margaux itself. Located in the centre of the Haut-Médoc, Margaux is the closest of the important communes to the city of Bordeaux.
The soils in Margaux are the lightest and most gravelly of the Médoc, with some also containing a high percentage of sand. Vineyards located in Cantenac and Margaux make up the core of the appelation with the best vineyard sites being located on well-drained slopes, whose lighter soils give Margaux its deft touch and silky perfumes. Further away from the water, there is a greater clay content and the wines are less dramatically perfumed.
Margaux is the most diffuse of all the Médoc appelations with a reputation for scaling the heights with irreproachable wines such as Ch. Margaux and Ch. Palmer, but also plumbing the depths, with too many other châteaux not fulfilling their potential. There has been an upward shift in recent years, but the appellation cannot yet boast the reliability of St Julien. However, the finest Margaux are exquisitely perfumed and models of refinement and subtlety which have few parallels in Bordeaux.
Recommended Châteaux: Ch. Margaux, Ch. Palmer, Ch. Brane-Cantenac, Ch. Rauzan-Ségla , Ch. Dufort-Vivens, Ch. Ferrière, Ch. du Tertre, Ch. Giscours, Ch. d'Angludet.
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Zuhair Murad is without a doubt one of my favourite Lebanese fashion designers, he has conquered the red carpet with several breath-taking haute couture gowns seen on celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and many more. Zuhair Murad collections blend the ancient heritage with a modern twist, a signature to which the House is very loyal, with a mission for a continuous quest for craftsmanship, glamour and reverie. Perfection defines his exquisite bridal collection season after season, each garment is the result of a long and rigorous artisanal savoir-faire that creates the ultimate experience in elegance.
Earlier this week marked the launch of Zuhair Murad's fall 2018 bridal collection 'A midwinter's night dream' at The Wedding Club London, during the press launch we were able to admire his stunning creations up-close and personal, each gown was more magnificent than the other it was certainly hard to choose my favourite as I loved them all.
Read more: Fall 2018 Wedding Dress Trends
An aurorae borealis, a quartz crystal or blushing cheeks: pink, the eternal symbol of femininity is celebrated throughout Zuhair Murad's Bridal Collection 2018. The shade is used in a limited palette, ranging from tender ivory to powdered and muted tones, giving center stage to the house's savoir-faire and the body it will envelop.
The collection celebrates a tradition both ancient and modernized, and more importantly, the woman is it designed for, equally in love and of her time.
Flowers appear in all shapes and sizes throughout the pieces, expressing the same philosophy – worn as a crown, natural and untamed, seemingly out of a Romantic-era engraving, embroided in 3D, or delicate on sheer chiffon like a tattoo on nude skin.
Channeling the timeless elegance of Grace Kelly, the short and bouffant cut Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face or Mia Farrow's pared down chic in their respective off and on-screen weddings, each design radically rethinks classical codes. Silk chiffon, tears of ruffles and airy lace create a tension between what is made visible and invisible: boleros, capes and veils drape themselves over a bustier, an off-the-shoulder cut, a high slit…this equilibrium reflects a harmony between worlds, cultures and generations.
I simply love the long princess bridal capes, and detachable skirts that create two bridal looks from one magnificent gown. These amazing designs are available to preview and try on at The Wedding Club London.


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Labor Dispute Stops Operations at Oakland Container Terminal
The operations at the port of Oakland's largest container terminal were halted on Monday due to a dispute between the unionized dockworkers and their employer.
The dispute led to over 20 workers, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), reportedly being fired after they refused to show up for work 15 minutes earlier than what it says in their contract, according to local media.
Other workers at the Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), one of five situated at the port of Oakland, decided to support their co-workers by stopping operations at the terminal.
The port of Oakland said Monday that "OICT (SSA) has suspended daytime maritime operations" adding that the port expects the operation to resume at the terminal in the evening hours. The port noted that as a result there was light truck traffic at all marine terminals yesterday.
Port of Oakland's Communications Director, Mike Zampa, confirmed to World Maritime News that "full, normal operations resumed on the evening shift at Oakland International Container Terminal Monday," adding that "full operations continue this morning on the day shift".
The dispute emerged after the operator of the OICT, SSA Marine last week informed the employees that their workday start time would be changed from 7 a.m to 6:45 a.m.
An arbitrator was called in to help resolve the dispute with ILWU and the Pacific Maritime Association, which represents the port's shipping companies.
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For those of you, who may not be Potato Moon followers, let me tell you a little bit about the band. Potato Moon (sometimes known as the Lonely Jones) is made up of the Stancil family, Ben, the "Master" of the band is the oldest son, sisters Jane and Laura and father Phil on bass along with adopted Stancils Mikey on guitar and Jimmy on drums. Evan's Aunt Grace, the Mom, manages the band and the youngest cousin, little Phil, will join in on occasion. Not only are they talented musicians, but they are also a very very good time.
We asked them to play their original music and they threw in some great covers as well. Jane serenaded with a soulful performance of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, that has been known to bring sentimental Evan to tears. They did a rockin' interpretation of Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison. And they kept the party going with their own original songs like Hey Yeah and House on the River.
A quick side story about House on the River…when Evan and I first started dating, he was living in a duplex with a good friend Fletcher in Richmond Virginia. One night I came over late. The guys had been sitting on the front porch drinking run drinks listening to Old House on the River on repeat for who knows how long.
One of the best parts about having your family perform at your wedding is that everyone can get in on it. My stepfather has been known to play the harmonica with various bands and goes by his stage name, Rico. Potato Moon was more than happy to have him play with them for a few songs and it was a riot. He did great on the harmonica, but also had a secret weapon planned that no one knew about…THE SPOONS. That's right friends, Rico Jones pulled the spoons out of no where and they were a hit. The next day when we were scouring through left-overs, he announced, "These spoons have never been washed because they are a musical instrument, but I will make an exception to eat chocolate cake."


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What is in a name?
Wild Wolf's:
Wild Wolf's? We wavered for a while and mood boarded and had post its on the wall with different names. At one point we wondered whether to be utterly neutral and be called 'The Studio"!!!!!!! Bringing the family name felt like such a very big part of us being blazened across our whole venture. And soon that seemed the only name that was right. This was us, heart and soul. This was us: completely, tenderly and wildly so.
Steph and I poured our ideas, vision, our time and love and created a huge part of us and a soulful sisterly tone was set. Wild Wolf's = family feels:
What is in a name?
Little Sis. Julia. Julie.
Little Sis is what she became… Julia arrived in our studio December 2016. I was sort of drowning at the time…a sea of never-ending admin and teaching far too much… We had officially opened Wild Wolf doors on 31st of October 2016. EVERYTHING WAS NEW. Steph, my big sister, could no longer put the hours in to the studio and she encouraged Julia our way… She literally gave the best gift a big sister could give: another sister, knowing this was exactly what I needed. I cannot remember where the name came from but it came quick and it stuck!!! Not just me calling her it but others too! I loved it when my friend up North called and said, 'So what is this about Little Sis? MOVING?' The funny thing is, Julia is actually the eldest of 3 and you can totally tell!! She has also cared for me in the beautiful ways that only a big sister does.
So Julia and Little Sis have been her names… she has also had Julie. My dad, who sees Julia every day, has always called her Julie. So sometimes I call her it too to make us laugh. SHE IS NOT A JULIE. She just isn't. But we like it when Mr Wolff calls her it. And especially when my nephew, Marlowe, does too…"Good bye, Julieeeeeeee," he said when he had to make his farewell just the other day…. And Julie, how did she answer? The sweetest of answers: she kissed him on the nose. Julie? Well when Dad and Marlowe say it, it seems right and sounds SO cute. But Little Sis, to me, she will always be.
What is in a name?
Baby Wolff(s)
I have had the honour of becoming an Auntie twice. Both times, having a new life in the family has been so special.
My first nephew is Marlowe. Marlowe Wolff. He gets called all sorts: Little Incredible, Little Increds, Increds, Mar (he started referring to himself as this!!) , Malteser, Marley… I remember when I saw his name written down and Ioved it even more. It is just so him. I love the way he says his name and I love it when he says mine! 'Jess, come on!' The way my name sounds in his mouth is the biggest heart melter! On occasion he says, 'Jesssiiieeeee!' and he reaches out and strokes my face.
My second nephew is Frankie Wilder Elliston Wolff…
When this baby Wolff arrived his name was not clear to Steph. I understood this when I spent some days on the hospital ward. New parents in debate about names, undecided and going back and forth. Getting to know these new little creatures that had taken them by surprise. They were not an immediate match with the names they had. I looked at Baby Wolff when he was not yet a day old. 'Who are you?' I implored. And I swear, I was like, 'ERNIE? ERNEST?' I felt like this name was plucked out of the air and in to my mouth!!!! Was this little soul an Ernie in a previous life, had he brought some earnest qualities into the world with him, I do not know! Steph sometimes calls him it! He gets called all sorts! Frankie (his name!), Franks, Ernie, Winston (looks like Winston Churchill right now) and of course much more (Pudding, Sweet One, Little Man, The Baby, Little Guy)
SOOOOOOOO, What is in a name?
Capulet & Montague
From Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, Juliet Capulet muses on her love of Romeo, her star crossed lover, last name Montague. A history of feud between both Montague and Capulet houses thwarts their union,
'What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.'
So is a name arbitrary? Juliet suggests that a name is simply a label to distinguish something from another. It does not create worth nor does it create true meaning.
Wild Wolf's… Little Sis… Baby Wolff… And Capulet & Montague, What is in your name? Whatever your name, by any other name you would still be as sweet.
BUT I do love the strong feeling that these names bring.
With Wild Wolf's I feel something spirited.
With Little Sis I feel protective and protected.
With Baby Wolff I feel family.
Spirit. Protection. Family. Names evoke feeling. And the emotive part of name, language, words, labels can be beautiful. They can poetically bring feelings to life.
Little Sis, this is an ode to you and everything you have brought to Bristol and our Wild Wolf family. Everyone needs a bit of a Little Sis: a protector and an effervescent energy. What a perfect combination. And that to me is what is in her name, my dear sweet and super powerful, Little Sis.


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Virginia West is an entertainer in the Columbus, Ohio area where she is regular entertainer at Axis Night Club, Havana Video Lounge, and Union Cafe. Virginia is an accomplished choreographer and is known for her big stage productions on the Axis stage.
Some of Virginia's past sell out shows include: Virginia Gets Married; Are you there God, It's Me Virginia; 7 Deadly Sins; There's Something About Virginia; TWO; History of the World; The Hungry Games 2: Catching West.
Titles and Awards
Top 12 at Miss Gay USofA 2004
1st Alternate to Miss Gay North USofA 2004
Regional Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
Miss Gay Ohio USofA 2003
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
Miss Capital City USofA 2003
Prelim to Miss Ohio USofA
Miss Gay Ohio America 2001
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Strap On Your Pumps 2000
Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio
Virginia West: Captured Moments
Archives Featuring Virginia West
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Virginia West: Performance History
Some venues and events that Virginia has been a part of include:
- Columbus, Ohio — Axis Nightclub – Boscoe's – Havana Video Lounge – Southbend Tavern – Union Cafe


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BevelGear – the versatile bevel gear set
In Vienna, we produce high quality Gleason bevel gears for all your applications, in several different variations and transmission ratios. The manufacture of our bevel gear sets benefits from more than 50 years of experience in development and manufacture, combined with innovation and quality. We offer you the highest level of quality with our UMC-tooth flank grinding process.
Graessner also offers consultation, design and construction services for customer-specific spiral, Zerol and hypoid bevel gears with the following features:
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We also supply ready-to-install bevel gears from our DynaGear and PowerGear ranges.
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