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The first steps towards ENGI were taken in 2005, resulting in a European Refugee Fund project initiated by Nidos (NL) and Refugium e.V. (DE). Several projects on guardianship and sub-themes around guardianship have been completed since, financed by the European Commission and the European Programme for Integration and Migration, among others. Organizations participate on a project basis.
Currently ENGI consists of several projects, aiming at developing the quality and quantity of and knowledge about guardianship. Projects are set up by different alliances of organizations. At the moment ENGI is working on the transformation to a more formal, member-based structure, based on recent developments in the EU and in several member states towards more professionalism in guardianship.

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Rec Reads is a feature I'll be posting every once in a while. It is just a post to show the books I purchased or acquired as a result of a great review by one or more of my fellow book bloggers. It's just a quick and fun way to let my fellow bloggers know that I do read their reviews and appreciate the time they spent reading the book and writing the review for us. So this is just a nod to say thanks for the reviews and keep up the hard work. Your work and suggestions are not being given in vain.
Delirium by Lauren Oliver suggested by Alexis of Reflections of a Bookaholic. Read her review here.
The Maze Runner by James Dashner suggested by M. Christine Weber. Read her review here.
Of Poseidon by Anna Banks suggested by Mimi of Diminutive Mimi. Read her review here.
Heist Society by Ally Carter suggested by Missie of The Unread Reader. Read her review here.
The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg suggested by Molli of Once Upon A Prologue. Read her review here.
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This is a cool idea, Jade. I always want to give credit to the bloggers that find me my next read. When I forget who did, I always feel bad about that!
That was my reasoning. I actually started keeping a little log so I wouldn't forget. and pinterest is also my friend in this!
Great list. I love M. Christine (started following her on your recommendation actually). Her reviews are so good she could convince me to read just about anything.
Me too! And that's cool! I actually love both of your reviews because you ladies do them in your own unique styles. And I agree, I end up wanting to read everything she reviews!
And Jade my dear, I am continually blown away by your kindness. Thank you for always highlighting others — especially when you're so incredibly brilliant all on your very own. I'm grateful to be a follower. You're one of the absolute sweetest (and most generous) bloggers I know. :0)
Aww thanks for that! Makes me feel good!
Um wow. This was like my happy/squealy/I-feel-totally-honored moment for the month. Thanks for the kind words and for liking my reviews, Juju. You are so dang sweet. And what I love most about your reviews (and blog for that matter) is how totally, effortlessly sincere you are. You put your heart into your words and make the rest of us want to be better because of them.
Awesome post!!! Delirium, Of Poseidon, and Heist Society are all books that I REALLY enjoyed!!! This is a really great feature! I am looking forward to reading more of these posts 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
I didn't end up liking Of Poseidon so I hope the other two are better!
I love this post. I want to read Delirium as well. But to many books here at the house. And for some reason my reading has slowed down a bit. Need to get back to it!
I know how you feel. I'm swamped with books and have been reading slow. I need to get back into the groove.
I've been going back and forth on whether I want to read Heist Society and since I'm a fan of The Unread Reader I know i'll give it a try.
Thanks for the recs !
I have to say Missie hasn't steered me wrong yet.
AWESOME idea, chica! I'm thrilled you bought CATASTROPHIC HISTORY! Now I hope you like it! And YAY, Delirium!!! Everyone should read that book!
Thanks to you. I saw it at Ollie's for mad cheap and snapped it up because of your review!
Thanks Jade! I really loved that book. I want to read The Maze Runner too.
Glad you liked it. That means I'll probably like it too!
This post has just seriously jacked up my library request list. :0) I want them all. Today. And I love that you're keeping a list of who recommends what! I'm totally going to start doing this — such a fabulous idea. (And super thoughtful and generous of you — as always.)
Thanks for the mention dear lady. :0)
You are most welcome! Yes, I thought it would be fun to keep track of the books I end up buying because one of my fellow book bloggers has convinced me it's worthwhile.


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The Board of the Chamber
The Board of the Chamber of Advocates (hereinafter-board) is an executive body which also implements disciplinary proceedings. The number of the board members is defined by the Charter of the Chamber of Advocates and should not be less than 12 members excluding the Chairman. Members of the Board (excluding the head of the Board) are elected via rating by the general meeting for a term of 4 years.
Meantime, according to the regulation of the Charter of the Chamber of Advocates in case of early suspension of a Board member the vacant position is occupied by the advocate, who gained the next major "PRO" votes within the last election of the members of the Board, nonetheless, who was not assigned. The period of the new member's assignment must correspond to the remaining period of the activity of the previous member of the Board of the Chamber of Advocates.
The board shall appoint the head of the Office of Public defender, form the qualification commission , approve the annual budget presented by the Chairman, make a decision about granting the candidates the license of advocacy prescribed by law, make a decision about validating and invalidating the license, solve the issues connected with suspecting the advocate to liability and the issues of signifying disciplinary penalty, implement other policies prescribed by law and by the charter of the Chamber of Advocates.
The hearings of the Board are convened by the Chairman according to the necessity, but not less than 4 times a year. The hearings of the Board can also be convened by the initiative of 1/3 of the members of the Board or the thirty members of the Chamber of Advocates. The decisions are made with the absolute majority of votes from the members present in the session.
Below are the current members of the Board, who have been elected on 9 March, 2013.
- 1. Simon Albert Babayan
- 2. Melania Sargis Arustamyan
- 3. Karen Surik Mezhlumyan
- 4. Arayik Ghazaryan
- 5. Tigran Khurshudyan
- 6. Harutyun Harutyunyan
- 7. Karen Sardaryan
- 8. Taron Simonyan
- 9. Nelli Ghukas Harutyunyan
- 10. Karapet Aghajanyan
- 11. Sedrak Asatryan
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Deuteronomy 14:2
Services at Lion of Judah are a time of worship and fellowship. We are a house of ALL people from all nations. You are welcome to join us, we would love to have you!
John 13:35
Love for others is to be a hallmark trait of believers. At Lion of Judah, you will find a body of believers, united in love - love for one another and love for our God.
LOJ is a body of believers who desire to reach every continent for the sake of the Gospel of Christ. Our vision is that we will be a place where people find Yeshua (Jesus) and grow in His love and power and a place of refuge for whoever needs a shelter.
Matthew 28:18-20
At Lion of Judah, we take the Great Commission of our Messiah seriously, applying all that we have to promote worldwide missions and the spread of the Gospel in our own backyard. We currently support missionaries all around the world, and we typically send 2-3 short term mission teams into the field every year. We have licensed men and women of God all across the globe to spread the Gospel of Christ. Our international ministries and crusades continue to reach people for Yeshua and make a difference in this world.


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– CZW issued the following statement on the death of Trent Acid:
Rest in Peace – Mike "Trent Acid" Verdi
11/12/1980 – 6/18/2010
It is with deep regret that CZW management has the unfortunate duty to report on the passing of one of it's own. Early this morning, Michael "Trent Acid" Verdi passed away in his home in South Philadelphia at the age of 29, just blocks away from the building where he helped revolutionize the business he so deeply loved. The entire extended CZW family is in mourning over the loss of one its true homegrown stars, and a man who was a friend to so many, both inside the business and out. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to his family and friends as they grieve for his loss.
Trent Acid lived to wrestle. From the time he first stepped thru the curtain at the world famous "ECW Arena", it was clear that he was no ordinary wrestler. This kid from the streets of South Philly was born to entertain, and for more than a decade, he did all that and more. In his storied career, Trent Acid won titles all over the world, but the ones that meant the most to him were those that came in his own neighborhood. In 2002, Trent acheived what many would consider to be the highlight of his career when he defeated Jody Fleisch in front of a capacity crowd at the Arena to become CZW's second ever "Best of the Best" Champion. Trent was also a gifted tag-team wrestler, tagging with longtime friend and partner Johnny Kashmere to form the "Backseat Boyz", together changing the tag-team game as we knew it, while taking their act all over the world in the process. In addition to his contributions in the ring, Trent gave back to the business outside the ring. As a trainer, he helped mold the careers of many of the next generation of professional wrestlers. His advice was priceless, and it was sought by many who wanted to be the very best at their craft.
For over a decade, we watched as he grew from the flashy, energetic youngster with the infectious smile, to becoming a certifiable International Superstar. Now, for many years to follow, we will remember him as one of the greatest independent wrestlers of all time, and his memory will never die.
On the afternoon of Saturday, July 10th at 230pm, The Arena in South Philly, along with CZW and Trent's friends and family will come together to present a very special tribute show to honor his life, and memory. Admission to the event will be free, with a suggested $10 dollar donation. 100% of the proceeds will go to Trent's family, many of whom will be on hand for what should be a very emotional afternoon. Stay tuned to CZWrestling.com, and the usual media outlets for more on this event.


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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
My Favorite Macarons
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I absolutely adore these! So beautiful! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Natalie...ReplyDelete
those look divine!! Have you ever tried to make them?ReplyDelete
Please tell me you ordered the white chocolate coconut? :)ReplyDelete
I agree, their macarons are consistently fresh and the flavors are great! My favorites are the praline and the salted caramel.ReplyDelete
yum, I love macarons, I'll have to try this place next time I'm in NYReplyDelete
Oh, macarons... Heaven in a bite! I love how beautiful (and I'm sure delicious) these are!ReplyDelete
ooooh Macaroons. I swoon. They make me long for Paris!ReplyDelete
Yes, those are wonderful. Have you read this?ReplyDelete
So many good recommendations!
Yummmm anything coconut is my fave!! They look awesome. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.ReplyDelete
oh those look so good!ReplyDelete


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This project, intiated by Deltares but conducted in a consortium of partners, was assisted by IDfuse. Tijmen Altena helped to write and fine-tune their business oriented approach for an Innovation Project of Climate KIC's innovation pillar.
These systems have provide an important tool to prevent climate change. Aquifers function as a source for thermal energy and thereby provide heating and cooling for houses, offices and other buildings. Compared to the use of fossil fuels these systems provide up to 60% CO2 reduction and provide heat and cold at a lower cost.
For more information about the project, please visit the related Climate KIC webpage.


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Everything about Cross browser testing – what, why, how, who, when, and where. Many times, I have encountered an issue with a website and on calling the technical support, they simply tell me to try it in another browser? When I do, it works and I end up feeling like a total idiot, even though I earn my living working in the software industry.
I bet this has happened to all of you, hasn't it?
I always end up thinking-why didn't I think of that?' But trust me, over time I have realized it's not my fault; it's just that the website has not been tested extensively with respect to cross browser compatibility testing and as an end user I have just found a bug.
That being the background story, I bet you all have figured out the topic of today's discussion- Cross Browser Testing.
As is a general practice at STH, we are going to focus on the basics. We believe that any concept will make a world of sense when we ask the basic question words around like- "What, why, how, who, when, where".
Let us do just that as we go.
What is Cross-Browser Testing?
#1) Cross browser testing is simply what its name means- that is, to test your website or application in multiple browsers- and making sure that it works consistently and as in intended without any dependencies, or compromise in Quality.
#2) This is applicable to both web and mobile applications.
#3) What kinds of applications undergo this? – Customer facing applications are the best choice. You might wonder at this point, "Aren't all applications customer facing?" Well, yes. They are. However, let us look at an example.
Application 1: An application developed for a company to internally keep track of its inventory
Application 2: This is for the end users to buy products from this company
- It is apparent that the best idea would be to test Application 2 for browser compatibility testing since it is impossible to control what browsers/platforms/versions the end user is going to use.
- On the other hand, if all computers internal to the company use Windows 8 machines with Chrome browser- then there is no need to look or test for anything else with respect to Application 1.
Why is Cross Browser Testing performed?
For that matter, why is any kind of testing done?
- To know what is wrong and be able to fix it.
- To enhance efficiency and user experience and thereby, business.
- To be informed of any possible pitfalls
But specifically, if we think: What is the intent of cross browser testing? – This is twofold.
- The rendition or appearance of the page in different browsers- is it the same, is it different, if one is better than the other, etc.
- The functionality and the working of it. (Of course!)
Who performs this type of testing and who are these results relevant to?
- Are you thinking, "There are a million browsers, versions and platforms out there- which ones to choose?" – This, thankfully, is not a decision that is the tester's responsibility. The client, business analysis team and the marketing teams have a major role in this decision. Also, companies collect usage/traffic statistics to narrow down what browsers, environment and devices are mostly in use.
- The entire project team should have an invested interest, time, money and infrastructure to support this endeavour.
- The QA team can be involved in this process or it might be the design team who are keen on knowing how the application fares in multiple browsers.
- Whether it is performed by QA or any other team- the results are interpreted by the design and development teams and the relevant changes are made.
How is Browser Compatibility Testing performed?
Now we are talking!
First things first- is it done manually or using a tool?
It can surely be done manually- multiple machines, multiple OSs, Multiple browsers, multiple machines and but clearly, this leads to multiple problems, multiple investments and multiple challenges.
So, lots of tools are available in the market to make this easier.
The tools help us with one or more or all of the following depending on the tool itself and the licensing types:
- They provide a VPN (Virtual Private machine) using which you can connect to remote machines and check the working and rendition of your JAVA, AJAX, HTML, Flash and other pages. Most of these are secure, but since you are submitting your information to a third party, a certain analysis on discretion is advised.
- Screenshots are provided for the pages and links submitted of how they appear in multiple browsers. This is, of course, static.
- Multiple browsers are synchronized with respect to operations performed on one and the results are presented browser wise.
- Show the rendition of a page at multiple screen resolutions
- When a problem is encountered, a video or screenshots are recorded to transport the problem for further analysis.
- Support generally is available for both web and mobile apps
- Private pages that require authentication to be accessed can also be tested
- Local, within a private network/firewall pages, can be tested too
To summarize "how" to cross browser test:
#1. Traffic statistics help determine what browsers to test.
#2. A detailed analysis should be done on the AUT (Application under test) itself to determine what parts of the application or if all of it has to undergo this. It is advisable that all of it be tested on multiple browsers, but again costs and time have to be considered. A good strategy is to perform 100% testing on one browser per platform and for the other just test the most critical/widely used functionality.
#3. Once the decision of "What" to test and "Where (browsers)" is made- infrastructure decisions are to be made- do we acquire tools or perform this manually etc. Again, the cost has to be considered. Viability, risks, security concerns, people to be involved, time, acceptance criteria, issue/defect fixing schedules/process – are few things that have to be addressed.
#4. Perform the testing. The regular functional testing test cases can be used when validating the efficiency of the system. For look-and-feel/rendition test cases are not necessary.
The operation I was talking about in the beginning of this article that failed for me was an online bank transfer. I logged into my bank account, chose the amount for transfer as about one lakh and tried to perform the transfer and a servlet error was showing up no matter how many times I tried. So if the transfer operation is chosen for cross browser testing, this is how the test script is going to look like.
- Login to the online bank account
- Select the account from which the transfer is to be done
- Enter the transfer amount: 100,000
- Select payee and click "Transfer"
- Expected result: The transfer should be successful
- This will simply be run on all the browsers chosen.
Again, please note that this does not look different to a functional test case. Please check this non-functional testing article for further information on this.
#5. Report the results back to the design team, if they were not involved in the testing process. Change follows.
When is the best time to do this?
Any testing reaps the best benefits when it is done early on. Therefore, the industry recommendation is to start with it as soon as the page designs are available.
But it also can be performed when the site is fully integrated and functional.
If you have missed the bus on performing cross browser testing during design, development and QA phases, it can still be done while the application is in production. However, this is the costliest of all and risky too.
Where is browser compatibility testing performed?
Usually, the answer to this question would be one of- Dev/QA/Production environments. But for cross browser testing this, is not a definite and irrelevant (if I may say so). It can be done in any one or all of them.
A few points to note, in conclusion:
- Having been a QA teacher for a while now, I can tell what's coming next and that is –the question, is it functional and non-functional testing? I think it is neither and both.
- It also should not be confused with Cross-Platform testing, which is testing your application in multiple target environments like Windows, Linux, Mac etc. Although sometimes the two have to integrate together as some of the older browser versions might be compatible only with the older versions of the platforms.
- It is also a continues to process as software environments, browsers and devices are evolving every day and to make sure there are no unpleasant surprises, Cross Browser Testing should be added to the repertoire of regression suites.
As always, this has oriented you towards cross browser testing as much as it did us. This is yet another testament to the concept that QA field or software testing is a multi dimensional field and there is something for everyone to excel in.
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Fly to High Awards 2008
December 30, 2008, 7:00 pm
Filed under: Dorama, Johnny's Entertainment, Jpop, Television
Filed under: Dorama, Johnny's Entertainment, Jpop, Television
I blog about j-pop and j-dramas, plus I'm critical of others (har, har) so I figured – who better to pass judgment on those subjects than me? (Rhetorical question.) It's time for me to give my two cents on 2008.
And if you notice some heavy, heavy bias – well, everything is based solely on my and only my opinion. (:
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Johnny's and Permanence
December 18, 2008, 2:22 am
Filed under: Japan, Johnny's Entertainment, Opinion
Filed under: Japan, Johnny's Entertainment, Opinion
While youtube-browsing, I came across a clip of Music Station that goes back through the history of Johnny's. Apart from the fact that their gay, colorful, sparkly outfits apparently haven't changed for more than two decades, one thing struck as odd – if this is the entire history of Johnny's popular artists, why is it that around halfway through the video I can recognize every group and song?


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The crime that nobody wants to acknowledge
"Burn her with a match, then she'll definitely react – she just wants attention," said the doctor when Jacinto Salazar's wife sought medical attention. Two days later, Maria Mamérita Mestanza was dead. She was one of over three thousand women forcibly sterilised in Peru under the regime of Alberto Fujimori. Almost 20 years after her death, Mamérita's family is continuing to fight for justice.
For several weeks during 1998, staff from the hospital in Cajamarca had been visiting Mamérita in her home. They said to her that it was illegal to have more than five children and that she would end up in prison if she did not get sterilised. Finally, she consented to the operation because she was afraid. Complications and the hospital's negligence cost her her life.
Systematic sterilisation of women
Unfortunately, Mamérita's case is not unique. In tents pitched in parks, in small spaces in rural hospitals without proper equipment and at clinics in poor areas of large cities, women were systematically sterilised.
Fujimori's government implemented a programme that included sterilisation as an investment in sexual and reproductive rights. According to the records, sterilisation was offered as a chance to reduce poverty. The women were to be informed of possible risks and approve the surgery.
But the reality was quite different. What many people didn't know was that there was a daily quota to be filled, and the doctors who achieved this were rewarded. Sometimes, even the staff at the clinic were sterilised in a desperate attempt to achieve the desired figures. As a result, 3,473 cases were registered between 1996 and 2000.
With violence or under threat of violence
"Several of the women didn't understand what had happened. The surgery was often carried out without consulting the woman, when they had given birth or during a gynaecological examination. What all the cases have in common is that they were carried out under duress, with violence or under threat of violence," says Maria Isabel Cedano, chairperson of Diakonia's partner organization Estudio para la Defensa de los Derechos de la Mujer (DEMUS).
The majority of those forcibly sterilised were women from indigenous populations; residents of the Andes and the Amazon. Many could neither read nor write, which was exploited to facilitate the paperwork. Their signatures and those of their witnesses were forged.
"The government took the liberty of deciding which women could become mothers and which couldn't," says Maria Isabel.
Too good to be true
"This is a gross violation by the government. The whole thing was packaged so attractively – as a victory for sexual and reproductive rights. We feminists should have understood that it was too good to be true. That it wasn't about rights but about social cleansing. The only thing we can do now is to fight for redress for what we didn't see at the time."
The investigation into Mamérita's case begins a few months after her death. One year later, the case is quashed due to lack of evidence.
So, in 1999, along with a number of other feminist organizations and Mamérita's family, DEMUS decided to present her case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The government of Peru confessed to being guilty of having violated Mamérita's rights, and an agreement was signed between the government and the organizations; however, large parts of this agreement have still not been fulfilled. A proper investigation has never been conducted, and those responsible have not been brought to justice.
"Mamérita's children have never visited a hospital. They're scared that what happened to their mother will happen again. The same doctors still work in the village where they live – how could they ever trust the government?" asks Maria Isabel.
Following the decision by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the government of Peru undertook to set up a working party that would devise political measures to support the victims, but so far nothing has happened.
An almost unknown crime
The reality of forcibly sterilised women is a crime that is more or less unknown outside Peru's borders, and even within the country itself, many people do not want to acknowledge what happened.
Critics claim that the numbers have been exaggerated, that all women were of full age and capacity and that they gave their consent. The women who died are considered to be indirect victims.
"The fact that the number of sterilisations increased by over 100 percent during these years is no coincidence – it was a conscious strategy. Independent witness testimonies from various parts of Peru also show that this not only took place locally but was part of a nationwide policy," says Maria Isabel.
During Fujimori's years in power, ten in total, human rights were violated in several different areas. After having lived in exile in Japan, Fujimori returned to Latin America and was sentenced to 25 years' imprisonment in 2009 due to being responsible for murder and kidnapping. In recent months, the rumour has begun to spread that Fujimori is going to be pardoned on account of his age and state of health.
Many organizations are of the opinion, however, that this would be a further violation of the rights of the sterilised women, as the case is still open and the women are still fighting for justice and redress.
DEMUS is now working to ensure that more cases are taken up by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and that the government of Peru follows Commission guidelines in Mamérita's case.
"No plans to give up"
"We've understood that there's no point demanding justice in this country. We want the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to take up the case in its entirety as a crime against humanity to ensure that the government is held accountable. It's been difficult but we have no plans to give up."
DEMUS' strategy is to carry out demonstrations at each meeting of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in the region to raise awareness of the cases.
"The world must open its eyes to what happened to women in Peru and understand that impunity is not an option."


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Steam is Now Listing Hardware on The Store
Valve has recently put up listings on the Steam Store for Steam related hardware, the Steam Controller, Steam Link, and Steam Machines all have their prices on the Steam Store. However, except for SteamVR, it currently has its own Steam Universe page but is not listed in the store.
Steam Machines
There are currently 15 different Steam Machines listed; these are:
- Alienware Steam Machine
- Alternate Steam Machine
- Asus ROG GR8S
- Digital Storm Eclipse Steam Machine
- Falcon Northwest Tiki Steam Machine
- Gigabyte BRIX Pro
- iBuyPower SBX
- Maingear DRIFT
- Materiel.net Steam Machine
- NextBox
- ORIGIN OMEGA Steam Machine
- Scan 3XS ST Steam Machine
- Syber Steam Machine
- Webhallen S15-01
- ZOTAC Steam Machine SN970
The listed prices range from a reasonable $460 to a staggering and maybe a bit excessive $5,000 (yes, five thousand). Some are listed as customizable; want to add a second GPU? A few Steam Machines will allow you to do that. Origin's offering has support for up 3-way SLI for the Nvidia Geforce GTX 980, which is a hefty card.
Steam Controller, Steam Link, SteamVR
TheSteam Controller and Steam Link are listed as being $49.99 each. However, SteamVR has yet to be priced.
The Steam Controller is trying to blend the precision of mouse aiming, with the 360-degree movement that controllers offer.
Steam Link is Valves own Chromecast-style streaming device, it will allow you to stream any Steam game to it via the In-Home Streaming system. You can connect via an Ethernet cable or use the built-in WiFi (supporting up to the 802.11ac standard) and supports up to 1080p and 60FPS.
One of the coolest features of this device is that it will automatically detect any computers on the same network that are logged into Steam. It has USB ports so the possibility for 4-player couch co-op is there (if the Steam Link can handle the use of a USB hub).
SteamVR is Valves entry into the VR space; it's called the Vive. The biggest selling point is the spatial tracking system it uses, the system was created by the company Lighthouse, and can very accurately work out where in the room the user is at almost a 1:1 ratio. This means that movement in the real world is applied to the virtual one. Having such precision helps the Vive almost entirely remove the motion sickness effect experienced by competitors, such as the Oculus Rift or Sony Morpheus.
The SteamVR API is free for everyone, and there is even an alternative version of the API called OpenVR API which comes with Steam, so if you want to create a game but not use the Steam platform or any technologies the Steam platforms offers (such as Steam Guard or the Steam DRM system) then you can. Finally, there is also the option to have 2 single hand controllers, which will use the same trackpads as the Steam Controller, and the same positional tracking system as the headset itself.
Expect to see most of this hardware in November of 2015.
How does this hardware get to you?
My best guess is that as Steam stores your billing address, they will simply send it to you via the postal company of your country, so USPS for the US, Royal Mail for the UK, or La Poste for France.
What do you think of the hardware Steam are now offering? And do you think it will improve the PC platform?
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Regal Princess Cruise Ship Profile
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Regal Princess Sets Sail on Inaugural Voyage
posted May 20, 2014
The newest cruise ship to join the Princess fleet, Regal Princess, arrived in Venice today to welcome guests on the maiden voyage. Her seven-day inaugural cruise includes stops in Corfu, Mykonos and an overnight call in Istanbul.
Throughout the summer, the new ship will sail on Princess' signature Grand Mediterranean cruises, with two itinerary choices. Regal Princess will debut in North America in November, when the traditional naming ceremony will take place, followed by a season of Eastern Caribbean cruises.
Source: Princess Cruises
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2014 Rating 100 (Dec)
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2016 Rating 95 (Dec)
The Regal Princess sails from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, FL offering 7-night eastern Caribbean cruises. Click on this link for a complete schedule
Deck Plan
Deck 19
Lawn Court, Sun Deck
Deck 18
Gold Practice Center, Laser Shooting Area, Movies Under the Stars, Sports Central, Shuffleboard, The Greens, The Game Lounge
Deck 17
Fitness Center, Pelicans and Shockwaves, Platinum Studio, Remix, Retreat Pool & Bar, The Sanctuary, Vista Lounge
Deck 16
Passenger staterooms, Fountain Pool, Calypso Cabana, Horizon Bistro & Bar, Mermaid's Tail, Outrigger Bar, Seaview Bar, Trident Grill
Deck 15
Passenger staterooms
Deck 14Passenger staterooms,
Wedding Chapel
Deck 12
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Deck 11
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Deck 10
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Deck 9
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Passenger staterooms
Deck 7
Calypso Cove, Crooner's Bar & Lounge, Merdian Bay, Ocean Terrace, Fine Arts Gallery, Library, Vista Lounge, Princess Theater, Wheelhouse Bar, Crown Grill.
Deck 6
Alfredo's Pizzeria, Allegro Dining Room, Bellini's, Casino, Churchill's, Club 6, Concerto Dining Room, Princess Theater
Deck 5
International Dining Room, Lotus Spa, Sabatini's, Plaza Court, Plaza Trattoria, Gelato, Celebrations
Deck 4
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Regal Princess
A sister ship to Royal Princess®, the new Regal Princess® is sure to delight its 3,560 passengers with exciting new innovations and signature features.
Among the special features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; a dramatic over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on the water; the new Princess Live! television studio; a pastry shop; a special Chef's Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of light; access to the exterior promenade on deck 7, enabling passengers to walk the length of the ship; and balconies on all outside staterooms..
Launched: May 2014
Inaugural cruise: May 20, 2014
Length: 1082 ft. (330 meters)
Speed: 26 Knots
Passengers: 3,560
Crew: 1,200
Suite with Balcony Amenities
A spacious suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a mini-suite, plus incredible premiums including: two 42" flat screen televisions, separate bathtub and shower, marble floors and countertops, access to the dedicated Concierge Lounge, complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services.
Mini-suite Amenities
Substantially larger than a balcony stateroom, a mini-suite includes all the same amenities of a balcony stateroom, plus these added luxuries: welcome glass of champagne, separate seating area, sofa bed, two flat screen televisions, marble top furniture, a spacious closet and bathroom tub.
Deluxe Balcony
A larger version of a balcony stateroom includes all the same amenities, plus a comfortable sofa bed to relax and rejuvenate. This stateroom also offers some of the same amenities found in a mini-suite stateroom, including upgraded bathroom amenities, waffle bathrobe, terry cloth towels, and an upgraded duvet insert.
This impressive stateroom offers the elegance of a balcony with fine patio furniture. It offers all the amenities of an interior stateroom, plus a spacious closet and desk.
Our interior stateroom is a great value. It features two twin beds that make up into a queen-sized bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, television, closet and bathroom with shower.
Dining Venues
Offering a menu that specializes in Italian cuisine and premium seafood, Sabatini's is a great choice for a special occasion.
The Crown Grill
The Crown Grill is an open, theater-style dining area featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood dishes. The dining area is surrounded with rich wood reminiscent of a classic steakhouse.
Ocean Terrance
Stop by the atrium for dining on opulent caviar, fresh sushi, oysters, and more.
Horizon Bistro Pastry Shop
At the Horizon Court's dedicated pastry shop guests can indulge in fresh-baked goodies throughout the day and even get to see Princess' pastry chefs in action as they demonstrate their skills in chocolate work and cake decorating.
Dramatic Atrium
The social hub of the ship, the soaring atrium offers a vibrant collection of always-changing quick bites and light meals, beverages, entertainment, shopping and guest services. Features such as Bellini's Italian cocktail bar, Ocean Terrace seafood bar, and a gelateria add to the Piazza's lively atmosphere.
Chef's Table Lumiere
Princess has set a new standard for the chef's table experience with the Chef's Table Lumiere in which guests will be magically surrounded by a curtain of light – providing a soft wall of privacy that envelopes diners as they savor the chef's special menu.
Super Tuscan Wines
More than 20 choices of these headline-making wines from Tuscany are available in Sabatini's. Ranging from recognizable Super Tuscans such as Masseto, Solaia or Tignanello to some lesser known vintages such as Castello del Terricio 'Cappuanino' or Il Bruciato Bolgheri, these wines are featured by the bottle and in a Sabatini's Super Tuscan Wine Tasting event, where guests can enjoy the rare opportunity to sample the wines accompanied by delicious small plates from the Italian restaurant.
Notable Rooms & Activities
The Atrium
In the expanded atrium, discover new casual dining options including Gelato, a charming Italian gelateria or the trendy Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar. Enjoy exciting Piazza entertainment performances, a martini in Crooner's, a Bellini in Bellii's Bar, or just hang out and socialize with fellow passengers. Watch this preview video tour of the Royal Princess atrium which will be the same as that featured on Regal Princess.
The SeawalkThe SeaWalk - Extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship, this unique glass-paneled walkway offers an incredible view of the ocean by day and lights up for romantic strolls by night – a Princess first!
Princess® WaterColor Fantasy
The ship's central pool area features daily and nightly performances of four separate themed sequences comprised of dancing fountains, special music and live performers. The Movies Under the Stars screen is also incorporated as an additional show element.
Princess Live!
The ship's television studio features programming throughout the day from 8 am until midnight. Guests can enjoy live talk shows, demonstrations and performers here, including the daily Wake Show.
Adults Only
The Sanctuary is exclusively for adult to relax and leave the stress behind. On the Regal Princess, guests have the option of private VIP cabanas.
Private Cabanas – Private cabana options give guests the opportunity to personalize their relaxation time, with elegant cabanas in The Sanctuary and poolside cabanas at the Retreat Pool. Cabana guests looking for a gourmet treat can order one of the ship's new cabana picnic baskets, packed with artisan edibles paired with a premium wine.
Kids Only
Please note: To participate in the Youth Program, children must be at least 3 years old and potty trained. However, children under 3 are welcome to join in the fun if supervised by a parent at all times.
Regal Princess' youth and teen center is fully equipped with the latest video games and movies. The Remix teen area is perfect for meeting new friends. Shockwaves is designed for kids 8-12 and has a giant TV and arts and crafts tables. Pelicans' toddler area has a mini air hockey table and a space for group activities like movie area.


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Whilst I've been away from the UK in Europe, I've crossed frontiers a dozen times, and never had to show a passport or identity card, nor declare goods to customs. Eurozone citizens crossing with me did not have to lose money through changing currencies. I lost 8% to the money-changers by having to change sterling.
When I return to the UK on Sunday, I will have show an identity card at Trieste airport as I leave the Schengen zone. When I arrive in the UK two hours later, I will have to queue to show my identity card again.
I'm still trying to discover the supposed benefits of British insularity. Our currency is devalued far more than the euro is. Staying outside Schengen means we are excluded from sharing of security information.
Nobody likes too much regulation, but that's not the sole preserve of the European Union – national governments do it too. Democratic accountability in the EU? Maybe not great, but Britain has a first-past-the-post voting system that usually gives exclusive power to a party winning around a third of the votes. Not supremely democratic either.
At least I have not only British nationality, but also Swiss, so like most Europeans I can travel around with a small plastic identity card in my wallet rather than a passport. Switzerland doesn't even belong to the EU, but it has adapted itself to many EU norms and remains safe even after opening up its frontiers within Schengen.
In most respects I love living in England, the place where I was born and grew up, so I'm working hard on my insularity. But for the moment, I don't quite get it. Just now, I find European harmonisation liberating and convenient.


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In a proprietary research study completed by Picasso Foods, LLC in 2016, 55 men and women participating in recreational cooking classes in Richmond, Virginia were asked about their habits, aspirations and trepidations about cooking. The respondents had a self-reported cooking experience score of 3.24 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being inexperienced and 5 being very experienced. More than half of the group surveyed cooked 3-4 nights during weeknights. The second most reported frequency was every night (18.2%) followed by 1-2 nights (16.4%). Only 9.1% of the group indicated that they cooked rarely.
The majority of respondents indicated that they primarily cooked at home because they liked that it allowed them to eat healthier than if they were to eat out. The joy of sharing a meal with friends and family (24.7%) and saving money (23.3%) were the next most common responses, and the fun of trying new recipes garnered 17.8% of responses.
The most prevalent go-to meal was chicken. Vegetables and salads were also frequently cited, and pasta and fish followed respectively. When asked what they would want to learn in the kitchen, responses were split between skill/technique and the preparation of specific foods. Technique oriented interests included things such as knife skills, understanding flavor pairings, and dry cooking methods; specific food interests spanned from preparing sushi to cooking lasagna to making omelets.
Perhaps not surprising since the vast majority of respondents were working professionals ranging from office manager, to RN, to event planner, and teacher, the most common obstacle to cooking during the week was lack of time at 32.8%. Being tired and not having the energy or ambition to cook followed second at 23.4%. Not knowing what to cook received 21.9% of responses, and lack of ingredients in the house received 9.4% of responses. Only 1.6% indicated that it is not worth bothering when they could easily order in, which demonstrates that there is a genuine desire to cook and that convenience is less of a priority.
Picasso Foods, LLC is food-forward company delivering premium brands to meet consumer's evolving needs. Kim Baker Foods is a culinary platform connecting professionals with food to provide inspiration, ideas, and recipes based on shared experiences. Working It in the Kitchen™ is the culmination of Kim's decade-long journey exploring the rewards and challenges of weeknight cooking and what matters most to home cooks. Through the website, http://www.kimbakerfoods.com, and cookbook, Working It in the Kitchen™: Food for the workweek, cooking is made more accessible amid the steady beat of life.


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The 2019 Official Lodging Sponsor is the Hilton Hotel. To book your room at the Hilton please follow the steps below:
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- Choose the arrival and departure date
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- In the Corporate Account Field they will type 3229131 (screen shot below)
- Click on "Check Rooms & Rate"
- The 20% off rate for Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation rate will then show. The guest will then proceed with making the reservation.


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Conflict on the ocean
Several hundred years ago, countries such as England, Holland, Portugal and Spain sent ships out to explore or to trade, and built up powerful navies. There were no rules about who owned different parts of the ocean, and many battles were fought at sea, to win control.
The freedom of the seas
In the 1600s people began to believe that no nation should own a piece of the sea. All countries should be able to sail freely to other lands and take resources, such as fish or whales. This idea was known as 'the freedom of the seas'. It became the rule around the world, and lasted for centuries. Any country could use any part of the ocean for travel, for fishing, or for trading.
New Zealand: an isolated country
For many years New Zealand favoured the freedom of the seas. Because ships had to cross thousands of miles of dangerous seas to reach New Zealand, it was important that no rules could stop ships carrying goods and passengers to and fro.
Changing attitudes
By the late 1950s some coastal countries changed their views. They wanted to protect the oceans surrounding them. Ships from powerful nations could threaten their safety, or take fish and other important resources.
The United Nations
The United Nations held conferences to sort out these problems. Many countries met to discuss ways to protect their ocean regions.
In 1974 New Zealand and Pacific Island countries joined other countries who said they wanted to control the seas close to them. Fisheries were important for the future, and they did not want to compete with fishing boats that arrived from distant countries such as Japan.
A new rule
Finally in 1982 the United Nations adopted a Convention on the Law of the Sea. This gave coastal countries like New Zealand their own areas of ocean, from which to take fish and other resources. It also protected the rights of other countries to sail through coastal areas as well as the high seas. Smaller coastal nations felt more secure.
Benefits for New Zealand
Because of the 1982 convention, New Zealand gained a huge area for fishing and mining, called the Exclusive Economic Zone. It extends for 200 nautical miles (371 kilometres), and New Zealand is allowed to control the taking of resources in it and to ensure that the resources are not used up too quickly.


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Hymn – Sent forth by God's blessing – Lyrics
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- Tune: The Ash Grove
- Meter: 12 12 11 11 11 11 12 12
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- Style: Traditional Welsh
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- Lyricist: Omer Westendorf (1916 – 1997)
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Wireless Fidelity. Ah yes, WiFi. God Bless the inventors of WiFi, who shall not be named because I don't know who they are for the life of me (but I'm sure I can Google it). What really matters is the fact that WiFi is as vital a part of most Smartphone, tablet and computer user's life as is water to a goldfish. And that's vital. With all the attention to privacy, security, the NSA, the GCHQ in the UK, Edward Snowden, Wikileaks, and the list goes on and on and on. All these things are what brings me to the topic of this post. Our devices that we use to access the internet are so important to us and so widely used that we often forget the ramifications and risks of their use. WiFi, in all of its wondrous glory, has a downside or two. When we use WiFi, we typically access it via a secure or unsecure network. Usually when we are in coffee shops we access the internet via AT&T or T-Mobile WiFi HotSpots and viola we are connected. But at what cost? The cost of our privacy often times because these unsecure networks also allow criminals and organizations to access and see our data. Such a shame that a thing like WiFi can leave us vulnerable to lack of privacy.
That is where the developer Chainfire, comes in. Chainfire admits that the government can access and track our location and data through the WiFi radio transmitter on our phones. Not a nice thought. Chainfire recently posted on their Google+ page that they have released a proof-of-concept app, Pry-Fi, to help protect you while you use various WiFi locations. How does it work? Well, it randomizes the MAC address on your device of course. This makes it where trackers and methods of invasion can't determine your location and data your WiFi radio is giving off. This is great news for the ones that want to leave their WiFi radio on all the time like I do. I have mine on because my cellular carrier has a free WiFi calling and text plan. Having WiFi on constantly makes it where I can always ensure I have a strong signal to receive texts, calls and data as long as I'm close to WiFi. The following is an excerpt from Chainfire's release message.
"Pry-Fi will prevent your device from announcing all the networks it knows to the outside world, but it will still allow background scanning and automatically connecting to Wi-Fi networks. While you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, the MAC address will constantly be pseudo-randomized, following a pattern that still makes the trackers think you are a real person, but they will not encounter your MAC address again. This will slowly poison their tracking database with useless information."
Now before you run out and expect this app to run perfectly, just understand that it is in a proof-of-concept stage and therefore may have a bug or two that you should report. But otherwise test it out if you are interested and leave your feedback about it in the comment section below.
Source: Android Beat


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Sometimes our high school, college, and the 9-5 work grind deserves tears. Hard work, mental fatigue, insecurities, and a lot of bittersweet memories of staying up late studying while tired brings waves of nostalgia. Perseverance while suffering is admirable.
Real lasting friendships were still and still are hard to come by. Kindness towards friends made life easier and more fun. Since everyone acts out of self-interest being a kind and optimistic person makes you stand out.
Saying NO towards certain insecure and shallow friends and homework assignments helped make life more bearable.
Optimism balanced with reasonable pessimism makes an impressive attitude. Friends who had this attitude had a much easier going and virtuous personality.
- An example of having an optimistic but pessimistic attitude is answered by asking: "What are 3 things I'm grateful for in life?" and "How could my life be much worse?"
With friendship, it's important to be friendly to most people. However, because our energy is so limited it's wise to identify a group of 3-10 inner circle friends. It's wise to remember even people in this circle may not be be around in 3-12 months however. Affection is hard to come by and solitude gives you time to mature and be self-aware.


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Wax fabric is to Africa what the Black man is to Black culture.
This highly colourful piece of textile is loaded with significance. It is a mean of communication in itself.
It is tied and untied around the hips, several times a day, to better fit the contours of one's buttocks.
It is creased imaginatively to cover one's head for a wedding.
Its edges are rolled-up to carry a baby on one's back, while attending to the daily domestic chores.
It is subtly sewn to fit tight around the waist while revealing a plentiful neckline.
It is used as a blanket.
Wax fabric bears the signs of every aspect of social life.
In Africa, the emotional link between a mother and her child goes though the fabric: its smell equates to her very presence. This piece of textile will follow the child as he grows up. It will dress him, it will keep him warm when temperatures freshen during the rainy season, it will comfort him during a moments of loneliness.
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What are Superfoods?
Though there is no medical specification, superfoods are considered to be foods particularly high in nutrients. Whilst they are extra healthy, you should not solely focus on these, but maintain a balanced diet that includes other types of food as well. We even have our own Superfood Diet Plan! Here are some everyday superfoods you might not know about…and if you do, why aren't you eating more?!
Eggs are making a comeback! (but did they ever really go). Eggs are being labelled by some as a 'new' superfood for their high protein and nutrient content. And whilst the yolk has typically been condemned as the unhealthier part of an egg, it actually contains key nutrients: choline, riboflavin, and vitamin D.
Fish is a great source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids (remember you do need some fat in your diet)! Salmon, in particular, is high in omega-3 and protein.
Nuts can be high in calories, but a controlled intake can be extremely beneficial to you. All kinds of nuts contain healthy fats, fibre and protein so are a great addition to any meal. Like the salmon, walnuts also contain omega-3!
Berries are another small food with super tendencies. Berries are high in antioxidants (particularly blueberries) as well as vitamins (strawberries are best here) and fibre.
Whole grains are a brilliant source of fibre. Oatmeal is a particular favourite, rich in soluble fibre that is absorbed slowly so keeps blood sugar levels down and lowers cholesterol.
Finally, the last item on our quick list of easy to find superfoods is beans! Beans are a good source of protein, so vegetarians should look out for these as a replacement for meats. They also include many nutrients, including: magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, potassium, and folic acid.


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Sergio gave a good presentation on some single page application work he's been doing.
I'm somewhat envious. All the cool kids are doing things like that (from the .NET space, it seems they went from .NET to Ruby to JavaScript…I'm not sure what's next), and while Sergio isn't a kid, he is pretty cool.
But he loves JavaScript. As he mentioned in his talk, some people hate it. I think I'm one of those people.
All of my instincts tell me that there could be serious problems with these sorts of apps (I'm thinking about usability in particular), but more important for me personally, the talk emphasized that I seriously don't know if I could do it, because of all the strings.
I came to the talk on the day where I spent multiple hours trying to figure out why something didn't work because I couldn't see the simple fact that I had left out a "#" in a JQuery function (I made up for it later in the day by trying to figure out why something didn't work because I couldn't see the simple fact that I had typed in "##" at one point. At least that threw an error).
All that said, I do like the concept of SPAs for certain purposes. I just think that I literally couldn't create one effectively because of all the strings.
Ran into this issue with some work on recently, and was totally confused until I saw this:
The solution is described here:
You need to add the following meta tag to your page (or master page if you are using such a thing):
<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=8">
Me: "So, I see that at various times, you have used Ninject, Unity and Autofac. Could you explain what you would choose if you had 100% control over a project, and why?"
Respondent: "If it were up to me today, I would use NHibernate, especially Fluent NHibernate."
Once again, mainly for me, because it was a slight pain in the ass.
You have to have an EC2 server already set up. I'm not going to cover that.
If you just try to publish to your EC2 server from Visual Studio using a newly created Web Deploy profile, you will likely get a lot of errors.
Firstly, within your EC2 admin page, you need to allow for inbound connections on port 8712, which is what the Web Management Service uses. Oh, you also need to make sure this service is started and set to start automatically. Without either of these, you won't even be able to connect.
You might still get some errors. Within Visual Studio 2013, there's a verify connection button when you set your authentication credentials and whatnot. If/when it fails, there is a link that will appear that gives you some more information.
You should also be looking at your Inetpub log directory to see what exactly gets logged when the verification fails.
One odd error was logged as a 403 503 error. Well, 403 means forbidden, that's obvious, but 503 is not a normal sub-status message. It took me a little digging to figure out that you need to go into IIS Manager, select Management Services, and allow remote connections (you need to stop the service to allow you to change the setting).
After that, I was getting a 404 7 error. This was because I did not have Web Deploy installed (which can be installed from the Microsoft Web Platform Installer). Most message I saw said that Web Deploy 2.1 needed to be installed, but on a Windows 2012 Server, it looks like Web Deploy 3.5 is what does the trick.
At this point, you might get a nice 'Verification successful' message and think you are good to go. Then you try to publish, and you get the old odd message about web.config having a bad section because you haven't set a virtual directory or whatnot, which is odd if you can actually see your previously deployed web site. What you really just need to do here is nuke your obj folder at the source site, and then try to publish again.
This works, or at least worked for me.
Seriously, if you need to implement caching on an application that has less than 30 users, you are seriously doing something wrong, and making it really hard to troubleshoot what is wrong with your application, especially if you have to recycle the bleeping thing every single bleeping time a bleeping change is made.
That is all.
Once again, leaving a note to myself.
Do you remember when SQL Server's import/export functionality didn't suck? Where, when you didn't have direct connectivity between two instances, you could export data to a flat file from the source server and then import them into the target server, and not have to deal with annoying conversion or cast errors due to the nature of the data, the rotation of the Earth around the Sun, and other random problems?
I ran into this issue when trying to copy reference data from one server's reference tables into another's (where the schema already existed), and just constantly running into these issues.
Luckily, there's StackOverflow, which had this.
Basically, on a database, you can use Tasks –> Generate Scripts to choose to copy data only and it will generate your insert statements for you (and handle identity columns, yada yada yada).
Obviously, if you need it, this works for more than just reference data.


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Ryan and Republican Failure in the Midwest
It shouldn't be news that Romney hasn't carried Wisconsin, Michigan, or Pennsylvania. It's extremely unusual for Republican presidential candidates to win these states. Wisconsin might have seemed plausible because Ryan was on the ticket, but Ryan was not very well-known statewide and his favorability ratings had been mixed ever since he became a prominent national figure. As the race progressed, Wisconsin reverted to being the reliable Democratic state in presidential voting that it has been for many cycles. The last time any of these three states voted for the Republican candidate was in 1988 when the elder Bush carried Michigan and Pennsylvania, and even in that year Wisconsin voted for Dukakis. Expecting Republican victory in Wisconsin was akin to expecting a Democratic ticket to carry Oklahoma or Alabama.
So there was never any reason to expect that the Republican ticket would be competitive in these states this year, but Romney and Ryan acted as if there were. There are countless factors that make for unsuccessful presidential campaigns, and many of them are out of the control of the campaign. Even so, I stand by my earlier assessments that believing that they had a chance in these states was misguided, and it led them to waste time and resources that likely could have been better used somewhere else.


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