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This articles provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about eSATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) port on a Dell PC
This article provides a reference on eSATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) ports on a Dell PC, by going over the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) by our end users and providing clear answers to each.
The questions vary from what the ports look like to how to troubleshoot them when something goes wrong.
I hope you find what you need below. If not, please contact your local support.
What is an eSATA port and What does it do?
A Port or Connector on a Dell PC has either holes or a slot that matches the plug or device that you are connecting to the Port.
Has been around for quite a while and is an industry standard that defines the cables, connectors and the communications protocols used for external storage devices. They competed with Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 to provide fast data transfer speeds up to three times as fast as it's competitors.
How does it work?
The first thing you require is either a Motherboard with an eSATA connector, a SATA to eSATA converter or a PCI card with an eSATA connector to connect your external device to. Once you have the hardware in place the goal of eSATA is to make your external storage devices as fast as your internal storage, by using the same technology. This should allow you to create external arrays using the same equipment that you would use inside the PC. In using the same technology as the internal storage, it removes any need for the PC to change or translate the data prior to use. (Just make sure your external device matches or is better than the specifications of your internal storage. While these devices are backwards compatible to a certain extent, plugging something older and slower to a new PC will not suddenly make that external device quicker.)
One limitation of the eSATA port is that it does not supply power through the same port. You will need an external power source for your external device.
There is a newer port design eSATAp which not only supplies power, but is also able to be used as a USB port if necessary.
eSATA devices are Hot-Swappable, this means you can pull them out and plug them in, whilst the PC is still powered up and working.
What types of eSATA port are in common use?
There are two types of eSATA port in use currently. Please select your version from the tabs below to see the available ports and plugs and what they can do :
eSATA was the first officially recognised version of the eSATA port that was widely adopted. The name simply means External SATA port.
SATA is a computer bus interface designed for connecting host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and Optical Drives.
It has data rates of 3 Gbit/s depending on your PC's revision of SATA.
It is not a powered socket and any device plugged to it, will need it's own power source.
eSATAp is a new port that combines eSATA with power and also allows USB connections from the same port.
eSATAp has been called by numerous names since it came out. It's also known as eSATAp, eSATApd, Power over eSATA, eSATA / USB, Power eSATA / USB, SATA on the go, eSATA / USB Combo and eSATA USB Hybrid Port (EUHP).
As this is a combi port designed to work with multiple standards, neither the USB or eSATA organisations have formally approved it.
eSATAp can provide power at 5v and 12v and no changes to your BIOS or or drivers are needed to use this port.
What are the SATA revisions and what do they mean?
The SATA revisions chart the changes in the technology that made the transfer speeds improve over time :
Revision 1.0 came out in January 2003 and supported the first generation of SATA interfaces.
Their transfer rate was stated at 1.5 Gbit/s. The actual uncoded transfer rate was 1.2 Gbit/s (150 Mbit/s). It did not support NCQ (Native Command Queuing).
This saw the end of the PATA standard from general use. (There was some backwards compatibility through the use of a bridging chip.)
Revision 2.0 came out in April 2004 and supported the second generation of SATA interfaces.
Their transfer rate was stated at 3.0 Gbit/s. The actual uncoded transfer rate was 2.4 Gbit/s (300 Mbit/s). It did support NCQ (Native Command Queuing.)
These devices were backwards compatible with Revision 1.0
Revision 3.0 came out in July 2008 but was finalised on May 2009 and was intended to improve the quality of service for things like Video Streaming and high-priority interrupts. It contained the following changes :
Their transfer rate was Stated at 6.0 Gbit/s. The actual uncoded transfer rate was 4.8 Gbit/s (600 Mbit/s).
The devices were backwards compatible with Revision 2.0
Revision 3.1 was released in July 2011 and introduced some new features to Revision 3.0 :
Also Known As : SATA Express
Revision 3.2 was released in August 2013 and introduced the following changes :
Their transfer rate was stated at 16.0 Gbit/s. As an additional benefit, the choice of PCI Express enables scaling up the performance by using multiple lanes and different versions of PCI Express. For example, using two PCI Express 2.0 lanes provides a total bandwidth of 1 GB/s, while using two PCI Express 3.0 lanes provides close to 2 GB/s, equating to effective 1969 MB/s).
The devices were backwards compatible with Revision 3.0
What Operating Systems support eSATA ports?
So far there hasn't been a popular operating system that hasn't supported eSATA. Everything from Apple, Linux and Windows have support for these eSATA standards built into their operating systems from the base up as it matches their native storage technology.
eSATA external devices are basically external storage devices, such as Optical Disc Drives (ODD, DVD), Hard Disk Drives (HDD), HDD Arrays and HDD Docks. Additionally Network attached Storage devices can also have eSATA ports for expansion using additional storage devices.(NAS)
There are a number of external disc drive devices available that use the eSATA connector. These cover a number of formats including Blueray. There are a number of system formats now such as the Ultrabook that don't include a floppy or disc drives and depend upon USB flash drive installs or the use of external devices such as these.
These are simple drive enclosures that allow internal drives to be used externally to expand your systems storage capabilities.
These are simple drive enclosures that allow a number of internal drives to be used externally to expand your systems storage capabilities. (There is also some scope for RAID using these devices.)
External HDD docks have several uses. They offer instant access to any internal drive you insert into the dock through a drive letter, without you having to mount the drive. This is the epitome of hot swappable. These docks are used to retrieve information from archive drives, to attempt repair to or data recovery from faulty drives, to clone / image drives for use and to format / reinstall drives from backups. It's a handy and versatile tool for any IT technician to have.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is storage that is accessible on your network, by anyone on your network. These devices can be a number of internal drives in series or in some type of RAID configuration. These devices can usually host a Printer and make it available to your network and also can be expandable by adding extra / larger storage devices to them through an eSATA or USB connection.
How do I resolve an issue with a Device not detected or faulty on a eSATA port?
You can check your warranty status on the link below.
The first step is to check the ports, the connector and the cable for any wear and tear or damage that might be causing you problems :
Checking for damage is very basic, it's looking at the eSATA port and visually checking if there are any:
If you identify any of the above you will need to have in place a complete care warranty or be prepared for a chargeable repair call. (Your local Technical Support team will provide a quote for this repair.)
If there is no damage to the port or external device then carry on with the next step.
Does the external eSATA device work ok in another system?
Yes, then proceed with the next step.
No, then you will need to replace the external device.
Plug the external device to the port. If you move the connector whilst it's plugged into the eSATA port, does it affect whether the device is picked up or not?
Yes, then contact your local Technical Support team to take the connection issue further.
No, then proceed to the next step.
Have you ruled out a software issue in any way? There are three basic ways to accomplish this.
You can two way swap your HDD (Hard Disk Drive) with one from a similar working system and see if the fault follows the HDD to a new machine or if the issue stays with your system? Please follow your User Guide for instructions on removing any hardware parts as the steps change from system type to the system type or you can search on our support site using terms such as "your PCs model type", "CRU" and "removal" to find a guide specific to your machine.
You can boot from an Ubuntu Live CD (Regardless of the the operating system currently in use on the PC.) and check to see if you experience the same issue in another OS. Ubuntu live CD's allow you to boot the OS off the CD without installing it on your Hard Drive. You can download an ISO of the CD on the Download link below. Tap rapidly at the F12 key when the system boots to the Dell Splash screen and choose the CD/DVD drive option from the boot once menu that appears.
You can run a factory restore or reinstall your Operating system.
Was the issue seen once the OS and Software was ruled out?
No, then the issue is resolved.
Yes, then contact your support to take this further, they will take you through some hardware diagnostics. These are built in to your PC and you can also access more on the Dell Support Site by entering your service tag.
Please see the additional information section at the bottom of this article for contact us instructions.
Reinstall the Chipset driver from your recovery media or from the Support site.
Run the fixit tool from Microsoft's Support site.
Restart your PC and check for the device.
What is the future of the eSATA port?
There doesn't appear to any doubt that the eSATA standard has a very clear cut advantage in the storage market.
However the truth is that not many consumers are aware of the benefits of this hardware and without customer demand to keep them in use - these types of port can end up replaced with a more generic port.
The two main issues with eSATA are the need for an external power source with regular eSATA ports and the fact that there is no single accepted standard for a powered eSATAp port. There are no signs of a supported eSATAp being brought out soon either.
The current trend has seen most eSATA ports being replaced with USB 3.0 on the majority of new motherboards and new standards such as Thunderbolt 2 being introduced.
This may see eSATA turning into a standard used in niche / speciality markets that can make the best use of it's storage performance benefits.
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The GPU Coder™ Support Package for NVIDIA® GPUs uses the GPU Coder product to generate CUDA® code (kernels) from the MATLAB® algorithm. These kernels run on any CUDA enabled GPU platform. The support package automates the deployment of the generated CUDA code on GPU hardware platforms such as Jetson or DRIVE
In this tutorial, you learn how to:
Prepare your MATLAB code for CUDA code generation by using the
kernelfun pragma.
Connect to the NVIDIA target board.
Generate and deploy CUDA executable on the target board.
Run the executable on the board and verify the results.
NVIDIA DRIVE or Jetson embedded platform.
Ethernet crossover cable to connect the target board and host PC (if the target board cannot be connected to a local network).
NVIDIA CUDA toolkit installed on the board.
Environment variables on the target for the compilers and libraries. For information on the supported versions of the compilers and libraries and their setup, see Install and Setup Prerequisites for NVIDIA Boards.
GPU Coder for code generation. For an overview and tutorials, see the Getting Started with GPU Coder (GPU Coder) page
NVIDIA CUDA toolkit on the host.
Environment variables on the host for the compilers and libraries. For information on the supported versions of the compilers and libraries, see Third-party Products (GPU Coder). For setting up the environment variables, see Environment Variables (GPU Coder).
This tutorial uses a simple vector addition example to demonstrate the build and
deployment workflow on NVIDIA GPUs. Create a MATLAB function
myAdd.m that acts as the
entry-point for code generation. Alternatively, use the files in
the Getting Started with the GPU Coder Support Package for NVIDIA GPUs example for this tutorial.
The easiest way to create CUDA code for this function is to place the
coder.gpu.kernelfun pragma in the function. When the GPU Coder encounters
kernelfun pragma, it attempts to parallelize all
the computation within this function and then maps it to the GPU.
function out = myAdd(inp1,inp2) %#codegen coder.gpu.kernelfun(); out = inp1 + inp2; end
The support package software uses an SSH connection over TCP/IP to execute commands while building and running the generated CUDA code on the DRIVE or Jetson platforms. Connect the target platform to the same network as the host computer. Alternatively, use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the board directly to the host computer. Refer to the NVIDIA documentation on how to set up and configure your board.
To communicate with the NVIDIA hardware, you must create a live hardware connection object by using the
jetson or
drive function.
To create a live hardware connection object, provide the host name or IP address, user name,
and password of the target board. For example to create live object for Jetson
hwobj = jetson('192.168.1.15','ubuntu','ubuntu');
The software performs a check of the hardware, compiler tools and libraries, IO server installation, and gathers peripheral information on target. This information is displayed in the command window.
Checking for CUDA availability on the Target... Checking for NVCC in the target system path... Checking for CUDNN library availability on the Target... Checking for TensorRT library availability on the Target... Checking for Prerequisite libraries is now complete. Fetching hardware details... Fetching hardware details is now complete. Displaying details. Board name : NVIDIA Jetson TX2 CUDA Version : 9.0 cuDNN Version : 7.0 TensorRT Version : 3.0 Available Webcams : UVC Camera (046d:0809) Available GPUs : NVIDIA Tegra X2
Alternatively, to create live object for DRIVE hardware:
hwobj = drive('18.104.22.168','nvidia','nvidia');
If there is a connection failure, a diagnostics error message is reported on the MATLAB command window. If the connection has failed, the most likely cause is incorrect IP address or host name.
To generate a CUDA executable that can be deployed to a NVIDIA target, create a custom main wrapper file
main.cu, main.h
that calls the entry-point function in the generated code. The main file passes a vector
containing the first 100 natural numbers to the entry point function and writes the results
to a
myAdd.bin binary
//main.cu // Include Files #include "myAdd.h" #include "main.h" #include "myAdd_terminate.h" #include "myAdd_initialize.h" #include <stdio.h> // Function Declarations static void argInit_1x100_real_T(real_T result[100]); static void main_myAdd(); // Function Definitions static void argInit_1x100_real_T(real_T result[100]) { int32_T idx1; // Initialize each element. for (idx1 = 0; idx1 < 100; idx1++) { result[idx1] = (real_T) idx1; } } void writeToFile(real_T result[100]) { FILE *fid = NULL; fid = fopen("myAdd.bin", "wb"); fwrite(result, sizeof(real_T), 100, fid); fclose(fid); } static void main_myAdd() { real_T out[100]; real_T b[100]; real_T c[100]; argInit_1x100_real_T(b); argInit_1x100_real_T(c); myAdd(b, c, out); writeToFile(out); // Write the output to a binary file } // Main routine int32_T main(int32_T, const char * const []) { // Initialize the application. myAdd_initialize(); // Invoke the entry-point functions. main_myAdd(); // Terminate the application. myAdd_terminate(); return 0; }
//main.h #ifndef MAIN_H #define MAIN_H // Include Files #include <stddef.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include "rtwtypes.h" #include "myAdd_types.h" // Function Declarations extern int32_T main(int32_T argc, const char * const argv[]); #endif
Create a GPU code configuration object for generating an executable. Use the
function to create a configuration object for the DRIVE or Jetson platform and assign it to
Hardware property of the code configuration object
cfg. Use the
BuildDir property to specify the folder
for performing remote build process on the target. If the specified build folder does not
exist on the target, then the software creates a folder with the given name. If no value is
assigned to
cfg.Hardware.BuildDir, the remote build process happens in
the last specified build folder. If there is no stored build folder value, the build process
takes place in the home folder.
cfg = coder.gpuConfig('exe'); cfg.Hardware = coder.hardware('NVIDIA Jetson'); cfg.Hardware.BuildDir = '~/remoteBuildDir'; cfg.CustomSource = fullfile('main.cu');
To generate CUDA code, use the
codegen command and pass the GPU code configuration object along with the size
of the inputs for and
myAdd entry-point function. After the code
generation takes place on the host, the generated files are copied over and built on the
codegen('-config ',cfg,'myAdd','-args',{1:100,1:100});
To run the executable on the target hardware, use the
runApplication() method of the hardware object. In the MATLAB command window, enter:
pid = runApplication(hwobj,'myAdd');
### Launching the executable on the target... Executable launched successfully with process ID 26432. Displaying the simple runtime log for the executable...
Copy the output bin file
myAdd.bin to the MATLAB environment on the host and compare the computed results with the results from
outputFile = [hwobj.workspaceDir '/myAdd.bin'] getFile(hwobj,outputFile); % Simulation result from the MATLAB. simOut = myAdd(0:99,0:99); % Read the copied result binary file from target in MATLAB. fId = fopen('myAdd.bin','r'); tOut = fread(fId,'double'); diff = simOut - tOut'; fprintf('Maximum deviation : %f\n', max(diff(:)));
Maximum deviation between MATLAB Simulation output and GPU coder output on Target is: 0.000000
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3D printing is an industry that's developing extremely rapidly. The way 3D printers work is similar to a standard inkjet printer, but instead of ink, they use a different material and apply it in layers. Usually a photopolymer resin is used, which can be melted and resolidified with ultraviolet light. The photopolymer is spread out and is built into a 3D object by printing many layers on top of each other. This process is called additive manufacturing, because it involves building layers of material (as opposed to subtractive manufacturing, which is like sculpting – cutting away pieces of material). It's a simple way to make a solid plastic object without much heat in a precise manner.
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All I could think about was TACO BELL….
Now as someone who believes in "real food" taco bells went against everything I stood for but….I WAS PREGNANT. Now I am pregnant for the second time and I have craved lots of carrots and anything crunchy. I'll admit, before my first pregnancy I thought that pregnancy cravings must be some kind of over exaggeration. Boy, was I wrong. As a pregnant lady I find myself thinking about food all the time and I have both cravings and aversions . So the questions is….


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The Bayly School of Reflexology
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The Bayly School of Reflexology is the official teaching body of The British Reflexology Association.
The Bayly School was officially founded in 1978 by the late Doreen Bayly and was the first Reflexology training school to be established in Great Britain.
Mrs Bayly had held training courses since the early 1960's and is considered by many to have been the pioneer of Reflexology in Great Britain. She originally trained with Eunice Ingham in America and then represented her in Great Britain.
Her teachings are continued by The Bayly School which is, therefore, long established and has had thousands of students attend its courses and has qualified over 3000 reflexology practitioners.
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The Director of the Bayly School is Nicola Hall, who trained with Doreen Bayly and has been in reflexology practice for over 30 years. Nicola used to assist Mrs Bayly at her training courses and has run the Bayly School since 1980.
She teaches at most of the courses and is the author of 8 books on reflexology and has contributed to many complementary medicine books and articles as well as appearing on television and radio. Other teachers and assistants at the courses are all well qualified and experienced.
The Bayly Method of treatment is unique to The Bayly School and involves a method of treatment whereby pressure is applied to reflex points with a flexed thumb (or fingers) using a firm but not heavy pressure. Unlike many other approaches, the thumb is not flexed and extended in a caterpillar-like movement so the method is less-stressful on the thumb (and finger) joints and the less rapid movement is considered to be more relaxing to the patient.
The Bayly School is a private school and strives to offer a friendly, efficient service. The office is staffed by one or two part-time secretaries and is normally open between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm (Monday to Friday). At other times (and sometimes during these hours) there is always an answer-machine and all telephone messages and e-mail messages are dealt with as quickly as possible.
During the training course and once trained, students can contact the Bayly School for advice with their training or practice – we are here to help.
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Milton Tree Care has trained experts with state of the art grinding equipment to thoroughly grind your stump down to its base. It will still be noticeable, but it will not be an eyesore like previously, which will keep the neighborhood chairmen off your case for a while.
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During the next few days, the stump will smolder until its nothing but a charred circle. This method can become hazardous and is only recommend under a controlled environment away from people and animals. Should this not be possible, they will resort to other methods. Another method involves a similar beginning procedure, where we grind down the stump, then drill the same holes. Instead of filling theses pre-drilled holes with fuel, we fill them with water. After the next few days the water will be absorbed and the stump will become spongy. Once this happens, it can be removed with an axe. Our stump removal experts are well-equipped with industry standardized tools perfectly suited for this type of work for the most effective and efficient process.
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Splash down on the fashion scene with a trend setter's favorite. The stringcheeseradio x Lookbook outlet swing dress was made for parties and dancing, but it also means you're one stylish girl. The ultra-modern attire is a soft-touch jersey made from 96% viscose and 4% elastane, for a beautiful, silky texture. The above the knee skirt has a flirtatious flare, while the body of the dress drapes loosely from the bodice. Bare your shoulders. Cut outs above the short sleeves give an off-the-shoulder look and add to the modernistic appearance. Machine washable, it's just right for your travel bag and those fabulous summer activities. It's available in sizes 4-18, but check the size chart for exact fit. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.
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Friday, September 03, 2010
Present But Cranky
But I'll return one of these days - I've just got to get through this weekend without screaming at the children to stop saying "Mommy!" sixteen thousand times an hour. It's beginning to get to me. Also? I need to avoid gaining a zillion pounds during this weekend's barbecue-fest.
Get thee behind me, Harris Teeter! Must you put your pies on sale right now?
Our 90-something temperatures are returning next week, and the stinkbugs are all having babies which run much faster than their easy-to-catch adult counterparts. Large dead cicadas keep falling out of the trees, while moths repeatedly invade our domicile in search of my yarn stash. Don't even talk to me about the darn ants...just don't. Oh, and my fellow bug-neurotic sent me this lovely website. Click at your own risk. I think I'm going to make Larry buy me some sort of trailer/camper this weekend - I'm certainly never staying in a hotel again.
[Pop-up camper image credit: http://home.travelin.com/]
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What's a Harris Teeter Pie?ReplyDelete
I'd bug out, too.ReplyDelete
I feel so itchy now...and we got a cold snap which means our mosquitoes are finally GONE (for a day or two) so I'm running ragged outside trying to get 3 weeks of chores done without marinating in OFF.ReplyDelete
Your Tweet about a day at the beach SO CRACKS me up.
At least you have a Bed Bug Alert website as a preventative measure...beats the old days when you'd stay at a place, come home with bed bugs, tell your friend and they'd say, "Oh, we stayed there last summer and had the same problem."
I'm cranky too. . . with far less reason!ReplyDelete
Had to look at the bedbugs site. And writing? What's that?ReplyDelete
Maybe it's the season?!!! I'm cranky, too.ReplyDelete
I think it is time for you to put your feet up and eat some bonbons.
Bedbugs, frightening me to the core!
Hang in there.
- AnonymousSeptember 04, 2010
Maybe you'd like to come tent camping with us? That would give you blog fodder!ReplyDelete
I refuse to click on the bedbug site. It's bad enough to see, hear, and feel those darned stink bugs EVERYWHERE yet again.
No, I won't click on that! I moused over it though to see where the link went. Ignorance is bliss. And I will NOT own a camping trailer.ReplyDelete
We rented two different houses last week on vacation in NH - I was like a bedbug nazi! We came thisclose to packing it up and leaving the first place because while there were no visible bedbugs (or tell-tale bedbug signs), it seemed like the type of place that would have them.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 05, 2010
Yum, pie. I'll take pie over bbq any day of the week.ReplyDelete
And I'm not even thinking about bugs...
I moved away from the east coast and I find that I miss the cicadas.ReplyDelete
Mmmm... pie.
My family had a camper like that back in the day! Maybe a little bigger; there were eight of us crammed in that thing. Memories!ReplyDelete
Tell you what, you come camping to California and I'll bake you a homemade pie. Mixed berries sound good?
We do not have such exotic bugs here...but the ants are non-stop this summer.ReplyDelete


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Catherine de Medicis has come to inform Nostradamus that a terrible curse is threatening the royal family dwelling in the Salon-de-Provence castle. This impending tragedy, based on one of his quatrains.
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He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. (St. Luke 1:52-54)All too often, I find myself embattled and in total disaster mode this time of year; it is the perfect storm, really. The weather is nice; the post-Paschal laxity is refreshing; annual depression from sad events some years past revisits. And to top it off, this year, I am dealing with the extremely trying and wrenching illness of a loved one. After the deaths of so many family and friends last year (19 at final count in 2009), it is particularly difficult.
So on top of all of that, I decided to fall off the wagon. The longer I am Orthodox, the more I realize that even though the cure is there waiting, it sure doesn't work unless you take it. Does that make me a Pelagian? Some of my fundagelical friends and family think so (although not too many of them would say "Pelagian"). Regardless, I think it's a fundamental truth: you can believe all you want, but unless you suck it up and do as you ought, all the belief in the world won't save you.
Ah-ha, I hear you say, but didn't the Lord say that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed we could move mountains? Indeed He did; but Faith is more than just belief--it is belief perfected by right-actions, by living in conformity with what you profess. As it turns out, that is so very difficult that I see how, by comparison, moving mountains would be a simple enterprise.
Like the father of the demoniac child, I say "I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief" and hope that He will answer the weakest of prayers--because as it turns out, they are the most necessary ones after all. Especially if one does not wish to be sent empty away.
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Co-chairing a quilt show seems like a piece of cake until disaster strikes.
Antiques dealer Thea James may be fairly new to quilting, but she has the bug and is delighted to help out the Quilt-Without-Guilt Guild in setting up a show featuring both local quilts and the famous Wentworth quilt, "Larkin's Treasure." On loan from a California museum, the Wentworth quilt is reputed to hold the clue to finding great riches. As she helps prepare for the newcomer, Thea is upset that ever since her best friend, Renee, returned from her European honeymoon, she's done nothing but make disparaging remarks about Thea. Thea's co-chair, Prudy, and her twin sister, Trudy, are both expert quilters, but Prudy is not pulling her weight and often goes missing while Thea deals with all the little things gone wrong. When quilt expert Dr. Cottle, the judge for the show, doesn't show up for a lecture, Prudy claims that his secretary called and cancelled at the last minute. Mary-Alice Wentworth either falls or is pushed to her bedroom floor and must be hospitalized. Her great-nephew, Kenneth Ransome, seems distraught, but her daughter, Louisa Wentworth Carver, is more troubled about a missing diamond brooch. When the time arrives to reveal the famous quilt, all that its display case holds is broken glass. The police investigate the theft of the quilt and brooch, but Thea feels obliged to use her insider knowledge to help solve the crimes before things get even worse.
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I used another gift card we got for Christmas to get a few toys and brush for Mr. Watson the cat. He has been a HUGE ball of energy and we needed some toys to help the kids tire that guy out. Attacking our feet at night was becoming quite tiring :) Oh and encase you didn't know, we got a cat for Christmas. We love him!
We went to the library to check out books and movies...oh and some more books! Haha! We are BIG book nerds in this house!
We made a lot of smoothies at home this week. We have been on a smoothie kick and it is so nice making them at home with stuff with already have in the freezer!
We made all our meals at home (you can find the recipes HERE) and even made a yummy "dump cake" two times this week from items I had in my pantry (I'll share the recipe soon). It was that good! Have you heard of dump cakes before? My Mom gave me Best Dump Cakes Evercookbook for Christmas and I have been loving trying out all the fun recipes in it.
I made some homemade febreeze and all purpose cleaner, using stuff we already had on hand.
I downloaded a free game on my phone. I am currently obsessed with Sim City Build It. Hubby and I have been playing it together.
I did our grocery shopping. This month we spent $160 less than what we normally do. I tried to only buy the basics this month. I ended up buying dairy, produce, and some flour and barley. We will continue getting Bountiful Baskets this month for all of our produce.
Our week has been full of some great fun and great savings. We paid bills at home, paid off a debt we had with some of the money we have saved this already this month, and have been able to put a bit in savings as well. I hope you are all having a fabulous #NOSpenduary!
How are you all living frugally this week?
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Raspberry Basil Chicken
This recipe turns ordinary raspberry jam into a sweet succulent glaze. With its attractive color and delicious flavor, this chicken is great to serve family and friends.
Total TimePrep: 5 min. Bake: 55 min.
Makes4-6 servings
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
- Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. Top with onion. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Drain pan juices and reserve 1/2 cup (add water to make 1/2 cup if necessary). Add jam; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, basting occasionally, for 25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts14 ounce-weight: 431 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
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This recipe was very easy to prepare and delicious as well! I substituted chicken breast pieces for the cut-up fryer and would definitely make it that way again.


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Netherlands embassy in Kuala Lumpur
Contact details
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- Aart Jacobi
- Address
7th Floor, South Block, The AmpWalk
218, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- firstname.lastname@example.com
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Monday to Thursday: 8.00 -16.00 hours.
Friday: 8.00 - 14.00 hours.
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Passports, ID cards, Dutch nationality statements, consular declarations, legalisations, copies conform original and MVV applications
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It was International Women's Day on 8 March and my Facebook and WhatsApp was flooded with "Happy international women's day!" messages!
I am sure most women might have been greeted by the men in their lives on this day. But the question is how many women greeted each other and genuinely meant it? Well I am sure only few!
Have you ever asked yourselves as women do we really do justice to being women? I feel disheartened to say NO, We don't!
What are we as women so proud of? Is it because we can give birth and men can't? Well, this is God's miracle and of course a blessing for Women but nothing for us to boost about.
I mean I bow against all the mothers, but not because they can be mothers but as mothers the sacrifices they made or what they do or have done for their families.
Is it because we raise children, manage home and manage work? Well, men go out and work too, and now the time is changing, they help at home too. Nothing for us to take pride in!
Or is it because of an old age saying that we complete men? Well, no one completes anyone! That's called companionship!
For some of you who think I am women hater, well I am a woman myself!
But I am NOT proud of myself JUST because I am woman or a mother or a wife or a daughter or a sister! There is nothing to be proud of in that.
If it was purely for a relationship or gender to demands respect. Than all men should be respected as well! We should be celebrating International men's day with same amount of charisma.
But do we? No! Because women are not supposed to be respected merely for being mothers or daughter or for the fact we are women.
It is what lies beyond that, which society has now forgotten.
Women are to be respected because, Women are known to be more generous, kind, nurturing, determined, sacrificing and EMPATHETIC than men. But are we anything like that anymore?
Patriarchy has turned us against our own kind.
It has created an environment where "a woman is a woman's worst enemy".
Raised generations of women who think their sole worth lies in how appealing they are to men or how best she can raise a kid or take care of household.
It is the same inherent patriarchy that prevents women in respecting another woman or prevents them from rising to the position of power.
Why is it always a Woman who degrades and mistreat their daughters, daughter-in-laws or sisters and makes their life hell? Why it is always Woman who criticize another woman for having opinions or having dreams.
Whether in their professional or personal lives, it is true that women do not always treat other women well.
I've seen best of friends or women in same families rip each other apart in their absence.
Seriously! Woman? Is this your only source of entertainment? Probably the woman you are so busy discussing does not even acknowledge your existence. You should be too busy living your own life, minding your own business, involved in your own families and work to be talking behind other women's back or trying to interfere in someone else's life.
Another point is the competition, be at home or at workplace or even in public, women are always trying to win over each other. At home women are trying to rip each other for ruling the households or for winning over the love and importance of the man in the house be it their husband, son or brother.
At workplace, women are so busy trying to show the other woman as week that they forget their own strengths. One of the major reasons most women don't make it to the top as men is because of their inherent jealousy and insecurities and their constantly trying to pull the other women down. As per a research, most women want to work for male bosses than men. They feel threatened by another woman in power. I mean are you serious? Why does it even matter? Why does gender matter so much?
I've often wondered what it is about women that irks women so much. Is it because we tend to think we are each other's reflections?
Well I will never know, but what I do know is the focus of women empowerment needs to shift from workplace to homes!
Woman have a huge influence on the way their sons and daughters end up treating women. A child's perception of a woman is formed by the woman in his life. And usually the mothers are full of hatred for women because they themselves have been ill-treated by another woman. She will knowingly or unknowingly give the same perception to her sons and daughters.
"How a woman is treated within her family decides the future fate of other women!"
Give each other complements! Support the ladies in your house! stop bitching about each other! Stop demeaning the women in your life! Stop competing!
"Unless you truly see her as your own reflection, you will never end up loving her!"


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Were I the Queen of All Election Stuff I would make it so that candidates could only campaign for six month. And they'll have to do it the old fashioned way, by train. They will zigzag across this beautiful nation of ours, and stand on the back of the caboose which is decked out with buntings, of course, and tell us what they think. There will be small boys in overalls ready to throw tomatoes at them if they tell a lie but we will listen to them respectfully and kindly and enthusiastically because freedom of speech is beautiful and democracy is thrilling. A band will play some kind of John Philip Sousa march because those are always stirring. And after they ride off to the next town the good people will gather together and talk like civilized human beings about what they heard and what they think. There won't be ugly words or groundless accusations. Anyone who says anything mean will be put in time-out for a few minutes and then given a hug. Root beer floats will be served. Basically, we'll act as if our mothers are with us. Wait, no, I don't know your mother. We'll act as if MY mother were with us.
Until that time, let's be nice to each other and stop thinking that someone who disagrees with you is evil and deserves your ire. They are not and they do not. In fact they probably want the same things you do. Stuff like safety and security for their families, a solid job, a home in a happy neighborhood, and a good taco place nearby. Just because they have a different vision than you do for how to get those things does not make them bad. It just makes them human.
Let's hug people tomorrow! And watch this video of one of my favorite songs about America. There is truly nothing more American than Art Garfunkel's hair.
Let's hug people tomorrow! And watch this video of one of my favorite songs about America. There is truly nothing more American than Art Garfunkel's hair.


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|Iggy Azalea (1)
Today, I heard about this young Rap singer from Australia. Her stage name is Iggy Azalea and the song I am going to feature tonight is titled "Change Your Life fte TI"(2). This little lady is HOT and the video with TI is sizzling. Watch out Miley Cyrus!
I have another post from talk at the salon so I am going to cut this intro short. I do want to thank everyone that has shown me so much love and support.
Peace Diana
1) Photograph: Iggy Azalea . http://fashionbombdaily.com/2012/10/31/wardrobe-query-iggy-azaleas-instagram-coveted-society-mesh-and-leather-leggings/
2.) Video: Change Your Life fte TI. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rre0sFHlfBc


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The first one day international match of New Zealand tour of England 2015 is going to start today and after seeing a cracker of a test series earlier which unfortunately ended at a tie both the teams will give their every bit to get the better of each other. In this tournament about 5 ODI's will be played between both the sides and we are hoping to see full matches without any kind of rain delay. English side has a lot of gain from this competition after they gave a very shameful performance in the recently held ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in which they got eliminated in the group stages. They faced a lot of criticism after that from the media and its a great chance for them to find their own identity.
England vs New Zealand Ist ODI 2015 Toss Details and Weather Conditions
The toss for the first one day international 2015 between ENG vs NZ has already happened and New Zealand has won the coin battle after which they have chosen to field first. The weather condition are quite good here but we are expecting some little showers at regular intervals. Speaking about the pitch we here are hoping for a high scoring game and after the Skipper Brendon McCullum and his boys have won the toss so they will definitely have a upper hand in this game for sure.
England vs New Zealand Ist ODI 2015 Teams & Playing XI's
Both the teams are playing one debutant each in their squads as Sam Billings got his ODI team cap today for England while on the other hand Mitchell Santner making a entry in the Kiwi's side. The potential players to look for in this match are Brendon McCullum, Trent Boult, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ross Taylor, Mitchell McClenaghan, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson as any one of of them can take the whole game away on their own on their particular day.
England :- Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w), Sam Billings, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Steven Finn
New Zealand :- Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum(c), Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Mitchell Santner, Luke Ronchi(w), Nathan McCullum, Matt Henry, Mitchell McClenaghan, Trent Boult
Also Read :- England vs New Zealand first odi 2015 prediction


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Yesterday should be as usual
saturday back to klang..
but for my assignment music video shooting..
everything are so smooth..
Caley as the model of my music video shooting..
but things get into trouble when at night..
Caley cried so hard..
mum and dad trying to make her sleep,
but she keep awake and cry..
suddenly my mind pop out,
because of my music video shooting..
she gotta stay under the sun,
she gotta suffer all the things we arrange..
i feel so guilty..
i look at mum and dad keep busy for her..
but i cant do anything..
i hide myself in the room,
i tot she sleep..
but the end,i heard she cried again...
i was so scared...
i started to feel scare and cry..
i struggled for so long,whether should i go and help..
but when i go down,i found out i cant do anything but just cry..
i make her cant sleep,i make mum tired but she need to take care Caley..
i keep cry and cry,hide behind the stairs and cry..
sister came,i said sorry to sis,but she said its okay..ask me why say sorry,cos not my fault..
i cant control and hide myself in the room..
i called hippo,but i dunno wat to say except cry...
until sis came in,and she asked me wats wrong.
i lost control...cry more hard...i cant breathe..
feels like im out of control...
my mind were awake,but my body my tears are different ..
i cried and cried...
finally i collapse...
mum and liwei came in,
i keep saying sorry..
sorry and sorry..
crying and crying..
sis scold me,said why i keep cry..
finally all the stress gets into my mind..
i cant tell out,i keep cry more hard and harder..
i scream..my head pain..
sis keep scold,mum keep ask me shut up..
sis slap my face..
and the end....
i scream...
i totally lost control..
all i remember is,im screaming,and scratching my face..
i lost control,my mind controls my whole body whole action,my soul become an abnormal person..
i keep saying sorry and crying..
they feed me drink,i cant ...
they ask me walk,my leg cant..
they ask me stop crying,i cant..
they pull me into my own room..
i keep saying im sorry..
dad ask me stop that..
i said sorry..
my mind..i jz say..
"im sorry,slap me...im useless"
i told mum im not her daughter..
im useless...
with all the stress wat i feel,i say it out..for 20 years i being their daughter,but im jz so useless..
i said im sorry,i hurt their grandchild..
i makes caley cry..
i waste their money..
everything of me is a mistake..
from im a baby till now..
i shouldn't live in this world..
i laughed,i cried..
i cant breathe..
they keep asked me to stop..
they said they accept my apology...
i keep saying sorry..
all i can do jz saying sorry..
i ruined everything..
i scream,i roar..
i cant control myself..
why i became such person ?
i try to awake myself,but cant...
the evil is controlling everything..
i try so hard to stop screaming..
but i cant..
im calling for help in my soul...
but no one hears me..
im lost inside my soul..
the evil control everything...
i said im stress,i shouldn't waste their money to let me study..
they ask me stop study ..
dunwan let me study anymore..
said i like dat also becos stress..
i heard wat they said,but im in my soul..
my mind controls everything...
mum said if i continue like dat..
she will call ambulance..
at the last..
mum gave a medicine..
what i want dat time..
i found nobody can help me anymore..
even family...
they cant help..
nobocy can..
at the end,im holding my phone..
wanted to call hippo,but i have no energy..
i type a short msg,i have no more energy,i used all i have,to type"i same as dat day"
he said wat tat day..i replied"im sorry"
and he jz said"haihs,i go sleep le,gd9"
he wont concern and worried...
and dat time i found out,except my family,i tot he will care,but the end,he wont...
and dats the final..
he dunno anything,couldn blame ..but...
do he know dat...
his cares means a lot to me?
and from dat time..
i realized...
nobody can help me..
i dont need anybody..
they dunno wats wrong about me...
cause i jz scream and cry..
im still in my soul..
i cant get out...
till today morning i wake,i dun even talk to anyone..
dun even speak a word..
mum asked me sit beside her..
she ask me wan continue study?if dunwan den she fetch me go back withdraw..
i didnt say,but i jz move my head,saying i wan continue..
my tears dropping again...
and now..
i hide myself in the room..
writing this blog..
this blog,makes me express my everything..
my privacy..
who nobody knows...how i feel..
theres nobody knows..
i cant talk to anyone..
i wont share..
i jz write in this blog..
everything in this blog,
is real..
i cant control myself yesterday..
i jz keep crying and screaming...


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39 Weeks (last Thursday) we blew up the pool to test for leaks and to see how long it takes to heat/how long the heat stays in for (a surprisingly long time) and any other things we could think of so we wouldn't have to panic on the day. We actually tried to do this on Tuesday and then again on Wednesday but Tuesday we were unable to as the 'universal' hose attachment it came with didn't work on our IKEA taps. Tom then went to buy another one on Wednesday to find the same problem so he spent most of the night fashioning a homemade hose attachment. This is why its good to do practise runs I guess!
We went for a La Bassine pool in the end, although there was very little between that one and the Birth Pool in a Box in terms of price and reviews, the La Bassine ran a tiny bit cheaper which was the only thing that swayed us. Its really comfy and comes with two handles which from reviews has been a redeeming feature. It was nice to have the bump fully submerged and took a lot of weight off my back which I guess is the idea. My mum and I had been to the swimming pool earlier in the day and I find that swimming creates the same weightlessness, when you climb out you feel as if someone has handed you a few breeze blocks to hold!
I haven't really been feeling any discomfort up until this point but for the past couple of days my (still constantly moving baby) has been playing a fun game of pressing against my sciatic nerve every so often and rendering my left leg helpless. Its such a surprise kind of pain it really takes my breath away, it also started to make me nervous about how I will deal with very strong contractions. Speaking of which I have had dull period pain type pain for the past five days now, increasing in strength, I am also experiencing Braxton Hicks fairly regularly and last night a constant back pain. I did wonder yesterday if this could be the start of something but no it was just where acrobatics baby had decided to go 'back to back' giving me a pretty tiring back ache. He has moved back round again now but thats not to say he will stay the right way, as he's not fully engaged and seems to be the most energetic baby I have come across, he still enjoys to do full flips and turns which vary from being bearable to actually kinda uncomfortable. I do wonder if he may have got himself all twisted in his cord and is trying to detangle himself, but he's probably just looking for a comfy place to settle.
I always wondered why people get fed up and try all these tricks to induce labour, up until a few days ago I was quite happy to wait a few more weeks, but I am really feeling like I would like him to come along now. I feel ready and far too excited to wait any longer (of course I'm sure this means he will stay in there until after Xmas to be stubborn).
My mum arrived last Saturday to stay until the baby is born, she lives about 5/6 hours away so there was no chance of just being able to call her when I went into labour and I really want her here. She had my elder brother (her first) a week early and me (her second) a few days early so we wanted to make sure she was here in plenty of time just incase I followed the same pattern.
She has been a great help so far helping me organise/clean the house, Mothercare trips and advise on anything I can think of. Before she arrived I was getting into a serious 'Greys Anatomy' addiction, I was watching about four episodes a day and not really leaving the house, I was feeling really exhausted and just felt like there wasn't any way I could do anything than lie in bed. Since she has been up however we have been doing my Pregnancy Yoga DVD together, organising house things, going for lunch and even swimming and I feel like I have got a new burst of energy, I think this is also why I am feeling much more ready for the birth.
I know statistically most first babies are late but I really hope he turns up soon, I'm a little tired of this pregnancy thing now and want to start the mama thing :) xoxo


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The last thing in the world Thom Creed wants is to add to his father's pain, so he keeps secrets. Like that he has special powers. And that he's been asked to join the League – the very organization of superheroes that spurned his dad. But the most painful secret of all is one Thom can barely face himself: he's gay.
But becoming a member of the League opens up a new world to Thom. There, he connects with a misfit group of aspiring heroes, including Scarlett, who can control fire but not her anger; Typhoid Larry, who can make anyone sick with his touch; and Ruth, a wise old broad who can see the future. Like Thom, these heroes have things to hide; but they will have to learn to trust one another when they uncover a deadly conspiracy within the League.