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Brecon Beacons guide: where to go and places to stay
Celebrate the history, best walks and beautiful towns of the Brecon Beacons with our national park guide
Guide to the Brecon Beacons National Park, including history, landscape, places to stay and greatest walks.
Home to a mix of mountains and moorland, standing stones, castles, waterfalls and wildlife, the Brecon Beacons National Park extends for 42 miles from east to west, and is divided into three distinct areas: the Black Mountains in the east, the Brecon Beacons and Fforest Fawr in the centre, and the Black Mountain region (formerly called the Camarthen Fans) in the largely Welsh-speaking west.
As well as mountains to climb, there is a huge range of outdoor activities to try – mountain biking, horse riding, abseiling, paragliding, rafting and more. The region is also one of the UK's four International Dark Skies Reserves and part of the National Park is a UNESCO Global Geopark, protecting and showcasing its geology, archaeology and history.
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Five facts about the Brecon Beacons
- Covering an area 520 square miles, the Brecon Beacons National Park is four times the size of Malta.
- There are around 1,250 farms within the park, the majority of which are pastoral (cows and sheep).
- Of the 11 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world, the UK has 4 –Exmoor, Snowdonia the South Downs and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The rugged landscape of the Brecon Beacons National Park became a dark sky reserve in 2013. Its sandstone peaks and upland lakes offer a magical setting to discover galaxies.
- When glancing over a map of the national park for the first time, many will retreat from the chart in bewilderment. Sandwiching the Brecon Beacons massif in the centre of the park are two mountain groups: to the east, the Black Mountains and to the west the Black Mountain.
- The 95-mile Beacons Way winds through the heart of the park, contributing to just a fraction of the overall 1,232 miles of right of way trails in the area.
Towns and villages
The market towns of Brecon and Hay-on-Wye are pleasant places to spend an afternoon, packed full of traditonal shops and well stocked cafes, they are also brimming with history.
Located close to the border of England and Wales this little town has become known as the 'Town of Books'. Hay-On-Wye is world famous for it's second-hand bookstores, with there presently being around thirty. The town has a range of galleries, clothing, and craft shops with many original and unusual items for sale.
The picturesque market town of Crickhowell, lies in the Usk Valley, and has an array of shops and restaurants, as well as being a great starting point for an abundance of outdoor activities. The remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans still exist, with another well-known feature of the town being the 16th century bridge that spans the River Usk.
The Llangorse community comprises several small villages, and is a haven for sports lovers. The lake has a variety of water sports including sailing, boating, canoeing and water-skiing, with the surrounding hills ideal for walking and horse riding. The village of Llangorse has stunning views of the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, as well as two pubs, a shop and a post office.
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
The Fourteen Locks Canal Centre is located on one of Britain's most impressive staircase lock systems. Known as the Cefn Flight or 'Fourteen locks', the canal level was raised 50 metres in just 740 metres. An amazing feat of engineering, the locks are all interdependent and particularly narrow and deep. With thirteen locks being derelict their restoration is a long-term focus of the Monmouthshire, Brecon & Abergavenny Canals Trust. The Visitor Centre has interesting 'interpretive displays', showing how coal and iron were transported from the Welsh Valleys to the ports of Cardiff and Newport in the 19th century.
Brecon Mountain Railway
The Brecon Mountain Railway is a preserved steam railway running from Pant to Pontsticill station. Visitors can travel in an all weather observation coach behind a vintage steam locomotive into the Brecon National Park, along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer. At Pontsticill station guests can alight, and head to the café, which has views across the reservoir to the peaks of the Brecon Beacons. At Pant visit the workshop where the old stream locomotives are repaired.
Carreg Cennen Castle and Farm
Located on the western fringe of the Brecon Beacons, the castle dates back to at least the thirteenth century. The castle has an exciting history changing ownership many times, being besieged during the rebellion of Owain Glyndwr in around 1403, and having it's interior destroyed following the War of the Roses. The farm is very visitor friendly with a tearoom, as well as the chance to get involved with feeding the lambs in spring.
The National Showcaves for Wales
The caves at Dan-yr-Ogof are an impressive example of natural cave formation. There are three caves to visit; Cathedral Cave, Bone Cave and the Show Cave. Dan-yr-Ogof has over ten miles of unique caves, full of beautiful cave formations, passages and chambers. In Bone Cave 42 human skeletons have been discovered believed to date back to the Bronze Age, suggesting that the cave has been a shelter to man through many periods in history. There are a number of interesting exhibits depicting mans involvement with caves.
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Big Pit museum is a former coalmine, and now provides an exploration of the history of coal mining in Wales. The museum offers a multi-media tour of a modern coalmine in the mining galleries, with exhibitions such as the Pithead Baths bringing the history of the mines vividly to life. Big Pit is best known for it's Underground Tour which allows visitors to go 300 feet underground with a real miner, and experience what life was like for the men who worked on the coalface.
Wildlife and Nature
The popular but elusive otter can be found around most of the waterways of the National Park. The best time to see them is around dawn or dusk. Remember to be very quiet and still as they are shy creatures! Signs of otter's presence are paw prints with a 'chunky' shape and five toes, large fish remains, and faeces, which are often blue -black and contain fish remains.
Llangasty Bird Hide, llangorse Lake
Llangasty bird hide is an ideal spot for watching wildlife, situated on the south shore of Llangorse lake near wildflower meadows, and reed beds. A large number and variety of birds live in and visit the area, including wildfowl and waders. The meadows also contain a wealth of plant life, such as orchids.
Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve, Black Mountains
Located in a peaceful valley close to the Black Mountains, this mixed woodland is host to a variety of wildlife. At the valley bottom plants which like wet conditions such as alder trees grow. The drier woodland has large oaks, ash, beech and hazel, under which dormice have been found. A boardwalk winds it's way through the woodland for easy access.
Black Mountain Red Kite Feeding Station
Red kites are beautiful and graceful birds and the opportunity to see them shouldn't be missed. Located in the remote western area of the park at Llanddeusant, the feeding station attracts over fifty red kites and buzzards a day. The birds are fed once a day, with a hide allowing visitors to get close to them.
Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve
This beautiful nature reserve has 8.5 hectares of woodland, sloping down to the River Ennig. At the Eastern end of the reserve is an impressive waterfall that falls into a dark pool known as the 'witches pool'. Look out for the unusual looking toothwort plant at the base of trees near the river.
Guided Walks organised by the National Park authority
If you fancy meeting other walkers the National Park authority runs a variety of guided walks. Expert guides, who help visitors understand more about the Brecon Beacons National Park, lead the walks. A variety of lengths and grades of walks are provided, so there should be something for everyone.
Horse Riding
With spectacular scenery and easily accessible equestrian routes the Brecon Beacons is a great location for a spot of horse riding. There are a number of riding centres catering for a range of abilities. Ellesmere Riding Centre and Tregoyd Mountain Riders both offer half day and full day riding, as well as riding holidays.
Learn to Kayak with lessons and courses from River Strokes , or hire a boat on the scenic Llangorse lake from Llangorse Common .
Several cycling routes weave their way through the Brecon Beacons National Park, making this a great way to explore. Some cycle businesses offer package holidays, with planned routes and accommodation.
The Brecon Beacons is home to some of the best cave systems in Europe, but bear in mind that a qualified instructor should accompany inexperienced cavers. There are many outdoor centres and specialists within the park offering caving courses. Hawk Adventures offers whole or half-day caving courses with qualified instructors.
Places to stay
For a riverside retreat Mill House in the hamlet of Pontfaen, Powys offers the perfect place to escape from the stresses of everyday life in comfortable surroundings. From the cottage sit and watch wildlife from the small balcony (if you're lucky you might spot herons or salmon) or head off for a walk in the surrounding countryside. In cooler evenings light the logburner and play board games round the fire. A perfect base for exploring all the Brecon Beacons has to offer.
Quality Cottages (www.qualitycottages.co.uk 01348 837 871) offers stays at Mill House from £259 for three nights or £399 for seven nights, based on four sharing. Two dogs welcome free of charge.
Find more places to stay in National Parks here
Ty Gwyn
Brecon Road, Crickhowell NP8 1DG
01873 811625
Charming bed and breakfast with a stream running through the garden and beautiful views of the Llangattock escarpment.
Dan yr Parc Farmhouse
Cynghordy, Llandovery SA20 0LD
01550 720401
Has its own woodland with a natural waterfall, and rooms overlooking roaming chickens.
Walks – five of the best
Craig-Cerrig-gleisiad, Powys
Purple Arctic-alpine flowers and bluebells colour a craggy habitat that's home to one of the Brecon Beacons' wildest views. The route: 2.7 miles | easy-moderate.
Sugar Loaf mountain, Monmouthshire
In its relatively modest 596m, the summit of Sugar Loaf in the Brecon Beacons National Park encompasses much that is magical about mountains, hills and woodland – explore this wonderful Welsh peak with a five-mile circular walk. The route: 5.2 miles | moderate.
Carn Pica, Powys
A five-mile circular walk from Talybont Reservoir to the summit of Carn Pica in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The route: 5 miles | moderate-challenging
Llanthony and Hatterall Ridge, Monmouthshire
Get your heart racing with a 4.5-mile circular walk, ascending from a valley of ancient architecture to the sweeping mountain views of Offa's Dyke Path. Route: 4.5 miles| moderate.
Pen y Fan, Powys
Pen y Fan is one of the most popular peaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Most visitors hike to the mountain top from the Storey Arms – but for a quieter and more rewarding route, take the path up from Taf Fechan Forest past Neuadd Reservoir. The route: 10 miles | challenging.
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Posted on Tuesday 9 April 2013 by Ulster Business
Professor Jim McLaughlin demonstrates some of Intelesens's technology to University of Ulster chancellor Jimmy Nesbitt.
Among the 99 proposals made by John Compton to make the health services more resilient, sustainable and safe were a reduction in the number of acute facilities, more provision of patient services by GPs and more people being cared for at home.
Last month Health Minister Edwin Poots announced measures that will potentially see the loss of 180 hospital beds and a 50% cut in the number of residential care homes over the next five years. He again said that greater emphasis will be placed on providing care at home.
Since the Compton Report the concept of Connected Health has been gaining traction. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Departments of Health and Enterprise to explore mutually beneficial technology that could improve care provision and have positive economic spin-offs.
Professor Jim McLaughlin from the University of Ulster's Engineering Research Institute, who has been at the forefront of research and development in the sector, believes it is a fast developing area with huge potential for good.
"Connected Health is the term used to describe a new model for healthcare delivery that uses technology to provide healthcare remotely. It is a rapidly evolving area of multi-disciplinary research spanning engineering, technology, healthcare, medical devices, academia and industry," he told Ulster Business.
"It is creating great interest among investors as healthcare providers in the public and private sectors and consumers alike increasingly recognise its potential as a way of improving health and wellbeing and supporting economic development."
Professor McLaughlin says that an ageing population, coupled with changes in disease prevalence, has led to shifts in health care demands and put the focus firmly on early intervention.
"Connected Health uses technology to provide healthcare remotely and allow patients more freedom to get on with their lives. The aim is to optimise the use of healthcare resources and provide increased, flexible opportunities for patients to engage with clinicians and to better self-manage their care. It is a 'win win' situation," he said.
"The use of technology allows carers to gather and transmit vital statistics such as pulse or breathing. The information could then be supported by analysis where warning signs of declining health could be detected. This could allow people to live more independently at home with support and preventative care provided when it is needed, freeing up hospital beds for other patients and making savings for the Health Service," he added.
A cross section of businesses from Northern Ireland have just completed a series of workshops on key areas for future research hosted by the Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC) at Ulster's Jordanstown campus. The most recent event had attendees from big name companies like GSK, 3M, BT and EMC, as well as hospital and Health Trust leaders.
"It is clear from the success of the business workshops that CHIC will have a major role to play in developing the overall Northern Ireland Connected Health Ecosystem. CHIC is working with care providers, IT system integrators, medical device developers and digital media providers who can collectively provide a strong commercial solution which seeks to addresses changes to the way health care is delivered," said Prof McLaughlin.
So, how far away are we from having accessible affordable technology that's integrated into the health service to enable more people to be treated at home?
"People panic about that question," says McLaughlin. "The negative answer would be that some of the barriers like security and inter-operability do require some really big cash injections, not what I would call the current budget injections.
"But as we are speaking there is all sorts of roll out happening. People are experiencing technology and not realising it. At my GP I can order my prescription on line. It is not fully connected but any time I go back it improves," he added.
While there is an undoubted challenges, for example the need to connect up all the electronic patient information that is already available into one homogenous system, progress is being made, says McLaughlin.
"The rollout of electronic patient record systems is happening – the government has chosen a New Zealand-based company to come in and roll the technology out in the next six months. So on your next visit to the GP they might have much more information about you available. The next stage from that is that you might have access to that information yourself which in future might help you self manage."
Belfast's Heron Road hosts a trio of companies which are leading the local charge in terms of connected health – Intelesens, Heartsine and Heartscape, now part of Verathon. Much of the IP and technology in these companies originates from the University of Ulster, which continues to work alongside each of them.
Intelesens has become an internationally recognised innovator in targeted vital signs monitoring, producing a range of market-changing wireless vital signs monitors for use both in hospital and at home.
The company has been providing medical devices to well-known OEMs since 2001 and will next month fully launch its Aingeal monitor into the hospital market.
Where other devices monitor heart rate, wifi-enabled Aingeal also monitors breathing and ECG (the electrical activity of the heart).
"We know for a fact that typically 60% of patients in hospital are not connected to a monitor. So there was a need for a cost effective and efficient technology for that 60%," said CEO Michael Caulfield.
While the hospital monitoring market is well defined, with big players such as Philips, GE, Toshiba and Bosch all involved, it is in the home monitoring market where Caulfield believes the biggest changes are taking place.
Intelesens last year received FDA and CEA approval for a new device named Zensor, which clips on to a replaceable three electrode patch and measures a patient's heart rate, respiration rate and motion, with alerts sent when ECG arrhythmias (palpitations) are detected. A new means of measuring pulsox – the haemoglobin levels in the blood – is expected to be added to the device by next year.
This built in intelligence to detect irregular heartbeats, record them and send them wirelessly to a remote database with Intelesens software on it, is what the company believes sets the product apart from its competition.
"Basically if you're wearing the device your data is on a server accessible by the clinician in real-time," explains Caulfield.
"Zensor is already FDA and CEA approved so all we've got to do is convince the clinicians it does what it says it does. We're running clinical trials now and have most of that data ready to go. We plan to sell thousands, tens of thousands of these."
Caulfield notes that if, for example, 1000 people that present with palpitations have the device put on them by their GP and 600 are found not to need to go to see a cardiac specialist, a huge saving in both financial and resource terms would be generated.
Intelesens estimates in the initial stages it will sell about 2,500 units of the Zensor mainly in Northern Ireland, the Republic and the UK, and while the number is small, it still means 100,000 patients will benefit from the technology by the end of 2013.
Statistics suggest that an astonishing 350 million citizens in the US and EU have at least one chronic disease that could be managed by remote monitoring – including diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and bronchitis.
"We live in a connected world, there are seven billion mobile phones in the world. You put in typically 12 digits, and you can potentially connect to any one of those other phones," notes Michael Caulfield.
"The connectivity is there so why are we not using that network for healthcare. Why are we not using the cloud. The infrastructure is there, the technology doesn't have to be invented any more for us to take the device that sticks to your chest or your ribcage and for the data from that to get to the doctor."
The big challenge the CEO sees in the shift to a hi-tech, connected health model, is in managing the data created by devices like Zensor, which GPs do not have the resources or time to analyse on their own.
"What's evolving in the US is telehealth companies – private sector businesses who work out a business model that says, we'll put Intelesens software on our server, we'll gather the data from 500,000 patients, we'll employ staff to manage that data and ask GPs what exactly do you want if we've been monitoring a patient on your behalf for seven days?
"There might be a gazillion megabytes of data out there but the GP probably wants one report with the patient name, period of monitoring and salient data. So there's a business model challenge as well. We talk about innovation and we're innovating the technology, the hardware and software, but there needs to be innovation in how the business model runs," he explained.
"We're ready with the solution but we're subject to the change happening within the health service. We're not going to solve everything but we believe our technology can be a very key and innovative component of Transforming Your Care."
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Don't throw away your broccoli stalks! They are absolutely delicious, and I've got three quick and easy broccoli stem recipes for you.
Are Broccoli Stems Edible?
Growing up, my mom would always toss the broccoli stalks, so I just assumed they were inedible or not tasty. I was wrong! In researching for my book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, I realized not only can you eat broccoli stems, but they are so good I'd rather eat the stem first then figure out what to do with the florets. (I'll be using broccoli stalk and broccoli stem interchangeably in this article…they're the same thing!).
Are Broccoli Stalks Nutritious?
Ounce for once, broccoli stalks and broccoli florets provide about the same amount of many key nutrients, including Vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins, calcium, and iron. The main differences are that the stalks contain more fiber, while the florets contain more Vitamin A and sulforaphane, a compound that helps protect against cancer. So eat both parts!
3 Ways to Use Broccoli Stalks or Broccoli Stems
I made a quick video tutorial to show you how to cook with broccoli stalks. The recipes are super simple, and I've included them below the video.
Broccoli Stalk Recipe 1: Broccoli Stem Chips
These are not quite crisp and crunchy like chips, but they are just as crave-worthy. Coated in almond flour and pink salt these will disappear quickly. I usually make these at the same time I'm making roasted broccoli florets, and this is indeed pretty similar to my Best Roasted Broccoli Recipe – The only difference is I wanted to test using a lower temperature (350F instead of 400F,) as I only had extra virgin olive oil on hand, which has a lower smoke point.
Tip from The Real Food Grocery Guide
When cooking with oils, never heat an oil above it's smoke point (literally the temperature at which it smokes – you may have seen this happen if you ever forgot a pan of oil on the stove top). Extra virgin olive oil has a low smoke point (in the appx. 325F-375F range), while virgin olive oil can withstand slightly higher temperatures (up to about 425F). So, I advise my clients to use extra virgin olive oil mostly for raw preparations or low temperature cooking, and virgin olive oil for low-medium temperature cooking. For a more in-depth explanation of oils, and the best (and worst) oils for each cooking method, check out my book, The Real Food Grocery Guide.
- 2 broccoli stalks
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1-2 tsp. olive oil
- pink salt
- black pepper
- 2-3 tsp. almond flour
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Cut the broccoli stalk into ¼ - inch slices. Put in a bowl and set aside.
- Chop the garlic and add it to the broccoli stems.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of pink salt and black pepper. Use your hands or spoons to mix everything and evenly coat the chips.
- Lay the chips flat on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle almond flour on top, and use two spoons to flip the chips so that they're all coated. Pop back into the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool a couple minutes before serving. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
Broccoli Stalk Recipe 2: Broccoli Rice aka Paleo Rice
I often say that simply chopping vegetables differently makes them feel like an entirely different food. This broccoli rice is a case in point. While you can also "rice" the florets, I find there is never a lack of broccoli floret recipes, and it's often the stem that is left over and will usually find it's way into the garbage can. But, not anymore!
Simply chop the stems and pop them in the blender or food processor to create a rice like texture. You can then either water saute or saute with garlic and olive oil (and chiles, perhaps), for a fun and colorful side dish. This goes well with salmon or fish in general, and personally, I love sauteeing this with onions and chiles, then adding eggs to create a flavorful broccoli scramble.
- 2 broccoli stems/ stalks, chopped into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp. jalapeno or chiles, minced (optional)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp water, and more as needed
- pink salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- Chop the stalk into ¼ - inch thick pieces, and add to a food processor or blender. (If using a high speed blender, process on low speed up to 4).
- Pulse or blend the broccoli stem pieces until a rice-like texture is achieved.
- On the stove, heat a pan over medium heat then add a drizzle of oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add the garlic and chile pepper (if using). Cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant, then add the broccoli rice and use a spoon to lay out evenly in the pan. Add water, and a pinch of pink salt and black pepper, stir once, then let saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rice is soft.
- Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed, before serving.
Broccoli Stalk Recipe 3: Broccoli Stem Noodles
Broccoli stem noodles are incredibly good. Now, I love spiralized veggies, but these broccoli stem noodles? Next level. They are the perfect texture – they actually hold up like al dente pasta – and are refreshingly savory (I find myself spirlizing a lot of zucchini – which I find too watery and soft when cooked – and sweet root veggies, like beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes, so this was a welcome change).
It makes me want to go to the grocery store and buy all the stems that the produce manager probably threw in the garbage while arranging a display of "broccoli crowns". These broccoli stem noodles would also go so well with typical Asian sauces or flavors, like sesame, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions, too.
- 2 broccoli stalks, extra "branches" removed to create a cylinder shape
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. water, more as needed
- Pink Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Spiralize broccoli into thick noodle-like strands.
- In a pan on medium/low heat, add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Add chopped garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds before adding broccoli noodles.
- Add water, pink salt, and black pepper. Stir well. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, and adding more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed, to prevent sticking to the pan.
- When the noodles are soft, yet firm, remove to a bowl. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.
Maria Marlowe
Maria Marlowe is a holistic nutrition and wellness coach who uses real food to help her clients improve their health, weight, and skin. She offers a 28-day healthy eating meal plan that teaches you how to batch cook, as well as one to clear up acne. Her most popular program is EatSLIM, a 10-week online group glass that guides participants to develop healthy eating habits that stick – and lose weight, boost their metabolism, improve their digestion, and quit sugar.
She writes healthy and delicious plant-based recipes for her popular blog. She is also the author of the #1 New Release on Amazon, The Real Food Grocery Guide, the most practical guide to selecting the healthiest foods, without going broke, which has been praised by Dr. Oz and InStyle magazines. You can find her on instagram @mariamarlowe.


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Youth Information Centre in the Durango Town Hall Office of Employment, Youth and Sport. This is a full attention and information service for young people so that they can find out about activities that they are interested in and that can become part of their daily life.
The Play Area (ludoteka) somewhere to play and where many activities that help and support the development of social skills, independence and the creativity of children and young people take place.
The Children's Area is a place to play and to be with others. It is mainly for children aged 2 to 5. It can be found in Landako Gunea and entry is free.
This activity takes place at weekends and on holidays in Febuary and May, it is open from 17:00 to 20:00 hours. (Opening times are subject to change).


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The game is based on the classic crosswords using Greek words. The goal is two correctly find all the hidden words.
For all of you who need some help to solve each crossword, there are three help options. You can reveal a letter, reveal a word or check if the word you have typed is the right one. Currently there are 4 categories with 12 crosswords on each category (new categories will be added due time).
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
T-shirt Day at IES Carmen Laffón
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T-shirt Day is coming!!!!
As you already know, you have to wear a T-shirt, you will probably have at home, with a sentence or some words in English. We will comment them in class and decide which one we like best!!! I hope you enjoy this activity as we did last year.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Do you remember when we did our lip dub last year? You kept asking me when we could watch the video...At last, it is ready!!!! I love it!
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Have a look at this wonderful short film awarded in Sundance Festival.
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Closed temporarily due to illness!!!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
As I told you today we are going to get into a new project using a new wonderful web tool called: VOICETHREAD. Your homework today was to register and try this tool and see how it works. I hope you did it and enjoyed it.
Let's go with the details of: our INTERNATIONAL PROJECT.
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Halloween candy is delish. And busting out the "Monster Mash" is always fun. But let's get real about Halloween╌the pressure to find a costume is REAL. We all have that friend who always comes up with a great costume at the last minute. Well, this year it's going to be you. Here are three quick Halloween styles that come with easy costumes:
Paws Up!
This is an oldie, but a goodie. We are giving this classic a little upgrade. Rather than using a set of costume ears, you can create your own pair using your hair!
Create a center part and section off a piece of hair to one side of the part.
Twist the hair all the way to the ends and curl the hair around itself to form a base.
Take a flat piece of hair and wrap it around the base.
Secure with bobby pins and repeat on the other side.
Old-School Hollywood
After getting inspired by a certain classic film, grab a little black dress, pearls and sunnies and you're ready to go!
Section off your hair from the temple up.
Create a side part an inch back from your hairline. Tease the hair behind the part using hairspray and a teasing brush to create a bouffant. Secure with bobby pins.
Drape the front sections around the sides of your head and pin in the back.
Gather the bottom section of hair into a low ponytail. Twist hair upward to create a French twist. Tuck the extra length and ends in and secure with bobby pins.
Place your hair crown in the front of your bouffant and voila!
A Kick-Ass Female Action Character
This costume is a neutral palette: beige cropped pants, beige sleeveless top and beige fabric to wrap around yourself to mimic the look from this blockbuster.
Pin or tie back the front section of your hair (where your bangs would be).
Part hair in three horizontal sections, then create a loop. Pull the hair about 1/3 " 1/2 way through an elastic, leaving the ends out. Repeat through all sections.
Pull a few side hairs out to make it look like you just finished fighting off the enemy.
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June 2011
Wait, is there a picture somewhere?
June 2011
Actually do you have some board dimensions and/or case dimensions you wouldn't mind sharing? I'm going to revamp my electronics hub (http://rodrigoconstanzo.com/The_Party_Bus.html) to include piezo to MIDI triggering and footswitching for record/overdub/play/stop and want to start planning ahead.
June 2011
The new rig with case will be about 8.25" x 5.25" x about 2.5" tall. Final prototype case comes in this week.
June 2011
Hmm, quite a bit wider than before (at least with case). I can't wait to see this bastard!
I'm planning/plotting some funds to be able to buy at least one when it comes out (then eventually a couple more to build into other junk).
June 2011
Somewhat unrelated question but does the WTPA2 have a MIDI thru type thing?
Or is it possible to 'fake' MIDI thru by sending parallel MIDI data to two devices each listening to different MIDI channels?
More specifically. I'm working on a thing now that will take piezo input and spit out MIDI data on channel 10 to send to my drum sample pad, to sync acoustic drums with sample triggers. That's fine and dandy on it's own.
Now, since I'm setting an Arduino and MIDI out and trigger ins, I'm thinking that it would be pretty hot to be able to control shit on the WTPA based in trigger inputs. Like hitting my bass drum starts a recording, then hitting it again plays it, and hitting my snare messes with grains/bitcrushing etc...
The drum sampler has a MIDI out, which you can setup as a software thru, but it would be easier to have the WTPA do that since I plan on housing the arduino in the same enclosure.
So yeah, if the WTPA doesn't have MIDI thru, can I send the same MIDI signal to both with each one listening to different channels (or is that what "thru" is anyways?)
June 2011
you could always add a midi thru, something like on this website:
June 2011
That's more components than I was imagining. I wonder if it really needs to be that complex if there's different channels involved and such.
June 2011
but the midi in is already there with the opto. you just need the inverter part for idk, 1 thru port?
June 2011
I know you're trying not to give it all away just yet, but I was wondering what is the case style? Shruthi, aluminum, adimantium?
June 2011
@rosch Ah, that makes more sense. Never messed with inverters before (I'm assuming that's what that funky icon is).
Yeah I'm curious about the buttons/knobs, if they are going to be little components sticking through the case or 'big' buttons/knobs.
June 2011
With MIDI thru, yeah, you can make one pretty easy with a logic gate. Adding the jacks and components on WTPA would make the thing a lot bigger.
And yeah, MIDI channels are MADE for that kind of thing. There are lots of different types of MIDI messages, some transmit to all channels, but many (like note on and note off) are specific to a given channel.
MIDI through was designed to keep the number of cables down and short -- even with MIDI thru, you'd still need to assign different channels to the different devices on the bus (unless you wanted them to act together).
A great book on this is Anderton's MIDI for Musicians: http://www.amazon.com/MIDI-Musicians-Craig-Anderton/dp/0825610508
I use it a lot.
W/r/t the case, it will be laser cut acrylic if you buy it along with the kit. If you buy an assembled unit, you'll get the extra-pretty one that may or may not have some cast plastic and anodized aluminum bits (still working that out). Cases cost a lot to make, and to sell them for anywhere near cheap I will need to keep the options down. Plus, I want the ones that come direct from here to look "special". You know.
June 2011
So if the data is going on different channels anyways, is there any reason I can't plug the same parallel feed into both units and each one will listen to what's important to them? Or does it NEED to have some kind of logic gate/inverter?
June 2011
So in the pic it looks ahem, very serious tech. ---- No biggie small! : (
Sooo I was thunkin: with Olivier we could custom cut into our acrylic, what about some we pay for insanity on our cases?
To quote kevin coyne: I dune the best I can I want my Crown... or better yet, make us pay for some of your in-sanity on our cases?
June 2011
Oh, sorry rodrigo,
the pic link: http://blog.narrat1ve.com/2010/07/08/wtpa2-asssemble
June 2011
Right, I thought there was a new pic or something.
June 2011
cool, thanks, well that's surface mount of the solderable kind.
June 2011
That daughter board got the axe. There's a micro SD card slot in the thing now, and the uSD daughter will be sold as a thing you buy, so you don't have to assemble SMT stuff.
I'll try and get pics up this weekend.
Don't worry -- there's no silkscreen on those boards because they're proto boards. The real ones will be "representing".
June 2011
Hmm, does anyone know Arduino junk enough to know if you can fit an ATMega328 and supporting parts in that proto area? Might be interesting to workup a DIY 'supercaveman' mod that will give access to lots of the MIDI only functions (edit mode etc..).
I've been wanting to work up my Arduino chops and this would be relatively doable thing (just passing MIDI data).
On second (and third) thought all this MIDI merge/thru stuff is giving me a headache! And I can't just send two sets of MIDI data out from a single Arduino either. Damn you 80s technology! Damn you to hell!!!
June 2011
I feel you, but...
You think that's bad, try fiddling with a TCP/IP stack or SD native protocol or USB or anything born past the 90s. In the 80's, computers and data formats were a lot simpler, by necessity.
That having been said, what you want to do is totally possible. A great place to start would be by customizing the WTPA firmware, since all the message handling is already in place. It'd pretty much be "press button 1, send DoGranular" message.
June 2011
I felt much better once I looked up and found an Arduino MegaMini, which means I wouldn't need a merge and just a thru.
I hadn't even thought about doing that (messing with the WTPA code). I probably wouldn't as I barely know what I'm doing, and if/when there's an update I'd have to get back in there and jiggle crap around, and god forbid a rewrite...
I've got epic plans either way! (3 piezo triggers on my drums which control my drum sampler (SPD-S) with probability/threshold/mapping controls, and then gestural/attack driven control of the WTPA (probably grain size/reverse for little tweaks while playing and the some 'fake concat synthesis' type stuff but messing with start/end/window based on attack input...).
You know, I have the WTPA (and you) to thank for my venturing into Arduino shit, as it kind of 'clicked' that code can make hardware do awesome shit and is relatively accessible (having to figure out how to upload the firmware to the WTPA v1 helped). Kickass.
June 2011
Would it be premature to inquire about pricing? I mean a ballpark, or "less than" x dollars. I just want to make sure I've got enough set aside.
June 2011
I could've sworn there was a rough price somewhere (just went looking for it), but I guess not?
June 2011
There was. This guy has options like the last one.
You can buy a sampler kit, a micro-sd daughterboard, a jack PCB, and a case.
The sampler kit itself will be more than WTPA1 (75-85) but less than $100 I'm pretty sure. It's more expensive than last time because there are more controls (another pot and encoder and more switches) and ICs (another latch and the 4046 and the Atmega got bigger) and the board is bigger.
The SD daughter will be cheap-ish.
The jack PCB won't really be because it comes with three switching jacks, a DC jack, two MIDI jacks and a fancy toggle switch. Certainly not the $15 that the bag of parts was. But I'll try not to make it too bad.
The case matters a lot on the final prices I get on acrylic. Afraid it won't be cheap either -- it requires standoffs, feet, etc etc too.
June 2011
What's the value for the extra pot?
And are the other pots the same value as the original ones? (2x500ka, 2x1k, 1x10ka, 1x1ka).
Ordering a bunch of junk from mouser and I want to order full sized pots for this already.
June 2011
Thanks. All sounds more than reasonable. And I dont mind paying for a nice case, it sure beats trying to drill a bunch of little holes in just the right spot.
June 2011
@spazmatron -- thanks! Yeah, I sweat a lot about trying to keep this cheap, so it's nice to hear from people that it isn't crazy.
@rodrigo -- Careful! The values are different. There are 7 pots total, 4 10kA and 3 100kA. Remember there's an encoder too. And remember they're longer, too.
June 2011
Will there be a just a PCB only option (or PCB plus your cool custom encoder?)
June 2011
more info on this page from the man -about 8 posts in.
Starts with: Good question!....
July 2011
I'm really hopin' I'll have a fully spec'd WTPA-2
by the time I share my b-day with Bill Clinton,
Malcolm Forbes etc.? Cheers to hopin'!
August 2011
tofino missed that one by a good 10 days :(
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same computer x-64 3.75GB Usable x-86 2.75GB useable
Hi there
installed W7 Enterprise on a netbook equipped with 4GB RAM. Before installing ANY updates / drivers etc I noticed that on W7 X-64 the computer showed 3.75GB of Ram was useable. On the X-86 version at the same stage of installation it showed that 2.75 GB of Ram was useable.
Any Gurus out there -- why is x-86 saying to me it has less memory over than the X-64 system -- computer hasn't changed in the slightest -- this was immediately after install and before any hardware specific drivers etc were installed.
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64 but version of windows can use 4gb or more of ram the 32 (86) bit version cannot. That is why you r seeing a big difference in allotted ram.
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|12 Aug 2012
Hi there
however the computer ONLY has 4GB of RAM so presumably W7 x-86 can also use the full 4GB.
That's why I'm confused -- If I had installed MORE than 4GB of RAM then yet I would expect a difference in W7 x-86.
Anyway it shows that even if you only have 4GB of RAM in your computer you should install the 64 bit version.
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I apologize I was wrong x86 can use up to 4gb and x64 can use 4gb+ I found a chart that lays it out for ya.
Memory Limits for Windows Releases
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|13 Aug 2012
Windows 10 Pro x64
It`s all about what your motherboard will support, whether it`s 32 or 64 bit.
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|13 Aug 2012
It's possible to change the amount of usable memory in a Win 32 bit OS depending on the settings in BIOS.
I don't know how much and what you can change in BIOS with a netbook.
I look through the BIOS settings available, try different settings, and check the results in Windows.
For the system i am using for the screen prints, i have an IGP (integrated Graphics) and a dedicated GPU.
I can and did disable the IGP in BIOS for this desktop MB, so there is no 'hardware reserved' needed by the IGP.
I can also adjust the amount of memory used by the IGP if i want to use the IGP.
On this MB i have had usable memory at 2.75GB, and now have it at 3.50GB by making BIOS adjustments.
It may be your netbook will perform better with more memory allocated to video rather than usable by Windows.
My guess is it depends on how you use the netbook, and what programs you run most often.
You would need to see what you can do with the netbook BIOS settings, and decide what works best.
Look for any adjustments in BIOS than can change memory allocations such as
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|13 Aug 2012
Win 7 Ultimate x64
Jimbo what is the make/model/specs of the laptop?
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|13 Aug 2012
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It is not a matter of RAM per se - it is a matter of address space. In 64bit you have plenty of address space and any space requirement will not restrict the 4GBs. But in 32bit, all address space requests have to be honored within the 4GB limit.
It sounds like you have a hardware component that needs 1GB of extra address space - maybe a graphics facility. In 64bit you won't see it but in 32bit it takes the space from withing the 4GB.
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It is not a matter of RAM per se - it is a matter of address space. In 64bit you have plenty of address space and any space requirement will not restrict the 4GBs. But in 32bit, all address space requests have to be honored within the 4GB limit.
It sounds like you have a hardware component that needs 1GB of extra address space - maybe a graphics facility. In 64bit you won't see it but in 32bit it takes the space from withing the 4GB.
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|13 Aug 2012
Thanks everyone
Anyway it shows that even on a sub 350 USD netbook if you've 4GB RAM then it's always worth installing the 64 bit OS.
BTW STILL even in these days of tablets etc don't underestimate the usefulness of Netbooks -- still a viable part of Computing on the Go
(Netbook an Acer Aspire 1 with 4GB RAM fitted and HDD swapped for an SSD. Model nr AOS521)
Not the fastest performer in the world but with the mods described perfectly "fit for purpose" for about 80% of what I need to do when I'm travelling -- and it also has full HDMI out for watching DVD's / Movies etc. Even gives passable output on a 50 inch screen. !!!
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I hope everyone had a wonderful week-mine was jam-packed (as usual!). Today I want to share an idea I've been using since the beginning of my teaching. My good friend reminded me this week that I haven't blogged about it yet! :) Ooops!
Each week I feature a new student to be spotlighted in our classroom. They wait anxiously to see who the next celebrity spotlight will be! I send home a letter explaining the week's activities the week before. This week is a special week for the student, each day having special meaning.
On Monday, students bring in items to decorate their Wall of Fame (bulletin board) that represent them or want to share with everyone. They can bring in anything that can be hung. They bring in a range of items (photos, medals, certificates, artifacts, souvenirs, covers of favorite books/games, etc.). They share all of their items on Monday with our class. It's a wonderful way to get to know more about each other and for students to share important things they want others to know about themselves.
On Tuesday, my students write compliment cards to the featured student about what makes them special or that they appreciate about them. Each student writes on a hole punched index card that is kept on a book ring for the student to keep as a memento for years. (I have students in college that still have their compliment cards!!) It's definitely a keepsake!
On Wednesday, the featured student's parents or family members write a special note about them. I read it aloud to the class and of course, you will hear my students say "awwww" when I finish reading. They're always so touching and gives us a different perspective about each student.
On Thursday, the featured student gets to sit with a friend. He/she chooses who they want to sit next to and I either switch another student for the day or let them sit at a table together. They also get to use pen all day. (This is a big deal!)
On Friday, I invite a family member to come eat lunch with their featured student and myself. Sometimes they bring lunch and sometimes they just join us to enjoy their "fame". At this time we also read the compliment cards aloud. Parents are so touched to hear what other classmates say about their child. It is very touching and I know it makes the parent feel special too. After all, they already know great things about their child, but it's a proud moment when others notice it too.
PHOTO BELOW: At the end of the year last year I allowed my students to teach their own lesson. One of my students taught a lesson on kindness and had each student write a compliment card to me so I could have a set too. These cards will be cherished forever...so heartfelt and such appreciation for the job I do for them. I now know how my students feel to receive these cards and the importance of sharing appreciation for each other.
I've been featuring a student and designating a spot for them to shine since the beginning of my teaching and it's one of the things I could never get rid of in my classroom. The importance of letting a student shine for reasons other than academic is so beneficial and such a self-esteem booster. They love it and I love it!
I hope you had a wonderful week! Please link up any lessons, ideas, tips, tricks, incentives, ANYTHING you do get your students motivated or excited!
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Flint Hills Christian School is an independent, non-profit, community supported educational facility designed to meet the needs of the Christian community by providing a quality education from a Biblical perspective. We believe it is our responsibility to create an environment that is conducive to learning, as well as to promote Christian values that will extend beyond the classroom walls.
Our mission is to be an extension of the Christian home in an effort to see each child develop in mind, body, and spirit. In this context, we are not a replacement for the home or the church. Our ultimate goal is to equip and prepare well-educated, mature Christian men and women to best fulfill God's calling in their lives.
Flint Hills Christian School is currently accredited for grades K-12 with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), a division of AdvancED.
Our vision is to partner with Christian families to educate and inspire their children in the desire to love, serve, and honor God as mature Christian leaders to reach the world for Christ.
Our mission, as an extension of the Christian home, is to educate in Truth, train in righteousness and fully develop each child in body, mind, and spirit.
We believe the Bible to be the only inspired, infallible authoritative Word of God. [ 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21 ]
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. [ Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30 ]
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in his miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. That man is redeemed by grace through faith in Christ's atonement for sin, through the shedding of His blood on the cross. [ John 10:33, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23 , Luke 1:35, Hebrews 4: 15, 7:26, John 2:11, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9, John 11:25, I Corinthians 15:4, Mark 16:19, Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11 ]
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration sovereignly applied by the Holy Spirit and evidenced by a living faith in Christ is absolutely essential. [ John 3: 15-19, Romans 3:23, 5:8-9, Ephesians 2:8- 10, Titus 3:5 ]
We believe that God has created man and that He created them male and female. We also believe that God instituted monogamous marriage between a male and female as the foundation of the family. For this reason, any sexual relationship outside of marriage between one man and one woman is considered sinful and unacceptable to God. [ Genesis 2:22-24, Matthew 19:4-6, Hebrews 13:4, I Corinthians 7:2 ]
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life. [ Romans 8:13-14, I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20, Ephesians 4 :30, 5:18 ]
We believe in the resurrection of both the eternal saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of eternal loss. [ John 5:28-29 ]
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. [ Romans 8:9, I Corinthians 2:12-13 ]
Strive to honor God in all we say and do. God's Truth should be integrated into a well-rounded program of academic and extra-curricular activities.
Teach and model a Bible-based, Christ-centered world view.
Strive for educational excellence.
Are committed to providing educational programs that create a learning atmosphere that develops a desire for high achievement and encourages student participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Believe that since parents have the primary responsibility for educating their children, parent involvement in school programs and activities is expected. We believe that the benefits of Christian education are enhanced when the entire family is committed and involved.
Value each child as a unique creation of God.
Provide educational opportunities for diverse learners and strive to meet the individual educational and special needs of each child.
Focus on encouraging each student in his/her relationship with Jesus Christ.
Practice justice, mercy and peacemaking, resolving conflict in a positive manner using Biblical principles.
Are committed to hiring exceptional employees who love and honor God, love children, and are consistent godly role models. Teachers should be called by God to the teaching profession, demonstrate expertise in their academic areas, and have an unselfish spirit of dedication.
Seek to honor God in all our financial decisions by being faithful stewards of His resources.


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EIGRP is a Cisco-proprietary hybrid routing protocol that contains features of distance-vector and link-state routing protocols. Some of its features are:
i) Rapid convergence. EIGRP uses the Diffusing Update Algorithm (DUAL) to achieve rapid convergence. DUAL not only calculates the best loop-free routes, but also calculates backup routes in advanced before they are actually being needed. An EIGRP router stores all available backup routes for fast react upon network topology changes. If no backup route exists in the routing table, an EIGRP router will query its neighbors until an alternative route is found.
ii) Reduced bandwidth usage. EIGRP does not send periodic updates as with DV protocols. It sends partial updates upon the route information changes (eg: path, metric). Additionally, the update is propagated only to routers that require it, instead of all routers within an area as with LS routing protocols.
iii) Multiple routed protocols support. EIGRP has been extended from IGRP to be network-layer independent. It supports IP, IPX, and AppleTalk with protocol-dependent modules (PDMs), which are responsible for protocol requirements specific to the corresponding routed protocols. EIGRP offers superior performance and stability when implemented in IPX and AppleTalk networks. EIGRP maintains a neighbor table, a topology table, and a routing table for each running routed protocols (PDMs).
iv) Support all LAN and WAN data link protocols and topologies. EIGRP does not require special configuration across any L2 protocols. OSPF requires different configurations for different L2 protocols, eg: Ethernet and Frame Relay. EIGRP was designed to operate effectively in both LAN and WAN environments. EIGRP supports all multi-access networks, eg: Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, and all WAN topologies – leased lines, point-to-point links, and non-broadcast multiaccess (NBMA) topologies, eg: X.25, SMDS, ATM, and Frame Relay.
EIGRP has its roots as a distance-vector routing protocol (EIGRP is based on IGRP). It is considered an advanced DV routing protocol with traditional DV features, eg: autosummarization, easy configuration; and LS features, eg: dynamic neighbor discovery. Another distance-vector rule is that if a neighbor is advertising a destination, it must also be using that route to forward packets to the particular destination.
EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP) provides many enhancement features over IGRP, a traditional DV routing protocol, mainly in convergence properties and operating efficiency. Traditional DV routing protocols send periodic full routing updates, which consume unnecessary bandwidth.
EIGRP utilizes multicasts and unicasts only; broadcasts are not being used. As a result, end systems will not affected by the routing updates and queries.
EIGRP is a transport layer protocol that relies on IP packets to deliver its routing information. EIGRP packets are encapsulated in IP packets with the Protocol Number field value 88 (0x58) in the IP header. Some EIGRP packets are sent as multicasts (destination IP address 188.8.131.52), while others are sent as unicasts.
A significant advantage of EIGRP (and IGRP) over other routing protocols is the support for unequal-cost load balancing.
EIGRP performs autosummarization by default, but this behavior can be disabled with the no auto-summary router subcommand.
Neighbor table lists the directly connected adjacent EIGRP routers to ensure bidirectional communication with the neighbors. It is similar to the neighborship database in LS routing protocols. It maintains information such as address, hold time, and interface which an adjacent router connected to. An EIGRP router keeps a neighbor table for each running routed protocol. EIGRP routers must form neighbor relationships before exchanging EIGRP updates.
Topology table maintains all advertised routes to all destinations, along with the advertising neighbors and advertised metric for each destination. The term "topology table" is confusingly named, as it does not actually store the complete network topology, but rather the routing tables from the directly connected neighbors. All successors and feasible successors to all destinations will be maintained in this table.
The best routes to a destination will be selected from the EIGRP topology table and placed into the routing table. An EIGRP router maintains 1 routing table for each running routed protocol. It contains all best routes selected from the EIGRP topology table and other routing processes. Successors and feasible successors (when unequal-cost load balancing is enabled with the variance router subcommand) will be selected from the topology table and stored in this table.
The show ip eigrp neighbors, show ip eigrp topology, and show ip route EXEC commands display the EIGRP neighbor table, EIGRP topology table, and routing table.
Successor is the lowest-metric best path to reach a destination. EIGRP successor routes will be placed into the routing table.
Feasible Successor (FS) is the best alternative loop-free backup path to reach a destination. Because it is not the least-cost or lowest-metric path, therefore it is not being selected as the primary path to forward packets and not being inserted into the routing table. Feasible successors are important as they allow an EIGRP router to recover immediately upon network failures and hence reduce the number of DUAL computations and therefore increase performance. The convergence time upon a successor failure with a feasible successor exists is in the range of 2 to 4 seconds (1 ping drop). Feasible successor routes are maintained in the topology table only.
EIGRP routers use the following procedures to populate their routing tables:
i) Each router advertises its IP routing table to all adjacent neighbors in the neighbor table.
ii) Each router stores the routing tables of the adjacent neighbors in the topology table.
iii) Each router examines its topology database to determine the successor and feasible successor routes to every destination network.
iv) The best route to a destination network as selected from the EIGRP topology table or other routing processes is inserted into the routing table


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