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Ares started selling an Android 4.0 wristwatch smartphone - AR-EC309 - for ¥37,584 (~$380.00).
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Casio is going to release a new seperate-style EXILIM series camera - EX-FR10 - for about 50,000 yen on September 19.
Fujimoto Dengyo released an iPhone 5s/5 case, the STREET FIGHTER II iPhone+.
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Toyota announced that they are going to sell the Land Cruiser 70 from their popular rugged four-wheel drive vehicle line, Land Cruiser. It will be available in Japan for a limited time until June 30, 2015.
Subaru announced the release of WRX S4 and WRX STI, new 2 models from their Sports Sedan WRX Series.
Both of them feature a powerful 2.0 liter horizontally opposed 4 DOHC direct-injection turbo engine. Subaru made WRX S4 for all ages by putting more importance on fuel economy performance and safe performance, while Subaru honed drivability with the suspension system and high-power output (308ps/422Nm) for WRX STI.
LG Electronics announced that they are going to release 2 models of a huge, curved 4K OLED TV in Korea this week, 77-inch model (77EG9700) and 65-inch model (65EC9700).
It was also unveiled that those 2 models will be available in North America and Europe in the near future. They will be displayed at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany from September 5 through September 10.
They feature a curved screen with an OEL panel (3,840x2,160pixels). You can hang it on the wall while using it as well.
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HAIL HAIL FORUM OF FORUMS BOOMERS GOT A TALE TO TELL!!! Yet another page has been written in this chapter of the country sages life and what a glorious ride this is turning out to be.
To start I flew in to Detroit early Tuesday because I had some scouting to do. I wanted to get there before matt and crew so I could have everything in the works for matt's after party and meal for after the weigh ins. The weigh in meal was particular important and vital to my health and reputation. Most of you know that in Oakland the restaurant we ate at after weigh ins was just awful. This meal is particularly important because it's the fuel that starts normalizing the body again after starving it for the days leading up to the event. For matt, whole wheat pasta , grilling chicken breast, mild marinara meat sauce. In Oakland we didn't have a van, we couldn't venture far from the hotel by UFC direction and the number of places to eat that could provide what matt needed was very slim … so that was my case. But, however strong the case was .. I still hold the badge of shame in getting a place to eat that probably hurt matt more than help him. So verbatim the txts leading up to me flying to Detroit was this:
matt : Where r we eating after the weigh-ins???
Boomer: Have three places to check out
matt: Lets hope YOU redeem yourself buddy …
So I fly into Motown and check out a few places. Got food samples and what not and the best place was right next to matt's hotel. They got whole wheat pasta for matt for a special dish and would hold an open reservation for us .. meaning that if we had a reservation for 5:30 and didnt get there until 6 it wouldn't matter. They would hold that part of the restaurant for 25 people until we got there. So the next day the txt went something like:
Boomer: Papa Vino's my friend, redemption is MINE!!
matt: We will just have to wait and see brother …
Boomer: Got food samples from the manager got an open ended area for 25 people and its walking distance from ur hotel
matt: sounds great buddy. Ur the man!!!! …... if the foods alright that is.
Boomer: haha, well hopefully it will suite ur delicate pallet … if not you can arm bar me.
matt: Don't worry about me. I will just sick Robbie, Jeremy, Pena and Jens on you
Boomer: whaaa … well..... ok then ….
I also got a call from Audra, matt's wife concerned about the meal.
After some talking and filling her in on the situation:
Audra: "Ok Boomtown, but if it's bad .. I'm going to start crying."
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So the scenario i'm in is
1)The food is good and all is right with the world
2)The food is bad, matt doesn't get what he needs to get his body strong again, Audra starts crying in the middle of the restaurant and I get drug out in back and get raped by some of the most skilled, powerful and ruthless fighters on planet earth.
The next place I checked out was the bar for matt's after party. I did some snooping around online and also asked some folks I knew who were from the area. The Post Bar came up because it was walking distance from the venue and they had a party loft and were known for throwing a good "post" event party. So I started chating with the managers on possibly getting matt in there for his after party. They were already talking with another fight camp on hosting their after party there, but once they heard matt hughes wanted the party loft that quickly ended their talk with the other fight camp. The loft would hold 55 to 60 folks, it would be controlled access with wrist bands and the club would cover the food. When I met with the manager Carl, he was a HUGE MMA fan and loved matt and Robbie and Jens and Jeremy. He was so excited to have these guys at the club. I was expecting the after party food to be something like cheese sticks, wings, meatballs and the like … no not Carl .. he was the head chef. I told him to surprise us so he slow cooked a pork roast for 13 hours , made venison stew from a deer he shot a couple weeks back and when I told him matt like sushi he also made a honey glazed salmon with a side of rice and had salad and fruit and vegetable trays. Plus he gave matt and his corner a $500 bar credit.
Man this city was so much easier than Oakland. They loved the fight game.
I did all my recon work just in time for matt and his crew to arrive from the Airport. I met him in the lobby and exchanged smiles and bumps. His "bump" caused the half empty non-fat, no whip grande mocha I was carrying to come pouring out over my hand. Sometimes I wish I would have gotten into sports ….
They rush matt off into the UFC operation .. checking in, getting schedules … matt gets his room, pena and robbie get their room and they all get settled. Everyone is hungry so again keeping with the norm we find a sushi restaurant right across the street from the hotel .. actually I had a sushi restaurant plugged into the GPS and as we where pulling out Robbie spots the place right across the street. I had my first sushi experience with matt in New York almost exactly a year ago around this time. I had just gotten back from Afghanistan and met him at the mma expo there and I really did enjoy the sushi there .. the sushi in Oakland ….. not so much. I got pretty sick after eating it there. So I was 1 in 1 with my raw fish experience. This one turned out to be a win though. It was really good.
The camp had their first roll that night. 3 rounds rolling with Robbie , 3 rounds throwing with Pena … Brian Foster was fighting on this card too so he had a host of buddies from the gym to help him get ready for his epic battle with matt brown. The Hughes camp was out in force. So twice a day they met and clashed in preparation for for the big show. I love seeing matt with the younger fighters. Pretty much after every practice it turned into an hour or more of old battle stories … those life events that make us who we are … some proud moments … some … well they are what teach us the importance of boundaries. Haha …. but all good times. matt, Robbie and Pena tell old stories of how it was back in the day before the UFC legitimized the sport, old stories from the Miletich camp … people telling on each other. Haha .. yeah good stories all round.
The next day matt and I headed to a press conference at the Detroit Athletic Club a very exclusive club that is known for helping numerous Olympic athletes and has a 25 yard swimming pool, a bowling alley, a large gym with veiws of Comerica Park and just about anything you can mention with regards to sports. matt and I were waiting in the lobby and were asked to go up to the locker room because the front area was suite and tie only. Matt asked the UFC PR gal Jennifer why they had this here and she said it was a huge nod at the UFC. MMA has been scrutinized as a "brutal" sport or barbaric in many circles that are considered academic. To have such an exclusive place more or less nod a the UFC to allow a press conference there was a huge step in breaking stereo types associated with mixed martial arts.
That night we all went to see the movie "unstoppable" even though one of the young fighters from matt's gym said it was bad. He said .. "It's just about a train the whole time."
Well .. it was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time, and yes … the whole movie was about a train.
That week we also saw "Due Date" and "The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia". Due Date had some funny parts … the other movie was a documentary of a family in West Virginia whose last name was White. That had funny parts, but it also made me a little sad. To see people live like that justs gets to me. If you watch something like that and just see the aspect of how crazy and ridiculous it is you can laugh .. but to know that is real and people are caught in lifes like that .. I just wish I could help them somehow. Especially the kids.
We also saw another movie while there … matt had his son Brandon there, which was really nice to get to meet him. He is a great kid … buuuut he did choose a REALLY bad movie. Haha … We went and saw the newest Harry Potter movie. I saw two other of the Potter movies and they were ok … but this one … not so much. No one liked it .. even Brandon. Hahaha .. he took the rap on the way home for picking it to which he denies to this day.
I stayed with matt two of the nights I was there and when Jeremy Horn got there I moved over to my hotel. The morning of the weigh ins I went over to matts room to get him up to check his weight. We walk down to the official scale and he was only 2.5 over. Awesome. matt does his work out with plastics on this time and sheds the weight like it was nothing. Once he and his corned head over to the weigh ins I meet up with some of the forum members I hadn't seen yet. Chuck, VCU, Llama, Nater, SteveT ….. it was good to see my cyber pals again.
After the weigh ins … well it was eating time. Would I be around to see the fights .. or would I be in a mangled pretzel in a ditch somewhere … Audra drove in from Hillsboro with a few friends and her brother Drew. And … well I'm here to tell this tale so hopefully I did have my redemption. Haha .. Jason the manager of Papa Vino's really did go out of his way. He also loved matt and his wait staff fought over who got to wait on matt. One of our waiters named Matt was a big fan of our matt and the country sage ended up getting a couple of tickets for him.
The night before the fights I wanted to turn in early because the next night would be an all nighter. The after party would go until 2:00am and I had to leave for the Airport at 4:00am. I hadn't slept much that week anyway so I was going to pop a couple of sleeping pills and force it on me. I left matt and crew at their second dinner at our sushi place round 9:00 and went over to meet Mark and Emily at the Hilton where I was staying. They were staying there too and I had their room keys. Well all the forum members were at the bar so needless to say I didn't get to bed early that night. I caught up with Mark and Emily and the rest of the gang and met for the first time SteveT!! He and his fiancée are just great people. I wish I had some more time to get to know them a bit better. It was really good to talk with llama too .. and chuck .. VCUramfan …. it was like old home coming. All those loyal to matt for years now.
Well this takes us to fight day. I go and eat breakfast with matt and Audra and Mark, Emily Drew, Scott and his lovely wife and the crew that drove up with Audra from Hillsboro. Later that day is when we saw The Harry Potter movie, but before that we went to go walk around the mall the theater was attached too. matt was getting stopped and pointed at everywhere. I had to turn a few people away to get matt to the movie.
After the movie we head back to the hotel. I sit with matt and a few folks for a bit and then it's time to go. I give matt a hug and make my way to the event.
We all know what happened. I've gotten so many txt and e-mails about the fight asking how matt is and is he thinking about retiring because of what he said after the fight and such things like that. I just tell them I don;t know and I don't think matt knows. I love it when matt wins … I get choked up because I know how hard he trained and how much competition means to him .. but to experience the thrill of winning you also taking the chance of the feelings associated with losing. One thing I noticed with matt in all these events I go to with him is that he and his friends .. the athletes that have been with him for years, love telling stories and can recount them as if they happened yesterday. But with all of them .. who they fount when .. how they won …. what their record is is always hazy. One night after the guys got done rolling around we were all sitting around for story time and matt started talking to the young fighters. He said a reporter one time asked him when he looked back on this part of his life, what would he value most about this time. It wasn't the fame, it wasn't the belts .. his answer was the relationships. The times he had with his buddies, the stories that were crafted as they traveled the world to fight in a cage. He looked at those young fighters and said this is your time, make some memories.
Do I wish matt would have won .. yea .. of course. I want the very best for him. But, in the long run .. I think maybe the time he got to spend with old friends like Robbie Lawler, Matt Pena, Jeremy Horn, Jens Pulver, the time he got to spend with his wife and son Brandon … the people that flew or drove from all over the US and Canada to show their love and support for him, that honestly has nothing to do with him having his hand raised at the end of a fight ... will be more lasting memories than any other single moment he could have experienced at UFC 123 in Detroit Michigan.
Til next time my forum friends … this is Boomtown signing off.
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Boome thank you, from my boys and me. You made sure my sons was always made to feel like the "Bunch' . Your Boomer tale is always one that, I for one hang on every word. The after party, the best. Perfect, just the ticket. The quote above said it best.
Matt, I thank you for making it posible for me to bring my boys, wish I could have had my oldest with me also, but next time. I told you this in a text, but I will tell you again, you told me you would have like one thing to have been different that weekend, and yes I agree, me too. But if that one thing different, would have made my weekend any better, maybe, but I doudt it. I was with my sons, at a Matt Hughes fight, I was there for my friend, which happens to be a fighter!
Mark thanks for everything, I would say the broke the mold Buddy when they made you, but we all know thats a lie, they used it again, then broke it.
To all the forum members that I was blessed to meet on that weekend, I just added to the list of the very best. The after party with you guys was the ending to one of the best weekends ever, Thanks.
Matt has a good friend in you, Boomer. You rock.
And I think you're right about what you wrote in the last 2 paragraphs; it made me feel better about yesterday and put it into perspective.
Anyway, thanks for the Boomer Tale, it's EPIC!!
well...except for the sushi parts...
and who is that in the first pic between you and philips?
another great tale boomer!,sounds like you all had a lot of fun catching up again.glad that matt's ok and he got to spend time with brandon...even ifit was to harry potter lol!!.x
Thanks for sharing once again Boomer! I can't wait until the day comes that I finally meet you guys in person. I've been trying to make it happen for a long time, but it never really falls into place.
Woohoo! Great Tale Boomtown. Thank you for sharing with us. It would be easy to want to keep these memories for yourself but you just don't live life like that. You share so much of yourself with your friends and that's one reason that I know Matt loves having you around. It's also great that Matt allows you to share private moments of his "behind the scenes" with us. So thanks to both of you.
My son made this for me:
thank you Boomer....always great to read your tales...I think it goes without mention that you tell a very good story
memories are what is important. it makes my heart smile to read what you wrote... And of course getting the win would have been great --- but Mr Hughes has so many great friends, tons of respect from so many people, an absolutely wonderful & beautiful family --- sometimes you just need to focus on the good & happy moments. Bad moments are inevitable throughout life.
Lots of joy, happiness & love to all....H
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On May 21, Secretary Clinton made her first stop of her Asia trip in Japan. At the Ikura Guesthouse in Tokyo, Secretary Clinton participated in a joint press availability with Japanese Foreign Minister Okada.
Secretary Clinton paid tribute to the U.S.-Japan alliance. She said, "Japan was the first nation I visited as Secretary of State, because we recognize that this relationship continues to be a cornerstone of security, stability, and progress in a region that is so crucial to the future of our entire world. This year, as the United States and Japan mark the 50th anniversary of our alliance, we can be very proud of all we have accomplished together; the peace we have kept, the prosperity we have built, and the bonds we have forged. This partnership is essential for meeting the challenges not only of today, but also of tomorrow. And it is a rock solid foundation for our shared future."
The Secretary also commented on the sinking of the South Korean ship. She said, "The evidence is overwhelming and condemning. The torpedo that sunk the Cheonan and took the lives of 46 South Korean sailors was fired by a North Korean submarine. And the United States strongly condemns this act of aggression. As Minister Okada and I discussed, we will be in deep and constant consultations, not only between the United States and Japan, but also with South Korea, China, and others to determine our response."
The Secretary continued, "We appreciate Japan's support of South Korea and this investigation, because we recognize the threat that North Korea's aggression poses is also to the people of Japan. Last year I met with families of the abducted, and expressed my personal sympathy and concern. The United States and Japan continue to work side by side to meet the challenges posed by North Korea. We agree that North Korea must stop its provocative behavior, halt its policy of threats and belligerence toward its neighbors, and take irreversible steps to fulfill its denuclearization commitments, and comply with international law. I will be discussing these issues with my counterparts in Beijing next week, and then I will travel to Seoul, to consult with our South Korean partners about the way forward. But let me be clear. This will not be and cannot be business as usual. There must be an international -- not just a regional, but an international -- response."Read the Secretary's full remarks here.
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Daily Press Briefing, May 21, 2010
QUESTION: Yesterday, Pentagon said the defense minister didn't think that it's an act of war – I mean, the Cheonan incident is not – is a little short of act of war. What is the State Department --
MR. CROWLEY: Who said that?
QUESTION: It was in the Pentagon report, press report.
MR. CROWLEY: Okay.
QUESTION: The exact wording was neither he nor Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, would go – wouldn't go as far as characterizing the refuted attack as an act of war. That was the wording.
MR. CROWLEY: So you're talking about Secretary Gates?
QUESTION: Yes.
MR. CROWLEY: I mean, as we've made clear, this was a clear and compelling violation of the existing armistice. It was without doubt a hostile act. It was provocative. It was unwarranted. I think our characterizations are broadly consistent. We will be evaluating appropriate steps with our – with regional partners. And as we've said, there will clearly be consequences to North Korea.
Yes, go ahead.
QUESTION: Just to clarify, does the State Department see it as an act of war or not?
MR. CROWLEY: I think the White House statement that we put out before called it an act of aggression. I mean, everyone perhaps has their particular term. Act of war – it was a torpedo fired by one military vessel against another military vessel. No one knows what the intent of North Korea was. But it was unwarranted, it was unnecessary, it killed 46 South Korean sailors, and we will be working together and – as the Secretary said – there will be a strong and appropriate international response.
Let me see if I understand this correctly...
By all tradition among the world's navies, by historical precedence on numerous occasion the act of firing upon another ship and sinking her has been for all intents and purposes been regarded as "an act of war" by governments since a cannon was first put abord a bark and fired in anger.
I think the way to properly describe this event in a way that would be most accurate in going so far as to accept the act as a thing that meets the criteria for the traditional definition of "an act of war", but may not be of itself, "causus belli" as a reason to go to war.
Perhaps defining the difference between these aspects will separate a certain connectivity with the phrase between an act, and it's legal and humanitarian ramifications.
Let's make clear the public understanding rather than dancing around whether or not to use a certain phraseology.
And one only does that when a more proper and accurate definition is not momentarily handy on the mind, or the issue is "under review".
But no one's looking to make headlines, and the press surely wants people to.
So I hope I've helped dispel some "loaded" phraseology, if any of this makes any sense at all to Bob Gates or PJ Crowley.
Perhaps they'll appreciate that a citizen took the time to think about it.
Patrick in Maryland writes:
Nice too see your short visit went well.
Great photos of the meetings and hand shakes between our Government officials.
Hopefully Kurt said hi for me hehe.
Anyways, i hope you Guys can work out the issues we're having with North Korea, and find a response or approach that is agreeable too all concerned.
See ya...Guys have a good trip Hillary...:) ...)
Eric in New Mexico writes:
BBC News item;
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has apologised for not keeping an election promise to move a US military base from Okinawa.
Mr Hatoyama travelled to the island and met local governor Hirokazu Nakaima.
Like many locals, the governor is opposed to the US presence and said the prime minister's decision would be "difficult to accept".
Given the security issues and the escalating tensions in the region, the circumstances don't give the Japanese PM much of choice in order to provide for continuity of defensive infrastructure to safeguard the Japanese people from the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear idiocy.
Since we are going to be in Okinawa for the forseeable future, perhaps State and DOD can get together and develop a community outreach program that will endear us to the locals and mitigate the resentment of our presence.
Little league baseball or something that we can sponsor, or scholastic scolarships, cultural exchange programs...I'm sure State can come up with something not already attempted that will make a difference in local public opinion.
Mihai P. in Japan writes:
I read news the Japan's new prime minister's office said instead that Kan was quoted as telling Mr. President Obama in the call last Sunday, that he would make "strenuous efforts on the relocation of the base."…
This is outrageous!
I would convey my message to Japanese myself but I cannot write their language.
How can I word it… The problem is simple. USA police the world. USA needs bases!
But it is more than that! "You†Japanese demand that US Boys fight for you and die for you and "You†don't even give them a place to start from?! It is the paradox of the good will and friendliness!
The Japanese says they are Allies?! But what they do screams louder the contrary!
The Japanese think they can turn the USA around their fingers. And use USA whenever they want on whatever they want!
The USA needs to show off a little bit to Japanese. USA are too kind with a perverse Ally!
Mihai P. in Japan writes:
If the Japanese throw out of Japan the US Military Bases from Okinawa, it is like the Japanese re-write the Japan Defense Treaty allover. Just on their terms.
The United States of America should re-write a new Treaty of Defense of Japan, adding "unknowns†in the equation, something like: â€â€¦ US will defend Japan… depending on how depleted the US Forces are at that given moment/ how allocated in the world context/ on how many wars is US engaged/ the availability of Forces. Also depending on the readiness/ capabilities of Forces on standby from the nearby Bases; as well taking in consideration the increased distance/ overhead of logistic burdens and etc., etc., …†Something on those lines...
Just let the Japanese know US means "businessâ€! In the absence of fairness from the Japanese side and only skirmish, this would be a proportionate response! The Japanese should leave the US Military Bases right there where they are! Tell Japanese to stop inciting people of Okinawa against the US Bases! Instead start to educate them!


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Walking is a great way to get and stay fit. But are you doing enough to see results? Using activity-tracking devices and apps, or even an old school pedometer, can help you set and reach your fitness goals. See how these tools can get you off on the right foot.
Activity trackers, also known as activity monitors, are the modern equivalent of pedometers. But they do more than count steps. They also calculate calories burned. And many measure sleep quality, compute calorie intake, and serve as alarm clocks or watches. Some display your progress in real time; all can show it later on a smartphone, tablet or computer. Most activity trackers are made to be worn on your wrist, like a watch or bracelet, and can be worn round-the-clock. They are not totally accurate, but overall they provide more activity information than a pedometer does.
Prefer to keep things simple? Then a pedometer might be a good choice for you. A pedometer counts steps for any activity that involves step-like movement, including walking, running, stair climbing, cross-country skiing and even movement as you go about your daily chores.
To use a pedometer, you usually just clip it onto the waistband of your pants, tuck it inside your pocket or even slip it into a purse held close to your body — and then get moving.
How do you know which kind of tracker to get? Review these features to see what device may best suit your needs and interests.
Less than half of U.S. adults get the recommended amount of physical activity. Adults need at least 150 minutes a week of aerobic physical activity. This should be at a moderate level, such as a fast-paced walk for no less than 10 minutes at a time. If you're not at that level yet, keep it in mind as you think about your long-term goals.
Activity trackers and pedometers provide immediate feedback about your activity level. Thus, they can serve as a strong motivator to keep you moving. And they can help you track your progress over time.
Use these tips to integrate these tools into your activity routine:
If you have any health issues, have been inactive or are very overweight, be sure to talk to your doctor before starting a new fitness program. Your doctor can help you set realistic goals based on your fitness level and any health issues you may have.
Whatever your fitness goals, take them one step at a time. And enjoy the feeling of knowing that you're on the path to better health and fitness.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams finished second in The Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
Williams finished second to New England quarterback Tom Brady. Brady had 19 of the 50 votes. Williams had 14. Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young finished third.
Williams, who has overcome surgeries on both knees the previous two seasons, led Tampa Bay in rushing in 2009.


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Gone Troppo is an album by George Harrison recorded and released in 1982. It would prove to be Harrison's last studio album for five years, wherein he would largely take an extended leave of absence from his recording career, with only the occasional soundtrack recording surfacing.
By 1980, Harrison had been finding the current musical climate alienating. His commercial appeal had dwindled, with 1981's Somewhere in England failing to go gold (despite featuring the John Lennon tribute smash hit, "All Those Years Ago"). With one album left on his current recording contract, Harrison decided to get it over with and recorded Gone Troppo (an Australian slang expression meaning "gone mad/crazy") and released it without participating in any promotion, so disenchanted he was with the state of the music industry.
Gone Troppo - with its busy artwork by friend "Legs" Larry Smith (formerly of Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band) - was considered by most to be a flop, reaching a #108 in the US and never even touching the UK charts. It became the worst selling studio album Harrison released.
In 2004, Gone Troppo was remastered and reissued both separately and as part of the deluxe box set The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 on Dark Horse Records with new distribution by EMI, adding the bonus track demo version of "Mystical One".
Track listing
All songs by George Harrison, except where noted.
"Wake Up My Love" – 3:34
"That's The Way It Goes" – 3:34
performed by Joe Brown on Concert for George as one of few later Harrison's songs
"I Really Love You" (Leroy Swearingen) – 2:54
A cover of a 1961 U.S. top-40 hit song originally recorded by The Stereos
"Greece" (Instrumental) – 3:58
although it's mainly instrumental, it does include some spoken words that George says
"Gone Troppo" – 4:25
"Mystical One" – 3:42
"Unknown Delight" – 4:16
"Baby Don't Run Away" – 4:01
"Dream Away" – 4:29
Appeared in the Terry Gilliam film Time Bandits
"Circles" – 3:46
A song originally composed in 1968 and demoed as a possible track for the White Album
Gone Troppo was remastered and reissued in 2004 with the bonus track:
"Mystical One" (Demo Version) – 6:02
(Credit goes to Wikipedia)


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Gowri, here are your answers:
- Q1. Does IBM offer a Pay-as-you-Go [PAYGO] upgrade path for its IBM XIV disk storage system?
The concern was expressed as:
PAYGO also requires the customer to purchase the remaining capacity within 12 months of installation. So it is More of a 12-month installment plan than pay-as-you-grow.
A1. Actually, IBM offers several methods for your convenience:
- With IBM's Capacity on Demand (CoD) plan, you get the full framewith 15 modules installed on your data center floor, but only pay for the first four modules 21 TB, then pay for 5.3TB module increments as you need them over the next 12 months. This is ideal for companies that don't know how fast they will grow, but do not want to wait for new modules to be delivered and installed when needed.
- With IBM's Partial Rack offering, you can get a system with as little as six modules (27TB),and then over time, add more modules as you need. This does not have to be done within 12 months, you can stay at six modules for as long as you like, and you can take as long asyou want to add more modules. When you are ready for more capacity, the drawer or drawerscan be delivered, and installed non-disruptively.
Neither of these are "payment installment plans", but certainly if you want to spread yourcosts into regularly-scheduled monthlypayments across multiple years, IBM Global Financing can probably work something out.
- Q2. Does IBM consider the XIV as green storage?
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You are powering (8.4KW) and cooling all 180 drives for the whole duration, whether you're using the capacity or not. is it what you called Greener power usage..?A2. Yes. IBM considers the IBM XIV as green storage. The 8.4KW per frame is lessthan the 10-plus KW that a comparable 2-frame EMC DMX-950 system would consume. Theenergy savings in IBM XIV comes from delivering FC-like speeds using slower SATA disks that rotate slower, and therefore take less energy to spin.
In the fully-populated or Capacity on Demand configuration, you would spin all 180disks. However, using the partial rack configuration, the 6-module has only 40 percent ofthe disks, and therefore consumes only 40 percent of the energy. If you don't plan to storeat least 20-30 TB, you might consider the DS3000, DS4000, DS5000, or DS8000 disk system instead.
- Q3. How do you connect more than 24 host ports to an IBM XIV?
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And finally do not forget my question on 24-FC Ports… Up to 24 Fiber Channel ports offering 4 Gbps, 2Gbps or 1 Gbps multi-mode and single-mode support.Stop.. stop.. how you gonna squeeze existing bunch of FC cables in 24 ports?
A3. Best practices suggest that if you have ten or more physical servers, each with two separate FC ports, then you should use a SAN switch or director in between. If you require four ports per server, then you would need a SAN switch beyond six servers to connect to the IBM XIV. If you consider that 24 FC ports, at 4Gbps, represents nearly 10 GB/sec of bandwidth, you will recognize that this is not a performance bottleneck for the system.
Gowri, I hope this answers your questions!
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USS Minnesota Day on Saturday
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All Americans, but especially Minnesotans, should salute and welcome the latest super Navy vessel, the USS MINNESOTA SSN 783, to our fleet. It will be commissioned on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The $2 billion nuclear submarine is the most advanced warship of all time and it carries the name MINNESOTA. To show our pride in this great ship and its grand name, wouldn't it be great if all veterans of the United States Navy would wear their caps on Saturday and that all citizens wear something with the name MINNESOTA on it?
I will be wearing my Navy hat on Saturday.
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Ok I made this one up last week and it turned out great. (For my first try)3 Cups KABF1 C Warm Water2 tsp ADY2 TB Light olive oil1 tsp Kosher salt1 TB SugarRoll out in a retangle shape. Put on a greased cookie sheet, cover with olive oil. let it rise until it's doubled in size (Hey I'm poet too)Top with a healthy amount of kosher or sea salt, dried italian seasonings and chopped fresh rosemary. (Important)Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.cut into squares and serve with EVOO and basamic vinegar. enjoyLeigh


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