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Federal scientists say a lack of summer sea ice is changing the behavior of Pacific walruses, but they don't know what the effect will be.
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and Russia tagged 251 walruses in the Chukchi (CHUCK'-chee) Sea off Alaska's northern coast and tracked their movements from 2008-2011. The results were released at a news conference Wednesday in Anchorage.
A release issued ahead of the news conference says the study shows walruses are arriving earlier than normal at northern feeding grounds in the summer. When sea ice melted completely, the walruses hauled out on land and foraged for food closer to shore.
Scientists say they don't yet understand the impact of the new behavior, but noted possible higher mortality rates for younger walruses from being trampled.
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Hollywood has spent years trying to make a movie out of Brian K. Vaughn's celebrated comic book series Y: The Last Man. For a long time Disturbia director D.J. Caruso was hired to helm the film, but after he left in early 2011 the project found itself stuck in development hell. There was some forward progress last year, as it was reported that New Line Cinema was making the project a priority, but now it seems that it really has been resurrected.
Dan Trachtenberg, who is best known to internet audiences as the director of the short film Portal: No Escape (based on the hit video game), has been tapped by New Line to make his feature debut with an adaptation of Y: The Last Man. For those unfamiliar with the story, it begins when every living thing with a Y chromosome on Earth suddenly dies...with the exception of a young magician named Yorick and his pet Capuchin monkey, Ampersand. Following the events the world is thrown into complete chaos, and the lead character must not only try and figure out what happened to all of the other men, but also just try to survive.
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Vulture first broke the news of the directing deal, but has no other details about the project. In March 2012 the studio hired Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia, writers of the upcoming Zorro reboot, to pen the script, though the new report doesn't mention if they will still be basing the project on their work.


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With Divergent headed into theaters next winter, the feature adaptation of the first book in Veronica Roth's trilogy got a fair amount of exposure at Comic-Con, due largely to its presence during the Summit Panel in Hall H. In addition to revealing the first footage from the film, Veronica Roth offered up an exciting update about the third book in the trilogy, Allegiant, stating that the last book would be split between two perspectives, Tris' and Four's. And there's more! We spoke with Roth earlier that day and she gave us some interesting tidbits about Allegiant and the planned Tobias eShorts!
The reveal that Allegiant would be told from Tris and Four's perspective was made during the panel, and marks a deviation from the first two books, which were both told in first-person from Tris' perspective. Roth didn't get into specifics beyond announcing the addition of Four's perspective for the third book, so we don't know if the story will repeatedly switch back and forth between the two characters, or if it'll be told in parts, similarly to how Stephenie Meyer divided Breaking Dawn. The last Twilight book was told in three parts, the first and third from Bella's perspective and the second from Jacob's. The pessimistic side of me wonders if adding a second perspective to Allegiant means Tris stands a worse chance of surviving the final book, as her death - should that fate be in the cards for her - and whatever follows could be told from Tobias' perspective, right?
But again, that's probably (hopefully) just me being pessimistic. In actuality, it's not all that surprising that Roth is adding Tobias' perspective to the last book. We know she's splashed around in that character's mind before, having written the Free Four eShort, which tells the Divergent knife-throwing scene from Four's perspective. And we know she's planning to write four more eShorts from Four's perspective. In fact, when I sat down with Roth at Comic-Con last week, she revealed a couple of interesting things about those anticipated short eBooks:
As far as the shorts, they're a kind of a little disjointed prequel to Divergent from Tobias' perspective and there's a little bit of overlap with Divergent, so there will be a little bit of Tris in the last one.
So it seems we'll be getting to know Four better from his life before he met Tris and then some part of his life after meeting Tris. But given that we now know that he's going to be featured in first-person in Allegiant, it's probably safe to rule out any portion of Allegiant being re-told in those eShorts. But there's always another part of Divergent or Insurgent that could be re-written from Four's perspective. Or we may get something from outside the books, either post-Allegiant or some memory of Four's that wasn't included in Tris' telling of the story in the first two books. As three of the four eShorts are due out after Allegiant, all we can do is speculate and anticipate!
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Flat Rock Middle students removed earrings, bracelets and necklaces and traded them for blue hairnets and ear plugs Wednesday before entering the Clement Pappas & Co. manufacturing facility.
Forty Flat Rock Middle School students painstakingly removed earrings, bracelets and necklaces and traded them for blue hairnets and ear plugs Wednesday morning, just before entering the Clement Pappas & Co. manufacturing facility in Hendersonville.
The eighth-graders were one of 10 groups of middle and high school students touring various manufacturing locations throughout Henderson County on Wednesday, as part of the "Made in Henderson County Initiative."
Established by the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, the "Made in Henderson County" initiative works with Henderson County Public Schools to introduce local manufacturing industries as viable career opportunities to eighth- and ninth-graders, while aiming to dispel the misconception that the industry is archaic.
In addition to visiting the juice manufacturing and packaging company, another group of Flat Rock students checked out Kimberly-Clark Corp., while groups from Apple Valley Middle visited Elkamet Inc. in East Flat Rock and Legacy Paddlesports in Fletcher, and Rugby Middle kids visited SELEE Corporation in Hendersonville and SMARTRAC in Fletcher.
Ninth-grade students at Hendersonville High toured GE Lighting in East Flat Rock and Wilsonart in Fletcher, while North Henderson High students checked out BorgWarner Thermal Systems in Fletcher.
"Manufacturing is growing again. For the first time in 13 years," Pete Szelwach, plant manager at Clement Pappas and HCPED board member, told his group of Flat Rock students.
Henderson County has 135 manufacturing companies operating within its limits, employing 5,250 people — or 15 percent of the county's workforce, Szelwach said.
And, he told the students, "The pay is good. We're the second-biggest-paying industry group in the county."
"People have underestimated what it takes to be a great employee in manufacturing," he said, explaining that each job within a manufacturing facility requires different skills, abilities and even education levels.
"We've got jobs out here that require a high school diploma. We've also got jobs that require a four-year degree," said Szelwach.
After learning a bit about the scope of manufacturing in Henderson County, the Flat Rock students got to see firsthand how Clement Pappas' various plastic juice bottles were made, the automated machines that lift and stack the bottles, and where the 218 types of drink recipes are mixed.
They saw that while a large portion of manufacturing operations are automated, the processes still require employees to program or control the automation, test for quality and perform other tasks, said Andrew Tate, president and CEO of the HCPED.
He said the student tours of the local manufacturing facilities are only one component of the "Made in Henderson County" initiative.
Between the tours, which began in October on a much smaller level, local companies host Henderson County Public Schools guidance counselors at their facilities to talk about the available jobs, compensation and what sort of positions they'll be looking to fill in the future.
Tate said that at the request of area teachers, HCPED will also develop a list of speakers from various local companies to speak to students at their schools throughout the year.
"Our goal will be to sustain this," he said.
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There is something about rooms designed by Kit Kemp that makes me want to settle in with a good book. So I am so glad that book can now be Kit's very own! Kit Kemp has been on my design radar for quite awhile. I love her confident and striking use of textiles and her talent for layering patterns, her use of antiques mixed with modern and a strong dash of quirky accessories thrown in.
I was so happy to receive a copy of her book, "A Living Space" from the kind folks at Rizzoli! As you know, Rizzoli never fails to produce wonderful design books with beautiful photographs, wonderful quality paper, and gorgeous covers. I am not sure about you, but I do love a beautifully designed book!
So here is but a sampling of the talented Kit Kemp's work to get your attention.....
I was so happy to receive a copy of her book, "A Living Space" from the kind folks at Rizzoli! As you know, Rizzoli never fails to produce wonderful design books with beautiful photographs, wonderful quality paper, and gorgeous covers. I am not sure about you, but I do love a beautifully designed book!
So here is but a sampling of the talented Kit Kemp's work to get your attention.....
|Kit Kemp's own home...so cozy an happy!
Kit Kemp resides in London, and it seems to me she does have an English flair in her approach to design. It all seems to be about comfort and livability while also being lovely. Antiques are prevalent, but Kit also brings in whimsical touches, Flea Market finds and contemporary art to bring a space to life.
Kit is also very well known for her co-ownership of the Luxury hotel group, Firmdale. She, of course, is also the design director. The hotels are in New York and London and can credit their success with the brilliantly stylish interiors. Many f the hotel interiors can be found in the pages of A Living Space, although it is sometimes hard to distinguish between private residences and the lovely hotels. In my opinion, that is why her hotel design has been such a huge success. They are luxurious, while personal and cozy and feel like a home away from home.
|303 Convent Garden in New York....one of the many hotels Kit has designed.
Kit designs so many of the fabrics and rugs. It looks like almost all of her upholstery is bespoke. The fabrics that are not designed by Kit are often vintage textiles that are unique and so beautiful. Kit says she starts her design concepts with inspiration from textiles.
Kit seems to be able to give herself permission to design both traditional and contemporary spaces without any qualms. The thread that seems to hold her design quality together s the confidence to have a vision and see it through with a sense of humor and an adventurous spirit.
In the book, Kit writes about the elements she considers in her designs. She devotes a chapter to Bespoke and one-of-a-kind items and how they are so important to make a space one's own. She discusses the importance of keeping the scale of the architecture in mind bringing the outside scale into play with the interiors. She talks about mixing antiques with modern elements. Her opinion that the stories told by antiques are important for a modern space to keep it from being sterile. And vice versa, modern touches will help a traditional space from being dated and too staid. (A woman after my own heart!) She is a proponent of contrast...whether in style, color or texture. Mixing things up will always be more interesting. Kit also talks about bringing nature inside...using organic pieces in a space "to make it feel comfortable rather than grand". Hear, hear! And this is something anyone can do in their own home. Find and interesting branch and put it on top of an armoire.....put shells or rocks in a silver bowl.
And dogs.....Kit has a love of dogs, devoting a whole chapter to man's best friend. She uses their images in art, upholstery and accessories....and of course the living a breathing variety are always welcome!
She talks about collections....after all, life is a series of collections....of memories and things that help us remember.
Perhaps most importantly, she talks about taking risks and also of living with things you love. Yes...we should all do that.
I love her philosophies about life and design....especially her opinion that....
"too much is never too much."
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You can't tell a fish not to bite
We had arrived on station at eight that morning with 10 live-lining-size Norfolk spot frisking about in our aerated bait tank. My longtime friend Mike Kelly was in the bow with a short light-casting rod, intent on getting a 5/0 hook just in front of his baitfish's dorsal.
The channel edge off of Podickery had been a rockfish magnet the last two weeks and couldn't last much longer. Just the day before, sporting anglers and commercial watermen had been fishing hook and line there. As the watermen could take over a thousand pounds of rockfish per boat, I suspected the once-large school of fish was nearing the end of its residence and would soon move on to safer waters.
The rockfish bite remains fairly satisfying these days, though the fish can be moody and inconsistent. Size is also beginning to ebb, but some big guys are still showing up in chum slicks and hanging around the Bridge supports and channel edges. A 41-incher recently was boated on the Eastern Shore side of the Bay Bridge. Love Point is running hot and cold and Podickery can still produce a few fish while the mouth of the Eastern Bay, especially the southern edge, is holding some good sized stripers. Thomas Point can be a good bet for nicer sized rock as well.
Mike was in town from his home in London for only a short stay and I really wanted to get him into a rockfish. However, we had little time. He had to be off the water and gone by 11. Already, over two dozen boats were drifting about, and I didn't see a bent rod. Ours might be a difficult task.
Easing over to a 17-foot Sea Pro I recognized, I asked its skipper how the bite was progressing. He'd been there since six and had scored only one throwback. That was both good and bad news.
Good news: The bite obviously hadn't started yet. Bad news: The fish had finally pulled out. Slowly motoring back to an area I had marked on my GPS, I kept my eyes glued to the fish-finder screen.
When the marks lit up red, I relaxed a bit. The bite had been intense but sporadic. The stripers could be ravenous for an hour, then shut down like a bad connection refusing to eat for four or five long hours. From the marks on my screen. the stripers were here, at least some of them. Now we were going to see if they were hungry.
Mike dropped his spot over the side and thumbed out line as it swam down for the bottom. I was engrossed in rigging up my rod. Having respooled the day before with fresh 15-pound fluorocarbon, I had to put the line through the guides and apply a loop knot to a new hook.
Two Styles of Eating Baitfish
I was just reaching for a baitfish when Mike announced he had a run. Line was flying off his bait caster. It had been running for some time, he told me, and threw the reel into gear.
His rod bent over, and a smile spread on his face. It was a solid hook set and a spirited fight, especially at boatside. We netted the bright 22-incher and iced it down. One down, three to go. A short time later I bagged my own rockfish, a nice four-pound fish, fat and healthy.
We exchanged high fives that this was going to be doable after all. That display of hubris probably brought on the pox. It's never good to assume anything on the Chesapeake.
Easing on back to where we had first marked fish, we began another drift. Within 15 minutes, Mike had another strong run. Oddly, it soon ended. He cranked his line back in to check on the health of his spot and beheld only a head. Bluefish had shown up.
A few minutes later, the same thing happened to me.
Live bait such as spot, perch or eels set up for rockfish rarely hook up a bluefish.
Rockfish have small grasping teeth. When they attack a baitfish, they always go for the front half, and that's where we put the hook. But bluefish, armed with razor-sharp dentures, always attack the rear half of the fish. That disables the baitfish, so the blues can return for seconds if they so choose.
We moved into shallower water hoping to shake the piranhas. Some people relish a tangle with bluefish, but I'm not one of them if there are rockfish to be had.
The new location proved no antidote. We moved again, then again but the blues were everywhere. All too soon, our supply of spot was exhausted. Without time on our side, we headed home, grateful for our half-limit.


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Claire Lotion
This week we heard about the death of KDE contributor Claire Lotion. People within the KDE Community were shocked and upset by this tragedy.
Claire was a vibrant person with strong ideals. She will be remembered for pursuing these ideals, and as a good friend and colleague. She also thought a lot about how KDE as an open source community could find connections to the real business world. Her energy, fresh look at things, positive mindset and intense commitment inspired many people. So did her dancing.
Claire spoke at major KDE conferences and was particularly active with the Multimedia meeting in Zundert, the Netherlands. Without her, the event would not have happened. She did the fundraising, handled the organizational matters, and managed to get people to and from the event location. It brought people together from all around the world (from as far away as Australia). Most had never met each other in person. It also changed how KDE meetings have been done since then, helping to shape the concept of developer sprints, now one of the most important activities in KDE.
We wish the family strength and comfort in dealing with this tragedy. The next major KDE software release (planned for the first of August) will be dedicated to Claire's memory. We will do everything in our power to make that release rock and make her proud of us.
Very sad
I'm very sad that I won't ever get to meet Claire. The love, respect, and sorrow at her untimely death widely expressed in the KDE community tells me that she was a person worth knowing, and that she made our corner of the world a better place.
To her family I wish the comfort of knowing she was wonderful, and appreciated, and will be dearly missed.
By Anonymous at Mon, 2012/05/21 - 7:50am
You speak from my heart,
You speak from my heart, Valorie, I couldn't have expressed that better.
By Myriam Schweingruber at Tue, 2012/05/22 - 12:48pm
Rest In Peace
Rest in peace Claire.. I didn't really know you, we never really met, but I certainly felt like I lost a close friend..
By Anonymous at Mon, 2012/05/21 - 4:02pm
I'll miss you
I'll miss you, Claire. Without you I wouldn't be where I am today - and I know I'm not the only one. Thank you for the difference you made in my life.
By Jos Poortvliet at Mon, 2012/05/21 - 6:30pm
So sorry to hear about this.
So sorry to hear about this. RIP Claire and my deepest sympathies to her family.
By Anonymous at Mon, 2012/05/21 - 8:24pm
What a loss
What a terrible loss to her family, friends and the project. I have a deep respect for what she did and think she was a light in the life of many people. Good that release will be dedicated to her.
By Anonymous at Mon, 2012/05/21 - 10:52pm
I count Claire as a good friend and we met often back when I was still living in The Netherlands.
I fondly remember the time when she and Jos and me drove from Amsterdam to Berlin to attend a kde meeting, and back a couple of days later. This was about 5 years ago. Not a bored moment and lots of "improve the world" plans came from that trip. As they say, looking back you have better vision, I believe she came up with some suggestions for how the kde and linux movement could improve that even now show great insight. She was a smart cookie.
I cried when I heard this news last night, she really did deserve a much more fruitful and long live.
Thanks for the guys that suggested her name be set in stone on our next kde release.
By zander at Tue, 2012/05/22 - 5:01am
Really sad news... :(
I met her once 6 years ago at aKademy Dublin and we became friends. A very nice and smart person. She'll be missed by all our friends.
By Anonymous at Tue, 2012/05/22 - 9:15am
I feel very sad
I feel very sad to hear of this tragedy. May her soul be blessed and rest in peace. You will always be remembered Claire.
By Shreya at Wed, 2012/05/23 - 9:07am
very sad
It saddens me to hear of this tragic news. I wish all strength to her family in this tough time.
By Shreya at Wed, 2012/05/23 - 9:09am
Sad to hear
It is sad to hear of the death of someone who helped the community like that. Thank you to Claire for your efforts.
By Anonymous at Sat, 2012/06/16 - 2:38pm
I was just looking my old schoolmate up, just to find out she is dead....
Erik Trenjeska Schutte
By Anonymous at Tue, 2012/07/17 - 2:57pm
Only just caught up with the
Only just caught up with the news. Very sad to lose someone like this
By Anonymous at Wed, 2012/08/01 - 4:50pm
R.I.P. Thanks, Claire.
By Anonymous at Thu, 2012/08/02 - 11:46am
Just heard this...
Speechless actually.. -nielsvm
By Anonymous at Thu, 2012/08/02 - 12:26pm
I was greatly saddened to hear about Claire. We met at Trinity College at the KDE meeting back in 2006 and had a great time together. She was so funny and energetic while shining brilliant in her own genuinely humble manner. She will be greatly missed!
By Anonymous at Fri, 2012/08/03 - 11:41pm
RIP Claire
rest easy
By Anonymous at Sat, 2012/08/04 - 5:41am
Learn and progress
We think we are so civilized and we think we know so much, but there is one area in which we hardly ever make any progress: many people consider "death" to be some kind of shameful and absolute ending as if one has lost a competition. Well, competition is meaningless but "death" is a wonderful opportunity to learn and progress.
In the West we still have this notion that we are "born" and eventually will "die". We repeat this notion over and over without realizing that we are not the body (a shell) we reside in.
Wouldn't it be more logical and sustainable to learn how to deal with the inevitability that we still call "death"? Both for ourselves and others?
Congratulations with your transition, Claire!
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Overnight Stay on Tiritiri Matangi
Conservation haven Tiritiri Matangi, an island easily accessible from Auckland, is an absolute must-visit for bird lovers!
If South East Asia's birds are the circus performers of the bird kingdom, New Zealand's birds are thelead vocalists.
Our beloved national symbol, the flightless kiwi, are the late-night loving pop stars, screaming and shouting their way through the evening.
Another of our iconic native birds, the tui, are incredible mimics, earning them a reputation as the karaoke superstars. With two voice boxes, the tui has dramatic range and volume.
The gentle kokako are the folk singers, with their haunting and memorable lyrics.
No trip to New Zealand is complete without the opportunity to hear these amazing musicians. Sadly, it might not be as easy as you imagine to experience the show.
These days, the New Zealand bush is often eerily quiet.
Anyone unaware of our natural history would be forgiven for thinking it had always been this way.
New Zealand has no poisonous snakes, no large native land mammals, the world's best example of a living dinosaur (the tuatara) and a multitude of flightless (and near flightless) birds. Originally, the country had no threatening predators and, as a series of isolated islands, this ancient world was kept alive and intact.
Our native wildlife is a living example of what the world would have been like millions of years ago, prompting acclaimed British naturalist Dr David Bellamy to nickname New Zealand "Moa's Ark".
Unfortunately, our lack of carnivorous predators didn't serve New Zealand's environment well when humans first landed. The arrival of the first settlers spelt the end for many of our birds, forced into extinction by loss of habitat and never before seen animals such as dogs, cats, rats and goats brought onshore by the early pioneers.
Many once common species are now endangered and only found on off shore islands. Visitors are surprised to learn that even the famous kiwi has a hard time surviving in the wilderness without protection.
But it's not all bad news.
In the last 50 years, New Zealanders have become more committed to returning the bush to its former glory.
The first step was to establish conservation havens on off-shore islands such as Kapiti Island in Wellington, Mercury Islands off Coromandel and Little Barrier Island in Auckland.
Most of these islands are difficult, if not impossible, to visit especially if you're on a tight travel schedule.
Tiritiri Matangi (or Tiri as she's known to locals) is an exception to the rule. Accessible to anyone with the inclination to go, the island is reached by boat in just 45 minutes from Auckland's Downtown Wharf.
The Department of Conservation manages the island with the help of a strong volunteer network and there are strict quarantine regulations that must be adhered to. All bags are checked for pests and predators and no food can be brought on to the island without being packaged in airtight containers.
Thanks to the hard work of the teams who've toiled on Tiri, many breeding pairs of endangered birds have been released into forests on the mainland.
When we visited the island, we were amazed. It wasn't just what we saw, but more what we heard.
The bush was alive with song.
Thankfully we'd been told it was possible to stay overnight on the island in the Department of Conservation bunkhouse. This was a real treat. We were able to enjoy two unhurried days on the island rather than just a few hours catching glimpses of wildlife.
During our time on the island, we encountered the endangered stitchbird, kokako, saddleback, little spotted kiwi, red crowned parakeet, North Island robin, takahe and brown teal.
We also enjoyed the songs of more common New Zealand birds – tui, whitehead, pukeko, bellbird, fantail, morepork, kereru and silvereye are in abundance across the island.
There were three particular highlights for me - listening to my favourite native bird, the kokako, sing her haunting chorus, hearing the cry of the kiwi after dark and the opportunity to observe several family groups of the extremely rare takahe.
For many years, scientists believed the takahe was extinct but a few birds were discovered in Fiordland in 1948. Since this time, Department of Conservation staff have worked tirelessly to encourage the remaining birds to breed.
The introduction of this endangered bird on Tiri has been a huge success – several Takahe families now exist on the island and breeding pairs have been successfully transferred to other parts of the country.
It's hard to believe that such a fantastic conservation programme exists so close to New Zealand's largest city.
The opportunity to experience such endangered species up close and personal was incredible – and I was reminded that there's truly nothing more beautiful than meeting something rare and uncommon.
Tiritiri Matangi facts:
Walking time: choose between short 30 minute walks and longer hikes covering the entire island (taking around 4 -5 hours).
Required Fitness: DoC recommend a reasonable level of fitness; most tracks are easy but steep in parts.
Hut fees: $25 per night, per adult
Ferry tickets: $66 per person from downtown Auckland
Guided walks: strongly recommended for first time visitors, there are two guided walks available covering two separate tracks. Experienced volunteer guides will help you identify local wildlife and explain the history of the sanctuary; a nominal fee is charged.
Getting there:
Tiritiri Matangi is located in the Hauraki Gulf, 45 minutes by boat from Auckland's downtown wharf. Ferry bookings can be made at the ticket office located on the wharf or online. Advance bookings are recommended during the Summer months (December – February). Do check the schedule if you're travelling in off-peak season as the ferry may not run every day.
Top Tip: If you have time, it's possible to stay overnight on the island if you book in advance through DoC. This will give you the opportunity to experience the nocturnal kiwi that inhabit the island and allow you more time to explore the wonderful walking tracks around the island.
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I was not going to do a featured blog this week. That is, until I found out that I was featuring more or less every single post by James Tanner at Genealogy's Star over the course of the busy and productive preceding week:
(1) He provides a useful list of online genealogy education materials and courses in "No excuse for not learning how to do genealogy."
(2) He has introduced a virally popular expression for the lazy, sloppy genealogy habits that take the place of learning how to actually do genealogy in "The genealogy video game" (and expands on it using the expression introduced in a comment by Karen at Genealogy Frame of Mind in "Click and Claim – the genealogy video game").
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Aug 11, 2010 11:33 AM|Johnscreek|LINK
I followed exactly the instructions in http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/620/live-smooth-streaming-for-iis-7---getting-started/
I am using expression encoder pro 4. And I can see that the IIS Server achieved ISMV from encoder. But at client side(http://IISserver/smoothstreamingplayer.html) , no video displayed .
Can anyone here help me with this basic setup? Thanks in advance.
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Aug 16, 2010 06:28 AM|mauricio.dcastro|LINK
I have the same problem, I connect the encoder and start transmission at the point of publishing created. But on the client side does not carry any type of display on the player. I get error 4001. Direct link to the player. ISML or \ Manifest does not work for me. If you had any progress let me know.
Aug 16, 2010 09:20 AM|Johnscreek|LINK
It finally worked for me. The main problem is that the player doesn't support video with profile level beyond basic profile.
Make sure that IIS get streams from encoder by checking archived directory in IIS side.
Aug 16, 2010 09:41 AM|mauricio.dcastro|LINK
Okay, just for my understanding. So the link in the player is not for ISML? but for files that are being recorded in real time? What should I put in the media URL. In my case I have to get LIVE
Aug 16, 2010 10:14 AM|Johnscreek|LINK
As I mentioned in my first post,--- client (player) side(http://IISserver/smoothstreamingplayer.html)
Aug 17, 2010 10:50 PM|johndeu|LINK
Not exactly. What version of the player are you using? Silverlight can support H264 in Baseline, Main and High profiles just fine.
You should be using the latest version of the Silverlight Media Framework Player 2.0 (http://smf.codeplex.com ) for optimal quality and feature support. That is the player release that uses the underlying Smooth Streaming Client 1.0 SDK which is our most recent released and tested player SDK for Silverlight.
If anyone on this thread is still having issues with their playback let me know.
Aug 19, 2010 03:11 PM|Johnscreek|LINK
Thanks to johndeu for the answer. I still need your help on the playback.
The decoder I am using is from smoothstreamingplayer-2.2010.0705.1.zip (http://smf.codeplex.com/releases/view/48471#DownloadId=131142)
If in expression encoder Live broadcast project, I set video profile level=high profile (H.264 High) , there is no video decoded at client side.
Keep everything same except video profile level = (H.264 baseline), then video showed on client side.
Aug 19, 2010 03:40 PM|johndeu|LINK
What version of Expression Encoder are you using? Is this 4.0? What are your preset settings?
In Expression Encoder 4, If you go into live broadcast and select H.264 IIS Smooth Streaming 720p preset, it will default to H.264 High. I just tested with the latest build of SMF 2.0 player and it is working on my machine currently.
Silverlight supports the following for H264 content, so this should work fine.
Supports H.264 and MP43 codecs.
Supports Base, Main, and High Profiles
Supports only progressive (non-interlaced) content.
Supports only 4:2:0 chroma subsampling profiles.
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Aug 19, 2010 04:15 PM|Johnscreek|LINK
John, Thanks for your answer. And I guess that I know where the problem is: Similar to what you did with expression encoder pro 4, by default, the video profile is set to high. Then in the video "encode" setting, I only enabled 199Kbps (video 276*208) because
my PC can not run real-time for higher and multi-rate. For this resolution, the video profile should be base level and thus inconsistent with other settings. Then decoder can not decode this video.
Oct 18, 2010 04:01 PM|petergdot|LINK
Is live smooth streaming supported on VC-1 codec? I followed this article http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/620/live-smooth-streaming-for-iis-7---getting-started/ but couldn't get the stream to display.
I have Expression Encoder 4 Pro "without codecs". There is no H.264 codec. I used VC-1 IIS Smooth Streaming 720p with Live Source. Live source is my web cam. I can connect to the publishing point and start encoding in expression. When I open http://iisserver/progressivedownloadplayer.html the live stream doesn't show in the silverlight player.
Am I missing something or do I need to use H.264 codec? Thanks.
Oct 18, 2010 07:00 PM|DBristol|LINK
Sounds like you have a couple of issues there. Smooth Streaming itself is codec agnostic. The platform uses a fragmented MPEG-4 file container. In theory you could use any codec with that. And with Expression Encoder you can use either H.264 or VC-1. However, some SKUs of Expression Encoder do not have the H.264 codec so you have to use VC-1.
What I suspect is happening is that you are actually encoding and transmitting the signal to IIS properly, but you're using a player that doesn't support Smooth Streaming. Based on the HTML file name I suspect you are using the progressive download template from smf.codeplex.com. That won't do Smooth Streaming. Currently we have an issue wtih the Codeplex site and are in the process of restoring the Smooth Streaming HTML template. You can still use the Smooth Streaming Client SDK http://www.iis.net/download/SmoothClient to develop your own client or use the (now very old) sample client refresh from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=e44b0a2d-2e0c-48ff-bf57-3d05a20e2f6a&displaylang=en
Oct 18, 2010 09:56 PM|petergdot|LINK
Thanks for your response.
I downloaded the sample client refresh from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=e44b0a2d-2e0c-48ff-bf57-3d05a20e2f6a&displaylang=en but still I can't see the live stream in the player. I can start encoding with no errors in Expression 4 Pro. I don't know how to develop my own client. I hope that this will be fixed. I am able to stream ondemand videos encoded in VC-1 but not live streams. Thanks.
Oct 18, 2010 10:22 PM|DBristol|LINK
When you stream on demand videos, is it using the same 'sample client refresh' player or the previous one you were using? Is there an error in the Silverlight player when attempting to view the live stream?
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Did anyone get Live Broadcast streaming working using File Source or Live Source?
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Oct 21, 2010 08:11 PM|ragrone|LINK
Okay... I have created everything I believe I need and am able to connect to my server using url http://worldnewsvine.tv/lst/DailyShow.isml however, I cannot find anyway to create a web page to display the broadcast
I thought I had followed the instructions and created a test page http://www.worldnewsvine.tv/lst/live.html although it starts, nothing is being displayed...
I am totally lost here. I simply want to create a few web pages for site members to provide live broadcasts....
In fact I am willing to pay someone to come to the site and set-up a few web pages that can be used at say 300x300 size to then be sent to another web page at our home site http://worldnewsvine.com to which I would like to embed the players into web pages .php
Oct 21, 2010 08:28 PM|johndeu|LINK
Remove the trailing slash from your URL. It should just end in /manifest
Oct 22, 2010 12:36 PM|ragrone|LINK
okay I am lost completely.... I have the Live Stream now running to http://worldnewsvine.tv/lst/WNVTV.isml I am green good to go and the video cam is connected and broadcasting.
I changed the url as suggested to <param name="InitParams" value="selectedcaptionstream=textstream_eng,mediaurl=http://worldnewsvine.tv/lst/WNVTV.isml/manifest" />
I am using ProgessiveDownloadPlayer.xap since I haven't a clue as how to create on for the given .isml and this "manifest" business, I am suppose to create a "manifest" to broadcast live video?
This seems like a lot go through however, I really would like to get a clue as to how all this works...
I even attempted to go into the Windows Media Services console because, using Encoder 4 (just upgraded) I was able to simply and quickly create a live web page off my Windows 7 box... Ideally this would be the way to go however, I do not see how it is possible to do so to a remote server... Anyway, I got into the WMS Console and attempted to create a publicahing point using the WNTV.isml file but as you already know, that did not work either...
I am just looking ofr a quick solution whereas, I can create maybe two or three publishing points so members can connect to their publishing point and provide live broadcasts... I am simply asking to much of the Windows Server 2008 R2 with Media Sevices installed to handle?
I also gave this a whirl http://www.worldnewsvine.tv/lst/live-test.html
Oct 22, 2010 12:40 PM|ragrone|LINK
oh no... I doubt that my last post made it...
Oh the heck with it.. I simply cannot grasp this and am not into Visual Studio either which apparently I need to get this to work... with manifests, and asx files, .xap files... isn't there as simple template that can be used to simply change parameters (file names, paths, etc) that would make this much easier for the novice?
I made the changes to the above url, adding /manifest to the end... Am I supposed to create a "manifest" file to publish live streaming video... and since I am basically using this ProgressiveDownloadPlayer.xap will that work with a publishing point of a different name?
Oct 22, 2010 12:57 PM|johndeu|LINK
The ProgressiveDownloadPlayer .xap is not the right one to use. It is made to work with only basic MP4 or WMV files (thus the name). For Smooth Streaming, you need to use the Smooth Streaming Client 1.1 in combination with Silverlight Media Framework.
We just recently pulled the sample player for Smooth off of the smf.codeplex.com site due to license restrictions for distributing the Smooth Client 1.1 assembly on an open source site like Codeplex. We are moving a new sample player to the IIS.net site shortly for folks to use. For now, you are required to use Visual Studio and Blend to compile a player with the open source SMF toolkit.
See the Release Note here for more details. http://smf.codeplex.com/releases/view/53438
Have you tried using the basic Expression Encoder 4 Silverlight templates? That's about as simple as it can get.
If you need support with the Expression Encoder 4 templates let me know - I can connect you with the right folks.
Oct 22, 2010 01:30 PM|petergdot|LINK
I would need some support with creating the Expression Encoder 4 templates for live smooth streaming. Thanks.
Oct 22, 2010 02:59 PM|Jamie Lang (MSFT)|LINK
The process to get Expression Encoder templates for live smooth streaming isn't very intuitive (we are fixing this in our SP later this year). In EE4, you have to generate a template in an on-demand project and then update the default.html to point to the IIS Live Smooth Streaming publish point. Here are the steps:
This will allow the template to hit the ISML on the server and pull the manifest. For more infomation, check out our blog post on smooth streaming:
Let me know if you need additional assistance. Thanks
Oct 22, 2010 05:11 PM|petergdot|LINK
I followed the above steps to create the SIlverlight tempate, I start encoding using Live Source (my webcam) the publishing point is started, but I get this error when I open the web browser to play live stream:
could not open media file /livestream/livestream.isml/Manifest 3000 an error has occured
The player template and default.html file is located in C:\inetpub\wwwroot\livestream
This is the media source settings:
Oct 22, 2010 09:38 PM|ragrone|LINK
I am getting the error message "Could not open media file /lst/WNVTV.isml/Manifest 3137 Error occurred"
Am I supposed to make a manifest file, and how if yes
I just attempted to create a "manifest.xml file after searching the net...
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
And am now getting a 3000_AG_E_UNABLE_TO_PLAY error
I am totally lost....
WOW!!!!!! I Finally got it.... I deleted the filesize in the default.html and, changed <IsAdaptiveStreaming>true</IsAdaptiveStreaming> it was FALSE -- I also added clientaccesspolicy.xml and crossdpamin.xml to the route I have no idea which it was that worked bu it does... I just hope the audio is working... still gettin got that...
Oct 23, 2010 12:28 AM|taptap|LINK
I went through lot of pain before, so if this helps.
1) First try with Fiddler2 and see if it is attempting to get the stream. If there are any errors then you will see that in the fiddler. For example, when i tried it was about cross domain policy file and after adding that it started working.
2) If you are not receiving any errors on the client, then try this link for debugging on what's happening on the server. http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/266/troubleshooting-failed-requests-using-tracing-in-iis-7/
Now its working with both File source and live source without any issues.
Oct 23, 2010 01:34 AM|ragrone|LINK
I am not hearing any audio on my web page I am getting the video.... anyone have any ideas?
In my manifest file, should I be using a different file than the .isml?
Getting there.... I can't wait to get this to work with the exception of the latency it looks pretty good so far....
Oct 23, 2010 09:11 AM|petergdot|LINK
Oct 23, 2010 10:25 AM|ragrone|LINK
What file are you using in your manifest? And, where is your audio source coming from internal michrophone? I am using a separate webcam and my microphone is connected to my headset which is separate.... what file are you using n the manifest.xml?
Oct 23, 2010 10:38 AM|petergdot|LINK
Oct 23, 2010 11:05 AM|ragrone|LINK
Huh... I am confused... so the url you are using is like http://somewebsite.com/somevideo.isml as your source file in the default.html file?
Could you post you template for me the default.html file that you are using.... the instructions I read on this page indicated that I needed to make a manifest...
Are you broadcasting to a dedicated server off site? That is, are you broadcasting to the world off your website right now? Can I visit the site?
I am on a dedicated server which is located in Tampa and I am in New York..... http://worldnewsvine.tv/lst/default.html
Oct 23, 2010 11:29 AM|petergdot|LINK
This is how you create a silverlight template in EE4
The url I am using in default.html file is http://somewebsite/livestream/livestream.isml/Manifest I am not broadcasting to the world right now. Here is the template and default.html file that I am using: http://bit.ly/azsEvi
Oct 23, 2010 11:37 AM|ragrone|LINK
Oh thanks.... When I attempted to do what you are doing, I kept getting the error (ad lib) cannot locate the file Manifest... so, I made one...
As far as the audio thing I am wondering if I need to add audio features e.g. media player to my dedicated remote server for the Audio to work... I am still not broadcasting video and have about a 30 second lag in the video from the live source... also, I just ordered a better web cam this thing I have is an el cheapo Logitech that I purchased back in the days of Windows XP pro.... I had to grab updates for Vista, and then 7
Thanks again... I am hoping one of the moderators jumps in and tells me there is something I need to do on my remote server to get the audio functioning....
Oct 23, 2010 12:04 PM|ragrone|LINK
Oh thanks I did the same thing however, I went through all the manifest.xml, etc. before I discovered that the stream need to be changed to "true" so, I was'nt certain what the fix was...
I just removed the Manifest.xml from the directory, left the defaul template they way it was and it still works EXCEPT I still am not receiving audio...
I suppose I will just keep hacking away... I am wondering if I need to add Windows Media player on to the server to get Codecs or something...
I am hoping a moderator could jump in here and give me the "quick fix" to my audio problem....
Oct 23, 2010 12:26 PM|johndeu|LINK
I assume that you are using a web cam and Expression Encoder 4 in this case? Couple things to check.
Make certain in Expression Encoder that you selected an Audio source on the Live Sources Tabb in the Audio Device dropdown. It sometimes defaults to no-audio device selected. Make sure you selected the correct one also. You may want to test it by recording to a file first to confirm that it is actually working with EE4 as expected.
In EE4, also make sure that an Audio codec is selected. On the Encode tab, under Output Format, there should be a check box next to the audio codec and you should be using either AAC-LC with H.264 video, or WMA with VC-1 video.
You do not need to have any codecs installed on the IIS Server. The IIS Media Services module doesn't care anything about the payload of the Smooth Streaming files that are being sent through it. We don't look into them at the server unless we are transmuxing to the Apple HLS format in the IIS Media Services 4.0 release.
Finally, Shutdown and restart your publishing point on IIS before you start streaming to clear any old content and get the pub point in a started state. Once you start streaming, open a browser and enter the URL for the publishing point's .isml file and add /Manifest to the end to view the manifest that is generated dynamically by the IIS Server. Make certain that there are two StreamIndexes in there. There should be a StreamIndex for video and one for your audio. If there is not an audio StreamIndex, that is a clue that audio is not being generated by the encoder.
Another quick check if that is not working is to load a File Source instead of a camera source and try that to see if the audio is coming through. Just load a File Source in EE4, set it to Loop mode and Cue it up and start broadcasting. If that STILL does not work - share the URL to your .isml/Manifest for me to look at.
Oct 23, 2010 02:11 PM|ragrone|LINK
Yes, if I record a file and upload I do get audio
At this time, for testing purposes I simply have my web cam pointed at the TV with my microphone from my headset (which is chosen as Mic High Def) next to the speakers....
I can see the video but no one has been able to hear audio
I have VC-1 Advanced selected with WMA however, I do not see any file with the name "manifest" being created on the server anywhere.... is this placed in a temp folder?
Oct 23, 2010 04:11 PM|johndeu|LINK
I checked your manifest and it has audio in it and looks fine. I also can play back your stream and I can hear that there is some kind of audio track there since I get an audio pop on startup and can hear a definite 'hissing' sound.
I tried to repro your settings on my own machine (VC-1 with WMA-Pro) and it appears to work just fine on my machine, so I'm still thinking that this is an audio input issue with the way your microphone is working with Expression Encoder.
Have you already tried to cue up a file only instead of the camera/mic and stream that successfully with EE4? In other words, can you get audio playback using just a file and take your microphone out of this scenario?
Any chance you can try to broadcast from another machine to check things out? Do you have a laptop with a mic that you could test?
Oct 23, 2010 05:43 PM|ragrone|LINK
Oct 23, 2010 06:02 PM|ragrone|LINK
That was it.... for one reason or another Encoder 4 is having a problem with identifying which input device is which, and selected the dead input that was enabled....
Never had this problem doing a screen capture using Encoder 3...
I think I am all set just need to work on some aspect ratios etc....
Final and quick question... I went and download Encoder 4 Pro and registered it since I had already purchased "3" following the instructions and all... now in order for me to deploy this for others to use on the site (their own publishing point) can I redistribute this software and simply purchase a new license for each user? I noticed the license is only $49...
Thanks for all the help.... I have actually been toying around with this for months now but Encoder 4 Pro seems to have solved a lot of issues I was having locating live broadcasting software... thanks again...
Oct 24, 2010 11:06 PM|taptap|LINK
I am assuming that you have set the Audio source in EE4 and is using SMFv2.x for client player. If you have the audio coming out as source from somewhere then you can disconnect it from your computer and test if you are receiving audio. We came across that issue once when we set the audio device set to off and were expecting the audio to come from the device. Other than that, didn't have the issue.
Oct 26, 2010 12:20 AM|ragrone|LINK
Last question and I will hopefully be all set....Can two people use the same publishing point and how could I setup "multiple-screens" or "split-screen" to allow the next person logging on to the publishing point to be seen on the same page...Would every participant need to have Expression Encoder 4 on their local machine?For instance, someone is doing a live news broadcast, and invites someone in to comment, etc. How can I pull that off?Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as always...P.S. I went all out and purchased a higher end Microsoft web cam and am dumping this logitech cam I am having quality issues...
Jan 06, 2011 10:57 AM|obayd8|LINK
Hi Guys
I am having a different problem alltogether. I have managed to install IIS7 and media services pack fine on my Windows 7 professional operating system. I have also managed to set up live stream by playing an audio track on loop to the relevant publishing point which in my case is livesmoothstream.ism. I downlaod the smoothstreaming player from this link http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9752687. I changed the media source in the HTML file so it pointed to this http://obayd-pc/livesmoothstream.ism. If I type the url http://obayd-pc/smoothstreamingplayer.html this works fine I can hear my audio ok. But when I try to access this file by connecting to it by typing in my browser http://obayd8.dyndns.org/smoothstreamingplayer.html I just get a blank player not playing any audio. Also if I type in my browser (IE8) http://localhost/smoothstreamingplayer.html I get the same blank player. I am very confused by this also I am bit of a novice to IIS and smooth streaming so can you help me with this. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Jan 06, 2011 11:45 AM|johndeu|LINK
Is that stream still active at http://obayd8.dyndns.org/smoothstreamingplayer.html ?
I dont see the player requesting a Manifest in Fiddler.
Jan 06, 2011 12:43 PM|obayd8|LINK
Hi John
Thanks for quick resposne sorry the live stream is not active at the moment. But i do have two different encoded streams one is the sample big bunny player which is active at http://obayd8.dyndns.org/bunny/smoothstreamingplayer.html (ism file is http://obayd8.dyndns.org/bunny/bigbuckbunny.ism) and the other encoded stream which I encoded myself usin expression encoder is http://obayd8.dyndns.org/wildlife/smoothstreamingplayer.html (ism file for this is http://obayd8.dyndns.org/wildlife/wildlife.ism). I am unable to get the live stream working but I think i know what the problem is which i can fix later on. The two encoded stream i have provided I also get the same issue that they work locally but not externally.
Jan 06, 2011 12:49 PM|obayd8|LINK
http://obayd8.dyndns.org/smoothstreamingplayer.html is active now
Jan 06, 2011 01:16 PM|petergdot|LINK
I think you need to change the media source in the HTML file so it points to http://obayd8.dyns.org/livesmoothstream.ism If you access the player from a different url.
Jan 06, 2011 01:43 PM|johndeu|LINK
I can't get your stream to play because you are pointing to a localhost path in your initParams for that player.
You need to change it to point to a publishing point that is accessible on the Internet.
<param name="InitParams" value="selectedcaptionstream=textstream_eng,mediaurl=http://OBAYD-PC/LiveSmoothStream.isml/manifest" />
Change it to this...
<param name="InitParams" value="selectedcaptionstream=textstream_eng,mediaurl=http://obayd8.dyndns.org/LiveSmoothStream.isml/manifest" />
I can request your manifest from there.
Jan 06, 2011 05:16 PM|obayd8|LINK
Hi Guys
I got it to stream to http://obayd8.dyndns.org/smoothstreamingplayer.html I made the relevant changes like you said. I had to change the publish point on the encoder as well as I had it down to pointed towards the localhost. Thanks guys for your help on this really appreciate it as you can tell I am a novice to IIS 7 and web hosting.
If I may can I ask by playing the live audio stream using the encoder and live smooth streaming can this audio stream also be played on a internet radio. If not can you point me towards something which I can setup myself.
Thanks again for all your help
Jan 10, 2011 01:46 PM|rblove|LINK
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Aug 19, 2011 09:17 AM|Johnscreek|LINK
Can you check that under your wwwroot, are there two files "clientaccesspolicy.xml and crossdomain.xml" ?
Good luck
Aug 20, 2011 11:13 PM|mateen654|LINK
Aug 21, 2011 05:15 AM|mateen654|LINK
Feb 02, 2012 07:27 AM|marcio.munhoz|LINK
I'm having the same problem. You solved this?
Apr 14, 2012 01:04 PM|marc w|LINK
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STATE COLLEGE (AP) - Another Penn State trustee is urging a close look at the Paterno family's critique of a school-sanctioned report by former FBI director Louis Freeh on the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Trustee Ryan McCombie said in a statement that the findings should give pause to 'closing the book and moving on' from the scandal.
McCombie stressed he was speaking only for himself. Trustee Alvin Clemens said Monday the board should reexamine the Freeh report.
The analysis commissioned by the Paterno family called Freeh's report flawed and unfounded, resulting in a 'rush to injustice.' Freeh has stood by conclusions that the late coach Joe Paterno and three former administrators conspired to conceal allegations against Sandusky, a retired defensive coordinator.
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It's Thursday and that means it's time to share the blog luv.
Blog Out Loud:
- In my tremendous wana711 group (about 40 folks from around the world that took Kristen Lamb's summer 2011 blogging class) we've been having a conversation about blog commenting etiquette. For most of us, with an average of 5 to 25 comments, responding to each and every comment with some sort of thought-provoking, "aha" moment type response is easy peasy. But what about when your blog gets 50 comments or 100 comments? Or….eeeeekkkk….what about when you start getting 100+ comments??? (A girl can dream…) Well have no fear. Jody Hedlund covered that very topic here and here. What's your take?
- Another question that's been on the minds of myself and my fellow wana711 peeps is the use of photos in our blogs. I mean, for the most part we are all just starting out in this blogging world (and are all starving artists…writers ARE artist you know!!!) so it's not like we can afford a jag of credits from istock. So what do we do? What can you use and how do you credit the source? Well this week, Carrie Spencer turned us all on to a great article on 4 incredible free sources for photos to use in books/blogs by Joel Friedlander that answered all our questions and gives us some great photo resources.
Write Out Loud:
- Kristen Lamb (social media guru) wrote about how self-publishing is the American Idol of the publishing world. I soooo want to be the next big winner but I fear I could end up being featured in the blooper reel talking trash about how Simon knows nothing and spouting rants that all of my friends "said I could write." Yikes!
- Chuck Wendig's posted on 25 things to know about self-publishing can obviously go under this category but it could have easily gone under the Laugh Out Loud category. Dead on, tell-it-like-it-is knowledge, and hilarious. Not for the faint of heart. Enjoy!
- Tawna Fenske talked about how she values feedback from a variety of sources (published authors, unpublished authors and even non-writers) on her material in her post on who has the right to say you suck?
- Jenny Hansen posted a great article over at the Writers In The Storm blog about non-linear writing and how she's come to accept and embrace her writing style; making it work for her. She gives us tons of writing resources that will have me reading for hours (hubby's gonna get blog jealous again)! And while Jenny was writing about the non-linear approach, Laura Drake took the opposite end of the spectrum with her post on linear writing vs the scattergun approach.
Laugh Out Loud:
- Ever been to a unisex bathroom? JM Randolph has. One with instructions on how to flush (yes, you read that correctly) and is equipped with an encased panic button. LOL! I'm with her; I'd have a hard time not pushing the button for fun. It's screaming PUSH ME!!!
- As promised, I've spent oodles our hours out there searching for new and exciting blogs for you to check out and today, I deliver. When I read Telling Dad's post on buying his wife a toilet, I nearly died.
Life Out Loud:
- "Do you make decisions without knowing why?" Linda Burke wrote a great blog post about how she had been making unconscious decisions in her life that were shaped by her childhood. Hmmm…sounds very familiar to me Linda. It never ceases to amaze me how unconsciously we all live at times; driven by belief, habits, or patterns we learned as children.
- Angela Wallace is gearing up to release her new urban fantasy series called Elemental Magic (yeahhhh Angela – you go girl!). As part of her research, she explored the four classic elements and what they represent. After reading it, I realize I am a mixed bag of shit! Seriously, I think I need to go back into therapy. I am a total combination of 3 out of 4 of the elements; water, air, and fire. Hubby can attest to it…to all of it!
- It's healthy to look back and Barbara McDowell did just that last week. When she was 17, she wanted to be the next Debbie Allen but ended up in a marketing communications career. Although there's no telling what the next 20 years will bring. Go for it Barbara!
I hope you enjoyed this week's line-up of fantabulous blog posts. Stay tuned for next week's. I promise to go and spend oodles of time (time away from friends and family I'll have you know…) to bring you this do-or-die information…My god…you guys must really love me!!
Got any ditties of your own to share? Let me know and maybe they'll be featured as part of next week's line-up…


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bulk_extractor : Backtrack 5: Forensics: Forensics Analysis Tools: bulk-extractor
The bulk_extractor tool is one of the tools on Backtrack that a single article is not going to do it a lot of justice but hopefully after reading the below you will be able to see the benefits and understand basic usage of this amazing tool. The bulk_extractor actually reminds me of various tools such as Power Grep for Windows that can be used in penetration tests to locate private data worth being called out in a deliverable. By no means will the below be a complete howto for the bulk_extractor but again it will attempt to shed some light on its purpose and some easy ways it can be used.


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BABSON PARK, Mass. – A string of 18 unanswered points during the first half propelled nationally-ranked No. 21 Babson College to a 70-41 win over the MIT women's basketball team in a NEWMAC game on Wednesday night. Freshman Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) tallied 13 points, four rebounds, one block, and one steal to lead the Engineers.
Sophomore Tamara Pena (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) and freshman Michelle Battipaglia (Katonah, N.Y.) both collected eight rebounds while Pena added five points and two steals. Sophomore Rachel Hunt (Arlington Heights, Ill.) posted six points and three boards as junior Anna Merrifield (Honolulu, Hawaii) contributed six points and two steals.
A pair of baskets by freshman Alexxis Isaac (San Antonio, Texas) sandwiched two Babson field goals during the first three minutes of the contest. On their ensuing possession, the Beavers responded with their game-changing run which put them ahead, 22-4, midway through the frame.
After four minutes of scoreless play, MIT generated a 10-4 spurt that cut its deficit to 12 with 3:53 to go. Battipaglia got things going with two free throws as Kordell chipped in eight points on two three-pointers and a pair of free throws. Babson countered by scoring eight of the next 10 points; however, Hunt closed the half with a three-point play that made the score, 34-19, at the intermission.
A layup from Hunt opened the second-half scoring while the Beavers followed with back-to-back baskets. Kordell buried a trey on the Engineers' next trip down the court to narrow the gap to 38-24 with 16:42 on the clock. Babson then mounted an 18-4 run in a six-minute span that put the game out of reach.
Next up for MIT (7-6, 3-4 NEWMAC) will be its first home game of the new year against league foe Springfield College on Saturday, Jan. 14.


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October 18, 2011
Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe | Quick and Healthy Dinner Idea
I'm always looking for a healthy way to incorporate protein and vegetables into my diet... because otherwise, let's face it - it might just be pasta. This vegetable beef soup contains browned hamburger, versus steak or 'stew meat.' The hamburger mixes in with the vegetables in more of a non-obtrusive way, instead of large chunks of beef. It was one of our favorites when we were younger - it isn't fancy, but it is a really quick soup to make that is really satisfying.
Because I had planned to serve it with grilled cheese sandwiches, I left out the starch, but you could easily add pasta or potatoes to make it more of a meal.
Vegetable Beef Soup
a quick, healthy old favorite
1/2 pound of hamburger
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 onion, diced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
3 carrots, 1/2 inch slices
1 large can (28 oz.) of whole tomatoes
1 handful of green beans, 1-inch pieces
2 cups of cabbage, shredded
2 bay leaves
2 small cans (14 oz.) of beef broth
Sea Salt & Pepper
1 cup of fresh spinach*
fresh basil*
In a saucepan, brown hamburger with garlic and onion until cooked. Drain onto a paper towel to remove fat. Set it aside. In the same saucepan, add olive oil and carrots. Cook carrots for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, green beans, cabbage, bay leaves and beef broth. Break up tomatoes with a spoon, creating large chunks. Heat for 5-10 minutes until vegetables begin to wilt. Add cooked hamburger. Taste for salt & pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add spinach* or fresh basil* in at the end and let the hot soup wilt it.
*I had planned to add spinach instead of basil (the photo shows a basil garnish), but the lady at the grocery store checkout looked at my pregnant belly and said, 'make sure you wash the spinach really well, it has been known to have E. Coli.' So, I felt bad using the spinach... even-though I was putting in to get the vitamins and nutrients. Ugh. Gotta love all of the random 'advice' you receive as a pregnant lady...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) � Dave Gettleman has no plans to gut the Panthers� existing roster.
In fact Carolina's new general manager believes the team is closer to being a serious playoff contender than most people think after what he called a productive free agency signing period.
The Panthers also have the 14th overall pick in next week's NFL draft.
�Maybe you think I'm Pollyanna, but I don't see a lot of holes here,� said Gettleman, who took over in January.
The Panthers finished 7-9 last season, failing to make the NFC playoffs for the fourth straight season. That came after longtime GM Marty Hurney was fired midseason following a 1-6 start.
Enter Gettleman, who spent most of his career holed up in a room watching film as a member of the Giants pro personnel department. He said Carolina's strong finish leaves him feeling confident that the right pieces are in place and the roster doesn't need to be overhauled.
That realization came to him after studying endless amounts of film from last season.
�You have to be careful you're not looking at fool's gold,� Gettleman said. �They won five of their last six, six of their last 10. Is it real, is it a mirage? After watching the tape and given the circumstance that team was in, for them to finish like that, including the come-from-behind win against New Orleans on the road, I don't think it's fool's gold. I really don't.�
The Panthers have fallen for the fool's gold before.
In 2008, the Panthers handed quarterback Jake Delhomme and others some big contracts after winning the NFC South title but losing at home in the first round of the playoffs to Arizona.
The aging Delhomme fizzled out and was cut the next season and the Panthers haven't been back to the postseason since.
This year Gettleman has avoided doling out any big contracts, partly because of the salary cap mess he inherited.
The Panthers came into the offseason $16 million over the salary cap.
He released cornerback Chris Gamble, linebacker James Anderson and defensive tackle Ron Edwards and convinced two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jordan Gross to take a major pay cut.
Several others restructured their contracts.
Carolina then went about signing low-priced unrestricted free agents like wide receiver Domenik Hixon, returner Ted Ginn Jr., linebacker Chase Blackburn, and defensive backs Drayton Florence, D.J. Moore and Mike Mitchell to one-year contracts.
Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and quarterback Derek Anderson also re-signed for one year.
Gettleman said in many cases the Panthers offered two years, but the players preferred one-year contracts.
�The free agency landscape has changed,� Gettleman said. "Who doesn't want to get paid big money? So what happens is you've got guys who would rather take the one-year deal and take a chance and do it all over again the following year. The danger for them from a personal level is they become gypsies.
�If you offer a guy a two-year deal and he doesn't want it, but you know he can help you win, you do the one-year deal.�
It's no coincidence that five of the free agents Gettleman brought in have competed in a Super Bowl.
Hixon and Blackburn both won a championship with the New York Giants.
�They have jewelry,� Gettleman said. �You know they're going to be what you want them to be and show some young guy the way. You'd like to have those guys.�
Gettleman said that while some fans see the Panthers roster as one in need of a change, his trained eye sees plenty of young talent that can be developed.
He cites Giants receiver Victor Cruz as a perfect example.
�We could see that coming,� Gettleman said of Cruz. "You could see the development. The kid had terrific hands, he had great quickness but he needed route work. He needed to learn how to play.
�But the bottom line is we saw that potential there. Of course we're up there and we're getting killed with people saying, �You don't have any wide receivers.� Often times the answer is on your roster and you've got to look at that. You have to consider it.�


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