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One Year Later, Family Protests Miriam Carey Shooting on Capitol Hill
Congress has slammed the Secret Service for incompetency during the past week, but last year's fatal Capitol Hill shooting involving officers from the agency received only a fleeting, neutral mention.
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., spoke of the difficult job agents have making "instant life-or-death decisions in extremely stressful situations," during his opening remarks in a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing exploring failures by the Secret Service.
"Last year, for example, the Capitol Police shot and killed an unarmed woman with a 1-year-old girl in the backseat of her car," Cummings said, referring to the Oct. 3, 2013, shooting of Miriam Carey. "Some praised their quick responses. Others criticized their actions. But they acted based upon their firsthand experience right here in the Capitol when another deranged individual burst through the doors and killed two Capitol Police officers," he said of Russell Weston's 1998 rampage .
Carey's family hopes to rally critics on the first anniversary of the shooting for a silent protest planned for 1 p.m. near the James A. Garfield Monument southwest of the Capitol. Eight rounds were fired at Carey there, following a wild car chase from the White House to Capitol Hill with her 13-month-old baby in tow. She was not wounded there, investigators say. About one minute later, Carey later sustained five gunshot wounds to her neck and torso — one fatal — on the northeast side of the Capitol, where officers fired another 18 rounds.
Carey's family will call her name five times, once for each of the bullets that struck her, at 2:15 p.m. They will also release five butterflies.
In February, the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Capitol Police and uniformed division of the Secret Service. They say the police willfully killed the unarmed black woman, despite the July report released by the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia that found Carey drove directly at multiple law enforcement officers. The family has called on Congress to investigate, but lawmakers say they trust the DOJ report that exonerated the officer's actions.
The Carey shooting forced the complex into lockdown last year, halting legislative business in the House and Senate, where lawmakers were fighting about how to pass a continuing resolution. Thanks to a partial federal government shutdown, the officers responding that day weren't sure when they would see their next paycheck.
One year later, Capitol Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Carey are back on duty and the department is still conducting its internal review of the incident. Lawmakers grilled Capitol Police Chief Kim C. Dine about the events when he appeared before an appropriations panel in the spring, but have said little else about the incident.
During the 2013 chase, Carey narrowly avoided a head-on collision with another vehicle in Garfield Circle, where she arrived after weaving her black Infiniti down Pennsylvania Avenue at high speeds, ignoring red lights. Officers surrounded her car, commanding her to exit and attempting to open her locked doors, but Carey ignored them and put her vehicle in reverse. She rammed the marked cruiser positioned behind the car, then drove forward onto the sidewalk. Officers then fired eight shots.
Carey kept driving, clearing a curb and striking an unmarked Supreme Court police officer's vehicle that had stopped in front of the Hart Senate Office Building. Ignoring multiple commands from the officers running toward her with their guns drawn, Carey revved her engine and reversed. Investigators say she drove directly at a Capitol Police officer who was approaching the vehicle from behind.
That offer ran towards the median and began firing at the car, along with a Secret Service officer who also had fired shots at Garfield Circle. The two officers fired nine rounds each. Her vehicle crashed into a kiosk near 2nd Street and Maryland Avenue Northeast and came to rest, according to the report.
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I was energetically bar hopping along Sydney CBD's latest and coolest entertainment strip of York Street, when I stumbled upon a cool barbershop that had a crowd of people lining up. It was too late for a trim … so what was this long line about? I soon discovered that it was one of Sydney's coolest cocktail bars. The Barbershop was a real working men's barber in the day, and behind the chairs a door led into a large open bar of one of the city's coolest new night spots. I went in and had a whisky sour and sat back on the lounges and enjoyed the vibrant crowd combined with some upbeat DJ tunes. Gin was definitely on the menu, with a choice of over thirty different names – Hendricks and Cucumber on the rocks was my second drink choice.
I was in Sydney for a few days, so I knew when I was out walking I should come back and check out The Barbershop, as it would make a great review for the new Cutthroat Journal with its unique double revenue business model.
When I did get back, I was lucky to catch busy owner Michael Enright (Mikey), who gave me the royal tour and explained his success with this new project. Mikey is well known in the Sydney Bar scene flipping drinks, as he has came straight out of the Merivale Stable to take on this bar project. He formed a small consortium called the Barrel House Group to help him take on this clever concept. He showed me very quickly he has the same passion for barbershops that he has for cocktails, and he has cleverly mixed the two seamlessly. He offers some very cool, house mixed, face refreshing aftershaves that have caught the attention of a few alcohol distributors. On the other side of the wall in the bar he has named a few cocktails like Blood and Bandages to go with the barbershop theme.
The Barbershop Bar has caught the right attention quickly from the media and food bloggers, and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights are very busy; you expect to be lining up after 9pm to get in. A good tip is to get there earlier to avoid the crowd and to get a comfy lounge. The food is simple charcuterie meat platters and cheese and olive plates for the vegos. The beer selection is good, with some cool interstate craft beers on offer, like the WA Swan Valley Feral beers. The entire bar staff are attentive and very professional about their craft.
Mikey has been lucky to get some great barbers to come into his workspace, and the waiting lines are getting busier as the customers line up for trims and shaves. He has barbers from different countries offering their services, and he has hosted some top UK specialists during the start up phase of the business.
The Barbershop fitout is timeless but very compact and open to the busy York Street frontage. This is great marketing and has created many walk up customers for the barbers, especially over CBD lunch breaks. As a business consultant, this is a standout concept with a real point of difference – one with the theme but also another steady income stream in the day when the bar is closed.
Best of luck, Team Barbershop, at staying on top of the cool list; we look forward to our next Sydney visit to sip on a few Chivas.
89 york street, sydney, nsw 2000
(02) 9299 9699

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The morning sun rises and the mists disperse, shoulders hunched against the cold begin to straighten and chins emerge from their muffle of scarves. Dust motes dance & tease in celebration, captured within the shafts of sunlight breaking the canopy of the trees, but will the emerging forest reveal it's rich bounty?
The afternoon safari ends with the evening hues living up to their clichéd status, casting a mesmerising glow over the entire jungle, the scent of wood-smoke filters through the air as fires are lit in the surrounding villages which remain untouched and unspoiled by modernisation. Children run and play and wave as the jeeps pass by, some filled with exultant wildlifers, memories digitally captured, some despondent, those with more safaris to experience, still expectant………
The bounty for our day; chittal, sambar, barasingha and muntjak, four separate Jackal, a family of wild boar, gaur, the usual suspects when it comes to birds though an unexpected blue bearded bee eater. A good day because despite the elusive cat, a day spent in Kanha is always an utter pleasure, the scenery, beauty and ambience is quite simply mesmerising.
Yet a safari experience is so much more than the park and it's wildlife. It is about a home away from home, a lodge fire with accompanying dogs, a quiet corner to read a book or watch the world go by, birding style. It is campfire chats with old friends and new, a warm towel and hot rum, tasty nuts (!) and soup in mugs, a bike ride around the village or an hour in a hammock, a walk along the river, binoculars in hand or a visit to a tribal market. It is about forgetting wifi and just being with oneself, or friends and family, quality time to experience a life that used to be.
For me it is also about coming home. I frequently get asked which is my favourite place in INDIA and I am never quite sure where. But I had to bring dad here, to Kanha, the scene of my novel and the place that lured me permanently to India. In doing so, for or the first time I realised, this is where my heart truly lies, in the very centre of central India. There is something magical and mesmerising about the place which makes it more than just special. I left after my initial stint, 6 months at Shergarh feeling that I would never find the man of my dreams if I were to remain in the jungle. Yet, in the last ten years, no man has captured my heart quite like this place…… But that doesn't mean I have given up hope, I am ever the optimist!
An enormous heartfelt thanks goes out to Jeehan and Katie Bhujwala, without whom I would never have quite discovered the magic of this place and whose home here, Shergarh, truly feels like my home too. It was great being back, seeing the old staff and reminding us all that I didn't destroy it either when it was left under my supervision!!
Also, thanks goes out to Eric D'Cunha at Bagh Tola, my second home in Kanha, whose genuine hospitality never waivers, whose food is extraordinary, whose cats are delightful and who, more than anyone who spends time here, knows quite simply just knows the magic of Kanha.
I could not have wished for a better finale to Dads trip. Thank you Shergarh and Bagh Tola, Katie, Jeehan and Eric.
On #Safari in #Kanha #Shergarh #Baghtola


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Gerald Ciolek sprints to surprise Milan-San Remo win
German Gerald Ciolek outsprinted pre-race favourite Peter Sagan and 2008 winner Fabian Cancellara to win a snow-affected Milan-San Remo race that will live long in the memory.
Riding for the Pro Continental MTN Qhubeka team, Ciolek timed his acceleration to perfection to win from a six-man group who broke away in the closing kilometres. Sky's Ian Stannard finished sixth having played a large part in the group's formation.
However, the 2013 edition of la Primavera will be remembered for the inclement weather throughout. In particular, the race was neutralised in Ovada after 112km because of snow and freezing temperatures. Riders were transported by their team buses to Cogoleto, 54km nearer to the finish, which is where racing resumed. The climb of La Manie was also removed from the course.
A six-man breakaway group who formed in the early stages restarted the race 7-10 ahead of the peloton although some riders, including Omega Pharma-Quick Step's Tom Boonen, opted against getting back on their bikes for part two because of the conditions.
The break was caught just before the bottom of the Cipressa climb with 30km remaining, and it was on the descent of the iconic hill that the racing began in earnest.
World champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC) attacked, which prompted a response from Stannard, Cancellara (Radioshack-Trek), Sagan (Cannondale), John Degenkolb (Argos-Shimano) Sylvain Chavanel (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) and Eduard Vorganov (Katusha).
Stannard jumped clear out of this group, with only Chavanel and Vorganov following the British road race champion. The Katusha rider lost touch with the pair - who had a 30-second advantage over the peloton - halfway up the Poggio as they increased the pace with the finish approaching.
The key moment came towards the top of the climb, as recent Het Nieuwsblad winner Luca Paolini (Katusha) attacked from the peloton 6.9km from San Remo. Sagan, Cancellara and Ciolek followed, and the four chasers caught Stannard and Chavanel on the descent into the finish.
Having been joined by superior sprinters, the Briton refused to give up the fight, and attacked twice in the final 3km, the last of which was neutralised in sight of the flamme rouge.
Whether or not it was over confidence on his part, Sagan had also tried a small attack with 2.5km remaining. That effort may well have cost him as Ciolek, who had wisely saved energy by sitting at the back of the six-man group in the run-in, came past him in the sprint to take the biggest victory of his and the fledgling African team's careers to date.
The remnants of the peloton finished 14 seconds behind the German, with Mark Cavendish sprinting to ninth place.
Milan-San Remo 2013
1. Gerald Ciolek (Ger) MTN-Qhubeka in 5-37-20
2. Peter Sagan (Svk) Cannondale
3. Fabian Cancellara (Sui) Radioshack-Trek
4. Sylvain Chavanel (Fra) Omega Pharma-Quick Step
5. Luca Paolini (Ita) Katusha
6. Ian Stannard (Gbr) Sky
7. Taylor Phinney (USA) BMC Racing all at st.
8. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Katusha at 14 sec
9. Mark Cavendish (Gbr) Omega Pharma-Quick Step
10. Bernhard Eisel (Aut) Sky all at st.
Snowy conditions temporarily interrupted the race
Eduard Vorganov, Sylvain Chavanel and Ian Stannard in escape group
Ian Stannard leads Sylvain Chavanel
Gerald Ciolek takes the win from pre-race favourites Peter Sagan (left) and Fabian Cancellara (right)
Related links
Milan-San Remo 2013 photo gallery
Milan-San Remo 2013: start list
Milan-San Remo 2013: Who will win?
Milan-San Remo 2013: The Big Preview
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Business Review has launched a new campaign called #makeithappen. Every day, for a month, we will present 30 inspirational entrepreneurial stories of Romanians who turned passion, hobbies and knowledge into a business. We will present the stories of entrepreneurial initiatives of all sizes in all economic fields, underlining the diversity and creativity of the local business environment. By starting this campaign, Business Review is strengthening its commitment to be the the go-to source for inspiring stories of Romanian entrepreneurship.
While working in the furniture industry for more than 15 years, Dorina Codarin (44) noticed that imports were flooding Romanians' homes, as most couches, beds and chairs being sold were 'Made elsewhere.' Building on the comprehensive experience she gathered in several positions such as sales representative and roles in companies that provided raw materials for the wood industry or offered design services, she took a leap of faith and started making her own furniture using local talent and materials.
Having launched Disofa this year, the Brasov-based entrepreneur already makes products poised for export. By year-end, the furniture created exclusively by local designers will enter homes in the UK and the Nordic countries. Funded via a mix of personal savings and funds provided by the Start-up Nation program, the business aims high and expects to bring an EUR 250,000 turnover in its first year of operation.
In the case of Dorina, it is the entrepreneurial vision that saw her take a risk and turn experience into a business opportunity, as well as the determination to launch her products early on established foreign markets that inspired us to tell her story.
The factor that weighed the heaviest on the decision to open her own furniture business is the strong belief that you can make very good furniture with local talent and resources. "I've been in the field for 15 years," she says. "During this period I collaborated with providers of sofas, beds, armchairs from Italy. Given the passion I had for upholstery, I believed we can make upholstered furniture here in Romania, with the same materials and while maintaining the level of quality of imported products", she explains. That is why, "Disofa is a brand that was born out of a personal passion for upholstery," she adds.
"I think upholstery is an art, because it involves manual work, lots of work overall and total dedication," Codarin says. "I discovered this art at an international furniture exhibition and since then I have started doing research, learning and laying the foundations for this business," she adds.
A case for using local materials and talent
"Our vision is to make a significant contribution to improving the quality of our customers' lives by offering comfortable, functional, perfectly tailored furniture customised to their lifestyle and business," the entrepreneur says, adding that "this concept means adapting natural, ecological and ergonomic shapes to fulfil aesthetic and use functions."
Whenever possible, Disofa sources materials and collaborates with designers in the Brasov area. "Structure materials are made of wood and we work with suppliers in the Brasov area." However, not all are available locally, she notes. "Tools, fabrics and special materials are imported from different countries, such as Italy, Germany, Belgium." "The designers with whom we have collaborations are from Brasov, but we want to develop a network of collaborations with designers and architects from all over the country," she says.
The company currently employs 12 people, namely engineers, designers, carpenters, tailors, upholsterers and sales agents. By the end of the year it plans to expand its team by adding other 4 staff.
Funding for setting up the business came from a mix of sources. "We applied for the Startup Nation 2017 program for the acquisition of professional equipment worth RON 200,000, and from our own sources we have invested up to EUR 60, 000 so far for equipments and financing of current activity," she says. "But given that we started producing this year in March, we still have to invest," she notes.
The best thing about working in this field, the entrepreneur says, is "customer's satisfaction when it receives our products," Codarin says. "I always say: 'a piece of every team member's soul is in every home of our clients' where we have delivered products, and it will stay for long and good, as we sell long-lasting products."
Educating the market in the importance of ergonomics
According to Codarin, the local furniture market still needs to be educated to look beyond the price criterion and praise quality. Local manufacturers are mostly addressing low-cost and mass production, she argues. "In addition, there is no variety of products that can be found in markets such as Italy, France, England, or Germany. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in imports of luxury upholstered products."
"Unfortunately, only the lowest price is promoted, without taking into account the quality of the materials in the composition," she says. "There is no real emphasis on educating the public to understanding its real needs. To buy a sofa you have to give yourself time, understand the experience you have with the product, what emotions you are feeling when you take a sit, whether it fits your stature or not. Nobody takes into account ergonomics, the comfort a product must offer. The materials that make your sofa, the bed, or the armchair can influence our health."
As for Disofa, their view was shaped by a serendipitous meeting with a Canadian client. "Fortunately, we had the pleasure of working for a lady from Canada who taught us that the experience your need to have with your couch needs to be special, because this piece of furniture is the central part of a home. On the couch you relax, talk to your friends, drink a glass of wine, and you need to have the comfort to make better plans. That's how you should decide on the right couch."
Navigating the lack of qualified staff in the industry
According to Codarin, her company is facing the effects of the lack of qualified staff in the sector. In particular, the lack of workers trained in upholstery is small, she says. "The biggest difficulty encountered was and is the lack of qualified staff, and unfortunately there is no form of education for the specialization in the field of upholstery, so we ended up learning by ourselves and by asking from assistance from abroad."
"Another difficulty we have is the lack of funding available for emerging businesses," Codarin said, adding that "from our own funds, things move quite slowly."
As a fresh entrepreneur, Codarin says mistakes are inevitable. "Mistakes … there are many, but the worst thing is that we did not correctly estimate the estimated budget to business self-sustainability," she says.
Preparing to tackle foreign markets
Currently, Disofa's clients are mainly from Brasov. Next, the company is planning its expansion at a national level and, by year-end aims to export to the UK and the Nordic markets. "Our customers are mostly designers and architects who need custom-made products for each project. We have the flexibility to make customised products and we have started to integrate hightech elements into our products, such as sound systems, wifi chargers for phones, motion sensor lights and more," she says. Participation in international events is also a priority for the company, the entrepreneur adds.
As far as the future opportunities on the market are concerned, the furniture production field has wide possibilities, the entrepreneur believes. "Given the increase in the average income of the population, expansion of the domain of residential and commercial constructions, the orientation towards expressing the personal and commercial brand identity, the possibilities are endless," she says.
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#Makeithappen: Exploring nature for a living. The business created out of love for traveling


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Opex today so the day is less predictable than it would be otherwise. I have declining resistance and support trendlines on ES, and for what they are worth resistance is in the 1140 area and support is in the 1070-80 area:
I'm expecting to see at least a test of 1100 on SPX by the close on Monday and I'd be looking for some support in the 1085 area if SPX goes lower. What we are also going to see at the end of this week is a cross on the 13/34 weekly EMAs with some confidence, which is an indication that we aren't that close to a low here. It might yet reverse back up hard, but that seems very doubtful:
There's been a lot of speculation about where this (probable) bear market will bottom out and I'd like to add my own WAG to the pile. The 50% retracement of the bull market is at 1018 on SPX and there is strong support, and a potential H&S neckline, in the 1000 - 1020 area. I'm expecting that area to be tested by the time this bear market ends and I've prepared a wildly speculative chart of what might happen if we bounce there:
There's been a lot of brave talk about shorting gold, which has reached as high as 1881 overnight on the futures market. It's too early for than in my view, as we are not yet close enough to the next big resistance level, which should be in the 2000 area. Looking at the 30yr gold chart the two most significant resistance area in that period have been the 500 and 1000 levels. Silver found big resistance at 50 and the best odds for a reversal on gold have to be in the 2000 area. I have a resistance trendline on this log scale chart that should deliver some resistance slightly over 2000:
While I'm throwing round big targets this morning,. I should mention my 26 year channel on 30yr treasury yields (TYX). I've posted this a few times before, but if you look at the chart you can see that the next obvious target for TYX within this channel is under 20. Could it make it? Possibly, under a Japanese style scenario which I'm preparing a post to examine. Meantime it's hard to see a decent floor under bond yields regardless of deteriorating sovereign credit, as the main determinant of bond prices at the moment is fear of holding equities. Food for thought:
I'm leaning bearish today and probably Monday as well. Any bounces should be shortable. I might be late with my post on Monday as I have a hospital appointment in the morning.


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Comments should be relatively JOOOOOO!!!! free!
The plots, such as they are (along with most of the verbs, adverbs, and adjectives) will be familiar to anyone who's dipped into some Barbara Cartland or The Pearl. The only difference is that the heroine is ravished not by some beastly man, but by a beast, period—one of the prehistoric variety. (…)
The Huffington Post and Jezebel are pretty eager to trumpet "monster sex" as the latest shocking trend—50 Shades of Green?—but I'm unconvinced of the mass appeal of "monster sex."


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Configure Code Manager
To configure Code Manager, first enable Code Manager in Puppet Enterprise (PE), then set up authentication, and test the communication between the control repository and Code Manager.
- Create a control repo with a Puppetfile, as explained in Managing environments with a control repository.
- Upgrade from r10k to Code Manager, if applicable.
- Enable Code Manager.
- Set up authentication for Code Manager.
- Test the connection to the control repository.
- Test Code Manager.
Depending on your needs, you might need to configure additional Code Manager settings, enable Lockless code deploys, or Customize Code Manager configuration in Hiera.
Upgrade from r10k to Code Manager
To upgrade from r10k to Code Manager, you must disable the previous r10k installation.
Code Manager cannot correctly install or update code if other tools run r10k.
- Disable your previous r10k installation.
- Disable any tools that automatically run r10k. Most
commonly, it is the
zack-r10kmodule.Note: When you upgrade to Code Manager, you can no longer manually use r10k or the
After you disable r10k, you can configure Code Manager.
Enable Code Manager
Enable Code Manager to connect your primary server to your Git repository.
In the console, in the PE Master node group, set
parameters for the
code_manager_auto_configure- Specify true to enable Code Manager.
r10k_remote- Enter a string that is a valid SSH URL for your Git control repository. For example: "git@<YOUR.GIT.SERVER.COM>:puppet/control.git".Important: Some Git providers have additional requirements for enabling SSH access. For example, BitBucket requires
ssh://at the beginning of the SSH URL (such as
ssh://git@<YOUR.GIT.SERVER.COM>:puppet/control.git). See your provider's documentation for this information.
r10k_private_key- Enter
"/etc/puppetlabs/puppetserver/ssh/id-control_repo.ed25519". This is the path to the private key that permits the
pe-puppetuser access to your Git repositories.
Run Puppet on your primary server and all
Potential errors:
If you use Run Puppet in the console to trigger the Puppet run, the job, on the Jobs page, appears to fail due to underlying services being restarted. This error is not fatal and the Reports page shows the actual, successful result.Additionally, if you run Puppet on your primary server and all compilers at the same time, the compilers' logs might report these errors:These errors occur when Puppet Server is restarting when the compilers poll for new code, and they usually stop when Puppet Server finishes restarting on the primary server. You can ignore these errors while the primary server starts.
2015-11-20 08:14:38,308 ERROR [clojure-agent-send-off-pool-0] [p.e.s.f.file-sync-client-core] File sync failure: Unable to get latest-commits from server (https://primary.example.com:8140/file-sync/v1/latest-commits). java.net.ConnectException: Connection refused
Set up authentication for Code Manager
To securely deploy environments, Code Manager needs an authentication token for both authentication and authorization.
- Assign a user to the deployment role.
In the console, create a deployment user.
Tip: Create a dedicated deployment user for Code Manager use.
Add the deployment user to the Code Deployers
Note: This role is automatically created on install, with default permissions for code deployment and token lifetime management.
- Create a password by clicking Generate Password.
- Request an authentication token for deployments
Request an authentication token for deployments
To enable secure deployment of your code, request an authentication token for the deployment user.
By default, authentication tokens have a one-hour lifetime. With the
Override default
expiry permission set, you can change the lifetime of the token to a
duration better suited for a long-running, automated process.
From the command line on the primary server, run
puppet-access login --lifetime 180d. This command both requests the token and sets the token lifetime to 180 days.Tip: You can add flags to the request to specify additional settings such as the token file's location or the URL for your RBAC API. See Configuration file settings for puppet-access.
- Enter the user name and password of the deployment user when prompted.
~/.puppetlabs/token. To view the token, run
puppet-access show.
Test the connection to the control repository
Verify if Code Manager connects to the control repository.
puppet-code deploy --dry-run.
- When the control repository is set up correctly, the command fetches and displays the number of environments in the control repository.
- Environments whose names contain invalid characters are excluded from the number of environments in the control repository. Only environments set up correctly are counted. Check the Puppet Server log for details about the errors.
Test Code Manager
Test Code Manager by deploying a single test environment.
deploy my_test_environment --wait
This deploys the test environment, and then returns deployment results with the SHA (a checksum for the content stored) for the control repository commit.
If the environment deploys and returns the deployment results, Code Manager is correctly configured.
If the deployment does not work, review the configuration steps, or refer to Troubleshooting for help.
After Code Manager is fully enabled and configured, you can trigger Code Manager to deploy your environments.
There are several ways to trigger deployments, depending on your needs.
Code Manager settings
After Code Manager is configured, you can adjust its
settings in the PE Master node group, in the
puppet_enterprise::profile::master class.
These options are required for Code Manager to work, unless otherwise noted.
- Specifies whether to autoconfigure Code Manager and file sync.
- Default:
- The location, as a valid URL, for your Git control repository.
- Example:
- The path to the file containing the private key used to access all Git repositories. Required when using the SSH protocol; optional in all other cases.
- Example:
- Optional proxy used by r10k when accessing the Forge. If empty, no proxy settings are used.
- Example:
- Configuration option that includes the r10k stacktrace in the error
output of failed deployments when the value is
- Default:
- Optional setting that specifies whether code is updated in versioned code directories instead of blocking requests and overwriting the live code directory.
- Default:
falseNote: For more information, see Lockless code deploys
- Specifies whether and how long environments are cached, which can
significantly reduce CPU usage of your Puppet Server. You can specify any of these values:
0– no caching
unlimited– all environments are cached forever
- a length of time for environments to be cached, for example
- Default when Code Manager is enabled:
- Default when Code Manager is not
- Indicates whether a length of time specified by the
environment_timeoutbegins when the environment is created (
from_created) or when it's last used (
- Default:
environment_timeout_mode to
from_last_used and
To further customize your Code Manager configuration with Hiera, see Customize Code Manager configuration in Hiera.


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Piemonte Chardonnay Divers
Vines and training: 100% Chardonnay; Guyot counter-espalier training system.
Growing location: Penango, Cioccaro (AT).
Vineyard exposure: south and south-east.
Type of soil: loamy, clay and calcareous soil, deep, with a good water retention.
Altitude: 300 metres a.s.l.
Gradient: 20%.
Age of vines: 20 years.
Planting density: 4000 plants/ha.
Yield/hectare: 6,5 tonnes.
Harvest: picking by hand in the first ten days or in the middle of September.
Wine-making process: soft pressing of the whole grapes when just harvested. Natural cold static decanting of the must for 24 hours without using any clarifiants or enzymes. Then the clear must is placed in stainless steel tanks for the fermentation, keeping the temperature under control. Fermentation process lasts around 15 days.
Maturing: the wine matures and it is bottled, generally, late in the summer following the vintage.
Analytical parameters: alcohol: 14% – 14,5% by Vol; total acidity: 5 – 5,50 g/l (as tartaric acid).
Tasting notes: straw-yellow with greenish reflection, wildflowers smell, it offers intense perfumes of lemon peel, pineapple and toasted almond. Dry, soft, well balanced with an important palate.
Serving temperature: 8° – 10°C.


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Let us pray!
Heavenly Father,
We want to take time out to pray. God we thank You for all You have done for us. Thank You for caring and loving us even when we disobey Your commandments. We are so grateful for all the blessings You continue to give us. Thank You for life, health, and strength. You are worthy to be praise from the rising of the sun until the going down of the same. You are our mighty battle axe. You are our strong tower. Father, we are so hungry for Your love. Lord, help us not forget that You are the bread of life. Lord, help me not forget how essential it is to read Your word daily. Strengthen us, Father that we may be able to withstand whatever the day and week may bring. We give You the glory, honor, and praise.
In Jesus' name,
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Texas has embraced a new law with bipartisan support affirming the First Amendment right for teachers, students, and parents to "acknowledge Christmas on school grounds without fear of censorship, persecution, or litigation". It's pretty amazing that legislation like this has to be passed in America, but at least Texas holds on to just a little bit of sanity.
"This is all coming because students in Texas have been banned from passing out candy cane pins with a Christmas message. Students are not allowed to use the word 'Merry Christmas' in letters to our troops, renaming the Christmas tree to holiday tree and the Christmas party and Christmas concerts to winter or December concerts, hostility and overreaction to the presence of Santa Claus in school," Glenn explained.
So what does the new law say? MerryChristmasTexas.com explains in their FAQ:
Can my school acknowledge Christmas? Yes. HB 308 guarantees the freedom of acknowledging Christmas for teachers and students in our public schools without fear of censorship, persecution or litigation.
Can teachers and students face punishment for talking about Christmas? No. HB 308 respects the first amendment rights of students and staff and tells school districts that they don't have to be "speech police" for Christmas expressions. Teachers and students in Texas no longer need fear political correctness run amok, that have led to Christmas Trees being replaced with "Holiday Trees" and simple greetings such as "Merry Christmas" landing a student or teacher in hot water.
Does this new law force school districts to teach about Christmas and other holidays? No, HB 308 states that a school district "may educate" students about the history and cultural impact of Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays.
Does this new law force school districts, staff or students to endorse a particular religion? No. HB 308 specifically states that displays "may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief."
"I love this. Thank you, Texas. Thank you for stopping the insanity," Glenn said.


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Ceyda Torun's Kedi explores the world of feral cats in Istanbul. According to one Istanbulian, Norwegian ships inadvertently deposited the felines there many years ago. There are now hundreds of thousands of cats roaming the metropolis.
Torun's focus is on the relationship between Istanbul's cats and homo sapiens. The filmmaker follows several Istanbulians as they speak about and relate with their kedis who are free to roam about, yet faithful to their chosen human. It is the cat who adopts—if not rescues—the human.
One gentleman is very clear that it was one particular cat who rescued and healed him from his 2002 nervous breakdown. He has been devoted to caring for several groups of cats since. Some neighborhoods keep a community-based running tab at the vet, as well as public boxes for anonymous contributions—all to cover the costs of feline health care.
Torun also provides drones-eye views of Istanbul. It's no surprise that development in the city is reducing the beloved cat population's access to feral-friendly land. Barring a massive calamity, though, the passionate love the people of Istanbul have for their felines will protect their loved ones in perpetuity.


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BOSTON (Mar. 31, 2014) – It was only four short years ago that obstacle racing began on the verdant hillsides of Central Vermont – when ultra racer Joe De Sena and his friends dreamed up a series of challenges that ripped people off their couches and helped them discover what they were capable of achieving. Fast-forward to now: Joe and company have built one of the most grueling and successful competitive sports in existence, Spartan Race.
De Sena put out a call heard across the globe encouraging people to not only change their lives by participating in a Spartan Race, but also to see where the toughest Spartans are found. Competitors in 17 countries have answered the call, taken up the challenge, and now race in the UK, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and France, just to name a few.
Today, Spartan Race, Inc. announced that it would again return to its roots and host a third annual World Championship, Sept. 20-21, 2014, on the flanks of nearby Killington Mountain. At 4,235 feet, Killington Mountain is the second tallest mountain in Vermont making the race a true test of an athlete's conditioning and stamina. The World Championship is the penultimate race for a series that hosts 130 races throughout the year.
The two-day Reebok Spartan Race World Championship is expected to attract 10,000 participants from around the globe including Olympians, Xterra athletes, USATF and Trail Racing champions, professional obstacle course racers, adventure racers, triathletes, and marathoners. An additional 5,000 spectators are expected to line the course, many with smartphones in hand to share the event with Spartan's 3.6 million Facebook followers.
Spartan Race states that the World Championship this year will be a step above previous years and will really "deliver something special that the community and sport has yet to experience." While the organization wouldn't provide details they state that racers and spectators will be pleasantly surprised by this year's event.
NBC Sports will broadcast the World Championship to millions of viewers marking the second year the event has been seen on national television.
The World Championship will feature the Spartan Beast, a 13+ miles/25+obstacle half marathon of trail running and Spartan challenges; a Spartan Sprint, 3+ miles/15+obstacle race; and the world's only Spartan Ultra Beast. The Beast is a 26+mile marathon distance worth of trails to navigate and includes over 30+obstacles for those brave enough to accept the challenge.
The Spartan Beast, known for its punishing hills, will be the stage for the elite competition heat where the athletes will race head to head through the early morning mist on Saturday, September 20th. Racers will tackle a gauntlet of challenging obstacles, including wall climbs, aerial traverses over water, challenging rope climbs, and barbed wire crawls.
The Sprint, held Sunday, September 21st will give people not racing in the World Championship the opportunity to run on the same course that the competitive athletes compete on the day before. The shorter, faster distance will still provide athletes with a challenge while promising to be enjoyable for all skill levels.
While the adults race, "Jr. Spartans" ages four to eight will be invited to compete on a half-mile course. A race will also be held for Varsity Spartans, ages nine to 13 on a mile-long course. Both kids races are filled with obstacles tailored just for them.
Also planned the same weekend in Pittsfield, Vt. and Killington is The Fittest CEO® competition and TV show taking place Sept. 18-21, 2014. The annual championship, co-located with Spartan Race for the first time, identifies the fittest CEOs (www.ceochallenges.com).
Says Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena, "The eyes of the sports world will be on Central Vermont as we create a few extra surprises for the W.C. and create new obstacles that have never been done before. This will be an unforgettable course that will challenge racers to overcome their own mental and physical barriers."
De Sena is author of the upcoming book, SPARTAN UP!: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; May 14, 2014; $24).
To register for Spartan Race, click here!
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About Spartan Race, Inc
Spartan Race, voted Outside Magazine's Best Obstacle Race, is the world's leading obstacle racing series and the first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings. In 2013, people participated at 60 events in what for many was a transformational experience. Spartan Race also offers an event for Junior Spartans ages four through thirteen who race on obstacles made just for them.
With over 130 events in 17 countries planned for 2014, Reebok Spartan Race is making obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The global event series features races at three distances, 3+Mile/15+ Obstacle Sprint, 8+ Mile/20+ Obstacle Super and 13+ Mile/ 25+ Obstacle Beast, culminating each year in the Spartan World Championship. With competitive Elite heats and Open heats for all fitness levels, Reebok Spartan Races offer something for everyone. The Spartan lifestyle continues its goal of ripping people off their couches and helping them lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
Log onto http://www.spartan.com for more information, a schedule of events, and to register for a race.


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Composer Lera Auerbach on The Little Mermaid's Score
In Search of the Little Mermaid's Voice
In creating the score for John Neumeier's The Little Mermaid, composer Lera Auerbach used a theremin to convey the beautiful, otherworldly voice of the mermaid. See how this electronic musical instrument is played (without physical contact!) and hear from Auerbach about how it musically illuminates the mermaid's nature.
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MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission. 2022 is open in many top MBA colleges in Delhi, despite the fact that some of the best MBA colleges in Delhi / NCR have completed their MBA admissions.
- MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
- MBA Admission: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
- MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
- Attention Please: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
- Eligibility Criteria
- Taking the Requisite MBA Entrance Exam: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
- How to finalize your MBA Admission? 10 main tips
- MBA Admission in Delhi: A better choice
The impact of the coronavirus has provided an extended opportunity for MBA admissions in Delhi's top MBA colleges. The admission process is being completed through Skype or another interview process instead of asking candidates to appear physically for the selection process. Call @www.direct-mba.com or Call @ 9742479101 (Ankit Mishra) || 9742886036 (Anis) || 9035556036 (Mayur Gautam) ||
MBA admission in Delhi NCR 2020 is open in almost all good MBA colleges in Delhi. There is no high cut off for admission to MBA colleges in Delhi, sectional score cut off is not applicable and MBA admission is available on a medium fee structure.
MBA Admission: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
The MBA is the smallest but best career-oriented postgraduate program. You need to decide which MBA course you want to do, which are the best B-schools in Delhi that offer this MBA program, what is the eligibility for admission and what is the MBA admission process.
Accordingly, the MBA admission process in any MBA college is based on the entrance exam, academics, work experience, and performance in GD-PI-Wat. Broadly, the following steps are involved in the MBA admission process in Delhi NCR:
1: Submission of application for admission to the institute and for the entrance examination before the deadline
2: Appearing and scoring well in the required MBA entrance exams like CAT / XAT / SNAP / NMAT / GMAT / MAT / CMAT.
3: Shortlisting and Participation in Final Selection Round – GD-PI-WAT
4: Accepting the offer of admission, if finally selected for admission
Most MBA colleges in Delhi NCR shortlist candidates based on one or the other MBA entrance exams, some considering academics and work experience. However, individual interview rounds are conducted by each MBA college for admission as it reveals the candidate's qualifications, personality, leadership quality and other key skills.
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MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
Almost all national level entrance exam scores like CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA are accepted by these MBA colleges in Delhi NCR with admission status. You can now apply as per the MBA application deadline of the respective MBA colleges. Admissions to most of the MBA colleges in Delhi are open and with good placement records given below.
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Below is a list of good B-schools in Delhi where MBA / PGDM admissions are currently open.
|MBA College in Delhi
|Admission Status
|Apeejay School of Management
|Asia-Pacific Institute of Management
|BULMIM ( Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha and Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management )
|DSB Vips Technical Campus
|Entrepreneurship & Management Process International, New Delhi, known as EMPI
|Fortune Institute of International Business
|Fostiima Business School
|Guru Nanak Institute of Management
|IILM Institute for Higher Education
|Institute of Marketing & Management
|International College of Financial Planning
|International Institute Of Health Management Research
|International Management Centre
|Jagan Institute of Mgmt Studies
|Jagannath International Management School
|Management Education & Research Institute
|NDIIT (New Delhi Institute of Information Technology and Management)
|New Delhi Institute of Management –NDIM
|Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Mgmt Research
|Sri Sukhmani Institute of Management, Delhi
Attention Please: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
MBA colleges in Delhi are ranked by rank and grade. Click here to check and compare MBA colleges
Due to Kovid-19 lockdown, entry is open for a short duration
Step by Step MBA Admission Process in Delhi: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
Eligibility Criteria
- A minimum percentage of marks (50-60%) in graduation is required for MBA admission in a good MBA college in Delhi
- Final year students can also apply for MBA admission
- There is usually no age limit to apply for MBA college admission in Delhi NCR
Also check:
- Why Study MBA Direct Admission in Bangalore
- Top 100 MBA Colleges in India Direct Admission
- MBA Direct Admission Process 2021
- What is MBA Direct Admission: get details thru directmbainfo.com
- Direct Admission in MBA 2020: College, Process
- How to Get Ahead with Your MBA Direct Admission Process
- MBA or PGDM Direct Admission Which Has More value
Taking the Requisite MBA Entrance Exam: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
You are required to appear in the MBA entrance exam, for which admission is accepted by MBA college
IIM Rohtak, FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, IMI Delhi, IIT Delhi, LBSIM Delhi, IP University accept tournament scores
- IIFT Delhi accepts the IIFT MBA entrance exam only.
- XLRI Delhi NCR accepts only XAT scores
- IMT Ghaziabad, BIMTECH Greater Noida, FORE New Delhi accepts CAT / XAT score
- Other MBA colleges like JIMS Rohini, NDIM, Jaipuria, IMS CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT & others accept the exam results.
- Make sure you appear in the correct MBA entrance exam and score well
Shortlisting for GD-PI-WAT: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
Different MBA colleges have different shortlisting criteria based on entrance exam scores, academics, work experience, diversity
FMS, IIFT requires candidates to secure a minimum sectional score along with an overall cut off score for shortlisting
Many top MBA colleges require candidates to cross the overall cut-off for shortlisting.
Most MBA colleges in Delhi conduct Group Discussion (GD) / Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) in the final stages.
Written Aptitude Test (WAT) is also conducted in some of Delhi's MBA colleges.
Accepting Final Admission Offer: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
The final stage of the MBA admission process in Delhi is accepting the admission offer if the MBA is finally selected by the college. You should:
- Accept admission offer and go back to MBA college
- Pay the entry acceptance fee by the due date to block your seat
MBA Admission Criteria of Top MBA Colleges in Delhi: MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
|MBA College
|Accepted MBA Entrance Exam Score for Shortlisting
|GD/WAT in Final Admission Process
|Personal Interview (PI)
|FMS New Delhi: Faculty of Management Studies
|FORE School of Management, New Delhi
|BA Quiz/Extempore/WAT
|IIFT New Delhi: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
|IIT Delhi: Department of Management Studies New Delhi
|IMI New Delhi: International Management Institute
|LBSIM New Delhi
|University School of Management Studies (USMS) – Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
How to finalize your MBA Admission? 10 main tips
MBA Colleges in Delhi Direct Admission
Exam Accepted & their Cut Off: Check your eligibility
Different MBA colleges in Delhi accept different entrance exam scores. Your eligibility for MBA admission in Delhi depends on whether you have taken the exam or not. For example, FMS, MDI, IMI, LBSIM only accept CAT exam scores; XLRI accepts Delhi NCR XAT exam scores; IIFT accepts IIFT exam scores, and so on. Therefore, you need to sit the right entrance test for admission to the right MBA college in addition to fulfilling the educational qualification criteria.
MBA Vs PGDM: Select type of MBA College in Delhi carefully
Before applying for the MBA program you need to decide whether you want to do a university MBA from FMS Delhi, IP University, Ambedkar University or other top MBA colleges among MDI, IMI, IMT, XLRI, LBSIM, FORI Such as wishing to pursue PGDM. other. So, first, check the college and then apply
Fee: Calculate the Total Amount you will spend, not just the Tuition Fee
The MBA fee is in the range of Rs. 2 lakh to 20 lakh in various MBA colleges in Delhi. While the fee for FMS Delhi is less than Rs.2 lakhs, the fee for MDI Gurgaon is Rs.2 + lakhs. While the tuition fee is very low, the total expenses are quite high and sometimes equal to the tuition fee. So check the total fee for two years before finalizing the admission
Placements: Check Average Salary and Top Recruiters
Good placement over the years is one of the important criteria for finalizing MBA admissions. It is better to check the previous placement record and an average salary of MBA college. Read more
Ranking & Accreditation: Trust only the best
Delhi NCR has reliable rankings ranking MBA colleges. Check where the B-school is to decide your choice of the best MBA college in Delhi in the latest NIRF rankings, AdmissionMBA.In rankings, Business Today rankings of the Government of India.
Faculty: The most important criteria, research wisely
In any MBA college in Delhi, the faculty is considered as the core Inspiring Group that will make you a Business Manager. If faculty members are well experienced, have industry experience, are research-oriented, they will turn you into the best managers. So check the faculty profile before applying
Location: Delhi – One of the most preferred Cities
Placement of MBA college in an industrial center in a good metro city like Delhi increases your career growth because the chances of frequent industry interaction, placements are high. Therefore, be prepared to migrate to Delhi and get admission in the best MBA colleges to get good career opportunities after completing the course. Read more
General MBA or Specialized MBA: Match your aptitude
You must specify your area of interest before admission. If you are looking for a general MBA program with options in various specialization areas, then you are given the opportunity in the final year, but if you have decided to do MBA in a specific field like HR, Finance, Analytics, Marketing, then there are several top MBA colleges. Delhi has been offering specialized MBA courses since the first year. So decide first, then apply
Legacy & Alumni Base: Network Matters
The older the MBA college in Delhi, the wider its alumni base will be. More network helps in career development, enhances your problem-solving skills, and helps you become a successful manager
Infrastructure & Facilities: Good Ambience aids Great learning.
A good infrastructure with facilities like a well-equipped library, Wi-Fi, hostels, classrooms, auditoriums, health care, sports and entertainment helps you get a better learning experience. Therefore, to get a good education in B-school in Delhi, there should be a good environment. Read in detail how to choose the right MBA college read in Detail How to choose the right MBA college
MBA Admission in Delhi: A better choice
MBA colleges in Delhi NCR provide better career opportunities as Delhi is India's largest and second-largest group in the world with a population of over 2.17 crore attracting diverse and high employment options. All regions of Delhi NCR together produced GDP of $ 128.9 billion in 2011-12, which was 7.5 percent of Indian GDP.
An MBA in Delhi is a good option as more MBA options are available in Delhi with higher education at a lower fee, higher return on investment.
With its distinct position in the national capital, MBA colleges in Delhi have more and more corporate interfaces available.
Delhi has a prominent place on the national map of management education with more facilities to connect with the industry.
Delhi is an important commercial center in South Asia and the third largest metropolitan area in India.
The state has seen unprecedented growth in its service areas. Delhi has a skilled work force with English speaking, availability of adequate infrastructure, number of internet and telecom service providers and satellite communication facilities.
The average salary in MBA colleges of Delhi is better than other cities and much higher.
Delhi: Hub of quality MBA education
The MBA colleges in Delhi and Delhi NCR are spread over the entire National Capital Region of Delhi. Although there are no IIMs present in Delhi, many IIMs are preferred to these MBA colleges as they provide you with the most learning experience.
MBA colleges in Delhi offer diverse expertise in marketing, consulting, international trade, retail management, finance, human resources, public policy and other related fields. The MBA option option is available in a wide range in choosing MBA colleges in Delhi as per your choice.
PGDM colleges in Delhi
Many private PGDM colleges in Delhi rank highly and are at par with IIM. Some such PGDM colleges are MDI Gurgaon, IMI New Delhi, IMT Ghaziabad, Bimtech Greater Noida. Apart from this, other top PGDM colleges in Delhi NCR include LBSIM New Delhi, NDIM New Delhi, FORE, FIIB, EMPI, JIMS Rohini. XLRI has also launched its Delhi campus at Jhajjar in Delhi NCR from the academic session 2020-21.
Direct MBA Admission in Delhi
There are many MBA colleges in Delhi that conduct their own entrance exams and provide direct admission. Read more to check MBA admissions colleges directly in Delhi
Visit the campus
Before taking admission, visit MBA College Campus in Delhi. Inquire current students about B-school learning experiences, placements, pedagogy, career prospects
Understand AICTE Fee Refund rules:
If you get a better MBA option after taking admission in MBA college in Delhi, then you can claim for full fee refund as per AICTE fee refund rules. Read more


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Lloyds announce new safety features for mowers
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On the Lloyds stand will be the latest Technological advancements in operator presence controls giving a safety feature the like of which has not been seen before! In addition, some of the lowest vibration measurements on the market ensure Lloyds machines are at the top of today's turfcare managers shopping list.
The new Paladin Dual and TG fine turf mowers, fitted with groomer, will be on display along with the new Hovermower which has taken the industry by storm since its launch last year. Further commercial rotary products being added to the range these machines are of great interest to the professional user who requires a quality product.
The new ride-on cylinder mowing systems are now available for the Rasant/Aebi range of tractors. This range of systems and bank tractors can now be accessed via the direct Lloyds sales network. With an endless range of products which can be mounted to these machines including flails, rotary mowers, sweepers and cleaning equipment.
Lloyd's ever popular Leda gangs are available to suit any application. Along with the Pentad Hydraulic mower and The Greenline Combi Trailers, which have a new 2.1 metre model,
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With the beginning of a new year here at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), there have been many new changes. One of the most anticipated being that of the new dining service company that has made their presence on campus. The Lutrinae was fortunate enough to speak with Bob Dooley, the Resident District Manager for A'viands.
The Lutrinae: What is A'viands? How do you pronounce it? What does it mean?
A'viands: The typical way to pronounce A'viands is: Ah-Ve-On-ds. A'viands is a contract foodservice management company; we were selected as the CSUMB dining service partner this spring. Based in Minnesota, our company manages dining programs for clients in Higher Education, K-12, Corporate Dining, and Healthcare markets. Our primary partners are smaller to midsize campuses that the larger competitors are unable to serve with the same level of attention and flexibility
The Lutrinae: What does this company mean to you?
A'viands: Speaking personally, A'viands has provided me and many of my colleagues with incredible opportunities for both personal and professional growth. I started as a student intern during my Dietetic Internship at the University of South Dakota. During my tenure with the company, I have held numerous positions in different areas of the organization, which have allowed me to gain a better understanding of campus and university dining.
Being a midsized company, we can more easily make improvements and changes at the account level. We are given the tools to enhance what areas are working and improve or change things that are not. This has made working with A'viands a rewarding career for many of us on campus and within the company.
The Lutrinae: How is this food different from what we had before?
A'viands: As a food-focused company, we are committed to offering fresh and local foods throughout the year at our locations. We will also work to regularly update menus to ensure we are providing our guests with popular items, while also introducing new items.
The Lutrinae: What kind of service can we expect from A'viands?
A'viands: Our team is focused on providing exemplary service to provide a positive guest experience. Dining is more than just food; it's an experience. Everything speaks – the food presentation, dining atmosphere, facility upkeep, and of course the service from our team members. Our goal is to make every interaction with an A'viands team member a positive and memorable one. Mealtime is often the highlight of our guest's day, and it is our mission to make each visit the best it can be.
The Lutrinae: How are you trying to stand out from Sodexo, the previous catering company?
A'viands: We are working to improve the "personal touch" in all aspects of the dining program. We will bring more interaction between our team and the students, faculty and staff at CSUMB. We will continue to enhance our program throughout our partnership with the University. We will visit with students and survey the campus regularly to get feedback on what we can do better, or what parts of the program are favorites. A'viands understands that every campus is different, and we will work to align with the CSUMB culture.
The Lutrinae: What is new this year and what can students look forward to?
A'viands: A primary focus will be to improve the guest experience and create a culture of continuous improvement for the dining program. We will make adjustments in this first year to offer more variety and programming to keep dining exciting.
The Dining Commons will be open all day now with no closures Monday-Friday until after dinner. We will remain open after the typical lunch times providing options to our guests looking for something small, or even to just grab a bowl of cereal. Additionally, we will have a few new concepts in the Otter Express including our Grains and Greens concept, improvement to the Montes menu and style of service. There will be a noticeable change in the Library Café as we switch to a proudly service Verve coffee; a local coffee roaster based in Santa Cruz. We anticipate the upgrades to the Library Café will make it a popular destination on campus.
The Lutrinae: How have you changed the meal plans?
A'viands: All meal plans were finalized last year prior to A'viands managing the program. During the process of changing vendors, the University conducted committee discussions and identified best practices to determine the new direction for this year's meal plans. The most noticeable change for this year will be the addition of the Unlimited Meal Plans for resident students. The Seaside 7 and Seaside 5 meal plans will offer unlimited access to the Dining commons throughout the day. A student can visit as many times as they wish throughout the day. This will be especially beneficial now that the Dining Commons will have continuous serving hours throughout the day.
The Lutrinae: What is the Otter cup and can I buy one without a meal plan?
A'viands: The Otter Cup is a complimentary mug that can be used at retail dining locations for a discount drink. The first 100 people to sign-up for the Otter Plan will receive the cup. The purpose of this giveaway is to promote the commuter meal plans to people on campus. We are looking into possible partnerships with other groups on campus to see if this program can be expanded.
The Lutrinae: Is there anything else that you would like students to know?
A'viands: Yes, A'viands is excited to be here as CSUMB's dining service partner. We look forward to providing great meals and memorable experiences to the students, faculty, staff and guests on campus. I would also like to let students know that they can email me directly at any time at [email protected] if they have questions or concerns. Additionally as a Registered Dietitian, I will be offering free dietitian visits to all members of the CSUMB community. This can include questions about healthy eating, food sensitivities, restrictive diets, and even weight loss. Students interested in this service can set-up an appointment by sending me an email.


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There are essentially two types of guests: expected and unexpected! If sufficient notice has been given a lot of ideas can be worked upon and the goodies prepared in advance. If someone unexpected drops in then it's a moment of panic! Sometimes it so happens that there aren't enough provisions or fresh vegetables in the house. This is a realistic situation that calls for creative thinking and prompt action. One can go shopping immediately but it uses precious time. One can order food from an eatery over the phone but these are expenses that can be avoided. One very good suggestion is to have a stocked kitchen so in such moments of despair there is not much stress. A creative cook is able to mix and match pulses and cereals and rustle up a meal that is colourful in spite of being sometimes without vegetables.
Instant goodies for unexpected
Serve an attractive chana dal pulao with the white grains of rice in delightful contrast with yellow dal. Roast papads and roll up tightly while still warm. Whip yogurt and add a dash of powdered cumin seeds and salt and red chilli powder Wind up the meal with hot suji ka halwa prettied up with fried cashewnuts and raisins.
Mix up some dals and boil. Meanwhile prepare a gravy with onions and tomatoes and garam masala. If the guests like garlic, use a generous amount. Finish off with a teaspoon or two of pure ghee. Serve piping hot with thick, flaky paranthas and a choice of pickles. A sweet note could be provided with a cold custard and finely chopped fruits.
Gram flour (besan) is a blessing in disguise. It can be transformed into a number of delicacies in a jiffy. The famed gatta curry is good with rice or roti or even pittla with bhakris.
For snacks mix finely chopped potatoes, onions and green chillies. Add gram flour and mix with water to get a batter of dropping consistency. Deep fry as small bhajiyas and serve with ketchup.
Deep fry small squares of bread. Top with baked beans, chopped onions and capsicums – they make excellent canapés.
Something like puri and aloo bhaji can be prepared within thirty to forty minutes.
It is to be pointed out that not everybody enjoys new things at every meal…once in a while it is a refreshing idea to serve a new creation or a variation of the same old stuff. So if you are ready, the following pointers can give you some ideas:
Any leftover vegetable like paneer bhurji, baingan bharta, aloo matar ki sabzi or even leftover pulao makes good fillings for stuffed tomatoes. Prepare an array of tomato cases, green capsicum cases and onion cases and fill them up. Give toppings of breadcrumbs and grated cheese and let the tray bask under the grill for a while.
Pierce carrots, tomatoes, paneer cubes, onion chunks, capsicum cubes onto metal skewers and grill them. Brush with salted butter before grilling. Season with salt and pepper or even chaat masala and serve on a bed of lightly flavoured rice.
The repetitive combinations of dal chawal, roti sabzi, rajma chawal, idli sambar, dosa chutney, chicken curry and parantha, chole bhature can all do with reincarnations. Let us take dal chawal. Serve it by all means but after mixing it in a casserole dish and tempering with chopped onions and beaten yogurt. Garnish with chopped coriander. Turning them into closed packets can alter roti sabzi. Simply place some sabzi on one half of the roti. Fold over to make the round edges meet and present a semi circle. Seal the open ends with a little water and make indents with a fork all over. Lightly fry on the pan and serve with tomato ketchup.
Do you like to present dishes that are well garnished and look elaborate? The feeling one gets while presenting such a dish is that of achievement.
But there is a little secret behind this. The recipe might not be an elaborate one with tens of ingredients and dozens of steps. The recipe can be as simple as a boiled egg but on the table it looks like a page from a glossy recipe book. This means that the food you put on the table does not necessarily have to be the result of sweating for hours in the kitchen. With a little bit of creativity, a few garnishes even a humble sandwich can look like cook book material.
Some fancy trimmings can do the trick:
1. A sandwich with trimmed edges should look good provided the edges have been treated with a really sharp knife. Sprinkle with shredded beetroot and carrot.
2. Even boiled eggs are in for a makeover. Slice into half vertically. Scoop out yolk and mash well with a fork. Add a dab of mayonnaise and whisk to a smooth pate. Push through an icing syringe with star nozzle into the cavity of the white. Sprinkle with red chilli flakes and chopped coriander. If you had thought half a dozen eggs were enough, plan to double the numbers while serving!
3. Serve rice in a moulded form. Pack it in a small bowl and invert. Garnish with carrot strips.
4. Ice creams scoops can be decorated with the addition of little cake cutouts. Take a sponge cake and slice horizontally. Stamp out hearts, stars etc with cookie cutters. Place with the ice cream scoop or slice. The final plate thus handed over to the guest certainly makes him/her feel special.
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Inner Realm
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Love the inner realm drawing ~ it's precious.ReplyDelete
I could just wander right into that pastel forest.
Enjoy those early, transient snows.
The pastel forest is the same like where I was today and last days. What a nice connection!ReplyDelete
We wait for snow on Wensday.
Inner meditation is so important for all of us!
Your meditation girl makes me relaxed :) Lovely!ReplyDelete
and I love your pastel forest! beautiful colors!
and a lovely photo!
I know the sound of snow crashing. It's quite scary same time fin, I think.
We have not had snow here yet. But we have lots of sun and it's warm.
same time funReplyDelete
(sorry for my error writing, it seems sometimes I just have to do it, without I mean it)
Your pastel forest is a lovely place to meditate!ReplyDelete
Oh my.....every image is so wonderful, Tammie Lee! Visiting your inner peace, oh could the rest of the world use some of that! And then your pastel forest? YES! Then, the lush scenery at the end. Thank YOU for this lovely start to my day. AnitaReplyDelete
That meditating girl is so lovely, and your pastel forest looks like a great place! And that picture ... wow! some beautiful nature up there!ReplyDelete
You are surrounded but such natural marvels! The peace of those wood invites to meditates and is reflected in you works. We had snow one day, a lot of wind and rain yesterday, though. A branch fell off one tree in front of our house but that was all, fortunately... :)ReplyDelete
Both pieces are so peaceful and tranquil dear Tammie... so beautiful... and snow crashing from the rooftop sounds wonderful...ReplyDelete
Jenny ♥
Ma chère amie bonsoir,ReplyDelete
Un très joli dessin... Un billet plein de sensibilité.
J'aime beaucoup votre travail.
Gros bisous
Love, love the pastel forest!! So restful!!ReplyDelete
Such a peaceful illustration, we all need the quietness once in awhile.ReplyDelete
Wishing you a beautiful day Tammie!
Beautiful meditation, love the simple line, so peaceful and quiet. The forest is magical!ReplyDelete
C'est un superbe travail! j'adore !ReplyDelete
I love it! You are so talented, your work is always so serene and calming too, definitely my favourite thing about your art :)ReplyDelete
A wonderful and inspiring place.ReplyDelete
Your work is really wonderful!
Have a good weekend!
It transmits peace, much peace.
I know I'll always find peace when I visit you here... your pastel forest seems like a wonderful place to be lost in. :)ReplyDelete
What serene and peaceful images. Absolutely lovely.ReplyDelete


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Color Is a Day (1972)
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This artistic video shows softly dissolving images as they reveal the dimensions of a day through the sky, clouds, canyons and deserts.
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Saab ANA in Trollhattan completed assembly for the last 47 Saab convertibles in February 2012. They were left on the assembly line after the factory was shut down in December of 2011. Thirty seven of these convertible were the limited Independence Edition that was introduced almost exactly a year ago during the Independence Day celebrations.
These Saab 9-3 convertibles (or cabriolets as they are called in most of Europe) ranged from 250.000 to 600.000 kronor in Sweden (28.000 to 68.000 Euro). Some of them were exported to other countries and left-hand and right-hand drive models were produced.
Magna Steyr in Austria used to build the second generation Saab 9-3 convertible until production was moved to Trollhattan in January 2010. The Trollhattan factory produced these soft top Saabs for part of the 2010 and the entire 2011 model years. The regular Saab 9-3 sedan, 9-3 sportcombi and Saab 9-5 were all made on the same assembly line.
One of the assemblers who finished these last convertibles was a former Saab employee who worked at Saab for 20 years. Saab ANA CEO Joachim Lind said it was great privilege and honor to be able to finish assembly for these unique Saabs.
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With the rise of populist parties in Europe over the past few years, the question of populism has gained much interest from researchers seeking to better understand the specificity of the newly emerging political landscape, its causes and consequences, its actors, and the rhetoric accompanying it.
However, the notion of populism itself is highly contested. Is it right to label and study a political actor, a discourse, or an ideology as "populist"?
Such a question has largely been explored in the academic literature on the analytical side of things, i.e., by asking whether it is actually a pertinent and useful concept. Less attention has been given to the normative side of this label, i.e., whether it is right – in the sense of fair – to use the populist label to qualify an actor, a discourse, an ideology, a movement or a party – and what the implications for research that relies on such label are.
As part of the PaCE project, Trilateral Research, together with its partner The Democratic Society, has engaged with this question and its profound ethical and social implications. It has done so through a series of interviews with various stakeholders (academics, journalists, representatives of the civil society, etc.) in order to reach out to various viewpoints on the politics of labelling in political science and political analysis more generally.
The key ethical issue that emerged was the risk to further antagonise a part of the society attracted by populist parties. We then narrowed down the examination of ethical issues raised by populism research to a specific aspect of the PaCE project that seeks to crawl online discourses by the general public to identify "populist" narratives and analyse them. We undertook an analysis of the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that this online study could potentially raise.
Here as well, the central issue that emerged was that of contributing to the stigmatisation of those who challenge the political, economic, and intellectual elites. Another risk with great ethical and social implications that we identified is that of shedding a negative light on discourses formulated by the general public that may contain deeply legitimate claims in relation to economical inequalities or democratic shortfalls.
The 2008 Pots and Pans movement in Iceland is a strong example of such social movement raising legitimate claims against the elites. In this case, the corruption of the financial and political elites. The social unrest then led to beneficial changes to the Icelandic society.
The ELSI process that we conducted made it possible to raise awareness on these issues within the consortium as a whole and in particular with our technical partners developing the AI tool to crawl the web, as well as the public platform where results of the search will be presented.
Our key conclusion and recommendation from the ELSI analysis are that, while we recognise that populist rhetoric might be harmful to the fabric of democracy and social cohesion, it might also be used to formulate legitimate claims toward its leaders and institutions. In any case, these discourses should be listened to in order to better understand the current climate in European countries today and to provide solutions to a challenging social and political situation.
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Kepler discovers its 10th twin-sunned Tatooine
The discovery of a planet orbiting a binary star in the habitable zone is the tenth of its kind, indicating such planets are more common than previously thought.
Four years ago, when the Kepler mission helped locate Kepler-16b, the news was incredible. For the first time, we had confirmed a planet orbiting two stars, an idea that seemed at home on the twin-sunned "Star Wars" planet Tatooine.
Now, researchers have announced the discovery of the 10th such system in what seems a relatively short space of time. Kepler-453b, of the system Kepler-453, is what is known as a circumbinary planet, orbiting two stars which are themselves locked into orbit with each other.
The research was published in The Astrophysical Journal.
The discovery of Kepler-453b was an extraordinarily lucky one. Because it orbits two stars, the planet's tilt is wobbly and erratic. Exoplanets are already hard to see, usually located by what is known as the "transit method", which allows astronomers to detect when a planet is passing in between us and a star when that star's light dims. Because of Kepler 453b's wobble only 9 percent of its transits are detectable.
The next time Kepler-453b will be visible to astronomers won't be until the year 2066.
"If we had observed this planet earlier or later than we did, we would have seen nothing and assumed there was no planet there," said Stephen Kane, assistant professor of physics and astronomy at San Francisco State University, and a member of the team that discovered Kepler-453b. "That suggests that there are a lot more of these kinds of planets than we are thinking, and we're just looking at the wrong time."
Because the precession (that orbital wobble) is caused by the binary star, this means that there may be a lot of binary stars out there with planets. Jerome Orosz, a professor of astronomy of San Diego State University and paper co-author, said the number could be over 100.
"The low probability for witnessing transits means that for every system like Kepler-453 we see, there are likely to be 11 times as many that we don't see," he explained.
Kepler-453b is located in the habitable zone of binary system Kepler-453, which means it is at a distance from the stars where the temperature is right for liquid water: not so close to suns as to evaporate into steam, and not so far as to freeze into ice. It is the third Kepler circumbinary planet to be located in the habitable zone, but alas, it is not Earth-like. Kepler-453b is a gas giant, with a mass estimated to be under 16 times that of the Earth.
For comparison, Neptune has a mass 17 times that of the Earth, but Kepler-453b is bigger. It blocked 0.5 percent of the light of Kepler-453 in transit, which allowed the team to calculate that its radius is 6.2 times that of the Earth -- some 60 percent bigger than Neptune.
But life could still exist in Kepler-453's system, Kane said.
"[Kepler-453b] could have moons that are rocky, which means you could have life on the moons in this system," he explained.
The two stars are very different from one another. The larger is about 94 percent the size of the sun, while the smaller is about 20 percent the size of the sun and much cooler, emitting less than 1 percent of the energy emitted by the larger star. The two stars orbit each other every 27 Earth days, and Kepler-453b orbits them both every 240 Earth days.
"The systems tend to be very compact and they come in a wide range of configurations. The diversity and complexity of these circumbinary systems are wonderful," said study lead author William Welsh, a professor of astronomy at San Diego State University. "Each new circumbinary planet is a gem, revealing something unexpected and challenging."


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By Marilyn Jones
One of the best ways to earn free or reduced-price travel is by saving points. Hotels, airlines, credit cards, internet advertisement websites and other businesses offer memberships entitling you to earn points. But there are tricks to growing those points.
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How to make a complaint about a notary public
If a notary public in your state did something wrong, then you should complain about this notary. But, who do you complain to about a particular notary public? If it is a petty complaint, then you can keep it to yourself, or visit the BBB site. However, if there was a criminal act committed by the notary involving fraud, or some other serious issue, then please contact the notary division in your particular state.
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