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Bose products may have their detractors in audiophile circles, but there are many things the company does right, and some things that the company does brilliantly. The original Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker is the perfect example of the latter. It's compact, sounds excellent, and streams stereo Bluetooth audio reliably. The SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II is an evolution of the first version, and contains just enough improvements to keep it at the top of the heap for portable wireless Bluetooth speakers – but all that goodness comes with a fairly hefty price tag of £250.
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At first glance, it's easy to dismiss the SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile II as a minor update, but there's more going on underneath the surface than is initially apparent. As before, the SoundLink II's nylon and leather covers denote the two trim levels. For £250, the basic model is the black-trimmed SoundLink II with a dark grey nylon cover – a chrome-trimmed premium version comes with a dark brown leather cover for £300. You can also buy accessory covers in red or blue nylon for £25 each, or in black or tan leather for £45 each. All of the covers are of a new bi-fold design that doubles as the stand (when opened) and the power switch (when closed), which is reminiscent of the Apple iPad with its Smart Cover.
Otherwise, the SoundLink II remains the same externally. It measures a svelte 240 x 50 x 130mm (WxDxH), and weighs 1.3kg. It's certainly portable in that it's lighter than most full-size iPod speaker docks, and with the attached cover it folds up nicely. However, it's not as small or light as something like, say, the Beats by Dre Pill; just bear in mind that everyone's definition of "portable" is different.
A battery indicator light at the top of the front panel lets you know the unit's status when you plug it in, while a companion Bluetooth icon pulses in pairing mode, stays solid when connected, and flashes when it can't find any nearby paired Bluetooth devices. The top edge features a row of oversized buttons: Power, Aux, Bluetooth, Mute, and Volume (see the below image).
The back panel, as before, includes a DC power jack, a micro-USB port labelled "service," and a 3.5mm auxiliary input. The DC jack is a bit of a disappointment, because it means you'll need to take the included AC adapter with you everywhere; some other portable Bluetooth speakers use micro-USB, which makes it easier to charge multiple devices with a single cable. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts for eight hours of moderate level listening, and takes three hours to fully charge with the AC adapter.
Pairing with the SoundLink II is simple, and it remembers the last six devices you connected with. I had no problem pairing the SoundLink II with an iPhone 5, after which I tested the unit with a series of locally stored tracks in various music genres. There's no multi-point support, so you can't leave two devices connected simultaneously and stream from either one. Still, it's easy enough to just power one off and power up the other before cueing up your music.
Underneath the speaker grille, the SoundLink II features new neodymium drivers and revised digital signal processing circuitry. That's in addition to the original model's dual-opposing passive radiators. The SoundLink II sounds robust considering its tiny size – it puts out a lot of sound with a smooth, even timbre. That said, it's not for audiophiles; there's a lot of digital signal processing going on underneath the hood to prevent distortion and project so much output, and this has a tendency to make things sound pleasant, but not natural.
When compared with the original SoundLink, the improvement is small, but noticeable. On our standard bass test track from The Knife, "Silent Shout," the new model doesn't distort at all when playing back the introductory electronic synth bass, which is the same as before. But the kick drum is ever so slightly punchier, with a short "boom" tail, on the new model; it's not as good as some larger speakers we've tested, but it's a bit more than you get with the original model, which barely registered in that frequency range.
With our other test tracks, the sound was much closer between the two models. Muse's "The Resistance" sounded a bit crisper and less muddy with the SoundLink II, thanks to a slightly enhanced upper midrange presence and a smoother, airier-sounding high range. The same goes for Bill Callahan's "Drover" – his robust baritone sounded clear and full over the acoustic guitar on both models, although you get a slightly more realistic sense of the strings from the SoundLink II.
One gripe with the older model remains: Sometimes the beginning of a song gets clipped off, either when cueing it up for the first time or when skipping between tracks, thanks to a delay in when the Bluetooth wireless protocol reconnects.
When comparing the original SoundLink to the SoundLink II, none of the sonic differences are dramatic, or even that noticeable at first listen. Certainly if you have the original SoundLink, there's no need to upgrade. But the modest revisions are enough to keep the SoundLink II in the lead as our favourite high-end portable stereo Bluetooth speaker.
The Jawbone Big Jambox doesn't sound quite as crisp or detailed, but it's a solid option in its own right and worth consideration, thanks to its long 15 hour battery life, and ability to work as a speakerphone.
If you want a low cost Bluetooth speaker option that's exceptionally portable, have a look at the Logitech UE Mobile Boombox, although that model doesn't begin to approach the SoundLink II's bass response or overall output level (but then, it is less than a third of the price of the Bose offering).
Manufacturer and Model
Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II
Wireless Remote Control
Separate subwoofer
Physical Dock
- Compact, portable design
- Smooth, balanced sound
- Doesn't distort on deep bass tracks
- Expensive
- The start of songs sometimes get clipped
- Not for audio purists
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Florida waterways are choked by toxic green slime, thanks to sewage, fertilizer and animal waste runoff. Earthjustice is seeking protections under the Clean Water Act to clean up the dangerous mess that is tarnishing one of the nation's greatest water states.
Case Overview
Florida is a water state, known for its rivers, creeks, mangrove swamps and wetlands. But what was once pristine has become sullied by fluorescent green slime—the toxic result of sewage, manure and fertilizer pollution, which triggers outbreaks of algae. As a result, health officials continually warn Floridians and tourists not to come into contact with the algae-choked water.
The Clean Water Act is intended to protect people against exactly this kind of preventable pollution. In 2008, Earthjustice sued the EPA to force the agency to set standards to protect Florida's waters from outbreaks of toxic slime.
In 2009, the EPA agreed as part of a settlement to set enforceable, legal limits on the pollution that generates toxic slime in Florida's waterways. The agency set limits, but the state of Florida issued its own weaker limits in an attempt to displace the federal rules. Earthjustice challenged these limits, but a Florida judge sided with industry.
Now, the EPA is considering ceding control over much of Floridian waters to the state and its toothless, industry-created pollution plan. Earthjustice is challenging the EPA in an attempt to ensure that federal, enforceable standards are put in place to protect Floridians and their precious water resources.
Case Updates
Earthjustice Files Appeal for Clean Water in Florida
Florida Governor Embraces Polluters in Chesapeake
Choking On Algae and Anger, Floridians Rise Up
As Wildlife Dies, Outrage Mounts Over Florida Slime
Toxic Algae Outbreak Sliming Florida's St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon
Legislature could stop algae outbreaks, but...
In an opinion piece addressing water pollution in Florida, Earthjustice attorney David Guest discussed the many problems of the toxic algal blooms that continue to stain and poison Florida's waterways. The green, slimy outbreaks—which are caused by sewage, manure, and fertilizer runoff—have sickened residents, made waters unfit for swimming and tourism, and killed hundreds of manatees, dolphins, and pelicans in the last year alone.
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Yep, they're adorable. But before you make one of them your own, you should know that all Vizsla puppies come with certain challenges and responsibilities. Even adult Vizslas require more attention and exercise than most dogs. In addition to these needs, a Vizsla puppy will require house training, obedience training, shots, and a lot of time and affection to ensure that he or she is happy and properly socialized. However, if you're up to the challenge, you'll be rewarded with a dog that is among the most loving and loyal pets anyone could ever wish for.
The first three months of a Vizsla puppy's life are important ones. If a young Vizsla puppy is exposed to many new people and animals in its first 12 weeks, it will be a much more adaptable and well-behaved adult. Obedience classes are an excellent way to both train and socialize your puppy. You might also want to take your puppy to public settings such as parks where it can be exposed to many new sights and sounds and smells. Without this kind of early socialization, adult Vizslas tend to be timid and more defensive than necessary. Introducing your Vizsla puppy to other pets is good, but keep in mind that Vizslas are natural hunters; possible "prey" such as rabbits or birds should be protected accordingly.
Because Vizslas are so intelligent and sensitive, they can become easily bored and distracted. Vizsla puppies are jumpers and chewers, and notorious for being little bundles of perpetual energy. By playing games with your puppy and giving it plenty of opportunities to wear itself out by running and walking with you several times a day, you'll find it much easier to train and less likely to engage in destructive behavior. Setting firm and consistent boundaries from the very beginning will help your puppy to know its place and obey you accordingly. Use positive rather than negative reinforcement. Vizslas are highly sensitive and will respond better to rewards and praise than to a harsh tone of voice or physical correction.
Vizslas can take longer to housetrain than some dogs. Crate training is recommended, and may last several months. You might want to keep your puppy away from carpeted areas to avoid "uncleanupable" accidents. Vizslas like to carry things around in their mouths, and are famous for gently taking their owners' hands or arms in their mouth to show affection or get their attention. Providing your puppy with soft, chewable toys will help to keep it from gnawing on furniture or other objects that aren't meant for puppy mouths. It should go without saying that electrical cords, plants, and similar objects should be kept out of harm's way. A deterrent spray may be useful in protecting your furniture.
Leaving Vizsla puppies at home alone is not recommended. Vizslas as a breed have a tendency toward separation anxiety, and their need for stimulation and activity can lead to psychological problems if neglected. Vizslas' desire for human companionship is demonstrated by how frequently they will follow you around the house, touch you, or try to climb into your lap. The emotional well-being of your Vizsla puppy would be best served by allowing it to sleep indoors.
Finally, take time to read up on the health and grooming requirements of your Vizsla puppy. Responsible Vizsla breeders will provide thorough information about their puppies, sires, and dams. See our Vizsla Health section for more information about potential health problems.


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|Minecraft (Public) Build it and they will come
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Minecraft 2? Idea
The new Minecraft game idea, Like Minecraft, a bit, with each block representing one millimetre rather than one metre, differing grades of materials creating differing grades of creations and a tech tree reflecting this, characters made up of blood, bone and skin blocks, bushido blade style character control and health system, but with an added loss of blood blocks leading to slowed movement, blurred vision, motor control loss and eventually death. With recruitable npc's and masses of orders you can give npc's. Loads of animals, wild and tameable, ship building and cannons, eventually. Criticisms plz.
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First criticism is that it would not be able to be run on any computer available today.
currently 1 block = 1m = 2 triangles per face.
at 1mm blocks = 2,000,000 triangles per meter give a view range of 100m...that's going to be way too many points to render.
As to game mechanics, personally after much time spent playing and dissecting games, my opinion is now that the more detail you put into games in terms of mechanics, the less fun the game becomes. Often a game is as much about what limitations you place on the player and how the game is played within those limits.
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On a larger scale that is why weather is so difficult to predict on a global scale or even local scale, because it consists of tiny particles moving about, and knowing where every particle in that system is and where it will move to takes enormous computing resources that even our best supercomputers struggle with.
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Another interesting thing to look at would be memory consumption:
Assuming we have a modest 256 different block types (this is much less than current minecraft) and that the blocks can do absolutely nothing other than being just blocks (no extra data appended) the memory needed to store 10 cubic meters of world would be (1000 * 10) ^ 3 byte = 1 TB
Now considering most people don't have 1 TB memory and that you're likely to see more than 10 meters in front of you I'd say it'll be a bit hard to get this game off the ground. And we haven't even talked about the bandwidth needs to load the data from a server
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"Trying is the first step towards failiure" - Homer Simpson
|28th July 2013, 02:40 PM
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I may have brain damage but I can think of ways around some of the things that stand in the way of what I want. Aren't the 1 metre blocks made up of smaller "textures"? well your 1mm block, when viewed from a distance could make part of a 1 metre blocks "texture". Does this make it any more makeable with today's super computer? Secondly, I'm not looking to improve the "mechanics" of anything, this all started years ago, not dissecting but thoroughly enjoying every possible moment of it, all so often getting fully immersed only to find some flimsy looking piece of cloth hanging in a doorway that I can't enter, or something similar to un-immerse me. There are just so many things in computer games that wouldn't be tolerated in any other form of entertainment and if you become the person that changes that you will become very rich I'm sure.
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There are other minecraft clones out there that use other mechanics than cubes, such as different meshes where you can manipulate each node and so on. You even have games such as Red Faction where you can blow holes through certain walls with explosive weapons. Although you can't build stuff in that game. There are also physics mods to minecraft that makes it a bit more lifelike with rules to how large arches and such you can build before they collapse.
But in the end, if you want a "lifelike" environment that you can manipulate freely you WILL eventually bang your head against the wall set by computer hardware.
There is also the fact that more is not always better, the saying less is more is often pretty accurate. One reason minecraft is so popular is because it's so easy to build things and make them look pretty good. Having a resolution of a millimeter just makes building a lot more complicated. More choices, more things that can look strange, harder to align things, requires incredible amount of time to make something look just right.
EVE Online characters:
Daedalus II ex-CEO TOGOA, Daedalus III slave of Daedalus II
GW2 characters:
Little Molok Asura Engineer
"Trying is the first step towards failiure" - Homer Simpson
|30th July 2013, 10:38 PM
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One of the things that makes Minecraft so popular is the less-is-more principle. It's fun to try to solve problems with how things look, discover tricks and ways of making things look good. Thankfully you don't need a degree in CAD to play it - that's why we all love it!
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Administrators and county officials are in the talking stages of trying to reopen the hospital. Meanwhile, hospital employees have been asking residents to sign a petition to get funds from commissioners in an effort to expedite the process.
It asks commissioners to work with hospital administrators and give them money to reopen the hospital.
Gadsden County residents say they want to see the issue resolved quickly. Key Barnes says he now has to take his mother to Tallahassee once a week to see a physician.
Friday, hospital officials met with the county in the hopes of coming up with a solution. County officials say their hands are tied because hospital administrators have to comply with bankruptcy court orders before the county can step in.
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The Tenner 10m CW Transceiver
I have now roughed out the schematic of the Tenner although I cannot guarantee all values are precise and will check these over when I have a little more time and a brighter light to see with! On the circuit shown there is a switch to select two VXO ranges, but only one is fitted.
Note that the crystal uses a 28.06MHz
fundamental crystal - NOT 3rd overtone. These are a little harder
to find but this gives more pulling range. Even greater pulling
range can be achieved with a small inductor in series with the crystal
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I'm trying to change the boot order on a VM that uses PhoenixBIOS. I can get to the setup utility. However, I can't figure out how to get into supervisor mode, which is required to change the boot order.
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Capital gains tax is an aspect that every property seller needs to consider in a cost-sensitive market. The amount of capital gains tax depends on the time period the property is held on to.
If the property is sold after three years of purchase, the resultant gains (known as long-term gains) are taxable at a fixed rate of 20%. When it comes to long-term capital gains, the acquisition cost of the asset is recalculated based on indexation, which factors in inflation in its calculation by using the Cost-Inflation Index. The benefit is that tax on a long-term capital gain is taxed only at 20% after indexation. This brings down the amount of tax payable considerably compared to short-term capital gains tax.
Apart from this, you might be able to avoid paying tax on the sale of the house, and you also have options to reduce the tax burden following the sale of real estate.
Option 1: Capital gains from the sale of a house is exempt from tax if the taxpayer invests the gains in a residential property within two years from the date of sale or constructs another house within three years. However, one cannot claim the tax exemption by investing in a commercial property or land. To save tax, you have to invest in a residential property in India only.
Option 2: Long-term capital gains from sale of a residential property have been exempted from tax, if the sale proceeds are invested in a small or medium enterprise in the manufacturing sector. The fund should be used by the enterprise to acquire new plant and machinery before the due date of furnishing of return of income by the assessee. The pre-condition for availing this tax benefit is that the equity holding or voting power of the taxpayer in the enterprise after the investment should be more than 50%.
Option 3: Certain instruments like capital gain bonds have been prescribed in which the profit arising from the sale of a property can be invested to avail tax exemption. These instruments have a lock-in period of three years and the maximum limit for investing in such instruments is Rs 50 lakh. These bonds are currently being issued by NHAI and REC. If the entire amount of long-term capital gains is invested in these bonds, the tax is fully exempted.
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Running last minute New Years errands
When I think of early mornings and running errands, I think of jeans. And while I love a good t-shirt, I don't associate many of the ones I own with looking "cute," rather they're little momentos. As for the chambray and the darker denim bottoms, I was a little curious and skeptical about the pairing, however, after seeing Alexa Chung and Glee (I believe it's the "Laryngitis" episode) pulling off the look quite well, I figured I should give it a go. Also, I just got these cute little (well, not so little) sandals in the mail the other day, and I couldn't wait to wear them! Plus, it was almost 50 degrees out today, so I wore them with NO SOCKS!! It was awesome :)
Happy New Year!
|I just had to include this! The flowers in my kitchen are so pretty almost all year round, and I don't know how that happens!
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- The University of Alabama football team continued its preparation for Saturday's home game against Louisiana Monroe with a two-hour workout in helmets and shoulder pads on Wednesday.
Alabama is coming off a 13-10 victory in their SEC opener against Vanderbilt last Saturday. The offense, which has averaged 359.5 yards per contest in two wins, but just scored one touchdown in nine red zone trips, has looked good throughout practice this week.
"Hopefully, based on the way we practiced the last two days we will play better," head coach Mike Shula said. "I thought we had a better practice yesterday and a real good practice today. Guys are moving around and throwing and catching the ball better. We had a good two-minute drive with our first offense going up against our first defense."
The Crimson Tide defense has enjoyed strong showings through the first two games of the season, leading the Southeastern Conference in rush defense at just 51.0 yards per game. Alabama also leads the conference in turnover margin, forcing two more turnovers through two outings.
"One of the things we have talked about this week is we have to do everything better," said Shula. "We have to coach better, the meetings have to be better and we have to practice better. Hopefully it is a good indication but sometimes you practice poorly and play great and sometimes you practice great and play horrible. We will see on Saturday."
Regarding the earlier University announcement that assistant coaches Joe Kines and Dave Rader received raises Shula commented, "I am happy that they are going to be with us. To me that is a sign that our University wants to continue to show stability. Personally I am happy for them because both of them are important to me as fellow coaches and as friends."
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The Lauderdale County School system will meet on Monday to discuss asking for a $5 million to $7 million loan to improve the county's four campuses.
If the board approves the loan it will likely go before county residents for a vote in the November general elections.
Lauderdale County School Superintendent David Little says by no means would the loan mean an increase in county taxes.
The topic of the proposed loan will be discussed Monday night's work session.
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Off-day nonsense
Rather dull day for baseball today. In between news that Akinori Iwamura was dealt to the Pirates (sorry for the Heyman link) and that Craig Calcaterra is going to drop the gavel and blog baseball full time, there just wasn't a lot going on.
So, naturally, I got to surfing. Actually came across something pretty cool, called tilt-shift photography. It's a way to make real life photos look like miniature models. Nothing to do with baseball, or Game 5, or hot stove banter, but it is one way to make Busch Stadium look really cool (click on photo for full size):
My amateur hack-jobs have nothing on the ones I linked to above, but still pretty fun. If you have photoshop you can make especially gnarly ones. For the rest of us, there is a free tool here that doesn't require a software download or anything (and is what I used to make these).
Hopefully this amuses you enough to get you to Game 5. Then Chase Utley can do the rest.
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All images courtesy of the Adlon Hotel.
The vibe: Everything about the Adlon Hotel in Berlin is cool and luxurious – as is spa. It's where the rich and famous who stay at the hotel go to get pampered (we're talking Angelina, Brad and their gang of kids), so it's incredibly private and quiet with change rooms in your own spa suite.
The treatment: As much as I love trying new skin care products, there's something comforting in using a tried, tested and true brand that I know won't leave me red in the face. Dermalogica has always been my go-to skin care brand when I'm in need of an extra shot of moisture, a quick exfoliation to rid myself of dry skin, or a gentle cleansing solution for irritated skin. So, I was excited to learn that my facial at the Adlon Hotel would be performed with Dermalogica products. I didn't need to stress or emphasize how sensitive my skin is because I knew that the products wouldn't irritate my skin.
After a cleanse with the cleansing solution, my facialist used the Daily Microfoliant very gently to lift away dry, dead skin cells without scruffing up my skin. It was followed up with a soothing and cooling mask that plumped my skin and gave it the moisture shock it desperately needed after a few days of travelling. Throw in a facial massage, along with a head, hand, foot and arm massage and it proves that everything is better in a spa (even products you use all the time).
Need a little extra bit of relaxation? Book a special yoga session with on-hand yoga master Vijay who will help ease away any tension. FYI, he's also a master masseuse and if you book yourself a body treatment, you might be lucky enough to have Vijay for your massage. Or just chill out by the spa's gorgeous pool.
Price: 100 euros for the classic Dermalogica facial
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testing - don't remember how to do this...[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Pictures\Richard's Bikes\Specilized Roubaix[/IMG]
Dude, you need a URL link, cant use the document link.
try photobucket.com
Its free, you have to sign up and give a user name, buts its free and works really well.
If the picture is <100kb you can use "Manage Attachments" below the "Submit Reply" button.
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In the site FAQ under "What Are Attachments?" it says "To attach a file to a new post, simply click the [Browse] button at the bottom of the post composition page, and locate the file that you want to attach from your local hard drive."
However, I can't see any [Browse] button when I look at the new post or edit post pages. What is going on?
Alternately, can anyone suggest a free website where I could drop my images so I can use the lame "Insert Image" function that simply inserts an IMG tag in my posting. [IMG]http://[/IMG]
A good free website where you can put some pictures is Photobucket.com
When I signed up though I had to do it somewhere between midnight and 3 a.m. I guess so many people want to sign up that this is about the only way you can get in. This was quite awhile ago though so go to their website and check it out.
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Protests over Koran Burning: Germany Closes Afghan Military Base Early
The German military said Friday it would move up the planned closure of a base in northern Afghanistan in response to deadly protests over the inadvertent burning of copies of the Koran by a US soldier. The base would have been shuttered in March, but officials worried its security could not be maintained in the face of the demonstrations.
A German Bundeswehr soldier in Iman Sahib: The military is closing a base in Afghanistan early in response to deadly protests.
Germany's military announced Friday they have closed a base in Talokan in northern Afghanistan several weeks earlier than planned in response to deadly protests sparked after members of the NATO-led stability force burned copies of the Koran earlier this week at a US military base. Originally, the German base had been slated for closure in March.
International diplomats fear mass protests could still develop. And although the northern region has been relatively calm in recent months, even there protests broke out over the Koran burnings. Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, reported that thousands of people protested in the area covered by Regional Command North, which is headed up by the Germans. The military reported that protests attracted between 100 and 2,000 people in different cities including Talokan, Maimana, Baglan and Faizabad.
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In Talokan, 300 protesters gathered in front of the Bundeswehr base. A reporter for German public broadcaster ZDF said protesters attacked the base with stones. The relatively small base is difficult to secure because it is located in the middle of a city with 200,000 inhabitants. This prompted the commander to move the base's 50 soldiers to the larger base at Kundus around 70 kilometers away.
In a letter of apology delivered to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, US President Barack Obama said the incident had been "inadvertent" and that his government "will take the appropriate steps to avoid any recurrence, including holding accountable those responsible."
President Karzai said the US military officer allegedly responsible has acted "out of ignorance and with poor understanding" of the Koran's importance as Islam's holy book.
The German base at Talokan had been slated for closure in March, when Afghan security forces are to take responsibility for security there.
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- Photo Gallery: Violent Protests over Koran Burning
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DAVIDSON – Just like that, with few comments and without even voting, Davidson commissioners decided Tuesday night, June 14, to indefinitely delay further discussion of a proposal to switch the mayor and commissioners from two- to four-year terms and stagger the election of commissioners.
By consensus, the board decided not to put the issue of longer terms before the voters, at least not until after the election this fall.
With only a little more discussion, the board, by a 3-2 vote, decided to take more from the town's fund balance and lower the town's property tax rate from 36.5 to 35 cents per $100 of assessed value for the 2011-12 budget year.
But the majority of Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Venzon and Commissioners Tim Dreffer and Brian Jenest didn't lower the tax rate enough to balance out the sharp rise in assessed value that most Davidson homeowners will absorb because of revaluation of property countywide.
By state calculations, the town board would have needed to lower the rate another 2.9 cents – to 32.1 cents per $100 of assessed value – to counteract the increase in taxable value for the average Davidson homeowner.
They would have seen even higher bills in the budget recommended by Town Manager Leamon Brice. Brice recommended dropping the tax rate a half-cent – to 36 cents – which would have provided the town additional revenue to replace worn-out equipment, make some badly needed repairs to town facilities, including streets, and give some employees their first raise in three years.
Though he votes only to break a tie, Mayor John Woods voiced support for Brice's budget. Commissioner Connie Wessner made a motion to approve Brice's budget, but only Commissioner Margo Williams joined her, and the motion died.
So most Davidson homeowners will see a higher tax bill next year, and the latest estimates from the county's assessor's office have Davidson's average value increasing even more.
As recently as May, county officials estimated the overall value of real estate in Davidson would increase 17.6 percent. But this month, after seeing the results of some property owners' appeals, county officials said real estate values will likely increase 21.6 percent overall, Finance Director Eric Hardy said Tuesday.
So, as an example, a home assessed at $300,000 last year got a property tax bill from Davidson for $1,095.
That home can now expect to see its assessed value rise to $364,800, and under the property rate approved by the board Tuesday, the homeowner can expect a property tax bill of $1,276.80 to arrive in the mail this fall.
If the board had decided to lower the tax rate only a half-cent, the town tax bill on that same house would have increased to $1,313.28.
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At their last meeting, board members had all but agreed to put the issue of longer terms for town board members before the voters in a referendum this fall. Town officials had even sent out proposed language for the referendum question as part of the agenda for the meeting Tuesday.
But when the board got to that part of the agenda, Mayor John Woods started the discussion by, essentially, ending it. Noting the issue has generated much debate, Woods suggested continuing the issue "beyond the current election."
Commissioner Connie Wessner, who has steadfastly opposed putting the question of four-year terms on the ballot, said the question has become an "emotional, hair-trigger issue" and the board needs to give more time for discussion and education on the question in the community – "and not just to the opponents."
Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Venzon noted the board took up the proposal at the suggestion of citizens who worked on the town's new comprehensive plan, but "I think it's prudent at this point to stop and get more information."
Woods said he felt the board had reached a consensus, "and we'll take no action on this."
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Hello friends,
I'm going back to Vietnam my 5th time in 12 years in the U.S. I was born in Vietnam and came here in 1996 when I was 18 years old, so that make me 30 years old now .
I will be doing a bike tour in Vietnam for about 12-14 days. My schedule staying in Vietnam will be June 5th until August 20th but I have many other things to do so I only have 2 weeks max for a tour. The reason I'm posting it here is because I want to have partners to ride a bike together. So you ask: "what do you mean FREE?" That mean you're riding with a native Vietnamese tour guy with absolutely no cost. You pay for what it cost you (hotel, food) but I don't charge you for anything extra because I'm NOT doing this for profit, I want to make friends and have fun.
Anyway, to make it short, here are some information:
1. Time: July 10th until July 22th (time can be flexible depends of the agreement of the people who join)
2. Fee: Really depends, around $1000 to buy your own round trip ticket to Vietnam. If you plan to stay for only 12 days for only the tour and then come back, my estimate is the cost would be around minimum $50/day to be $600. I'm NOT kidding, that's the main concept of "FREE" in the title. Compare this cost to site such as veloasia.com and you'll see.
3. Trip: Unplanned, I have specific routes in mind, but not officially right now depends on number of people. Basically, we'll start from Saigon and bike through from city to town. Minimum would be 40-50 miles/ per day and maximum would be 70-80 miles.
4. Group: Minimum 4 people, maximum 10 people.
5. Insurance: You buy your own insurance, I've done some researched and there are American/International companies in Vietnam to take care of this issue.
6. Bike ability: From the trip info, you can guess what category you're in to be in this group. My average speed is around 18mph, I'm not competitive but not beginner either. We'll also stop by many places to take pictures, hence we'll have many breaks.
7. Bike: Good bikes, touring bike/MTB around $500 and above would be suitable enough. Road bike probably not recommended but the road has been improved a lot in recent years now. I guess for the sake's of fun and smooth ride, it's highly recommended that you bring your own bike to VN.
The bottom line is: I'll take care of everything for you. In other word, I'm your tour guy/friend with cycling passion. I would go on this trip anyway so I thought: "heck, why don't we find some guys in the bike forums to make friends and for fun, I'd learn a lot from them too." I also know the time is kind of late, and people usually need more time to prepare for this kind of trip, but who knows? Some of you might already in Vietnam/ already planned a trip to VN and read this post, so I might have a few already prepared.
This is a SERIOUS trip, so please let me know if you're serious about doing a tour. You're free to post any questions or comments however, and Ill answer you as fast as I can.


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it certainly is an interesting story, I was thinking of getting the Mary Poppins books to read too
Maybe we should do a forum round robin - read one and pass it along to the next member?Originally Posted by Britchick, post: 325933, member: 39
...Having said that, they're probably cheaper than the postage by now.
It's funny, I did two modules on Children's literature and we never read any of the Mary Poppins stories.
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You know what Fox needs? Another Gordon Ramsay cooking show! Ok, not really, but it's getting one, and this one actually sounds like it could be good. The title should clue you in to what this show is all about. Junior Masterchef is a new culinary competition series that has cooking enthusiasts between the ages of eight and thirteen attempting to show off their skills in the kitchen. News of this series order comes with word that Masterchef has been renewed for two more seasons.
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One glance at Fox's 2012 Summer TV schedule and it's not difficult to see why the network might call the approaching season "The Summer of Gordon." British chef, restaurateur and culinary celebrity Gordon Ramsay is set to star in three unscripted series on the network this summer. The latest teaser released by Fox showcases all three shows, two of which return next month.
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How about data access to and homogenous views over heterogeneous data sources, whether relational, hierarchical, network, object-oriented, etc? It seems to me that the greatest problem, at least for larger organizations, is the ability to integrate and access information with some sense of location (and system) independence.
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> > topic which I will find a lot of resources talked about it. So I can
> > make extension to their work..:)
> The topic "databases" is a huge field.
> I for one would love a paper that descibed what database to use for what
> design. When do I use a herichial- instead of a relation- or objection
> oriented database, and why? Is there an algorithm I could apply my class
> diagram to find out what DBMS(s?) I should use? What do I win and loose by
> combining multiple datasources? What can I win by replacing my RDBMS with
> an OODBMS and navigate to any data? Can I navigate to any data?
> There is about ten thousand thesises I can think of right now. I think you
> need to narrow down what it is you like with databases. Unless you want to
> write a paper on how, when and why, you need to focus on heirichial-,
> relational- or object oriented databases. (Some people might argue.)
> > By the way ,,,,,I wanna ask u about "XML document" and what u think of
> > topics related to it.
> XML is, if possible, a larger topic than "databases". It's like writing a
> paper on "ASCII".
> You really need to be more specific.
> karl
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Gov. Nikki Haley's administration has found something to like about the Affordable Care Act. S.C. Department of Health and Human Services director Tony Keck said $16 million will be included in next year's budget for a program that will streamline health care services for up to 53,600 South Carolinians who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
Keck said the Healthy Connections Prime program that will start accepting opt-in enrollees in July 2014 has been "authorized under the Affordable Care Act."
"Well, we are opposed to 95% of it," Keck said of the state's refusal to expand Medicaid or join other states that have opened their own health insurance exchanges as part of the act.
Keck said the $16 million start-up cost of South Carolina's Healthy Connections Prime will be offset in the long term by removing duplication and waste.
"Dual eligible are among the state's highest need and highest cost users of health care services," Keck said in a statement.
Keck said enrollees "will get more for their money. Additional services will be provided to help manage their care."
"From the beneficiaries' perspective, no longer will they be forced to navigate two different systems," said Nate Patterson, S.C. Department of Health and Human Services policy director for managed care. "On their end it does consolidate and streamline." Patterson described the streamlining, which will include potential savings and the simplicity of "one card" for enrollees, as a tremendous benefit.
The state's program also includes a novel approach to palliative care.
Keck said in a statement that "eligible beneficiaries who enroll in the program will be able to receive both Medicare and Medicaid services, plus additional behavioral health and community support services through one health plan that promotes clinically integrated, patient-centered care and improves health outcomes, delays the need for nursing facility care, reduces avoidable emergency room visits and hospital readmissions and increases access to home and community based services."
A summary of South Carolina's program says "enrollees will be eligible to receive a palliative care benefit which focuses on pain management and comfort care. The demonstration affords an opportunity to test whether this new benefit can optimize quality of life for enrollees living with a serious, chronic of life-limiting illness who may not meet the hospice criteria. These conditions include, but are not limited to, Parkinson's disease. Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia, end stage cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Huntington's chorea, advanced liver disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Eligibility will also be based upon a history of hospitalizations, a history of acute care utilization for pain and/or symptom management, or based on the recommendation of a physician or the multidisciplinary team."
Keck said providing palliative care ahead of hospice "is certainly novel to us in this state." Palliative care involves relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause.
The state's program will have five coordinated and integrated care organizations: Absolute Total Care Inc.; Advicare Corp.; Molina Healthcare of South Carolina Inc.; Select Health of South Carolina Inc.; and Wellcare Health Plans Inc.


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need some help. I just bought an LG plasma tv. Need help hooking up my direct tv to. Have no idea what I'm doing. I believe I have everything plugged into where it's suppose to be but can't do anything with my receiver to set it up on this tv.
Any help?
Give me a list of exactly what you have plugged in going from the receiver to the TV.
Also, if you were able to snap a quick photo of the back side of your receiver and TV, posting them here would help. And I already know you've got a camera to do just that. :)
What model receiver to you have (HD DirectTV receiver?) and what model of TV do you have? What do the cables look like that you have in front of you?
we can look up the directions for both so you don't have to upload photos. Whichever is easier for you.
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I've the satellite in plugged into the wall.
the out to tv cable into the tv
and the power cord plugged in. That's it.
can you get the model #'s for your TV and receiver? What type of TV cable is being used to the TV? coaxial?
the model tv is 42PC5D and receiver is D11. I don't have the HD receiver yet.
what kind of cables do you have?
Just call DTV, tell them what you got and get them to give you a free HR21! Then you will be cookin with gas!
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i've never attached pictures before, hope this works
First...ya need to get a new receiver so you can get HD. :)
So I take it that coax cable running out of the receiver is what is running into the TV?
Make sure your TV input is set to "Antenna/Cable In", because that is likely your problem.
Yep, make sure the TV is set to the Antenna/Cable In. TV/Video button in teh remote.
I did set it to antenna and it started programing about 6-7 stations. I believe just local channels.
What are you hooking up with the s-video and RCA cables?
I could be wrong, but it looks like to me that you have the satellite cable (from the wall) plugged into the "out to TV" on the receiver, and the "satellite in" plugged into the tv.
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I could be wrong, but it looks like to me that you have the satellite cable (from the wall) plugged into the "out to TV" on the receiver, and the "satellite in" plugged into the tv.
This is exactly correct! Nice catch.
ISUonthemove - flip-flop your coax connection on the receiver and you'll be set.
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La Gitana at Laiola
By root on November 19, 2007 11:08 AM
Two Saturdays ago, the incessantly rainy one, I finally made it to Laiola, though it took a bus from Union Square and a splashy mad dash in the rain down five puddle-ridden blocks to get there. Owner Joe Hargrave greeted my dripping pate inside the door, pulling a clean napkin off the shelf so I could dry off. The restaurant was packed and filled with a warm, convivial hum. The napkin gesture alone might have been enough to at least place this joint on my good side. But there was more.
Wings 'N Things
By root on November 05, 2007 11:57 AM
I'm not a huge connoisseur of the buffalo wing and can't say much of the phenomenon that catapulted that dish onto every sports bar menu in the country. But I do enjoy a well-prepared piece of chicken every now and again.
Golden Hour
By root on October 16, 2007 10:50 AM
I took this shot outside of Golden Boy Pizza in North Beach. The photo is not the greatest—as I sort of just snapped it as I was walking by—but I like its Hopper-esque feel. And I like its evocation of counter dining—one of my favorite ways to eat. There's nothing like a beer and a slice at a crowded counter late at night.
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Turning One
By root on October 09, 2007 9:46 AM
The Last Days of Tomatoes
By root on October 01, 2007 11:41 AM
We went to the farmer's market last weekend and bought a 20-pound flat of tomatoes ($35 from the lovely people at Ella Bella farms), as it's one of the last weekends of dry-farmed early girl tomatoes this year. The tomatoes get softer and sweeter at the end of the season, but you want them a little earlier than that—when they still have great acidity.
My Summer Vacation
By root on September 17, 2007 12:23 PM
What did I do during my summer vacation? I looked for interesting things to drink, of course.
For the record, it wasn't really vacation. It was a day in NYC and a few more days visiting my wife's family at their summer retreat in western Massachusetts. But traveling is a most exciting way to explore the world of drinking and eating, and I found a few notable things.
For the record, it wasn't really vacation. It was a day in NYC and a few more days visiting my wife's family at their summer retreat in western Massachusetts. But traveling is a most exciting way to explore the world of drinking and eating, and I found a few notable things.
Champagne and Spices
By root on September 04, 2007 12:46 PM
I went to a bizarre little Szechuan restaurant in the Richmond the other day called Spices II. It was bizarre, not because of the food—which was quite interesting and good—but because of the goofy sort of "Hello Kitty"/schoolgirl-motif interior, and the robot-like schoolgirls who waited on our table.
No "R" in August
By root on August 30, 2007 2:15 PM
Despite the fact that there's no "r" in August, the oysters at Hog Island Oyster Company were sure tasting good. Some people like to drink Guinness with their oysters, others prefer Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne or even sake. For me there is one wine for oysters that stands above all others: Muscadet. And thank goodness Hog Island always keeps one on their menu. Fresh, bright, citrus and mineral—it's the one wine that reliably matches oysters point for point.
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I visited this new Italian outpost in the Mission yesterday (just one block from that classic but still vibrant Italian outpost, Delfina).
The design is gorgeous. I loved the shelves of wines and wine glasses that separate the bar area from the dining room. The warm lighting and off-white walls suffuses the entire space in a gorgeous glow the color of fresh, organic cream. Tables and chairs have beautiful wood, and there is rustic marble placed throughout the restaurant.
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12 months, this was the second period of 12 months. We told the letting agents very clearly at the end of the first 12 months that we may want to leave early if we found an alternative. They said very clearly, and I took a note of this, that there would be no trouble in letting the property, that this woudl take a maximum of two months...so I gave them three months notice to be safe. The landlord then raised the price by nearly 25% and guess what, no one rented it. That was five months ago, he has now dropped the price to a more realistic level, but wants us to pay for the whole five months...
we gave notice after 7 months with 5 to run, we gave 3 months notice, so the only issue here is the final 2 months.
We did not have it in writing that we could leave early just a note I took of a meeting in which they said it would be no problem at all because it was very easy to let the house. although there was no break formal break clause we too this as reasonable reassurance and that with three months notice there would not be a problem. Then he raised the price and it did not let, not only for those three months but for the full five months.
Not getting it in writing from agent or landlord was a big mistake if they deny having agreed that.
If the landlord pursues it you will be chased for rent till end of term at the price you paid or until he gets a new tenant.
If he raised the rent to an unacceptable level, that forms part of any defence to any action by him as does the agreement with the agent, who, after all acts for the landlord.
If he issues proceedings you will have to defend them on the basis that the notice period and early leaving was agreed.
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Since you guys know I like to veganize my baking, I couldn't help but throw together a vegan version of my very popular Green Monster muffins, which are inspired by Green Monster smoothies!
- Be sure to check out the regular Green Monster muffin recipe by clicking here – there are tips on how to properly measure/prepare the spinach, etc.
- This batter is thicker than the regular version – it's ok – it will bake up just fine, though it may need slightly less time than the regular version
There are many ways to veganize baked goods, but I decided to use coconut milk based yogurt. Unfortunately, for 12 muffins, you only need a 1/4 cup. Why is this unfortunate? Well, I like to cook and bake efficiently, and since coconut milk based yogurt is typically sold in 6 ounce containers, it would be more efficient to use the whole container – not just 1/4 cup worth of it. I'll probably play with the recipe a bit to see if I can fix this. 🙂
On the bright side, I was pleased with how much the texture of the vegan version of my muffins resembled the regular kind. They puffed up so nicely and had a great muffin texture. Yay!
*Vegan* Green Monster Muffins
Most spinach muffins are savory but these are sweet!
Click here to view the non-vegan version of this recipe
Makes 12 muffins
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp spelt flour (note: you can definitely sub flours, I just had spelt on hand)
- 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vanilla coconut milk-based yogurt (or use plain and add 1 tsp vanilla and a little extra sugar – maybe a tbsp or 2)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 single serving applesauce (or 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup PACKED, triple washed baby spinach, chopped by food processor into small bits (see photos above)
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 1/2 – 1 tsp lemon zest (depending on how lemon-y you want it)
Optional ingredient: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 12 cup muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Add dry ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk together.
- Whisk to beat yogurt and sugar together till light (I did this by hand for just a couple minutes).
- Whisk in the rest of the wet ingredients.
- Pour dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredient mixture, add 1/4 cup walnuts if desired, and stir gently just to combine – do not over-mix.
- Pour muffin batter into muffin tin cups – about 3/4 full each. If using walnuts, sprinkle walnuts on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 14-17 minutes until centers set or a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
Next up I'm going to try new mixins! Chocolate Chip Green Monster muffins anyone? 😉


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If you're after colourful stems in winter, I'd recommend silverleaf dogwood (Cornus alba 'Elegantissima', Zone 2a), which has green, white-edged leaves and burgundy-red branches, and is 2.5 metres tall and wide.
Many gardeners feel that the deciduous shrub staghorn sumac also adds year-round interest. There are a number of similar species and cultivars available, all of which adapt well to poor soil. One to try is the cutleaf staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina 'Laciniata'), which reaches three metres tall by four metres wide. But be aware that they sucker quite freely, which I find a nuisance but makes them good subjects for covering banks and slopes. Staghorn sumac has an open shape with fuzzy new branches and large, purple-crimson fruit, providing winter food for birds.
I rather like some of the barberries for all-season beauty. The most popular is probably the Japanese barberry. I grow Berberis thunbergii forma atropurpurea 'Golden Ring' (Zone 4, 1.8 metres tall, two metres wide). The reddish purple leaves have a yellow-green margin. Its multitude of shiny red berries are very effective in the winter landscape, and its small, very sharp spines make it ideal as a barrier hedge-but tricky to handle. Barberries grow best in full sun, will withstand dry conditions and appreciate a well-drained soil.
I have a soft spot for the Pacific northwest native Oregon grapeholly. Its shiny, holly-like leaflets, fragrant yellow flowers and blue fruit are very pleasing, while its evergreen foliage, which turns bronze-coloured in fall and persists through winter, really makes this a four-season shrub. It does best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil and should, wherever possible, be shielded from the wind and hot sun. Tree expert Michael A. Dirr says (in his Manual of Woody Landscape Plants) that it's severely damaged at –29°C. Mine is usually well covered with snow, which protects it at such low temperatures. Leaves above the snow line burn badly, so in spring I carefully cut them off to make room for the lovely new reddish bronze leaves that quickly appear.
Ideal plants for small gardens/edging patios
There are at least nine cultivars and perhaps another six species to hunt for. Suckering cascades mahonia (Mahonia nervosa, 45 by 100 centimetres) and creeping mahonia (M. repens, 30 by 100 centimetres) seem more tender and would require a higher zone than the grapeholly, which is Zone 5. And being shorter, they're ideal for the smaller garden or along the edge of a shady patio.
I'm not partial to roses per se, but I do find that some of the old-fashioned and wild roses hold four-season interest. Among them is the rugosa rose, which has value both as a specimen shrub and as an impenetrable hedge. It has lovely fragrant flowers, lustrous dark green foliage and large, brick-red hips. The two wild roses I have used in a more naturalistic setting are the Virginia rose and the Northeastern-or swamp-rose. I have always fancied Moyes rose (Rosa moyesii, Zones 5 to 7), mainly for its intense blood-red flowers and decorative four-centimetre-long red hips, but I have yet to grow it.
Two viburnums I recommend are the witherod and the highbush cranberry. The former has dark green foliage, creamy white flowers and berries that change from green to pink, then from red to blue before finishing black; it's not unusual to see all these colours in the same fruiting cluster. The highbush cranberry makes a good privacy hedge, as it can reach five metres high and four metres wide. Its clusters of bright red fruit last well into winter and look particularly attractive when covered by a dusting of snow. Both viburnums are easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade. In my garden, these plants have proved disease-resistant, but in some years have got quite badly attacked by aphids. An early dousing with insecticidal soap works for me.
Photos: Rugosa rose in spring, summer, fall and winter. Ernst Kucklich (spring), Aleksandra Szywala (summer), Ernst Kucklich (fall) and Marilynn McAra (winter).