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Microsoft Connect(); 2018
On Tuesday, December 4th, Microsoft Connect(); 2018 provided a full day of developer-focused content—including updates on Azure and Visual Studio, keynotes, demos, and real-time coding with experts. Scott Guthrie's keynote provided all the Azure and Visual Studio news on how you can stay productive and focus on what matters to you.
Guthrie's keynote was followed by a demo-packed session hosted by Scott Hanselman and friends that provided a full tour on how you can build your apps on Azure using best-in-class developer tools.
The day continued with coding sessions hosted on Twitch and Mixer, where developers joined interactive Q&As to share what they've been building with Azure. An additional collection of announcement and programming language-focused videos provided a deeper dive into the topics that were covered. You can access all of this content for on-demand viewing on the Microsoft Connect(); 2018 site.
Azure AI – accelerating the pace of AI adoption for organizations
Eric Boyd, Corporate Vice President, Azure AI, shares several new announcements we made at Microsoft Connect(); to enable organizations to easily apply AI to transform their businesses, which are covered in further detail in the next four blog posts below.
Announcing general availability of Azure Machine Learning service: A look under the hood
Azure Machine Learning service, which contains many advanced capabilities designed to simplify and accelerate the process of building, training, and deploying machine learning models, is now generally available. Automated machine learning enables data scientists of all skill levels to identify suitable algorithms and hyperparameters faster. Support for popular open-source frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn allow data scientists to use the tools of their choice. DevOps capabilities for machine learning further improve productivity by enabling experiment tracking and management of models deployed in the cloud and on the edge. All these capabilities can be accessed from any Python environment running anywhere, including data scientists' workstations.
ONNX Runtime is now open source
The Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX) Runtime is now open source. ONNX is an open format to represent machine learning models that enables data scientists and developers to use the frameworks and tools that work best for them, including PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and more. ONNX Runtime is the first inference engine that fully supports the ONNX specification and delivers an average of 2x in performance gains. You can integrate ONNX Runtime into your code directly from source or from precompiled binaries, but an easy way to operationalize it is to use Azure Machine Learning to deploy a service for your application to call.
Getting started with Cognitive Services Language Understanding container
Language Understanding is now available as part of the preview of Azure Cognitive Services containers. With container support for Language Understanding, you can easily and quickly add cognitive capabilities — such as object detection, vision recognition, and language understanding — into your apps without having deep data science skills. Cognitive Services containers enable customers to build one application architecture that is optimized to take advantage of both robust cloud capabilities and edge locality.
New automated machine learning capabilities in Azure Machine Learning service
As part of Azure Machine Learning service general availability, we are excited to announce the new automated machine learning (automated ML) capabilities. Automated ML enables you to automate model selection and hyperparameter tuning, reducing the time it takes to build machine learning models from weeks or months to days, freeing up more time for them to focus on business problems. This blog post highlights the new automated ML capabilities of that are available today as part of Azure Machine Learning service and provides a walkthrough of the motivation, underlying technology, and principles behind automated ML.
New Azure IoT offerings simplify IoT application development
In this roll-up post from Sam George Director, Azure Internet of Things, he announces additional capabilities to bring rich data streams into IoT applications from cloud to edge, as well as solutions to accelerate the IoT development process, which are covered in further detail in the next five blog posts below.
Announcing key industrial IoT capabilities in Azure Time Series Insights
Azure Time Series Insights is a fully managed end-to-end IoT analytics solution that empowers customers to quickly glean insights from billions of time series measurements generated by IoT devices. To help maximize the value of this data and thereby drive operational intelligence, Microsoft is updating Time Series Insights offering to support a broad range of industrial IoT data analytics scenarios.
Location intelligence for the enterprise: New pricing tier and SDK updates
Azure Maps is a portfolio of mapping, navigation, and traffic services which uses simple and secure location APIs to add geospatial context to data, and geospatial intelligence to IoT devices. To give customers an enhanced service option, Microsoft is introducing a new S1 pricing tier for production-scale deployments of applications using Azure Maps, to complement the Standard S0 offering.
Azure Stream Analytics on IoT Edge now generally available
Azure Stream Analytics (ASA) bring powerful stream processing capabilities to Azure IoT Edge, enabling developers to process data and respond to conditions locally. ASA on Azure IoT Edge makes it easy to move analytics between edge and cloud, which can be critical in scenarios where customers need low-latency command and control, have limited connectivity to the cloud, have limited bandwidth, or have certain compliance needs.
Azure IoT Remote Monitoring extends operator capabilities to the edge
Continued updates to this solution accelerator make it easier than ever to empower operators managing all facets of their IoT solutions, including managing and deploying Azure IoT Edge components from Azure IoT Remote Monitoring and automatic device management.
Accelerating IoT solution development and testing with Azure IoT Device Simulation
Microsoft is enabling developers to create advanced device simulations to test their IoT solutions in development, simplifying the development of robust and scalable solutions. Watch this episode of The Internet of Things Show, Device Simulation with Azure IoT, to learn about the capabilities of Azure IoT Device Simulation, an open source solution that you can deploy directly to your Azure subscription. And discover how Device simulation helps you build simulated devices that look and behave like the real thing.
Migrate mission critical SQL workloads to the most economical cloud destination
Announces the general availability (GA) of the Business Critical service tier in Azure SQL Database Managed Instance, which is a new deployment option in SQL Database that streamlines the migration of SQL Server workloads from on-premises to the cloud and combines the best of SQL Server with all the benefits of a fully managed database service. In addition, instance-level collations and Azure Active Directory (AAD) logins are now available in preview to simplify SQL Server migrations. We have also extended more of our SQL Database platform features to Managed Instance to ensure a smooth production experience once workloads have been migrated. Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for Managed Instance now supports Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) scenarios through the integration with Azure Key Vault, Azure's cloud-based external key management system. Networking security is now significantly strengthened with the introduction of a built-in firewall to provide full inbound protection.
Announcing the general availability of Azure Database for MariaDB
The Azure Database for MariaDB service, which is now generally available, offers an enterprise-ready, fully managed community version of MariaDB with easy lift-and-shift capability. It features open-source compatibility, built-in high availability with a 99.99 percent SLA, elastic scaling for storage and compute resources, and flexible pricing. As a fully integrated service, Azure Database for MariaDB also plugs you into the Microsoft global network of datacenters with unparalleled security and around-the-clock monitoring, including Azure IP Advantage.
Azure Cosmos DB Developer experience updates December 2018
The Azure Cosmos DB team announced new features and improvements for developers, including: .NET SDK Version 3.0 Preview, 25x Lower Entry Point for Database-level throughput, CORS support, Change Feed support for JavaScript SDK, and Cassandra API support in Emulator.
Azure Cosmos DB .NET SDK Version 3.0 now in public preview
Azure Cosmos DB .NET SDK Version 3.0 is now in public preview and open sourced on GitHub. Version 3.0 of the SDK targets .NET Standard 2.0 and features numerous usability and performance improvements, including a new, more intuitive object model and support for streams. The SDK also joins our Java, JavaScript, and Python SDKs in being open source on GitHub. To get started with the new SDK, add our new NuGet package to your project, but you should continue to use Azure Cosmos DB .NET SDK Version 2.x for production workloads.
Azure Cosmos DB now supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
Azure Functions gets better for Python and JavaScript developers
Bringing serverless to Azure Kubernetes Service
Sean McKenna Principal Program Manager, Azure Cloud Native Services, outlines a series of new capabilities and investments that further demonstrate our commitment to making Kubernetes easier. In addition, Sean covers the donation of the Virtual Kubelet to the Cloud Native Compute Foundation (CNCF) as a sandbox project. We are also adding GPU support to ACI, which will enable a whole new class of compute-intensive applications through AKS virtual nodes.
Announcing Azure API Management for serverless architectures
Azure API Management is a fully managed service that enables customers to publish, secure, transform, maintain, and monitor APIs. API Management handles all the tasks involved in mediating API calls, including request authentication and authorization, rate limit and quota enforcement, request and response transformation, logging and tracing, and API version management. Azure customers can now choose the new Consumption tier when they are creating a new API Management instance, which is designed and implemented around serverless principles. The API Management consumption tier fills helps round out the Azure serverless offering with Azure API Management for serverless applications.
In this episode of Azure Friday, Azure API Management for serverless applications, Mike Budzynski join Scott Hanselman to explain the serverless properties of the new tier and demonstrate how to build a highly scalable serverless application with Function Apps and expose it with API Management.
Linking your GitHub commits with Azure Boards
Aaron Bjork Principal Group Program Manager, Azure DevOps, explains a new integration between Azure Boards and GitHub. Development teams using GitHub can now take advantage of the rich project management capabilities offered by Azure Boards, including Kanban boards, backlogs, sprint planning tools, queries, and multiple work item types.
New Azure Pipelines announcements – VS Code extension, GitHub Releases, and more
Jeremy Epling Principal Group Program Manager, Azure DevOps covers several new features and integrations with Azure Pipelines – two of which were directly inspired by the open source projects using Azure Pipelines to build and release their applications more easily. The Azure Pipelines extension for Visual Studio Code brings syntax highlighting and autocompletion for Azure Pipelines YAML to Visual Studio Code. You can now seamlessly manage GitHub Releases using Azure Pipelines by creating new releases, modifying drafts, or discarding older ones. We also added support in the Azure portal for Azure IoT Edge in the Azure DevOps project workflow to make it easy to get started in those scenarios. Lastly, the ServiceNow Change Management Extension enables integration of ServiceNow Change Management with Azure Pipelines.
Cincinnati Children's has a great app development experience with Azure services
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is well known for the excellence of its care and its commitment to the well-being of the families it serves. To reduce strain for parents and make their lives easier, the hospital created the Caren mobile app using Microsoft Azure and Azure services. Parents turn to Caren for help navigating the hospital, to get answers to their questions, and to help them entertain their children. Using the app lets parents focus more on their families and less on stressful details. Learn more about this family-friendly app and how the team built it.
Now in preview
Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 preview – More features, more performance, better availability
Announced in limited public preview in June, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 is now fully open to all customers of Azure in all public and sovereign Azure regions. In addition, in response to customer feedback and requests, several new features are now available (for example, Azure Storage Explorer support and the ability to mount an ADLS Gen2 filesystem into the Databricks File System).
Also available in preview
- API Management bring your own cache is in preview
- Azure Container Instances (ACI) GPU support public preview
- Public preview: Virtual network service endpoints for Azure Database for MariaDB
- Serverless Community Library
- Public preview: JavaScript and page contracts in Azure Active Directory B2C policies
- Paginated reports in Power BI is in preview
- API Management flexible subscriptions is in preview
Now generally available
General availability of VNet Service Endpoints for Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Virtual Network (VNet) Service Endpoints for Azure SQL Data Warehouse is now generally available in all Azure regions. Azure SQL Data Warehouse is a fast, flexible, and secure cloud data warehouse tuned for running complex queries fast and across petabytes of data. VNet Service Endpoints enable you to isolate connectivity to your logical server from a given subnet or set of subnets within your virtual network.
Disaster recovery of zone pinned Azure Virtual Machines to another region
Azure Virtual Machines now support disaster recovery of virtual machines deployed in Availability Zones to another region using Azure Site Recovery (ASR). You can now replicate and failover zone pinned virtual machines to other regions within a geographic cluster using Azure Site Recovery. This new capability is generally available in all regions supporting Availability Zones. Along with Availability Sets and Availability Zones, Azure Site Recovery completes the resiliency continuum for applications running on Azure Virtual Machines. Azure Availability Zones are unique fault-isolated physical locations, within an Azure region, with independent power, network, and cooling. Each Availability Zone is comprised of one or more datacenters and houses infrastructure to support highly available, mission critical applications with fault tolerance to datacenter failures.
Also generally available
- Azure Cosmos DB new shared database offer now available
- Custom Translation capability of Text Translator
- JavaScript support for Durable Functions is now available
- Now available: Azure Service Fabric Mesh fall refresh
- Now available: Azure Service Fabric runtime version 6.4 & SDK updates
- S1 Tier Now Available
- General availability: Increased compute in Azure Database for MySQL servers
- General availability: Increased compute in Azure Database for PostgreSQL servers
- Azure SQL Database Managed Instance—Business-critical service tier now available
News and updates
Microsoft Azure portal December 2018 update
This month brings updates to help improve the usability of creating and managing virtual machines in Azure, updates to Security Center, and an improved experience to control access to resources.
SONiC: Global support and updates
Microsoft and the community is developing, refining, and making SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud), our open switch OS, freely available to anyone running global scale or cloud-type networks or just have a healthy interest in advanced networking. This post takes a look at several enhancements and updates that demonstrate SONiC's powerful ability to run diagnostics, prevent network failures, and provide fast and flexible telemetry.
Azure SQL Data Warehouse Gen2 now supports lower compute tiers
Now you can experience Azure SQL Data Warehouse's leading performance, flexibility, and security features starting with 100 cDWU (Data Warehouse Units) and scale to 30,000 cDWU in minutes. Starting mid-December 2018, customers can benefit from Gen2 performance and flexibility with lower compute tiers in 15 regions, with remaining regions available during 2019.
An easy way to bring back your Azure VM with In-Place restore
In-Place restore of disks in IaaS VMs along with simplified restore improvements in Azure Backup is now available. This feature helps roll back or fix corrupted virtual machines through in-place restore without the needs of spinning up a new VM. With the introduction of this feature, customers have multiple choices for IaaS VM restore like create new VM, Restore Disks and Replace disks.
Azure IoT Java SDK provides improved Android support
Transforming mobile devices into Internet of Things (IoT) devices have been gaining traction in the IoT space. Mobile devices have a wide range of sensors and a big screen, but most importantly, they are ubiquitous and they are getting cheaper. After releasing native iOS support in April 2018, we have been improving our support for Android. The Azure IoT Java SDK has improved testing on the Android platform, as well as new samples and quickstarts.
Additional updates
- Deploy Service Fabric Ubuntu clusters on-premise using Bosh
- Azure Container Service Will Retire on January 31, 2020
- Azure Backup simplifies data protection and protects against ransomware.
- Application Insights is available in UK South
Technical content
Modernize your Java Spring Boot application with Azure Database for MySQL
Learn about a Spring Boot application that demonstrates how to build and deploy a purchase order microservice as a containerized application on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Spring Boot framework with MySQL Database backend is one of the established patterns to meet the online transactional processing needs of business applications. More often, such applications are built and deployed on cloud native microservice platforms, such as Kubernetes. Since databases have more stateful requirements with atomicity, consistency, durability, resiliency, and zero data loss across failures, you should run them outside of Kubernetes environment on managed database services that meet these requirements, such as the Azure Database for MySQL service.
Apply the latest Azure Site Recovery capabilities with automatic agent update
Azure Site Recovery has a monthly release cadence where it makes enhancements to existing features or add new capabilities. When you enable disaster recovery of Azure virtual machines, a component known as mobility service agent gets installed on the VM. Once you enable the automatic agent update, the Mobility Service extension gets updated automatically with every new release. You no longer need to plan for deploying the new versions with every release, and automatic update doesn't require a reboot of your Azure Virtual Machines, nor does it affect on-going replication.
Get up to speed with Azure HDInsight: The comprehensive guide
Azure HDInsight is an easy, cost-effective, enterprise-grade service for open source analytics. With HDInsight, you get managed clusters for various Apache big data technologies, such as Spark, MapReduce, Kafka, Hive, HBase, Storm and ML Services backed by a 99.9% SLA. In addition, you can take advantage of HDInsight's rich ISV application ecosystem to tailor the solution for your specific scenario. This guide covers the resources you need to learn about big data technologies and get started with HDInsight.
Best practices for naming your Microsoft Azure resources
Naming standards form one small part of Azure Governance, enabling you to structure and manage your Cloud resources in alignment with your organizational requirements. If set up correctly, resource creation, management, monitoring and cost analysis is made much easier. In this blog post, Sonia Cuff takes you through some of the challenges around naming resources and shares tips for improving their naming strategy.
List of Recommended Resources for Getting Started with Machine Learning on Azure
If you're curious about using machine learning on Azure but don't know where to start, this post is for you. Ari Bornstein rounds up a list of invaluable resources—from Azure Free Trial, to a list of docs, open source projects, videos, and tutorials—to help you explore machine learning on Azure.
Azure shows
Episode 257 – Azure Firewall | The Azure Podcast
Yair Tor, a Principal PM in the Azure Networking team, gives us the scoop on the newly released Firewall service. He talks to us about the use-cases where it makes sense to use the service, pricing and future plans.
Azure Container Registry updates for security and reliability | Azure Friday
Curious about what's coming for container lifecycle management in Azure? To help you plan your roadmap, Steve Lasker and Scott Hanselman talk about the Azure Container Registry (ACR) roadmap, including updates for production security, reliability features, and developer security.
Pros and cons of stable and unique tags in Docker image tagging | Azure Friday
Steve Lasker joins Scott Hanselman to talk about best practices for Docker image tagging, and the tradeoffs between stable and unique tagging techniques.
Azure Time Series Insights – end-to-end solution for industrial IoT analytics | Internet of Things Show
To help maximize the value of time series data and drive operational intelligence, Azure Time Series Insights introduces support for a broad range of industrial IoT analytics capabilities. Check out, Chandrika Shankarnarayan, Principal PM Manager for Azure Time Series Insights, showing the new capabilities in this space.
Customizing the Web UI has never been easier with our recently released in code walkthroughs! Follow along as we customize an out of the box solution and make it our own.
An Introduction to the Intelligent Kiosk | AI Show
How to use this sample application to learn cognitive services and test applications that you are infusing with AI.
How to Build a Home Automation Auto-Away Assist with Azure IoT Hub | Azure Makers Series
Get more out of your home automation setup with Azure IoT Hub and Azure Functions. See how you can let your smart thermostat know when you're in another room (not truly away) using motion sensors, Particle.io, and Azure.
How to work with Azure Logic App using Visual Studio 2017 | Azure Tips and Tricks
Learn how to work with Azure Logic App using Visual Studio 2017. Inside Visual Studio, you can search for the Logic App Visual Studio extension and create a new Logic App.
Jamie Cool on What's Going On in Azure DevOps – Episode 013 | Azure DevOps Podcast
Jeffrey Palermo is joined by Jamie Cool to discuss what's going on in Azure DevOps with a dive deep into what the internal roadmap is looking like for Microsoft's DevOps transformation and a discussion about some of the big shifts that Jamie is currently working on. Jamie also talks about what is happening around the GitHub acquisition, where he sees DevOps headed in the future, and gives his advice on what you should be keeping an eye out for as a Visual Studio Developer.
IoT in Action: 4 innovations that are revolutionizing IoT
Artificial intelligence and cognitive abilities, real-time analytics at the intelligent edge, more secure IoT devices, and provisioning IoT quickly at scale are the four innovations that are revolutionizing IoT. To learn more about how you can take advantage of these innovations, be sure to register for an IoT in Action Virtual Bootcamp. Whether you are an engineer, software architect, or practice owner, this virtual bootcamp (taking place in early 2019 around the world) will give you a clear understanding of IoT from device to cloud and accelerate the development of an IoT solution for your business.
Join the Twitter AMA with Azure Integration Services
Azure Integration Services hosted a joint Twitter Ask Me Anything (AMA), or actually "Ask Us Anything", session for API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid on Thursday, December 6, 2018. You can find the questions and their replies on Twitter by searching for the hashtag, #IntegrationAMA.
Customers, partners and industries
Johnson Controls tackles a $15b building industry problem with Azure Cosmos DB
Modern buildings include multiple systems that handle everything from building management to HVAC to security. To help building operators gather and understand data about their buildings, operations, and occupants, Johnson Controls created Digital Vault to integrate internal and external data sources and present a harmonized view of energy usage, security breaches, fire alarm status, temperature controls, and other building management systems.
How pharma sales operations benefit from centralizing data and process integration
Pharmaceutical companies need to meet demanding sales goals, manage intricate regulatory compliance, and maintain a competitive hold on the market. However, current sales force automation (SFA) solutions for the life sciences industry are focused primarily on sales reps, which leaves a large capability gap for sales operations departments and inhibits their ability to support the sales process. Prescriber360 is a Microsoft Gold Partner with a comprehensive Pharma SalesOps solution designed specifically for the life sciences industry that can reduce, and even close, the capability gap.
Azure obtains automotive industry's TISAX compliance
Microsoft data centers and operations centers handling Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and Dynamics 365 have been evaluated by independent auditors as meeting the strong security requirements of the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX). TISAX is used by European automotive companies to provide a common information security assessment for internal assessments, the evaluation of suppliers, and as an information exchange mechanism. See this post to learn which Azure datacenters were assessed at level 2 and 3 of the standard.
A Cloud Guru's Azure This Week – 7 December 2018
This time on Azure This Week, Lars talks about new security features for Azure functions and Azure Apps, a new Premium Block Blob Storage, and a look into how the Azure teams stay on top of security vulnerabilities on the entire platform.


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John Philip Sousa was more than a bandmaster — he was a portraitist who captured a broad range of American life. From military outfits and fraternal organizations to the Liberty Bell, a newspaper, multiple universities and even a beach resort, Sousa painted indelible musical pictures of his country.
One of his happiest marches depicts the day each year when children rule in Washington. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn from the suite Tales of a Traveler celebrates the White House Easter Egg Roll, now in its 135th year.
The "President's Own" U.S. Marine Band began appearing at the egg roll during the Rutherford B. Hayes administration. This year's edition also features cooking and sports demonstrations in conjunction with First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign.
While you may not be or have a child able to attend the event, the White House website features highlights from previous years, information on ordering commemorative eggs and even a coloring book. And the joyous spirit of the day is captured in the march above.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Beat the Heat
Yes, even DH (ok, that stands for dear husband and sometimes damn husband for you newbies out there) was not fishing and able to spend a few quality hours with the fam. (B was there too, she was just right next to me.) Notice K holding the leash of the lamb, I mean Gretel. She has a penchants for jumping overboard to enjoy the water, no matter how far out we are. Crazy warm weather for New England in June. Maybe it will last the summer?
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- Thoughts from the Deep End said...
Just found your blog! I LOVE the Cape... we are from NE and vacationed many times there...
Your dog is a hoot!
PS - I occasionally have let my kids take 'mental health' days off of school.... Good for you!! - June 11, 2008 at 10:51 PM
- OHmommy said...
I love this weather.
great pics! - June 12, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Letting the kids play hookey is truly a great mom moment!
- June 12, 2008 at 9:36 AM
- Wendi said...
Great idea!
Great day to be on the water.
My favorite place to be. - June 12, 2008 at 10:47 PM
- KathyLikesPink said...
Good for you! I almost kept Darling Daughter home today too, it was Field Day at school. But with all this construction going on at home she would have just been in the way. And, they had water games at Field Day this year so she had fun, and kept cool.
Yes the lamb looks like s/he's having a great time! - June 13, 2008 at 7:09 PM
- Buford Betty said...
Oh the pooch is just too cute!!!!
- June 14, 2008 at 6:08 PM
- Wineplz said...
You guys must start school late, too, or else had several snow days to make up...
but looks like the day was better spent on the water than in the sweltering school building. - June 14, 2008 at 10:17 PM


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A few weeks before Christmas I received a heavy box in the mail. It was labelled "Mushroom Adventures" and a few days later my brother told me it was my Christmas gift.
So we opened it and followed the instructions, which were basically: add water to make mud and spread over the bark/dirt mixture, stick in corner and wait.
It was really easy, and before long we had a few mushrooms peeping through. We chopped them up and put them in pasta and they were full of flavor and totally fresh. The "adventure" part seemed to target tastebuds and greenthumbs, not neurons, but I wasn't disappointed.
Now we have so many mushrooms we can't eat them all - a nice problem to have. Thanks bro for an awesome gift!


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BERLIN — With the introduction of a pair of bills in the House and Senate this week, the abolition of the county's beleaguered Liquor Control Board (LCB) now appears to be on the fast track.
Delegates Mike McDermott and Norm Conway this week introduced House Bill 1237, which calls for the abolition of the LCB and the creation of a similarly operated Worcester County Department of Liquor Control, essentially turning over the distribution of liquor to the county. Senator Jim Mathias introduced his own version in that chamber, and while the two bills had some minor semantic differences, the House Bill is being reconciled with the Senate Bill in the interest of consistency.
McDermott said this week the proposed legislation was borne out of a desire of the County Commissioners to take over the purchase and distribution of liquor after several improprieties were uncovered last year. The bills also appear, on the surface, to appease the hundreds of liquor licensees in the county, who wanted an almost immediate transition to a free market system.
"Unfortunately, circumstances often dictate the need for a measure of change," he said. "In this case, these latest problems highlight ongoing issues with how the LCB was functionally operated. The commissioners are determined to see a change and the public confidence needs to be restored."
Throughout the summer, the LCB came under increased scrutiny, including an extensive audit by the state Comptroller's Office, into alleged trade violations. When those allegations were confirmed at the completion of the state audit last fall, the LCB all but admitted the violations and agreed to pay a $16,000 fine to avoid further proceedings.
In addition, the LCB's revenue contribution to the county dropped from around $411,000 in 2009 to just about $112,000 last year. As recently as two or three years ago, the LCB's annual contribution to the county and its towns approached $1 million.
The bills, as written, retain the current formula for the distribution of revenue derived from the sale of liquor to the county at large and its municipalities. According to McDermott, assuming the county can turn around the significant drop in revenue it received from the LCB last year, the amount of money distributed to the towns could improve under the new county leadership.
"The distribution of revenue remains intact," he said. "If the county is successful, if it can operate efficiently, it might be able to improve the share to the municipalities."
In a nutshell, the bills, if passed, would turn the distribution of liquor to the hundreds of licensees in Worcester over to the county, which would operate the department in much the same way LCB currently does. Ostensibly, the county would utilize the same physical elements of the LCB, the warehouses, distribution centers and retail stores, many of which are already owned or leased by the county. According to McDermott, the LCB leadership is already working with the county on the possible transfer of the assets.
"The LCB has reached out to the county and they're already having discussions about a smooth transition," he said. "The county will assume all responsibility for the LCB operation including their assets and liabilities … One of the main things I heard from them was concern about the employees. That was also a major concern of the commissioners, and frankly a major concern of the delegation, but this bill provides for that."
The new county department would also take over the LCB's retail operations in Worcester. The County Commissioners would appoint a director to run the department.
The creation of the new county department could create a bridge of sorts to a free market for liquor distribution down the road. The bills include a sunset provision that would allow the licensees to begin purchasing liquor directly from private wholesalers beginning in 2016.
According to the language in the bills, after May 1, 2016, the licensees will have the option of sticking with the county department, or dealing directly with private sector licensed wholesaler, or a combination of both. The bills, as written in the House, includes an opt-out fee for the licensees would be applied. However, legislators and licensees contend there will be no fee included once the bills are reconciled.
"It includes a move toward a free market system by 2016, which is what everybody wanted out of this," Mathias said. "The licensees will be able to purchase from wholesalers in five years without an additional fee. They can continue to purchase from the county, or they can deal directly with the wholesalers, or both. They wanted a free market system and this will lead to that five years down the road."
After years of mistrust between the LCB and the liquor license holders in Worcester, culminating with the proven accusations of unfair trade practices and other improprieties last summer, the bills, if passed, would allow the licensees to deal directly with the county operation, under the direction of the commissioners, according to Mathias. Just as importantly, the measure could restore the public's trust in the sale and distribution of liquor in Worcester.
"First of all, the public will get full accountability and full transparency," he said. "They will be able to come before their elected officials when they want something explained or they need some answers."
The intent of the legislation is to turn over the purchase and distribution of liquor in Worcester to the county, but it remains to be seen what the landscape will look like five years down the road. McDermott said the county-owned wholesale operation might go away in the future when the licensees have the option of dealing directly with private sector wholesalers.
On the other hand, if the county can continue to provide the level of service and an attractive discount plan, some licensees might decide to continue to deal directly with the county department. McDermott said he believes the commissioners do not have the intent or desire to be in the wholesale liquor distribution business in the long term although they would likely retain the retail operations.
"They've indicated they don't want to be in the liquor business, particularly on the wholesale side," he said. "They know they're headed that way. If they are successful and competitive, they might change their minds."
If the bills are passed into law, the new system would take effect on July 1, right in the middle of a hectic summer season. However, McDermott said the county and the current LCB leadership would be prepared for that eventuality.
"The LCB has to prepare for the summer and do what they normally would do," he said. "Meanwhile, the county has to be preparing for a smooth transition. The timing isn't great, but that's how the bill is written."
Mathias said the bills appear to appease all of the stakeholders in the process, including the county and its municipalities, the licensees and the public, while retaining most of the current LCB employees. While it may not be perfect, the legislation as written appears to accommodate all of the interested parties, and the trick now is getting it passed into law. Because the bills are specific to Worcester County, they should be considered local courtesy bills.
"Everybody appears to be satisfied as we move forward," he said. "Now, it's up to me on my end to get the bill passed. It's a work in progress, but I feel confident about it."
By and large, the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association (WCLBA), and by extension, the Worcester Free Market Alliance, appear to be pleased with the legislation, although viewing the 2016 sunset provision for dealing directly with wholesalers with caution.
"We're happy to see there is a sunset provision for a free market in five years," said WCLBA President Doug Buxbaum. "We just have to hold our elected officials to their word and actually see the sun set in 2016."


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A serial killer already linked to the murders of four Long Island area Craigslist prostitutes is apparently so intimately familiar with police investigation techniques that law enforcement officials are now openly speculating he may be one of their own.
The absolutely chilling admission arrives in the wake of several untraceable calls made to members of the victims' families, during which a "calm and bland" voice told one victim's twin sister numerous vulgar things about the crime and expressed anger about women who worked as prostitutes.
All calls were kept under three minutes and were made from disposable mobile phones, so as to thwart call tracing techniques presently employed by New York authorities. The full content of those calls was not released to the public as part of an effort to discourage copycats and false confessions.
"He is a guy who is aware of how we utilise technology," one investigator said [in an interview with the New York Times] . "Frankly, people are thinking maybe he could be a cop" – either one still in law enforcement or one who has moved on.
"Without question, this guy is smart, this guy is not a dope," the investigator continued. "It's a guy who thinks about things."
What's especially frightening about this case is that, while the killer is admittedly very familiar with how police investigate these heinous crimes, the tactics authorities have revealed to the public thus far are ones an everyday citizen could easily pick up after watching an episode of C.S.I. or that show with the obvious parallels, Dexter.
Keeping calls under three minutes to thwart phone traces; calls made to the victims' families from disposable cellphones; calls made from high traffic areas like Madison Square Garden to foil surveillance attempts—these are all techniques that I've learned about through the years simply by watching summer blockbuster movies or Showtime dramas.
Admittedly, authorities have not revealed everything they know about this case, so there could be even more, expert-level techniques that this killer could is imploying to keep the police off his tracks. This makes everything even more frightening!
To date, efforts to corner or even track the rough location of the Long Island serial killer's calls have been ineffective. No suspect has been identified nor have any pesons of interest been floated to the public. What we do know, thanks to the aforementioned phone calles, is that the killer has it in for prostitutes and is incredibly put out by their way of life.
This is all very unsettling, as serial killer cases always are, but with the tools and media available to sickos today, can anyone really claim to be surprised? [NYT]


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Kristen Stewart Reveals If She Would've Married 'First Love' Robert Pattinson
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson's relationship ended on bad terms, when the actress was caught having an affair with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders, but in a different universe could the Twilight stars have eventually gotten married? It's a question Howard Stern was curious about when the 29-year-old recently visited his radio show.
After admitting he was her "first [love]," the radio host asked "Was there a point you would've gotten married? Do you think?"
"I don't know," Stewart replied with a laugh. "I wanted to...yeah, no, I've never been in..."
"If he proposed, you would've gotten married," Stern said.
"I don't know," Stewart responded. "I'm not a super duper traditionalist, but at the same time...every relationship I've ever been in, I thought that was it. I've never really been the most casual person."
Though things didn't work out between the two, who officially called it quits in 2013, Stewart does think wedding bells are in her future "for sure" with current girlfriend Dylan Meyer.
"Are you in love right now?" Stern asked.
"Yeah...the answer is yes," Stewart said without hesitation, adding that she'll "absolutely" propose. "I can't f**king wait."
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REDDING, Calif. — Following the deadly and devastating wildfires in California these past few weeks, a heartwarming moment surfaced on Saturday.
A California Highway patrolman deployed to the Carr fires in Redding, Calif., received a little love from a fawn that was saved.
According to a tweet from CHP, the baby deer was pulled from the fires and later turned over to rescue crews.
Based on the photo, the fawn was very appreciative of the rescue efforts.
The photo has received more than 2,000 likes in two days.
City cops in the country! SF CHP deployed to the #CARR fires in Redding. Not sure we know what we're doing in this pic but baby deer pulled from fires and turned over to rescue org. God speed @CAL_FIRE and all other agencies providing mutual aid. You are truly the Bravest. pic.twitter.com/husveKt7iP
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Using daylighting in commercial buildings may significantly reduce electric lighting requirements if appropriatesphotoelectric controls are used to adjust the electric lighting output according to the available daylight. Prior analysis andsresults from monitored buildings and scale-model measurements suggest that the selection, placement, and installation ofsthe control photosensor is a difficult task, even with simple non-operable fenestration systems, since the daylightscontributions from sun, sky, and ground change continuously. The problem becomes even more complex forsfenestration systems that incorporate operable shading devices, because every adjustment changes the systems opticalsproperties. This paper presents results from measurements in a scale model under real skies, designed to bettersunderstand the problem of integrating fenestration and lighting controls. The scale model represented a typical officesspace and was equipped with motorized venetian blinds. Three control photosensors mounted on the ceiling weresconsidered for the operation of the electric lighting system, and two control strategies were considered for the operation ofsthe venetian blinds. Two ground-plane reflectances and two window orientations were examined. Results indicate thatsthe signal from a ceiling-mounted control photosensor shielded from direct light from the window shows the bestscorrelation with daylight work-plane illuminance, regardless of ground plane reflectance or venetian blind slat angle for allsslat angles that do not allow penetration of direct solar radiation. Results also indicate that the control strategies of thesvenetian blinds that were considered for the purposes of this study may result in significantly different slat angles, andsthus different daylighting work-plane illuminances and electric lighting requirements, especially when the ground-planesreflectance is high.


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New Diesel engine powers the cleanest ever Defender for 2012
A new EU5 2.2-litre diesel engine replaces the EU4 2.4-litre diesel for 2011, bringing greater levels of performance and refinement to the 2012 Defender. The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as its outgoing unit but makes this the cleanest Land Rover Defender yet produced. In EU5 markets, the new engine comes with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to ensure the lowest possible levels of regulated emissions.
The Defender can trace its roots back to 1948 and during that period Land Rovers have earned a reputation as the most rugged and versatile off-road vehicles in the world. Since the current model's introduction in 2007, the Defender has consistently sold an average of 25,000 units a year worldwide. Retail and utility customers, armed forces and NGOs in over 100 countries believe that the Defender's off-road ability, durability and towing capability are still head and shoulders above the competition. Such a unique combination of attributes explains why this legendary vehicle commands such exceptionally high standards of customer loyalty.
"The substantial improvements to the Defender in 2007 transformed its on-road refinement and comfort whilst extending its legendary capability off-road for which Defender is synonymous. With the introduction of the new 2.2-litre diesel engine and two option packs, the Defender for 2012 now offers greater customer choice than ever before," said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.
Smaller, cleaner diesel engine for 2012
The new EU5 2.2-litre diesel engine replaces the EU4 2.4-litre diesel while matching it for power, torque and fuel consumption. A new, full acoustic engine cover replaces the previous splash cover, reducing radiated engine noise and improving driving refinement. Meeting EU5 regulations, the engine delivers lower levels of the regulated emissions, NOx, CO and HC thanks to an improved combustion system and sophisticated engine management system. In
EU5 markets, particulate matter has been reduced to EU5 levels with a diesel particulate filter (DPF).
Despite the smaller capacity and reduced emissions, the new engine produces the same power, 122PS@3,500rpm and torque, 360Nm@2,000rpm, as the outgoing 2.4-litre engine. Performance remains similar too, though the top speed has been raised to 90mph compared to 82mph for the previous version. CO
The GFT MT 82 six-speed gearbox has been retained for 2012 with its excellent ratio spread, high top gear for cruising and enhanced low-speed crawl capability. The lower first gear offers low crawl speed making towing on-road and off-road much easier. The low-down engine torque also helps in-gear acceleration and the tall sixth gear ensures excellent real-world cruising, refinement and fuel economy. Ground gears in both the gearbox and transfer box help contribute to the refinement of the transmission.
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- Comfort Pack – Air conditioning, CD Player with auxiliary input, electric windows and remote central locking. The Comfort Pack costs 1650.
- Off-Road Pack – ABS, heavy duty rim and MTR tyre, tow ball and under-ride protection bar. The Off-Road Pack costs 1500.
In response to customer feedback, a plain black Pick Up hood will now be available as an option whilst a plain beige hood will be introduced for the 110 Double Cab Pick Up. Both options are in addition to existing styles. A further enhancement for 2012 includes the addition of tinted glass on all models.
The Defender's facia is based on a single, large moulding supported on a robust steel rail to help eliminate squeaks and rattles. The instruments provide clear, concise information to the driver, and details like all-LED instrument illumination help ensure high standards of reliability. Versatile stowage shelves are conveniently located for both the driver and passenger and two console options are available: a practical open-tray design that keeps contents to hand and a large, lidded design that provides an impressive 14-litres of stowage.
A powerful heating and ventilation system is designed to cope with the most extreme climates and features aluminium plate and fin heat exchangers to deliver impressive performance.
Tall front seats are designed to improve maximum back support and head restraint ergonomics in the most demanding driving conditions and there are robust, supportive second row seats too. 110 Station Wagon and 130 Crew Cab models can comfortably accommodate three occupants on an asymmetrically-split second row seat. A spring-assisted fold mechanism helps when folding the seats for carrying large or awkward loads.
Defender 90 Station Wagon second row occupants benefit from a pair of individual, full-size, forward-facing rear seats. Providing excellent comfort levels, these seats are also available as a third row option on the 110 Station Wagon. Accessed either through the rear door or by folding the second row seats, they can be easily folded and stowed sideways in the loadspace.
Seat trims include durable all-vinyl and cloth specifications; a half-leather option is also included in the XS specification available on Station Wagon and 110 Double Cab Pick-Up derivatives to add a touch of luxury to the cabin. Three-point safety belts are specified for all seating positions.
Defender's unique vehicle architecture has been retained for 2012. The chassis frame is available in three different wheelbases. A total of 14 separate body styles from pick-ups and soft-tops to crew cabs and station wagons are produced on the mainstream production line.
The 2012 Defender is available from 20,995 on the road and will be on-sale in the UK from November 2011. For more information or to arrange a test-drive please visit your local Land Rover dealership or log onto www.landrover.co.uk.


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Mini bunting birthday card
My latest quickie DIY project: a birthday card with a tiny bunting of miniature flags. If you want to try one, here's how to make it.
Fold a sheet of cardstock into thirds, accordian style. If you want a printed message on your card, run it through your printer before folding.
Cut out strips of colored paper and fold them in half lengthwise. (My strips were about 1" wide.) Cut the folded strips into tiny triangles; they should look like little hinges. Make a few strings of bunting by folding triangles over a cord and gluing both halves together.
With an X-acto knife, cut tiny slits in the folded edge of the cover of your card. Thread one end of each bunting cord through a slit and secure the cord end behind the cover with a piece of tape. Wrap the opposite end of each cord around the cover of the card and secure it in the back with more tape. Then place double stick tape around the edges and center of the back side of the cover and stick the cover to the adjacent panel, hiding the taped ends of your bunting. Round the corners of your card if you like, and you're done.


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Marshmallows were originally made with the sap of the root of the marsh mallow plant instead of gelatin. The sap was cooked with egg whites and sugar and whipped into a foam. This foam hardened when cool and was cut up and used as a type of throat lozenge (marsh mallow sap reportedly acts as a cough suppressant). In the late 1800's, the marsh mallow sap was replaced with gelatin, and egg whites were phased out of most mass produced recipes.
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I started by reading over a dozen marshmallow recipes before settling on the recipe credited to Chef Thomas Keller.
I prepared a 9x13-in. glass baking pan by greasing it with butter and sifting powdered sugar over it to coat the bottom and sides.
The recipe calls for 3 envelopes of Knox gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. 3 envelopes of gelatin is equivalent to 3 tablespoons or 21 grams of powdered gelatin. Make sure you use the unsweetened and unflavored kind.
I poured the water and gelatin into the bowl of my stand mixer to allow the gelatin to bloom. The recipe calls the gelatin to bloom for ten minutes.
While the gelatin was blooming, I measured out 2 cups of sugar, 2/3 cup corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water.
I brought the mixture to a boil and deviated from Chef Keller's recipe a little. Instead of boiling for one minute, I allowed it to boil until the sugar's temperature passed 250°F. This brings the sugar into what is known as the hard-ball stage (when dropping the sugar into some water will form a hard ball that is not easily deformed) and is the traditional temperature of sugar used for making marshmallows.
I ran the mixer at low speed while drizzling in the boiling sugar syrup. Once the syrup was mixed in, I turned up the speed a little and added about 1/4 tsp. salt. The recipe calls for mixing at a high speed, but I couldn't turn up the speed to high without risking splattering 200°F sugar everywhere.
When the mixture begins to fluff up, I scraped down the bowl and turned up the speed to high.
Once the volume of the marshmallow stopped increasing, I added 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. After the extract was mixed in, I stopped the mixer. This took about 8 minutes from when I started mixing, a few minutes short of Chef Keller's recommended twelve minutes.
I poured the marshmallows into the prepared pan and smoothed roughly with a silicone spatula. Several internet recipes recommend oiling plastic wrap and using it to flatten the top of the marshmallow.
I let the marshmallow cool and set by leaving it on the dining table uncovered overnight. I then inverted the pan over a cutting board covered in powdered sugar. I released the marshmallow buy pulling from a corner and working the marshmallow loose from the baking pan.
I used a large pizza wheel to section the marshmallows one row at a time and dredging each piece in powdered sugar until the sides weren't sticky anymore.}?>
So, how did the marshmallows come out? I felt that the flavor and texture were right on. Since I dredged the pieces with powdered sugar, the exterior was a little sweeter than the marshmallows sold in supermarkets. This was actually a pleasant effect since my marshmallows were fairly large and the sweetness emphasized the difference between the exterior and interior of the marshmallow. I did occasionally smell the gelatin while cutting the marshmallows and was afraid that the flavor would be tainted, but once I had dredged the piece, I couldn't detect any gelatin taste. All in all, I'd say this is a pretty good homemade marshmallow recipe.}?>
Marshmallows (yields about 40 large marshmallows)
Grease 9x13-in. pan and powder with powdered sugar | |||||||
3 Tbs. (21 g) gelatin | soak 10 min. | drizzle while mixing | mix until marshmallow has fluffed up | mix | cool in pan for 3 hours | cut | powder |
1/2 cup (120 mL) water | |||||||
2 cups (400 g) sugar | boil until 250°F (120°C) | ||||||
2/3 cup (160 mL) corn syrup | |||||||
1/4 cup (60 mL) water | |||||||
1/4 tsp. (1.5 g) salt | |||||||
1 Tbs. (15 mL) vanilla extract | |||||||
Powdered sugar |
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A slice of coastal paradise just 90 minutes from Metro Manila!
Living in Manila can be such a tire after some time. The excitement we had coming here for the first time seemed to have dwindled over the years. One of the ways we relive that feeling is going on a weekend trip to a nearby province. This time, we decided to go to Batangas. Where else did we stay than in Pico Sands Hotel, one of the most talked about four-star hotels in the town of Nasugbu.
Pico Sands Hotel is located within the premier seaside development of Hamilo Coast by SM Prime Holdings Inc. Despite its fame, this Batangas hotel manages to keep its exclusive vibe and it didn't take long before we fell in love with it.
The entire property is spotless and has a hint of freshness, something we always look for in hotels. The staff handled us like royalty and we found it hard to get used to that kind of attention. And just as we thought things couldn't get any more exciting, our eyes caught the stunning man-made lagoon with the mountain views in the background.
Will we stay here another time? Of course! Pico Sands Hotel remains to be our favourite hotel in Batangas. We bet you'll share the same sentiment when you experience it yourself! Read our full Pico Sands Hotel review to get a better glimpse of this stunning property.
Pico Sands Hotel offers an array of spacious and modern rooms fitted with all the creature comforts you may need. Floor to ceiling windows and balconies overlooking verdant mountainsides or a man-made lagoon provide an airy ambience and a sense of the outdoors.
A small family or a group of friends can look no further than the 37 sqm Premier Room equipped with two queen-sized beds that can each fit two adults. If you wish to relax in the confines of your room, try the Corner Deluxe Rooms equipped with a huge wraparound balcony. This gives you a chance to witness varying views of the outdoors literally a few steps away.
If only the best would do then the 65 sqm Penthouse Loft is for you. A bi-level room has a living area to entertain but still maintaining privacy in the bedroom upstairs. A Nespresso Coffee Machine and Non-Alcoholic beverages are also available for everybody to consume.
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Book NowWhether it's in the morning, the afternoon, or throughout the night, Pico Sands Hotel has got you covered with a variety of dining options that'll bring out the gastronomic adventurer in you. Take your shot of refreshing drinks and tasty casual meals at the beachside Reef Bar, or go with Spanish, Filipino, and International favourites at Pico Restaurant open round the clock. The adjacent Pico Bar offers fruit juices, signature concoctions, and Mojito blends.
You can also choose to visit the Country Club for all-Asian dishes at Lagoa, mouth-watering snacks and beverages at the Lagoa Pool Bar, pizzas and burgers at B&B while you play bowling and billiards.
Having the mountains and water around you is comforting enough. But if you are looking for more, Pico Sands Hotel offers a few more R&R activities that will purify your body and soul. Start with the Rain Spa. Here, you can experience traditional and innovative therapeutic wellness services that'll blow your mind. Head to St. Therese of the Child Jesus Chapel if you want time for meaningful peace, or watch the day go by at the 1.5-km beachfront.
Pico Sands Hotel already provides THE perfect ambience to just lay down on your bed or chill by the beach. Still, it gives its guests a variety of opportunities to get into the all-out fun and active mood. Achieve this by heading to the basketball court, badminton courts, squash courts or tennis court. You can also find a video game room, music room, fitness centre, bowling & billiards area and outdoor lap pool. Kids will also enjoy the outdoor kiddie pool with slides and the Club Pico children's playground.
Think that's all? Not even close! Get a bit closer to nature through activities such as pony riding, bird watching, fish feeding, and hiking which are easily available at the Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club. With the beach just a few metres away, you can embark on thrilling water adventures like snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding, banana boat riding, jet skiing, cruising, and more.
Pico de Loro Cove's dreamy setting is perfect for hosting your life's biggest milestones. For weddings, this Batangas hotel offers pre-event activities, ceremony and reception venues, and amazing wedding packages. You will surely say 'I do' to your happy ever after in no time! Pico Sands Hotel also offers modern corporate facilities and events management services. They'll ensure you have productive meetings, banquets and team building activities.
Pico Sands Hotel is one of the three main entities of Pico de Loro Cove in Hamilo Coast. Just a 90-minute drive from Metro Manila, Hamilo Coast encompasses three mountain peaks and 13 coves. Three of them are marine-protected areas, including Pico de Loro Cove. This seaside sanctuary is also home to Pico de Loro Condominiums and the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club.
Being a member of Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club gives you access to a wide selection of leisure and recreational activities for life. Members get preferential rates at Pico Sands Hotel and access to the Beach Club. The latter also houses the Sun Coral Restaurant, pool bar, Arribada Function Room, and an infinity pool facing the beach.
Hamilo Coast is located at the opening of the Verde Island Passage, considered the world's centre of marine biodiversity. Hamilo Coast maintains environmental and social sustainability in its everyday operations. It has partnered with the World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF Philippines and the SM Foundation. Tip: When searching on where to stay in Batangas, be sure to consider factors like these, too!
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Book NowPico Sands Hotel is located in the coastal town of Nasugbu in Batangas. It is less than 80 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
You may take a 90-minute drive via the Ternate-Nasugbu Road. Start driving at the Coastal Road from the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Go straight through the CAVITEX exit to Kawit using Bacao Road and Tejero. Take the road from the Petron gas station to Tanza and Naic before reaching Ternate. From here, follow the main road to Puerto Azul. Turn left to the Kaybiang tunnel until you get to the Hamilo Coast main gate.
Another option would be going to Tagaytay via the SLEX. However, this will cover a distance of 133 km and almost doubles the travel time.
Aside from Pico de Loro Cove, which was named after Mt. Pico de Loro, Hamilo Coast houses twelve other beautiful coves. The easiest to access is the Santelmo Cove. This Batangas hotel actually offers a tour of the area for its guests. It has one of the best beach fronts in the entire Hamilo Coast development area and is visited by Olive Ridley and Green Sea Turtles for nesting.
Next to Santelmo are the Subli and Etayo Coves. Subli's name was derived from a local dance celebrated during town festivals every May. Etayos, on the other hand, shares Pico de Loro's reputation of being a marine reserve. Hence, fishing here is prohibited. The other coves are Balibago, Arkaya, Papaya, Neela, Dorado, Patungan, Bucanita, Limbones and Baybay.
If you're up for some hiking, Mt. Pico de Loro is only less than 20 km from Pico Sands Hotel. Outside the community, more beach options await including those in the nearby towns of Lian and Calatagan. Tagaytay is also about 70 km from the hotel. The city is perfect for couples and families who like to experience a slightly different environment.
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Polycythemia vera
Primary polycythemia; Polycythemia rubra vera; Myeloproliferative disorder; Erythremia; Splenomegalic polycythemia; Vaquez's disease; Osler's disease; Polycythemia with chronic cyanosis; Erythrocytosis megalosplenica; Cryptogenic polycythemia
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a bone marrow disease that leads to an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells. The red blood cells are mostly affected.
PV is a disorder of the bone marrow. It mainly causes too many red blood cells to be produced. The numbers of white blood cells and platelets may also be higher than normal.
PV is a rare disorder that occurs more often in men than in women. It is not usually seen in people under age 40. The problem is often linked to a gene defect called JAK2V617F. The cause of this gene defect is unknown. This gene defect is not an inherited disorder.
With PV, there are too many red blood cells in the body. This results in very thick blood, which can't flow through small blood vessels normally, leading to symptoms such as:
- Trouble breathing when lying down
- Dizziness
- Feeling tired all the time
- Full feeling in the left upper abdomen (due to enlarged spleen)
- Headache
- Itchiness, especially after a warm bath
- Red skin coloring, especially of the face
- Shortness of breath
- Symptoms of blood clots in veins near the skin surface (phlebitis)
- Vision problems
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Joint pain
Exams and Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. You may also have the following tests:
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Complete blood count with differential
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Erythropoietin level
- Genetic test for the JAK2V617F mutation
- Oxygen saturation of the blood
- Vitamin B12 level
PV may also affect the results of the following tests:
- Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
- Platelet aggregation test
- Serum uric acid
The goal of treatment is to reduce the thickness of the blood and prevent bleeding and clotting problems.
A method called phlebotomy is used to decrease blood thickness. One unit of blood (about 1 pint, or 1/2 liter) is removed each week until the number of red blood cells drops. The treatment is continued as needed.
Medicines that may be used include:
- Hydroxyurea to reduce the number of red blood cells made by the bone marrow. This drug may be used when the numbers of other blood cell types are also high.
- Interferon to lower blood counts.
- Anagrelide to lower platelet counts.
- Ruxolitinib (Jakafi) to reduce the number of red blood cells and reduce an enlarged spleen. This drug is prescribed when hydroxyurea and other treatments have failed.
Taking aspirin to reduce the risk of blood clots may be an option for some people, but aspirin increases the risk for stomach bleeding.
Ultraviolet-B light therapy can reduce the severe itching some people experience.
Support Groups
More information and support for people with polycythemia vera and their families can be found at:
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -- www.lls.org/myeloproliferative-neoplasms/polycythemia-vera
- MPN Research Foundation -- www.mpnresearchfoundation.org/living-with-an-mpn/
- National Organization for Rare Disorders -- rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/polycythemia-vera/
- NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center -- rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7422/polycythemia-vera
Outlook (Prognosis)
PV usually develops slowly. Most people do not have symptoms related to the disease at the time of diagnosis. The condition is often diagnosed before severe symptoms occur.
Possible Complications
Complications of PV may include:
- Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
- Bleeding from the stomach or other parts of the intestinal tract
- Gout (painful swelling of a joint)
- Heart failure
- Myelofibrosis (disorder of the bone marrow in which the marrow is replaced by fibrous scar tissue)
- Thrombosis (blood clotting, which can cause a stroke, heart attack, or other body damage)
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your provider if symptoms of PV develop.
Gotlib J. Polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and primary myelofibrosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 157.
Kremyanskaya M, Najfeld V, Mascarenhas J, Hoffman R. The polycythemias. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Silberstein LE, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 68.
National Cancer Institute website. Chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms treatment (PDQ) -- health professional version. www.cancer.gov/types/myeloproliferative/hp/chronic-treatment-pdq#link/. Updated November 4, 2020. Accessed March 25, 2021.
Review Date: 1/19/2021
Reviewed By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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Grandmaster James Shyun O.M.D., Ph.D.
There are not many true martial arts Grandmasters in the United States, and few are as well known here and abroad as Grandmaster James Shyun. Honoree of two Taiwanese National Awards (Outstanding Citizen and Tai Chi Grandmaster); and the subject of his own Taiwanese television series, he has been featured on the cover of Inside Kung Fu as well as other prestigious martial arts magazines. Grandmaster Shyun is the acting President of the American Chinese Martial Arts Federation and is responsible for the growth and development of Kung Fu U.S.A. Grandmaster Shyun is also a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Professor at a Chinese Medical School.
Born in Taiwan, James Shyun is the fourth generation Grandmaster and sole inheritor of the Eight Step Preying Mantis System of Kung Fu.
Grandmaster Shyun was a World Champion in Full Contact Martial Arts for five years running when only in his twenties and has acted as a combat instructor in his native Taiwan, to the Taiwanese Marine Corp. He has traveled abroad to instruct other law enforcement officers in Singapore, Japan, Germany, Australia, France and the U.S. in hand to hand combat. In this capacity, Grandmaster Shyun arrived in California in 1983. By 1984 Grandmaster Shyun developed such affection for the U.S. that he decided to make America the motherland of his ancient arts. The Eight Step Preying Mantis System is now available across the United States due in no small part to Grandmaster Shyun's decision to break with tradition and open the teaching of this rare system to anyone dedicated to learning it.
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If you're looking for a home that's in a family-friendly neighborhood, there are a few key things you can look for to make sure your new house is a good fit for both you and your children.
Quality Public or Private Schools
Are there good public schools nearby? If so, do they span from kindergarten all the way to high school? Finding a home in an area with a great elementary school can be a good fit for several years, but if you're looking for a home that will be convenient in the long-term it's important to consider your proximity to both primary and secondary schools.
Parks And Other Relaxing Green Spaces
If you're looking for a family-friendly neighborhood with free sources of entertainment, make sure that there is at least one park or playground nearby. Playgrounds can provide endless amusement for younger children, whereas a park can offer entertainment for kids of any age. Either way, have a park in the area will help boost the quality of your family's leisure time.
Recreation Facilities And Other Amenities
For even more great leisure opportunities, check out the local recreational facilities. Public swimming pools, community centers, and recreation centers often offer a wide variety extracurricular activities and programs. These can be a great support when it comes to supplementing what your kids' education with skills that are learned outside of school, and can encourage a healthy lifestyle as well.
Shopping & Services
If you're looking for a convenient lifestyle, perhaps one of the most important factors to consider is what stores and businesses are located nearby. Is there a grocery store, doctor's office, cafe, drug store, gas station, or other essential businesses nearby? Make your life easy! If there are stores nearby that meet your needs it will help boost your neighborhood satisfaction for years to come.
A Short (Or At Least Tolerable) Commute
If you commute to work, it is also valuable to consider how long of a drive it is between your place of employment and potential new home. The less time you have to spend on the road, the more time you'll have with your family.
Neighbors You Will Enjoy Associating With
Finally, it is important to consider who else lives in the area. Is the neighborhood you're looking at full of other young families? Are there other children for your kids to play with? Does it seem like a close-knit community?
Although you can't predict how relationships will blossom in a new home, you'll set yourself up for success if there are people with similar interests and lifestyles as you. If the people seem great, chances are the neighborhood is, too!
Ready to find the perfect home to raise your family in? Contact your trusted real estate professional today.