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Organizations everywhere are rapidly adopting Microsoft Azure public cloud infrastructure to extend or replace their existing datacenter. As traditional on-premises workloads are migrated to the cloud, customers are looking for options to host VPN services there as well.
Windows Server
Windows Server with the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) installed is a popular choice for on-premises Always On VPN deployments. Intuitively it would make sense to deploy Windows Server and RRAS in Azure as well. However, at the time of this writing, RRAS is not a supported workload on Windows Server in Azure.
Although explicitly unsupported, it is possible to deploy Windows Server and RRAS in Azure for Always On VPN. In my experience it works well and can be an option for organizations willing to forgo formal support by Microsoft.
Azure Gateway
Options for supporting Always On VPN connections using native Azure VPN infrastructure depend on the type of VPN gateway chosen.
VPN Gateway
The Azure VPN Gateway can be configured to support client-based (point-to-site) VPN. With some additional configuration it can be used to support Windows 10 Always On VPN deployments. Azure VPN gateway supports either IKEv2 or SSTP VPN protocols for client connections. The Azure VPN gateway has some limitations though. Consider the following:
- A route-based VPN gateway is required
- A maximum of 1000 concurrent IKEv2 connections are supported when using the VpnGw3 or VpnGw3AZ SKUs (2000 supported in active/active mode)
- A maximum of 128 concurrent SSTP connections are supported on all gateway SKUs (256 supported in active/active mode)
- The gateway can be configured to support either device or user connections, not both.
Virtual WAN
Azure Virtual WAN is the future of remote connectivity for Azure. It includes support for client-based VPN (currently in public preview at the time of this writing), but only supports IKEv2 and OpenVPN VPN protocols for client connections. SSTP is not supported at all. Further, OpenVPN is not supported for Windows 10 Always On VPN, leaving IKEv2 as the only option, which poses some potential operational challenges. Virtual WAN offer much better scalability though, supporting up to 10,000 concurrent client-based VPN connections. Like the Azure VPN gateway, Azure Virtual WAN can be configured to support either device or user connections, not both.
Virtual Appliance
The most supportable option for hosting VPN services in Azure for Windows 10 Always On VPN is to deploy a third-party Network Virtual Appliance (NVA). They are available from a variety of vendors including Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and many others. To support Windows 10 Always On VPN, the NVA vendor must either support IKEv2 for client-based VPN connections or have a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) VPN plug-in client available from the Microsoft store. Click here to learn more about Always On VPN and third-party VPN devices.
Note: Be careful when choosing an NVA as some vendors support IKEv2 only for site-to-site VPN, but not client-based VPN!
Hybrid Deployments
For organizations with hybrid cloud deployments (infrastructure hosted on-premises and in Azure), there are several options for choosing the best location to deploy VPN services. In general, it is recommended that client VPN connections be established nearest the resources accessed by remote clients. However, having VPN servers hosted both on-premises and in Azure is fully supported. In this scenario Azure Traffic Manager can be configured to intelligently route VPN connections for remote clients.
NetMotion Mobility
The NetMotion Mobility purpose-built enterprise VPN is a popular replacement for Microsoft DirectAccess. It is also an excellent alternative for enterprise organizations considering a migration to Always On VPN. It is a software-based solution that can be deployed on Windows Server and is fully supported running in Microsoft Azure. It offers many advanced features and capabilities not included in other remote access solutions.
Administrators have many options for deploying VPN servers in Azure to support Windows 10 Always On VPN. Windows Server and RRAS is the simplest and most cost-effective option, but it is not formally supported by Microsoft. Azure VPN gateway is an interesting alternative but lacks enough capacity for larger deployments. Azure Virtual WAN is another option but has limited protocol support. Deploying an NVA is a good choice, and NetMotion Mobility is an excellent alternative to both DirectAccess and Always On VPN that is software-based and fully supported in Azure.
Additional Information
Windows 10 Always On VPN with Azure Gateway
Windows 10 Always On VPN and Third-Party VPN Devices
Windows 10 Always On VPN and Windows Server Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS)
Windows 10 Always On VPN IKEv2 Features and Limitations
Windows 10 Always On VPN Multisite with Azure Traffic Manager


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Aptoide is the largest independent Android Appstore and allows one to setup and manage your own Android Market.
Aptoide is an open source independent Android app store that allows you to install and discover apps in an easy, exciting and safe way.
Aptoide is community-driven and delivers apps through a social experience. It offers the chance for any user to create and manage their own store, upload their own apps, follow community recommendations and discover new content.
Can't find a specific app on mainstream Android app stores? Aptoide probably has it! And don't worry: all the apps are checked for viruses, and we perform extra security tests to ensure your Android device is always safe.
Aptoide is reinventing app distribution and discovery in a social and collaborative way. Join us in the revolution!
With Aptoide you can:
– Download your favorite Android apps privately and without signing up;
– Find apps that are not available in other Android marketplaces;
– Downgrade your apps to previous versions;
– Create your store and choose its name, logo, and color theme;
– Check out recommended apps and stores through Aptoide's unique apps timeline;
– Follow other stores and know who is following you – don't worry, you can keep things private too;
– Rate and review apps and stores, and reply to other users' comments;
– Share apps locally with your friends without the need of an internet connection.

subset: commoncrawl


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What is Contraptor
Contraptor is a do-it-yourself reusable construction set for hands-on learning, prototyping cartesian robots, digital fabrication and automation. Contraptor is Open Source Hardware with designs released under CC-BY-SA license.
What to do with it
Various сartesian robots can be quickly assembled from Contraptor and used as a prototyping platform for projects such as mini CNC machine, experimental or bootstrap 3D printer, hot wire cutter, plotter, laboratory robot etc.
Make Contraptor
You can make almost all Contraptor components at home with basic tools using commodity materials and parts. Sketchup models of Contraptor components are hosted on Sketchup 3D Warehouse.


text: The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Our "Known World" consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which may feature tournaments, arts exhibits, classes, workshops, dancing, feasts, and more. Our "royalty" hold courts at which they recognize and honor members for their contributions to the group.


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This help page is a how-to guide. It details processes or procedures of some aspect(s) of Wikipedia's norms and practices. It is not one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, and may reflect varying levels of consensus and vetting. |
Many characters not on the standard computer keyboard will be useful—even necessary—for many pages, and for editions of Wikipedia in other languages. This page contains recommendations for which characters are safe to use and how to enter them.
Most current browsers have some level of Unicode support, but some do it better than others. The most commonly encountered problem is that browsers running on Windows XP rely on preconfigured font links in the registry rather than actually searching for a font that can display the character in question. This means that the browser often had to be forced to use particular fonts. On the English Wikipedia, there are a set of templates to do this. For example, {{IPA}} for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The stuff in Windows Glyph List 4 should be safe to use without such special measures.
Windows 7
Unicode support is extended through installing the optional standalone Windows Update package KB2729094,[1] available for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 SP1 from the Microsoft Download Center. This backport from Windows 8 updates the Segoe UI font by adding browser support for Emoji and other symbols to Windows 7. More Emoji characters can be installed by copying the Segoe UI Emoji font file, seguiemj.ttf, from another computer running Windows 8 or later, into the Windows 7 computer. Newer Windows versions provide more emoji characters than older versions.
Displaying special characters
To display Unicode or special characters on web page(s), one or more of the Unicode fonts need to be present or installed in your computer, first. For proper working functionality, setup or configuration or settings from the web page viewing browser software also needs to be modified.
Special symbols should display properly without further configuration with Konqueror, Opera, Safari, and most other recent browsers. An optional step that can be taken for better (and correct) display of characters with ligature forms, combined characters, after the previously mentioned steps were followed, is to install a rendering engine software.
To use one of the available Unicode fonts for displaying special characters inside a table or chart or box, specify the class="Unicode"
in the table's TR row tag (or, in each TD tag, but using it in each TR is easier than using it in each TD), in wiki table code, use that after the (TR equivalent) |-
(e.g., |- class="Unicode"
For displaying individual special characters, HTML decimal or hexadecimal numeric entity codes can be used in the place of the char. If a paragraph with lots of special Unicode characters needs to be displayed, then,

...

, or,
...
can also be used.
The class="Unicode"
is to be used in web page(s), HTML or wiki tags, where various characters from wide range of various Unicode blocks need to be displayed. If the special characters that need to be displayed on web page(s) are mostly covering fewer Unicode blocks, related to Latin scripts, then class="latinx"
can be used. For special characters or symbols related to International Phonetic Alphabet, class="IPA"
can be used. For polytonic (Greek) characters or related symbols, class="polytonic"
can be used.
Choosing a font
Some freely available fonts that include many Unicode blocks are TITUS Cyberbit Basic and GNU Unifont. The Unicode font article provides a more general overview through this table. If you already know what specific blocks are needed, this section may be more useful. Most articles on specific scripts include information on the corresponding Unicode block.
Note: Many websites (including Wikimedia sites) default to serif or sans-serif fonts depending upon the page element (e.g. headings may default to serif, and body text to sans serif) so it may be necessary to use custom CSS styling if you wish to override this and force a certain font.
Changing Google Chrome's default font
Google Chrome allows the user to set default fonts for normal, serif, sans-serif and monospace display modes. Any font that is currently installed on the system may be used. To access this setting, click the three-dot options icon on the top right of the browser window and select Settings. Scroll to the Appearance section, and click Customize fonts. Here, you can select any fonts on your system to use as defaults.
Changing Mozilla Firefox's default font
In Mozilla Firefox, to change the font, you need to open the Settings window though the Tools menu or the menu button. In the General panel, scroll to Fonts and Colors and choose an appropriate font. Usually, any font installed on your system should be available. You may also click Advanced to disable custom fonts and choose different fonts for proportional, serif, sans-serif and monospace, but this doesn't seem to be always required.
Changing Internet Explorer's (IE) default font
The default font for Latin scripts in older versions of the Internet Explorer (IE) web browser for Windows is Times New Roman. Older editions of the font don't include many Unicode blocks. To choose a different font, follow this path from the IE menu bar : Tools > Internet Options > (General tab >) Fonts > Webpage Font:
to a scrolling list of fonts and select a different one, such as Lucida Sans Unicode, and then select OK.
Fonts for specific writing systems
Ancient scripts
e.g. Phoenician alphabet, Old Italic alphabet, Linear B, etc.
- Windows users
Please download and install one of these freely licensed fonts
- Linux users
If using a Debian-based Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Linux Mint), these should be already installed by default. If not, please download and install deb package ttf-ancient-fonts
by entering in terminal:
sudo apt-get install ttf-ancient-fonts
- Note that you need to have administrative privileges to use this command.
Egyptian hieroglyphic text
- Noto Sans Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Open Font License) is available from here.
Glagolitic text
Shavian text
- Copyleft is available from here.
IPA symbols
Most IPA symbols are not included in the most widely used form of Times New Roman (though they are included in the version provided with Windows Vista), the default font for Latin scripts in Internet Explorer for Windows. To properly view IPA symbols in that browser, you must set it to use a font which includes the IPA extensions characters. Such fonts include Lucida Sans Unicode, which comes with Windows XP; Gentium, Charis SIL, Doulos SIL, DejaVu Sans, or TITUS Cyberbit, which are freely available; or Arial Unicode MS, which comes with Microsoft Office. On this page, we have forced Internet Explorer to use such a font by default, so it should appear correctly, but this has not yet been done to all the other pages containing IPA. This also applies to other pages using special symbols. Bear this in mind if you see error symbols such as "" in articles. This also happens with former Spanish N with a small N above (Nᷠ nᷠ), Yañalif N with descender (Ꞑ ꞑ), and Volapük second umlaut variants of A, O and U (Ꞛ ꞛ, Ꞝ ꞝ, and Ꞟ ꞟ). Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers on Windows have an issue in the font-fallback system, when the font lists for each script is hard coded. Chromium assumes these fonts should always be available, thus only search these fonts, mostly OS-specific through their system fonts, and cannot be user-configured other than changing the default fonts for standard, serif, sans-serif, and fixed-width styles, thus reducing flexibility. Thus some unrecognizable newer characters can't be fixed just by installing suitable external fonts, requiring users to update their operating system to those that contains the missing characters in one of the system fonts.[2][3] Special symbols should display properly without further configuration with Mozilla Firefox, Konqueror, Opera, Safari and most other recent browsers.
What character encoding does Wikipedia use?
From MediaWiki 1.5, all projects use Unicode (UTF-8) character encoding. Until the end of June 2005, when this new version came into use on Wikimedia projects, the English, Dutch, Danish, and Swedish Wikipedias used Windows-1252 (they declared themselves to be ISO-8859-1 but in reality browsers treat the two as synonymous and the MediaWiki software made no attempt to prevent use of characters exclusive to windows-1252). Pre-upgrade wikitext in their databases remains stored in Windows-1252 and is converted on load (some of it may also have been converted by gradual changes in the way history is stored). Edits made since the upgrade will be stored as UTF-8 in the database. This conversion on load process is invisible to users. It is also invisible to reusers as Wikimedia now uses XML dumps rather than database dumps.
- Unicode (UTF-8)
- a variable number of bytes per character
- special characters, including CJK characters, can be treated like normal ones; not only the webpage, but also the edit box shows the character; in addition it is possible to use the multi-character codes; they are not automatically converted in the edit box.
- one byte per character
- special characters that are not available in the limited character set are stored in the form of a multi-character code; there are usually two or three equivalent representations, e.g. for the character € the named character reference
and the decimal character reference€
and the hexadecimal character reference€
. The edit box shows the entered code, the webpage the resulting character. Unavailable characters which are copied into the edit box are first displayed as the character, and automatically converted to their decimal codes on Preview or Publish changes. - the most common special characters, such as é, are in the character set, so code like
, although allowed, is not needed.
Note that Special:Export exports using UTF-8 even if the database is encoded in ISO 8859-1, at least that was the case for the English Wikipedia, already when it used version 1.4. To find out which character set applies in a project, use the browser's "View Source" feature and look for something like this:
<meta http-equiv="Content-type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"/>
<meta http-equiv="Content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"/>
See also
- ^ "An update for the Segoe UI symbol font in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2 is available (KB2729094)". Windows Knowledge Base. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "chromium/font_fallback_win.cc at master - chromium/chromium". GitHub. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "How do web browsers implement font fallback?". StackOverflow. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
External links
- Unicode Character Code Charts—Hexadecimal numbers only; PDF files showing all characters independent of browser capabilities
- http://www.unicode.org/help/display_problems.html Help for enabling Unicode support on most platforms
- Table of Unicode characters from 1 to 65535—shows how the decimal character references look in one's browser
- HTML 4.0 Character Entity References—shows how the named and decimal character references look in one's browser
- FileFormat.Info—details of many Unicode characters, including the named, decimal and hexadecimal character reference, showing how it should look and for each, how it looks in one's browser
- Alan Wood's Unicode resources—comprehensive resource with character test pages for all Unicode ranges, as well as OS-specific Unicode support information and links to fonts and utilities
- Unicode Converter - Decimal, text, URL, and unicode converter—conversion between copy-pasteable characters, Unicode notation, html, percent encodings and other formats, helpful when trying to enter or interpret characters
- Unicode Code Converter—conversion between copy-pasteable characters, Unicode notation, html, percent encodings and other formats, helpful when trying to enter or interpret characters
- Shapecatcher—online tool to find Unicode characters by drawing them


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Maren Morris' Bikini Pics Have the Women of Country Music Applauding
Maren Morris has shared several photos from her tropical vacation with husband Ryan Hurd, but it's the bikini pictures that have her friends in the industry raving.
"The Bones" singer started posting pictures from their trip via Intsagram on Thursday (April 22). The first set — of Morris in a burnt orange bikini laced with a body chain — elicited a "Well HELL" from Carly Pearce and a row of flames from Kree Harrison. Singer Jordan Davis was overt.
"Caption is 10/10," he writes. "Tan almost everywhere. Jan almost everywhere" is a reference from an episode of the NBC sitcom The Office, when Michael Scott and Jan Levinson go on a spicy tropical vacation together.
Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, Michelle Branch, Lucie Silvas and reality television star Kristin Cavallari left a "Damn, girl!" or something similar for Morris.
There was even more praise from fans after a Friday post of the country star beach-bumming on her stomach, throwing a look back at her photographer (Hurd, perhaps) as she reads a book. She looks about as relaxed as you could imagine as she enjoys the salt air and palm tree lifestyle. Hurd appears in a second set, posted Friday morning.
On social media, Morris has been open about what at first was a quest to get back her pre-baby body. She's since adjusted that thinking to something she feels is healthier.
"I just realized how unhealthy that was for me in my workout journey," the ACM winner told Taste of Country and select media prior to the 2021 ACM Awards. "To be like, 'I need to get back to where I was before.' Because that's not really the goal — that shouldn't be the goal — to erase the fact that you had a kid," Morris said. "I'm really proud of where my body is right now, even if it is several pounds heavier. I did something half the population can't do, so I think that's pretty f--king rad."
Morris and Hurd's son Hayes was born in March 2020. There's no indication that he made this trip to parts unknown. Since last weekend's red carpet event, Morris' Instagram page has been a more adult-time experience.


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IO::Handle - supply object methods for I/O handles
use IO::Handle;
my $io = IO::Handle->new();
if ($io->fdopen(fileno(STDIN),"r")) {
print $io->getline;
my $io = IO::Handle->new();
if ($io->fdopen(fileno(STDOUT),"w")) {
$io->print("Some text\n");
# setvbuf is not available by default on Perls 5.8.0 and later.
use IO::Handle '_IOLBF';
$io->setvbuf(my $buffer_var, _IOLBF, 1024);
undef $io; # automatically closes the file if it's open
autoflush STDOUT 1;
is the base class for all other IO handle classes. It is not intended that objects of IO::Handle
would be created directly, but instead IO::Handle
is inherited from by several other classes in the IO hierarchy.
If you are reading this documentation, looking for a replacement for the FileHandle
package, then I suggest you read the documentation for IO::File
Creates a new IO::Handle
Creates an IO::Handle
like new
does. It requires two parameters, which are passed to the method fdopen
; if the fdopen fails, the object is destroyed. Otherwise, it is returned to the caller.
See perlfunc for complete descriptions of each of the following supported IO::Handle
methods, which are just front ends for the corresponding built-in functions:
$io->fcntl( FUNCTION, SCALAR )
$io->format_write( [FORMAT_NAME] )
$io->ioctl( FUNCTION, SCALAR )
$io->read ( BUF, LEN, [OFFSET] )
$io->print ( ARGS )
$io->printf ( FMT, [ARGS] )
$io->say ( ARGS )
$io->sysread ( BUF, LEN, [OFFSET] )
$io->syswrite ( BUF, [LEN, [OFFSET]] )
$io->truncate ( LEN )
See perlvar for complete descriptions of each of the following supported IO::Handle
methods. All of them return the previous value of the attribute and takes an optional single argument that when given will set the value. If no argument is given the previous value is unchanged (except for $io->autoflush will actually turn ON autoflush by default).
$io->autoflush ( [BOOL] ) $|
$io->format_page_number( [NUM] ) $%
$io->format_lines_per_page( [NUM] ) $=
$io->format_lines_left( [NUM] ) $-
$io->format_name( [STR] ) $~
$io->format_top_name( [STR] ) $^
$io->input_line_number( [NUM]) $.
The following methods are not supported on a per-filehandle basis.
IO::Handle->format_line_break_characters( [STR] ) $:
IO::Handle->format_formfeed( [STR]) $^L
IO::Handle->output_field_separator( [STR] ) $,
IO::Handle->output_record_separator( [STR] ) $\
IO::Handle->input_record_separator( [STR] ) $/
Furthermore, for doing normal I/O you might need these:
is like an ordinary open
except that its first parameter is not a filename but rather a file handle name, an IO::Handle object, or a file descriptor number. (For the documentation of the open
method, see IO::File.)
Returns true if the object is currently a valid file descriptor, false otherwise.
This works like <$io> described in "I/O Operators" in perlop except that it's more readable and can be safely called in a list context but still returns just one line. If used as the conditional within a while
or C-style for
loop, however, you will need to emulate the functionality of <$io> with defined($_ = $io->getline)
This works like <$io> when called in a list context to read all the remaining lines in a file, except that it's more readable. It will also croak() if accidentally called in a scalar context.
Pushes a character with the given ordinal value back onto the given handle's input stream. Only one character of pushback per handle is guaranteed.
This write
is somewhat like write
found in C, in that it is the opposite of read. The wrapper for the perl write
function is called format_write
. However, whilst the C write
function returns the number of bytes written, this write
function simply returns true if successful (like print
). A more C-like write
is syswrite
(see above).
Returns a true value if the given handle has experienced any errors since it was opened or since the last call to clearerr
, or if the handle is invalid. It only returns false for a valid handle with no outstanding errors.
Clear the given handle's error indicator. Returns -1 if the handle is invalid, 0 otherwise.
synchronizes a file's in-memory state with that on the physical medium. sync
does not operate at the perlio api level, but operates on the file descriptor (similar to sysread, sysseek and systell). This means that any data held at the perlio api level will not be synchronized. To synchronize data that is buffered at the perlio api level you must use the flush method. sync
is not implemented on all platforms. Returns "0 but true" on success, undef
on error, undef
for an invalid handle. See fsync(3c).
causes perl to flush any buffered data at the perlio api level. Any unread data in the buffer will be discarded, and any unwritten data will be written to the underlying file descriptor. Returns "0 but true" on success, undef
on error.
Turns on autoflush, print ARGS and then restores the autoflush status of the IO::Handle
object. Returns the return value from print.
If called with an argument blocking
will turn on non-blocking IO if BOOL
is false, and turn it off if BOOL
is true.
will return the value of the previous setting, or the current setting if BOOL
is not given.
If an error occurs blocking
will return undef and $!
will be set.
sets binmode
on the underlying IO
object, as documented in perldoc -f binmode
accepts one optional parameter, which is the layer to be passed on to the binmode
If the C functions setbuf() and/or setvbuf() are available, then IO::Handle::setbuf
and IO::Handle::setvbuf
set the buffering policy for an IO::Handle. The calling sequences for the Perl functions are the same as their C counterparts--including the constants _IOFBF
, and _IONBF
for setvbuf()--except that the buffer parameter specifies a scalar variable to use as a buffer. You should only change the buffer before any I/O, or immediately after calling flush.
WARNING: The IO::Handle::setvbuf() is not available by default on Perls 5.8.0 and later because setvbuf() is rather specific to using the stdio library, while Perl prefers the new perlio subsystem instead.
WARNING: A variable used as a buffer by setbuf
or setvbuf
must not be modified in any way until the IO::Handle is closed or setbuf
or setvbuf
is called again, or memory corruption may result! Remember that the order of global destruction is undefined, so even if your buffer variable remains in scope until program termination, it may be undefined before the file IO::Handle is closed. Note that you need to import the constants _IOFBF
, and _IONBF
explicitly. Like C, setbuf returns nothing. setvbuf returns "0 but true", on success, undef
on failure.
Lastly, there is a special method for working under -T and setuid/gid scripts:
Marks the object as taint-clean, and as such data read from it will also be considered taint-clean. Note that this is a very trusting action to take, and appropriate consideration for the data source and potential vulnerability should be kept in mind. Returns 0 on success, -1 if setting the taint-clean flag failed. (eg invalid handle)
An IO::Handle
object is a reference to a symbol/GLOB reference (see the Symbol package). Some modules that inherit from IO::Handle
may want to keep object related variables in the hash table part of the GLOB. In an attempt to prevent modules trampling on each other I propose the that any such module should prefix its variables with its own name separated by _'s. For example the IO::Socket module keeps a timeout
variable in 'io_socket_timeout'.
perlfunc, "I/O Operators" in perlop, IO::File
Due to backwards compatibility, all filehandles resemble objects of class IO::Handle
, or actually classes derived from that class. They actually aren't. Which means you can't derive your own class from IO::Handle
and inherit those methods.
Derived from FileHandle.pm by Graham Barr <firstname.lastname@example.com>


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Hip impingement syndrome (femoroacetabular impingement FAI) is an illness that is characterised by improperly formed hip bones. As they do not fit properly, they rub against each other which causes damage to the joint.
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is formed by the acetabulum, which is part of the large pelvis bone. The ball is the femoral head, which is the upper end of the femur (thighbone).
A slippery tissue called articular cartilage covers the surface of the ball and the socket. It creates a smooth, low friction surface that helps the bones glide easily across each other.
The acetabulum is ringed by strong fibrocartilage called the labrum. The labrum forms a gasket around the socket, creating a tight seal and helping to provide stability to the joint.
In FAI, bone spurs develop around the femoral head and/or along the acetabulum. The bone overgrowth causes the hip bones to hit against each other, rather than to move smoothly. Over time, this can result in the tearing of the labrum and breakdown of articular cartilage (osteoarthritis).
Types of hip impingement syndrome:
- Pincer. This type of impingement occurs because extra bone extends out over the normal rim of the socket. The labrum can be crushed under the prominent rim of the socket.
- Cam. In cam impingement the femoral head is not round and cannot rotate smoothly inside the socket.
- Combined impingement. Combined impingement means that both the pincer and cam types are present.
How does FAI progress?
It is not known how many people may have FAI. Some people may live long, active lives with FAI and never have problems. When symptoms develop, however, it usually indicates that there is damage to the cartilage or labrum and the disease is likely to progress. Symptoms may include pain, stiffness, and limping.
FAI occurs because the hip bones do not form normally during the childhood growing years. It is the deformity of a cam bone spur, pincer bone spur, or both, that leads to joint damage and pain. When the hip bones are shaped abnormally, there is little that can be done to prevent FAI.
Because athletically active people may work the hip joint more vigorously, they may begin to experience pain earlier than those who are less active. However, exercise does not cause FAI.
People with FAI usually have pain in the groin area, although the pain sometimes may be more toward the outside of the hip. Sharp stabbing pain may occur with turning, twisting, and squatting, but sometimes, it is just a dull ache.
Home remedies
When symptoms first occur, it is helpful to try and identify an activity or something you may have done that could have caused the pain. Sometimes, you can just back off on your activities, let your hip rest, and see if the pain will settle down. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines (ibuprofen, naproxen) may help.
If your symptoms persist, you will need to see a doctor to determine the exact cause of your pain and provide treatment options. The longer painful symptoms go untreated, the more damage FAI can cause in the hip.
Doctor examination
During your first appointment, your doctor will discuss your general health and your hip symptoms. He or she will also examine your hip.
Impingement test
As part of the physical examination, your doctor will likely conduct the impingement test. For this test, your doctor will bring your knee up towards your chest and then rotate it inward towards your opposite shoulder. If this recreates your hip pain, the test result is positive for impingement.
Imaging tests
Your doctor may order imaging tests to help determine whether you have FAI.
- X-rays. These provide good images of bone, and will show whether your hip has abnormally shaped bones of FAI. X-rays can also show signs of arthritis.
- Computed tomography (CT) scans. More detailed than a plain x-ray, CT scans help your doctor see the exact abnormal shape of your hip.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. These studies can create better images of soft tissue. They will help your doctor find damage to the labrum and articular cartilage. Injecting dye into the joint during the MRI may make the damage show up more clearly. Your doctor may also inject a numbing medicine into the joint as a diagnostic test. If the numbing medicine provides temporary pain relief, it confirms that FAI is the problem.
1) Nonsurgical treatment
Activity changes. Your doctor may first recommend simply changing your daily routine and avoiding activities that cause symptoms.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Drugs like ibuprofen can be provided in a prescription-strength form to help reduce pain and inflammation.
Physical therapy. Specific exercises can improve the range of motion in your hip
and strengthen the muscles that support the joint. This can relieve some stress on the injured labrum or cartilage.
2) Surgical treatment
If tests show joint damage caused by FAI and your pain is not relieved by nonsurgical treatment, your doctor may recommend surgery.
Many FAI problems can be treated with arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopic procedures are done with small incisions and thin instruments. The surgeon uses a small camera, called an arthroscope, to view inside the hip.
During arthroscopy, your doctor can repair or clean out any damage to the labrum and articular cartilage. He or she can correct the FAI by trimming the bony rim of the acetabulum and also shaving down the bump on the femoral head. Some severe cases may require an open operation with a larger incision to accomplish this.
Long-term outcomes
Surgery can successfully reduce symptoms caused by impingement.
Correcting the impingement can prevent future damage to the hip joint. However, not all of the damage can be completely fixed by surgery, especially if treatment has been put off and the damage is severe. It is possible that more problems may develop in the future. While there is a small chance that surgery might not help, it is currently the best way to treat painful FAI.
Future developments
As the results of surgery improve, doctors will probably recommend earlier surgery for FAI. Surgical techniques continue to advance and in the future, computers may be used to help guide the surgeon in correcting and reshaping the hip.


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Andrew J. Tonn is an American photographer, writer and documentary filmmaker. He was awarded his Masters Degree in Writing following a degree in English Literature and the study of history and anthropology. He has worked for daily and weekly newspapers in the United States as a staff writer and photographer as well as a freelance contributor working from South Asia, Central America, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Ohio and Washington D.C.
Over the last decade Mr. Tonn has traveled extensively and worked for various humanitarian and medical relief organizations in India, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, Sweden and Transcarpathia, Ukraine.


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Ms Pansy Ho Speaks at UNWTO 23rd General Assembly in St. Petersburg
Macau (Macao SAR) – September 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Ms. Pansy Ho, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), participated in the Ministerial Debate on Education and Employment in Tourism: Realizing SDG 4 and SDG 8 at the 23rd General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in St. Petersburg, Russia on September 12. The UNWTO General Assembly is the most important high-level meeting for the global tourism sector with 117 countries in attendance this year.
Joined onstage by 12 global tourism ministers, key corporate leaders, and leaders of academic institutions, Ms. Ho spoke of the future of work in tourism and the sector's contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the debate, she highlighted the key role that women play in tourism, the opportunities tourism offers young people and the importance of public-private partnerships in fostering a talented workforce. She also brought attention to the importance of the human touch and the trend of immersive travel and how this trend creates opportunities for local communities to present a holistic view of their heritage, art, food, and environment.
In terms of education, she highlighted the success of Macao, which has emphasized community engagement as a means to expose students to the different dimensions of tourism and to potential career opportunities. Macao is taking the long view on talent management, aiming to engender pride in its local heritage, traditions, arts, and crafts.
Finally, Ms. Ho highlighted the Global Tourism Economy Forum, founded in Macao in 2012, as an example of how home-grown service talent is essential for both the tourism and MICE markets. By hosting the annual GTEF, Macao is facilitating the continuous development of human capital, in terms of employment and vocational training, all while showcasing Macao as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
The GTEF was proud to be the sponsor of the 15th Edition of the UNWTO Awards, which took place on September 10. Held during the UNWTO General Assembly, the Awards celebrate inspirational projects that have made an invaluable contribution in the advancement of sustainable tourism. Representing Ms. Ho at the Awards was Michael Frenzel, GTEF Honorary Chairman, who presented the "Enterprises Award" to Community impact by V Resorts of India.
This support of the UNWTO Awards strengthens the collaboration between the GTEF and the UNWTO in promoting the sustainable development of tourism. Past examples of this collaboration include, in 2018, Ms. Pansy Ho being appointed as UNWTO Tourism Ambassador for her contributions in promoting regional and global tourism cooperation and sustainable tourism and, in 2017, GTEF acting as a key sponsor of the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
About the Global Tourism Economy Forum
The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) is hosted by the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, in collaboration with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), co-organized by the China Chamber of Tourism under the authorization of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), co-organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), and coordinated by Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC). GTEF's supporting units include the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Macao SAR, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) and European Travel Commission (ETC).
Since its inception in 2012, GTEF has successfully established itself as an influential high-level cooperation platform to promote sustainable development in the global tourism industry with a focus on China. To date, GTEF had received more than 10,783 participants from 89 countries and regions, including delegations from 147 provinces and cities of Mainland China; and 570 internationally renowned speakers.


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As winter progresses, minimizing exposure is paramount, and we're not talking about going to lengths like chaining yourself to the trainer for the season. Instead, learning how to layer with pieces like our drirelease Merino Neck Gaiter will make the difference between packing on the pounds indoors and enjoying the season while riding outdoors. This gaiter fits comfortably over the neck, and with a bit of ingenuity, you can easily wear it as a facemask or beanie should the weather necessitate it. It's constructed from our drirelease Merino with FreshGuard, which is a wool blend with natural insulating and warming properties. The material is also naturally adept at managing moisture and blocking odor, so you don't have to worry about icy moisture buildup while you're riding in the winter months.
- An elastic drawcord allows you to cinch the gaiter in order to lock-in warmth in extreme cold.
- Deflect UV 50+ protects your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
- Fabric Content: Knit 84% Polyester, 11% Wool, 5% Spandex
- The gaiter easily converts to a beanie for times off the bike or for when you need a little added protection under your helmet.
- drirelease Merino with FreshGuard naturally insulates for warmth, neutralizes odor, and wicks away moisture to keep you dry.
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The Anvil, Basingstoke
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Bach St Matthew Passion
Mark Padmore director/Evangelist
Roderick Williams Christus
Claudia Huckle contralto
Hugo Hymas tenor
Louise Kemeny soprano
Jessica Cale soprano
Eleanor Minney mezzo-soprano
Matthew Brook bass
Choir of the Age of Enlightenment
A powerful depiction of the Easter Story.
Commemorate Easter with Bach's St Matthew Passion, featuring an all-star line-up of singers, led by Mark Padmore.
One of the iconic pieces of classical music, Bach's St Matthew Passion retains its huge emotional impact even 300 years on from its premiere. An unsentimental depiction of the Easter story, it is immediate in its power, but still yields new riches after years of exploration.
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Is your phone's battery still not full despite charging it for 2 hours straight? Although it might not be a big problem when you're charging it at night, it's a critical issue if you're charging it during the day and you need it in a few minutes to make a lengthy business call. Here are four tips to speed up your phone's charging.
#1. Optimize your phone accessories
One reason why your phone charges slowly is because of poor-quality accessories — such as cables, adapters, and weak sources of electricity.
Cables and adapters
Unless you were careful to take great care of your phone cable and adapter, they might be the reason why your phone is charging so slowly. If you think this could be the problem, we recommend that you change them immediately. After doing so, make sure to use and store your new cable and adapter properly to keep them in tip-top shape.
Charging Source
Did you know that your phone will charge faster if you connect it to a higher amperage charging source? Although mobile phones charge at only 5 volts, depending on the charger you use, you can get amperage from as low as 500mA (milliamps) to as high as 2,100mA. Therefore, it is recommended to forgo charging your mobile device through a computer port (uses 500mA or 900mA) and use a wall charger (ranges from 500-2,100mA) instead.
#2. Clean your phone's charging port
Another reason why you may experience slower charging time is because of a corroded or obstructed port. If the problem is because of obstruction, get a flashlight, magnifying glass, toothpick, and small brush to completely remove any debris. However, you should be very careful when doing this because the port is very fragile.
We recommend you enlist a professional's help to clean your port if you're worried about damaging it or if the problem is due to corrosion.
#3. Background apps
When was the last time you sorted out your phone's background apps? If you don't remember, then it's time to do it! Apps that are opened and left running in the background not only drain your phone's battery, but also affect your phone's charging speed. Select "Battery" in your phone's Settings to find out which apps are using up your phone's power, and delete them if necessary.
#4. Using your phone while charging
Do you browse the internet while your phone is charging? If yes, then you should stop doing it. Feature-rich apps like WhatsApp and Facebook have been listed as two of the top ten battery draining apps by AVG, which means you may be slowing down your phone's charging speed when you use them while it charges.
Every successful business needs high-performance mobile phones, but this is only possible if their batteries are juiced. If you want more information about how to speed up charging your phone, contact our experts today.


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Incorporating the Color of the Year into Your Decor
The fact that there is an official Color of the Year may be news to some people, but it is very much a thing among the design-minded. Major paint companies and other large retailers each make their own color predictions. Some companies choose a whole new color collection for each year! So depending on who you ask, the Color of the Year can change. The official answer, however, comes from Pantone, which has been studying color trends and making predictions about them since 2000, based on many aspects of society, ranging from fashion to politics. The chosen color for 2023 is (drum roll, please) Viva Magenta! Here are a few ways to incorporate the color of the year into your current design.
According to Pantone, Viva Magenta, "vibrates with vim and vigor." A lively member of the red family, Viva Magenta is expressive of a new strength, encouraging of experimentation, and "self-expression without restraint." Such a bold color may not be a contender for a whole home color refresh, but it works well with both warm and cool flooring options and can be incorporated into your decor with accents.
If you would like to paint an area of your home Viva Magenta, but feel intimidated, try selecting it for a small space, such as a powder room or front door, or as an accent on a kitchen island. If repainting furniture is in your skill set, Viva Magenta would offer a lively pop on a side table or another small piece.
Another way to safely incorporate the Color of the Year is by choosing related vibrant tones to complement your decor. Almost any style can be livened up with a magenta accent. Tableware or linens, towels or rugs, decorative items like throws, pillows or bric-a-brac, all lend themselves to complementing without an overwhelming commitment to a new color scheme. A small raspberry throw rug for the hall, or some merlot hand towels for the powder room are both great ways to pay homage to Viva Magenta without overwhelming your space. Freshen your entryway with a crimson wreath, buy (or paint!) a canvas with berry themed hues, or pick up some potholders to bring the Color of the Year to the kitchen.
Viva Magenta is a bold color, but it's nothing to fear. It can be incorporated into your current decor, whether you recently upgraded to a gray or neutral flooring option in 2022 or are planning to go with the newer warm, rich tones that are becoming more popular for 2023. Whether you want carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, or tile, there is a flooring to match this year's bold color.
For help incorporating the Color of the Year, and other colors like it, into your decor, trust the professionals at Lake Forest Flooring in Greenville, SC for all your flooring needs. Contact or visit us to start your next flooring project today!


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Hulk System Solo 250 LF
The Hulk Solo System Program was formulated as replacement technology for consumers who purchase large quantities of detergents in bulk tanks, totes, or multiple drums. It utilizes the latest chemical technology to simplify the transportation, storage, and use of detergents while drastically reducing all associated costs. This new series of Hulk formulations utilizes not two, but one single 100% active formulation base to deliver its cost-slashing benefits. Special new technology allows us to manufacture this formulation without sacrificing product effectiveness.
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Back to the roots |
Me and Roar Ege rounding the Fastnet Rock in the sunset. |
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See the amazing view from Fastnet Rock.
Roar Ege is a little too old school for you? Check the Foiling Moth or the Q2m.


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A 2.5 storied house for sale at Chapali, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu at an affordable price. The house with land covers an area of 8 Aana. This house has road access to 13 ft wide road.
The house is located in a prime location having facilities of basic necessities nearby like school, grocery shop, etc. This house is suitable for residential purposes.
The price of the house with the land isRs. 4 crore 60 lakh and is negotiable for immediate buyers.
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Overview & Reviews
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a midsize SUV that harks back to the company's iconic FJ40 Series of Land Cruisers. Like the old FJ40, the Toyota FJ Cruiser has superior off-road capabilities. It's built on a truck-based, ladder-frame chassis and features a stout suspension and drivetrain, sharing its underlying hardware with Toyota's 4Runner SUV. Toyota designed the FJ Cruiser to be a bit more specialized, however. Compared to the 4Runner, it's smaller, less expensive and more capable in off-road situations, and it's meant to appeal to younger and more active consumers.
Most Recent Toyota FJ Cruiser
The Toyota FJ Cruiser was produced from 2007 through 2014, with only relatively minor changes made throughout that eight-year run. A midsize SUV, the FJ Cruiser focused on off-road performance and thus in personality and in some cases styling (such as the grille and headlights), paid homage to the original FJ40 of the 1960s. The FJ Cruiser featured two standard front doors supplemented with a pair of smaller, reverse-opening rear doors to provide easier access to the rear seat.
The sole engine used was a 4.0-liter V6. Output depended on the year, as the first three years it was rated at 239 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque while for 2010 and later the specs stood at 260 hp and 270 lb-ft. Rear-wheel drive was standard and two different 4WD systems were available. One was a part-time system, while the other was a full-time system. All FJ Cruisers except those with the full-time 4WD came with a five-speed automatic; those with the full-time 4WD had a six-speed manual along with a locking rear differential.
There was just one trim level with the FJ Cruiser. Standard feature highlights included 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, power windows and locks, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, water-resistant cloth upholstery, Bluetooth phone and audio, a CD player, satellite radio and auxiliary/iPod/USB inputs. Options (which sometimes depended on region and model year) included alloy wheels, a rear wiper, a rearview camera, an electronic locking rear differential, rear parking sensors and extra gauges. Several off-road-oriented features (such as heavy-duty suspension components, tires, roof racks, driving lights, rock rails and cargo covers) were also available, as were similarly themed packages that usually included specific styling details.
Changes throughout the years were essentially limited to features availability. First year FJs offered optional side and side curtain airbags, but they were made standard for 2008, while the following year saw the debut of the rearview camera option, which we highly recommend. For 2011, the FJ Cruiser received an upgraded audio system and better access to the rear seat (which also gained folding headrests). Three years later, Toyota celebrated the FJ's last year with the limited-production (only 2,500 built) Trail Teams Ultimate Edition package.
With such serious four-wheel-drive systems available, a major draw for shoppers will be the vehicle's off-road abilities. The Toyota FJ Cruiser was designed to have considerable wheel travel, high ground clearance and a tough, fully boxed frame. The front suspension is independent with a double-wishbone design, while the rear features a solid rear axle with a four-link coil-spring suspension.
In reviews, the Toyota FJ Cruiser earned positive commentary for its impressive off-road ability, surprisingly fun on-road driving experience, comfortable front seats and distinctive exterior styling. FJ Cruiser drawbacks included limited outward visibility and a rear seat area that wasn't particularly comfortable or easy to access even with the reverse-opening rear doors.
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2018 has been an amazing year… filled with great products, projects and messages. See the best of 2018 in the form of our most read blog posts.
1. Spreading the message of inclusion
We're working with Shane's Inspiration to promote the animated short film, "Ian," which aims to help children understand disability and spread the message of inclusion.
2. Bringing literacy to the playground
The Loft family has grown to include the Fire Station and Market Cafe with even more developmentally appropriate activities including literacy prompts.
3. How to design nature playground environments
Design a playground or outdoor learning environment that encourages kids (and their families) to be outside and reconnect with nature.
4. Five considerations for your toddler and preschool playground
To help you create a dream playground for your daycare or preschool that focuses on toddlers' developmental needs in mind, we created a fun infographic.
5. Big fun comes in small packages
Smart Play® playstructures pack a lot of activities into compact structures, taking kids from early crawling exploration on up to active climbing and social play to a challenging course for older children.
Thank you for tuning in to Together We Play in 2018. We're looking forward to an exciting year of play; tell us below what you'd like to see more of in 2019 and we'll do our best to share it here.


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(HIB) – Bigger isn't always better in the real estate world, and what's more, it's not always possible. With more baby boomers downsizing from McMansions to smaller, more manageable houses, and a growing number of people opting to rent rather than buy, many families are looking for new ways to decorate, design and work with smaller spaces.
Kitchens sell homes, but this most-used room in the house hasn't escaped the "less is more" trend, either. Interior designers, decorators and home product makers are responding to the growing demand for practical, beautiful options that make sense in smaller kitchens.
If you're looking to make a big impact in a small kitchen, here are a few ideas to get you started:
Work the walls – You may love your cozy kitchen, but that doesn't mean you want to make it look or feel any smaller than it already is. Lighter wall colors can help a little kitchen feel more open and airy. One winning decorating technique for small kitchens is to paint the majority of the wall space in a light neutral tone, like a pale cream or taupe and then add a pop of brighter or darker color to one accent wall or area. You can edge up the excitement of this technique by using a mural for kitchens on the accent wall, rather than just a different paint color. Have an oddly shaped niche in your kitchen? You can turn that problematic space into a design statement with custom, repositionable wallpaper that can be custom-sized and custom-colored to fit your specifications. This unique product can be adhered and re-ahered hundreds of times so you can take it with you to your next house if you choose.
Smart-size your appliances – Sure that 30-cubic-foot stainless steel refrigerator is beautiful in the showroom, but how much will you love it when you can't fully open the door in your small kitchen? Refrigerators come in several sizes, so you should be able to find one that will fit your space. The same is true for stoves, microwaves and dishwashers. Choosing appliances that make size-sense for the space you have not only improves the livability of your petite kitchen, it can improve your efficiency as well.
Get creative with storage – One of the biggest challenges of a small kitchen is finding space for everything from pots and pans to flatware, dishes and foodstuffs. Small spaces call for storage creativity. Whether you hang some pots and pans overhead, replace traditional cabinet shelves with pullout drawers or use special racks to store plates vertically, you can find plenty of creative small-kitchen storage solutions.
Liven things up with light – Often, a small kitchen will have just one window – or no window at all. Yet light is an important way to make a tight space feel more expansive and inviting. Task lighting is essential for work areas in small spaces. Pendant lights can create ambiance and provide practical illumination without sacrificing any wall space. And if you crave natural light for your windowless kitchen, consider installing a skylight. Tubular skylights can bring sunlight into your ground-floor kitchen even if there's a second floor above it.
Small kitchens are here to stay, whether as part of the trend toward smaller, more efficient homes or the reality of rental unit life. With some decorating creativity and practical design tactics, you can ensure your small kitchen yields large benefits – both in terms of enjoyment and resale value.


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IBM announced its association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India to create the country's first smart grid project.
Together they will create a cost benefit analysis for smart grid activities as part of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE).
A BEE project, NMEEE is one of eight national missions that promote innovative policy and regulatory regimes, financing mechanisms, and business models that help sustain the market for energy efficiency.
Through this project, IBM plans to apply its deep services expertise to help determine smart grid readiness in India. The company will lay out a strategic assessment framework with an Indian perspective that looks at the adoption of new smart grid technologies, and identifies alignments in policy and regulatory frameworks to make each solution possible. It will help BEE determine global smart grid potential and also create toolkits for regulators and utilities for assessing benefits of smart grid investment decisions.
With the growth of the economy and the enhanced demand for energy, efficient use of energy resources and their conservation takes center stage – this is vital in restricting wasteful consumption while sustaining development," said Kapil Mohan, IAS, deputy director general of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
Saving energy is a national cause and we need to work in unison to make India an energy efficient economy and society so that not only do we remain competitive within our own market but also internationally," Mohan added.
As a part of this collaboration, IBM will generate the smart grid business case and tools that will help calculate the return on investment for all smart grid projects being rolled out country-wide and also within the ISGAN (International Smart Grid Action Network), of which BEE is a member.
The ISGAN network facilitates cooperation in smart grid policy and standardizes, regulates and finances technology research development and demonstration, workforce skills and knowledge development, including consumer participation at all levels. ISGAN participants include Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, European Commission, France, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
There is a huge demand for power grids that are energy efficient, intelligent and secure. Through this collaboration with BEE, our aim is to help overcome inefficiencies in the existing grid and move toward more sustainable energy networks," said Avinash V Joshi, Director, Communications Sector, IBM India/South Asia. The anticipated growth of the Indian power sector is substantial and this project will advance smart grid adoption across the country."
The acceleration of smart grids in an emerging market like India is vital. With an estimated 1 million people around the world moving into cities each week, experts predict population in the world's cities will double by 2050. Governments, regulators and utility companies need to ensure that our cities and villages will survive under the crush of demand for access to the power grid. Adding generation capacity and building additional analog utility grids is not the most efficient answer. By contrast, smart grids improve energy system performance, reduce energy loss and enhance customer service.
The infusion of digital intelligence also enables the power grids to automate, monitor and control the two-way flow of energy across all aspects of the energy value chain – from power plant to plug. Smart grids use sensors, smart meters, digital controls and analytic tools to automate, monitor and control the flow of energy and providing timely and detailed information on energy consumption, thereby empowering consumers to be more efficient in their energy use. A smart grid will seamlessly integrate all sustainable energy technologies – from electric vehicles to solar systems and wind farms – and also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Utilities around the world are adopting smart grid technology to make the power infrastructure robust, self-healing, adaptive, interactive and cost-effective.
By TelecomLead.com Team
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65 degrees of lock, parallel steering - both wheels turn the same angle. As an option, there would be a possibility to buy Ackermann adjustment kit. You could tune your steering geometry either towards positive or negative Ackermann in just a few minutes even at trackside without messing up an alignment.Higher roll center (RC). Lowering the car would mess up the original factory designed kinematics, especially with MacPherson suspension. On Wisefab knuckle, the ball joint is lowered 56mm, which brings the front RC up on lowered car, providing higher roll stiffness and letting to remove the front anti roll bar (sway bar) that is quite difficult to package with that high lock angles.Very good camber control and minimal bump steer with high steering angles. On drift cars the dynamic camber and bump steer is much more important than static. With our kinematics we have assured that the camber would provide very good front grip and bump steer is minimal at all the range of steering.Steering jacking control. During steering the car chassis is moving up and down – this is called jacking. Steering jacking is caused by combination of caster, KPI, trail and scrub. On road cars, this effect is used sometimes to balance the car or to help to turn in. During drifting, when steering angle is much bigger, jacking is also bigger, even with the same geometry and it could become a problem. We have changed the geometry that it doesn't cause any handling issues.Consistent and predictable self-alignment torque. Caster is not the only important parameter to provide sufficient self-alignment torque especially at high lock. It's the combination of different parameters to maintain consistent trail and self-alignment torque. With our setup the steering wheel turns always to the direction of movement and doesn't get stuck at full lock. Other components, packaging and clearance.This kit assumes coilovers to have enough clearance. Dependent on rim width and ET, wider fenders or fender flares would be needed.15"original rim could be used if needed.With tire diameter not bigger than 605mm (215/40R17) and lowered ride height the inner wheel wells don't have to be modified.With tire diameter up to 635mm (215/45R17, 225/45R17, 235/40R17, 225/40R18 etc) and lowered ride height the inner wheel wells need to be slightly modified.Recommended backspacing is 135-140mm (7" ET45; 8" ET35; 9" ET25). If ET is smaller, then wheels stay more outwards, if ET is bigger, then spacers need to be used.The kit is designed and manufactured the way that after installation and toe adjustment it's ready to use right away. Happy drifting!


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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Apricot and Mulled Wine Fruit Soup
Hope you've all had a lovely Christmas with lots of delicious food! We celebrated the Christmas Eve (the main event in Estonia) with a large traditional meal at our home, and we've also had several other festive dinners over the last week. I'm now ready for some non-Christmassy food, though there are still some festive recipes I'll post over the next week.
First up is a simple fruit soup (kissel) that I made last Christmas.
You'll need a carton of light non-alcoholic glögg for this - I'm pretty sure your local Scandinavian store or IKEA food isle serves something suitable.
Apricot and Mulled Wine Fruit Soup
(Jõulune aprikoosikissell vahukoorega)
Source: Finnish Valio
Serves 6
1 litre of light (non-alcoholic) glögg or mulled wine
250 g dried apricots
3-4 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp potato starch or cornflour
Heat glögg and apricots in a saucepan. Simmer on low heat, covered, for about 30 minutes, until apricots are softened. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
Mix potato starch or cornflour with couple of spoonfuls of cold water, stir into the fruit soup. Bring just to the boil (when using potato starch) or cook for a few minutes (when using cornflour), stirring.
Remove from the heat, divide between dessert glasses and let cool.
Serve with some softly whipped cream (or a vegan substitute).
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Eggnog Recipe
After reading about the popular American Christmas tipple, eggnog, for years, I finally took the plunge and made some last weekend. We loved it, and I'm probably making another batch tonight for tomorrow's Christmas Eve dinner, and then another one for the New Year's Eve party. The recipe below is based on Melissa's and Elise's recipes, and make an excellent Christmas-time drink.
(Eggnogi jõulujook)
1 litre (serves about 6)
4 large eggyolks
100 g caster sugar
500 ml milk (2 cups)
1 vanilla pod
1 cinnamon stick
250 ml whipping cream
2 Tbsp bourbon whisky
2 Tbsp dark rum
freshly grated nutmeg, to serve
In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks until frothy, then slowly beat in the sugar, whisking until fluffy.
Combine milk, cinnamon stick and vanilla pod (halved lengthwise) in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Slowly heat mixture on medium heat until it is steaming hot. Do not boil! (If you're not in a hurry, then remove the saucepan from the heat and let infuse for 30 minutes. Slowly reheat again before proceeding).
Temper the eggs by slowly adding ladlefuls of hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it begins to thicken slightly, and coats the back of the spoon (candy thermometer should show 71C). Do not allow the mixture to boil, or the heat will curdle the egg yolks!
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the lukewarm cream (this will bring the temperature down and keep it from curdling).
Remove the vanilla pod and cinnamon stick. Cool until lukewarm, then stir in the bourbon and rum.
Chill before serving. NB! Grate some nutmeg on each serving!!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Nice Christmas Fruitcake
I say 'nice' in the title, as I cannot remember eating a Christmas fruitcake that I really liked when I lived in the UK (and I tried quite a few during my seven years there), but I LOVED this one. I know you're supposed to bake your fruitcake weeks in advance, and let it age and develop in a cool storage before eating it. I baked the one on the photo on Monday, and am dangerously close to having none left by tomorrow evening. That's why bought another several bags of dried fruit today, mixed them with booze. Will be baking another one of this tomorrow, just to make sure I have some to take along to the first of the many Christmas parties this weekend...
The type of dried fruit you use is entirely up to you. I used dried sweetened cherries, seedless raisins, dried apricots and dried pineapple pieces on Monday. At the moment I've got all these plus dried papaya pieces macerating away. As for the booze, anything rum-based will work best, I think. I've used rum-based Blossa glögg, Havana Club rum or even Vana Tallinn rum-based liqueur (those who've been to Estonia know what I'm talking about :)) If you don't like rum, use brandy instead.
English Christmas Fruitcake
Makes one large loaf or two smaller ones
250 g butter, at room temperature
200 g caster sugar (225 ml)
4 large eggs
275 g plain flour (500 ml/2 cups)
2 tsp baking powder
150 ml brandy or rum
600 g of dried fruit of your choice (about 1 litre/4 cups)
Chop the dried fruit into smaller pieces, if necessary, and pour over the brandy or rum. Leave to macerate and soften for at least few hours, preferably overnight.
Cream soft butter and sugar until pale. Whisk in the eggs, one at the time, incorporating each egg before adding the next one.
Mix flour and baking powder, then stir into the egg and butter mixture.
Fold in the dried fruit (plus any booze that's left in the bowl).
Spoon the batter into a buttered large (2-quart) baking tin.
Bake in a preheated 175 C oven for about one hour, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Cool, then wrap into a parchment paper and foil and leave to age for a few weeks (or a day, if you're like me:))
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Holiday baking: Rugelach with prune filling
It's been a over a year since I made some delicious rugelach-cookies with hazelnut filling. After seeing a very talented young American pastry chef, Heidi Park (now based here in Tallinn), sharing her recipe for rugelach-cookies in a local food magazine, I felt the urge to make these again. I used my old recipe, and adapted the filling from Martha Stewart's recipe for Prune Rugelach.
Very pleased with the final result, so sharing it with my dear readers :)
Rugelach with Prune Filling
(Rugelach-küpsised ploomitäidisega)
Makes 32 small pastries
For the pastry:
200 g butter, softened
200 g full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
2 tsp caster sugar
200 g all-purpose/plain flour, sifted
a pinch of salt
For the filling:
200 g dried plums/prunes
100 ml brandy or cognac
Breadcrumb mixture:
4 Tbsp breadcrumbs
4 Tbsp caster sugar
0.5 tsp cinnamon
For glazing:
1 egg white, beaten with a little water
On the night before:
Pour brandy over the prunes and let soak for up to 24 hours.
Cream the warm butter and cream cheese until well blender. Beat in the sugar, then stir in the flour and salt. Mix until the dough begins to hold together, press into a ball, wrap in clingfilm and chill overnight in the fridge.
Cream the warm butter and cream cheese until well blender. Beat in the sugar, then stir in the flour and salt. Mix until the dough begins to hold together, press into a ball, wrap in clingfilm and chill overnight in the fridge.
On the day of baking:
Combine the breadcrumbs, sugar and cinnamon.
Puree the prunes with the brandy until smooth.
Divide the dough ball into two and return the other half into the fridge. Roll out the pastry on a slightly floured surface into a thin circle about 25 cm /10 inches in diametre. Using a sharp knife or a pizza-wheel, cut into 16 equal wedges.
Brush the surface of the wedges with half of the prune puree, then sprinkle half of the breadcrumb mixture on top, spreading evenly as you go. Using your hand or a rolling pin, press the filling tightly down into the dough (there seems to be a lot of filling, but it'll make the pastries only nicer!).
Carefully roll up each wedge tightly, starting from the wider, outside end. You'll end up with 16 mini croissants. Brush with egg white wash.
Cover a baking tray with parchment paper and bake at the middle of a preheated 180 C/350 F oven for 20-30 minutes, until the rugelach are golden brown.
Leave to cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack.
Repeat with the second half of the pastry - even straight away or on the following day.
Combine the breadcrumbs, sugar and cinnamon.
Puree the prunes with the brandy until smooth.
Divide the dough ball into two and return the other half into the fridge. Roll out the pastry on a slightly floured surface into a thin circle about 25 cm /10 inches in diametre. Using a sharp knife or a pizza-wheel, cut into 16 equal wedges.
Brush the surface of the wedges with half of the prune puree, then sprinkle half of the breadcrumb mixture on top, spreading evenly as you go. Using your hand or a rolling pin, press the filling tightly down into the dough (there seems to be a lot of filling, but it'll make the pastries only nicer!).
Carefully roll up each wedge tightly, starting from the wider, outside end. You'll end up with 16 mini croissants. Brush with egg white wash.
Cover a baking tray with parchment paper and bake at the middle of a preheated 180 C/350 F oven for 20-30 minutes, until the rugelach are golden brown.
Leave to cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack.
Repeat with the second half of the pastry - even straight away or on the following day.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
One very knobbly Jerusalem artichoke, one very silky mushroom soup
Have you ever seen a recipe for Jerusalem artichoke/Sunchoke/Topinambur-something that begins with "Wash and peel the Jerusalem artichokes". I have. While I obviously understand the washing bit, then I'm a bit unsure about the peeling. See the specimen above? That's just one example of an artichoke I had to deal with earlier today, when preparing lunch for K's mum who came to visit her grand-daughter (who's doing splendidly, by the way:)). Have you ever seen such a knobbly Jerusalem artichoke before? It was beautiful - crisp and fresh, but had I attempted to peel it, there wouldn't have been much left. So I gave it a very good wash and scrub, and simply chopped it. And that's what I'll do from now on - I'll only buy Jerusalem artichokes with thin and beautiful skin, so I can omit that tricky "peel the artichoke" bit...
The inspiration for combining mushrooms and Jerusalem artichokes came from one Estonian monthly, but I've changed the process and proportion so considerably so there's no need to credit anything specific :)
Jerusalem artichoke and mushroom soup
Serves 4
250 g Jerusalem artichokes (aka topinambur aka Sunchokes)
250 g mushrooms
1 medium yellow onion
2 Tbsp butter
600 ml water
400 ml whipping/heavy cream (use single/light cream, if you prefer)
freshly ground black pepper
fresh thyme, to garnish
Wash and peel (or not :)) the Jerusalem artichokes. Peel the onions. Clean the mushrooms. Chop all into small chunks.
Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan, add the artichokes, onion and mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes. Season with some salt.
Add hot water, bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the Jerusalem artichokes are softened.
Transfer into a blender and purée until smooth.
Return to the saucepan, add cream and reheat. Season with salt and pepper (and some dried porcini or chantarelle powder, if you wish), garnish with fresh thyme and serve.
Some shaved Parmesan cheese would also be nice.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Almond and Clementine Cake, Claudia Roden style
Christmas and clementines go together. At this time of the year, the shops are flooded with tiny clementines from Morocco and slightly larger specimens from Spain, and I keep buying wooden trays of the orange fruit. Mostly we simply eat them au naturel, but I've been experimenting with few dessert and cake recipes as well.
There's a lovely recipe for flourless almond and orange cake in Claudia Roden's excellent book on Jewish food that I had been wanting to make for ages. The idea of boiling whole oranges and using the whole lot - zest, pith, fruit - in a cake sounded intriguing. Nigella Lawson has adapted the recipe and uses clementines, but I followed Claudia's original instructions here. However, I used clementines instead of oranges, and an excellent Swedish clementine-flavoured glögg Blossa instead of orange flower water. We loved the resulting cake a lot - slightly bitter (from the zest and pith), very moist and just rather unusual. We'd definitely make this again - and perhaps try the original version with oranges as well. (Mmmm - perhaps even those gorgeous red 'blood oranges' when they appear in the shops in a few months?).
You want clementines with thin skin here and as little white pith as possible. That's why I chose the thin-skinned Maroc-clementines here. Oh, and it'll be a much easier job if the clementines have no or just a few seeds.
Almond and Clementine Cake
Serves 10
400 g clementines (about 8-9 small fruit, preferably organic and unwaxed)
6 large eggs
250 g sugar
250 g blanched ground almonds
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp orange flower oil or citrus liqueur
Wash the clementines carefully in hot water. Place in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring into a boil and simmer on a low heat for about 60-90 minutes, until the clementines are soft.
Drain the clementines and cool a little. Cut into halves, remove any seeds. Place the clementines into a food processor and blend into a coarse purée.
Whisk the eggs and sugar into a thick and pale foam.
Blend ground almonds with baking powder, then fold into the egg foam.
Stir the orange flower water or Blossa glögg into the clementine mixture, then gently fold into the rest of the ingredients.
Pour the batter into a buttered and lined 26 cm springform tin.
Bake in a preheated 180 C oven for about 45 minutes, until the cake is golden brown on top. Test for doneness with a wooden toothpick - it should be clean after inserting into the middle of the cake.
Cool before transfering the cake onto a serving tray.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Janssons Frestelse aka Jansson's Temptation - a tasty potato gratin from Sweden
Jansson's frestelse, 2011
Did you know that the 'ansjovis' in Jansson's Temptation, the ever-popular creamy Swedish potato gratin, is not anchovis (Engraulis encrasicolus), but sprat (Sprattus sprattus)? Sprats in brine have been called 'ansjovis' in Sweden since 17th century, which is obviously rather confusing for an English-speaking recipe translator. That's why you see 'anchovies' in most English recipes. However, the Swedish 'ansjovis' are pickled in a rather sweet brine, so substituting regular anchovies wouldn't give you the same flavour sensation. It'd be still a tasty potato gratin, but not the same..
Luckily you can find Swedish ansjovis at the food aisle of your nearest IKEA - alongside cloudberry and lingonberry jam and gingerbread cookies.
(For my readers in Estonia - I used "Kipperi anšoovis" - a sprat preserve with a highest sugar content).
Janssons Frestelse
(Janssoni kiusatus)
Serves 6
Jansson's frestelse, 2009
1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut into thick matchsticks
3 large onions
100 g spiced and pickled Swedish 'ansjovis' (sprat filets)
500 ml (2 cups) whipping cream/heavy cream
3-4 Tbsp breadcrumbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peel the potatoes and cut into thick matchsticks (I used my food processor for that).
Peel the onions and cut into thin slices. Fry in butter for about 5 minutes, but do not brown.
Butter a large oven dish, spread half of the potato over the base. Cover with fried onion slices, place 'ansjovis' filets on top.
Cover with the rest of the potatoes. Season moderately with salt and pepper.
Pour over the cream - you may need a bit more or a bit less - it depends on the size of the dish you're using. You want the cream to almost cover the potatoes.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and dot some butter slices over the breadcrumbs.
Bake in a preheated 220 C oven for about 1 hour.
Remove from the oven, let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve either alongside a green salad or a meat roast.
This recipe was also included in my second cookbook, Jõulud kodus ("Christmas at Home"), published in Estonian in November 2011.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Caraway teacake
Adding caraway seeds to your teacake does not seem like an obvious idea, but it works. Caraway seeds are much beloved in the Northern and Eastern Europe. In Estonia we add them liberally to rye bread, to oven-baked potato wedges, into sauerkraut soups and side dishes. We usually do not add them to desserts, but there's something about the spicy earthiness of caraway seeds that complements the rich flavour of this typical Estonian teacake.
The recipe below results in a flavoursome cake with nice, dense and moist crumb. Perfect with a cup of afternoon tea..
Caraway Cake
About 10 slices
180 g butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
170 g caster sugar (200 ml)
250 g all-purpose flour (450 ml)
1 tsp baking powder
a pinch of salt
2 Tbsp whole caraway seeds
200 ml sour milk or kefir or fermented buttermilk
Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and thick. Stir in the kefir or fermented buttermilk.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and caraway seeds, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
Finally stir in the cooled melted butter.
Pour the batter into a lined 1-litre cake tin.
Bake in a pre-heated 180 C oven for 40-50 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle remains clean.
Cool before cutting into slices.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Chorizo choux puffs (chorizo profiteroles recipe)
Selection of cured sausages at La Boqueria, Barcelona.
Another recipe that I've adapted from Eric Treuille's Canapeś (sold as Hors d'Oeuvres in the US). I served these at a brunch couple of weeks ago, and although there were enough of these for everyone, I barely managed to save one for Kristjan - these disappeared just so quickly!
There's no need to fill these with anything, as the chorizo lends plenty of flavour.
Chorizo Choux Puffs
Makes about 24 large profiteroles or many more tiny ones
200 ml water
100 g butter
0.5 tsp salt
120 g plain flour/all-purpose flour (200 ml)
3 large eggs
100 g chorizo sausage
Peel the chorizo sausage and chop finely.
Put water, cubed butter and salt into a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Take off the heat and stir in all the flour. Return to the heat and "boil" for about two minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, until you have a smooth paste that leaves the sides of the saucepan.
Remove from the heat and cool for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the eggs one at a time, totally incorporating the egg before adding the next one. This is best done with electric beaters!! The resulting paste should be glossy and slowly drop from a spoon.
Stir in the finely chopped chorizo sausage.
With a help of two tablespoons, place small heaps of choux paste onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the middle of a pre-heated 180 C oven for about 30 minutes, until the choux puffs are nicely puffed up and golden brown.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Finally Friday
Mum is hoping that by next week we should have some idea of when we are moving house. Personally, I hope it's never. I like my deck.
33 comments:
- Angel Ginger Jasper said...
You found yourself a sunpuddle and you look so good in it.. Hugs GJ xx
- October 7, 2011 at 7:42 AM
- Cat said...
Hopefully you will have a nice deck at the new house too :-)
- October 7, 2011 at 7:43 AM
- Angel Simba said...
Enjoy your sun, Huffle. I bet you are glad winter is over!
- October 7, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Oh Huffle, you look so very comfortable I could just go and snuggle with you. You sure know how to make some one envious. Keep an eye out for you know who!
- October 7, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...
I do love a sunpuddle too, Huffle. I sure hope you can find a good sunny spot when you move.
Woos, Phantom - October 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- Unknown said...
oh you look like you are enjoying that sun, soak it up!
- October 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM
- Memories of Eric and Flynn said...
Your sunpuddle looks good. It is cold and wet here, rather like most of our summer has been.
- October 7, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Geez Huff, which Melbourne are you in? We didn't get anywhere near enough rain - the last 3 days of Sept don't count - and the warmest winter in...
Oh, but wait, maybe you're one of those "sun lovers"? sigh. that's ok, we'll just count the days till it's over, if you don't mind. It's hard to get cool when you can't unzip your fur suit, if ya know what i mean... - October 7, 2011 at 9:31 AM
- Mr Puddy said...
Huffle, I'm so exciting about your moving ! I can't wait to see your new place !
I purrs for you have a smooth moving
xox - October 7, 2011 at 9:44 AM
- Stacy Hurt said...
Ms. Huffle,
We wanted to write you and let you know that we saw you in our backyard this morning. It was clear that you were coming into the house for some fudz (after your loooong trip who can blame you) but you was so puffed up like a halloween kitty we hardly recogonized you! Glad you're home safe & getting some sun!
Ms. Stella O'Houligan - October 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Sparkle said...
You'd better dig your claws into that deck and not let go!
- October 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM
- Just Ducky said...
Glad you had some warm and sunshine. Maybe you will have a deck at your new place.
- October 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Cara n Crew said...
We'll miss seeing you on your deck too, Huffle! :-)
We've had rain pretty much all week so we'll enjoy the sun vicariously through you!
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie - October 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- The Florida Furkids said...
We can almost feel the warmth of the sun on your furs.
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie - October 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- The Island Cats said...
Wow, enjoy that sun, Huffle!
- October 7, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- The Adventures of Scarlett and Melly said...
Yay for sun! It looks like you're enjoying it to the fullest!
- October 7, 2011 at 2:45 PM
- Angel Prancer Pie said...
You look so delishusly warm in the sun, Miss Huffle! We hopes you haf a place fur sunning in your new house! xoxo
- October 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM
- Princess Jasmine said...
Aha, so that is where our sun has gone. Enjoy it and look after it well. Would you mind sending it back over here around about May :)xx
- October 7, 2011 at 5:10 PM
- Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...
Enjoy that sun, Huffle!
The Chans - October 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM
- Unknown said...
So cool that its almost summer there! Its almost winter here. maybe we coulds move there mommy
Nellie - October 8, 2011 at 3:48 AM
- The Army of Four said...
Ahhh! That's gotta feel good, Huffs!
Play bows,
Zim - October 8, 2011 at 4:50 AM
- Unknown said...
Ooh it's so strange to think that as your winter is ending ours is beginning - we enjoyed the LAST of this year's sun this week. Hope you had a good sunbathe Huffle :)
- October 8, 2011 at 5:55 AM
- Mickey's Musings said...
We wouldn't want to leave that deck either!!!
It has sunshine on it!!!!!!!
Looks good on ya too :)
Purrs Tillie and Georgia - October 8, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- Gigi said...
You looks so beautiful and comfortable. Teddy must be locked up somewhere, MOL!
- October 8, 2011 at 12:41 PM
- Steve, Kat, & Wilbur said...
Will you have a deck at your new house? I hope you at least have somewhere to work on your tan.
PS. Does your mom also remember our awesome pulling skills and how well behaved we are on leash? - October 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- Ellen Whyte said...
Maybe the next house will also have a deck? You look good in the sun, Huffle.
- October 8, 2011 at 6:26 PM
- D.K. Wall said...
Nothing like a good sunbeam to nap in. And with the chill settling here, it is the humans trying to find some sunbeam.
- October 9, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Another nice thing about being black is that your furs just suck of the warm. You look positively toasty!
Lizzie & 3 kitties - October 9, 2011 at 4:35 AM
- Cheyenne -Millie said...
I wish I hads a sunpuddle here! Too bad you can't take your deck with you to where you move!
- October 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- ThePainterPack said...
Woos, Huffle. Woo look good on da deck! Enjoy!
MBB - October 9, 2011 at 2:44 PM
- =^..^= said...
If you haf to move, we hope the new house will have an even bigger, more paw some deck!
~Slash & Bronzy
PS. Slash just loves your wonderful birthday greeting that you sent over. To thank you, he is sending over heaps and heaps of his softest nosekisses to you and dear Teddy. - October 9, 2011 at 6:23 PM
- Milo and Alfie Marshall said...
Maybe you will have a deck at yoor noo howse?
- October 10, 2011 at 12:51 AM
- meowmeowmans said...
That looks glorious, Huffle! Enjoy, beautiful girl.
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