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================================================================ RELEASE NOTES FreeBSD 2.2.7-RELEASE VERSION ================================================================ 1. What's new since 2.2.6 ------------------------- Kernel features: ---------------- o DPT SCSI RAID controller updated (including support for EISA cards) and is now enabled by default. o MSDOS FAT32 (Win95 long filename) support. o Various bugs in the SCSI changer code fixed. o New support for Crystal Semiconductor CS8920 based ethernet cards. o Dead LFS code removed. o New updated Specialix SI/XIO/SX driver. o dmesg (history buffer) now user-sizeable. See MSGBUF_SIZE option in /sys/i386/conf/LINT. o Various bugfixes for the Adaptec aic7870/aic7880 chipsets. o Identify Pentium II processors properly at startup now. o pcm audio driver updated to support Avance Logic ALS100 card and basically improve audio support all around. o Various fixes to NFS credential checking. o Many updates for the NEC PC98 platform. 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The following CD-ROM type systems are supported at this time: (cd) SCSI interface (also includes ProAudio Spectrum and SoundBlaster SCSI) (matcd) Matsushita/Panasonic (Creative SoundBlaster) proprietary interface (562/563 models) (scd) Sony proprietary interface (all models) (wcd) ATAPI IDE interface Unmaintained drivers, they might or might not work for your hardware: Adaptec 1510 series ISA SCSI controllers (not for bootable devices) Adaptec 152x series ISA SCSI controllers Adaptec AIC-6260 and AIC-6360 based boards, which includes the AHA-152x and SoundBlaster SCSI cards. Floppy tape interface (Colorado/Mountain/Insight) (mcd) Mitsumi proprietary CD-ROM interface (all models) 2.2. Ethernet cards ------------------- Allied-Telesis AT1700 and RE2000 cards AMD PCnet/PCI (79c970 & 53c974 or 79c974) SMC Elite 16 WD8013 ethernet interface, and most other WD8003E, WD8003EBT, WD8003W, WD8013W, WD8003S, WD8003SBT and WD8013EBT based clones. SMC Elite Ultra. SMC Etherpower II. 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Monday, February 14, 2011
Headboard Tutorial
32 comments:
- seven thirty three said...
Where did you find your shutters? I have been searching high and low for the last three months because I have wanted to do something similar for my new king bed, but to no avail! I've checked the local Goodwill, Craigslist and salvage store... I think I just need to keep plugging away until I come across some!
Your headboard is GORGEOUS! - February 14, 2011 at 6:56 AM
- Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynes said...
Adore, ADORE the headboard. And the spread. . . wow. You know what I'm thinking? The limit of 3 pictures on CWTS is sooooo unfair. The headboard is to die for!
- February 14, 2011 at 8:19 AM
- Julie said...
Thank you! I am itching to make this (and the duvet cover!)
- February 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM
How clever...I have been wanting to make a headboard for my bed for ages now but had never even entertained the idea of using shutters....hmmm might have to go to the salvage yard :)
- February 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM
- Unknown said...
I just made a "fake" headboard and wow yours blows mine out of the water! I am a brand new follower and I am so glad I found your blog, I am already in love! Have a fantastic Valentine's Day and I look forward to continue reading.
www.theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com - February 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM
You are so talented! Thank´s for share your talent out to the world.
kind regards
Margrét from Iceland
www.allturengu.blogspot.com - February 15, 2011 at 12:47 AM
- Hopeless Chest said...
I just saw this project featured on Smile & Wave and I had to come and check out your blog. I LOVE these photos.
The finished headboard looks fantastic and I really like the pops of colour on the bed. - February 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- Jessi said...
we are re-do our bedroom right now - and I think this might be our headboard solution! I love it!
- February 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM
- abi porter said...
this is amazing! i suddenly feel the need to look for shutters
- February 16, 2011 at 11:02 PM
- Unknown said...
I have about a dozen of these that i was going to give away.... I'm thinking again now. This is fabulous!!!
Px - February 16, 2011 at 11:25 PM
- letter A studio said...
I saw that Rachel included you in her feature on Smile & Wave. I love your blog & definitely want to give the headboard a try. Thanks for the tutorial!
- February 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM
- Megan said...
this looks great! I love a good headboard.
craftycpa.blogspot.com - February 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM
- Amy / MoMomma said...
Amazingly cute! We have been looking for a headboard for our room, now I just need to talk hubby into making it!
- February 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I would love to feature this on my blog Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. It is awesome!
http://reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com - February 18, 2011 at 8:44 PM
I am so in love with this headboard. Thank you for sharing such a great idea! I reposted your pic on my blog: www.writingthislife.com and, am definitely making the headboard soon! Thank you!
- February 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM
- Unknown said...
wow!this is great!
- February 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM
- A Blissful Nest said...
Love your DIY and wondering where the pillows are from??
- February 19, 2011 at 5:59 PM
- kiki comin said...
Thanks for the sweet comments. The pillows I actually made. I will be doing a tutorial on a few of them coming up soon. Any certain ones you want to learn how to make?
- February 19, 2011 at 6:22 PM
- Molly said...
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- February 19, 2011 at 6:22 PM
- andriani retno said...
ohh so creative... i love that
- February 19, 2011 at 7:41 PM
- Michell @ Girl In Air said...
Great tutorial! I also just made a headboard from shutter:-)
Girlinair.blogspot.com - February 20, 2011 at 11:38 AM
- Megan said...
I want to learn how to make all of those pillows!
- February 20, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...
The headboard looks amazing! I really also love the pillows.
- February 26, 2011 at 7:32 AM
- Krystle dH said...
Wow! You are very talented, love all the stuff you make. I am just wondering where you found your shutters, if you found them at a garage sale or if you bought them from a store?
Thanks - March 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Wisteria said...
I understand using the 2x4's for the frame, but what are the 2x3's used for?
- May 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Hey - I am really happy to find this. cool job!
- June 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I have been wanting to make a headboard for a long time. I was fortunate that a friend introduced me to this website. I found wood louver shutters through Craigslist for $10 a pair. I bought two pair. My father is a master craftsman at Furnitureland South and is eager to help me make this BEAUTIFUL and simple headboard.
- November 16, 2011 at 12:35 PM
I saw that Wisteria asked this question....but no answer back. What are the 2x3's used for? My husband is making this Saturday and he is just driving me crazy about it! I think it will have something to do with a backing for the mouldings to hang on to....but only you really know....dish!
- January 26, 2012 at 6:13 PM
- kiki comin said...
Hi Amy in Bama, I hope that was a sweet way of asking me to answer your question! Yes, the 2x3's are used to form the frame for the shutters to be screwed into. The 2x3's are the pieces on the top and bottom of the shutters. Hope that helped. Thanks.
- January 26, 2012 at 7:59 PM
I saw ur answer as I stand here in Lowe's w your tutorial on my smart phone. THANK YOU!!!! And btw...I lurk ur blog constantly when I need my next great idea. Keep 'em coming!! May ur hammer always land on the head of your metal nail and your fleshly nail remain unharmed! Hugs from God's Country! Amy
- January 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Where did you find these shutters?
- February 6, 2012 at 2:27 PM
- Ray said...
Seriously, where did you get those shutters?
- June 12, 2012 at 1:26 PM

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Taiwan Family Trail
Taiwan trips for families and kids
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Taiwan offers lots of fun for all of the family, and is small enough that we can take in a fantastic variety of activities in a short space of time without ever having to travel too far. In an action packed week, highlights include a cable car ride up to the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village in Sun Moon Lake, a beautiful bike ride through the lush Meinong countryside, sleeping just meters from a whale shark at one of Asia's best aquariums, and of course some good old-fashioned time at the beach. In spite of its ultra-modern façade, Taiwan is an island steeped in history, and traditional values are fundamental to daily life: family is paramount, and locals are always thrilled to meet families from other parts of the world, a factor which may well end up being the ultimate highlight of your time here.
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July 24, 2018
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The rise of the digital economy simultaneously poses the biggest challenge and growth opportunity to the luxury business, according to the newly released "State of Luxury 2018: The Insider View" report from Luxury Daily and Unity Marketing that surveyed 599 decision-making luxury industry insiders.
Among the many findings, the 40-page report also reveals that social media advertising and promotion is where the largest number of luxury goods and services brands will invest their advertising and marketing budgets in 2018, followed by Web site enhancements and Internet advertising such as Google AdWords.
"The digital revolution continues to disrupt business as usual for luxury brands," says Mickey Alam Khan, editor in chief of Luxury Daily, New York. "This year, however, the survey shows more luxury companies have embraced the potential that Internet marketing and ecommerce represent."
Survey respondents included senior luxury brand, retail and agency executives who subscribe to Luxury Daily, the world's leading luxury business publication, and subscribers to research from Unity Marketing, one of the premier market researchers focused on luxury and retail.
Budgets move amidst cautious optimism
The report found that 68 percent of luxury goods brands now sell goods over the Internet, as compared to 62 percent in 2016.
Further, the survey results also reveal that traditional print advertising is losing relevance to luxury brands as a means to reach the target customer. Only about half as many brands report that they will allocate advertising budgets to print this year versus social media.
"The search is on for the next generation of luxury consumers and, increasingly, luxury brands realize that they must troll the Internet to find them," said Pamela Danziger, president of Stevens, PA-based Unity Marketing and lead researcher in the study.
This year's survey found 58 percent of luxury goods and services companies will invest more on advertising and marketing in 2018, which is a marked improvement over the previous year.
"This is a bellwether of strength in the luxury industry, as brands pick up the pace to attract new customers and communicate their branding messages through media that is most relevant to them," Ms. Danziger said.
This survey reveals that luxury insiders viewed the past year as a challenging one in business, but they see a better year ahead in 2018.
"The insiders surveyed believe they have strategies in place to respond to the shifts in the market that will enable them to overcome the headwinds they faced over the last few years," Ms. Danziger said.
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Australian tourists in Phuket should be wary of extortion gangs, some of which are in cahoots with local police.
Australian Ambassador James Wise and his British counterpart, Mark Kent, have joined a Thai Ministry of Tourism campaign to tackle tourist scams on Phuket.
Up to 25,000 Australians visit Phuket each month, with Christmas and New Year the peak of the tourism season.
The main scams involve taxi and jet-ski operators in Phuket and the seaside resort town of Pattaya.
Mr Wise said travellers needed to be on their guard when they hired jet-skis or motorcycles.
"Consider the implications if it is stolen or damaged. Foreigners are commonly detained by police until compensation, often thousands of dollars, is negotiated between the parties."
Mr Kent said travellers should be cautious in "crowded markets, tourist sites, bus or train stations and festivals".
"It is best to avoid isolated neighbourhoods, shortcuts, narrow alleys and poorly lit streets, especially late at night," he said.
Larry Cunningham, Australia's honorary consul in Phuket, said scams and criminality had increased to such an extent that expatriates wanted to leave the island.
Mr Cunningham said young travellers were specially targeted by gangs and on occasion by local police.
In one incident, a young Australian man was involved in a minor traffic accident when riding a rental bike. He was told by police an injured man's condition was serious and was forced to pay thousands of dollars in compensation.
An investigation found the Thai man had minor injuries.
Mr Wise said travellers should have comprehensive insurance before setting off from Australia.
"If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. Medical costs in Thailand can run into many thousands of dollars," he said.
But even insurance may not be enough.
In June, a 27-year-old New Zealand man, Sean Kenzie, was badly injured in a motorbike accident. Despite paying for insurance before travelling, the coverage excluded medical expenses arising from motorbike accidents.
An appeal was called on to help him pay a $A20,000 medical bill for injuries including a split liver, punctured lungs, broken ribs, as well as surgery to reattach shoulder muscles and jaw bones.
Mr Cunningham was blunt: "Don't hire a motorbike - period."
Diplomats warned travellers never to hand over their passport as a guarantee to a hiring company.
"If a dispute arises, it can be extremely difficult or impossible to recover you passport until compensation is settled," Mr Wise said.
Lutzi Matzig, managing director of Indochina tour operator Asian Trails, says a concern in Phuket is overcharging by taxis.
"The local taxi mafia who grossly overcharge the tourists - charging them 500 baht ($A16) for a trip which should cost 20 baht or 50 baht ($A0.65 to $A1.60). The local taxi mafia is pretty bad in Phuket," Mr Matzig said.
Australians have also been warned to be cautious about attending full moon parties where criminals and corrupt police prey on young travellers.
"Australians have been arrested, assaulted, raped, injured or died as a result of incidents at full moon parties, often because they have drunk too much, taken drugs or had their drinks spiked," Mr Wise said.
In 2011 ,the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) reported 69 deaths in Thailand.
Reports say an average of 50 Australians die each year in Phuket due to natural causes, traffic accidents and accidental drug overdoses.
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