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Our technicians are trained in all aspects of residential plumbing. We do it all, from a small faucet leak to a water heater install. We specialize in poly butylene repipes, water leak; slab leak location and repair. All work is permitted and inspected when required.
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On April 16th 2016 new National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) water heater energy efficiency guidelines go into effect. This means that all water heaters manufactured after this date will have to meet new minimum energy efficiency guidelines. Under the new NAECA regulations most water heaters will be larger, requiring more space for installation. The diameter of a new unit that has the same gallon capacity as an existing unit may be two or more inches wider and two or more inches taller. This may present problems when installing new water heaters in confined spaces. Central plumbing is here to help Albuquerque and Rio Rancho customers adapt to the new regulations.
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Slab leak detection or underground leak detection is a specialized area of the plumbing and gas fitting trade.
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In the market for an iPhone? Here's a breakdown of all the currently shipping iPhones from Apple.
Apple Officially Addresses Location Data Controversy
Apple today officially acknowledged the growing controversy over the logging of location data on the iPhone and iPad. The document comes in a Q&A format. In it, Apple addresses some common concerns and explicitly states that it is not tracking the location of your iPhone/iPad, has never done so, and has no plans to do so.
Apple goes on to explain the reason for the logging of data:
Why is my iPhone logging my location?
The iPhone is not logging your location. Rather, its maintaining a database of Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers around your current location, some of which may be located more than one hundred miles away from your iPhone, to help your iPhone rapidly and accurately calculate its location when requested. Calculating a phones location using just GPS satellite data can take up to several minutes. iPhone can reduce this time to just a few seconds by using Wi-Fi hotspot and cell tower data to quickly find GPS satellites, and even triangulate its location using just Wi-Fi hotspot and cell tower data when GPS is not available (such as indoors or in basements). These calculations are performed live on the iPhone using a crowd-sourced database of Wi-Fi hotspot and cell tower data that is generated by tens of millions of iPhones sending the geo-tagged locations of nearby Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers in an anonymous and encrypted form to Apple.
Apple is planning on releasing a free iOS update in the next few weeks that performs the following:
- reduces the size of the crowd-sourced Wi-Fi hotspot and cell tower database cached on the iPhone,
- ceases backing up this cache, and
- deletes this cache entirely when Location Services is turned off.
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Apple's only screw up here was keeping the infinite database forever on your phone and backed up to your Mac. Their was no reason to back it up to the computer and no reason to keep the data on the phone after it was passed to Apple (encrypted, de-identified etc.) but I suspect the reason was simply "we weren't doing anything bad with it so we never even considered we should delete it later."
Good job Apple. Now let's move on to someone else, like freakin' Sony and their Playstation network.
I actually thought looking at a history of where my phone has been on a map was kinda cool. Bummer.
Since I'm neither a criminal nor paranoid, I thought it was kind of cool/interesting too.
A lot of people are upset over this. But, no one seems to care that the US Government can snoop on any electronic communication it wants for well over 10 years now: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echelon_(signals_intelligence)
Data transmissions, cell phone calls, you name it. I think we're trying to cook the wrong goose if you ask me.
I thought they said that there was not any concerns?
There aren't any concerns, but since the media hyped this up so much, they had to address it. Now they have. Should be the end of the story. But it won't be since there are anti-Apple folks who will push to keep this story alive as long as they can until the next Apple-gate story gets created.
Apple is planning on releasing a free iOS update in the next few weeks that performs the following:
- reduces the size of the crowd-sourced Wi-Fi hotspot and cell tower database cached on the iPhone,
- ceases backing up this cache, and
- deletes this cache entirely when Location Services is turned off.
and the very next day apple will be swamped with support calls asking why it's taking so long to get one's location
I think it was not a bug, nut data waiting to be sent to Apple for profit generating purposes.
Well........in Full of's case, nut data certainly was accurate.
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With this collection, I took an unconventional approach to the season's traditional color palette. The Pink & Red Collection isn't about matching your lips, cheeks and nails. It's about deliberately mismatching. I love pink and red worn together - it's a very modern mix (and perfect for Valentine's Day).
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"I think the biggest contribution to ease of doing business in our country will be made if GST is implemented in time. We are quite hopeful and optimistic that Parliament will definitely very soon appreciate the urgency of GST and have the Constitution Amendment Bill passed," he said.
Addressing industry leaders at a CII event here, Das said the administrative machinery is "fully geared" both at states and central level to implement the GST at the earliest.
"GST is critical component of improving ease of doing business. Apart from having a common market, which will make our cost of production and our competitiveness far more effective...(GST) will also make a big contribution to logistic cost and transactions costs that we today are faced as economy," the Secretary said.
Quoting an estimate, Das said a truck carrying goods, on an average, remain stranded at different check points for 48 hours.
Implementation of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) will help in removing such bottlenecks, the Secretary said.
The GST bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in May last year and is pending ratification by the Rajya Sabha or Upper House, where the ruling NDA does not have a majority. Congress is opposing the bill in current form and demanding that a cap on GST rate be included in the Constitution Amendment Bill.
Keen on getting the much delayed GST bill approved by Parliament in second half of the Budget Session beginning next month, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently said he will reach out to the Congress again to persuade it to support the legislation.
The GST Bill, India's biggest indirect tax reform since independence, seeks to replace a slew of central and state levies, transforming the nation of 1.3 billion people into a customs union.
After it is approved by the Rajya Sabha, the legislation needs to be ratified by half of the 29 states so as to roll out GST possibly by October 1.


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Kenilworth Station's opening date has been pushed back for the fourth time, the station's operator has revealed.
West Midlands Railway, part of West Midlands Trains, tweeted the station would not be open until Monday March 5 at the earliest.
This is despite an announcement made by Warwickshire County Council's joint managing director Monica Fogarty that the station would open on Monday February 26.
A spokesman for the county council said: "Warwickshire County is working with our partners in the rail industry to finalise the opening date for Kenilworth station, and beginning of services at the station. We hope to confirm this date as soon as possible."
And Francis Thomas, head of corporate affairs at West Midlands Trains, said its position 'had not changed' since last week, when it could not confirm February 26 as the station's opening date.
He said: "The opening date remains subject to completion of physical works, followed by the legal and regulatory processes. We are ready with train and train crew as soon as the station is signed off and ready."
The £13.6 million station will run an hourly service between Coventry and Leamington when it opens, but there will be no Sunday service.


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Picatrix explains not only how to create and ensoul magical statues and talismans, but even speaks of whole cities constructed using the principles of astrological magic.
The Pixatrix is an ancient, 400-page magical grimoire, originally written in Arabic under the title غاية الحكيم Ghāyat al-Ḥakīm. What experts believe is that it was composed in the 11th century. Although some argue it was created in the first half of the 10th century. The work is divided into four books, which exhibit a marked absence of systematic exposition.
The king of Castile Alfonso X, also known as Alfonso "The Wise", in the thirteenth century ordered the translation of the ancient text to Spanish and Latin.
The translation into Latin have gained a notable popularity in Europe between the XV and XVIII centuries.
The Latin translation (Liber Picatrix) spread throughout the West and reached a notable success between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries.
It is believed that The Picatrix has been written by Abū- Maslama Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn 'Abd al-da'im al-Majrīt. He was an astronomer, mathematician, and alchemist of Al-Andalus who wanted to gather all the knowledge of the Middle East from the 8th and 9th centuries.
Although there are many who disagree with such authorship and attribute this magical grimoire to an unknown apprentice of a mysterious Middle Eastern magic school the enigmatic grimoire was extremely popular and promised to teach its reader how to obtain energy from the planets of the cosmos among other things. Many authors summarize the work as being "the most thorough exposition of celestial magic in Arabic".
The contents fo this ancient magical grimoire are so fascinating and we find reference to talismanic magic and astrological references to animals, plants, metals, stones, etc in it.
Through them, the reader could attract and channel the energy of the planets so that a certain event develops according to the will of the practitioner, zodiacal magic which is said to help master and dominate with accuracy—through the force of the universe— even nature and the surroundings.
The ancient magical grimoire also gives insight into numerology and lunar calendars that, as it's supposed, would help plan rituals considering the most propitious moment so that the energy of the universe favored the result.
But that's not all of what this mysterious magical grimoire gives. This ancient text includes different bizarre recipes for countless spells that had to be composed using ingredients as dangerous as hashish, opium and other psychoactive plants that were used in large quantities to induce altered states of consciousness and astral journeys.
Interestingly, Picatrix explains not only how to create and ensoul magical statues and talismans, but also speaks of whole cities constructed using the principles of astrological magic.


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Fashion blogger's shocking photos reveal the reality of living with endometriosis – as she pleads with others to get bad period pains checked
Thessy Kouzoukas has opened up about her painful condition and revealed how hormone treatment 'sent her into menopause'
THESE pictures show the shocking affect endometriosis can have on a woman's body.
Thessy Kouzoukas, 27, shared the images on her Instagram to prove the agonising condition is "no joke".
The co-owner of Australian fashion brand Sabo Skirt said she has been "sent into menopause" after treatment stopped the production of female sex hormones in her body.
Endometriosis is a chronic condition which occurs when tissue which behaves like the lining of the womb is found outside of the womb - in areas of the body including the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, the abdomen and the bladder.
Thessy shared an update on her condition after suffering a ruptured ovarian cyst.
She wrote: "This is quite shocking to people. This is endometriosis.
"The left is my stomach three weeks after a ruptured cyst (five weeks ago).
"The right is me now, on a drug called synarel that has stopped all my hormones and sent me into menopause at the age of 27."
Thessy said she never intended to share the photos online but wanted to raise awareness of her condition, which affects about two million women in the UK, and let them know they are not alone.
She is now preparing for a trip to Greece for an operation to treat the endometriosis, which she says will take more than seven hours.
WOMB WORRIES What is endometriosis? What are the symptoms and why do some women need a hysterectomy? Here's all you need to know
Often surgery to treat endometriosis involves removing the scar tissue and abnormal womb lining from the abdomen.
Thessy urged anyone who is worried they may have the condition to see their doctor.
She added: "Endo is no joke.
"Please, spread the word about endo.
"And If you know anyone with bad period pain please tell them to get checked for this.
"And to my girls with endo... you're not alone."
Synarel is a drug that is used to treat endometriosis.
It is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist - which means it works by reducing the production of oestrogen in body.
Oestrogen encourages endometriosis tissue to grow and shed.
By limiting the production of oestrogen the amount of endometriosis tissue produced by the body may be reduced.
But for Thessy that comes at the cost of an early menopause.
A woman is considered to be in menopause when they have not had a menstrual cycle for 12 months – meaning she is coming to the end of her reproductive years.
Menopause is triggered when the female body no longer produces sex hormones, including oestrogen.
Thessy post has been liked more than 8,000 times and received hundreds of comments, many from other girls suffering with endometriosis.
Laura_arual26 commented: "Thank you so much for posting this.
"I've had endo diagnosed since I was 17 and it's been such an incredible struggle."
Endometriosis is a chronic condition which occurs when tissue which behaves like the lining of the womb is found outside of the womb – in areas of the body including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the abdomen and the bladder.
The exact cause of the condition isn't known, but it's thought it could be hereditary or due to environmental factors – namely the presence of dioxins in the environment.
Endometriosis can sometimes cause damage to the fallopian tubes or ovaries, leading to fertility problems.
Other complications can include painful ovarian cysts and adhesions – areas of tissue which can fuse organs together.
- painful or heavy periods
- pain during and following sex
- bleeding between periods
- pain in the lower abdomen
- difficulty conceiving
- fatigue
- discomfort going to the toilet
How can it affect fertility?
In some cases, endometriosis can leave a woman infertile.
If the abnormal tissue is left untreated it can cause damage and scarring to the womb and other parts of the female reproductive system.
If the damage is severe enough, it may mean a woman will be unable to conceive.
There is no cure for endometriosis, but the symptoms can be managed.
Some women are prescribed pain medications that target inflammation.
Others are given hormonal treatments to limit the production of oestrogen, which encourages the abnormal tissue to grow.
However, some women opt to have a hysterectomy to completely rid them of the pain.
According to NHS guidelines, a hysterectomy – an operation to remove the womb – is rare, and usually only performed on women for whom other treatments haven't work, and who have decided to not have any more children.
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And ecclinton wrote: "I know this all too well.
"Have suffered with endo for over 20 years.
"I had to get a large section of my bowel removed last year due to it - after already having two other surgeries previously.
"Was also in hospital for a week. I will be thinking of you and wishing you such a speedy and healthy recovery. It's such an awful disease."
The exact cause of endometriosis isn't known, but it's thought it could be hereditary or due to environmental factors - namely the presence of dioxins in the environment.
Endometriosis can sometimes cause damage to the Fallopian tubes or ovaries, leading to fertility problems.
Other complications can include painful ovarian cysts and adhesions - areas of tissue which can fuse organs together.
Symptoms of endometriosis can vary, but the most common include painful or heavy periods, pain during and following sex, bleeding between periods, pain in the lower abdomen and difficulty conceiving.
Endometriosis can also cause sufferers to be constantly tired, and experience discomfort when using the toilet.
According to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women's Health many women are often dismissed by GPs as imagining their symptoms.
It found about 40 per cent of those with endometriosis visit their doctor ten times before they are referred to a specialist.
The report noted for 10 per cent of women it takes 15 years of seeking help to become diagnosed.
The group interviewed 2,600 women who had suffered with the chronic condition and produced a 51-page report.
Paula Sherriff, the MP for Dewsbury, who chaired the all-party group, said: "The fact that almost 50 per cent of women did not feel that they were treated with dignity and respect is appalling."
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Author(s): Alan Sefton
The America's Cup has always been a hotbed of unbridled ambition, personal agendas, intrigue, spying and, more recently, hard-fought court cases - and that's before the boats even get out on the water to race. Exposed: The Dark Side of the America's Cup lifts the lid on this unique contest for the oldest trophy in sport and on the powerful men who have made it `the toughest game in town'. For some it has been the key to social advancement, for others it has opened important doors in the business and commercial world, and in some cases it has become a magnificent obsession. It is the pinnacle of achievement in a sport that was once the domain of the wealthy but which today has become fertile territory for a new breed of super-wealthy owners and sailing professionals who would change the event forever. Exposed is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of one of the most compelling and controversial contests in the whole of sport.
Dirty deals, spying, betrayal and legal battles - there has always been an undercurrent of skulduggery behind the scenes of the America's Cup. The full truth has never been laid bare - until now. This expose reveals the machinations behind yachting's most renowned and high profile sporting battle, and the rich and powerful people that have been drawn to it.
Alan Sefton is a former yachting journalist and publisher who has been following and covering the America's Cup since 1980. He helped launch New Zealand's involvement in the America's Cup in the early to mid-1980s and was an adviser to Sir Michael Fay in his three influential campaigns for the Auld Mug. More recently, with the late Sir Peter Blake, he formed Team New Zealand and was its executive director for the successful challenge in 1995 and equally successful defence in 2000. He is a self-confessed `progressive traditionalist' when it comes to Cup affairs and a committed supporter of the Deed of Gift and all that it intends. Larry Keating built a strong interest in America's Cup history, working with the world's largest collection of historical film and video on the event for more than 25 years. Working at various levels in the media, he was inspired by New Zealand's successes in international yachting through the 1970s and 80s, and travelled the world covering most of the major regattas, including around the world races, Olympic Games and America's Cup regattas from 1987 onwards. His experience in photography, broadcasting and historical filmmaking took him to the very core of many of the dramas and controversies in this book. Now living in New Zealand's Bay of Islands, Larry continues to sail while watching with interest the never-ending saga of the America's Cup.


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Galla Placidia B&B is located in a car-free zone in the heart of Ravenna, just 100 metres from the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. The B&B consists of three double bedrooms with private bathroom, air conditioning and wifi connection. The breakfast buffet includes hot and cold drinks, wholemeal bread, white bread, homemade jams, butter, baked cookies, cakes, yogurt, cereals, fresh fruit, cold cuts and cheeses, gluten-free products on request. The owner is always willing to give information on local events, exhibitions, performances and suggest cultural tours and restaurants. The B&B has agreements with the best restaurants in town, pizzerias, pubs as well as bathing establishments.
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Little darling of mine, I can't for the life of me
Remember a sadder day, I know they say to let it be
But it just don't work out that way
Paul Simon, Mother and Child Reunion
These days I am often too dispirited to post. Currently I have a set of personal calamities to deal with and others are more eloquent on the endless cavalcade of cruelty and corruption than I can be. The realization that soon the courts will be in the hands of Trump appointed judges and that no justice will be found there for the rest of my lifetime; the license the police have been given to kill at will, the estimated death tolls of Pruitt's EPA policies – the present is not good and the future looks worse. When Trump expounded on the dystopian horrors of the American landscape at his inauguration, I should have understood these remarks to be aspirational. Trump has never accused anyone of anything he hasn't done himself.
But I wouldn't want to look back and see that I didn't at least try to raise my voice against this current set of horrors. A little more than a decade ago, the mismanagement and resulting deaths in New Orleans generated wide and sustained outrage against then president Bush. How we have changed in such a short time! Even on my regular leftwing internet stops, Daily Kos, Talking Points Memo, etc. I look long and hard before I find mention of the updated death tolls in Puerto Rico. Why isn't this Trump's Katrina?
If we ever hoped that there would be, at long last, some line the Republican Party wouldn't cross, we've been disabused. Not one Republican Senator has signed on to Feinstein's bill to keep families seeking asylum together. Susan Collins, widely considered a moderate for reasons that escape me, is sending out the most cowardly possible letter explaining why children must be torn from their parents and imprisoned in compounds. I'm haunted in particular by Jeff Session's little laugh as he told us God has ordained this. A cartoon villain but the villainy is real.
The LA Times has a story about three Brazilian siblings who believed their parents were dead and weren't allowed to hug and comfort each other. Consoling these children is apparently forbidden; also forbidden is allowing them to console themselves. Their terror and grief is just a bargaining chip to Trump. Perhaps Susan Collins would like to go to these compounds and see for herself. Though probably she doesn't want to waste her beautiful mind on it.
I've found the party of Trump to be evil many times, even before Trump arrived to steer it. But now we are so far past evil, I can't even see it in the distance. If the American people don't stop this and soon, then there is really nothing left worth saving in this country.


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If you run into her on the Hollywood scene, she'll tell you she's a renaissance woman. A writer, artist, director and fashion savant, Liz Goldwyn always likes to leave room for growth. And growing is something that she's done quite a lot of in her lifetime. Born into Hollywood royalty, Liz's grandfather is film pioneer Samuel Goldwyn. Also in the industry? Her father, mother, brothers, and now even her nieces pen it as a family business. But Liz has been able to step out from the shadow of her family to create her own spotlight. When we first met Liz last year, we knew we just had to share her story with you! Liz sat down with Dress for Success this month to talk about how she has created a legacy all of her own.
She could have easily become a pop culture princess who collects royalties through tabloid pics and partying, but Liz has always been just as financially independent as she is creatively adventurous. She attributes this sense of adventure to her late grandfather, whom she never had a chance to meet herself. A Polish immigrant who came from modest beginnings, Samuel Goldwyn, Sr., was a glove maker turned self-made film mogul, who contributed to the founding of several studios in Hollywood. But her personality embodies anything but the privilege that surrounds her.
Rejecting today's traditional Hollywood scene, Liz's professional and personal influences do not reflect the culture or name she inherited. Though her father and grandfather are a part of her inspiration, she has always sought advice from those who are older. "I'm surrounded by so many incredible, strong and successful women my own age—that I seek out older women and surprisingly a lot of men's advice," Liz explains.
Always exploring the space outside of her comfort zone, Liz has built on the wisdom of others, giving her a living resume of incredible depth and versatility to keep in her back pocket. Complimenting this innate desire to learn and grow in her own right, Liz has a fearlessness, which spearheads her persona and provides her with a platform to approach almost anyone. She once persuaded the CEO of an international fashion company to hire her on the spot, explaining, "I've found in my career that a lot of people who are very successful don't get approached for jobs as often as you might think."
Liz's calm and open tone shows her confidence to be vulnerable, but is backed by a quick wit to prevent any proverbial missteps. When she heard that the CEO of her favorite company was in town, she did her research, looked up his photo, found out what event he was attending and boldly introduced herself. "I really think a lot of times, people don't realize that everyone is human and if you are heartfelt in your message and express that you have the knowledge of this person or company, it can really pay off," Liz told us. Her candor has a humbling effect that makes you feel like you've been childhood friends—and it's this same quality that leaves no question as to how she landed the job.
Definitely not a novice when it comes to courting a new career, Liz has been this motivated since she was 12 years old, holding various jobs throughout her teen years, including a position at Plan Parenthood, as well as working on the sets of several movies—and she will be the first to tell you that none were her family's.
By the time Liz got to college, she had already carved out a full-time career, working as a consultant and curator for Sotheby's, a contemporary global art company. She also worked as a contributor for French Vogue while finishing her degree in photography and art history. Now in her mid-thirties with a lifetime's worth of experience under her belt, Liz tells us, "I think it's a lot about trial and error and not being afraid to take risks in your career to try something new."
Liz radiates independence—intertwining both her art and image. Though she has always charted her own course, she says it was her father who set the precedence, instilling values that built a solid platform from which she could branch out. Growing up, Liz was taught that income must be earned, so for an allowance she would recycle with her siblings. They would collect soda cans and newspapers and go to the dump every weekend to rifle for items to recycle. Their work was made even more complicated by the fact that they were not even allowed to actually drink soda themselves. "We would have to go to other people's houses and go through their trash cans, so the neighbors were like, 'the Goldwyn kids are really weird, they're always coming over and stealing our trash!" she laughs.
The most elegant dumpster diver we know, Liz's mentality that true wealth cannot be inherited, allows her to see her privilege as a responsibility to give back. With a valuable vintage collection in her corner, she could easily turn her closet into a steady source of income, but a firm believer in karma, Liz prefers to keep her work going full circle. In January, she collaborated with British model, musician and fashion mogul, Karen Elson, to create "Vintage Vanguard," an initiative that teamed up with a handful of high-end fashion designers to reimagine their old vintage wardrobes and create totally new pieces to sell to benefit Dress for Success. From someone who knows how to leverage her resources, Liz tells us giving back is a necessary part of success. "If you want to change the world in any way, you've got to put your money and your time where your mouth is."
Whether it's her art, fashion, film, or philanthropy, Liz has already left quite an imprint, but she admits she's nowhere near fulfilled. Always somewhat of an academic junkie, success by her standards will come when she earns her PhD. Of course, we have no doubts about the inevitable three letter addition to her name, but in the meantime, we can expect dozens of other side projects. Always careful not to confine herself to just two or three roles, she is deep in planning her next moves at the moment—a new book that compiles eight years of research, which will officially be released next year.
"I don't think you have to stay in one role your entire life. You have the ability to transcend," Liz remarks. Mastering this philosophy, she has effortlessly blended filmmaking, fashion, and writing to create her own sphere in the art world.
Though it would be easy to dismiss Liz's accomplishments as a product of the Goldwyn legacy, she proved from a young age that she is willing to embrace the unknown and take the necessary risks to forge her own path. It is this daring to dream outside of the box that has allowed her to ascend her Hollywood name, making Liz Goldwyn self-made royalty in her own right.
Read more about Liz's accomplishments on her website or keep up-to-date on her next projects by following her at @goldilockslg.


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An RCMP raid that's allegedly ousted senior Hells Angels members in an international drug trafficking ring is bad for the gang's image.
"Every time there's a major raid like this it's bad PR," said Hells Angels expert and investigative journalist Julian Sher.
A series of police raids — including one at the Kelowna chapter of the Hells Angels over the weekend — helped RCMP bust an alleged international drug ring believed to have moved huge quantities of pot, cocaine and synthetic drugs across the border in both directions.
David Giles, the vice-president of the Kelowna chapter of the Hells Angels, was arrested over the weekend and charged with conspiracy to import a controlled substance and conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance.
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"They have a much more damaged reputation in Canada because of just arrests over the last decade — this just adds to it," he said. "I don't think most Canadians were aware of the extent of criminality that the Hells Angels were involved in until we started seeing the wave of arrests in B.C. and across the country."
The arrests are also "bad for business because you can't do your gang work if you're in jail or if you're fighting court restrictions," said Sher.
But he said the gang is "amazingly resilient" and is usually able to "bounce back [from] some arrests."
So while the senior members battle their court proceedings, other soldiers should step up in their respective chapters. He also added the arrests won't affect other chapters, because they work as independent units.
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I sat down with Jason Cruz of Strung Out recently so he could tackle your tough, tricky questions and take on the third degree tactfully, void of strained alliteration for your reading pleasure.
Please state your name and what you do in the band.
My name's Jason Cruz and I'm the singer.
So on this tour you brought out Love Is Red, Last Of The Famous, and fellow Californians Saosin. What made you decide to bring them along? And I've noticed in the past you seem to bring out a lot of different-sounding bands…do you think you just want to add variety to tours by doing that?
Yeah, I think just because we've been around so long, you learn to - you just break away from the particular scene you started out in. I think that you realize that there's more to music than just a scene that they get stuck in . I think it's good to just bring out different bands that don't sound like you, you know? I wanna bring a fucking marachi band. I wanna mix it up, bring like a soul-funk band. I just think that it's too one-dimensional [otherwise].
How did you get these three bands on this tour?
Well, our booking agent and just word-of-mouth. Honestly, we just have a really good booking agent.
What would you attribute your long-standing relationship with Fat wreck Chords to? Has the thought of jumping to a major ever crossed your mind, especially after the courtship a few years back?
We just meet so many bands, and heard so many horror stories…that we're - we can make a living doing this and we have a career. And that's all anybody can ask for. And Mike - you can call Mike anytime you want and talk to the boss - he knows exactly what you're going through because he's doing it. So that alone is reason enough.
One person says quote "every Strung Out fan I meet is never just a fan. I dont think I've met a single person who just 'likes' Strung Out. It's like a cult. What would you attribute your very loyal fan base to?"
I don't know. I was just talking about that stuff that you don't consciously try and do…it's something that happens, and I agree with ya. I don't know what the fuck that we're doing. But they're fucking soldiers. Like, every show we go to, they're fucking soliders, you know what I mean? And I don't know. I think it's honesty. I think it's like - we're a bunch of guys, we have bad hairdos…we're not up there for a fashion show. We're not a hair band. We're honest, and real, I think. And I hope people can see that.
As much as I'm sure it's your music they love you for, it seems like a handful of your fans really seem to dig even the album titles. Do you come up with them through some really long thought-out process or just basically on a whim?
It's on a whim, like it'll be a cool lyric, or a feeling of a song or something. I like words. I have a love affair with words, and I like to put words together and [combine] - I don't know. You put two words together and they create an emotion almost. And that's fun to me.
What was everyone listening to during the writing for Exile?
I don't know. We've played with so many bands that we were totally influenced by what's going on now. You have to stay current, you have to stay modern, and at the same time, you have to do it for yourself. I think we were all going through a lot of personal shit, like hardcore stuff. I was listening to a lot of Dylan, and a lot of stuff that's just not metal or punk rock. Those guys probably the complete opposite - nothing but - you know, I can't speak for them, but I was listening to a lot more classic stuff, just lyrical stuff I guess.
Did you use the same instruments in recording Exile as the last album?
No. Matt Hyde has an arsenal - a vast arsenal of guitars and pedals - just whatever we could think of. That's what was so fun about this record. Whatever we could think of, whatever sound we wanted, he would bring it up for us and somehow find it.
What is it like living in the Valley and how, if at all, has the experience shaped your musical style?
In the valley?
I lived in downtown while I was writing the record, in a really bad part of town. That's where the title came from, and the whole album artwork concept, because just being engulfed for two years downtown kinda does that to you.
How do you feel about the newer class of Fat artists like None More Black, Against Me! and The Lawrence Arms as opposed to the ones that were (and for the most part, still are) on the label earlier back in the mid-90s like Lagwagon, Propagandhi, Wyzo even? Are there any newer bands you've particularly enjoyed?
On Fat?
I like something about every one of those bands. I don't pay too much attention to what's going on - to Fat Wreck Chords or bands or what…honestly I don't pay too much attention to a lot of the new bands that are coming out. I just haven't, I don't know why. I just don't, I guess.
One person wanted to know what type of warm-up exercises Rob and Jake use before playing.
Bong loads. [laughs] Lots of bong loads. I know Jake and Chris - just lots of bong loads. And Rob doesn't really do anything.
How do you think Jim's departure affected the band's sound as a whole? And was "Swan Dive" written about him?
Yeah, "Swan Dive" was written about him. [As far as] his departure - we relied a lot…well actually, he him and Rob used to all sit in a room together and write songs in his bedroom, and it was a really intimate and fun thing to do, and we haven't done that since. Now it's everybody kinda goes to their corner and goes home and takes their parts home and works on them. So I think that Jim…he was a sign of the band where we were all a little bit younger and a little more open about ourselves. And that's not around anymore. We're kinda more separate about things, and that's cool, 'cause that works. But that's the biggest difference I think. [Being used to] writing lyrics together, and now it's just like…you're on your own kinda.
With Exile, you seem to take a noticably harder turn in about the first half, and then do a lot of the maybe more traditional melodic songs in the second half? Was it consciously sequenced like that?
Yeah. Jake brought up this point that he wanted - I think we came into this record just not caring. We wrote the record we wanted to write, and so many bands around us were just doing their thing and we didn't give a fuck. We wanted to piss people off, hence why "Lucifermotorcade" got put on the website first. We didn't really expect it to do anything or take us anywhere - we just wanted to piss people off, just show that we're still a little pissed off [ourselves]. There's so much going on around us. I mean, it's obvious, I don't have to speak of the things that are going on all around us, and I think that we wanted that to be the first reflection.
…just like another catalyst…
Yeah, exactly. The energy's still there, and the rage is still there, and if you can sit through that, then you're gonna make it to the candy at the end of the record.
What is each person in the band's most influential album, if you can speak for them?
Jake and Rob would probably be like…Slayer, probably a Slayer record. Chris probably King's X, Jordan maybe Rush. Me, anything by Bad Religion.
Do you still run your tattoo parlor?
It wasn't mine, I was apprenticing at it for a year. I got burned out on tattooing, honestly. I started painting, and that's way more my style. I tried tattooing for a while and I just wasn't into it anymore. I do it on friends and stuff, but as a business and making a living out of it, I didn't want to do that.
Have you been doing a lot of the paintings lately?
Yeah, I've been doing a lot of paintings lately. Because this band takes up all my life, ask my girlfriend - she fucking hates me for it.
So there's nothing I can do on my own [except this]. As a band, it's like art-by-committee. You're in a band with four other guys, you gotta compromise everything you do, so it's good to have something where you're in control.
One person wants to know if you've ever opened with "Open Mic?"
No, we never have. We rarely even play that song.
What made you go with Matt Hyde to record Exile with you? Are you happy with how the production on it came out?
We were all ecstatic the way it came out. Matt's a musical genius. We heard about Slayer/him doing the last Slayer record, he did No Doubt…he's worked with, God, a myriad of people that I can't think of right now. And he did the last Pulley record, and that's how we got in contact with him, through Pulley.
How much of "Annabel Lee" did he write?
He helped with the bridge. I had the verse and the chorus, and he wrote the bridge to it.
I know before you were saying there wasn't a bunch of new music you were really paying attention to at all…is there anything you're looking to in the coming months?
I'm into - I like The Bronx a lot. They're fucking - I saw them live and they blew me away. I like Interpol a lot. I like shit that doesn't sound like us. I don't - I don't know, I'm waiting to be surprised. I love Mars Volta, fucking love Mars Volta.
Yeah, they should have a new album in February…
Yeah, they're what I'm talking about as far as bringing a little bit of diversity into the scene, where it's not a bunch of…white kids singing about their fucking girlfriends. I want to see a broader perspective.
How many people have told you about the typo on the back of Twisted By Design?
Everybody. There's a typo on every record.
Is it getting fixed any time soon?
No, probably never…that would cost a lot of money [laughs].
Will "Pleather" ever be released onto an album?
I'd like to do it, yeah. I like the lyrics a lot, and we did it - and it didn't come out very good, it was too fast. So I'd love to do like an acoustic version of it or - 'cause I think the lyrics for that song are really cool and the riff is cool so I'd love to redo that again. And everybody asks about it, so I think we will.
Where do you pull your inspiration for lyrics from - personal experience or elsewhere?
From where else, personal experience, you know? That's all - write about what you know. I told you I like words, you know…when you put things together they create a cool emotion…I like writing about the in-between spaces in life that you can't really describe when you're talking to somebody.
Would you ever consider running for office or going into politics since your state seems to make it pretty easy…?
No, I don't think I could ever do it. I don't understand what compels a person to want to hold that much power. I think that everybody has the ability to influence, or to ease the blow of life, 'cause everyone gets to a point in life when they realize that you're not gonna change anything. Things are just gonna go, so you kinda like make things around you better. And I think that's all I can do.
A bunch of people are asking when and if you'll be coming to the following locations: Ontario, Brazil, Mexico, and Denmark.
Fuck, I can't wait to go back to Denmark, Christiania…I can't wait to go to Brazil. It's in the works. We've always had sketchy promoters to deal with when it came to Mexico and Brazil and usually they don't work out, so I hope it does work out. I know it'd go off…
Although "Matchbook" is basically the perfect song for you to end your set with, do you ever get the urge to play something else?
No…nobody will let us. [laughs] We - everytime we end with something else [laughs] they make us - we gotta come out and play "Matchbook." It's a given, it's like "Bro Hymn." [laughs]
[laughs] Yeah. One person wanted to know if the drugs have any if at all influence in the songwriting?
Umm…yeah. Yeah…well, drugs…yeah, yeah.
What percentage would you say?
Um, I don't know. You can't - you're full of sh- I believe that anybody that is always on drugs is full of shit. You can't be - you can't mean what you say and you can't get anything done if you're always high on whatever drug. But I believe that any means to an end…you have to use it in moderation and balance. And I don't want to get too in-depth about that because of everyone's own personal beliefs and situation, but I'm not gonna lie.
After doing the contribution for the Punk Goes Acoustic compilation, have you ever considered coming out with an acoustic release?
I don't know…I don't know. [repeats twice] Maybe. It would be cool I guess…I never really thought about it. I think a couple songs - I think "Velvet Alley" sounded amazing acoustic because it was such a not-an-acoustic song. And the riff…so it can be translated, you know…and if it brings something else, and you're not just exploiting the song, I think it'd be cool. It's something to think about.
What do you see in the band's future?
A lot of touring, a lot of touring. I have no idea what's coming up next. We gave everything for this record, and I don't know…I don't know. But depends how long my voice can hold out and how long we get along, and who knows, you know?
One last question - if someone killed one of your members, would you seek the death penalty or life imprisonment?
Ohh…damn, that's a good question. You know what - I'm gonna piss a lot of people off right now - I believe that if you take someone's life, I'm - I think you should die. That's the way I think, you know? And that's probably the total like Republican way of thinking, you know, but I just don't agree with putting a man behind bars for the rest of his life. He might as well be dead. He might as well fuckin' be dead, because to me that's soul-death…and if you're gonna kill a person's soul, you might as well kill the body. And that's what I believe.
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BBME's agenda finalized as registration set to conclude3 min read
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Conference topics for the must-attend event have officially been confirmed, and seats are quickly filling up as last minute participants rush to confirm their registrations
Dubai – United Arab Emirates – 9th of February 2019: Breakbulk Middle East, the GCC's leading breakbulk and project cargo sector event, is a few days away. The fourth annual edition will be held under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development and the Chairman of Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime. As the two-day exhibition quickly approaches, the main conference topics have been finalized. Likewise, those interested in registering for this industry prominent event set to take place on the 11th and 12th of February at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, UAE, are running out of time to secure their seat.
Speaking about the event's importance, H.E Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development and the Chairman of Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime commented, "The UAE continual aspirations to achieve excellence are sought out through constantly improving its infrastructure to be recognized as a globally renowned powerhouse. A major factor which contributes to the country's vision of consistent growth can also be attributed to the success of our neighboring GCC countries. The organizers of this year's event have done a tremendous job in shedding light to this correlation, through establishing such topics that will facilitate effective discussions."
Chiming in, Eng. Ahmed Al Khouri, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transport added, "The UAE's firm commitment to fostering its shipping infrastructure and functionality involves addressing key points of focus which can be greater strengthened. The successful realization of this concept involves all aspects of the shipping industry, including optimization of cargo transport, implementing methods of lowering operational costs while still maintaining elite efficiency, and establishing programs, which will properly nurture the next set of maritime professionals that our Emirate will rely on for future decades. Though topical dialogues centered on these areas of focus are essential, attendees who are willing to listen contribute ideas, and advocate change are equally important. Through the years, Breakbulk Middle East has established a notoriety for creating engaging discussion between individuals who can formulate change, and this year's event should only further demonstrate that."
Similarly, Ben Blamire, the event's Commercial Director, expressed his excitement for this year's quickly approaching event. He stated, "For a multitude of reasons, this year's edition is a major milestone for Breakbulk Middle East. Primarily, it's the first year which we have received such strong support from extremely reputable UAE government officials like H.E Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi
and Eng. Ahmed Al Khouri, two key figures who we are thrilled to have on board. By working in close collaboration, we were able to identify specific themes that would best elevate the UAE, and the regional break bulk reputation and we are certain that this will be evident to all attendees and participants involved."
Leslie Meredith, Marketing Director, Breakbulk Events & Media, said, "Even as registration for this year's edition winds down, the 2019 edition of BBME has already shattered previous years' records. In regards to all facets of the event, Breakbulk Middle East 2019 is poised to remain on an upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive year as we have seen a 36 percent uptick in attendee registration, along with increased country participation, industry involvement and of course the support of esteemed authorities such as the UAE Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, and the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime. We have consciously approached this year's event with the intent of ensuring agenda topics reflect the needs of all those involved, and seek to inspire relevant discussion that enhance the overall landscape of the UAE, its maritime stability, and naturally the breakbulk sector.


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Great little article from Daily Mail...
The robot that's going on HOLIDAY! Athena becomes the first robot to buy a seat on a passenger plane - and 'she' even has her own passport
- The robot, dubbed Athena, was created by German roboticists
- It is the first humanoid robot to have paid for a seat on a passenger plane
- Athena was checked onto a flight from Los Angeles International Airport
- It was pushed in a wheelchair, dressed in a shirt and sneakers, onto Lufthansa flight number 9801
- Owner Alexander Herzog is taking Athena to Germany to teach it to walk
- It will be developed at the Max Planck Institute for Computational Learning and Motor Control Laboratory..."
It's quite common for celebrities to cause a stir as they board flights in Los Angeles, but a very different kind of passenger excited paps at the airport today.
Athena became the first humanoid robot to have paid for a seat on a passenger plane when it boarded a Lufthansa flight to Germany.
The robot even had to check-in and collect its tickets before being strapped into the flight..."
Read the full article at its source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2875942/The-robot-s-s-going-HOLIDAY-Athena-robot-buy-seat-passenger-plane-passport.html


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What Four Bloggers Wish They'd Known When They Started Blogging
Last week, I asked you, "What do you wish you'd known about blogging when you started?"
Many thanks to all those who left a comment telling us — I've rounded up some of the best here.
(I couldn't use all the comments, so do check out the original post to see some more.)
One common trend I noticed in the comments was that it takes time to see growth, and that your blog's growth often won't be steady.
So if you're not quite seeing the results you want yet, hang on in there.
Let's get to the comments…
Alex from AdSense Market wrote:
One things I wish I'd known when I started my Online Business was:
Running the business is your first priority. Your success (and financial stability) will come from expertly running your business — not teaching yoga, life coaching, writing copy, or making jewelry. In other words, you will spend 15% of the time doing what you love (your gift..in my case coaching and writing) and 85% of the time marketing, administrating, selling, strategizing your business, and answering a shitload of email. Survival will totally hinge on how quickly you adopt this role of Business Owner.
JK Riki from Animator Island wrote:
First of all, I'm very happy for the way my life has played out, even the bad stuff, because it's shaped me to who I am now. So when I say "I wish I had" I don't really MEAN it, because I wouldn't want it any different. But for the sport of "things I know now I didn't know then…"
I wish I knew how much more difficult regular updating would be. When I started my mind was racing with ideas, and it would be "easy" to have weekly updates at AnimatorIsland.com. So easy, in fact, that my long-term goal and plan had me increasing to bi-weekly updates after the first few months, and then daily updates shortly after that. How crazy that seems now!
Quality content takes a long time, and a LOT of work. Sure you can do throw-away pieces to fill space, but my goal with Animator Island was to help other animators, and I couldn't do that every single day with great content. So it remains weekly updates, every Monday, and that works well. I'm just glad I had learned previous lessons that let me not PUSH to get to more updates, because then I would have been overwhelmed.
Lesson: Start small and don't force growth for the sake of growth. Better to truly have something to say instead of saying anything because you need an update!
Edie Melson from The Write Conversation wrote:
I've been blogging since about 2008. One thing I wish I'd known when I started was that healthy blog growth isn't a steady, upward line. In the beginning a lot of my blog followers were friends who wanted to support me, even though they weren't necessarily interested in the focus of my site. But they shared my blog with others and many of those became the real foundation of my readership.
This meant that for the first year there was a lot of shuffling in my numbers. Sort of a two-steps-forward, one-step back movement. I thought I was doing something wrong and wasted a lot of angst and effort on something that was normal.
Carolyn from Lost in the Leaf City wrote:
I wish I had known that I'll never stop blogging. I did for a year and have to wrestle with ideas waiting to be accomplished or published on my blog Lost In The Leaf City.
Blogging is hard work. I feel guilty sometimes writing just for the sake of updating.
I wish I wasn't lazy writing quality content from the start. I know it's hard but doing it made me realized that there are more work: finding the right image, organizing the content, throwing away the first draft (ouch)!
Do it or either don't do it.
Give your best in every post. You'll be surprised with the result – great ones – for others – and yourself.
Does one (or more) of these comments resonate with you? Leave your own comment below to join in the conversation.
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9 Responses to "What Four Bloggers Wish They'd Known When They Started Blogging"
Thanks for sharing our tips.
Same here. Often, I underestimate the time I have to write for a blog post, then here comes along reality (job, school, movie marathon, etc) and unforeseen events (hard-to-say-no weekend gathering).
The result: blog post written in draft with mostly links (for research which means more reading–and editing) for a week. For now, I avoid posting on weekends. (But can't help coming up of more ideas.)
Indeed, there's no way stopping. Either you turn your back completely or keep going.
Both will cause pain. But the former is the hardest if you knew that it is your calling.
My solution: blog naturally around your schedule. Every effort will add up later on.
Blogging and clock exist in different era. You can't log out just like in an eight-to-five job. Even if you do, ideas flows naturally. That's why it helps to have a mobile app to write notes in a flash (but only when appropriate and nobody is looking).
@bloggers (any niche)
Thanks for blogging. One way to pay it forward is to also blog. Someone will be thankful of your words (and hard work).
Antony Peter
Blogging is hard work. I feel guilty sometimes writing just for the sake of updating. Thanks Carolyn for revealing the truth, while many bloggers tell its only a 2hr job or a 4hr per week etc.
The one that stood out for me, was the comment by Carolyn from "Lost In the City Leaf"
Also, regarding the amount of "background work" and various tasks that must be fulfilled. …to keep a site up and running…
Once you start, you gotta keep on going….and that's why so many people do not reach anywhere near the goals they set out to aspire to.
Even when a site has grown to Authority status and size, if that site became inactive for long enough, it will eventually tank..
….though, it would happen a lot quicker for a less established site….
Iftekhar Bhuiyan
No matter whatever the reason is, I couldn't or didn't write on regular basis. I think I regret that part. Thanks.
J.K. Riki
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who underestimated the "time" aspect of successful blogging! 🙂
Thanks for post, keep up the good work.
Great sharing. When I started blogging, I was so lazy to create quality content. I copied content from other blogs and the result is Google banned my blog. My current blog is just 3 months old and trying hard to make it a better one.
Serena @ Thrift Diving
I have been blogging for 9 years….. Of those, 2.5 on my current blog….and of those, only about 1.5 year truly serious. I wish I knew 9 years ago that bloggers made money blogging. I wouldn't have been blogging about my kids on a password protected site!! 🙂 Now that I know, it feels wonderful building my business and seeing the value in what I do! I can't wait until I do this full time. It does take a long time to build. If it's your passion, stay with it!
Serena @ Thrift Diving
Alvin Chadwick
I agree with the aforementioned, quality work and marketing will take you far in blogging.
Guess everyone is hung over from the 4th and I'll be the first to comment :0
The above advice absolutely resonate with me. Having just started a new affiliate directory, its easy to look at the small traffic numbers and get discouraged, but I know the traffic will come with time as long as I hang in there.
Thanks for the encouragement, I'll continue down the path and see where this project ends up.
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What Is Chanique Anti Wrinkle Cream?
Do you hear the words "anti-wrinkle cream" and think it sounds like a bunch of crockery? Well, maybe that's because you've never tried an anti-wrinkle cream yourself! If you made it to this Chanique Skin Review, you're obviously semi-interested in these kinds of skin care solutions. And, perhaps you feel jaded or skeptical about other options like injections or surgeries. Well, if you Buy Chanique Skin Cream, it's not nearly as big of an investment. And, these creams are fairly easy to use, as well. So, if you are interested in this cream or ANY other, stay here. Because, the banners/buttons on this page have links to a skin care solution that we think you might also want to try!
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We searched far and wide on the product website for the ingredients. But, unfortunately, we couldn't find an official listing! So, there's no real way for us to know exactly what's in Chanique Anti Wrinkle Cream short of buying it ourselves.
So, instead we just wanted to let you know that some things that might be really good for your skin in products like Chanique Cream are things like peptides (although there many varieties of these), retinol, ceramides, and green tea extracts. Some things to avoid are things like parabens. Many people have concerns about parabens causing cancer. Although, some sources say that there aren't conclusive studies on this. So, maybe don't freak out. But, avoid them if you can!
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I am trying to setup Network Monitoring for a particular network. I have done my discovery scans and have found machines, swtiches, routers, and printers. But when I go to install the Gateway under network Monitor. Several of the workstations show up but not the Server I want to install the Gateway on. It only shows up as a discovered device because it has an agent installed on it. This is also the same machine that I am running the discovery on. Which is the way I have done it for all of the other networks I am monitoring.
I have manually ran the snmp commands (from the xml file) against the server and get results. I have made sure that the firewall is turned off. I am not sure why it does not show up in the list under Network Monitor.
Has anyone else ran into this and have a solution? I'm stumped right now; thanks in advance.
Yes, restart the KNM Service on the KServer and you will see the devices in the KNM. This is known bug we found but still not have a solution for it.
When you restart the KNM service the devices will show.
That took care of it. I appreciate the help. As soon as it restarted it showed up in my list.
@cimgarten, no problem happy to help you out. Hope Kaseya will fix this issue soon.


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"If they ask you who you're meant to be, just tell them you're dressed as yourself, because that's what you're going to have to be for the rest of your life." - Mrs Dahl's to her son, Roald.
Blue, resist the urge to use facebook. You can do it. Good luck.
Monday, December 26, 2016
Last Christmas... George Michael R.I.P.
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Just heard it this morning on the radio news, was rather shocked. I haven't heard about him in a long time, but he was so young, fifty something, right? I'd expect from Boy George to bite the dust long before him....ReplyDelete
Wham of a guyReplyDelete
Never say die
Faith in his efforts
Climbed up the charts
A duo with buddy
Andrew Ridgely
Whammed their presence
Awards secured in abundance
Untimely demise
This very Christmas!
Untimely, all right.Delete
Rest easy, George Michael. You will truly be missed!ReplyDeleteReplies
He is. Weird how people suddenly just disapper.Delete
A great talent, who shall be missed. Sobering to realize he was my age......ugh!ReplyDelete
I'm scared every time I look to see what's trending on Twitter these days.Replies
I don't blame you. I'd be hesitant, too.Delete
He wasn't that old indeedReplyDelete
Sucks when russian roulette takes seed
When some stupid fate cuts our string
Can't stop it no matter the amount of our cha-ching.Replies
I just logged into FB a few minutes ago and saw this news. I had to Google it before I actually believed it. So sad.ReplyDeleteReplies
I guess we'd better believe it this this. :(Delete
It seems so silly to get upset about a celebrity death, but it happens. When someone dies who was sort of one of the voices in my head, it has an impact. Lou Reed's death was like that a few years ago for me. Bowie less so, but it's still strange to think his voice is not in the world anymore.ReplyDelete
Hopefully, next year will see fewer deaths in the music world.
Sorry this didn't rhyme like the other comments left here. I will say I am wearing yellow fingerless gloves and a pink sweatshirt, if that would count as a tribute.Replies
If you feel it counts, it counts. There's nothing silly about getting upset when a celebrity is dead and gone. Not in my book, it's not. It makes you human to even care about people you didn't know.Delete
Someone on Facebook said it perfectly: "2016 can go f@%$ itself"ReplyDeleteReplies
That it may. And did I mention I missed you?Delete
It is always sad with a death around the holidays (or on the actual day itself). Sadder too when the person was younger than you. I didn't really follow his music, but I did some reading about him today. Learned he was generous with what he had to be generous with. That is always refreshing to read.ReplyDelete
I am sure he will be missed.
The last time I bought one of his records was in the late 80s. Time flies and they you're gone.Delete
Your reference to "Russian roulette" is very true. It reminds us all that mortality is a reality. Very sad about George Michael's passing.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Cheryl. It's a shame, all right.Delete
This is so sad, he made a big impact in the music industry and many will miss him. His music will live on. Interesting reference to "Russian Roulette" I don't really believe it is random, I think we are born and pass according to some per-determined destiny that has the possibility to be altered as certain points in the journey. But, what do I know...just my thoughts..ReplyDelete
may he rest in peace in another sphere or reality...
so sad Blue, things happen in three's I am afraid to see what will come next...Replies
on the other hand, could it be that pre-determination is, ironically, a human concept and that we are the only species in the universe that we think we know but r3ally don't who see everything the way we see, even those with one (not ten) extra sense?Delete
Something to ponder here Blue, anything is possible. One of the great mysteries of life I guess. Most people aren't even in tune with their 7th sense much less 10. The human mind is complex those who are said to be gifted have found a way to unlock part of that brain. I could get into a lengthy conversation about this topic. I guess the question is "Do you really see what is there to see"? Why are some so limited? I see more than most and have developed my own thoughts based on what I have seen in this realm and/or the other realm. You know where I am if you want to converse.Delete
I guess I am limited that way because I only have 5 senses. :)Delete
Well, something tells me you have a sixth sense. The seventh is said to be your emotional sense. I think you are emotional so you have that one as well. Just sayin'Delete
I told you Blue things happen in three and now Debbie Reynolds dies.Delete
But... every second or so another person dies, True. :( I need a drink. Yes, I do.Delete
That is true, but a mother and daughter within days of each other? It's not the same sequence Blue...you are always the inquisitive one?Delete
I guess I don't know what I am talking about anymore :(
Pour me a drink as well...make mine a bottle...
I know but George was the first one, is all. He isn't related to the other two. Still waiting for that drink, though.Delete
My being inquisitive is one day going to be my downfall.
Well, let's just say it has been a bad year! Gene Wilder, Prince, Bowie,,, now we add 3 more to this list. It is all so sad no matter the day or sequence. Oh wait add Glenn Frey,. But this post is about George may he Rest In Eternal Peace..Delete
Most definitely the saddest death of the year for me (taking nothing away from the other extraordinarily talented individuals).ReplyDelete
But George Michael and I danced (not literally - unfortunately) through the eighties, into the nineties, and then into the noughties. I am devastated. Such a shining light for so many.
I suspect tears will flow for many months to come.Replies
That makes perfect sense to me, Wendy.Delete


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T.I.'s Politically-Charged 'Us or Else' EP [New Music] Listen Inside
People across the country are slowly but surely taking a stand against police brutality through marches and protest, kneeling instead of standing, town hall meetings and more. Rapper, T.I. is the latest celebrity to take a stand against police brutality in his recent music in the wake of yet more unarmed black men killed by cops. Overwhelmed, exhausted and heartbroken like the rest of us, T.I. turned to the music to unload his anger and pain in the very powerful EP called Us or Else. The six-song set features guest appearances from Killer Mike, Meek Mill, Big K.R.I.T. and Quavo, who also voices concern on Black Man asking "Is it because of my people?/Is it because of my sneakers?/Is it because of my jersey?/ Is it because that you're nervous?
Take a listen below to the 6 track EP, and watch the visual for Black Man. Let me know what you think?


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