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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- THV's lifestyle guru Chris Olsen stopped by "THV 11 This Morning" to share some advice to help get you through this bitter cold.
Surviving Winter's Bite
Sometimes plants do die in such cold weather as we are having in Arkansas this week. Most die when people push their luck and try to grow something that isn't hardy in their area, or when winter becomes extraordinarily cold for an extended period or shows up too early. But under normal circumstances, plants don't just sit there wishing they could go inside-they acclimate in stages.
As summer days grow shorter, plants begin "freezing acclimation" by producing hormones that slow growth and induce dormancy. By the first hard frost, they are ready for freezing temperatures, and for beginning the second stage of their preparation.
The year's first below-freezing temperatures freeze the water found between plant cells. Since there is now more liquid water inside the cell than outside, osmotic pressure draws some of the water out of the cell, where falling temperatures cause it to freeze as well. Inside the cells, the concentration of cell parts increases as more water is drawn out. The more concentrated the cell parts, the lower the freezing point. So down to a particular temperature, different for each species, the cells themselves won't freeze, and the plant will survive. Below that temperature, the plant will suffer die back, starting in its branch tips because they are thinner and more exposed to the cold. But branches are expendable. The soil and any snow cover insulate the roots somewhat; if the roots survive, so will the plant.
Spring in Winter
It may be cold outside but you can have spring indoors this winter. Place colorful potted plants such as bromeliads, cycleman, lush foliage plants, blooming bulbs such as paper whites, and any plant that is healthy and colorful around the house. Remember to place your plants in vibrant colorful pots as well for that spring feel.
I water most of my plants once a week. Actually, I check them for water once a week. If they are very moist then I don't water until the following week. You may want to invest in a Moisture Meter. This device is great. It rates your plant to let you know what it's moisture level is. How easy is that!


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Sakima Brown has given back to Poughkeepsie
Often times, we wonder why our youth do not return home to help our city grow. We need only look at how we treat them to find the answer to that question.
Sakima Brown is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and has spent her life sacrificing for others - fighting on foreign soil to ensure the peace that so many take for granted, only to come home and fight for people to remember her volunteer efforts.
Sakima is not the first, second, or third Board of Education member to be appointed to the City of Poughkeepsie school district as an employee. She isn't even the first female. She is, however, the first African-American to be appointed. Where were the letters to the editor, the demands for hiring practices reviews, the first-page press coverage and the board member's denial then? The current board member who denied my daughter had no problem approving her Caucasian counterparts. These are the facts.
Sakima has been giving back to the City of Poughkeepsie since she was in elementary school doing morning announcements at Warring school, representing the middle school as student body president, teaching peer mediation and volunteering in many endeavors.
She also was the first African-American female from Dutchess County to graduate from West Point. Sakima served as vice president of the City of Poughkeepsie Board of Education in her first year on the board and as president in her second year.
My daughter is a trailblazer - where there is no road, she makes one.
Dazell Green
Rubenstein is superb Family Court candidate
I've known Lisa Rubenstein for 13 years, and am very pleased that she is running for Family Court judge. As a therapist in Dutchess County for more than 30 years, I've worked with many families who struggled with issues of child custody. This is a time of crisis and vulnerability for children and their parents. Having a Family Court judge with the experience and compassion of Lisa Rubenstein will help families reach the best possible resolution to their conflicts.
We're all very aware of the seriousness of the incidents of domestic violence in Dutchess County over the past few years. Ms. Rubenstein is an excellent candidate for the very important position of Family Court judge. She has expertise in dealing with matters that directly affect the lives of so many members of our community. She's also a member of the Dutchess County Legislature Citizens' Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence and was one of the authors of its 2010 report on domestic violence services in the county. This committee advises the Legislature on issues related to services for those involved.
As a lawyer, as Judge Valentino Sammarco's chief legal counsel, and as a court attorney referee, Ms. Rubenstein has looked at cases of custody and neglect, child abuse, divorce, and domestic abuse from all angles and has been very successful in protecting the rights of children and victims while treating all parties with due respect. She's a very competent, knowledgeable candidate for the position of Family Court judge.
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Thanks to all who helped on Gardiner 5K run
Thanks to the sponsors, runners/walkers, and volunteers who parked cars, worked the registration desk, cooked, gave water to participants, set up, cleaned and were there to help make the July 18 Gardiner 5K run at the George Majestic Memorial Park such a huge success.
It was a very hot, humid day and the turnout was unbelievable. The proceeds from this race will go directly to the building fund for Gardiner Fire Department and also help to maintain the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.
A special thanks goes to the committee - Barbara Clinton, John Fracasse, Bernadette Koonz, Terri Colucci, and Charlie Eidel - for all of the help and advice given at the Gardiner Fire Department in order to make this race such a huge success. We couldn't have done it without them.
The support given to the Gardiner Fire Department, a volunteer organization made up of firefighters and emergency medical technicians, was overwhelming and greatly appreciated. Next year's Gardiner 5K Classic is scheduled for July 17.
See you there.
Donna Lyons
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I had to sell the wifes SportKA as it was going to cost a load to get through the next MOT. The rear chassis mounts were going and it would have meant the fuel tank and brake pipes would have to be removed in order to get these welded up.
On top of that, for the third year running, on return from the Christmas Holidays the thing started mis-fireing again. Having already spent loads on it over the last two years I had had enough so while it had a full MOT I decided to sell it.
I needed to quickly get a replacement as my missus is using my Focus. So before she gets a chance to damage it I had to find something for around £2k. It also needed to be a low insurance group (Group 3)so my daughter can learn to drive in it next year.
Having looked at loads of cars we settled on a low mileage Clio Dynamique (Sorry if Renaults offend anyone) as there was nothing we liked out of all the other makes and models that fits the bill and KA's were out of the question as we have had a few of these already.
At least I will get my Focus back next week. Just hope its still in one piece.
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Posted 12 January 2013 - 04:23 PM
lol shame to see you had to drop the KA but at least you have your Focus back... How old was she before you got rid of her?
Posted 12 January 2013 - 04:36 PM
lol shame to see you had to drop the KA but at least you have your Focus back... How old was she before you got rid of her?
It was a 53 plate with 89,000 on the clock. On the surface it was a nice straight clean looking car. It was just underneath at the back that was the problem.
Ive put a new clutch in it, water pump, injector, front springs, thermostat housing, tyres because the tracking got knocked out, 2 coil packs, expansion tank as well as getting a mis-fire sorted on a few occasions and the normal servicing (plugs leads, filters etc).
It only averaged 32mpg and I would never have got my daughter insured on it anyway. Plus it was due a cambelt. Just hope the replacement will be cheaper to run.
Posted 12 January 2013 - 04:38 PM
Lmao , nothing worse that when Wifey takes controls of our toys lol , so far wife has only driven my car once, i think me shouting "WTFAYD" while going from second to third but hitting first gear has thankfully put her off driving it .
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Billy Ray Cyrus Gossip
Billy Ray Cyrus gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Miley's walk with dad and date with Patrick
FameFlynet, Splash, Michael Buckner/ Getty
Miley Cyrus went for a hike with her dad, Billy Ray, and one of her dogs yesterday. Miley is mostly seen with her ma, Tish. For a while there, while Tish and Billy Ray were having problems, Miley was openly sh-tting on her dad on social media. Tish and Billy Ray reconciled over a year ago after initially announcing their divorce. Full Story
The Family Cyrus
As Lainey said last week, Miley surged in 2013. The music stands. It stands up alongside Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Lorde, and any pop album put out this year. Although Miley's been famous for a long time, this is the year she actually arrived. Full Story
Cyrus Family Portrait
Kevin Winter/ Jason Merritt/ Getty
What does this one look like to you? Let's not forget that Miley was calling out her dad on Twitter as recently as earlier this summer. And that nothing happens in a bubble, especially online. And that Noah Cyrus, age 13 and two thirds has been purportedly wanting a showbiz career for a long time, though it's never really come together for her. Full Story
Please let there be a throwdown!
Am inviting all kinds of calamity on my Chinese ass for this but I have to tell you, this Miley Cyrus cheating mother story is about as smutty as it gets. But hey, I'm not the one who cheated. And not with BRETT F-CKING MICHAELS!!! Us Weekly Full Story
No college for JailBait
Miley Cyrus is currently on holiday with her dad in Mexico, photographed on the beach yesterday at their resort. It's a brief break before heavy promotion for her upcoming new album Can't Be Tamed dropping June 22nd. While I was in Cannes, Miley performed Can't Be Tamed on Dancing with the Lame Sh-ts. Full Story
You don't love Daddy no more?
Remember when JailBait, at 16, was dating that 20 year old cheese loser Justin Something and he'd wear his cross around his neck and get papped with the family leaving church every weekend and Billy Ray Cyrus would have his arm around his shoulders and they'd go for bbq and milkshakes and sh-t? Not happening with Liam Hemsworth. Full Story
It's always about Daddy
Yesterday JailBait Miley Cyrus talked out of her ass about Twilight, said she's never seen it and never will, flexing like she's above all hormonal hysteria. Oh reeeee-leeeee? Yesterday I posted that it was not so much opinion as it was resentment and today it becomes even clearer. Full Story
The Royal Family of JailBait
And all those ambitious parents on Toddlers & Tiaras, all of them are taking notes, admiring the latest move by the Cyruses who have written the definitive book on raising JailBait, following up their Miley masterpiece with what could very well be the Mona Lisa of all JailBait... Take a look at 9 year old Noah Cyrus at Jamie Lee Curtis's Halloween party on Saturday dressed as. Full Story
Daddy doesn't like the new boy
JailBait Miley Cyrus abruptly shut down her Twitter this week after posting the following: "FYI Liam doesn't have a twitter and he wants ME to delete mine with good reason" Liam is the new boyfriend and her co-star in The Last Song and shortly after that tweet, JailBait's Twitter was deleted, prompting many of her fans to launch a "comeback" campaign imploring her to change her mind. Full Story
JailBait, short shorts, a soul patch, and a pole
It's Miley Cyrus and her mashed up mouth at the Teen Choice Awards last night, all of 16, looking more like 30, and standing next to Fergie, really, it's like they're almost the same age. A compliment for Ferg, a shame for JailBait's parents. And then she got on the pole. At the Teen Choice Awards, Jailbait wrapped it around a pole. Full Story
Ordering is not fighting
Paps claim that these photos taken of JailBait Miley Cyrus and her loser douche 20 year old boyfriend Justin show the two having an argument about their relationship. Depends on how you Photo Assumption. I don't Photo Assumption a fight. I do however Photo Assumption an order. Or a series of orders. Full Story
Two options
Billy Ray parent pimp has accompanied his second life meal ticket and daughter Miley to New York to promote the Hannah Montana movie. They performed on Good Morning America today. Yesterday they made the rounds at other talk shows. Here he is, hair freshly ironed and that f-cking soul patch sprayed and gelled, stopping to sign autographs. Full Story
I'll say it for you
The suggestion is revolting, totally. But I'm not the one parading my 16 year old kid on every carpet like a 25 year old. This is JailBait Miley Cyrus at the ACM Awards last night looking like her father's wife. Yeah, I said it. I said what you were thinking. We are all thinking… Electra Complex comes to Hollywood. Full Story
Where was your father last night?
Mine was at home getting squawked at. JailBait Miley Cyrus's was on the red carpet at the Hannah Montana movie premiere last night, spackled with a month's worth of foundation, that f-cking soul patch freshly combed out, working the full douchebag pose in front of the cameras. Why don't more people find this embarrassing? Why is JailBait's mouth so embarrassing? Check it out, begging you to smack it. Full Story


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The Sand Wedge Grill's baby back ribs were served with hand-sliced 'chippers.' The ribs meaty and delicious come with two sides, as do other entrees. / Submitted photo
This week we visited a restaurant nestled amid beautiful, retreat-like scenery: the Sand Wedge Grill.
Just off Ohio 97 and Interstate 71 in Bellville, this restaurant is commonly thought to be reserved for golfers at Deer Ridge Golf Club.
But the restaurant is open to the public, year-round. As you drive up the beautiful elevated winding road, you might see (as we did) deer making this area home. Upon entering the clubhouse and restaurant, youll see a fantastic structure with a romantic water feature. Colorado accents abound. Once inside, it opens up to an astonishing timber-framed ceiling with knotty pine and plenty of windows.
Our guests this night were Michael and Jeanette, old friends we havent connected with lately. Michael appreciated the building since he is a professional builder and tool and die designer.
Our host, Laura Butterworth, impressed us with hospitality. Laura is the daughter of one of the owners, Ted Pasko, and has directed many of the operations at Deer Ridge. Chef Andrea and I have talked to her several times as we have delivered wedding cakes over the years.
A banquet center on the lower level has a wall of windows, showcasing the lush green acres of manicured greens and rolling hills. It can handle up to 300 guests. Fifty restaurant patrons may be served on the main floor. While we chose to eat indoors, the views were incredible, including a white arbor in the distance where I could imagine a picturesque wedding ceremony taking place, after which guests could enjoy an indoor buffet.
Several guests of the restaurant preferred the giant deck surrounding the clubhouse, where servers were kept on their toes, attending to orders. We started our night with two options in the sangria department: a pinot noir red and Snogualmie riesling white sangria. Both featured Figgs Hot Apple Pie shots. I chose the new Shock Top draft, which had a fragrant honeydew melon smell and tasted of orange accents.
The first appetizer was crab slammers, bite-sized cakes filled with crab meat and lobster, then quickly coated and seared. The addition of the jalapeno mayonnaise gave the cakes a pop. I heard Michael say I dont like seafood, but I really like that. We also sampled fried hot pepper cheese cubes, which disappeared quickly.
Entree offerings started with a chicken Marsala layered with caramelized onions and mushrooms and topped with a creamy wine sauce. The menu includes six salads, eight sandwiches and four wraps, a few of which we will try the next time we visit.
We also were treated to an old-time favorite, chicken parmesan with provolone, served and a sweet marinara over angel hair pasta. Most items range from $6 to $16, so there really is something for everyones budget. As we took a little belly break, Laura brought out an Electric Lemonade cocktail with blue Curacao, Smirnoff vodka, sour mix and Sprite, which hit the spot on a warm day.
While Andrea and Jeanette caught up talking about kids, Michael focused on the burgers menu. They serve eight mouthwatering options that include a juicy half-pound of fresh ground beef with various toppings and a choice of 10 sides. We were brought a the Pepperjack Barbecue Pork burger. That perfectly charbroiled patty was topped with succulent pulled pork, cheese and a barbecue mayo.
If there were four of these burgers in front of Michael, I fully believe he would have finished every one of them. It made his night. And he discovered his new favorite place for burger night on Wednesdays.
Lastly, Laura brought us some outstanding babyback ribs. Their hand-sliced chippers, made in house, were superb and still hot. The ribs meaty and delicious come with two sides, just like other entrees.
Sand Wedge Grill also has a nightly specials board. On our visit it featured prime rib, three soups and homemade cheesecake.
We ended the night with their signature Oreo cheesecake, brought out by the chef. If anyone knows me, I made cheesecakes for five years, and this was very good. It was creamy, rich and we noticed how perfect the crust was. It was topped with a generous layer of ganache and fresh raspberries.
We also sampled a rich chocolate mousse creatively displayed in a white chocolate cup with some filagree work as a backdrop. A lovely strawberry sauce accompanied, while fresh strawberries surrounded the mousse.
So, this weekend would be a great time to explore Sand Wedge Grill with stunning scenery and food right off I-71 at 900 Comfort Plaza Drive, Bellville. Call 419-886-7090 or visit www.deerridgegc.com.


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For 17 years, John Barber has illuminated his house for Christmas. With a helicopter perched on the roof, its hard to miss. But Barber decided not to put the display up last year. Instead, he took a three-week vacation in the Mediterranean. At least one neighbor was alarmed when the now-familiar display wasnt there. A lady down the street asked my neighbor; she thought Id died, Barber says with a chuckle. She neednt fear this year, though. Barber is very much back in action. Hes among the truly dedicated Christmas lights fans including Mike Bagwell on Cambridge Street, the Bradley family in Rogersville and many more who spend evenings and weekends getting spectacular light displays up and running and, often, synchronized to music. Weve compiled a roundup of some of the best in the region that were submitted to the News-Leader, but dont be surprised if you find more while out scouting for lights. The Griswold bug appears to be catching. Homes in this roundup are loosely grouped by location.
South & southeast Springfield
1 Mike and Tonya Wolfe
This gingerbread-themed display has become an annual favorite. The synchronized light display features color-changing lollipops, oversized candy and gingerbread men frolicking on a teeter-totter and trampoline.
2 Mike Bagwell
This annual dazzler covers eight yards in the Brentwood neighborhood and is set to music. Brace for a crowd, though. Bagwell says its best to visit midweek. If there is a line, he asks everyone to turn around at Field Elementary to prevent traffic from backing up onto Battlefield. And be courteous: That car trying to turn in front of you may be one of Bagwells neighbors trying to make it home. Give them the benefit of the doubt.
3 David and Julie Caffey
The Caffeys have put up a display for about 40 years now and each year sees something new. This marks the first year the display is fully LED, which means its brighter than ever, David Caffey says.
4 Steve and Lori Graham
A neighbor called to tell the News-Leader about the Grahams home that she enjoys seeing. Steve Graham says it takes him a couple of weekends to put it all together. Hes been doing it for about 10 years. Sometimes they find candy and cards in their mailbox or by the house from appreciative lookers. Bonus: A few more homes nearby are also nicely lighted.
5 J.J. Cybulski
With 40,000 lights on one tree alone, J.J. Cybulskis Christmas light display promises to bring a smile. Multiple trees are filled with lights that dance to music on your radio. Cybulski also decorates the island in his cul-de-sac to create a memorable season for everyone in his neighborhood. A collection box for Toys for Tots is also on hand. Bonus: Several more homes in the area are also nicely lighted, including one we found a block over on Cardinal Street.
6 Troy Baier
Kaleah Baier says her dad, Troy, has added even more to his annual display this year more ground displays, more lights on the roof, more everything. Its a guy thing, she says. Its also synchronized with music.
Southwest Springfield, Battlefield
7 Joe and Missi Hunt
Joe Hunt started decorating more than 15 years ago and cant seem to stop. Some of the features include Frosty the Snowman, sledding penguins, eight reindeer and snowflakes. Bonus: A number of neighbors have lighted homes on the Hunts street and one block over.
8 John Barber
John Barber in the Quail Creek subdivision is known for going to extremes with his annual light display. In addition to the helicopter on his roof, his display includes a train, Santa, a snowman and much more. New this year are brilliant LED lights and a red, white and blue Christmas trees. Bonus: The Quail Creek clubhouse and many neighbors homes are also lighted for the season.
9 Larry and Judy Stearns
This is the 12th year for lighting up his corner house and yard, says Larry Stearns, whose flashing lights fill nearly every inch of the front, side and back yards of the corner at Cox Avenue. Ive got to add to it every year, he says. I love the kids reactions. He occasionally finds notes or money from kids. The money goes to Isabels House, he says. One of his displays is a lighted cross flashing on the roof. Its important for Stearns to include a Christian symbol, he says. The least I can do is burn a few lights to celebrate (Jesus) birth. Bonus: Find another nicely lighted home when you continue down Canterbury Street.
10 Michael Murphy
This homeowner calls part of his display Murphys Airfield because he has two lighted runways with around 10 inflatables that include airplanes, helicopters, Snoopy flying his doghouse and more. In addition, more inflatables, lighted icicles and many lights make this a bright corner house thats decorated both in front and in the backyard. Bonus: More festive homes are nearby.
11 Louis Kren
Louis Krens display in Prairie View Heights neighborhood features inflatable displays, including Santa on a teeter-totter and more than 3,000 lights. Bonus: The neighborhood is worth driving around for more lighted homes, including particularly festive ones on Prairie View, Hemlock and Mary Ann avenues and along Sexton Street.
12 Tom and Jennifer Martin
4032 W. Mesa St., Battlefield;
Tom Martin has been putting up lights for years and added synchronized music about six years ago. One thing hes hoping to still add this year are some lasers and a disco ball. They also have a box to collect nonperishable food items for Ozarks Food Harvest. The Martins thank their neighbors for letting them expand into two other yards. The highlight is a 20-foot tree with a big star on top. Some nights, you might see family members handing out candy canes.
West and north Springfield
13 Jonathan Gugel
According to Jonathan Gugel, his house has about 7,000 lights all synced to music. There is a mixture of LED lights and mini lights. I have a Santa Claus head that sings to some songs. I also have a tree that has 2,800 lights on it!
14 Ken and Bridget Phillips
Ken and Bridget Phillips have decorated the yard of their west Springfield home with candy canes, Santa and his sleigh and countless lights dripping from its eaves. It has a feel like you just arrived at the North Pole its a must see, Bridget Phillips says in an email.
15 Don and Rhonda Long
While theres a whole lot going on with the Longs annual 8,500-light Christmas display, the Nativity is very much at its heart. Each year, the Longs add new pieces to the Nativity.
16 Teresia and Fred Sherwood
This display features all the icons of the childhood Christmas: Santa and his sleigh, candy canes, Frosty and the Nutcracker. Fred Sherwood says he has a couple of new features this year. Every year, we get a few more, he says.
17 Creig Lobdell
This synchronized light display also features many yard displays and a festively lit house.
Republic, Billings, Marionville
18 T.J. Steinert
3099 E. Bradford St., Republic;
In just three years of decorating, T.J. Steinerts synchronized display has grown to 20,000 lights and many animated displays set to around 10 songs. Hes also spreading cheer by collecting donations for the Republic Paw Pantry, which offers temporary help with pet food and supplies to people who are struggling financially. Bonus: The lighted Miller home is nearby, plus theres a beautifully lit home on the corner of Greene County ZZ and Farm Road 178 as you are heading to see the Steinert and Miller homes.
19 Patrick Miller
Patrick Miller says hes somewhat new to the lights game, but hes still erected quite a Christmas display. It reminds me of the Griswolds. Thats what it reminds me of, Miller says. Features include a 50-foot Christmas tree, myriad white lights and a driveway lined with red and green lights. Next year, hes combining forces with neighbor T.J. Steinert to tackle a 50,000-light display, he says.
20 Ganetta and Doug McNabb
225 Brown Swiss Drive, Billings;
This dancing light show features music found at 88.1, a 30-foot falling star and more than 1,500 feet of rope lights. Ganetta McNabb says she and her husband lost their house to the 2006 tornado and had to start over. She loves displaying lights. Its the spirit of Christmas I love, she says.
21 Linda and Bob Schrader
2121 Missouri P, Billings
This display, about three miles south of Republic (between Republic and Clever) can be seen from a mile away and includes thousands of lights on Santas, skating penguins, deer, candy canes, gifts under large trees, snowmen, a working full-size windmill decorated with lights and wreaths and more. The display is situated several hundred feet along a pond bank so the lights are reflected in the water. Take U.S. 60 to the west end of the town of Republic, turn south (left) at Missouri P toward Clever. Its about three miles down the road.
22 Bob Duda
500 S. Central Ave., Marionville;
Bob Duda spreads cheer in his community every year. His synchronized light display has grown to 135,000 lights this year and, as in years past, Duda is collecting items to help those who are less fortunate. This year, its nonperishable food items to help a local pantry and childrens clothing to aid the Marionville school districts clothing closet. Visit his Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MarionvilleLights.
Rogersville, Ozark
23 Kevin, Valinda & Corbin Bradley
2874 State Highway B, Rogersville;
For the Bradleys, the annual Christmas display is very much a family affair. The Bradleys property features about 300 inflatable displays, many of which are animated. Bonus: Adjacent properties owned by Valinda Bradleys sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and Ron Willis, and mother, Gayil Calhoun are also set aglow with the twinkle of lights. The effect is a buffet of Christmas lights for passers-by. People are invited to park at the Bradleys home and wander through the display to get the full experience. Check their Facebook page (search: B-Highway- Christmas-Display) in case winds prevent the display from being up.
24 Valerie and Ron Willis
3030 State Highway B, Rogersville;
Valerie Willis is Kevin Bradleys sister-in-law. We live next door to the north and consider ourselves the appetizer or dessert (to his huge display) depending on the direction you are traveling on Highway B! We have a circle drive so everyone can move around the area safely. Bonus: See three great family displays together.
Ed and Pauline Maggard
6449 S. Route Route VV, Rogersville;
Pauline Maggard says their annual light display changes from year to year but never dims in scope. This year, she has deer grazing on her property, various houses and a veterans tree, decked out in red, white and blue. Its just something I like to do for the vets, she says.
26 Michael and Diana Stoffregen
This 50,000-plus light display is synchronized to music. New this year are 7,000 LED lights. Im slowly switching over theyre just so much brighter, Michael Stoffregen says. He says he also has a few new things out this year, and, of course, Ive added some songs.
Ash Grove, Bolivar, Strafford
27 Danny and Beverly Coffey
With a 2-year-old granddaughter, Danny Coffey says he cant imagine not decorating for Christmas. His display includes Santa, a Nativity, a carousel and gingerbread house, wreaths, candles and so much more too much to show in just one photo. Its a lot of work, Coffey concedes. As long as the kids enjoy it, thats all that matters, he says.
28 Bob and Debbie Hoopingarner
7681 N. Farm Road 43, Ash Grove;
Bob Hoopingarner has spruced up his property for the holidays again this year with a telescoping flagpole strung with lights in the fashion of a Christmas tree, an illuminated wreath, snowflakes and much more.
29 Tim and Tracy Pelc
8162 E. Farm Road 134, Strafford;
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The owners write they have over 5,000 lights with Santa and Rudolph landing on the roof. There is an 8-foot decorated Christmas trees with many lighted trees and reindeer in the yard. The driveway is lined with candy canes and there is a 10-foot archway leading up to a decorated front porch.
31 - Deb Carroll
According to Deb Carroll: They have been doing lights for over 10 years and try to add to it every year. Some of the lights are controlled by the computer with music playing over the radio. We enjoy doing it for everyone's viewing pleasure.
32 - Gary Gugel
There are two houses included in this light show! Gary Gugels house and his in-laws house. Side by side. Nothing too extravagant, but fun to watch the two houses dance! You will have to roll the windows down to hear the music!
33 - John Tanner
According to John Tanner: We are in our second year of programming our lights to music for the holidays. For Christmas we have almost 30,000 lights and its programmed on 64 channels and are expanding to 80 channels. I have done most of the programming while in Afghanistan, but am now home and working to improve the current songs and add more. Check it out on Youtube: http://youtu.be/jMGLQ7Ty5o4
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The Bonito Volunteer Fire Department dispatched 25 firefighters, three engines and three water tenders. Also called in using mutual aid personnel from the Ruidoso and Glencoe Volunteer Fire departments, along with several engines were called in. Lincoln County's Office of Emergency Services, and a Lincoln County EMS ambulance were also at the scene. Arthur Hoopes with Firefighters for Christ provided snacks and drinks for the victims and fire responders. A firefighter was checked out for exhaustion.
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A printing firm has gone into liquidation just a month after its highest sales in 27 years.
Despite the record figure in May which saw Printexpress in Whitehaven score the best sales in its history, it closed and 16 jobs were lost.
Staff were told by managing director John Jenkinson that the doors of the Hensingham printworks would close the next day.
The company, based at Sneckyeat Industrial Estate, had been trading for 27 years and experienced their best sales thanks to work for the Whitehaven festival.
Mr Jenkinson said the bank had reduced their facilities "at a time when we needed support."
"Sadly, though it is a sign of these troubled times, our bankers [Clydesdale], without warning, saw fit to reduce our facilities," he said.
"But this is an all too common story and many other businesses will confirm that.
"This is an absolute tragedy, not only for myself and my wife Christine, but also for our loyal staff who have worked so hard over the years and it is for them that we feel for most at this time.
"We had a wonderful base of loyal customers, whom it has been a pleasure to deal with, and we thank them all for their valued custom.''
Mr Jenkinson, who previously worked for Smith Bros at Hensingham, stressed the importance of organisations spending locally and supporting west Cumbrian businesses.
He added: "It seems unreal to be closing after such a busy time, but all too often I see work which could and should be done in west Cumbria going elsewhere.
"This area has some great businesses with great workers, so imagine how gutting it feels as a business owner to see work going outside the county for no valid reasons whatsoever.
"This area has the capability to boom, but only if people start realising that we need to pull together now more than ever. It may be too late for Printexpress but our plea is not to let west Cumbria fall any further – these good people don't deserve it."
First published at 11:28, Thursday, 28 June 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
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C-3PO (See-Threepio)
C-3PO is a droid programmed for etiquette and protocol, built by the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker, and a constant companion to astromech R2-D2. Over the years, he was involved in some of the galaxy's most defining moments and thrilling battles -- and is fluent in over six million forms of communication.
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Built by Anakin Skywalker to help his mother, C-3PO is revealed to Padme and R2-D2, who quips the protocol droid's "parts are showing."
C-3PO Loses His Head
Lost in the Separatist droid factory on Geonosis, C-3PO gets his head lopped off only to have it replaced with a battle droid's.
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C-3PO, who once admitted he was "not very good at telling stories," delivers an animated account of the Rebellion against the Empire.
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The ever-worrisome Threepio gets switched off by Leia as the Falcon crew prepares to escape from the Imperial Fleet.
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Anakin Skywalker, a Tatooine slave boy, was gifted in engineering -- and was strong with the Force. To help his mother, Shmi, he secretly built a droid: C-3PO. In his earliest form, Threepio had no outside covering, and so appeared "naked," with his internal parts and motors showing. When Anakin befriended a group of stranded travelers, C-3PO was introduced to R2-D2, their heroic astromech. The two quickly became a duo, though when Anakin departed Tatooine to become a Jedi, he left his droid behind.
C-3PO continued to serve Shmi, as well as her new husband, Cliegg Lars, and their son Owen. Ten years after Anakin had left Tatooine to become a Jedi, he returned home due to visions that his mother was in distress. C-3PO met Anakin outside the Lars homestead; though they both had changed -- Threepio now had a gray outer casing, and Anakin had grown up -- they recognized each other. "The Maker!" Threepio exclaimed. But this was not a happy reunion, as Shmi had been kidnapped by Sand People and would later die from wounds suffered at the hands of the Tuskens.
C-3PO left with Anakin (and his old friend R2-D2) for Geonosis, where Obi-Wan Kenobi was held as prisoner. Geonosis was home to a massive droid factory, and inside it, Threepio had a bit of a misadventure -- accidentally swapping heads with a battle droid. Both his body and his head found themselves on the wrong side of the first battle of the Clone Wars, though R2-D2 finally made things right.
After the Battle of Geonosis, C-3PO assisted his friends and the clone army on certain missions. In one adventure on Aleen, the droid and his counterpart, R2-D2, found themselves lost beneath the planet's surface in a subterranean world. They encountered the Kindalo, strange creatures resembling trees come to life, who were angry with Aleen's surface dwellers. This led C-3PO and Artoo to Orphne, a beautiful reptilian nymph; she informed the duo that a divide between the surface and underground had been breached, poisoning the subsurface. Threepio and Artoo offered to seal the breach, moving a heavy door back into place that restored the planetary balance.
C-3PO served Senator Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker's secret wife, on Coruscant throughout the Clone Wars. As the calamitous events of Order 66 erupted around them, Threepio felt helpless. He bore witness to everything: the decimation of the Jedi, the fall of Anakin, and the birth of the Skywalker twins. When the dust settled, he and R2-D2 were assigned to Captain Antilles aboard the Tantive IV -- but Threepio had seen too much. Senator Bail Organa ordered that C-3PO's mind be wiped, a development which R2-D2 found just a little humorous.
In the intervening 19 years after the rise of the Empire, C-3PO and R2-D2 stayed in the service of their master, Captain Antilles. Antilles was a Rebel, however, and his ship was boarded by Imperials upon the theft of Death Star plans. C-3PO and R2-D2 made a daring escape in a life pod, landing on the desert world Tatooine. The two droids bickered -- Artoo called Threepio a "mindless philosopher" -- and separated, but both were eventually recovered by Jawas. The scavengers sold the droids to Owen Lars, a moisture farmer, who charged his nephew Luke Skywalker with care of the droids. Then, an adventure unfolded: R2-D2 was actually the custodian of the stolen Death Star plans, and Luke, along with new companions Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the droids left to bring them to Princess Leia on Alderaan.
By the time this new group had arrived at Alderaan, however, it was too late. The planet was gone, destroyed by the Death Star -- which now held Leia captive. Instead, the small band's ship, the Millennium Falcon, had been caught in the space station's tractor beam. Through some smart trickery, they evaded capture and rescued Leia; and during the heroes' escape, C-3PO and R2-D2 saved their friends from being crushed in a trash compactor. Back on the Falcon, they fled to the Rebel base on Yavin 4. The plans were delivered and the Rebels launched on attack on the Death Star, with Luke taking R2-D2 in his X-wing. While the massive weapon was destroyed, Artoo suffered devastating injuries; C-3PO volunteered to donate parts for his friend's restoration, but he needn't have worried -- the astromech was fully repaired, and both were included in the Alliance's medal ceremony that celebrated this important victory over the Empire.
In the wake of the Battle of Yavin, the Rebel Alliance relocated to the ice planet Hoth. C-3PO remained with his masters and friend R2-D2, serving as an interpreter and performing various other functions. When the Empire dispatched a probe droid to the world's surface, it was Threepio who identified the signal as foreign and possibly an Imperial code. In the resulting evacuation, he left with Han, Leia, and Chewbacca aboard the Millennium Falcon. The droid often found himself at odds with and perplexed by Han, who had no patience for C-3PO's statistics, odds-quoting, and worrying.
When the group later landed on Cloud City, believing they'd found safe haven, Threepio was the first to discover the truth. Encountering a stormtrooper, he was blasted at point blank range and his limbs were scattered; when partially reassembled by Chewbacca, his internal memory banks revealed that just before he was shot, C-3PO had planned to warn his friends. While Han was ultimately frozen in carbonite and turned over to bounty hunter Boba Fett, C-3PO and his friends managed to escape. He was reassembled, and a plan was put in place to rescue Han.
With Han frozen in carbonite and held in Jabba the Hutt's palace, C-3PO and R2-D2 were dispatched by Luke to deliver a message to the crime lord. They walked together, once again, through the Tatooine desert before arriving at a massive gated entrance. C-3PO was visibly nervous. He wanted to leave -- but the door was answered, and the droids entered the lair. Standing before the mighty Jabba, R2-D2 played a holographic projection of Luke, now a Jedi Knight, asking to bargain for Han's life and offering the droids as token of goodwill. C-3PO was shocked at this turn of events. Indeed, Jabba turned down the offer but accepted the protocol droid and astromech, and quickly put C-3PO to work as an interpreter. It was trying for Threepio, but in time, the truth behind Luke's plan was revealed: his lightsaber was hidden inside R2-D2, and after his arrival, used it to destroy the gangster's henchmen. Han was rescued, Leia killed Jabba, and they all left to continue the fight against the Empire.
After regrouping with the Rebel Alliance, C-3PO joined Han, Luke, Leia, Chewbacca, and R2-D2 on a mission to Endor. The goal: destroy the shield generator protecting Death Star II, the Empire's new battle station. The group traveled the moon's forests looking for the bunker, but Chewbacca's ill-advised curiosity over a dead animal triggered a trap: they were caught in a net, and hoisted high above the ground. As they escaped, short furry creatures surrounded them. Called Ewoks, they appeared somewhat hostile -- until they glimpsed C-3PO. Immediately, they knelt before him and began chanting; the Ewoks believed the gold droid was some sort of god.
The primitive creatures took everyone captive except for Threepio, who they carried and worshiped. Back in their village, the Ewoks planned to hold a banquet in C-3PO's honor. The main course: Han, Luke, and Chewbacca. With some quick thinking, Luke told the droid to inform the creatures that if they did not free his friends, he would become angry and use his magic. C-3PO was confused, but did as told. Reaching out through the Force, Luke levitated Threepio above the villagers, which sent them into a panic. The Ewoks quickly freed the heroes, and once everything calmed down, C-3PO expertly told the Ewoks the story of his friends and the Rebellion. They were officially adopted into the tribe, which proved to be an important alliance; in the attack on the Empire's shield generator, the Ewoks turned the tide of battle. As a result, the Death Star II was destroyed and the galaxy became free once again.
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Anakin Skywalker
Discovered as a slave on Tatooine by Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker had the potential to become one of the most powerful Jedi ever, and was believed by some to be the prophesied Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force. A hero of the Clone Wars, Anakin was caring and compassionate, but also had a fear of loss that would prove to be his downfall.
A resourceful astromech droid, R2-D2 served Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker in turn, showing great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils. A skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot's assistant, he formed an unlikely but enduring friendship with the fussy protocol droid C-3PO.
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker was a Tatooine farmboy who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest Jedi the galaxy has ever known. Along with his friends Princess Leia and Han Solo, Luke battled the evil Empire, discovered the truth of his parentage, and ended the tyranny of the Sith.
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Princess Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance's greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire. Daughter of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker, sister of Luke Skywalker, and with a soft spot for scoundrels, Leia ranks among the galaxy's great heroes.
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Jabba the Hutt was one of the galaxy's most powerful gangsters, with far-reaching influence in both politics and the criminal underworld. There were no second chances with Jabba, something Han Solo would find out -- though the slug-like alien would ultimately fall victim to his own hubris and vengeful ways.
Padmé Amidala
Padmé Amidala was a courageous, hopeful leader, serving as Queen and then Senator of Naboo -- and was also handy with a blaster. Despite her ideals and all she did for the cause of peace, her secret, forbidden marriage to Jedi Anakin Skywalker would prove to have dire consequences for the galaxy.


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Much of the technology described in the report hasn't been demonstrated at full production scale. The techniques for making wafers without sawing, in particular, face a number of issues, such as producing high enough quality silicon, making wafers in the right shape and size, or producing them reliably and at a high rate.
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Known as a "hard charger at the Point," he graduated third in his class in 1951. He would become the first astronaut with a doctorate.
Aldrin was stationed at Bitburg Air Base, Germany, when the Soviet Union launched the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik I.
"Most people thought Sputnik was a serious blow to American prestige," Aldrin wrote in "Men From Earth." "It looked like the country was lagging behind the Soviets, not just in missiles, but also in education and overall science and technology."
It was the next year that his best friend, Ed White, a West Point grad, let Aldrin know he intended to earn a master's in aeronautical engineering, and then apply to test pilot school at Edwards Air Force Base.
"When the Air Force extended their high-altitude rocket plane experimental programs into actual spaceflight, he'd be a good candidate for a seat in the cockpit," Aldrin said.
The two laughed when they wondered if the military would dub them "rocket pilots." After all, Aldrin said, "we'd never heard the word 'astronaut.'"
Aldrin set about earning his doctorate in astronautics from MIT; his thesis, according to his NASA biography, was "Guidance for Manned Orbital Rendezvous." In 1962, both White and Aldrin applied to become astronauts.
"In summer 1963, I made it through the first cut and was eligible for more testing," Aldrin wrote in his autobiography. "The physical and psychological examinations were intense, but I passed those hurdles and became one of 34 finalists."
NASA quickly whittled those down to 15, and then Deke Slayton, head of the Astronaut Office, called and offered the job.
Aldrin said his "pulse was thudding in my temples. I felt absolutely giddy." When he responded, "Shoot, Deke, I'd be delighted to accept," he was actually thinking: "Shoot? Where the hell had that expression come from?"
Aldrin made his first trip into space in November 1966, piloting Gemini XII. The four-day mission with James Lovell orbited Earth 59 times. Astronauts Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, in "Moon Shot" (Turner Publishing/1994), praised Aldrin for his skill during a spacewalk, and his expertise during a rendezvous. His co-workers nicknamed him Dr. Rendezvous.
"The docking and rendezvous techniques he devised for spacecraft," said buzzaldrin.com, "became critical to the success of the Gemini and Apollo programs."
In July 1969, as lunar module Eagle pilot, Aldrin followed Armstrong out onto the Sea of Tranquility.
"We were supposed to do a little housekeeping in the LM, eat a meal, and then try to sleep for seven hours before getting ready to explore the surface," Aldrin wrote in "Men From Earth."
"But whoever signed off on that plan didn't know much psychology or physiology, for that matter. We'd just landed on the moon and there was a lot of adrenaline still zinging through our bodies."
Before stepping out, he took Communion. His pastor had given him "a tiny Communion kit that had a silver chalice and wine vial about the size of the tip of my little finger," he said. "I poured the wine into the chalice. The wine looked like syrup as it swirled around the sides of the cup in the light gravity before it finally settled at the bottom. Eagle's metal body creaked. I ate the tiny Host and swallowed the wine. I gave thanks for the intelligence and spirit that had brought two young pilots to the Sea of Tranquility.
"Aldrin had originally planned to share the event with the world over the radio. However, at the time NASA was still reeling from a lawsuit filed by the firebrand atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair, resulting in the ceremony never being broadcast," said guardian.co.uk. "After the Apollo VIII crew had read out the Genesis creation account in orbit, O'Hair wanted a ban on NASA astronauts practicing (stet) religion on earth, in space or 'around and about the moon' while on duty."
The website said Slayton "told him to tone down his lunar communiquŽ," advising: "'Go ahead and have communion, but keep your comments more general.'"
Once out of the Eagle, one of Aldrin's first tasks was to erect the American flag.
He pushed the pole into the "powdery surface," he said in "Men From Earth," and then "snap(ped) off a crisp West Point salute."
As their time on the surface drew to a close, Aldrin dropped a "small packet" containing commemorative items.
There were two medals given to the widows of Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Gagarin, the first man to travel into space, and Vladimir Komarov, who died in 1967 when his Soyuz I parachutes failed and he hit the Earth at 400 mph.
There was "a small gold olive branch, one of four (Armstrong and I had) bought," Aldrin wrote. "We'd given the other three to our wives as a way of joining them to our mission." In addition, "the packet also contained the tiny silicone disk marked 'From Planet Earth' and etched with goodwill messages from the leaders of 73 nations, including the Soviet Union."
The final item was in homage to a friend, a patch from Apollo I, in which White had been incinerated when a flash fire erupted.
"I tossed the pouch onto the soil among our jumbled footprints," Aldrin wrote. "Once more I thought of Ed White. Only 10 years before we had talked about becoming rocket pilots. In a way, Ed had come with me to the moon."
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I just have to say what a performance in the second half by my boys to come back after being down 21-10 and beat Louisville 26-21. Even after losing star QB Tyler Lorenzen instead of losing hope down 21-10 we pulled it together with great performances from the whole team but especially Darius Butler, backup QB Zach Frazer, and especially Lawrence Wilson with his late touchdown off an interception return and Donald Brown who again ran for over 100 yards piling up 190 yards and a TD. This team is playing great and living in Connecticut I love watching Uconn at Renchler or on TV. Tonights game was a hell of a fight and I give the Cards credit for playing a good game but Uconn came out on top and now were 5-0.
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In the chant part for BMUBMD, the backing vocals go up very, very high.
F5 - Under A Glass Moon
Higher than that..
F#5 - Learning To Live
Even higher...
G5 - Octavarium
Yes, it's higher than that...
G#5 - Build Me Up, Break Me Down
Insanely high! But wait...
A5 - Build Me Up, Break Me Down
Yep. The backing vocals in BMUBMD are mainly G#5 (already a record), but they reach an astounding A5, a whole step higher than the previous highest note, from Octavarium. The only time I've heard James LaBrie reach A5 before is on the bootleg recording of DT's cover of Number of the Beast.
He's 48 years old, but he's still got it.


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ContentGenerator.net Community forums: Main ContentGenerator.net website down - ContentGenerator.net Community forums
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Main ContentGenerator.net website down
Posted 16 August 2008 - 07:07 PM
Disappointingly the main ContentGenerator.net site is still down - it became inaccessible to me at around 17.15 this evening and it is still down.
The main site is currently hosted with http://www.alentus.com and they report the following:
Network Issue - Outside Alentus
Status as of: 8/16/2008 12:59:30 PM (GMT-7)
August 16, 2008, at 12:45PM MST
There is currently an issue with an outside ISP that may prevent some customers from connecting to their website. Our techs are currently working to resolve the issue with the ISP.
There is currently no ETA.
Please check www.alentusnews.com for further updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Issues like this do seem to be occurring more and more and this is why I'm planning to change the site around further. At the moment I've got the main .net site hosted with Alentus because I was using asp.net technology when ContentGenerator.net first started. This forum is hosted on the .co.uk domain and I've got other connected sites such as http://www.cg-support.net.
These and all the other sites my wife and I run are hosted on our own dedicated server from UnitedHosting.co.uk. What I'm now planning to do is to move the .net domain to this dedicated server as well. At the same time I'll move the forum from the .co.uk domain to the .net.
Additionally and most significantly the ContentGenerator.net e-mail will change as well. Currently when the main site goes down, so too does the e-mail. The e-mail has been fraught with problems - e-mails being classed as spam, not being delivered either from and / or to me too.
Sounds a bit confusing, but it should hopefully mean further consistency - especially as I roll out the combined look with ContentGenerator.net sites using the above banner. The support site (available via the 'support' link' above) is key to this change as that will handle both order queries and support questions. I hope that can help avoid some of the repetition we sometimes find on this forum. With the change this forum will adapt slightly from a 'support' forum to a 'community' forum. Certainly no enforced changes but I'd like to encourage others to share how they are using the programs, sharing good pedagogical practice and suchlike.
I've been planning to do this for some time, but this latest downtime from Alentus has simply focused my efforts to get this done rather more rapdily. It may mean I need to 'lock' this forum when the change is made, but that will only be for a short amount of time.
I'll update this topic when I find out more.
Posted 16 August 2008 - 07:24 PM
Additionally, the support from Alentus simply isn't good enough either. With UnitedHosting.co.uk I send a request and it gets dealt with literally immediately, no matter what the time is. Alentus still haven't responded to a request sent 40 minutes ago (not even an automated response or anything).
Posted 16 August 2008 - 07:50 PM
Dear me Time to move on, I think..
Posted 16 August 2008 - 09:07 PM
Seems to be back on-line now
Posted 16 August 2008 - 09:20 PM
Douglas Bell, on Aug 16 2008, 10:07 PM, said:
Seems to be back on-line now
I still cannot get it I guess this fits with what Alentus's automated support have on their news site - that is affects particular ISPs. However, they still haven't responded to my support enquiry.
I've starting putting things in place to move away.
Posted 16 August 2008 - 10:27 PM
No I can't get it either.
Posted 17 August 2008 - 09:42 AM
Still no news or updates from Alentus
August 16, 2008, at 12:45PM MST
There is currently an issue with an outside ISP that may prevent some customers from connecting to their website. Our techs are currently working to resolve the issue with the ISP.
There is currently no ETA.
Please check www.alentusnews.com for further updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
I'm now in the process of uploading the site to our Linux server. Main issue though is that with Alentus the site uses asp.net pages (based on Windows server hosting) and the Dedicated Server is Linux based. This means I cannot just upload the site, I need to change every page. Plus the dynamic elements - where it loads the list of products and suchlike - will need to be completely changed.
Posted 17 August 2008 - 10:42 AM
Replacement site now uploaded to http://220.127.116.11...ntgenerator.net
The dynamic parts of the site - such as the way it loads the product list have also been updated, although I've taken the 'current users' tracker off so I can adapt it properly. I'm going to change the DNS now, which should mean the ContentGenerator.net site will reappear within 24 hours.
This is also a stop-gap measure before I get the consistent look across the site.
Posted 17 August 2008 - 12:04 PM
Currently the ContentGenerator.net site will either be visible to you (meaning that your connection works to the old Alentus server) or will appear that it just isn't there (meaning the Alentus issue does affect you, as it does me).
When the DNS change is recognised by the internet - which can take anything from 12 > 24 (or longer ) hours - you should see the ContentGenerator.net site again, but some areas will not function. These are the feedback / enquiry options and the dynamic links within any folder. As soon as the DNS change has been recognised I will change these dynamic links so they will work.
The fact that this forum is hosted on a separate domain has actually been really positive though - it means that at least part of the site is functioning well. What this move will mean is that nearly all the ContentGenerator.net sites are on the reliable dedicated server, hopefully meaning a smoother service.
It also means I can focus what time I have on producing the programs rather than messing about with server transfers
Posted 17 August 2008 - 01:02 PM
The main site now seems to be back online (incidentally the old Alentus one is still offine) so I think things should be getting back to normal.
Each page on the new version ends in .shtml rather than .asp. However, I've setup the site to automatically redirect pages, so if there are any specific links they should all still work.
I need to fix the contact / order forms but everything else should be back working now
Posted 17 August 2008 - 01:35 PM
Yes it seems fine now! (one day I'll look up what asp actually means... )
Posted 17 August 2008 - 01:51 PM
goneunderground, on Aug 17 2008, 02:35 PM, said:
Yes it seems fine now! (one day I'll look up what asp actually means... )
Excellent - and apologies for getting technical. ASP - Active Server Page. I originally setup the ContentGenerator.net using this technology but ended up never using it. It has actually been quite an immense undertaking to change every page on the site, but it wasn't too painful using Dreamweaver. It has also reminded me how the main site seriously needs to be updated. Then again, this forum is where the real updates appear.
Posted 17 August 2008 - 04:31 PM
The ContentGenerator.net e-mail is still down though - I'm going to move this away from Alentus too. However, currently even their helpdesk isn't available to me so I cannot make sure that I don't lose any e-mail.
What I'll probably do is just switch it off anyway and move it to UnitedHosting.co.uk - that way everything is together. I suspect this will also fix a huge amount of the e-mail / spam issues I've suffered too.
Basic story seems to be: "Don't use Alentus".
Posted 14 September 2008 - 05:03 AM
I just want to add to this. Not only is the Alentus web hosting very problematice. So is their Exchange hosting. Our web sites with them go down. Our Exchange mail is now down for about 20 hours. The communication is poor, the service responses are curt and often not helpful. We are looking to move all our web sites, Exchange and SharePoint from Alentus as soon as possilbe. If you look around the web you'll see this is a wide spread problem that is getting worse.
Posted 14 September 2008 - 10:06 AM
DerekB, on Sep 14 2008, 06:03 AM, said:
I just want to add to this. Not only is the Alentus web hosting very problematice. So is their Exchange hosting. Our web sites with them go down. Our Exchange mail is now down for about 20 hours. The communication is poor, the service responses are curt and often not helpful. We are looking to move all our web sites, Exchange and SharePoint from Alentus as soon as possilbe. If you look around the web you'll see this is a wide spread problem that is getting worse.
Thanks for posting this Derek - much appreciated. I have now moved everything away from Alentus and got everything onto my dedicated server based in the UK with UnitedHosting.co.uk. I was happy with Alentus initially, but I have encountered many issues, especially with e-mail and ContentGenerator.net e-mail addresses being blocked - this has caused no end of problems. As I've now got the e-mail on a different server my hosts have been working very hard to get it unblocked. I suspect it was an issue with sharing a server with many other sites, which must have caused issues.
That said, Alentus - once I put my move request in - were helpful and supportive and I hope they can sort their issues out.
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Hey Everyone!! Thank you so much for showing up to support DragonCon's first AMV contest. After many many.......many many many bumps I have learned a great many things about AMV contests and I will be streamlining the rules for next year. As one person said my rules looked like I picked the weirdest rules from different contests and mushed them together. I will fix that. I had the opportunity to speak with a lot of different people in various levels of AMV contests who offered suggestions and some even offered to help next year. I look forward to working with those people in order to make the contest even better.
We had 6-10 creators in the room that I saw raise their hands and a total of 90 people in the room and crowded in the doorway. I also had the pleasure of speaking with a few of you guys before and after the contest.
We found out 2 hours before the contest that a bigger room was made available to us if we wanted to wait until 11:30 pm but because it was so late in the game we were unable to move to that room. Plus it was a crappy time slot. I will be fighting to get us a bigger room and a better time slot for next year so bear with me. I apologize for all the confusion regarding the room and the time. I found out yesterday that some of you guys were asking about the contest at 11pm Sunday night.
We also had some very big bumps due to the fact we were unsure if we were going to be able to hold the contest at all. We found out two days before DragonCon that the contest would continue which led to a few more problems. Including the above mentioned room problems.
I'm sure some of you could tell I was a bit nervous standing up there talking but I did have a lot of fun. Yes, that means I was the one in the dress, wings and face paint standing on the chair with the glaring light in my eyes.
We had approximately 25-30 entries most of which were action meaning we had to change the rules a bit at the last minute. Instead of having 3 winners from each category we had 1 from Drama, Romance, and Comedy and 3 from Action. There were just not enough entires in the other categories to fairly give awards to those categories. We also picked a Best of Show and based on the response from the audience I think we chose well. Now, just so no one misunderstands me, I am coordinating the contest. I put myself outside of the contest and I do not judge. I have a weak point in that respect since I like pretty shiney things and it causes me to lose focus on the technical details meaning I can't judge fairly. I have too many people who are more quailfied for judging so why not let them do that.
So now to the part you have all been waiting for: The winner.
1st: TKO by Judge Holden set to TKO by LeTigre
2nd: Mr Alucard by Anneke set to Mr Roboto by Styx
3rd: Waiting for Tomorrow...all my life by Anneke set to IN the Shadows by Ramus
Romance: Love & Sorrows by Devil Shin set to Sadness and Sorrows by Toshiro Masudu
Drama: Major Tom by Boyd Hale set to Major TOm by Peter Schillings
Comedy: Channel Surf 2 by Bryan MS Minnix set to a mix of various music artists
Best of Show: Channel Surf 2 by Bryan MS Minnix set to a mix of various music artists
If anyone has any questions or comments I would love to hear them and I would also love to hear what suggestions and feedback you have for next year.
Thanks again for your support.


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Posted by Josh Katzowitz
- Looks like Chargers LT Marcus McNeil will miss the first two preseason games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his knee. "It's one of those things if you were working through May and June," Norv Turner said, "some of that gets out of the way earlier."
- Assuming an Atlanta doctor clears him Thursday, Giants DE Osi Umenyiora could return to practice Monday. It'd be nice for him to get back on the field and to find a little bit of closure.
- In case you were wondering, yes, former Titans RB Eddie George believes Tennessee should pay current RB Chris Johnson and pay him well.
- Steelers rookie Baron Batch tore his ACL at practice Wednesday, and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette wonders if it occurred because the team practiced on artificial turf. Remember, Heinz Field is natural grass, because the Steelers believe it cuts down on injuries.
- As we've all been taught, pimping ain't easy. Especially if you're the guy who set up Lawrence Taylor with his prostitute.
- After being suspended for all of last year for violating the league's substance abuse policy, former Falcons DB Jimmy Williams has been reinstated by the league.
- The Dolphins would prefer their fans NOT to post videos of practice online, thanks very much. You know, the whole competitive disadvantage thing.
- By bringing in WR Roy Williams to Chicago, where does that leave Bears WR Johnny Knox? Probably not in the starting lineup for the time being. "He just has to get better. He has to play better," offensive coordinator Mike Martz said.
- 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh believes that his rookie QB Colin Kaepernick is the most game-ready of all the rookie QBs out there this year.
- Former Browns LB Matt Roth has signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Jaguars. Good signing for Jacksonville, which is in desperate need of pass rushers.
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Hi David
Profile updated and complete!
I am very disappointed that they are only available to UK residents only , it would hardly kill you to include Ireland too
Hi have to say I am also very disappointed that the tags are for the UK only I have been a Titleist player all my golfing life,custom fitted by Titleist four times,never changed brand and I and my fellow Irish golfers forgotten again,bad form.
Hi Richard! Very sorry, this is of course open to all of UK and Ireland. This was missed on the blog but has now been updated. Thanks for spotting this.
Done Looking forward to recieving this!
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Hi have to say I am also very disappointed that the tags are for the UK only I have been a Titleist player all my golfing life,custom fitted by Titleist four times,never changed brand and I and my fellow Irish golfers forgotten again,bad form.
Thanks for the post. Sorry for any confusion but this is open to UK and Ireland. So make sure you visit the page to fill out your details.
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Mike D ,
Thanks for the reply and the update, profile updated and completed cheers.
Thanks David i am delighted to hear that , i can't wait to receive mine #teamtitleist
Profile updated , #teamtitleist
Profile all updated and complete. Hopefully I'll get lucky and get a bag tag!!
I have updated my info will i be able to receive a bag tag?
Profile updated, looking out for he postman!
My account has been updated and ive even left a comment underneath the bag tag post :) cant wait to get one


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Welcome back to our travels. This week we will be visiting the North Atlantic, the South Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean! Get ready to celebrate via traditional dress and dances, tree planting ceremonies and fireworks as we head first to the Faroe Islands!
The Faroe Islands is in archipelago and autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, situated approximately halfway between Norway and Iceland. The Faroe Islands have been a self-governing country within the Danish Realm since 1948, controlling most of their own domestic affairs. Ólavsøka, is on 29 July, and commemorates the death of Saint Olaf. The celebrations are held in Tórshavn, starting on the evening of the 28th and continuing until the 31st. The official celebration follows customs that date back 900 years – starting on the 29th with the opening of the Faroese Parliament that involves a service held in Tórshavn Cathedral with all members of parliament as well as civil and church officials walking into the cathedral in a procession. Parish ministers take turns giving the sermon, after which, the procession returns to the parliament for the opening ceremony. Other events include sports competitions (including a rowing competition in Tórshavn Harbour), art exhibitions, pop concerts, and the famous Faroese dance in Sjónleikarhúsið, Many people also mark the occasion by wearing the national Faroese dress.
Vanuatu is an Oceanian island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is east of northern Australia, northeast of New Caledonia, west of Fiji, and southeast of the Solomon Islands, near New Guinea. Claimed by France and the United Kingdom in the 1880's, Vanuatu was jointly managed as the New Hebrides through a British–French Condominium from 1906 until independence. An independence movement arose in the 1970s, and the Republic of Vanuatu was founded in 1980. According to Wikipedia, "the nation's name was derived from the word vanua ("land" or "home"), which occurs in several Austronesian languages, and the word tu ("stand"). Together the two words indicated the independent status of the new country."
Benin is a country in West Africa, bordered by Togo , Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger. Formerly known as the Kingdom of Dahomey, this region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of slaves shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After the abolishment of slavery, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France. Since then Benin has had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments. Benin operated as a Marxist-Leninist state between 1972 and 1990 known as the People's Republic of Benin, which was replaced by the multi-party Republic of Benin that exists today.
Switzerland -The Swiss National Day is the national holiday of Switzerland, set on 1 August. This has only been the official national holiday since 1994 – but the idea had been suggested as early as 1889. The date was inspired by the Federal Charter of 1291 which indicates that it was "early August" when "three Alpine cantons swore the oath of confederation, an action which later came to be regarded as the foundation of Switzerland." A report by the Federal Department of Home Affairs in 1889 suggested a celebrated in Bern in 1891 to combine the 700th anniversary of the city with the 600th anniversary of Confederacy. The traditional date of 8 November 1307 has been replaced by 1 August 1291 in popular consciousness – especially after the 650th anniversary celebrations of 1941. Celebrations include paper lantern parades, bonfires, hanging strings of Swiss flags and fireworks.
Niger -Although France agreed to Niger becoming fully independent on 11 July 1960, independence wasn't declared by the Nigerian Legislative Assembly until 3 August 1960. Since 1960, the 3rd has been a national festival. In 1975, the government began celebrating Independence Day, in part, through the coordinated mass planting of trees in order to fight desertification. The celebrations are also known as the Fête de l'Arbre. The 3rd is celebrated in Niger with official festivals and appearances of political leaders, an official broadcast by the President as well as the tradition (since 1975) that every Nigerien plant a tree. It is a Public Holiday, in which government offices and many businesses close.
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa and is surrounded by six countries: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. Formerly known as the Republic of Upper Volta, the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984. Using a word from the 2 major native languages, Mòoré and Dioula, "Burkina" from Mòoré (meaning "men of integrity") and "Faso" (meaning "fatherland") from Dioula. "Burkina Faso" is understood as "Land of upright people" or "Land of honest people". In 1896 France established a protectorate over the Mossi kingdoms in this territory and was known as French Upper Volta. Burkina Faso, gained Independence on 5 August 1960. It operates as a semi-presidential republic.
The Cook Islands is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand. This means that the Cook Islands' defence and foreign affairs are the responsibility of New Zealand, which is exercised in consultation with the Cook Islands although in recent times, the Cook Islands have adopted an increasingly independent foreign policy. The Cook Islands became a British protectorate in 1888, largely due to community fears that France might occupy the territory. In 1901 the New Zealand Government decided to annex the country despite opposition from the country's traditional chiefs. When the British Nationality and New Zealand Citizenship Act 1948 came into effect on 1 January 1949, Cook Islanders who were British subjects gained New Zealand citizenship. The country remained a New Zealand protectorate until 1965, when the New Zealand Government decided to offer self-governing status to its colony. Although Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, they have the status of Cook Islands nationals, which is not given to other New Zealand citizens.
Jamaica – The Independence of Jamaica refers to the series of events which led to the declaration of the Colony of Jamaica's independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962. This is celebrated on the 1st Monday of August as National Day in Jamaica. After World War II ended, a sweeping movement of decolonization took over the world. At this time, the British Government and local politicians began a long transition of converting the Caribbean island from a crown colony into an independent state. After Norman Manley was elected Chief Minister in 1955, he sped up the process of decolonization via several constitutional amendments. These amendments allowed for greater self-government and established the Minister's administration as a cabinet under a premier.
Now that you have learned a little more about global events, consider adding one of these courses to your To Learn List:
- Globalization's Winners and Losers: Challenges for Developed and Developing Countries
- Introduction to Global Sociology
- France Since 1871
- European Civilization, 1648-1945
- History
An update to places we've been:
Come back next week when we visit Bolivia, Afghanistan, Singapore and Chad among other places!


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Antifoam can be a number of products. Some are silicone used and there are newly approved Antifoam for the beer brewing industry that are hop derived. They all basically have an effect on surface tension, and more specifically protein stability. In brewing beer the fermentation foam is of concern and becomes loss in primary fermentation. I think for the whiskey mashes its a combo of heating the mash and residual dissolved co2 coming out of solution as it comes to temp in the boiler. Also as the mash is further heated more mash proteins are precipating out of solution from the temp increase and we see that as frothy foam. Just like bringing pasta up to boil really. Antifoam allows for increased efficiency of vessels. You can fit more, lose less to foaming, and gain more control. However like mentioned, why not make it without Antifoam and use techniques already in existence that are proven and do not adulterate the mash?
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Topic: God of War II for the PS2.
I know this isn't a horror game, but the amount of gore in the original GOW was surprising considering that it isn't. Still, I was wondering how many are excited with this sequel coming to the PS2. I'm glad it is since I'm not going to buy a PS3. But, I should have one by the time GOW 3 is announced.
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