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Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care, is showing some Valentine's Day love this year by highlighting animal and trainer relationships that are guaranteed to make you feel warm and fuzzy on February 14! Animal care trainers showcase the most rewarding part of their jobs, favorite memories, and what a typical day is like working with these special animals. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium's Microbiome Project welcomes Dr. Angela Kent, a professor in the department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, for a five-month sabbatical. Over the several months, the renowned microbial ecologist will be working alongside Shedd scientists and experts to further understand the impact of water-saving measures on microbial communities in the Abbott Oceanarium. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium has teamed up with the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) as part of a group of conservation organizations (collectively known as partners in "conchservation") studying queen conch, Lobatus gigas, in The Bahamas to understand why local populations are in decline. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium is saddened to announce the passing of one of its most iconic and beloved animal residents and longest-lived of any fish in a zoological setting in the world – Granddad, a male Australia lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri) who was humanely euthanized Sunday due to a rapid decline in quality of life associated with old age. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium's newest rescued southern sea otter Ellie, previously known as Pup 719, is celebrating her one year anniversary of finding her forever home at Shedd Aquarium. Last January, Shedd's Animal Response Team welcomed the seven-week-old orphaned pup and provided around-the-clock care with a team of dedicated animal trainers and veterinarians to assist her in reaching critical milestones. Continue Reading>
With 2017 officially underway, Shedd Aquarium is excited to offer guests and members unique ways to get involved this year! This winter, go on a guided tour behind-the-scenes, experience what it is like to be a marine mammal trainer or participate in a shark feeding tour, or better yet volunteer to lead guests on these extraordinary experiences! Visitors can also spend a night at Shedd during Asleep with the Fishes or sign up for education programs, such as spring break camp or Club Shedd. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium researchers published a study in the Bulletin of Marine Science today in partnership with the University of Exeter, Perry Institute for Marine Science and the Bahamas National Trust documenting the collapse of a Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus, spawning aggregation in The Bahamas. An important fishery in The Bahamas, the study can be used as an indicator that, despite existing protections, Nassau grouper populations are declining, suggesting a need for adapted management. Continue Reading>
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Dawn and Shedd Aquarium launched a new national in-classroom and web accessible STEM curriculum called NextGen Animal Responders, which will allow teachers to offer fifth through eighth grade student's five Next Generation Science Standards lesson plans. The lessons aim to increase students' environmental and science literacy through Shedd animal rescue and rehabilitation stories and resources and provide a connection to nature and the environment that students living in an urban setting might not have the opportunity to experience. Continue Reading>
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, Shedd Aquarium staff and a participant of Shedd's Teen Learning Lab delivered over 200 enrichment toys to The Anti-Cruelty Society they created as a holiday donation. An alumni of the Teen Learning Lab, Madly Espinoza, wanted to be sure Chicago's shelter dogs were receiving the best mental stimulation possible. Espinoza felt without proper enrichment toys to play with these animals may be less likely to be adopted. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium got into the holiday spirit with a fun, annual contest that gave Chicago-area teachers an opportunity to fold environmental education into their classrooms' holiday celebrations with its Wreath-Cycled Classroom Challenge. Hosted by Shedd Aquarium's Auxiliary Board, Wreath-Cycled is a holiday tradition designed to promote creativity and conservation among teachers and their classrooms, and encourage them to reduce, reuse and wreath-cycle. Continue Reading>
Two Shedd Aquarium researchers published a study in the Journal of Great Lakes Research last weekend on a little-known amphibian that resides in the Great Lakes region, the mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus), as part of a multi-year research project in partnership with Southern Illinois University's Department of Zoology, Center for Ecology, and Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory. Continue Reading>
Each year, hundreds of endangered South African penguin chicks find themselves abandoned by their parents. For the fourth time, Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal care and conservation, has teamed up with the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Costal Birds, SANCCOB, a non-profit that works to reverse the decline of seabird populations through the rescue, rehabilitation and release of ill, injured, abandoned and oiled seabirds. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium is rolling out a city-wide fundraising campaign as part of the global Nov. 29 #GivingTuesday celebration of generosity to raise money for Shedd's beloved sea otters. This year we're dedicating #GivingTuesday to our newest rescue, sea otter pup Ellie. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium, a leader in animal rescue and rehabilitation, and Lucky Dog Rescue, a local Chicagoland rescue organization, are working together to secure a permanent home for Shedd-trained rescue dog, Kobe. Continue Reading>
There's no place like Shedd Aquarium for the holidays! Guests are invited to explore and connect with animals, create magical memories, and keep an eye out for Santa, who will be making an appearance at Shedd throughout the holiday season. Continue Reading>
The curse is over! After 108 years, Chicago's North Side team has finally won the World Series! In honor of this historic win, the World's Aquarium, is offering a special discount deal for fans to celebrate with our aquatic champions. Continue reading>
In addition to a new Animal Response Team name and cause awareness campaign, Shedd also launched a new "Sheddvocate" public engagement and advocacy program. Continue reading>
Shedd urges president to sign legislation that would harshen penalties for wildlife trafficking criminals that threaten endangered species. Continue reading>
From September 18 to 24, Shedd Aquarium joins zoos and aquariums nationwide in educating the public on the threats sea otters face in the wild and the vital part they play in near shore ecosystems. Continue reading>
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the fun needs to stop! See everything Shedd has planned this Fall. Continue reading>
Shedd Aquarium is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Murchie, Ph.D. to the Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research. She will focus on studying Great Lakes ecosystems and migratory fishes. Continue reading>
Shedd Aquarium has partnered with the Marine Mammal Center to rescue and release sea lion and elephant seal pups. Continue reading>
This year marked the 10th anniversary of BLU, raising more than $450,000 to support Shedd's rescue and rehabilitation, conservation, and education initiatives. Continue reading>
Those looking to get a glimpse of some wildlife that can be found in the games' host country Brazil can stop by Shedd through the closing ceremonies to check out some of our sporty species. Continue reading>
Today, Chicago kids unveiled the name of Shedd Aquarium's newest dolphin calf – Kukdlaa (KOOK-dlah). Continue reading>
As election fervor grows across the country, Shedd Aquarium will host an election of its own – a chance for kids and teens to vote on a name for its newest dolphin calf born at the aquarium in April. Continue reading>
Join Shedd as we celebrate the return of Discovery Channel's Shark Week from Sunday, June 26 to Sunday, July 3. Continue reading>
Shedd Aquarium, a pioneering researcher of aquarium microbial communities, announces the addition of Post-Doctoral Associate Dr. Christian Edwardson to the Shedd Aquarium Microbiome Project. Continue reading>
Shedd Aquarium continues to lead the way in energy efficiency with the installation of a one-megawatt lithium ion battery – the largest building battery installation in the state of Illinois and the first of its kind to be installed at a zoo or aquarium in the nation. Continue Reading>
Dive into summer fun at Shedd Aquarium! Shedd's popular Stingray Touch exhibit will reopen after the long winter, offering a chance to interact with stingray or sign up for one of Shedd's Great Lakes Action Days. There are plenty of ways to enjoy summer at Shedd! Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium revealed today that its two-week-old Pacific white-sided dolphin calf is a male. Born April 18 at 9:14 a.m., the calf has surpassed several critical milestones in its development, including taking his first breath, bonding with mom, nursing and learning to slipstream. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium, in collaboration with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, officially announced the name of its male rockhopper penguin known as Chick 23. Votes from Lurie Children's patients, families, volunteers and staff were tallied from the #WaddleItBe voting contest and the winning name is…Diego! Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium welcomed a Pacific white-sided dolphin calf to the aquarium family on April 18 at 9:14 a.m. Although the team remains cautiously optimistic during this time, both calf and mom appear healthy. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium officially announced the name of its female sea otter pup known as Pup 71. Over 1,500 votes from Shedd members were tallied from the voting contest and the winning name is... Ellie! Continue Reading>
Due to warmer than normal ocean temperatures and the impact of El Nino conditions, 2016 is forecasted to be an extremely challenging year for marine mammals across the coast of California. CIMWI and Shedd Aquarium are working together to provide aid to the rising number of sea lion pup strandings in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in Southern California. Continue Reading>
Announcing the line-up for the 2016 Shedd Adventures travel program. Custom-designed programs for travelers with a passion for wildlife, join Shedd on upcoming trips researching iguanas in the Bahamas, kayaking in the San Juan Islands and swimming alongside whale sharks in Mexico. Continue Reading>
Shedd Aquarium announced February 16 that it has welcomed a seven-week-old orphaned southern sea otter pup to the aquarium as part of a collaborative partnership with Monterey Bay Aquarium. Continue reading>
Chicago's most visited cultural attraction and a national leader in animal care, conservation education, and marine research, proudly announced today that its Board of Trustees has elected Bridget C. Coughlin, PhD, as the organization's new President & CEO. Continue reading>
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Hi Cynthia :) I for one, would love to see articles on regals, and I am
sure others feel the same way. Could you break the subject up into a
"series" of articles? I mean, can regals be broken into certain groups, even
if generalized? Then it wouldn't be so "head spinning" a project. I know
that your information would be very valuable to me and hope you decide to,
and can find time for, this idea - even one article would be great for me :)
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> Laurie,
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> Pelargonium Regalia Mixed
> They look just like Olgevee's plants I grow at home.  HREF="http://www.oglevee.com/regal_home.htm">Regal Geraniums.
> My imagination tells me that there is a GATW story here that
> I should probably write about. Regal characteristics, sizes of blooms,
> ones are the early bloomers and late bloomers. The harder types that can
> the hotter temperatures or colder before frying etc....Would this be of
> anyone's interest though? There are so many of them...how would I ever
> with this informed approach? One article could never even begin to cover
> these unique characteristics within the Regal plant world. Makes my head
> just thinking about it. All I can do right now is make art and harvest
> (propagate) before I go making more Blue Sky's additions here.
> Cheers,
> Cynthia Pardoe


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Description: This head resting on folded arms is what remains of a once larger figurine. Broken in ancient times just below the chin, the stone was re-carved and used as an amulet. The head is incised with exceptionally well-defined, angular features such as slit eyes surrounded by a wraparound mask-like composition, broad forehead, and protruding jawline, and takes on a peculiarly serene expression. The suspension holes were drilled horizontally just below the notched hands. The entire figure would have been a nice size amulet.
Condition Report: Very good and mounted on a custom made base
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Date: Dominican Republic, Taino, c. AD 1000 - 1500
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- The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,000 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of ski resorts in Austria is 723 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
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The majority of people in the UK are not content with their homes. New research suggests that over 80 per cent of people want to change something about their property.
From getting round to fixing those home essentials to boosting a property's value, there are a number of reasons why people may wish to change something about their home.
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According to the latest figures by Everest Home Improvements, a staggering 82 per cent of people want to change something about their home. Being eco-friendly, reducing energy bills and essential home maintenance are all high on the list for improvements, but the number one reason why people want to make changes to their home is so that it looks better.
An online poll following the Ideal Home Show, which Everest sponsored, found that, unsurprisingly, women are keener than men to change features in their home. The study shows that 85 per cent of women want to change something about their home compared to 76 per cent of men.
The reason behind home improvement varies significantly from wanting to improve living standards, to making the house safer. Making our homes safer appears to be the least of the nation's concerns with only three per cent of respondents listing this as their main motive for improvements.
Of those surveyed, the majority of people who want to change their home are aged 35-54. A massive 92 per cent of respondents in this age group want to alter their home in some way, compared to 72 per cent of those aged 18 to 34.
Making their homes look nicer is a high priority for Brits as nearly a third (30%) of respondents claimed that they want to make alterations to improve their homes' appearance.
Regionally, the Midlands and Wales are home to the highest percentage of people looking to change something in their property. The study revealed that 84 per cent of people who do want to make changes are from the Midlands and Wales.
Those from Northern Ireland are least likely to change anything in and around their homes, as 25 per cent of respondents from this region are happy with their properties, followed closely by Southerners.
The respondents who want to change things about their home are mostly educated to CSE/O level with 88 per cent of them having this level of qualification. Over 75 per cent of those had A Levels as well. Nearly a third of those surveyed (32 per cent) who are looking to change something about their home earn between £20,000 and £29,000 per annum.
The survey suggests that both those on lower and higher incomes are looking to change things about their home. A significant 75 per cent of people earning less than £10,000 a year want to make home improvements and 85 per cent of respondents earning between £80,000 and £89,000 want to do the same.
The research highlights that the higher the number of people in the home, the more likely they will be to want to improve the property. For example, 74 per cent of households with two people want to make changes, 86 per cent of households with three people and 91 per cent of households with four people want to make improvements.
The cost of living is soaring for many and a number of households are finding it difficult to cope financially. It might come as no surprise then that a number of homeowners want to find cost cutting measures to reduce household bills, such as installing double-glazing or solar panels. The research revealed that 16 per cent of people want to improve their home purely to reduce their expenditures on energy bills.
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The Me I Want to Be: Becoming God's Best Version of Youby John Ortberg
God's best version of you is waiting. But first, John Orberg has two very important questions:
Are you REALLY LIVING=full of joy and peace, in harmony with God, others, self; curious, willing to learn and experience opportunities to grow toward the Best Version of yourself;
Are you DECAYING=lacking mental and emotional energy, feeling uneasy and not
God's best version of you is waiting. But first, John Orberg has two very important questions:
Are you REALLY LIVING=full of joy and peace, in harmony with God, others, self; curious, willing to learn and experience opportunities to grow toward the Best Version of yourself;
Are you DECAYING=lacking mental and emotional energy, feeling uneasy and not very content, too self-focused?
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The Me I Want to BeBecoming God's Best Version of You
By John Ortberg
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Chapter OneLearn Why God Made You
One evening my wife, Nancy, pulled me into our bedroom and said she wanted to talk. She closed the door so that none of the kids could hear, and she took out a list.
I was not happy to see a list. She claims it was an index card, not a list. But it had words written on it, so to me that's a list.
"You know," she said, "when our marriage is at its best, I feel we share responsibilities. We divide our work well and our kids see us do that and I feel valued, and I think that's important for our family. But for some time, because you feel so many demands on your life, this value has been slipping.
"When our marriage is working well, I also feel like we both know each other's lives. You know details about my life and I know details about yours. And I feel like that's been slipping too. Lately I know what's going on with you, but you don't ask me much about what's going on with me." She went on.
"When our marriage is at its best, you also bring a kind of lightness and joy to it." Then she reminded me of a story.
We were on our second date, in the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel waiting to get something to eat, and she had to use the restroom. When she came out, there were scores of people in the lobby,and I was in a goofy mood, so I said loudly enough for them all to hear, "Woman, I can't believe you kept me waiting for two hours."
Her immediate response was, "Well, I wouldn't have to if you didn't insist on having your mother live with us so I have to wait on her hand and foot every day." She yelled that, right across the lobby, on only our second date, and my first thought was, I like this woman.
Nancy told me that story and said, "You know, when our marriage is at its best, you can listen and laugh and be spontaneous. You haven't been doing that for a while. I love that guy and I miss that guy."
I knew what she was talking about.
"I miss that guy too," I told her. "I'd love to feel free like that. But I feel like I'm carrying so many burdens. I have personnel issues and financial challenges at work. I have writing projects and travel commitments. I feel like I'm carrying this weight all the time. I get what you're saying, but I need you to know, I'm doing the best I can."
"No, you're not," she responded immediately.
That was not the response I had anticipated. Everybody is supposed to nod their head sympathetically when you say, "I'm doing the best I can." But Nancy loves truth (and me) too much to do that. So she rang my bell.
"No, you're not. You've talked about how it would be good to see a counselor, or an executive coach, or maybe a spiritual director. You've talked about building friendships, but I haven't seen you take steps toward any of that. No, you're not."
As soon as she said that I knew she was right.
But I didn't say that to her immediately because my spiritual gift is pouting, which I exercised beautifully over the next few days. As I did, a question emerged in my mind: What is it that you really want?
I began to realize that what I really want isn't any particular outcome on any particular project. Those are all just means to an end. What I really want is to be fully alive inside. What I really want is the inner freedom to live in love and joy.
I want to be that man she described.
I'm a grown man, I thought. I do not know how many years of life are before me. I cannot wait anymore. When I was going to school, I was preoccupied with good grades or getting cute girls to like me. As the years went by, I became preoccupied with work and my circumstances because I thought they would make me feel alive. I can't wait anymore to be that man, I thought.
I realized this then, and I know it now: I want that life more than I want anything else. Not because I think I'm supposed to, not because it says somewhere that you should. I want it. There is a me I want to be.
Life is not about any particular achievement or experience. The most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become.
There is a me you want to be.
Ironically, becoming this person will never happen if my primary focus is on me, just as no one becomes happy if their main goal is to be happy. God made you to flourish, but flourishing never happens by looking out for "number one." It is tied to a grander and nobler vision. The world badly needs wise and flourishing human beings, and we are called to bring God's wisdom and glory to the world. The truth is, those who flourish always bring blessing to others-and they can do so in the most unexpected and humble circumstances.
One Flourishing Life
Not long ago I boarded an airport shuttle bus to get to the rental car lot. Driving a shuttle bus is usually a thankless job, for the driver is often regarded as the low man on the totem pole. People on the bus are often grumpy from travel and in a hurry to get to their car. No one says much except the name of their rental car company. But not on this bus.
The man who drove the bus was an absolute delight. He was scanning the curbside, looking for anybody who needed a ride. "You know," he told us, "I'm always looking because sometimes people are running late. You can tell it in their eyes. I'm always looking because I never want to miss one. Hey, here's another one! ..."
The driver pulled over to pick up a latecomer, and he was so excited about what he was doing that we got excited. We were actually cheering him on when he was picking people up. It was like watching Jesus drive a shuttle bus. The man would grab people's luggage before they could lift it, then he would jump back on the bus and say, "Well we're off. I know you're all eager to get there as quickly as possible, so I'm going to get you there as soon as I can."
Jaded commuters put down their papers. He created such a little community of joy on that bus that people wanted to ride around in the terminal a second time just to hang out with the guy. We would say to people who got on after us, "Watch this guy!" He wasn't just our shuttle bus driver-he was our leader; he was our friend. And for a few moments, community flourished. On a shuttle bus for a rental car company-and one person moved toward the best version of himself.
What happened to that shuttle bus driver can happen in you. Sometimes it does. Every once in a while you do something that surprises you and catch a glimpse of the person you were made to be. You say something inspirational at a meeting. You help a homeless man no one else notices. You are patient with a rambunctious three-year-old. You lose yourself in a piece of music. You fall in love. You express compassion. You stand up to a bully. You freely make a sacrificial gift. You fix an engine. You forgive an old hurt. You say something you would normally never say, or you keep from saying something you would normally blurt out.
As you do, you glimpse for a moment why God made you. Only God knows your full potential, and he is guiding you toward that best version of yourself all the time. He has many tools and is never in a hurry. That can be frustrating for us, but even in our frustration, God is at work to produce patience in us. He never gets discouraged by how long it takes, and he delights every time you grow. Only God can see the "best version of you," and he is more concerned with you reaching your full potential than you are.
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. You are not your handiwork; your life is not your project. Your life is God's project. God thought you up, and he knows what you were intended to be. He has many good works for you to do, but they are not the kind of "to do" lists we give spouses or employees. They are signposts to your true self.
Your "spiritual life" is not limited to certain devotional activities that you engage in. It is receiving power from the Spirit of God to become the person God had in mind when he created you-his handiwork.
Where Growth Leads
God made you to flourish-to receive life from outside yourself, creating vitality within yourself and producing blessing beyond yourself. Flourishing is God's gift and plan, and when you flourish you are in harmony with God, other people, creation, and yourself. Flourishing is not measured by outward signs such as income, possessions, or attractiveness. It means becoming the person he had in mind in creating you.
Flourishing means moving toward God's best version of you.
As God helps you grow, you will change, but you will always be you. An acorn can grow into an oak tree, but it cannot become a rose bush. It can be a healthy oak or it can be a stunted oak-but it won't be a shrub. You will always be you-a growing, healthy you or a languishing you-but God did not create you to be anybody else. He pre-wired your temperament. He determined your natural gifts and talents. He made you to feel certain passions and desires. He planned your body and mind. Your uniqueness is God-designed.
Some people think that if they seek to grow spiritually they will have to become someone else. But God won't discard your raw material. He redirects it. Before Paul met Jesus, he was a brilliant, passionate zealot who persecuted people. Afterward, he was a brilliant, passionate zealot who sacrificed himself for people.
Some friends of ours had a daughter named Shauna who was a classic strong-willed child. When she was four years old, she kept trying to go AWOL on her tricycle. Her mom could not rein her in and finally said, "Look, Shauna, there's a tree right here, and there's a driveway right there. You can ride your tricycle on the sidewalk in between the driveway and the tree, but you can't go past that. If you go past that, you will get a spanking. I have to be inside; I've got stuff to do. But I'm going to be watching you. Don't go past either one of those boundaries, or you're going to get a spanking."
Shauna backed up to her mom, pointed to her spanking zone, and said, "Well, you might as well spank me now, because I got places to go."
Would it surprise you to learn that when Shauna grew up, she had formidable leadership capacities and an indomitable drive? She always will have them.
God doesn't make anything and then decide to throw it away. He creates, and then, if there is a problem, he rescues. Redemption always involves the redemption of creation. The psalmist says, "Know that the Lord Himself is God. It is He who made us, and not we ourselves."
Here is the good news: When you flourish, you become more you. You become more that person God had in mind when he thought you up. You don't just become holier. You become you-ier. You will change; God wants you to become a "new creation." But "new" doesn't mean completely different; instead, it's like an old piece of furniture that gets restored to its intended beauty.
I used to have a chair my grandfather helped build seventy years ago. I loved it, but its arms were broken, the wood was chipped, and the upholstery was worn through. I finally gave up on it and sold it for fifty cents at a garage sale. The person who bought it knew about restoration, and a few months later I received a picture of it-repaired, refinished, revarnished, and reupholstered. I wish this was one of those stories where the restorer surprises the clueless owner by giving him back his now-glorious chair. But all I have is this alluring picture. Still, I keep the picture taped inside my desk drawer to remind me that "if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone! The new is here!"
God wants to redeem you, not exchange you. If you're a bookish, contemplative type, waiting for God to change you into the kind of person who wears lampshades on your head at parties, good luck on that. Maybe you are a raging extrovert, tired of putting your foot in your mouth all the time. Don't you wish you could become more like those of us who are introverted: wise, calm, and restrained? It's never going to happen.
Too bad-we all wish it could.
Excerpted from The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg Copyright © 2010 by John Ortberg. Excerpted by permission.
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John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get out of the Boat. John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com.
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This book was recommended by a dear friend that has helped my through some ruff patches. With out a doubt, If your a christian and want to become a better version of yourself and come closer to God, then this is the book for you. In one word, he helps give you prespective. A different way of life that is totally faith based. A clarity about your christian needs and what is needed to continue your walk with God. An absolute must for your home library, bed side table and every day living. Excellent!!! I would not hesitate to give this as a gift at a wedding, shower, to a new christian or to a friend who is in need of some clarity.
Finally a book that speaks freedom to anyone struggling with past hurts from "Christians" burdening people with rules, "you shoulds" and "you ought's". No more trying to measure up to standards that have been driving good people from churches for years. Ortberg's book, "The Me I Want To Be" explores how living in the flow of the strengths that God gave you when you were born, you flourish and become more of who you were created to be. And everyone one is different!! There's grace enough for everyone who doesn't fit into a mold the modern church has been condemning people to. In this book discover the life-giving freedom to be who you were meant to be!
This book is very good. The disappointment was in learning that the on-line survey is no longer available, and that this was not clear when I purcased multiple copies and the faciliator material to use with a group.
Really enjoyed this book. Very insightful.
Well written. Loved his added sense of humor.
This book is a must read for any Christian trying to grow and strengthen their relationship with Christ.
There's not much more I can say. John tells plenty of interesting, funny stories, and he has this very human way of presenting everything that doesn't sound judgmental or demanding at all. He shows us what we've been missing in our relationship with God, and I've been loving every second of it. :) Read this book. Period. You owe it to yourself.
Great book. It removes the guilt of not being the perfect Christian, while giving you the freedom and tools to work toward just that.
It is a good read and hard to put down.
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Paige Chivers: Police committed to finding killer
- 20 February 2012
- From the section Lancashire
Police in Lancashire have said they are committed to finding the killer of a missing teenager.
Paige Chivers, from Bispham, Blackpool, disappeared in August 2007 at the age of 15 after a row at her family home.
Police said there had been no confirmed sightings of her since or proof that she was still alive.
Det Supt Dermott Horrigan, who is leading the investigation, said they had "exhausted potential leads" for Paige, who would now be 20.
He said: "We remain committed to finding out the truth about what has happened to Paige."
He said it was never too late for people to come forward with new information.
Paige was due to inherit a substantial amount of money on her 18th birthday following the death of her mother, police said.
Four people have previously been arrested on suspicion of Paige's murder but all have been released without charge.


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Welcome back to the Movie Media column, featuring trailers, posters, and clips for upcoming films. Some are nice and fresh and some aren't. However, they all have something in common: for better or worse, they all caught my attention. If there is a poster or trailer you think I should check out, be sure to let me know.
This week's movie goodies include posters, trailers, and stills for a few upcoming flicks, a comparison of two interpretations of the same character, a parody scene, and more!
Watchmen – Trailer
Last year, Zack Snyder stepped up to the plate and delivered an electrifying film in 300; like it or not the movie was awesome. This was after he made me a believer with his surprisingly good remake of Dawn of the Dead. Now he has tackled another Frank Miller creation in Watchmen, a superhero tale to end all tales. The trailer looks spectacular. This looks like it could redefine the genre. Of course, it is a trailer and much has yet to be seen to know if the movie is any good, but this looks promising.
The Spirit – Trailer
The full trailer is here, and it looks spectacular. While Zack Snyder is busy adapting his second Frank Miller creation for the screen (Watchmen), Frank Miller is trying his hand at directing. He was credited as co-director with Robert Rodriguez on Sin City, now steps out on his own to direct a feature film adapted from one of his idol's creations. Will Eisner's The Spirit is coming to the screen in an impressively visual style that takes the look of Sin City to the next level.
Blindness – Poster, Trailer
I am really looking forward to this film. It seems to bear a passing resemblance to The Happening, but feels distinctly different. It is from director Fernando Merielles who has also helmed the excellent The Constant Gardener and City of God. This film stars Julianne Moore as a woman in a world where nearly the entire world is stricken by blindness. Sounds creepy!
Babylon AD – Trailer
Here is a movie that has had a few roadblocks on its way to the big screen. It is a big budget science fiction/action film that seems to be being advertised as an afterthought. There have been problems during the production (specifically, I do not know) and a cut by the studio primarily to remove ten minutes and nothing more. That said, the trailer does look interesting with its Blade Runner seasoning. Vin Diesel stars along with Michelle Yeoh. Matthieu Kassvitz returns to the director's chair for the first time since 2003's Gothika.
Titan A.E. – Full Movie
This could prove to be an interesting experiment. It appears that Hulu is offering embeddable code for shows, clips, and movies that appear on the site. Of course, the video will be much smaller than you can get on the site, but I find it to be an intriguing offering. So, desiring to try it out, the first movie that caught my eye was Titan A.E., a movie that is quite underrated. So, here it is; you can watch it in its entirety. Let me know what you think and I will explore the site some more for interesting embeddables.
Terminator Salvation – Trailer, Still
A new trilogy of Terminator films is on the horizon. I only hope they are good. This time out neither James Cameron nor Arnold Schwarzenegger are involved. McG is at the helm and Christian Bale is the star; half of that sounds great while the other half worries me. I must say, though, this trailer looks pretty good, I like the cutting to the classic theme. There has also been a still released.
Batman: The Dark Knight – Joker vs. Joker
Came across this nice little mash up. It is a combination of footage from The Dark Knight and from Tim Burton's Batman. It takes Joker footage, featuring both Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson. Regardless of which you prefer, this is a nice edit of the two.
The Dark Knight – Interrogation Parody
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor – Poster, Stills
The third go around for the Mummy franchise (excluding The Scorpion King, of course) is getting set to go. To help everyone get ready, they have flooded the web with production stills. Now, how good would I be if I did not share them? (Don't answer that.)


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Where there is fire.. there is Hookah smoke!!! Good for old boy doing the contract year thing.
1. Proud of the Wiz for not dropping this game due to TOR hangover and/or lack of interest (that's seems to kill them with these kind of games). It seemed to me that the energy on TV seemed flat from the crowd and both teams.
2. Question to the staff: Seeing Eric Maynor he was actually productive 13 pts, + 5, 5 boards – How did this guy look like someone who should be taken out back like old yeller and shot, but then only to have a productive games once traded to Philadelphia? Was he just not a fit in Wittman's Offensive Philosophy? or was it a wholly other factor for his demise here in the Chocolate city?


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Reigning Champions League holders Bayern Munich have told their own supporters not to bother requesting tickets for home fixtures, as the club have already sold them out for the rest of the season.
Munich, who sit top of the Bundesliga have seen the home ticket allocations of the state of the art, 71,000 capacity Allianz Arena sell out in ferocious fashion.
The surge for Bayern tickets initially unfolded just five days after the 2012/13 Bundesliga had finished. At the time, FC Bayern board director Jan-Christian Dreesen stated: "For each of 16 Bundesliga home fixtures, we've received between 80,000 and 140,000 requests for tickets," And it didn't take long for game number seventeen to sell out.
Whilst many will say the rush in ticket sales is down to the star power of new coach Pep Guardiola, the main contributor is the current ticket pricing in Germany.
In the 2012/13 season the cheapest adult Bayern Munich season ticket that could be purchased cost just £104. That figure acquaints to an average game costing £6.10.When you compare that to English pricing, Queens Park Rangers who finished bottom of the Premier League had charged £499 for their cheapest adult season ticket (£26 per game).
Who were getting value, the supporters of the team finishing rock bottom, or those of the side who won the treble?
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Chorioamnionitis or inflammation in the fetal membranes is present in about 70% of the preterm infants born before 30 weeks gestation and is a major contributor to the morbidity and mortality in this population. Fetal inflammatory response syndrome (FIRS) is present in about 50% of preterm infants exposed to chorioamnionitis and thought to be the mediator of chorioamnionitis induced fetal injury responses. Despite many epidemiological studies implicating FIRS as a strong risk factor for adverse neurological, gastrointestinal and pulmonary outcomes in preterm neonates, very little is known about the mechanism or the pathogenesis of FIRS. A major stumbling block in the progress of understanding how FIRS is initiated or signaled is the lack of appropriate animal models. This proposal will test the hypothesis that fetal exposure to chorioamniontis induces a systemic inflammatory response that is initiated by IL-1 signaling in the amniotic compartment and is modulated by systemic innate immune responses. The experiments will utilize the preterm fetal sheep model of chorioamniontis induced by intraamniotic endotoxin developed by our group that closely mimics human pathology. This application is based on our preliminary data that IL-1 signaling is required to mediate intraamniotic endotoxin induced lung inflammatory responses and that the sheep fetus adapts to repeated exposures to intraamniotic endotoxin with decreased monocyte responsiveness to endotoxin.
In Specific Aim 1 we will define the relative contributions of the chorioamnion, lung and gastrointestinal tract to development of FIRS induced by endotoxin. We will utilize fetal surgical methods developed by our group to isolate each of the organs.
In Specific Aim 2 we will test if intraamniotic IL-1 causes FIRS and determine the requirement of IL-1 signaling in LPS induced FIRS using an IL-1 receptor antagonist.
In Specific Aim 3 we will evaluate fetal adaptation and endotoxin tolerance to repeated exposures of intraamniotic endotoxin. Our long term goals are to understand the mechanisms of systemic inflammation and organ injury responses following exposure to chorioamnionitis. This grant will provide a framework to understand the problem of FIRS at a whole animal level. This work will provide insights necessary to the development of therapeutic strategies such as selective intraamniotic anti-inflammatory therapy to improve outcomes in preterm infants exposed to chorioamnionitis.
Chorioamnionitis and the associated systemic inflammatory responses cause significant morbidity in preterm neonates and are a major public health problem in this population. This grant will define the mechanisms of systemic inflammatory response in a sheep model of chorioamnionitis induced by intraamniotic endotoxin. This knowledge will be essential to developing treatment approaches aimed at improving preterm infant outcomes.
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|Payne, Matthew S; Kemp, Matthew W; Kallapur, Suhas G et al. (2014) Intrauterine Candida albicans infection elicits severe inflammation in fetal sheep. Pediatr Res 75:716-22
|Gisslen, Tate; Hillman, Noah H; Musk, Gabrielle C et al. (2014) Repeated exposure to intra-amniotic LPS partially protects against adverse effects of intravenous LPS in preterm lambs. Innate Immun 20:214-24
|Wolfs, Tim G A M; Kramer, Boris W; Thuijls, Geertje et al. (2014) Chorioamnionitis-induced fetal gut injury is mediated by direct gut exposure of inflammatory mediators or by lung inflammation. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 306:G382-93
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I'm combining two emails into one... Christopher Oliver wrote: > What defines an application in Cocoon. Some (not necessarily root) sitemap and all of its subsitemaps can be seen as one application. Sub-sitemaps can be seen as sub-applications... > For example, does each get a separate class loader? Is there a > relationship to sitemaps? Each sitemap gets own ComponentManager which is "component loader", COP (kind-of) equivalence of class loader. This component manager is configured in such a way that it inherits all components from the parent sitemap (SitemapLanguage.java:139) ... > What I'm trying to accomplish here is to share code between users > (meaning we don't have to duplicate immutable objects like scripts, > thereby saving memory). > > Perhaps you can help by explaining how and when instances of > JavaScriptInterpreter get created. Is it per sitemap? Right now I think yes, InterpreterSelector (which is for some reason bound to Interpreter.ROLE instead of Interpreter.ROLE + "Selector") is created for every sitemap - means that it will create instances of Interpreters one per sitemap per language (currently JavaScript only). > With Rhino, script variables are stored in a "scope" object - which > must be created on a per user basis. This is the "thrScope" variable > you see in JavaScriptInterpreter.java. However, it's possible to share > the built-in JavaScript objects, like String, Number, etc. as well as > scripts loaded by the sitemap (system.js, etc) since these are > immutable objects, among all the thrScope's. This shared scope is the > "scope" field in JavaScriptInterpreter.java. <snip/> > I only want to compile and execute the set of scripts that apply to a > specific application. I don't want them shared between different > applications. I think I remember Ovidiu saying that each (sub-)sitemap > should represent a single application. Does that make sense? If so, > would each one its own instance of JavaScriptInterpreter? I would suggest behaviour similar to the rest of sitemap components: flows defined in parent sitemap should be available in the subsitemaps. Is it possible from JavaScript POV - hierarchical organization of scopes? Also, is it possible (from JavaScript POV) to have single place (per Cocoon instance) to store / cache / share all pre-compiled JavaScripts? (See JSGenerator.java:98 - currently every instance of Generator will have own instance of Script) Vadim
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The interest this time lies not in the size of the chief executive's remuneration (handsome though that remains) but the future ownership of BOC now that the company is caught in the middle of a three-way tug-of- war.
In an industry where just four players account for nearly half the world market, it was inevitable that the prospect of those four being condensed into three or even two would set the sparks flying.
So it has proved. No sooner had BOC's merger talks with Praxair of the US leaked out than Air Liquide of France and Air Products, also of the US, were on the blower to Danny Rosenkrantz. We could not have had a better drama on our hands if his opposite number in Paris or Philadelphia was called Guildenstern.
There is nothing that an investment bank likes more than to get an auction going on behalf of its client. However, JP Morgan seems to have been a little over-enthusiastic in the case of BOC, playing the rival bidders off against each other with such gusto, that two of them, Air Liquide and Air Products, decided to get together to spike its guns.
This was not quite in Mr Rosenkrantz's script. The idea of being bought for cash by Air Liquide, but with him remaining as chief executive of the enlarged group, had obvious appeal. The prospect of a break-up bid involving both the French and Americans in which BOC and its executive management would be torn to bits to appease the regulators, was much less appetising.
Having put BOC into play, the market is now waiting for the end-game. Mr Rosenkrantz must pray there is one that involves BOC, otherwise its share price will drop like a stone and his life expectancy along with it.Reuse content


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Thanks Marge.
This is a revamp of an earlier, smaller project. 2 years ago, I built the
raised bed around the tree with small blocks. It's on a slope so one side
as minimal additional soil, while the other side was about 12 inches deep.
The tree actually loved it- grew more and looked better than ever. So now
the wall (with larger blocks) is going all around the front yard (2 side- we
live on a corner) So that same tree will now be all little deeper in soil
on the one side, and will eventually fill the entire area with feeder roots
I'm sure (just like it had for the bed around it). It is actually a very
large tree (it's easily twice as tall as the house and quite broad) and has
many large surface roots all around it. The one large one we cut off has
about 10 more like it that I know of. The other few roots we cut were
relatively small.
My hope is that if I get as many of the plant in ASAP, then they will have
the winter rains to help get their roots setting and growing. Also, I do
plant on overfilling the beds, in hopes that they won't sink too low, since
I'm not sure that I'll ever get the plants dug and lifted in the future.
Thanks for the reminder about the "sinkage factor". The soil I'm filling
with is a lovely mix of compost, sand and top soil- so not too heavy and
definitely prone to sinking.
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Subject: Re: [CHAT] problem tree roots
As others have said, there's not a really grand way to discourage
tree roots. I garden in soil that is nothing but an interwoven mat
of tree roots. Different trees have different levels of tolerance to
having major portions of their roots removed. For instance, you can
hack a maple's roots regularly and it does not seem to mind; just
quickly makes more. However, if you hack off large roots from a
tulip poplar, it resents it a great deal and major branches will die
and fall off over a period of several years. I don't know about ash,
as I don't have any. You might keep an eye out for branch death over
the next couple three years and if a branch looks like it's not
leafing out properly, get it removed. You'll want to prune this tree
up anyway if branches are lower than 10 or 15 feet off the ground so
what you plant under the tree gets adequate air and light.
I know a very fine gardener who has been making raised sand/peat beds
to grow some amazing plants. He does this on the natural grade.
Recently, he's been putting down 6 mil black plastic before he builds
the beds, to keep out tree roots. He says in a few years, the trees
send roots up over the plastic!
I believe this - I've had them send them up through black plastic, in
fact, so I don't advocate putting it or geo fabric down - roots will
find a way through them and then you have a real mess if you want to
ever rebuild the bed or try to transplant a shrub or something.
If you raise or lower grade significantly around a mature tree, you
have to realize you are taking a chance on its dying at some point -
earlier than it might otherwise. I have, however, built raised beds
around large trees - but NOT all the way around them. If you leave
3/4 of the root system where it is at the current grade, most trees
do not object to a raised bed over the rest of their root system, if
it's not too deep and the infill soil is a light mix. In fact, some
revel in it (maples).
You will find that within in one or two seasons, your lovely raised
bed is full of tree roots. However, that one season is often enough
for any perennials or shrubs you plant to become established and they
will do just fine if they are not plants who can't handle tree root
competition in the first place.
You will also find that the soil in your raised bed will sink - as
much as 6" - in a season or two. You can keep on adding organic
material as mulches; helps some but does not stop the soil compacting
down. Periodically, I find I have to go into beds under trees and
dig up the perennials and add new soil to top them up. I seldom do
an entire bed at one time, but every time I muck with a bit, I top it
Most tree feeder roots are in the top foot of soil. They will extend
out at least 2.5 times the diameter of the crown. About the only
thing that will really stop them, I think, is a concrete wall going
down at least 18". Support roots will go down further than that for
a large tree, but feeder roots, which are the ones that get into
stuff, are generally in the top layer of soil. This is why trees die
if the grade is raised over their roots - the feeder roots suffocate.
So, IMO, just build your wall and your bed and don't worry about the
tree roots; they are just something you will have to live with:-)
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> HI all-
> I am wondering if anyone knows tricks to prevent tree roots from
> in unwelcome places (but without actually killing the tree). There
> several roots in the way of my retaining wall around the front
yard, which I
> will chop off, but am worried a million more smaller roots may
sprout from
> where I cut them off. I was thinking the filling in around them
with gravel
> mix (so there are low nutrients available- thus making it
inhospitable for
> regrowth). What do you all think? Any experience with this.
> Theresa
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Days Inn Thermopolis features 6 spa tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. The resort offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
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Entry is £2 for which you will be issued with a match day bar ticket that gives access to a pay bar pre match and then for another hour post match. Please note that there will be no admission to the lounge post match if you don't have a match day bar ticket.
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Visiting fans are also welcome.
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Canyon View Hotel - Nevsehir
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 6 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant
- Free area shuttle
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Daily housekeeping
- ATM/banking services
- Self-serve laundry
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
What's around
- In Goreme
- Roman Castle (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Güllüdere Valley Churches (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Karanlık Kilise (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Kolonlu Kilise (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Saklı Kilise (1 mi / 1.6 km)
Canyon View Hotel - Nevsehirfrom Rs3,145
- Panoramic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Valley View
- Deluxe Quadruple Room
- Family Room
- Suite
- Deluxe Triple Room, Jetted Tub
- Standard Double Room
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 6 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 3 floors
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)
- Restrictions apply *
- 5 per room (up to 100 lb)
- Free wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free extended parking
- Free nearby parking
- Free area shuttle within 10 km
- Free shopping center shuttle
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Nearby Two Star Nevsehir hotels
In the hotel
- Free buffet breakfast daily
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop/café
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2002
- ATM/banking
- Terrace
- Television in common areas
In the room
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Turndown service
- Pillowtop mattress
- Individually decorated
- Private bathroom
- Jetted bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
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Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 30.00 per person (one way)
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 6 and 12 costs TRY 30 (one-way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recent reviews
Excellent 4.5 /5 from 35 reviews
We had a lovely time at Canyon View. Both Seyit and Hassan were absolutely lovely - ever ready help and oblige and give tips on what to do/ eat . Its thanks to their advice we finally managed to go for Balloon ride which had previously got cancelled due to the weather.
Great service; great location; superb hospitality
The staff was friendly and helpful. Made us feel at home. Breakfast was delicious! We felt very welcome!
Canyon View's best asset is the panoramic view it offers of Goreme and also their reasonable prices. Many small things could be done take advantage of the potential of the hotel's 3 wonderful balconies. The breakfast was ordinary with no variation in its offering. After eating the same thing four days in a row, we were eager to try something different.
Everyone in te hotel, Hassan and Mustafa are very kind and helpful. Breakfast are great! And hotel is very well located in Goreme wich is a tiny town.
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Mirantis Pushes OpenStack NFV Initiative for Telcos
The company is bringing more NFV features to its OpenStack offering while partnering with such vendors as Citrix, Metaswitch and Overture.OpenStack provider Mirantis is looking to expand its reach in the network virtualization space to help telecommunications companies and managed service providers more quickly and easily address customer demands for more services and applications. Company officials said that for more than a year Mirantis has been working with telco customers to implement network-function virtualization (NFV) projects in their environments. Now the company—which last year joined the year-old Open Platform for NFV (OPNFV) project—is partnering with Citrix Systems, Metaswitch Networks and Overture Networks to offer networking gear that is validated for Mirantis' OpenStack open-source cloud orchestration stack. At the same time, Mirantis will add various NFV features to its OpenStack distribution to make it a carrier-grade offering that offers such capabilities as a small physical footprint, high availability and single root I/O virtualization that are critical in NFV deployments. "The telecommunications industry is in the midst of a massive transformation," Kamesh Pammaraju, vice president of product and partner marketing, said in a statement. "It faces a ballooning customer base consuming massive amounts of data, and competition from a new wave of startups born out of the Web. These companies must innovate, and to do so, their networking needs to be agile, scalable and cost effective. The best way to do this is through NFV."
NFV and software-defined networking (SDN) are rapidly changing the way networks are designed, deployed and operated. They enable such networking tasks as load balancing and firewalls, as well as the control plane, to be removed from the underlying hardware and put into software, which will make networks more agile, programmable, scalable and affordable, according to tech vendors and industry analysts.
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