text:
BLUE Healthy Gourmet® Meaty Morsels Tuna Entrée For Adult Cats
As cat parents, we want our felines to love their food. But we want to love what's in their food too. With BLUE Healthy Gourmet, you'll both be happy.
Our Healthy Gourmet Meaty Morsels Tuna Entrée is rich in flavor and has tender, meaty morsels of scrumptious tuna covered in a savory gravy for an irresistible taste.
Of course, like all BLUE cat foods, BLUE Healthy Gourmet contains only natural, wholesome ingredients including:
- Delicious, protein-rich Tuna
- Healthy garden veggies
- Antioxidant-rich fruit
- No chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, corn, wheat or soy
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein | 9.0% min |
Crude Fat | 2.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 1.5% max |
Moisture | 82.0% max |
Taurine | 0.10% min |
Nutrition Statement
BLUE Healthy Gourmet Meaty Morsels Tuna Entrée for Cats is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Feeding Guidelines
Feeding Instructions
Feed approximately 3 cans per 6-8 pounds of body weight per day.
Refrigerate unused portion.
Fresh Water
Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times.
Note: Individual cat's requirements may vary due to age, breed, environment, and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition, and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.
Calorie Content (ME Calculated):
838 Kcals/kg, 71 Kcals/can.


text:
@ pietu
Thank you for your file .... but ....I think you do not have attached the right file : this is version 1.7.10 ( 15/09/2013 )
If anything wrong with JCV viewer (SVG and SVGZ) on Win XP this free program help me:
Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
Love your wife? Buy yourself a GPS for answering to her favorite question: "Dear, where are you?".
@ Giomen
You mean with the JCV viewer of ImgTool?If anything wrong with JCV viewer
ImgTool uses Internet Explorer engine to display SVG pictures.
So, if you have a recent version of IE (9 or more) you don't need this plug-in (which is now obsolete... it was designed to offer the support of SVG files when Internet Explorer did not support them but now Internet Explorer natively supports SVG files, since IE9) .
ImgTool up to v1.8.12
Changes made from version 1.8.1 to 1.8.12:Code:Please Login or Register to see the links
- Editing FID/PID/RID/SID.
- Editing CDSetNames, including when the MPS subfile contains none.
- Support MMR subfiles (for cityXplorer™ maps).
- Fixed several bugs.
Finnish 1.8.12
Edit: 10.05.2015
Last edited by pietu; 10th May 2015 at 11:59 AM.
Last edited by sherco40; 25th April 2015 at 12:03 AM.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Futura X Prototype DEklund April 28, 2013 By DEklund Just read the article on Adam Scott's Futura X putter and the new smaller versions being tried in New Orleans. Anyone besides me interested in trying one if they ever come to retail? I like it because I think with the back weights it would be easy to put a nice stroke on it and looking down at it-it really is not distracting to me. Iam hoping to try one. Quote Reply


text:
New York has expanded the smoke-free areas in state parks and historic sites for the 2013 summer season, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.
Smoke-free areas in state parks in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties now include all beaches, picnic shelters and pavilions, playgrounds and pool decks, and Bear Mountain Zoo. Directors can designate some public events as "No Smoking." Violators could face fines up to $250.
State extends smoke-free areas at parks, historic sites
May 11, 2013 at 2:00 AM


text:
Written by Alexey W. Root on Fri, Aug 31 2012 (18:38) | |
For the first meeting of the Denton High School chess club for 2012-2013, on August 31, the club's five officers met with sponsor Fred Mueller and volunteer coach Alexey Root. We discussed finances, wrote thank you letters to donors, reviewed our fall 2012 tournament schedule, and planned publicity. The first general meeting for this academic year is Friday, September 7, 2012. |
And for the chess-player the success which crowns his work, the great dispeller of sorrows, is named "combination."
-Emanuel Lasker (1868-1941)


text:
Winter Blowout Special!
Taking all reasonable offers and trade-ins are welcome!!! Built in 1989, the best-loved motor yacht ever built, this gorgeous yacht is spacious and comfortable. It has everything you could want for cruising: sleeping for 6 in 3 strms, each w/TV, Stereo & VCR, a large aft deck w/Wet Bar, Ice maker & frig. Open luxurious salon w/big screen TV/Entertainment area including/CD/DVD/VCR, a large fully-equipped galley w/Corian Countertops, Convection Microwave, beautiful New Stainless Steel Full Frig, New Cooktop w/Oven, New Stainless Steel Dishwasher, New Wine Cooler, Garbage disposal, Intercom system, & a walk-in engine room. Any skipper would enjoy the electronics/navigation equipment. Powered by twin 12V71TA Detroit Diesels, 770HP, this yacht has VHF, Radar, Loran, Depth, Auto Pilot, Speed Log, GPS, SSB radio w/remote, & features Cablemaster, Engine Oil Change System, twin 20KW Onan Generators, Wesmar Bow Thruster, & Engine Synchronizers. The flybridge has frig & stereo, as well as walkaround decks w/wing doors. Additionally, there's fresh water washdown bow and stern, a Marquipt davit, Dinghy, and U-shaped seating for any large party. Your family will cruise in style with this Perfect Lady!
Barbara L. Walsh
14001 Cottage Grove Avenue
Dolton, IL 60419
United States


text:
BROOKLINE, MA–(Marketwire – November 1, 2007) –
News Facts
- Recognizing that job seekers are frustrated with online job boards and stodgy classifieds, Zapoint has introduced a new way to approach career management and professional networking.
- The Zapoint career management tool is based on the following:
- Everyone has a resume but they take so many different forms it can be hard to know how to put your qualifications in the best light. The Zapoint LifeChart tackles this problem head on by presenting your qualifications and achievements in visual form. Zapoint uses its special sauce, i.e. a tested algorithm, to calculate your career trajectory based on information you enter. The result is the LifeChart.
- Zapoint also allows you to define and stake out your career territory so you can see how you stack up against others with similar backgrounds. This is of critical interest to you both in terms of your chances to get the new job you want and as a way to determine what qualifications you need to make yourself more competitive. Zapoint profiles include tags so you can narrow down the entire Zapoint database to just those individuals who are most similar to you to help you compare yourself to your competitors. Worried about privacy and being publicly identified? No need! Everyone uses self-selected screen names so only you know it's you.
- Want to connect with people who have a similar background to you? Zapoint includes social networking tools to keep you in touch with people who matter to you. Want to find fellow alumni from your college? Zapoint helps you do it.
- During the course of your career, you have many managers and performance reviews. Ever wish you had a record of a great review that you could include in your job application? Ever had to chase down old references when applying for a new job and wished you had a signed, validated way employers could see previous performance reviews? Zapoint helps you tackle these issues with tools enabling you to stay on top of your career — and document it.
- As yet another proof point that Zapoint's approach is a departure from existing services, any individual who secures a job through Zapoint will earn $1,000.
- People looking to add their LifeChart to their Facebook profile can do so using this Facebook application.


text:
Meatmallet has been providing gibbs with the articles. Gibbs does in fact operate the Nurgle account. Gibbs is a cool cat, but hes not smart enough to write that s---... After some extensive research/stalking on facebook I was able to solve the riddle. So I say this to you Meatmallet, show your face... Why wait for the GP for your big entrance you can? How many titles do you have? LONG LIVE THE KING!
This whole troll could involve bb, meatmallet, havoc, gwa... etc... Question everything there is about fantasy fighting now.
Ummm no, I tried to get him back a few times for UJC and for GP, but he swears he wont come back till he can commit to it fulltime. I think he got to caught up in the interwebz before.


text:
Tropical Fish Keeping - Aquarium fish care and resources
- Beginner Planted Aquarium
- - Dwarf Pennywort?
Dwarf Pennywort? 1 Attachment(s) Here is a pic of a new plant. It's not as good a shot as I would have liked... I need to work on aquarium lighting for photography but that is a whole other topic. The LFS guys didn't really know what it as but had grown it in the past. It can get to about 12" or can be cut back to leaf out. There are about 4 stems in there. Jeff. |
1 Attachment(s) Here is a better shot. Jeff. |
I believe "dwarf pennywort" is usually deemed to be Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides and this grows along the substrate like a sort of carpet plant. I've never had it, so I can only go by online photos, which of course are not always accurately labeled. The leaves in your photo do have a pennywort-like shape. |
it looks like cardamine lyrata :) I find that it grows best when you tie a batch around a piece of rock or drift wood which will give this messy stem some form :) |
I just looked it up, bright, cooler temps... well, it's similar looking so we'll see. Jeff. |
It's not a hard plant at all. can get a little weedy. I plop it in my 1 gallon which I place on a lowlight window sill and it grows just fine http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/16/8u7yvaqy.jpg |
That's cool, are there any fish in there? Jeff. |
It's too crammed full of plants to have any livestock. except maybe some neos. lol Posted via Mobile Device |
Is that dirt in the bottom? How often, if you do, do you change water? I'm probably going to have a plant only tank at some point and would love to do it with as little hardware as possible... that looks to be a nice minimalist setup. Details? Jeff. |
hmm... I have cheap potting mix on the bottom capped with black sand... best way to grow this is actually to do a dry start with miracle gro organic potting soil. capped lightly with floramax. Then separate the cardamin lyrata nodes, plant spacd evenly and wait until it carpets the bottom. the stick in a ziploc bag and pour water ontop(so you dot have stuff flying everywhere). This method works very well if you dry start your tank for a month or two before flooding. I've never changed the water in that tank. I'm not a keen water changer tbh >.> the same with most of my jars. |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:24 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
vBulletin Security provided by
vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by
Advanced User Tagging (Pro) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


text:
Scott Leads Mickelson, Westwood in Final Round of British Open
Bob BenschAdam Scott leads Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood by one shot in the final round of the British Open.
Scott is 2 under par at Muirfield in Gullane, Scotland. The Australian moved into the lead with four birdies over a five-hole stretch between the seventh and 11th holes.
Mickelson made consecutive birdies on the 13th and 14th holes to reach 1 under. Westwood, who brought a two-shot lead into today's play, is 2 over through 10 holes.
Tiger Woods is 4 over for this round and trails Scott by five shots.
Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal.


text:
fustinesses is a valid word in this word list. For a definition, see the external dictionary links below.
The word "fustinesses" uses 11 letters: E E F I N S S S S T U.
No direct anagrams for fustinesses found in this word list.
Words formed by adding one letter before or after fustinesses (in bold), or to eefinsssstu in any order:
f - stuffinesses
Try a search for fustinesses in these online resources (some words may not be found):
Wiktionary -
OneLook Dictionaries -
Merriam-Webster -
Google Search
Each search will normally open in a new window.
List all words starting with fustinesses, words containing fustinesses or words ending with fustinesses
All words formed from fustinesses by changing one letter
Other words with the same letter pairs: fu us st ti in ne es ss se es
Browse words starting with fustinesses by next letter
Previous word in list: fustiness
Next word in list: fusty
Some random words: dowdier occasion ufological kike ogre iatric aoudad
This is not a dictionary, it's a word game wordfinder.
- Help and FAQ - Examples - Home
Privacy and Cookies Policy - Share - © Copyright 2004-2017 Morewords.com - 17.764mS


text:
Best new hotel restaurant: The Breslin Bar & Dining Room
Tue Apr 6 2010
OTHER NOMINEES Maialino, Monkey Bar, The Standard Grill
The city's hottest hotel restaurants have tended to offer style over substance. But the Ace Hotel's flagship dining room—the plaid-clad urban hunting lodge from rock & roll restaurateur Ken Friedman and his Spotted Pig chef April Bloomfield—has deftly balanced both. Though the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, it never panders to its boutique hotel setting. Instead, you'll find some of the city's most audacious nose-to-tail cooking—a gut-busting full English breakfast, an enormous sausage-stuffed pig's foot drowning in a heady sauce—food that's as rich and fatty as it is hard to resist. The Breslin Bar and Dining Room Ace Hotel, 16 W 29th St between Fifth Ave and Broadway (212-679-1939)


text:
Displaying all records: Previous | Next
Pupa multicosta Küster, 1845:77-78, pl. 10, fig. 3, 4. pl. 11, fig. 6, 7.
Original Description: Click to view
Type Locality: West Indies
Search for additional records in the collections of:
The National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
The Field Museum of Natural History
GenBank® (NIH genetic sequences database)


text:
- Nominal Voltage: 3.7V
- Size: 18650 (Cylindrical)
- Capacity: 2200 mAh
- Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Rechargeable Li-Ion)
- Max Charging current: 2.2A
- Max Discharging current: 4.3A
- Flat on Both Ends
- Brand: Blue Sleeve
- Included Qty: 1
- Length: 65 mm (2.56")
- Diameter: 18 mm (0.71")
- Weight: 46.5 g (1.64 Oz)
- No memory effect
- Long storage life
- Light weight and high energy density
Ideal for the following applications:
- Flashlights
- Laptop battery re-building
- Custom Lithium-ion Battery Packs
Please use this charger Universal Lithium Ion Battery Charger (14500, 18650, 17670) to charge this Li-Ion cell.
Li-Ion Batteries may explode if you do not charge or discharge them properly.
Users must have knowledge on how to charge and discharge Li-Ion batteries before making Li-Ion Battery Packs. We are NOT responsible for any damage that is caused by the misuse of Li-Ion Batteries.


text:
Remind MeTCMDb Archive MaterialsView all archives (0)
DVDs from TCM Shop
Bordertown An ambitious Mexican-American... MORE > $10.85 Regularly $17.99 Buy Now
- Acting of Lead Performers
- Acting of Supporting Cast
- Director
- Music Score
- Title Sequence
- Screenplay
- Cinematography
- Historical Importance
- Would You Recommend?
0 Member Ratings
The title has not been reviewed. Be the first to write a review by clicking here to start.
A Mexican watching Paul Muni in brown face
- Monica
- 8/4/11
I know 1930s Hollywood was not the height of racial tolerance, but the fake "Mexican" accents are grating. I can forgive Paul Muni because he's such a wonderful actor (and Jewish). I found the whole journey for Johnny Ramirez from idealistic young lawyer to hood a little implausible. Muni was a little hammy in some of the scenes. One of my favorite scenes- after he graduates from law school singing La Cucaracha, accurately ("The cockroach cannot walk because it needs marijuana to smoke"). And Muni's Spanish was excellent too!
Quite a Rivetting Drama: Davis & Muni
- Michelles
- 8/25/09
Paul Muni plays Johnny, a Hispanic man who has earned his law degree but loses a case and is disbarred. Johnny makes his way to a night club to work. There he falls for the boss' conniving wife, Marie (Bette Davis). Wanting to be with Johnny instead of her husband Charlie, Marie makes Charlie's death look like a carbon monoxide accident in their garage.Free to be with Johnny, Marie and he beef up the night club. But Marie's jealousy causes her to blame Johnny for Charlie's death. While he's on trial, Marie takes the stand and falls apart revealing the truth. I think this title had the effect of misleading audiences."Jaurez" with Davis and Muni is about Mexico. "Bordertown," obviously is not. It's a superb film noir acted quite well by Davis and Muni.
Robert Osborne's The Movie Fan Man
- dddoughboy
- 5/10/09
If it weren't for Robert Osborne's vast knowledge of older films' histories & contexts, I'd likely be left in the dark about "Bordertown." I just watched & taped the film & Osborne's comments. What's interesting about "Bordertown" is that Bette Davis doesn't play a part that's the least bit anti-Hispanic. But, even though the Hollywood code was following the new law to be friendly with Hispanic neighbors, Margaret Lindsay's character still remains anti-Hispanic towards Paul Muni's type-cast Hispanic character. I like it lots that Bette Davis wouldn't play the parts of supremacists (of any kind I've yet to witness).
Early Bette Davis Performance
- Wilma
- 5/8/09
This 1935 cultural conflicts film had to adhere to code of the era that demanded a change in US relations with Latino nations. Yet, Paul Muni was type-cast, as he was in "Jaurez," with no lack of ethnocentricity by Margaret Lindsay who won't marry him become of cultural differences. That's why I prefer Bette Davis' performance. Even at her age, she wouldn't play a supremacist character, unless it was to be a villain shown in a negative light for being less than egalitarian. It matters. Because humans learn best through being engaged & exposed to performance art.
My ratings of "Bordertown"
- Victoria Oberzan
- 5/7/09
I agree with the comment already posted about Paul Muni's acting ability. He simply becomes his characters--it does not seem as if Muni is acting.During the examination of Hispanics in American cinema, please do not forget Muni's film "Juarez." I think it is important to note how Hispanic historical figures were portrayed in twentieth century cinema.
Paul Muni : Screen legend
- Armando Barajas
- 9/5/08
Paul Muni is probably the least appreciated of 1930's and 40's screen legends . His body of work is without equal . His portrayal of the young Hispanic lawyer who never finds his place in society is typical of Muni's ability to connect and convey the experience of people different from us . He has allowed us to walk in the shoes of a Polish coal miner, a French scientist , an Italian gangster ,and of course the wrongly convicted man ina chain gang. Bordertown is a film that conveys Hollywood's attitude about ethnic interaction and its consequences. A young Betty Davis and Paul Muni provide this film with a chemistry that lifts the material. The film is more than just another story about a boy from the wrong side of the tracks, but a view America's attitude about Hispanics in the 1930's.
*We protect your personal infortmation and will not provide it to anyone without your consent. For a complete explanation, please refer to TCM's Privacy Policy. By submitting your contribution, you agree to TCM's Terms of Use.


text:
After some fireworks earlier in the week in the "Big Brother 15" house, things have quieted down some. Howard thinks he's working on flipping people to vote our Amanda, but he's not. Howard is pretty much a done deal at this point to go home.
But in other news, the majority alliance (led by Helen and McCranda) is getting super suspicious of Judd. They all think he's some kind of evil genius, which — on the one hand, compared to this group of hamsters, he kind of is, but on the other hand, no. Judd is playing a solid social game, but he's not some kind of evil genius.
The evil genius is really Helen, but nobody is seeing that yet.
In other Judd news, Aaryn is feeling lonely, so she's kind of been making a move on him. In between bouts of paranoia about his evil genius-ness, of course. So, look for that to maybe come to a head in the house, because he's been pretty snuggly with Jessie and we can only imagine how well that will go over with Jessie.
And finally, get ready for tonight fans — the hamsters have been on indoor lockdoor since 5 a.m. PT on Wednesday, so it is most definitely going to be an endurance competition tonight. Our money's on Helen, just putting that out there.
Sign up for the live feeds to follow all the fun and leave your questions for Howard in the comments, since he is most likely who we will be interviewing tomorrow.


text:
The "flatness" of the lapels is due partly from the ridiculously lightweight linen/silk fabric. Also, NSM's construction and canvassing are softer than most. These factors render the lapels less three-dimensional than other suitmakers. Which may or may not be to your liking.
When worn open (as I usually do), the jacket has a pretty sweet roll to it. Not dramatic, just nice and smooth.


text:
Want to be notified when we have a sale or new products? Join our email list - we'll keep your email address private.
TO JOIN our email news list, click here -
TO BE REMOVED from our email news list, click here -
TO CHANGE your email address, click here
Have a question? Write to email_list@ birdalog.com


text:
Top Definition
Food that has been partially eaten or nibbled on. For example, if you eat the chocolate half of a black and white cookie, that cookie is now "Lagerstrom", or has been "Lagerstromed".
Nicole: "Want half of my bologna sandwich?"
Bridget: "Hell naw, that thing's Lagerstrom!"
Bridget: "Hell naw, that thing's Lagerstrom!"
by ScramblesTheDeathDealer
September 02, 2008
The Urban Dictionary Mug
One side has the word, one side has the definition. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Lotsa space for your liquids.
Buy the mugThe Urban Dictionary T-Shirt
Smooth, soft, slim fit American Apparel shirt. Custom printed. 100% fine jersey cotton, except for heather grey (90% cotton).
Buy the t-shirt


text:
Gray Whale Wanders into San Diego Bay
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
A California gray whale has wandered into San Diego Bay after migration season is over.
Coast Guard officials say boaters spotted the whale Tuesday afternoon and gathered nearby to warn ship traffic away.
The San Diego Harbor Patrol is trying to herd the whale back out to sea, and says that the receding tide will help its efforts.
Joe Cordero, a marine biologist with the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service, says gray whales occasionally stray during their Pacific migration from Alaska, where they feed during the summer. Sometimes the whales head to Baja California, where their calves are born during the winter.
Usually, whales finish their migration by the end of February.
There was no indication the wayward whale was injured.
To view PDF documents, Download Acrobat Reader.
Please stay on topic and be as concise as possible. Leaving a comment means you agree to our Community Discussion Rules. We like civilized discourse. We don't like spam, lying, profanity, harassment or personal attacks.


text:
Set: 6209 Slave I
Theme: Star Wars (Classic)
Year: 2006
Box Artwork: Front & Back
Mini-Figs: 4: Boba Fett, Dengar, IG-88, Bespin Guard, plus carbonite-block Han Solo
Pieces: 537
Price: $50
Price per Part Ratio: 9 cents a piece
Availability: Mass Retail / LEGO Shop@Home
Boba Fett's modified Kuat Systems Engineering Firespray-class attack and patrol ship, Slave I, once again prowls the dangerous galactic underworld for bounties in this updated, redesigned version of the original 7144 Slave I released in 2000.
LEGO has produced three versions of Slave I over the last six years: the 7144, 7153, and 6209.
The 7144, with it's 165 pieces, captured the basic look and feel of the notorious bounty hunter's pursuit craft. It possessed the recognizable street-lamp design and featured rotating stabilizer fins, rear-mounted twin blaster cannons, a simple cargo hold large enough to store a frozen Han Solo, and a double-hinged canopy opening onto the unusual reverse pilot seating position.
A second version of the famous ship, 7153 Jango Fett's Slave I, was released in 2002 with the Attack of the Clones product line. The 7153 had 358 pieces, over twice as many as the 7144, and it really made a difference: 7153 was twice as big and much more menacing. The enlarged cockpit held two figures and the entire pilot deck swiveled with the stabilizing fins depending on the ship's attitude. The main body of this version conceals a vast amount of starfighter-smashing armament: concussion mines deploy from the bottom, quad blaster cannons swivel out from the sides, proton torpedoes "launch" from the top, and the rear twin blaster cannons are much more beefier. A magnetic cargo box attaches under the ship to stow captured bounties while two small tail-mounted cargo compartments store extra gear.
6209, the third and newest incarnation of the ship, borrows heavily from the second version's architecture and employs similar construction methods; but as you might expect, the new version sports the familiar paint scheme of the ship as seen in The Empire Strikes Back. The 6209 has 179 more pieces than the 7153, so the new version is slightly bigger: the ship's "footprint" is a few studs longer, the tail section is longer and more robust, and the craft stands taller due to better developed engine cowling/landing gear on the bottom. The cockpit is cozier and the pilot deck again swivels with the stabilizer fins depending on the ship's attitude. The 6209 stabilizer fins and their hull connection points sport more detail than on the older 7153. The 6209 also dispenses with 7153's magnetically-attached bottom-mounted bounty "cage." This means that the 'gaps' seen in the stabilizer area on the 7153 have a more "filled in" look with this new version. The result is the 6209's appearance seems more structurally sound and is more pleasing to the eye.
One of the major selling points of the new Slave I is the mini-figs. You get the two standbys: Boba Fett and a carbonite-block Han Solo. However, 6209 also features two new bounty hunters, IG-88 and Dengar, plus a black Bespin Guard. IG-88 is passable: the assassin droid is based on the Battle Droid body with a 1x1 cone and round plates making up his head. Dengar is a good-looking figure as mini-figs go: nice torso detail and a white ninja hood make up his turban or cowl or whatever the heck he wears. A nice addition to the set is the black Bespin Guard, a version which hasn't been released in figure form since the original Kenner era. I think it's ironic that LEGO, a company that has long avoided racial divisions in the past by making all of its toy people yellow, was first to release a black Bespin Guard in the modern era.
Though 6209 and it's predecessor 7153 have a lot in common, however, there are enough aesthetic and building differences in the new version to comfortably say that Boba's ship is definitely not his father's Slave I.
Action Features: High. The new Slave I is still armed to the teeth: twin proton torpedoes swivel out from the tail section, a remarkably powerful spring-loaded missile launcher is concealed on the top behind the canopy, tail-mounted twin-blaster cannons rain radiant death upon unfortunate spacers with a price on their heads, and concussion mines deploy from the hull bottom. Cargo storage consists of a rear slot to load the carbonite block, two small compartments are located right behind the stabilizer fin mounting ports, plus there are two tail-mounted holds with larger doors to stow more gear. The spring-loaded missile launcher and carbonite block cargo slot are controlled by inconspicuous external knobs on the ships hull. The cargo slot for the carbonite block hasn't improved much since the original 7144; it's still essentially a levered plate that moves down to accommodate the carbonite block and then up to lock it into place.
Decals and Other Dreaded Building Steps: None. No decals or rope strings to tie!
Structural Integrity: High. The original 7144 probably has the best structural integrity of the three versions since it's nearly a solid mass of bricks. The 7153 is the weakest version, especially in the main body section under the cockpit where the stabilizer fins connect and the bounty cage attaches. 6209 ranks somewhere between the two versions, but I'm giving it high marks for structural strength. The set is a complicated, complex build, but everything locks securely together.
"Zoom" Factor: High. This ship is a marvel of beauty and design. After building it, you'll want to take it for a test spin around your part of the galaxy! (Or at least your living room).
Leftover Pieces: Low. Some 1x1 round plates, technic connectors, and extra silver IG-88 parts.
Frustration Level of Hunting for that One Piece that Surely Must Be Missing and I Bought an Incomplete Set and Will have to Call LEGO Customer Service for a Replacement Part: Medium. I kept the pieces from the separate polybags in different piles so finding the next brick wasn't a major chore.
Completist Temptation: High. There are three other Star Wars "Classic" sets from the Original Trilogy that are available now:
6206 TIE Interceptor = $20
6207 A-Wing Fighter = $17
6208 B-Wing Fighter = $35
The TIE Interceptor was originally released as an "Ultimate Collector Series" set but this time around the Imperial fighter is in "System" scale. The other two ships, like Boba Fett's Slave I, feature redesigns of previously released vehicles.


text:
Alternative weekly S.A. Current for sale
Updated 9:11 pm, Monday, August 26, 2013
SCRANTON, Pa. — The company that owns the San Antonio Current said Monday that it seeks to sell the alternative weekly, along with four other weeklies and nine daily newspapers it owns.
Times-Shamrock Communications said it will offer the publications for sale because they're outside of its core market in northeastern Pennsylvania.
George Lynett Jr., chief executive of the Scranton, Pa.-based media company, said the papers have been "strong, profitable investments." But he said Times-Shamrock is looking to focus on its properties closer to home.
San Antonio Current Editor Callie Enlow declined to comment Monday, referring queries to Publisher Michael Wagner, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Current is distributed for free each Wednesday at 1,000 locations in the city, according to its website. Its writers and critics cover politics, the arts and music, food and drink, and pop culture.
The Current has an average weekly readership of 144,059 readers — 23.1 percent of whom have an annual income of $75,000 or more, while 29.1 percent have incomes ranging from $50,000 to $74,000, according to a media kit on its website.
More than half of its readers are 25 to 44 years old, and 56 percent are college graduates or have attended college.
Times-Shamrock is the newsweekly's third owner.
In addition to the San Antonio Current, the alternative weeklies for sale include the Baltimore City Paper, Orlando (Fla.) Weekly, Cleveland Scene and Detroit Metro Times.
Times-Shamrock also seeks buyers for the Towanda Daily Review and Sunday Review and the Shamokin News-Item in Pennsylvania, the Petersburg (Va.) Progress-Index and the Virgin Islands Daily News.
The Times-Tribune of Scranton reported that the sale will be handled by Cribb, Greene & Associates, a Montana-based newspaper brokerage.
Express-News Staff Writer Vicki Vaughan contributed to this report.


text:
I had Lipolite done instead of Smart Lipo. I don't know the difference. However, I'm not happy with the results; only 5.800 mls were removed and 1.7 kgs of anesthetic put in. Sounds very weird to me. The clinic did confirm that I'm the smallest person they have treated, but that makes no difference to me. I have a pinch of fat I would like to remove and they did not remove it! Surely, that says something? Am I right that not much fat was removed?
Amount of Fat Removed by Lipolite?
Doctor Answers 2
Only removing 5.8 ml after placing 1.7 kilos of tumesecnt anesthesia sounds very odd. I would recommend discussing this further with you surgeon as this would be highly unusual and you may have misunderstood what he or she said.
Web reference: https://www.hankinsplasticsurgery.com/gallery/body/liposuction/
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


text:
Robert Hormats, who is currently the vice chairman of Goldman Sachs International, has held several government positions and served on the staff of the National Security Council as a senior economic advisor to Henry Kissinger.
In his book, The Price of Liberty: Paying for America's Wars from the Revolution to the War on Terror, Hormats analyzes the historical successes and failures of wartime fiscal policy and applies these lessons to today's government. In an interview with Forbes.com, Hormats explains why America's current policies must change.
Robert Hormats: The book I wrote, The Price of Liberty: Paying for Americas Wars from the Revolution to the War on Terror, addresses how we have paid for wars in the past. And just a few key points about how this war's so different in the way we financed it from past wars.
One is, in every other major war, there has been a tax increase. This time, there has been a tax cut. If war is worth fighting, it's worth encouraging or asking Americans to pay at least some of the cost of the war. We have not asked the current generation to do anything to pay for this war.
Second, in every other major war in the past, we've cut nonessential domestic spending to make room in the budget to pay the additional cost of the war. This time, domestic spending–including pork-barrel spending, earmark spending–has gone up, and gone up quite dramatically. In every other war, Americans have paid, except for the Revolution, when we borrowed money from the French and the Dutch. In every other war, Americans have paid for this war.
Now, we've borrowed the entire cost of the war, shifted the entire cost of the war to the next generation, to pay off the debt incurred during this war. And we've borrowed 40% to 45% from abroad, because foreigners buy 40% to 45% of the bonds that the government sells.
Now, the war is a small portion of U.S. GDP [gross domestic product], compared to say, World War II, which at its peak was 40% of GDP. This war's about 1%. But, nonetheless, we should have asked Americans to give up something. Either higher taxes, or if we didn't want higher taxes, cuts in nonessential spending–something that they sacrifice. Nothing was asked of the average Americans.
So who is sacrificing? The troops and their families. But the average American suffers no inconvenience. So the next generation will be paying the cost.
And it gives Americans also the sense that security is free–or cheap. And if we're in a war on terror, we're going to have to pay for new equipment, for information, intelligence technology, for foreign assistance to help countries to avoid that collapse of governments–failed governments, failed systems, which are breeding grounds for terrorism–which is not cheap.


text:
Send News. Want a reply? Read this. More in the FAQ. News Forum - All Forums - Mobile - PDA - RSS Headlines Twitter |
A new patch for the PC edition of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is now available to
update the high-rolling tactical shooter sequel to version 1.03. The new version
includes new ranks, new A.C.E.S. a grenade indicator, a High Stakes setting, and
more. Downloads of the global patch are available on
AtomicGamer, eXp.de,
FileFront, Gamer's Hell,
GameSpot (registration required),
Strategy Informer, and
The Patches
Scrolls. There is also a separate patch for the German edition on
FileFront, Gamer's Hell,
and The Patches
Copyright © 1996-2017 Stephen Heaslip. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
News CGI copyright © 1999-2017 James "furn" Furness &
Blue's News.
All rights reserved.
Chatbear v1.4.0/blue++: Page generated 24 March 2017, 08:07.
Chatbear Announcements.


text:
I was not impressed with Amir either. Looked like he reversed all of that good vibe that he had going a few nights ago. I do think it would be pretty easy to get discouraged in that lineup he was in though. Lindsey/Rip at the guard spots is a notorious "stand and watch the guards shoot 20 footers off of ZERO ball movement" lineup. The bigs end up just standing around waiting for one of them to shoot it before they can go back to the defensive end.
I'm with you, Max. Listless is a "perfect" word to describe him. Amir has become the pet player of some posters so they're going to defend him as much as possible even when it isn't warranted.
Actually one of his buckets in the first quarter was a quick jumper as CB got him the ball off a screen from Dice--it was strikingly Rip-like. The tantalizing thing about AA in this game was how much versatility he showed on offense.
If he missed a lot of them I can only imagine what our other players missed. I am biased but it is all a matter of perspective and likes and dislikes. For example last night Bynum got a career high in points in 21 making as I recall 8 of 9 shots. Now most of those were dunks. Not the earth shattering ones but mostly two handed. But what I had noticed with him before and saw more of it last night because of all the dunks that he had were two things which only one of I recall having heard maybe one commentator commenting on but have seen anyone have written about him on. The two things that I noticed were. 1. He can read interior defenses and he knows when to roll to the hoop. (only one of his dunks was a put back and I don't recall any being on a fast break). 2. He has great hands and can catch and throw down anything he can reach within 5 feet of the basket. The point being and I am in no way discounting what you are saying about AJ based upon what you saw is that we tend to see that which interests us and the other things we just ignore. Based upon the fact that he had only one block last night and what everyone has said about his play last night, it seems reasonable to say that he did not have one of his better efforts. But the fact remains, that despite the many missed opportunities and I am assuming you are referring to missed rebounding opportunities, he still wound up with more rebounds per minute for the second straight game that he has played in, than any of our other players. That is a fact, not an observation. So while he may have been listless last night he still managed to rebound at a pretty decent rate of more than 1 every 3 minutes and it is only going to get a lot better. Inconsistent play for a 20 year old does not surprise me at all. I have seen AJ and Maxey play like all of us have and in my opinion AJ will never be the glass crashing player on offense like Maxey, nor a one handed dunker like Maxey. So to a lot of people he will not be as exciting to watch around the glass as Maxey. Again, I am not disputing what you saw and the validity of your comments, but just adding some other observations and opinions to them.
I am sure you are referring to me. I am not saying he didn't look listless because clearly that is what it is and he will have sub par games like all players, especially young ones do. What I am saying are two things, that in spite of his apparent listlessness he still: 1. wound up with more rebounds per minute than anyone else we played. 2. he played mostly in the 4th quarter when we held the Griz to 13 points, their lowest quarterly point total of the game. Those are the facts. How many rebounds did Maxey or Brezec get last night? In 19 minutes combined they had 3 rebounds, whereas AJ had 5 rebounds in less than 13 minutes. So clearly Maxey and Brezec missed a lot more rebounding opportunities than AJ did.
The Grizz did score 13 points in the fourth quarter. Who did they have in there? Their best players? Game was pretty much over. They didn't care. AJ had three fouls in 13 minutes, too. That was more fouls per minute than anyone else. Amir was also +4, the worst on the team. objective - Definitions from Dictionary.com
Minus the Injury, AJ is right where I think Dumars and Flip expected this year. He is getting regular mins, I don't think Dumars said he would be in the regular rotation. He is super young with loads of potential and needs playing time to get better. However were not an expansion team and were trying to win games now, and we have 3 very young players getting into the rotation right now.... Its not going as fast as some of you seem to think it should, and you can throw stats out to prove your points.... my stats teacher in college once said you can make stats say whatever you want them too.... you hate a player you make him look bad, you like a player and you can make him look all world (lee with arryo's assist to turnover margin for example) AJ's future is looking great but lets not give him the MVP award just yet. Enjoy his great moments, and understand that he's going to have lots of bumps along the road.... He's playing, he's learning, and might even be ready to help in the playoffs this year, but thats not a given yet.
example from those stats.... he must be the man on the way out.. worst on the team we should cut him right? Pick a view and somebody can find the stats to back them up...
wow. wow wow, wow wow. i'm not sure i can go back to my normal seats after being on the floor!!!! this was such an amazing experience, and it's impossible to describe what it was like to be 5 feet from the court. it was a little difficult in the 3rd row, because everyone's head got in the way and you couldn't always see what was going on (kind of like the thrill of a roller coaster, but there's a big difference sitting in front), but it was incredible nonetheless. my buddy and i got to the game extremely early and watched the players warmed up. we also had some dinner, and the waitress was extremely nice. the food and drinks were very reasonably priced and we got our food in less than 5 minutes. i got a turkey sandwich and i think there was practically a pound of meat in it. even the better made potato chip bag had a Pistons 50th season logo on it and in the corner it said 'DEEEEETROIT POTATO CHIPS' ! you'll see it on my pictures. anyway, for warmups, the younger players were out there a lot more than the starters. all of the rookies and the 2 new guys (herrmann/brezec) had to do a lot of running and suicides (not at full speed but still running). brezec was especially winded. for those who are wondering about murray, he was there for warmups. i'm guessing he didn't realize he was inactived and didn't have a suit. you'll see in another picture that one of the assistants looks just like cavs coach mike brown. after awhile the players came out for pregame. they showed video in the hallway, and a bunch of the guys picked up lindsey off the ground (i think, hard to see craning my neck up at the jumbotron) while rip pummeled him with jabs. the singer for the national anthem did a great job and was pretty hot too. one girl who sat near us looked like Megan Fox from the side (you'll see from pictures) but wasn't nearly as attractive. one of the refs was chatting it up with the fans, and yeah. so the game started and it just flew by. the first quarter ended and i thought only a few minutes had gone by. when you're sitting that close it's difficult to get a flow of the game, see who is and who isn't playing well, be cognizant of the score, or even know who is winning. you're just so sucked in by watching and listening to the players. there wasn't much emotion in this one - the pistons were all business. they were a little lazy in the 1st half, but memphis showed nothing...there was no fear of losing this game, which is probably why amir got time in the 2nd quarter. again it was difficult to evaluate players from where I sat, but the biggest problem i noticed with amir was his footwork on defense, and lack of strength. he seemed flat-footed and late to recover or react to what his man was doing, and got pushed around a bit. i wouldn't say he was disinterested or anything like that though, it's just that he's very young and still very raw, and still learning the game of basketball. if the playoffs started today i wouldn't feel comfortable giving him any time, but he could definitely contribute if given time for the rest of the season. he's still got excellent physical capabilities and should have a bright future. afflalo was simply, THE MAN. this was by far his best game as a piston, and he single-handedly got the crowd fired up. combined with stuckey being back, tonight he locked in playing time over murray and secured his spot as rip's backup for the rest of the year. while none of us know what goes through saunders head, i would be absolutely shocked if aa went through another game without getting time in the 2nd half. that is what you call playing your way into the lineup. this guy has pistons' DNA and his hard work is paying off. this was a perfect pick by Joe, and shows why picking late in the 1st round can pay off. look at jmax, prince, and afflalo - college guys, winners, and you know what they bring to the table. they were 'safe' picks but you KNOW they could contribute. aa just has so much body control, never forces the action, has a high basketball IQ, and plays incredible defense. he clearly bothered mike miller tonight and anyone else he was guarding (even though miller had a definite size advantage). his 'hop step' that stuckey also likes to use is borderline traveling, and the memphis guys were complaining about it, but the refs were explaining that they thought it was okay, so fine by me. near the end of the game memphis was inbounding in front of us and afflalo was facing us right there, and a guy called out to him and said 'hey arron, great game love the confidence', and aa glanced at him quickly and gave a little smirk. it was cool. stuckey looked great in garbage time, and his defense was impressive. the pass to jarvis hayes was sick...seriously. i had the exact angle where my head was aligned with where stuckey was looking, and i have no clue how he saw jarvis or threaded the needle to get him the ball. that was all i needed to see to know that this guy *can* play the point for us, and do a good job. brezec is really working hard to try and get in the lineup. that ball he dove for was sweet, because he clearly wasn't fast enough to get to it first, but he kept it alive. the crowd loved it, and they loved when he finally went for his own shot and drained it. let me stress that this is a LARGE MAN. he looked at least 3 inches taller than sheed when they stood next to each other, and he's also pretty wide. when we talked about playing nazr against bigger centers, i think brezec could fill in just the same. now i'm not saying he should get a lot of time, or that he looks all that impressive, but if we need him he's there. other random observations about the game: gasol gets angry a lot and looks funny squatting on defense, darko looked atrocious and disinterested, mcdyess continues to have passes deep in the paint bounce right off his hands, i swear my favorite automotion girl was checking me out (or could be my imagination haha), fans didn't do much heckling around our area, the players are chatting with the refs constantly, memphis couldn't score in the 2nd half, and our bench just dominated their bench. our bench defense was suffocating, and memphis couldn't score. their bench sucks. so here's a link to the pictures and video i took. excuse some of the poor quality and grainy pictures, but i just got this camera and had no clue how to use it. plus people's heads got in the way which screwed up the focus. for the videos (labeled VIDEO_* at the bottom), please please PLEASE right-click and save as, rather than view it in your browser. thanks!!!! Index of /images/pistons
It doesn't matter who they had in there. They are NBA players. Find me another game in which the second unit was held to 13 points in the 4th quarter of a game. I am not saying he didn't have a sub par game, but in spite of that he still rebounded better than any of our other players on the court last night except for maybe Dyess. Just like all players, especially young ones, he will have his share of sub par games. Our starters and bench played lousy the whole first half. We played lousy against Utah and Chicago in three out three games this year and AJ did not contribute to that. In my opinion the critique of AJ is aimed more at me than it is at him.
Not at all. I think Amir has tremendous upside, and I think he can help the Pistons. But I'm not fixated on Amir, constantly clamoring for him to get playing time. I'm more concerned with what's good for the TEAM, not what's good for one player. He helped the TEAM last night by coming in in the first half due to foul trouble. I was glad to see it, frankly. He has the POTENTIAL to make up a strong, bench contingent. At this point, however, I'm not ready to say the guy's gonna be great. One thing I like, and Joe D has obviously learned, that this kid needs to get some burn when it really counts. Not just garbage time.
sorry for not being more clear i was following my previous post and was being sarcastic that from the stats you showed he was washed up just like from some stats folks say he's ready to start and play 30 mins a night.... i agree with you totally.
Believe me I am not fixated on AJ either. I am not even fixed on Danica, though you may find that hard to believe. I love Hot Rod's game and AA's game just as much as AJ's I also love Bynum's game and Jordan Farmar's game. I just post more about AJ because I know how much work he needs to do to get anywhere near his potential and it has been three years since he left Westchester high and is now only starting to get some minutes with us and the experience needed to progress. It like Rick Porcello. I think the guy has the potential to be another Josh Beckett and am excited as heck that he signed with the Tigers, but I am not fixated on him. What I am fixated on are my financial investments which I don't discuss on this forum or with anyone else.
KGreq "Man this is so sweet, Joe Dumars reloaded the clip while we were still firing shots off," Ah, blanks in the last 2 ConFinals.


text:
Electronics show and tell with G+ On-Air hangouts every Saturday at 9:30pm ET. Want to show a project on an upcoming show and tell? Leave a comment on the show and tell announcement on Adafruit's G+ page: http://google.com/+adafruit
Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe
Join our weekly Show & Tell on G+ Hangouts On Air: http://adafru.it/showtell
Watch our latest project videos: http://adafru.it/latest
New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/
Check out all the Circuit Playground Episodes! Our new kid's show and subscribe!
Have an amazing project to share? Join the SHOW-AND-TELL every Wednesday night at 7:30pm ET on Google+ Hangouts.
Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm ET for Ask an Engineer!
Learn resistor values with Mho's Resistance or get the best electronics calculator for engineers "Circuit Playground" – Adafruit's Apps!
Maker Business — SoftBank Invests $300 Million in WeWork
Wearables — Circuit star
Electronics — Storage Safety 101
Biohacking — Quantified Self Project Combines 100 Pieces Flute Music into a Single Infographic
No Comments
No comments yet.
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.


text:
Le Moulin de Bloche.. 2.9Km
3 rooms in the outbuildings of an old water mill on the outskirts of Rennes, spacious and refined, with bathroom or shower, double washbasin and toilet private.A large fireplace in the living room, beautiful furniture of XVIIIè et XIXè.
Quality services. A large wooded park along the river, weir and pond, access to hiking trail to the mill.
Terraces for breakfast and rest assured. A HAVEN OF PEACE.
More info
La Demeure de L'isl.. 2.9Km
We welcome you in our charming typical farmhouse surrounded by our park with majestic trees and lovely garden, in the village of Saint Erblon , close to Rennes.
The house has been restored with passion and a traditional way. We have 3 guest rooms including a family suite and another suitable for disabled people.
Brigitte will serve you a continental breakfast with home made and organic products. From the house, you can easy get to old historic Rennes, or to the airport in 15 minutes Our property .has its own parking and independent entrance .
More info
Aux Portes de Renne.. 5.5Km
Bruz -chartres de Bretagne
Nothing is easier than to feel like " home". Choose our room " Aux Portes de Rennes" . It is with great pleasure that we welcome you.
More info
Chambres d'Hôtes La.. 6.6Km
Only 3 kms from the ring road south of Rennes, find rooms with shower, WC, independent access, a kitchenette in 3 bedrooms, disabled access and a 3 rooms can accommodate a family or friends, colleagues . .
Breakfast is served in the room of the farmhouse in front of a fireplace in winter. .
In the fields, facing the room, a donkey and sheep and chickens. .
You are 10 minutes from the exhibition center, the airport, the parliament of Brittany. . 40 minutes of the legends of Brocéliande, DINAN, one hour from St Malo, 1 ½ hours from Mont St Michel. .
You soon. .
More info
La Crimelière 8.7Km
Le Petit Fougeray
Ideally located 15 minutes south of Rennes, this beautiful 18th century house will surprise you with its calm and its environment hilly and wooded.
More info
La Métairie 13.3Km
in a renovated farmhouse, in the elegant surroundings, 3 bedrooms including a family suite, ranked 4 ears by the Gites de France, total capacity 8 people.
winter garden, lounges for socializing. sontcomposés breakfast preparations of fresh bread and home. at your disposal: internet access, garden furniture, bicycles, ping pong and shuffleboard.
table d'hote is available on requestThe menus are éléborés with local produce and home garden.
quiet, accommodation 100m from the sports courses and hiking trails in a natural green space. The
just 10 kms east of Rennes
open all year.
More info
Le Tertre de La Nou.. 16.8Km
Ercé En Lamée
5mn of the axis Nantes-Rennes (20 minutes from Rennes, Nantes 1 hour), our farmhouse is located in the heart of a hamlet in a quiet and relaxing environment. We offer 2 bedrooms upstairs of the farmhouse can accommodate 6 people.
We propose on reservation the guest table. At breakfast, homemade products are offered (jams, cakes ...).
More info
Cabane Perchée La B.. 22.5Km
Idea weekend. Gift idea. Romantic weekend in bed and breakfast Britain. 100 KM of Saint Malo. Cabin located between Rennes and Redon.
More info
Château de la Fonte.. 25.6Km
Laurence and Alain CASTELLIER welcome you to a pleasant stay
in their 4 guesthouses at the "Château de la Fontenelle".
Situated at the door of Brittany, on the dual carrigeway Paris - Brest, on the motorway A84,
only 20 minutes by air or TGV (fast train), 1 hour to the Channel and Atlantic coast,
the "Château de la Fontenelle", is an attractive XVII th century demeure,
situated in a pleasant and restful aera, on the banks of the river "La Vilaine".
The "Château de la Fontenelle" is near the medieval castles of Vitré, Fougères,
Chateaugiron and Rennes, the capital of Brittany, one of the towns of Arts and History,
with the Breton Parliament building.
More info
Les Clématites 26.0Km
Chasne Sur Illet
We welcome you to the countryside house near the forest Ille et Rance Canal, 10 miles north / east of Rennes. Access by A 84-7 km
independent family room 25 m2 - 1 bed 160, 2 beds and possibility of 90 extra bed for a young child. adjoining private bathroom - balcony overlooking park with flowers and water. Secure private parking.
More info
Le Chesne Rondel 27.9Km
Saint Germain Sur Ille
One night in a guest room, a week in our cottage, 2, 4, 6 or 8 people, through or on holiday, discover St Germain sur ille and its surroundings.
The city and the sea are 2 steps, station 1 km takes you to Rennes and Saint-Malo.
Numerous walks along the canal.
Peaceful ... Learn to do nothing!
More info
Le Manoir du Fresch.. 5.0Km
A 15 'south of Rennes, Le Manoir welcomes you in one of its newly renovated suites with warm decor and trendy. Each has a private entrance, a bathroom, a lounge with TV and kitchenette. Comfort, you can enjoy the landscaped garden and the SPA / Sauna. There is also a rich breakfast served in the manor or a meal in your suite.
More info
Manoir Le Courtillo.. 7.4Km
Pont Réan
Welcome to Le Courtillon Cottage and Bed and Breakfast a 17th century recently renovated manor, near Rennes. You will be captivated by the atmosphere of this house with its stone walls and lime, set in 5 acres of woods, fields and gardens. You will find calm and authenticity in our Bed and Breakfast rooms and in our cottage.
More info
Manoir Le Courtillo.. 7.4Km
Pont Rean
Cottage near Rennes in Pont-Rean in the heart of Brittany. Come relax in this charming cottage, in one of the outbuildings of the Manor The Courtillon. You will love the feel of stone walls and its tomettes.Ballades to Boël afternoon in Saint Malo, this cottage is ideally located 10 minutes from Rennes.
More info
Studio Galerie 10.8Km
A security deposit of EUR 200 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.
Château du Bois Gla.. 11.4Km
charming castle of the 17th century historical monument surrounded by woods and a pond.
More info
Manoir de la Haute .. 11.4Km
Located in the village of Chantepie, 4 km from Rennes, this B&B is set in a 15th-century manor house, is surrounded by a park and offers rooms and cottages. Free private parking is available.
A TV and free Wi-Fi access are included in all accommodation at Manoir de la Haute Pilais. Some accommodation types have a kitchenette and a private entrance.
A French-style breakfast is served daily in the dining room at Manoir de la Haute Pilais. Food baskets can be ordered at a surcharge and with prior request in the morning.
Rennes Train Station and the Museum of Brittany are both a 15-minute drive from the B&B. There is a bus stop 500 metres away. Rennes - Saint-Jacques Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Le Clos de La Roche 11.6Km
Catherine welcomes you throughout the year Clos de la Roche is situated halfway between Saint-Malo and Vannes. Discover our 3 guest rooms in different worlds ... We also built 50 m rooms a golf Swin Golf 9 holes.
Notices to Fishermen: Do not forget your bag in your fishing rod and just tease the pike pond... Calm and relaxation assured.
More info
Château du Bois Gla.. 11.8Km
historical castle at 15 mn from Rennes .large garden and wood,pond .
2 suites and 2 rooms with beautiful decoration .jacuzzi in the garden .
More info
Gite Du Passant Ren.. 12.4Km
Please inform Gite Du Passant Rennais in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. A security deposit of EUR 250 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.
La Saudrais 12.6Km
Saudrais The guest house is a modern, architecturally unique and refined.
Whether you are a professional way on the way to a holiday in Britain or if you want to get away at a romantic weekend near Rennes. . The Saudrais opens its doors.
More info
Gite Rennes Plein C.. 12.9Km
The Full House Rennes Centre is located in the heart of Rennes, just off Parliament Square, the Opera and the Place de la Mairie.Vous are surrounded by shops and restaurants. The apartment of 30 m2 with beams, has been completely redone. It consists of a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom and a large living room with a sofa, A kitchenette, a fireplace and a big screen TV. Quiet guarantee (the apartment overlooks a small courtyard).
Bed linen and towels are provided, free internet and cleaning included in the price.
More info
La Chatellerie 12.9Km
Near to 15min of Rennes on the Rennes-Nantes, Chatellerie is a house in the heart of a small village in Haute-Bretagne, located in a hilly and prone to walks. The village itself, classified as "green holiday resort", will delight those who appreciate the old stones. Stage stop or stay, Chatellerie can be the starting point for many visits to the valley of the Vilaine to discover the rich heritage of Breton, whether religious, architectural or landscape.
Secure parking, Wifi included, free breakfast with home made marmelade, park planted with trees and fish water point.
More info
Le Logis de Lunel 13.4Km
At your disposal, a cottage situated in a XVth century Breton house
More info
Castel Jolly 13.6Km
In a magnificent mansion of the city center in Rennes(Reinders) we propose 3 guest houses.
More info
Gîte Urbain Kersand.. 13.9Km
Bed and Breakfast housed in one of the turrets of this character house seduce you with its decoration contemporaine.Vous enjoy a terrace
More info
Appartement Domaine.. 14.2Km
These apartments are located on the estate of Château de la Freslonnière, which dates back to the 12th-Century and is still inhabited by the direct descendants. The 140-hectare property includes an outdoor swimming pool and an 18-hole golf course. The garden was designed by Le Nôtre in a typical French style.
Free Wi-Fi is provided in the apartments, which have large windows and parquet flooring. There is also a dining area with paintings, a seating area and a bathroom with bath or shower.
Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, oven and refrigerator. They can have lunch at the restaurant or relax in the bar, just 400 metres away at the on-site golf club. A snack service is possible on Monday lunchtime.
It is just 8 km away from Rennes, its train station and Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport.
Château de la Fresl.. 14.2Km
Two antique furnished rooms : 1 double room (2 pers) and 1 family room (2-4 pers). A TV and private sanitary in each room. Trainstation 7 km, Commerces 3 km, credit card accepted. 3 épis Lable "Gites de France".
More info
Tillac Chambres d'H.. 14.3Km
Between Rennes and Rennes, 20 min far from the South of Rennes, we will the pleasure to welcome you in our old renovated typical B&B located very close from the Vilaine Valley. On the forest's borders and 8 km far from Loheac (Automobile Museum), you will be able to have a rest before leaving for a walk, clyding or riding (possible place for horses). Breakfasts are composed of organic and/or fair-trade products and of home-made marmelades and pastries. Heated swimming-pool between June and September. Classified 4 epis at Gites de France.
More info
Le Moulin du Bignon 15.1Km
Set in an old water-mill from the 18th century and a traditional house with stone walls, Le Moulin du Bignon offers a floral garden and a furnished terrace at the edge of Le Canut River.
The rooms at Le Moulin du Bignon have a private bathroom with a shower and include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV is included.
A continental breakfast is available every morning. Guests can also request a homemade meal made with fresh products.
Activities nearby are hiking, cycling and fishing. Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport is 19 km away and the train station is 24 km from the property.
Ilot du Moulin 15.4Km
Discover an old mill 17th, couple, family or friends, enjoy a relaxing and quiet waterfront.
3 guest rooms are available.
Private bathrooms, Wifi access
Less than 10 minutes from Rennes, close to the airport of Rennes, and accessible via the RN 24, this water mill offers two rooms of 100 and 70 m2 completely renovated and a reception area outside covered up receive themed dinners, cocktails, ...
More info
Lojis de La Pervota 16.0Km
This beautiful guesthouse is situated 15 minutes from Rennes and 10 minutes of the Broceliande forest. Muriel will welcome you at "Lojis" completely restored house of the seventeenth century. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the room or on the terrace at the foot of old oak. Hiking trails, equestrian and mountain biking nearby. You will be able to discover the gardens of Brocéliande located on the same common.
More info
La Haute Forêt 16.2Km
Celine and François welcome you in their mansion doors of the Kingdom of Dark Forest.
Ideally located just 10 minutes from Rennes and Exhibition Bruz, you will enjoy a pleasant and relaxing stay in the heart of the park of Breal-sous-Montfort.
The pool is heated from May to September and located in a beautiful garden.
decoration design and neat, warm welcome with delicious breakfasts.
More info
Les Demeures de Mar.. 16.3Km
Situated 6 km from Rennes, this 13th-century house features a 4000-m2 garden, a spa with a hammam and a living room with a fireplace. Providing free Wi-Fi, the property also offers free private parking.
Each en suite room at Les Demeures de Marie includes an LCD TV with DVD player and Hi-Fi system, and some suite offer a bioethanol fireplace. Pillows, mattresses and duvets are all hypoallergenic and organic.
A continental breakfast is served every morning and other meals are also provided upon reservation.
You are invited to relax on the terrace. Accessible via the N12, Les Demeures de Marie is 7 km from Rennes Train Station, a 10-minute drive from Rennes Stadium, and a 15-minute drive from Saint-Jacques-De-La-Lande Exhibition Centre.
La Raimonderie 16.5Km
La Couyère
With free Wi-Fi throughout, La Raimonderie is a traditional 17th century farmhouse set in a 3000 m² garden. It is 5 km from Janze Train Station and 90 km from Mont St Michel and offers guest rooms with a fireplace.
The rooms and suites at La Raimonderie all have en suite bathrooms with free toiletries, shower, hairdryer and toilet.
A continental breakfast is available daily and it can be served in your room upon request. You can also share meals with other guests or reserve a candle lit diner by the chimney.
La Raimonderie is 90 km from St Malo and with on-site free private parking, the B&B is an ideal base from which to explore Brittany by car.
Gîtes Urbains à Bai.. 17.1Km
Just 15 minutes from the entrance to Rennes Sud, in the center of Bath in Britain next to the town hall and 2 steps from the hospital, 2 studios formula gite or B & B (with breakfast) at choice, with wifi and meal tray reservation if you wish. Tourists and professionals, visit our site you will find accommodation for you.
More info
Les Appart'confort 17.1Km
Les appart'confort offers fully furnished studios in the heart of Bain-de-Bretagne. It is a 19th century house featuring a terrace in a location just 15 minutes from Rennes.
An LCD TV and a kitchenette with a microwave are just some of the standard facilities offered at Les Appart'confort. All accommodation has Wi-Fi and access to a communal washing machine. Some have a view of the town.
Guests can relax on the hotel's terrace in the sunshine. Breakfast is available upon request and can also be taken on the terrace.
Bain Lake is 1 km away. The house is easily accessed from the E3, just 1 km away, and which leads directly to Rennes.
Eco-gîte "Le Triske.. 17.2Km
From July 2014,
Fabrice will welcome you in its Eco Cottage "Le Triskel de Bertaud" in Bain de Bretagne, near the axis Rennes - Nantes (15 minutes from Rennes and 45 minutes from Nantes).
5 minutes walk from the center, in a former tannery valley full of charm, this former watermill has been renovated with healthy, local and environmentally friendly materials (straw, Earth, lime, wood).
With stunning views of the lake, come and relax in this peaceful and charming place in a warm and harmonious home.
See you soon!
More info
Studio 17.4Km
wonderfull place on the water. This house will enjoye you whith this beautiful nature off britany around this old water mill.
More info
Le Saison - Les Pat.. 17.4Km
Located in Saint-Grégoire, Les Patios offers contemporary guest rooms and a 1 Michelin star restaurant, Le Saison. The garden features a heated swimming pool and you can follow cookery classes on site.
Free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock are provided in each room, which also features a minibar. Each en suite room offers a private patio and an open-plan bathroom.
A gourmet, buffet breakfast made from local produce is served every morning at Le Saison - Les Patios. The restaurant has a private wine cellar offering 400 selected wines to accompany your meals.
This establisment is 13 km from Rennes SNCF Train Station, and a 15-minute drive from Rennes town centre. It is a 50-minute drive from Saint-Malo and next to Canal d'Ile et Rance. La Mezière-Cap-Malo Golf Club is 6 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.
Gîte 18.8Km
Le Theil de Bretagne
Comfortable cottage located in front of a pond on the Rennes Angers8 people
More info
Chambres d'hôtes La.. 19.1Km
Chambres d'hôtes La Penhatière is a B&B set in a renovated farmhouse using eco-friendly materials, 25 km from Rennes. A homemade breakfast is included and you can relax on the shaded terrace in the garden.
Designed in a contemporary style, the guest room features exposed wooded beams and offers a garden view. It has a seating area and a private bathroom that is fitted with a walk-in shower.
Breakfast is served in the dining room at this B&B. The hosts can also prepare evening meals upon request, available at an extra cost, and there is a restaurant 6 km away.
With free private parking on site, this property is a 20-minute drive from Freslonnière Golf Club. Brocéliande Forest is 20 km away.
Chambres D'hôtes Cr.. 19.4Km
Isabelle welcome you in the lovely bed and breakfast houses : such a wonderful place, full of character but with a modern finish done to a very high standard, the king size bed is so comfortable! You will find quiet and authenticity in our guest houses For your good. A spa or massages can be proposed to you.
We also propose breakfasts without gluten as well as tray meals.
More info
Chez Bernard et Nic.. 20.5Km
La maison d'hôtes Chez Bernard et Nicole vous accueille dans le centre ville de Betton, à 10 minutes du centre ville de Rennes. Elle bénéficie d'un jardin de 1000m².
More info
Chez Bernard et Nic.. 20.5Km
A guest house set a 10-minute drive from Rennes, Chez Bernard et Nicole offers a garden, and Wi-Fi access is free of charge in the rooms.
The rooms at Chez Bernard et Nicole feature a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and the bathroom and toilet facilities include a hairdryer.
The continental breakfast is served daily in the living room, and numerous restaurants can be found within 1 km of the property.
Chez Bernard et Nicole is 50 km from St Malo, Betton Train Station is a 5-minute walk away, and free public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Le Clos du Presbytè.. 20.8Km
Our wish, our door magically opens up to you, so you can see if the cache:
A warm, discover refined, spacious room, zen, sober, very comfortable bedding, an individual bathroom, nice.
More info
Les Gîtes d'Emilie 21.4Km
Located 10 km from the historic centre of Rennes, Les Gîtes d?Emilie offers self-catering studios with a private terrace. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the studio.
The studio features a living area with a TV, wardrobe, ironing facilities and a bathroom. The kitchenette includes an oven, microwave and refrigerator.
Breakfast products are available in the studio at an extra cost.
Restaurants and supermarkets are ideally located a 10-minute drive away.
Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport is just 17 km from the property and the train station is a 20-minute drive away. Free private parking is possible on site.
Chambres d'hôtes Ma.. 23.0Km
Located just 3 km from Coësmes, Manoir du Plessix is set within an 18th-Century building and offers a 2000m² flowered garden with table and chairs. Rennes is a 45-minute drive away.
Decorated in an elegant style, the rooms feature a view of the garden, a desk, wardrobe and heating. Each is complete with an en suite bathroom.
A continental breakfast serving homemade marmalade, hot drinks, eggs and bacon is provided each morning. Guests can also enjoy a 3-course meal, prepared with local products, upon reservation 24-hours in advance.
Châteaubriant is a 30-minute drive away and Châteaugiron is 23 km from the property. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout and free private parking is possible on site.
La Tremblais 23.4Km
A 35km and 18km from Rennes Châteaubriant, we offer in our house, two rooms with one double bed each. This is suitable for a family or amis.Dans the first, there is a TV and a private bathroom with toilet. In the second room, another bathroom is right next door and a small toilet.The -Lunch is included and we can share our kitchen as long as you leave clean after each use. A warm welcome awaits you and we guarantee you calm.
More info
La Sévinais 23.7Km
Didier and Catherine welcome you to their family estate in the heart of a park closed and trees of 7000 sqm. This area consists of the main house owners from 1870, a stable, a dovecote and a small guest house which will be the independent small nest of your stay (70 sqm).
More info
Ancien Relais Posta.. 25.3Km
Saint-Sulpice La Forêt
Maryannick and Dominique will be delighted to welcome you in their former coaching inn in the 16th century, renovated, located 15 minutes from Rennes and 800m from the Forest of Rennes. We're offering three spacious and comfortable rooms. Internet access. WIFI
More info
La Bou'Le 25.4Km
Gite in a mud house restored for 2 to 4 people, quiet, big garden, 10km from Rennes, cinema, bowling 2min, creperie and commerce 200m. . .
More info
La Noë 27.2Km
Your bed and breakfast in a quiet rural village in Brittany near Vitré. Extensive grounds with fruit trees and garden where you can relax.
More info
Monbuisson 27.3Km
Montreuil le Gast
Large 2 bedroom flat (64 m2), impeccably modernized, sleeps 4 (+), fully-equipped,free access to internet in a traditional Breton "longhouse"
More info
La Touche Allard 27.4Km
La Touche Allard is located in Melesse, just 400 metres from the Ile-et-Rance Canal and 17 km from Rennes. Free Wi-Fi access is available and the property offers exposed beams.
Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a hairdryer, the private bathrooms also come with free toiletries and towels. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms.
A breakfast is provided each morning at La Touche Allard. Guests can also find restaurants in the centre of Rennes.
Additional features include a garden, BBQ facilities, meeting facilities and a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing. St Jacques Airport is 20 km away and the property offers free parking.
Maryline Froissart 27.5Km
Beautifully restored gite for 6 pers la justais offers a wonderfully relaxed self holiday home both for exploring the area and recharging your batteries .Near river Don and swing-golf ,paint-ball don in tranquil but not isolated location ,set in a large garden .La justais sleeps up to 6 and contains a spacious living/dining room,The indecooker ,toaster,microwave,electric kettle,fridge,cong ,washing machine and all necessary pots,pans,crockery,cutlery and ustensils.The spacious tree bedroom for 6 and 2 bathrooms 1 independent wc .wee have 2 gites at the same location and a lovrly detached cottage near Chateaubriant,see our welsite for more information
More info
Gîte la Prairie ave.. 27.5Km
Beautifully restored gîte for 4 peoples la prairie offers a wonderfully relaxed self holiday home both for exploring the area and recharging batteries.
More info
Maison Du Bois 27.9Km
lovely gite situated in small hamlet in the forest comfortable with two bedrooms and a mezzanine room small garden bedding provided sleeps up to 6.
More info
La Cle Des Champs 28.5Km
Martigne Ferchaud
guesthouse classy and cozy in the heart of an organic farm. Restoring from environmentally friendly materials.
More info


text:
The OpenDaylight SDN controller
Bright Future
Several well-known companies are collaborating on the foundations of future SDN products under the umbrella of the OpenDaylight open source project.
The OpenDaylight project [1], founded in April 2013, is a "community-led, open, industry-supported framework for accelerating adoption, fostering new innovation, reducing risk, and creating a more transparent approach to Software-Defined Networking" (SDN). OpenDaylight operates under the auspices of the Linux Foundation and has the support of major players in the networking industry: Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, and Citrix are in the front row, along with Red Hat, IBM, and Microsoft. The project aims to create a foundation on which the members will then build their SDN products. The code is mainly written in Java and Python and is licensed under the Eclipse Public License (EPL) 1.0.
The first tangible result of the collaboration is the Hydrogen release from February 2014. Hydrogen is actually a complete SDN software distribution, because OpenDaylight consists of numerous subprojects that develop individual components. Synchronized semi-annual releases are planned to ensure consistency.
At the core of OpenDaylight is the SDN controller. Its components share a Java Runtime and communicate with each other via function calls. Below this control layer is the southbound interface (as shown in Figure 1), where everything that is more tangible than the control plane resides.
Plugins for several protocols that are used to control the data plane with their network devices dock onto the Service Abstraction Layer (SAL), the controller's and the plugin manager's lowest abstraction layer. This multiprotocol support is an important goal of the project and explains why you will also find other plugins for OpenFlow (versions 1.0 and 1.3), the Netconf standard, and the OVSDB management protocol for Open vSwitch here – after all, the network equipment can also be virtualized.
In the opposite direction lies the northbound interface, which forms the connection to more abstract things: network applications and management and orchestration software. It includes the OpenStack component Neutron, which establishes network connections for the guests of cloud computing frameworks. The controller uses a REST API to communicate with this type of software.
If you are interested in getting started with OpenDaylight, your best approach is to deploy the software in a simulated network, and the free Mininet software is perfect for this purpose (see the Mininet story in this issue). Conveniently, the project offers Linux virtual appliances with Mininet preinstalled [2]. They can operate with different virtualization technologies; the developers recommend VirtualBox. Recent versions have occasionally shown problems with the OVF files provided, so it is advisable to create an Ubuntu VM manually with 1GB of RAM and assign the downloaded VMDK image to it.
While the virtual machine is booting, the administrator can install the OpenDaylight controller. The prerequisite for doing so is Java 7. You can download RPM packages and ZIP files [3] from the website; the basic edition is fine. Linux virtual appliances and docker containers are also available. In a distribution-neutral installation from the ZIP file, you need to run the startup script from the directory created by unpacking with:
With OpenDaylight running and a Mininet VM ready for action, you can try out a simple forwarding example from the project wiki [4]. On the virtual machine console, the user mininet logs in with mininet as the password. Then, run the following command to create a simple network with a tree-like arrangement of switches at three levels:
sudo mn --controller=remote,ip=<IPaddress> --topo tree,3
Replace the <IPaddress>
wildcard with the externally accessible address of the host on which OpenDaylight is running. The URL for the SDN controller's web interface is http://<IPaddress>:8080; the username and password are both admin.
The graphical representation in the browser (Figure 2) shows the seven emulated switches that look a little messed up. You can simply drag and drop to arrange them more clearly. Under the network diagram, you'll find the blue button Add Gateway IP Address, which you can then populate with an IP address and subnet mask, such as 10.0.0.254/8.
At the Mininet VM console, you can now ping one virtual host from another, for example, using h1 ping h7
. Then, switch back to the web interface and go to the Troubleshoot tab. Under Existing Nodes, you can select a node and then view Flows or Ports for detailed information about its connections.
These examples by no means exhaust OpenDaylight's capabilities. The software can be clustered, and it also supports remote access via the Java Management Extensions (JMX). The Service Provider Edition of the software also adds plugins for the BGP, PCEP, and SNMP4SDN protocols. Also available is a Virtualization Edition with a Virtual Tenant Manager (VTN), which ties in with the Neutron network component in OpenStack.
If you are not part of the developer community of participating companies [5], you will probably find it difficult to come to grips with OpenDaylight. The documentation on the wiki is very fragmentary and often out of date. It remains to be seen whether this situation will improve or whether customers will be forced to rely on polished products by the manufacturers involved.
- OpenDaylight: http://www.opendaylight.org
- Mininet VMs: http://mininet.org/download/
- OpenDaylight downloads: http://www.opendaylight.org/software/downloads
- Installation and getting started: https://wiki.opendaylight.org/view/OpenDaylight_Controller:Installation
- OpenDaylight Summit: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/opendaylight-summit
Buy this article as PDF
(incl. VAT)
Buy Linux Magazine
Direct Download
Read full article as PDF:
Price $2.95
Old Linux Kernel Bug Discovered
The bug was introduced back in 2009 and has been lurking around all this time.
OpenSSH 7.5 Released
The new release deprecates the sshd_config UsePrivilegeSeparation option.
Ubuntu Touch Not Dead
Lives on as a community project
Dell Launches Five New Linux Systems
Five new systems join Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition that come with Ubuntu pre-installed.
Microsoft Takes Skype for Linux Out of Alpha
The Skype Linux client now has almost the same capabilities that it enjoys on other platforms.
CeBIT 2017 OpenStack Day
At CeBIT 2017, OpenStack Day will offer a wide range of lectures and discussions.
Munich Plans to Ditch Linux and Go Back to Windows
A major setback for the Linux desktop.
Linux Kernel 4.10 Comes with New Security Features
Improved support for GPU in virtualization.
OpenSUSE Site Hacked
News site for the openSUSE community falls victim to a Wordpress exploit.
LibreOffice Goes Online with 5.3 Release
The source code is available online.


text:
What's the first thing to do when considering starting a small business? Ask more questions.
What's the first thing to do when considering starting a small business? Ask more questions.
That may seem like a rather flip response, but it's true. Success in small business hinges on gathering as much information as possible in order to make sound, informed decisions. That includes understanding your target market, your resources, and—perhaps most importantly—yourself.
Entrepreneurship has many rewards, but also many responsibilities. And if you're not prepared to handle them, those dreams of being your own boss will almost certainly become real-life nightmares.
So before drafting a business plan, brainstorming catchy company names, or pricing office space, pose a few hard questions to the person who will literally make or break your business—you:
Is it the right time for me to start a business? The personal factors that affect the timing of a start-up can change quite frequently. According to Chicago-based business advisor Carol Roth, author of The Entrepreneur Equation, "Your finances need to be in order, your responsibilities should be consistent with the ability to invest time and capital, and you should have the appropriate experience under your belt."
Can you handle the economic roller coaster? Long before volatility defined the general economy, businesses of all sizes experienced both good and bad financial times, a cycle that is sometimes hard to predict. "You need to get used to variable income versus having a regular paycheck," says Rhonda Abrams, USA Today small business columnist and owner of the Redwood City, Cal-based The Planning Shop.
Have I taken a hard look at my industry, market, and competition, and revised my idea accordingly? Abrams adds that the worst entrepreneurs are those who are set in their ways: "You need to be willing to challenge your own ideas, and have the flexibility to change." That includes making a commitment to short- and long-term planning from the outset. "Continually be aware of things that can affect your business, both threats and opportunities," Abrams adds.
Is my personality well-suited for entrepreneurship? Entrepreneurship requires taking risks, being proactive, and riding out the ups and downs. "If you are great at execution, but really prefer receiving direction on what to do next," warns Roth, "you may be better suited to work for someone than to have your own business."
If your responses have you second-guessing your small business plans, don't automatically give up. Roth says that while personal traits may be difficult to alter, "skills can be developed, changed, enhanced, and even supplemented."
And there's no better place to find help with small business skill-building than SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed nationwide. Our network of more than 13,000 volunteers offers the knowledge and experience to assist any small business owner with any problem or question—all for no charge. For more information contact the Lake of the Ozarks SCORE Chapter at http://www.lakeoftheozarks.score.org/, by e-mail at email@example.com or call 573-346-5441.


text:
Get DVD Talk Feeds
Making computer-animated family comedies for anyone other than Pixar must be a little bit like being a member of Gerry and the Pacemakers back in 1964--yes, yes, your band is very good, your songs are catchy and enjoyable, but you're trying to make Beatles music, and c'mon, you're not the Beatles. Despicable Me, the debut feature from Illumination Entertainment, is bright, cheery, and frequently funny. But it ain't the Beatles.
Steve Carell voices the protagonist, a would-be supervillian named Gru. Gru enjoys villainous acts big and small (in his first scene, he makes a balloon animal for a little boy, then delights in puncturing it with a needle), but he's been shown up by a new kid on the block: Vector (voiced by Jason Segal), who has stolen an Egyptian pyramid. In frustration, Gru and his Q, Dr. Nefario (Russell Brand), hatch a scheme to launch a rocket and steal the moon using a shrink ray stolen from an East Asian testing facility. But Vector swipes the shrink ray from Gru, and the only way he can think of to penetrate Vector's fortress is by enlisting, unwittingly, the help of three orphan girls who have sold Vector a payload of cookies. Gru adopts the girls, figuring he'll care for them until he gets the shrink ray back. Of course, this being a family animated comedy, he learns to love them, and vice versa.
Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin have got a disarmingly cockeyed visual sense, and the picture is, on a very basic level, fun to look at; the character designs are ingenious, particularly Gru (with his bald head and carrot-like nose) and his minons, the tiny, round, yellow sidekicks who act as assistants, gophers, and cheerleaders. Carell, doing a strangled, vaguely Slavic accent, is an engaging lead--he gets the menace just right, so that the softness underneath isn't a hard turn. Segal, meanwhile, is clearly having a great time ("Curse you, tiny toilet!"), and Brand, Kristen Wiig, and Julie Andrews pull plenty of their own laughs. Danny McBride and Mindy Kaling, however, are wasted in brief, joke-free roles.
The kids (voiced by Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Eslie Fisher) are charming--there's an abundance of dry wit that verges, but never crosses, the too-clever-sitcom-kid line--and there are a couple of wonderful little sight gags, regarded but not overdone (Gru goes for a loan at the "Bank of Evil (formerly Lehman Brothers)"; a minion DJ plays music on "Gru-Ray disc"). But the minions are overused, Will Arnett is given nothing to do, and as clever as the picture occasionally is--and it occasionally is--it isn't nearly as clever as they think it is. It entertains, to a degree, but it feels too often as though they're coming up, somehow, just a little short.
Despicable Me comes in a three-disc set: one Blu-ray disc with the film and special features, one standard-def DVD with the film, and a digital copy disc for viewing on portable devices. "$60 Value!" blasts a sticker on the packaging, which I suppose is true if you're the kind of person who'd buy the same movie three times.
At this point in home entertainment history, it would be news to report that a computer-animated movie didn't look dynamite on Blu-ray. Despicable Me's MPEG-4 AVC-encoded presentation is no exception. Colors are absolutely eye-popping, contrast is stunning, and the lines are clean and beautiful. Details are remarkably lifelike--take note of the elephant skin in the testing facility, or the passing trees reflected in the side of a car--and every 1.85:1 frame has a slick, smooth polish. It is, predictably, a top-notch image.
The English DTS-HD Master Audio track is nearly as satisfying; the mix is bouncy fun, with energetic voice performances nicely complimented by the brassy score, which utilizes the entire soundstage. Rear channels are mostly used for music, in fact, though there are several notable exceptions, such as the Gru and Vector's well-panned aircrafts in the shrink ray heist, or the rocket landing sequence late in the movie. A touch more separation wouldn't have hurt in quieter scenes, but overall, this is a tight, enjoyable mix.
Spanish and French DTS 5.1 tracks are also available, as are English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles.
Directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin's Audio Commentary is energetic and informative; they spill plenty of details about the development of the film's look and how the actors informed the final product. The track also "features" the gibberish-spouting Minions, though thankfully not at length.
If you're so included, you can also watch the film in "Gru-Control," which pulls out from the frame occasionally to show Gru and the minions watching and reacting to the movie. Next up are three "Mini-Movies" (12:07 total), which are amusing enough, though Mr. Carell is conspicuously absent; these are showcases for the minions (and, in the first one, the orphan girls).
"The Voices of Despicable Me" (16:34) intercuts interviews with the actors and filmmakers with footage from the voice recording sessions; it's fun to watch, though the gushing gets a little thick. "The World of Despicable Me" (15:16) is a more straight-forward EPK-style making-of piece. "Despicable Beats" (2:48) is a quick look at the work of Pharrell Williams, the superproducer/performer who contributed songs and music to the picture; "A Global Effort" (3:23) details the international nature of the film's production.
Next up are two interactive games that you can play, awkwardly, with your remote control: "Super Silly Fun Land" (from the amusement park sequence in the film) with three on-screen carnival games, and "Gru's Rocket Builder," which has a slightly educational tilt. Game Previews are also included for the Despicable Me game (1:06) and the "Minion Mania App" (:50).
The disc's most inexplicable feature is "Miss Hattie's Top Secret Cookie Recipes," which is, oddly enough, just what it says it is: on-screen text of five recipes for the cookies that the girls sell door-to-door in the film (if you're the kind of cook who likes to work from your HD-TV).
The disc is also BD-Live and D-Box enabled.
Released the same summer as Toy Story 3, Despicable Me can't help but suffer in comparison--the humor isn't as smooth, the animation isn't as eye-popping, the pathos aren't as touching (not by a long shot). It's not the fault of these filmmakers that their picture doesn't quite measure up to the competition; that's just the way these things work out. Despicable Me isn't a bad movie. It's cute. It's pretty. It's just fine. But that's about it.
Jason lives with his wife Rebekah and their daughter Lucy in New York. He holds an MA in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from NYU. He is film editor for Flavorwire and is a contributor to Salon, the Atlantic, and several other publications. His first book, Pulp Fiction: The Complete History of Quentin Tarantino's Masterpiece, was released last fall by Voyageur Press. He blogs at Fourth Row Center and is yet another critic with a Twitter feed.


text:
'Diamonds' singer Rihanna looks like she really wanted to look at Mario Testino's book. Check out the way Rihanna's clutching it to her chest! I don't blame her: I've had a chance to leaf through Mario's book 'Mario Testino: Portraits.' The photography was stunning.
I can't quite tell if that's the same book Rihanna is holding or not, but regardless, I'm sure the book is full of amazing photography. Yet Rihanna still took the time to greet some waiting fans. She even gave out hugs. I bet she made those fans' night!
Photos by FlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET


text:
When are external incisions needed for a Septoplasty?
Doctor Answers 9
The majority of septoplasties can be done with incisions hidden inside the nose. Certain types of crooked septums, particularly those where the deviation is close to the from at the nostrils, are sometimes done with a standard external rhinoplasty incision in order to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. An external rhinoplasty incision is very hard to see.
The vast majority of septoplasty surgeries utilize a hidden internal incision. More complex repairs may require an open approach using a columellar incision. This is especially the case when the portion of the septum closest to the nostrils (caudal septum) is deviated and requires reconstruction.
The columellar incision heals very well in my experience and very rarely needs scar revision. You should be able to find out what type of septoplasty approach you would need after consulting with your nasal surgeon.
Web reference: http://www.drlamperti.com/blog/post/where-is-a-septoplasty-incision-made-inside-the-nose
Septoplasty is one of the most common operations worldwide, primarily to improve nasal breathing, congestion, or snoring. Typically, septoplasty does not involve external incisions. Incisions are normally placed inside the nostrils, and surgeons will use stitches that dissolve. Routine septoplasty does not alter the appearance of the nose, as the surgery is on the inside of the nose. Occasionally, plastic surgeons may use an external incision for septoplasty. External incisions may be used of revision or complicated septoplasty procedures. The external incision heals very well and generally unnoticeable. After a comprehensive evaluation can a surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.
Dr. Chaboki
Web reference: http://www.potomacplasticsurgery.com/reconstructive-surgery/nose-surgery.cfm
You might also like...
In 90% of the septoplasty surgeries we perform, the incisions are located internally, along the edge of the septum. It would be very rare to see this incision after it was healed unless the surgeon did a poor job suturing it closed. In the other 10% of cases we choose to perform a transcolumellar incision to improve exposure in cases where the caudal (very end) septum is broken, very crooked or there is need to reinforce the caudal septum with a graft. As in the internal approach-if the external incision is carefully closed by your surgeon it should heal well and be difficult to see.
I hope this helps...
On some occasions your surgeon may feel that they will get better exposure to a complicated deviated septum by doing it "open." This scar will almost always be invisible and virtually not an issue if it means getting the best airway the first and only time you need surgery.
None that I can think of after more than 20 years performing Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty. The incisions for a Septoplasty are inside the nose along the front portion of the nasal septum. Be certain that your Rhinoplasty Surgeon understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial (and nasal) beauty for the creation of a naturally more attractive nose.
Web reference: http://www.drfpalmer.com
Septoplasty alone is easily performed without an external incision. If there are to be elements of cartilage scultping for the tip or tif there are to be other cosmetic alterations than an open incision may be frequently employed.
A septoplasty, by definition, is surgery to correct a deviated septum, which is the vertical cartilage that divides the nose into two sides. For many patients a deviated septum will cause airway obstruction but does not necessarily affect the external appearance of the nose. In these cases, a septoplasty can typically be performed through an internal nasal incision. If the deviated septum causes an external nasal deformity, then most plastic surgeons would recommend a "septo-rhinoplasty" which refers to treatment of both the internal and external nasal deformity. Many surgeons use an open approach for septo-rhinoplasty, which requires a small external incision between the nostrils.
To do work on the septum surgeons must first peel the skin (mucosal) lining and expose the septum. This is done with several vertical incision on one side of the septum. Occasionally, an opern (transcolumellar) approach is done in rhinoplasty where the skin is lifted off the nose and the septum is exposed from the top via an open sky approach. In the vast majority of cases, septoplasty incisions heal with great, hardly visible scars.
Peter A. Aldea, MD
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.