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Minneapolis, July 18, 2014—The Walker Art Center's Target Free Thursday Nights in August feature a Gather by D'Amico Chef-in-Residence event with Chef Beth Fisher of Wise Acre Eatery (Thursday, August 7); the BYOR (Bring Your Own Radio) & Tailgate event with Bad at Sports, (Thursday, August 7); and the Internet Cat Video Festival (Thursday, August 14). Details about special events follow.
Target Free Thursday Nights
Get inspired. Get in free.
August 7, 14, 21 & 28
Galleries open 5–9 pm; special events follow.
Thursday, August 7
BYOR (Bring Your Own Radio) & Tailgate
5 – 8 pm, Open Field
Bring a blanket, a picnic, and a shortwave radio and join us to listen to interviews with Minnesota's art luminaries. The Chicago-based art podcast Bad at Sports and the Texas-based mobile art residency Cargo Space team up with mnartists.org for a radio broadcast and tailgate event at Open Field.
Bad at Sports
Founded in 2005 by Duncan MacKenzie, Richard Holland, and Amanda Browder, Bad at Sports (B@S) now features over 20 principle collaborators and is a weekly podcast, a series of objects, events, and a daily blog produced in Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and New York City that features artists and art worlders talking about art and the community that makes, reviews and participates in it.
Cargo Space, Texas, is an idea born out of need. There simply aren't enough artists visiting that part of the country.
Motivated by the vast, open spaces of the American Southwest, and fueled by a small grant from Rice University's Humanities Research Center, they have acquired a transit bus and have refurbished it as a mobile arts platform: part rockstar-style tour bus, part utility vehicle and ultimately a blank platform that sleeps six. Cargo Space features cultural workers of all stripes (local, national, international), artists, writers, et al. They take extensive road trips, hold one-night events and host all manner of functions around Houston and around the country.
Since the late 80s the team of Simon Grennan (UK), and Christopher Sperandio (US) have developed community and project-based work at the intersections of mass and museum cultures. More information on their collaborative work can be found at kartoonkings.com
Christopher Sperandio is an Assistant Professor of Art in the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts at Rice University.
Tastings with Chef-in-Residence Beth Fisher
5 – 9 pm, Gather by D'Amico
Thursday evenings at Gather by D'Amico feature $5 small plates and drink specials, and limited-edition dishes from a roster of stellar guest chefs who share tastings each month.
In August, guest Chef Beth Fisher from Wise Acre Eatery takes her signature dishes from farm to table with homegrown, homemade culinary delectables.
About the Chef
Chef Beth Fisher has been cooking up incredible comfort food locally for many years. With partner Caroline Glawe, she is part of the creative team behind the Wise Acre Eatery, which has won 5 "Best of" awards since opening 3 years ago. With a lifelong dedication to homemade, scratch-cooking using the finest local ingredients, Fisher creates culinary adventures with her unique Southern twist on classic American cuisine.
The Wise Acre Eatery connects guests to the source of their food, most of which comes from Tangletown Gardens' 100-acre farm in rural Plato, MN, where Scottish Highland Cattle, Berkshire and Large Black hogs, and free-range chickens, ducks, and turkeys live stress-free, hormone-free lives with plenty of room to roam. Fresh produce is grown year-round in the greenhouses and fields. Employees of the Wise Acre Eatery are sowing the seeds, nurturing plants, and tending the animals in the morning, then delivering the harvest to the restaurant's kitchen in the afternoon—it just doesn't get any more local than that.
Acoustic Campfire
8–10 pm, Open Field
Close out Target Free Thursday Nights with acoustic sets performed by local musicians as the sun goes down on the field. On August 7, enjoy the big Balkan sounds of Orkestar Bez Ime, followed by Father You See Queen, an experimental music duo comprised of Mark McGee and Nicole Tollefson.
Thursday, August 7 &14
Drawing Club
Open Field, 4–8 pm
Open Field's Drawing Club invites participatory and collaborative drawing and discussion. Led by a team of creative hosts, the sessions are open to artists of all ages, abilities, and aesthetics
Thursday, August 14
Internet Cat Video Festival
6–10 pm, Screening begins at dusk on Open Field
"Move over, Cannes, Minneapolis might just be home to the greatest film festival ever." —Huffington Post
Celebrate the third year of watching cat videos together when the Internet Cat Video Festival returns to the Walker's Open Field. This year's kitty rumpus features a new selection of videos programmed by Will Braden, creator of the Henri Le Chat Noir videos. Braden has hosted several Internet Cat Video Festival tour events and received the first Golden Kitty (People's Choice) Award. The night also includes live music, food, and feline-themed activities, of course. In case of rain, this event will be held August 21.
Target Free Thursday Nights Special in the Walker Shop
The Walker Shop offers a discount on selected items during Target Free Thursday Nights. The special for August is buy one and get one free Popsicle Spatula's. These utensils, regularly priced at $12, make baking even more fun with a candy-hued popsicle-shaped "Cool Pop" spatula made of silicone and wood. Limit one per customer. Offer valid in-store only and not combinable with other discounts.


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Whitetail deer have long been a favorite game animal for hunters. They are difficult to hunt because they are smart and their coloring makes it easy for them to hide in grass or brush. They also provide tasty and nutritious meat for the hunters family.
Whitetail are native to North America and North Dakota. They have adapted well to the farm fields and suburban areas of the state, but are most comfortable in the riparian (riverbank) areas where the trees provide lots of shelter and food is abundant.
During the 1870s and 1880s hunters pursued whitetail deer for sport, for food, and for the market. By the 1890s, their numbers had seriously decreased and hunters spoke of long hunts in the river bottoms of the West River country to find the game. Some of these hunts were written up in the Bismarck Tribune. On November 12, 1900 two men returned from a hunt with 5 of the 8 deer they had killed. On November 23, 1901, the Tribune reported the return of a group that had hunted near Fort Buford. They had killed 14 deer; each man got at least one and one man shot 3 deer. In 1883, according to a report in the Tribune on October 19, 1903, the Marquis and Marquise de Mores hunted 7 days with a party near Medora and killed 34 deer, 2 antelope, and a mountain sheep.
By 1901, many North Dakotans were becoming concerned about over-hunting of deer. By then the bison were gone, and seasons on other big game animals were closed, but deer hunting was still open with a limit of 5, but some legislators were concerned that deer might be exterminated in North Dakota if hunters continued to kill deer in such numbers. Representative Simpson offered HB18 which proposed closing deer hunting until January 1905. The debate over the bill was fierce. When the bill reached the Senate, Senator LaMoure opposed it saying that its intent was to keep residents of the Red River Valley counties, the real taxpayers as he called them, from hunting in the western part of the state. Senator Wolbert suggested that the bill would not be enforced and that West River hunters would continue to hunt throughout the year in defiance of the law.
The bill did not pass, but game laws were tightened that year. It became illegal to hunt wild animals for market purposes (in accordance with the federal Lacey Act), duck hunting was limited to fall and winter months, and hunters could not use dogs to hunt deer.
The 1903 legislature again tried to close deer hunting for a time. Once again, the bill did not pass and the bag limit remained at 5 deer per hunter. Licenses cost 75 cents. Soon hunters were complaining about a shortage of deer, and the Tribune was complaining that game wardens were not enforcing game law violators. (December 22, 1903) The situation was becoming more serious, but still the legislature could not agree on a solution. In 1905, the limit on deer was reduced to 4 per hunter.
Finally, in 1913, the legislature closed hunting of both whitetail and mule deer until 1916. That date was moved back again and again until a deer season was opened in 1931. That year, hunters could take one antlered deer in a 10 day season. A resident license cost $5. Deer hunting was still prohibited in all or part of 19 counties, mostly on the western and northern edges of the state. Deer hunters had to wear red caps.
After 1931, the legislature allowed deer hunting every other year. The law limited hunters to shooting bucks, allowing does to reproduce and increase the population. It was not until after World War II (1946) that deer hunters could hunt every year.
Today, the deer population is strong. In 1950, the Game and Fish Department offered less than 20,000 deer licenses. In 2008, the Game and Fish Department offered 149,400 licenses for whitetail and mule deer, both antlered and anterless. Though the legislature, Game and Fish administrators, and hunters struggled to find a good solution to the problem of protecting game and satisfying the interests of hunters, ultimately they succeeded in restoring the population to adequate numbers.
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Amazon Kindle Fire: Visual Tour Take a closer look at Amazon's $199 Kindle Fire tablet, as unveiled Wednesday by CEO Jeff Bezos. One clear goal: Steal millions of hearts--and dollars--from Apple.
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6.2 Yards Beacon Hill Tweed Chevron Italian Made Upholstery Fabric in Night. This high end woven upholstery weight fabric is suited for uses requiring a more durable designer fabric. Uses include any upholstery project, sofas, chairs, dining chairs, pillows, certain types of window treatments, handbags and craft projects.
- Fiber Content: 70% Viscose 30% Linen
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And, how are you today?
Fine, thanks.
Actually, that's not 100% true, but I did struggle into work having slept for 10 hours and then I did as little as possible. But thanks for asking and for your advice.
Something I do regularly consume on the basis that it tastes so bad that it must be good is jamu. The best summary of this traditional herbal drink that I've found is on Islam Online. However, I also like these sites which prove that jamu does not help linguistic prowess.
1. Jamu is based on the fact that is God created the World, with Disease and its Remedy. Besides, Indonesia has very-complete medicinal herbs, one of the world's largest collection.
2. Dukun or tabib, a traditional doctor has been introducing this mention in ancient era. From them, drinking Jamu tradition has been popular in common people. And now, almost 80% of Indonesian people ever consume Jamu. For Indonesian people, Jamu is very popular as milk popularity for western.
And, how are you today, Abu Bakar Baasyir?
Fine, thanks. Actually, could be better, could be worse.
His 30 month jail sentence for involvement in a "sinister conspiracy" that led to the October 2002 Bali nightclub bombings has been criticised by both opponents and supporters.
What worries Jakartass is that the trial hinged on a police record that convicted Bali bombers Mubarok and Amrozi had met with the cleric at his house in Solo, Central Java, in August 2002 and asked for permission to carry out an "event" in Bali.
"The defendant has been proved to have replied 'It's up to you, because you are the ones who know the situation in the field'," said (presiding judge) Sudarto.
Baasyir's lawyers said the alleged conversation proved nothing and should not have been accepted as evidence because it was never tested during the trial.
Baasyir faced seven other charges, including allegations that as head of regional terrorism network Jemaah Islamiyah he had incited his followers to launch terrorist attacks and had planned the August 2003 suicide bombing at Jakarta's JW Marriott Hotel that killed 12 people, … that he visited a Jemaah Islamiyah military training camp in the southern Philippines in April 2000 and had passed on an edict from Osama bin Laden calling for killings of Americans and their allies.
If it's true that 'there's no smoke without fire', then the paucity of the prosecutors' case leads one to suspect collusion, presumably with Islamic groups or politicians with vested interests. If, however, there was no case to answer ~ and saying "It's up to you" does not suggest decisive leadership by Baasyir ~ then the sentence is excessive.
Do not expect an in-depth analysis from this blog. I leave that to others.
The Indonesian judiciary and police have a long way to go before they can be trusted to defend the rights of the public and defenders alike. I will continue to query 'conspiracy' charges, however. Although I do feel that Baasyir was the malevolent force behind the bombing outrages here, 'feelings' are not legal proof.
Meanwhile, the next 'political' trial could well be that of three students suspected of intending to burn a portrait of SBY.
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The sport of horse racing knows no borders. It does not relate to GNP or religion. Where there are people and horses, there is horse racing. It's as simple as that. Swedish writer and photographer Ardina Strüwer takes us to a racing scene that is so different, and yet so similar. Welcome to Kenya.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he scent of newly cut grass, horse and… popcorn. The sun shines from a clear blue sky and the temperature is—as it usually is here, regardless of season—around a comfortable 20° C (around 70 °F). Tall trees and the occasional palm tree give shade to the parade ring, and not far away the turf of the track is shining in green.
Spectators of all colours, nationalities and social standings gather and the air is full of festivity. Baloons and ice cream stands are open. Children run around barefoot in the grass. Someone plays golf in the infield.
"I had a farm in Africa,
at the foot of Mount Ngong."
Karen Blixen "Out of Africa"
I'm at Ngong Race Course in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, just a few miles from the place where author Karen Blixen once had her coffee plantation. This place is full of beautiful one story buildings, hand-painted signs and English ladies in floral blouses and skirts that belong in another time. Men in hats sport binoculars in frayed leather covers that have seen a safari or two. Gin & Tonics are two pounds (or Euros…) per glass, served by waiters in white dinner jackets.
The feeling of being in a time long gone is very present, but the shining Thoroughbreds wouldn't be out place at any modern race course in the world. The rules, routines and the training methods are very similar to what we find in the rest of the world. Yet the atmosphere is so different. After all, we are in central Africa.
Racing time machine
Going to the races in Nairobi is a bit like stepping in to a time machine. Not only when it comes to details like the results being posted by hand on a black-board, but in the intimacy of it all. There are 250 horses in training, eight runners in each race and a handful of trainers. After just a few visits you have a fairly good idea of who is who in Kenyan racing. The next weekend you are likely to run into many of them at a polo-game or a showjumping event. People here race horses for the passion and the love of horses. There are no big purses, and the training fees are among the lowest in the world.
In the parade ring I spot Leslie Sercombe, the most successful jockey in Kenya. She is tall, blond and thin. Her mother Patsy is a trainer and a vet. Her twin sister is a showjumping rider.
Julie McCann is a foot and a half shorter, and second in the standings. She doubles up as jockey and trainer. Julie didn't start riding until in her 20s, after a career as a speedway motorcycle rider. She is married to Stewart McCann, a jockey too, who spent some years riding in Sweden—in a very different climate. Stewart has some weight issues. Earlier in the day I saw him sweating heavily while dressed in a ski-suit in his car with the heater turned up to the maximum. Saunas are only found in the 5 star hotels of Nairobi.
In the center of the parade ring Paddy Migdoll sits on her regular bench. Mrs. Migdoll is an upright lady in her 80s. A horse owner and former trainer who likes to talk about her tea visits to the Queen of England. She still has the best parking space at Ngong Racecourse even though the sign with her name is tilting a little. Mrs. Migdoll was introduced to the sport by Beryl Markham, the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic. Markham was also the first woman in Kenya to get a race trainers license in 1926. Long before any woman in most Euro-pean countries.
The Jockey Club of Kenya was founded in 1965. Originally an upper class sport, today you find Kenyans of all aspects of society cheering for their favourites. Parts of the track have free admission and the lowest bet is 20 cents.
[toggle title="About Kenya"]Capital: Nairobi.
"I can think of no better way to start my own day than to ride out with the exercise riders in the Ngong forest"
Population: 43 million.
Aera: 582 646 km2
Language: English (official language), Kiswahili (national language); several local languages.
Government type: Republic.
Important industries: Tea, horticulture, coffee, petroleum products, fish, cement, tourism.
Exchange rate: 100 KES (Kenya Shilling) = 0,91 Euro.
GDP/Capita: 882 USD.
Religion: About 80 % Christian, 10 % Muslim, 10 % indigenous beliefs.
Average age: 18,8 years.
Life expectancy at birth: 63 years.
Before the colonization of Kenya the most of the country was relatively unknown to the outside world. The coastline was however well known due to the trade with the Far East. Kenya came under British colonial rule in 1895. European settlers was given rights to land that was not cultivated by Africans. This happened mainly in the highlands where settlers grew coffee, tea, cotton and weat.After a while, this lead to violent protests and attacks on European farms. After a long struggle the country gained its independance on Dec. 12, 1963. One of the biggest British projects in Kenya was the construction of the railroad from Mombasa to Uganda. The new capital Nairobi was built right next to the railroad.
Discover KENYA
Kenya is a fantastic country to visit, and if you don't want to go for an extended and expensive prepared tour, it is easy to just fly to Nairobi and discover the country on your own.[/toggle] The bell tolls, jockeys jump up on their mounts and canter to the start. Everybody leaves the parade ring and we spread out to our favourite observation spots. On the grandstand I run into Rune Carlsson from Norway. He is the proud owner of several horses, including Kenyan Derby winner Martial Art who now continues his career in South Africa. Next to him is swede Johan Svensson who does peace work in East Africa. Johan got in touch with racing after a few years playing polo in Kenya. A knee injury put a stop to his own riding, so he bred his two mares to Riverton Heights (Seattle Slew) and Heard a Whisper (Bellaphy). The result was African Storm who won the Kenyan 2000 Guineas in 2008 and Peacetime, a multiple winner.
Close to the horses
"What I love about racing in Kenya is that you are so close to the horses," said Johan. "They thunder by you a few feet away. Racing here is not so much about the races as such. It's common to bring family and friends just to hang out."
They're of and we follow the first part of the race on the TV-screen. After a while the horses turn in from the bend. The crowd starts cheering, people get up from theirs seats, children stop playing, arms wave race cards. The speaker is yelling. Everybody is yelling.
The field is well together but Jacob Lekorian, a man from the Massai people, in silks the colour of the flag of Rune Carlssons' native Norway, makes his horse give that little extra and wins by a length. Fun for Rune—the owner—but even more so for Jacob. At the age of 20 decided to become a jockey, even though he was scared to death of horses. The first time a thoroughbred ran off with him he was so ashamed that it was a week before he dared to return to the stable. In Kenya there are no jockey schools and the trainers do not always have the time to teach the new riders.
"Going to the races in Nairobi is a bit like stepping in to a time machine."
Now Jacob is one of the top riders and works as a head-lad at McCanns. His family are proud of him, he says, but they refuse to set foot at the track. Horses are still considered a very strange animal in Kenya. Jakob won the Kenya Oaks in 2011, and recently spent a few seasons in Denmark.'
"I want to be better, learn more, and become as good as I can possibly be."
Every second Sunday from September to July races are held at Ngong Race Course, There is a yearling sale in August, and this years record selling horse was sold at Euro 12 000. Considered a very high price in this country, especially in light of the turmoil in the region the last few years. Almost all horses in training in Kenya are at Ngong Race Course. The vast majority of the stable staff have tough lives, with marginal salaries, regularly sick children, school fees to pay and elderly parents to support. School fees to pay. But I never HEAR anyone complain, rather I hear constant jokes and laughter. The love for the horses is there as well. Patience. Wisdom.
They might not know as much about racing as we do in the industrialized world, but the passion for the horses and the sport is exactly the same.
Even at the foot of Mount Ngong.
The Talisman bar and restaurant—lovely atmosphere,
good food, popular hangout for horse people in Karen.
Haandi restaurant—very good Indian food in Nairobi.
Seven Seafood Grill—fantastic seafood
The National Park—10 minutes from Nairobi you can be on the savannah with lions, rhinos, zebras and antelopes.
David Sheldricks elephant orphanage—in Karen
Giraffe Manor—hotel with its own herd of giraffes—in Karen
Naivasha Lake—1 hour from Nairobi—with lodges in various price ranges—contact Tour Africa Safaris.
The Sanctuary Farm, Naivasha—ride among antelopes and giraffes for 15 dollars. The Erskines, who own the farm, are thoroughbred breeders.
Stay over night:
Elsamere, Naivasha—a rather plain lodge wher the hippos come up to graze in front of your cabin and where Born Free's Joy Adamson lived
Lovely boutique hotel in Nairobi
Hotel with bush-feeling in Karen
Tribe hotel next to the shoppingmall Village Market with many good restaurants


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Kuzo, David Matthew (1996) An experimental study of the turbulent transverse jet. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02232005-160358
An experimental study that examines the mean flow properties of the turbulent transverse jet using Digital Particle Image Velocimetry (DPIV) is reported.
This study examines various jet flows over a range of Reynolds numbers based upon jet velocity and diameter. Within this range it is documented that mean flow fields, identified as alternate mean flow states, other than the symmetric vortex pair exist. These alternate flow states are characterized by unsteadiness, asymmetry, and multiple streamwise vortices. Flow visualization shows that these alternate flow states are formed during initial jet roll-up, and persist far downstream without developing into the (expected) vortex pair. A map of the domain of existence, in velocity ratio - Reynolds number space, of these alternate states is provided, and a discussion of the underlying physics is included.
With this new understanding, selected symmetric jet flows at velocity ratios of 5, 10, and 20 are generated and studied using DPIV. The mean flow is quantified through measurements of vortex circulation, size, and impulse, and the relationship of these properties to the (initial) jet momentum flux is examined.
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As journalists began analyzing a copy of the testimony former FBI director James Comey is expected to give Thursday in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, the Republican National Committee offered its own take on the contents:
"Trying to find something of substance in Comey's opening statement like," the tweet read, accompanied by a picture of a man with a telescope.
"President Trump was right, said RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in a statement. "Director Comey's statement reconfirmed what the president has been saying all along - he was never under investigation."
Some Democrats were quick to try and counter the GOP's posting. California Lieutenant Gov. Gavin Newsom, responded to the GOP's tweet: "Hey gang, we r the young and #hip @GOP here to party with sweet #memes and #gifs. We on #fleek y'all!"
The seven pages of Comey's opening statement contained information detailing Comey's interactions with President Donald Trump, including a dinner in January during which Trump asked Comey for his loyalty. The testimony also confirmed a meeting in February where Trump had asked Comey to drop the FBI's probe into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.


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Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Congratulation to Penny!
I just found out that Penny (who sent Liam one of her beautiful quilts!) was a winner in Quilting Gallery's weekly quilt contest. head over to her blog and have a look at some of her creations, and also look at her family's website at Harmony Hopes - they are working hard to make the world a better place....
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Friday, June 04, 2010
A fantastic sewing retreat....
After a break of a few months, I am finally getting around to publically raving about the last place
we stayed on our fabulous Tassie holiday .......
The Old Cable Station in Stanley.
I decided this place was so beautiful for so many reasons that it deserved an entry all by itself.
This little gem is tucked away just outside of Stanley proper, a short distance from the Highfield homestead and is the site of the cable station that enabled a telecommunications link
between Tasmania and the mainland.
We were lucky enough to be placed in the self contained cottage containing the old telephone exchange....
Out the window of the photo below, there is a covered courtyard the holds a beautiful timber table,
large enough to seat 10-12 people. A gas heater and barbeques are also provided, so even on a cool day,
it would be possible to sit and sew or relax in comfort.
Upon arrival, we were provided with tantalising foods of the highest quality for breakfast the next morning.
Several smaller but really lovely rooms are located on the other side of the courtyard. I could imagine staying here with a few friends for a weekend (or even longer!) relaxing in the fresh air
and sewing to our hearts' content.
The cottage has several bedrooms, and at least 2 have their own ensuite, as well as
a self contained kitchen and lounge with a TV and DVD player.
We were given the main bedroom which had its own massive bathroom
complete with a luxurious spa.... it was heavenly...
The icing on the cake was dinner in the restaurant in the evening. Mic is a top class chef who created a memorable meal for the two of us. I had been hanging out for the
wood oven roasted Stanley 1/2 crayfish with baby potatoes and a fresh side salad......
while Steven enjoyed fresh salmon served with locally grown vegetables.
We finished off with a platter of Tasmainain cheeses and loccal produce.....MMMMMMMM!
You couldn't ask for better hosts than Mic and Charlotte - they are genuine people who are passionate about providing their guests with the best of everything. Would anyone be interested in going down there with me for a sewing retreat?
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FIX – Cannot Restore SQL Server 2000 Backup on SQL Server 2012
Posted on : 10-05-2012 | By : Devi Prasad | In : SQL Errors, SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2012, SQLServerPedia Syndication
Unable to Restore SQL Server 2000 Backup on SQL Server 2012?
If you are trying to restore SQL Server 2000 backup on SQL Server 2008 you would be facing error like:
Msg 3169, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
The database was backed up on a server running version 8.00.2055. That version is incompatible with this server, which is running version 11.00.2100. Either restore the database on a server that supports the backup, or use a backup that is compatible with this server.
Restoring SQL Server 2000 backup to SQL Server 2012 is not supported.
According to MSDN In SQL Server 2012, you can restore a user database from a database backup that was created by using SQL Server 2005 or a later version.
How to restore then?
Use SQL Server 2008 R2 as an intermediate source.
1. First restore the SQL Server 2000 backup to SQL Server 2008 r2.
2. Then backup the database from SQL Server 2008 r2 and restore it on SQL Server 2012.
If you do not have SQL Server 2008 r2, You can download a trial version of SQL Server 2008 r2 from the below links.
Alternatively you can use SQL Server 2005 (or) SQL Server 2008 also as an intermediate source.
Following the above steps should help solve the problem.
Also verify the database backup on each target server before restoring: Verify SQL Server Database Backup
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Waiting for Henry & Lisa's arrival
Curt and I are at LPCH waiting for the guests-of-honor to arrive. A beautiful sunny day here in Palo Alto. Parking is very difficult and it does cost to park so keep that in mind if you do come to visit once the "all clear" is given. Must be "peak" season here as there are tons of people here. All visitors must get a badge and must be 150% healthy especially when entering the maternity ward. HSK & LPK are scheduled to arrive at 10:30 am. The waiting game begins...
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The story of the Peasenhall pigs filled me with horror. No, not that the school were going to let children get involved in the rearing of pigs only to see them sent off to their slaughter. Children of farmers all around the land are used to that, and I believe are no more unbalanced than the rest of society. Indeed my own mum will tell tales of Jimmy the wartime pig being sent off for slaughter, and being upset. But not hungry.
No, what upset me was this idea that children should be shielded from the truth of meat production. For me, those that are shielded from the truth are probably many of the same ones who end up not caring about what's in their food or where it came from. Or even worse, not knowing that it came from an animal as they only ever see it in polystyrene trays or ready meals. And look where that has got us, or what it has allowed the supermarkets to do in the name of everyday value.
I disagree with the statement that this exercise will "desensitise" the children's view of pigs and their value. I would have thought quite the reverse would be true, and they would be more likely to care, having seen what it takes to give them a good life, and a good death.
I am not sure about the statement of this being about the school pushing meat as a healthy option, I haven't seen everything the school has said about this. What it would be seem to pushing is meat as a considered option, where you think about every stage of the pig's life, and its death. I'm with Emma Haines of Cook With Me Kids, I believe this route teaches compassion, not a lack of it.
What the vegans might consider is that children might make an informed choice after this to not eat meat. At least they have all the facts to consider. Which is surely what an education should be about. The gathering of information in order to consider your own perspective and make your own choice. To question, and to answer.
I do choose to eat meat, and I choose to eat good quality meat from producers who care about their animals. If I couldn't choose meat from those sources, then I wouldn't eat cheaper meat, I'd eat less meat. I know I am lucky to have the choice, and I would also hope that I have brought MGG up to understand the choices that we make. She's seen animals cared for when we shared care of four sheep one year, and seen them go off to slaughter, and return to the dinner plate.
So I will stand up and applaud the school and Cook With Me Kids, and the parents and children who get involved. I wish the pigs a happy and well cared for life and a good end. I wish those who cook with the meat good cooking, and minimal waste, to show ultimate respect to the animals. That's not lacking in compassion in my book. I respect the fact that others see things differently, and I respect the rights of people to choose.
If this came to MGG's school, I'd be delighted and give her every encouragement to get involved. What about you? What would you do?
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Wellness Programs
We offer a healthy pet wellness program for pets who are under eight years of age. Pets age much faster than humans. Early disease detection and aggressive medical and nutritional intervention can minimize the effects of aging.
Our healthy pet wellness program recommends that growing and mature pets receive:
- Complete physical exam – Yearly
- Fecal test for internal parasites – Yearly
- Heartworm test – Yearly
- Canine vaccinations – Every 1-3 years (depending on needs/risks)
- Feline vaccinations – Every 1-3 years (depending on needs/risks)
Our Senior Advanced Wellness Program recommends that pets over ten years receive:
- Complete physical exam – Twice yearly
- Fecal test for internal parasites – Yearly
- Heartworm test – Yearly
- Senior blood panel/urinalysis – Yearly
- Canine vaccinations – Every 1-3 years (depending on needs/risks)
- Feline vaccinations – Every 1-3 years (depending on needs/risks)
Every year your pet is given a comprehensive physical exam to detect any signs of changing health.
The doctor examines your pet's cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, urinary and reproductive systems, central nervous system, eyes, ears, skin, coat, mouth, teeth, gums, and weight.
We strongly recommend an examination every year so that if your pet does develop any problems we can detect it in the early stages.
An annual vaccination that helps protect your dog from four diseases: distemper, hepatitis, leptosporosis, and parainfluenza. These diseases are debilitating and can cause death. Most dogs will be exposed during its lifetime.
Parvovirus is a canine intestinal viral infection that results in bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting and extreme depression. It is highly contagious to other dogs and life threatening.
An annual vaccination is given to prevent infectious tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) which is a highly contagious bacterium causing a dry hacking cough that can persist for six or more weeks.
This vaccination is required by the state government to help prevent the spread of this deadly disease in both animals and humans.
Local Requirements for canine rabies:
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An annual vaccination for cats that helps protect them from three diseases: Feline respiratory diseases (Rhinotracheitis and Calici virus) and Panleukopenia which is known as distemper. All are highly contagious and easily transmitted between cats and can be fatal.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
A vaccination for cats to aid in the prevention of feline leukemia. This disease severely depresses the immune system so that the cat's body can't fight off diseases. The feline leukemia virus is a major cause of death in cats. There is no successful treatment.
Feline Leukemia / FIV Testing
Testing for feline Leukemia should be done prior to vaccination as this disease can be transmitted from mother to newborn or can lay dormant in the cat for years before symptoms are present.
This vaccination is required by the state government to help prevent the spread of this deadly disease in both animals and humans.
Local Requirements for feline rabies:…..………………….Every year
A fecal is performed to screen your pet for intestinal parasites on a yearly basis. This aids in early detection and prompt treatment of any parasite infection. A fecal will not detect tapeworm unless visible in the stool or on the pet. Tapeworms can appear as a long flat worm or little segments that look like flat rice. If you have seen this at home please report to the doctor during the pet's examination.
Canine annual wellness programs include a blood test for evidence of heartworms. Heartworms are a dangerous but completely preventable problem. Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. The only known vector is the mosquito, which bites an infected animal and then transmits the larvae to your pet. The larvae mature and migrate to the heart and other important organs in the body. Left untreated, heartworms can become fatal.
Prevention is easy!
Laurelton Animal Hospital carries most available heartworm prevention products and will start your puppy immediately at the first puppy visit or your adult dog after a negative heartworm test.
We require a heartworm test yearly during your pet's annual visit if there is not a history of preventative and every other year if they routinely take their heartworm prevention. In the event that your pet has a positive heartworm test, we have treatment options available to you.
Most veterinary practices offer bloodwork and urinalysis as a part of their routine screening for older patients.
Bloodwork is the veterinarian's first and most important tool in evaluating patients. It is an internal view of your pets overall health. Depending on the results of the initial bloodwork, other diagnostic tests may be warranted to fully diagnose the extent or the cause of any abnormal findings.
Most blood work is performed in-hospital, but some tests may be performed at an outside laboratory.
Laurelton Animal Hospital offers in-house laboratory services for prompt results.
An evaluation for health or illness sometimes includes a urinalysis. Urinalysis results can give an idea of hydration and kidney function; it can also indicate inflammation or infections in the urinary tract. 'Normal' results help determine health or exclude certain diseases.
A urinalysis is indicated for evaluating pets with urinary abnormalities such as increased urine production, increased urinary frequency, straining to urinate, bloody urine or abnormal color to the urine. This test can also be helpful in cases of unexplained fever, loss of appetite or weight loss.


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True Experience + Time Warp Impossible Journey
This composition demonstrates how physical boundaries are easily broken and betrayed by sound's ability to transcend consecutive time and solid structures, refracting time and space.
The journey begins on NYC subway platform where the particulate rhythms and melodies of the subway swarm with the notes and beats of subway musicians.* Once boarded and on the train, the ambient is quieted and encapsulated…until you are let off, far from the city, where the barren trees hold steady, absorbing a cold winter rain.
*Mecca Bodega
Suggestions for creating the best listening environment for this composition:
Many of the composition's sonic textures will be lost if played through the tiny tinny speaker your computer or mobile device. The best way to listen is through headphones. It can be a challenge to capture the spatial qualities of a sound piece like this one through the rigid environment of computer and and mobile screens. I'd rather play it for you in a gallery space or even through your own sound system in your home, an environment that would allow the sound to travel through a quality speaker, then through space before arriving in your ears.
Sound Installation at the Edinburgh Art Festival
Timeline, a sound installation by Susan Philipsz at the Edinburgh Art Festival is worth checking out. It's up through September 2, 2012
"Philipsz' Timeline traces this now invisible line in a succession of short sound recordings installed across the city. Referencing both the mythical sirens of Homer's Odyssey, and the invention of the first siren by Edinburgh's John Robison, Philipsz' voice will call out each day in response to the firing of the gun, creating a domino effect as each speaker sounds in turn along the timeline from Calton Hill to Edinburgh Castle." – edinburghartfestival.com
SunTracker 2012: A New Sound Installation in Progress
I'm currently working on a new installation "Sun Tracker" that will debut on Friday, June 22, 2012 as part of the Woodstock Digital Media Festival. Working with Jeff Branson of Denver, CO and Sam Stelfox of Burlington, a sound installation will be programmed based on the Earth/Sun relationship during the time of the summer solstice. We are using Cosm (previously known as Pachube) to keep track of the live feeds (from Colorado, Vermont and possibly California).
I met Jeff and Sam through Vermont Makers, and it's been great to work with them. Jeff works with SparkFun out in Denver and Sam is a part of Lab B in Burlington. Along with Studio Ju Ju, Lab B has served as a workspace for this project, in fact we met there last week with Jeff (via google+ hangout).
I'll document the project here as we move forward. In the meantime here's a link to more Studio Ju Ju sound installations.
Ringtones, Makers and Max/MSP: Right here in VT
Our sister studio Sesamedia New Media Design + Strategy is helping us distribute our many, many ringtones. You can participate in the naming contest and download free ringtones in thenew media arts section of Sesamedia website.
In other sound news, through Vermont Makers, we connected with a few local artists and technologists who work in max/MSP. Plans are coming together to offer max/MSP workshops in Burlington in the late fall of 2012. It is thrilling to meet and hopefully work with other max/MSP – arduino enthusiasts here in rural Vermont! We'll keep you posted and if you are interested in attending the workshops, please go over to the Vermont Makers site and sign up for their mailing list.
Speaking of Vermont Makers, don't miss our event this Tuesday night April 3 Blinkies, the Quadcopter, Thing-O-Matic and more!
Madonna Goes Over-the-Top AND Site-Specific at Super Bowl
Kudos to Madonna for making part of tonight's Super Bowl half-time performance site-specific. By including a marching band, cheerleader costumes and football field graphics, her show acknowledged where it was; on a football field. "Go Madonna!"
Explore the Possibilities of Exhibiting and Reading Radio and Sound art
This is really interesting and much needed exploration of sound art and sound art exhibition. The exhibition description says it explores "all" the possible ways of exhibiting and reading sound art – quite the overstatement! I think there will always be new ways to exhibit and understand sound art. In any case, great to see people out there ready to take the journey.
The exhibition Radio Arts Space constructs a gallery inside radio space, where Sound art and Radio art works are exhibited. It explores (many possible ways) of exhibiting and reading Radio and Sound art. The project is also complemented by an (international) platform for the discussion of meanings, contextualization, artistic research and the exchange of sound art works.
radioCona, produced by CONA, launched in 2008, is a platform that uses the radio frequency space in art contexts. FM frequency is understood as public space, explored from different perspectives and mediated through artworks audiobooks, programming and exhibitions. radioCona is intervention into public space.
Name that Ringtone!
Our "Name that Ringtone" contest is on its way. We did a test over at our facebook page and the response was exciting – Lots of creative people joined in and gave a handful of ringtones some really creative names.
While the social media test was recent, this project actually started in 2007 right before I left to attend grad school at the San Francisco Art Institute. This is when these first batches of ringtones were made. The problem then was that cell phone technology wasn't so great, and companies like Verizon were even disabling features on Motorola phones that would allow the easy addition of custom ringtones. I also ran into problems getting a Motorola phone to work with my Mac computer. So, in summary there were a lot of conflicts and challenges back then.
Well, I don't have to tell you how things have changed now that the iPhone is universally adored. It is now much easier to get custom ringtones onto a phone.
The way the "Name that Ringtone" contests works is that all who suggest a name + like Studio Ju Ju on facebook get entered to win a pair of Reveal Bamboo Bambud earbuds, and those who suggest the winning name for a particular ringtone, get a copy of that ringtone for their phone.
Here's the ringtone currently up for naming. Take a break from the holidays and put your creativity to work. Name that ringtone!
Series 1 12 edit by Sesamedia + Studio Ju Ju
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Sound Art in 2011
"Sounding the Depths" is an informative survey of sound art in 2011 and the 50 years that led up to it. It's important to note that Futurists were experimenting with sound art in the early 1900s, so sound art has at least 100 years behind it. Also, there is sound art that is much more challenging that the works described in the article- but that's probably because the site hosting the article is about homes, so the article is talking to people who might want to buy sound art for their home. In any case, it is interesting written piece and it is great to see sound art getting more attention (because it is getting more attention). My favorite work described in this article, one that you could not have in your home, is the elegant Wave Organ in San Francisco. It's exciting to see sound art getting attention in articles like this, hopefully this is a step forward in the public's understanding of this niche art form. If you are interested in sound art and contemporary art, read more here:
The History of the Universe through Listening
Ever heard the sound of a radio storm between Jupiter and its moon Io? Follow this link to listen for yourself.
In this 12 minute TED Talk by the Artist-technologist Honor Harger she describes how listening to the noises of stars and planets and pulsars have informed our knowledge of the universe. In her own work, she tracks the radio waves emitted by ancient celestial objects and turns them into sound, including "the oldest song you will ever hear," the sound of cosmic rays left over from the Big Bang.
Immaterial Terrain
Designers at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design have created a method to materialize and document the "immaterial terrain" of WiFi networks within a city. In this project they created a way to measure WiFi presence using a light stick. Then using that light stick they mapped WiFi across the campus landscape while documenting the light variations through long-exposure photography. They created what I would call a kind of "light map" to create a presence for what is usually an invisible – yet crucial – network and a significant – yet intangible – terrain in contemporary life.
The project's interest in the spatial and material qualities of wireless networks is what makes it interesting to the projects of Studio Ju Ju where we have a similar interest in exploring the spatial and material qualities of sound and sound travel.
More about: Immaterials: Light painting WiFi


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Before you even step foot in a carpet and flooring store, you should take a moment to review your personal financial situation. Are you working with a tight budget and need inexpensive carpet, or are you ready to splurge?
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This is a blog about the up-coming movie "First Man". The movie is about the effort of US, in-particular NASA efforts of putting the first man to space. The blog looks into the historical background and interesting facts of these space exploration and the main players of this great adventure.
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Title: Building Owners and Managers Association. Calgary Chapter fonds
Date(s): 1966-1980, predominant 1973-1979
Physical Description: 1.25 m of textual records. -- ca. 10 photographs
History: The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) was established in the USA in 1907 and has been active in Canada since 1910. The Calgary, Alberta chapter was established in 1959 with the following objects: to create, maintain and develop cooperation among the owners and managers of office buildings; to facilitate the interchange of ideas in the conception, construction, management, operation, and maintenance of buildings; and to promote the general welfare of the industry and community. The Association holds monthly meetings to discuss problems and issues related to the management of high-rise buildings and holds social events for its members. One project in which the Calgary chapter was involved from 1975 to 1977 was the design and mounting of historical plaques on heritage buildings.
Scope and Content: The fonds consists of constitution and bylaws (1976), minutes (1975-1979), financial records, membership lists (1974-1980), correspondence, committee minutes, records relating to historical plaque project, newsletters, and miscellany.
RECORDS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE ALSO IN THIS FONDS. SEE INVENTORY FOR DETAILS: Alberta Hotel, Calgary Downtown Business Association, I.G. Baker and Co., Linton block, Lougheed house, Norman block, and Tribune Building.
Source of Acquisition: Gift of BOMA, 1981.
Language: The material is in English.
Restrictions: No restrictions on access.
Finding Aids: Inventory available. Please consult before requesting material.
View finding aid / scanned documents: http://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/findingAids/archhtm/boma.cfm
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A decisive boost for the Atlanpole Biotherapies-approved FIRM project has just been announced—the sector grouping has been granted a public subsidy of €10 million. The objective: to develop radioisotope production for medical applications.
Nuclear medicine is a rapidly growing field. Radioisotopes and gamma radiation have a wide range of uses including pure scientific research, in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer, as well as in applications such as the sterilization of equipment.
Approved by the Atlanpole Biotherapies competitiveness cluster, the FIRM project allies five industrial and academic partners, including two in the Pays de la Loire: the Arronax public-private partnership and the École des mines de Nantes' Subatech laboratory. It aims to develop industrial production of innovative radioisotopes for medical applications with the objective of assuring wide choice for the healthcare professions.
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The French government has undertaken to finance two-thirds of the FIRM project's budget, some €10 million, within the framework of its "Investing for the future" tendering process, under the rubric of "Enhancing competitiveness." This significant funding represents a clear recognition of the radiopharmaceutical sector's strategic importance.
Further information: www.atlanpolebiotherapies.eu/news/firm-project-was-funded-at-the-level-of-15-million-euros
"The Pays de la Loire Region has been at the forefront of research on radiopharmaceuticals for over 35 years […] This dynamic development is actively supported by Atlanpole Biotherapies competitive cluster that brings together all those involved in the sector under the banner Isotop4Life".


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For me this is a special post, as i am trying to go back to my "roots" when i started here on Genbass.
U probably don't remember my first posts, but i used to drop very political related posts..
I had the privilege of talking to one of the best creatives and humble producers i know last week for more than 12 hours!!! ( i wont say his/her name tho) – because it is kinda not relevant for the post itself.. i mean..
you may be asking what we talk about?
Music!!…and life
we both agreed in how important is to have a straight/rebel/conscious attitude towards what some artists are becoming and also about what's happening in the planet, we also agreed that "hype" music can do both..
entertain and have a solid message!!
We also said it'd be cool if a very known producer had a featuring with a talented but unknown MC, and obviously that those well known singers could do an original song with any of those of hundreds unknown producers out there in soundcloud, bandcamp, myspace and so on..
I put myself as an example.. i was totally unknown.. and i still am.. for many people,
although i have had the honor of collab with big names and very under..(or i'd say totally unknown) producers.. what matters to me is the music.
So before beginning this post i want to add that although sometimes i do post hype and we can say.. more danceable stuff..
every time, every day my heart is with the music that stands up for the powerless, the minorities, and also music that can open people's mind, music that can be unique or can be the seed of a new genre, style of "school", music made for real people, who suffer, who are not here for fame, add me, follow me, comment, blog me or whatsoever..
This is Music with Attitude!!
Asian dub Foundation's Deeder Zaman is now in his solo project..
and he drops Brothers & Sisters
Brothers and Sistas (Sun is Shining Riddim) by DeederZaman
Next one is the ONLY confirmed for Latino Resiste Vol 2
Volfoniq : Manifesto (feat. Bankil) by Volfoniq
" My feeling , inspiration and reason is the people of my country, exactly from Chiapas Mexico (EZLN), because they are warriors in a material ,fascist and globalized society, so I am telling in my songs about my experience and what I saw in my life. The music is like a instrument to make a connection with the people in the world, and try to leave a message for the next generations… "
BANKIL – an MC from Mexico,made this amazing collaboration with France's master Volfoniq
Next one stands for the indigenous people!!
This is the new Latinamerican folklore!!
I dunno if you guys remember ayarachi, and all that path that i have been trying to post..
Tremor started with ZZK, Klauser made it big, and now it has spread all over the place!!
This is Ayahuasca
Next one is a roots dub from FLeCK!!
specially dedicated to the Rebellious one
REBELLIOUS DUB by FLeCK
Next one a rebel cumbia!!
supporting our real gold!! POTABLE WATER!!
Cumbia Rockers Allstars: Dejala correr by Cumbia Rockers Allstars
Finally something that makes me very proud
in 2009, LibreCommeLair (LCL), Biggest FREE online music label, opens a free creative commons sound bank filled by the artists who collaborated or released on the label.
To spread the new, the label decides to organize a remix contest based on the sound bank.
dub, reggae, electroacustic, d'n'b, house, electronica… !
Speaking about it, a jury composed of Netaudio and Creative Commons music actors will make a final selection that will be released as a compilation on LibreCommeLair.
The Jury will be : FreeMusicArchive, Notheen, Subflow, DivergenceFM, INQ, Netwaves, Netaudio Berlin, AQuietBump, iD.EOLOGY and Dogmazic.
AND THE RESULT is here
LCL ALBUM of 2010
From Canada.. Latin jazz experimental and dopest lyrics.. telmary n contradictionature
El fantasma de la libertad Raphael Sebbag feat. Telmary by contradictionature
This is a good example of helping with attitude..
you Donate $10 to help rebuild Haiti and get THE GLITCH MOB's Drink The Sea: The Remixes Vol 1, as well as Vol 2 on February 12th. You will also have access to a growing catalog of music from other artists contributing to DownloadtoDonate.org for the entire year. Donations benefit Music For Relief which supports nonprofit organizations working on the ground in Haiti.
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JST psycho.
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The idea of this project is to make a recycling process more sensible and conscious to wasted products. The electronic products, that have finished serving the humanity is going to shredders and losing their unique identity, without any chance to preserve a memory of its existence. eWaste ReEvolution is one of the alternative ways to make old servants to be life again in more considerate way. The fictional story of resurrection and new evolution helps to develop new methods and techniques whereby creates unique designs and uncommon forms from electronic waste.
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
D-Soul have one.
The owner of original Psychoface, highly respected Drum'n'Bass DJ - D-Soul from Plug-In crew, has posted a photo of an epic Noisevoice on his profile.
Big up yourself D-Soul!
Big up yourself D-Soul!
Monday, November 29, 2010
A37 - female kind organism
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Sketches for logo
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Electronic Recyclers International®
But its still very long way to make it cleaner. ERI`s site
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Messy Bessie spot.
Jess is Australia based jewelery artist and author of Messy Bessie blog have published spot post about cyber faces collection.
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NGBS Green for Multifamily Buildings
The Basics on the Best: NGBS Green Certification
NGBS Green Certification, National Green Building Standard Certification provided by Home Innovation Research Labs, has been available and growing since early 2009. This past spring, the program celebrated its 50,000th NGBS Green Certified home and it has the largest market share of all the green certifications within the residential industry. Despite going from a start-up to #1 over the last six years, many in the industry are still unfamiliar with the NGBS Green program. Even those who are familiar with the program may not know it applies to multifamily buildings as well as new and remodeled single-family homes. Below is a quick overview of the program and its marketing benefits.
Ensuring Homes meet the Highest Green Standard
Home Innovation certifies homes to the rigorous requirements of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS) – the only residential green building rating system approved by ANSI as an American National Standard. The NGBS provides practices for the design and construction of all types of green residential buildings, renovations, and land developments. This certification goes well beyond energy efficiency; it provides independent verification that a home, apartment building, or land development is designed and built to achieve high performance in six key areas: Site Design, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Building Operation & Maintenance.
This stringent third-party-verified certification program ensures homes and apartments are built in compliance with the NGBS. All NGBS Green Homes meet at least the baseline/Bronze certification level, but some go the extra "green mile" to attain Silver, Gold, or even the highest Emerald level certification. NGBS Green is the only national program that actually requires higher point totals in all six of the standard's categories of green; not merely a higher overall project point total. So, for example, a home or apartment building that achieves Gold-level points in five categories but only Bronze-level points in Resource Efficiency, can only achieve a Bronze certification for the entire project. Yep – we're that tough! This ensures residents in NGBS Green Certified homes aren't living in just highly energy-efficient homes, but truly green homes.
NGBS Green focuses on three primary attributes, all highly marketable to today's discerning consumers:
Healthy Homes
- Providing fresh air ventilation that improves indoor air quality
- Limiting pollutants and contaminants in the home
- Preventing moisture problems that can contribute to mold and attract pests
Lower Operating Costs
- Reducing utility costs through cost-effective energy and water efficiency practices
- Controlling maintenance costs through durable construction and product selection
- Providing technical and educational resources to ensure the home's optimum performance
Sustainable Lifestyle
- Promoting walkability
- Reducing home maintenance through enhanced durability
- Preserving natural resources through responsible land development practices
Meeting NGBS Requirements is Just the Beginning
The mandatory practices in the NGBS merely set a national baseline for homes and apartments that are efficient, durable, high-performing, and healthier. But NGBS Green Certified homes all rise substantially above that minimum baseline. Bronze level NGBS Green Certified homes must also incorporate a sufficient number of additional practices in each of the six green building categories to earn 231 points via third-party inspection. A Gold certified home needs 509 points. The specific practices incorporated are likely to reflect location, climate, market preferences, and budget realities, but the NGBS demystifies the process for consumers by requiring owner education and a definitive list of the home's green building features and how to maintain them.
Home Innovation's green home certification process mandates a minimum of two inspections for each NGBS Green Certified home by a trained independent, third-party verifier. All builders in the NGBS Green Certification program aim to build high-performance, sustainable homes. But because of the quirky, variable nature of the construction process we Home Innovation can't just take a builder's word for it. We check … and double-check. In-person assessments provide visual assurance that what a builder says he's going to do is actually what gets done, and that it gets done correctly. Only when we are fully satisfied can a home earn the NGBS Green Certification mark.
Getting the Credit (and Appraisal) You Deserve
And it's fine for the residents to get what they want out of their green homes, but what about the building owners and managers? NGBS Green Certification definitely has their needs in mind too.
Bob Sahadi, Director of Energy-Efficient Finance for the Institute for Market Transformation, recently provided a blog post for Home Innovation Insights focusing on the improving appraisal landscape for multifamily building owners/operators. He said the old excuse that the appraiser "just didn't get it" when it comes to receiving a multifamily green appraisal, doesn't have the validity today that it once did. It's more a matter of owners not knowing how to properly seek an appraisal process that values green attributes. Sahadi discusses the existing gaps he's seen in green multifamily building owners receiving appropriate appraisals that reflect their buildings' inherent green benefits — lower operating expenses, faster absorption, lower vacancies, and even more favorable capitalization rates.
Hungry for More?
This is just a sample of the significance of the National Green Building Standard and Home Innovation's NGBS Green Certification. Want more detail? Visit www.HomeInnovation.com/Green, or contact them directly by calling 800.638.8556, or www.HomeInnovation.com/NGBSGreenContact.


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Labyrinth Of Flames (Sub)
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Watch Labyrinth Of Flames full episodes online English Sub.
Other subtitles: Honoo no Labyrinth
Synopsis: Meet Galan, a Russian spastic geek who`d do anything to be a real, live samurai. But that`s just an impossible dream… or is it? When his friend Natsu, who is a successor of Japanese emigrants family, gives him the gift of an ancient sword, strange events unfold, and even stranger people drop out of the sky to attack. Now Galan must overcome his ineptitude and join a bunch of beautiful women in a wacky romp through a kingdom that time forgot. Hey, what could be better?
Language: English Sub
Status: Completed
Aired: Sep 25, 2000 to Dec 21, 2000
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Samurai
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|Rochelle's Geometric Knit Hat
Look out world! She's at it again!
Getting into something crafty and creative & loving every minute of it!
Okay I admit it. I am now "Bi-stitch-ual"! I can both Crochet & Knit! (Uh Oh! I can get into even more trouble now! LOL)
My grandma taught me how to do both when I was little but I loved crocheting so much more that I stuck with that over the knitting & I pretty well forgot everything I learned about knitting up until this point. It was the whole out of sight, out of mind, don't use it you lose it thing.
Last year though I said I wanted to try it again & a few months ago my grandma gifted me all of hers & my mom's old knitting needles. When I say old, we're talking truly antique/vintage here, 60 years or better at least! It was pretty cool to see all of those antique needles & to find the gauge checker with my mom's maiden name on it for her grade 6 home economics class though. It truly felt like I had been gifted pieces of both my mom & my grandma. Pretty neat that she held onto them for all these years & now I have them again.
I had tried to knit last year & it didn't go over too well, so I set it down again. When my grandma gave me hers & mom's needles again though, I decided I would go ahead & pick it up again to give it another try.
Well like most things when I "play" I get an idea and I start working on something and before you know it I end up making up my own creation. The same was true in this case with this idea. So after a little bit of work, a little more trial and error, sorting it out after a few mistakes and after sending it to a round with my testers I now can present my FIRST Knit pattern!
When I got this idea, I knew exactly who I was going to be making it for & who was going to be the inspiration for this pattern. I just had to make it work because I knew it would be special to her. :)
I had so much fun coming up with this design! It incorporates all of my favorite things about fiber work! It has texture, color, interesting shapes, a beautiful design & a few other things you have to look for in order to see the surprises in your finished work!
Best of all, I came up with this design especially for a wonderful friend & was able to gift the finished item to her & she loved it! That part always makes me Happy & I love it when my designs get to be loved by my friends & family!
So without any further ado, let me introduce you to the Rochelle's Geometric Knitted Hat!
Ravelry Shop and I have it introductory priced with a special coupon code for all my friends until 9-12-13.
Use code Knit1 & you will receive $2.50 off the total price.
This has been so much fun for me & such a wonderful adventure to branch out into this area of crafting again. I've had fun & I know that this will not be my only knit pattern, so stay tuned for more to come in the future!
Special thanks to all my testers who helped me get this pattern ready!
You can see more of their hard work here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.505143329575849.1073741841.282139305209587&type=1
Have a great day!
Michelle K
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I usually do a Top 20 but I found myself struggling to fill all the spots and I was just picking stuff randomly so I decided to do a Top 10 instead. Then, I had trouble kicking out designers from the list (I initially had 18), so I decided to just leave it at 12. I mean whatever, right? It's mah blog and I'll pick whatever arbitrary number to do a listicle I want. So here are my most favorite shows this season, some of the picks are obvious but I think I managed to include a good mix of regulars and newbies.
(And now a moment of silence for those who couldn't make it here, namely, Miu Miu, Prada, Balenciaga and Nina Ricci. I love you guys. I'll see you next season).
1. Louis Vuitton: Mix n Match to the max.
2. Proenza Schouler: "Cos the lady is a vamp, she's a vixen not a tramp"
3. Marc Jacobs: A bajillion influences in a blender make one hell of a ladylike smoothie.
4. Christopher Kane: Dude. Apes. APES!!!
5. Basso and Brooke: The raddest, brightest prints I've ever seen in my life.
6. Dolce & Gabbana: The circle as a trend. Layering, brocades and silk pajamas say hello!
7. Alexander McQueen: The master at his brightest best.
8. Haider Ackermann: Defiantly bold, strong and sexy.
9. Ann Demeulemeester: Chic urban warriors.
10. Thakoon: Lux prints in grungy semi-awkward silhouettes = LOVE.
11. Fendi: Spaceladies from the future past.
12. Devi Kroell: Best debut collection ever. Thoroughly modern, minimalist, structural and oh so chic.


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AZ-EL Mount Final Framework Construction:
This is the beginning of the construction of the framework. I am winching the two side rails and "backbone" into position.
Here I am lacing the rails with the various angle-iron pieces. There are a total of about 50 individual lengths of angle iron which make up this structure.
Notice in the upper portion of this picture...the holes don't all line up perfectly and often need "persuasion."
The framework is taking shape.
Here I am using ratchet straps to install the lower and most sturdy crossmember which probably weighs 150 pounds or so:
A view from the top of the tower with all three crossmembers installed. You can now see the 8 points of the octagon which will connect to the aluminum truss of the dish.
This is the completed framework. I have cranked it up to an equivalent elevation of about 70 degrees using the 1/2" drill. Should be no problem for the 1.5 hp motor and 4.75:1 sprocket ratio. The mount still has the reflectors from when it was the back end of the transportable earthstation trailer. I think I will leave them on there just for grins.
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The colourful Brewer Memorial Garden was removed last year to allow a realignment of the driveways and new paved areas for St Mary's Court. Finally this week colour returned to a newly formed Brewer Memorial Garden.
Dr Jacky Bowring has designed the landscaping for the Cathedral precinct and this has included creating an outdoor 'room' for the Brewer Memorial Garden, with five corten planters and curved Tōtara hedging. The curve of the hedge being "an echo of the distinctive circular form of the original Brewer Memorial Garden". The hedge runs parallel to the axis of St Mary's and continues along the Parnell Road frontage. It will be grown to the same height as the Labyrinth hedge. The street side of the hedge has been planted with Star Jasmine, a highly fragrant ground cover.
The 2mx2mx900mm corten planters have been fabricated by Auckland artist David McCracken. Over the coming weeks and months they will rust to a beautiful burnt orange colour.
The plant selections for the planters were designed by Bev McConnell of Ayrlies Garden in Whitford, Auckland. Bev and her wonderful team have been propagating the plants over the last few months, including some unique plants specially for Holy Trinity Cathedral. They arrived early Wednesday morning to do the planting.
Ben and Luke from Ayrlies Garden commence the planting
Bev McConnell (on the right) with her planting team – (from left) Tony, Ben, Jaque, Luke, Judy and Anne
An irrigation system has been installed to ensure longevity of all the planting. Today the lawn is being rolled out and next week will see the plaque reinstated to complete the redevelopment of the Brewer Memorial Garden.
Additional features include new retractable bollards that have been installed to control vehicular traffic, greatly improving the safe use of the area as a pedestrian precinct, and lighting poles which are providing great night time illumination of the carpark, the Cathedral and St Mary's.
Thank you to all the many people who have worked hard to make St Mary's Court a very special area for contemplation and much appreciation to Bev for her input and guidance, which she has so consistently given over the years since the wonderful Trinity Garden tours of the 1990s.
On the first Sunday in Advent, 29 November 2015, as part of our 10am Choral Eucharist, we will dedicate the newly formed Brewer Memorial Garden. All welcome!


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Goes beyond the surface, beautifying skin with a powerful combination of serum ingredients. Helps support skin's cellular energy and also offers key anti-aging benefits for a smoother, firmer, more lifted look. Ultrafine pigments cover imperfections without settling into fine lines. Plus, SPF 40 helps prevent future damage.
First, shake bottle well. To use the dropper properly, ensure it is completely inserted into the bottle. Pinch bulb and release. Remove dropper and pinch gently to dispense desired amount of product onto hand or brush. Remember, a little goes a long way. Apply foundation around the nose and mouth, and anywhere you see redness or unevenness. Blend with a Foundation Brush, sponge or fingertips.


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Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been charged with rape by Northumbria police
The 22-year-old has been accused of raping a woman at a hotel in Newcastle.
The striker was arrested at his home in Forest Hall, North Tyneside and released on police bail. He is due to appear before Newcastle Magistrates Court on 21 August.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "A rape was reported to police and relates to an incident which happened in the early hours of January 23 at a hotel in Jesmond.
"Nile Ranger, 22, has been charged with rape."
Ranger, originally of Harringay, north London, left Newcastle United in March by mutual consent after making 51 appearances for the club.
He has also had loan spells for Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday but is currently without a club.
He has been capped 11 times at England under-19s level, scoring on his first international start against Bosnia.


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Natixis Asset Management renamed Ostrum Asset Management
Natixis Asset Management, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, will be renamed Ostrum Asset Management from April 3, 20181. Ostrum Asset Management will focus on its core investment capabilities, fixed income, equity and insurance.
A new name for a more defined brand architecture
As part of Natixis' strategic plan 'New Dimension', Natixis Investment Managers, one of the world's premier asset managers2, has begun a process of aligning its brands. Within this new initiative, Natixis Asset Management, will become Ostrum Asset Management from April 3, 20181.
Jean Raby, Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Investment Managers, commented: "Ostrum Asset Management is our largest affiliate, and its distinct brand name re-affirms its key role in Natixis Investment Managers' multi-affiliate structure. Ostrum Asset Management's leading active investment solutions are an integral part of our Active Thinking? approach, helping clients to build portfolios to meet their long-term goals."
New identity, symbol of change
"Ostrum"'s Latin roots pay tribute to the company's European origins, while its meaning "purple colored" connects firmly to its parent companies Natixis and Groupe BPCE. The logo's exponential symbol embodies Ostrum's ambition to expand in partnership with its clients and staff, creating new opportunities in the fast changing asset management industry.
Matthieu Duncan, Chief Executive Officer of Ostrum Asset Management3, adds: "Our new brandname Ostrum Asset Management highlights our experience in the financial markets over more than 30 years4, our strong performance track record5 and our investment teams dedication to our clients."
Refocused range to serve fresh ambitions
A leading fund manager6 in Europe with assets under management of 324.5 billion euros4 on behalf of institutional, individual and distributor clients, Ostrum Asset Management is renewing its focus on its long-standing fixed-income experience, its focused equity capabilities and its renowned insurance expertise.
The company will thereby draw on its extensive global investment range of bond funds, with 90% of funds ranked 1st or 2nd quartile by Morningstar7. It will also continue to roll out alternative solutions, such as CLOs8 and private debt on real assets, while bolstering its equity investment expertise, including thematic, small & mid cap and emerging funds.
Lastly, Ostrum Asset Management will use its unique insurance investment management expertise to continue supporting insurer clients via its tailored multi-asset solutions range.
Ostrum Asset Management will rely on Natixis Investment Managers global distribution platform, as well as the Groupe BPCE retail banking networks, to drive its growth.
Press contacts :
Sonia Dilouya - Natixis
Tel.: +33 1 58 32 01 03
Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Vanessa Stephan - Natixis Asset Management
Tel.: +33 1 78 40 81 76
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Bérengère Savelli - Natixis Investment Managers
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1. Natixis Asset Management U.S., LLC and Natixis Asset Management Asia Limited legal entities will be renamed Ostrum Asset Management U.S., LLC and Ostrum Asset Management Asia Limited by June 2018. All funds will be renamed by the end of 2018.
2. Cerulli Quantitative Update: Global Markets 2017 ranked Natixis Investment Managers (previously Natixis Global Asset Management) as the 15th largest asset manager in the world based on assets under management as at December 31, 2016.
3. Matthieu Duncan will become Chief Executive Officer of Ostrum Asset Management from April 3, 2018.
4. Source Natixis Asset Management at 12/31/2017.
5. Source Natixis Asset Management – open-end funds managed by Natixis Asset Management with more than 15 years' performance track record –12/31/2017.
6. IPE Top 400 Asset Managers 2017 ranked Natixis Asset Management as the 51st largest asset manager, as at 12/31/2016.
7. Morningstar at 12/31/2017 – based on Natixis Asset Management's range of open-end funds.
Find out more about our new brand here: www.ostrum.com
Governance of Ostrum Asset Management
Matthieu Duncan, Chief Executive Officer
Valérie Derambure, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Head of Finance & operations
Ibrahima Kobar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
Jean-Christophe Morandeau, Head of Legal, Compliance & Risks
Lientu Lieu, Head of Business Strategy
Sylvie Soulère-Guidat, Head of Human Resources
About Ostrum Asset Management
Ostrum Asset Management has been committed to helping clients to provide for their future and to achieve other long-term goals, for more than 30 years. Our fund managers combine high-quality proprietary research with stringent risk analysis at each stage of the investment process to drive their decisions and deliver the highest quality outcome for clients.
Based in Europe, with a local presence in the United States1 and Asia2, Ostrum Asset Management provides a full range of high-performance active fundamental fixed-income and equity expertise along with insurance investment management solutions, to address investors' needs worldwide.
Ostrum Asset Management ranks among the leading European asset managers3 with €324.5 billion in assets under management4 for institutional clients, individual investors and distributors.
Ostrum Asset Management is an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers.
Ostrum Asset Management, Funding your tomorrow.
1. US via Natixis Asset Management U.S., LLC, limited liability company, registered as an investment adviser with the SEC.
2. Asia via Natixis Asset Management Asia Limited – Registered as a fund management company with the Monetary Authority of Singapore – Natixis Asset Management subsidiary.
3. IPE Top 400 Asset Managers 2017 ranked Natixis Asset Management as the 51st largest asset manager, as at 31/12/2016.
4. Source Natixis Asset Management – 12/31/2017
About Natixis Investment Managers
Natixis Investment Managers serves financial professionals with more insightful ways to construct portfolios. Powered by the expertise of more than 20 specialized investment managers globally, we apply Active ThinkingSM to deliver proactive solutions that help clients pursue better outcomes in all markets. Natixis ranks among the world's largest asset management firms1 (€830 billion/$997 billion AUM2).
Natixis Investment Managers includes all of the investment management and distribution entities affiliated with Natixis Distribution, L.P. and Natixis Investment Managers S.A.
1 Cerulli Quantitative Update: Global Markets 2017 ranked Natixis Investment Managers (formerly Natixis Global Asset Management) as the 15th largest asset manager in the world based on assets under management as of December 31, 2016.
2 Net asset value as at December 31, 2017. Assets under management ("AUM"), as reported, may include notional assets, assets serviced, gross assets and other types of non-regulatory AUM.
About Natixis
Natixis is the international corporate and investment banking, asset management, insurance and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE, the 2nd-largest banking group in France with 31 million clients spread over two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne.
With more than 17,000 employees, Natixis has a number of areas of expertise that are organized into four main business lines: Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate & Investment Banking, Insurance and Specialized Financial Services.
A global player, Natixis has its own client base of companies, financial institutions and institutional investors as well as the client base of individuals, professionals and small and medium-size businesses of Groupe BPCE's banking networks.
Figures as at December 31, 2017


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Career ready
As part of its aim to transform student lives through learning, La Trobe University offers a number of practical programs to ensure our graduates are career ready. Some of these programs include:
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
La Trobe is acutely aware of the fact that employers want and need employees with workplace experience. Through its membership of Innovative Research Universities (IRU), the University offers various programs in each of its colleges to provide students with this experience.
Examples of Work Integrated Learning at La Trobe include industry-based learning, internships and industry-based projects in areas as diverse as psychology, pharmacy, law, hospitality, information technology and agriculture.
In this video, one of our Bachelor of Education students discusses how the Work Integrated Learning program supports his studies:
See our current work integrated learning partnerships.
More information
For information on Work Integrated Learning programs within the College of Science, Health & Environment contact:
Sarah Travers
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For information on Work Integrated Learning programs within the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce contact:
Tammy Risteski
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La Trobe University TARDIS – A simulated archaeological excavation
Since 2009, La Trobe has offered third year archaeology students the chance to gain practical experience excavating an artificial site. The project – known as TARDIS (Teaching Archaeological Research Discipline In Simulation) – uses an artificial site with a series of scenarios from various times and places in the past which students excavate.
La Trobe staff and postgraduates have worked together to create these layers, which reflect their areas of expertise and fieldwork carried out in different parts of the world. The excavation introduces students to some of the skills and experience they need to work in the field. La Trobe's archaeology Honours students will go on to another field school based at Ned's Corner, 100km west of Mildura.
In this video, Professor David Frankel talks about the opportunities for hands-on experience that La Trobe's archaeology program offers students:
David Frankel - Archaeology
La Trobe's dedication to social justice and desire to engage with the community has prompted the creation of Lifeskills – a program for young people with an intellectual disability that enables participants to gain accreditation. In this video, Lifeskills coordinator Pauline Johnstone explains how the program benefits participants:
Graduate employability
The programs above are just some of the ways La Trobe University works to increase graduate employability. According to our 2011 Australian Graduate Survey, 76.3 per cent of Bachelor degree graduates available for full time employment found a full time job four months after graduating.
In this video, one of our alumni discusses his current work and his experience studying at La Trobe:
Interview with human rights advocate and alumnus
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